It’s often difficult for Amateur riders to find a dark color (apart from black) that’s elegant and appropriate to show in. In my opinion, dark gray is perfect: it’s different, but not too odd.
Continue reading …$500 Green Western Pleasure Added to Lineup of 13 Money Classes at Tar Heel Fall Classic
September 5, 2018 Comments Off on $500 Green Western Pleasure Added to Lineup of 13 Money Classes at Tar Heel Fall Classic
The Tar Heel Fall Classic is almost set to begin September 7th at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, N.C. The show will continue through September 9th with judges John Knuckle, Pierre Briere, Bruce Walquist, Tanya Green, and Manita McKool officiating.
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The 2018 AQHA Select World Championship Show just wrapped up its final year in Amarillo, Texas, crowning numerous familiar faces and a few new ones as well.
Continue reading …Longe Line and Ranch Trail Added to APHA HorseIQ Video Series
September 5, 2018 Comments Off on Longe Line and Ranch Trail Added to APHA HorseIQ Video Series
New to the HorseIQ Library are longe line videos from the 2017 APHA World Championship Show. Use these videos to improve your understanding of the class judging priorities and scoring system, to practice judging and scoring each run, and to understand the nuances that compile to create a winning performance.
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With respect to drug violations, the Executive Committee has granted AQHA staff the authority to offer individuals who are the subject of a drug violation an offer of penalty from established penalties that have been previously issued for violations associated with specific drugs and/or specific categories of drugs. If an offer of penalty is rejected and a hearing is requested, the matter is referred to the Show Rule Violations Committee (SRVC).
Continue reading …AQHA Incentive Fund Final Payout- $2.5 Million in 2019
September 5, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Incentive Fund Final Payout- $2.5 Million in 2019
As a means to conclude the program, AQHA is cancelling 2017 stallion nominations and will refund the amount paid. At the end of the 2018 show season, the Association will also refund 2017 foal nominations for those who did not earn any points.
Continue reading …HYPP Test Results For Appaloosa Foals
September 4, 2018 Comments Off on HYPP Test Results For Appaloosa Foals
If your ApHC-eligible foal is the result of a breeding to an AQHA-registered stallion or mare born on or after January 1, 2007 with an HYPP status of NH or HH, it will be required to be HYPP tested at the same time it is parentage verified in order to be registered.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- How Many People Does It Take to Video a Horse?
September 4, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- How Many People Does It Take to Video a Horse?
How many people does it take to video a horse?… If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Horse Farm Sees Success From Pasture Renovations
September 4, 2018 Comments Off on Horse Farm Sees Success From Pasture Renovations
The samples were analyzed, and the results confirmed that the tall fescue in some of the farm’s pastures had high ergovaline levels. Ergovaline is a toxin produced by endophyte-infected tall fescue that affects pregnant broodmares.
Continue reading …It Takes a Village… Er… a Horse Show Community to Raise a Child
September 4, 2018 Comments Off on It Takes a Village… Er… a Horse Show Community to Raise a Child
“It is interesting that some of the worst fears for many parents, are things that pose no worry while at a horse show.”
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