Shop For Your New Horse in June Internet Auctions
May 31, 2018 Comments Off on Shop For Your New Horse in June Internet Auctions
Entries in the Pro Horse Services June Internet Auctions include WORLD CHAMPIONS and producers, Reserve World Champions, World Show Top Ten horses and prospects eligible for major Futurities and events. The auctions include Quarter Horses, Appaloosas and Paints. Bidding for both auctions open on Monday, June 4th. They will close on June 6th and 7th.”
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results From IPHC Memorial Day Show
May 31, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results From IPHC Memorial Day Show
APHA exhibitors enjoyed an 8-judge/3-day event over Memorial Day weekend in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Judges included Michael Swain, Danny Williams, Casey Orr, Leigh Ann Skurupey, Andrea Koehn, Carrie Kessler, Cindy Pence-Girardier, and Keith McDonough.
Continue reading …New Showmanship Videos on APHA’s HorseIQ
May 31, 2018 Comments Off on New Showmanship Videos on APHA’s HorseIQ
New to the HorseIQ Library are showmanship pattern videos from the 2017 APHA World Championship Show. Use these runs to enhance your understanding of the class judging priorities and scoring system, practice judging and scoring runs, and to understand the nuances that compile to create a winning performance. In addition to the entire slate of class performances from the 2017 Classic Amateur Showmanship preliminaries, find links to a blank scorecard, the pattern description and judges’ official scorecards.
Continue reading …NY Times/Chron of the Horse Release Stories About Late Equestrian Coach Accused of Molesting Students
May 30, 2018 Comments Off on NY Times/Chron of the Horse Release Stories About Late Equestrian Coach Accused of Molesting Students
Interviews conducted with 38 former students, grooms, trainers, and members of his local Riding Club reveal the extent of the abuse that spanned decades and was often overlooked by disbelieving parents who were more concerned with what Williams’ status and skills as a horse trainer could do for their children, many of whom had dreams of competing at the Olympics.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- 10,000 APHA Points!
May 30, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- 10,000 APHA Points!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day commemorates a special milestone for APHA amateur competitor, Jamie Ross Swanson, and her horse, She’s Alotta Splash. At the IPHC Memorial Day Show in Cedar Rapids, the team surpassed the 10,000 APHA point mark!
Continue reading …Don’t Miss the New 4-Day Format at the Tar Heel Triple Classic!
May 30, 2018 Comments Off on Don’t Miss the New 4-Day Format at the Tar Heel Triple Classic!
The Tar Heel Triple Classic is excited to announce a new 4-day format with 6 AQHA judges, June 14-17, at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC. It’s going to be a great weekend of food, fun, and fellowship!
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Zippos Redemption (1998-2018)
May 30, 2018 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Zippos Redemption (1998-2018)
One of Pamela’s most memorable moments with the horse she fondly called “Ole’ Man River” took place at the 2016 APHA World Show where they won two World Championships in Western Riding- one in Novice Amateur and one in Masters Amateur. “He always stepped up for me at the World shows,” she says. “It was like he knew what I was thinking, and the ride on him was fun and very rewarding!
Continue reading …Congratulations Breanne Porter and Addison Wood on Recent Wedding!
May 30, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations Breanne Porter and Addison Wood on Recent Wedding!
Congratulations is in order for AQHA amateur competitor, Breanne Porter, following her recent wedding! Miss Breanne Porter and Dr. Addison Wood were married during a beautiful ceremony on May 26th at Spruce Meadows, an internationally renowned Jumping facility in Calgary, Alberta.
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