Starting in 2021, APHA World Show Will No Longer Require Qualifying
July 1, 2020 Comments Off on Starting in 2021, APHA World Show Will No Longer Require Qualifying
Starting in 2021, qualifying for the APHA World Championship Show is no longer required for horses exhibiting at the premier Paint show. This comes as a result of a vote at the APHA Board of Directors’ June 24 meeting, following input from APHA members and committees.
Continue reading …APHA Board of Directors to Create Presidential Commission to Review ‘Restricted Registry’ Proposal
June 26, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Board of Directors to Create Presidential Commission to Review ‘Restricted Registry’ Proposal
“Committees are the lifeblood of APHA’s governance, and the Breed Integrity Committee proposed a dynamic and thoughtful proposal to the Board of Directors,” Casey said. “We want to make sure that this represents the best plan for APHA’s future, that it’s fully vetted for impact by getting another set of eyes on the plan, and that state directors have an adequate opportunity to weigh in.”
Continue reading …Reid Thomas Performance Horses Welcomes Kim and Curtis Reynolds
June 25, 2020 Comments Off on Reid Thomas Performance Horses Welcomes Kim and Curtis Reynolds
“With the exponential growth of my program, I knew it was time to add more professionals to my team,” Reid says. “When I made my hiring wish list, I was looking to add high level experience in Hunter Under Saddle and Equitation, World caliber coaching experience in the all-around field, and judging experience. Kim and Curtis checked all the boxes.”
Continue reading …AQHA Approves to Move Forward With Select World Show
June 24, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA Approves to Move Forward With Select World Show
After careful consideration and reviewing results from a recent survey of Select exhibitors, the AQHA Executive Committee approved to cautiously move forward with the 2020 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).
Continue reading …Schedule Now Online For AQHA Select World
June 19, 2020 Comments Off on Schedule Now Online For AQHA Select World
Nutrena Level 1 Select amateur classes will be held in conjunction with the Adequan® Select World. These classes have been added, due to the cancellation of the 2020 Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships and AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. AQHA staff worked in conjunction with the AQHA Show and Professional Horsemen councils to develop an exhibitor-friendly schedule for 2020.
Continue reading …In Harm’s Way- Helping the Riot Horses
June 19, 2020 Comments Off on In Harm’s Way- Helping the Riot Horses
“They’ve had big rocks, bricks, and water balloons filled with urine thrown at them and people screaming at them. They’ve had Molotov cocktails and firecrackers thrown at them. They are standing on cement for 15 hours a day, just like the officers are. The most tragic thing is the look in their eyes when you walk in their stalls. They are listless. Like droids… machines. As a horse person, it is gut wrenching.”
Continue reading …Yellow Rose Futurity Moves to the WCHA Breeders Championship Futurity in Fall
June 15, 2020 Comments Off on Yellow Rose Futurity Moves to the WCHA Breeders Championship Futurity in Fall
Furthermore, so that competitors do not have to show multiple times, the yearling classes will be held within the WCHA Breeders Futurity Classes.
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“We are excited to share the news that six new classes are currently in the testing phase at AQHA,” said Justin Billings, chief show officer. “The additional classes will allow exhibitors from English, western and ranch-horse disciplines new options to compete with their American Quarter Horses. After the programming for the classes is completed in the next few weeks, the classes can be offered at AQHA-sanctioned events, once shows resume as local, state and federal mandates are lifted.”
Continue reading …ApHC Board Reschedules Youth World Show; Approves Important Rule Changes
June 4, 2020 Comments Off on ApHC Board Reschedules Youth World Show; Approves Important Rule Changes
For the first time ever, the World Championship Appaloosa Show and the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show will be held together October 29-November 8 at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …New Pinto World Show Schedule Released For November
June 2, 2020 Comments Off on New Pinto World Show Schedule Released For November
The Pinto World Championship/Long Ear World Championship/Color Breed Congress/All Breed Ranch Horse Congress Show will be held November 7-22, 2020, at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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