A Quick Look at the More Interesting AQHA Agenda Items
February 11, 2021 Comments Off on A Quick Look at the More Interesting AQHA Agenda Items
It’s that time of year again when conversations become ideas and discussions turn into plans of action. Every 12 months, breed associations gather to elect new leaders, discuss rule change proposals, and educate their membership on new happenings in the horse industry.
Continue reading …Gonzalez Named NCEA Standout Student-Athlete of the Month
February 11, 2021 Comments Off on Gonzalez Named NCEA Standout Student-Athlete of the Month
“It is more important now than ever that we communicate, support and tackle tough issues that many of our athletes face,” Gonzalez said. “I want to create environments that everyone is included and have a voice that is heard. It is in this spirit that we can uphold the pride and tradition of TCU.”
Continue reading …2021 AQHA VRH World John Deere $20,000 Qualifying Incentive
February 11, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 AQHA VRH World John Deere $20,000 Qualifying Incentive
The 2021 AQHA VRH World, AQHA RHC Finals and NRSHA National Championship Show are slated for June 22-27 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The qualifying period for the 2021 AQHA VRH World is March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2021, for those who choose to take advantage of the incentive. View the qualifying point requirements.
Continue reading …2021 APHA Show Season Temporary Rule Suspension Announcement
February 10, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 APHA Show Season Temporary Rule Suspension Announcement
The APHA Board of Directors has extended a pause in a set of rules for 2021, which includes the temporary suspension of a rule that restricts the number times an exhibitor can use a judge in Top 20 award calculations.
Continue reading …APHA Welcomes Intern Emma Edwards
February 10, 2021 Comments Off on APHA Welcomes Intern Emma Edwards
A lifelong horse lover, Emma got her first horse at 10 years old–a Paint named Zip It Easy. “Woody” allowed her to grow as a young horsewoman while teaching her the value of persistence, patience and hard work. After a few more horses and lots of riding lessons throughout the years, Emma got her current horse, This Is Why Im Here (QH). Emma considers “Jack” to be her once-in-a-lifetime horse. Her favorite event to show Jack in is the Western Riding, and the pair has been very successful in the AQHA show ring.
Continue reading …NSBA Mourns Loss of Cecilia Hylton
February 9, 2021 Comments Off on NSBA Mourns Loss of Cecilia Hylton
Cecilia’s horse showing days began alongside her father, and following his death, she turned to actively showing AQHA and futurity horses, earning AQHA world championships, NSBA futurity championships, Honor Roll and NSBA Horse of the Year honors with such horses as Invitation To Flash, Do Ya Think Im Flashy, Slip Slyden Away and Lotto Flash. In addition to their many awards, horses registered in Cecilia’s name have won nearly $90,000 in NSBA earnings.
Continue reading …Stars N Stripes and Big A Forms to Drop April 1st
February 9, 2021 Comments Off on Stars N Stripes and Big A Forms to Drop April 1st
The Stars N Stripes and Big A horse shows are highly anticipated events this year. Forms for both events will drop on AnEquineProduction.com on April 1st. The showbill, and stall and RV reservation forms will be available starting on April 1st, 2021 at 9 am EST. Mark your calendars to ensure you get the necessary […]
Continue reading …24 APHA Judges Earn Awards For Tenure
February 8, 2021 Comments Off on 24 APHA Judges Earn Awards For Tenure
Julie Rux, an APHA-carded judge of ten years, was just one of the judges to earn their tenure ring. “I was super excited to receive the ten-year ring!” she said. “Looking back, when I decided I wanted to become an official APHA judge, it was a big commitment. I started with the apprentice program and loved learning alongside some of the best judges in our industry. The APHA judge ten-year ring has lots of great memories, and many more to come!”
Continue reading …Snap It Send It Named 2020 NSBA Horse of the Year
February 5, 2021 Comments Off on Snap It Send It Named 2020 NSBA Horse of the Year
The talented 2016 gray mare, known as Bailee, is by AQHA stallion, VS Code Red, and out of the two-time AQHA Superhorse, Snap Krackle Pop. She was bred by Twylla Brown and raised at Twin Acres Ranch with Blake and Kendra Weis.
Continue reading …AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
February 5, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
Be sure to review the agendas for the AQHA Standing Committees and watch this quick video that explains how AQHA member-submitted ideas can turn into rule changes.
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