2021 AQHA Convention to be Held in “Business Format”
January 11, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 AQHA Convention to be Held in “Business Format”
After careful discussions with AQHA leadership and key stakeholders, the AQHA Executive Committee has decided to modify the traditional format of the annual convention to host a business format in 2021.
Continue reading …2021 AQHA Member Experience Team on Location
January 9, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 AQHA Member Experience Team on Location
AQHA Publicity The American Quarter Horse Association Member Experience Team provides member services on site at select equine events each year. When visiting an AQHA Member Experience booth, please follow social-distancing protocols to protect yourself and the health of AQHA Member Experience professionals. The AQHA Member Experience Team will be handling AQHA paperwork on site […]
Continue reading …Changes, Updates, and Exciting Additions to BHF in 2021
January 8, 2021 Comments Off on Changes, Updates, and Exciting Additions to BHF in 2021
The BHF Board of Directors also voted to change some horse eligibility rules. Beginning in 2021, only the 1st place horse from any BHF Class and only the World Champion from any AQHA Level 3 Amateur or Open Class are ineligible to compete in future BHF Halter Classes. If you have a horse that previously placed 2nd or 3rd and you would like to show again at the BHF, there is a “Catch-Up Nomination Form” for you to pay a $200 yearly nomination fee for every year the horse was ineligible. Then, you will pay a current 2021 nomination fee and your horse is eligible to show at the BHF.
Exhibitors From Across Country Travel to Compete at Record-Breaking FL Gold Coast
January 7, 2021 Comments Off on Exhibitors From Across Country Travel to Compete at Record-Breaking FL Gold Coast
“We talked about coming to this show in the past, but we were never able to make it. This year it worked out for everyone to come down and it’s great. It’s a super show. It’s such a great facility and the weather has been great. It’s much better than in Pennsylvania!”
Continue reading …Champions at FL Winter Circuits Include Banks, Foss, Lebsock, Cook
January 6, 2021 Comments Off on Champions at FL Winter Circuits Include Banks, Foss, Lebsock, Cook
“We won the circuit in all of our classes- Horsemanship, Showmanship, and Western Riding. Then, Anthony Montes won the Senior Western Riding circuit, so Strawberri was a good girl this week.”
Continue reading …Champions at FL Winter Circuits Include Reinartz, Figueroa, Erickson, Banks, and More
January 5, 2021 Comments Off on Champions at FL Winter Circuits Include Reinartz, Figueroa, Erickson, Banks, and More
“He was really on his target at this horse show. We were able to win the High Point Amateur Versatility Ranch Horse and the AQHA circuit. He was first place about thirty times. Winning isn’t everything, you know, but it’s pretty fun!”
Continue reading …Indiana State Representative Beau Baird Competes at Florida Gold Coast
January 5, 2021 Comments Off on Indiana State Representative Beau Baird Competes at Florida Gold Coast
Baird was elected to office in 2018, representing District 44. He had no intention of running for office until he was encouraged to do so after his father left the position to run for Congress. Although the job is daunting at times, he believes that it is especially gratifying.
Continue reading …2021 AQHA VRH World and RHC Finals Qualifying
January 5, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 AQHA VRH World and RHC Finals Qualifying
Based on an extensive comparison of the qualifying data and discussions with AQHA alliance partner the National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance, AQHA Show Council, AQHA Affiliate Advisory Board and affiliates, the AQHA Executive Committee has waived the qualification requirements for the 2021 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, slated for June 22-27, 2021, at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. NRSHA also made the decision to waive qualifying requirements for the 2021 NRSHA National Championships, held in conjunction with the AQHA VRH World.
Continue reading …From the Winner’s Circle: High Point Champions at FL Gold Coast
January 4, 2021 Comments Off on From the Winner’s Circle: High Point Champions at FL Gold Coast
Laurie Stewart of Ocala, Florida has been riding since she was eight years old, but she only returned to the show ring a few years ago. Winning the Level 1 Amateur W/J high point on her horse, Suddenly Goodtherapy, was a dream come true.
Continue reading …2020 FL Gold Coast Recap- 13,500 AQHA Entries
January 4, 2021 Comments Off on 2020 FL Gold Coast Recap- 13,500 AQHA Entries
An Equine Production show management has reported a banner year for the 2020 Florida Gold Coast that recently concluded in Tampa, Florida. With stalls at a count of 1,200, entries up 600 per judge, and a total of 13,500 AQHA entries with an increase of more than 3,500 AQHA entries over 2019, that’s a clear indication that competitors are enjoying the balmy, Floridian, winter weather.
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