10/13 Morning Congress Champions Include Pait, Crothers, Erickson, Johnson, Smith, Robertson, and more
October 13, 2019 Comments Off on 10/13 Morning Congress Champions Include Pait, Crothers, Erickson, Johnson, Smith, Robertson, and more
It’s been a busy day at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, and the two disciplines that have been at the forefront couldn’t be more different. In the Celeste Center, high flying Quarter Horses took to the sky for Over Fences classes. First, Jessica Johnson rode DGS Vintage to a win in Level 1 Working Hunter for owner, Robin DeGraff.
Continue reading …Deadline For AQHA Rule Change Proposals is Dec. 31st
October 12, 2019 Comments Off on Deadline For AQHA Rule Change Proposals is Dec. 31st
AQHA members have until December 31, 2019, to submit items for the 2020 convention, but if you believe there is a need for a major rule change, the Association encourages members to submit items earlier to give Association staff and/or committees and councils more time to prepare materials and communicate potential changes before the convention in March 2020. AQHA standing committees will meet at convention to consider the submitted items.
Continue reading …Arizona Fall Championship Records Growth in ALL Divisions Over Last Year
October 12, 2019 Comments Off on Arizona Fall Championship Records Growth in ALL Divisions Over Last Year
Other winners in the All Around include Whos Your Bay Bae ridden by Sara Newton for Kelly Brikenholz in the Open. Lauren Stanley and Extremely Good Stuff won the honor in Amateur while the Level 1 Amateur award went to Toni Ward and Good Cowboy Casanova. In Youth, it was Ella Petak and One Vital Code RV who accumulated the most points. Ima lazy Cowboy and Kaitlyn Bloom were Best of Show for Level 1.
Continue reading …APHC Video Tutorial- How to Properly Photograph Your Horse For Registration
October 11, 2019 Comments Off on APHC Video Tutorial- How to Properly Photograph Your Horse For Registration
The ApHC Registration Department has produced two “How To” tutorial videos:
Continue reading …2020 Arizona Sun Circuit Judges Announced
October 11, 2019 Comments Off on 2020 Arizona Sun Circuit Judges Announced
Here are your judges for the 2020 Arizona Sun Circuit: Rick Christy Doug Rath Theodore Grose Brad Kearns Garth Gooding Mark Russell Kim Myers Jennifer Thompson Rob Meneely Carly Parks Christy Starnes Valerie Kearns Bill Enk Pete McAlister Morgan Lybbert Debra Jones Wright Jim Dudley Peter Morgan Jim Isley Chele McGauly Fielding Rogers Jeremy Cox […]
Continue reading …Bring Your Old Jeans to Congress For NSBA Youth Denim Drive
October 10, 2019 Comments Off on Bring Your Old Jeans to Congress For NSBA Youth Denim Drive
Remember to clean your closet and pack those old jeans you no longer wear when you head to the 2019 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Help the NSBA Youth with the CINCH jeans Denim Drive.
Continue reading …2020 NSBA Stallion Service Auction Now Underway
October 9, 2019 Comments Off on 2020 NSBA Stallion Service Auction Now Underway
Donated breedings sold through the NSBA Stallion Service Auction ensure foal’s eligibility into the leading Stallion Incentive Fund of its kind.
Continue reading …New to the QH Congress- the Cutting Champions Challenge
October 9, 2019 Comments Off on New to the QH Congress- the Cutting Champions Challenge
New to the Congress, the Cutting Champions Challenge filled the Coliseum on Sunday night with spectators eager to see champions from 20 different classes go head to head in a winner-takes-all competition.
Continue reading …Exhibitors Walk Away With More Than $1 Million in Cash and Prizes at 2019 APHA World
October 9, 2019 Comments Off on Exhibitors Walk Away With More Than $1 Million in Cash and Prizes at 2019 APHA World
More than 1,030 horses were on display generating over 15,600 entries. APHA named 211 world champions over the course of 14 days and held a total of 268 classes. Fifty U.S. states were represented as well as Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Paraguay and Sweden.
Continue reading …Positive Tests For Cannabis Products Will Result in AQHA Drug Violation
October 8, 2019 Comments Off on Positive Tests For Cannabis Products Will Result in AQHA Drug Violation
Beginning January 1, 2020, American Quarter Horses competing at AQHA-approved shows that test positive for natural cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids and other cannabimimetics will be considered in violation of AQHA Rule VIO401.1, which prohibits any stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer or sedative that could affect the performance of a horse. Per AQHA’s revised administrative penalty guidelines, which will be published in the near future, a positive test for such will result in a fine of $2,500, three months suspension and disqualification of the horse.
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