Syracuse, N.Y.—May 2, 2019 —The 2019 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) kicked off their National Championship at the New York State Fair Expo Center in Syracuse. The first class of the day was Individual Open Equitation Over Fences, sponsored by Cazenovia College Equestrian Team and Cazenovia College, Adam Edgar earned the national championship with a […]

As part of the 2019 APHA Youth World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, APHA will host a Jr American Super Qualifier July 6-7. Events will include team roping, calf roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping and steer wrestling.

Equine Affaire also hosted its annual Versatility Horse & Rider Competition on Friday, April 12, judged by Jason Irwin and announced by Steve Lantvit. During the competition, twenty-three horse-and-rider pairs competed for more than $5,500 in prize money. Competitors raced the clock while tackling such challenging activities as batting a large ball out of a child’s pool with a broom, retrieving a flag, crossing a narrow wooden bridge, and leading their blindfolded horses through a short course. Seasoned VHRC competitor Brenda Hanson clinched the championship with her 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, PVF Frosted Ace.

The American Quarter Horse Association is offering a third way for amateur, select, and open exhibitors to qualify their halter horses for AQHA world championship shows*.

June 7-9- Camden, SC. – Carla Wennberg, Chris Thompson, Clint Ainsworth, TR Potts, Carly Parks
July 23-24- Shipshewana, IN.- Holly Hover, Art O’Brien, Christa Baldwin

Exhibitors at the Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships saddled up their American Quarter Horses on May 1 for the opening day of competition at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. The show kicked off at 8 a.m. with Rookie youth ranch riding in the R+L Arena West and Rookie amateur ranch riding in the R+L Arena East.

An Equine Production has just released the pattern book for the upcoming Tri State Quarter Horse Association Show May 11-12. Judges for the show will be Clint Fullerton, Rick Christy, and Randy Wilson. Click here to view the Pattern Book.  Click here to view the W/J Pattern Book.  Click here to view the showbill. 

9. Breeder’s Certificate: For each mare bred, a Breeder’s Certificate must be completed by the stallion owner. Don’t tamper with the signatures or dates of breeding, as this will necessitate a new Breeder’s Certificate being submitted. Breeder’s Certificates which have missing, incorrect or incomplete information will cause delay processing the registration. 

Just like AQHA, AQHYA maintains its own governing body of young members who are committed to giving back and making AQHYA the best it can be for youth members around the world. Elections for the 2019-2020 AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors will take place throughout YES.

“My first show was quite the learning experience. My dad took me, and we learned so much from helpful people. I didn’t win a ribbon, but I knew that I loved the challenge of improving and making my horse and myself worthy of a ribbon. I’m glad I didn’t quit, as showing is a lot of work. However, the work and responsibility of horse ownership is good for children and for adults. It’s a great outlet for relaxing and stress release!”