Lieutenant Colonel David Lands of Gloucester, Virginia, is a lifetime APHA member and has served on the APHA Board of Directors since 2013. He has tackled numerous leadership roles within the horse industry, including his current position as a director for the Virginia Paint Horse Club.

At the 2018 AQHA Convention, the show format and procedures subcommittee approved to amend SHW245.1 to add leveling for international shows, including Canada, to be calculated at 1/3 of the points utilized for each class and levels as domestic shows.

Ranching Heritage-bred horses excel at more than ranch horse classes. Take, for example, the Four Sixes Ranch-bred mare A Red Bird, who won the reserve world champion title in jumping with Samantha Taylor at the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.

Since launching the Equestrian Affinity Program, Malvern Bank has been able to provide financial services to individuals and businesses within the equestrian industry. The program is tailored to the needs of the equine industry. Whether you own a pleasure horse, compete at the World Show, or have other equestrian needs, Malvern Bank can assist you in buying your next farm, financing the next great prospect or a new truck or trailer, and any associated insurance needs, all with a focus on service. Malvern Bank understands that equestrians have demanding schedules both on the farm and away from it where we provide you a Private Client banker who can handle all of your financial needs.

Moving up to No. 2 this week is SMU.  The Mustangs are back in action after a bye week against No. 6 TCU this Friday, November 9. Texas A&M drops down to No. 3 following a road loss against No. 1 Auburn last week.  

The United Equestrian Conference on Tuesday announced its Riders of the Month for October.