Congratulations AQHA Professionals of the Year! Dan Trein, Holly Hover, and Gretchen Mathes
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHA Professionals of the Year! Dan Trein, Holly Hover, and Gretchen Mathes
Dan Trein
The 2017 Don Burt Professional Horseman of the Year is Dan Trein of Seville, Ohio. Trein has served AQHA for more than 60 years in a number of capacities including coach, judge and volunteer. He has dedicated his time to bettering the breed and the members of the Association. During Trein’s time as a judge, he has judged the Lucas Oil World four times; the AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan); and the National Snaffle Bit Association World Show.
APHA Rule Change Proposals to be Considered Today at APHA Convention
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Rule Change Proposals to be Considered Today at APHA Convention
CONTROL #AM-090: Defeated but petitioned out of committee
SUMMARY: Adds performance halter for Youth and Amateur divisions. Also, adds Grand & Reserve Halter for Mares & Geldings in the Youth division.
Petition: Passed
Sun Circuit Attendees Can Save 10% On Cavalia Tickets!
March 4, 2018 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Attendees Can Save 10% On Cavalia Tickets!
Described as a “seamless blending of equestrian arts, theatrical splendor, and technological ingenuity,” Cavalia’s Odysseo is a spectacular production that Arizona Sun Country Circuit attendees can enjoy while they’re in Scottsdale!
Continue reading …2018 AQHA Convention Report- 3/2, 3/3
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 AQHA Convention Report- 3/2, 3/3
The Professional Horsewoman of 2017 is Holly Hover and the Professional Horseman of 2017 is Dan Trein.
Continue reading …Equine Affaire’s Fantasia Will Light Up Ohio Expo Center Coliseum in April
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on Equine Affaire’s Fantasia Will Light Up Ohio Expo Center Coliseum in April
The Fantasia—sponsored by Absorbine®– will take place at 7:30pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (April 12-14) in the Ohio Expo Center coliseum in Columbus and is best described as a “musical celebration of the horse” featuring many of the nation’s foremost equine and equestrian performers choreographed to a wide range of musical styles.
Continue reading …2018 AZ. Sun Circuit Prize Patrol Up to $55,750
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit Prize Patrol Up to $55,750
Who’s ready to WIN some prizes?! The always popular Arizona Sun Country Circuit Prize Patrol total is up to $55,750 for the daily giveaways! Make sure you check out their Facebook daily for the Word of the Day. When you spot the Prize Patrol around the fairgrounds, tell them the word, and you will get a prize!
Continue reading …EVERYTHING You Need to Know For 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on EVERYTHING You Need to Know For 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit
The fun parties begin on Monday, March 5th with an Exhibitors’ Lunch hosted by AQHA stallion, Mechanic, and Sandra Morgan. This free lunch will be served ringside at The Equine Chronicle Arena.
Continue reading …ApHC Member of the Month- Jean Smith
March 2, 2018 Comments Off on ApHC Member of the Month- Jean Smith
“In the eyes of a horse crazy little girl, all horses are beautiful; but, after seeing a picture of an Appaloosa, I wanted one. Time passed, I grew up, got married to a submarine sailor, and had two children. When he got out of the Navy in 1967, we came back to Arlington. Within a couple of months, I bought a sorrel mare. I bred her to an Appaloosa in 1968 and had the Appaloosa foal I always wanted, Potacha Foxy Spots. Foxy wasn’t just my horse, he was my buddy.”
Continue reading …New Awards For Circuit Champions at 2018 AZ Sun Circuit
March 2, 2018 Comments Off on New Awards For Circuit Champions at 2018 AZ Sun Circuit
Amateur Ranch on the Rail – $250 gift certificate to Woods Western/Kimes Ranch Jeans
Open Ranch on the Rail – $250 gift certificate to CR Ranchwear/Kimes Ranch Jeans
L1 Ranch Riding – $500 gift certificate to Cowdog Saddles
Amateur Ranch Riding – $500 gift certificate to Leson Saddles
Youth Ranch Riding – $125 gift certificate to Woods Western
Youth 11 and Under Ranch Riding – $125 gift certificate to Woods Western
Junior Ranch Riding – $125 gift certificate to Leson Saddles
Senior Ranch Riding – $125 Gift certificate to Leson Saddles
Combined, the Top-10 AQHA shows saw an increase from the previous year, totaling 97,065 entries in 2017. Rankings were calculated by dividing the total number of entries for each event by the event’s total number of show numbers.
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