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Chase Wilkerson and Do My Thang Win ApHC Western Pleasure 16-18

June 29, 2017 Comments Off

Coming in as the returning Champion from last year’s event, Chase knew he had the ability to claim another big win with Miley, but with his graduation to an older age division there were no guarantees. “I thought I had a good chance,” he says. “She’s really soft, and she’s usually in a good mood. She’s easy to work with. My favorite part of riding her is loping. She’s the smoothest one I’ve ridden.”

Over Fences Day Recap From 2017 AjPHA Youth World Show

June 29, 2017 Comments Off

First up, the adorable Kassidy Sarno rode her colorful mount, JW Just John, to win Novice Youth Working Hunter, much to the delight of her cheering crowd in the stands from Colorado. The Reserve Champion was Devyn Ritchey with Inspired By Real. Third place was Kaiya Kolb with Sacred Indigo Sky.

Halter Day Recap at 2017 AjPHA Youth World

June 28, 2017 Comments Off

Like the other winners in today’s classes, Erin Wright received a $1,000 scholarship for her future education. Although she’s only 11, about to turn 12 during the AQHA Youth World, she says, “I think about that all the time. I thought maybe I’d like to be a veterinarian.”

Equine Chronicle Pony Races Thrill the Crowd at 2017 Tom Powers Futurity!

June 28, 2017 Comments Off

In the end, the Galyean family bounced the farthest the fastest and was named the Champion with the Harris family coming in a close second.

2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress Entry Book Now Online!

June 28, 2017 Comments Off

Click here to view the entry book and to download an entry form and credit card form.

2017 APHA Open/Amateur World Show Premium Book and Entry Forms Now Online!

June 27, 2017 Comments Off

The 2017 APHA Open/Amateur World Championship Show is fast approaching! Scheduled to take place at its new time this year, September 20th-October 1st in Fort Worth, TX, the show is only a few months away. Click here to view the premium book, download entry forms, view World Show eligibility, and download stall and RV reservation forms.

Paints Head to Germany For 2017 EuroPaint Championship, Largest APHA Show in 2016

June 27, 2017 Comments Off

This year’s show is expecting contestants from at least 14 European countries and Israel. Exhibitors and horse owners must reside in Europe to be eligible for the Paint Horse Championship classes, which are selected by show management. The European Paint Horse Championship was the largest APHA show last year excluding the APHA World Show.

Day 1-2 Recap From 2017 NRHA Derby

June 26, 2017 Comments Off

Opening the day at the 2017 NRHA (National Reining Horse Association) Derby was the $2,000-added Non Pro Show 1 class run concurrently with the $1,000-added Intermediate Non Pro, the $500-added Limited Non Pro, and the $500-added Prime Time Non Pro. Melissa Wigen of Ogden, Utah, rode her 2007 gelding, Dunit In Wranglers (Starlights Wrangler x A Bueno Poco Dunit), to a 143.5 score as well as the $2,000-added Non Pro title.

Recap From 2nd Annual Wild Card Reining Challenge

June 25, 2017 Comments Off

The 2017 Wild Card Reining Challenge and Tamarack Ranch 4-Year-Old Futurity at the incredible South Point Arena, Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada marked a successful second year when it increased an overall 85%. That large jump wasn’t quite expected, but was a huge blessing and an indication that this new event is being welcomed with open arms by the reining community.

AjPHA Youth Directors Named For 2017-2018

June 23, 2017 Comments Off

Lauren Gralla, Nicholas Gralla, Teagan Goble, Amanda Nelson, Brittany Disch, Samantha Stubblefield, Sabine Lazo, Grace Hayslip, Avery Rees, Katie Leonarski, Anna Lia Sullivan, Alexa Grace Hattan, Brady Hattan, Gianna Pozzi, Renee Conklin