EMO Western States Championship Entries Due June 10th
May 31, 2017 Comments Off on EMO Western States Championship Entries Due June 10th
Hosted by the AQHA Western States Affiliates, the EMO Western States Championship is slated as a part of The Celebration June 29 – July 9, 2017, at South Point Arena in Las Vegas.
Continue reading …Judges Announced For 2017 AQHA Youth World
May 31, 2017 Comments Off on Judges Announced For 2017 AQHA Youth World
Tony Burris, Summerfield, North Carolina
Randall Butler, Gainesville, Texas
Charlene Carter, Goodletts, Tennessee
Clay Cavinder, Starkville, Mississippi
Randall Lee Chartier, Millsap, Texas
Lainie DeBoer, Forest Lake, Minnesota
April Devitt, Frankfort, Kentucky
Jerry Erickson, Whitesboro, Texas
Tim Finkenbinder, Collinsville, Texas
Shelly Fitzgerald, Yukon, Oklahoma
Derek Hanscome, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Harrison Elsworth, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jan Hoskin-Hay, Pinnacle, North Carolina
Mike Hoeppner, Aubrey, Texas
Bob Ingersoll, Reno, Nevada
Sandy Jirkovsky, Whitesboro, Texas
Justin Johnson, Casper, Wyoming
Debra Jones-Wright, Plainville, Georgia
Bobby Lewis, Overbrook, Oklahoma
Morgan Lybbert, Valley View, Texas
Rick Mowery, Weatherford, Texas
Leslie Shaw, Greenville, Texas
AQHA Announces Show Rule Changes For 2018
May 30, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Show Rule Changes For 2018
SHW305.5. WESTERN EQUIPMENT In all western classes, excess rein(s) may be straightened or disentangled anytime during the class, provided the rider’s free hand used to straighten or disentangle remains behind the rein hand. Any attempt to alter tension or length of the reins from bridle to rein hand is to be considered use of two hands and a penalty score zero or disqualification will be applied.
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Ranch Rule Changes, Effective June 2017
May 30, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Ranch Rule Changes, Effective June 2017
SHW556. VRH CLASS PARTICIPATION
While riding with a romal, a get-down rope may be used. A get-down will be defined as a small rope tied around the neck of a horse with a bowline or other non-slip knot and run back to the rider or tied to the saddle and used to lead, ground tie or tie the horse.
Volunteers Needed For 2017 Pinto World Show
May 29, 2017 Comments Off on Volunteers Needed For 2017 Pinto World Show
The 2017 Pinto World Championship Youth Judging contest is seeking volunteers to exhibit or ride their horses during the contest. The PWC Youth Judging Contest will be held, Sunday, June 11, 2017. This is a great opportunity to get some extra practice in the show ring.
Continue reading …Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Awards $8.4 Million in Scholarships
May 27, 2017 Comments Off on Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Awards $8.4 Million in Scholarships
“The students recognized tonight are the leaders of tomorrow,” said Joel Cowley, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo president and CEO. “With the support of more than 33,000 volunteers, our generous donors and those in the community who attend our Show, we are proud to contribute to the education of these very deserving individuals.”
Continue reading …Support Youth World Games Basket Raffle Fundraiser at 2017 APHA Youth World
May 26, 2017 Comments Off on Support Youth World Games Basket Raffle Fundraiser at 2017 APHA Youth World
Raffle begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27 and ends at noon on Tuesday, July 4.
Continue reading …AQHA Resources For Competitive Horse Judging
May 26, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Resources For Competitive Horse Judging
AQHA offers competitive horse judging teams the opportunity to compete at AQHA events throughout the year. Competitions allow divisions in senior and junior colleges, as well as through 4-H, FFA and AQHA state affiliate youth associations.
Continue reading …APHA Zone 2/UPHC POR and Gateway Classic/Solid Gold Futurity Both Kick Off Today On Opposite Sides of the Country
May 25, 2017 Comments Off on APHA Zone 2/UPHC POR and Gateway Classic/Solid Gold Futurity Both Kick Off Today On Opposite Sides of the Country
AQHA and APHA competitors have a busy Memorial Day weekend ahead with two huge show circuits scheduled to take place on opposite sides of the country.
Continue reading …2017 APHA World Show Schedule Now Available
May 25, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 APHA World Show Schedule Now Available
8 New Classes Offered:
– Performance Halter for Mares, Stallions and Geldings
– Solid Paint-Bred Performance Halter for Mares, Stallions and Geldings
– Solid Paint-Bred Ranch Riding & Solid Paint-Bred Ranch Trail
Classes Discontinued:
– Broodmares
– Breeders’ Futurity Classes for Cutting, Reining and Barrel Racing