The official 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress patterns have now been posted online at http://www.horseshowpatterns.com/PPS/CONGRESS/2015/index.php. Visit HorseShowPatterns.com  to download all the patterns so you can start practicing!

“You cannot expect to succeed in life without putting effort into everything you do; and when you get that blue ribbon, all that hard work is worth it in the end.”

Every year on Labor Day, many friends and fans of horses and horse people gather at the Fallen Horseman Memorial Horse Show to pay tribute to people who left special hoof prints in our hearts. Mothers, vets, farriers, judges, and trainers… sponsorships are gathered in honor of these people and the funds are then paid forward to exhibitors in the form of prizes and random drawings. In 2015, the show paid nearly $12,000 in purse money.

Some added perks to hosting the sale online include a reduced consignment fee of $150, reduced commission, reduced stress of travel and plenty of exposure for your consignment. There will be a 7% commission, 5% buyer’s premium, and no, no-sale fee for this year’s sale. In addition, buyers from various geographical locations will have the ability to bid from the comfort of their own home!

“We drew in some extra exhibitors who might not have come otherwise,” Show Committee Chair Colleen Dubsky said. “The structure of the championship was nice because we gave buckles in every division. The best part of it was when the kids won the buckles. They were so excited—although the adults did like them, too!”

Paint Strong is 2015 AjPHA President Sydney Schmidt’s initiative to create $500 random-draw scholarships for each of APHA’s 14 zones, with the goal of encouraging regional participation and AjPHA membership.

It pays to show Paint Horses, as several exhibitors discovered firsthand at The International, an exclusive reining competition that took place September 23–27 in Denver, Colorado. There, top-placing registered Paint Horses were recognized with exclusive Gist Silversmiths trophy buckles, presented in several events by APHA.

“At this year’s show, halter and performance enthusiasts additionally supported specific classes to the tune of more than $65,000,” Billy said. “It would be great for prospective supporters to grow as we look toward the 2016 show.”