New Alliance Showcases American Quarter Horses Competing Texas Trail Challenge
April 6, 2015 Comments Off on New Alliance Showcases American Quarter Horses Competing Texas Trail Challenge
A Texas Trail Challenge is a one-day trail-riding event with 10 obstacles over seven to 12 miles. Judges are posted along the trail and in camp to evaluate the execution of obstacles. These scores are marked on a scorecard which will be compared to other riders in the same division.
Continue reading …PHBA Offering Monetary Show Incentive For 2015 Season
April 3, 2015 Comments Off on PHBA Offering Monetary Show Incentive For 2015 Season
Shows with 6 judges will receive $500, shows with 4 judges will receive $300 and shows with 2 judges will receive $100.
Continue reading …Beth Buechler Limited Series Returns to 2015 Paint Horse Congress
April 2, 2015 Comments Off on Beth Buechler Limited Series Returns to 2015 Paint Horse Congress
We are again awarding Harris work saddles to the Champions in both Western Pleasure classes. A special thanks to The Equine Chronicle for contributing a third Harris work saddle and to Micki and Sher, The Tack Room Incorporated, for again donating a Pessoa English saddle.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 APHA Board of Directors!
April 2, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 APHA Board of Directors!
This group of national directors will serve until 2017—based on a new rule passed at the 2015 APHA Convention that amended director term limits in Article III of the association’s bylaws, all existing 2015 directors will serve until 2017, at which time the new three-year director term limits will go into effect.
Continue reading …The Next Step Up From Leadline- Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me Tandem Classes Approved For 2016 Show Season
April 1, 2015 Comments Off on The Next Step Up From Leadline- Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me Tandem Classes Approved For 2016 Show Season
Looking to give your little one a head start in the show pen, but not ready to let go of the reins just yet?
Continue reading …APHA Investing BIG Bucks in Paint World Show- Additional $77,000 Added Money
April 1, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Investing BIG Bucks in Paint World Show- Additional $77,000 Added Money
Taking place November 4–14 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, the APHA World Show features the largest single gathering of Paint Horses competing in more than 275 classes during the 10-day show. The additional $77,000 in added money represents an investment by the association to help magnetize reining, cutting and cow horse exhibitors to the show, segments of the industry that represent areas of potential growth for APHA.
Continue reading …Q&A About ApHC Rule Changes For 2016
March 31, 2015 Comments Off on Q&A About ApHC Rule Changes For 2016
All breed associations are facing similar problems as ApHC – reductions in membership, registrations, and program participation. We’d like to be the first to say that not only do we realize this but we’re doing something to allow groups to come together for the preservation of the industry as a whole and hoping to continue to secure a market share within that industry for Appaloosa horses and their owners.
Continue reading …Celebrating 15 Years of Martinganza! A Look Back in Time…
March 31, 2015 Comments Off on Celebrating 15 Years of Martinganza! A Look Back in Time…
During the second meeting, Alvin Crandell suggested the name “Martinganza,” and the group began to outline the goals and objectives that would guide the show for the next 14 years.
Continue reading …2015 APHC Easter Spring Fling, April 4-5, Scottsdale, AZ.
March 31, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 APHC Easter Spring Fling, April 4-5, Scottsdale, AZ.
Because this show will take place over Easter weekend, be sure to bring the kiddos to enjoy a fun Easter Egg Hunt! The hunt will take place Sunday morning at 8 am. Eggs will be hidden around the office and barns. This special event will be sponsored by the Arizona Junior Paint Horse Club.
Continue reading …Congratulations UGA Equestrian, 2015 SEC Conference Equestrian Champions!
March 30, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations UGA Equestrian, 2015 SEC Conference Equestrian Champions!
“What an incredible day,” Georgia head coach Meghan Boenig said. “This team has worked hard to prepare for this all season long and today it all came together. I’m continuously impressed by their dedication and support for one another. They have shown such leadership and incredible work ethic. We still have the toughest part of our season left, so we will enjoy this success, learn from it, and set our sights on the national championship.”
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