Pinto December Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month is Alyssa Frickson
December 10, 2014 Comments Off on Pinto December Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month is Alyssa Frickson
Today, Frickson shows her mare Cincos First Impulse, also known as April. Together, they compete in various shows, such as the Pinto World Show, Minnesota Pinto shows, Paint shows, State and County 4-H, Minnesota State Fair, as well as many open shows.
Continue reading …APHA Announces Expanded Paint Horse Championships in 2015
December 9, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Announces Expanded Paint Horse Championships in 2015
In response to two successful trial events in 2014, APHA is excited to roll out its popular Paint Horse Championships at events around the country in 2015. The first event—the Southeast Paint Horse Championship, presented in conjunction with the Zone 9 Southern Classic—takes place February 14-15, 2015, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Continue reading …APHA Recognizes 158th Superior All-Around Award Winner- Ton Of Trouble
December 9, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Recognizes 158th Superior All-Around Award Winner- Ton Of Trouble
Teaming up with owner Julia DeJonghe and trainer Heather Brower, Dexter, a 2000 sorrel overo gelding by Mr I B Trouble and out of Miss Dee Dexter, racked up the final points for the award throughout the 2014 show season.
Continue reading …3,900+ Entries Wrap-Up 2014 GQHA Classic, Click Here For Results and Photos
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on 3,900+ Entries Wrap-Up 2014 GQHA Classic, Click Here For Results and Photos
Show management reports an increase in more than 700 AQHA entries over last year.
Continue reading …Six Days, Eight Judges, and Tons of Fun Special Activities Planned For 2014 APHC Copper County Paint-O-Ramas!
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on Six Days, Eight Judges, and Tons of Fun Special Activities Planned For 2014 APHC Copper County Paint-O-Ramas!
There are so many fun activities planned for the APHC Copper Country Paint-O-Rama that we don’t know where to begin! At 4:30 pm on Thursday, stick around for the always entertaining Freestyle Costume Showmanship class to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The time limit is two minutes and required moves include walk, trot, 360 turn, back, and set up for inspection. A rough out saddle will be awarded to first place!
Continue reading …2014 NRHA Futurity Conclusion: Open Co-Champions Are Flarida and Larson in Spectacular Finish!
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 NRHA Futurity Conclusion: Open Co-Champions Are Flarida and Larson in Spectacular Finish!
The co-championship paid $132,600 each to the owners and $6,980 each to the nominators. Both co-champions were consignments at the 2012 NRHA / Markel Insurance Futurity Sales.
Continue reading …2014 GQHA Classic Kicks Off to Great Numbers and Great Weather in Perry, GA
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 GQHA Classic Kicks Off to Great Numbers and Great Weather in Perry, GA
Yesterday, the Green/Level 1 Trail concluded with 30 entries, Novice Amateur Trail with three points, Amateur Trail with two points, Select Trail with three points, and Senior Trail with five points. This morning, the show began bright and early at 8:00 am with a five-head Pleasure Driving class, a new class added to the show this year.
Continue reading …NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Winners: Fappani, Schmersal, and Vanlandingham
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Winners: Fappani, Schmersal, and Vanlandingham
The Shootout ended with a top score of 223 turned in by Lil Joe Cash (Nu Chex To Cash x RS Lilly Starlight) and NRHA Three Million Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani for owner Lil Joe Cash, Inc. To date, the 2008 stallion has earned $246,800 in NRHA competition including the 2011 NRHA Open Futurity Championship. The Shootout paycheck added another $21,300 to his earnings. This is the fourth Shootout title for Fappani.
Continue reading …Meet APHA Executive Committe Candidates- Kevin Smith and Casey West
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on Meet APHA Executive Committe Candidates- Kevin Smith and Casey West
Kevin Smith of Magnolia, Texas, and Casey West of Abilene, Kansas, are both longtime APHA members who have ridden, shown and trained Paints over the years.
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