First AjPHA Youth Halter World Champions, Colton Stewart and Carley Rinn, Take Home Their Share of $30,000 in Scholarship Money
June 29, 2014 Comments Off on First AjPHA Youth Halter World Champions, Colton Stewart and Carley Rinn, Take Home Their Share of $30,000 in Scholarship Money
Around the barn, Colton’s friends call him TT3, that’s because he plans on being just like Ted Turner when he grows up. Currently, he’s debating whether he should become an NBA basketball star or a horse trainer.
Continue reading …Who’s Ready For the NSBA Foundation Bridleless Western Pleasure at Tom Powers?
June 27, 2014 Comments Off on Who’s Ready For the NSBA Foundation Bridleless Western Pleasure at Tom Powers?
Excitement is building for the NSBA Foundation Trainer Crisis Fund Bridleless Western Pleasure Class tomorrow, Saturday June 28, 2014, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Entries will be taken Saturday morning in the show office. Enter by making a $100 donation to the NSBA Foundation Crisis Fund.
Continue reading …67th Appaloosa Nationals, ApHC Youth World, and AjPHA Youth World Combine to Create the Ultimate “Spotted” Showdown
June 27, 2014 Comments Off on 67th Appaloosa Nationals, ApHC Youth World, and AjPHA Youth World Combine to Create the Ultimate “Spotted” Showdown
“The exhibitors like to be able to watch the other association’s classes during their prime events. Everyone, regardless of ApHC or APHA membership, has a common interest, the horse, so being in an environment like this is a great experience.”
Continue reading …Youth World Ping Pong Tournament to Benefit APHA Scholarship Fund
June 27, 2014 Comments Off on Youth World Ping Pong Tournament to Benefit APHA Scholarship Fund
After a roaring good time in at the 2013 Open/Amateur World Championship Show, the ping-pong tournament is back to raise money for the APHF Youth World Show Scholarship Fund. Whether you’re on a team or playing solo, everyone is invited to compete. To enter the contest, just show up ready for some friendly competition.
Continue reading …2014 NRHA Derby Show Champions- Photos and Results
June 26, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 NRHA Derby Show Champions- Photos and Results
NRHA congratulates these ancillary class winners who marked the highest score in their classes! Stay tuned for more updates as the show nears its end on June 28! The most up-to-date results can be found at www.nrhaderby.com.
Continue reading …Best Registration Rates For APHA Weanlings by June 30th
June 26, 2014 Comments Off on Best Registration Rates For APHA Weanlings by June 30th
The most affordable registration fees for Paint foals are always available until June 30 of the calendar year foaled (for those horses/breeders in the Northern Hemisphere) or for 90 days after foaling, whichever is later. During that time, breeders can register their new additions for as low as $15 (Solid Paint-Bred foals), $25 (Regular Registry foals) or $70 (cropout foals).
Continue reading …38+ Female Trainers to Compete in 2014 American Horsewoman’s Challenge- $28,000 Purse
June 25, 2014 Comments Off on 38+ Female Trainers to Compete in 2014 American Horsewoman’s Challenge- $28,000 Purse
The competition combines the equestrian skills of Cowboy Dressage, Ranch/Trail Versatility and Liberty. The top ten finishers split a purse worth $28,000. The Challenge Finals will culminate, with an exciting Freestyle event demonstrating the horse-human partnership, lightness, music interpretation and creativity. A panel of celebrity judges will critique and score the freestyle performances in front of the live audience.
Continue reading …USC Equestrian Assistant Coach, Carol Gwin, Becomes SMU Head Coach, SC Searching For New Assistant Coach
June 25, 2014 Comments Off on USC Equestrian Assistant Coach, Carol Gwin, Becomes SMU Head Coach, SC Searching For New Assistant Coach
“We are sad to see Carol go but we’re excited for her with this new opportunity and certainly wish her all the best,” South Carolina head coach Boo Major said. “The search for our new assistant hunt seat coach has already started, and I am looking forward to this new chapter for Gamecock equestrian.”
Continue reading …Largest NRHA Derby on Record is Underway- Photos and Results
June 24, 2014 Comments Off on Largest NRHA Derby on Record is Underway- Photos and Results
Horses are still being entered for the 2014 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby Show, but to-date, the event looks to be the largest on record with more than 450 horses entered in the Derby and hundreds more in ancillary classes.
Continue reading …2014 Tom Powers Futurity is Sold Out at 950 Stalls, Despite Extreme Rain
June 24, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Tom Powers Futurity is Sold Out at 950 Stalls, Despite Extreme Rain
“All we need is the weather to cooperate just a little bit,” Powers says. “We’re pumping everything. We even have the fire department here.”
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