Reservations Now Open For Buckeye Classic on HorseShowNerd.com, Stall Sell-Out Expected
February 7, 2014 Comments Off on Reservations Now Open For Buckeye Classic on HorseShowNerd.com, Stall Sell-Out Expected
Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association Show Committee member, Kristin Martin, says the show is expected to sell out of stalls, even though they have added more for this year. Additional camping spots have been added for 2014 and are also expected to sell out.
Continue reading …Now Five Judges For 2014 Indiana Youth QH Show
February 7, 2014 Comments Off on Now Five Judges For 2014 Indiana Youth QH Show
The Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Association will host five judges for the 2014 IQHYA event that’s scheduled to take place April 24-27 at the C Bar C Arena in Cloverdale, Indiana. Judges will include Brett Clark, Mike Carter, Rob Meneely and two TBA judges.
Continue reading …Inaugural Get of Sire and Produce of Dam Classes Come to 2014 Paint Horse Congress
February 7, 2014 Comments Off on Inaugural Get of Sire and Produce of Dam Classes Come to 2014 Paint Horse Congress
“Because it’s all about breeders and mare owners, and, ultimately, an exhibitor heading to horse shows with the offspring, we felt the Congress was a great place to stage these seldom offered Get of Sire and Produce of Dam classes,” says Congress Chair Casey West.
Continue reading …Collegiate Equestrian Stock Show Duel Will Take Place Tomorrow in Ft. Worth, TX
February 6, 2014 Comments Off on Collegiate Equestrian Stock Show Duel Will Take Place Tomorrow in Ft. Worth, TX
Friday’s section between the two foes will consist of only five Western riders from each team and start at approximately 5:00 p.m. CT at John Justin Arena. On Sunday, the two teams will wrap-up competition with Hunt Seat action at 10:00 a.m. CT.
Continue reading …2014 ApHC Youth Election Results!
February 6, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 ApHC Youth Election Results!
To qualify, each candidate must be between the ages of 14-17 and reside in the territory and zone that he/she wishes to represent. The newly appointed AYA Directors will serve a two-year term, while the returning AYA Directors will serve the second year of their current term.
Continue reading …New Adaptive Reining Classes Will Provide Competition Opportunity For Para-Equestrians Worldwide
February 6, 2014 Comments Off on New Adaptive Reining Classes Will Provide Competition Opportunity For Para-Equestrians Worldwide
As the standard setting-body for the sport of Reining, NRHA now will approve and recognize Adaptive Reining classes and bring the sport to reining enthusiasts of all ability levels. The program’s standards, rules and policies will ensure NRHA’s ability to offer an inclusive, safe and fun environment for para-equestrians worldwide.
Continue reading …Learn How AQHA Classes Are Judged
February 5, 2014 Comments Off on Learn How AQHA Classes Are Judged
When you leave the show arena, do you ever wonder how your score or placing was calculated? Would you like to know how judges are professionally trained? Or, would you simply enjoy insight on the areas you need to perfect the next time you enter your next American Quarter Horse show? If you answered “Yes,” then AQHA educational judging seminars are the answer.
Continue reading …2014 AQHA Official Rulebook Available in Online Version and App
February 5, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 AQHA Official Rulebook Available in Online Version and App
For members’ convenience, the 2014 handbook is available as an online version, printed version or as a downloadable app on your iOS.
Continue reading …Judging Professional Joe Carter and AQHA Judges Director Alex Ross Head to Germany For AQHA/APHA European Judges Seminar
February 4, 2014 Comments Off on Judging Professional Joe Carter and AQHA Judges Director Alex Ross Head to Germany For AQHA/APHA European Judges Seminar
Equine judging professional Joe Carter and AQHA Executive Director of Judges Alex Ross will lead the educational sessions. A variety of material will be covered including the current rule books and 11 classes: halter, Western pleasure, hunter under saddle, Western riding, trail, showmanship, Western horsemanship, hunt seat equitation, reining, working cow horse and cutting.
Continue reading …Riders Announced Who Will Compete in WEF Collegiate Equestrian Challenge
February 4, 2014 Comments Off on Riders Announced Who Will Compete in WEF Collegiate Equestrian Challenge
WACO, Texas – The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is schedule to host the Collegiate Equitation Challenge on Feb 7, 2014. The competition will feature 16 NCEA and IHSA riders in a head to head competition over fences in Wellington, Fla. WEF is the world’s largest and longest running equestrian competition. The 12-week event hosts more than 5,000 horses from 50 states and 31 countries and is held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.
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