Horse Show Raises $50,000 to Benefit Ronald McDonald House For Kids
July 8, 2019 Comments Off on Horse Show Raises $50,000 to Benefit Ronald McDonald House For Kids
The Ronald McDoanld House is a place of love and hope. It’s a home away from home that offers support and lodging to families seeking medical care for their children. The Rochester House is the 11th largest in the world and served 450 families last year. The house has recently been expanded to accommodate as many as 70 families at a time. The Ronald McDonald House is “Keeping Families Close,” and The Pony of the Americas is the Versatile Family Breed.”
Continue reading …Congratulations 2019 APHA Youth World High Point and All Around Winners!
July 8, 2019 Comments Off on Congratulations 2019 APHA Youth World High Point and All Around Winners!
“I just wanted to have a clean ride [in the hunter hack],” said the 12-year-old equestrienne from Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada. “He’s very fun to jump. I didn’t jump before him; this is new to me. It’s fun and I trust him very much, so that makes it easier.”
Continue reading …Second Payment Deadline Approaching for Halter Nomination Pilot Program
July 7, 2019 Comments Off on Second Payment Deadline Approaching for Halter Nomination Pilot Program
“Our sponsors decided to continue their support and donate to the amateur and open halter classes at the Lucas Oil World,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “Steve and Kathy Headley are donating $150,000 and Linda Gordon is also donating $150,000, while Terry and Tammy Bradshaw are donating $153,000, totaling $453,000 in halter support through 2020!”
Continue reading …APHA Youth Honored For Logging 100+ Volunteer Hours at Therapeutic Riding Center
July 6, 2019 Comments Off on APHA Youth Honored For Logging 100+ Volunteer Hours at Therapeutic Riding Center
Michael logged in most of his hours at Reach Therapeutic Riding Center in McGregor, Texas, assisting riders with autism, physical and mental challenges, and veterans. Michael says he appreciated the opportunity to assist riders in the center’s program.
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“Knowing that our $5,000 gift would be matched by the Dogwood Foundation to create a $10,000 gift made our decision to support AQHLead even more clear,” said Ken, a past president of the American Quarter Horse Association. “The young people benefiting from this program are the future of our industry.”
Continue reading …APHA Youth World Wrap Up- All Our Interviews, Videos, and Photos in One Place!
July 5, 2019 Comments Off on APHA Youth World Wrap Up- All Our Interviews, Videos, and Photos in One Place!
The Equine Chronicle has been very busy here in Fort Worth, Texas at the 2019 APHA Youth World Championship Show! Just in case you missed any of our coverage of the event, here are links to all the articles, video interviews, and hundreds of photos taken around the rings, all in one place for your viewing pleasure.
Continue reading …AQHA Select World Show Qualifiers List
July 5, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Select World Show Qualifiers List
AQHA has posted the list of qualifiers for the AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) under Resources at www.aqha.com/selectworld.
Continue reading …Smith, Click, Mortman, Staat, and Overway are Western Pleasure Champions at APHA Youth World
July 4, 2019 Comments Off on Smith, Click, Mortman, Staat, and Overway are Western Pleasure Champions at APHA Youth World
Kaitlyn describes Georgie is an easygoing guy, who throughly enjoys his job. “We’ve tried to teach him lead changes in the off season. He can do them, but he’s not very good at going fast, as you can tell in our little victory lap! That’s his happy speed, and he would like to stay there the whole time.”
Continue reading …Carson Click/Im First N Line, Kaitlin Smith/Seems Like Heaven Score Wins in NY Horsemanship at APHA Youth World
July 3, 2019 Comments Off on Carson Click/Im First N Line, Kaitlin Smith/Seems Like Heaven Score Wins in NY Horsemanship at APHA Youth World
Gillespie Show Horses barn mates, Carson Click and Kaitlyn Smith, have more in common than simply being from the same training barn. They are both first time attendees at the APHA Youth World Show. They also split the top two spots today in Novice Youth 14-18 Horsemanship. Carson rode Im First N Line to win, and Kaitlyn was Reserve with Seems Like Heaven.
Continue reading …Riders Announced For AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Championship
July 3, 2019 Comments Off on Riders Announced For AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Championship
NCEA selected the top 12 collegiate horsemanship athletes to represent their respective equestrian teams at the Ford Youth World. Competitors will face off in the Collegiate Horsemanship Championship prelims on Monday, August 5, immediately following the Level 2 horsemanship finals, in the Performance Arena. The top four exhibitors will then go head to head in the Collegiate Horsemanship Championship finals on Tuesday, August 6, following the Level 3 14-18 trail in the Jim Norick Arena.
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