Equine Affaire also hosted its annual Versatility Horse & Rider Competition on Friday, April 12, judged by Jason Irwin and announced by Steve Lantvit. During the competition, twenty-three horse-and-rider pairs competed for more than $5,500 in prize money. Competitors raced the clock while tackling such challenging activities as batting a large ball out of a child’s pool with a broom, retrieving a flag, crossing a narrow wooden bridge, and leading their blindfolded horses through a short course. Seasoned VHRC competitor Brenda Hanson clinched the championship with her 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, PVF Frosted Ace.

The American Quarter Horse Association is offering a third way for amateur, select, and open exhibitors to qualify their halter horses for AQHA world championship shows*.

June 7-9- Camden, SC. – Carla Wennberg, Chris Thompson, Clint Ainsworth, TR Potts, Carly Parks
July 23-24- Shipshewana, IN.- Holly Hover, Art O’Brien, Christa Baldwin

Exhibitors at the Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships saddled up their American Quarter Horses on May 1 for the opening day of competition at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. The show kicked off at 8 a.m. with Rookie youth ranch riding in the R+L Arena West and Rookie amateur ranch riding in the R+L Arena East.

An Equine Production has just released the pattern book for the upcoming Tri State Quarter Horse Association Show May 11-12. Judges for the show will be Clint Fullerton, Rick Christy, and Randy Wilson. Click here to view the Pattern Book.  Click here to view the W/J Pattern Book.  Click here to view the showbill. 

9. Breeder’s Certificate: For each mare bred, a Breeder’s Certificate must be completed by the stallion owner. Don’t tamper with the signatures or dates of breeding, as this will necessitate a new Breeder’s Certificate being submitted. Breeder’s Certificates which have missing, incorrect or incomplete information will cause delay processing the registration. 

Just like AQHA, AQHYA maintains its own governing body of young members who are committed to giving back and making AQHYA the best it can be for youth members around the world. Elections for the 2019-2020 AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors will take place throughout YES.

“My first show was quite the learning experience. My dad took me, and we learned so much from helpful people. I didn’t win a ribbon, but I knew that I loved the challenge of improving and making my horse and myself worthy of a ribbon. I’m glad I didn’t quit, as showing is a lot of work. However, the work and responsibility of horse ownership is good for children and for adults. It’s a great outlet for relaxing and stress release!”

The Tigers became the first NCEA team to finish a season undefeated, capping the 2018-19 campaign with an unblemished 17-0 record. With championships in back-to-back seasons, Auburn joins Georgia as the only teams to win consecutive titles. The Bulldogs won three straight from 2008-10 and back-to-back crowns in 2003 and 2004.

First Team
-Must have competed in a minimum of 70 percent of her school’s meets, not including demo or exhibition rides.
-Earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 while maintaining full-time enrollment in the previous Spring and Fall semesters respectively.