APHA’s Paint Horse Championship program is going international for its third event of 2019.  The Oceania Paint Horse Championship Show will take place during Australia’s Zone Championship Show July 15 in Maryborough, Australia, at Maryborough Equestrian Park.

The judges for the 2019 Lucas Oil World are:

Andy Adams of Gerber, California

Jeff Allen of Scott City, Kansas

Jaime Beamer of Lipan, Texas

Pierre Briere of Stockton, New Jersey

Ernie Beutenmiller of Union, Missouri

Tony Burris of Summerfield, North Carolina

John Dean of Whitesboro, Texas

Ron Doyle of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Reid Fady of Collinsville, Texas

Don Falcon of Columbia, Louisiana

Shelley Fitzgerald of Yukon, Oklahoma

Tanya Green of Aubrey, Texas

Wayne Halvorson of Guthrie, Oklahoma

Larry Hansch of Nocona, Texas

Steve Heckaman of Aubrey, Texas

Holly Hover of Cave Creek, Arizona

Randy Jacobs of Dover, Ohio

John Lawrence of Welch, Minnesota  

Cindy Love-Eichler of Sunset, Texas

Rob Meneely of Conyers, Georgia

Tom McBeath of Union, Mississippi

Laura Norment of Trent Woods, North Carolina

Jeff Petska of Collinsville, Texas

Gary Putman of Gainesville, Texas

Fielding “Bozo” Rogers of Gainesville, Texas

Mike Rosser of Southern Pines, North Carolina

Russ Smith of Aubrey, Texas

Timothy Stewart of Paso Robles, California

Terry Thompson of Aubrey, Texas

John Tuckey of Liberty, Kentucky

David Warner of Midway, Kentucky

Presenters include some of the world’s best professional horsemen and horsewomen, including Chris Cox, Dan James, Julie Goodnight, Steve Lantvit and Jason Irwin, as well as many other discipline-specific experts. With clinics and seminars offered in a variety of disciplines for every level of horsemanship, from beginner to professional, there’s something for everyone to learn at Equine Affaire.

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.”

“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!” 

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.

“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.”