Auburn Equestrian Tops First Set of NCEA Rankings
February 6, 2019 Comments Off on Auburn Equestrian Tops First Set of NCEA Rankings
The Auburn Tigers hold the No. 1 spot in the first coach’s poll of the spring season. Auburn went 2-0 on the road last week against ranked opponents. Texas A&M steps up to the No. 2 position after a win against now No. 3 SMU. South Carolina takes the No. 4 spot this week while Baylor holds at No. 5.
Continue reading …The Celebration and EMO Western States Championship Introduces Futurities For 2019 and More
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on The Celebration and EMO Western States Championship Introduces Futurities For 2019 and More
“It’s so much fun to be at a show with a full slate of Quarter Horse classes that combine Cattle, Reining, and Ranch Horse classes with top level rail exhibitors in the climate controlled South Point Arena, Casino, and Hotel.”
Continue reading …Update on 2019 Sun Circuit Highlights
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on Update on 2019 Sun Circuit Highlights
We know many of our friends are enduring snow and bitter cold across the country, but cheer up! There’s just one month left until you can leave all that behind for the Sun Circuit!
Continue reading …GQHA Year-End Results and Banquet Photos
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on GQHA Year-End Results and Banquet Photos
Georgia Quarter Horse Association President’s Message- Rob Meneely 2018 was a great year for the Georgia Quarter Horse Association! Entries have been up at our shows and we hope to continue to improve on that each year. The Big A was the largest show to date again this year. We held the Show for Dough and […]
Continue reading …APHA Eastern National Championship Premium Now Online
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on APHA Eastern National Championship Premium Now Online
The stage is set for a spring showdown, and all APHA exhibitors are invited to attend! The APHA Eastern National Championship takes place March 22–24 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia, and now is the time to make your entries: the Premium Book and entry forms are now available.
Continue reading …Youth Riders Match Up With Mentors to Compete For Scholarship Cash at NWSS
February 4, 2019 Comments Off on Youth Riders Match Up With Mentors to Compete For Scholarship Cash at NWSS
Prior to NWSS, individuals ages 14-21 from Colorado and Wyoming were encouraged to apply for the inaugural program. On January 12, 2019, ten selected youth were paired with industry professionals who acted as their “coach” or “mentor” for the day. Donned in matching shirts, the selected youth received one-on-one practice time with their coach, rotating through area to practice various skills. Then the youth competed against each other for scholarship money provided by the National Western Scholarship Trust. They were asked to complete a ranch trail pattern, a ranch riding pattern, a modified reining pattern then they chose to box, rope or fence a cow.
Continue reading …Show Coordinator Chosen for SOQHA Pre-Madness and Madness
February 4, 2019 Comments Off on Show Coordinator Chosen for SOQHA Pre-Madness and Madness
The schedule is new this year with more leveled classes and added money classes including The Equine Chronicle 3 & Over Novice Horse Western Pleasure, 3 & Over Maiden Horse Western Pleasure and the 4 & Over SOQHA Trail Slot class. All of these classes this year, will be NSBA approved.
Continue reading …NCEA Weekend Recap: Wins Go to UC Davis, TCU, Auburn, Fresno State, Texas A&M, and Gamecocks
February 4, 2019 Comments Off on NCEA Weekend Recap: Wins Go to UC Davis, TCU, Auburn, Fresno State, Texas A&M, and Gamecocks
DAVIS, Calif. — The UC Davis equestrian team kicked of its 2018-19 campaign in a big way on Thursday afternoon, earning the program’s first-ever win in its inaugural home meet against United Equestrian Conference colleague No. 9 Delaware State.
Continue reading …Schedule For 2019 AQHA VRH World Show
February 4, 2019 Comments Off on Schedule For 2019 AQHA VRH World Show
The Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Level 1 Cattle Championships and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championship Show are tentatively scheduled for June 18-23 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Continue reading …AQHA Exploring Possibility of Relocating Headquarters
February 4, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Exploring Possibility of Relocating Headquarters
According to this open letter by AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines, AQHA is seriously considering relocating the association headquarters from Amarillo to Fort Worth, Texas.
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