When Ford Youth World exhibitors ride in the Level 3 reining prelims, they will be riding for their spot in the class’ finals, but also for a gold medal in the team competition. The concept of individual and team competition at the Ford Youth World mimics the style of an FEI-level reining event.

The 2018 NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity will be here before we know it. This year’s show promises to be bigger and better than ever. Check out all the details at www.nsba.com

The Georgia Bulldogs swept the hunt seat awards with Addyson Cord receiving the NCEA Equitation on the Flat Rider of the Year and Maddy Darst claiming the NCEA Equitation over Fences Rider of the Year award. For the Western discipline, SMU’s Holly Lansidel was named the NCEA Reining Rider of the Year. Laska Anderson of Texas Christian University was tagged as the NCEA Horsemanship Rider of the Year.

An Equine Production would like to relay the news that the Stars N Stripes and Big A is excited to add two RUSTY STIRRUP classes. These are all breed classes for riders 19 & over. The two events are basically Working Hunter and Equitation Over Fences classes but at much lower heights. Competitor may not […]

Have you heard? The Corporate Challenge will be hosting 9 $500 NSBA Futurity classes at their upcoming event, July 11-15 in St. Paul, MN!

SECTION 2
Sub-section // Proposal
Competition // 59-04-19 – Move the “Green Point Scale”
Judging // 91-01-19 – Tie-Breaker
Judging // 92-01-19 – Standard western bit (one point of pull)
Judging // 92-02-19 – Rein hand (use of fingers)
Judging // 93-01-19 – Use of hands (mane)
Judging // 93-02-19 – Closed Reins in Ride & Slide and Para
Judging // 93-03-19 – Belly wraps/bands
General // 07-03-19 – Affiliate Compliance

The show is scheduled for May 25-28, 2018 in Tunica, Mississippi. The judges will be Brad Jewett, Richard Spinks, Jerry Erickson, and John Boxell. The show has one of the lowest all-inclusive fees in the area at only $250 per horse! Your stall, AQHA entry fees, and office and drug fees are included!

The first half of the show focuses on youth classes and will kick off with the Annual Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) 2017 Year-End Award Banquet on Sunday, June 24th, recognizing the accomplishments of members. Over the next week, youth from around the world will compete for World Championship titles in a variety of exciting events. Fun activities are scheduled throughout the week – both Appaloosa specific and joint events with youth from the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) including a Wheelbarrow Race Fundraiser, Dennard’s Western Wear Egg Toss, Judging Contest, Costume Class and much more!