UC Davis Adds Women’s Equestrian Team
April 14, 2018 Comments Off on UC Davis Adds Women’s Equestrian Team
Considered an emerging sport by the NCAA, the UC Davis equestrian team will compete nationally under the governance of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) against other large public schools like Fresno State, Georgia, and Texas A&M. A unique aspect of the equestrian team will be its partnership with the School of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – both regarded as world-leaders in teaching and research in their respective fields.
Continue reading …Betta Believe It Helps Three Family Members Win Gold Trophies at AQHA L1 Championship Central
April 13, 2018 Comments Off on Betta Believe It Helps Three Family Members Win Gold Trophies at AQHA L1 Championship Central
Think it’s impossible for one horse to win five Championship titles with three different family members at one show? You BETTA BELIEVE IT! “It’s really special,” Julie says. “Sometimes, I pinch myself and even get a little emotional…”
Continue reading …NSBA News- Yearling Nomination Deadline, World Deadline, Stallion Enrollment, Boot Camps, and More
April 13, 2018 Comments Off on NSBA News- Yearling Nomination Deadline, World Deadline, Stallion Enrollment, Boot Camps, and More
In 2017, the Stallion Incentive Fund paid $31.00 per NSBA point while the Breeders Championship Futurity paid out over $250,000. The futurity is held every year at the NSBA World Championship Show and this year the BCF will offer 50 Breeders Championship Futurity classes.
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50-Year Legacy Breeders
Dave and Beth Bashor of Grover, Colorado
Leonard R. Brokaw of La Plata, Missouri
Perry Corder of Crockett, Texas
Jim Dudley of Columbia, Missouri
Herb Krause of Cypress County, Alberta
George W. Logan of Haskell, Oklahoma
Charles M. Mahler of Allen, Nebraska
Carol Rose of Gainesville, Texas
Stan and Mary Kay Steyskal of Papillion, Nebraska
John F. Thompson of Melrose, Florida
First Portion of HQHA/Pro-Am Kicks Off With a Bang… and 4,600 Entries
April 12, 2018 Comments Off on First Portion of HQHA/Pro-Am Kicks Off With a Bang… and 4,600 Entries
The Horseman’s Quarter Horse Association of Georgia Stock Show kicked off the first of two weekends of competition in Conyers, Georgia in spectacular fashion with a total of 4,600 entries across all divisions and all judges.
Continue reading …NCEA Announces March Riders of the Month- Brayman, Darst, Huff, and Stroud
April 12, 2018 Comments Off on NCEA Announces March Riders of the Month- Brayman, Darst, Huff, and Stroud
The Georgia Bulldogs brought in two riders with monthly honors for March. Sophomore Maddy Darst earned Equifit Equitation Over Fences Rider of the Month following her MOP performance in the final round of the SEC Championship. She earned scores of 84 or above in four meets. Junior Graysen Stroud grabbed Shorty’s Reining Rider of the Month after earning MOP honors in the championship round of the SEC Championship and placed on the SEC All-Championship Team.
Continue reading …2018 Circle G Classic Served Up Cold Temps With HOT Competition
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Circle G Classic Served Up Cold Temps With HOT Competition
Arkansas Quarter Horse Association’s 2018 Circle G Classic was a cold one, but the competition was hot! The show had six judges and started in Tunica, Mississippi on Friday, April 6th and ran until Sunday, April 8th.
Continue reading …2018 Southeast Paint Horse Championships Coming to South Carolina May 5-6
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Southeast Paint Horse Championships Coming to South Carolina May 5-6
For performance classes, an exhibitor who has placed in the Top 10 in a performance class at an APHA World Championship Show within the last 10 years (2009-2018) or won a Paint Horse Championship performance class the previous year is not eligible to compete in any Paint Horse Championship performance class in any division.
Continue reading …AQHA Level 1 Championship Underway in Oklahoma
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Level 1 Championship Underway in Oklahoma
Exhibitors at the AQHA Central Level 1 Championships saddled up their American Quarter Horses on April 10 for the opening day of competition at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. The show kicked off at 10 a.m. with B&W Trailer Hitches Rookie youth ranch riding in the Jim Norick Arena and Level 1 youth working hunter in the Performance Arena.
Continue reading …Watch the 2018 AQHA Convention Highlights Online
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on Watch the 2018 AQHA Convention Highlights Online
A number of videos from the convention have been published on AQHA’s official YouTube channel, including the following:
– Equine Industry Workshop: Awards Recognition Concepts, Financial Planning for Retirement and Nutrition for Equine Athletes
– Industry Issues Town Hall meeting, focused on transformation and what that means for AQHA; the meeting features members of the AQHA Executive Committee, expert panelists and was moderated by “Cattlemen-to-Cattlemen” television show host Kevin Oschner
– Membership General Meeting, featuring 2017-18 AQHA President Ralph Seekins’ president’s address and reports from 2017-18 AQHYA President Ty Cornelius, Chief Foundation Officer Anna Morrison, AQHA Treasurer Trent Taylor, AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines and American Horse Council President Julie Broadway
– View videos on the 2018 American Quarter Horse Hall of Famers and 2017 Merle Wood Winner