As the 2017 show season comes to a close and many begin making preparations for 2018, there are a number of big shows approaching.
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Continue reading …Each beginning level participant receives one free class entry into an AQHA Rookie amateur or Rookie youth class that corresponds with the clinic they participated in. Beginning classes are offered in each of these classes with a belt buckle to the winner of each class. Beginning class entry fees are $25.00 per class plus cattle fees if applicable.
Continue reading …The NSBA Riders’ Cup will be held March 6 and 7, 2018 at the Arizona Sun Circuit. With an estimated purse of over $50,000, you will not want to miss this event. Trainers are the key to entering and participation.
Continue reading …Flarida’s quest to become NRHA’s first Six Million Dollar Rider became reality during the Lucas Oil Level 4 Open Futurity Finals. With two horses in the competition, his chances of crossing this historic milestone were high. Flarida’s first run on Garry Ray Smith’s Missin My Tinsel (Hollywoodstinseltown x Dont Miss This) scored a 220, earning him 9th place and $22,287.89. George and Carol Bell’s Mr. Masota Star (Wimpys Little Step x Cee Another Masota) was Flarida’s second ride. A score of 222 ½ fell in 3rd place and earned $73,554.10—pushing his earnings just over $6 million.
Continue reading …Education is the key to success. That is why the APHA completely revamped and reformulated the former European Judges Seminar into a bigger and better opportunity to learn—the European Education Summit sponsored by APHA and the Deutsche Quarter Horse Association and approved by AQHA, ApHC and NSBA. Whether you are an exhibitor, trainer, aspiring or carded judge, show manager or secretary, there’s something for everyone at this event taking place March 15-18, 2018, near Frankfurt, Germany.
Continue reading …Dates are confirmed for June 28 – July 8, 2018, at the extraordinary South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. For 2018, an estimated $10,000 will be paid to the winners of the championship classes in addition to the gold, silver and bronze trophies.
Continue reading …With much soul searching, fact-finding, discussion and debate AQHA Region 8 Steering Committee has made the difficult decision, with the input of their respective associations, to discontinue hosting the AQHA Region 8 Championship Horse Show.
Continue reading …New this year, 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*.
Continue reading …Horses are included as “livestock” in the MAP-21 bill, and operators hauling horses are subject to the ELD Mandate if they meet the following conditions:
Using a commercial vehicle; this is the case if:
– Your truck/trailer is used for business
– Your truck/trailer is used as a business expense
– You collect payment for hauling non-personal horses
– You can win money competing with your personal or client horses
– You are sponsored, which might include having stickers/emblems on your trailer
– Your vehicle has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of more than 10,000 pounds and is used for your business or the intent to make a profit, or is involved in interstate commerce (USDOT and state DOT numbers might also be required)