2018 Youth World Games to be Held in Fort Worth, TX
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on 2018 Youth World Games to be Held in Fort Worth, TX
After a very successful and exciting 2016 Youth World Games in Kreuth, Germany, riders will venture to Fort Worth, Texas, to compete at the 2018 Youth World Games.
Continue reading …Open Barrel Race at AQHA Youth World Show
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on Open Barrel Race at AQHA Youth World Show
This year, there’s even more fun to be had at the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. A $3,000-added open 5D barrel race, open to anyone, is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, August 4, in Barn 8 at State Fair Park.
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The Banixx Pinto of the Month for July is Shyannes Sassy Shot of Bourbon owned by Ruth Deters of Spring Lake, Michigan. Shyannes Sassy Shot of Bourbon, better known as Sassy, is a pleasure-type mare that owns her given name. Deters said that Sassy is feisty but also kind. The duo gives riding lessons to children and competes at local Pinto shows.
Continue reading …Changes to be Made to NCEA National Championship Format in 2018
July 21, 2017 Comments Off on Changes to be Made to NCEA National Championship Format in 2018
National Championship event titles will now be awarded in four separate events conducted at the National Championship:
a. Equitation over fences National Champion
b. Equitation on the flat National Champion
c. Western Horsemanship National Champion
d. Western Reining National Champion
Photos and Results From 2017 Gordyville Shootout
July 20, 2017 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2017 Gordyville Shootout
The 2017 Gordyville Shootout and NSBA Classic Futurity brought AQHA competitors to Gifford, IL. for four days of fun, fantastic prizes, and fabulous purses. The fun kicked off on Friday, July 14th, with the Fiesta Friday Party that was complete with a taco bar, drinks, and entertainment.
Continue reading …QH Congress Entries Due August 25th, Check Out New Class List For 2017
July 19, 2017 Comments Off on QH Congress Entries Due August 25th, Check Out New Class List For 2017
Entries for the 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress are due August 25th. Click here to view the Congress entry book. NCHA Open Cutting Senior World Tour NCHA Non Pro Cutting Senior World Tour NCHA $50,000 Amateur Cutting Senior World Tour NCHA $35,000 Non Pro Cutting Senior World Tour NCHA $15,000 Amateur Cutting Senior World […]
Continue reading …2017 NSBA World Countdown: Awards Banquet, Silent Auction, and More
July 18, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 NSBA World Countdown: Awards Banquet, Silent Auction, and More
The annual NSBA Foundation Silent Auction is receiving items now. If you have an item to donate or are interested in how the auction works, contact Lynn Campbell for more information.
Continue reading …National Western Stock Show Announces Return of Youth Equestrian Showcase Scholarship Program
July 18, 2017 Comments Off on National Western Stock Show Announces Return of Youth Equestrian Showcase Scholarship Program
Ten outstanding finalists will be selected from the applications to compete for the Y.E.S. scholarships and the title of Grand Champion (receives $2,000) and Reserve Grand Champion (receives $1,000). These finalists will create a video to play as part of their live interview, execute their plan for an educational visual display during NWSS and interact with the public in an educational setting during NWSS.
Continue reading …Rain Doesn’t Deter Exhibitors From Coming Out in Droves For PQHA Mid-Summer Madness
July 18, 2017 Comments Off on Rain Doesn’t Deter Exhibitors From Coming Out in Droves For PQHA Mid-Summer Madness
Many of the classes and disciplines were four point or more, per judge. PQHA was able to provide Free Pizza to exhibitors on Thursday evening thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Equine Chronicle.
Continue reading …Pinto Exhibitor of the Month- Ashley Carns
July 18, 2017 Comments Off on Pinto Exhibitor of the Month- Ashley Carns
#6. What is your favorite class to compete in? Why? Ashley’s favorite classes to compete in are Hunter Under Saddle and Disciplined Rail. “Disciplined Rial demonstrates the willingness of the horse to do the task given, while Hunter Under Saddle allows the horse to move free and naturally,” Carns says.
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