Morning AQHYA World Halter Wins Go To Bradyn Burke, RJ Shepard, and Christian Britt
August 5, 2017 Comments Off on Morning AQHYA World Halter Wins Go To Bradyn Burke, RJ Shepard, and Christian Britt
“Having Mom and Dad being my horse trainers is all about perspective. There are times when it’s hard, but there are times when it’s very rewarding, because your biggest supporters are your parents, and they’re also your trainers.”
Continue reading …Paulina Martz, Cooper Dobbs, and Caroline Fromm Take Home First Globes at 2017 AQHA Youth World
August 4, 2017 Comments Off on Paulina Martz, Cooper Dobbs, and Caroline Fromm Take Home First Globes at 2017 AQHA Youth World
Paulina Martz started the 2017 AQHA Youth World on the right note by claiming her third World Championship title in a row with Onlythebestchocolate, aka “Hershey,” in Performance Halter Mares. This is the fourth career title in the class for Paulina and the 10-year-old mare.
Continue reading …Get Yours Seats Early For 2017 QH Congress!
August 3, 2017 Comments Off on Get Yours Seats Early For 2017 QH Congress!
Congress Special Event tickets are now available.
Congress Cutting- October 8th
Professional Bull Riding- October 13th
Freestyle Reining- October 14th
Equine Chronicle Congress Masters Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle- October 28th
Not Fully Qualified For 2017 APHA World Show? Modified Qualification For Select Events Might Let You Play
August 3, 2017 Comments Off on Not Fully Qualified For 2017 APHA World Show? Modified Qualification For Select Events Might Let You Play
Participation criteria for qualification typically require a horse to be shown at a minimum of four APHA shows to a total of eight judges during the qualifying period. The qualifying period was from June 1, 2016, to May 31, 2017.
Continue reading …APHA Rule Change Recommendations Deadline Extended to October 16
August 2, 2017 Comments Off on APHA Rule Change Recommendations Deadline Extended to October 16
Are you ready to become a force for change? Help shape the future of APHA by submitting rule book change recommendations; all current APHA members are encouraged to participate in this important aspect of association governance.
Continue reading …OQHA Announces QH Congress NYATT Team
August 1, 2017 Comments Off on OQHA Announces QH Congress NYATT Team
Showmanship – Ellexxah Maxwell & Cora Wyers
Barrels – Colin Robinson & Maggie Cain
Reining – Caleb Sturgeon & Isabella Tesmer
Hunter Under Saddle – Olivia Tordoff & Ashton Krutulis
Hunt Seat Equitation – Lauren Carnahan & Kalee Lohr
Western Pleasure – Gavin Patterson & Halie Harner
Horsemanship – Marley Mainwaring & Emma Brown
$14,000 Guaranteed For Cutting Challenge Classes at 2017 APHA World
August 1, 2017 Comments Off on $14,000 Guaranteed For Cutting Challenge Classes at 2017 APHA World
Non-Pro Cutting Challenge, All Ages – $3,500 added
3-Year-Old Cutting Challenge – $3,500 added
4-Year-Old Cutting Challenge – $3,500 added
5- & 6-Year-Old Cutting Challenge – $3,500 added
Pattern Test Your Solid Paint For a Shot at $40K in Select World Show Events
July 31, 2017 Comments Off on Pattern Test Your Solid Paint For a Shot at $40K in Select World Show Events
Solid Paint-breds who carry a Paint pattern gene are invited to show with their colorful counterparts in challenge and sweepstakes classes at the 2017 APHA World Championship Show—follow these steps to take advantage of this new opportunity and $40,000 in cash and prizes in these special events:
Continue reading …$40,000 Added to Reining Classes, $18,000 Added to Cowhorse Classes at APHA World Show
July 31, 2017 Comments Off on $40,000 Added to Reining Classes, $18,000 Added to Cowhorse Classes at APHA World Show
More than $40,000 has been added to the reining challenge classes at the 2017 APHA Open/Amateur World Championship Show, taking place September 20–October 1 in Fort Worth, Texas—now, there are more reasons than ever to saddle up and slide your Paint to a big payday. This year, the challenge classes will be leveled using NRHA’s edibility criteria with three levels taking place concurrently.
Continue reading …Hundreds of Clinics, Shopping, Entertainment at 56th Equine Affaire – November 9-12
July 31, 2017 Comments Off on Hundreds of Clinics, Shopping, Entertainment at 56th Equine Affaire – November 9-12
This year’s gathering will feature Olympic, Pan American, World Equestrian Games, and World Champion greats including Greg Best, Phillip Dutton, Craig Johnson, Steffen Peters and Suzy Stafford as well as outstanding overall horsemen such as Ken McNabb, Julie Goodnight, Van Hargis, Chris Irwin, Steve Lantvit, and Wendy Murdoch. Clinic topics will cover the gamut from the English disciplines of dressage, jumping, eventing, driving, and English pleasure through the western sports of cutting, reining, western pleasure, ranch riding, cowboy dressage, and trail. Sessions will also be presented on liberty horse training, mounted games, the training of easy gaited horses, vaulting, and more.
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