PtHA Youth Exhibitor of the Month- Merrick Bessell
May 9, 2017 Comments Off on PtHA Youth Exhibitor of the Month- Merrick Bessell
What’s your name? Merrick Bessell
Where do you live? Valrico, Florida
What’s your Pinto’s name? Almost Too Dignified, aka “Douglas”
How long have you been showing? 4 years
What do you like most about showing your Pinto? “I enjoy showing Pintos, because I like the people associated with it. They’re enjoyable to be around. I also enjoy it because you get to see a variety of horses.”
Two APHA Youth Receive Farnam Breeders’ Trust Scholarships
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on Two APHA Youth Receive Farnam Breeders’ Trust Scholarships
Showing Breeders’ Trust-enrolled Paint Horses really paid off for two Youth exhibitors. AjPHA members Keoma Dunn and Gracie Thompson each received a $1,000 Farnam Breeders’ Trust Youth scholarship from APHA and Farnam Horse Products; additionally, an APHA regional club of their choosing each receives $500, courtesy of Farnam.
Continue reading …OQHA Announces New Location and Expansion
May 4, 2017 Comments Off on OQHA Announces New Location and Expansion
The relocation will occur later this year following a complete renovation of the 26,000 square foot office building at 6325 Zumstein Drive. The close proximity of the new office to the Ohio Expo Center where the All American Quarter Horse Congress is held will allow OQHA and the All American Quarter Horse Congress staff to provide greater service to Congress patrons, sponsors and exhibitors.
Continue reading …Pinto Team of the Month For May is Grace Leung With Chex Please
May 4, 2017 Comments Off on Pinto Team of the Month For May is Grace Leung With Chex Please
The Banixx Pinto of the Month for May is Chex Please, owned by Grace Leung and Lane Dorenbusch of Colorado Springs, CO. Chex Please, better known as Chex, is a stock-type gelding. Leung recently purchased Chex. She said he is sweet and eager to please, which makes showing him a lot easier. They don’t get much practice at the moment because he is boarded in Redlands, California.
Continue reading …IBHA Presents IBHA World Championship Show- July 26-29- Cloverdale, Indiana
May 4, 2017 Comments Off on IBHA Presents IBHA World Championship Show- July 26-29- Cloverdale, Indiana
The International Buckskin Horse Association is proud to present the IBHA World Championship Show, July 26-29, 2017 at the C Bar C Arena in Cloverdale, Indiana. The event will be triple-judged with triple points and a one day 4-judge warmup show on July 25th, plus an IBHA approved triple-judged show on July 24th.
Continue reading …New Top 5 Awards For All-Around at SOQHA Madness and $8,500 in Youth Scholarships at SOQHA Challenge
May 3, 2017 Comments Off on New Top 5 Awards For All-Around at SOQHA Madness and $8,500 in Youth Scholarships at SOQHA Challenge
As for All-Around awards at the Madness, they will be paid down five places in each division!
1st place- Harris Leather Work Saddle
2nd place- Madness pendant from Hannah’s Jewelry
3rd- Show Saddle Blanket from Just Peachy
4th- Google Home Device
5th- Madness Stall Bag
AQHA L1 and Rookie Exhibitors No Longer Have to Qualify For L1 Championships
May 3, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA L1 and Rookie Exhibitors No Longer Have to Qualify For L1 Championships
The AQHA Level 1 Championships are slated for spring 2018 with the AQHA Central Championships held in Oklahoma City, kicking off the trio of championships. That show is followed by the AQHA West Level 1 Championships in Las Vegas, and the Nutrena East Level 1 Championships in Raleigh, North Carolina. Exhibitors can compete at only one of the three Level 1 Championships each year.
Continue reading …5 NEW Ranch Classes and 4 NEW Stars and Stripes Classes Coming to Appaloosa Nationals/Youth World
May 2, 2017 Comments Off on 5 NEW Ranch Classes and 4 NEW Stars and Stripes Classes Coming to Appaloosa Nationals/Youth World
– Tuesday- June 27th- Ranch Rail Pleasure 18 and Under
– Wednesday- June 28th- Ranch Riding 18 and Under
– Friday, June 30th- Ranch Trail 18 and Under
– Saturday, July 8th- Non Pro Ranch Horse Conformation
– Saturday, July 8th- Open Ranch Horse Conformation
The International Defies Bad Weather to Rack Up 5,700+ Entries
May 1, 2017 Comments Off on The International Defies Bad Weather to Rack Up 5,700+ Entries
Despite the tumultuous weather that Mother Nature sent Indiana’s way, (including tornados, downed trees, closed roads, power outages, and 6+ inches of rain) The International persevered, racking up 5,700+ entries over the weekend.
Continue reading …2018 AQHA Youth World Show Will Offer 13 and Under Classes!
May 1, 2017 Comments Off on 2018 AQHA Youth World Show Will Offer 13 and Under Classes!
Exhibitors can qualify to compete in Level 3 13-&-Under western pleasure, hunter under saddle, horsemanship, hunt seat equitation, showmanship, ranch riding and trail at the 2018 Ford Youth World. The world champion, reserve world champion, top-10 placings and five finalists will be awarded in each Level 3 13-&-Under class. Winners in the 13-&-Under classes will be awarded as a one-go-round format.
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