Check Out Patterns For AQHA L1 Championships
April 6, 2017 Comments Off on Check Out Patterns For AQHA L1 Championships
Planning to attend one of the AQHA Level 1 Championships in either Oklahoma, Las Vegas, or North Carolina? If so, you probably want to check out the patterns. CENTRAL– Oklahoma City- April 11-15 WEST– Las Vegas, Nevada- April 19-23 EAST– Raleigh, NC.- May 2-7 Click here to view the patterns for the 2017 L1 Championships.
Continue reading …Congratulations NSBA Hall of Fame Recipients!
April 6, 2017 Comments Off on Congratulations NSBA Hall of Fame Recipients!
The National Snaffle Bit Association has named three inductees into its Hall of Fame. They include professional trainer Leslie Lange, show horse Zippos Ace Of Spades, and breeding horse Sweet Talkin Chip.
Continue reading …NCEA Announces All-American Equestrian Teams!
April 6, 2017 Comments Off on NCEA Announces All-American Equestrian Teams!
Auburn collected the most All-America citations with nine, followed by Georgia and Oklahoma State with seven each. Auburn, Georgia and Texas A&M had the most first-team All-America awards with three.
Continue reading …Largest Martinganza to Date Rocks NC With 6,700+ Entries
April 6, 2017 Comments Off on Largest Martinganza to Date Rocks NC With 6,700+ Entries
“It was a WONDERFUL show,” she says. “The Exhibitors’ Party on Friday night was again a huge hit. We fed almost 400 people! We were sold out on hookups and stalls for the fourth year in a row. We’re very appreciative of the exhibitors continuing their support of our Martinganza. We will once again look at our schedule for 2018 and see what we need to do to make any improvements.”
Continue reading …Past, Present, and Future of the AQHA Incentive Fund
April 5, 2017 Comments Off on Past, Present, and Future of the AQHA Incentive Fund
The addition of multiple new classes dramatically increased the number of points earned each year. As nominations have since decreased, less money is added to the fund. However, a large number of horses continue to show and earn even more points. The result is a decline in point value.
Continue reading …10th Anniversary of Circle G Classic Showed Big Numbers and Great Weather
April 5, 2017 Comments Off on 10th Anniversary of Circle G Classic Showed Big Numbers and Great Weather
Friday’s numbers were great with 20 in the Amateur Ranch Riding, 16 in the Level 1 Amateur and Open Ranch Riding, 15 in the Open Trail, and 10 in the Youth and Amateur Reining.
Continue reading …April Pintos of the Month Are Royals Oaks Kid Rock and Staring My Boy Toy
April 5, 2017 Comments Off on April Pintos of the Month Are Royals Oaks Kid Rock and Staring My Boy Toy
The Banixx Pinto of the Month for April is Royal Oaks Kid Rock, owned by Jenny La Grange of Oviedo, Florida. Royal Oaks Kid Rock, better known as Kid, is a miniature gelding. La Grange said his personality is like the Energizer Bunny.
Continue reading …Nominate Someone Today For the Merle Wood Humanitarian Award
April 5, 2017 Comments Off on Nominate Someone Today For the Merle Wood Humanitarian Award
The Merle Wood Humanitarian Award is presented each year to an individual whose outstanding voluntary service has been marked by actions or deeds that have enabled young people to experience positive opportunities and activities involving the American Quarter Horse.
Continue reading …APHA World Show is Coming to September! Performance Halter Classes Debut and Much More
April 4, 2017 Comments Off on APHA World Show is Coming to September! Performance Halter Classes Debut and Much More
Performance halter and solid Paint-bred ranch events make their debut in 2017. The halter classes require full qualification, but the solid ranch classes only require two shows with four judges to qualify in 2017, due to the announcement timeline.
Continue reading …Pinto World Championship Show Entries Due April 25th
April 3, 2017 Comments Off on Pinto World Championship Show Entries Due April 25th
Make sure to send the following with your entries.
• Have a current PtHA® membership if you are showing or if you own a horse that is entering a class. Download a membership form here.
• Is your Pinto registered? All Pintos entering a class must be PtHA registered. Download a registration form here.
• Make sure to send a current National Snaffle Bit Association card if you are entering a dual approved NSBA class.
• Make sure to have a current PtHA® Novice Card if you are entering a Novice Class.
A PWC Show Bill can be found here.