AZ Copper Country Paint-O-Ramas Promise Big Fun, Big Prizes With Year-End Extravaganza
December 18, 2015 Comments Off on AZ Copper Country Paint-O-Ramas Promise Big Fun, Big Prizes With Year-End Extravaganza
“Copper Country has traditionally welcomed APHA exhibitors completing their national point run for the last three days of the year and provided a way to begin their show year with a great start.”
Continue reading …2016 ApHC Stallion Service Auction Begins Dec. 20th, 70+ Appaloosa Stallions Available
December 18, 2015 Comments Off on 2016 ApHC Stallion Service Auction Begins Dec. 20th, 70+ Appaloosa Stallions Available
The winning bidder will receive a certificate to nominate the resulting Appaloosa foal to be eligible for the World Show Two-Year-Old Incentive classes. The Two-Year-Old Incentive classes are offered in halter, hunter under saddle and western pleasure. Each of the World Show Two-Year-Old Incentive Classes boast payouts of 75% of funds earned through the Stallion Service Auction!
Continue reading …APHA Platinum Breeders’ Futurity Modifications to Increase Payouts
December 18, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Platinum Breeders’ Futurity Modifications to Increase Payouts
APHA halter exhibitors with Breeders’ Trust-enrolled horses will have the chance during the 2016 APHA World Championship Show to compete for significantly larger purses under recent modifications to the Platinum Breeders’ Futurity approved by the APHA Executive Committee.
Continue reading …25 AQHA Youth to be Paired Up With Weanlings in Young Horse Development Program
December 16, 2015 Comments Off on 25 AQHA Youth to be Paired Up With Weanlings in Young Horse Development Program
The Young Horse Development Program was created to give AQHYA members who want to participate in hands-on horse training an opportunity that will teach them the fundamentals of horsemanship. The horses used in the program were bred by AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders, which consist of working cattle ranches with a remuda of at least five AQHA-registered mares that produce ranch horses.
Continue reading …2015 Florida Gold and 2016 Florida Gulf Coast Patterns Now Online
December 15, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Florida Gold and 2016 Florida Gulf Coast Patterns Now Online
Before you head to the show, be sure to gather a copy of your horse’s papers, AQHA and NSBA cards, ROM verification, (if planning to show in Performance Halter), and exhibitor and horse levels from AQHA. Also, separate entry checks are required for both the Gulf and Gold Coast.
Continue reading …DEC 15th: Deadline Day for NSBA, WCHA, IQHA Stallion Auction, and Florida Horse Show Stalls
December 15, 2015 Comments Off on DEC 15th: Deadline Day for NSBA, WCHA, IQHA Stallion Auction, and Florida Horse Show Stalls
Today, December 15th, is a very important deadline day for multiple associations and horse shows. National Snaffle Bit Association: Today is the day- nominations are due for your weanling into the BCF and SIF program. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to earn extra cash while showing your horse. Click here to nominate to the […]
Continue reading …APHA Judges Represent at Major Horse Shows
December 15, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Judges Represent at Major Horse Shows
“As a horse show judge, there is no higher honor than to be asked to adjudicate a national horse show,” he said. “As one of the judges for the 2015 NSBA World Show, I was able to evaluate and reward exhibitors and horses of an incredibly high level. Many different breeds of horses were represented, and they proved to be the epitome of each breed. It is an honor and privilege to serve the association and the industry as a professional horse show judge.”
Continue reading …World’s Top Equine Clinicians Headed to 2016 Midwest Horse Fair
December 14, 2015 Comments Off on World’s Top Equine Clinicians Headed to 2016 Midwest Horse Fair
The Midwest Horse Fair is proud to welcome four-time Olympic competitor and bronze medalist in dressage, Steffen Peters; Cowgirl Hall-of-Famer and owner of Westfall Horsemanship, Stacy Westfall; World Champion Cutter and Reiner, Aaron Ralston; and Australian horse master Guy McLean.
Continue reading …APHA Exhibitors: Renew Youth/Amateur/Novice Cards For 2016 Online
December 14, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Exhibitors: Renew Youth/Amateur/Novice Cards For 2016 Online
Applications are processed on a first-come-first-served basis unless otherwise requested—email amateur@apha.com if you plan to compete at a stock show or holiday circuit. Standard processing begins the week of December 21.
Continue reading …NSBA News: Changes in NSBA World Qualifying, Trainers Sale, SIF Breedings Sale, BCF Nomination Deadline Approaching
December 11, 2015 Comments Off on NSBA News: Changes in NSBA World Qualifying, Trainers Sale, SIF Breedings Sale, BCF Nomination Deadline Approaching
For the 2016 NSBA World Show Qualifying Period–May 1, 2015 though April 30, 2016–exhibitors will need to participate in each World Show Qualifying Class a total of 5 times. Horses and exhibitors that do not meet this minimum requirement may enter and show at the 2016 NSBA World Championship Show upon payment of a $150 Qualification Fee.
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