Pre-entries must be received by September 15 to be eligible for the most economical rates. Most entries can be submitted online at apha.com/oawcs; remember, however, that Farnam Stakes, Breeders’ Futurity, ranch sorting, speed-event rollover options and Southern Belle Breeders’ classes must be submitted by email, fax or mail to APHA.
Continue reading …“After that first show, I didn’t care how I placed. I just knew I wanted to work hard and do it again,” Helgeson says. “I enjoyed every minute of showing.”
Continue reading …Brumley Management Group Day 1: Kicked Off Rockin’ The 2015 Las Vegas High Roller Reining Classic got underway with the first few classes of this major NRHA competition. The eight-year-old show, which runs September 11th through 20th at the South Point Event Center, Hotel and Casino, is the crown jewel of the four major reining […]
Continue reading …The industry’s elite Halter horses and handlers gathered this past weekend in Des Moines, Iowa for the premier Breeders Halter Futurity and National Halter Championship, which awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars, beautiful bronze trophies, golden globes, and even the year’s use of two horse trailers to a few lucky competitors.
Continue reading …To make the program more beneficial to all competitors, effective January 1, 2016, competition licenses will no longer be required, and the point cap will change to one plus the average number of points earned during the year.
Continue reading …In May, the AQHA Judges and Executive committees voted to remove Rule SHW910.12: “A judge shall accept mandatory retirement at age 75.” For recertification, these individuals were required to make scores above 75 percent on video judging and above 80 percent on the rulebook exam.
Continue reading …Tonight, get ready for The Royal Feast where each barn will provide their own signature dish and be judged for the chance to win the title of “Most Spectacular Host” and a crystal trophy. Come to the main barn at 6 pm to enjoy dishes like Crostini with Prosciutto from Hunters Ridge/Paula Pray and Hillbilly Hot Wings and Redneck Refreshments from Jon Barry and Mike Tivoli.
Continue reading …On a fun note, another PQHA first was a surprise wedding proposal at the show. Amateur Exhibitor, Nicole Lynn, from Smock, PA competes with her two horses, Don’t Teez the Kat and Kelleys Escape. She trains with Alexandra and Eddie Falk. On Sunday, when Nicole returned to her stall to get her horse ready for a class, she was surprised to find her boyfriend of two years, Dustin Lerda (who was supposed to be working) in the stall on one knee.
Continue reading …“Recognizing clubs on a national level is an integral part of APHA’s drive to focus on its members,” Regional Club Manager Julie Haney said. “Our goals as an association are to reward excellence and highlight the amazing membership we have.”
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