Displays For 9 Legends Unveiled at AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum
July 23, 2015 Comments Off on Displays For 9 Legends Unveiled at AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum
Four men were inducted in March during the 2015 AQHA Convention: Thomas Bradbury of Byers, Colorado; AQHA Past President Jim Helzer of Arlington, Texas; the late Stanley Johnston of Miller, South Dakota; and the late Ted Wells Jr. of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Five horses were also inducted: 1989 mare Corona Chick, the 1959 stallion Coy’s Bonanza, the 1930 stallion Plaudit, the 1979 stallion Smart Little Lena and the 1962 Thoroughbred stallion Azure Te.
Continue reading …Gordyville Shootout Was a Big Success With 3,800+ Entries
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on Gordyville Shootout Was a Big Success With 3,800+ Entries
The show recorded over 3,800 entries and hosted the $1,000 added Showmanship and Western Pleasure Shootout, which invites all first and second place class winners throughout the winter and spring circuit shows.
Continue reading …Trading in Boots and Spurs For Running Shoes at The Buckeye Classic 5K!
July 21, 2015 Comments Off on Trading in Boots and Spurs For Running Shoes at The Buckeye Classic 5K!
Over 70 people registered for this morning’s inaugural Buckeye Blitz 5K, which kicked off bright and early at 8:30 am at the Eden Park fairgrounds in Ohio.
Continue reading …2015 Little Buckeye is Largest on Record, Kicks Off Buckeye Event in Ohio
July 20, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Little Buckeye is Largest on Record, Kicks Off Buckeye Event in Ohio
The Little Buckeye might need a name change next year, because according to show management, the three-day kick-off event of The Buckeye was the largest in history recording over 1,500 entries per judge.
Continue reading …Tantalizing Trail Extravaganza Awaits at Arizona Fall Championship
July 20, 2015 Comments Off on Tantalizing Trail Extravaganza Awaits at Arizona Fall Championship
Championship bronze trophies for each Trail division, a Scottsdale Performance Saddle for the cumulative high scoring rider in L2 Amateur/Select Trail, $500-$1,000 cash prizes, and an USTPC Trail Team Challenge are among the additions to the 2015 AZ. Fall Championship.
Continue reading …APHA Paint Horse Championships Head to Germany
July 20, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Paint Horse Championships Head to Germany
The championship is scheduled in conjunction with the European Paint Horse Championship, the largest international APHA-approved show outside of North America; in 2014, it was APHA’s No. 2 show in the world by entries.
Continue reading …Clinicians Announced For AQHA Youth World- McDowall, Frid, Sheets, Lund, Ross, Kimura, Johnson, Rose, Crawford
July 17, 2015 Comments Off on Clinicians Announced For AQHA Youth World- McDowall, Frid, Sheets, Lund, Ross, Kimura, Johnson, Rose, Crawford
These free clinics are taught by AQHA Professional Horsemen, and donations will be accepted during the clinics for the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund. The crisis fund helps professionals in times of need, arising from sudden and demonstrable hardship or disaster of a severe and unexpected nature or from serious physical illness. Nutrena will match your donation dollar for dollar so this is a great way to show your appreciation to AQHA Professional Horsemen.
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Today, at Tonto Mountain Ranch in Skull Valley, Arizona, Arizona Quarter Horse members will gather to participate in an exciting event called the Watermelon Bash Trail Challenge. The format of this outdoor competition will test the ability of a horse and rider to work as a team as they navigate through natural obstacles that might be encountered during a trail ride.
Continue reading …68th Appaloosa Nationals and Youth World Show Wrap-up
July 16, 2015 Comments Off on 68th Appaloosa Nationals and Youth World Show Wrap-up
In addition to spectacular classes, some of the most coveted honors in the Appaloosa industry were awarded at the 68th National Appaloosa Show & 2015 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show; including Champion Cattle Horse, Western Horse, English Horse, Games Horse, and numerous high-point awards for both Youth and Non-Pro exhibitors.
Continue reading …Important Notice For Stalling at AQHA Select World Show
July 16, 2015 Comments Off on Important Notice For Stalling at AQHA Select World Show
New this year, if you want to be stalled with someone, all entries for the Adequan Select World for that specific stalling request must be sent to AQHA in the same envelope in order to be stalled together. AQHA cannot stall you with someone if the entries are not submitted at the same time and in the same envelope.
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