In an effort to encourage local participation by those who may not have the opportunity to attend the AQHA World Championships Shows, there are certain limitations being placed on both exhibitors and horses that have had prior success at AQHA World Shows.
Continue reading …Consignment deadline for the 2015 sale is September 15. Consignment forms will be available on apha.com/oawcs/sale or by contacting Director of Breeders’ Trust/Breeders’ Futurity Candy Jebavy at 817-222-6441 or cjebavy@apha.com.
Continue reading …Scott Frye was in the saddle of Were Talkin Easy to win the Maturity $10,000 Limited Open Western Pleasure for new owner Debbi Moriarty. Just the other day, Moriarty was named the Reserve Champion in the 10K Limited Horse Non Pro Western Pleasure Maturity.
Continue reading …The APHA World Show, which takes place November 4–14 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, is home to all Open and Amateur world championship classes, along with all Breeders’ Futurity events and additional challenge, sweepstakes and stakes classes. New for 2015 is more than $80,000 in additional payouts, expanded exhibitor recognition, a few new classes and more—read all about it here.
Continue reading …“We hope by offering a pre-paid badge to everyone, we can make it more convenient for spectators to stop by the show office to pick up their badge and head straight into the arena to watch the world-class competition,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “Everyone at AQHA is excited for another great AQHA World Show this November and looking forward to reconnecting with friends from across the world.”
Continue reading …Lisa Stewart rode her 97′ model gelding, Touched By TNT, to win their first NSBA World Championship in 50 and Over Horsemanship. “Joey” has been competing in the show ring for quite some time, but Stewart and Joey have only been a pair for five years.
Continue reading …Deanna’s favorite part of any Western Riding pattern with Buttercup is the line, because the mare is able to maintain consistent speed while delivering changes with pinpoint accuracy. “She never really changes pace, and her head and neck stay exactly the same,” she says.
Continue reading …With such hits as “Carolina,” “Close Your Eyes For This,” and “Already Callin’ You Mine,” Parmalee is a rising star in country music. Along with the music, guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, and a live & silent auction.
Continue reading …“We checked the year-end standings this morning, and we’re leading the honor roll in Equitation, so that gave us a little boost of confidence before I went in the pen!”
Continue reading …Becky Galyean rode Extreme Moonlite to win the 2-Year-Old Intermediate Non Pro Western Pleasure class. Another win for Team Galyean came when Jenna Dempze rode her new two-year-old, I’m Special N I Know It, aka “Rocket,” to win the 2-Year-Old Open Non Pro Western Pleasure.
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