A Word From AQHA’s New Executive Vice President
April 8, 2015 Comments Off on A Word From AQHA’s New Executive Vice President
“Wednesday, April 1, was my first day in the office, and after parking in front of AQHA’s headquarters and making my walk into the building, I felt goosebumps traveling up my spine. The legacies of our great horse and the people associated with it, coupled with the respect and reverence I’ve held for AQHA reminded me of how lucky I am to have been selected to help take this great Association to new heights.”
Continue reading …First-Ever Western Paint Horse Championship Comes to Utah
April 7, 2015 Comments Off on First-Ever Western Paint Horse Championship Comes to Utah
Created as a way to reward residents of the zone, the Western Paint Horse Championship will be held in conjunction with the Zone 2 Western Regional show May 21–24 in South Jordan, Utah.
Continue reading …PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month: Hannah Leeds
April 6, 2015 Comments Off on PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month: Hannah Leeds
“I like being able to tell people that I trained her and that I was a big part in making her the show horse she is today,” Leeds said.
Continue reading …Incredible 9,000 Entries For Whopping MADNESS Show, Click Here For Complete Results and Photos!
April 6, 2015 Comments Off on Incredible 9,000 Entries For Whopping MADNESS Show, Click Here For Complete Results and Photos!
With class sizes reaching upwards of 46 in Senior Trail, 46 in 14-18 Showmanship, and 40 in Amateur Showmanship, madness is certainly an appropriate description of the show that racked up an incredible 9,000 entries for all judges and all divisions during the four-day event.
Continue reading …New Alliance Showcases American Quarter Horses Competing Texas Trail Challenge
April 6, 2015 Comments Off on New Alliance Showcases American Quarter Horses Competing Texas Trail Challenge
A Texas Trail Challenge is a one-day trail-riding event with 10 obstacles over seven to 12 miles. Judges are posted along the trail and in camp to evaluate the execution of obstacles. These scores are marked on a scorecard which will be compared to other riders in the same division.
Continue reading …PHBA Offering Monetary Show Incentive For 2015 Season
April 3, 2015 Comments Off on PHBA Offering Monetary Show Incentive For 2015 Season
Shows with 6 judges will receive $500, shows with 4 judges will receive $300 and shows with 2 judges will receive $100.
Continue reading …Beth Buechler Limited Series Returns to 2015 Paint Horse Congress
April 2, 2015 Comments Off on Beth Buechler Limited Series Returns to 2015 Paint Horse Congress
We are again awarding Harris work saddles to the Champions in both Western Pleasure classes. A special thanks to The Equine Chronicle for contributing a third Harris work saddle and to Micki and Sher, The Tack Room Incorporated, for again donating a Pessoa English saddle.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 APHA Board of Directors!
April 2, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 APHA Board of Directors!
This group of national directors will serve until 2017—based on a new rule passed at the 2015 APHA Convention that amended director term limits in Article III of the association’s bylaws, all existing 2015 directors will serve until 2017, at which time the new three-year director term limits will go into effect.
Continue reading …The Next Step Up From Leadline- Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me Tandem Classes Approved For 2016 Show Season
April 1, 2015 Comments Off on The Next Step Up From Leadline- Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me Tandem Classes Approved For 2016 Show Season
Looking to give your little one a head start in the show pen, but not ready to let go of the reins just yet?
Continue reading …APHA Investing BIG Bucks in Paint World Show- Additional $77,000 Added Money
April 1, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Investing BIG Bucks in Paint World Show- Additional $77,000 Added Money
Taking place November 4–14 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, the APHA World Show features the largest single gathering of Paint Horses competing in more than 275 classes during the 10-day show. The additional $77,000 in added money represents an investment by the association to help magnetize reining, cutting and cow horse exhibitors to the show, segments of the industry that represent areas of potential growth for APHA.
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