2015 Americana Introduces Inaugural $2,000 Added Ranch Pleasure World Cup
December 19, 2014 Comments Off on 2015 Americana Introduces Inaugural $2,000 Added Ranch Pleasure World Cup
A good Ranch Pleasure horse must be moving with a lot of forward motion. It should have a good walk, as you want to get somewhere when you are out on the ranch. Then, there are walk – trot and trot – lope transitions, which should be very smooth and precise. There is the extended trot and lope, where the horse should really extend his gait, not simply move faster.
Continue reading …Paint Horse Wins “EXTREME Trail” Reserve World Championship
December 19, 2014 Comments Off on Paint Horse Wins “EXTREME Trail” Reserve World Championship
The finals round included daunting obstacles like a stacked bridge with flashing lights, jousting rings, roping a horse in a pen and dropping a ball into a moving ATV.
Continue reading …Ima Regal Choice is 51st Horse to Become AQHA Open Supreme Champion
December 19, 2014 Comments Off on Ima Regal Choice is 51st Horse to Become AQHA Open Supreme Champion
Ima Regal Choice completed his training under the guidance of AQHA Professional Horseman and Team Wrangler member Bobby Lewis of Overbrook, Oklahoma, and AQHA Professional Horseman Jerry Erickson of Sanger, Texas.
Continue reading …Schedule of Events For 2015 APHA Convention, Register Today!
December 18, 2014 Comments Off on Schedule of Events For 2015 APHA Convention, Register Today!
Whether you’re an APHA member, national director, breeder, trainer, non-pro exhibitor or just a fan of Paint Horses, YOU’RE INVITED to attend the 2015 APHA Convention, February 27–March 2 at the DFW Marriott at Champions Circle in far north Fort Worth, Texas. From educational seminars to fun socials to discussions about the association’s future, we’ve got something for everyone at our annual Convention.
Continue reading …2014 NCHA Futurity Recap- $3.8+ Million Awarded in Total Payouts
December 17, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 NCHA Futurity Recap- $3.8+ Million Awarded in Total Payouts
Phil Hanson of Weatherford, Texas, rode Classy CD Cat to an explosive 228-point run to secure the Open Championship and the $200,000-winner’s check. Classy CD Cat is a mare by High Brow Cat out of Classical CD, and is owned by Bobby and Dottie Hill of Glen Rose, Texas.
Continue reading …Registration Fees For Cropout Paints Dramatically Reduced For 2015
December 17, 2014 Comments Off on Registration Fees For Cropout Paints Dramatically Reduced For 2015
Registration fees for cropout Paint Horses—those horses that are the product of Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred sires and dams—have been dramatically lowered for 2015, which means owners of these cropout Paints have more reasons than ever to join the APHA family.
Continue reading …Reserve Your Spot Today For AQHA Educational Judging Seminar, Jan. 8-10
December 17, 2014 Comments Off on Reserve Your Spot Today For AQHA Educational Judging Seminar, Jan. 8-10
“Regardless of the class, after attending this seminar you will make adjustments in how you exhibit your horse and/or yourself, Alex said. “And in today’s competitive classes, minor changes that make you think like a judge can make a significant difference in your final placing.”
Continue reading …2014 NFR Round Ten Recap and Overall Champions Named
December 16, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 NFR Round Ten Recap and Overall Champions Named
Seven of the world champions crowned before a Thomas & Mack Center crowd of 18,095 – the fourth-highest attendance for one night in the 56-year history of the Finals – were also the average title winners. That group included bareback rider Kaycee Feild, steer wrestler Luke Branquinho, team ropers Clay Tryan and Jade Corkill, Wright, tie-down roper Tuf Cooper and bull rider Sage Kimzey.
Continue reading …Inaugural Best In The West Halter Futurity Recap
December 16, 2014 Comments Off on Inaugural Best In The West Halter Futurity Recap
With more than $55,000 in prizes and cash on the line at the inaugural Best in the West Halter Futurity, almost 70 horses entered the competition, which took place October 11 in conjunction with the Heritage Classic in Hurricane, Utah. Paints earned a good chunk of the prize money at the show.
Continue reading …Get Your Commemorative 75th Anniversary AQHA Membership Card
December 16, 2014 Comments Off on Get Your Commemorative 75th Anniversary AQHA Membership Card
In 2015, AQHA is set to celebrate 75 years of dedication to the breed and service to the membership. In honor of the anniversary, commemorative 75th anniversary membership cards are being released.
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