2014 GQHA Classic Kicks Off to Great Numbers and Great Weather in Perry, GA
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 GQHA Classic Kicks Off to Great Numbers and Great Weather in Perry, GA
Yesterday, the Green/Level 1 Trail concluded with 30 entries, Novice Amateur Trail with three points, Amateur Trail with two points, Select Trail with three points, and Senior Trail with five points. This morning, the show began bright and early at 8:00 am with a five-head Pleasure Driving class, a new class added to the show this year.
Continue reading …NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Winners: Fappani, Schmersal, and Vanlandingham
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Winners: Fappani, Schmersal, and Vanlandingham
The Shootout ended with a top score of 223 turned in by Lil Joe Cash (Nu Chex To Cash x RS Lilly Starlight) and NRHA Three Million Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani for owner Lil Joe Cash, Inc. To date, the 2008 stallion has earned $246,800 in NRHA competition including the 2011 NRHA Open Futurity Championship. The Shootout paycheck added another $21,300 to his earnings. This is the fourth Shootout title for Fappani.
Continue reading …Meet APHA Executive Committe Candidates- Kevin Smith and Casey West
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on Meet APHA Executive Committe Candidates- Kevin Smith and Casey West
Kevin Smith of Magnolia, Texas, and Casey West of Abilene, Kansas, are both longtime APHA members who have ridden, shown and trained Paints over the years.
Continue reading …Latest NSBA News: Don’t Forget Dec. 15th BCF and SIF Foal Nomination Deadline!
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on Latest NSBA News: Don’t Forget Dec. 15th BCF and SIF Foal Nomination Deadline!
Remember to nominate your foals to the NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity and Stallion Incentive Fund Licensing Program by the December 15th deadline. If you complete your nominations now, you can register your eligible foal for BOTH programs for as little as $200!
Continue reading …2014 NRHA Futurity Update: Dec. 3rd
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 NRHA Futurity Update: Dec. 3rd
The world’s best open riders and horses set their aim on qualifying for the nearly $500,000-added National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Open Futurity Finals at the NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) Show.
Continue reading …2014 SOQHA Turkey Circuit Concludes on a High Note With High Praise For Improved Arena
December 3, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 SOQHA Turkey Circuit Concludes on a High Note With High Praise For Improved Arena
A huge hit among exhibitors and the talk of the horse show were new improvements made to the Roberts Arena. In addition to new lighting, arena footing consisted of a special mix that was trucked in specially from Maryland. Show management confirms it took nearly 80 truckloads to fill the Lamar Arena. Currently, work is underway on the Bradley Arena, which will also include this special footing.
Continue reading …NCEA Announces Collegiate Equestrian November Riders of the Month
December 3, 2014 Comments Off on NCEA Announces Collegiate Equestrian November Riders of the Month
Congratulations Ashley Foster of Auburn, Samantha Schaefer of Baylor, Katy Krshka of Oklahoma State, and Layla Choate of South Carolina!
Continue reading …Georgia Paint Horse Club Announces Creation of Memorial Suzetta Busby APHF Scholarship
December 2, 2014 Comments Off on Georgia Paint Horse Club Announces Creation of Memorial Suzetta Busby APHF Scholarship
The Georgia Paint Horse Club has relayed the news that in memory of longtime member and APHA horse trainer, Suzetta Busby, a scholarship is being started through the American Paint Horse Foundation. It will take $25,000 in donations to permanently endow the scholarship in honor of this incredible horsewoman.
Continue reading …NRHA Futurity Update: Dec. 1st and 2nd
December 2, 2014 Comments Off on NRHA Futurity Update: Dec. 1st and 2nd
Leading the level (L) 4 open division composite was Electric Cha Ching (Jacs Electric Spark x Kipper Lady Nic) and NRHA Million Dollar Rider Jordan Larson. They marked a 221.5 in the first go-round and a 217.5 in the semi-finals for a 439 composite score. Heritage Farms owns the 2011 mare that was nominated by Haworth Family Partnership.
Continue reading …Nominate Your Peers For the APHA Hall of Fame
December 2, 2014 Comments Off on Nominate Your Peers For the APHA Hall of Fame
New online nomination forms make it easier than ever to get your nominations in by January 15. Visit apha.com/foundation and click the Hall of Fame button to easily get information on the selection criteria as well as the nomination forms for both people and horses.
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