Submit Your Nominations For 2016 AQHA Hall of Fame Class
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Submit Your Nominations For 2016 AQHA Hall of Fame Class
Induction into the Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Association. Be sure to nominate horses and individuals in your state/province or country who have made a memorable impact on the American Quarter Horse industry.
Continue reading …2014 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship Kicks Off Today in Iowa!
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship Kicks Off Today in Iowa!
The 2014 Breeders Halter Futurity and National Halter Championship kicked off bright and early this morning in Des Moines, Iowa, and the first champion of the show has already been crowned! A big congratulations goes to the winner of the Junior Weanling Colts and Geldings, Get Me Some Of That, led by JT Mitchell and owned by Kelli Butler.
Continue reading …258 Horses and 950+ Entries Compete at 2014 European Paint Horse Championships
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on 258 Horses and 950+ Entries Compete at 2014 European Paint Horse Championships
Owners from 13 different countries vied for coveted European Champion titles in 78 classes. They hailed from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland; the hometown crowd from Germany fielded the greatest number of horses. German Paints also claimed the greatest number of medals, taking home 37 golds, 25 silvers and 23 bronzes.
Continue reading …AQHA Announces New Mission and Horse Show Vision Statement
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Announces New Mission and Horse Show Vision Statement
“By creating a mission and vision statement for AQHA shows, the Show Council is able to create and uphold a high standard for the industry and let exhibitors know what to expect when they attend an AQHA show. Our goal is to create the best experience for our exhibitors no matter the country, show or size of the show.”
Continue reading …2014 Fallen Horsemen Memorial Horse Show Honors Those Who Have Contributed to the Horse Industry
September 9, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Fallen Horsemen Memorial Horse Show Honors Those Who Have Contributed to the Horse Industry
The Fallen Horseman Memorial Horse Show is many things to many people. Perhaps that has helped the event triple in size since its inception in 2011. The FHMHS provides a time to reflect, a time to visit with old friends, a time to educate young people about the history of the equine industry and those who have supported it. Most of all, the FHMHS is a time to remember the more than 70 horsemen and women who have been honored at this event over the last four years.
Continue reading …“Girls On Fire!” Taking Top Four Spots in NW Emerald Masters Futurity
September 9, 2014 Comments Off on “Girls On Fire!” Taking Top Four Spots in NW Emerald Masters Futurity
Whitsell and the Baker family were presented with a check for $6,000 for the win aboard the APHA mare by CR Good Machine and out of Sensational Lollipop. Whitsell was also the highest placing limited rider, so she received an additional check for $1,125.
Continue reading …2014 EuroPaint Championship Recap
September 9, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 EuroPaint Championship Recap
With native costumes, patriotic anthems and flags flying high, national pride took center stage at the 2014 European Paint Horse Championships in Kreuth, Germany. The 10th annual Nations Cup competition—one of the highlights of EuroPaint—took place September 4, bringing together exhibitors and fans from a multitude of countries at Europe’s premier Paint Horse competition.
Continue reading …Have You Submitted AQHA World Show Entries Yet? Deadline is Sept. 15th
September 8, 2014 Comments Off on Have You Submitted AQHA World Show Entries Yet? Deadline is Sept. 15th
If you are a qualifier, you’ve earned the right to brag – share this qualifier badge with your friends and family. After you click on the link, right click to save. Then post the qualifier badge on social media to let everyone know you qualified for the AQHA World Show and use #AQHAWorldShow to promote your accomplishment.
Continue reading …2014 American Royal is a Wrap With 4,300+ Entries! Check Out Complete Results and Photos Here
September 8, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 American Royal is a Wrap With 4,300+ Entries! Check Out Complete Results and Photos Here
The mane event took place on Friday evening when 13 groups faced off in a fun culinary competition for the opportunity to be named the American Royal’s Most Spectacular Host. Each barn served a dish of their choice, ranging from Janssen Training Stables’ Pork Tamales and Koneche Performance Horses’ Nacho Bar to Jon Barry Training Stables’ Cookie and Cupcake Bar.
Continue reading …Run For the Border Saddle Series at the APHC Fall Classic and Futurity!
September 5, 2014 Comments Off on Run For the Border Saddle Series at the APHC Fall Classic and Futurity!
If you’re planning on attending the October Fall Classic and Futurity you should consider attending the Temecula Valley Paint Horse Club show on October 4-5 as well. Both clubs have partnered to offer the Run For The Border Saddle Series. In order to have the chance to win a western work saddle, competitors must show at both two-judge shows. High Point Novice Youth, Novice Amateur, Youth 18 and under, Amateur 19-44, Amateur 45 and Over, and Open Horse will receive saddles, and special prizes will be awarded through third place.
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