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 …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 …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 …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.
Continue reading …What could be more appropriate to kick off one of the northwest’s most anticipated horse shows than the Seattle Seahawks’ first game of the season?! Although the horse show was already underway yesterday, that didn’t stop diehard fans from donning the blue and green and proudly displaying 12th Man flags to show their support for the home team.
Continue reading …Consignment deadlines have been extended to allow more people to promote their top Paint Horses. Remember, consigning a horse to the Farnam Yearling Stakes Session is the only way to make the horse eligible to compete in the Farnam Stakes Classes.
Continue reading …“Especially at a time when many shows have dropped their futurity programs, it’s great to see how many spectators are in the arena to see the babies show,” Weaver says.
Continue reading …“We have found, and several committees and councils have discussed, the need to have more information and background knowledge on items they are considering,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Don Treadway Jr. “While we will still accept agenda items until December 31, to be more efficient and democratic, we are encouraging members to be more proactive and submit their items by September 30. Hopefully, in future years, this can become the actual deadline, as we work toward enhancing our rule-making process.”
Continue reading …Pattern books have now been posted online for the 2014 Mid-Texas Quarter Horse Association Show that’s scheduled to take place next week, September 12-14, in Waco, Texas. Judges for the show will be Sissy Anderson, Jonathan Meilleur, Chele McGauly, and Tanya Green.
Continue reading …Quarter Horse royalty will be traveling to Kansas City, Missouri this week for the 2014 American Royal. The six-judge event will kick off on Thursday, September 4th with Ranch Horse Pleasure, Reining, Longe Line, Horsemanship, and Western Pleasure classes.
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