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Watch 2014 NSBA World Show Live Online Now!

August 11, 2014 Comments Off

The 2014 NSBA World Championship Show kicks off today, August 11 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and will continue through August 17th. Judges for the event will be Sissy Anderson, John Briggs, Tonya Brown, Casey Devitt, Tim Finkenbinder, Buddy Fisher, Cindy Hale, Mike Hay, Steve Heckaman, Suzy Jeane, Bill Kaven, Stephanie Lynn, Clay MacLeod, Cynthia Rucker, Teresa Sullivan, Terry Thomson, and Randy Wilson.

APHA Announces Changes to Breeders Trust Program For 2015

August 11, 2014 Comments Off

“With the decline in the Breeders’ Trust payouts per point in recent years, APHA was charged with finding an alternative funding method to keep the program strong,” Director of Breeders’ Trust Steven Imhof said. “This is a way for the horse owner to contribute to the program much like the stallion owner and foal nominator already do. The owner receives 70 percent of the payout, so it seems logical for them to also contribute.”

Congratulations APHA’s Third Hall of Fame Recipients!

August 11, 2014 Comments Off

Four horses and six horsemen made the top selections as members of the 2014 Hall of Fame class. These outstanding individuals have made significant contributions to the Paint Horse industry in their tenure as members and athletes.

14-Year-Old Gentry Cherry and Imasgoodasitgets Are 2014 AQHYA Equitation World Champions

August 8, 2014 Comments Off

“It was a long pattern, but it was flowy. The two point canter to a slow down was my favorite part. I like going fast!”

Returning Champs, Hillary Roberts and Whatscookingoodlookin, Win AQHYA Western Pleasure

August 7, 2014 Comments Off

“If I feel really confident about a gait, I don’t want to get hidden and stuck on the rail, so I just pull off and try to show the best I can. I feel like it’s an extra bonus for a pleasure horse that doesn’t have to be stuck on the rail.”

Returning Champs, Katerina Mendel and Willys On The Green, Win AQHYA World Show Hunter Under Saddle Once Again

August 7, 2014 Comments Off

“It’s one of those things I never thought would happen,” she says. “It’s incredible. The first year, it was so unexpected, and I was so happy. This year is… holy smokes! What is happening?!”

AQHA’s Pete Kyle Explains New World Show “Obvious Lameness” Inspection Procedure and Other World Show Additions

August 7, 2014 Comments Off

Because the stewards already check in horses for each class and monitor for prohibited tack and equipment, the new lameness inspection takes place at the same time. We watched as competitors were instructed to trot to an orange cone placed in the corner of the warm-up pen, trot around the cone, and return to the stewards.

Congratulations 2014 AQHYA World Show Equitation Finalists!

August 7, 2014 Comments Off

For those watching via the world wide web, the finals is expected to take place at approximately 4:30 pm following the Hunter Under Saddle finals at 2:30 and the Western Pleasure finals at 3:30.

Congratulations 2014 AQHYA World Show Hunter Under Saddle Finalists!

August 6, 2014 Comments Off

Six cuts, two semi-finals, and one preliminary final later and the top 15 have been selected to return to the Hunter Under Saddle Finals that will take place tomorrow afternoon here at the 2014 AQHYA World Championship Show. For those of you planning to watch along at home, the Finals are estimated to take place on Thursday at 2:30 pm in the Norick Arena.

Hillary Roberts and Chrome On My Zipper Score 231.5 to Win AQHYA World Show Trail

August 6, 2014 Comments Off

“All of the trot-overs really forced the horses to pick up their feet and stay in the pattern. It forced my horse and I to have a lot of patience. You couldn’t focus too hard outside of the obstacle.”