Not Just a Horse Show, A Vacation Destination! 2014 “Summer Run” Begins This Weekend
June 13, 2014 Comments Off on Not Just a Horse Show, A Vacation Destination! 2014 “Summer Run” Begins This Weekend
On the list of the most popular vacation destinations you’re likely to find hot spots like Paris, Cancun, or Hawaii, probably not DuQuoin, Illinois. However, The Summer Run proves year after year that the event isn’t just a horse show, it’s a nine-day AQHA extravaganza that provides the opportunity for plenty of fun along the way.
Continue reading …APHA’s Clarification of “Western Attire”
June 12, 2014 Comments Off on APHA’s Clarification of “Western Attire”
It has come to our attention that the new wording for “Western Attire” in the 2014 Official APHA Rule Book Supplement has caused some confusion. A clarification follows for Rule SC-235.A. that should be used going forward.
Continue reading …Inaugural Northeast Paint Horse Championship, August 9-10, NJ
June 12, 2014 Comments Off on Inaugural Northeast Paint Horse Championship, August 9-10, NJ
The Northeast Paint Horse Championship classes are open to exhibitors residing in Zone 7 and horses whose owners reside in Zone 7—the zone includes Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.
Continue reading …APHA Announces New Youth World Show “Sale Seal” Program
June 11, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Announces New Youth World Show “Sale Seal” Program
For a $100 donation to the American Paint Horse Foundation, you can promote your horse for sale every time he competes. An eye-catching gold seal affixed to your horse’s exhibitor number will indicate he’s for sale and help catch the attention of potential buyers.
Continue reading …10th Anniversary of Tar Heel Triple Classic/Little Futurity Approaching Imminent Sell-Out!
June 11, 2014 Comments Off on 10th Anniversary of Tar Heel Triple Classic/Little Futurity Approaching Imminent Sell-Out!
“We have about 785 stalls sold,” Gale Little says. “We may have five or six stalls left, so yes, we are at just about a sell out! Move in started the day before yesterday, and Larry said there were people and horses everywhere and steady traffic of more trailers arriving.”
Continue reading …First World Champions Have Been Named at 2014 Pinto World Show
June 10, 2014 Comments Off on First World Champions Have Been Named at 2014 Pinto World Show
Congratulations goes to all of the newly-crowned World Champions including Christopher Strong with All That Charisma, who took home a win in AM Jr Disciplined Rail English, ST/HN Type. Scoring another big win for APHA stallion All Time Fancy was All About The Swing with Anne Rosen aboard in AM Sr – Disciplined Rail English, ST/HN Type. The streak continued in AM Elite – Disciplined Rail English, ST/HN Type with a win for All Or Nothin and Connie Robertson.
Continue reading …2014 NSBA Foundation Scholarship Recipients Are Bailey Anderson, Rebecca Anderson, and Mary Huddleston
June 10, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 NSBA Foundation Scholarship Recipients Are Bailey Anderson, Rebecca Anderson, and Mary Huddleston
The NSBA Foundation Scholarship Committee was impressed by the quality of the 2014 scholarship applicants. All of the applicants were very accomplished and well-rounded. They were a very impressive group!
Continue reading …Watch 2014 Pinto World Show Via Free LIVE Feed!
June 9, 2014 Comments Off on Watch 2014 Pinto World Show Via Free LIVE Feed!
The live feed will being at 7:30 am every morning and will continue throughout the duration of the show, which concludes June 21st. Separate feeds will be provided for the Ford Truck Arena (Arena 1), Mustang Arena (Arena 2), and Pavilion (Arena 3). Click here to watch the webcast.
Continue reading …NQHL Gambler’s Choice Trail Derby and Huntfield Derby Coming to Big A and Stars and Stripes!
June 9, 2014 Comments Off on NQHL Gambler’s Choice Trail Derby and Huntfield Derby Coming to Big A and Stars and Stripes!
Thanks to an improved show schedule, lucrative NQHL special events, NSBA futurities, shortened halter schedule, and fun social events, the 2014 Big A and Stars and Stripes is on track to become one of the best in the event’s history!
Continue reading …Sport of Kings Challenge Invites Paint Ex-Racehorses to Compete For Cash
June 6, 2014 Comments Off on Sport of Kings Challenge Invites Paint Ex-Racehorses to Compete For Cash
Cash prizes will be offered in a number of categories and divisions: Youth, Amateur and Open in flat classes (Western and English), green hunter, hunter, jumper, dressage, Western dressage and barrel racing. Entry forms and rules are available online.
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