Friday’s section between the two foes will consist of only five Western riders from each team and start at approximately 5:00 p.m. CT at John Justin Arena. On Sunday, the two teams will wrap-up competition with Hunt Seat action at 10:00 a.m. CT.

To qualify, each candidate must be between the ages of 14-17 and reside in the territory and zone that he/she wishes to represent. The newly appointed AYA Directors will serve a two-year term, while the returning AYA Directors will serve the second year of their current term.

As the standard setting-body for the sport of Reining, NRHA now will approve and recognize Adaptive Reining classes and bring the sport to reining enthusiasts of all ability levels. The program’s standards, rules and policies will ensure NRHA’s ability to offer an inclusive, safe and fun environment for para-equestrians worldwide.

When you leave the show arena, do you ever wonder how your score or placing was calculated? Would you like to know how judges are professionally trained? Or, would you simply enjoy insight on the areas you need to perfect the next time you enter your next American Quarter Horse show? If you answered “Yes,” then AQHA educational judging seminars are the answer.

For members’ convenience, the 2014 handbook is available as an online version, printed version or as a downloadable app on your iOS.

WACO, Texas – The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is schedule to host the Collegiate Equitation Challenge on Feb 7, 2014. The competition will feature 16 NCEA and IHSA riders in a head to head competition over fences in Wellington, Fla. WEF is the world’s largest and longest running equestrian competition. The 12-week event hosts more than 5,000 horses from 50 states and 31 countries and is held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Prairie Classic: Murray Griggs, Brad Kearns, Gretchen Mathes, Beckey Schooler, Jennifer Thompson, Brent Tincher, Robin Griggs, and Terri Beck.
Heart of Texas Spring Circuit: Jon Barry, Gigi Bailey, Jeff Hill, and Jess Herd.
OQHA Spring Show: Kelly Boles Chapman, Brett Clark, Casey Devitt, Karen Graham, Tanya Green, Brent Maxwell, Gary Roberts, Jimmy Stickler, Sam Rose, Gary Putman, Dawn Casey, and Loreen Mckenzie.

“This was a tough win for us today, so I was really proud to see that we kept fighting, especially late in the meet,” South Carolina head coach Boo Major said. “New Mexico State proved today that they deserve their No. 4 ranking, so we certainly tip our hats to their riders because they showed up today and I thought they rode well.”

Georgia’s dominance of equitation on the flat proved to be difference maker. With the Aggies taking 3-2 wins in equitation over fences and reining, and riding to a 2-2 tie in horsemanship, the Bulldogs were saved by a dominant 4-1 win on the flat.