Competitors might have heard whispers about a new pilot program that’s being called the AQHA Sanctioned Shows Jackpot Program. The Redbud Spectacular was the first show to test the pilot program where exhibitors earned money through 4D jackpots in Trail, Showmanship, and Ranch Riding. During this first test run, each class had $1,500 added across four divisions (4D) with 4-5 places being paid in each. It was so well-received that the current plan is to test the program at the Texas Classic in Fort Worth and the Fall Championship in Arizona.
Continue reading …The 2022 AQHA World and Select World begins in Oklahoma City October 27th, with over three weeks of non stop action, culminating November 19th. Watch Live Stream by arena: https://www.aqha.com/disciplines/showing/shows/championship-shows/world-show Find the Tentative Schedule (Updated 10/01/22), Exercise Schedule, Patterns, Stall Charts, Exhibitor Handbook, Animal Welfare Resources, 2022 Judges, and more here: https://www.aqha.com/world-show/resources Souvenir program: 2022 Oct-Nov | World Show […]
Continue reading …AzQHA The 50th Annual Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit March 4 through 12, 2023 2023 Judges Announced: Steve Meadows Kelly Boles Chapman Jeff Allen April Devitt Scott Neuman Jim Edwards Pierre Briere Michelle Tidwell Mike Hawkins Chris Benedict Dean Bogart Bill Enk Eric Peterson Jannette Dublin Daren Wright David Avery John Boxell Sandy Jirkovsky Lynda Danielson […]
Continue reading …The Oregon Quarter Horse Association Fall Spooktacular was held October 13-16, 2022, in Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon. The show was AQHA, APHA, ApHC, OQHA, and OPHC approved, with four judges: Mike Swain, Leann Williams, Kelly Chapman, and Amy Watkins. Besides some great competition for breed level exhibitors, the shows welcome beginners, and fun events for everyone! […]
Continue reading …Professional horseman Kellie Hinely is the owner of Trendsetter Performance Horses in Chino Hills, California. Located at Canyon Hills Ranch, a magnificent full-service facility set on 26 lush acres nestled in the hills of Orange County, Trendsetter has a sterling reputation for turning out top quality horses and riders specializing in All-Around competition.
Continue reading …As Championship Season rolls around, it can mean an increase in time spent on the road for exhibitors and horses. This requires a lot of pre-planning and communication between all parties to ensure that everything is clean, packed, and ready for use at the next event.
Continue reading …On Friday, October 21st, Angela Wade and My Mama Said So won the 4&5 Year Old Non Pro Trail Stakes at the 2022 Congress! Angela reveals how she prepares “Sally” for such a complicated Trail course in our EC TV video, and she talks about why this win with Sally is particularly meaningful. Results for 4 […]
Continue reading …Owners and trainers of older, finished all-around horses have made incredible investments of time, effort, money and more into making their equine partners reliable and accomplished show mounts. Maintaining those seasoned horses to keep them sound, in shape, and ready to show well into their teens and beyond may seem like a daunting–perhaps even impossible–task, but it is possible with teamwork and thoughtful planning.
Continue reading …Thursday, October 20th, at the All American Quarter Horse Congress began with world class trail patterns, and one of those trail classes was L1 Amateur Trail, a class of 80 exhibitors. Charlotte Green and Mechanic Parkin Only were the team that came out on top with a score of 246! We talked to Charlotte afterward, only […]
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