BIG Changes Coming to APHA’s Amateur Program in 2017
December 7, 2016 Comments Off on BIG Changes Coming to APHA’s Amateur Program in 2017
A Masters exhibitor may show up to two different horses in group/rail classes: one in Amateur and one in Masters. Masters exhibitors must choose which horse to show if the class is combined by show management.
Continue reading …New Amateur Progeny Rewards Program Coming to Breeders’ Halter Futurity in the New Year
December 6, 2016 Comments Off on New Amateur Progeny Rewards Program Coming to Breeders’ Halter Futurity in the New Year
This program will pay additional bonus money to weanling foals (eligible for the Amateur Weanling Classes) that are purchased directly from one of the current Amateur Stallion owners.
Continue reading …Results and Photos From 2016 GQHA Classic/NSBA Riders’ Cup
December 5, 2016 Comments Off on Results and Photos From 2016 GQHA Classic/NSBA Riders’ Cup
Over the weekend, AQHA competitors gathered in Perry, GA for the dual-event of the GQHA Classic and NSBA Riders’ Cup. Judges for the GQHA Classic were Sissy Anderson, Valerie Kearns, Jonathan Meilleur, Jon Barry, Chad Evans, and Kelly McDowall. Rider’s Cup Judges were Brett Clark, Rhonda Replogle and Cindy Rucker.
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“Horses have always been a huge part of my life. I honestly tried so hard to push them away, but I can’t shake the undeniable fact that they make me the person I am and the person I want to be.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Congress and NSBA World Champion, A Movin Machine
December 1, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Congress and NSBA World Champion, A Movin Machine
“Kacie, of course, is truly heartbroken, but it helps to know he was admired by others. He was such a great horse, and I really feel it was because of him that many special people were brought into our lives. She’s having a tough time, but is so thankful she had her Benny for the past three years.”
Continue reading …The Best “Horsey-Themed” Gender Reveal Ever! One Year Later…
November 30, 2016 Comments Off on The Best “Horsey-Themed” Gender Reveal Ever! One Year Later…
“My husband and I grew up in the rodeo industry and still compete professionally today. We searched the Internet for ideas that would fit our lifestyle and couldn’t find the perfect solution. We came up with the idea of ‘Bull or Pony.'”
Continue reading …Photos and Results From 2016 Gordyville Turkey Run
November 29, 2016 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2016 Gordyville Turkey Run
The 2016 Gordyville USA Turkey Run recently took place November 25-27 in Gifford, IL. complete with four AQHA shows, a special event schooling show on Friday, inaugural Purina Turkey Tournament with $1,000 added, Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, and more!
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Ranch Riding fundamentals are part of Smith’s daily life. She and her family live on 28,000 acres in Arivaca where they run 400 plus mama cows and have about 70 head of horses. Her horses grow up on the ranch and hone their skills in the real world.
Continue reading …Georgia Classic Will Host $50,000 NSBA Riders’ Cup Nov. 30-Dec. 4th
November 28, 2016 Comments Off on Georgia Classic Will Host $50,000 NSBA Riders’ Cup Nov. 30-Dec. 4th
While the Georgia Classic portion offers exhibitors six judges, the NSBA Riders’ Cup beefs up the added money offering with an estimated $50,000 purse.
Continue reading …Novice Riders, 2017 AZ Sun Circuit is for You!
November 28, 2016 Comments Off on Novice Riders, 2017 AZ Sun Circuit is for You!
New this year, the 2017 Arizona Sun Circuit is offering a group of Novice Select Classes: Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Trail, and Western Riding.
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