AQHA Seeks Your Input About Offering Level 2 Titles at World Shows
Your input is requested in this survey, which relates to only one aspect of increasing participation – the appropriateness of offering a Level 2 title in each class for eligible exhibitors and horses.
EC Foal Photo of the Day: Tryin’ Out a New Hairdo!
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“Dibbs” is an AQHA/APHA bay overo colt by One N Only and out of My Zippos Dirty, a daughter of The Ultimate Fancy. He is proudly owned by Cross Creek Farm, Tim and Dana Crager of Flemingsburg, KY.
Continue reading …2,102 Qualified For 2014 AQHA Amateur and Open World Show
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As of March 31, there are 2,102 qualifiers – 1,058 amateur and 1,044 open – for more than 90 events at what’s considered the American Quarter Horse industry’s most prestigious event.
Continue reading …Congrats Mandy McCutcheon For Becoming First Non-Pro and Female NRHA $2 Million Rider
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The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) congratulates its newest Two Million Dollar Rider, Mandy McCutcheon, for unofficially becoming the first non pro and first female rider to earn the designation. Most recently McCutcheon won her sixth National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) Non Pro Championship and earned reserve champion honors at the Kentucky Reining Cup.
Continue reading …Boots on the Ground to Help Horses, Animals Affected by Deadly Arkansas Tornados
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“Most of the farms and ranches have sustained heavy damage and there are numerous equine that did not make it through the storms,”
says a Faulkner County SPCA representative. “Those that we are assisting have deep lacerations or have been impaled [by objects]. Our vet is working hard to care for everyone free of charge.”
Newly Defined Leveling Classes Were Huge Hit at 2014 IQHYA Show
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By looking at the entry totals for the show, it’s easy to see that the leveled classes were definitely the most popular. For example, L1 Trail saw 21 entries, L1 Amateur Western Horsemanship had 18, L1 Youth Western Horsemanship had 22, L1 Amateur Showmanship had 19, L1 Youth Showmanship had 33, L1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation had 26, and L1 Amateur Western Pleasure had 23.
Continue reading …2014 Around the Rings at IQHYA Cloverdale Show
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Thanks to Wild Oats Farm, Mark Harrell Horse Shows, and show photographer Holman Photography for providing us with a selection of fun candid and arena photos from the recent IQHYA horse show that took place in Cloverdale, Indiana. Candid photos courtesy of Wild Oats Farm and MHHS. Arena shots provided by Holman Photography.
Continue reading …Pulmonary Fibrosis: Deadly Lung Disease Affects Horses, Dogs, Cats, and Humans
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The lung disease has no FDA approved treatments and is killing horses, including thoroughbred horses, and other domestic animals, just as it’s claiming an increasing number of human lives. The scientists are hoping the animals will hold a key to finding desperately needed treatments faster for both.
Continue reading …From Grand Prix to NCEA Championship, What it Takes to Become a Collegiate Equestrian MVP
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“I love [the team aspect]. It makes every win that much more rewarding because whenever I do well, I’m not just doing well for myself, I’m doing well for the 70 girls on my team,” Finsness said.
Continue reading …New $1,000 APHA College Scholarships Sponsored by LubriSyn
April 29, 2014 Comments Off on New $1,000 APHA College Scholarships Sponsored by LubriSyn
New for 2014, LubriSyn has funded two new scholarships for AjPHA members. Two lucky recipients—one male and one female AjPHA member—will each receive a $1,000 college scholarship courtesy of LubriSyn. Additional details about these new scholarships will be released soon.
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