Day 1 Results and Photos From AZ. Copper Country Paint-O-Rama
December 30, 2014 Comments Off on Day 1 Results and Photos From AZ. Copper Country Paint-O-Rama
The Arizona Paint Horse Club’s Copper Country Paint-O-Rama kicked off yesterday to a sunny start in Scottsdale, Arizona. As of yesterday, show management reports over 860 entries registered and over 55 entries logged in a full slate of over fence classes. The December portion of the show will continue through the 31st, and the 2015 […]
Continue reading …APHA Outlines 2015 Strategic Plan
December 30, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Outlines 2015 Strategic Plan
The evolution of the double-registered horse, other emerging breed shows and a proliferation of open shows has made the competitive landscape more and more crowded—even before a conversation about other activities that vie for members’ time.
Continue reading …Six Big APHA Rule Changes in 2015
December 30, 2014 Comments Off on Six Big APHA Rule Changes in 2015
A full list of passed rules as well as the 2015 APHA Official Rule Book are available online, but below are five new rules that will make big impacts on the association:
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Claiming the No. 1 spot is a coveted position in the horse show world, whether it’s class-by-class, show-by-show, or even more sought after, a win in Year-End All-Around standings or High Point categories. The race for the title each year is a long and competitive one that kicks off in January and continues until the last class of the last show in December.
Continue reading …Eligible Stallions List For 2015 Breeders’ Halter Futurity
December 29, 2014 Comments Off on Eligible Stallions List For 2015 Breeders’ Halter Futurity
For those of you looking to get a head start on the 2015 show season, the Breeders’ Halter Futurity has just released the most current list of stallions eligible for the 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity. For more information visit www.breedershalterfuturity.com.
Continue reading …2014 Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit is Underway! Click Here For Day 1 and 2 Results
December 29, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit is Underway! Click Here For Day 1 and 2 Results
The competition began on Day 1, December 27th, with AQHA Hunter and Trail classes as well as a fabulous tropical-themed Exhibitors’ Welcome Party in the Equine Chronicle Hospitality Pavilion.
Continue reading …Condolences Following the Passing of James “Whizzer” Baker and Don Mundy
December 29, 2014 Comments Off on Condolences Following the Passing of James “Whizzer” Baker and Don Mundy
AQHA judge and Professional Horseman James G. “Whizzer” Baker of Sumterville, Florida, died recently. Baker, 62, had been fighting ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) for the past few years.
Continue reading …Get Your 2015 AQHA Rulebook Today
December 29, 2014 Comments Off on Get Your 2015 AQHA Rulebook Today
The first two sections of the 2015 Handbook — Registration and Showing — are now available in PDF format and print. AQHA members can download the handbook sections or request a printed section at www.aqha.com/handbook.
Continue reading …High Sellers in Professional Horse Services Dec. Online Auction Show Strong Market For Halter and Performance Stock
December 29, 2014 Comments Off on High Sellers in Professional Horse Services Dec. Online Auction Show Strong Market For Halter and Performance Stock
“The 2014 December Online Auction showed a strong market for quality Halter and Pleasure breeding stock,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The increase in prices through this year indicates a turn-around in the market for good horses.”
Continue reading …Persistence Pays Off For the Dempze Family
December 29, 2014 Comments Off on Persistence Pays Off For the Dempze Family
After twenty long years of making trips to Columbus, Ohio, the venerable Dempze family achieved a lifetime goal of winning a Championship at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Trainer Gil Gaylean presented Rewind And Repeat, aka “Rerun,” to the highest favor of the judges in Junior Western Pleasure. Following that success, Jenna Dempze took the reins, rewound the tape, and repeated the performance to take top honors in Amateur Western Pleasure.
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