First Winners Crowned at 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship!
September 10, 2015 Comments Off on First Winners Crowned at 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship!
In a class of 14 entries, Rick Leek led Ese A Looker to win the BHF Jr Weanling Colts and Geldings for owners Steve and Kelli Jensen. The Reserve Champion in the class was Kelley Stone with Inferno for Rigo and Jill Alvarado. Third place was Ted Turner with Don’t Raak My World for Tammy and Gary Raak.
Continue reading …Additional Crundwell Inventory Seized
September 10, 2015 Comments Off on Additional Crundwell Inventory Seized
Embellished show shirts, a pair of ceramic horses, a kangaroo skin, and a tee shirt signed by football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw are among the things listed in the federal government’s latest inventory of items once belonging to convicted embezzler Rita Crundwell.
Continue reading …New Awards Coming to 2015 APHA World Show
September 10, 2015 Comments Off on New Awards Coming to 2015 APHA World Show
The new solid Paint-bred awards showcase the impact of grassroots members; the champion and reserve champion awards in the Open and Amateur solid Paint-bred divisions are courtesy of sponsorship fundraising efforts by the Facebook group, “Rock Solid,” an alliance of solid Paint-bred supporters dedicated to increasing participation and recognition of solid Paints at all levels of APHA shows. The high-point winner in both divisions will receive a Blue Ribbon Custom Tack headstall, and the divisions’ reserve champions will receive a Big D fleece cooler.
Continue reading …Amateur State Invitations For AQHA World Show Going Out by Email This Week!
September 10, 2015 Comments Off on Amateur State Invitations For AQHA World Show Going Out by Email This Week!
If you receive an amateur state invitation, here are a few things to note:
– It is OK to send this entry form separately, even if you have already sent in other entries.
– There’s no need to send a second stall form if one has already been sent.
Important Info. About Prohibition of Phenibut in Competition
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on Important Info. About Prohibition of Phenibut in Competition
Recently, a problematic substance has come to the attention of the USEF Equine Drugs and Medications Program. Phenibut (β-phenyl gamma aminobutyric acid) is considered a derivative of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), and effective immediately, Phenibut (β-phenyl gamma aminobutyric acid) or any product containing Phenibut (β-phenyl gamma aminobutyric acid) is considered a forbidden substance under USEF rules.
Continue reading …Pintos, Palominos, Paints, Appaloosas, and Buckskins Will Gather For 2015 Color Breed Congress This Nov.
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on Pintos, Palominos, Paints, Appaloosas, and Buckskins Will Gather For 2015 Color Breed Congress This Nov.
With an award budget of well over $150,000, awards will be abundant during the show. They include: jackets from Tioga Territory for class champions (with five or more entries), medallions for 1st-6th place in each class, Gist Silversmith custom belt buckles and Kensington Protective Products for high point winners. Scholarships will also be given this year to high point overall youth winners within each breed.
Continue reading …September Showmanship Clinic With Judge/Trainer Holly Hover
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on September Showmanship Clinic With Judge/Trainer Holly Hover
The clinic will take place Sunday, September 27, 2015 and is being hosted by Carla Cline Show Horses at 2303 N. Rd 1 East, Chino Valley, AZ. Even if you can’t participate, the price to audit is only $25 and includes lunch!
Continue reading …AQHA Stallion Wins $3 Million All American Futurity in Memory of Breeder Who Passed Away Last Year
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Stallion Wins $3 Million All American Futurity in Memory of Breeder Who Passed Away Last Year
“It’s too bad that he couldn’t make it, but I know he is smiling down and watching it,” Crawford continued. “And I know that he’s extremely excited. He’s probably even more proud of his wife and his daughter for what they have done. They’ve kept this thing together. It’s been a blessing.”
Continue reading …East Coast Halter Futurity Concludes With 55% Growth Over Last Year
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on East Coast Halter Futurity Concludes With 55% Growth Over Last Year
Halter horse enthusiasts from across the country gathered at the Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, North Carolina over the weekend for the 2015 East Coast Halter Futurity. In addition to a full lineup of Futurity classes, the event also provided two sets of points for AQHA, APHA, ApHC Halter classes.
Continue reading …Reward Offered For Tips on Theft of 30 AQHA World Show Trophies
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on Reward Offered For Tips on Theft of 30 AQHA World Show Trophies
The Amarillo Crime Stoppers has announced a $1,000 reward for any tip leading to an arrest or recovery of 30 trophies that were stolen just prior to the AQHA Select World Championship Show. The theft took place 9/3/2015 at the Tri State Fairgrounds in Amarillo, Texas.
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