Past, Present, and Future of the AQHA Incentive Fund
April 5, 2017 Comments Off on Past, Present, and Future of the AQHA Incentive Fund
The addition of multiple new classes dramatically increased the number of points earned each year. As nominations have since decreased, less money is added to the fund. However, a large number of horses continue to show and earn even more points. The result is a decline in point value.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Circle G Classic
April 5, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Circle G Classic
Thanks to Shelby Layne Photography we have a collection of fun photos to share from the 2017 Circle G Classic that recently took place in Tunica, MS.
Continue reading …10th Anniversary of Circle G Classic Showed Big Numbers and Great Weather
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Friday’s numbers were great with 20 in the Amateur Ranch Riding, 16 in the Level 1 Amateur and Open Ranch Riding, 15 in the Open Trail, and 10 in the Youth and Amateur Reining.
Continue reading …Tentative Schedule for 2017 Worldwide Paint Horse Congress
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The tentative schedule for the 2017 Worldwide Paint Horse Congress has been released. The event will take place August 2-6 in Tulsa, Oklahoma including Over Fence and Speed classes (4 judges) as well as a full slate of youth, amateur, and open Solid Paint Bred classes for 2017.
Continue reading …April Pintos of the Month Are Royals Oaks Kid Rock and Staring My Boy Toy
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The Banixx Pinto of the Month for April is Royal Oaks Kid Rock, owned by Jenny La Grange of Oviedo, Florida. Royal Oaks Kid Rock, better known as Kid, is a miniature gelding. La Grange said his personality is like the Energizer Bunny.
Continue reading …Equine Vets Say Events for Horses Without Hendra Protection is Risky
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“There’s still so much we don’t know about the Hendra virus – even the early signs of this disease can be extremely vague. The fact is that endurance events bring together a large number of horses from a wide range of geographical locations, and this instantly raises the risk of Hendra virus infection if horses have not been vaccinated.”
Continue reading …Nominate Someone Today For the Merle Wood Humanitarian Award
April 5, 2017 Comments Off on Nominate Someone Today For the Merle Wood Humanitarian Award
The Merle Wood Humanitarian Award is presented each year to an individual whose outstanding voluntary service has been marked by actions or deeds that have enabled young people to experience positive opportunities and activities involving the American Quarter Horse.
Continue reading …Andis to Host First Creative Equine Grooming Exhibition
April 4, 2017 Comments Off on Andis to Host First Creative Equine Grooming Exhibition
“The surge in bespoke grooming designs has become a major trend, and we look forward to seeing these artists display their inspirational work.”
Continue reading …APHA World Show is Coming to September! Performance Halter Classes Debut and Much More
April 4, 2017 Comments Off on APHA World Show is Coming to September! Performance Halter Classes Debut and Much More
Performance halter and solid Paint-bred ranch events make their debut in 2017. The halter classes require full qualification, but the solid ranch classes only require two shows with four judges to qualify in 2017, due to the announcement timeline.
Continue reading …First Principles of Horse Training: Part 2
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You’re right in the middle of a stellar Horsemanship pattern when you ask your horse to perform a flying lead change. He stops abruptly instead. You leave the class feeling confused and upset, wondering where things went wrong. Did your horse set out to sabotage your chances of a blue ribbon? It’s possibly, but unlikely. It’s more likely this chain of events was the result of sending mixed signals.
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