How to Start a Horse Judging Team
December 13, 2017 Comments Off on How to Start a Horse Judging Team
Starting a horse judging team can be intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be. This is the place to start. With a few helpful tips and resources, developing a strong team can be done.
Continue reading …Congratulations to Allison Travis on Purchase of Cool Lopin Lady!
December 13, 2017 Comments Off on Congratulations to Allison Travis on Purchase of Cool Lopin Lady!
Be on the lookout for Allie and “Willow” in youth all-around events, under the guidance of Clint Ainsworth Show Horses. Recently, Allie and Willow were the unanimous winners of 14-18 Showmanship in their debut at the Georgia Classic.
Continue reading …APHA’s European Education Summit- March 15-18
December 13, 2017 Comments Off on APHA’s European Education Summit- March 15-18
Education is the key to success. That is why the APHA completely revamped and reformulated the former European Judges Seminar into a bigger and better opportunity to learn—the European Education Summit sponsored by APHA and the Deutsche Quarter Horse Association and approved by AQHA, ApHC and NSBA. Whether you are an exhibitor, trainer, aspiring or carded judge, show manager or secretary, there’s something for everyone at this event taking place March 15-18, 2018, near Frankfurt, Germany.
Continue reading …New for 2018 EMO Western States Championship Show – $10,000 Added Prize Money
December 12, 2017 Comments Off on New for 2018 EMO Western States Championship Show – $10,000 Added Prize Money
Dates are confirmed for June 28 – July 8, 2018, at the extraordinary South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. For 2018, an estimated $10,000 will be paid to the winners of the championship classes in addition to the gold, silver and bronze trophies.
Continue reading …Results and Photos from TQHA Introductory Show
December 12, 2017 Comments Off on Results and Photos from TQHA Introductory Show
Whether they’re designated as introductory, beginner, or rookie, shows that are dedicated to newcomers to the horse show world are gaining in popularity. Recently, the Texas Quarter Horse Association held their Introductory Show, December 8-9 in Bryan, Texas.
Continue reading …AQHA Region 8 Championship Discontinued
December 12, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Region 8 Championship Discontinued
With much soul searching, fact-finding, discussion and debate AQHA Region 8 Steering Committee has made the difficult decision, with the input of their respective associations, to discontinue hosting the AQHA Region 8 Championship Horse Show.
Continue reading …Horse Heroes Project to Honor Contributions of WWI Equines
December 12, 2017 Comments Off on Horse Heroes Project to Honor Contributions of WWI Equines
At least 8 million horses and mules were used by all the various countries involved, and of those, at least 1.2 million came from the United States. Only about 200 equines returned to the U.S.
Continue reading …EC Blog: NFR Denim and Velvet Fashion Show!
December 12, 2017 Comments Off on EC Blog: NFR Denim and Velvet Fashion Show!
There were six sections ranging from the “Mad Hatter” to “Sin City.” The men were conservative in Stetson starched jeans and button down shirt to the life of the party with a Charlie Horse 1 hat and serape jacket. For women, it was all about bell bottoms, velvet, and overalls with one shocking new trend: over the knee boots!
Continue reading …First Payment Deadline Approaching for New AQHA World Halter Pilot Program
December 12, 2017 Comments Off on First Payment Deadline Approaching for New AQHA World Halter Pilot Program
New this year, the American Quarter Horse Association is offering a third way for amateur, Select and open exhibitors to qualify their halter horses for AQHA world championship shows*.
Continue reading …Prayers of Support for APHA Trainer/Judge, Tina Langness, During Cancer Treatment
December 11, 2017 Comments Off on Prayers of Support for APHA Trainer/Judge, Tina Langness, During Cancer Treatment
“With looming medical bills and potential lost training time – Tina’s horse show family is reaching out to all friends and family to assist Tina and her husband Dave through this time. Please help us show our love for this very special person. All donations will be used to help defray medical costs and other expenses related to the treatment process that will last one year. Any unused donations will be donated to other men or women fighting cancer.”- Heidi Hambuch
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