A big congratulations is in order for our good friends, Aaron Moses and Courtney Chown, who were engaged over the holidays!
Continue reading …APHA worked closely with the National Snaffle Bit Association to complete the new hunter under saddle portion of the educational and highly interactive program. The joint effort includes more than thirty gait examples with professional explanation as well as two four-horse classes placed with explanation, and much more.
Continue reading …The 2017 Florida Gold Coast wrapped up the New Year in spectacular fashion with more than 11,000 total entries, according to show management team, An Equine Production. The final tally shows more than 8,300 AQHA entries were recorded, which is an increase of 450 over 2016.
Continue reading …How AQHA Levels Work-
AQHA divisions – youth, amateur and open – are divided into levels. The levels – Rookie, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 – are formulated from an objective handicapping system that assigns exhibitors and horses to competition levels.
With the peak of the 2018 show season just on the horizon, some of the industry’s top exhibitors are in search of their next equine partner. The hunt for the next great champion brings with it excitement, anticipation, and optimism. The thoughtful preparation of these top equine athletes is a demanding and often lengthy process. Read on to discover how some of the nation’s top consignors prepare talented young stock to be marketed to buyers.
Continue reading …The rags to riches story of a kill pen rescue turned show horse. A memorial for one of the industry’s great show mares. The candid story of trainer who returned to the top of his game after drug addiction. The triumphant tale of an equestrian who’s paving his own way, in spectacular style.
Continue reading …Twas the night before New Year and all through the stalls, every horse was made ready, prepared one and all. All the halters were hung, and the saddles with care, with hope that a victory soon would be theirs.
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