Little Buckeye Wraps With Entry Increase Over 2018
July 19, 2019 Comments Off on Little Buckeye Wraps With Entry Increase Over 2018
For the first time, The Buckeye Horse Show has been split apart into two events- The Little Buckeye and The BWHA Classic. For many years, The Buckeye was the combination of the Little Buckeye and Buckeye Classic, by way of a partnership between the BWHA (Buckeye Western Horse Association) and OAQHA (Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association). This year, the clubs made the joint decision to hold two separate shows to allow the associations to better focus on their individual goals for the events.
Continue reading …WCHA Announces 2019 Academic Scholarships
July 19, 2019 Comments Off on WCHA Announces 2019 Academic Scholarships
The World Conformation Horse Association is excited to announce the 2019 Academic scholarships. Peter J. Cofrancesco III Memorial scholarship Gary Gordon Memorial scholarship Gene Parker Memorial scholarship Arnold Ginsberg Memorial scholarship Click here for more information on the scholarships available. Scholarship application deadline is August 31, 2019.
Continue reading …Test Your Skills This Weekend at 2019 Southeast Paint Horse Championship
July 19, 2019 Comments Off on Test Your Skills This Weekend at 2019 Southeast Paint Horse Championship
In 2019, to be eligible to compete in any Paint Horse Championship halter class in any division, an exhibitor cannot have placed in the Top Five in a halter class at an APHA World Championship Show within the last 10 years (2009–2018) or won a Paint Horse Championship halter class the previous year.
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Other events include a church service at 9 a.m. on August 4, followed by The Paws Cause, a dog adoption event at 11 a.m. Both will be held in the Sales Pavilion (Barn 3). Ford Youth World attendees have the opportunity to visit with colleges and universities at the college fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 6 and 7 in Section 300 in the Jim Norick Arena.
Continue reading …Blazing Hot – A Tribute to the Beloved AQHA Stallion
July 18, 2019 Comments Off on Blazing Hot – A Tribute to the Beloved AQHA Stallion
The story of Blazing Hot, one of the most legendary sires in AQHA history, is one that started long before the flashy, bay colt entered the world. In fact, it’s hard to deny the presence of God’s hand in this story when contemplating all the pieces that had to fit together for him to make such a vast impact, not only on those in his immediate circle, but on the entire horse industry. His story, from his first breath, to the legacy he has left behind following his death, is nothing short of miraculous.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Longtime Horseman, Wayne Jordan
July 18, 2019 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Longtime Horseman, Wayne Jordan
He was a co-founder of God’s Cowboy Camp, a Western-style comfortable approach to leading people to the Lord. Wayne was a highly respected AQHA and APHA judge for over 30 years, giving him the opportunity to travel the world. He was one of only three trainers in the history of AQHA to train two Supreme Champions, which is the most challenging award a horse can earn in its career.
Continue reading …Four Horses to be Inducted Into APHA Hall of Fame
July 18, 2019 Comments Off on Four Horses to be Inducted Into APHA Hall of Fame
Scarlet Print was a 1990 chestnut overo mare by Silent Print and out of Oakes Shady Lady who earned 1,334 lifetime APHA points in halter classes. Owned by Michelle Engle of Bakersfield, California, Scarlet Print had an impressive accolade of awards, including four Registers of Merit, three Superiors Events and 10 world championship titles—all in halter classes. She was a dam to nine horses that have collected a total of 746 points in halter classes.
Continue reading …I Don’t Ride Horses Anymore, But This is How They Prepared Me For Life
July 18, 2019 Comments Off on I Don’t Ride Horses Anymore, But This is How They Prepared Me For Life
“You look through pricked ears and see an endless world of possibilities ahead of you. Some are good, and some are bad; but, on the back of a horse, nothing else matters except you and your communication with this animal. It’s a mutually dependent relationship. You need the horse to carry out commands, but you also have to listen to the horse’s body cues and needs so that they can understand and trust you.”
Continue reading …New TV Series, The Last Cowboy, With Riders Like Fappani, Deary, and McCutcheon to Premiere Next Week After Yellowstone
July 18, 2019 Comments Off on New TV Series, The Last Cowboy, With Riders Like Fappani, Deary, and McCutcheon to Premiere Next Week After Yellowstone
The Last Cowboy, a new unscripted series spotlighting the highly skilled horsemen and trainers that compete in the intense, high-stakes world of professional Reining, premieres on Paramount Network Wednesday, July 24 at 11 p.m. ET/PT, immediately following Yellowstone, cable’s most-watched summer series currently airing its second season.
Continue reading …Fox Lea Farm Announces Winter Show Dates For 2020
July 18, 2019 Comments Off on Fox Lea Farm Announces Winter Show Dates For 2020
The Fox Lea Farm Winter Quarter Horse Circuit and NSBA Fun In The Sun will take place January 6-12, 2020 in Venice, Florida. With six judges and six sets of points up for grabs, it’s sure to be a don’t-miss event. There will also be amazing parties and great awards making for a memorable show-cation.
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