Results From 2022 Silver Dollar Circuit
January 20, 2022 Comments Off on Results From 2022 Silver Dollar Circuit
Congratulations to High Point Winners! The Open English Exhibitor winner was Leslie Lange. The Select English Exhibitor winner was SippinOnMoonShine and Renee Howes. The Amateur English winner was Won Vital Code RV and Ella Petak. The Youth English winner was Almost Invited and Sydney Swallom.
Continue reading …Big NRHA Rule Change For Non Pros- How Would This Look in AQHA or APHA?
January 20, 2022 Comments Off on Big NRHA Rule Change For Non Pros- How Would This Look in AQHA or APHA?
This topic has been bandied about in the horse industry for a few years now, but there’s no doubt that the NCAA’s recent decision to allow college athletes to benefit from their NIL was a consideration in moving this rule change forward.
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These three riders bring more than $15 million in lifetime performance horse earnings into the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center to share the decades of experiences in acquiring the “feel” and understanding it takes to connect with your horse. This is a unique opportunity with the performance horse industry’s top horsemen – sharing and learning their lifetime study of the horse with the public.
Continue reading …Two New Paint Pattern Discoveries Help Keep Color in the Breed
January 20, 2022 Comments Off on Two New Paint Pattern Discoveries Help Keep Color in the Breed
Two new white-spotting patterns—W31 and W32—were discovered in 2021 and confirmed present in the Paint Horse breed. The discovery was made by researchers at APHA partner lab Etalon Diagnostics and published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Heredity.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- A World All Our Own
January 20, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- A World All Our Own
“In dreams, we live in a world that’s entirely our own.”- Professor Albus Dumbledore Check out this striking photo of Gemma and Festus, a 24-year-old retired horse, who spends his days getting loved on by kids in the barn and eating lots of treats. Photo: Brandy Yi Photography If you have a special photo or […]
Continue reading …APHA English Attire and Ranch-Event Rules Among the New Modifications in Effect For 2022
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on APHA English Attire and Ranch-Event Rules Among the New Modifications in Effect For 2022
Several new show rules are in effect as of January 1, 2022. They are summarized below and reflect rule changes or clarifications passed during the 2021 Convention last February. Full rule text is available in the 2022 APHA Rule Book.
Continue reading …2022 AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
AQHA Publicity Even though the deadline to submit AQHA rule-change proposals for the 2022 AQHA Convention was December 31, 2021, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made at the convention. After all, it is AQHA members who lead the charge toward changes that make the Association – and the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Motion By Pro- 1996-2022
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Motion By Pro- 1996-2022
Then and Now- Motion By Pro- 1996-2022 “My name was Melissa Wolf, and Moe and I were Reserve All Around Youth in the nation. Moe went on to win many more accolades including Select Trail with Steve Gunn. The Gunn family has graciously allowed Moe to live out his days with my family.”- Melissa Bercaw […]
Continue reading …Results of 2022 AYA Director Elections
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on Results of 2022 AYA Director Elections
AYA Directors represent the association to outside audiences, host local fundraisers and events promoting the AYA and plan and execute AYA activities at the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. They also meet frequently to discuss matters concerning the AYA. Directors represent members residing in their territory and zone and work to continuously improve the Appaloosa Youth Association.
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On September 16th, 2011 at 8:30 AM, trainers Chris and Melissa Jones welcomed daughter, Lilly Ann, into their lives. Melissa admits that she waited a bit too long before heading to the hospital. “It was after midnight, and I kept telling Chris to drive faster, which just made him even more nervous,” she laughs. “We made it just in time. I had an easy delivery for the most part, except for almost missing my time window to have an epidural.
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