2019 APHA Rule Change Proposal Run Down
The 2019 list includes 22 rule change proposals that could affect everything from the number of Paint parents required for Regular Registry to the number of points allowed before a horse becomes ineligible for the Green division. Check out a few highlights below.
PtHA Announces 2019 Rule Changes to Novice and Walk-Trot Classes
December 12, 2018 Comments Off on PtHA Announces 2019 Rule Changes to Novice and Walk-Trot Classes
Novice classes and divisions have been added, but the Novice process has not changed. All exhibitors wishing to participate in Novice classes just apply and have a Novice designation on their membership card. They must qualify for the class in which they want to participate. To qualify, the exhibitor must have earned less than 50 points in that class (both Novice and regular Youth and/or Amateur), counting all breed associations in which they have competed with all equine they have competed with for the past ten years.
Continue reading …Shannon Curl and Chris Holbin Join Forces in Nebraska With New Venture
December 5, 2018 Comments Off on Shannon Curl and Chris Holbin Join Forces in Nebraska With New Venture
Newly married couple, Shannon Curl and Chris Holbin, are embarking on another journey with a joint venture that will be based out of Bill and Cindy Cosentino’s facility in Omaha, Nebraska.
Continue reading …Two Tons of Aid Delivered to Animal Victims of California Wildfires
December 4, 2018 Comments Off on Two Tons of Aid Delivered to Animal Victims of California Wildfires
“And on behalf of these hungry, frightened animals who have been through so much with their families, we want to express our deep appreciation to our friends at Chicken Soup for the Soul. Thank you!”
Continue reading …FEI Terminates Cooperation Agreement With AQHA and NRHA, AQHA Doesn’t Feel Agreement Was Breached
November 21, 2018 Comments Off on FEI Terminates Cooperation Agreement With AQHA and NRHA, AQHA Doesn’t Feel Agreement Was Breached
On November 19, the American Quarter Horse Association was notified that the Federation Equestre Internationale terminated its Cooperation Agreement with AQHA and NRHA due to breach of agreement terms regarding age divisions, reciprocity and steward/drug regulations. As discussed below, AQHA does not feel it has breached the terms of the agreement and welcomes continued dialog with FEI.
Continue reading …Help Horses Affected by the California Wildfires
November 20, 2018 Comments Off on Help Horses Affected by the California Wildfires
The EQUUS Foundation extends our hearts and our concern for all those, human and animal, affected by the California wildfires. Like so many, we are horrified by the devastation, damage and loss of life.
Continue reading …World and Congress Champion, Cool Cruzen Lady, Joins Ihde Show String
November 20, 2018 Comments Off on World and Congress Champion, Cool Cruzen Lady, Joins Ihde Show String
“I joked around with her and asked if she liked anything showing in the Junior Western Riding, since I couldn’t be there to watch. She told me she liked Blake’s roan horse. I giggled and thought that would never be a possibility…”
Continue reading …Check out Qualifying Points Required For 2019 AQHA World
November 19, 2018 Comments Off on Check out Qualifying Points Required For 2019 AQHA World
The qualifying period began August 1, 2018, and ends July 31, 2019. The 2019 Lucas Oil World is slated for November 8-23, 2019, in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …Final AQHA World Show Halter Wins Go to Rumerz R Flyin Babe, Bigger Dreams, Romeiro, Evinceble, and Bee Jewelled
November 17, 2018 Comments Off on Final AQHA World Show Halter Wins Go to Rumerz R Flyin Babe, Bigger Dreams, Romeiro, Evinceble, and Bee Jewelled
“When he called, he said, ‘I bought this horse and you need to send Thomas a check.’ He said that this one was special. He’s got a lot to him. He’s big bodied and short backed with pretty color. He shows well. He’s a nice colt.”
Continue reading …Scott Reinartz and Investin A Goodbar Win First World Championship in Amateur Trail
November 17, 2018 Comments Off on Scott Reinartz and Investin A Goodbar Win First World Championship in Amateur Trail
Scott Reinartz and Investin A Goodbar showed their excitement this evening after winning their first World Championship title in Amateur Trail with an enthusiastic victory lap! Scott and 9-year-old “Hank” have been a team for five years, and they’ve accumulated numerous titles, but this is their first win.
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