Judges Announced For 2019 QH Congress
The judges for the 2019 QH Congress are as follows: Nancy Alto-Renfro Ben Balow Jon Barry Patty Campbell Butch Campbell Kelly Boles Chapman Brian Dygert Clint Fullerton Karen Graham Mike Hawkins Jan Hoskin-Hay Suzy Jeane Jackie Krshka Clay MacLeod Chele McGauly Scott Neuman Jeffrey Petska Charles Smith Ron Stratton Sandra Vaughn Guy Vernon Kendra Weis […]
AQHA West Level 1 Championship Rescheduled!
April 24, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA West Level 1 Championship Rescheduled!
The 2019 AQHA West Level 1 Championships is rescheduled for September 25-29 in Las Vegas at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center.
Continue reading …Auburn Wins 2019 NCEA National Championship!
April 21, 2019 Comments Off on Auburn Wins 2019 NCEA National Championship!
“Honestly, I was probably the most nervous I’ve ever been knowing that the last point came down to my ride. Not only for myself, but for all my teammates,” Alexander said of her ride in the Equitation over Fences competition during Saturday’s NCEA National Championship battle with Georgia. “I kind of just took a minute and regrouped. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Kid Coolsified (2000-2019)
April 19, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Kid Coolsified (2000-2019)
“Unfortunately, we can’t have these horses forever. We wish we could though. I’m just thankful that he went fast and didn’t suffer. That’s always my first thought. For a Halter horse to have such a long lifespan, to me, is extraordinary. He was in great health until the very end and was never sick when he lived at our ranch. He was a sweetheart.”
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“You can hear your teammates in the stands screaming and yelling, it just makes all the hard work and long hours just worth it for those couple moments,” Ridgely said with a laugh. “Everybody needs those little moments to make the work worth it.”
Continue reading …Radical Rodder Laid to Rest- 1991-2019
April 17, 2019 Comments Off on Radical Rodder Laid to Rest- 1991-2019
Most studs have preferences, and Radical was no exception. He always liked to have a mare nearby him in the barn, and he favored sorrel mares. His favorite at Select Breeders was Tumbleweed, a long retired mare that was probably more than 30 years old herself. She was happy to have “the good life” in a stall near Radical to keep him content.
Continue reading …AQHA L1 Championship West Postponed Due to EHV Cases
April 12, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA L1 Championship West Postponed Due to EHV Cases
“The No. 1 priority of AQHA is to protect the welfare of the horse,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “With the recent reports that horses in attendance at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Stallion Stakes event have tested positive for EHV-1, it was necessary for the AQHA Executive Committee, Association staff, facility management and the state veterinarian of Nevada to evaluate whether we should move forward with holding this event. The South Point Arena and Equestrian Center has taken the appropriate biosecurity measures to clean and disinfect the facility. However, all parties involved with this decision believe it is the best option to postpone the show to protect the welfare of our exhibitors’ horses.”
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We are saddened to report the news that the Hatten family of five lost their house, as well as all of their belongings, last night in a fire. Family friend, Lindsay Black, will be at the APHA show in Cedar Rapids, IA. this weekend and will be accepting donations for the family. Items may also […]
Continue reading …WCHA Welcomes Back Junior Weanling World Championship Classes
April 1, 2019 Comments Off on WCHA Welcomes Back Junior Weanling World Championship Classes
An additional “twist” to the format of the class is that the exhibitors must be a limited non-pro. “A limited non-pro for these classes is defined as any amateur or youth exhibitor who has not won two AQHA World Championship titles in the last five years,”explains Falcon. AQHA Select World and AQHA Youth World Championship titles are exempt.
Continue reading …All American Quarter Horse Congress Adds Super Sires in 2019
March 27, 2019 Comments Off on All American Quarter Horse Congress Adds Super Sires in 2019
“With a combined effort of the All American Quarter Horse Congress and the Super Sires program, we will be offering three Super Sires classes this year,” said Dr. Scott Myers, OQHA Executive Director. “In a joint effort to help improve our industry, we are looking forward to working with this exciting new program and we feel these classes will be a great addition to our show.”
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