She knew her performance on Spooks Show Time was good, and when the score, a 222.5, was announced, the cheers were resounding. However, Roper had drawn number 2 in the Level 4 Non Pro Finals, meaning she had to sweat through 31 additional runs before she was declared the victor. When the last rider had cleared the arena, it became official: Indy Roper had won her first Non Pro Derby Championship; several great prizes, including a year’s use of a beautiful Kyle Zanetti Trailer, a Bob’s Custom Saddle, Anderson Bean Boots, a custom Montana Silversmiths belt buckle, product from Classic Equine, and gift certificates to Platinum Performance, Bluebonnet Feeds, SmartPak, Shorty’s Caboy Hattery, and CINCH; and a check for $18,800. Nominator Bobby Lewis will receive 5% of the total payout.

An Equine Production has big news to share regarding the Tri-State Quarter Horse Association shows that were cancelled this year in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AQHA has since approved the club’s request to move several of the May events to August- specifically August 3-5 and 7-9. Now, there will be ten total shows in six days. August 6th will be a required off day.

In the video, Bovos shares an overview of highlights and accomplishments of fiscal year 2019, reviews the Association’s financial statement and discusses AQHA’s focus for fiscal year 2020. 

“We love seeing our members excel in the classroom as well as in the show ring,” said Peter Cashman, IHSA executive director. “It is our aim that members’ academic and IHSA equestrian experience helps prepare them for life beyond college.”

NSBA Youth are holding an art contest and looking for art to be submitted by youth in three age categories: Small Fry 9 & Under, 10-14 and 15-18.

By changing to a virtual platform, we have also made some adjustments to YTT layout. First, a team will consist of 3-6 AjPHA members and the entry fee will be $150 per team. Teams do not have to be from the same barn, state or country, but Youth can only compete on one team. YTT events include the following:

The qualification requirement has been waived for 2020 and now you can enter online! To help with social distancing, you may now enter online and complete an entry for one horse with up to five exhibitors. Upload all the required documents before getting to the show. 

The Stars N Stripes and Big A horse show is scheduled to take place June 26-28 and June 30th- July 5th in Conyers, GA. The Judges’ Pool is as follows: Stars N Stripes Pool: Eric Petersen, Lynda Danielson, Jennifer Goss, Lora Knelly-Thomas, Kerry Allen, Bruce Brown, Steve Meadows, Mark Russell, Clint Fullerton, Sandy Curl, Will Knabenshue, […]