A Letter to AQHA Professional Horsemen Regarding Shows Resuming
May 22, 2020 Comments Off on A Letter to AQHA Professional Horsemen Regarding Shows Resuming
One of the key pieces, as we begin the task of navigating the “new normal,” will be for each and every one of you to understand and abide by all guidelines put in place by local, state and federal authorities. The Professional Horsemen’s Council asks every AQHA Professional Horseman in attendance to help event coordinators and managers ensure all participants are following these guidelines. As industry leaders, we must be part of the solution. Affiliates and show managers and secretaries will need our help. If guidelines are not followed, future equine events and even other types of sporting activities, will be in jeopardy.
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NSBA Youth is 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.
Continue reading …APHA E-Shows to Host First Virtual Show For Mustang Heritage Foundation
May 22, 2020 Comments Off on APHA E-Shows to Host First Virtual Show For Mustang Heritage Foundation
“We are excited to partner with the Mustang Heritage Foundation and bring something new and fun to their riders and trainers,” said Steven Hayes, APHA chief marketing officer. “E-Shows is giving competitors across the globe the opportunity to do what they love from the comfort of their own arenas, and we can’t wait to host the first-ever Mustang Heritage E-Show.”
Continue reading …APHA Youth World Games Postponed to 2021
May 22, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Youth World Games Postponed to 2021
APHA’s much-anticipated Youth World Games will be postponed to 2021 after the worldwide coronavirus crisis forced the European Paint Horse Championship’s cancelation. Teams from twelve countries had entered what was to be Germany’s second time hosting the Games. Now they’ll have an additional year to raise funds for the trip and to prepare for the competition.
Continue reading …2020 Appaloosa Nationals and Youth World Cancelled
May 21, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 Appaloosa Nationals and Youth World Cancelled
The Board said one of its top priorities right now is finding a way for the Youth World Show to take place later this year, either by securing a new date, or by adding youth classes to the ApHC World Championship Show in October. As a first step to help its youth members, the Board approved a motion yesterday to add an additional year of eligibility for every youth competitor. Details will be released on June 3.
Continue reading …Keep Your Distance Show- May 22-25, Fort Smith, AR
May 21, 2020 Comments Off on Keep Your Distance Show- May 22-25, Fort Smith, AR
This show will look a little different because of COVID-19, but the show staff has put guidelines in place to keep everyone as safe as possible. The first difference is that all entries will be taken through the ArQHA online entry form of which many exhibitors have already taken advantage!
Continue reading …It’s a Small World – Top 3 NOHS Pembroke Welsh Corgi Exhibitors Were Former AQHA Participants
May 20, 2020 Comments Off on It’s a Small World – Top 3 NOHS Pembroke Welsh Corgi Exhibitors Were Former AQHA Participants
There are many overlaps in the dog show world, including ties to the horse show community. Three Pembroke Welsh Corgi owner-handlers have similar backgrounds as ambitious AQHA competitors. Stephanie Grogg, Kelli Alhadef, and Jodi Geerlings are not only the three top-ranked NOHS competitors in Pembroke Welsh Corgis, they also have shown American Quarter Horse Association World Champions in the past.
Continue reading …Texas Governor Outlines Next Phase of Reopening Plan, Including Equestrian Events
May 19, 2020 Comments Off on Texas Governor Outlines Next Phase of Reopening Plan, Including Equestrian Events
On May 18th, Gov. Greg Abbott released details about the continued reopening of the State of Texas. In addition to the reopening of bars, child care services, and the expansion of the allowable occupancy limits for restaurants, there was a note regarding Rodeos and Equestrian events with a date for reopening allowable on May 22nd. Given […]
Continue reading …Special Congress Room Rates For EC Readers!
May 19, 2020 Comments Off on Special Congress Room Rates For EC Readers!
Now that quarantine restrictions are beginning to be lifted, and horse shows will quickly start to resume, it’s time to think about shows coming up later in the year. Our friends at the Springhill Suites Columbus OSU in Columbus, Ohio are helping out with your planning needs for the Congress by providing special room rates! […]
Continue reading …GQHA Summer Kickoff- May 29-31 in Conyers, GA
May 19, 2020 Comments Off on GQHA Summer Kickoff- May 29-31 in Conyers, GA
The GQHA Summer Kickoff is scheduled to take place May 29-31 in Conyers, GA. There will be rookie classes and the event will also include a L1/all novice show. Judges for the show will be Chris Thompson, Cindy Rucker, Charlene Carter, Ronald Stratton, John Kunkle, Tony Burris, Carla Wennburg, and Rick Christy. Note the disclaimer […]
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