New for 2019 Congress Super Sale 2-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes Congress Cutting Champions Challenge 4 & 5-Year-Old Open Ranch Riding Stakes Presented by CarbonKlean Super Sires classes added to the following (visit supersires.org for entry information): 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity, Presented by Coughlin Automotive 4 & 5-Year-Old Non Pro Trail Stakes Non Pro […]
Continue reading …Color Choice Futurity Announces Breeder’s Celebration Location and NEW $25K Added 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure
July 10, 2019 Comments Off on Color Choice Futurity Announces Breeder’s Celebration Location and NEW $25K Added 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure
The Color Choice Futurity offers Longe Line, Two-Year-Old and Three-Year-Old classes, both Open and Non Pro divisions in Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle, with additional bonuses and prizes at the Breeder’s Celebration. New to the Color Choice Futurity this year, is the Two-Year-Old $25k added Elite Western Pleasure Class with Limited Rider and Maiden Horse bonuses.
Continue reading …APHA Member and Decorated Naval Veteran, Tina Shanahan, Inducted Into National Cowgirl Hall of Fame
July 10, 2019 Comments Off on APHA Member and Decorated Naval Veteran, Tina Shanahan, Inducted Into National Cowgirl Hall of Fame
Tina, a decorated 30-year veteran of the United States Navy, has enjoyed much success as an equestrienne, earning multiple APHA world championships and year-end awards. She will be honored for her career as a horsewoman as well as her extensive contributions to our country as a Navy Rear Admiral.
Continue reading …New Offerings Coming to Arizona Fall Championship
July 10, 2019 Comments Off on New Offerings Coming to Arizona Fall Championship
Building on the popularity of Sun Circuit’s National Championship Tournaments last March, The AZ Fall Championship is debuting the Horsemanship West Bracket Tournament. Ranked horsemanship exhibitors from the 2019 National Championship summer rankings who are showing in the AQHA horsemanship at the Arizona Fall Championship will be eligible. The top 4 scores in Youth, Amateur and Select horsemanship after the first set of AQHA judges will advance to The Four where they will compete in a tournament style head to head competition. The champion in each division will win $500 and a trophy buckle. The reserve will win $250 and a logo’d chair. The summer rankings list will be out in late July.
Continue reading …Oceania Paint Horse Championship to Debut in Australia
July 10, 2019 Comments Off on Oceania Paint Horse Championship to Debut in Australia
APHA’s Paint Horse Championship program is going international for its third event of 2019. The Oceania Paint Horse Championship Show will take place during Australia’s Zone Championship Show July 15 in Maryborough, Australia, at Maryborough Equestrian Park.
Continue reading …Judges Announced For 2019 AQHA World Show
July 9, 2019 Comments Off on Judges Announced For 2019 AQHA World Show
The judges for the 2019 Lucas Oil World are:
Andy Adams of Gerber, California
Jeff Allen of Scott City, Kansas
Jaime Beamer of Lipan, Texas
Pierre Briere of Stockton, New Jersey
Ernie Beutenmiller of Union, Missouri
Tony Burris of Summerfield, North Carolina
John Dean of Whitesboro, Texas
Ron Doyle of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Reid Fady of Collinsville, Texas
Don Falcon of Columbia, Louisiana
Shelley Fitzgerald of Yukon, Oklahoma
Tanya Green of Aubrey, Texas
Wayne Halvorson of Guthrie, Oklahoma
Larry Hansch of Nocona, Texas
Steve Heckaman of Aubrey, Texas
Holly Hover of Cave Creek, Arizona
Randy Jacobs of Dover, Ohio
John Lawrence of Welch, Minnesota
Cindy Love-Eichler of Sunset, Texas
Rob Meneely of Conyers, Georgia
Tom McBeath of Union, Mississippi
Laura Norment of Trent Woods, North Carolina
Jeff Petska of Collinsville, Texas
Gary Putman of Gainesville, Texas
Fielding “Bozo” Rogers of Gainesville, Texas
Mike Rosser of Southern Pines, North Carolina
Russ Smith of Aubrey, Texas
Timothy Stewart of Paso Robles, California
Terry Thompson of Aubrey, Texas
John Tuckey of Liberty, Kentucky
David Warner of Midway, Kentucky
Continue reading …Ride Like a Pro at Equine Affaire This Fall
July 8, 2019 Comments Off on Ride Like a Pro at Equine Affaire This Fall
Presenters include some of the world’s best professional horsemen and horsewomen, including Chris Cox, Dan James, Julie Goodnight, Steve Lantvit and Jason Irwin, as well as many other discipline-specific experts. With clinics and seminars offered in a variety of disciplines for every level of horsemanship, from beginner to professional, there’s something for everyone to learn at Equine Affaire.
Continue reading …Horse Show Raises $50,000 to Benefit Ronald McDonald House For Kids
July 8, 2019 Comments Off on Horse Show Raises $50,000 to Benefit Ronald McDonald House For Kids
The Ronald McDoanld House is a place of love and hope. It’s a home away from home that offers support and lodging to families seeking medical care for their children. The Rochester House is the 11th largest in the world and served 450 families last year. The house has recently been expanded to accommodate as many as 70 families at a time. The Ronald McDonald House is “Keeping Families Close,” and The Pony of the Americas is the Versatile Family Breed.”
Continue reading …Congratulations 2019 APHA Youth World High Point and All Around Winners!
July 8, 2019 Comments Off on Congratulations 2019 APHA Youth World High Point and All Around Winners!
“I just wanted to have a clean ride [in the hunter hack],” said the 12-year-old equestrienne from Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada. “He’s very fun to jump. I didn’t jump before him; this is new to me. It’s fun and I trust him very much, so that makes it easier.”
Continue reading …Second Payment Deadline Approaching for Halter Nomination Pilot Program
July 7, 2019 Comments Off on Second Payment Deadline Approaching for Halter Nomination Pilot Program
“Our sponsors decided to continue their support and donate to the amateur and open halter classes at the Lucas Oil World,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “Steve and Kathy Headley are donating $150,000 and Linda Gordon is also donating $150,000, while Terry and Tammy Bradshaw are donating $153,000, totaling $453,000 in halter support through 2020!”
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