Teams Selected For 2018 AjPHA Youth World Games
May 2, 2018 Comments Off on Teams Selected For 2018 AjPHA Youth World Games
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The teams for the 2018 Youth World Games have been selected, and practicing has commenced in preparation for this exciting competition that will unite equestrians from around the world. The biennial Youth World Games takes place in conjunction with the 2018 AjPHA Youth World Show, June 25–July 8 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …Qualify For 2018 AQHA World Show by July 31st
May 2, 2018 Comments Off on Qualify For 2018 AQHA World Show by July 31st
More classes! We’ve added three more open Level 1 stakes classes, also with added money at this year’s Lucas Oil World. In addition to the open Level 1 western pleasure and hunter under saddle, exhibitors can now show eligible horses in open Level 1 ranch riding, trail and western riding. Check out the tentative schedule at www.aqha.com/worldshow and verify your own horse’s eligibility at www.aqha.com/leveling
Continue reading …Judges Announced For 2018 QH Congress
May 2, 2018 Comments Off on Judges Announced For 2018 QH Congress
The judges for the 2018 All American Quarter Horse Congress: Doug Allen Sissy Anderson Elizabeth Baker Leonard Berryhill John Briggs Joe Carter David Connors Ed Cridge John Dean Melissa Dukes Robert “Duke” Dygert Chad Evans Reid Fady Steve Heckaman Holly Hover Jackie Krshka Jennifer Leckey Eric Peterson Richard Pokluda Rhonda Replogle Dean Ross Beckey Schooler […]
Continue reading …The Equine Chronicle Brings FUN to 2018 Tom Powers Futurity With Bumper Ball Race, Hot Pepper Eating Contest, and More!
May 2, 2018 Comments Off on The Equine Chronicle Brings FUN to 2018 Tom Powers Futurity With Bumper Ball Race, Hot Pepper Eating Contest, and More!
On Wednesday, after the conclusion of the last Futurity class, a few brave souls will be invited to try their skills in giant, inflatable bumper balls for The Equine Chronicle Bumper Ball Race. Three adults and four children will compete for the title of the Ultimate Bumper Ball Champion. Word is that the bumper balls have just arrived and Mr. Powers plans to test them out, himself…
Continue reading …Blind Horsemanship Challenge Returns to Memorial Day Circuit
May 1, 2018 Comments Off on Blind Horsemanship Challenge Returns to Memorial Day Circuit
The Blind Horsemanship Challenge is different than your average horsemanship class because of the element of memorization. Some riders have had phenomenal patterns but forgotten something simple like a back or a walk at the end of a pattern. Placing can change drastically due to small errors.
Continue reading …$100,000 Up For Grabs at 2018 Cornhusker Classic! Including Equine Chronicle Bucks
May 1, 2018 Comments Off on $100,000 Up For Grabs at 2018 Cornhusker Classic! Including Equine Chronicle Bucks
An exciting new addition to the show this year are Equine Chronicle Bucks that will be presented to competitors in random class drawings. That’s $500 a day for classes taking place June 15-19, totaling $2,500 for the show!
Continue reading …APHA Introduces Western Pleasure to HorseIQ Educational Program
April 30, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Introduces Western Pleasure to HorseIQ Educational Program
This is your opportunity to receive the training that graded judges learn during the educational seminars, but at a time, place, and device of your choosing. Experience cutting-edge video with a clear look at judging scenarios. Discover in-depth explanations of the science behind scoring systems and maneuver scores.
Continue reading …The Equine Chronicle Green4Green $500 Circuit Champions Coming to The Iowa Run
April 30, 2018 Comments Off on The Equine Chronicle Green4Green $500 Circuit Champions Coming to The Iowa Run
The Equine Chronicle is sponsoring our Green4Green circuit champions. Each of the Level 1 classes of Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat, Trail, and Western Riding will receive a bonus of $500! Level 1 classes are an important part of any show and this added money encourages people to show their green horses in these events.
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Find your level. You and your horse can compete with other horse/rider teams of a similar skill level. Note: If you are planning on showing in Level 1 classes, make sure you fill out a Level 1 application.
Continue reading …AQHA Performance Halter Rule Changes For 2019
April 27, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Performance Halter Rule Changes For 2019
For national qualifiers and/or Affiliate (State/Provincial Invitees) to be eligible to enter a Youth Performance Halter class at the AQHYA World Show, a youth/horse combination must meet the requirements in a., b. and c. below:
1. earn the required number of points to qualify for Youth Performance Halter at the AQHYA World Show OR show at ten (10) shows in a performance halter class during the qualifying period (shows will be counted by show numbers on a one-horse/one-exhibitor basis);