2018 AZ. Sun Circuit Prize Patrol Up to $55,750
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit Prize Patrol Up to $55,750
Who’s ready to WIN some prizes?! The always popular Arizona Sun Country Circuit Prize Patrol total is up to $55,750 for the daily giveaways! Make sure you check out their Facebook daily for the Word of the Day. When you spot the Prize Patrol around the fairgrounds, tell them the word, and you will get a prize!
Continue reading …EVERYTHING You Need to Know For 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on EVERYTHING You Need to Know For 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit
The fun parties begin on Monday, March 5th with an Exhibitors’ Lunch hosted by AQHA stallion, Mechanic, and Sandra Morgan. This free lunch will be served ringside at The Equine Chronicle Arena.
Continue reading …ApHC Member of the Month- Jean Smith
March 2, 2018 Comments Off on ApHC Member of the Month- Jean Smith
“In the eyes of a horse crazy little girl, all horses are beautiful; but, after seeing a picture of an Appaloosa, I wanted one. Time passed, I grew up, got married to a submarine sailor, and had two children. When he got out of the Navy in 1967, we came back to Arlington. Within a couple of months, I bought a sorrel mare. I bred her to an Appaloosa in 1968 and had the Appaloosa foal I always wanted, Potacha Foxy Spots. Foxy wasn’t just my horse, he was my buddy.”
Continue reading …New Awards For Circuit Champions at 2018 AZ Sun Circuit
March 2, 2018 Comments Off on New Awards For Circuit Champions at 2018 AZ Sun Circuit
Amateur Ranch on the Rail – $250 gift certificate to Woods Western/Kimes Ranch Jeans
Open Ranch on the Rail – $250 gift certificate to CR Ranchwear/Kimes Ranch Jeans
L1 Ranch Riding – $500 gift certificate to Cowdog Saddles
Amateur Ranch Riding – $500 gift certificate to Leson Saddles
Youth Ranch Riding – $125 gift certificate to Woods Western
Youth 11 and Under Ranch Riding – $125 gift certificate to Woods Western
Junior Ranch Riding – $125 gift certificate to Leson Saddles
Senior Ranch Riding – $125 Gift certificate to Leson Saddles
Combined, the Top-10 AQHA shows saw an increase from the previous year, totaling 97,065 entries in 2017. Rankings were calculated by dividing the total number of entries for each event by the event’s total number of show numbers.
Continue reading …Judges Named For 2018 AQHA Youth World Show
March 1, 2018 Comments Off on Judges Named For 2018 AQHA Youth World Show
Eric Petersen, Mabel, Minnesota
Will Knabenshue, Whitesboro, Texas
Tanya Green, Aubrey, Texas
Steve Meadows, Staunton, Virginia
Tina Anderson, Millsap, Texas
Patty Campbell, Whitesboro, Texas
Gary Roberts, Murrieta, California
John Pipkin, Canyon, Texas
Jonathan Meilleur, Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Sandy Vaughn, Hernando, Florida
Laura Norment, Trent Woods, North Carolina
Attention AQHA Youth- YES Conference Coming Up in June
March 1, 2018 Comments Off on Attention AQHA Youth- YES Conference Coming Up in June
“I really like that YES attendees learn so much about leadership,” said Ralls. “This seminar also gives the adults an opportunity to share ideas, plan events and gain knowledge about programs and scholarships. As a parent, I have watched my own children, as well as others, gain confidence and make lifelong friends.”
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For the second year in a row, the Zone 12 European Championships claimed the No. 1 spot. Taking place August 27–September 2 in Kreuth, Germany, the event brought in 1,425 entries and 256 horses.
Continue reading …2018 APHA Zone 9 Southern Classic Recap
February 28, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 APHA Zone 9 Southern Classic Recap
Show competitors walked away with smiles and lots of prizes; some of the more notable awards were the APHA 2018 ZONE 9 Florida High Point Horse, which went to Wicked Roses, owned by Kayla Martin, and the APHA 2018 ZONE 9 Florida Reserve High Point Horse, which went to Unchippable Investment, owned by Rachael Doern.
Continue reading …2018 Arizona Sun Circuit Unveils New Award- Non Pro Horsemanship Challenge
February 28, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Arizona Sun Circuit Unveils New Award- Non Pro Horsemanship Challenge
The Circuit Champions in the L2 or L3 Amateur, Select Amateur, and Youth 14-18 Horsemanship will have their scores tallied to determine the Champion of Champions. Then, the Highest Scoring L2 or L3 Non Pro Horsemanship Exhibitor will receive a beautiful, custom crafted trophy buckle. This buckle award is being sponsored by Preston Williams.
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