Aaron Moses Wins First AQHA World Championship With A Diva By Moonlight in Senior Western Pleasure
November 10, 2017 Comments Off on Aaron Moses Wins First AQHA World Championship With A Diva By Moonlight in Senior Western Pleasure
“I’d like to thank the Lord, first of all; because, without him, nothing in my life would be here.”
Continue reading …Open Performance Halter World Champions Are Turner/Mytesly, Parker/Most Appealing Dream, and Grant/Inspirado
November 9, 2017 Comments Off on Open Performance Halter World Champions Are Turner/Mytesly, Parker/Most Appealing Dream, and Grant/Inspirado
“Sly” is not only a Champion earning Halter horse, he’s also a Barrel Racer! “He got 15 points in Barrel Racing this year,” says owner, Travis Dobbs. “My daughter, Dylan, is pushing to show him next year. After this show, when he comes off his routine, and we draw him down, we will go run some barrels. He really is fast!”
Continue reading …Becky George Wins L2 Senior Trail With Be Won RV Machine at 2017 AQHA World
November 9, 2017 Comments Off on Becky George Wins L2 Senior Trail With Be Won RV Machine at 2017 AQHA World
“It’s super fun when you’re out there, because it’s so easy to get your spots, and you’re never stressed. It has to be the most fun I’ve ever had showing a Trail horse.”
Continue reading …Two More L2 Champions Crowned at AQHA World- Sara Simons and Carli Pitts
November 8, 2017 Comments Off on Two More L2 Champions Crowned at AQHA World- Sara Simons and Carli Pitts
This L2 Championship was a very exciting accomplishment for Sara, because it’s the first time she’s ever competed at the AQHA World Show.
Continue reading …AQHA Rule Change Proposals Due Dec. 31st
November 8, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Rule Change Proposals Due Dec. 31st
AQHA members have until December 31, 2017, to submit items for the 2018 convention, but if you believe there is a need for a major rule change, the Association encourages members to submit items earlier to give Association staff and/or committees and councils more time to prepare materials and communicate potential changes before the convention in March 2018. AQHA standing committees will meet at convention to consider the submitted items.
Continue reading …Winners Crowned at 2017 Western Canadian Paint Horse Championships
November 7, 2017 Comments Off on Winners Crowned at 2017 Western Canadian Paint Horse Championships
Amateur Walk-Trot Western Pleasure: Plentylicious, owned and exhibited by Carolyn Goodfellow
Amateur Western Pleasure: Zipintomy Appointment, owned and exhibited by Barb Hazell
Senior Western Pleasure: Supremely Addicted, exhibited by Deserie Rieu, owned by Greg Gavelin
Youth Western Pleasure 14-18: Love My Charisma, exhibited by Tessy Rupert
Novice Amateur Western Horsemanship: Simply Encountered, exhibited by Devon Smith, owned by Cathy Glover
Youth Hunter Under Saddle 14-18: Love My Charisma, exhibited by Tessy Rupert, owned by Marcel Rupert
Amateur Hunter Under Saddle: Fancy N Titefitnjeans, owned and exhibited by Lorena Pahl
Junior Hunter Under Saddle: Only The Best Choclat, exhibited by Deserie Rieu, owned by Dannell Charbonneau
Solid Paint-Bred Hunter Under Saddle: LP Tallented Cowboy, exhibited by Nicole Gauthier, owned by Mikayla Sinclair
Amateur Walk-Trot Showmanship: I Want A Cowboy, exhibited by Kirsten Lemieux, owned by Debby Zad
Amateur Halter Geldings: Hes A Lopin Addiction, exhibited by Caitlyn Malyk, owned by Laura Malyk
Youth Halter Geldings: Dont Ask Me, owned and exhibited by Hallie Malcolm
Aged Geldings: SPP So Saint Telusive, owned and exhibited by April Greening-Romeo
Aged Mares: Crusin For Cocktails, owned and exhibited by Shelley Pregitzer
AQHA Member Photos Featured in 2018 Calendar
November 7, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Member Photos Featured in 2018 Calendar
Earlier in the year, AQHA hosted a photo contest, encouraging all AQHA members to submit photos of an American Quarter Horse. More than 1,000 entries were received, and AQHA and American Quarter Horse Hall Fame & Museum staff selected 150 to be displayed at the 2017 AQHA Photography Show & Sale, October 27 – November 25 at the Museum.
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Disclaimer: Because the online version of the AQHA rulebook can be updated throughout the year, it should be considered the most-current version of the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations.
Continue reading …First World Champions Crowned at 2017 AQHA World Show
November 6, 2017 Comments Off on First World Champions Crowned at 2017 AQHA World Show
“David is wonderful at helping me with my green horses and my older horses, as far as how to get them to have better show presence when jumping and working on my body position. Scott is amazing at flat work, and he has helped with getting my horses more broke, the correct way, rather than forcing them into doing something.”
Continue reading …10 Reasons to Own an AQHA Ranching Heritage Bred Horse
November 6, 2017 Comments Off on 10 Reasons to Own an AQHA Ranching Heritage Bred Horse
To be approved as a Ranching Heritage Breeder, ranches must have been breeding American Quarter Horses for at least a decade, though many participating ranches have actually been around for centuries. There’s other criteria that must be met in order to be approved, like using horses for daily ranch work, which keeps the program true to its roots.
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