Modified APHA World Show Qualifying Requirements For 2018
October 16, 2017 Comments Off on Modified APHA World Show Qualifying Requirements For 2018
Effective immediately for the 2018 APHA World Championship Show, the APHA World Show qualifying requirement has been modified to provide expanded qualifying options for Paint Horses.
To qualify for the APHA World Championship Show, a horse must:
Participate in a minimum of two APHA-approved events during the qualifying period. There is no minimum judge requirement.
OR
Pay a $1,000 per show qualifying fee if the horse has not participated in the minimum-required APHA-approved events during the qualifying period. This is done at the time of World Show entry. The fee is $2,000 if the horse has not attended any APHA-approved events.
All other qualifying criteria and exemptions remain the same.
First Four Winners Crowned During Congress Elite Halter Futurity- Arentsen, Coon, Mitchell, and Casper
October 16, 2017 Comments Off on First Four Winners Crowned During Congress Elite Halter Futurity- Arentsen, Coon, Mitchell, and Casper
This morning, Katie Mitchell led All In All Done to win Weanling Colts for owner Wilburn Archer. Second place was JT Mitchell with Mr Clu Times Two. Third was Jim Fritz with Sharma. Fourth was Mitch Leonarski with Quinclusion Midnight. Fifth was Justin Bisel with Ll Good Lookincowboy.
Continue reading …Congress Versatility is Back! With a Special Twist…
October 16, 2017 Comments Off on Congress Versatility is Back! With a Special Twist…
Join us Wednesday, October 18th for an evening of fun while the Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation raises money for the Crisis Fund. A portion of this year’s proceeds will go directly to helping the animals affected by this year’s hurricanes.
Continue reading …AQHA’s Craig Huffhines Explains Reasoning Behind Raising Association Fees
October 16, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA’s Craig Huffhines Explains Reasoning Behind Raising Association Fees
AQHA recently announced the decision to raise multiple fees that will go into effect January 1st, 2018. In addition to membership fees, other fees that will be affected include registration fees, certificate fees, breeding permit fees, lease fees, embryo transfer enrollment fees, show enrollment fees and more.
Continue reading …Florida Horse Park Announces Plans For 4 New Martin Collins Riding Arenas
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on Florida Horse Park Announces Plans For 4 New Martin Collins Riding Arenas
The new arena plans include two show rings measuring 140’ X 240’ that can also be utilized as warm up arenas for the two Grand Prix arenas measuring 250’ X 350’. Dr. Judy Downer, the Equine Program Manager at College of Central Florida and USEF “R” Judge is also looking forward to the new plans, “I am very excited for the new Martin Collins arenas coming to the Florida Horse Park. This state-of-the-art footing is fabulous for the horses and having an additional arena will expand horse show capacity for the Park.
Continue reading …Katsy Leeman Wins Big- 3 Congress Championships in Reining With 2 Different Horses
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on Katsy Leeman Wins Big- 3 Congress Championships in Reining With 2 Different Horses
Katsy was very pleased with Peewee’s ride and cites her dynamic spins and fancy stops as the maneuvers that helped clinch the win. “She had an awesome ride! In the warm up pen, I was very relaxed. Peewee and I have spent so much time together that I knew almost exactly what she would do when we went through the gate. I was a little worried about how she would handle that many people in the stands, but, as soon as we walked in, she glanced at them and then perked her ears up like she was happy to have that many eyes on her.”
Continue reading …$15,000 Awarded in Scholarship Money at 2017 AZ Fall Championship
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on $15,000 Awarded in Scholarship Money at 2017 AZ Fall Championship
“In my group, I see about 20% attrition rate of kids going on to show at Quarter Horse shows,” says Holly Hover. She views it as the ideal opening for families who have interest, but have not had the opportunity to become involved with horses.
Continue reading …Check out the New Quarter Horse Congress Jacket Program!
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on Check out the New Quarter Horse Congress Jacket Program!
“The Congress is very excited about a major change Schneiders is offering as our official jacket sponsor. Exhibitors now will have the opportunity to personalize their jackets plus add additional winner’s patches to highlight their multiple successes,” said Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association.
Continue reading …AQHA to Host First Online Ring Steward Seminar Dec. 11th
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA to Host First Online Ring Steward Seminar Dec. 11th
The American Quarter Horse Association will host its first online ring steward education seminar December 11. Top AQHA ring stewards Gale Little, Tracey Hatakeyama and Bobbie Walton will teach the webinar.
Continue reading …Young Ranch Riders Fundraise Their Way to Congress
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Young Ranch Riders Fundraise Their Way to Congress
Brynn Tyler (9), Isabella Barber (11), Laura Larmon (12), Aurianna Hollister (13), and Bethany Tyler (18) of the Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Association (EMRHA) raised the more than $2,000 they needed to make a weekend trip to Columbus just to experience the magic of the Cutting and Reining events.
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