Donations Flood in For APHA World Show Tack Drive
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Donations Flood in For APHA World Show Tack Drive
At the APHA World Championship Show, the program narrowed its focus to assist therapeutic barns affected by Hurricane Harvey; many of South Texas barns lost everything during the storm.
Continue reading …Results From Inaugural 2017 Fall Harvest Championship
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Results From Inaugural 2017 Fall Harvest Championship
With just shy of 2,700 AQHA entries, the new Fall Harvest Championship Show showed an impressive turnout for its first year. The inaugural multi-breed event took place October 5-8 in Des Moines, IA, with an innovative format that included a five judge AQHA show with a four judge ABRA show.
Continue reading …AQHA Introduces Halter Nomination Pilot Program For AQHA World Shows
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Introduces Halter Nomination Pilot Program For AQHA World Shows
“Halter is the basis for establishing the standard of the breed,” said Luba. “We want to determine whether a nomination program, in addition to the current qualifying methods, will contribute to the stabilization of halter entries at the world shows and increase the purses for these classes.”
Continue reading …Garth Brooks to Play at 2018 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Garth Brooks to Play at 2018 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Garth Brooks ticket on-sale has been rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. More than 20,000 tickets total for the two RODEOHOUSTON® Garth Brooks concerts will be available for purchase online at rodeohouston.com.
Continue reading …Today is Pre-Entry Deadline For 2017 Color Breed Congress
October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Today is Pre-Entry Deadline For 2017 Color Breed Congress
Today is the deadline day for pre-entries for the 2017 Color Breed Congress that’s scheduled to take place November 3rd-11 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Entries must be postmarked by today’s date, October 10th, in order to receive pre-entry pricing.
Continue reading …The Congress Begins With Special Wins
October 10, 2017 Comments Off on The Congress Begins With Special Wins
The beginning days of the Congress are special for anyone in attendance. The air gets cooler while exhibitors and spectators alike begin to experience that unmistakable feeling because—the Congress is here.
Continue reading …AQHA Extends Memberships Due to Hurricanes, Earthquakes, and Wildfires
October 10, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Extends Memberships Due to Hurricanes, Earthquakes, and Wildfires
AQHA is automatically extending all AQHA memberships that are due to expire between now and October 31, 2017, for an additional 90 days for areas affected by the hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires. Members will receive a new renewal notice closer to their adjusted expiration date. Members will also receive a new AQHA membership card in the mail within the next few weeks that will reflect their adjusted expiration.
Continue reading …The Next Generation Dominates at the Congress
October 9, 2017 Comments Off on The Next Generation Dominates at the Congress
For three young horse women who are lifelong riders, the 2017 Congress has been one to remember. Each young woman has won the Congress before and all three decided to come again. Their passion and dedication to the industry is evident not only in their competitive rides in the show pen, but the bond and love they have with their horses.
Continue reading …Youth Invited to Inaugural AjPHA Leadership Summit
October 9, 2017 Comments Off on Youth Invited to Inaugural AjPHA Leadership Summit
On Saturday, young leaders will gain more understanding and brainstorm ways to adopt practices on topics such as how to run meetings in accordance to Robert’s Rules of Order, fundraising, outreach opportunities within and outside the horse industry, ways to involving younger youth in activities and more.
Continue reading …Riders Selected For AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge at AQHA World
October 9, 2017 Comments Off on Riders Selected For AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge at AQHA World
Sixteen collegiate equestrian riders have been chosen to participate in the 2017 American Quarter Horse Association Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge November 11-12 during the Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City.
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