Congress Futurity and Sweepstakes Entry Book is Now Online
March 28, 2017 Comments Off on Congress Futurity and Sweepstakes Entry Book is Now Online
All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurities & Sweepstakes Entry Information Nomination are Due April 1st The Congress Futurities & Sweepstakes Entry Book is online. Congress Masters Two-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle Congress Masters Two-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle *Two-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity […]
Continue reading …Gordyville Spring Fling Wraps Up With 9,500 Entries
March 27, 2017 Comments Off on Gordyville Spring Fling Wraps Up With 9,500 Entries
There was over $12,500 in prize money given out over the two weekends. Some of that went to the $2,500 NSBA Level 1 Trail Slot Class winner. Congratulations to Chillin Ona Dirt Road and Melissa Jones, riding for owner Klair Merrell! They took home a check for $1,233 and other prizes.
Continue reading …Congratulations APHA Top 20 Shows!
March 27, 2017 Comments Off on Congratulations APHA Top 20 Shows!
Congratulations to the Top 20 APHA Shows in 2016! Click here to view the full PDF, including number of entries, horses, and judges: Top Twenty Shows – 2016 (Based on entries per judge) #1- Zone 12 European Championships- Kreuth, Germany- 1,211 entries #2- Western Regional Zone 2 Show- South Jordan, Utah- 1,099 #3- Worldwide Paint Horse […]
Continue reading …Kim Rich Memorial L1 Western Pleasure Now Guarantees $4,000 Minimum to the Winner!
March 27, 2017 Comments Off on Kim Rich Memorial L1 Western Pleasure Now Guarantees $4,000 Minimum to the Winner!
This coming Easter weekend, AQHA competitors will gather in Conyers, GA. for the 2017 Pro Am Circuit. Judges for the show will be Tracy Willis, Brendan Brown, Cindy Rucker, and Kendra Weis. The event will begin April 14th and continue through the 16th, concluding with an Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos and an Easter service […]
Continue reading …PHBA Announces Creation of New Ad Hoc Committee For Expansion
March 27, 2017 Comments Off on PHBA Announces Creation of New Ad Hoc Committee For Expansion
In an effort to expand the registration and exhibiting of the Palomino Bred (PB), PHBA has implemented an ad hoc committee. The committee is to be chaired by Shelley Rystrom of Nebraska (shelleyrystrom@gmail.com) and co-chaired by Pat Brown of Alabama (raqhabrown@aol.com). Members that wish to serve on this committee are encouraged to contact the PHBA Office.
Continue reading …Three Big Weekend Winners Include Lynch/Relaxx Monn, Wells/Amblin Potential, and Parrish/Pistol Packin Mann
March 27, 2017 Comments Off on Three Big Weekend Winners Include Lynch/Relaxx Monn, Wells/Amblin Potential, and Parrish/Pistol Packin Mann
Tessa Lynch rode Relaxx Monn to win The Equine Chronicle $10,000 L1 Non Pro Western Pleasure on Saturday at the March To The Arch. Lynch was presented with a $4,000 check for her efforts. The Reserve Champion was Rikki McNana with Gotta Certain Touch winning $3,000. Third place was Taylor Punt with Whatwazshethinking, earning $2,000. Dena Veno and Extremely Impulsive placed fourth and won $1,000.
Continue reading …Top Athletes Leave Houston Rodeo With Champion Titles and Over $450,000
March 27, 2017 Comments Off on Top Athletes Leave Houston Rodeo With Champion Titles and Over $450,000
When the dust settled in NRG Stadium Saturday, March 25, eight athletes were named champions and awarded $50,000 in the RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Championship.
Continue reading …2017 APHA Advisory Committees and Chairs Named
March 24, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 APHA Advisory Committees and Chairs Named
Amateur: Elizabeth Roberts-Brewer, chair; Brandon Severin, vice chair
Breed Integrity: Jennifer Sheriff, chair; Renee Robinson, vice chair
General Show & Contest: Melanie Cox-Dayhuff, chair; Lyn Fick, vice chair
International: Pat Trebesch, co-chair; Monika Hagen, co-chair
Judges: Sandy Jirkovsky, chair; Ann Jones, vice chair
Long Range Planning: Fred Tabor, chair; Kevin Smith, vice chair
Professional Horsemen: Lisa Ligon, chair; Carly Veldman Parks, vice chair
Racing: Jamie Howard, chair; Steve Wright, vice chair
Recreational Riding: Anita Hertner, chair; David Ruby, vice chair
Regional Club: Randall Roser Jr., chair; Sheri Grinstead, vice chair
Rules: Delena Doyle, chair; Mary Parrott, vice chair
Youth: Sue Woodson, chair; Sandi Morgan, vice chair
AQHA Bylaw and Registration Changes Approved at Convention
March 24, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Bylaw and Registration Changes Approved at Convention
The second item addressed the creation of a task force to investigate the use, distribution and value of microchipping in all or just certain American Quarter Horses. The task force’s findings and/or recommendations will be presented to appropriate committees at the 2018 annual convention for consideration.
Continue reading …2017 March To The Arch Kicks Off with Cleve Wells and Amblin Potential Winning $7,500 Open Novice Horse WP Slot
March 24, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 March To The Arch Kicks Off with Cleve Wells and Amblin Potential Winning $7,500 Open Novice Horse WP Slot
The 2017 March To The Arch kicked off yesterday in spectacular style with the $7,500 Open Novice Horse Western Pleasure Slot class. Winning the $7,500 class was Cleve Wells with Amblin Potential, earning $3,952.50. The Highest Placing Limited Rider was Joshua Brown with Lazy Lopin Moonlight earning $2,000. The Highest Placing Intermediate Rider was Jonathan Meilleur with Thepartysgettinghot earning $1,000.
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