Europe’s Premier Western Event- AMERICANA 2017- Kicks Off in Germany
September 5, 2017 Comments Off on Europe’s Premier Western Event- AMERICANA 2017- Kicks Off in Germany
In the go round of the World Cup Trail Open Ages, two riders took the lead scoring a 156 each: multiple AMERICANA Trail Champion Carolin Lenz aboard her proven Lil Freckled Playboy and Cathrin Dostal aboard Smart Cayenne Pepper (Smart Buck x Gray Blaze Bar). Terezana Ranna and Rin placed third scoring a 152.
Continue reading …PQHA Ends Show Season with Successful Nittany Classic and Futurity
September 5, 2017 Comments Off on PQHA Ends Show Season with Successful Nittany Classic and Futurity
“We had a good turnout to the PQHA Futurity classes with an increase in entries due to the interest in our newest classes: 3 and 4-Year-Old Ranch Riding and 3 and 4-Year-Old Trail. We were able to award $9,975 in cash and prizes, thanks to our generous sponsors.”
Continue reading …Color Breed Congress Coming to Oklahoma, Nov. 3-11
September 5, 2017 Comments Off on Color Breed Congress Coming to Oklahoma, Nov. 3-11
The Color Breed Congress encompasses three separate breed shows into one. The participating breeds include: the Pinto Horse Association, Palomino Horse Breeders of America and the Appaloosa Horse Club. In addition to specific breed classes, exhibitors will get the chance to compete against one another in the Champion of Champion classes. These classes are designed for winners of certain youth, amateur, and open classes to compete against one another for the true color champion in their respective breed and category.
Continue reading …AQHA Crowns Select All-Around Amateur at 2017 Adequan World Show
September 5, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Crowns Select All-Around Amateur at 2017 Adequan World Show
The Select all-around amateur is Jim Bound of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Bound showed the American Quarter Horse Bound To Cash Chex, owned by Jax Bound of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. The 2007 palomino mare, by Nu Chex To Cash and out of SF Kings Firstlady, was bred by Hilldale Farm of Brashear, Texas. Bound and Bound To Cash Chex earned 45 points. They earned the world champion title in tie-down roping; placed third in breakaway and ranch riding; fifth in stake race; and were finalists in heeling. The duo also won the Select all-around amateur title in 2016.
Continue reading …Equine Chronicle Cover Girl, Marilyn Masterson, Wins Select World Western Pleasure in Unanimous Fashion!
September 2, 2017 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle Cover Girl, Marilyn Masterson, Wins Select World Western Pleasure in Unanimous Fashion!
Congratulations are in order for this month’s Equine Chronicle Cover Girl! Marilyn Masterson was just named the World Champion in Select Western Pleasure aboard KM WeKnowShesHot! Not only was Marilyn the World Champion, she was the unanimous choice of the judges.
Continue reading …Congratulations to Today’s Halter Champions at 2017 Select World!
September 1, 2017 Comments Off on Congratulations to Today’s Halter Champions at 2017 Select World!
Melody Bell was named the World Champion in 2-Year-Old Geldings with Secretist. The Reserve World Champion was Susan Drawdy with Grandioso.
Continue reading …PtHA Banixx Horse of the Month is…
September 1, 2017 Comments Off on PtHA Banixx Horse of the Month is…
The Banixx Pinto Horse of the Month for August is KR Gunz N Roses, owned by Melissa Lalli from Ludlow, Massachusetts. KR Gunz N Roses, better known as Axl Rose, is a stock type mare. Lalli says Axl Rose’s personality is aloof, but she is sweet and willing for her.
Continue reading …Performance Halter Wins at 2017 Select World Go To Vickie Strickland, Sally Sullivan, and Peggy Migliori
August 31, 2017 Comments Off on Performance Halter Wins at 2017 Select World Go To Vickie Strickland, Sally Sullivan, and Peggy Migliori
A big congratulations goes out to Mrs. Vickie Strickland, who led her gelding, Mytesly, to be named the World Champions in Performance Halter Geldings. The Reserve Champion was Debbie Kuffer with Tees Coolest. Third place was Melissa Spinella with KM Boalicious.
Continue reading …AQHA Crowns 2017 Nutrena Senior Athletes at Select World
August 30, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Crowns 2017 Nutrena Senior Athletes at Select World
Butch Morgan of Elbert, Colorado, and SF Check Me Out were named the 2017 Nutrena Senior Athletes of the Show at AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan). The award is presented to the exhibitor and horse with the highest combined age competing at the Adequan® Select World. The Nutrena Senior Athletes of the Show award recognizes not only the exhibitors, but their equine partners. AQHA has proudly teamed with AQHA Corporate Partner Nutrena on this award since 2012.
Continue reading …AQHA Approves 2018 Rule Changes Regarding Tie-Down Roping and Lasix
August 30, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Approves 2018 Rule Changes Regarding Tie-Down Roping and Lasix
Tie-Down Roping
Effective January 1, 2018, youth and amateur exhibitors will incur a three-point penalty if they bring the calf over backwards with the calf landing on its back or head with all four feet in the air. Open exhibitors will incur a disqualification (no score) if the calf is brought over backwards with the calf landing on its back or head with all four feet in the air.
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