Qualifying Points Announced For 2018 AQHA Youth World
June 5, 2017 Comments Off on Qualifying Points Announced For 2018 AQHA Youth World
New in 2018, Level 3 13-&-Under core classes will be added to the Ford Youth World. Exhibitors can qualify to compete in Level 3 13-&-Under western pleasure, hunter under saddle, horsemanship, hunt seat equitation, showmanship, ranch riding and trail at the Ford Youth World.
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David Avery, Amarillo, Texas
Dolly Chayer, Sperry, Oklahoma
Jennifer Goss, Martinsville, Indiana
Keith M. McDonough, Palm Desert, California
Casey L. Orr, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Alisa Proefrock, New Albany, Ohio
Mark Sheridan, Cave Creek, Arizona
Amy D. Watkins, Canfield, Ohio
APHA Breeder and Past President, Gregg Reisinger, Receives National Award
June 2, 2017 Comments Off on APHA Breeder and Past President, Gregg Reisinger, Receives National Award
APHA Past President and 2016 Hall of Fame inductee Gregg Reisinger of Eldora, Iowa, was awarded the National Pedigreed Livestock Council’s Distinguished Service Award for his contributions stemming from a lifetime of breeding of Paint Horses and APHA involvement.
Continue reading …Redbud Spectacular Kicks Off Today in OKC!
June 1, 2017 Comments Off on Redbud Spectacular Kicks Off Today in OKC!
Like the show’s motto says, the Redbud Spectacular is “a whirlwind of a horse show!” Be sure to attend the Welcome Party this evening with wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 pm in the Super Barn.
Continue reading …ArQHA Memorial Day Circuit/Stanford Happening Showed Impressive Turnout
June 1, 2017 Comments Off on ArQHA Memorial Day Circuit/Stanford Happening Showed Impressive Turnout
The 15th Anniversary of the Stanford Happening was held in conjunction with the show and awarded 16 buckles, nearly $3,400, and a saddle to exhibitors.
Continue reading …Merial AQHA Region 8 Championships- June 14-18- Amarillo, TX
June 1, 2017 Comments Off on Merial AQHA Region 8 Championships- June 14-18- Amarillo, TX
This show features five days packed with a variety of classes, starting with working cow horse at 7:30 a.m. on June 14 in the Amarillo National Center at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. AQHA judges Bob Kail, Marilyn Randall and Tracy Willis will judge the event. For a full show itinerary, visit www.aqhar8championship.com.
Continue reading …EMO Western States Championship Entries Due June 10th
May 31, 2017 Comments Off on EMO Western States Championship Entries Due June 10th
Hosted by the AQHA Western States Affiliates, the EMO Western States Championship is slated as a part of The Celebration June 29 – July 9, 2017, at South Point Arena in Las Vegas.
Continue reading …Judges Announced For 2017 AQHA Youth World
May 31, 2017 Comments Off on Judges Announced For 2017 AQHA Youth World
Tony Burris, Summerfield, North Carolina
Randall Butler, Gainesville, Texas
Charlene Carter, Goodletts, Tennessee
Clay Cavinder, Starkville, Mississippi
Randall Lee Chartier, Millsap, Texas
Lainie DeBoer, Forest Lake, Minnesota
April Devitt, Frankfort, Kentucky
Jerry Erickson, Whitesboro, Texas
Tim Finkenbinder, Collinsville, Texas
Shelly Fitzgerald, Yukon, Oklahoma
Derek Hanscome, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Harrison Elsworth, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jan Hoskin-Hay, Pinnacle, North Carolina
Mike Hoeppner, Aubrey, Texas
Bob Ingersoll, Reno, Nevada
Sandy Jirkovsky, Whitesboro, Texas
Justin Johnson, Casper, Wyoming
Debra Jones-Wright, Plainville, Georgia
Bobby Lewis, Overbrook, Oklahoma
Morgan Lybbert, Valley View, Texas
Rick Mowery, Weatherford, Texas
Leslie Shaw, Greenville, Texas
AQHA Announces Show Rule Changes For 2018
May 30, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Show Rule Changes For 2018
SHW305.5. WESTERN EQUIPMENT In all western classes, excess rein(s) may be straightened or disentangled anytime during the class, provided the rider’s free hand used to straighten or disentangle remains behind the rein hand. Any attempt to alter tension or length of the reins from bridle to rein hand is to be considered use of two hands and a penalty score zero or disqualification will be applied.
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Ranch Rule Changes, Effective June 2017
May 30, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Ranch Rule Changes, Effective June 2017
SHW556. VRH CLASS PARTICIPATION
While riding with a romal, a get-down rope may be used. A get-down will be defined as a small rope tied around the neck of a horse with a bowline or other non-slip knot and run back to the rider or tied to the saddle and used to lead, ground tie or tie the horse.