Northeast Paint Horse Championship Moves to Virginia in April
February 15, 2017 Comments Off on Northeast Paint Horse Championship Moves to Virginia in April
The Northeast Paint Horse Championship is heading to a new venue for 2017. This year, the show takes place April 15–16 in conjunction with the Virginia Paint Horse Club’s Colors of Spring Show in Lexington, Virginia.
Continue reading …Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit Rated Top 10 AQHA Show of 2016
February 14, 2017 Comments Off on Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit Rated Top 10 AQHA Show of 2016
That number increased substantially in 2016 welcoming 11,223 entries across all divisions and all judges, landing them in the seventh spot overall. “It’s such an honor to be chosen as one of the top 10 AQHA circuits of 2016,” says Kathy Avolt of Mark Harrell Horse Shows. “We would like to thank everyone, including the exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, and trainers. The success of our event would not be possible without their generous support.”
Continue reading …List of Qualified Horses For 2017 NSBA World; Qualification Ends April 30
February 13, 2017 Comments Off on List of Qualified Horses For 2017 NSBA World; Qualification Ends April 30
NSBA World Championship Show August 12-20, 2017 Qualifying Ends April 30, 2017 The 2017 NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity and Markel Insurance Yearling Sale are just around the corner. To learn more about qualifying, see a complete list of classes that require qualification or to see if you and your horse are […]
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From early spring in Arizona to the tail end of the year in Florida, AQHA members turned out in droves to support shows and circuits across the United States. Combined, the top-10 AQHA circuits saw 96,750 entries in 2016. New this year, AQHA recognizes the top shows in the Equestrians With Disabilities, Level 1, Introductory and dressage categories.
Continue reading …First Show of the Year Kicks Off at Gordyville
February 10, 2017 Comments Off on First Show of the Year Kicks Off at Gordyville
Saturday morning’s Showmanship schedule featured a $250 Second Chance Showmanship class. Elizabeth Forney and One Hot Big Leaguer were the winners with Rebecca Volkert and the Getaway Car coming in second and Alyssa Freeman and Tether My Leather placing third.
Continue reading …10 Reasons to Attend 2017 APHA Convention
February 9, 2017 Comments Off on 10 Reasons to Attend 2017 APHA Convention
Make your voice heard at committee meetings. All Convention attendees are invited to attend almost any committee meeting and share your thoughts. With committees discussing everything from breed improvement to competition to ways to engage new and existing members, you’ll certainly find something you’re passionate about—make your voice heard!
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AQHA World Championship Shows:
March 23-26 – Zoetis Versatility Ranch Horse and AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championships and inaugural Zoetis Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals in Houston
August 4-12 – Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City
August 25 – September 2 – AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) in Amarillo
November 3-18 – Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City
AQHA All-Around and High Point Exhibitors Named For 2016
February 9, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA All-Around and High Point Exhibitors Named For 2016
In addition to the leaders in each division, AQHA also named the 2016 year-end all-around award winners:
Markel Insurance All-Around Youth: Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell of West Mansfield, Ohio, and Zips Bossy Chip
Farnam All-Around Amateur: Thad O’Boyle of Saint Louis, Michigan, and Aint I Sumthin
Farnam All-Around Junior Horse: DT Elenor Shine Whiz, owned by DT Horses LLC of Bend, Oregon
Farnam All-around Senior Horse: BFR Igniting Sparks, owned by Beechfork Ranch of Weatherford, Texas
AQHA Leading Exhibitor: Team Wrangler member and AQHA Professional Horseman J.D. Yates of Pueblo, Colorado
NCEA Riders of the Month For January
February 8, 2017 Comments Off on NCEA Riders of the Month For January
Top-ranked Baylor nearly swept all four awards, winning everything except the Shorty’s Reining Rider of the Month claimed by Georgia’s Kyndall Harper. The EquiFit Equitation Over Fences Rider of the Month belonged to Alicia Gasser, while EquiFit Equitation on the Flat Rider of the Month went to Savannah Jenkins. Abbi Demel received the Shorty’s Horsemanship Rider of the Month award.
Continue reading …AQHA Executive Committee Meeting Updates
February 7, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Executive Committee Meeting Updates
AQHA Publicity We welcomed our five-person AQHA Executive Committee to Amarillo at the end of January for several productive and jam-packed days of discussion. My sincere thanks to our five volunteer leaders for their sacrifices of time and energy toward the betterment of our Association. We got a lot of great work done and set the foundation […]
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