Hosted by Cross Country Trail Rides, the week will be packed with swimming, fishing, concerts and dances. You and your horse will enjoy trail riding on more than 300 miles of forested and riverside trails. Ranch riding and AQHA Trail Challenge clinics will be held throughout the week, culminating in an AQHA Trail Challenge and ranch riding competition. A covered arena is also available to riders.
Continue reading …WCHA President Luke Castle states, “The conformation horse industry has many notable Palomino horses participating in Halter competition and within many successful breeding operations, so the opportunity to promote PHBA within our industry will be a win-win for both organizations.”
Continue reading …Cutting in Cowtown is approved for APHA World Show qualification—based only on participation, Paint Horses must compete in a minimum number of approved events/judges during the qualifying period, which is August 1, 2015–July 31, 2016. Attend both days of Cutting in Cowtown, and your Paint cutting horse will be qualified for the 2016 APHA World Show in November!
Continue reading …The National Snaffle Bit Association is proud to announce that the 2015 Payout for the NSBA Stallion Incentive Fund is $40.38 per point. The NSBA Stallion Incentive Fund Licensing Program is the only incentive fund in the industry to pay more than $16 per point.
Continue reading …For the second year in a row, the largest growth in APHA members that show horses was the Amateur Walk-Trot division, experiencing a 10% growth from 2014. The Open/Amateur World Championship Show entries and horses were also up over 2014 numbers.
Continue reading …The following 13 teams will be representing their countries and competing for international recognition at this year’s Youth World Cup: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Demark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, United Kingdom and the United States.
Continue reading …G-Man will be onsite soon, so stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for his fun around the ring photo galleries and complete results coming soon from Mark Harrell Horse Shows.
Continue reading …Whether you’re looking for beginning riding lessons or an experienced trainer who can take you and your Paint all the way to the big leagues, check out our Markel APHA Professional Horsemen. Each and every one is an APHA member in good standing who has pledged to provide high-quality services with integrity, honesty and fairness.
Continue reading …From the earliest days of western cattle ranches, cowboys needed a horse that could handle the strain and pressures of working cattle each day. While the West has long since been settled, American Quarter Horses are still the preferred partner for working cattle ranches. At the 2015 Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, these horses proved they can also clean up, go to town and bring home a haul of prizes.
Continue reading …The Great Lakes are about to become even greater with the addition of the Great Lakes Paint Horse Championship, which will take place in conjunction with the Zone 8 Show May 14–15 in Cloverdale, Indiana. This is a new addition to the Paint Horse Championship lineup, which made its full debut in 2015.
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