APHA Breeders Trust Point Value Increases For 2015, First Time Since 2008
February 8, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Breeders Trust Point Value Increases For 2015, First Time Since 2008
“This represents the first year since 2008 that the Breeders’ Trust point value has increased, and we can directly attribute that achievement to the re-enrollment policy following the sale of a Breeders’ Trust horse; these fees, along with a portion of earnings by horses whose owners or lessees chose not to reenroll, were applied directly to the total Breeders’ Trust purse available for payback,” APHA Executive Director Billy Smith said.
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#1- Oklahoma QHA Redbud Spectacular (8 judges)- 15,839
#2- Arizona Sun Country Circuit (8 judges)- 14,809
#3- Oregon Summer Classic (8 judges)- 9,245
#4- Silver Dollar Circuit (6 judges) – 8,247
#5- Big A Circuit (6 judges)- 7,996
Congratulations 2015 AQHA High Point Winners!
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHA High Point Winners!
“An AQHA high-point award is evidence of exhibitors’ and horses’ yearlong commitments to excellence in the show pen,” said AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle. “To win one of these awards is no easy feat, and congratulations to all on this tremendous accomplishment.”
Continue reading …2016 Hylton Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure Brings the Big Bucks
February 3, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Hylton Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure Brings the Big Bucks
In 2015, the Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure paid out more money than any similar futurity class, a whopping $91,500. This year, $50,000 in added money will be put into the jackpot, making it a can’t-miss event for those looking to start the futurity season with a bang.
Continue reading …Inaugural Farnam Central AQHA Level 1 Championship Comes to Oklahoma City
February 3, 2016 Comments Off on Inaugural Farnam Central AQHA Level 1 Championship Comes to Oklahoma City
The Farnam Central AQHA Level 1 Championships will offer AQHA’s core and over-fences classes and will be the only Level 1 Championships to offer cattle classes.
Continue reading …NCEA Announces New National Junior Hunt Seat Medal Finals
February 2, 2016 Comments Off on NCEA Announces New National Junior Hunt Seat Medal Finals
In this inaugural season of the NCEA Medal class, the top 50 point earners on the East and West Coasts respectively, will be invited to compete at the finals. Points earned in all classes held at shows starting in early 2016 through August 31 will be eligible for the 2016 finals.
Continue reading …2016 APHA Convention- 9 Reasons to Attend
February 2, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 APHA Convention- 9 Reasons to Attend
Education is the name of the game at Convention, and we’ve got an awesome lineup of presentations at this year’s event: Paint Horse Genetics, Effective Communication, Make Your Show Better, Communicate, Inspire, and Connect, and The Game Plan
Continue reading …Book AQHA Convention Hotel by Feb 18th For Special Rates
February 1, 2016 Comments Off on Book AQHA Convention Hotel by Feb 18th For Special Rates
Hotel rooms for the 2016 AQHA Convention are filling up fast. The room rate is $125 for a single/double. To receive these rates, reservations must be made prior to February 18, 2016. To book a room, call 866-791-7626 and mention code AQH0306 or visit www.aqha.com/convention.
Continue reading …Hype Quickly Building For The Madness, Camping Sold Out Already
January 29, 2016 Comments Off on Hype Quickly Building For The Madness, Camping Sold Out Already
Making its return is the always popular Equine Chronicle Novice 3 and Over Western Pleasure Slot class, which will present a whopping $15,000 check to the winner on Friday. On Saturday, the new Coughlin Automotive Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure Slot class will also award $15,000 to the winner!
Continue reading …Questions About NSBA’s New Certificate of Eligibility Rule?
January 28, 2016 Comments Off on Questions About NSBA’s New Certificate of Eligibility Rule?
A Certificate of Eligibility is now required for every horse being shown in an NSBA class, except for dual-approved classes. Horses holding a current Breeders’ Championship Futurity and/or Stallion Incentive Fund certificate will satisfy this requirement.
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