Southeast Paint Horse Championship Will be Held at Zone 9 Southern Classic in Florida
January 28, 2016 Comments Off on Southeast Paint Horse Championship Will be Held at Zone 9 Southern Classic in Florida
APHA’s popular Paint Horse Championships kick off 2016 at the APHA Zone 9 Southern Classic February 19–21 in Jacksonville, Florida. Bigger and better than ever, exhibitors will have more options than ever before at this year’s event.
Continue reading …AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Classes Expanded in 2016
January 28, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Classes Expanded in 2016
New this year, all AQHA shows can offer one or all seven Versatility Ranch Horse classes along with their regular roster of AQHA show classes.
Continue reading …2016 Silver Dollar Circuit Adds 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurities
January 27, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Silver Dollar Circuit Adds 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurities
The new 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurities will be open to any three-year-old horse and rider, regardless of money earned. The Open division of the futurity will take place on Wednesday, March 16th, before Level 1 (Green) Western Pleasure. The Non-Pro Futurity will take place Saturday morning, before the Level 1 (Novice) Amateur Western Pleasure.
Continue reading …Would You Like to Win a Full Page Ad in The Equine Chronicle?! Get the Chance at The International
January 27, 2016 Comments Off on Would You Like to Win a Full Page Ad in The Equine Chronicle?! Get the Chance at The International
Seven full page ads in The Equine Chronicle will be presented to the High Point winners in Open, Amateur, Select, Novice Amateur, Novice Youth, 13 and under, and 14-18 divisions. Competitors must show in their respective division Halter classes to qualify for High Point.
Continue reading …Dixie National Quarter Horse Show Announces Expanded Equestrians With Disabilities Show
January 26, 2016 Comments Off on Dixie National Quarter Horse Show Announces Expanded Equestrians With Disabilities Show
“We had the largest EWD show in the nation last year, and we are expecting more entries this year. We already have participants from Texas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Mississippi who have made stall reservations and are planning to attend.”
Continue reading …Pinto Horse Association Celebrates 60 Years
January 26, 2016 Comments Off on Pinto Horse Association Celebrates 60 Years
The PtHA started from a grassroots movement to selectively breed horses for good color and conformation. Several horsemen in the 1930s formed the Pinto Horse Society with the purpose of breeding superior colored horses. The registry they created shifted to the PtHA, which was formed in 1956 by Kay Heikens, Helen Hammond and other Pinto supporters.
Continue reading …New to 2016 AQHA Convention is Equine Small-Business Workshop
January 26, 2016 Comments Off on New to 2016 AQHA Convention is Equine Small-Business Workshop
The equine industry small-business workshop, brought to you by the Certified Horsemanship Association, Merial and the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Council, is from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 11. All horsemen and small-business owners are encouraged to attend. Later that day, a town hall meeting focusing on industry issues will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Convention attendees are invited to weigh in on hard-hitting issues in the equine industry.
Continue reading …New Addition to Mark Harrell Horse Show Calendar is 2016 Sun and Surf Circuit
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on New Addition to Mark Harrell Horse Show Calendar is 2016 Sun and Surf Circuit
The 2016 Sun and Surf will host six AQHA shows over four days with judges to include Scott Neuman, Kelly Chapman, Brad Kearns, Sissy Anderson, Pierre Briere, and Steve Meadows.
Continue reading …APHA Partners With Perri’s Leather to Provide Custom Halters For Top-Placing World Show Competitors
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Partners With Perri’s Leather to Provide Custom Halters For Top-Placing World Show Competitors
Beginning with the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show, the Top 10 Youth exhibitors in all world championship classes will take home personalized halters and lead ropes courtesy of Perri’s. Additionally, Top Five exhibitors at the 2016 APHA World Championship Show will also receive award halters and leads.
Continue reading …Entry Forms Online For All Three AQHA Level 1 Championships
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on Entry Forms Online For All Three AQHA Level 1 Championships
The entry forms for all three 2016 American Quarter Horse Association Level 1 Championships can now be found online. Unlike past years, the entry forms will not be sent individually and instead can be accessed by visiting www.aqha.com/level1championships.
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