Equine Chronicle | Archive | Club and Show News

Bid on Champion-Bred Two-Year-Olds in APHF Online Auction to Benefit APHA Youth World Scholarships

November 3, 2015 Comments Off

Thanks to a generous donation by Floyd Moore of 6-J Paint Horses in Huntsville, Texas, two tobiano colts will be offered for sale in a special online auction at horseauctionslive.com. Both colts are descendants of APHA legend Delta Flyer, winner of the 1986 National Cutting Horse Association Super Stakes and 2015 inductee to the APHA Hall of Fame. They’re well suited for a future in Cutting, Reining, Cow Horse, Team Penning, Ranch Sorting, or Ranch Work.

Save the Date: 2015 Farnam Breeders’ Trust Select Sale- APHA World Show- Nov. 7th

November 2, 2015 Comments Off

Horses consigned to the Yearling Stakes Session of the 2015 sale are eligible to compete for their share of more than $50,000 in the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Farnam Stakes classes; the session features prospects for both Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle enthusiasts.

APHA World Show Competitors Share 14 Tips For First-Time Exhibitors

November 2, 2015 Comments Off

“Relax and enjoy the experience. Don’t be too hard on yourself or your horse. It’s only your first time once—make it a good memory.” —Tracy Billing, Ben Wheeler, Texas

2016 AQHA Rulebook Now Online

November 2, 2015 Comments Off

If you’d like the rulebook on your iOS device, download the free app from the Apple App Storeby searching for “AQHA Rules.” To download the rulebook on your Android device from the Google Play Store, search for “AQHA Rules.” If you downloaded the app in 2015, simply run the update to access the 2016 rulebook.

Congratulations 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress Hi-Point Champions!

October 30, 2015 Comments Off

Congratulations to all of the All American Quarter Horse Congress Hi-Point All Around Champions and Reserve Champions! Hi-Point All-Around Horse Champion – Zip Up My Blumers owned by Lori Wilt Reserve – Snap Krackle Pop Twylla Lynn Brown Hi-Point All-Around Small Fry Champion – Piper Anderson with Im Invited Too Reserve – Kaylyn Kruchten with Mister […]

ApHC World Show Continues Tradition of Giving Back With Tonight’s Toys For Tots/Freestyle Reining/American Cancer Society Benefit Calcutta

October 30, 2015 Comments Off

On Friday, October 30th the annual Toys for Tots performance will kick off with exciting classes including the always popular Freestyle Reining. Unwrapped toys or cash donations will serve as admission for the evening performance. Attendees of the evening performance will be entered to win a variety of giveaway items throughout the night.

USTRC Cowtown Shootout Returns to 2015 APHA World Show

October 30, 2015 Comments Off

The ShootOut is open to all breeds, but features a $5,000 cash bonus for top-earning registered Paint Horses, sponsored by APHA. A $2,500 bonus will be awarded to the owner of the registered Paint Horse being ridden by the high-money #6 and above roper. A $2,500 bonus will be awarded to the owner of the registered Paint Horse being ridden by the high-money Elite #5 and below roper.

Get the Scoop on EVERYTHING NEW For 2016 Arizona Sun Circuit

October 29, 2015 Comments Off

Added money classes in 2016 include $5,000 Legend High Score Trail Exhibitor, $2,500 Equine Sports Medicine High Score Western Riding Exhibitor, and Equine Sports Medicine High Score Western Pleasure Exhibitor.

2015 APHA World Show Pattern Book is Online

October 29, 2015 Comments Off

APHA World Show action takes place in Fort Worth, Texas, November 4–14. Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Ride the Pattern seminar Tuesday, November 3 from 4-6:30 p.m. in the John Justin Arena.

AQHA Honors 50-Year Breeders

October 29, 2015 Comments Off

This year, the honorees include 11 legacy award winners and 14 cumulative award winners. Legacy breeders are those who have registered at least one foal for 50 consecutive years. Cumulative breeders are those who have registered at least one foal for 50 years cumulatively.