2015 VA Classic Kicks Off Today in Lexington
April 16, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 VA Classic Kicks Off Today in Lexington
With 700 stalls sold for the four-day, six-judge show, the 2015 Virginia Quarter Horse Classic is shaping up to be a very competitive event.
Continue reading …2015 Merial AQHA Regional Championships Dates Announced
April 16, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Merial AQHA Regional Championships Dates Announced
“These shows are the best way for exhibitors to get their feet wet in AQHA championship shows,” said Charlie Hemphill, AQHA senior director of shows and new events. “The shows also give Level 1 exhibitors who place in the top 10 in a Level 1 class the opportunity to qualify for the AQHA Level 1 Championships in 2015 or 2016, depending when in the calendar year their Regional Championship falls.”
Continue reading …18 Applicants Will Take AQHA Judges Exam This April
April 16, 2015 Comments Off on 18 Applicants Will Take AQHA Judges Exam This April
Good luck Mark Baus, Michael Edwards, Ty Cunningham, Sonnessa Gooding, Cathy Hanson, Ty Hornick, Donald Jox, Lora Knelly-Thomas, John Kunkle, Lisa Ligon, Libby Lugar-Michaud, Art O’Brien, Eric Petersen, Iris Petschenig, Josh Robertson, Sara Simons, Shane Young, and Kathleen Zelnio!
Continue reading …Congrats Robin Robinett, Tom Crowley, and Kevin Hardcastle on Becoming New Board Members of APHF
April 15, 2015 Comments Off on Congrats Robin Robinett, Tom Crowley, and Kevin Hardcastle on Becoming New Board Members of APHF
An APHA lifetime member, Robin has been involved locally and nationally since 1996. With roots in all-around competition, Robin currently competes in the halter pen and has earned more than 50 world and reserve world championship titles. Robin says the backbone of any equine industry is its Youth and Amateur programs, and she strongly supports both.
Continue reading …AQHA Horses Head to Brazil For 4th Annual Latin American Championship
April 14, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Horses Head to Brazil For 4th Annual Latin American Championship
“The Latin American Championships allow AQHA to recognize our Latin American exhibitors for their showing accomplishments,” said AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle. “We are excited to see these talented horsemen and -women compete with their American Quarter Horses in Brazil.”
Continue reading …SOQHA Youth Show Wraps Up With 4,000 Entries, $7,000 in Scholarships Presented
April 13, 2015 Comments Off on SOQHA Youth Show Wraps Up With 4,000 Entries, $7,000 in Scholarships Presented
The highlight of the event was the SOQHA Scholarship Challenge, which presented $7,000 to winners.
Continue reading …APHA Announces 2015 Committee Appointments
April 13, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Announces 2015 Committee Appointments
Standing committees host live and virtual meetings throughout the year to discuss issues pertinent to their areas of focus—including use of conference calls, social media meetings and more.
Continue reading …Check Out AQHA’s 75th Anniversary Breyer Collection!
April 10, 2015 Comments Off on Check Out AQHA’s 75th Anniversary Breyer Collection!
Breyer’s new 75th anniversary collection features unique packaging celebrating the AQHA’s history and will feature bay, sorrel, palomino and grullo American Quarter Horses.
Continue reading …Meet 2015-2016 AQHA President Dr. Glenn Blodgett
April 10, 2015 Comments Off on Meet 2015-2016 AQHA President Dr. Glenn Blodgett
Soon after he was elected, he sat down with AQHA staff to explain some of his main goals and initiatives that he would like to focus on during his presidency.
Continue reading …Check Out 2015 NSBA World Show Schedule- 14 New Color World Champion Classes
April 9, 2015 Comments Off on Check Out 2015 NSBA World Show Schedule- 14 New Color World Champion Classes
New for 2015, NSBA will crown 14 Color World Champions and three NSBA Non-Pro Walk-Trot Champions.
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