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Deanna Green and Blazinmytroublesaway Repeat World Champions in AQHYA Western Riding

August 1, 2015 Comments Off

“As soon as I loped off, I could tell that she was going to be really good. I pushed her forward as soon as I loped off. She felt like she would give me whatever I needed. I was really nervous about it, but she wasn’t.”

Yearling Mares, 2-Year-Old Mares, 3-Year-Old Gelding AQHYA Wins Go to Hamm and Smith

August 1, 2015 Comments Off

In the 2-Year-Old Mares class, Shyanne Smith led her filly, She Signs The Checks, to a big win. Then, she returned to the pen in the very next class and was named the World Champion with PF Kid Supreme in 3-Year-Old Geldings.

Paints, Appaloosas, and Other Color Breeds Invited to Participate in Quarter Horse Congress Super Sale

July 31, 2015 Comments Off

“The Congress Super Sale has posted completed sales of around 85% over the last several years, which is an excellent percentage sold, even in a strong economy. The 2014 average price of $6,840 was 21.73% higher than the 2013 average price of $5,619. The price of the high seller, at $55,000, improved by 66% over the 2013 high seller at $33,000.”

He’s Still Got It! 20th World Champion Title For RPL My Te Cheerful in Aged Geldings

July 31, 2015 Comments Off

“I don’t know if it’s been the key element to his success… but Cuties are his favorite treat!” Monica says.

It’s Finally Here! Classes Underway at 2015 AQHYA World Show

July 31, 2015 Comments Off

What are the most popular disciplines here at the Youth World? If entry totals are any indication, Western classes still reign supreme with 1,363 entries. English classes show 443 entries and Halter classes show 359 entries. The largest class of the Youth World will be Horsemanship with 172, followed closely by Showmanship with 162. Hunt Seat Equitation has 137 entries and Trail has 130. Finally, Reining rounds out the top five classes with 122 entries.

2015 Paint Horse Congress is Underway in Oklahoma

July 30, 2015 Comments Off

The 2015 World Wide Paint Horse Congress kicked off yesterday to a big crowd in Tulsa, OK. with preliminary class numbers like 21 in 14-18 Showmanship, 26 in Amateur Showmanship 19-44, and 31 in Amateur Senior Geldings.

Four AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges Announced For Fall 2015

July 30, 2015 Comments Off

The Ranching Heritage Challenge consists of three classes: working ranch horse, boxing and ranch riding. The classes are offered to different levels of riders and ages of horses. Purses are generated from a nomination payment, along with sustaining payments made by the new owner of the horses.

Last Chance Events This Weekend to Qualify For APHA World Show

July 29, 2015 Comments Off

The 2015 APHA World Championship Show is coming up fast, and this weekend is your last chance to make sure your Paint is qualified to participate in the world’s premier Paint Horse competition. Remember, APHA World Show qualification is based only on a horse’s participation, never on points.

2015 Appaloosa World Show Update: Online World Sale Details and Estimated Time Schedule

July 28, 2015 Comments Off

This year’s ApHC World Sale will be exclusively online at www.equineauctiononline.com (the same site that was used for the most recent Stallion Service Auction). Although the sale will be conducted during the week of the ApHC World Show, it’s not necessary to haul your sale horse to Fort Worth. Bidders will be able to view your horse information online and make a purchase at the close of the sale. The consignment deadline for the sale will be September 30th, 2015.

Paint Horse Championship Comes to the Midwest

July 28, 2015 Comments Off

Get ready, Zone 5 Paint Horse exhibitors—the Midwest Paint Horse Championship is coming to Iowa in September. In addition to the Zone 5 Show’s regular slate of classes, the competition will also offer 15 designated Paint Horse Championship classes. The event takes place at the Iowa Equestrian Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 26-27.