AQHA Trail Challenges Are the Perfect Way to Test Partnership Between Horse and Rider
May 14, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Trail Challenges Are the Perfect Way to Test Partnership Between Horse and Rider
An AQHA Trail Challenge is a judged course that tests a horse and rider’s ability to work as a team and navigate through natural obstacles they might experience on a trail. By competing in a trail challenge, riders enhance their horsemanship skills while learning about safety and fun on the trail.
Continue reading …Let It Ride Circuit Racks Up Impressive Numbers Despite Severe Weather
May 13, 2015 Comments Off on Let It Ride Circuit Racks Up Impressive Numbers Despite Severe Weather
When it came time for the competition, winning exhibitors were rewarded with gift cards from iTunes, Amazon, Sephora, McDonald’s, Subway, Chili’s, Applebee’s, and Target, which were presented in Novice, Youth, and Amateur classes.
Continue reading …AQHA Will Award $376,750 to Next Generation of Leaders
May 13, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Will Award $376,750 to Next Generation of Leaders
The Foundation will award the 51 new scholarship recipients with a total of $376,750 over the next four years. This year, the Foundation will award a total of 144 students with $345,000 for the 2015-16 academic year.
Continue reading …PtHA May Exhibitor of the Month is Kathy Grisham
May 12, 2015 Comments Off on PtHA May Exhibitor of the Month is Kathy Grisham
Grisham shows her friendly, 12-year-old gelding named Born To Be Hot, also known as Hot Shot. “He loves his people,” Grisham said. “I’m sure I could invite him into my house to watch television, and he would just curl up on the couch next to me.”
Continue reading …New Classes/Divisions Added to AQHA Level 1 Championships
May 12, 2015 Comments Off on New Classes/Divisions Added to AQHA Level 1 Championships
Several Rookie classes were first added to the Level 1 Championships in 2014. Rookie classes are for exhibitor-and-horse teams that have earned fewer than 10 lifetime points in any division. Additional Rookie classes were added to this year’s list of classes due to the positive feedback and growth from the Rookie classes added in 2014.
Continue reading …Amazing Awards, Novice Select, and Ranch Riding Added to 2015 Iowa Show Circuit
May 11, 2015 Comments Off on Amazing Awards, Novice Select, and Ranch Riding Added to 2015 Iowa Show Circuit
New classes added for 2015 are Youth and Amateur Ranch Riding and Novice Select Western Pleasure and Horsemanship.
Continue reading …Congratulations 9 Approved APHA Judges!
May 8, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 9 Approved APHA Judges!
Congratulations Dean Bogart, Manita McKool DeFoor, Steve Lackey, Larry Little, Linda Long, Don McDuffee, Jodie Moore, Leigh Ann Skurupey, and John Tuckey!
Continue reading …AQHA: Animal Welfare and Unsportsmanlike Conduct Violations
May 8, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA: Animal Welfare and Unsportsmanlike Conduct Violations
The Executive Committee’s recent decisions regarding Animal Welfare Committee recommendations are as follows:
Continue reading …Next Generation of Youth Horsemen to Present Demonstration at 2015 Iowa Show Circuit
May 7, 2015 Comments Off on Next Generation of Youth Horsemen to Present Demonstration at 2015 Iowa Show Circuit
Novice competitors can be inspired by watching two of AQHA’s best “next generation” horsemen as they demonstrate Ranch Riding and Horsemanship patterns and skills. Then, AQHA Professional Horseman and Judge Kelly McDowall will step in the arena to talk about what judges look for in these classes.
Continue reading …2015 Paint Horse Congress Schedule Now Online, NSBA Dual-Approval Just Announced
May 7, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Paint Horse Congress Schedule Now Online, NSBA Dual-Approval Just Announced
Per Show Manager Karen Kennedy, “We feel this is a huge and attractive asset, particularly given the NSBA World Show has expanded the number of color classes offered this year and move into the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex right behind the Congress. We encourage NSBA exhibitors to take advantage of both events.”
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