APHA Recognizes 158th Superior All-Around Award Winner- Ton Of Trouble
December 9, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Recognizes 158th Superior All-Around Award Winner- Ton Of Trouble
Teaming up with owner Julia DeJonghe and trainer Heather Brower, Dexter, a 2000 sorrel overo gelding by Mr I B Trouble and out of Miss Dee Dexter, racked up the final points for the award throughout the 2014 show season.
Continue reading …3,900+ Entries Wrap-Up 2014 GQHA Classic, Click Here For Results and Photos
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on 3,900+ Entries Wrap-Up 2014 GQHA Classic, Click Here For Results and Photos
Show management reports an increase in more than 700 AQHA entries over last year.
Continue reading …Six Days, Eight Judges, and Tons of Fun Special Activities Planned For 2014 APHC Copper County Paint-O-Ramas!
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on Six Days, Eight Judges, and Tons of Fun Special Activities Planned For 2014 APHC Copper County Paint-O-Ramas!
There are so many fun activities planned for the APHC Copper Country Paint-O-Rama that we don’t know where to begin! At 4:30 pm on Thursday, stick around for the always entertaining Freestyle Costume Showmanship class to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The time limit is two minutes and required moves include walk, trot, 360 turn, back, and set up for inspection. A rough out saddle will be awarded to first place!
Continue reading …2014 NRHA Futurity Conclusion: Open Co-Champions Are Flarida and Larson in Spectacular Finish!
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 NRHA Futurity Conclusion: Open Co-Champions Are Flarida and Larson in Spectacular Finish!
The co-championship paid $132,600 each to the owners and $6,980 each to the nominators. Both co-champions were consignments at the 2012 NRHA / Markel Insurance Futurity Sales.
Continue reading …2014 GQHA Classic Kicks Off to Great Numbers and Great Weather in Perry, GA
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 GQHA Classic Kicks Off to Great Numbers and Great Weather in Perry, GA
Yesterday, the Green/Level 1 Trail concluded with 30 entries, Novice Amateur Trail with three points, Amateur Trail with two points, Select Trail with three points, and Senior Trail with five points. This morning, the show began bright and early at 8:00 am with a five-head Pleasure Driving class, a new class added to the show this year.
Continue reading …NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Winners: Fappani, Schmersal, and Vanlandingham
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Winners: Fappani, Schmersal, and Vanlandingham
The Shootout ended with a top score of 223 turned in by Lil Joe Cash (Nu Chex To Cash x RS Lilly Starlight) and NRHA Three Million Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani for owner Lil Joe Cash, Inc. To date, the 2008 stallion has earned $246,800 in NRHA competition including the 2011 NRHA Open Futurity Championship. The Shootout paycheck added another $21,300 to his earnings. This is the fourth Shootout title for Fappani.
Continue reading …Meet APHA Executive Committe Candidates- Kevin Smith and Casey West
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on Meet APHA Executive Committe Candidates- Kevin Smith and Casey West
Kevin Smith of Magnolia, Texas, and Casey West of Abilene, Kansas, are both longtime APHA members who have ridden, shown and trained Paints over the years.
Continue reading …Latest NSBA News: Don’t Forget Dec. 15th BCF and SIF Foal Nomination Deadline!
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on Latest NSBA News: Don’t Forget Dec. 15th BCF and SIF Foal Nomination Deadline!
Remember to nominate your foals to the NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity and Stallion Incentive Fund Licensing Program by the December 15th deadline. If you complete your nominations now, you can register your eligible foal for BOTH programs for as little as $200!
Continue reading …2014 NRHA Futurity Update: Dec. 3rd
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 NRHA Futurity Update: Dec. 3rd
The world’s best open riders and horses set their aim on qualifying for the nearly $500,000-added National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Open Futurity Finals at the NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) Show.
Continue reading …2014 SOQHA Turkey Circuit Concludes on a High Note With High Praise For Improved Arena
December 3, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 SOQHA Turkey Circuit Concludes on a High Note With High Praise For Improved Arena
A huge hit among exhibitors and the talk of the horse show were new improvements made to the Roberts Arena. In addition to new lighting, arena footing consisted of a special mix that was trucked in specially from Maryland. Show management confirms it took nearly 80 truckloads to fill the Lamar Arena. Currently, work is underway on the Bradley Arena, which will also include this special footing.
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