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2015 Dixie National Quarter Horse Show Health Requirements

January 22, 2015 Comments Off

Who’s excited for the upcoming Dixie National Quarter Horse Show?! If you’re planning to attend the 50th anniversary that will take place in Jackson, Mississippi, February 16-22, you might want to take a look at the health requirements for equine competitors.

APHA Creates New Program For Challenged Riders, CHAMPS

January 22, 2015 Comments Off

Designed for equestrians with medically diagnosed conditions and impairments, CHAMPS offers opportunities for participants to show their Paints—and earn APHA-exclusive rewards—at a variety of venues.

8 Collegiate Riders Will Compete in AZ. Sun Circuit Horsemanship Invitational This Weekend

January 22, 2015 Comments Off

Eight institutions will send one rider each to participate in a horsemanship competition presented by the American Quarter Horse Association. This marks the second consecutive year that the Sun Circuit Shootout features collegiate student-athletes.

2015 AZ. Sun Circuit Arena Schedule

January 21, 2015 Comments Off

If you’re counting down the days to the 2015 AZ. Sun Circuit, it’s almost here! The show will begin on Friday, January 23rd with a free Bob Avila and Al Dunning clinic at 7 pm. The first 100 participants will receive a limited edition Farnam Arizona Sun Circuit 2015 baseball cap.

Headed to the AZ. Sun Circuit? Check Out These Health Requirements

January 20, 2015 Comments Off

West World requires a current Health Certificate and Coggins for all out of state horses and a current Coggins is required for all in state horses.

Celebrate AQHA’s 75th Anniversary at Markel AQHA Cowtown Showdown

January 20, 2015 Comments Off

The Cowtown Showdown, which will start at 5 p.m. on March 7 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, showcases the American Quarter Horse and top professionals in the equine industry.

Dick Pieper Accepts Western Horseman Award During 2015 Fort Worth Stock Show

January 20, 2015 Comments Off

In the 1960s, Pieper began competing in American Quarter Horse Association events, showing all-around horses to numerous AQHA titles. He then focused on reining horses, qualified for the National Reining Horse Association Futurity finals for the first time in 1976, and won the event in 1977 on Spanish Mountain.

PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month- Mallory Dobbs

January 20, 2015 Comments Off

“The thing I like most about showing my horse is the feeling I get when all of my hard work finally pays off,” Dobbs said. “My dream was to take my very own horse that I trained to the World Show, and when I came home with multiple titles I cannot even explain the emotions I had.”

Entry Deadline Approaching For 2015 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Show

January 20, 2015 Comments Off

The entry deadlines are approaching for the 2015 Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse and John Deere AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championships. The Zoetis VRH World entries are due to AQHA no later than Monday, February 16. The John Deere CMS World Show entries are due in the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association office no later than Friday, February 13.

2015 Little Futurity Dates and Details Announced- Two New Classes…

January 19, 2015 Comments Off

Dear Leaders in the Quarter Horse industry, We are pleased to announce that the Little Futurity will be held June 14-17, 2015 at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, North Carolina. We would like to thank those of you who have supported this event over the years. The overwhelming positive response to this […]