APHA Releases New Video Series “How We See It” From Judges’ Perspective
September 19, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Releases New Video Series “How We See It” From Judges’ Perspective
As long as people have shown horses, they’ve also wondered what judges really think. APHA gathered judges from around the country to share what really happens behind the clipboard. How We See It is a video series with words straight from the judges’ mouths.
Continue reading …USTRC Cowtown ShootOut Will Overlap With 2014 APHA World Show
September 18, 2014 Comments Off on USTRC Cowtown ShootOut Will Overlap With 2014 APHA World Show
Cash bonuses totaling $5,000 are up for grabs for registered Paints at the USTRC event. The owner of the high money #6 and above Paint and the owner of the high money Elite #5 and below Paint will each earn a $2,500 bonus and a custom Gist Silversmiths trophy buckle.
Continue reading …Patterns Now Posted For AQHA Level 1 (Novice) Championships
September 17, 2014 Comments Off on Patterns Now Posted For AQHA Level 1 (Novice) Championships
Competitors headed to the SmartPak West AQHA Level 1 Championships and Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships can view and download the patterns to continue to prepare for their Level 1 Championship journey.
Continue reading …Six Judges on Schedule For 2014 GQHA Classic, Dec. 4-7 in Perry
September 17, 2014 Comments Off on Six Judges on Schedule For 2014 GQHA Classic, Dec. 4-7 in Perry
Judges for the event will be Brent Maxwell, Chad Evans, Brent Tincher, Garth Gooding, Jessica Gilliam, and one TBD judge. The Classic features a new schedule this year, which will allow halter competitors to show once on Saturday.
Continue reading …Top Clinicians Announced For 2015 Horse Expos
September 16, 2014 Comments Off on Top Clinicians Announced For 2015 Horse Expos
Initial Clinicians for Horse Expo Pomona include: Chris Cox, one of the country’s leading horsemen and clinician (roping/cutting); Charles de Kunffy, world-renowned educator and author (dressage); Nick Karazissis, leading trainer and clinician and Nic Karazissis Jr., (hunter/jumping); Larry Whitesell, renowned trainer and clinician (gaited); Brandi Lyons, the daughter of “the most trusted horseman in America,” John Lyons; Jonathan Field, expert on equine psychology; Craig Cameron, known as “The Cowboys Clinician”; Barbra Schulte, a 2012 inductee of the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame (cutting); Kalley Krickeberg, specialist in young and problem horses and liberty training, and many more.
Continue reading …Over $150,000 Worth of Awards Coming to Color Breed Congress, Nov. 1-9 in Tulsa, OK.
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on Over $150,000 Worth of Awards Coming to Color Breed Congress, Nov. 1-9 in Tulsa, OK.
With an award budget of well over $150,000, awards will be abundant during the show. They include: jackets from Tioga Territory for class champions (with five or more entries), medallions for 1st-6th place in each class, Gist Silversmith custom belt buckles and Kensington Protective Products for high points. Scholarships will also be given this year to the high point overall youth within each breed. A total of $2,500.00 will be divided between the four breeds. The scholarships will be redeemable upon enrollment in college.
Continue reading …Make Your Voice Heard! APHA Elections Begin Today
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on Make Your Voice Heard! APHA Elections Begin Today
Every year, about half of APHA’s Board of Directors comes up for re-election. The 2014 Director Election is for directors who will begin service in 2015. The election begins September 15 and ballots must be received by October 15.
Continue reading …Last Minute AQHA World Show Entry Options!
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on Last Minute AQHA World Show Entry Options!
Because entries for the 2014 AQHA World Championship Show need to be received by AQHA no later than Monday, September 15, AQHA wants to help you get entered today! We know life gets busy, so we’re making it easier to take the next step to becoming an AQHA World Champion.
Continue reading …UPDATE: Champion of Champions Named at Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: Champion of Champions Named at Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship
Congratulations to the big winners of the Champion of Champions classes! Open Champion of Champions- Made of Dreams/Tom Robertson for Steven Jensen and Amateur Champion of Champions- Alluring Intention/Sarah Headley
Continue reading …Custom Videos Will be Available of Rail Classes at 2014 QH Congress
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on Custom Videos Will be Available of Rail Classes at 2014 QH Congress
This type of custom video involves having the camera follow you during the entire cut of your class. A custom video costs $70 for the first cut and $30 for additional custom filming of your horse in the finals or semi-finals.
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