How to Qualify For 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on How to Qualify For 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships
To earn an invitation to the 2017 Nutrena East, AQHA West or AQHA Central Level 1 Championships, exhibitors must qualify in one of four ways within the qualifying period of January 1 – December 31, 2016.
Continue reading …IQHA Mayflower Show to be Managed by Mark Harrell Horse Shows in 2016
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on IQHA Mayflower Show to be Managed by Mark Harrell Horse Shows in 2016
“With the help and expertise of Mark Harrell’s staff we will revise our six judge show schedule to better serve our exhibitors and make the Mayflower bigger and better than ever. We look forward to this exciting venue. Stay tuned for upcoming show information,” said Donnelly.
Continue reading …Ride America Joins Forces With Paint Alternative Competition Program
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on Ride America Joins Forces With Paint Alternative Competition Program
This move will help expand participation in recreational riding by awarding PAC credits for hours spent riding or driving one’s Paint Horse and provide additional year-end and incremental recognition awards to participants.
Continue reading …Don’t Forget: December 15th Stall Reservation Deadline For Gold Coast, Gulf Coast, Fox Lea, and FITS
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on Don’t Forget: December 15th Stall Reservation Deadline For Gold Coast, Gulf Coast, Fox Lea, and FITS
For all of you looking to kick off the 2016 show season with a bang, December 15th is a very important date. This is the deadline to guarantee all stall reservations for the Gold Coast Circuit, Gulf Coast Circuit, Fun In The Sun Extravaganza, and Fox Lea Winter Circuit.
Continue reading …NCEA Announces November Riders of the Month: Smith, Gasser, McMullen, Dotson
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on NCEA Announces November Riders of the Month: Smith, Gasser, McMullen, Dotson
The National Collegiate Equestrian Association on Tuesday announced its November Riders of the Month, recognizing outstanding performances from the third month of the 2015-16 collegiate equestrian season.
Continue reading …WCHA News: NEW Location For BC Futurity, Dec. 15th Stallion Deadline, Online Member Renewal
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on WCHA News: NEW Location For BC Futurity, Dec. 15th Stallion Deadline, Online Member Renewal
The WCHA Breeder’s Championship Futurity will have a new location! Springfield, IL Sept. 23-25, 2016. Click here to view the State Fairgrounds.
Continue reading …Tie and Championship Run-Off Result in Casey Deary and Shesouttayourleage Winning NRHA Futurity
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on Tie and Championship Run-Off Result in Casey Deary and Shesouttayourleage Winning NRHA Futurity
After scoring an impressive 224 and tying the current leader Franco Bertolani and Inferno Sixty Six, the riders decided to run off for the championship keeping the crowd very anxious. Loping in first was Bertolani and Inferno Sixty Six, owned by Slide Or Die LLC, scoring 223.5. Deary and Shesouttayourleage, owned by Robert Curtis, entered the arena for the second time, and after receiving a score of 224.5, history was made – Casey Deary became the 2015 NRHA Lucas Oil Open Level 4 Futurity Champion!
Continue reading …Breed With Confidence Using APHA Genetic Testing
December 4, 2015 Comments Off on Breed With Confidence Using APHA Genetic Testing
Genetic testing is a simple procedure, done with 30 to 50 hairs (with intact roots) from your horse. Mane hair is normally used to derive DNA. However, if a foal is being tested, it is necessary to pull tail hair as roots from a foal’s mane are too small.
Continue reading …$21,620 Raised For AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund
December 3, 2015 Comments Off on $21,620 Raised For AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund
The highest selling item, a breeding to Allocate Your Assets donated by Katherine K. Tobin, sold for $2,425.
Continue reading …Meet the 2016 APHA Executive Committee Candidates: Karen Thomas and Alison Umberger
December 2, 2015 Comments Off on Meet the 2016 APHA Executive Committee Candidates: Karen Thomas and Alison Umberger
Karen Thomas of Morganton, North Carolina, and Alison Umberger of Broad Run, Virginia, are both lifetime APHA members who have committed themselves to promoting and improving the Paint Horse breed. Meet each candidate in their respective videos.
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