Congratulations 2015 Appaloosa Youth Directors!
January 6, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 Appaloosa Youth Directors!
Aspen Willems, Shae Lynn Johnson, Teresa Job, Kendall Woellmer, Regan O’Donnell-Smith, Audrey Pauline Worthing, Ethan Graham Faeth, Brooke Bancroft, Taylor Lee Broyles, Dawson Simpson, Kyle England, Makaylah Nichole Fordham, Mackenzie Purvis,Taylor Cartmell, Raechel Victoria Councill, and Whitney Joy
Continue reading …Congratulations APHA Zone High Point Champions!
January 6, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations APHA Zone High Point Champions!
Zone high-point trophies are awarded annually at APHA zone shows around the country, and APHA is excited to celebrate our 2014 trophy recipients. The exclusive trophy features a Paint Horse sculpture designed by Marrita McMillian set on a decorative wooden base; each is personalized for the winner after the show and shipped directly to the horse owner in the Open and Solid Paint-Bred divisions and to the exhibitor in Amateur and Youth divisions.
Continue reading …First AQHA Para-Reining Classes Will Take Place at AZ. Sun Circuit
January 6, 2015 Comments Off on First AQHA Para-Reining Classes Will Take Place at AZ. Sun Circuit
The first American Quarter Horse Association-approved para-reining classes are slated for January 30-31 at the Arizona Sun Circuit in Scottsdale. The classes will also be approved by World Para Reining and the first event in the WPR series. A championship saddle, top-10 awards and world champion title will be awarded at the end of the series.
Continue reading …Dunning and Avila Kick Off Farnam Free Clinics at the 2015 AZ. Sun Circuit
January 5, 2015 Comments Off on Dunning and Avila Kick Off Farnam Free Clinics at the 2015 AZ. Sun Circuit
The pair will impart their wisdom and undoubtedly a fair amount of humor in a lecture and demonstration entitled, “Position Is Not The One Thing….It’s The Only Thing.” The first 100 people will receive a free limited edition Farnam 2015 Arizona Sun Circuit baseball cap.
Continue reading …Register For 2015 AQHA Convention Today- March 6-9 in Fort Worth, TX
January 5, 2015 Comments Off on Register For 2015 AQHA Convention Today- March 6-9 in Fort Worth, TX
The evening also includes performances by champion freestyle reiner and entertainer Dan James. More celebrity appearances will be announced at a later date.
Continue reading …Double Check 2014 APHA Points Online
January 2, 2015 Comments Off on Double Check 2014 APHA Points Online
Please visit aphaonline.org to verify your horse’s 2014 show record—log in using your APHA Member ID and password/pin, then click “Silver (APHA Basic)” and select “Performance Records” from the drop-down box. Retrieve your horse’s records by using his registered name or registration number, and review the record carefully. You can also select “Show Results” from the drop-down box to view points earned by show.
Continue reading …Reminder About AQHA Helmet Rule Change For 2015
January 1, 2015 Comments Off on Reminder About AQHA Helmet Rule Change For 2015
Starting in 2015, youth exhibitors will be required to wear an ASTM/SEI-approved hard hat with harness when competing at any AQHA-approved show in an English class, including flat and over-fences classes.
Continue reading …Check Out the Clinician Lineup For 2015 Equine Affaire!
December 31, 2014 Comments Off on Check Out the Clinician Lineup For 2015 Equine Affaire!
The 2015 event will offer a comprehensive schedule of clinics, seminars, and demonstrations by nationally and internationally recognized trainers, competitors, and coaches including Guy McLean, Chris Cox, John Lyons, Julie Goodnight, Dan James, Scott McFarland (Reining), George Williams (Dressage), Barbra Schulte (Cutting), Jane Savoie (Dressage), Bob Giles (Driving), Tom Chown (Western Pleasure/Horsemanship/Showmanship), Doug Leasor (Barrel Racing & Pole Bending), Gayle Lampe (English Pleasure), Kevin Oliver (Ranch Horse Versatility), Drew Emnett (Hunter Under Saddle), and Gary Lane (Easy Gaited Horses). Clinicians are also being confirmed for jumping and other disciplines.
Continue reading …NCEA Has New Leader in Form of Executive Director Dr. Leah Fiorentino
December 30, 2014 Comments Off on NCEA Has New Leader in Form of Executive Director Dr. Leah Fiorentino
“I’ve had the good fortune to see the evolution of the NCEA format over the past 10 years and I am thrilled to be invited to support the work of the association during the transition of collegiate equestrian to NCAA championship status,” Fiorentino said.
Continue reading …APHA Outlines 2015 Strategic Plan
December 30, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Outlines 2015 Strategic Plan
The evolution of the double-registered horse, other emerging breed shows and a proliferation of open shows has made the competitive landscape more and more crowded—even before a conversation about other activities that vie for members’ time.
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