The new RG-020.A.1.b rule proves a pathway to Regular Registry for solid Paints who meet specific requirements and are the product of qualified Paint breeding. Once confirmed by APHA staff, these horses will be included in the APHA Regular Registry with a pattern type listed as “solid,” and they will be eligible to compete in Regular Registry APHA classes at approved competitions.
Continue reading …“With a collection of elite horses and legendary AQHA riders, everyone was excited about the prospect of showing off a horse they had never ridden before,” Spinning says.
Continue reading …“Congress Strong is what exhibitors will experience with our 2021 Futurity and Sweepstakes classes,” says Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the All American Quarter Horse Congress. A few highlights: we will dedicate the Congress 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity – Presented by Coughlin Automotive to beloved industry icon, the late Susan Scott. Another highlight, Friends of the Congress Reining will continue their generous support of the Congress Reining program, boosting the total Reining payout to more than $380,000. 2021 will be the biggest and best Congress ever!
Continue reading …Managed by Peak-Equine Productions and sanctioned by National Snaffle Bit Association, the show features more than 160 classes in 16 divisions, along with $360,000 in added prize money and $100,000 in prizes.
Continue reading …The Level 1 Youth High Point winner was Shelby Risher with Oh So Original. Reserve was Mallie Olson with Invited ToBe Good. The Small Fry winner was Jocelyn Krieg with Mighty Dominate Clu. Reserve was Faith Fleeman with CR Painted Dream.
Continue reading …AQHA competitors were feeling lucky to compete at the recent Shamrock Shuffle that took place March 3-7 in Cloverdale, Indiana. Judges for the show were Kristy Starnes, Jamie Dowdy, Jerry Erickson, Sissy Anderson, Chris Thompson, Sandy Curl, and Lora Kneely-Thomas.
Continue reading …Those of us who have served in the role of apprentice know you can depend on one thing: you’re going to work hard and learn a lot. As an apprentice, young horsemen have the chance to get a foot in the door in a competitive industry while learning from seasoned professionals. The hours are long, the work is frequently of the grunt variety, and compensation isn’t always lucrative, but the knowledge and experience gained as an apprentice are invaluable in the long run.
Continue reading …Find out what Karen Zarda had to say about winning the Select Horsemanship National Championship at the Sun Circuit!
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