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Around the Ring Photos- ArQHA Memorial Day Circuit and Stanford Happening

June 1, 2017 Comments Off

Special thanks to Shelby Layne Ridgway for this selection of around the ring photos from the ArQHA Memorial Day Circuit and Stanford Happening that recently took place in Tunica, Mississippi. Click here for a complete recap of the show. If you’re a hobby photographer or a professional photographer and would like to see your photos […]

ArQHA Memorial Day Circuit/Stanford Happening Showed Impressive Turnout

June 1, 2017 Comments Off

The 15th Anniversary of the Stanford Happening was held in conjunction with the show and awarded 16 buckles, nearly $3,400, and a saddle to exhibitors.

Merial AQHA Region 8 Championships- June 14-18- Amarillo, TX

June 1, 2017 Comments Off

This show features five days packed with a variety of classes, starting with working cow horse at 7:30 a.m. on June 14 in the Amarillo National Center at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. AQHA judges Bob Kail, Marilyn Randall and Tracy Willis will judge the event. For a full show itinerary, visit www.aqhar8championship.com.

Around the Ring Photos- Iowa Paint Horse Club Memorial Day Classic

May 31, 2017 Comments Off

Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for a selection of fun candids from the Iowa Paint Horse Club Memorial Day Classic that took place May 27-29. Judges for the show were Leon Borcherding, Cindy Mergaert, Mike Sheppard, Bill Mitchell, Kathryn Bogetta, Heather Young, Pat Trebesch, and Michele Pearson. If you’re a hobby photographer or a professional photographer and would […]

Dramatic Expansion of Paint Horse Industry in Germany

May 31, 2017 Comments Off

Getting more into public focus, the request for more shows has been rising. This year, there are four additional APHA shows in Southern Germany.

EMO Western States Championship Entries Due June 10th

May 31, 2017 Comments Off

Hosted by the AQHA Western States Affiliates, the EMO Western States Championship is slated as a part of The Celebration June 29 – July 9, 2017, at South Point Arena in Las Vegas.

Use SmartPak’s New Text Service to Ask Questions, Place Orders, and Manage Accounts

May 31, 2017 Comments Off

Need more treats or want to snooze your next shipment? Help is literally in the palm of your hand. Customers can use SmartPak’s text line to ask questions, manage their account, and place orders from any mobile phone.

Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of APHA Enthusiast Pat Mullins

May 31, 2017 Comments Off

Longtime APHA supporter Pat Mullins of Bumpass, Virginia, died May 28 in a car accident. He was 79. Pat was an insurance agent and association representative for APHA Corporate Partner Markel Insurance.

Judges Announced For 2017 AQHA Youth World

May 31, 2017 Comments Off

Tony Burris, Summerfield, North Carolina
Randall Butler, Gainesville, Texas
Charlene Carter, Goodletts, Tennessee
Clay Cavinder, Starkville, Mississippi
Randall Lee Chartier, Millsap, Texas
Lainie DeBoer, Forest Lake, Minnesota
April Devitt, Frankfort, Kentucky
Jerry Erickson, Whitesboro, Texas
Tim Finkenbinder, Collinsville, Texas
Shelly Fitzgerald, Yukon, Oklahoma
Derek Hanscome, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Harrison Elsworth, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jan Hoskin-Hay, Pinnacle, North Carolina
Mike Hoeppner, Aubrey, Texas
Bob Ingersoll, Reno, Nevada
Sandy Jirkovsky, Whitesboro, Texas
Justin Johnson, Casper, Wyoming
Debra Jones-Wright, Plainville, Georgia
Bobby Lewis, Overbrook, Oklahoma
Morgan Lybbert, Valley View, Texas
Rick Mowery, Weatherford, Texas
Leslie Shaw, Greenville, Texas

Inaugural Solid Gold Futurity Awards $60,000 to Big Winners

May 30, 2017 Comments Off

Horse owners came from as far away as Canada, New York, California, and Florida with Quarter Horses, Paint Horses, and Appaloosas in tow. $60,000 in cash was awarded to the big winners plus Cowboy Bronze Trophies for all Champions and Reserve Champions in each of the eight classes.