In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA, PtHA World Champion, HR Zip Me (2005-2017)
March 9, 2017 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA, PtHA World Champion, HR Zip Me (2005-2017)
“He was quirky, he was loving, he ate bananas, he’d bite you on the butt if you weren’t paying attention. He had rules, and we were expected to follow them.”
Continue reading …AZ Sun Circuit Blog #4- Horsemanship Under the Stars
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By the time the Amateur ended up in the arena, it was dark with the lights shining, waiting for greatness. However, it ended up being a test of horse and rider connection as night had fallen. In a tough class of over 40 horses, the night concluded as everyone patted their horses for a day well done.
Continue reading …AQHA Incentive Fund Checks in the Mail- $22.01 Per Point Value
March 9, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Incentive Fund Checks in the Mail- $22.01 Per Point Value
The per-point value for 2016 was $22.01 for owners and nominators. This is a significant increase from the 2015 per-point values, which were $15.65 for owners and $11.29 for nominators. See the complete financial look at the AQHA Incentive Fund.
Continue reading …More Photos and Results- 2017 AZ Sun Circuit
March 9, 2017 Comments Off on More Photos and Results- 2017 AZ Sun Circuit
Halter Results Day 2 Horsemanship Results 1 NSBA Futurity Results Over Fence Results 1 Ranch Riding 1 Revised Ranch Riding Results 1 Revised Showmanship Day 1 Trail Results 3 5 17-1 Trail Results 3 5 17 Trail Results Day 1 Western Pleasure Results 1 Western Riding Novice Select and Amateur Western Riding Results Day 1
Continue reading …Surprise Photo Shoot Results in Best 18th Birthday Present Ever!
March 8, 2017 Comments Off on Surprise Photo Shoot Results in Best 18th Birthday Present Ever!
“I had to keep her super entertained, focused on me, and facing away from the barn so she didn’t see her surprise birthday party walk up from the barn to the field where we were shooting.”
Continue reading …2017 Quarter Horse Congress Futurity and Sweepstakes Entry Form Now Available
March 8, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 Quarter Horse Congress Futurity and Sweepstakes Entry Form Now Available
The Congress Futurities and Sweepstakes Entry Book is online and in the mail. Congress Masters Two-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle Congress Masters Two-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle *Two-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd.) – Presented by Coughlin Auto Three-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure […]
Continue reading …$125,000 Grant Awarded to APHA in Prep For Stockyards Move
March 8, 2017 Comments Off on $125,000 Grant Awarded to APHA in Prep For Stockyards Move
Majestic Realty Company, a California-based developer, and the Hickman family of Fort Worth—collectively known as Fort Worth Heritage Development—are developing more than 70 acres of the Stockyards. The Horse and Mule Barns, located at 122-124 East Exchange Avenue, will be the first structures to be renovated as part of the project and will house APHA’s new office, along with other office and retail entities. The Horse and Mule Barn renovation will cost an estimated $45 million.
Continue reading …Three Equestrians Die in Texas Wildfires
March 8, 2017 Comments Off on Three Equestrians Die in Texas Wildfires
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of three equestrians who died on Monday in the Texas Pandhandle wildfires. Sloan Everett, Cody Crockett, and Sydney Wallace passed away on Monday while trying to move cattle from Franklin Ranch. Read more in the Amarillo Globe News.
Continue reading …NSBA Futurity Day Recap at AZ. Sun Circuit
March 8, 2017 Comments Off on NSBA Futurity Day Recap at AZ. Sun Circuit
EC Blog by: Courtney Archer and Merrick Aguero It was another gorgeous day in Scottsdale, AZ. The sun was shining with not a cloud in the sky and the smell of pepi and fly spray filled the air. In the Equine Chronicle arena there was a full schedule of NSBA futurity classes. It was an […]
Continue reading …Olympic Medal Winning Dressage Rider, Jane Savoie, to Compete in Ballroom Dancing
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Ballroom dancing and dressage have similarities. Both pursuits require athleticism and precision Savoie began ballroom dancing five years ago and now competes. She says that each dance has a particular character and that it is like acting. “Waltz is very dreamy, and foxtrot is kind of cheeky, and rhumba is very sexy and sensual,” she said. “Every dance has a character, so you not only have to connect with your partner but you have to connect with the audience while showing the character of the dance with your attitude and your face.”
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