Larry Little, Lainie DeBoer, and Leslie Lange Honored at 2016 AQHA Convention
March 14, 2016 Comments Off on Larry Little, Lainie DeBoer, and Leslie Lange Honored at 2016 AQHA Convention
The Don Burt Professional’s Choice Professional Horseman of the Year, Professional’s Choice Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Professional’s Choice Most Valuable Professional awards were presented by AQHA Corporate Partner Professional’s Choice during the Association’s Awards Banquet.
Continue reading …Rest In Peace Don’t Skip Zip (1990-2016)
March 14, 2016 Comments Off on Rest In Peace Don’t Skip Zip (1990-2016)
“We were best friends, Skip and I,” says Clarice Cooper of Cooper Quarter Horses. “I could go on about his sire record; however, I choose to remember his kindness and magnetic effect on humans.”
Continue reading …Photos and Results From 2016 IQHA Shamrock Shuffle
March 14, 2016 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2016 IQHA Shamrock Shuffle
Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day, plenty of AQHA competitors were feeling lucky at the 2016 IQHA Shamrock Shuffle over the weekend. The show took place March 10-13 in Cloverdale, Indiana. Judges for the show were Valerie Kearns, Gigi Bailey, Jon Barry, Gayle Lampinen, Amy Watkins, and Pete McAlister. According to Mark Harrell Horse Show […]
Continue reading …Day 2 at 2016 AQHA Convention With Lainie DeBoer
March 14, 2016 Comments Off on Day 2 at 2016 AQHA Convention With Lainie DeBoer
“AQHA is an industry leader, and to survive and be successful they need to make good decisions regarding the membership. The three pronged approach is Analyze, Align, and Act. In order to respond to change, they must Define, Decide, and Deliver.”
Continue reading …New Face of Kimes Ranch Jeans is 2016 Model Search Winner Tayler Teichert
March 11, 2016 Comments Off on New Face of Kimes Ranch Jeans is 2016 Model Search Winner Tayler Teichert
Teichert, a 24-year-old full time ranch hand from Idaho came out on top with over 250 of the 2,800 online votes. It’s a win, that Teichert credits to her ranching community ties.
Continue reading …SmartPak Joins Allocate Your Assets, Kimes Ranch, and Circle S Ranch As Major Silver Dollar Circuit Sponsor
March 11, 2016 Comments Off on SmartPak Joins Allocate Your Assets, Kimes Ranch, and Circle S Ranch As Major Silver Dollar Circuit Sponsor
SmartPak Joins Allocate Your Assets, Kimes Ranch, and Circle S Ranch As Major Silver Dollar Circuit Sponsor
Continue reading …AQHA Releases Updated Competitive Horse Judging Manual
March 11, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Releases Updated Competitive Horse Judging Manual
The manual outlines:
– Best practices for coaching a horse judging team
– How to teach oral reasons
– A guideline for conformation across all breeds and disciplines
– The judging of major disciplines
En-Route to 2016 AQHA Convention With Candace Jussen
March 10, 2016 Comments Off on En-Route to 2016 AQHA Convention With Candace Jussen
We have two lovely ladies blogging for EquineChronicle.com from the #AQHAConvention in Las Vegas! Stay tuned for reports from AQHA judge, trainer, and Professional Horseman Lainie DeBoer and AQHA exhibitor, owner, and breeder Candace Jussen. Candace Jussen- En-Route to AQHA Convention 2016! “We’re off. We were up at 4:30 am so we could beat traffic for a 6:40 am […]
Continue reading …Horse Industry Mourns Loss Of Another Young Equestrian, 25-Year-Old AQHA Member Erin O’Neill
March 10, 2016 Comments Off on Horse Industry Mourns Loss Of Another Young Equestrian, 25-Year-Old AQHA Member Erin O’Neill
We are saddened to report another passing of a young soul within the equestrian community. 25-year-old Erin O’Neill, an equestrian and member of the Indiana Quarter Horse Association, was involved in a severe motorcycle accident on Tuesday evening along with her boyfriend, Cody Higdon.
Continue reading …Pintos Return to Oklahoma For 2016 World Show
March 10, 2016 Comments Off on Pintos Return to Oklahoma For 2016 World Show
In addition to the competition and shopping, several special events will occur at the 13-day show. The Costume Class, Dog Show, Challenged Rider’s Leadline, and Versatilities are always fun to attend. On Flag Day, spectators will have the opportunity to honor our military personnel through the Veterans Appreciation Reception, which will occur Tuesday, June 14 during the Zone Invitational.
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