2018 NSBA Riders’ Cup Kicks Off at AZ Sun Circuit
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 NSBA Riders’ Cup Kicks Off at AZ Sun Circuit
Kathy Tobin rode RA Undisputed to win Amateur Select Horsemanship and William Cox rode Sleep Machine to win Amateur Select Western Pleasure. Aaron Moses rode Lope With Grace for BS Quarter Horses to win 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure and a check for $1,200. Katie Buff and Only After You won the 3 and 4-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at 2018 AZ Sun Circuit- 3/6
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Thanks to Kristin Spinning for some fabulous images from the 2018 Arizona Sun Circuit!
Continue reading …Introducing Your 2018-2019 APHA Executive Committee
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on Introducing Your 2018-2019 APHA Executive Committee
President: Craig Wood, Ph.D., Owenton, Kentucky
President-Elect: Mike Short, Shiner, Texas
Vice President: Casey West, Abilene, Kansas
Senior Committee Member: Karen Thomas, Morganton, North Carolina
Fifth Committee Member: Alison Umberger, Broad Run, Virginia
Sixth Committee Member: Melanie Cox-Dayhuff, Knightstown, Indiana
Immediate Past President: Travis Titlow, Lincoln, California
“At the 2017 AQHA Convention, I challenged our members to figure out what we need to work on as an Association and to work together to enhance AQHA,” wrote Seekins. “Your individual commitment is what makes our team work. You are a representative of the Association everywhere you go. You accepted my challenge, and I am proud of the work we’ve done over the past year to improve AQHA.”
Continue reading …After Judging First-Ever AQHA South Africa Show, Ruth Ellen Makes Trek Back to Kenya Each Year
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on After Judging First-Ever AQHA South Africa Show, Ruth Ellen Makes Trek Back to Kenya Each Year
“I was asked to judge the first-ever AQHA show in South Africa, and, of course, while there, I took my first safari. That was all it took. Fast forward to 2018 and now having seven African countries and 19 trips to the continent under my belt, I know that my passion lies in Kenya.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Sun Circuit Mimosa Equitation Relay!
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Sun Circuit Mimosa Equitation Relay!
Each horse and rider team was paired up with a partner to see who could ride the fastest, and smoothest, without spilling a drop. Riders made their way down the arena where they had to hand off the mimosa to their partner, who then had to ride back to get to the finish line.
Continue reading …New Awards For 2018 AZ Sun Circuit!
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on New Awards For 2018 AZ Sun Circuit!
First, Sami Fine Jewelry will be sponsoring a ring for the Circuit Champion in the following classes:
L1 Amateur Western Pleasure
L1 Select Amateur Western Pleasure
L1 Amateur Horsemanship
L1 Select Showmanship
L1 Amateur Showmanship
L1 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
L1 Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation
L1 Amateur Reining
L1 Amateur Western Riding
Behind the Scenes at 2018 AZ Sun Circuit- 3/5
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at 2018 AZ Sun Circuit- 3/5
Special thanks to Kristin Spinning for some great photos from behind the scenes at the 2018 AZ Sun Circuit that’s currently underway in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Continue reading …2017 NSBA Horse of the Year is Made N The Shade
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on 2017 NSBA Horse of the Year is Made N The Shade
NSBA announced yesterday that the 4-year-old AQHA gelding, Made N The Shade, is the 2017 NSBA Horse of the Year. “Mikey” accumulated 78 points and earned $40,560.99 in earnings in Western Pleasure classes on his way to achieving this prestigious title.
Continue reading …California Wildfires: Lessons Learned, Smoke Inhalation Risks
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on California Wildfires: Lessons Learned, Smoke Inhalation Risks
Ultimately, upwards of 500 horses were evacuated to the fairgrounds. That week would also see 15 members of the Livestock Herd Health Service and the Livestock Medicine Service join the efforts at the Sonoma and Solano County Fairgrounds and the Napa High School Vintage Farm evacuation centers.
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