RFD-TV’s The American Brings 42,563 Spectators to TX AT&T Stadium
March 2, 2015 Comments Off on RFD-TV’s The American Brings 42,563 Spectators to TX AT&T Stadium
After nearly doubling in size in just its sophomore year, RFD-TV’s The American attracted a crowd of 42,563 into AT&T Stadium despite a winter ice storm, and again offered the most money ever paid at a rodeo in one day. The payoff includes a $1 million bonus to any “underdog” who can out-ride or rope the top 10 rodeo athletes in the world.
Continue reading …Calling All Youth! Now is Your Opportunity to be a PtHA Youth Director
March 2, 2015 Comments Off on Calling All Youth! Now is Your Opportunity to be a PtHA Youth Director
Attention all youth! Would you like to be a youth director for your state on behalf of the Pinto Horse Association? If so, go to the link below to get the application and information sheet. Applications need to be submitted before May 1st.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From 10th Anniversary of March To The Arch!
March 2, 2015 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 10th Anniversary of March To The Arch!
Everyone’s attention was acutely focused on the stunning display of sequins, spandex, and strategically placed balloons that adorned the characters who participated in the “Ladies and Men’s” Western Pleasure.
Continue reading …APHA Convention Blog #1- With Alison Umberger and Ann Jones
March 2, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Convention Blog #1- With Alison Umberger and Ann Jones
Business began with the Executive Director’s Report and General Membership on Friday morning. Billy Smith provided positive membership numbers, a balanced operating budget, and an overall positive financial report for the association.
Continue reading …Nine Horseman and Horses Welcomed to APHA Hall of Fame
March 2, 2015 Comments Off on Nine Horseman and Horses Welcomed to APHA Hall of Fame
Thanks in part to the efforts of these nine inductees, the American Paint Horse Association and the Paint Horse breed has enjoyed more than 50 years of prominence as a leading breed. Each inductee receives a beautiful Cowboy Bronze painted in the likeness of the horse or a Paint Horse that touched the lives of the horsemen being inducted.
Continue reading …List of Open Riders Ineligible to Compete in Level 2 at AQHA World Show
March 2, 2015 Comments Off on List of Open Riders Ineligible to Compete in Level 2 at AQHA World Show
“The goal of the riders list is to encourage exhibitors who have always had the dream to compete at the world level to do so in a competitive class,” said AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle, “By adding Level 2 championships to the AQHA World Show, more horses and competitors are recognized for their efforts in the arena.”
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AQHA Publicity On January 27, 2015, the Plaintiffs filed a petition for rehearing en banc in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. For the Plaintiffs to be seeking rehearing “en banc” simply means that the Plaintiffs would like for all of the active judges of the Fifth Circuit to rehear the […]
Continue reading …$8,000+ Raised For APHF Youth World Show Scholarship Fund During Golf Tourney
February 27, 2015 Comments Off on $8,000+ Raised For APHF Youth World Show Scholarship Fund During Golf Tourney
First-Place Team (score of 57)—Billy Smith, Floyd Danley, Leon Borcherding, Dave Wiggins
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Lazy Loper/One Hot Drama Mama
February 27, 2015 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Lazy Loper/One Hot Drama Mama
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes from Sea Ridge Farms of Welllington, FL. and Angela Wade. This 2015 AQHA foal is by Lazy Loper and out of the World and Congress Champion mare One Hot Drama Mama.
Continue reading …2015 Redbud Spectacular Showbill and Judges’ List Now Online
February 27, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Redbud Spectacular Showbill and Judges’ List Now Online
All-Around judges- Brent Maxwell, Gary Roberts, Dean Ross, Holly Hover, Tonya Brown, Jonathan Meilleur, Jim Searles, Casey Devitt, and Mike Hoeppner
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