Congratulations to the following group of talented horsemen and horsewomen who were recently approved as NSBA judges! Scott Carmichael – Welland, Ontario, Canada David Johnson – Sophia, NC Jonathan Meilleur – Hamburg, PA Arthur O’Brien – Arlington, OH Ryan Painter – Pilot Point, TX Doug Rath – Powell, OH Jeff Ray – Stewartville, MN Nancy […]
Continue reading …Results From 12th Annual Chisholm Challenge- AQHA Equestrians With Disabilities
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on Results From 12th Annual Chisholm Challenge- AQHA Equestrians With Disabilities
Special thanks to Cindy Chilton-Moore for sharing these unofficial results from the 12th annual Chisholm Challenge- AQHA Equestrians with Disabilities competition that recently took place in Fort Worth, Texas. 12TH ANNUAL CHISHOLM CHALLENGE AQHA EQUESTRIANS WITH DISABILITIES COMPETITION FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW & RODEO, FORT WORTH TX January 12, 2015 (Unofficial results) AQHA EWD Showmanship […]
Continue reading …Will the Decrease in Gas Prices be a Boost to the Horse Industry in 2015?
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on Will the Decrease in Gas Prices be a Boost to the Horse Industry in 2015?
The GOOD news is that regular gasoline prices in the U.S. fell from a monthly average of $3.69/gal in June 2014 to $2.54/gal in December 2014. That’s the lowest monthly average since July 2009, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Continue reading …PHBA Reduction in Registration and Transfer Fees Through March 2015
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on PHBA Reduction in Registration and Transfer Fees Through March 2015
The registration special will include Palomino bred and color and conformation registry (horses not registered with another breed association which PHBA recognizes, geldings and spayed mares only). All horses must meet all color and conformation requirements. After March 31, 2015, PHBA will reinstate the regular registration and transfer fee schedule.
Continue reading …2015 Breeders Halter Futurity Dates, Nomination Deadlines, Schedule, and Judges List Released
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity Dates, Nomination Deadlines, Schedule, and Judges List Released
Judges for the Breeders Halter Futurity and National Championship Show will be Sissy Anderson, John Boxell, Steve Cruse, Mark DeFreece, Charlie Dobbs, Jerri Harmon, Debbie Kail, Keith Longacre, John Shepard, and Bruce Walquist.
Continue reading …Are You Ready For Love? The Love Circuit, Feb. 6-8 in Venice, Florida
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on Are You Ready For Love? The Love Circuit, Feb. 6-8 in Venice, Florida
Are Your Ready For Love? The Love Circuit, Feb. 6-8 in Venice, Florida
Continue reading …Congratulations APHA Foundation 2014-2015 Scholarship Recipients!
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations APHA Foundation 2014-2015 Scholarship Recipients!
Over the past quarter century, APHF has awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to 272 students.
Continue reading …Lainie DeBoer and “Fonzie” Represent AQHA on The Ellen Show, #DanceDares
January 13, 2015 Comments Off on Lainie DeBoer and “Fonzie” Represent AQHA on The Ellen Show, #DanceDares
Just in case you missed it, AQHA Professional Horseman Lainie DeBoer and Quarter Horse gelding, Larks Happy Days aka “Fonzie,” were spotted recently in the #DanceDares section of The Ellen Degeneres Show.
Continue reading …Approx. $37,000 in Crundwell Assets Headed Back to Dixon, Largest Portion From Incentive Fund
January 13, 2015 Comments Off on Approx. $37,000 in Crundwell Assets Headed Back to Dixon, Largest Portion From Incentive Fund
According to a piece released this week by The Association Press, a judge has ordered that approximately $37,000 in assets belonging to former Dixon comptroller and famed AQHA breeder Rita Crundwell are to be turned over to the city. The largest portion consists of $37,293.39 from the AQHA Incentive Fund Program. Click here to read […]
Continue reading …2015 Horse Business Survey- Trends We’re Seeing So Far
January 13, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Horse Business Survey- Trends We’re Seeing So Far
Trend #3. Horse professionals are having difficulty getting hobby riders to commit to more comprehensive programs i.e. following a successful and progressive learning track of taking regular lessons, moving on to leasing, then buying and (for some disciplines) onto competition.
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