12 Paint-Specific Buckles Will be Awarded at 2014 High Roller Reining Classic
August 11, 2014 Comments Off on 12 Paint-Specific Buckles Will be Awarded at 2014 High Roller Reining Classic
Custom Gist buckles will be awarded in both aged events and ancillary classes. In aged events, the buckles will be awarded to the highest-placing registered Paint Horses. In the NRHA Non Pro, Rookie Non Pro, Youth and Open classes, the buckles will go to the high-point Paint that competes in both slates of classes.
Continue reading …APHA Announces Changes to Breeders Trust Program For 2015
August 11, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Announces Changes to Breeders Trust Program For 2015
“With the decline in the Breeders’ Trust payouts per point in recent years, APHA was charged with finding an alternative funding method to keep the program strong,” Director of Breeders’ Trust Steven Imhof said. “This is a way for the horse owner to contribute to the program much like the stallion owner and foal nominator already do. The owner receives 70 percent of the payout, so it seems logical for them to also contribute.”
Continue reading …Congratulations APHA’s Third Hall of Fame Recipients!
August 11, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations APHA’s Third Hall of Fame Recipients!
Four horses and six horsemen made the top selections as members of the 2014 Hall of Fame class. These outstanding individuals have made significant contributions to the Paint Horse industry in their tenure as members and athletes.
Continue reading …AQHYA World Freestyle Exhibition Extravaganza!
August 8, 2014 Comments Off on AQHYA World Freestyle Exhibition Extravaganza!
Scroll below to view all the fun photos from the Freestyle competition that took place this evening at the 2014 AQHYA World Show. Katy Perry made an appearance as well as some dueling fiddle players from Georgia, Merida the Disney princess, a Despicable Me minion, the Pink Panther and Inspector Clouseau. The most touching performance […]
Continue reading …Day 7 Photos From 2014 AQHYA World Show
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14-Year-Old Gentry Cherry and Imasgoodasitgets Are 2014 AQHYA Equitation World Champions
August 8, 2014 Comments Off on 14-Year-Old Gentry Cherry and Imasgoodasitgets Are 2014 AQHYA Equitation World Champions
“It was a long pattern, but it was flowy. The two point canter to a slow down was my favorite part. I like going fast!”
Continue reading …Returning Champs, Hillary Roberts and Whatscookingoodlookin, Win AQHYA Western Pleasure
August 7, 2014 Comments Off on Returning Champs, Hillary Roberts and Whatscookingoodlookin, Win AQHYA Western Pleasure
“If I feel really confident about a gait, I don’t want to get hidden and stuck on the rail, so I just pull off and try to show the best I can. I feel like it’s an extra bonus for a pleasure horse that doesn’t have to be stuck on the rail.”
Continue reading …Returning Champs, Katerina Mendel and Willys On The Green, Win AQHYA World Show Hunter Under Saddle Once Again
August 7, 2014 Comments Off on Returning Champs, Katerina Mendel and Willys On The Green, Win AQHYA World Show Hunter Under Saddle Once Again
“It’s one of those things I never thought would happen,” she says. “It’s incredible. The first year, it was so unexpected, and I was so happy. This year is… holy smokes! What is happening?!”
Continue reading …AQHA’s Pete Kyle Explains New World Show “Obvious Lameness” Inspection Procedure and Other World Show Additions
August 7, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA’s Pete Kyle Explains New World Show “Obvious Lameness” Inspection Procedure and Other World Show Additions
Because the stewards already check in horses for each class and monitor for prohibited tack and equipment, the new lameness inspection takes place at the same time. We watched as competitors were instructed to trot to an orange cone placed in the corner of the warm-up pen, trot around the cone, and return to the stewards.
Continue reading …Day 6 Photos at 2014 AQHYA World Show
August 7, 2014 Comments Off on Day 6 Photos at 2014 AQHYA World Show
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