The Not So “Little Buckeye” Kicks Off First Weekend of Six-Day, Sold-Out, Sunbury Super Event With HUGE Entry Increase
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on The Not So “Little Buckeye” Kicks Off First Weekend of Six-Day, Sold-Out, Sunbury Super Event With HUGE Entry Increase
Large class sizes continued with 40 entries in Level 1 Youth Horsemanship and even 15 competitors in Leadline! Show management has indicated that entries were up by 750 for The Little Buckeye over last year.
Continue reading …2014 Around the Ring Photos at Gordyville Shootout/Classic Futurity
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Around the Ring Photos at Gordyville Shootout/Classic Futurity
The 2014 Gordyville Shootout/NSBA Futurity recently took place July 17-20 at Gordyville USA in Gifford, Il. Judges for the six AQHA shows were Jill Newcomb, Dave Fairchild, Curtis Reynolds, Ryan Kail, Larry Little, and Kelly Smith. Special thanks to Impulsive Concept Designs for providing a selection of fun around the ring photos from the event.
Continue reading …It’s Show Time! Tips to Avoid Horse Sickness During Travel Season
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on It’s Show Time! Tips to Avoid Horse Sickness During Travel Season
Bottom line: Separate your horse from other horses, and use only your own tack, grooming, feeding and watering equipment.
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Hay needs air circulating to keep it healthy. Store it with string side on the vertical to facilitate good drainage of any moisture to the bottom bales on the stack.
Continue reading …Find Out More About the Elimination of PAC Approval For APHA Competitions
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on Find Out More About the Elimination of PAC Approval For APHA Competitions
The 2014 rule change means nearly all shows and organizations are eligible to count toward PAC credits. Without event approval, there’s no more hunting for shows that are PAC-approved—every show hosted by your favorite organization is an opportunity to double-dip your rewards.
Continue reading …7 New Classes Added to APHA World Show Schedule, Qualifying Waived
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on 7 New Classes Added to APHA World Show Schedule, Qualifying Waived
Because the decision to offer these seven classes was made so late in the World Show qualifying period, the Executive Committee agreed to waive qualifying requirements for horses entering these events. However, if exhibitors also wish to enter additional classes—beyond the seven noted above—they will be subject to the existing qualifying requirements, which includes showing at a minimum of four APHA-approved events and to at least eight judges between August 1, 2013, and July 31, 2014.
Continue reading …2014 Around the Ring Photos at MQHA State Show
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Around the Ring Photos at MQHA State Show
Special thanks to Rachel Reilly Photography for sharing a few around the ring candid photos from the 2014 MQHA State Show that recently took place in Winona, MN.
Continue reading …Results From 2014 Athens Summer Jubilee- July 16-20
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on Results From 2014 Athens Summer Jubilee- July 16-20
The 2014 Athens Summer Jubilee recently took place July 16-20 in Texas. Special thanks goes to Mark Harrell Horse Shows for providing our readers with complete results from the event. Click here to view special event results. Click here to view S/C 1 results. Click here to view S/C 2 results. Click here to view […]
Continue reading …Remembering the 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup- WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, MY FRIEND…!
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on Remembering the 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup- WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, MY FRIEND…!
By: Ali Fratessa Friday, July 11th – Day 11 After our 5 am wake up call and breakfast at Traditions, we arrived at the Expo for the AQHA Youth World Cup reining competition! At the start of the competition today, Australia was in 1st place overall with 71 points, USA second with 70 points, and Germany […]
Continue reading …The Arizona Fall Championship Will Offer SO MUCH MORE to Competitors in 2014
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on The Arizona Fall Championship Will Offer SO MUCH MORE to Competitors in 2014
In 2013, the event drew large class numbers with 7,420 AQHA entries and over 8,000 total entries for the show! Anticipated turnout for 2014 is expected to be quite substantial.
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