NCEA Announces March Riders of the Month- Brayman, Darst, Huff, and Stroud
April 12, 2018 Comments Off on NCEA Announces March Riders of the Month- Brayman, Darst, Huff, and Stroud
The Georgia Bulldogs brought in two riders with monthly honors for March. Sophomore Maddy Darst earned Equifit Equitation Over Fences Rider of the Month following her MOP performance in the final round of the SEC Championship. She earned scores of 84 or above in four meets. Junior Graysen Stroud grabbed Shorty’s Reining Rider of the Month after earning MOP honors in the championship round of the SEC Championship and placed on the SEC All-Championship Team.
Continue reading …The Cutest Horse Show Clothes On Earth
April 12, 2018 Comments Off on The Cutest Horse Show Clothes On Earth
Kids are the future of our industry. The small fry of today is the World Champion of tomorrow. Moreover, they add cuteness to every horse show! It’s always really sweet to watch the leadline class and see so many kids that are enthusiastic about their four-legged friends. But how important is fashion for children?
Continue reading …Around the Rings AQHA L1 Championships Central
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Rings AQHA L1 Championships Central
Thank to AQHA amateur, Kalyn Sanders, and AQHA youth, Kathryn Bunting, for some fun photos from around the rings at the 2018 AQHA L1 Championship Central that’s currently underway in Oklahoma City. Share your photos from the horse show. Email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …4/10 Results From 2018 AQHA L1 Championship Central
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on 4/10 Results From 2018 AQHA L1 Championship Central
The 2018 AQHA L1 Championships Central is underway in Oklahoma City, and, thanks to Mane Events, we have results to share from Day 1 of the competition. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for fun photos coming from around the rings, courtesy of AQHA youth exhibitor, Kathryn Bunting. 4/10 Results
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 2018 Circle G Classic
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Rings at 2018 Circle G Classic
Special thanks to Shelby Layne Ridgway for fun photos from the 2018 Circle G Classic that recently took place April 6-8 in Tunica, Mississippi. Click here for a complete show recap. If you’d like for your club’s show results and photos to be featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …AQHA Approves Policy Change Regarding Horse/Trainer Medication Positives
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Approves Policy Change Regarding Horse/Trainer Medication Positives
1. If a racing jurisdiction reports a Positive Test for a horse, such horse and record trainer as of the violation date in question (“Offending Trainer”):
(a) shall be ineligible to be considered for AQHA awards associated with the calendar year in which the Positive Test occurred; this will include pending appeals of violations; and
(b) shall, unless waived by AQHA, be ineligible to be included in AQHA media (online and publications) during the calendar year in which the Positive Test occurred; this will include pending appeals of violations.
2018 Circle G Classic Served Up Cold Temps With HOT Competition
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Circle G Classic Served Up Cold Temps With HOT Competition
Arkansas Quarter Horse Association’s 2018 Circle G Classic was a cold one, but the competition was hot! The show had six judges and started in Tunica, Mississippi on Friday, April 6th and ran until Sunday, April 8th.
Continue reading …2018 Southeast Paint Horse Championships Coming to South Carolina May 5-6
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Southeast Paint Horse Championships Coming to South Carolina May 5-6
For performance classes, an exhibitor who has placed in the Top 10 in a performance class at an APHA World Championship Show within the last 10 years (2009-2018) or won a Paint Horse Championship performance class the previous year is not eligible to compete in any Paint Horse Championship performance class in any division.
Continue reading …AQHA Level 1 Championship Underway in Oklahoma
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Level 1 Championship Underway in Oklahoma
Exhibitors at the AQHA Central Level 1 Championships saddled up their American Quarter Horses on April 10 for the opening day of competition at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. The show kicked off at 10 a.m. with B&W Trailer Hitches Rookie youth ranch riding in the Jim Norick Arena and Level 1 youth working hunter in the Performance Arena.
Continue reading …Watch the 2018 AQHA Convention Highlights Online
April 11, 2018 Comments Off on Watch the 2018 AQHA Convention Highlights Online
A number of videos from the convention have been published on AQHA’s official YouTube channel, including the following:
– Equine Industry Workshop: Awards Recognition Concepts, Financial Planning for Retirement and Nutrition for Equine Athletes
– Industry Issues Town Hall meeting, focused on transformation and what that means for AQHA; the meeting features members of the AQHA Executive Committee, expert panelists and was moderated by “Cattlemen-to-Cattlemen” television show host Kevin Oschner
– Membership General Meeting, featuring 2017-18 AQHA President Ralph Seekins’ president’s address and reports from 2017-18 AQHYA President Ty Cornelius, Chief Foundation Officer Anna Morrison, AQHA Treasurer Trent Taylor, AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines and American Horse Council President Julie Broadway
– View videos on the 2018 American Quarter Horse Hall of Famers and 2017 Merle Wood Winner