Safe Tow Vehicles: Bumper Pulls and Goosenecks
February 23, 2018 Comments Off on Safe Tow Vehicles: Bumper Pulls and Goosenecks
A horse trailer has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating – the amount the trailer can hold including itself and still be safe. The GVWR is always more than the actual weight of the loaded trailer. The towing capacity should be 20% more than the weight it’s pulling. If you’re not sure of the weight, have it be 20% more than the GVWR.
Continue reading …AQHA Encourages Members to Participate in Survey
February 23, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Encourages Members to Participate in Survey
“We need all of our members to participate in this survey,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines. “We greatly appreciate your involvement and taking time out of your busy schedules to support the association you are passionate about – AQHA.”
Continue reading …Results and Photos From 2018 Oregon Sweetheart Classic
February 23, 2018 Comments Off on Results and Photos From 2018 Oregon Sweetheart Classic
The Sweetheart Classic was the first in a special Weekend Series of OQHA shows. The second, the Irish Classic, will take place March 15-18 in Eugene and will include an Amateur Basket Auction and Wine and Cheese Social. It will also include both AQHA and APHA classes.
Continue reading …Plan For OKC State Fair Parking Changes “Postponed Indefinitely”
February 22, 2018 Comments Off on Plan For OKC State Fair Parking Changes “Postponed Indefinitely”
According to local Oklahoma station, Channel 4, the plan that was announced in December with the intent of increasing security, enhancing lighting, and including buses for transport at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, has been “postponed indefinitely.”
Continue reading …Everything is NEW For 2018 MAQHA Corporate Challenge!
February 22, 2018 Comments Off on Everything is NEW For 2018 MAQHA Corporate Challenge!
With a brand new schedule and even more added money classes this year, there is also a fun specialty event- Bridleless Trail- that will take place on Friday following Western Riding. This class is being sponsored by Barbie Evans and Bunting Performance Horses. Also returning in 2018 is the $500 added money NSBA 3/4-Year-Old Open and Non Pro Western Pleasure and Open and Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle classes. In addition, Ranch Riding, Youth/Adult Walk Trot, and Rookie classes are also on the schedule.
Continue reading …Show Me Again Headed to Silver Dollar and Sun Circuit
February 22, 2018 Comments Off on Show Me Again Headed to Silver Dollar and Sun Circuit
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Silver Dollar Circuit- Las Vegas, NV- Feb. 23-28, 2018
Sun Circuit- Scottsdale, AZ.- March 2-11, 2018
Cactus Classic- Scottsdale, AZ.- March 21-25, 2018
Level 1 Championship West- Las Vegas, NV.- April 18-22, 2018
Do You Want to Keep Quarter Horse Racing Alive in Florida?
February 22, 2018 Comments Off on Do You Want to Keep Quarter Horse Racing Alive in Florida?
Clarify the law so that both a quarter horse and the quarter horse race are BOTH registered with the AQHA. FQHRA’s position on current pari-mutuels is simple: just follow the law. If a quarter horse track has a permit to run 40 days of horse races, then they should be required to run the appropriate number of live races and not be rewarded with the ability to have card rooms or slot machines without following the intent and spirit of the law.
Continue reading …Inside Look at OQHA’s New Headquarters on Quarter Horse Drive in Columbus, Ohio!
February 22, 2018 Comments Off on Inside Look at OQHA’s New Headquarters on Quarter Horse Drive in Columbus, Ohio!
“We have recognized the importance of having the association closer to Columbus for many years,” said Dr. Scott Myers, OQHA CEO. “The new headquarters will provide continued growth of OQHA and the AAQHC. We are enthusiastic to expand our presence in the Columbus community.”
Continue reading …Support 2018 APHA Youth World Games
February 22, 2018 Comments Off on Support 2018 APHA Youth World Games
At the 2018 APHA Youth World Championship Show, exhibitors from around the globe will converge on Fort Worth, Texas, for the biennial Youth World Games. Youth representing their home countries engage in friendly competition aboard randomly selected mounts across a multitude of events, thanks to the generosity of donors to make the event a splash.
Continue reading …43rd Annual Silver Dollar Circuit
February 22, 2018 Comments Off on 43rd Annual Silver Dollar Circuit
The city that never sleeps has lots to offer in the way of nightlife, but not much will be able to top the action at the Cinch Bar on Monday night, February 26th in the South Point Equestrian Center. The Silver Dollar Circuit, along with Laina and Ken Banks, are hosting a Karaoke Exhibitor Party.
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