AQHA Youth Members Moving into Amateur Ranks Can Receive Membership Discount and $25 SmartPak Gift Card
February 13, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Youth Members Moving into Amateur Ranks Can Receive Membership Discount and $25 SmartPak Gift Card
American Quarter Horse Youth Association members who turned 19 on or before December 31, 2017, have officially graduated out of AQHYA. Graduating members who upgrade to an AQHA membership are eligible to receive a four-year membership for the price of three years – plus, a $25 SmartPak giftcard. This offer is only valid until August 31, 2018.
Continue reading …What’s the Best Top to Wear Under a Vest?
February 13, 2018 Comments Off on What’s the Best Top to Wear Under a Vest?
From an aesthetic point of view, the Horsemanship top wins. Your arms sparkle, and, if you wear a bolero, you have some sparkle also in the waist zone. Moreover, from afar, the vest/Horsemanship top combination looks like a jacket. It’s also really practical for All Around riders!
Continue reading …2018 Indy Circuit and IQHA State Shows- 8 Shows, 1 Location
February 13, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Indy Circuit and IQHA State Shows- 8 Shows, 1 Location
2018 Indy Circuit- June 2-5, Newcastle, IN. Judges: Rob Meneely, Sharon Wellman, John Briggs, and Mark Russell
2018 IQHA State Show- June 7-10, New Castle, IN. Judges: Sandy Jirkovsky, Clay Cavinder, Suzy Jeane, and Kelley Stone
University of Florida Working With APHA On Game-Changing Research- Identifying Genotypes For Patterns, Solid-Paint-Bred Study, and Search For New Spotting Pattern
February 13, 2018 Comments Off on University of Florida Working With APHA On Game-Changing Research- Identifying Genotypes For Patterns, Solid-Paint-Bred Study, and Search For New Spotting Pattern
“The quality and pattern of a foal is only determined by the DNA passed to that foal from the dam and the sire,” Samantha said. “By examining the DNA directly, breeders will be able to accurately gauge the value of their breeding stock. Genetic tools give breeders the power to optimize their breeding plans in order to maximize color and quality, leading to better profitability in the end.”
Continue reading …AQHA Gelding Who Passed Away Just Last Month, Be Won RV Machine, Wins Year-End Honor Roll Title
February 13, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Gelding Who Passed Away Just Last Month, Be Won RV Machine, Wins Year-End Honor Roll Title
Our readers may remember the following memorial we shared just a few weeks ago, following the passing of the AQHA 7-year-old gelding, Be Won RV Machine, on January 17th, 2018. Following yesterday’s announcement from AQHA that year-end points for High Point, Honor Roll, and All-Around titles are now official, we learned that Bud and Becky won the Open Senior L2 title in Trail for 2017.
Continue reading …AQHA Announces 2017 Year-End High Point and All-Around Winners
February 13, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Announces 2017 Year-End High Point and All-Around Winners
Markel Insurance All-Around Youth: Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell of West Mansfield, Ohio, and Zips Bossy Chip
AQHA All-Around Amateur: Brandy Baldwin-Bunting of Stanton, Michigan, and Ms Mae Flash
AQHA All-Around Junior Horse: Cruize, owned by Sam Mierzejewski of Grove City, Ohio
AQHA All-Around Senior Horse: Heza Radical Zip, owned by Bonnie Sheren of Studio City, California
AQHA Leading Exhibitor: Blake Weis of Moberly, Missouri
2018 Winter Olympics- By The Numbers
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Winter Olympics- By The Numbers
Here’s a horse industry connection for you. The niece of AQHA and NSBA judge, Lisa Krohn, is Lindsey Vonn, Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist and member of the US Olympic Ski Team, who is planning to compete in the Women’s Super-G, Downhill, Combined, and possibly Giant-Slalom in PyeongChang.
Continue reading …Find Out How the New Budget Act Affects the Horse Industry
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on Find Out How the New Budget Act Affects the Horse Industry
Fortunately for the horse industry, lawmakers approved an important tax incentive to restore three-year depreciation of racehorses for FY2017, allowing race horse owners to take advantage of the incentive within their FY2017 tax submission. This will allow racehorse owners to capture tax benefits that expired in FY2016. As you recall, the new tax law includes 100% depreciation for racehorses. The industry will continue to advocate for the 3-year depreciation provision for 2018 and beyond.
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The Kansas Quarter Horse Association recently hosted The Prairie Classic February 7-11 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Judges for the show were Elizabeth Baker, Brett Clark, Garth Gooding, Shawn Hays, Brad Kearns, Brad Luebben, Rhonda Replogle, Jim Searles, Jennifer Thompson, Milt Alderman, Dolly Chayer, and Jeff Hill. Click on the links below to view results, courtesy […]
Continue reading …NCEA Weekend Recap: Big Wins Go To Texas A&M, Auburn, Baylor, SD State
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on NCEA Weekend Recap: Big Wins Go To Texas A&M, Auburn, Baylor, SD State
The No. 4 Auburn equestrian team put together an impressive showing on the road Friday, taking down No. 1 Georgia, 12-6. “This team has been amazing in practice and on the road these past two weeks,” head coach Greg Williams said. “Coach Jessica Braswell and coach Mary Meneely are getting them ready to ride with any team right now and it shows with not only the outcome, but the fact that we were able to sweep the MOPs today. My favorite part is how the team is continuing to get stronger as a unit outside the arena as well. I love this team and am so happy they are riding home with a huge road win today!”
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