AQHA Seeking Prospective Judges For Level 1 Card
May 9, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Seeking Prospective Judges For Level 1 Card
Are you a former collegiate judge or someone who has always been interested in judging AQHA classes? The American Quarter Horse Association is seeking qualified applicants to test for their AQHA Level 1 judge’s card.
Continue reading …Just a Man, a Horse, and His Dog- First Ever AQHA EWD Showmanship Trio
May 9, 2019 Comments Off on Just a Man, a Horse, and His Dog- First Ever AQHA EWD Showmanship Trio
“I just got the judgment from AQHA’s Show division that I won’t be able to compete in Halter, but I got a yes to be able to compete in Showmanship, so I will take that as a compromise and a win for people with disabilities. So, I will be the very first service dog companion and horse team to get to compete in a Showmanship EWD class in AQHA history!”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Gotta Stop For A Snack!
May 9, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Gotta Stop For A Snack!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes courtesy of Jennifer Hughes Drinkall, who shared this photo of her daughter’s horse, who had to stop their ride for a brief moment, so her foal could have a snack.
Continue reading …Im Alonesome Legacy is Third Horse to Win Six PAC Champion Award
May 9, 2019 Comments Off on Im Alonesome Legacy is Third Horse to Win Six PAC Champion Award
“Zoro has the biggest heart of any horse I’ve ever had; he just wants to try so hard. You have to earn his respect, so not just anyone can get on him and get the best results. His personality is about a mile wide.”
Continue reading …AQHA Instituting New Check-In Procedure at AQHA World Shows
May 8, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Instituting New Check-In Procedure at AQHA World Shows
Exhibitors must provide proof of vaccination or a booster within the allowed time period before the show to be eligible to enter the grounds. For more information on the allowable time to vaccinate before the show, visit the show resources page for the AQHA championship show at which you plan to compete.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results- OPHC Buckeye Extravaganza
May 8, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results- OPHC Buckeye Extravaganza
The winner of the Lucky 7 Open Trail was Wade Parks with One Good Cuervo. Second was Wade with Pour Me A Cuervo. Third was Wade with VR Knockyour Socksoff. Fourth was Isabella Applegarth with Get The Sensation. Fifth was Margaret Applegarth with Sharp Dressed Zippo.
Continue reading …MAQHA Corporate Challenge Facility Update
May 8, 2019 Comments Off on MAQHA Corporate Challenge Facility Update
We understand how imperative it is to have adequate time and space to ride your horses throughout the show. In order to accommodate this inconvenience, we will be keeping the Coliseum open 24 hours a day throughout the show.
Continue reading …IHSA 40th Anniversary National Championships Western Wrap Up
May 8, 2019 Comments Off on IHSA 40th Anniversary National Championships Western Wrap Up
Kail explained that at an AQHA event or an NRHA event they judge the horse. For the IHSA, they judge the riders on how well they present those horses. They rarely ride the same horse and have no opportunity to warm those horses up or to know what they’re like. “They go in there cold turkey,” he said. “That’s a tough thing to do.” Kail said that the IHSA format helps to develop riders. “I’ve trained horses for 35-40 years,” he said. “Every time I rode a horse, it taught me something.”
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“It’s an honor to recognize the breeders who are the backbone of AQHA,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines. “They have kept the tradition of the American Quarter Horse alive through their knowledge and dedication, and ensure that the success of the breed will continue for many generations to come.”
Continue reading …Invitation Only – An Unmatched Legacy is Laid to Rest
May 8, 2019 Comments Off on Invitation Only – An Unmatched Legacy is Laid to Rest
During the final years of his life, legendary AQHA stallion Invitation Only enjoyed grazing in a green field reserved especially for him at Leeman Farms in Massillon, Ohio. The 1990 bay stallion by Barpassers Image and out of Bears Raisin Kane passed peacefully on February 15, 2019 after a well-deserved retirement with Fritz and Carole Leeman.
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