For the first time in APHA history, candidates from Australia and New Caledonia made APHA’s roster of international judges, paving the way for more APHA-approved events in that region of the world.
Continue reading …The show was the first event of a three-part series that brings competitors from around the country to escape the wintery weather with a warm respite in Florida. The 2018 Florida Gold Coast took place December 28-31 at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center with a judges’ pool consisting of Jennifer Leckey, John Boxell, Jennifer Goss, GiGi Bailey, Carly Parks, Andrea Simons, Clint Fullerton, Tracy Willis, Brad Kearns, Cindy Rucker, Stephen Stephens, and Terry Cross.
Continue reading …Spring is on the horizon, love is in the air, and so is the promise of breeding season. The excitement of what each new cross may bring is the lure and magic that motivates every mare owner. Choosing a stallion for a mare offers unrivaled anticipation. Amid the fun and frenzy of breeding is that pesky little detail of paperwork, a necessity that protects both the interests of the mare owner and the stallion owner.
Continue reading …Chad Evans of Parker, Colorado, came to the Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit as a child and never thought he would come back to win a championship. He took the Green Horse high-point award with Ruth Marie Rowe’s Florida Georgia Line.
Continue reading …To determine level eligibility for 2019, visit www.aqha.com/leveling to access the Web-based AQHA leveling verification system. Eligibility is for the entire year (January-December) so exhibitors only need to determine their level once per show season.
Continue reading …The coming of a new year is a time of hope and newfound possibility. It’s also a time to look back and reflect upon the year’s events, taking stock of those memories that you hold most dear.
Continue reading …Kayla Kohler of Osteen, Florida, trained the international contingent that participated in Trail, Western Pleasure, and Horsemanship. Two of the riders, Roei Katarivas and Ofir Bouni, previously competed in Florida. However, it was Tal Pridan and Noa Katarivas’ first experience at the horse show, as well as in America.
Continue reading …The 50th ANNUAL MID WINTER Auction features two Internet auctions: The BROODMARE AFFAIRE and the December INTERNET Auction. Bidding for both auctions open on Saturday, January 12th. They will close on January 15th and 17th.
Continue reading …Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Lisa McGowan and features her father, Mike, with his American Quarter Horse, Genuine Blackburn. Mike doesn’t let the fact that he’s a paraplegic stop him from riding, loving, and caring for his three American Quarter Horses and one American Paint Horse. He rides and works with his horses every day. One of his favorite trips is to Wyoming in August to ride in the mountains where he also serves as a guide.
Continue reading …Pay attention during winter months to water tank heaters and heated buckets—they continue to generate heat even if there is no water present, which can cause the plastic to melt and a fire to ignite bedding and hay. If you are using electrical cords, make sure that they are professional grade, inspected often and are not overloaded. Keep lights caged and only use lights that are designed for barn use.
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