AQHA Trail and VRH Ranch Trail Modifications Update
June 19, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA Trail and VRH Ranch Trail Modifications Update
If a show is held in an area impacted by COVID-related regulations that would prevent the use of these frequently touched obstacles, then the waiver is still permitted. The gate and drag obstacle may not be omitted for any other reason.
Continue reading …2021 AjPHA Make Your Mark Art & Photo Contest Winners Selected
June 19, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 AjPHA Make Your Mark Art & Photo Contest Winners Selected
APHA is excited to announce the winners of the of the annual Make Your Mark Art & Photo Contest! After receiving dozens of submissions and carefully deliberating over who this year’s victors would be, it is with great honor that APHA crowns the 2021 winners. This year’s contest featured two age divisions—13 & Under and 14–18—and encouraged Youth members to submit artwork featuring an American Paint Horse. This round of entries featured some of our favorite pieces yet, and we are lucky to have such talented Youth members.
Continue reading …Palm Desert Quarter Horses Announces Closing Their Doors
June 18, 2021 Comments Off on Palm Desert Quarter Horses Announces Closing Their Doors
“There comes a time to re-prioritize our lives and spend more time with family- to literally ‘hang up our spurs.’ We will be closing shop soon, with the NSBA World Show being our final goodbye as horse trainers. We will stay active in the industry with Keith continuing to judge and by investing in futurity horses with Mark eventually returning to the arena as an Amateur/Non-Pro in a few years.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Tracy Shultz, WSPHC Announces the Tracy Shultz Sportsmanship Award
June 18, 2021 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Tracy Shultz, WSPHC Announces the Tracy Shultz Sportsmanship Award
Tracy Lee Copeland was born on May 3, 1964 in Sacramento, California to Janice (Akins) and John Copeland. Growing up, Tracy would live in Salinas, California and she would graduate from Salinas High School. Showing incredible intelligence, aptitude, and kindness to others, Tracy would attend Sonoma State University and earn her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree […]
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Sugar phobia has reached a point where virtually any problem with a horse’s hooves may be blamed on sugar. From thrush to weak laminar connections, sugar is blamed. This often comes with stories of how horses have improved once the diet was changed. However, sugar is rarely the culprit here. Many different problems cause quality issues in hooves but most have nothing to do with sugar.
Continue reading …Results and Photos From IQHA State Show
June 18, 2021 Comments Off on Results and Photos From IQHA State Show
By: Brittany Bevis The Indiana Quarter Horse State Show was held in sunny Newcastle, Indiana, at the well-appointed Henry Saddle Club grounds on June 10-13. Judges were Jeff Greaves, Kelley Wainscott, Kelly Smith, and Tanya Green. The event was AQHA, NSBA, IQHA, and IKI approved, and many AQHA competitors utilized the four-day show to warm up […]
Continue reading …Competing at the AQHA Youth World? Apply For Youth Activities Scholarship by July 1st
June 18, 2021 Comments Off on Competing at the AQHA Youth World? Apply For Youth Activities Scholarship by July 1st
The American Quarter Horse Foundation will award a $1,000 educational scholarship to an eligible AQHYA member competing at the 2021 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. Applications are due July 1.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Kati Ribbing
June 18, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Kati Ribbing
“Moonlight came into my family on Halloween of 94’. I had wanted a dog, but my parents didn’t want to put up a fence, so instead they bought me a horse, which changed our lives. She was my first show horse, best friend, and took really good care of me. My life has changed in […]
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Point ranges identify the levels that exhibitors and horses are eligible for when competing at AQHA shows. Owners and exhibitors can view the 2022 point ranges and compare their show record for an approximation of the levels they will be eligible for in the 2022 show season. Points earned through October 31, 2021, will be used to determine the level at which an individual competitor or horse will fall within for the 2022 show season.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Mabelene Harris Memorial Novice Hunter Under Saddle Champion
June 17, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Mabelene Harris Memorial Novice Hunter Under Saddle Champion
The Tarheel Summer Classic recently hosted two memorial classes in honor of the late Mabelene Harris. The Memorial All Age Novice Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle was won by Sarah Hooks with Star Trek Enterprises, who took home $1,560. Click here to view more from the Tarheel Summer Classic. Thanks to Tyler Emerson of NCQHYA […]
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