APHC Copper Country POR – Saturday, December 30th, 2023
Saturday, December 30th at Copper Country PORS at WestWorld of Scottsdale brought lots of beautiful sunshine, along with Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, and Ranch classes. Of course, like any of the Arizona Paint Horse Club shows, they mixed in lots of fun, including more hula hoop competition and the always-popular dog race! This […]
Dakota King Phelps and Dreww Breeze win Amateur Performance Geldings at CCPOR
December 31, 2023 Comments Off on Dakota King Phelps and Dreww Breeze win Amateur Performance Geldings at CCPOR
On Friday, December 29th, 2023, at the Arizona Paint Horse Club Copper Country PORs, Dakota King Phelps and Dreww Breeze won Amateur Performance Geldings! Dreww Breeze was a special gift for Dakota! See what Dakota had to say in our EC TV video. See more from Dakota’s class and all the circuit winners from the […]
Continue reading …The Averill Family wins their showmanship classes at CCPOR
December 31, 2023 Comments Off on The Averill Family wins their showmanship classes at CCPOR
On December 29, 2023 at the Arizona Paint Horse Club APHC Copper Country Paint-O-Rama APHA & All Breeds Horse Shows , each member of the Averill family won their showmanship classes! Novice Youth 18 & Under: Matthew Averill and Totall Darkness Masters 45 & Over Showmanship: Carrie Averill and Totall Darkness 11-18 Walk Trot Showmanship […]
Continue reading …APHC Copper Country POR – Friday, December 29th, 2023
December 31, 2023 Comments Off on APHC Copper Country POR – Friday, December 29th, 2023
On Friday, December 29th, at the Arizona Paint Horse Club Copper Country Paint-O-Rama, exhibitors and their horses competed in Longe Line, Showmanship, and Halter, and mixed throughout the day was a lot of fun, including Hula Hoop contests and at the end of the day, their annual POR Costume Contest with some impressive get-ups! When […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Cold of Winter
December 31, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Cold of Winter
“What good is the warm of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck. This is first time in this hay field/pasture field for two year old DGS Fudgetastic, aka Clover, who’s also pictured below with 20 yr old JB Heza Nifty Chip, aka “Chip.” Thank you to Sandra Rodriguez for […]
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Click here to read the complete article 619 – September/October, 2023 By Rachel Kooiker Vision boards. Color swatches. Custom dye jobs. Every designer and top exhibitor knows that it takes creative vision and planning to create showstopping looks. But what should be underneath it all? If you have invested in your show look but overlooked […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Copper Country Costume Contest
December 30, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Copper Country Costume Contest
Copper Country attendees over the years always know to expect a fabulous costume class, and this year’s was no exception! The overall top three winners were: Champion: Kevin and “Up” Reserve: The Pinata Bronze: Taco Belle Creativity was off the charts, so all the participants received an award! See more photos below: […]
Continue reading …2024 APHA Rule Book—New Rules & Clarifications Take Effect January 1
December 30, 2023 Comments Off on 2024 APHA Rule Book—New Rules & Clarifications Take Effect January 1
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Review new rules and clarifications for the APHA Rule Book that take effect January 1, 2024. The 2024 APHA Rule Book is available at apha.com/rule-books. New Rules for 2024 New rules going into effect January 1, 2024, as part of the 2024 APHA Rule Book are summarized below. They were passed by the APHA state directors in 2023. […]
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Stephanie Smith entered the rarified air of World Champions with her 2022 AQHA World Champion title in Amateur Working Hunter Under Saddle. Riding her horse, One Al Of An Amen, Smith earned the title over a large, talented field. She recalls, “My most memorable moment in my show career was being the final person standing in the ring at the World Show. It is hard to describe the feeling when they call your name last and you get to ride your victory lap.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Wind of Heaven
December 30, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Wind of Heaven
“The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears.” – Arabian proverb. This is Cierra Kraetke and her 29-year-old Pinto Arabian mare, Scarlet. “I have had her company for 14 years,” says Cierra. “She is the reason my love for horses started, she taught me what I know, and she helped me […]
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