Preview Donated Breedings For 2014 NSBA Foundation Silent Auction- AQHA, APHA, and ApHC
July 28, 2014 Comments Off on Preview Donated Breedings For 2014 NSBA Foundation Silent Auction- AQHA, APHA, and ApHC
The 2015 breeding season will be here before you know it! By purchasing a donated stallion service through the NSBA Foundation Silent Auction, you not only benefit your breeding program but also support the NSBA Foundation programs, including the Animal Welfare Fund, Trainer Crisis Fund, Youth Scholarships, Sponsor An Equestrian, Clothes Closet Tackroom and Heroes On Horses.
Continue reading …Last Chance to Score Points For APHA World Show Qualification- July 31st Deadline
July 28, 2014 Comments Off on Last Chance to Score Points For APHA World Show Qualification- July 31st Deadline
The qualifying period for the 2014 APHA World Championship Show wraps up July 31, but a pair of Oklahoma shows give exhibitors a final opportunity to make sure their horses are eligible for the premier Paint Horse show in November. The Green Country Paint Horse Club and World Wide Paint Horse Congress are the last two shows on the 2014 qualification docket, and groundbreaking events promise they’ll be shows to remember.
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Just yesterday, horsemanship competitors showed up in droves with 44 entries in Level 1 Amateur, 15 entries in Select, and a whopping 51 entries in Amateur. The huge classes can be partially attributed to the fact that every AQHA amateur, level 1 amateur, and select amateur class will be FREE during the show thanks to generous sponsors such as Royal Wire, Fritz Leeman Farm, The Martz Family, BWHA, and OAQHA.
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Partnership With Online Certification Program For Equine Evaluation Credit
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Partnership With Online Certification Program For Equine Evaluation Credit
“This is a tremendous opportunity to connect with youth who wish to learn more about judging horses, and to develop new ways to engage them in the horse industry,” said Todd Branson, AQHA director of youth development.
Continue reading …Riders Selected For 2014 AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on Riders Selected For 2014 AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge
2014 AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge Participants: Samantha Chiodo, South Carolina, Lauren DeVoe, New Mexico State, Sydney Elliot, Fresno State, Lindsey McMullen, Oklahoma State, Megan McMullen, TCU, Elizabeth Niewonja, South Dakota State, Logan Pluhar, Texas A&M, Heather Schmidt, Georgia. First Alternate: Lucy Igoe, Auburn Second Alternate: McKenzie Perry, UT-Martin
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According to the new incentive, any 2-year-old that is consigned to the 2014 NRHA/Markel Insurance Futurity Prospect Sale that competes in the 2015 NRHA Futurity, and wins one of the following divisions, will be paid an additional award as follows: Open / Non Pro Futurity Incentives- Level 4 = $50,000, Level 3 = $35,000, Level 2 = $25,000. 75% to Owner and 25% to Consignor
Continue reading …Tips For Crafting the Perfect Rule Change Proposal- APHA’s Due Aug. 1st
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on Tips For Crafting the Perfect Rule Change Proposal- APHA’s Due Aug. 1st
Rule change proposals must be postmarked by August 1, and received at the APHA office no later than August 15. All proposals will be reviewed by the Rules Committee followed by the Executive Committee, who considers the overall impact of the proposal and decides to advance or cancel the proposal.
Continue reading …3 Golf Cars, 4 Scooters, 3 Year’s Use of Horse Trailers, and 1 Car Among Prizes For 2014 Reichert Celebration
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on 3 Golf Cars, 4 Scooters, 3 Year’s Use of Horse Trailers, and 1 Car Among Prizes For 2014 Reichert Celebration
The High Point Amateur/Non-Pro in each breed show will win a scooter: AQHA High Point Amateur, APHA High Point Amateur, ApHC High Point Amateur, and AHA High Point Amateur.
Continue reading …2,300+ Entries and $30,000 in Prizes at PQHA’s Mid-Summer Madness
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on 2,300+ Entries and $30,000 in Prizes at PQHA’s Mid-Summer Madness
Wednesday kicked off the annual Novice show with over 300 entries. Tuesday evening, Professional Horseman and AQHA judge Jonathan Meilleur provided a free Trail clinic for exhibitors. Thursday through Sunday was a full AQHA show with 105 classes.
Continue reading …The Not So “Little Buckeye” Kicks Off First Weekend of Six-Day, Sold-Out, Sunbury Super Event With HUGE Entry Increase
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on The Not So “Little Buckeye” Kicks Off First Weekend of Six-Day, Sold-Out, Sunbury Super Event With HUGE Entry Increase
Large class sizes continued with 40 entries in Level 1 Youth Horsemanship and even 15 competitors in Leadline! Show management has indicated that entries were up by 750 for The Little Buckeye over last year.
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