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.
Continue reading …Find Out More About the Elimination of PAC Approval For APHA Competitions
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on Find Out More About the Elimination of PAC Approval For APHA Competitions
The 2014 rule change means nearly all shows and organizations are eligible to count toward PAC credits. Without event approval, there’s no more hunting for shows that are PAC-approved—every show hosted by your favorite organization is an opportunity to double-dip your rewards.
Continue reading …7 New Classes Added to APHA World Show Schedule, Qualifying Waived
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on 7 New Classes Added to APHA World Show Schedule, Qualifying Waived
Because the decision to offer these seven classes was made so late in the World Show qualifying period, the Executive Committee agreed to waive qualifying requirements for horses entering these events. However, if exhibitors also wish to enter additional classes—beyond the seven noted above—they will be subject to the existing qualifying requirements, which includes showing at a minimum of four APHA-approved events and to at least eight judges between August 1, 2013, and July 31, 2014.
Continue reading …The Arizona Fall Championship Will Offer SO MUCH MORE to Competitors in 2014
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on The Arizona Fall Championship Will Offer SO MUCH MORE to Competitors in 2014
In 2013, the event drew large class numbers with 7,420 AQHA entries and over 8,000 total entries for the show! Anticipated turnout for 2014 is expected to be quite substantial.
Continue reading …AQHA Executive VP Don Treadway Jr. Announces Retirement
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Executive VP Don Treadway Jr. Announces Retirement
A search committee has been named and will manage the process for selection of the next executive vice president, who will be named sometime in the first quarter of 2015. Candidates interested may submit resumes and credentials to evpsearch@aqha.org.
Continue reading …AQHA President Johnny Trotter Elected to American Horse Council
July 15, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA President Johnny Trotter Elected to American Horse Council
“The role the American Horse Council plays in virtually every aspect of the equine industry is more important today than ever. The AQHA and the AHC have worked together for many years, and there is great value in the AHC’s work on behalf of all segments of the equine industry. I look forward to helping in all these efforts.”
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