More Than $150,000 in Scholarships Up For Grabs in 2015 AjPHA Youth World Show Classes
June 15, 2015 Comments Off on More Than $150,000 in Scholarships Up For Grabs in 2015 AjPHA Youth World Show Classes
“Instead of forcing parents into a decision—horses or college—we’re putting parents in a position whereby competing in our Youth World Show can help build a college war chest that will help finance their child’s formal education while they soak up the informal benefits that come with owning and showing horses.”
Continue reading …Changes to AQHA Ranch Horse Classes for 2015-2016
June 15, 2015 Comments Off on Changes to AQHA Ranch Horse Classes for 2015-2016
For 2015, the AQHA Show Committee has reworked VRH, creating six classes: VRH ranch riding, VRH ranch trail, VRH ranch reining, VRH ranch cow work, VRH ranch cutting and VRH ranch conformation. The Association’s new ranch division gives exhibitors the opportunity to compete in the open, amateur, youth and cowboy divisions in any one of the classes; exhibitors are not required to compete in all six classes.
Continue reading …2015 FEI European Championships Ready to Kick Off in Aachen
June 9, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 FEI European Championships Ready to Kick Off in Aachen
Reining is one of the five disciplines of the 2015 FEI European Championships at Aachen that’s scheduled for August 11th until 23rd. Aachen will host the FEI European Championships in five disciplines: dressage and show jumping, reining, vaulting and four-in-hand driving.
Continue reading …2015 AQHA World Show Will Offer Level 2 Classes
June 5, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 AQHA World Show Will Offer Level 2 Classes
“By adding Level 2 championships to the AQHA World Show, more horses and competitors are recognized for their efforts in the arena,” said AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle. “Level 2 exhibitors will be competing for specially designed trophies, buckles, jackpots and the title of AQHA Level 2 champion at this year’s event.”
Continue reading …Inaugural South Central Paint Horse Championship Concludes in Waco, TX
June 5, 2015 Comments Off on Inaugural South Central Paint Horse Championship Concludes in Waco, TX
In conjunction with the Zone 4 Show, the South Central Paint Horse Championship named 15 new champions in classes ranging from showmanship to trail. The show was hosted by the Texas Paint Horse Club and was open to any APHA member residing in Zone 4, which consists of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Continue reading …Earn Monthly Prizes in AQHA Horseback Riding Program!
June 5, 2015 Comments Off on Earn Monthly Prizes in AQHA Horseback Riding Program!
The AQHA Horseback Riding Program has many great prizes, and to earn these prizes, you only have to follow a few simple steps. Enroll in either the American Quarter Horse or the All-Breeds division of the program, pay the one-time enrollment fee and log your hours in the saddle.
Continue reading …NEW $5,000 3 and Over Novice Horse WP Futurity at Henry County/IQHA Labor Day Futurity
June 4, 2015 Comments Off on NEW $5,000 3 and Over Novice Horse WP Futurity at Henry County/IQHA Labor Day Futurity
The new $5,000 3-Year-Old and Over Novice Horse Western Pleasure class will pay $5,000 to the winner! In order to compete in the class, horses may not have earned more than 25 points and/or accumulated $2,500 in winnings. The entry fee is $500.
Continue reading …2015 Iowa Show Circuit Is Underway and Racking up HUGE Numbers
June 4, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Iowa Show Circuit Is Underway and Racking up HUGE Numbers
On Tuesday alone, there were 154 Horsemanship runs. Trail classes also racked up big numbers like 60 entries in Senior, 40 in Green, 28 in Youth, and 20 in Junior.
Continue reading …PQHA Summer Kick-Off Quarter Horse Show Was a Hit With Approx. 4,000 Entries
June 3, 2015 Comments Off on PQHA Summer Kick-Off Quarter Horse Show Was a Hit With Approx. 4,000 Entries
“Our show ended on Sunday night at 9:30 PM with just shy of 4,000 entries, a 6% increase from 2014, which is quite an accomplishment for a weekend show.”
Continue reading …PtHA Exhibitor of the Month is Katherine Rose Schmidt
June 3, 2015 Comments Off on PtHA Exhibitor of the Month is Katherine Rose Schmidt
Schmidt shows her chestnut overo gelding, No Follin Ima Hotrod, also known as Fooler. Together, they compete in Open Shows as well as Pinto shows. “I like showing, because it’s rewarding to see our hard work pay off,” Schmidt says.
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