Let It Rein: 2014 Reining By The Bay Shows an Unprecedented 55% Increase in Participation
July 29, 2014 Comments Off on Let It Rein: 2014 Reining By The Bay Shows an Unprecedented 55% Increase in Participation
When the dust settled after 48 runs, it was Kelly Moran aboard the 5-year old mare Wimpy’s Mega Step (Wimpys Little Step x Moonstone Mega) who pulled off a clean sweep of the L4 & L3 divisions of the Non Pro Derby marking a score of 219.5 earning a paycheck for the day of $7,798.
Continue reading …Congratulations New AjPHA Officers!
July 29, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations New AjPHA Officers!
President: Meredith Milton, Aledo, Texas
President-Elect: Sydney Schmidt, Lowman, New York
Vice President: Mackenzie Chapman, Bellevue, Michigan
Secretary: Anna Tucker, Dubberly, Louisiana
Treasurer: Carly Purcell, Bellville, Texas
AQHA Celebrates National Day of the Cowboy by Giving Free Rides to 175+ Kids!
July 29, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Celebrates National Day of the Cowboy by Giving Free Rides to 175+ Kids!
Kids enjoyed the main event – a free ride on an American Quarter Horse. More than 175 youngsters were lead on American Quarter Horses through a trail course by volunteer horse handlers. During the rides, the audience was treated to guest speakers explaining the benefits of connecting kids with horses and explaining the opportunities AQHA and AQHYA offer to children all over the world. For many little buckaroos, July 26 was the first ride on a horse.
Continue reading …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.
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