2014 SOQHA Turkey Circuit Concludes on a High Note With High Praise For Improved Arena
December 3, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 SOQHA Turkey Circuit Concludes on a High Note With High Praise For Improved Arena
A huge hit among exhibitors and the talk of the horse show were new improvements made to the Roberts Arena. In addition to new lighting, arena footing consisted of a special mix that was trucked in specially from Maryland. Show management confirms it took nearly 80 truckloads to fill the Lamar Arena. Currently, work is underway on the Bradley Arena, which will also include this special footing.
Continue reading …NCEA Announces Collegiate Equestrian November Riders of the Month
December 3, 2014 Comments Off on NCEA Announces Collegiate Equestrian November Riders of the Month
Congratulations Ashley Foster of Auburn, Samantha Schaefer of Baylor, Katy Krshka of Oklahoma State, and Layla Choate of South Carolina!
Continue reading …Georgia Paint Horse Club Announces Creation of Memorial Suzetta Busby APHF Scholarship
December 2, 2014 Comments Off on Georgia Paint Horse Club Announces Creation of Memorial Suzetta Busby APHF Scholarship
The Georgia Paint Horse Club has relayed the news that in memory of longtime member and APHA horse trainer, Suzetta Busby, a scholarship is being started through the American Paint Horse Foundation. It will take $25,000 in donations to permanently endow the scholarship in honor of this incredible horsewoman.
Continue reading …NRHA Futurity Update: Dec. 1st and 2nd
December 2, 2014 Comments Off on NRHA Futurity Update: Dec. 1st and 2nd
Leading the level (L) 4 open division composite was Electric Cha Ching (Jacs Electric Spark x Kipper Lady Nic) and NRHA Million Dollar Rider Jordan Larson. They marked a 221.5 in the first go-round and a 217.5 in the semi-finals for a 439 composite score. Heritage Farms owns the 2011 mare that was nominated by Haworth Family Partnership.
Continue reading …Nominate Your Peers For the APHA Hall of Fame
December 2, 2014 Comments Off on Nominate Your Peers For the APHA Hall of Fame
New online nomination forms make it easier than ever to get your nominations in by January 15. Visit apha.com/foundation and click the Hall of Fame button to easily get information on the selection criteria as well as the nomination forms for both people and horses.
Continue reading …Changes on the Horizon For AQHA Stallion Incentive Fund, Nomination Deadline Extended to Jan. 31
December 1, 2014 Comments Off on Changes on the Horizon For AQHA Stallion Incentive Fund, Nomination Deadline Extended to Jan. 31
“We are focusing on ways to improve the Incentive Fund and one of the key recommendations was to reach out to stallion owners and offer them more time to nominate their stallions. Other improvements to the program are expected to be announced over the next 12 to 24 months.”
Continue reading …Final NCEA Collegiate Equestrian Team Rankings For Fall 2014!
November 26, 2014 Comments Off on Final NCEA Collegiate Equestrian Team Rankings For Fall 2014!
Baylor, which is 8-0 to begin the season, is ranked No. 1. TCU is No. 2, while South Carolina is No. 3. Auburn (No. 4) and SMU (No. 5) round out the national top-five.
Continue reading …50th Anniversary of APHA World Show Shows Entry Boost and Plenty of New Faces in the Competition
November 26, 2014 Comments Off on 50th Anniversary of APHA World Show Shows Entry Boost and Plenty of New Faces in the Competition
The show boasted nearly 2,800 entries, competing for more than $500,000 in cash and prizes. Total entries were up more than 8 percent and total horses increased by 4.8 percent, when compared to 2013 numbers. A total of 306 unique horses and 276 unique exhibitors were named champions or reserve champions at this year’s World Show.
Continue reading …2015 AZ Sun Circuit is Set to Amaze With Schedule Changes, More Added Money, and New Classes!
November 25, 2014 Comments Off on 2015 AZ Sun Circuit is Set to Amaze With Schedule Changes, More Added Money, and New Classes!
Rack up the points while soaking in the sun! The 2015 Arizona Sun Circuit is only two months away. With loads of added money classes, great prizes, giveaways, free clinics, parties, and a world-class facility, it’s the perfect way to begin the show year.
Continue reading …Vendor Space Up For Grabs at Florida Gold and Gulf Coast Horse Shows
November 25, 2014 Comments Off on Vendor Space Up For Grabs at Florida Gold and Gulf Coast Horse Shows
The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit, will feature five full American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Shows at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center in Tampa, Florida from December 27 – 31, 2014.
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