Over $150,000 Worth of Awards Coming to Color Breed Congress, Nov. 1-9 in Tulsa, OK.
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on Over $150,000 Worth of Awards Coming to Color Breed Congress, Nov. 1-9 in Tulsa, OK.
With an award budget of well over $150,000, awards will be abundant during the show. They include: jackets from Tioga Territory for class champions (with five or more entries), medallions for 1st-6th place in each class, Gist Silversmith custom belt buckles and Kensington Protective Products for high points. Scholarships will also be given this year to the high point overall youth within each breed. A total of $2,500.00 will be divided between the four breeds. The scholarships will be redeemable upon enrollment in college.
Continue reading …Make Your Voice Heard! APHA Elections Begin Today
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on Make Your Voice Heard! APHA Elections Begin Today
Every year, about half of APHA’s Board of Directors comes up for re-election. The 2014 Director Election is for directors who will begin service in 2015. The election begins September 15 and ballots must be received by October 15.
Continue reading …Last Minute AQHA World Show Entry Options!
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on Last Minute AQHA World Show Entry Options!
Because entries for the 2014 AQHA World Championship Show need to be received by AQHA no later than Monday, September 15, AQHA wants to help you get entered today! We know life gets busy, so we’re making it easier to take the next step to becoming an AQHA World Champion.
Continue reading …UPDATE: Champion of Champions Named at Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: Champion of Champions Named at Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship
Congratulations to the big winners of the Champion of Champions classes! Open Champion of Champions- Made of Dreams/Tom Robertson for Steven Jensen and Amateur Champion of Champions- Alluring Intention/Sarah Headley
Continue reading …Custom Videos Will be Available of Rail Classes at 2014 QH Congress
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on Custom Videos Will be Available of Rail Classes at 2014 QH Congress
This type of custom video involves having the camera follow you during the entire cut of your class. A custom video costs $70 for the first cut and $30 for additional custom filming of your horse in the finals or semi-finals.
Continue reading …Online Entry Will Help You Meet APHA World Show Sept. 15th Pre-Entry Deadline
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on Online Entry Will Help You Meet APHA World Show Sept. 15th Pre-Entry Deadline
The pre-entry deadline for the 2014 APHA World Championship Show is Monday, September 15. RV and stall reservations are due at the same time; beginning September 16 reservations will include a late fee. In a time crunch this weekend? Cut time and paperwork out of your entry process with the new online entry system, available at oawcs.apha.com.
Continue reading …Submit Your Nominations For 2016 AQHA Hall of Fame Class
September 11, 2014 Comments Off on Submit Your Nominations For 2016 AQHA Hall of Fame Class
Induction into the Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Association. Be sure to nominate horses and individuals in your state/province or country who have made a memorable impact on the American Quarter Horse industry.
Continue reading …2014 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship Kicks Off Today in Iowa!
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship Kicks Off Today in Iowa!
The 2014 Breeders Halter Futurity and National Halter Championship kicked off bright and early this morning in Des Moines, Iowa, and the first champion of the show has already been crowned! A big congratulations goes to the winner of the Junior Weanling Colts and Geldings, Get Me Some Of That, led by JT Mitchell and owned by Kelli Butler.
Continue reading …258 Horses and 950+ Entries Compete at 2014 European Paint Horse Championships
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on 258 Horses and 950+ Entries Compete at 2014 European Paint Horse Championships
Owners from 13 different countries vied for coveted European Champion titles in 78 classes. They hailed from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland; the hometown crowd from Germany fielded the greatest number of horses. German Paints also claimed the greatest number of medals, taking home 37 golds, 25 silvers and 23 bronzes.
Continue reading …AQHA Announces New Mission and Horse Show Vision Statement
September 10, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Announces New Mission and Horse Show Vision Statement
“By creating a mission and vision statement for AQHA shows, the Show Council is able to create and uphold a high standard for the industry and let exhibitors know what to expect when they attend an AQHA show. Our goal is to create the best experience for our exhibitors no matter the country, show or size of the show.”
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