APHA Inducts Racing Legends into 2013 Hall of Fame
March 5, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Inducts Racing Legends into 2013 Hall of Fame
Walter Merrick remains a racetrack legend, a horseman with something of a sixth-sense when it came to fast horses. Focusing his attention on the track in 1936, Walter’s stable expanded to include Paints in the 1950s. The recipient of the first Paul Harbor Racing Distinguished Service Award in 2005, Walter still ranks fifth on APHA’s Lifetime Leading Breeders List.
Continue reading …Latest NSBA News: SIF Payout Hits $47.84 Per Point, World Show Schedule, and Newly Approved Judges
March 4, 2014 Comments Off on Latest NSBA News: SIF Payout Hits $47.84 Per Point, World Show Schedule, and Newly Approved Judges
The National Snaffle Bit Association is proud to announce that the Stallion Incentive Program is as strong as ever! Official payout for points earned in 2013 is $47.84 per point.
Continue reading …Latest NCEA Rankings, March 4, 2014
March 4, 2014 Comments Off on Latest NCEA Rankings, March 4, 2014
The Gamecocks continue to hold the nation’s top spot following a win against Auburn that improved their record to 10-2 and gave South Carolina the top seed in the upcoming Southeastern Conference Championship. Georgia, which was idle moved into the No. 2 spot, while Oklahoma State moved to No. 3 following a win against then-No. 5 Baylor in Stillwater.
Continue reading …No. 4 Okalahoma State Equestrian Tops No. 5 Baylor, 11-7
March 4, 2014 Comments Off on No. 4 Okalahoma State Equestrian Tops No. 5 Baylor, 11-7
Three riders from the equitation over fences team scored in the 90s for OSU Saturday.
Continue reading …
New this year, the AQHA Stud Book and Registration Committee is hosting a Breed Forum from 2-5 p.m. on March 9. The forum will include “By the Numbers,” presented by AQHA Treasurer Trent Taylor, and a continuation of a strategic planning session of the Studbook and Registration Committee to include open dialog with anyone interested in expressing opinions on how to move the breed forward.
Continue reading …2014 March To The Arch Wrap Up By the Numbers- 7,000 Total Entries Across All Divisions
March 3, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 March To The Arch Wrap Up By the Numbers- 7,000 Total Entries Across All Divisions
“Every person that walked in the door was there for the same reason. They weren’t just there to show horses; they were there to make the lives of people struggling with cancer better.”
Continue reading …Gamecocks Defeat No. 2 Auburn to Clinch #1 Seed for SEC Championship
March 3, 2014 Comments Off on Gamecocks Defeat No. 2 Auburn to Clinch #1 Seed for SEC Championship
South Carolina clinched the No. 1 seed on Saturday, and the Gamecocks will face No. 4 seed Texas A&M in the opening round of the SEC Championship on March 28 in Blythewood. Auburn secured the No. 3 seed on Saturday, and the Tigers will face No. 2 seed Georgia in the opening round of the SEC Championship. The winners of both meets will face each other on March 29 for the SEC Championship.
Continue reading …Dates Announced For AQHA Regional Championships
March 3, 2014 Comments Off on Dates Announced For AQHA Regional Championships
Farnam will be this year’s sponsor of the Novice Youth 13 & under, Novice Youth 14-18, Novice Amateur and either Amateur Select or Rookie all around awards. These all around winners will be awarded a Montana Silversmiths belt buckle.
Continue reading …Nearly 30 Years and Still Going Strong: Florida Super 8 Appaloosa Show Circuit
February 28, 2014 Comments Off on Nearly 30 Years and Still Going Strong: Florida Super 8 Appaloosa Show Circuit
“It’s like spring training for baseball. People can get out of the north, and it’s a great opportunity to get to practice during the first weekend. Most of the people haven’t shown since usually last October or November. They can use the first weekend to figure out mistakes, work on it during the week, and get another show the next weekend.”
Continue reading …BCQHA’s March Mania Show Debuts in New Location Tomorrow
February 27, 2014 Comments Off on BCQHA’s March Mania Show Debuts in New Location Tomorrow
For this three-day event in the heart of horse country, AQHA competitors will enjoy showing to expert officials such as Gayle Lampinen, Curtis Reynolds, Sandy Jirkovsky, Andrea Simons, Casey Devitt, and April Devitt.
Continue reading …