Action continues in Tunica, Mississippi as the second annual Show For Dough completes its third day of competition, in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail, Western Riding, Showmanship and Horsemanship classes where contestants are earning 100 percent of the entry fees. Show organizers Brad Jewett, Dave Dellin and Charles Cannizzaro say entries and stall […]
The slogan is “All money all the time” so competitors gathered in Tunica, Mississippi this weekend will get back 100 percent of the entry fees in the 103 classes being offered at the five-day event and they will get their checks before they leave the grounds. Organizers Charles Cannizzaro, Dave Dellin and Brad Jewell […]
These 2014–2015 AjPHA national directors from Zones 1, 4, 6 and 7 are excited to take the reins and help lead the masses of Paint-crazy Youth. Do you have what it takes to represent Paint-loving Youth at the national level? Learn more about the AjPHA national leadership programs here. Zone 1 Blayne Bell—Shelton, Washington I am […]
It’s time to start prepping for the 2014 Merial AQHA Regional Championships that start in June in Jackson, Mississippi. Four regions are playing host to regional championships, a fast track to qualifying for the AQHA Level 1 (Novice) Championships. “We hope to see new exhibitors at these shows,” said Charlie Hemphill, AQHA senior director of shows and […]
A question I get asked a lot is what, if any, vaccines are necessary for horses that stay at home and don’t go anywhere. You know, for the pasture pal who lives out in the field whose idea of exercise is walking up to the barn for dinner each night. Does he really need vaccines […]
Position: Public Relations/Communications Coordinator Location: Richwood Office of Ohio Quarter Horse Association Reports To: Executive Director of Ohio Quarter Horse Association Date Posted: May, 4 2014 Date Available: Immediately Primary Purpose of Position: This is a full-time position, responsible for public relations and communications […]
Hosted by the Tennessee Quarter Horse Association, the four-day circuit boasted over 5,000 entries last year and organizers say they hope a revised, exhibitor-friendly schedule and a $350 inclusive fee (which covers entries, AQHA drug and office fees and one stall) will attract even more this year. Judges for this year’s show include: […]
Exhibitors spent most of the day Wednesday moving in, bathing horses and prepping for the Lucky Seven Classic Quarter Horse Show Circuit, which starts off Thursday morning with Western Pleasure classes in Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Hosted by the Tennessee Quarter Horse Association, the four-day circuit boasted over 5,000 entries last year and organizers […]
This year, core Rookie classes (showmanship, horsemanship, hunt seat equitation, western pleasure, hunter under saddle and trail) will be featured at theNutrena East and SmartPak West AQHA Level 1 (Novice) championships for Level 1 (formerly Novice) exhibitors. Qualifying to compete in a Rookie class is simple – exhibitors just need to be Rookie-eligible as of January […]
The American Paint Horse Association is pleased to announce nine new judges carded by the association. A total of 26 APHA judge applicants were considered: 20 were invited to test for their cards April 28-30 at the APHA Judge Applicant School in Gainesville, Texas, and six European applicants tested for their cards in March at […]
The Open Western Pleasure arena has long been dominated by men. But over the years some very talented women trainers have found a way to lope to the front of the line – sometimes right past their husbands. Exact records of points and money earned do not exist in any organization but you don’t need […]
Full Medal Jacket is completing his first breeding season and owner Robin Baker could not be more pleased with the response he is getting. “I am so thrilled with how many mare owners took a chance on Full Medal Jacket this breeding season,” Robin Baker says. “I can’t wait to see what these great mares will […]