Yearly Archives: 2011

Up and coming APHA all-around trainers Erica Lang of Pilot Point, Texas and Carly Veldman of Colbert, Georgia have quickly made a name for themselves in the industry as professional horsewomen. These young ladies in their twenties already have developed outstanding training programs with powerhouse clientele.

Larks Oneforthemoney was born special as one of the only horses by an AQHA Superhorse and out of an AQHA Superhorse. The 16.1 hand bay stallion out of 1988 Superhorse, One For the Record, and by 1985 and 1987 Superhorse, Rugged Lark, was destined for greatness until injuries ruined his chances of making a name for himself in the show arena. Despite these setbacks, Lark is set for a comeback in the breeding arena.

Texas AQHA members can make a difference for the horse industry during this legislative session. AQHA is a member of Texas H.O.R.S.E. or Horse Organizations for Racing, Showing and Eventing. The momentum from Texas H.O.R.S.E. is beginning to shift attitudes about slot machines at racetracks and Indian tribes.

To support legislation that would benefit the horse industry in Texas, Texas H.O.R.S.E. is asking all Texas AQHA members to participate in Capitol Day on March 31.

Purpose: To show support in numbers on the steps of the Capitol as Texans from all over the state.

When: Thursday, March 31, 2011

Overview of the Day:

• Gather at 9 a.m. at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel in Austin and share a light breakfast, break into groups and get prepared for the day.
• Head to the South steps of the Capitol where the group will hear from state and industry leaders on the issue.
• Break into small groups to meet with the members of the Legislature and their staffs for the rest of the afternoon.
  Departure for home will be around 4 p.m.

Some details about the day:

• There will be a number of buses leaving from Grand Prairie, Houston and San Antonio for those people who would like to catch a ride to Austin. We promise to take you back home, too!
• For those wishing to drive, we suggest parking in the state garage on 12th and San Jacinto.
• RSVP by Friday, March 25th by clicking here. We need to make sure there is an accurate list of everyone coming. RSVP by replying to this e-mail with your NAME, FULL ADDRESS, E-MAIL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND HOW YOU WILL BE ARRIVING (CAR, BUS GROUP, ETC.)

The American Paint Horse Association located in North Ft. Worth, Texas has an immediate opening for a Graphic Designer. If you love horses and love to design you might be interested in this position. You will have an opportunity to see your design work featured in several magazines plus you will be able to design and assist in publishing Marketing material for the second largest horse breed Association in the world.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Utilizing design software to produce graphic art and visual materials for magazines, promotions, advertisements, and informative and instructional material through a variety of media outlets.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Design ads for magazines using graphic software.

Produces signs for various horse shows and special events.

Produces marketing materials for all departments in the Association.

Designs forms letters, membership cards and other requests from various departments.

The ideal candidates will have and must be:

Three to five years progressive experience working with magazines.

Degree in Communication Design or experience in lieu of degree.

MAC proficient.

Solid understanding of layout, the printing process and file correction.

Experience using Quark Xpress, Adobe CS3, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign and other software related to graphic design.

Detail oriented and must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced team environment.

If you believe you have the skills and background required and an eye for design, forward your resume along with samples of design work to:

The American Paint Horse Association
Attention: Human Resources
2800 Meacham Blvd.
Ft. Worth, Texas 76137

APHA offers a competitive salary, excellent working conditions as well as benefits including medical insurance, paid vacation, sick/personal days and 9 holidays.

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Ted Turner Equine hosted a training clinic at the All-Novice Show hosted by the Texas Quarter Horse Association last week at the Hopkins County Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Turner is AQHA’s all-time leading earner of World Championship titles.

Highpoint Performance Horses has been setting trends for many years, but their new trend has many thinking they are seeing double and even triple. Highpoint now has three of the top roan horses in the industry-- Vital Signs Are Good, VS Code Red and Sweet Movin Hotrod, and the younger two have been extremely successful as they add new events.