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APHA Convention Starts Wednesday in Nashville
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2010 APHA Annual Convention
September 30 – October 2, 2010
Radisson Hotel at Opryland
2401 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615-889-0800
All association members are encouraged to participate in this important function. Attendees will have the opportunity to express their views on matters of importance to the association, ask questions of APHA officers and staff, meet the association’s Executive Committee, and enjoy friendly social events in the company of Paint Horse enthusiasts from around the world.
Click here to find out more information and the schedule of events
Congrats to new parents Jason & Jessica Gilliam on birth of baby girl
According to grandma, Janet Gunn, "So blessed. Rebecca Shayne Gilliam was born to Jason & Jessica. 8-3, 21 inches long. Everyone doing well. She is beautiful!!"
USA Captures Gold in the Team Reining at WEG
Congrats, Team USA
At the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, Team USA captures gold in the team reining competition.
Going into Day 2 of the team reining competition with a strong lead, Team USA maintained consistency to take home the gold in the team reining competition September 26, 2010, at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky.
Team Competition Final Rankings
- U.S. -- 674.5
- Belgium -- 659.0
- Italy -- 655.5
- Austria -- 653.5
- Canada -- 652.5
Full story coming soon!
Meet Team USA, and find out how you can own a piece of Games history and celebrate the role of the American Quarter Horse in the reining competition.
The Go To Link For Everything WEG
The World Equestrian Games are September 25-October 10, 2010, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Everything you need to enjoy the Games -- whether you're in Kentucky or at home -- is right here, from schedule and coverage to travel tips and souvenirs.
- Meet Team USA, representing the United States in the reining competition, aboard American Quarter Horses.
- View the schedule for AQHA Test Rides, NRHA Ride A Reiner events and AQHA/NRHA demonstrations, all taking place in the John Deere Reining Arena.
- Win a Cowboy Hat signed by Team USA.
- Event Coverage, brought to you by The American Quarter Horse Journal
Get your tickets for the Games. Plus, reserve your premium parking spot for only $100 per day or preferred parking is available for $60 per day. Visit the online parking order form for more information and to complete your reservation. Before you place your order, be sure to review the parking map so you'll know where your parking location will be.
Commemorative Medallions
Available for a limited time only!
These specially designed and manufactured medallion coins bring the spirit of the Games to your home, while celebrating AQHA's passion for the sport of reining as an official sponsor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and the Official Horse Breed of Reining.
Get Your Medallion or Pendant Today!
These one-of-a-kind keepsakes will not be available to purchase forever. Choose from either the silver pendants or one of the five styles of the commemorative medallion (antique bronze, solid silver, timeless treasure, plain bezel beauty or 100 percent gold plated). Each comes in a beautiful package - perfect for a gift.
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Don't miss a minute of the reining action at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
The American Quarter Horse Journal -- In addition to the 6.5 hours of televised coverage on NBC Sports, you can also enjoy the reining events at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games live from your computer.
Check out the live feeds from the FEI and USEF websites, and see some of the world's greatest reining American Quarter Horses in action!
Also, follow the latest Games news at our Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games blog, and on Facebook and Twitter. And find out how you can take home a momento and get your chance at a cowboy hat autographed by Team USA.
AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA Publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines.
Bid now on the 2010 American Paint Horse Foundation Filly!
This flashy filly is a stunning combination of excellent breeding, sweet disposition and athleticism! This yearling has a good mind and is a quick learner with potential to excel in a wide variety of uses. Her breeding and conformation makes her suitable for a broad range of disciplines including all around, speed and cattle events. Click Here to find out more about the American Paint Horse Foundation.
Check Out USAhorseauctions.com for your chance to bid on and win this fantastic filly–Lot #65.
Bidding for A Catty Quixote closes Sunday, November 7 at 5 p.m.
Win an Autographed Cowboy Hat from WEG Reining Team
AQHA and Shorty’s Caboy Hattery are giving away a cowboy hat signed by World Equestrian Games ReiningTeam USA members. The American Quarter Horse Journal – Fans of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which begin this Saturday, September 25, and culminate October 10, won’t want to miss their chance at a free felt cowboy hat from Shorty’s Caboy Hattery of Oklahoma City. AQHA is raffling this one-of-a-kind hat, signed by Team USA reining members Craig Schmersal, Shawn Flarida, Tom McCutcheon and Tim McQuay. Team USA will compete in the reining events beginning the first day of the Games and wrapping up September 29. Enter to Win the Hat
Learn more about the members of Team USA: Shawn Flarida, 41, of Springfield, Ohio As the National Reining Horse Association’s all-time leading rider and its only $3 million rider, Shawn has trained some of the most talented equine athletes in the business. He is the second person in NRHA history to reach the $2 million milestone, and he is on his way to earning $4 million. He has won the NRHA Open Futurity Championship five times, and he and Wimpys Little Chic won the Futurity, the National Reining Breeders Classic and the NRHA Derby – making them the first pair to ever win reining’s “Triple Crown” of top events. Shawn is the only rider to capture both individual and team gold medals at the FEI World Equestrian Games. (He competed in 2002 in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.) At the 2010 selection trials held as part of Battle in the Saddle in Oklahoma City, he won the USEF National Open Reining Championship. His horse: RC Fancy Step, a 2004 palomino stallion by Wimpys Little Step and out ofSonita Wilson by Doc Wilson. RC Fancy Step isan NRHA Derby champion owned by Shane Plummer Tom McCutcheon, 43, of Aubrey, Texas Tom has NRHA earnings of more than $1 million and is a two-time USEF National Open Reining Champion. (He was a silver medalist in 2010.) He was on the U.S. team at the 2002 World Equestrian Games in Spain and assisted in taking team gold, while winning an individual silver medal. He also was on the silver-medal-winning team at the FEI World Reining Championship in Manerbio, Italy, in 2008. He is a founding board member of the National Reining Breeders Classic, the largest added-money reining event in history, and he also serves on the USEF board of directors. His horse: Gunners Special Nite, a 2004 sorrel stallion by Colonels Smokin Gun and out ofMifs Doll by Mifillena. Gunners Special Nite is an NRHA Futurity reserve champion owned by Turnabout Farm Inc. Craig Schmersal, 38, of Overbrook, Oklahoma His horse: Boom Shernic, a 2004 sorrel stallion by Boomernic and out ofShe And Chic Dunit by Smart Chic Olena. Boom Shernic is an NRBC champion and is owned by the Boom Shernic Syndicate. Tim McQuay, 58, of Tioga, Texas His horse: Hollywoodstinseltown, a 2004 palomino stallion by Hollywood Dun It and out ofMiss Tinseltown by Great Red Pine. Hollywoodstinseltown is owned by breeder David Silva and has been a finalist at both the NRHA Futurity and Derby. Alternate His horse: Whale Of A Whiz, a 2003 sorrel gelding by Topsail Whiz and out of Pappita Sunrise by Hollywood Jac 86. Whale Of A Whiz is owned by Guy and Joan Palmer and won the CRI-2*/USEF during the 2010 NRBC. Remember, it’s not too late to purchase reining tickets for WEG! The Games kick off September 25 in Lexington, Kentucky, and reining takes the spotlight beginning the first day. See photos of Team USA in action. Watch the NBC coverage of the Games
Live coverage is brought to you by AQHA and the Reining Horse Sports Foundation. AQHA is an official sponsor of the World Equestrian Games and is the official reining breed sponsor of WEG reining. For more information, including complete schedule and additional activities provided by AQHA during the Games, visit www.aqha.com/weg. See reining videos and WEG highlights on americashorse.tv. AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA Publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines. |
The 2011 AQHA Convention is March 4-7 in Dallas.
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas
$215 Single/Double (includes resort fee)
To receive these rates, reservations must be made prior to February 2, 2011
(866) 732-7897 toll-free
(817) 778-1000
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday, March 4
8 a.m. - NoonDirectors’ Summit (AQHA’s Board of Directors only)
2 - 4:30 p.m.Impact Session(Open to all AQHA members)
Panel to include representatives from the equine industry and AQHA Staff
- Emerging Markets
- Genetic Testing
- Breeding Analysis Numbers Update
This impact session is open to all interested AQHA members.
7 - 9 p.m. President’s Reception
Saturday, March 5
9 - 11 a.m. Membership General Meeting
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Board of Directors’ Luncheon(Attendance Required - Directors Only)
2 - 5 p.m. Committee Meetings
6:30 p.m.Awards Banquet
Sunday, March 6
8 a.m. - NoonCommittee Meetings
1:30 - 5 p.m.Committee Meetings
6 p.m.Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
Monday, March 7
8:30 - 11 a.m.Membership Business Meeting
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Board of Directors Luncheon(Attendance Required - Directors Only)
3 - 6 p.m.New Appointed AQHA Directors Meeting
Watch for more detailed convention information at www.aqha.com or in America's Horse Weekly, AQHA's weekly e-newsletter.
COMMITTEE AGENDAS| Amateur Committee Agenda | Equine Research Committee Agenda |
| Finance Committee Agenda | International Committee Agenda |
Judges Committee Agenda | Marketing & Membership Committee Agenda |
| Nominations & Credentials Committee Agenda | Professional Horsemen's Committee Agenda |
| Public Policy Committee Agenda | Racing Committee Agenda |
| Recreational Activities Committee Agenda | Show Committee Agenda |
| Stud Book & Registration Committee Agenda | Youth Activities Committee Agenda |
McGrath Quarter Horses Moving to Minnesota
McGrath Quarter Horses is excited to announce that it will be moving most of its broodmares home to a new farm in Cottage Grove, Minnesota next year. McGrath Quarter Horses is offering some of our hand-selected broodmares and prospects as we will not have room in the barn or acreage for all of them. These mares are by top stallions, and, more importantly, have strong maternal lines and are proven producers or destined to be producers of show horses.
We are offering these mares and one two-year-old pleasure prospect by Good Huh for sale in the on-line auction that starts Friday at www.usahorseauctions.com
Please visit www.mcgrathqh.com to look at our offerings on our home page or go to the auction page. For more information, please contact Kevin McGrath by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at 651-485-7558.
See American Quarter Horses on NBC
The American Quarter Horse Journal - If you can’t make it to Lexington, Kentucky, for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the next best thing is watching it from the comfort of your living room.
Tune in to NBC Sports for six and a half hours of reining event coverage from WEG. AQHA is an official sponsor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and the official breed sponsor of reining.
Coverage Schedule
- Sunday, September 26, live coverage from noon to 1:30 p.m. EDT, featuring team reining competition
- Sunday, October 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. EDT, featuring individual reining competition
- Sunday, October 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. EDT, reining featured as part of the overall WEG recap
This TV coverage marks the largest commitment a network has ever made to equestrian sports in U.S. television history.
AQHA member and Colorado reiner Aaron Ralston will be the on-air commentator, interpreting the reining events to TV viewers who may not be familiar with what they’re watching. He’ll explain the scoring, the maneuvers and will give tips on what viewers should be looking for.
“I hope to represent the sport of reining, and I hope to give a good understanding of what goes into the sport of reining,” Ralston said.
Ralston breeds a small number of horses each year with his wife, Meg, and also produces some western-discipline competitions.
More Coverage
The American Quarter Horse Journal will be on the scene at WEG giving you daily updates on the excitement.
Learn more about the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, including the schedule of events, AQHA test rides, informative demonstrations and more.
Project Cowboy: The Horse Industry’s “American Idol” Competition
New competition changes the way stars are made in the equine world.
In a generation where “American Idol,” “America’s Got Talent” and other reality shows have discovered amazing talent, Project Cowboy is changing the way the equine world finds its stars. Project Cowboy will crown the next great American horseman.
Fort Worth, Texas, will be rocking October 8-10 when 170 contestants compete for the Project Cowboy title and a $10,000 paycheck. The last cowboy standing will have to endure three days of grueling competition that will test horsemanship ability, readiness to be in front of a camera, general horse knowledge while under fire and livestock handling skills.
The winner will receive $10,000 cash, a Martin trophy saddle and a Gist trophy buckle. The winner’s horse training career will be launched with an invitation to appear at the 2011 Road to the Horse Legends World Championship and 2011 Extreme Mustang Makeover Events, as well as other major equine events and expos as a clinician. Equine venues looking for hot, fresh, innovative clinic presenters will not want to miss this opportunity to get a sneak peek at the future of the industry and book talent before it’s too late.
Project Cowboy, jointly produced by Tootie Bland Productions, creator of the popular Road to the Horse competitions, and Patti Colbert Enterprises, producer of the Extreme Mustang Makeover events, will be held at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center’s Watt Arena. Watt Arena offers an intimate audience experience, but seats are very limited. Only 1,000 tickets are available to watch this exciting competition that the entire equine industry will be talking about. Only one ticket is needed for all three days of competition. Some of the best seats in the arena are available for $100. These seats will be on the “50-yard line” and will also include exciting surprises to be announced at the event. Other seats are also available for $50. Tickets are available to purchase at www.projectcowboy.net.“Project Cowboy is a fresh approach to discovering that amazingly talented horseman or horsewoman and launching their career,” says co-producer Patti Colbert. “We are cramming a season of ‘American Idol’ into three days, and fans are going to be entertained and awed by the talent displayed in Watt Arena. The hopes and dreams of one of the 170 Project Cowboy hopefuls will be realized on October 10, and audience members will witness history in the making!”
Project Cowboy will include several rounds of competition that will challenge the horsemanship and communication skills of the competitors. All competitors, riding their own horse, will be challenged to showcase their talents in the pen and on the screen. Elimination rounds will progress by offering more diverse and challenging obstacles to prove who will receive the title of “the Great American Horseman.”Project Cowboy is the most unique equine-related talent search to ever be held. Never before have horsemen and women from different riding disciplines been able to showcase their talents in this way and display their training ability with their own horse and with unknown horses while competing for more than $10,000 in cash and prizes. Project Cowboy is sponsored by the American Quarter Horse Association, Western Horseman Magazine, Gist Silversmiths and Martin Saddlery. Visit www.projectcowboy.net for more information and for ticket information.
Pre-Entry Deadline for Fall APHA World Show is Sept 10
Reminder: The pre-entry deadline for the Fall World
Championship Paint Horse Show (classes, stalls, RV spaces, etc) is September 10.
Forms can be faxed to the Performance Dept at (817) 222-8489 or postmarked by
9/10 to receive pre-entry pricing.
Premium Book, entry forms, schedule and full details are available at http://www.aphaworldshow.com/fall/
Enter the AQHA World Show by Sept 15
Don't forget that September 15 is the deadline to enter the AQHA World Show held November 6-20 in Oklahoma City.
Click here to enter online
2010 World Show Judges
Don Bell
Select All-Around Amateur Winners Recognized
At the Adequan Select World Championship Show August 29 - September 4 in Amarillo, 51 exhibitors competed for the coveted Farnam Select All-Around Amateur title. This the most prestigious award in the Adequan Select World Show competition.
AQHA congratulates 2010 Farnam Select All-Around Amateur Susan Wilson of Ramona, California, showing her American Quarter Horse Knowtorious. The pair earned 73 points, competing in six classes. Of the six classes, Wilson won a world championship in horsemanship and hunt seat equitation, was reserve champion in showmanship and western riding, placed eighth in trail and was a finalist in performance halter geldings.
Wilson’s prize package included $10,000, a bronze by Lisa Perry, $1,000 in Farnam product, a WeatherBeeta embroidered horse blanket and a rose bouquet.
This year’s reserve Farnam All-Around Amateur is Dr. Scott Myers of Sharon Center, Ohio, with his American Quarter Horse Stroke For Stroke. They earned 40 points in seven classes. For this award, Dr. Myers was presented with $2,500, a silver bowl and $500 in Farnam product.
The third- through fifth-place winners each received $1,000 and $250 in Farnam product.This year’s third-place winner is Lori Bucholz of Waterloo, Nebraska, riding her American Quarter Horse Larks Happy Days. She accumulated 39 points in seven classes.
Shelley Shepherd of Riverside, California, with her American Quarter Horse Dees Old Gold, placed fourth, with 39 points from four classes.
Finishing fifth in the Farnam All-Around Amateur competition is Christine Hocutt-Senteney of Burbank, California, and her American Quarter Horse Bellieve Hes Blazing. They showed in four classes and earned 27 points.
The Farnam All-Around Amateur winners are determined by a point-scoring process based on placings for each class. Two sets of points are awarded to contenders who place in the top 10 in each class.
Horses placing in the top 10 receive one point for each horse placing below them plus one point, not to exceed 10 points, for first place. The second set of points is awarded based on the number of entries in the class according to the point distribution system used to calculate AQHA points.
Select exhibitors are eligible for this award if they show one horse in a minimum of three classes in two categories.
The Farnam Select All Around Amateur awards are made possible by the generosity of AQHA Corporate Partner Farnam.
The Adequan Select World Championship Show took place August 29 - Sepetmber 4 in Amarillo and crowned 41 world champions in halter, western and English disciplines. The Adequan Select World Show is the world’s largest single-breed world championship horse show open exclusively to amateur exhibitors age 50 and older.
Hot N Blazing sires 12 NSBA World Show Winners
3 year old Non Pro HUS
Diamonds R Hot -Winner
3 year old Open Hunter Under Saddle
Look N Hot – Winner
Diamonds R Hot – 3rd
Green Hunter Saddle
Look N Hot – Winner
Green Hunter Under Saddle
Look N Hot – Winner
3 year old Ltd Open Hunter Under Saddle
Look N Hot – Winner
Diamonds R Hot – 3rd
Novice Am Hunter Under Saddle
Southern N Sweet – winner
Non Pro Showmanship Stakes
Southern N Sweet – Winner
Youth Hunter Under Saddle
Thatts Hot – Winner
2 year old LTD Non Pro HUS
Hot N Dreamy – Winner
3 yr old Non Pro HUS
Diamonds R Hot- 3rd
3 yr old open Novice Horse HUS
Dance Somemore – winner under all 4 judges
Look N Hot – 4th
3 year old LTD Open HUS
Look N Hot – Resv Champion
Novice Youth HUS
Hot Cotoure – Resv Champion
2 year BCF Non Pro HUS
Some Hot Moves – Champion
2 yr old BCF LTD Non Pro HUS
Some Hot Moves – Champion
Click here for more information about Hot N Blazing.
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