Day: May 22, 2009

America’s Horse, May 19, 2009 — Winning at a horse show isn’t the only way to earn a big, shiny Montana Silversmiths buckle. Through the American Quarter Horse Association Horseback Riding Program, thousands of AQHA and American Quarter Horse Youth Association members have discovered another way to enjoy their time horseback, while still having the opportunity to set goals and earn awards. The program was started in 1991 and is open to all members. Participants keep track of the time they spend in the saddle, using the hourly log sheet available at www.aqha.com/recreation, and send in their logs

“Showing to Win: Western Pleasure” is a comprehensive look at the standards for the western pleasure class. The American Quarter Horse Journal, May 19, 2009 – AQHA has released “Showing to Win: Western Pleasure,” an in-depth look at one of the most popular western show classes, geared for all western pleasure exhibitors, trainers and judges. AQHA Professional Horseman and world champion exhibitor Dave Dellin and National Snaffle Bit Association Executive Director Dianne Eppers go through the basics of the expectations in the western pleasure discipline through the eyes of an AQHA or NSBA judge. The DVD covers