Day: April 28, 2011

APHA Horsemen Visit the Texas Capitol in support of SB 1118 and HB 2111

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Texas horsemen gathered at the state Capitol on March 31, 2011, in support of bills that will generate revenue for the state and provide support for the struggling Texas horse industry. The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) is one of the founding members of Texas H.O.R.S.E. (Horse Organization for Racing, Showing and Eventing), the organization who put this event in motion. Over 1,000 horsemen attended the rally to show support for the bills and encourage legislators to put them to a public vote in Texas. The bills, SB 1118 and HB 2111, outline a comprehensive

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AQHA Rule Changes

AQHA releases the standing committee reports reviewed by the AQHA Executive Committee and approved by the AQHA Board of Directors in March 2011. The American Quarter Horse Journal — In many cases, AQHA rule changes are the result of recommendations from AQHA members or the various AQHA standing committees. Once approved at convention by the respective AQHA standing committees, the rule changes are then reviewed by the AQHA Executive Committee and approved by the AQHA Board of Directors. The Executive Committee has the final word on all rule changes except changes to the Association’s bylaws and any rules

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AQHA: Pilot Rookie Classes

AQHA is offering new pilot rookie classes at nine shows this year. The American Quarter Horse Journal – This year, the American Quarter Horse Association is introducing a trial run of rookie classes created by the AQHA Blue-Ribbon Task Force to make the transition from 4-H, open showing or no show experience at all less intimidating and more comfortable for exhibitors. The goal of these classes is to reach AQHA members of all ages and riding levels. By developing true entry-level classes, AQHA plans to introduce new AQHA members, as well as members who have never shown, to

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