With the 2016 Show Season well underway, GoHorseShow has put out an article with the top 10 Fashion Trends that they’re seeing this year. The list includes custom saddle pad and shirt sets, colored hats, braided hair, vests and more.…
It was so worth missing homecoming and quitting track to attend another horse show in the middle of nowhere. I grew up in a cut-throat industry competing from a very young age. I have shown horses on the national level…
Make plans to include a few extra horses in your 2016 APHA World Show lineup: the APHA Executive Committee recently approved a motion that will allow solid Paint-bred horses with two Regular Registry parents the opportunity to compete in most…
YES it can be done!!! When showing on a fashion budget you should classic styles that will last. By that I mean don’t go for the expensive blingy trends that will be in and out like that. Classic fashions include…
Western Pleasure is a class with a lot of history. The riding style and horses have changed and progressed a lot in it’s almost 60 year history. A lot of people feel that the class has regressed and that we…
There is a lot of confusion surrounding western pleasure lately. Whether you are currently showing western pleasure or you’re someone who’s interested in it, this is a great video. Dave Dellin, Director of Horse Show Judges for the American Paint…
It is sometimes said that one should surround themselves with people who inspire them. This is one cliché I can agree with. In the horse world especially, it is so easy to get caught up in the competition and the…
This is a great video with step by step instructions on how to braid your horses tail! Whether you are wanting to earn extra money as a horse show braider or you’re simply wanting to save the money by braiding…
Your performance in the horse show arena is ultimately what matters most, but you don’t want the judge to be distracted by poor banding or grooming either! Learn how to clean up and band your horse’s mane, polish your horse’s…
I can’t pass up the opportunity to relate a story involving Wade Parks. A little boy from Idaho came to the Youth World with his grandmother(and mother and brother) as his riding coach. They did it completely on their own…
The American Paint Horse Association has done a video on how to ace Ranch Horse Pleasure! Here are 4 additional tips: Read and understand all rules governing the class. A digital, mobile-friendly version of the 2015 Official APHA Rule Book…
This is a clinic that was done at Ohio Equine Affair with a lot of useful tips and advise for those of you who show in Showmanship. If you found this video helpful, Share it with your friends on Facebook!
While most shows are still free to watch via live webcast, the AQHA World Championship show as well as some other big events require payment. The cost is $4.95 per day or $19.95 for the whole show. Is this worth…
Country music star Chelsea Bain dishes about Paint Horses, the music industry and how APHA has helped make her dreams come true. If you like this video, Share it with your friends on Facebook!
We love seeing the youth riders let loose and have some fun at the big shows! We’re so glad they’ve added fun classes like this for a break from the usual 🙂 Congratulations to Kamiah McGrath and Secrets Until Dark…
