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2011 AQHA World Show
AQHA
is pleased to announce that the 2011 Farnam All-Around
Amateur is Lauren Eichstadt
of Greenville, Pennsylvania, who showed Its My
Lucky Detail. The 2001 bay gelding is owned by Madison
Eichstadt, also of Greenville. Its My Lucky Detail is by
Last Detail and out of Run To Seattle. The gelding was
bred by Larry and Linda Whitaker of Rogers, Arkansas.
Lauren and Its My Lucky Detail earned 39 points,
competing in three classes: They placed third in amateur
working hunter and amateur hunter hack, and were the
reserve champions in amateur equitation over fences.
Lauren and Its My Lucky Detail received a prize package
of $15,000; $1,000 in Farnam product; an embroidered
fusion contour western blanket, courtesy of AQHA
Corporate Partner WeatherBeeta; a rose bouquet; and a
Lisa Perry bronze.
Read more!
Shelly Boyle and Put
Your Spurs On
Top 10 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
(9th place overall).
A Lasting Impulse owned by
Ellen Henderson was a finalist placing 11th in the
Amateur Performance mares and a finalists placing 15th
with Lori Gordon in the Open Performance Mares
Click to watch this
video compliments of Fred D. Smith Productions of our
beautiful home at the Grange Fairgrounds in beautiful Centre
Hall, PA.
The
2012 annual AQHA/PQHA Gettysburg Trail Ride will be
held again this year! It will be held on September 14-16
and is a part of the AQHA Ride Program. Click to read more
The General Membership
meeting that was scheduled for Saturday, Jan 21 has
been moved to Saturday, March 10 at 4 pm at Penn
State Ag Arena.
General Membership Meeting
Vote on By-Law Change as listed: 1. Move to
disband the Pennsylvania Amateur Quarter Horse
Association (PAQHA)
2. Move to transfer the PAQHA funds to PQHA
3. Form an Amateur Committee within PQHA with the
purpose of continuing the amateur programs
Horses and riders needed to participate in the
Winning Ways Clinic, March 10, 2012 at the Ag Arena,
Penn State University. We are seeking older youth or
adult riders with horses that are well broke, and
looking to further their instruction in the all-around
events. This is a chance to participate in a clinic with
a talented clinician and further your horsemanship
skills. There is no charge to ride in the clinic, and
stalling is available if needed for a nominal fee.
Apply to:
tcedvm@zoominternet.net Horses and riders will be
chosen based on experience, level or riding ability, and
the need for diversity within the demo horses.
*Click for
more info!
Attention Youth Members the 2012 Youth Packets and
Team Requirements are now available.Click here!
Remember
to keep your membership current 2012 PQHA
membership dues are currently due to be a member in good
standing.
Click here now!
Youth Recognized for Achievements in Pennsylvania 4-H
Team Horse Power and Horsemanship Skills Programs
Youth
from across Pennsylvania were recently recognized for
their achievements in the Pennsylvania 4-H Team Horse
Power and Horsemanship Skills Programs. The youth were
honored at the State 4-H Horse Show in Harrisburg. In
recognition of their service and achievement in these
programs the youth were introduced and presented with
medallions and or custom belt buckles. CLICK
TO READ MORE
The
Penn State University Horse Judging Team successfully
competed in the national Horse Judging Contest at the All -
American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio on October
19th, placing in the top
five in all divisions.
*Click to read more
The
Nov. - Dec. issue of Penn State Horse Newsletter is now available online:
Click to view Newsletter
2011 PA 4-H Competitive Trail Ride
High Point Jr., Sr., and Adult
Award Winners (from left to right) High Point Sr. Award Winner; Abigail Schmit, Bedford
County High Point Jr. Award Winner; Waylon Brennan, Bedford
County High Point Adult Award Winner: Jessica Gothie, Bedford
County Photo credit:
Pat Comerford, Equine Extension Specialist Click to read more
The American Quarter Horse Youth Association announces
those chosen to attend the AQHYA National Racing
Experience Click to read more
Cowboys R Hot and Paige Stopperich - Good Time to Win and Erika Rodenski -
SW Quick Draw and McKenzie Smeal - Smart Fancy Cutter and John Ryon Foster -
Sun Tan I Am and John Ryon Foster -
Quarter-Finalists or Semi-Finalists:
Abby Franken - Kaitlyn Good -
Erika Rodenski - Breonna Royer - Jill Masciantonio -
World Champion Working Hunter 15th place Hunter Hack 8th place Hunter Under Saddle 11th place Perf. Halter Geldings 12th place Reining World Champion Heeling 9th place Heading 7th place Heeling
Hunter Under Saddle Hunter Under Saddle Western Riding and Showmanship Western Pleasure Western Pleasure
At the world show Kellie Jacobs received awards
for the 2010 National Justin Rookie of the Year
and High Point Aged Halter Gelding.
The
2012 annual AQHA/PQHA Gettysburg Trail Ride will be
held again this year! It will be held on September 14-16
and is a part of the AQHA Ride Program. 
We are seeking older youth or
adult riders with horses that are well broke, and
looking to further their instruction in the all-around
events. This is a chance to participate in a clinic with
a talented clinician and further your horsemanship
skills. There is no charge to ride in the clinic, and
stalling is available if needed for a nominal fee.
Remember
to keep your membership current 2012 PQHA
membership dues are currently due to be a member in good
standing.
