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It's All For Show |
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When you show an American Quarter Horse, you know you've saddled yourself a winner
The American Quarter Horse Association wants you to be a winner as well. We want to help you get the most out of showing America's Horse. Whether it's your profession or your pastime, showing can be a rewarding experience. There are lucrative prizes you can win, the thrill of competition you'll experience and the glory you'll receive. But it's much more. The best rewards you'll carry in your heart for a lifetime. You'll make lifelong friends who share your passion. You'll feel the satisfaction of a job well done. And you'll do it all with the most loyal, responsive, hardworking and willing teammate you'll ever have - the American Quarter Horse.
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Judging Excellence |
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 Professional Show Judges
The American Quarter Horse is a special breed. And it takes a special breed of human to judge him. In fact, there are less than 400 AQHA -approved judges around the world to officiate at more than 2,200 AQHA,approved shows and special events held annually. The process of selecting judges is a long and difficult one, ensuring that only the best are selected. We believe that designation as an AQHA,approved judge is a privilege which must be earned by those with proven expertise and personal integrity. The application to become an AQHA-approved judge is a year long process.
Each application and accompanying reference letters must first be approved by the state judge selection committee. Next, each applicant must be approved by the AQHA Judge's Committee and the Executive Committee. The next step is intense testing over a two day period. But even those receiving the highest scores cannot be assured that they'll be approved. The Executive Committee can increase or decrease the number of new judges approved each year based on score results. So, when you see AQHA-approved judges scoring a class, you can be certain that they have worked long and hard to earn their place in the show arena.
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Origins of Western Riding |
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 NEARLY two and a half thousand years ago a Greek cavalry officer by the name of Xenophon described in writing what he regarded as the qualities of a well schooled horse. One that would move under weight transference, away from leg pressure, and be supple through its head, neck, shoulder, rib cage and hip. One that ultimately would be so light and responsive that it could be ridden one handed, and yet perform correctly enough that a man's life could depend on that horse working with his rider as a harmonious team. What words they were and, in nineteenth century America during the hey day of the cattle industry, they were never more true.
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AQHA Show Information |
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Pure bred horses and those with appendix papers can compete in AQHA Shows, AQHA.UK affiliated shows, AQHA.UK shows, Western Equestrian Society shows and any open competitions. Part bred horses (Section II & III) can only compete in AQHA.UK shows, AQHA.UK affiliated shows, Western Equestrian Society shows and open competition. Ask to see the horse's AQHA and AQHA.UK papers and check that transfer records are up to date and show the correct current owner. If there is any doubt call the Administrator for verification.
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