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2023 Canadian Youth AQHA Show Leaders

Post author By Laurie Haughton
Post date January 10, 2024
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These are the Unofficial Canadian Youth who placed in the top 50 of their respective classes and divisions for 2023

Point totals may change as show results are verified. The 2023 Show Leaders List will be official on January 25, 2024. Please head to AQHA.com for the official results

Youth Rookie Show Leaders 2023

Showmanship 26^th – Cendryn Generoux	Kruzen For Cash	Kitchener, ON
Horsemanship 24^th – Cendryn Generoux	Kruzen For Cash	Kitchener,ON
Ranch Riding 6^th – Emily Firth	Viper Cat	Aldergrove, BC

Youth Level 1 Show Leaders 2023

Performance Halter Geldings 4^th – Cendryn Generoux	Kruzen For Cash	Kitchener, ON
Performance Halter Geldings 8^th – Emily Firth	Reliable Mechanic	Aldergrove, BC
Showmanship 17^th – Tylar Randall Gray	OHK Pininfor Krymsun	Lake George, NS
Showmanship 36^{th –}Cendryn Generoux	Kruzen For Cash	Kitchener, ON
Showmanship 44^th – Taylor MacMullin	Find Your Drive	Toronto, ON
Western Riding 27^th – Mackenzie E Landry	One Tuff Red Head	Paris, ON
Western Riding 39^th – Gillian Merkley	RW Get It On	Prescott, ON
Barrel Racing 20^th – Madison Lehman-Ionson	Chuy	Drumbo, ON
Trail 25^th – Tylar Randall Gray	OHK Pininfor Krymsun	Lake George, NS
Trail 49^th – Emily Yates	The Hot Moonlite	North Bay, ON
Performance Halter Mares 23^rd – Kirsten Glassel	Moonlite Maid	Langley, BC
Horsemanship 33^rd – Gillian Merkley	RW Get It On	Prescott, ON
Western Pleasure 46^th – Adelynn Fisher	Kiss This Machine	Amherst, NS
Equitation 31^st – Tylar Randall Gray	OHK Pininfor Krymsun	Lake George, NS
Equitation 41^{st –}Gillian Merkley	RW Get It On	Prescott, ON
Hunter Under Saddle 21^st – Morgan G Corkum	Blazin To The Blues	Yarmouth, NS
Hunter Under Saddle 25^th – Gillian Merkley	RW Get It On	Prescott, ON
Hunter Under Saddle 31^st – Hailey Olson	Gota Wear My Silks	Mayfield, SK
Hunter Under Saddle 34^th – Erin Nicole Duquette	Itsa Afterhoursthing	Glencoe, ON
Hunter Under Saddle 49^th – Claire Sophia Little	Song Of Tha South	Stilesville, NB

Youth Level 2 Show Leaders 2023

Equitation 10^th – Hailey Olson	Gota Wear My Silks	Maryfield, SK
Ranch Riding 1^st – Hailey Olson	Im N Slow Motion	Maryfield, SK
Showmanship 22^nd – Hailey Olson	Gota Wear My Silks	Maryfield, SK
Trail 13^th – Abigail Parker-Spratt Dunlevy	Surely A Good Cowboy	ORO-MEDONTE, ON

Youth Level 3 Show Leaders 2023

Working Cow Horse Boxing 17^th – Ariana De Jong	Petroboonsmal	Langley, BC
Western Pleasure 35^th – Cole A Corkum	Moonlites Hot Baby	Yarmouth, NS
Western Pleasure 46^th – Hannah Marie Perkins	VS Money Line	Havelock, NS
Equitation 49^th – Gillian Merkley	RW Get It On	Prescott, ON
Hunter Under Saddle 31^st – Kaidyn Sandi Goodwin	Straight Up Blue	Tusket, NS
Hunter Under Saddle 35^th – Morgan G Corkum	Blazin To The Blues	Yarmouth, NS
Performance Halter Geldings 27^th – Hannah Marie Perkins	VS Money Line	Havelock, NS
Performance Halter Geldings 47^{th –}Gillian Merkley	RW Get It On	Prescott, ON
Performance Halter Geldings 50^{th –}Kaden Tyler Bell	Dressed Tobe Smooth	Prince Albert, SK
Showmanship 37^th – Hannah Marie Perkins	VS Money Line	Havelock, NS
Showmanship 38^th – Jessica Spilman	A Sleepy Sensation	Fredericton, NB
Showmanship – 50^th – Gillian Merkley	RW Get It On	Prescott, ON
Reining 24^th – Ariana De Jong	White Chocolat Chunk	Langley, BC
Reining 43^th – Ariana De Jong	Petroboonsmal	Langley, BC
Barrel Racing 16^th – Alexis Weaver	Dash Ta Fortunes	Chatham, ON
Trail 50^th – Tylar Randall Gray	OHK Pininfor Krymsun	Lake George, NS
Performance Halter Mares 15^th – Claire Sophia Little	Song Of Tha South	Stilesville, NB
Performance Halter Mares 41^st – Mackenzie E Landry	One Tuff Red Head	Paris, ON
Halter Mares 16^th – Carly C Weagle	Absolutamente	Belnan, NS
Halter Mares 21^st – Stella Taylor	Shes A Dream Machine	Welchtown, NS
Halter Mares 35^th – Jolianne Labbe	Ridge Onegood Pepper	Levis, QB

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New AQHA Awards for National & Provincial National High School Rodeo Assoc

Post author By Laurie Haughton
Post date December 12, 2023
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AQHA Top Event Horse awards will be presented at both the NJHFR and NHSFR, plus American Quarter Horse of the Year awards at state, provincial and national finals.

The American Quarter Horse Association continues grow to its awards program that recognizes AQHYA members riding registered American Quarter Horses in National High School Rodeo Association competition.

In 2024, AQHA Top Event Horse awards will be presented at the National Junior High and National High School Finals Rodeos. Top American Quarter Horses will continue to be recognized with Horse of the Year awards at the state, provincial and national finals in both the male and female divisions. Across the awards, the AQHA-NHSRA Horse of the Year program presents awards and cash valuing over $20,000!

To nominate a registered horse for any – or all – of these awards, participants must:

Have a current AQHYA membership,
Compete on a registered American Quarter Horse at an NHSRA-sanctioned rodeo,

Note which horse they will be riding for the events they qualified for (the NHSRA member does not have to be the recorded owner of the horse, according to AQHA records), and
Nominate horses in the NHSRA membership system by April 1, 2024.

Points will be tracked by the name of the horse and the contestant riding that horse. Awards will be given out at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo, which is slated for June 23-29 in Des Moines, Iowa, and the National High School Finals Rodeo, scheduled for July 14-20 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Full program rules are available on the NHSRA website.

If you do not have a current AQHYA membership, you can join or renew at www.aqha.com/membership-form using code NHSRA to receive a 12-month AQHYA membership for only $19.

To learn more about NHSRA, visit www.nhsra.com.

AQHA news and information is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more information visit www.aqha.com/news or tune into our Podcast, “Let’s Talk AQHA.”

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Canadian- Bred Named AQHA Steer Wrestling Horse of the Year

Post author By Laurie Haughton
Post date December 8, 2023
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By Lane Karney for The American Quarter Horse Journal

The Canadian contingent of steer wrestlers has long been a force in professional rodeo, but it’s their horsepower that reigns over the Horse of the Year history books. Two-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world champion steer wrestler Lee Graves’ Rocks Eye Opener, aka “Jesse,” won the award in 2007 and 2009. The Cassidy family’s famous RTR Little Willy, or “Willy,” took top honors in 2008. And Curtis Cassidy’s Dashin Haze, “Tyson,” struck for three consecutive titles from 2020-2022. Again in 2023, the Nutrena Steer Wrestling Horse of the Year, presented by AQHA, goes north of the border, this time recognizing two-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo bulldogger Tanner Milan’s Eds Famous Bar, “Eddie,” as the best in the business.

“I don’t know what the hell it is in the water, but I think because the horses up here are started (in the steer wrestling) in the wintertime in smaller indoor arenas, it takes a tough horse to keep trying and running that hard. You go through so many that don’t make it, but these tough ones, like Willy, Tyson and Eddie, are gritty and tough,” says Tanner, who calls Cochrane, Alberta, home. “When they keep trying that hard, then you take them to the bigger arenas, I think it helps them.”

Eddie is a 2013 brown gelding by EMW Noah Famous One and out of Hortons Kim Bar by Mr Horton. He was bred by Janet Patriquin of New Sarepta, Alberta.

Tanner’s journey with Eddie started early in the spring of 2020, when he first tried the “reject” barrel-racing-turned-heading-horse in a third event.

“They had run barrels on him, and (Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer and Calgary Stampede steer wrestling champion) Lee Laskosky was heading on him. He was too strong to head on, and Jordan Holland had probably run 20-25 (bulldogging) steers on him. When COVID hit and Houston got cancelled in 2020, we went to Arizona, hoping the California rodeos were still going to happen. They had Eddie there, and after the first steer I ran on him, I knew I had to own him,” Tanner says.

Although Tanner felt that Eddie was special from the start, getting to the point of being voted the Horse of the Year by the top 25 steer wrestlers in the world wasn’t without some trials and tribulations.

“He started out really good and was going great. I think I overmounted him a little early, and he got a little hot in the box. It was a long process of a lot of slow work on that front, but as far as bulldogging went, from scoring and reading the cow in the field, he has been a natural. There are still times when his wires will cross, and he’ll jump out of the box. But you ride him back in, and he’s back to normal,” Tanner says. “Eddie scores outstanding and runs a nice pattern. He really puts you behind the horns and tries so hard every time.”

Eddie played a significant role in 2023 steer wrestling accolades at the highest level, including carrying world No. 1 Dalton Massey to the win at RodeoHouston and the likes of Cassidy, 2023 NFR first-timer Stephen Culling, Mike McGinn, J. D. Struxness and Tanner all to the pay window. Dalton and Stephen both plan to ride Eddie at this year’s NFR. Tanner will be on hand for the hazing duties and also to accept Eddie’s Nutrena Horse of the Year, presented by AQHA, award.

“It’s pretty awesome. To be honest, I didn’t expect it to happen this soon. Everybody who rode him this year was a big part of it. A big thank you to Curtis for the hazing horse, ‘Mission,’ that’s beside him. Curtis sent me the hazing horse, and that’s huge. The haze horse has to run as hard or harder than the bulldogging horse. He’s the quarterback of the whole situation to let the bulldogging horse shine,” Tanner says. “I just want to thank everybody who rode Eddie and voted for Eddie.”

Cassidy’s Dashin Haze was voted this year’s reserve steer wrestling horse of the year. Clayton Hass’ Be Dun By Three, or “Benz,” who finished reserve in 2020, 2021 and 2022, finished third in the 2023 voting.

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New AQHA Award to Honour Equine-Assisted Services American Quarter Horses

Post author By Laurie Haughton
Post date December 6, 2023
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AQHA PATH Intl. EAS Horse of The Year Award

to Honor the AQHA-PATH Intl. Equine-Assisted Services American Quarter Horse of the Year with one $10,000 first-place award and one $5,000 second-place award!

Who Can Enter?

Any current PATH Intl. Center may nominate their registered American Quarter Horse(s). There is no limit to how many registered American Quarter Horses a center may nominate.
The center must hold an AQHA General membership ($65) to nominate their horse(s). If the center does not currently hold an AQHA membership, one may be purchased here for $65 and it provides myriad benefits throughout the year.
The nominated horse must be registered with AQHA. If the center holds the horse’s papers, you’re ready to nominate now! If the center wasn’t given AQHA registration papers at the point of purchase or donation but you suspect the horse may have been registered at some time or know his registered name, in addition to requesting the papers from the previous owner or donor, here are some useful tips for tracking down a horse’s papers.

How To Enter?

PATH Intl. will collect all nominations and deliver the entries to AQHA for judging and selection.

Complete the nomination form, including the required documentation, and tell us why your worthy nominee should win $10,000! Nominations must be received prior to 11:59 PM on December 31, 2023.

Questions? Please contact: Erika Berry at AQHA.

FAQs

Can a center nominate a leased horse?

Yes, however please not the following details: The PATH Intl. Center that is leasing the horse will receive the award, not the owner of the horse. While many PATH Intl. Centers have their own written lease agreements with owners, in order to qualify for the AQHA award, they must have a current lease authorization form on file with AQHA at the time the center submits its nomination. The cost for filing the lease authorization form is $100 to AQHA. Please submit questions and lease requests to

Why isn’t the nomination form anonymous as they normally are for most PATH Intl. awards?

This is an AQHA award, so the process is a little different. AQHA needs information such as the name of the center and the horse’s name to verify registration. The judges appointed by AQHA will receive redacted information, focusing on the reasons in the nomination for why the center believes its horse should win the award.

When will the winners be announced?

The AQHA-PATH Intl. Equine-Assisted Services American Quarter Horse of the Year will be honored at the AQHA Convention in Las Vegas, March 15-18, 2024.

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AQHA Rule-Change Canadian show Approvals

Post author By Laurie Haughton
Post date November 21, 2023
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Per the 2023 AQHA Convention, starting on January 1, 2024, the Canadian and International show approval deadline will change.

International countries, excluding Canada, must submit show approval applications 60 days prior to the show. For example, if you have a show planned for January 2024, you will need to submit your show approval application in November 2023.

If you are in Canada, you will need to submit your show approval application 120 days prior to the Canadian show. For reference, November 3, 2023, would be the deadline for a March 2, 2024, show.

The 2024 AQHA Rulebook states:

SHW763.1 To obtain tentative AQHA-approval, application must be submitted a minimum of 120 days prior to the event on forms either provided by or acceptable to AQHA, stating the date and location of the desired events along with the show approval fee.

SHW763.1.1 Regarding International Shows (excluding Canada),

show approval applications must be submitted a minimum of 60-days prior to the first date of the proposed show.

Failure to submit your completed show approval application on time, will result in a late fee up to $1,000 USD and subject to denial. We encourage you to share this information with anyone in your country that might deem it beneficial.

SHW105.1
$200 – 90-119 days prior to show date
$400 – 60-89 days prior to show date
$1,000 – less than 59 days prior to show date and subject to denial.

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2023 AQHA World Show – Canadian Results

Post author By Laurie Haughton
Post date November 4, 2023
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Bud Lyon and Canadian-bred Sumac Gunnabeflashy, by Gunnatrashya and out of a Whiz N Tag Chex daughter, marked a 252.5 to set a new senior ranch riding record.

The previous high score, 250, was set by Corey Cushing and Thecrowdlovesme in 2019.

World Champion – L2 Amt Western Pleasure – Canadian Bred: DEJA WHOO, 2019, MARE (THE LOPIN MACHINE x WHOS CHEATING WHO) Breeder/owner: SCOTT AND LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON. Exhibitor: LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON.

World Champion – L3 Amt Three Yr Old Mares – Canadian bred: ECREDILICIOUS, 2020, MARE (ECREDIBLE x FELLAS PREF) Breeder: SHAWNA F CRAWFORD, ON. Owner/exhibitor: JOSH WEAKLY, SHELBYVILLE, IL.

World Champion – L3 Open 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle – IM WILLY FABULOUS, 2020 STALLION (GOOD I WILL BE x FABULICITY) Breeder: NANCY-SUE RYAN, NOCONA, TX. Owner: Canadian SANDRA MORGAN, SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Exhibitor: TAMI M THURSTON – TARBORO, NC.

World Champion – L3 Open Senior Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: AIR RYDE, 2015 GELDING (MACHINE MADE x KM HOT NUMBER) Breeder: BRENT & KATE BAMFORD, FOOTHILLS, AB. Owner: ANITA WIESCAMP, QUITMAN, TX. Exhibitor: Sara Simons, TX.

World Champion – L3 Amt Select Showmanship – Canadian bred: COOL COASTIN MACHINE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) Breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Owner: CAROL BETH OTNESS, DUVALL, WA. Exhibitor: SHELLEY OTNESS, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL.

World Champion – L3 Amt Select Hunter Under Saddle – ALWAYS GOODTOBE BEST 2019, GELDING (GOOD BETTER BEST x ONE HOT KATWOMAN) Breeder: JAMES P COLLIER JR. Owner/Exhibitor: Canadian SANDRA MORGAN, SCOTTSDALE, AZ.

World Champion – Headley Open Working Western Rail Stakes – Canadian bred: SUMAC GUNNABEFLASHY, 2017, GELDING (GUNNATRASHYA x CHICS GRACEFUL WHIZ) Breeder: DONALD SOBEY, TRENTON, NOVA SCOTIA, Owner: LESLIE VAGNEUR LANGE, JOHNSTOWN, CO (PRO). n Exhibitor: BUD LYON, WHITESBORO, TX (PRO).

World Champion – 3-Year-Old Versatility Challenge – QUEEN OV HEARTS, 2020 MARE (MACHINE MADE X HP ONLY THE BEST) Breeder: MARIANN HARRINGTON/JOE PRAUSE CABOT, AR. Owner: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL BLACK CREEK, BC. GIL GALYEAN, OK.

World Champion – Level 3 Senior Ranch Riding – Canadian bred: SUMAC GUNNABEFLASHY, 2017, GELDING (GUNNATRASHYA x CHICS GRACEFUL WHIZ) Breeder: DONALD SOBEY, TRENTON, NOVA SCOTIA, Owner: LESLIE VAGNEUR LANGE, JOHNSTOWN, CO (PRO). n Exhibitor: BUD LYON, WHITESBORO, TX (PRO).

World Champion – Level 2 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: NO DOUBT I M SLEEPN, 2021 GELDING (NO DOUBT IM LAZY x SLEEP MACHINE) Breeder/Owner: WILLIAM W COXBRANTFORD, ON. Exhibitor: DILLON VAUGHN

Reserve World Champion – L3 Open Senior Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: THE WHOO, 2017 GELDING (THE LOPIN MACHINE x WHOS CHEATING WHO) Breeder: SCOTT & LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON. Owner: LINDA BALL SARGENT, EUSTIS, FL. Exhibitor: Shane Dowdy, TX.

Reserve World Champion – L1 Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian bred: KRUZN SOUTH, 2021, GELDING (ITS A SOUTHERN THING x INVITATION TO GLORY) Breeder: TERRY ROBERTS, SPRUCE GROVE, AB. Owner: KAYLA AND MATT BUDINE, OAKDALE, CA. Exhibitor: Canadian ALYSE B ROBERTS, PURCELL, OK

Reserve World Champion – L1 Amt Select Trail – Canadian bred: A GOOD OHK KRYMSUN, 2011, MARE (ONE HOT KRYMSUN x GOOD N LACEY) Breeder: HERB BEST, NEW GLASGOW, NS. Owner/Exhibitor: ANN H ROBERTS, DURHAM, CT.

Reserve World Champion – L3 Amt Select Hunt Seat Equitation – Canadian bred: COOL COASTIN MACHINE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) Breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Owner: CAROL BETH OTNESS, DUVALL, WA. Exhibitor: SHELLEY OTNESS, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL.

Reserve World Champion – L2 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: SLEEP N THE MOONLITE, 2017, GELDING (ONLY IN THE MOONLITE x SLEEP MACHINE) Breeder/ Owner/ Exhibitor: WILLIAM W COX, BRANTFORD, ON.

Bronze – L2 Amt Select Showmanship at Halter – Canadian bred: SHESA HOT SELECTION, 2012, MARE (EXTREMELY HOT CHIPS x EMERALD SELECTION) Breeder: TRACY RINZEMA, KEENE, ON. Owner: JEFF PARDUHN 1994 REV TRUST, EDMOND, OK. Exhibitor: MONICA PARDUHN, EDMOND, OK

Bronze – L3 Non Pro 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure – FOXY CLEOPATRAA, 2020, MARE (BATT MAN x ZIPPOS TOUCH OF GOLD) Breeder: BRET KELHAM. Owner: ROBERT D FOWLER, XENIA, OH. Exhibitor: Canadian, SARAH P NIMIGAN, XENIA, OH.

Bronze – L3 Working Western Rail – Canadian bred: SUMAC GUNNABEFLASHY, 2017, GELDING (GUNNATRASHYA x CHICS GRACEFUL WHIZ) Breeder: DONALD SOBEY, TRENTON, NOVA SCOTIA. Exhibitor: BUD LYON, WHITESBORO, TX (PRO). Owner: LESLIE VAGNEUR LANGE, GREELEY, CO (PRO).

Bronze – L2 Junior Trail – Canadian bred: SHE WILL BE SOMEBODY, 2018, MARE (VS CODE BLUE x SOMEBODY WILL KNOW) Breeder: ROD JEFFRIES, SHANNONVILLE, ON. Owner: TRACY L HRITZ, WASHINGTON, PA. Exhibitor: ALEXANDRIA BRYNER, VANDERBILT, PA (PRO).

Bronze – L1 Hunter Under Saddle – ALWAYS GOODTOBE BEST 2019, GELDING (GOOD BETTER BEST x ONE HOT KATWOMAN) Breeder: JAMES P COLLIER JR. Owner: Canadian SANDRA MORGAN, SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Exhibitor: Sara Simons. TX.

Bronze – L3 Open 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure – QUEEN OV HEARTS, 2020 MARE (MACHINE MADE X HP ONLY THE BEST) Breeder: MARIANN HARRINGTON/JOE PRAUSE CABOT, AR. Owner: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL BLACK CREEK, BC. GIL GALYEAN, OK.

Bronze – Level 2 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure – StillRockinTheHouse, 2021 STALLION (The Best Martini x Prissy Legs) Breeder: UNIVERSITY OF FLA FOUNDATION GAINESVILLE, FL. Owner: JAMES WEIR SCOTTSDALE AZ. Exhibitor: Canadian DAVID ARCHER SPRINGTOWN TX.

4^th – L1 Amt Hunter Under Saddle – SOUTHERN COUTURE, 2018, MARE (ITS A SOUTHERN THING x ALL ABOUT COUTURE) breeder: DEBBIE L HODDE, Owned & Exhibitor: MEAGAN FAHLMAN, DILKE, SK.

4^th – L2 Amt Three Yr Old Gelding – YELLOWSTOANE, 2020, GELDING (GRAND SLAM TOUCHDOWN x FG SEND MORE ROSES) breeder: GARY AND/OR LINDA GORDON Owner: LAURA LOUISE MCARTHUR, MULMUR, ON.

4^th – L2 Junior Western Riding – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING (LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB. Exhibitor: JOHN BRIGGS, PILOT POINT, TX (PRO).

4^th – L3 Amt Select Performance Halter Geldings – Canadian bred: COOL COASTIN MACHINE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) Breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Owner: CAROL BETH OTNESS, DUVALL, WA. Exhibitor: SHELLEY OTNESS, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL.

5^th – L2 Amt Select Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian bred: RIGHT HOTT, 2018, GELDING (HOTTI IN THE HOUSE x YOU KNOW THATS RIGHT) Breeder: LISA SCERBO, ON Owner/Exhibitor: SUSAN MCGILLIVRAY, HAGERSVILLE, ON.

5^th – L3 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: THE WHOO, 2017, GELDING (THE LOPIN MACHINE x WHOS CHEATING WHO) Breeder: SCOTT AND LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON. Owner: LINDA BALL SARGENT, EUSTIS, FL.

5^th – L2 Two Yr Old Western Pleasure – THE CHROME SHOPPE, 2021, STALLION (NO DOUBT IM LAZY x MADE BY J) Breeder: SUPERIOR CARE MANAGEMENT LLC, TULSA, OK. Owner: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Exhibitor: JUSTIN MELVIN, TULSA, OK.

6^th – L2 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: CHASING BATTERFLIES, 2016, MARE (BATT MAN x WHOS CHEATING WHO) Breeder: SCOTT AND LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON. Owner/ Exhibitor: PAMELA M JONES, CIRCLEVILLE, OH.

6^th – L3 Junior Trail – Canadian bred: SHE WILL BE SOMEBODY, 2018, MARE (VS CODE BLUE x SOMEBODY WILL KNOW) Breeder: ROD JEFFRIES, SHANNONVILLE, ON. Owner: TRACY L HRITZ, WASHINGTON, PA. Exhibitor: ALEXANDRIA BRYNER, VANDERBILT, PA (PRO).

6^th – L3 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: SLEEP N THE MOONLITE, 2017, GELDING (ONLY IN THE MOONLITE x SLEEP MACHINE) Breeder/ Owner/ Exhibitor: WILLIAM W COX, BRANTFORD, ON.

7^t^h – L3 Amt Select Hunt Seat Equitation – AL B MAKING MEMORIES, 2015, GELDING (ALLOCATE YOUR ASSETS x FOXY LEAGUERS SHADOW) Breeder: Canadian PAMELA DOOLIN, TOMBALL, TX. Owner/Exhibitor: Canadian LEENA VERONICA VOLMER, OAK POINT, TX.

7^th – L3 Three Yr Old Geldings – YELLOWSTOANE, 2020, GELDING (GRAND SLAM TOUCHDOWN x FG SEND MORE ROSES) Breeder: GARY AND/OR LINDA GORDON, TX. Owner: LAURA LOUISE MCARTHUR, MULMUR, ON. Exhibitor: TOM ROBERTSON, SALINE, MI (PRO).

7^th – L2 Senior Trail – MAYBELINE, 2015, MARE (BATT MAN x RL SUDDEN FANCY) Breeder: JACK D CREDITT. Owner: ANNIKA I REAR, RIPLEY, ON. Exhibitor: SUZANNE DUQUETTE, GLENCOE, ON.

7^th – Level 3 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure – STILLROCKINTHEHOUSE, 2021 STALLION (The Best Martini x Prissy Legs) Breeder: UNIVERSITY OF FLA FOUNDATION GAINESVILLE, FL. Owner: JAMES WEIR SCOTTSDALE AZ. Exhibitor: Canadian DAVID ARCHER SPRINGTOWN TX.

8^th – L3 Amt Three Yr Old Geldings – YELLOWSTOANE, 2020, GELDING (GRAND SLAM TOUCHDOWN x FG SEND MORE ROSES) breeder: GARY AND/OR LINDA GORDON Owner/ Exhibitor: LAURA LOUISE MCARTHUR, MULMUR, ON.

8^th – L2 Junior Western Riding – Canadian bred: ISTHATCOOLWITHYOU, 2018, GELDING (LL COOL BAY x SHEZ LOPIN LAZY) Breeder: WILLIAM W COX, BRANTFORD, ON. Owner: KERRY WILLIAMS, CHANDLER, AZ. Exhibitor: BETH CLEMONS, SCOTTSDALE, AZ (PRO)

8^t^h – L3 Senior Reining – Canadian bred: SUMAC GUNNABEFLASHY, 2017, GELDING (GUNNATRASHYA x CHICS GRACEFUL WHIZ) Breeder: DONALD SOBEY, NOVA SCOTIA, Exhibitor: BUD LYON, WHITESBORO, TX (PRO) Owner: LESLIE VAGNEUR LANGE, JOHNSTOWN, CO (PRO).

8^th – L3 Amt Select Western Horsemanship – Canadian Bred: COOL COASTIN MACHINE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) Breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Owner: CAROL BETH OTNESS, DUVALL, WA. Exhibitor: SHELLEY OTNESS, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL.

9^th – L1 Amt Trail – Canadian bred: ISTHATCOOLWITHYOU, 2018, GELDING (LL COOL BAY x SHEZ LOPIN LAZY) Breeder: WILLIAM W COX, BRANTFORD, ON. Owner/exhibitor: KERRY WILLIAMS, CHANDLER, AZ.

9^t^h – L3 Amt Select Hunt Seat Equitation – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING (LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner/ Exhibitor: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB.

9^th – L3 Amt Select Performance Halter Geldings – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING (LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner/ Exhibitor: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB.

10^th – L2 Junior Hunter Under Saddle – SOUTHERN COUTURE, 2018, MARE (ITS A SOUTHERN THING x ALL ABOUT COUTURE) breeder: DEBBIE L HODDE, exhibitor: MANDIE L BERRYHILL, TALALA, OK. Owner: MEAGAN FAHLMAN, DILKE, SK.

10^th – 3-Year-Old Versatility Challenge – Canadian bred: TOO HELEN BACK 2020 GELDING (MY SLEEPY VALENTINE, x HELEN HYWATER) Breeder: DONNA BIDDULPH, POUCE COUPE, BC. Owner / Exhibitor: KRISTY L. MCCANN, WA.

10^th – L3 Amt Select Western Riding – MADE BY J, 2012, MARE (MACHINE MADE x DARK JASMINE) Breeder: SUSAN L OSTRANDER Owner: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Exhibitor: CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC.

11^th – L3 Junior Western Riding – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING (LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB. Exhibitor: JOHN BRIGGS, PILOT POINT, TX (PRO)

11^th – L1 Amt Select Trail – Canadian bred: LITES OFF IM SLEEPIN, 2013, GELDING (TOO SLEEPY TO ZIP x IM POPPIN GOOD) Breeder: BARRY FOOTE, BRANDON, MB. Owner/Exhibitor: JENNIFER S MORRIS, PLATTEVILLE, CO.

11^th – 3-Year-Old Versatility Challenge – Canadian bred: BEST LUKEN VALENTINE 2020 BLUE ROAN GELDING (MY SLEEPY VALENTINE x LOPN ON THE REDLINE,) Breeder: APRIL I. WOOSTER, LUSELAND, SK. Owner: ANEL TRAMMELL, GRASS VALLEY, CA. Exhibitor: COLTIN GREY CRYSTAL, EMMETT, ID.

11^th – L3 Amt Select Western Horsemanship – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner / Ehibitor: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB.

17^th – L2 Amt Select Trail – Canadian bred: A GOOD OHK KRYMSUN, 2011, MARE (ONE HOT KRYMSUN x GOOD N LACEY) Breeder: HERB BEST, NEW GLASGOW, NS. Owner/Exhibitor: ANN H ROBERTS, DURHAM, CT.

12^th – L3 Amt Aged Geldings – Canadian bred: BUSTER BROWNS A STAR, 2000, GELDING (THE NEXT STAR x MISS DORGAN 89) Breeder: BARBARA LOCKYER, ON. Owner/ exhibitor: RACHEL LEE MUNDELL, KINGSTON, WA

13^th – L1 Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian bred: RIGHT HOTT, 2018, GELDING (HOTTI IN THE HOUSE x YOU KNOW THATS RIGHT) Breeder: LISA SCERBO, ON Owner: SUSAN MCGILLIVRAY, HAGERSVILLE, ON. Exhibitor: SUZANNE DUQUETTE, GLENCOE, ON.

13^th – L3 Amt Select Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian bred: RIGHT HOTT, 2018, GELDING (HOTTI IN THE HOUSE x YOU KNOW THATS RIGHT) Breeder: LISA SCERBO, ON Owner/ Exhibitor SUSAN MCGILLIVRAY, HAGERSVILLE, ON.

15^th – L1 Trail – Canadian bred: CHASING BATTERFLIES, 2016, MARE (BATT MAN x WHOS CHEATING WHO) Breeder: SCOTT AND LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON. Owner: PAMELA M JONES, CIRCLEVILLE, OH. Exhibitor: SARAH J BERNATOWICZ, CANAL WINCHESTER, OH (PRO).

18^th – L2 Senior Western Riding – Canadian bred: MADE LIKE J, 2017, MARE (ONLY IN THE MOONLITE x MADE BY J) Breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Owner: ROBERT JOHNSON, HERNANDO, MS

Exhibitor: NIKKOLE L RIDDLE, GAINESVILLE, TX.

19^th – L2 Amt Trail – MAYBELINE, 2015, MARE (BATT MAN x RL SUDDEN FANCY) Breeder: JACK D CREDITT. Owner / exhibitor: ANNIKA I REAR, RIPLEY, ON.

19^th – L2 Amt Select Trail – Canadian bred: LITES OFF IM SLEEPIN, 2013, GELDING (TOO SLEEPY TO ZIP x IM POPPIN GOOD) Breeder: BARRY FOOTE, BRANDON, MB. Owner/Exhibitor: JENNIFER S MORRIS, PLATTEVILLE, CO.

19^th – L2 Junior Trail – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB. Exhibitor: AUSTIN LESTER, ADRIAN, MI.

20^th – L2 Senior Trail – Canadian bred: A GOOD OHK KRYMSUN, 2011, MARE (ONE HOT KRYMSUN x GOOD N LACEY) Breeder: HERB BEST NEW GLASGOW, NS. Owner: ANN H ROBERTS, DURHAM, CT. Exhibitor: EUGENE SPAGNOLA, HARWINTON, CT (PRO).

21^th – L2 Senior Trail – Canadian bred: ISTHATCOOLWITHYOU, 2018, GELDING (LL COOL BAY x SHEZ LOPIN LAZY) Breeder: WILLIAM W COX, BRANTFORD, ON. Owner: KERRY WILLIAMS, CHANDLER, AZ. Exhibitor: BETH CLEMONS, SCOTTSDALE, AZ (PRO).

24^th – L2 Junior Ranch Riding – Canadian bred: LIL CHICS CASH, 2018, STALLION (LIL JOE CASH x A GENUINE CHIC) Breeder/ Owner: SUE AND RICHARD TURPIN, ALVINSTON, ON. Exhibitor: LINDSAY HAYES-COFELL, LONDON, ON.

30^th – L2 Amt Select Ranch Riding – Canadian bred: JT HAUNTED JOSE, 2011, GELDING (PEPINICS SMOKIN GUN x JT TALLYS GHOST) Breeder: J T TOM KING CORNING, SK. Owner: ALEX & MARY ANN JENSEN, RUMSEY, AB. Exhibitor: MARY-ANN JENSEN, RUMSEY, AB.

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Canadian Bred Horse Wins AQHA’s Inaugural Pro Rodeo Pickup Horse of the Year Award

Post author By Laurie Haughton
Post date October 23, 2023
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Every year, the AQHA bestows the prestigious Nutrena Horse of the Year Awards upon the top horses in Pro Rodeo. While these awards have traditionally favored timed event horses, a new category has been introduced this year to shine the spotlight on the unsung heroes of rodeo: the Pickup Man’s Horse. These horses play a vital role in supporting pickup men during rodeo events, ensuring the safety of both riders and livestock.

The winners of this inaugural category have recently been announced. Canadian bred Baby Hes Hot, affectionately known as “Baby,” ridden and owned by Calgary Stampede Ranch Manager Tyler Kraft, claimed the first-place award.

“Baby” is by Hes Hot N Chexy Baby out of Vaniz Baby Boots, both owned by Doug Wilkinson. Prior to being purchased by the Krafts, “Baby” was born, raised, and trained on the Wilkinson Ranch in Mossleigh, AB.

Additionally pickup man and owner Tyler Kraft has been selected to be one of the pickup men at the 2023 Wrangler National Rodeo Finals taking place will take place December 7-16 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Oh behalf of the CQHA community we congratulate Tyler, and “Baby’s” breeder Doug Wilkinson.

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Canadian Results from the 2023 AQHYA World Show

Post author By Laurie Haughton
Post date August 2, 2023
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Canadian Bred WHIZENBOONSMAL affectionately known as “Peter the Great” continued to dominate the youth Level 3 Ranch classes for the second straight year at the Youth World Championships. The 2012 Gelding was bred by David Dorland of Sudbury, Ontario.

Placings compiled as of August 6th

World Champion Youth Working Western Rail – Canadian Bred WHIZENBOONSMAL, 2012, GELDING (PEPTOLEAP x SHE WHIZ A STAR) bred by DAVID DORLAND, Sudbury, ON, owned and shown by MADISON HAYDEN RAFACZ, CITRA, FL.

World Champion Youth Ranch Trail – Canadian Bred WHIZENBOONSMAL, 2012, GELDING (PEPTOLEAP x SHE WHIZ A STAR) bred by DAVID DORLAND, Sudbury, ON, owned and shown by MADISON HAYDEN RAFACZ, CITRA, FL.

Reserve World Champion L2 Youth Western Riding, Canadian Bred HOT LIL ASSETS, 2009, MARE (PROTECT YOUR ASSETS x BARBIES HOT ROD) bred by CHERYL LANG HUMBOLDT, SK, owned by ASHLEY L NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC shown by LONDON NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC.

3^rd – L1 Youth Showmanship (14 – 18), GOTA WEAR MY SILKS, 2011, MARE (GOTA LOTA POTENTIAL x DONT TOOT MY HORNS) Bred by HEDY LEVIN, owned & shown by HAILEY OLSON, MARYFIELD, SK

3^rd – L2 Youth Showmanship 13 & Under, Canadian Bred HOT LIL ASSETS, 2009, MARE (PROTECT YOUR ASSETS x BARBIES HOT ROD) bred by CHERYL LANG HUMBOLDT, SK owned by ASHLEY L NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC shown by LONDON NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC.

3^rd – L2 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation (13 & Under), Canadian Bred HOT LIL ASSETS, 2009, MARE (PROTECT YOUR ASSETS x BARBIES HOT ROD) bred by CHERYL LANG HUMBOLDT, SK, owned by ASHLEY L NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC shown by LONDON NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC.

4^th – L3 Youth Ranch Riding (14-18), Canadian Bred WHIZENBOONSMAL, 2012, GELDING (PEPTOLEAP x SHE WHIZ A STAR) bred by DAVID DORLAND, Sudbury, ON, owned and shown by MADISON HAYDEN RAFACZ, CITRA, FL.

5^th – L1 Youth Showmanship (13 & Under), Canadian Bred HOT LIL ASSETS, 2009, MARE (PROTECT YOUR ASSETS x BARBIES HOT ROD) bred by CHERYL LANG HUMBOLDT, SK owned by ASHLEY L NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC shown by LONDON NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC.

5^th – L1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation (13 & Under), Canadian Bred HOT LIL ASSETS, 2009, MARE (PROTECT YOUR ASSETS x BARBIES HOT ROD) bred by CHERYL LANG HUMBOLDT, SK owned by ASHLEY L NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC shown by LONDON NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC.

6^th – L1 Youth Hunter Under Saddle (14-18), GOTA WEAR MY SILKS, 2011, MARE (GOTA LOTA POTENTIAL x DONT TOOT MY HORNS) Bred by HEDY LEVIN, owned & shown by HAILEY OLSON, MARYFIELD, SK

6^th – L1 Youth Trail (13 & Under), Canadian Bred HOT LIL ASSETS, 2009, MARE (PROTECT YOUR ASSETS x BARBIES HOT ROD) bred by CHERYL LANG HUMBOLDT, SK owned by ASHLEY L NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC shown by LONDON NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC.

7^th – L1 Youth Western Horsemanship 13 & Under, Canadian Bred HOT LIL ASSETS, 2009, MARE (PROTECT YOUR ASSETS x BARBIES HOT ROD) bred by CHERYL LANG HUMBOLDT, SK owned by ASHLEY L NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC shown by LONDON NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC.

7^th – L3 Youth Showmanship (13 & Under) Canadian Bred HOT LIL ASSETS, 2009, MARE (PROTECT YOUR ASSETS x BARBIES HOT ROD) bred by CHERYL LANG HUMBOLDT, SK, owned by ASHLEY L NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC shown by LONDON NIETZER, ANDERSON, SC.

8^th – L2 Youth Hunter Under Saddle (14-18), Canadian Bred FIXNTOBEUNFORGETABLE, 2018, GELDING (UN FORGETTABLE x IMA FIXIN TO WIN) Bred by JOANN MACLEAN, NAPANEE, ON owned and shown by ADRIANNA MACLEAN, NAPANEE, ON

8^th – L1 Youth Trail (14-18), SURELY A GOOD COWBOY, 2012, GELDING (GOODCOWBOYMARGARITA x DAISY RAYANN) owned and shown by ABIGAIL PARKER-SPRATT DUNLEVY, ORO-MEDONTE, ON

11^th – L1 Youth Trail (14-18), Canadian Bred THE HOT MOONLITE, 2012, GELDING (ONLY IN THE MOONLITE x KRYMSUN DIVA) bred by LYNNE CLEROUX, Navan, ON – owned & shown by EMILY S YATES, North Bay, ON

12^th – L1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation (14-18), Canadian Bred THE HOT MOONLITE, 2012, GELDING (ONLY IN THE MOONLITE x KRYMSUN DIVA) breed LYNNE CLEROUX, Navan, ON owned and shown by EMILY S YATES, NORTH BAY, ON

13^th – L1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation (14-18), GOOD SWEET ANGEL, 2010, MARE (GOOD I WILL BE x SWEET TALKIN A WARD) Bred by DEAN SLARK owned & shown by ADRIANNA MACLEAN, NAPANEE, ON

15^th – L1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation (14-18), STRIPPININMYBLUJEANS, 2018, GELDING (VS CODE BLUE x BIG CITY) bred by GREG DUBIEL/DANIELLE GAUTHIER owned by ALLISON CHARPONTIER, BRECHIN, ON

15^th – L2 Youth Performance Halter Geldings, Canadian Bred FIXNTOBEUNFORGETABLE, 2018, GELDING (UN FORGETTABLE x IMA FIXIN TO WIN) Bred by JOANN MACLEAN, NAPANEE, ON owned & shown by ADRIANNA MACLEAN, NAPANEE, ON

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AQHA Animal Welfare Rule Changes

Post author By Laurie Haughton
Post date May 24, 2023
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May 3, 2023 | News and Publications , Showing , Showing | Ranching events and shows , Shows , Championship shows , Showing , Showing , Animal Welfare and Advocacy

The AQHA Animal Welfare Commission met at the 2023 AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, and submitted several animal welfare-related rule-change recommendations to the AQHA Executive Committee, which approved them in April. These rule changes focus on revisions and updates to penalties, allowing the use of an approved lip cord in weanling halter classes, rules regarding the death of a horse at an AQHA-approved event and educational programming for animal welfare.

Here are the recommendations that were approved by the Executive Committee:

Keep the Conformation Alteration Task Force in place to identify funding mechanisms and continue to refine testing protocols and procedures for conformation alteration at AQHA World Shows.
Accept the Complaint and Reporting Task Force recommendations for the immediate implementation of:
- The recommended streamlined adjudication process for inhumane treatment violations;
- The update to the minimum levels of offense in VIO204.1-VIO204.20;
- The revised AQHA Disciplinary Fine and Penalty Chart;
- That all suspensions for inhumane treatment will trigger VIO657, a ban from AQHA show grounds;
- That horses transferred out of the suspended persons name cannot be transferred back into their name until the probationary period resulting from their suspension is complete; and
- That a suspended person cannot self-promote or be promoted by AQHA at any AQHA managed event.
Allow halter weanlings to be shown in an AQHA-approved lip cord or safety lead for immediate implementation.
Accept the task force recommendation to approve new AQHA Rule VIO207: In the case of a horse’s death as a result of an incident at an AQHA-approved event, AQHA will immediately appoint a three-person panel from the Animal Welfare Grievance Committee to review the incident. In conjunction with such investigation, a Responsible Party hereby agrees to cooperate with AQHA by (1) answering truthfully and promptly any inquiries; (2) providing medical/treatment records and post death reports/results (e.g. necropsy report) if any; and (3) authorizing any third parties to answer AQHA inquiries and provide the aforementioned records.
VIO207.1 Subject to such panel’s review and recommendation, AQHA may temporarily suspend a Responsible Party as defined herein [see VIO250] pending AQHA’s further investigation of the horse’s death.
VIO207.2 Should a temporary suspension be enforced a preliminary hearing will be held within two weeks of the horse’s death with the Responsible Part(ies), initial hearing panel and AQHA Staff.
Accept the task force recommendation to approve the mandatory necropsy rule as presented (April 13, 2023): This rule applies to fatalities of horses. For purposes of this rule, a “fatality” is defined as a death to any horse by any means including euthanasia at any time from when the horse/s arrives at the venue until the completion of the AQHA approved event or after the AQHA approved event where such fatal injury or illness is related to the horse’s presence at the AQHA approved event. This pertains to death on the grounds or death of horse transported to other facilities to seek care.

The trainer, owner or exhibitor as defined by AQHA rules, [see VIO250, Responsible Party], must notify the Steward or Show Manager as soon as possible but no later than one hour after such occurrence of any fatality. When a fatality occurs outside of competition hours, notification must occur as soon as possible but no later than one hour after the Steward/Show Manager reports to the show or returns to duty.
The Show Manager/Steward/Responsible Party must report a fatality to AQHA as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after the incident as well as an explanation as to what happened to the horse.
If an official show veterinarian is not available, an on-call veterinarian or a veterinarian on the grounds shall be appointed to collect samples (blood, urine and/or vitreous fluid) at the earliest opportunity and submits the samples for analysis to the AQHA approved laboratory. (If the responsible party refuses the collection of samples, they are subject to temporary suspension pursuant to VIO207).
In addition to the duties set forth in SHW133, the Steward/Show Manager shall file an Equine Fatality Report Form with AQHA within 24 hours of notification, except in exceptional circumstances.
Show management must post emergency veterinary contact information as well as identify prior to the start of the competition the nearest Veterinary Pathology laboratory to facilitate a rapid and accurate post-mortem (information available at www.equinediseasecc.org).
A gross postmortem examination including histopathology must be performed in all incidents of euthanasia or fatality, except where the nearest Veterinary Pathology laboratory is further than 200 miles from where the equine fatality or euthanasia occurred. The trainer, owner or exhibitor as defined by AQHA rules, [see VIO250, Responsible Party] is responsible to transport the horse for the postmortem examination. If a horse is uninsured or a postmortem is not required by the owner’s insurance, AQHA will cover the cost of the gross postmortem and transport costs to the appropriate veterinary facility, up to a maximum in total of $1,000.00, unless a greater amount is pre-approved by AQHA should the circumstances warrant. If AQHA covers the cost of the postmortem and the relevant postmortem report is provided to the owner’s insurance, AQHA will only be responsible for half of the cost of the postmortem up to a maximum in total of $500.00. If a postmortem is required by the owner’s insurance, at no cost to AQHA, the horse’s owner shall provide AQHA a copy of the postmortem report within 24 hours of receipt of such report. (List of pathology laboratories can be found at www.equinediseasecc.org) (If responsible party refuses the necropsy, they are subject to temporary suspension pursuant to VIO207).
In certain circumstances, as approved by AQHA Director of Breed Integrity, who may be contacted at 806-679-5693, a necropsy may not be warranted. (Add secondary contact number)
Within 12 hours of the horse leaving competition grounds, AQHA Show Management shall provide AQHA with the contact details of the applicable Veterinary Pathology laboratory.
The owner shall provide the preliminary and final reports of a postmortem to AQHA within 24 hours of the pathologist completing their report or the owner’s receipt of the report. Failure to submit reports could result in the temporary suspension to responsible party pursuant to VIO207.
The cause of death and, if relevant, the method of euthanasia should be included in the postmortem report.
The competition or treating veterinarian shall submit all information regarding any treatment or substance(s) administered to the horse prior to or during competition and before or during death or euthanasia with owner’s written permission to AQHA within 12 hours. Failure to submit reports could result in the temporary suspension to responsible party pursuant to VIO207.
Once all medical and treatment records and post death reports/results are forwarded to AQHA the Animal Welfare Grievance Committee will review within 72 hours to determine if further investigation is necessary.

Cooperate with the United Horse Coalition to utilize its educational content to conduct educational programming about responsible ownership for AQHA members.

Recognizing that animal welfare is the single most important issue facing the equine industry today, the AQHA Executive Committee created the Animal Welfare Commission in 2012. The Animal Welfare Commission serves as AQHA’s primary body for rules, policies and procedures related to all areas of animal welfare. In addition, the commission oversees the educational processes associated with AQHA officials responsible for animal welfare.

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Canadian Results from the 2023 Level 1 West AQHA Championships

Post author By Laurie Haughton
Post date May 23, 2023
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Champion L1 Youth Hunter Under Saddle (14-18) – Gota Wear My Silks, 2011, MARE – exhibitor/owner: Hailey Olson, Maryfield, SK, Canada.

Reserve Champion L1 Youth Showmanship (14 – 18) – – Gota Wear My Silks, 2011, MARE – exhibitor/owner: Hailey Olson, Maryfield, SK, Canada.

3^rd L1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation (14-18) – Gota Wear My Silks, 2011, MARE – exhibitor/owner: Hailey Olson, Maryfield, SK, Canada.

5^th L1 Amt Showmanship at Halter – Unanswered Prayerz, 2016, GELDING – exhibitor/owner: Tamara Marie Jameson, Surrey, BC, Canada.

6^th L1 Amt Showmanship at Halter – Invite The Fortune, 2020, MARE – exhibitor: Ainsley Raine Linnell, Summerberry, SK, owner: Karen Linnell, Summerberry, SK, Canada.

7^th Rookie Amt Western Pleasure – Unanswered Prayerz, 2016, GELDING – exhibitor/owner: Tamara Marie Jameson, Surrey, BC, Canada.

8^th L1 Amt Trail – Unanswered Prayerz, 2016, GELDING – exhibitor/owner: Tamara Marie Jameson, Surrey, BC, Canada.

11^th L1 Amt Performance Halter Geldings – Tee Jays Stylish Kid, 2015, GELDING – exhibitor/owner: Keegan Burt, Langenburg, SK, Canada

11^th L1 Amt Western Horsemanship – Hez Willy Fancy, 2014, GELDING – exhibitor: Ainsley Raine Linnell, Summerberry, SK, owner: Karen Linnell, Summerberry, SK, Canada.

12^th L1 Youth Western Pleasure (14-18) – Gota Wear My Silks, 2011, MARE – exhibitor/owner: Hailey Olson, Maryfield, SK, Canada.

15^th Rookie Amt Showmanship at Halter – Invite The Fortune, 2020, MARE – exhibitor: Ainsley Raine Linnell, Summerberry, SK, owner: Karen Linnell, Summerberry, SK, Canada.

15^Th L1 Amt Hunt Seat Equitation – Unanswered Prayerz, 2016, GELDING – exhibitor/owner: Tamara Marie Jameson, Surrey, BC, Canada.