PLAN TO ATTEND THE 2ND ANNUAL BLUEGRASS BONANZA AQHA HORSE SHOW

Where?: Casey County Ag Expo Center, Liberty, KY

When ?: May 19 & 20, 2012 (Saturday and Sunday)

Who ?: All Quarter Horse show enthusiasts: Novice Youth, Youth, Novice Amateurs, Amateurs, Select Amateurs & Open exhibitors

• Small Fry competitors looking for a full complement of classes 4-H members looking to practice up for the upcoming District Qualifying Shows
• Rookie exhibitors who have not yet earned 10 AQHA points and your horses who have not yet earned 10 AQHA points. Click here for more information on Rookie classes.

Why ?: $150 AQHA entry package includes 4 judges, stall, all show fees, and unlimited classes which your horse and the exhibitor are eligible – including crossovers

• $50 Small Fry and 4-H Member package includes your stall and classes Saturday and Sunday

KyQHA provides mentors for all exhibitors who would like some help learning the ropes

For a show bill click Bluegrass Bonanza

Call Equine Events for more information, stalls, bedding and camper reservations at: (859) 887-0033 or Email: crhorses@insightbb.com

ATTENTION OWNERS/EXHIBITORS OF KyQHA BIF HORSES

Be aware of the new AQHA Incentive Fund rule as it pertains to the requirement of a "Competition License" for 2012 and beyond. Because KyQHA Breeders' Incentive Fund mirrors AQHA Incentive Fund rules, you will need to make sure your AQHA IF/KyQHA BIF horse is compliant. Click Here to go to the AQHA IF information regarding the "Competition License" beginning in 2012. Note the requirement for the license is for the competing horse. Stallion nominators and foal nominators will continue to receive their payouts regardless if the competing horse secures a "Competition License." Note this rule is for competitions beginning in 2012, and DOES NOT affect the 2011 competition year.

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Novice Championship State Qualifying

Each state or provincial affiliate will submit three state qualifiers per class to AQHA. If there are not three qualifiers in a particular class the affiliate may move that "slot" to another class and submit four in a particular class; however, no more than six state qualifiers will be allowed in any particular class.

Kentucky Qualifying Method for AQHA Novice Championship

Qualifying Period: May 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012

• Qualification will be based upon class placing at Kentucky affiliated approved horse shows.
• Exhibitors must be Kentucky Quarter Horse Association members.
• Points will be allocated in the same manner as in our year-end awards program.
• KyQHA will submit up to three (3) state qualifiers per class to AQHA. If there are not three (3) qualifiers in all classes, non-filled "slots" will be re-allocated to those classes already with three (3) qualifiers; a maximum of up to six (6) qualifiers can then be recommended to AQHA.
• Attention Novice Exhibitors: Exhibitors wanting to qualify for Novice Championship Show at the state level should EMAIL KyQHA with exhibitor's name and class/classes in which you wish to qualify at Championship Show by June 30th, 2012.

Learn more about the 2012 AQHA Novice championships.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The online version of the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is the default version.

Dear AQHA members,

Please remember that the online version of the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is the default version. After changes are approved by the AQHA Executive Committee, the rules will be updated in the online version of the AQHA Handbook.

For the most current version of the AQHA Handbook, please be sure to refer to the online version, which can be found at www.aqha.com. The AQHA Handbook answers all your questions regarding AQHA rules, showing patterns, horse markings, equipment guidelines and more. You can also download the free AQHA Handbook app for your smart phone or tablet device, such as your iBook, Nook or Kindle.

If you haven't received your AQHA Handbook, you can request a copy here, or download a PDF version of the Handbook here.

Sincerely, Patti Carter-Pratt
AQHA Executive Director of Shows

Year End Awards

Show season has begun so its a good time to do the nominations for year end awards. The rules and appropriate forms can be found here.

All nominations MUST be received by September 1, 2012

New Queen & Princess Guildlines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AQHA Showing News Roundup

Here are the latest news items that you as an AQHA show competitor need to know, brought to you by The American Quarter Horse Journal, the official source of AQHA competition news

	Coat Color Testing AQHA now offers a horse coat color panel test and individual coat color tests.
	Incentive Fund Payout It pays to show an AQHA Incentive Fund-nominated American Quarter Horse.
	Animal Welfare Commission Q & A Learn more about the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission with the AQHA executive director of competition and breed integrity.
	Latin American Championship The first AQHA Latin American Championships will be April 16-22 in Avare, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
	World Show Webcast Watch the 2012 Pfizer Versatility Ranch Horse and AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championship Show live from your computer March 1-3.
	Coat Color Q & A Each Friday through June 2012, get your Quarter Horse color questions answered on Facebook.
	"The Look" If you've ever coached, trained or tried to help someone, at one time or another you've probably received "the Look."
	NCEA Names Executive Director College equestrian program hires businesswoman Maggie Bellville as first executive director.
	Equine Welfare AQHA and its alliance partners collaborate to make humane treatment policies more consistent.
	AQHA Leveling Program Debuts The pilot testing of the fledgling AQHA program gets a big thumbs-up from exhibitors.
	Big Show on the Prairie The AQHA leveling program pilot and the second Huntfield Derby series made the 2012 KQHA Prairie Classic a landmark event.
	WCHA Futurity Breaking News World Conformation Horse Association Breeders Championship Futurity sets 2012 date and location.
	Riding For a Cure These organizations have two things in common: horses and aiding cancer patients.
	He Does it All Dressage, reined cow horse, competitive trail riding, reining, jumping and volunteering - Haidaseeker Playboy does it all.
	Project Cowboy
For breaking show-related news, visit www.aqha.com/showing, brought to you by The American Quarter Horse Journal. AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal or America's Horse, visit AQHA Publications.

Queen Candidates for 2012

We are seeking queen candidates for the upcoming horse show season. Interested candidates please send in an application. Questions call Lynette Davidson - 502-298-2672.

«Click Here For Application Form«

Renew Your 2012 Memberships!

«2012 Membership Application Here«