Please join Markel Horse Specialists Diane Paris and Chloe Lawrence at the American Paint Horse Association Open Amateur World Championship Show, November 5-15 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center & Facilities in Fort Worth, Texas. 10 Reasons to Attend the APHA World Show On the fence about competing at the APHA World Show? Here are 10 things you might not know about this premier event. This year marks the 50th anniversary of theAPHA World Championship Show, and it’s just getting better with age. If you’re waffling about whether or not to attend the show, read on for some of our favorite things for the November 5–15 show, held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. 1. New classes. APHA added tons of new classes for the 2014 show including the Amateur Walk-Trot division, PBRIP 4- & 5-Year-Old Barrel Racing Futurities, Ranch Horse Trail Sweepstakes, Amateur Solid Paint-Bred Yearling In-Hand Trail and more. See the show schedule for a full list of classes. 2. Cash. Lots and lots of cash. More than $500,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded during the show, included added money in almost 30 classes, Gist Silversmiths buckles in 168 classes, five Blue Ribbon custom trophy saddles and the use of Hart trailer for one year to the All-Around Horse. 3. The parties never end. From happy hours and welcome parties almost every night to the Jeffrey Steele concert on Friday, November 7, there’s much more to the World Show than just the arena classes. Hang out with all your favorite Paint Horse friends and meet new people, too. 4. Deeper prizes. Not everyone can win every class, but with prizes given out through 10th place in all Open, Amateur and Solid Paint-Bred approved world championship classes, you’re more likely to walk away with a souvenir from your trip into the arena. 5. Waived late fees and qualification requirements. Hold your horses, this is only for Amateur Ranch Horse Pleasure Sweepstakes, Ranch Horse Trail Sweepstakes, Non-Pro 3-Year-Old Sweepstakes, PBRIP futurity and new Amateur Solid Paint-Bred classes. Come and try out the World Show, even if you’ve never attended, and find out what it’s all about. In total, the APHA World Show offers 118 no-qualification-required classes—see the full list here. 6. Expanded Official Farnam Horse Products Stakes Classes. The wait is over. If you’ve loved the Farnam 2-year-old Western pleasure and hunter under saddle classes, you’ll really like the new 3- & 4-year-old classes designed just for non-pro riders. Want to own a Farnam stakes-eligible Paint of your own? Trot on over to the Farnam Breeders Trust Select Sale on November 9 to bid on a top yearling eligible for this exclusive slate of big-money classes. 7. Fantastic shopping. From the APHA General Store to tack shops, clothing boutiques and class photos and videos, there’s no end to the treasure trove at The Colors of the Season Gift Show. 8. USTRC invasion. The United States Team Roping Championships Cowtown ShootOut is coming to the Will Rogers Coliseum November 14–16, and there are extra incentives and buckles for the top Paint Horses. Even if you’ve never thrown a rope in your life, wander across the street to check out the fast action of top ropers from around the country. 9. Gold Sale Seal program. If youre offering your horse for consideration at the World Show, check out the new Gold Sale Seal program to make him stand out in the arena and let everyone know hes for sale. For a $100 donation to the American Paint Horse Foundation, youll receive a gold seal to put on your horses number and free lamination of your number. Proceeds go toward Youth scholarships. 10. Pre-show preparation help. We want you to succeed! On Tuesday, November 4, APHA will host Amateur Boot Camp followed by Ride the Pattern. In Boot Camp, APHA professionals give hands-on instruction in equitation, horsemanship and showmanship. Auditing is welcome! Then stick around for Ride the Pattern to watch live demonstrations of the equitation, horsemanship and showmanship patterns with feedback and explanation from an APHA judge. This popular, FREE seminar is open to everyone, and there is ample opportunity to ask questions and get clarification from the judge. For more information about this event, please click on the image below. Markel Horse insurance wishes the best of luck to all of the exhibitors, owners and trainers at this event.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:00:32 +0000
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