Welcome to our new affiliate Circle T Ranch. They are located in Lemoore, California. Organizer is Denise Taylor. Check out the events page. Their first challenge is scheduled for February 24, 2013.
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Merced Horsemen – New Affiliate Club
Welcome to our new affiliate Merced Horsemen. They are located in Merced, California. Organizer is JA Thomas. Check the events page for upcoming challenges.
High Desert Horse Events – New Affiliate Club
Welcome to our new affiliate High Desert Horse Events. They are located in Acton California. Organizer is Teresa Spencer. Check the events page for upcoming challenges.
Red River Horsemen – New Affiliate Club
Welcome to Red River Horsemen. They are located in Linden, TX. Organizer is Janice Early. Check the events page for upcoming challenges.
Rocking 40 Ranch Trail Challenges – New Affiliate Club
Welcome to our new affiliate Rocking 40 Ranch Trail Challenges. They are located in Willits, CA. Organizer is David Oncale. Check the events page for upcoming challenges.
2012 National Finals Results
Congratulations to all the competitors that made this event a success. A special congratulations to our Champions and Reserve Champions.
Open Division Champion Robin Bond and Jose’s Perfection
Open Division Resrve Champion robin Bond and I’ll Cowboy Up
Amateur Division Champion Joseph Visser and Meet My Dust
Amateur Division Reserve Champion Shawn Johnson and See That Smoke
Legends Division Champion Larry Simpson and Bojangles Midnight Blaze
Legends Division Reserve Champion Diana Wingfield and Maverick
Novice Division Champion Deanna Williams and Whiz N Chex Tex
Novice Division Reserve Champion Ty Williams and Playful Jeremiah
Youth Division Champion Joseph Visser and Meet My Dust
Youth Division Reserve Champion Maggie Cincotta and Rayo
Wrangler Division Champion Maggie Cincotta and Rayo
Wrangler Division Reserve Champion Kora Bower and Joy Jeremiah
English Division Champion Wendy Stephens and Flying Diamond the Bailef
English Division Reserve Champion Shawn Johnson and Shebay
Futurity Division Champion Susan Morris and Instant Lil Pep
Futurity Division Reserve Champion Robin Bond and Kachoo
AHCA 2012 National Finals Results
Nominations for Advisory Board Closing
Nominations for the advisory board will close January 8, 2013 at 8 pm EST. There are 4 advisory board positions open. This is for a 2 year term. Nominees must be a regular member in good standing and be 18 years or older. Please contact AHCA if you would like to nominate someone. Once all nominations are received and accepted a ballot will be put together and mailed to all regular members.
2012 National Finals
AHCA wound up its first year by holding the National Finals Competition at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene, TX Sept 28 – 30. Competitors came from across the United States, including Michigan, Illinois, Florida, California and other states. Many thanks to our judges, Vicki Austin from Michigan, Deborah Abajian from California, Laura Frizzel from Tennessee, and Meg Wills from Arkansas. They worked many hours and did an awesome job. Riders competed on Friday and Saturday, with the top ten riders in each division competing on Sunday for the championship. Over $35,000 in cash and prizes was awarded. Championship saddles were awarded in all 8 divisions, as well as champion and reserve champion buckles in each division. Numerous other prizes were awarded. Prize money included 50% payback of entry fees in addition to AHCA adding $5,000 split across all divisions. Thanks to our many sponsors who helped make the prizes so outstanding. Many thanks to all the volunteers. They helped to make this event so successful.