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Cutting

National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Updates

Last week the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) announced that they will resume show approvals beginning April 27 recommending show producers and affiliates follow local and state guidelines to ensure the safety of their members while establishing best practices. The Executive Committee reviewed decisions regarding NCHA earnings and is looking forward to a safe return to horse shows. This timeline will continue to be evaluated as more guidelines are released from local and state officials. NCHA will provide a two week notice of any changes.

Reining

NRHA Board Supports Approved Events Resuming on May 1

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors supports resuming NRHA-approved events beginning on May 1, 2020, as long as show producers and exhibitors adhere to local and state regulations surrounding COVID-19 and take measures to assure the safety of all involved.

Pro Rodeo Events

Path to Victory: Vieira is Fourth Oldest All Time to Win Premier Series Event

Fabiano Vieira received a few phone calls to go get on some practice bulls over the past few weeks when the PBR was on hiatus because of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide.
The longtime veteran, though, politely turned down the opportunity. Not only did he want to continue to social distance at home with his family, he also does not see the need to get on bulls every day like he used to during his younger years.

Pro Rodeo Events

By the Numbers: Las Vegas Invitational at the Lazy E Arena

Following a 41-day hiatus, the PBR and its Unleash The Beast returned to action under strict health protocols and in a closed-to-the-public environment at the Lazy E Arena this past weekend in Oklahoma.

Fabiano Vieira became the fourth-oldest bull rider in PBR history to win a premier series event as the 37-year-old went a perfect 3-for-3.

Association News

2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress Horse Show Schedule Released

The schedule for the 54th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress, held September 29 - October 25, 2020, has been set by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association.

Visit http://www.quarterhorsecongress.com/horse-show-schedule to view or download a complete schedule.

Pro Rodeo Events

Flawless Vieira Ascends to World’s Top 10 After Winning Historic PBR Unleash The Beast event in Oklahoma

At one of the most significant events in PBR (Professional Bull Riders) history, a veteran cowboy from Brazil put on a bull riding clinic to win the event marking the return of live professional sports in North America.
Bucking in an eerily empty arena closed to the public in observation of strict health protocols, Fabiano Vieira (Perola, Brazil) was the lone rider to deliver a flawless 3-for-3 performance. The 37-year-old Brazilian took the event buckle, $11,000 and 104 world points awarded at the Unleash The Beast PBR Las Vegas Invitational, presented by Union Home Mortgage, at the iconic Lazy E Arena.

Pro Rodeo Events

Toves delivers career-best performance to win Round 1 of historic PBR Unleash The Beast event in Oklahoma

After a 41 day hiatus, the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) returned to competition tonight at Lazy E Arena in Oklahoma in an event closed to fans and observing strict health protocols.
Forty one of the world’s best bull riders and the rankest bucking bulls on the planet took to the dirt for the eleventh elite Unleash The Beast event of the season – the PBR Las Vegas Invitational, presented by Union Home Mortgage.
Two sophomore riders on the elite series stood tallest while the world’s top rider increased his lead in the championship chase.

Reining

Entry Deadline Extended for NRHA Derby Presented by Markel

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has extended the entry deadline to May 15 for the rapidly approaching 2020 NRHA Derby presented by Markel, giving reiners two additional weeks to make plans to compete. If significant changes to the show date should occur, reiners can rest assured that all entry fees will be refunded.

Pro Rodeo Events

Leme Focusing on Himself, not the Situation

The last two months have been quite the whirlwind for world leader Jose Vitor Leme.
Leme had begun the 2020 season on an absolute tear, which is an understatement in many ways, by winning three of the first nine Unleash The Beast events and taking home a seven round wins.
The 23-year-old had ridden 20 of his first 27 bulls, was converting at a blistering 74.07% pace, and had quickly assured everyone that there would be no hangover following a heartbreaking defeat to two-time World Champion Jess Lockwood at the 2019 PBR World Finals through the first two months of the season.

Pro Rodeo Events

Calgary Stampede Update

On account of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chief Medical Officer of Health of Alberta has banned all gatherings of more than 15 people for an indefinite period of time and the City of Calgary has declared a state of local emergency. These steps, as well as our continuing concern for the health and well-being of our community, means we are unable to host the 2020 edition of the Calgary Stampede.

Association News

2020 AQHA Standing Committee Reports Approved April 16

All rules are effective January 1, 2021, unless noted otherwise.

The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and took action on recommendations from four AQHA standing committees.
The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee met April 16 via conference call to review the rule-change recommendations from the amateur, judges, ranching and show committees.
Careful consideration, discussion and debate were devoted to each item. Below are the highlights of approved agenda items.