Official 2011 AQHA Handbook Now Available for Smartphones
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The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is the largest horse registry in the world. In addition to being a breed registry, the organization also regulates all breed shows, promotes recreational events and sponsors many horse-related activities. The association, based in Amarillo, TX, not only tracks registrations but also keeps active records for points, owner transfers, breeding activities and pedigrees for every American Quarter Horse in their registry. It is also the governing body for every AQHA breed show in the world.
Why it's Useful
Because they have very specific rules and regulations regarding everything from tack requirements to clothing requirements, it's extremely important that every participant knows and understands the rules. Up til now, however, that required keeping an updated copy of the official AQHA handbook with you. Now, you don't ever have to worry about that again. As long as you have your phone, you have your handbook.
Review and Usability
The app was tested on on a Google Nexus using 3G and it ran perfectly and loaded instantly. The pages can be viewed in landscape or letter format if your phone has that option. The opening page is an index of the entire manual and is broken down just like the paper AQHA handbook is. It's broken down into obvious categories such as bylaws, registration, shows, racing and AQHA Youth Association.
Once you choose a main category, you're directed to a list of subcategories to make finding what you're looking for even easier. Another feature of the app that really increases usability is the fact that even within specific rules, there are links to other relevant rules within the app that you can access simply by touching the link. The app also has a “back” button so that you can go to the previous page, and there are “Previous Rule”, “Section Menu” and “Next Rule” buttons on each rule page that make navigating the manual even simpler.
Rating
The Official 2011 AQHA Handbook app gets a full five stars. It's easy to read, easy to navigate and useful. This is an app that's been a long time coming for those involved in any Quarter Horse activity!
Android Marketplace: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.aqha.rules
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/aqha-rules/id422679751?mt=8 |
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FreeRein
Downloaded it. Haha
Downloaded it. Haha
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Aug 16, 2011
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lovehorse
Cool I so want to get that!
Cool I so want to get that!
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Aug 17, 2011
• 3,725 views
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Simplicity
Can you get it on every smart phone?
Can you get it on every smart phone?
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Aug 17, 2011
• 3,725 views
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ImaCoolCowgirl
Quarter horses are great horses!! I don't have a phone or and Ipod but I would get it if I did!!
Quarter horses are great horses!! I don't have a phone or and Ipod but I would get it if I did!!
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Aug 17, 2011
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Estella Noire
Looks good. Does it have English riding stuff on it too? :D
Looks good. Does it have English riding stuff on it too? :D
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Aug 17, 2011
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Stay Untamed
sounds like a cool app,if i owned a quarter horse,I'd probably get it! :)
sounds like a cool app,if i owned a quarter horse,I'd probably get it! :)
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Aug 17, 2011
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Aug 17, 2011
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Aug 21, 2011
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RoyalCrownEstates
MOD
Sounds like an interesting app ! ill defenitely have to take a look
Sounds like an interesting app ! ill defenitely have to take a look
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Sep 1, 2011
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FloridaCowgirl
This app is available for both the iPhone and droids. It's also free! Many times I forget to include the price in my articles, but nearly always, they're free - with the cost of horses, we don't need to spend any more than we have to! :0)
This app is available for both the iPhone and droids. It's also free! Many times I forget to include the price in my articles, but nearly always, they're free - with the cost of horses, we don't need to spend any more than we have to! :0)
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Sep 3, 2011
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