The American Quarter Horse Association has announced that Nutrena Level 1 classes are being added to the 2020 AQHYA World Championship Show; Select World Championship Show, and AQHA World Championship Show. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the AQHA Executive Committee and AQHA staff cancelled the 2020 AQHA Level 1 Championships earlier this spring to protect the safety and […]
In response to the COVID-19 catastrophe and the corresponding economic recession with a projected 5–10 year recovery timeline, American Paint Horse Association’s Board of Directors took swift action in April 2020 to pass a stimulus package of APHA rule modifications, which were designed to help the Paint Horse community weather the storm for the long […]
The Premier Sires program has announced that it will cancel its Kentucky event, scheduled for May 27-31. The following is an announcement from founder Claire Binkowski: We are disappointed to have to share the news that The Premier Kentucky, which was scheduled to be held May 27-31 at the Kentucky Horse Park and managed by Michelle Forness […]
The 18th Annual Penn State Quarter Horse Auction will be held as an internet auction, hosted by Professional Horse Services, LLC and will feature 12 2-year-old Quarter Horses, including some that are double registered with APHA. These horses have been bred, raised and trained in the Penn State equine program. Bidding will open on Monday, April […]
The Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA) leadership along with the officials at the Illinois State Fairgrounds are moving forward with the planning of the 2020 PHBA World Championship Show. The facility is expecting to be up and running with everything again as early as mid-May. Reduced Entry Fees Due to the economic shortfalls the […]
The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee met April 8 via conference call to review the rule-change recommendations from seven AQHA standing committees. Recommendations from the amateur, judges, ranching and show committees will be presented to the Executive Committee on April 16. Rule changes related to bylaw changes and rules of registration will not be […]
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association has announced that all IEA competitions for Hunt Seat, Dressage and Western disciplines are cancelled for the remainder of this competition year, which was originally scheduled to conclude on June 14th. Citing the need to put human and equine welfare above all else and considering the organization has members in 46 […]
The American Quarter Horse Association will honor the 75- and 50-year breeders at a ceremony Sept. 21 at the American Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas. Each year, AQHA honors breeders who have dedicated their livelihoods to maintaining the integrity of the American Quarter Horse breed. These horsemen, horsewomen and […]
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors has voted unanimously to waive qualifying for the 2020 Appaloosa World Championship Show Oct. 30 to Nov. 7, in Fort Worth, Texas, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. “We came at this decision the right way,” said President Ken Johnson. “We analyzed trends, gathered information, listened to our […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has released the 2019 AQHA Annual Report, which is available to download at www.aqha.com/aqha-annual-reports. The annual report contains complete statistics for AQHA membership, horse registrations and transfers, show and race statistics, and more. “AQHA’s annual report dives into the Association’s functions, goals and how we operate as a business dedicated to […]
Now is the time to turn horses or saddles into cash or shop for your new horse. Entries are still accepted for the two April Internet Auctions. Shoppers can view the Internet auction catalogs for the Spring Reiner and Cow Horse Internet Auction and the April Internet Auction,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The auctions have been […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association’s executive committee has announced that the association has dropped its qualifying requirements for the 2020 NSBA World Championship Show. In addition, the association is offering an on-line only registration special for the month of April. “Facing uncertain times, we feel it is important that NSBA make concessions to afford all […]
