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 […]
The following seven rule change proposals were passed with early implementation at the 2020 APHA Convention on March 1. Six go into effect April 1, and one goes into effect May 1. Additionally, the elected directorship voted on implementation of new APHA By-Laws, which went into immediate effect as of March 1, 2020. A following […]
Growing up in a small town of Rockville, Indiana, Kelsey Tumey, has been involved in the AQHA industry from showing as a youth, amateur and now as a trainer. Recently, Kelsey has been known more for her breeding program. Some of you may know the babies she has bred and raised, which have made huge […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced the 2019 AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year, AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Most Valuable Professional award winners. These individuals will be recognized in November at the AQHA Awards Celebration in Oklahoma City, coinciding with the 2020 AQHA World Championship Show. Leonard Berryhill The 2019 AQHA Professional […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced the inductees into the NSBA Fall of Fame for 2020. Individual Category – Allen Mitchels Since his first days at NSBA, Allen Mitchels has been all in, participating in the NSBA judge’s recertification process, testing procedure and dealing with animal rights activities and serving as president in 2016. […]
Due to the cancellation of the 2020 AQHA Convention, the AQHA Executive Committee has filled the vacancy on the Executive Committee per AQHA Bylaw Article IV Section 3. In appointing a person to fill such vacancy, the Executive Committee requested the recommendation of the AQHA past presidents who normally recommend a slate of Executive Committee members for […]