One of APHA’s most popular disciplines, Western pleasure is the newest addition to the educational lineup on HorseIQ, APHA’s innovative online learning platform. APHA worked closely with the National Snaffle Bit Association to complete the Western pleasure portion of the interactive program. The joint effort includes gait examples with professional explanation, two four-horse classes placed with […]
Ride a punchy Paint? It’s time to saddle up and start getting ready for September! A slew of new ranch horse classes are now on the books for the 2018 APHA World Championship Show, which takes place September 17–30 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. All-around exhibitors can get in on […]
Congress delays ELD enforcement for livestock to September 30, 2018. Shortly after 12:30 a.m., on Friday, March 23, the United States Congress approved a massive $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 to fund federal government operations through September 30. The 2,232-page bill includes several regulatory measures that will provide flexibility for […]
Have you ever wondered how judges are selected for the AQHA world championship shows? AQHA world championship shows are the most prestigious single-breed horse shows in the world. Exhibitors compete all year long to qualify for the chance to take home top honors and a coveted AQHA golden globe. These exhibitors put countless hours into preparing […]
AQHA members and board of directors approved bylaw changes and registration-related items at the 2018 AQHA Convention. Modifications to AQHA bylaws, as well as nine registration-related items, were approved by AQHA members and the AQHA Board of Directors at the 2018 AQHA Convention, March 2-5 in Jacksonville, Florida. Per the Association’s bylaws, the board of directors […]
Lee and Dr. Brenda Looney know a good thing when they see it. That’s why they moved to own Cool Breeze, the only stallion out of Zippin The Breeze to replace their Pleasure For Certain following his death last year. The 3-year-old is being prepared by Angie Cannizzaro and will be shown by Angie in […]
Traveling to a show can sometimes be as difficult as the competition itself. From negotiating the TSA with spurs to finding a motel close enough to the show grounds, many challenges can stand in the way of a successful trip. Owners with horses in training at out-of-state barns know the nomadic life well, one that […]
A pair of rule changes that were passed at the 2018 APHA Convention and approved for early implementation by the APHA board of directors will go into effect March 15, 2018. Both strive to include more tobiano horses in the popular RG-070.E rule that provides Regular Registry advancement to solid Paint-breds that meet requirements based […]
Entry deadlines are quickly approaching for the 2018 AQHA Level 1 Championships. All AQHA Level 1, Rookie and Walk/Trot competitors are invited to attend the 2018 AQHA Level 1 Championship shows. Entry deadlines: March 15 – AQHA West and AQHA Central Level 1 Championships April 1 – Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships April 20 – AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships […]
Six horses and five American Quarter Horse Association members have been selected for induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2019. Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed on AQHA industry influencers by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. Those chosen for induction are recognized for […]
FMCSA announced an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the ELD rule for agriculture-related transportation. On March 13, the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced additional steps to address the unique needs of the country’s agriculture industry and provided further guidance to assist in the effective implementation of the Congressionally-mandated electronic […]
Three new performance rules were passed with early implementation by the Board of Directors at the 2018 APHA Convention in Irving, Texas. All three rules reach a wide range of exhibitors, including those in Mexico and Europe. By putting SC-320 and YP-080 into effect early this year, the Board of Directors and APHA hope to […]