University of Florida works with APHA to learn more about Paints from the inside out. Working in conjunction with the University of Florida Brooks Genetics Laboratory—directed by APHA member Dr. Samantha Brooks, Ph.D.—APHA is working to gain greater understanding of the genetics that help make Paint Horses unique. One way we’re working toward that goal […]
High-point standings for 2017 are finalized and the all-around high-point horses and exhibitors are named. The American Quarter Horse Association recognizes hardworking individuals and their American Quarter Horses at the end of each year through the Association’s high-point awards. With the introduction of AQHA’s levelingprogram in 2014, the Association is able to recognize more individuals and horses […]
Solid and Regular Registry Paints to show together in select events at 2018 APHA World Championship Shows In an effort to improve World Show opportunities, solid Paint-breds and Regular Registry Paints will show together in most non-world championship, non-pointed classes at the APHA World Championship Show and Youth World Championship Show. This move was approved […]
View the tentative schedule for the 2018 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan. The tentative schedule for the 2018 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) is now available online. The Adequan® Select World, which is slated for August 24 – September 1 at the Amarillo National Center in Amarillo, features the world’s […]
Get an inside look at how ranch riding, reining and working cow horse are judged during an AQHA Educational Judges Webinar March 19-20. The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to host its second online judges webinar, March 19-20. The first webinar of 2018 will feature reining, ranch riding and working cow horse, with presenters Mike […]
Selling Horses and Show Tack 2 February Internet Auction “Quality horses and tack are selling in the 2 Internet auction in February from Professional Horse Services,” according to Mike Jennings of the Pro Horse Services, management team. “The Internet Auction catalogs are open to shop horses already entered as well as the show tack […]
AQHA proudly invites AQHYA members, who turned 19 on or before December 31, 2017, to upgrade their memberships today at a special price, and receive a $25 SmartPak gift card. American Quarter Horse Youth Association members who turned 19 on or before December 31, 2017, have officially graduated out of AQHYA. The American Quarter Horse Association […]
The annual American Quarter Horse Association Awards Celebration is slated for November 11 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Recognition of year-end high-point award winners had previously been held at the AQHA convention. Based on survey results of award winners from the previous three years, AQHA announced last fall that […]
One might say that it takes a village to select the right breeding cross, get a prospect safely on the ground, trained and campaigned to the winner’s circle. Colt breakers are a part of that critical village for many of today’s top trainers. And if you don’t believe they are an important piece to the […]
With the new year comes yet more changes for today’s breeding climate. After significant overall drops in the number of foals registered with the American Quarter Horse Association over the past decade, the association recorded a slight uptick in breeding in its 2016 annual report. Stallion managers are hopeful that the fact that there were […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced the judges for the 2018 AQHA Central, AQHA West and Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships. “Our goal is to bring together an excellent roster of judges for the Level 1 Championships,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “It is important for exhibitors to know they are being judged […]
Each year, APHA recognizes individuals for their years of dedicated service as APHA judges. Congratulations to the following, who are being honored in 2018: Years of Service 10 Years: Tim Crowley Sandy Curl Janette Dublin Anja Eriksen Laura Gilmer Susanne Haug Eric Hubbard Michaela Kayser Sonja Merkle Simone Reiss Kimberly Richwine-Gately Rod Safty Vreni Schmid […]