Decorated AQHA show mare Rhapsody In The Rain, owned by Richard and Betty Carr, Bremen, Indiana, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday after suffering a broken hind leg. “Everyone who was around Rainy fell in love with her,” said Betty Carr, “from all of our trainers to our vets and farriers to the girls at BSB […]
The American Horse Council met with Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Deputy Administrator and leadership team this week in response to a letter sent to Secretary Chao on January 28th, 2018. AHC staff went to DOT headquarters to raise the industry’s concerns and solicit clarification on how the existing regulations should […]
We lined up 10 compelling reasons you won’t want to miss the AQHA Level 1 Championships this spring. The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the entry forms for the 2018 AQHA Level 1 Championships are now online. If you’ve been kicking around the thought of entering the 2018 AQHA Level 1 Championships, […]
Two APHA members are in the running to fill the APHA Executive Committee Sixth Member spot in 2018. Melanie Cox-Dayhuff of Indiana and Lee Ann Hall of Australia will be considered by the APHA Board of Directors for the position; voting takes place at the 2018 APHA Convention, March 2–5 in Irving, Texas. About Melanie […]
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 […]
