The All American Quarter Horse Congress (AAHQC) is announcing the addition of Hunt Seat Equitation to the National Youth Activity Team Tournament (NYATT) competition during the AAQHC in October 2016. The NYATT is the most popular youth event at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. State and regional Quarter Horse Associations across the U.S. […]
What is a Certificate of Eligibility? A Certificate of Eligibility is a new requirement for horses being shown in any NSBA class except for Dual Approved classes. If your horse is already enrolled in NSBA’s Breeders Championship Futurity or Stallion Incentive Fund License Program, you already have a Certificate of Eligibility. If your horse is […]
The American Quarter Horse Association Awards Presentation and American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Inductions banquets are just two of the many must-see events at the 2016 AQHA Convention, March 11-14 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. AQHA invites members to attend a fun and exciting convention this year. New at […]
Exhibitors can look forward to an expanded offering of American Quarter Horse Association Versatility Ranch Horse classes in 2016. New this year, all AQHA shows can offer one or all seven Versatility Ranch Horse classes along with their regular roster of AQHA show classes. In VRH competition there are four categories and seven classes: Category […]
APHA’s popular Paint Horse Championships kick off 2016 at the APHA Zone 9 Southern Classic February 19–21 in Jacksonville, Florida. Bigger and better than ever, exhibitors will have more options than ever before at this year’s event. The Paint Horse Championship series was created to increase local show participation and recognize another group of exhibitors […]
“The Best In The West Halter Futurity Stallion Service Auction is a Great Opportunity to get involved with one of the most Exciting New events in the Halter industry and breed to Top Halter Stallions,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “We are excited to offer the 2nd annual Best In The […]
It’s been said that a western hat speaks volumes about the person wearing it. The height and crease of the crown and the size and shape of the brim provide clues to the wearer’s event of choice. Color and accents offer insight into the rider’s personality and style. In the show pen, the western hat […]
After a booming 2015, APHA’s Paint Horse Championships are returning to Zone shows around the world in 2016. Designed with an emphasis on encouraging local participation and recognizing more exhibitors at the regional level, the Paint Horse Championships saw considerable participation in 2015—its first full year—and continued growth is expected for the new year. “The […]
Adria Smith, of Seaside Farm, Plano, Texas, has announced she will donate of a portion of each 2016 breeding fee for her stallion, These Irons Are Hot, to the National Snaffle Bit Association’s Foundation for it’s Heroes on Horses and Equestrians with Disabilities programs. “The NSBA Foundation Heroes on Horses touches a place in […]
NSBA congratulates the following newly approved NSBA Judges: Cindy Butler – Caseyville, Illinois Charles Cannizzaro – Purcell, Oklahoma Timothy Jedra – Fort Collins, Colorado Valerie Kearns – Grayslake, Illinois Carmen Mayabb – Bethlethem, Georgia Keith McDonough – Redmond, Washington Carla McMullen – Norris, Tennessee Eric Petersen – Cannon Falls, Minnesota Mark Shaffer – Tioga, Texas Christina White […]
A change is coming to American Quarter Horse Association competitions, as modifications to the AQHA stewards program roll out in 2016. Under these modifications, stewards will now be assigned to specific regions, will no longer be permitted to actively show in AQHA competition and will be required to attend steward seminars to expand their knowledge […]
The entry forms for all three 2016 American Quarter Horse Association Level 1 Championships can now be found online. Unlike past years, the entry forms will not be sent individually and instead can be accessed by visiting www.aqha.com/level1championships. Exhibitors should take note that all entry forms must be sent in prior to the championship show […]
