In February 2014, APHA debuts its one-meeting-per-year convention format. Scheduled for February 21-24 at the Westin DFW Airport in Irving, Texas, APHA’s Convention & Membership meeting features an extended format and educational opportunities for exhibitors, judges, show managers and more. “Our national directors really pushed for a longer committee sessions,” Executive Director Billy Smith said. […]
New classes including para-reining roll out for the AQHA Equestrians With Disabilities program. For 2014, the AQHA Equestrians With Disabilities program has added 11 classes, including para-reining, which was demonstrated at the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show. The changes rolled out January 1, and theChisholm Challenge is the first show to include the full slate of new classes […]
APHA Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) program expansion adds youth-specific category designations and overall versatility champion title Thirteen new categories provide youth opportunities for achievement and recognition FORT WORTH—The Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) program offers Paint Horse owners opportunities to establish permanent performance records for their horses at events outside of traditional APHA-approved shows. PAC […]
American Quarter Horse World Champion Denny Strickland is now adding another accomplishment to his name, Nashville recording artist, with the release of his debut single, “Honky Tonk Highway.” The single is available NOW on iTunes and for radio programmers through CDX. Produced by Dan Frizsell and written by Phil O’Donnell, this upbeat introduction is sure […]
Stallion services that did not sell during the open bidding period that ended December 31st are now available on a first-come, first-served, “BUY IT NOW” basis at one half the advertised stud fee. Take a look at the excellent breeding options by visiting the http://appaloosa.mhfsauctions.com. If you are interested in breeding to a particular stallion, […]
With temperatures dropping to single digits this week, Michelle D. Harris, VMD, DACVIM, lecturer in the Section of Emergency and Critical Care at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center, offers the following tips to keep horses healthy and safe during the cold days of winter. 1. More Calories: People joke about “bulking up for winter,” but for […]
AQHA exhibitors and American Quarter Horse owners can now use an online system to help them determine their level eligibility. To determine level eligibility for 2014, visitwww.aqha.com/leveling to access the AQHA leveling program Web-based verification system. AQHA divisions – youth, amateur and open – are divided into levels. The leveling program uses an objective handicapping system […]
Dates have just been released for the 2014 Reichert Celebration which will be held once again in Fort Worth, Texas. The 2014 event will run from August 13th-September 1st. POA Celebration- August 13-17 Reichert POA Stakes Sale- August 16th AQHA Celebration- August 17-20 NSBA Celebration- August 18-20 All Breed World Championships- Reichert Series- August 21-31 APHA […]
To sum up 2013 for the American Quarter Horse show industry, “upward and onward” would do just fine. From wildfires, floods, tornadoes and a historic blizzard, horsemen across the United States were reminded this year to count their blessings before they lay their heads down at night. But despite all the loss and heartache, those […]
Edward F. “Bud” Alderson, 91, of Sharpsville, Indiana, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. Alderson was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2004. Born August 21, 1922, to Dewey and Mabel (Cooper), Alderson grew up taking care of many animals an even showed draft horses in 4-H. He graduated from Prairie Township High School […]
U.S. District Court in Amarillo granted in part AQHA’s Motion for Stay of Equitable Relief Pending Appeal. Today, the U.S. District Court in Amarillo granted in part AQHA’s Motion for Stay of Equitable Relief Pending Appeal. The effect of the order is that pending resolution of AQHA’s appeal, AQHA is not required to register clones […]
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum Youth Art Show kicks off on December 3. The public is invited to view artwork created by middle and high school students from Region 16. To prepare for the show, students learned about the role the American Quarter Horse played in the history of the United […]