Following President Donald Trump’s signing of the new tax law on December 22, 2017, federal policy makers began immediately to discuss the likelihood of moving legislation in 2018 to address technical changes and clarifications to the 1,100-page law. While the American Horse Council takes a deeper dive into the tax law to address in more detail those provisions […]
A 3-day workshop designed for equine industry professionals, therapeutic riding center coaches & staff to explore opportunities for engagement and expansion of current or new riding programs. Any interested stakeholder can come and learn about NSBA competitive events and the inclusion of Equestrians with Disabilities or Veterans using horses as a form of therapeutic riding. […]
The NSBA Foundation will award one scholarship annually in the amount of $2000. The recipient will receive $1000 the first year and the next installment of $1000 will be awarded the second year. The Scholarship is open to any NSBA member who will be attending an accredited college or university on a full-time basis for […]
Horses entered in performance halter classes at the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show must also qualify and compete in a performance class at the show. This rule change, which affects amateur and open performance halter at the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship, is effective immediately. Wording from the 2018 AQHA Official Handbook […]
The EC Nominating Committee has selected two APHA members for consideration 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 […]
An important deadline is fast approaching for stallion owners: American Quarter Horse Association stallion breeding reports must be postmarked on or before November 30. According to the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations, the owner, authorized agent or lessee of every American Quarter Horse stallion must file a written report – known as the stallion breeding report – that […]
Thanks to simplified eligibility requirements, it’s easier than ever to compete for huge payouts in the 2018 Farnam Breeders’ Trust Pleasure Stakes classes. Enroll your talented Paint now to take a shot at the $50,000-plus payout at the 2018 APHA World Championship Show. Late enrollments will be accepted through Dec. 31; enrollments submitted after Dec. 31 will […]
The AQHA Executive Committee recently approved a third option to compete in Level 3 halter classes at the 2018 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) and 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show. The three qualifying methods now include: Qualify by earning the required number of points, Compete at a designated […]
As the largest single-breed equine association in the world, the American Quarter Horse Association strives for excellence as a breed registry and to provide outstanding customer services as an Association. To deliver the best service to our members and horse lovers around the world, it is necessary for AQHA to review the Association’s budget and […]
A $2.4 million anonymous lead gift will enable Houghton College to construct a 36,400 square foot building which will house a 100’ x 240’ indoor riding arena. In addition to the arena, the project will feature 12 horse stalls, a welcome center, classroom, and concessions stand, as well as bleachers and viewing areas. “We are […]
APHA is teaming up with the Texas Equine Veterinary Association to offer aid to the horses and horse owners affected by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding. TEVA is coordinating large-scale distributions of feed and veterinary supplies, securing temporary animal housing and more; we encourage APHA members interested in helping to consider donating to TEVA. In addition to physical […]
In an effort to maintain the flow of accurate and timely information about NCEA activities, I am providing an update with exciting news about changes to the NCEA National Championship format which will be introduced April 2018. NCAA Equestrian & NCEA National Championship. The NCEA Board of Directors has approved a substantive change to the […]