The American Quarter Horse Association has released the AQHA Standing Committee Agendas for the 2018 AQHA Convention, which is March 2-5 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. Even though the deadline to submit rule-change proposals for the 2018 convention was December 31, 2017, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are […]
AQHA answers most-asked questions about the new 13-&-Under classes at the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. How many 13-&-Under classes will be introduced at the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show? Answer: There will be a total of seven classes. The classes are the seven core classes: western pleasure, hunter under […]
Convention doesn’t have to be all work and no play. Check out what Jacksonville has to offer! Wine Tasting – Saturday, March 3 Join us at Morton’s The Steakhouse Saturday, March 3, for wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. Morton’s has designed the ultimate wine and food experience especially for AQHA members. Sample wines from the restaurant’s award-winning […]
AQHA is soliciting host-site bids for the 2019, 2020 and 2021 Adequan® Select world championship shows. The inaugural AQHA Select World Championship Show was held in 2003 in Amarillo, where it has remained since that time. Interested organizations or facilities must complete this form to submit a bid. Please be sure to include information you would like the AQHA […]
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 […]
