Five horses and five American Quarter Horse Association members have been selected for induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2017. Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Association. Those chosen for induction are recognized for their […]
Twenty APHA shows proved they were the best of the best in 2015, and APHA—along with the Paint Horse Journal—is pleased to recognize these outstanding events. This annual list is complied based on total entries per judge, and full results appear in the April 2016 Paint Horse Journal. Taking the No. 1 spot for the […]
APHA has made finding Paint Horse professionals easier than ever with the debut of its new interactive online directory. Designed with the help of the National Reining Horse Association, professionals can now create their own individual profiles to advertise their services for free on apha.com. Search by name, discipline or location to find the perfect […]
Three industry professionals were recognized by their peers on March 12 at the 2016 American Quarter Horse Association Convention in Las Vegas. The Don Burt Professional’s Choice Professional Horseman of the Year, Professional’s Choice Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Professional’s Choice Most Valuable Professional awards were presented by AQHA Corporate Partner Professional’s Choice during the Association’s Awards Banquet. […]
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to present the Elite Custom Saddles Sweepstakes at the 69th National Championship Appaloosa Show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Elite Custom Saddles of Tioga, Texas is the “official saddle” of the Appaloosa Horse Club, specializing quality handmade saddles and tack. The Elite Custom […]
The American Quarter Horse Associationbelieves in the future of the equine industry. The development of young minds and horse judging skills is of utmost importance to the vitality of the American Quarter Horse and the equine industry as a whole. To encourage the education of youth in competitive horse judging, AQHA provides a manual for […]
The Paint Horse family is large, with members and horses found far and wide throughout the world. And while every member is important to the health and function of APHA, a few go above and beyond that call of duty to make long-lasting impacts on the breed. It is with great honor that APHA recognized […]
If you’re anxiously checking your mailbox every day this time of year, it might be because you are one of the lucky ones to get a refund on your tax return. But APHA members have another reason to be looking for the postal truck: it’s Breeders’ Trust payback season, and as of February 26, the […]
With nearly 30 rule change proposals brought out of committees, the APHA Board of Directors passed 25 rules presented for voting at the 2016 APHA Convention on February 29 in Richmond, Virginia. National directors are elected by their fellow APHA members to serve two-year terms and provide a voice for their respective areas’ members. Below is a […]
In an effort to recognize and promote the great work that is being done out in the field with Veterans and Equestrians with Disabilities, the NSBA Foundation is seeking financial support for to provide 90 riders with grants to offset their expenses at the 2016 NSBA World Championship Show held in Tulsa, Oklahoma August 13-20, […]
APHA’s standing committees have posted their agendas for the 2016 APHA Convention on the association’s website. Committees have been meeting throughout the year via telephone and digital communication sessions, but they’ll get together for several live discussions at the APHA Convention, February 2 6– 29 in Richmond, Virginia. Almost all standing committee meetings are open to anyone who […]
The Appaloosa Horse Club is pleased to announce the 2015 lifetime horse award winners. This year’s award recipients include Youth Supreme Champion Horse, Open Supreme Champion Horse and the Bronze Production Plaque Awards. The Youth Supreme Champion Horse is awarded when a horse has earned at least 100 points, with at least 30 points earned […]
