The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce that the very first ApHC Online World Sale will take place October 27-29, 2015. Consignments are being accepted until September 30th at www.equineauctiononline.com. Some added perks to hosting the sale online include a reduced consignment fee of $150, reduced commission, reduced stress of travel and plenty […]
Beginning November 1, 2015, clenbuterol will be considered a forbidden drug per AQHA Rule VIO401. Earlier this year, positive drug tests for detection of clenbuterol in American Quarter Horse racehorses resulted in significant penalties. As previously announced April 24, that policy was expanded to put an end to the abusive use of clenbuterol in show […]
This year at the APHA World Championship Show, intermediate exhibitors will have the opportunity to shine with additional awards in several divisions. Special awards will be presented to first and second place, and medallions will be awarded to the Top Five. Recipients will be named Intermediate World Show Champion and Intermediate World Show Reserve Champion. […]
The TCU equestrian program announced the hiring of Melissa Dukes Monday as its Western Head Coach. “We are very pleased to welcome Melissa Dukes back to TCU,” said TCU Director of Equestrian Haley Schoolfield. “As an alumni of TCU, she is a highly respected rider and coach in the industry, as well as a […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association recently announced that Stephanie Lynn will join the association’s staff as director of operations effective Nov.1. Lynn will be located at the NSBA headquarters in Gurnee, Illinois and work in partnership with Executive Director Dianne Eppers, as well as with the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. She […]
While not required, AQHA highly encourages all exhibitors to wear their exhibitor number when working their horse(s) at the AQHA world shows. An extra schooling number and a number for the halter will be provided in entry packets when exhibitors pick up their packets from the show office. AQHA recently followed suit of other segments […]
The 2015 APHA World Championship Show is coming up fast, and this weekend is your last chance to make sure your Paint is qualified to participate in the world’s premier Paint Horse competition. Remember, APHA World Show qualification is based only on a horse’s participation, never on points. The qualification period for the APHA World […]
If you’re bringing a Breeders’ Futurity-eligible Paint to the 2015 APHA World Championship Show November 5–15, give your horse an extra shot at bonus cash by paying him into the APHA Breeders’ Futurity. The first of two payments must be postmarked by July 15, so don’t delay. Entry forms are available online at apha.com/programs/breedersfuturity. Established […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the judges for the 2015 AQHA World Championship Show. “The AQHA world championship shows are the most prestigious events in the equine industry, and it is our goal to bring an outstanding roster of judges together to judge these events,” said Alex Ross, AQHA senior director […]
A field of 17 judge applicants flocked to North Texas, April 27-29 to put their equine knowledge to the test as they worked to earn their APHA judging credentials. Qualified applicants were invited to test for their cards at the 2015 Judge Applicant School, which took place April 27–29 in Gainesville and Denton, Texas. Testing included […]
Applications are currently open for the AjPHA Executive Committee, and the submission deadline has been extended until May 1. Candidates must be current national directors, at least 12 years old and submit an officer biography form. Available positions include: – President-elect (must be 15 or older) – Vice President – Treasurer – Secretary – Zone […]