In an effort to expand regional markets, reward loyal APHA exhibitors and increase the value of Breeders’ Trust paybacks, the APHA Executive Committee moved to continue awarding points at the APHA World Championship Shows but will no longer count those points toward Breeders’ Trust payouts and year-end award standings. Points will still be awarded for […]
The result of rule changes passed March 2 at the 2015 APHA Convention—along with other policy or program changes—mean there will be a few things different for Paint exhibitors in 2016. Read up on these modifications, which go into effect January 1, 2016, and arm yourself with the most recent information to have a stress-free year. Program changes […]
APHA halter exhibitors with Breeders’ Trust-enrolled horses will have the chance during the 2016 APHA World Championship Show to compete for significantly larger purses under recent modifications to the Platinum Breeders’ Futurity approved by the APHA Executive Committee. The Platinum Breeders’ Futurity is an elite and now exclusively Non-Pro weanling halter futurity that takes place at the […]
Knowledge of Paint Horse genetics is rapidly evolving, and researchers are constantly unearthing new genes that impact our horses’ expression of color and their overall health. Breeders and owners can put the power of genetic testing to work with a quick and easy DNA test. Why Test? Make smarter breeding decisions. Knowing which color, pattern […]
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 […]
