Leading APHA into a prosperous future is not a one-man job—it’s an endeavor that requires the help of Paint industry leaders across the country. With a renewed focus on education, the 2015 APHA Convention offers three exciting opportunities for attendees to grow their knowledge and reignite their passion for our colorful breed. If you’re an […]
The American Quarter Horse Association recognizes hardworking individuals and their American Quarter Horses at the end of each year through the Association’s high-point awards. Due to the introduction of AQHA leveling in 2014, the Association now is able to recognize more individuals and horses for their accomplishments in the show arena. New this year, AQHA […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is an organization that works for its members. Each spring, AQHA holds an annual convention to review member-submitted rule changes, appoint new AQHA directors, induct new members into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and present year-end awards. The 2015 AQHA Convention is March 6-9 at the Omni Hotel […]
When APHA’s No. 1 Classic Amateur exhibitor Tami Dietrich-Dobbs received the news that she’d won the use of a beautiful three-horse gooseneck trailer from APHA Corporate Partner Hart Trailers, she almost didn’t believe it. While the horsewoman from Tioga, Texas, had a good year with longtime show partner Seems Like Heaven, she didn’t realize she […]
The annual APHA Convention is a great way to meet people from around the country who are just as passionate about Paints as you, as well as take part in educational seminars, fun social events and share your thoughts about the future of the association. The 2015 Convention is just around the corner—it takes place February 27–March […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has named the Virginia Horse Center as the new location of the 2015 Nutrena AQHA East Level 1 Championships. AQHA and the Virginia Horse Center have agreed to a one-year contract with a two-year option to return. Due to the increasingly popularity of this event, the show will move from […]
APHA members traveling to Texas for the 2015 Convention next month will want to come in a day early to take advantage of the opportunity to meet these great APHA stallions as well as many notable AQHA stallions as part of the Farm Tour: Premier Paint Sire A Scenic Impulse, I Got Em Talkin, I […]
Several APHA-carded judges recently retired from service; APHA is grateful for their commitment to the association and the Paint Horse breed. “I can’t begin to express the amount of gratitude and respect I have for all of the retiring judges,” APHA Director of Judges David Dellin said. “Judging is the cornerstone that horse shows are […]
In an exciting move for 2015 that will benefit breeders and owners of older Paint Horses, a number of APHA registration fees have been reduced—read the full news release here. Headlining those reduced fees are lower fees for cropout Paints, and APHA wants to spread the word to owners of these colorful horses who are […]
The points required to qualify for the 2015 American Quarter Horse Association world championship shows have been announced. The qualifying points will remain the same as the 2014 shows for the Built Ford Tough AQHYA and Adequan Select world shows. Ford Youth World, qualifying period May 1, 2014 – April 30, 2015, view the Ford […]
A plethora of reasons might lead you to decide that leasing a Paint is the best option for you, and starting in 2015, leasing is a viable option for APHA exhibitors. Whether you’re saving up to buy your Paint outright, trying out the show scene on an experienced veteran or checking out the fun of […]
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the APHA World Championship Show, and it’s just getting better with age. If you’re waffling about whether or not to attend the show, read on for some of our favorite things for the November 5–15 show, held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. 1. New classes. APHA […]