The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has announced the addition of the new A Sudden Impulse NSBA Show and Futurity to the Southern Belle Breeders’ program. Entries are now open for the event, scheduled April 23-May 1, at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. The A Sudden Impulse NSBA Show and Futurity is managed by Peak-Equine Productions and sanctioned […]
The American Quarter Horse Association announces that the 2021 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), will be held in conjunction with the 2021 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show. The 2021 Farnam AQHA World and Adequan® Select World are slated for Nov. 1-20 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. “AQHA made several modifications […]
The AQHA Executive Committee recently voted to approve the recommendation by the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission to add medroxyprogesterone acetate to the list of prohibited drugs, per AQHA Rule VIO401. Beginning Aug. 15, medroxyprogesterone acetate will be considered a prohibited substance to protect the welfare and integrity of the American Quarter Horse. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has made great strides in the way the Association supports members and customers; however, AQHA leadership realizes there is much more to do to enhance AQHA programs and services offered. To support the effort for technology improvements and maintain strong service-staff teams, AQHA has restructured the Association’s leadership team and […]
There are many situations where embryo transfer is the way to go. If you have a mare that you want to show, but also want a foal out of, or if you have a mare that you think may be damaged carrying a foal, you might want to consider embryo transfer. Advances in science and […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association Board of Directors recently approved a new scoring system for the Longe Line classes to go into effect Jan. 1. Working through the NSBA Judges Committee, the new system aligns the Longe Line with scoring systems already in place in other classes where each performance is judged on a basis […]
During a meeting on Sept. 15, the AQHA Executive Committee considered an application for affiliate status from Deutsche Quarter Horse Association (DQHA), which served as the AQHA affiliate in Germany for more than 40 years until its affiliate status was terminated on Feb.15. This separation was driven by the inability to reach agreement with the […]
Earlier this year, approximately 40% of AQHA-approved shows were either cancelled or postponed to help protect the safety of AQHA exhibitors, spectators and staff. As a result, the AQHA Executive Committee waived qualifying requirements for AQHA championship shows affected by the worldwide pandemic. Shows started to resume in May allowing exhibitors to cautiously begin making […]
The AQHA Executive Committee has made the decision to move the 2021 AQHA Convention to March 18-22, 2021. The convention, which was previously slated for Feb. 26 – March 1, will remain at the Hyatt Hill Country in San Antonio. “We greatly appreciate the Hyatt Hill Country staff who assisted AQHA with modifying the dates […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the judges for the 2020 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show; AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan); AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals; and the Adequan® Level 2 and Nutrena Level 1 championships. The event will be held pending local, state and federal coronavirus mandates. Event […]
The American Paint Horse Association has announced that it will give 2020 year-end award recipients the ability to choose their preferred awards—and even upgrade to higher-value items – via award gift certificates to the PH Barn Door. Top 20/Top 10 winners and Honor Roll Champions will receive beautiful custom trophy buckles to commemorate their wins. All […]
The Farnam AQHA World Championship Show returns to the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City Nov. 2-21 with additional AQHA championship shows, waived qualifying, new class offerings, the 41st Annual Triangle Sale and more! Owners, exhibitors and trainers can view the 2020 tentative schedule, which is now available under Resources at www.aqha.com/worldshow. Entry information will be available soon at www.aqha.com/worldshow, and estimated times […]
