The American Paint Horse Association Executive Committee members recently approved a charter application for the China Paint Horse Association, making it the association’s first affiliate in East Asia. While the number of APHA members and horses registered to Chinese owners is relatively small, interest in Paint Horses and Western riding is growing, particularly among parents […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association has posted the schedule for the 2020 World Championship Show/Breeders Championship Futurity and the Show Your Colors AQHA Show. The qualifying period for the World Show closes on April 30. Judges include: Jeff Allen, GiGi Bailey, Karen Banister*, Charles Cannizzaro, David Denniston, Casey Devitt, Tim Finkenbinder, Karen Graham, Theodore Grose, […]
For the first time since 1992, when it was held in Columbus, Ohio, the National Appaloosa Horse Show & Youth World Championship is coming back to the Midwest. The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) and the Indiana State Fair Commission today signed a 3-year agreement to hold one of America’s oldest and most prestigious horse shows […]
The AQHA Member Experience Team will be at the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show Feb.11-16 in Jackson, Mississippi, to assist you with your AQHA business. Visit with an AQHA Member Experience representative to: Purchase or renew a membership and get a gift. Transfer a horse, no matter how many owners for only $20 per horse.* Receive your registration certificates with expedited service, […]
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Youth World Show scholarship program helps youth win money that can be put toward their education at the college, university or trade school of their choice. In fact, each year, the APHA Youth World Championship Show awards more than $160,000 in scholarships. Mark your calendars now for the 2020 […]
The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee has approved the use of Zimeta (dipyrone injection) as a conditionally permitted therapeutic medication under AQHA Rule VIO403 in the Official AQHA Handbook of Rules and Registrations, effective immediately. Zimeta, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is approved for use in horses for the control of pyrexia (fever) by the U.S. Food […]
Justin Billings has been promoted to the position of chief show officer of the American Quarter Horse Association, it was announced this week. Billings replaces Pete Kyle who announced his resignation, said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “Pete has brought years of experience and knowledge to the Association, and we are grateful for his […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced the appointment of Stephanie Lynn as executive director effective Jan. 1. Dianne Eppers, who has been employed by NSBA since 2005 and served as Executive Director for over a decade, will move to the position of senior advisor. “Since its inception, NSBA has been a part of my […]
Beginning Jan. 1, American Quarter Horses competing at AQHA-approved shows that test positive for natural cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids and other cannabimimetics will be considered in violation of AQHA Rule VIO401.1, which prohibits any stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer or sedative that could affect the performance of a horse. Per AQHA’s revised administrative penalty guidelines, which will be […]
In order to ensure the health of all horses attending the 2019 APHA World Championship Show Sept. 16-29 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, the following horse health requirements and arrival instructions will be in effect. Health certificates within 30 days are required for all horses. A negative EIA (Coggins) test is […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced that this year, entry forms and qualifier information will be emailed to all current owners of qualified American Quarter Horses for the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show by the end of August. The email will be sent from worldshow@aqha.org to the current owner of the qualified horse. AQHA has posted […]
New judges were recently approved by the American Quarter Horse Association. Five judge applicants were approved by the AQHA Judges Committee to take the 2019 judges qualifying exam. Based on test scores and other criteria, the Judges Committee then approved a list of prospective new judges that were then reviewed and approved by the AQHA Executive Committee. […]
