The American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show is just around the corner and officials say that after processing entries, this year’s event will be the largest in history. Total entries are up 180 compared to 2018, for a total of 3,660 entries competing at this year’s show. More than 750 exhibitors from 43 […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced the judges for the 2019 AQHA World Championship Show. “The Lucas Oil World is the premier event in the equine industry,” said Patti Carter, AQHA senior director of judges. “It is our goal to bring a talented roster of judges together to judge the show, and we couldn’t be […]
The 2019 APHA World Championship Show schedule of events is now posted at apha.com/oawcs/show-schedule. Some highlights of this year’s event—which takes place Sept. 16–29 in Fort Worth, Texas – include the following: New Classes Offered Ranch Rail Pleasure: Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Open Solid Paint-Bred, Amateur Solid Paint-Bred Ranch Cutting: Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur (Regular Registry […]
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has posted a national qualifiers list under Resources at www.aqha.com/youthworld. If you have questions on your status as a national qualifier, please email AQHA Show Events Coordinator Heidi Lane at hlane@aqha.org. Potential state and provincial entries must apply through their state or provincial affiliate to be considered for 2019 Ford Youth World qualification. […]
On Dec. 31, 2017, the American Quarter Horse Association announced amendments to AQHA performance halter rules pertaining to the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show. Changes to the AQHA performance halter rules for the AQHYA World Championship Show are in effect for the 2019 Ford Youth World and were announced prior to the beginning of the show’s qualifying […]
Though you can never quite replicate the feeling of a stellar performance, American Paint Horse Association’s 2019 World Championship Show competitors can now watch their classes again and again—for free—thanks to APHA’s newest partnership. APHA is excited to welcome Equine Promotion of Whitesboro, Texas, as the official videographer of the 2019 APHA Youth World Championship […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced that it has become the newest affiliate of the Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA). “NSBA is excited to be a part of the Youth Equestrian Development Association. NSBA shared YEDA’s mission to provide an equestrian riding program for youth riders. We look forward to working together to grow […]
The American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show is Aug. 1-10 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City and features the world’s top youth riders and their American Quarter Horses. If you received a qualifier packet in the mail, please review this additional information before submitting your entries to your youth adviser. The qualifier […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced the appointment of John Lutz of Amarillo as the Association’s new chief revenue officer, sales and business development. Lutz begins his role with the Association on June 3. As the AQHA chief revenue officer, sales and business development, Lutz will be responsible for the development, execution and management […]
The American Quarter Horse Association, South Point Arena and Equestrian Center and state veterinarian of Nevada have collectively decided to postpone the AQHA West Level 1 Championships scheduled for April 17-20 in Las Vegas. “The No. 1 priority of AQHA is to protect the welfare of the horse,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has released the AQHA Standing Committee Agendas for the 2019 AQHA Convention, which is March 8-11 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. Even though the deadline to submit rule-change proposals for the 2019 convention was December 31, 2018, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are […]
APHA and the Breeders Halter Futurity are renewing the successful partnership between the APHA World Championship Show and the premier halter competition for a fourth year.A total of $20,000 will be available in 2019 for Paint Horses competing at both the APHA World Championship Show and the Breeders Halter Futurity. The additional bonus money will […]
