The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and approved rule changes from the AQHA Show Committee, which were approved by the AQHA Board of Directors at the convention in March. Read the full standing committee reports. The highlights of the approved show committee recommendations, which are not subject to completing computer programming, will be effective January 1, […]
The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and approved various ranch-horse-related rule changes and additions that were recommended by the AQHA Ranching Committee and approved by the AQHA Board of Directors at convention in March. All rules are effective January 1, 2019, except for an amendment to SHW554 regarding leveling, which goes into effect immediately. Read the full standing […]
Have you ever wondered how judges are selected for the AQHA world championship shows? AQHA world championship shows are the most prestigious single-breed horse shows in the world. Exhibitors compete all year long to qualify for the chance to take home top honors and a coveted AQHA golden globe. These exhibitors put countless hours into preparing […]
AQHA members and board of directors approved bylaw changes and registration-related items at the 2018 AQHA Convention. Modifications to AQHA bylaws, as well as nine registration-related items, were approved by AQHA members and the AQHA Board of Directors at the 2018 AQHA Convention, March 2-5 in Jacksonville, Florida. Per the Association’s bylaws, the board of directors […]
A pair of rule changes that were passed at the 2018 APHA Convention and approved for early implementation by the APHA board of directors will go into effect March 15, 2018. Both strive to include more tobiano horses in the popular RG-070.E rule that provides Regular Registry advancement to solid Paint-breds that meet requirements based […]
Six horses and five American Quarter Horse Association members have been selected for induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2019. Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed on AQHA industry influencers by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. Those chosen for induction are recognized for […]
Three new performance rules were passed with early implementation by the Board of Directors at the 2018 APHA Convention in Irving, Texas. All three rules reach a wide range of exhibitors, including those in Mexico and Europe. By putting SC-320 and YP-080 into effect early this year, the Board of Directors and APHA hope to […]
The 2018-19 AQHA Executive Committee was elected at the AQHA convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Congratulations to our newly elected AQHA Executive Committee, which is committed to serving the AQHA membership. The AQHA Executive Committee was elected at the 2018 AQHA Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association has named honorees for its Hall of Fame and Jack Benson awards. The association will recognize individuals and horses from the industry at its annual awards banquet during the 2018 NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity in August in Tulsa, Oklahoma.. Hall of Fame, Individual – Bill Price […]
AQHA honored Dan Trein, Holly Hover and Gretchen Mathes at the 2018 AQHA Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Three industry professionals were recognized by their peers March 4 at the 2018 American Quarter Horse Association Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. The Don Burt Professional Horseman of the Year, AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Most Valuable Professional awards […]
The 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees were honored at this year’s AQHA Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. The 2018 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductees were honored at the Hall of Fame Banquet on March 4 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. “Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor […]
Two APHA members are in the running to fill the APHA Executive Committee Sixth Member spot in 2018. Melanie Cox-Dayhuff of Indiana and Lee Ann Hall of Australia will be considered by the APHA Board of Directors for the position; voting takes place at the 2018 APHA Convention, March 2–5 in Irving, Texas. About Melanie […]
