The tentative schedule for the 2019 AQHYA World Championship Show is now available online at www.aqha.com/youthworld. This year’s schedule offers a more exhibitor friendly format with all-around classes grouped together towards the beginning of the show and cattle classes grouped together at the end. The Ford Youth World is Aug. 1-10 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City […]
BRTSendingMyRegards is the 52nd Open Supreme Champion in the history of the American Quarter Horse Association. The horse is owned by Tim Meyer of Sylvan Grove, Kansas. The title requires a horse to have raced and achieved a speed index of at least 90 on two occasions, earn at least 40 points in halter and […]
A prestigious list of judges is set for the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show. The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the judges for the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show. “The Lucas Oil World is one of the most prestigious events in the equine industry,” said Patti Carter, AQHA senior […]
Do you know a PHBA Youth National Director wanting to become a part of the Youth Executive Board? The Youth Board of National Directors shall elect at their annual meeting from the PHBA Youth National Directors the following officers: President-Elect, two (2) Vice-Presidents, a Secretary, Treasurer and Reporter. Additionally, the President will appoint three (3) […]
Adequan® Select World competitors in performance halter classes are not subject to rule change in 2018; however, rule changes will go into effect for 2019 shows. On December 31, 2017, the American Quarter Horse Association announced amendments to AQHA performance halter rules pertaining to the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show, and on April 27, 2018, AQHA […]
APHA welcomes 11 newly carded judges for 2018; they were approved for certification following a thorough, invitation-only 2018 APHA Judge Applicant Exam. The U.S. testing took place May 21–22 in Denton/Pilot Point, Texas. Testing consisted of a written/clip test and video judging, live judging, and applicant interviews with the 2018 APHA Judges Committee. 2018 Additions […]
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 […]
