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New classes added to Paint World lineup for 2018

New classes added to Paint World lineup for 2018

Ride a punchy Paint? It’s time to saddle up and start getting ready for September! A slew of new ranch horse classes are now on the books for the 2018 APHA World Championship Show, which takes place September 17–30 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. All-around exhibitors can get in on […]

Last Call for 2018 Level 1 Championship Shows Entries

Last Call for 2018 Level 1 Championship Shows Entries

Entry deadlines are quickly approaching for the 2018 AQHA Level 1 Championships. All AQHA Level 1, Rookie and Walk/Trot competitors are invited to attend the 2018 AQHA Level 1 Championship shows. Entry deadlines: March 15 – AQHA West and AQHA Central Level 1 Championships April 1 – Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships April 20 – AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships […]

Top 20 APHA Shows Announced for the 2017 Show Season

Top 20 APHA Shows Announced for the 2017 Show Season

Twenty APHA shows proved they were the cream of the crop in 2017, This annual list is complied based on total entries per judge, and full results appear in the April 2018 Paint Horse Journal. For the second year in a row, the Zone 12 European Championships claimed the No. 1 spot. Taking place August 27–September […]

Judges Named for 2018 Ford Youth World Show in Oklahoma

Judges Named for 2018 Ford Youth World Show in Oklahoma

A prestigious list of judges is set for the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the judges for the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. “It is our goal to bring an outstanding roster of judges together to judge the Ford Youth World […]

AQHA Level 1 Championships Entry forms for 2018 are now online

AQHA Level 1 Championships Entry forms for 2018 are now online

We lined up 10 compelling reasons you won’t want to miss the AQHA Level 1 Championships this spring. The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the entry forms for the 2018 AQHA Level 1 Championships are now online. If you’ve been kicking around the thought of entering the 2018 AQHA Level 1 Championships, […]

Paints Allowed to Show Together in Select Events at World Show

Paints Allowed to Show Together in Select Events at World Show

Solid and Regular Registry Paints to show together in select events at 2018 APHA World Championship Shows In an effort to improve World Show opportunities, solid Paint-breds and Regular Registry Paints will show together in most non-world championship, non-pointed classes at the APHA World Championship Show and Youth World Championship Show. This move was approved […]

Select World Tentative Schedule Now Available Online

Select World Tentative Schedule Now Available Online

View the tentative schedule for the 2018 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan. The tentative schedule for the 2018 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) is now available online. The Adequan® Select World, which is slated for August 24 – September 1 at the Amarillo National Center in Amarillo, features the world’s […]

Judges Named for 2018 AQHA Level 1 Championships

Judges Named for 2018 AQHA Level 1 Championships

The American Quarter Horse Association has announced the judges for the 2018 AQHA Central, AQHA West and Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships. “Our goal is to bring together an excellent roster of judges for the Level 1 Championships,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “It is important for exhibitors to know they are being judged […]

Ranch Riding coming to at all 2018 AQHA World Shows

Ranch Riding coming to at all 2018 AQHA World Shows

In keeping with the tradition of the ranch horse, cattle could be included at the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show; AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan);Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show; and Adequan® Level 2 Championships as a part of each ranch riding class pattern. “The ranch riding class showcases […]

Walk-Trot Classes at AQHA Level 1 Championships

Walk-Trot Classes at AQHA Level 1 Championships

AQHA walk-trot classes are making their debut at the 2018 AQHA West, AQHA Central and Nutrena East Level 1 Championships this spring. Walk-trot classes are the perfect way for eligible exhibitors to get in the arena and gain experience, which goes hand-in-hand with the purpose of the Level 1 Championships. Also new this year, there […]

Paint Horse Championship criteria adjustments focus on regional exhibitors

Paint Horse Championship criteria adjustments focus on regional exhibitors

APHA’s popular Paint Horse Championship events are back for 2018 with some new modifications that will help increase participation and provide national recognition to exhibitors who primarily show on a regional level. New for 2018: The Paint Horse Championship must take place at a 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-judge show within the host zone. The […]

Tentative schedule for the 2018 AQHYA World Championship Show is available online.

Tentative schedule for the 2018 AQHYA World Championship Show is available online.

The tentative schedule for the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is now available online at www.aqha.com/youthworld. The Ford Youth World is August 2-11 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City and features the world’s top youth riders and their American Quarter Horses. New in 2018, Level 3 13-&-Under core world championship classes will be added to the […]