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Arizona Sun Circuit moves its to March for 2017

Arizona Sun Circuit moves its to March for 2017

The Arizona Quarter Horse Association announces today that the Sun Circuit show will be moving to March 4th thru the12th in 2017. The show has experienced scheduling difficulties at the West World facility in January due to the premier auto auction, Barrett-Jackson, occurring at the facility in the same time frame. After many difficult discussions […]

The American Paint Horse Association Announces Top 20 Shows of 2015

The American Paint Horse Association Announces Top 20 Shows of 2015

Twenty APHA shows proved they were the best of the best in 2015, and APHA—along with the Paint Horse Journal—is pleased to recognize these outstanding events. This annual list is complied based on total entries per judge, and full results appear in the April 2016 Paint Horse Journal. Taking the No. 1 spot for the […]

AjPHA Youth World Show premium book now online

AjPHA Youth World Show premium book now online

Full of colorful Paints, talented Youth exhibitors and loads of opportunities to win college scholarships and great prizes, the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show is an event you don’t want to miss. The show takes place June 27–July 9 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.  2016 Premium Book Online Now! […]

Show Shape: Keeping fit helps performance in the arena

Show Shape: Keeping fit helps performance in the arena

With the horse industry becoming so competitive and specialized, many exhibitors keep their horses in full-time training to stay at the top of their game. Although being at a trainer full-time keeps our horses in top shape, it can often make it difficult for exhibitors to get adequate time in the saddle. We know our […]

APHA debuts interactive directory for judges and professional horsemen

APHA debuts interactive directory for judges and professional horsemen

APHA has made finding Paint Horse professionals easier than ever with the debut of its new interactive online directory. Designed with the help of the National Reining Horse Association, professionals can now create their own individual profiles to advertise their services for free on apha.com. Search by name, discipline or location to find the perfect […]

AQHA Releases Updated Competitive Horse Judging Manual

AQHA Releases Updated Competitive Horse Judging Manual

The American Quarter Horse Associationbelieves in the future of the equine industry. The development of young minds and horse judging skills is of utmost importance to the vitality of the American Quarter Horse and the equine industry as a whole. To encourage the education of youth in competitive horse judging, AQHA provides a manual for […]

The Born Legacy: Making his debut in the Hylton Maiden

The Born Legacy: Making his debut in the Hylton Maiden

Correct, balanced and elegant are just a few words that Alexandra Chavez uses to describe her new American Quarter Horse stallion, The Born Legacy. The 2013 bay stallion, by Good I Will Be and out of Pretty Hot And Sonny, will serve as the cornerstone of Chavez’s Western Pleasure and breeding programs. It should come as no surprise that […]

APHA Breeders’ Trust checks are in the mail so watch your mailbox

APHA Breeders’ Trust checks are in the mail so watch your mailbox

If you’re anxiously checking your mailbox every day this time of year, it might be because you are one of the lucky ones to get a refund on your tax return. But APHA members have another reason to be looking for the postal truck: it’s Breeders’ Trust payback season, and as of February 26, the […]

APHA Board of Directors pass new rules at 2016 Convention

APHA Board of Directors pass new rules at 2016 Convention

With ​nearly 30 rule change proposals brought out of committees, the APHA Board of Directors passed 25 rules presented for voting at the 201​6 APHA Convention on ​February 29 in Richmond, Virginia. National directors are elected by their fellow APHA members to serve two-year terms and provide a voice for their respective areas’ members. Below is a […]

Fundraising campaign for Veterans and Equestrians with Disabilities

Fundraising campaign for Veterans and Equestrians with Disabilities

In an effort to recognize and promote the great work that is being done out in the field with Veterans and Equestrians with Disabilities, the NSBA Foundation is seeking financial support for to provide 90 riders with grants to offset their expenses at the 2016 NSBA World Championship Show held in Tulsa, Oklahoma August 13-20, […]

View the tentative schedule for the 2016 Select World Championship Show

View the tentative schedule for the 2016 Select World Championship Show

The tentative schedule for the American Quarter Horse Association’s 2016 Adequan® Select World Championship Show is now available online. The Adequan® Select World, which is August 26 – September 3 at the Amarillo National Center in Amarillo, features the world’s top amateur riders, age 50 and over, and their American Quarter Horses. To view the […]

AjPHA Youth World Show schedule now available

AjPHA Youth World Show schedule now available

It’s that time again—start dreaming big, because the AjPHA Youth World Championship Show is right around the corner! Make plans to attend this year’s fun-filled event by first checking out the tentative Youth World Show schedule available online at apha.com/ywcs/schedule. The Youth World Championship Show takes place June 27–July 9 in Fort Worth, Texas. Youth World Show […]