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 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 […]
The lights of the Vegas Strip were the perfect backdrop for this year’s 40th annual Silver Dollar Circuit held each year at the Southpoint Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show features a full slate of AQHA classes from March 15-20, 2016. According to show manager, Jan Bruner, both stalls and entries are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When the Adequan® Level 2 championship classes launched at the 2015 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, their debut was met with enthusiasm from exhibitors, owners and professionals. In fact, the addition of the Adequan® Level 2 classes increased Lucas Oil World entries by 32 percent over the previous year. Based on the success […]
The tentative schedule for the 2016 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is now available online. The event slated for August 5-13 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City features the world’s top youth riders and their American Quarter Horses. To view the tentative schedule of events, visit www.aqha.com/youthworld. At the Ford Youth World, […]
APHA’s standing committees have posted their agendas for the 2016 APHA Convention on the association’s website. Committees have been meeting throughout the year via telephone and digital communication sessions, but they’ll get together for several live discussions at the APHA Convention, February 2 6– 29 in Richmond, Virginia. Almost all standing committee meetings are open to anyone who […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has an exciting line-up of events planned for 2016. Mark your calendars today with the tentative dates. AQHA Convention March 11-14 – 2016 AQHA Convention at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas AQHA World Championship Shows March 17-20 – Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and […]