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Online entries open for 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show

Online entries open for 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show

With more than $165,000 offered in scholarships—available in every world championship class—the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show promises to be one to remember. Exhibitors can now enter online through our secure entry platform at apha.com/ywcs. Submit your entries today Almost everyone can use the online entry platform, but there are a few things to know in […]

Teams to compete at the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Games

Teams to compete at the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Games

Riders from around the world will converge in Kreuth, Germany, August 27–September 3 to compete for international recognition during the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Games. Participation in the biennial event has more than doubled since 2014; this year’s event will feature 60 Youth competitors from 15 countries.   Teams composed of four riders and an […]

April Online Auction

April Online Auction

“Bidding is open for the April INTERNET Auction from ProHorse Services.  If you need a horse and want to show, trail ride or improve your breeding program, you can fill your need with horses in this auction,” according to Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC.  “The April Internet Auction features World and National […]

Hylton Maiden draws 16 entries; purse exceeds $80,000

Hylton Maiden draws 16 entries; purse exceeds $80,000

Sixteen horses will make their maiden voyage around a show arena in a judged event tonight when they compete for a total purse of $80,800 (including bonuses) in the Hylton Maiden 3-Year Old and Over Western Pleasure at the Virginia Classic Quarter Horse Show in Lexington.   When the judges’ selections are tallied the winner […]

Alan Fisher and Potential Code Red win InStride Edition Western Pleasure event at Virginia Classic

Alan Fisher and Potential Code Red win InStride Edition Western Pleasure event at Virginia Classic

Alan Fisher, of Eastover, North Carolina, piloted Potential Code Red to a win today in the InStride Edition $1,000 added 3-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure at the Virginia Classic Quarter Horse Show Circuit in Lexington. The bay roan colt is by VS Code Red and out of Potentials Ziplark (Potential Investment). He is owned by […]

Susan Juroe: Starting over with a new show partner

Susan Juroe: Starting over with a new show partner

Colorado businesswoman and top American Paint Horse Association Amateur competitor Susan Juroe knew from the start it was going to take a special horse to replace Too Sleepy For Candy, her show partner of three years. When she lost Mandy, her multiple APHA World Champion mare in the fall of 2014, Juroe was afraid she’d never […]

Unwanted Horse Coalition

Unwanted Horse Coalition

“Do a Good Deed, Geld Your Steed.” That’s the motto for one of the Unwanted Horse Coalition’s most successful programs, Operation Gelding. Operation Gelding provides funds and materials that help organizations host low-cost or free castration clinics. Castration of a stallion will help prevent overbreeding, in turn reducing the number of unwanted horses. Castrations will […]

AQHA Announces 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees

AQHA Announces 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees

Five horses and five American Quarter Horse Association members have been selected for induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2017. Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Association. Those chosen for induction are recognized for their […]

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 […]

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 […]