The program was launched in March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown when no live shows were taking place, leaving exhibitors itching for competition. The program developed extensively over the next 10 months and is now a fixture in APHA’s programs.

NSBA News By: Connie Lechleitner World Equestrian Center’s 2021 Winter Spectacular Hunter Jumper Special Event Underway The World Equestrian Center debuted its first event of 2021 last week as the Winter Spectacular got underway. The show is the first Hunter Jumper Special Event show to be sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association. “It was […]

The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) board of director members convened virtually Jan. 6-8 for their bi-annual meeting. Among the tallied votes on multiple topics, the decision was determined to cancel the 2021 IHSA postseason, specifically Hunter Seat Zone Finals, Western Semi-Finals and the National Championship Horse Show, due to COVID-19

AZ Sun Circuit 2021 Sun Circuit Feb 27-March 7th WestWorld in Scottsdale, AZ. There are new futurities in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail, and Western Riding. Plus returning favorites like Golden Cowboy, Sun Circuit Roping Futurity, Cowhorse Spectaculars, Hunter Derbies, and Ranch Horse Stakes. More Prizes Saddles, Rod Patrick Boots, pads, coolers trophies, Sun […]

After careful discussions with AQHA leadership and key stakeholders, the AQHA Executive Committee has decided to modify the traditional format of the annual convention to host a business format in 2021.