“We are excited to have the opportunity to welcome all AQHYA exhibitors to compete at this year’s show since the AQHA Executive Committee waived the qualifying requirements due to the coronavirus pandemic,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “This year’s show will feature youth riders and their American Quarter Horses representing all levels competing in Level 3, Adequan® Level 2 and Nutrena Level 1 classes.”  

Check out this flow chart to see if your solid Paint Horse might be able to earn regular registry status with APHA.

TODAY, June 1st, is the deadline to enter your yearling in the 2020 Markel Insurance Breeder’s Championship Futurity Yearling Sale. Don’t miss out on the chance for your yearling to sell among the nation’s top yearlings. The sale is open to all yearlings enrolled in the NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity or the NSBA Color Breeders Championship Futurity. Limited consignments are available.

The American Quarter Horse Foundation’s second annual limited-edition scarf, designed by Fringe Scarves, boasts the artwork of Buck Taylor, the 2019 America’s Horse in Art Signature Artist.

In the event ABRA is forced to cancel the 2020 World Show due to COVID-19 there will be a full refund on all entry fees and stall reservation fees, in the same manner as payment was made.

Due to the cancellation of the Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships this spring, AQHA received multiple requests from exhibitors to host the Nutrena Level 1 classes later in the year. After careful consideration and discussions with AQHA leadership and the host facilities, the Association is pleased to add the Nutrena Level 1 classes to the respective 2020 AQHA world championships shows, which will be held pending local, state and government mandates.

AjPHA is excited to announce that the 2020 Game Changers Program is officially underway! The Game Changers Program allows AjPHA national directors to participate as non-voting members on APHA Advisory Committees. The mission of this program is to enable Youth to participate on APHA committees and learn more about their roles in APHA. Game Changers was developed at the 2019 Youth Leadership Conference and shortly after was approved by the Board of Directors.

Schedule an appointment with the American Quarter Horse Association Member Experience Team at the AQHA Service Center at Heritage Place Inc. in Oklahoma City to get assistance with AQHA paperwork during the Redbud Spectacular.