Pleasure Versatility Challenge 2024 Major Sponsors Return
February 19, 2024 Comments Off on Pleasure Versatility Challenge 2024 Major Sponsors Return
From Norman K. Luba, Past President, American Quarter Horse Association Dear PVC Enthusiasts, A thank you to all of our highly valued major sponsors that are returning for the 2024 Pleasure Versatility Challenge event tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 16! This event is widely recognized as not only demonstrating the performance of the highest quality […]
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From AQHA: Registration is Open Youth interested in attending the Youth Excellence Seminar, scheduled for July 9-11 in Amarillo, Texas, can register now. “The AQHYA leadership team and I are excited to be planning this year’s Youth Excellence Seminar back in Amarillo, Texas,” says AQHYA President Sydney Sargent of Paris, Kentucky. “My personal favorite part about YES is […]
Continue reading …Shorty’s Caboy Hattery Tour During PtHA Convention
February 16, 2024 Comments Off on Shorty’s Caboy Hattery Tour During PtHA Convention
From the Pinto Horse Association: Shorty’s Caboy Hattery, Located in the Oklahoma City Stockyards, Will be Hosting a Tour of Their Store March 1st From 2 to 3 pm! Find the Pinto Membership form: membership.pdf (pinto.org)
Continue reading …Intermediate Division Expands for 2024 APHA World Show
February 15, 2024 Comments Off on Intermediate Division Expands for 2024 APHA World Show
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Intermediate division champion and reserve champion Gist trophy buckles are back for the 2024 APHA World Championship Show, doubling some exhibitors’ chances to snag the coveted hardware. This year, APHA is offering 95 Intermediate division opportunities inside of their main World Championship classes. New for 2024 are Intermediate division opportunities […]
Continue reading …NCHA Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
February 13, 2024 Comments Off on NCHA Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
From the National Cutting Horse Association: For the 2023 year, the following horses and riders are recognized for their achievements by inducting them into the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Hall of Fame. Three categories represent their lifetime earnings and accomplishments in the arena: Horse, Open Riders, and Non-Pro Riders. We congratulate the following inductees […]
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By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Sixteen longstanding judges are recognized below for reaching milestone APHA Judge Tenure Awards in 2023. The APHA Judges Tenure Award honors longtime officials who have served APHA for decades as an approved APHA judge; specially designed tenure rings and pendants are available. “This award symbolizes the many hours each judge […]
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From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Youth Association has launched a new tool that will help families discover what programs best fit their needs and interests. The Find Your Program tool is a short and simple questionnaire that guides people to programs they are eligible for or could be interested in, depending on their answer to each […]
Continue reading …AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
February 9, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
From AQHA: Even though the deadline to submit AQHA rule-change proposals for the 2024 AQHA Convention was December 31, 2023, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made at the annual convention. After all, it is AQHA members who lead the charge toward changes that make the Association – and […]
Continue reading …AQHA International Department Under the Leadership of Scott Neuman
February 8, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA International Department Under the Leadership of Scott Neuman
Canadian born Neuman will continue to serve as the AQHA Director of Competition along with stepping into this new role. From the Canadian Quarter Horse Association: Neuman’s extensive knowledge and experience in international affairs makes him a valuable addition to the enhancement of our international department. Scott has been involved with AQHA for over […]
Continue reading …EuroPaint Takes No. 1 on APHA’s Top Shows of 2023 List
February 8, 2024 Comments Off on EuroPaint Takes No. 1 on APHA’s Top Shows of 2023 List
By PHJ News The European Paint Horse Championship—“EuroPaint”—in Kreuth, Germany, once again topped the list of APHA’s top shows of 2023, determined by the number of horses per judge. While its number of horses decreased slightly from 2022, EuroPaint grew in entries for 2023. The August 2023 show reported 1,546 entries per judge and a total […]
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