He also earned the title of champion aged horse and champion aged gelding after a season that saw him win five of 10 starts and earn $420,036. As a freshman, He Looks Hot won the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity (G1). He was unraced in 2015 due to health scares, but for an unbelievable four consecutive years after that, he has qualified to the Champion of Champions (G1).

Executive Officers elected for 2020 are: President, Ken Johnson, Dahinda, IL (Territory III); Vice President, Leslie Foxvog, Phelan, CA (Territory II); Chair of Finance, Kevin Griner, Metter, GA (Territory V); Chair of Rules, Paula Gatewood, Dryridge, KY (Territory V); Chair of Marketing, Luke Northway, Polk City, IA (Territory III); and Chair of Planning & Review, Megan Disselkoen, Greeley, CO (Territory II).

Distinguished Alumni are recognized in eight categories including Business, Community Engagement, Education, Equine Industry (Rider/Trainer/Coach), Equine Industry (Business), Health Sciences/Services, Media & Communication, and Young Alumni. Distinguished Alumni are separated from their institution for at least 6 years prior to nomination and are recognized as distinguished in the following areas: academic success, athletic success, outstanding service contributions, and post-graduate success.

Judges for the show will be Michael Edwards, David Denniston, John Boxell, Tracy Willis, Robin Frid, and Brad Kearns.

Get Your Entries In Now- Entry deadline for all classes with no late fee is 1/15/20.  There is a $40 late fee for entries postmarked after 1/15/20.

Dates for the Chief Joseph Trail Ride are August 3 – 7, 2020. This has been confirmed with the U.S. Forest Service. Currently, the USFS is working on FS Road 500, the Lolo Motorway. They have received grant money to repair the motorway and this work will be done during the summer of 2020.

Once your Stallion Breeding Report is entered into the ApHC computer system, you will receive an e-mail from the ApHC informing you that your Breeder’s Certificates/Registration Applications are available online!

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Jan. 10, 2020 – The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) hosted a dinner and award celebration for their inaugural IHSA Hall of Fame induction in Orlando, Florida, Jan. 4th. The individuals selected for induction have had outstanding competitive achievement in the IHSA and beyond, have made exceptional contributions to the IHSA or […]

As we start 2020, it’s always fun to look back at great moments from the year we’re leaving behind. For AQHA, 2019 was filled with incredible moments for our industry. Please enjoy this look back at 2019!