APHA recently announced its year-end Open division award-winning horses for the 2013 show season. Two outstanding horses finished at the top of their respective divisions.

This year, core Rookie classes (showmanship, horsemanship, hunt seat equitation, western pleasure, hunter under saddle and trail) will now be featured at the Nutrena East and SmartPak West AQHA Novice championships for Level 1 exhibitors. The classes, designed for beginning competitors, will be offered in addition to the current line-up of Level 1 (formerly Novice) classes.

The competition aims to recognize top female trainers from the United States and Canada. Open to women trainers of any breed or discipline, the six-month challenge started at the beginning of April and concludes at the finals event in Oklahoma City on October 3–5, 2014.

“Nic,” owned by Judy Siebel of Bitterroot Springs Ranch in Stevensville, Montana, earned a composite score of 637.5 for a $3,829 paycheck.

WCHA-approved classes offered at the Futurity will include Yearling Stallions, Mares, Geldings, Limited Open classes, Non-Pro classes, Select classes, Youth All Age classes, Limited Youth All Age classes, and the Best of Show, which will receive a special prize!

By purchasing RGP, members will be able to track American Quarter Horse accomplishments across the equine industry, thus enhancing the overall value of American Quarter Horses and in turn rewarding the owners of American Quarter Horses.

Equitation Over Fences: Quincy Hayes, Auburn
Equitation On The Flat: Demi Stiegler, Auburn
Horsemanship: Kelly Boviard, Kansas State
Reining: Justine Peters, Oklahoma State

The April 30 qualifying deadline is approaching soon. However, there are plenty of shows between now and then to get qualified. Visit www.aqhamembers.org for a full schedule of the locations and dates of shows across the country.

The Qualifying period for the 2014 NSBA World Championship Show ends April 30th. Are you and your horse qualified? Find out here.