AQHA Publicity The 2022-2023 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected at the 2022 AQHA Convention in Las Vegas. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important decisions and governing AQHA between the annual meetings of the membership […]
Continue reading …Nancy Cahill Receives Merle Wood Humanitarian Award
March 2, 2022 Comments Off on Nancy Cahill Receives Merle Wood Humanitarian Award
A longtime American Quarter Horse enthusiast, Cahill has been involved with the equine industry for more than 50 years. Her heart not only led her to horses, but to also share her passion for horses with others. A founding member of the Texas Quarter Horse Association, she has served on the AQHA Board of Directors, Youth Committee, Halter and Performance Committee, and Foundation Scholarship Committee. She is also the current vice president of the TQHA Foundation whose primary focus is on youth scholarships.
Continue reading …Griffin, Holloway, and Howard Join 2022 APHA Board of Directors
March 2, 2022 Comments Off on Griffin, Holloway, and Howard Join 2022 APHA Board of Directors
PHJ release by: Jessica Hein APHA.com Ashley Griffin, Mike Holloway and Jamie Howard were elected to the APHA Board of Directors for three-year terms. The election took place February 27 as part of the 2022 APHA Convention & 60th Anniversary Celebration in Fort Worth, Texas. These new members expand the APHA Board of Directors to […]
Continue reading …NSBA Continues Commitment to Hunter-Jumper Community
March 2, 2022 Comments Off on NSBA Continues Commitment to Hunter-Jumper Community
She noted that NSBA is currently finalizing plans for a Championship Show specific to the Hunter Jumper community, which is planned for late 2022.
Continue reading …18 Rule Changes Passed During APHA Convention
March 1, 2022 Comments Off on 18 Rule Changes Passed During APHA Convention
State directors voted on 21 rule change proposals as part of the 2022 APHA Convention and ultimately passed 18; results are summarized below. Passed rules go into effect January 1, 2023, unless they are otherwise noted for early implementation (in which case staff will determine the earliest possible date).
Continue reading …AQHA 2021 High Point Standings Finalized
March 1, 2022 Comments Off on AQHA 2021 High Point Standings Finalized
The American Quarter Horse Association recognizes hard-working individuals and their American Quarter Horses at the end of each year through the Association’s year-end high-point awards program.
Continue reading …Ann Woodruff and New Partner, World Champion, Made To Ride, to Debut at Sun Circuit
March 1, 2022 Comments Off on Ann Woodruff and New Partner, World Champion, Made To Ride, to Debut at Sun Circuit
Ann Woodruff and Round Meadow Ranch are excited to welcome a new partner to their show string for the 2022 season in the 4-year-old, AQHA World Champion, Made To Ride. “Foxy” competed in 2021 to great success with numerous wins for former owners, Judd and Gail Heflin, under the guidance of RJ King and Blair Townsend.
Continue reading …NSBA Foundation and LHM Financial Celebrate Arizona Heroes on Horses
February 28, 2022 Comments Off on NSBA Foundation and LHM Financial Celebrate Arizona Heroes on Horses
NSBA is proud to bring the Heroes on Horses program to Arizona as part of the 2022 Sun Circuit Quarter Horse show held at Westworld in Scottsdale, AZ. The luncheon will begin at 11:00 am near the Equine Chronicle Arena with the Parade of Heroes to start at 11:30am followed by the Heroes on Horses competition on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
Continue reading …Kimes Ranch Signs on as APHA’s Newest Corporate Partner
February 27, 2022 Comments Off on Kimes Ranch Signs on as APHA’s Newest Corporate Partner
Kimes Ranch is bringing the horse world’s favorite jeans closer to APHA members as the association’s newest corporate partner. Now the “Official Jeans of APHA,” Kimes Ranch decided to recognize APHA members’ loyalty to their brand through an APHA corporate partnership.
Continue reading …New AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders
February 27, 2022 Comments Off on New AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders
Each quarter, the American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee approves new AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders to add to the list of approved ranches.
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