Number of horses diagnosed positive for the EHV-1 virus to-date: 61
Number of horses released today from the isolation barn: 3
Number of exposed barns that have been returned to non-exposed status to-date: 6
NSBA World Show qualifying classes have been expanded to include all Green and Novice classes, as well as Ranch Riding. The full list of qualifying classes can be found here.
Continue reading …Spring is nearly here, and for high school seniors, college is around the corner. Sweating the cost of tuition? Make sure to get your application in for a shot at the American Paint Horse Foundation’s annual academic scholarships. APHF provides about 50 scholarships each year to APHA or AjPHA members who have been actively involved in the association.
Continue reading …The American Quarter Horse Association has released the AQHA Standing Committee Agendas for the 2016 AQHA Convention, which is March 11-14 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Continue reading …There was another commercial that starred a horse. Bai Antioxidant Infusion Drinks’ “Horse Whisperer” was a local spot that aired in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Don’t worry if you’re a bit confused. Apparently, the ad isn’t supposed to make sense. Still, it did feature a beautiful, white stallion with some pretty fancy moves…
Continue reading …The 2016 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show will be held at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas June 27- July 2, 2016. The 69th National Championship Appaloosa Show will be held the following week, July 3-9, 2016. We hope to see you there!
Continue reading …“This represents the first year since 2008 that the Breeders’ Trust point value has increased, and we can directly attribute that achievement to the re-enrollment policy following the sale of a Breeders’ Trust horse; these fees, along with a portion of earnings by horses whose owners or lessees chose not to reenroll, were applied directly to the total Breeders’ Trust purse available for payback,” APHA Executive Director Billy Smith said.
Continue reading …#1- Oklahoma QHA Redbud Spectacular (8 judges)- 15,839
#2- Arizona Sun Country Circuit (8 judges)- 14,809
#3- Oregon Summer Classic (8 judges)- 9,245
#4- Silver Dollar Circuit (6 judges) – 8,247
#5- Big A Circuit (6 judges)- 7,996
“An AQHA high-point award is evidence of exhibitors’ and horses’ yearlong commitments to excellence in the show pen,” said AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle. “To win one of these awards is no easy feat, and congratulations to all on this tremendous accomplishment.”
Continue reading …In 2015, the Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure paid out more money than any similar futurity class, a whopping $91,500. This year, $50,000 in added money will be put into the jackpot, making it a can’t-miss event for those looking to start the futurity season with a bang.
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