AQHA Pro Horsemen Academy Wrap-Up
Photo courtesy of AQHA.
The well-attended event, presented by Boehringer Ingelheim, for AQHA Professional Horsemen and industry professionals was January 14-16 in Las Vegas.
From AQHA:
One hundred and forty American Quarter Horse industry professionals and other equine professionals representing 10 breeds and 15 equine organizations from 31 states and five countries across three continents attended the 2025 AQHA Pro Horsemen Academy, presented by Boehringer Ingelheim, in January at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. New this year, if you were unable to attend the event, selected courses will be offered though the AQHA Virtual Pro Horsemen Academy.
“The 2025 AQHA Pro Horsemen Academy exceeded our goals with increased attendance and engagement. Spending time with equine industry leaders who are all working toward a common goal drives everyone forward and sends you home with a new spark,” said AQHA Senior Director of Member Programs Karen McCuistion. “The passion we saw among presenters and attendees alike was electric. We are so appreciative to everyone who helped make this event truly exceptional and support our AQHA Professional Horsemen program.”
Presentations included:
Ethics and Animal Welfare – Dr. Robin Barrow and Robin Frid
360 Degree Horse Health – Russell Mueller, Kelly Graber and Dr. Jamie Pribyl sponsored by Nutrena and Boehringer Ingelheim
2 levels of communication courses – Craig Cunningham
2 levels of financial courses – Craig Cunningham and Gene Spagnola
2 levels of equine law – Yvonne Ocrant, Esq
Insurance – Frank Costantini, Melissa Holloway and Nicole Whisman sponsored by Markel
Marketing – Michelle Bonds, AQHA sponsored by Farnam and John Deere
Mental Wellness – Makenna Leigh, Southern Methodist University sponsored by Adequan®
For more information on AQHA Pro Horsemen Academy, visit www.aqha.com/academy.
About AQHA Professional Horsemen
The AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Association is a professional organization composed of an elite group of trustworthy horse experts. To become an AQHA Professional Horseman, these horsemen and -women must agree to adhere to the professional standards of AQHA and to work in a professional manner to further its goals and objectives.
Learn more about AQHA Professional Horsemen.
