2021 EMO WESTERN STATES CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY RULES In order encourage participation by local horses and exhibitors who do not generally attend AQHA World Championship shows, certain exhibitors and horses which have had success at the World Championship shows in theL3 classes will not be eligible for the EMO Championship classes, as described below: If a horse […]
Continue reading …Are you an AQHA international member who is interested in competing at an AQHA world championship show, but are unsure how? Look no further! The Association’s new AQHA World Show Adviser Program connects international members with AQHA Professional Horsemen to support their journey to compete at an AQHA world championship show. By participating in this program, international members will be paired with an AQHA Professional Horseman to serve as their AQHA World Show Adviser.
Continue reading …Check out Maisy Ewing in 2017 with Believe In The Good, “Calvin” and Maisy in 2020 with HF Tahnee Too, “Tahnee.” If you have a great Then and Now photo to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …A Top 20 AQHA show in 2018 and 2019, this event is a favorite among those in the Midwest for many reasons. In addition to a full slate of AQHA classes under six AQHA judges, there were also two NSBA judges and a variety of added money NSBA classes.
Continue reading …Taking Entries Now! New Location, New Facility Rules! Please read Premium Book carefully before submitting entries or stall reservations.
Continue reading …Think you’ll be the designated coffee fetcher? Think again! You’ll be a bonafide member of the team and produce professional-quality work, while also helping the association grow. Plus, you’ll get to help plan and execute the premier edition of APHA’s exciting new fall show—the Lonestar Gathering, not to mention getting to meet and mingle with top horses and riders in the Paint community at the event.
Continue reading …“Rachel Lexon with Sonny’s Deluxe Day, aka ‘Alvin.’ He supported her from small fry classes to the Congress, with many Circuit Championships and wins during his career. He retired this spring and recently passed away at the age of 22. He was known across the USA as the little chestnut with the roached mane.” If […]
Continue reading …“Here is Spencer Hardin and Zipit Martha Stewart celebrating their first big win at the 2016 Central Novice Championships in 13 and under Western Pleasure after many successful years showing together. Now, ‘Leona’ is living the retirement life and taking on a new job as superstar mom to this filly by Certainly A Vision.” If […]
Continue reading …If a show is held in an area impacted by COVID-related regulations that would prevent the use of these frequently touched obstacles, then the waiver is still permitted. The gate and drag obstacle may not be omitted for any other reason.
Continue reading …APHA is excited to announce the winners of the of the annual Make Your Mark Art & Photo Contest! After receiving dozens of submissions and carefully deliberating over who this year’s victors would be, it is with great honor that APHA crowns the 2021 winners. This year’s contest featured two age divisions—13 & Under and 14–18—and encouraged Youth members to submit artwork featuring an American Paint Horse. This round of entries featured some of our favorite pieces yet, and we are lucky to have such talented Youth members.
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