APHA’s Youth World Games, initially postponed due to the pandemic, will take place later this summer as a virtual competition on the association’s E-Shows platform from July 26–August 9.
Continue reading …“My life changed forever when I was 14 and got my first show horse, Styled N Deefined. Axel was talented, smart, and quirky. He was the kind of horse that made you work for it, but when we were on, we were on and made a great team. He’s taught me so much and has […]
Continue reading …Well look who it is! It’s our The Equine Chronicle cover girls, Meg DePalma and Don’t Think Twice, at the Redbud Spectacular. If you have a great photo of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. Click here to view the entire digital edition of the magazine.
Continue reading …APHA has multiple talented youth members that are seeking a spot on the AjPHA Executive Committee. The AjPHA Executive Committee positions will be selected by an online vote from June 27–July 11 by our current AjPHA national directors (details coming soon to national directors via email). Candidates will give speeches at the AjPHA Youth Convention on June 27 and will have the opportunity to campaign during the World Show.
Continue reading …“This is my 17-year-old Quarter Horse, Potential Player, or “Turtle.” He was my first show horse and there are no words to describe how much we love him and always will. The first picture was the week after we bought him, and the second is from my wedding. I told my wedding photographer that the […]
Continue reading …While you are scheduling shows to attend, we compiled a checklist of key to-do’s to get you and your horse ready for your next AQHA-approved event.
Continue reading …The pattern book for the 2021 APHA World Show is now available online. The show is scheduled to take place June 25th-July 11th in Fort Worth, Texas. Click here to view.
Continue reading …“When I arrived in the Jim Norick Arena, I was stunned. It was beautiful facility and that’s when I had realized that my dream had come true, and it was time to set my next goal. I went and decided to set yet another big goal knowing that I had the potential to reach that goal as well. The goal that I had set was to get a globe! I know that sounds like an insane goal for your first World Show, but I figured that it could still be a goal of mine even if I didn’t accomplish it. I could still set it for next year.”
Continue reading …Like in life, when it comes to showing horses, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s the small, often overlooked, details that add up to create a polished and professional picture in the show pen.
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