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2020 APHA World Championship Show Schedule Now Posted

July 10, 2020 Comments Off

PHJ release by: APHA.com The 2020 APHA World Championship Show schedule of events is now posted at apha.com/worldshow/show-schedule/. Pre-entry, stall and RV reservation deadline is August 21, 2020. This year’s show features all Youth, Amateur and Open world championship classes. Some highlights of this year’s event—which takes place September 18–October 4 in Fort Worth, Texas—include the following: […]

Pilot Knob Quarter Horses Closing its Doors After 20 Year Run

July 6, 2020 Comments Off

For the past 20 years, Pilot Knob Quarter Horses has stood some of the top stallions in the industry, and, this month, they will be closing their doors as the facility changes hands. The picturesque property located in the foothills of Pinnacle, NC. has been owned by Mike Hay since 2001, where he has managed stallions like Luke At Me, Hot N Blazing, One Hot Krymsun, Mazeratti, Extremely Hot Chips, The Rock, The Krymsun Kruzer, Secretz, Whizkey On The Rocks, Telusive, An Absolute Martini, and more, breeding up to 300 mares a year.

Starting in 2021, APHA World Show Will No Longer Require Qualifying

July 1, 2020 Comments Off

Starting in 2021, qualifying for the APHA World Championship Show is no longer required for horses exhibiting at the premier Paint show. This comes as a result of a vote at the APHA Board of Directors’ June 24 meeting, following input from APHA members and committees.

APHA Board of Directors to Create Presidential Commission to Review ‘Restricted Registry’ Proposal

June 26, 2020 Comments Off

“Committees are the lifeblood of APHA’s governance, and the Breed Integrity Committee proposed a dynamic and thoughtful proposal to the Board of Directors,” Casey said. “We want to make sure that this represents the best plan for APHA’s future, that it’s fully vetted for impact by getting another set of eyes on the plan, and that state directors have an adequate opportunity to weigh in.”

Reid Thomas Performance Horses Welcomes Kim and Curtis Reynolds

June 25, 2020 Comments Off

“With the exponential growth of my program, I knew it was time to add more professionals to my team,” Reid says. “When I made my hiring wish list, I was looking to add high level experience in Hunter Under Saddle and Equitation, World caliber coaching experience in the all-around field, and judging experience. Kim and Curtis checked all the boxes.”

AQHA Approves to Move Forward With Select World Show

June 24, 2020 Comments Off

After careful consideration and reviewing results from a recent survey of Select exhibitors, the AQHA Executive Committee approved to cautiously move forward with the 2020 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).

Schedule Now Online For AQHA Select World

June 19, 2020 Comments Off

Nutrena Level 1 Select amateur classes will be held in conjunction with the Adequan® Select World. These classes have been added, due to the cancellation of the 2020 Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships and AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. AQHA staff worked in conjunction with the AQHA Show and Professional Horsemen councils to develop an exhibitor-friendly schedule for 2020.

In Harm’s Way- Helping the Riot Horses

June 19, 2020 Comments Off

“They’ve had big rocks, bricks, and water balloons filled with urine thrown at them and people screaming at them. They’ve had Molotov cocktails and firecrackers thrown at them. They are standing on cement for 15 hours a day, just like the officers are. The most tragic thing is the look in their eyes when you walk in their stalls. They are listless. Like droids… machines. As a horse person, it is gut wrenching.”

Yellow Rose Futurity Moves to the WCHA Breeders Championship Futurity in Fall

June 15, 2020 Comments Off

Furthermore, so that competitors do not have to show multiple times, the yearling classes will be held within the WCHA Breeders Futurity Classes.

AQHA Introduces 6 New Classes

June 5, 2020 Comments Off

“We are excited to share the news that six new classes are currently in the testing phase at AQHA,” said Justin Billings, chief show officer. “The additional classes will allow exhibitors from English, western and ranch-horse disciplines new options to compete with their American Quarter Horses. After the programming for the classes is completed in the next few weeks, the classes can be offered at AQHA-sanctioned events, once shows resume as local, state and federal mandates are lifted.”