From AQHA: The 2024-2025 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected at the 2024 AQHA Convention in Las Vegas. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important decisions and governing AQHA between the annual meetings of the membership and the […]
Continue reading …All-Around Added Money Nears $100,000 for 2024 APHA World Championship Show
March 19, 2024 Comments Off on All-Around Added Money Nears $100,000 for 2024 APHA World Championship Show
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: All-around added money at the 2024 APHA World Championship Show has swelled to nearly $100,000 this year. The exclusive bonus purses are available in tons of hunter under saddle, Western pleasure, longe line and trail classes at the 2024 World Show. Challenge, sweepstakes, stakes and Gold Breeders’ Futurity classes are […]
Continue reading …American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2024
March 18, 2024 Comments Off on American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2024
From AQHA: Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. This year, we will induct three horses and three men in the Class of 2024: Frenchmans Guy, Blue Valentine, Shining Spark, Dr. Jim Heird, J.D. Yates and Paul Jones. Frenchmans Guy Foaled in 1987, Frenchmans […]
Continue reading …Join Sandy Jirkovsky and HorseIQ Live in Homedale, Idaho, March 23rd
March 16, 2024 Comments Off on Join Sandy Jirkovsky and HorseIQ Live in Homedale, Idaho, March 23rd
What happens when a youth who has shown APHA her whole life organizes her high school senior project? She benefits her local show community, of course! Now APHA’s HorseIQ Live is coming to Homedale, Idaho, with none other than APHA Director of Judges & Professional Horsemen Sandy Jirkovsky to reveal what top judges are looking […]
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center Announces The Riding Academy Hotel is Now Open in Ocala
March 15, 2024 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center Announces The Riding Academy Hotel is Now Open in Ocala
From WEC – Ocala: Ocala, Florida – The Riding Academy Hotel is now open in Ocala, Florida. As the newest asset to come online at World Equestrian Center, The Riding Academy Hotel offers 390 upscale studios and suites for guests at America’s largest equestrian complex. Opening ahead of schedule and just in time for the Longines League of […]
Continue reading …2024 Wrangler Women of Influence Nominations Now Open
March 14, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 Wrangler Women of Influence Nominations Now Open
From AQHA: Nominations for the Wrangler Women of Influence Class of 2024 are now open and will close June 17, 2024. In alignment with the values of Wrangler and the American Quarter Horse Association, the Wrangler Women of Influence Award is presented annually to four women whose character, vision and perseverance have impacted the industry […]
Continue reading …Natalie Snapp is the AjPHA Youth Member of the Year
March 13, 2024 Comments Off on Natalie Snapp is the AjPHA Youth Member of the Year
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Natalie Snapp, a 15-year-old from Bellefontaine, Ohio, is the 2023 AjPHA Youth Member of the Year. The Youth Member of the Year award is presented annually to a Youth member who supports the Paint breed while also being involved in community activities. 2023 Youth Member of the Year An AjPHA […]
Continue reading …Pleasure Versatility Challenge – Brought to you by SUPER SIRES – Announces 2024 Event
March 12, 2024 Comments Off on Pleasure Versatility Challenge – Brought to you by SUPER SIRES – Announces 2024 Event
From AQHA: You are invited back to PRIME TIME, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, to watch some of the most talented 3-year-old American Quarter Horses demonstrate their versatility at the Pleasure Versatility Challenge, held during the 2024 Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City. Total purse for the event is anticipated to be […]
Continue reading …Kelley Wainscott honored as 2023 Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year
March 7, 2024 Comments Off on Kelley Wainscott honored as 2023 Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year
From Jessica Hein, PHJ News: APHA professional Kelley Wainscott of Sanger, Texas, is the 2023 Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year. Wainscott began showing horses in 1985 as a Youth. She attended Oklahoma State University, where she was a member of their championship horse judging team and helped curate individual and team honors at top […]
Continue reading …Banister, Hagen & Shanahan Elected to APHA Board of Directors
March 7, 2024 Comments Off on Banister, Hagen & Shanahan Elected to APHA Board of Directors
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Karen Banister, Monika Hagen and Christina Shanahan were elected to the APHA Board of Directors for three-year terms. The election took place March 3 as part of the 2024 APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering in Fort Worth, Texas. The 2024 APHA Board of Director members are: President & Officer Kelly […]
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