The Minnesota Quarter Horse Association Executive Board has voted to cancel the July 8-11 Summer Jubilee show due to low number of stall reservations. The show would have been unable to be a financial success as it stands now. Thank you to those that did send in reservations and showed support! We apologize for not […]
Continue reading …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 …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 …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.
Continue reading …“There comes a time to re-prioritize our lives and spend more time with family- to literally ‘hang up our spurs.’ We will be closing shop soon, with the NSBA World Show being our final goodbye as horse trainers. We will stay active in the industry with Keith continuing to judge and by investing in futurity horses with Mark eventually returning to the arena as an Amateur/Non-Pro in a few years.”
Continue reading …The American Quarter Horse Foundation will award a $1,000 educational scholarship to an eligible AQHYA member competing at the 2021 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. Applications are due July 1.
Continue reading …Point ranges identify the levels that exhibitors and horses are eligible for when competing at AQHA shows. Owners and exhibitors can view the 2022 point ranges and compare their show record for an approximation of the levels they will be eligible for in the 2022 show season. Points earned through October 31, 2021, will be used to determine the level at which an individual competitor or horse will fall within for the 2022 show season.
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