While the number of APHA members and horses registered to Chinese owners is relatively small, interest in Paint Horses and Western riding is growing, particularly among parents and children. An Tao, a long-time Paint Horse enthusiast, has been working for years to bring American horses to China and promote Western riding in the country. He is one of the affiliate’s founding members and leader.
Continue reading …The 2020 Arizona Sun Circuit is excited to introduce the 2020 Cowboy Ninja Warrior Fundraiser! All proceeds of this event will benefit the NSBA Crisis Fund.
Continue reading …The Greenway Saddlery Non Pro and Open Derbies will be held Wednesday, March 4th in Arena 5. The class schedule printed in the show premium had listed it incorrectly as taking place on Tuesday.
Continue reading …“YES is the highlight of my summer! The YES experience has given me lifelong friends, memories, and has challenged and grown my leadership skills,” said current AQHYA President Sierra Walter. “By attending the YES conference, you will have the opportunity to hear from incredible speakers, partake in leadership workshops and, my favorite part, meet other youth who hold the same interest as you – the American Quarter Horse. The YES conference has had an incredible impact on me, and I hope to see you in Amarillo this summer!”
Continue reading …New for 2020, Kathy Avolt and An Equine Production will manage both APHA World Championship Shows along with the APHA National Championship Shows this year. An Equine Production is one of the country’s leading horse show management groups, managing approximately 125,000 AQHA entries annually along with a growing APHA exhibitor base.
Continue reading …The 2020 AQHA Convention isn’t just about rule making. The Association is also offering a full day of education for all convention attendees on Friday, March 13. The Equine Industry Business Workshop is 8:30 a.m. to noon and the Town Hall Meetings kick off at 1 p.m.
Continue reading …The show will be moving to its new dates- January 15th-20th for 2021! the momentum and excitement from the new Silver Series will carry over to the Silver Dollar next year where exhibitors will be able to manage the schedules of the Silver Dollar and Sun Circuit more easily with a larger break in between.
Continue reading …You may pay a late nomination fee of $300 for the 2019 weanling nomination and the yearling nomination as per the schedule- $200 by March 1st, $300 by June 1st, etc. This will allow your horse to show in the Yearling Longe Line Class only. Your horse will not be eligible to show in a Halter class.
Continue reading …Save the date for the 2020 NSBA World Show! The show will take place August 7-16, 2020. The qualifying period for the show is May 1st-April 30th. Show five times to qualify for the NSBA World Show.
Continue reading …Whether they competed three years ago or 30, former AQHYA exhibitors will tell you that competing at the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show was one of the most influential experiences in their lives.
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