The Foundation Annual Report contains complete statistics for 2018 scholarships and grants, a list of American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductees, a list of Foundation donors, financial statements and other information about programs and services.

Last year, exhibitors at the Youth World Show won more than $250,000 in cash and prizes, including $130,000 in scholarships. Those prizes aren’t limited to the top two winners, either—scholarships are paid out through third place in all world championships, with select classes paying to more placings. Random-draw $150 scholarships further sweeten the pot … you never know if you’re going to win! If that’s not enough, a variety of prizes are awarded in each class, including beautiful Gist Silversmith’s trophy buckles, Cinch jackets and prizes from SmartPak, Schneiders, LubriSyn and more. It’s time to get awarded for all the practice and work that you put in with your Paint Horse!

The 2019 Paint Horse Congress is scheduled for July 30th- August 5th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. If competitors pre enter by July 15th, they can show to the second set of judges for free! (Includes APHA classes only, must show in an APHA color class (SPBs in a SPB Halter classes, must pay office charge).

There is just one month until the EMO Western States Championship and Celebration June 27- July 1 at South Point Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The Celebration entry deadline is June 15th. Click here to view entry forms and schedules.  11 & UNDER YOUTH WALK-JOG Youth (Non AQHA) Western Pleasure Western Horsemanship Trail Showmanship Ranch […]

Exhibitors can show Level 1-eligible horses in Level 1 western pleasure, hunter under saddle, ranch riding, trail and western riding. Check out the tentative schedule at www.aqha.com/worldshow and verify your own horse’s eligibility by visiting aqhaservices.aqha.com/members. Need help finding your level? View these helpful hints.  

2019 ABRA World Championship Show July 23 – 28, 2019  |  Tulsa, OK  Stall & Pre-Entries- Due June 1 Program Advertising- Due July 1 World Show Details: High Point and Reserve High Point Saddles awarded Champion and Reserve Champion Buckles awarded NSBA classes with Bronze trophy awards ABRA Futurity classes Buckskin Bred classes Mini, Pony, and Mule classes […]

Ranch Riding – Amateur and Youth VRH/NRSHA and Level 1 Patterns
AQHA Professional Horsemen Marilyn and Jaime Peters
June 17 – 3:30 p.m.
Reliance Arena

In the last seven years, 64 scholarships have been awarded to the 14-18, 13 and under, level 1, and small fry High Point and Reserve winners. Starting in 2013, and changing in 2016, the amounts of the awards were increased and a second chance scholarship was added. Winners of the 14-18 and 13 and under now get $1,500, while the reserve gets $1,000. In the remaining divisions, the winner gets $1,000 and the reserve gets $500.

What is the most important element in a horse show’s success? Location? Class schedule? Judges? Multiple factors contribute to making a successful event, but it all starts with a good show manager and secretary. But finding that unicorn—a unique combination of knowledge, experience and motivation—can be challenging, especially for a small organization or new club officers.

APHA’s international headquarters is tentatively set to move to its new location in October 2019. Stockyards Heritage Development, a joint venture of Majestic Realty Co. and Hickman Companies, has begun the first phase of its $200 million development. Phase One plans include 175,000 square feet of shops, food and beverage, and creative office space that creates a distinctive cultural landmark reflective of other cities, such as the San Antonio River Walk.