In addition to the competition and shopping, several special events will occur at the 13-day show. The Costume Class, Dog Show, Challenged Rider’s Leadline, and Versatilities are always fun to attend. On Flag Day, spectators will have the opportunity to honor our military personnel through the Veterans Appreciation Reception, which will occur Tuesday, June 14 during the Zone Invitational.

“Regardless of the class, after attending these seminars, you will make adjustments in how you exhibit your horse and/or yourself,” Ross said. “And in today’s competitive classes, minor changes that make you think like a judge can make a significant difference in your final placing.”

– March 15 for the Farnam Central AQHA Level 1 Championships; the show is April 13-17 in Oklahoma City
– March 15 for the AQHA West Level 1 Championships; the show is April 20-24 in Las Vegas
– April 1 for the Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships; the show is May 4-8 in Raleigh, North Carolina

A portion of the ride is completed each year, with the entire sequence taking thirteen years to complete. Its route traces, as closely as possible, the route Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce took while attempting to escape the US Cavalry in 1877.

The North Central Paint Horse Championships are headed to the Mile High City this April, taking place in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous Paint-O-Rama April 6–10 at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado.

The big horse with the platinum braids hit the pen like a copper-colored streak and scored the Derby winning 230 Fappani needed to take the money.

2016 marks the golden anniversary of the 50th All American Quarter Horse Congress. The event will take place October 6-30 in Columbus, Ohio. Click here to view the 2016 Quarter Horse Congress Futurity and Sweepstakes Book. The first payment deadline is April 1st.

This year, attendees enjoyed an educational seminar on Paint Horse genetics presented by Dr. Samantha Brooks of the University of Florida, communication training presented by renowned motivator Dr. Rick Rigsby, the popular “Game Plan” seminar designed to foster exhibitor and judge education, and several other informative seminars presented by regional clubs, APHA members and staff.