The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to see AQHA members and horse enthusiasts from around the world at the 2022 AQHA Convention, February 25-28 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas!
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Due to the overwhelming response of the aged-horse registration special in 2021, the American Quarter Horse Association is extending the offer through April 30, 2022.
Continue reading …2022 NSBA World Show Schedule Online
February 22, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 NSBA World Show Schedule Online
The NSBA World Show schedule is now live. The 2022 NSBA World Championship Show is scheduled to take place August 11th- August 21st in Tulsa, Oklahoma. New classes on the schedule this year include: First Year Green Trail Limited Open Trail Limited Open Western Riding Click here to view.
Continue reading …AQHA Superhorse, Snap Krackle Pop, First Equine Athlete Inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
February 22, 2022 Comments Off on AQHA Superhorse, Snap Krackle Pop, First Equine Athlete Inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
For the first time in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s 28-year history, a horse will be inducted. Snap Krackle Pop, owned by Twylla and Ed Brown of Perry, Missouri, is under the training of AQHA Professional Horsemen Kendra Weis and Blake Weis at Twin Acres Ranch in Moberly, Missouri. Snap Krackle Pop is a two-time AQHA Superhorse, earning the titles in 2015 and 2016 at the AQHA World Championship Show at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …NSBA Announces Show and Hunter Horses of the Year
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on NSBA Announces Show and Hunter Horses of the Year
The National Snaffle Bit Association is excited to announce its 2021 Horse of the Year recipients, Hot Lopin Lily in the Show division and Diamant’s Legacy in the Hunter Jumper division.
Continue reading …NRHA Announces Patti Carter as New Director of Education and Officials
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on NRHA Announces Patti Carter as New Director of Education and Officials
Carter brings decades of experience to the position, both as a competitor and a judge. The former American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horsewoman of the Year has spent the last several years as AQHA’s Senior Director of Judges and Stewards, and prior to that served as AQHA’s Sr. Director of Shows and Professional Horsemen.
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“The AQHYA leadership team is already hard at work planning a fun, engaging and impactful Youth Excellence Seminar slated for this summer,” said AQHYA President Steve Wheat. “I am excited for this year’s leadership workshops; our keynote speaker, Courtenay DeHoff; and the ’80s-theme dance! YES has always had a lasting impression on me, and I look forward to the new memories and friendships that will be made this year. See you all in Amarillo!”
Continue reading …Review of APHA Rule Change Proposals
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on Review of APHA Rule Change Proposals
CONTROL #SC-105- This rule change proposal would allow APHA Regional Clubs to co-host PORs outside of one of the host’s boundaries as long as the show is within one of the club’s boundaries.
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Before APHA was the world’s second-largest equine breed registry with more than 1 million horses registered to date, it was an idea that took root in a horsewoman’s heart. Rebecca Tyler Lockhart had a visceral love of colorful stock-type horses, and once she saw a need to create a registry dedicated to those eye-catching horses. Once that idea took root in her mind, the horsewoman leapt into action, dusting off her boots and recruiting like-minded horsemen from around the country to rally behind her cause.
Continue reading …APHA “Star” Internship Opportunities For 2022
February 19, 2022 Comments Off on APHA “Star” Internship Opportunities For 2022
Stars will network with top-tier experts at APHA and throughout the Paint community, including at the APHA World Championship Show and APHA/WCHA Halter Million. Don’t worry, you won’t be asked to fetch coffee—APHA Stars are valuable personnel who contribute to the organization’s growth via important projects, event planning and more real-world activities.
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