Las Vegas set records with sizzling heat, yet in the cool comfort of South Point Hotel and Equestrian Center, records of a different sort were being broken at The Celebration and EMO Western States Championship shows July 1-11. After having to cancel the event in 2020, exhibitors came roaring back and class entries saw their highest numbers to date. Personal goals were exceeded, cash was awarded and it was abundantly apparent that everyone was having a blast.
Continue reading …AQHA Publicity Youth horse judging teams are invited to enter the AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest slated for August 2, during the 2021 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Register for the contest here. The registration deadline is Monday, July 26. For more information about this […]
Continue reading …APHA.com Did you miss your initial entry payment due June 1 for the Breeders’ Futurity Halter classes at the Lone Star Gathering this fall? GOOD NEWS! You can make your initial entry payment by August 1, 2021, without any late fees! The second entry payment deadline has been extended to September 1, 2021. Gold Payments August […]
Continue reading …“The Farnam AQHA World and Adequan® Select World is the most prestigious event in the equine industry, where we see exhibitors and horses vie for world championship honors and the coveted golden globe across a multitude of disciplines,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “We are proud to offer this show as a celebration of the American Quarter Horse and those who love it. The AQHA Show Council, Cattle Advisory Committee and AQHA Executive Committee have worked diligently to help us create a schedule that meets a variety of needs for a multitude of classes. This year’s event adds four days of competition to better accommodate a large number of entries. Entry information will be available soon, and exhibitors will have the convenience of entering online once again this year.”
Continue reading …The Pinto World Championship Show held in Tulsa, Okla., had over 8,500 entries in 768 classes with a variety of 2,383 equines through the gate to include horses, miniature horses, mules, donkeys and miniature donkeys. Our online webcast audience totaled 51,000 with over 195,000 streams. Our exhibitors traveled from 44 U.S. states and one Canadian providence.
Continue reading …MOSCOW, IDAHO — Due to significant wildfire danger and hazardous air quality in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) regrets to announce the cancellation of the 2021 Chief Joseph Trail Ride scheduled for August 2-6, 2021. On July 7, 2021, a lightning storm ignited numerous new wildfires in the Nez Perce-Clearwater […]
Continue reading …In a historic fourth running, APHA’s 2021 Ranch Work Championships drew impressive numbers to the innovative and uniquely formatted all-breed event. Hosted on July 4 in conjunction with the APHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, the Ranch Work Championship’s action-packed classes and added payouts truly gave exhibitors something to celebrate on Independence Day.
Continue reading …AQHA Publicity American Quarter Horse Youth Association national officers and regional directors for the 2021-2022 term were elected this week at the Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo, Texas. The AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors play a major role in the youth association by planning events, participating in community service projects and spreading the word […]
Continue reading …PHJ release by: Cara Wylie APHA.com The 2021 APHA World Show, which took place June 25–July 11 in Fort Worth, Texas, was a huge endeavor that showcased fierce competition from some of the world’s top horses and exhibitors. APHA congratulates the following exhibitors who earned prestigious all-around and high-point titles at the event. When the […]
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