WCHA Hall of Fame- Honoring Excellence in the Halter Horse Industry
March 25, 2021 Comments Off on WCHA Hall of Fame- Honoring Excellence in the Halter Horse Industry
Do you know an individual or horse that is deserving of being inducted into the WCHA Hall of Fame? Nomination applications are due by June 1st. Please review the criteria for each category and help us honor those who have created a lasting mark on the conformation industry.
Continue reading …Zippos Sensation and Im Good To The Max Claim Top Earner Spots For 2020 APHA Breeders’ Trust
March 24, 2021 Comments Off on Zippos Sensation and Im Good To The Max Claim Top Earner Spots For 2020 APHA Breeders’ Trust
In 2020, the Breeders’ Trust paid out more than $410,000 to participants, with a per-point value of $11.34. This increase came from a smaller number of points being paid out due to COVID-19 show cancellations. With increased shows in 2021, it is expected for the point value to decrease for the 2021 show year.
Continue reading …Blind Horsemanship Challenge at MQHA Maple Leaf Show
March 24, 2021 Comments Off on Blind Horsemanship Challenge at MQHA Maple Leaf Show
The class is open to all age of non-pro riders. The entry fee is $40 per horse, and there is no limit to the number of entries. During the class, all exhibitors will face the wall and aren’t allowed to watch other competitors compete their patterns. Each competitor will be allowed 60 seconds to look at the pattern. Then, each competitor must turn around and complete the pattern. Rail work will take place following the pattern work. Cash prizes include $250 for first place, $150 for second place, and $100 for third place.
Continue reading …APHA Markel Youth Virtual Program Series
March 24, 2021 Comments Off on APHA Markel Youth Virtual Program Series
APHA recently released a virtual program series for Youth Paint Horse enthusiasts, and we are excited to announce Markel Insurance as the program’s sponsor. Between the prepared speech, hippology, and horse bowl contests, Markel Insurance will be awarding $3,000 in scholarships!
Continue reading …AQHA President Norman K. Luba Highlights Plan For the Future
March 23, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA President Norman K. Luba Highlights Plan For the Future
Finally, the Executive Committee is implementing the 2021 Commission on AQHA Competitive Events. This will be an ambitious and comprehensive three-year plan to ensure the continuous improvement of AQHA’s competitive events. It is anticipated the results of this endeavor will take effect January 1, 2025. It will require the involvement of each AQHA Standing Committee that touches AQHA competitive events in any way. More information will be discussed with the various AQHA committees in the near future.
Continue reading …APHA’s Midwest Regional Clubs to Debut Exciting New Joint Show Series in May
March 23, 2021 Comments Off on APHA’s Midwest Regional Clubs to Debut Exciting New Joint Show Series in May
The four regional Paint Horse clubs that make up APHA’s “Zone 8” have collaborated to create an exciting new joint-event series called The Great 8 Midwest Connection. The circuit includes three, four-judge Paint-o-Rama horse shows, which will be jointly hosted by the regional shows. The circuit series builds on the success of events that were jointly hosted in 2019 and 2020 by participating Zone 8 regional paint clubs. Zone 8 regional paint horse clubs hosted the #1 (Fall Color Classic, Michigan Paint Horse Club) and #11 (Border Bash, Michigan/Ohio Paint Horse Clubs) horse shows for 2020.
Continue reading …Welcome the New AQHA Executive Committee 2021-2022
March 22, 2021 Comments Off on Welcome the New AQHA Executive Committee 2021-2022
The 2021-2022 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected at the 2021 AQHA Convention in San Antonio. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important decisions and governing AQHA between the annual meetings of the membership and the board. The Executive Committee convenes throughout the year to conduct and manage the business of AQHA.
Continue reading …Texas Am QHA and Big Country QHA- Texas Festival Horse Show
March 22, 2021 Comments Off on Texas Am QHA and Big Country QHA- Texas Festival Horse Show
The Texas Amateur Quarter Horse Association and Big Country Quarter Horse Association “Texas Festival Horse Show” is scheduled to take place April 21-25, 2021 in Waco, Texas. This event will include the Texas Amateur State Championship Show. The Texas Festival scholarship opportunities will be postponed to 2022. The event will host two AQHA special events […]
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The Paint Alternative Competition program is a great way to earn awards on your Paint for all-breed shows you attend outside of APHA-approved shows, as well as time you spend in the saddle outside of the show pen. Take advantage of this great program by enrolling your Paint in PAC before the end of March for the chance to win a State Line Tack gift card!
Continue reading …Three Paths to APHA Regular Registry, Thanks to New Rule Change
March 18, 2021 Comments Off on Three Paths to APHA Regular Registry, Thanks to New Rule Change
The new RG-020.A.1.b rule proves a pathway to Regular Registry for solid Paints who meet specific requirements and are the product of qualified Paint breeding. Once confirmed by APHA staff, these horses will be included in the APHA Regular Registry with a pattern type listed as “solid,” and they will be eligible to compete in Regular Registry APHA classes at approved competitions.
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