Established in 1997 in honor of the late AQHA Honorary Vice President Merle Wood, this award is designed to recognize an individual who exemplifies an ethic of meritorious kindness and benevolence in providing opportunities for all young people to be involved with the American Quarter Horse.
Continue reading …AQHA Publicity The American Quarter Horse Association has an exciting line-up of events planned for 2021. All in-person events will be hosted in accordance with local, state and federal mandates. Mark your calendars today with the tentative dates. AQHA Convention March 18-22 – 2021 AQHA Convention at the Hyatt Hill Country in San Antonio AQHA […]
Continue reading …The largest shows of 2020 were roughly 100 entries lower than the Top 20 shows of 2018 and 2019, most likely due to the restricted environment during the pandemic. The largest show in 2020 was the Fall Color Classic POR, sponsored by the Michigan Paint Horse Club, with 1,349 entries!
Continue reading …Congratulations is in order for a number of Futurity Champions that have been crowned this week at the 2021 Sun Circuit that is underway in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Continue reading …“We strive to put together an outstanding roster of judges to judge these prestigious events each year,” said Patti Carter, AQHA senior director of judges. “We look forward to the great competition at this year’s show and showcasing our ranch-bred American Quarter Horses.”
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Continue reading …“We have taken steps to change the image of our Halter-bred horses- that they don’t ride and their purpose is to stand still and look pretty. This stereotype was created when our horses became as specialized as either a Reiner, Cutter, Pleasure horse, race horse, Hunt seat horse, or ‘just a Halter horse,’ depending on which discipline certain bloodlines excelled within, even though our stock horses were advertised as most versatile breeds,” he says.
Continue reading …The first of the National Championship winners have been crowned at the Arizona Sun Circuit this week! The National Championships is a relatively new event that has taken place at the Sun Circuit over the past couple of years
Continue reading …Nominees Monika Hagen and Diane Alves were elected to the APHA Board of Directors by APHA’s state directors on March 1 at the 2021 APHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. The Board of Directors (formerly referred to as the Executive Committee) is an elected leadership body that helps set APHA association policy.
Continue reading …Due to unforeseen arena conditions, Sun Circuit management has determined that some events will need to move to different arenas to best serve all exhibitors. These changes will primarily affect the Youth Farnam arena, the Reining events, and the Working Hunter classes. Please review the arena schedule to determine if these affect you. All start times […]
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