Because of continuing uncertainty over COVID-19, the ApHC Board of Directors reluctantly withdrew from its contract to hold the 2021 National & World Championship Appaloosa Youth Shows in Indianapolis, Indiana. ApHC President Ken Johnson said the search will begin immediately to find an alternative site for next year’s show.
Continue reading …The 2020 AQHA World Championship Show was one for the record books capping off what was a very unusual show season for most folks. Due to numerous show changes and cancellations throughout the year, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event hosted not only World Show classes but also the Adequan Select World Championship Show, AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, and Adequan Level 2 and Nutrena Level 1 Championships. During the event, more than 2,100 exhibitors and 2,700 horses racked up more than 7,500 entries.
Continue reading …Buyers drove sales to an 85 percent sales completion with a top-10 average of $55,700 and top-50 average of $28,000. The strong sales also prompted the inclusion of 106 horses into Triangle’s coveted Top $10,000 Club, designated for horses bringing $10,000 and more. Jim Ware, owner of Triangle Horse Sales, credits the Fall Sale as the venue’s best ever in offering top-quality horses throughout all disciplines.
Continue reading …During the 2020 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show, Oklahoma State University took home the title of AQHA collegiate horse judging world champions in the senior college division, while Northeastern Oklahoma claimed the world title in the junior college division. Top individual honors were awarded to Jenna Scali of Oklahoma State University in the senior college division and Jewel Bibelheimer of Northeastern Oklahoma took home the top individual title in the junior college division.
Continue reading …Team Wrangler, a joint effort between Wrangler and the American Quarter Horse Association, promotes educational outreach for the horse industry. The 2021 team is as versatile as the American Quarter Horse, comprising top AQHA Professional Horsemen from across disciplines – from halter to all-around and roping to racing. This year, AQHA Team Wrangler will carryover from the 2019-2020 team.
Continue reading …Your request is DUE by December 10, 2020. It will then be reviewed by the ApHC Executive Committee. If approved, you will compete in 2021 as a non-pro and will earn non-pro points. However, points earned in non-pro classes may be added to your Youth Superior Achievement tally in order to allow you this one-time opportunity to complete that award. Example: if you need 15 showmanship points to complete your youth award, points earned in non-pro showmanship can be counted toward this youth requirement in order to allow you to attain the award.
Continue reading …The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) 2021 Western National Finals will be held during the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas from June 30 to July 1, 2021. APHA is a Member Partner of the IEA.
Continue reading …Watch the 2020 AQHA Virtual Awards Celebration, presented by ProElite. Earlier this fall, AQHA made the decision to modify the 2020 AQHA Awards Celebration to protect the safety of attendees.
Continue reading …Be sure not to miss the Tom Powers Christmas Challenge at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida- December 12-20th.
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