By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Sixteen longstanding judges are recognized below for reaching milestone APHA Judge Tenure Awards in 2023. The APHA Judges Tenure Award honors longtime officials who have served APHA for decades as an approved APHA judge; specially designed tenure rings and pendants are available. “This award symbolizes the many hours each judge […]
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From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Youth Association has launched a new tool that will help families discover what programs best fit their needs and interests. The Find Your Program tool is a short and simple questionnaire that guides people to programs they are eligible for or could be interested in, depending on their answer to each […]
Continue reading …AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
February 9, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
From AQHA: Even though the deadline to submit AQHA rule-change proposals for the 2024 AQHA Convention was December 31, 2023, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made at the annual convention. After all, it is AQHA members who lead the charge toward changes that make the Association – and […]
Continue reading …AQHA International Department Under the Leadership of Scott Neuman
February 8, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA International Department Under the Leadership of Scott Neuman
Canadian born Neuman will continue to serve as the AQHA Director of Competition along with stepping into this new role. From the Canadian Quarter Horse Association: Neuman’s extensive knowledge and experience in international affairs makes him a valuable addition to the enhancement of our international department. Scott has been involved with AQHA for over […]
Continue reading …EuroPaint Takes No. 1 on APHA’s Top Shows of 2023 List
February 8, 2024 Comments Off on EuroPaint Takes No. 1 on APHA’s Top Shows of 2023 List
By PHJ News The European Paint Horse Championship—“EuroPaint”—in Kreuth, Germany, once again topped the list of APHA’s top shows of 2023, determined by the number of horses per judge. While its number of horses decreased slightly from 2022, EuroPaint grew in entries for 2023. The August 2023 show reported 1,546 entries per judge and a total […]
Continue reading …Get SERIOUS Cash at the APHA World Show & Halter Million!
February 8, 2024 Comments Off on Get SERIOUS Cash at the APHA World Show & Halter Million!
From APHA: Make Your Foals Eligible Today! Breeders’ Futurity classes paid out more than $540,000 in 2023—get in on the CASH now! Gold Mare Nominations for 2024 foals: $150 Platinum Mare Nominations for 2024 foals: $200 Platinum Yearling Nomination for 2023 foals: $200 The nomination deadline is February 15, 2024, and late fees begin after that. […]
Continue reading …Palomino Horse Breeders of America Registration Special
February 7, 2024 Comments Off on Palomino Horse Breeders of America Registration Special
From the Palomino Horse Breeders of America: PHBA is offering discounted registration fees on all yearling and older horses, January 1-April 30, 2024. Current membership requirement applies. Yearling Fee = $60.00 Two Years Old and Older = $80.00. Applies to all registration types. Forms available here: https://www.palominohba.com/registration/
Continue reading …Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 AQHA Level 1 Championships
February 6, 2024 Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 AQHA Level 1 Championships
From AQHA: The 2024 AQHA East Level 1 Championships is April 22-28 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio; and the 2024 AQHA West Level 1 Championships is May 14-18, immediately following Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit, May 11-14, at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. Entry Information AQHA East Level 1 Championships […]
Continue reading …AQHA-PATH Intl. Equine-Assisted Services Horse of the Year Award Announced
February 6, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA-PATH Intl. Equine-Assisted Services Horse of the Year Award Announced
From AQHA: Cheerioak and Amigos In Jags are the AQHA-PATH Intl. Equine-Assisted Service Horse of the Year Award winners for 2023. “The versatility of the American Quarter Horse is proven day in and day out and their ability to shine in therapeutic riding programs is a prime example of this,” said AQHA CEO Karl Stressman. […]
Continue reading …2024 APHA Zone 9 Southern Classic at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
February 5, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 APHA Zone 9 Southern Classic at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
The Zone 9 Southern Classic, a 3-day APHA show with 6 Judges, is coming up February 23-25th, 2024, at the one and only World Equestrian Center – Ocala, Florida! Get ready for APHA, NSBA and All Breed classes with judges Tony Burris, Jennifer Kunkle NSBA, John Kunkle, Lisa Moden, Casey Orr NSBA , and Daren Wright NSBA. Click […]
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