During the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show, Kansas State University took home the title of AQHA collegiate horse judging world champions in the senior college division, while Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College claimed the world title in the junior college division.
Continue reading …The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to once again hold the Stallion Service Auction. Stallion services may be donated online at www.bidbuyget.com until December 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. EST. This year’s auction will begin on December 6, 2019 and end on December 9, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. EST. The auction is exclusively online and will feature breeding services from outstanding Appaloosa Stallions and approved outcrosses.
Continue reading …Do you have a foal (yearling) sired by one of the following stallions? You are eligible to enter the prestigious Stallion Service Auction Two-Year-Old Incentive Classes at the 2020 World Championship Appaloosa Show!
Continue reading …In case you missed any of our comprehensive coverage of the 2019 AQHA World Championship Show, we have compiled all of our articles, interviews, and around the ring photos in one place for your viewing pleasure. It’s perfect for post-turkey day reading!
Continue reading …Owners and exhibitors can view the 2020 point ranges and compare their show record for an approximation of the levels they will be eligible for in the 2020 show season. The online level verification system, which allows exhibitors and horse owners to look up their class-by-class level eligibility, will be updated toward the end of 2020. Points are tabulated from November 1 through October 31 in accordance with SHW250 so that level eligibility will be available for shows starting in January.
Continue reading …Three APHA members are in the running to fill the APHA Executive Committee Fifth and Sixth Member spots in 2020. Nominees are Kelly Boles-Chapman of Bellevue, Michigan, Lee Ann Hall of Kilkivan, Australia, and Sandy Jirkovsky of Whitesboro, Texas. They will be considered by the APHA Board of Directors for the positions at the 2020 APHA Convention, February 28-March 1 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …“Truthfully, I didn’t set out to win the Amateur All Around award either year,” Angela says. “But, I’m lucky enough that he’s pretty good at several of the classes we compete in, so that’s always part of the goal. After last year, I really wanted to start Horsemanship, because I didn’t do that last year. Also, I wanted to get even better at the individual classes we compete in together. So, the All Around award is just an amazing bonus.”
Continue reading …Following review and approval from the AQHA Executive Committee, the points required to qualify for the 2020 AQHA world championship shows have been announced.
Continue reading …Again this year, more than $150,000 was added to the halter prize money thanks to the generosity of 10-year cumulative breeders Steve and Kathy Headley of Bloomington, Indiana; 30-year cumulative breeder Linda Gordon of Fossil Gate Farms, Roanoke, Texas; and 30-year cumulative breeders Terry and Tammy Bradshaw of Thackerville, Oklahoma. The halter bonanza also recognized the top Adequan® Level 2 exhibitors in both the open and amateur divisions, splitting $10,000 between them.
Continue reading …“I really try to have confidence in my preparation and in my horse and my team that we’re going to be ready. There’s definitely some nerves you have to deal with, but I think acknowledging that you have them helps.”
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