APHA is proud to announce its new APHA Professional Horsemen Ambassador Program, an outreach program designed to increase participation through actively designating a Markel/APHA Professional Horseman or Horsewoman at local shows to help educate, promote and create interest in beginner-level exhibitors.

The horsewoman also established a fund through APHF in honor of her niece, Suzanna Nelson; Meredith is in the process of funding this scholarship, “Suzanna Smiles,” in so it can award perennial scholarships. Her daughter Ashlyn, who is now 9 years old, showed at her first APHA Youth World Show in 2018 and won several scholarships, much to her delight.

Nell Tekampe, Sandy Curl, Keith Longacre, Louis Hufnagel, Cindy Chilton Moore, Kathie Crowley, Terry Heimerman, Larry Sanchez, Meri Mckillips-Lemay, and Nikki Longacre 

Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. The time has come to nominate men, women and horses for the Class of 2021, which will be inducted at the 2021 AQHA Convention in San Antonio. Nominations are due November 1, 2019.

Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar: 2019 YES, which is July 9-11 in Amarillo, Texas, welcomes AQHYA members and nonmembers, ages 10 to 18, to experience this three-day, fun-packed event that offers valuable leadership skills, inspiring speakers and tons of fun. Registration is $110 until June 1 for members, and is subject to availability.

New location! The 2019 Adequan® Select World will be at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. This will be the first of three years for the show in Fort Worth and exhibitors will be able to enjoy the surrounding city during their time at the show. Check out all of the nearby attractions to visit.