Open and Non-Pro competition will be held at the beginning of the two week event in Fort Worth. Exhibitors will compete in a variety of disciplines including cutting, roping, halter, western pleasure, saddle seat, games, hunter under saddle, trail and much more. This year, new ranch reining classes are being introduced to the impressive line-up. With exhibitors, owners, and trainers seeking to earn National Championship Titles, there will be no shortage of hard work and talent demonstrated!

“These shows are the best way for exhibitors to get their feet wet in AQHA championship events,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “Thanks to the help of our partners, competitors will be vying for some great prizes at each of the Regional Championships, including trophy buckles provided by AQHA’s Awards Recognition Concepts.”

Taking the online test between June 1 and 14 on the AQHA Judges Education and Testing website, www.aqhuniversity.com.

Take a look at just a few of the awards lined up for the Arizona Fall Championship. Superior Saddlery Awards for: Level 1 Non Pro Level 2 Non Pro Level 3 Non Pro Best of Show Awards for: L1 OPEN RANCH– Horse must be L1 eligible in AQHA Ranch Riding to compete in L1 Ranch […]

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.