During the program year, participants will be partnered with a mentor from the American Quarter Horse industry. These mentors will be an AQHA committee chairperson. AQHLead participants will shadow their mentor’s leadership activities in service to AQHA and the equine industry and will maintain monthly contact with their mentors to gain more insight into their role in guiding impactful industry decisions. 

Cheyenne’s aunt, Brenda Spencer, purchased Levi at an auction for $900 as a yearling. First intended as a pony horse on the racetrack, Levi instead became a stellar trail-riding mount before spending several years out to pasture; he didn’t begin his transformation into a show horse with Cheyenne until his 9-year-old year.

Have you completed your nomination for the ApHC Stallion Service Auction 2-Year-Old Incentive classes at the ApHC World Show yet? The nomination deadline is March 31st. Mail or email your nomination to marketing@appaloosa.com.

Horses eligible for Non-Characteristic (N) registration or registered as N and denied advancement after all properly completed advancement requirements have been submitted to the satisfaction of the Registrar may advance to Regular through Leopard Complex (LP) genetic testing if all of the following requirements are met.

EQUITANA USA invites all riding levels, disciplines, breeds, and enthusiasts of all ages to come together to celebrate the horse. A variety of popular equestrian personalities, professional equestrian performers, authors, veterinarians, and other top professionals will come together at the event to share their expertise on a wide range of disciplines and topics. The show is dedicated to being the forum that promotes the exchange of ideas, information, and experience, to enhance the horse, personal excellence, and to provide high standards of quality among those with a passion for horses. Each day will feature a trade fair with a variety of equestrian related products and services along with special performances each evening at the Alltech Arena.

From Queensland, Australia, Leanne Bartlett of Bartlett Training Stables has 35 years of experience as a horse trainer, riding instructor and breeder. In 2018, she became one of the first Australian judges to earn her APHA judging card; she also holds judging credentials with AQHA, NRHA and FEI.