The 3-day workshop is designed for equine industry professionals, therapeutic riding center coaches, staff, volunteers or any interested stakeholder to explore opportunities for engagement and expansion of current or new riding programs. It also includes instruction about NSBA competitive events for the inclusion of Equestrians with Disabilities or Veterans using horses as a form of therapeutic riding. Complete details and agenda of the 3 day event will be released in early 2019.

As a joint effort between Wrangler and the American Quarter Horse Association, Team Wrangler promotes educational outreach for the horse industry. The 2018-2019 team is as versatile as the American Quarter Horse, comprising top AQHA Professional Horsemen from across the disciplines – from halter to all-around and roping to racing.

Chris Darnell – President, Clay MacLeod – President-Elect, Johne Dobbs – First Vice President, Janet Gunn – Second Vice President, Clay MacLeod – Treasurer, Charles Cannizzaro – Secretary

NSBA sees great things for the future of the show horse, enroll today, and reap the rewards for generations to come.

Since January, some American Quarter Horse Youth Association members have recorded their progress training a yearling bred by a Zoetis American Quarter Horse Association Ranching Heritage Breeder. Recently, four AQHYA members were named scholarship winners for the 2018 Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program.

AQHA members have until December 31, 2018, to submit items for the 2019 convention, but if you believe there is a need for a major rule change, the Association encourages members to submit items earlier to give Association staff and/or committees and councils more time to prepare materials and communicate potential changes before the convention in March 2019. AQHA standing committees will meet at convention to consider the submitted items.

This year, the show is excited to offer more leveling in the Trail classes, allowing trainers and exhibitors to bring an additional horse or two, as well as feature professionally designed and managed trail courses from Tim “Man of Trail” Kimura.

Do you know a youth who is passionate about Paint Horses? Do they always lend a hand at local horse shows? Are they the first to welcome new participants at club events? If this sounds like a youth you know, encourage them to apply to be a 2019 AjPHA National Director!