The Freestyle Reining has become the highlight of the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show and truly demonstrates the great physical ability of the American Quarter Horse. In this class, horse and rider perform reining maneuvers to music and the combination of the two makes for a spectacular show. Approximately 6,000 spectators will journey to Jackson, MS to witness this communication of horse and rider, making the Freestyle Reining a crowd favorite.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo recently unveiled their 2019 horse show dates. February 21-28– AQHA and NCHA Cutting March 4-5– AQHA and All Breed Roping Events– $25,000 awarded in the roping challenge. You must enter the AQHA open or amateur Roping events in order to qualify for the challenge. March 6-7– AQHA, APHA, and […]

Each year, passionate Paint Youth gather at the AjPHA Youth Leadership Conference for a weekend of learning, skill development, friendship and fun—and 2019 is already gearing up to be the biggest conference yet!

Equestrians eager for progress updates on the facility will see it come to life in a sweeping view of the grand stadium surrounded by a five-story luxury hotel, elegant dining terrace, four massive indoor arenas, seventeen outdoor arenas and even a visit to the quaint on site Chapel.

Kelly has been a Paint professional for more than 30 years. She has held an APHA judge’s card for 20 years, and she also holds cards with AQHA, PHBA, WCHA and NSBA. Her participation in the horse industry is vast, ranging from judge, trainer, instructor, exhibitor and beyond. An APHA National Director, Kelly currently serves on the APHA Judges Committee. She also serves as a board member of the American Paint Horse Foundation.
 

Tuesday- January 8th- Snacks and cookies in the afternoon- Hospitality Cart- Sponsored by Dean Bogart Performance Horses

What is your favorite class to compete in? Why? “By far, it would be Equitation. I love the challenge of remembering and perfecting a pattern. I also love the excitement when you get to the first cone,” Addison says.

Qualifying for the APHA World Show is easy: just attend two APHA-approved events (which can include the ones noted below) during the qualifying period, June 1, 2018–June 3, 2019. If an exhibitor doesn’t attend at least two events for qualification, they can pay a $1,000 fee per show (up to $2,000) as “pay to play” World Show qualification. Only participation in the events—never points earned—factors into qualification.