Following review and approval from the AQHA Executive Committee, the points required to qualify for the 2019 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show have been announced.

Attending a camp is a good place to set a foundation, but it’s not a guarantee to becoming a collegiate rider. Sanchez estimates he receives up to 400 videos from prospective student-athletes, but on average the team brings in just 12-13 new riders each year.

“Our sponsors decided to continue their sponsorships and donate to the amateur and open halter classes at the Lucas Oil World over the next three years,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “Steve and Kathy Headley are donating $150,000 and Gary and Linda Gordon are also donating $150,000, while Terry and Tammy Bradshaw have donated $153,000, totaling $453,000 over the next three years!”  

The 2018 Elite Halter Futurity will be held again in conjunction with the All American Quarter Horse Congress this year. The Congress will be held October 2-28 and the schedule is now online. Click here to view. Stallions are still being accepted to enroll for the weanling and yearling foal crop and the cost is […]

The 2017 AQHYA year-end high-point winners will also be recognized during the Parade of Teams. All youth teams and youth high-point winners will be honored in front of their peers, friends and family for their accomplishments. The 2018-19 AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors will also be introduced at this year’s Parade of Teams. New this year, the fashion show will be included during the Parade of Teams, and the Ford Youth World dance will kick off immediately following the Parade of Teams in the Sales Pavilion (Barn 3).

Equitation Over Fences
AQHA Professional Horsewoman Lainie DeBoer
Thursday, August 2, 2 p.m.
Performance Arena

Horsemanship
AQHA Professional Horsewoman Melissa Dukes
Thursday, August 2, following last halter class of the day
Jim Norick Arena

Trail
AQHA Professional Horseman and Team Wrangler member Ryan Cottingim
Friday, August 3, following last class of the day
Performance Arena

With the chance at some wonderful incentives, the show attracted nearly 1,200 entries and 249 horses from 32 U.S. states and Canada. Each class paid out $1,300 in scholarships. Several areas saw growth in entries over the 2017 show: Youth halter classes grew by 65%; solid-Paint bred halter classes were up 75%, and solid Paint-bred performance classes grew by 108%, just to name a few.

The winner receives ownership of a three-horse slant Platinum trailer with a tack room selected by random drawing to be presented at the show on September 25 prior to the Breeders’ Trust 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes class.