The exhibit celebrates the history and culture surrounding the charro. In Mexico, to be a charro is to be known as a skilled horseman who proudly competes in la charreria. La charreria is the Mexican art of horse handling which is a deeply engrained part of the Mexican spirit. It is a way of life, a historical legacy and an art of competitive skills and horsemanship.

NSBA To keep abreast of new rules – go to nsba.com to view a digital copy of the official 2017 NSBA Rulebook. You can always find the latest information on the NSBA website, www.nsba.com. Watch for changes to the website in 2017 as we continue to look for ways to enhance membership experience. NSBA 2017 Rulebook  Upcoming shows: […]

Convention events include committee meetings to discuss rule change proposals, educational seminars and roundtable discussions and daily receptions. Members are encouraged to sit in on open committee meetings to offer their insights and opinions on potential rules.

The topics for the workshop include:
– AQHA Drug Rules and How to Be Compliant, presented by Dr. Stephen A. Schumacher, United States Equestrian Federation chief administrator, drugs & medicine
– Financial Security, presented by Bank of America
– Is Anyone Talking About What We Are Doing Well?, presented by Dr. Jim Heird, AQHA second vice president
– More Than Just Winning!, presented by AQHA Professional Horseman Al Dunning

An AQHA judge from 1977 to 2015, he has judged AQHA world championship shows, as well as multiple international championships and National Reining Horse Association futurities.

PHBA The Palomino Horse Breeders of American is reducing our registration and transfer fees from January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017. Current membership is required when registering or transferring ownership of a horse. This registration special will include Palomino bred and Color and Conformation Registry. (Horses not registered with another breed association, which PHBA […]

New in 2017, Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) Level 2 Championship classes will be offered at the Ford Youth World,giving exhibitors the chance to win Adequan® Level 2 championship titles. Adequan® Level 2 classes will be offered in a one-go-round format. Awards for Adequan® Level 2 will be awarded after each preliminary. The top-10 placings and five finalists will be awarded in each Adequan® Level 2 class. AQHA will also award the top three 13-&-Under exhibitors in both the Adequan® Level 2 and Level 3 classes. Read more about the Adequan® Level 2 classes at www.aqha.com/youthworld.

The highest selling item, a breeding to Allocate Your Assets, which was donated by Searles Ranch and Katherine K. Tobin, sold for $2,000.There were a total of 40 items submitted to the auction, ranging from tack and apparel, jewelry, lessons and educational material, breedings to top stallions and more.