The first Futurity champions were crowned today in an exciting finals which filled the day in Oklahoma City. With an impressive ride, Jack Medows piloted Chicsdreamofdiamonds (Magnum Chic Dream x Princess In Diamonds) as draw 31 out of a field of 32 to a score of 218.5. The duo claimed the title of Cinch NRHA Non Pro Level (L)4 Champion as well as the Youth Non Pro Championship.

This change comes as the next step following the association’s new branding, which was unveiled earlier this year. A Mission Statement Task Force, chaired by Executive Committee member Dr. Craig Wood, spearheaded the effort to develop a memorable mission statement that encapsulated APHA’s goals while remaining clear and concise. The committee solidified the clean, new statement in a final meeting at the 2016 APHA World Championship Show, and the Executive Committee adopted the statement at their November 10 meeting.

The American Quarter Horse Foundation provides scholarships to the college or university of the world champion team, reserve world champion team and third-place teams in the junior and senior college divisions in the contest.
• World champion team: $2,000
• Reserve world champion team: $1,250
• Third-place team: $750

This year’s auction will begin on December 1st and end at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 20th. Owners of stallions whose breedings are purchased in the auction will receive a nomination for the prestigious Two-Year-Old Incentive Classes at the World Show.

Holding on to the highest composite score in the Level (L)4 Open presented by Lucas Oil is NRHA Five Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida aboard E. Alberto Casasco’s Whiz Gata Prize (Topsail Whiz x Smart Little Prize), a stallion nominated and bred by Robert Santagata. The duo is leading with a 444.5 composite.

Lock in the lowest rates for your 2016 stallion breeding report by submitting it via aphaonline.org or postal mail by November 30. Mail must be postmarked by the November 30 deadline. A stallion breeding report must be filed each year an APHA stallion is used to breed APHA, AQHA or Jockey Club registered mares. Additionally, a report must be filed for a Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred stallion anytime a Paint mare is bred to that stallion.

This year’s Riders’ Cup will be held in conjunction with the Georgia Classic November 30th through December 4th, 2016 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds held in Perry, Georgia. Nominate now to have the opportunity to ride for over $50,000 in estimated purse. Learn more by visiting our website.