AQHA Launches AQHLearn: Education Beyond the Barn
June 1, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Launches AQHLearn: Education Beyond the Barn
AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association is launching AQHLearn.com, an online library of horse knowledge for youth ages 8 to 18, with an updated look and variety of courses. AQHLearn provides resources for youth to learn more about horses through an online learning platform. The site features topics that pertain to all aspects of horses, including […]
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By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Six new APHA judges joined the association’s list of approved officials for 2023. Approved applicants tested at an APHA Judge’s Exam. The test consists of a written rulebook test, video penalty clip test, judging test and applicant interviews with the 2023 Judge Advisory Committee. Congratulations to: Tammy Braham Thompson, Ohio […]
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By Becky Newell, AQHA Journal You’d think that heading off to his first year of college at Texas Christian University, where he is majoring in finance with a minor in political science, and participating on the school’s football team would have given Grant Mastin plenty to say grace over in 2022-23. But he had another […]
Continue reading …IEA Western National Finals Returns to Fort Worth
May 31, 2023 Comments Off on IEA Western National Finals Returns to Fort Worth
IEA Tuesday, May 30, 2023 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Western National Finals, presented by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), will take place for a second time during the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas. The APHA World Show will take place June 23 – […]
Continue reading …Nevada Animal Import Requirements for EMO Celebration
May 29, 2023 Comments Off on Nevada Animal Import Requirements for EMO Celebration
From EMO Celebration Please review the following requirements for horses entering Nevada. Additionally, there will be a mandatory “lip check” on entry and a twice daily temp check for all horses coming from San Diego and Riverside County. State of Nevada Link: Import Requirements (nv.gov) NEW ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR STATES WITH VSV DIAGNOSIS […]
Continue reading …White-spotting Gene W35 Adds More Opportunities for Paint Breeders
May 26, 2023 Comments Off on White-spotting Gene W35 Adds More Opportunities for Paint Breeders
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News W35 is the newest spotting pattern in the Paint Horse lineup, thereby giving Paint Horse breeders another opportunity to keep chrome in the breed. Researchers at Etalon Diagnostics discovered W35 in 2023. The discovery was published in the May 12, 2023, issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. The W35 spotting pattern is a mutation of […]
Continue reading …2023 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show Changes
May 26, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show Changes
AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association’s premiere show, the Farnam AQHA World Championship Show, is the most prestigious event in the equine industry. In an effort to improve the show, which also includes the Adequan® Select World Championship Show and encourages growth focusing on AQHA members, the Association is implementing changes to the 2023 show. After […]
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Longtime APHA Leader David Dellin Tapped as Interim Executive Director
May 25, 2023 Comments Off on Longtime APHA Leader David Dellin Tapped as Interim Executive Director
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News David Dellin will lead APHA as the association’s interim executive director, effective in June 2023. Current APHA Executive Director Billy Smith has accepted the commissioner position for the National Reining Horse Association. “I cannot describe the appreciation I have for what my friend and mentor Billy Smith has done for […]
Continue reading …Wrapping up the Nutrena West AQHA Level 1 Championships
May 25, 2023 Comments Off on Wrapping up the Nutrena West AQHA Level 1 Championships
AQHA That’s a wrap on the 2023 Nutrena West AQHA Level 1 Championships! AQHA exhibitors from 22 states and two Canadian provinces competed for championship titles at the Nutrena West AQHA Level 1 Championships, which were held May 16-21 in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association Pinnacle Circuit at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over 370 exhibitors and more […]
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