Aside from earning points to nationally qualify, you might be able to qualify through your state or provincial affiliate. Contact information is listed at www.aqha.com/affiliates.

Riders, age 11-19, competed individually in Hunt Seat on the Flat, Western Reining and Western Horsemanship classes. IEA’s format requires each rider to draw a horse on the day of the competition and, with no opportunity to familiarize himself or herself with the horse, step into the show ring.

Party Alert! Today, during the Level 1 Amateur Western Pleasure class, spectators and show goers will enjoy complimentary champagne during “Champagne and Champions.” This event is being hosted by Christy Snyder Hold Your Horses equestrian team and Julie Hoefling. Head to the main arena at the South Point Equestrian Center today around 4 pm.

The All American Quarter Horse Congress in collaboration with Ohio Quarter Horse Racing Association, announces the return of The Congress Futurity Stakes Race – $15,000 Added $$ – Two Year Olds of 2014 – 350 Yds. Trials will run in September, two weeks prior to the finals, with $1,000 added. The Futurity finals are slated for October 6-9th, to be announced and held at Belterra Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“It is especially important to recognize these up-and-coming ​exhibitors to encourage their accomplishments separate from the more experienced riders,” Jennifer said. “The skills learned both in and out of the arena help provide a foundation for success in many facets of life for these Youth and hopefully encouraging their passion for the ​Paint ​Horse will create a life-long Paint enthusiast.”

Make your plans to attend the 2015 Annual Awards Banquet at the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum in Fort Worth, Texas!

The South Central Paint Horse Championship returns deep in the heart of Texas to the 2016 Texas Memorial Day Spectacular Zone 4 Show, which will take place May 28–30 in Waco, Texas. The Zone 4 show also offers a ranch horse special event dual-approved with the American Stock Horse Association.

Approximately 60 horses, many trained under the guidance of the University’s renowned instructors will be offered. Many two year old western pleasure prospects, all-around horses, green reiners, ranch horses, hunters under saddle, and lesson horses are available. Graduating seniors will hold a western pleasure class for their two-year-old futurity prospects on Friday, April 22, and then offer these horses at the sale on Saturday, April 23.

The American Quarter Horse Association has released the qualification guidelines for the 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships. To earn an invitation to the 2017 Nutrena East, AQHA West or Farnam Central Level 1 Championships, exhibitors must qualify in one of four ways within the qualifying period of January 1 – December 31, 2016.