Due to overwhelming demand, time and space are running out when it comes to booking hotel rooms for the 2016 APHA Convention, February 26–29 in Richmond, Virginia.

Note: An exhibitor may not show in both the walk/trot division and a division that requires a lope/canter at the same show. EXCEPTION: a walk/trot exhibitor may show in halter, color, hunter in hand, longe line, parade and driving.

Who’s ready for Vegas?! Since the AQHA Convention will be held at the South Point Hotel and Casino this year March 11-14, Convention attendees have the option of bringing their horses in early if they also plan to attend the 2016 Silver Dollar Circuit.

NRHA ended 2015 with a tremendous growth in membership of more than 4.6 percent totaling more than 15,300 members. NRHA records show the last time membership exceeded this number was seven years ago in 2008.

The 2016 Arizona Sun Circuit is looking a little less than sunny at the moment, but never fear, there is a contingency plan in place. In the meantime, check out some of the incredible prizes that will be awarded when the competition begins.

Congratulations to Amanda Nelson, Mackenzie Chapman, Lucie Lundquist, Madeline Alewine, and Anna Lia Sullivan!

“Regardless of the class, after attending these seminars you will make adjustments in how you exhibit your horse and/or yourself,” Ross said. “And in today’s competitive classes, minor changes that make you think like a judge can make a significant difference in your final placing.”

A few highlighted events will include the $10,000 Novice Non Pro Western Pleasure on Saturday and the $7,500 3 and Over Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure on Thursday.

Horses entered in NSBA approved futurity classes require a Certificate of Eligibility for competition. Horses holding a current Breeders Championship Futurity and/or Stallion Incentive Fund certificate will satisfy this requirement.