Congratulations APHA Foundation 2014-2015 Scholarship Recipients!
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations APHA Foundation 2014-2015 Scholarship Recipients!
Over the past quarter century, APHF has awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to 272 students.
Continue reading …Looking to Qualify For 2015 APHA World Show? Don’t Miss These NRHA Shows
January 13, 2015 Comments Off on Looking to Qualify For 2015 APHA World Show? Don’t Miss These NRHA Shows
Any APHA-approved show counts toward qualification for the APHA Open/Amateur World Show, but we’ve made it extra-easy for reiners by including the following events thanks to APHA’s partnership with NRHA. 2015 dates include…
Continue reading …Share Your Thoughts on 2015 APHA Rule Change Proposals
January 12, 2015 Comments Off on Share Your Thoughts on 2015 APHA Rule Change Proposals
A total of 46 rule change proposals will be considered at the 2015 Convention—have YOU weighed in? Take a few minutes to review the proposed rules, which are being considered for the 2016 rule book, and share your thoughts with your national director or—better yet—in person at the 2015 APHA Convention February 27-March 2 in Fort Worth, Texas
Continue reading …Successful $100,000 Championship Double C Saddlery Finals Concludes in Florida
January 12, 2015 Comments Off on Successful $100,000 Championship Double C Saddlery Finals Concludes in Florida
Throughout the course of the weekend, HSBA awarded $100,000 in cash and prizes, contributing to the great success of the HSBA Championship Finals in only their second year.
Continue reading …Now Accepting Applications For Equine Affaire’s Intense Versatile Horse and Rider Competition
January 12, 2015 Comments Off on Now Accepting Applications For Equine Affaire’s Intense Versatile Horse and Rider Competition
These obstacles may include jumping over or through structures, backing through a pattern, pole bending and/or roll backs, gait changes, various gymkhana games, working gates, and riding over or through difficult or spooky objects.
Continue reading …NCEA Announces National Championship Design Contest
January 9, 2015 Comments Off on NCEA Announces National Championship Design Contest
You will be designing a new National Championship t-shirt and program cover with a catchphrase (ex: “Riding to Win”) to go along with it. The design should feature the NCEA logo available below.
Continue reading …2015 NSBA World Show Dates Announced, 2015 NSBA Handbook Released
January 9, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 NSBA World Show Dates Announced, 2015 NSBA Handbook Released
The 2015 NSBA World Championship Show & Breeders Championship Futurity will take place August 8-16, 2015. Look for additional information, including a complete schedule of events and activities in the following months.
Continue reading …Cropout Paints Have Lower Registration Rates in 2015
January 9, 2015 Comments Off on Cropout Paints Have Lower Registration Rates in 2015
Cropout Paints—those horses who have Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred lineage, but were born with white-splashed coats—have long been a valuable part of APHA. Since the repeal of the “One Paint-Parent” rule in 2012, these horses of color are once again eligible for APHA registration, provided they meet color requirements outlined in Rule RG-070 in the Official APHA Rule Book.
Continue reading …Are You Ready For the 2015 Buckeye Classic Blowout? Reservations Open Feb. 7th!
January 8, 2015 Comments Off on Are You Ready For the 2015 Buckeye Classic Blowout? Reservations Open Feb. 7th!
Judges have been announced for the 2015 Buckeye Classic and are as follows: Scott Neuman, Rhonda Replogle, Robin Frid, Brett Clark, Tom Robertson, Sissy Anderson, Larry Hansch, and Nancy Sue Ryan.
Continue reading …2015 AjPHA Youth Leadership Conference: Feb 27- March 1
January 8, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 AjPHA Youth Leadership Conference: Feb 27- March 1
What’s included?
– Stellar speakers including Dr. Rick Rigsby, Lt. Detective Scott Tucker, APHA Executive Director Billy Smith, APHA Director of Judges Dave Dellin, Senior Director of Show and Contest Holly Slaughter and APHA social media expert Rachel Florman.
– Discussions and problem-solving forums about industry-relevant topics and issues
– Interaction and input with the Youth Committee and APHA national directors
– Leadership and team-building activities
– Opportunities to meet Paint leaders from across the country