The National Reined Cow Horse Association Hires New Executive Director
March 30, 2023 Comments Off on The National Reined Cow Horse Association Hires New Executive Director
NRCHA The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to promote Emily Konkel to the role of NRCHA Executive Director. “During my time at the NRCHA, I have been fortunate to work in multiple departments within the association. I have learned this business from the inside out and could not be […]
Continue reading …2023 AQHYA World Championship Show Tentative Schedule Online
March 30, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 AQHYA World Championship Show Tentative Schedule Online
AQHA The 2023 AQHYA World is tentatively scheduled July 28 – August 6 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Find the tentative schedule here, on the AQHYA World Competitor Resources page – along with host hotels, more information about the 13 & Under classes, and more: Resources – AQHA
Continue reading …
AQHA SANTO, TEXAS – Friends, family, colleagues and equine community members are invited to celebrate the life of Dr. Glenn Paul Blodgett on Friday, April 21, 2023. The Celebration of Life event will take place at 2 p.m. in the Round Up Inn Room at Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibit Hall located in the Will Rogers Memorial […]
Continue reading …What’s Better Than Italy in Springtime? Chrome Cash!
March 29, 2023 Comments Off on What’s Better Than Italy in Springtime? Chrome Cash!
By Irene Stamatelakys, PHJ News Got Chrome in Europe? Get APHA Chrome Cash at the NRHA European Futurity, coming up May 23-27 in Cremona, Italy! Sponsored by Arcese Quarter Horses, any eligible Paint can enter the Chrome Cash classes and make a run for $10,000 USD in added money. Thanks to Chrome Cash incentives exclusively for […]
Continue reading …13 APHA Rules Go into Effect April 1, 2023
March 28, 2023 Comments Off on 13 APHA Rules Go into Effect April 1, 2023
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News The following rule change proposals, which were passed by APHA elected state directors, will go into effect April 1, 2023. The modifications include a new provision (in addition to existing RG-070.E rules) that provides Regular Registry status to a horse with one APHA parent that also has at least one […]
Continue reading …APHA Awards $50,000 in Chrome Cash Matching Funds to 7 Events in 2023
March 27, 2023 Comments Off on APHA Awards $50,000 in Chrome Cash Matching Funds to 7 Events in 2023
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News APHA’s Chrome Cash has made waves for cutting, reining and reined cow horse exhibitors since its inception in 2020. Now, the program is adding payouts to even more all-around Paint Horse exhibitors at seven APHA-approved events across the U.S. and Canada in 2023 with Chrome Cash Matching Funds. Events applied […]
Continue reading …Zippos Sensation & Call Me A Cowboy Top Breeders’ Trust Charts for 2022
March 24, 2023 Comments Off on Zippos Sensation & Call Me A Cowboy Top Breeders’ Trust Charts for 2022
PHJ News APHA phenom Zippos Sensation has continued his leading sire legacy well after his own passing in 2016, and he was once again named Breeders’ Trust Leading Sire for 2022. This marks the stallion’s 22nd consecutive claim to the title. Call Me A Cowboy was the 2022 Breeders’ Trust Leading Earner, cementing the top spot […]
Continue reading …Top IEA Riders Head to Tryon for 21st Annual IEA Hunt Seat and Dressage National Finals
March 24, 2023 Comments Off on Top IEA Riders Head to Tryon for 21st Annual IEA Hunt Seat and Dressage National Finals
IEA Columbus, OH – March 23, 2023 For 21 years, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has provided opportunities for tens of thousands of youth equestrians to be able to compete at local, regional and national levels without the expense of owning a horse. On April 27 – April 30, 2023, nearly 600 of the top […]
Continue reading …Sandy Jirkovsky Appointed as APHA Director of Youth & Amateur Activities
March 23, 2023 Comments Off on Sandy Jirkovsky Appointed as APHA Director of Youth & Amateur Activities
PHJ News Longtime APHA advocate Sandy Jirkovsky of Whitesboro, Texas, will harness decades of horse experience and her passion for supporting and encouraging young equestrians to take the reins as director of Youth and Amateur activities for APHA. In her new role, Sandy will oversee the APHA’s Youth and Amateur programs, which provide opportunities for […]
Continue reading …$62,500 Added for 2023 Paint World Western Pleasure & Hunter Under Saddle
March 23, 2023 Comments Off on $62,500 Added for 2023 Paint World Western Pleasure & Hunter Under Saddle
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Show ’em you can trot and lope with the best at the 2023 APHA World Championship Show, and earn your share of $62,500 added just for Western pleasure and hunter under saddle events at the premier Paint competition. The 2023 World Show takes place June 23-July 9 and has a […]
Continue reading …