– “Marked for Greatness” horseIQ Live—Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hear from APHA Director of Judges David Dellin and APHA Judge Sandy Jirkovsky on Western Pleasure and Ranch Riding. Be sure to register for lunch served during the presentation.
– “Marked for Greatness” Equine Law for Horsemen—Sunday, March 4, 1 p.m. presented by APHA legal counsel Suzanne Radcliff.
– “Marked for Greatness” Genetics Presentation—Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m., Samantha A. Brooks, Ph.D, assistant professor of equine physiology from the University of Florida, will enlighten you with knowledge and research regarding Paint Horse genetics. Plan to get an education on genetics and all it has to offer the APHA.

Entries are due:
– March 15 for the AQHA Central Level 1 Championships; the show is April 10-14 in Oklahoma City
– March 15 for the AQHA West Level 1 Championships; the show is April 18-22 in Las Vegas
– April 1 for the Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships; the show is May 2-6 in Wilmington, Ohio.
– April 20 for the AQHA Level 1 Cattle Championships; the show is June 13-17 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and is held in conjunction with the 2018 Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals.

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