Two APHA members are in the running to fill the APHA Executive Committee Sixth Member spot in 2018. Melanie Cox-Dayhuff of Indiana and Lee Ann Hall of Australia will be considered by the APHA Board of Directors for the position; voting takes place at the 2018 APHA Convention, March 2–5 in Irving, Texas.

the new NCEA National Championship format will include four Event titles in addition to the overall National Team title. Event rankings are determined at each head-to-head competition based on a variety of data points (Win/Loss; Home/Away; Current Rank of Opponent). The Event rankings may differ from the NCEA Team Rankings that are released every week throughout the season, as they are based solely on the results from the single event in the head-to-head meet.

Scholarships may be renewed for up to four years, provided recipients maintain high academic standards. Over the past 25 years, the APHF has awarded more than $900,000 in scholarships to more than 300 deserving students.

“The first step to becoming a full-carded AQHA judge can be through the Level 1 accreditation program,” said Patti Carter, AQHA senior director of judges. “Level 1 judges are able to judge AQHA Level 1 and Rookie classes then, with experience, these judges can progress to other types of accreditation, all-around, specialized or Versatility Ranch Horse.”