“Over the years, ARC has provided AQHA championship awards, custom buckles and many other keepsakes presented by AQHA,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “We are thankful to have had the opportunity to serve our membership through ARC, and greatly appreciate our customers, including AQHA affiliates and alliance partners, who purchased awards to present to their members. However, due to a variety of operational and financial reasons, the AQHA Executive Committee and AQHA leadership have made the difficult decision to close ARC for the betterment of AQHA.”

“We are excited to add working western rail as two exhibition classes to the 2020 AQHA World Show and sincerely appreciate Headley Quarter Horses for generously sponsoring the $25,000 (cash and prizes) added to the event,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “The open and amateur working western rail stakes will reward 3-year-old or older American Quarter Horses that display the natural carriage and positive attributes of a working western horse.”