AQHA Adds Two Executive Leadership Team Members
John Pipkin will be the chief operating officer; Steven Hayes joins as chief commercial officer. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association has added two executive leadership members to its team. John Pipkin, executive director of the Texas Tech Equestrian Center, will join AQHA as chief operating officer. Steven Hayes, senior territory manager at Boehringer […]
Elena Cotton Betteridge Named NSBA Foundation’s T. Joe Jeane Scholarship Recipient
April 9, 2026 Comments Off on Elena Cotton Betteridge Named NSBA Foundation’s T. Joe Jeane Scholarship Recipient
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation is pleased to announce that Elena Cotton Betteridge, of Bryan, Texas, has been named the recipient of the 2026 T. Joe Jeane Memorial Scholarship. Elena grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah, where she was active in 4-H before moving to Texas as she began high school. There, […]
Continue reading …Gale Little wins 2026 Don Manuello Ring Steward Award
April 9, 2026 Comments Off on Gale Little wins 2026 Don Manuello Ring Steward Award
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: North Carolina-based ring steward Gale Little joins a prestigious circle of honor this year as the 2026 Don Manuello Ring Steward Award winner. She’ll be honored June 25, 2026, at the APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Ceremony, taking place in Fort Worth, Texas. “Gale Little is the very embodiment […]
Continue reading …2026 AQHA West L1 Championships Entry Proofing List
April 8, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 AQHA West L1 Championships Entry Proofing List
The 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 entry proofing list is now available! Access the list and the resources you need to compete at the AQHA West Level 1 Championships, May 11-16, 2026, at South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas: ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ Resources – AQHA Contact west@aqha.org with all entry corrections by April […]
Continue reading …Important Reminder About AQHA Rules Governing Use of Dexamethasone
April 8, 2026 Comments Off on Important Reminder About AQHA Rules Governing Use of Dexamethasone
Testing disciplinary procedures for the new threshold will take effect on July 1, 2026. From AQHA: Beginning in 2025, AQHA lowered the maximum permitted plasma concentration of dexamethasone from the 2024 threshold of 3.0 nanograms per milliliter to 0.5 nanograms per milliliter. The AQHA Executive Committee approved this rule change, which was recommended by the AQHA […]
Continue reading …Lena Sater To Receive 2026 NSBA Foundation Youth Scholarship
April 8, 2026 Comments Off on Lena Sater To Receive 2026 NSBA Foundation Youth Scholarship
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation is pleased to announce that Lena Sater, of Canton, Georgia, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 NSBA Foundation Scholarship. Lena will attend the University of South Carolina and pursue a degree in biochemistry and molecular sciences. She will also be a member of the […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Dale E. Waite: 1945-2026
April 7, 2026 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Dale E. Waite: 1945-2026
September 28, 1945 – March 5, 2026 Dale Waite of Vancouver, Washington, passed on March 5, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving a legacy of horsemen and women behind to carry his name, teachings, and wisdom on horseback. His achievements with Quarter Horses began in the 1990s and continued through the 2010s producing accomplished […]
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Big news for Level 1 eligibility: Beginning January 1, 2027, Pinto Horse Association World Show titles and money earned will now count toward L1 eligibility. Read the L1 Guidelines from AQHA: Level 1 Meet the revamped AQHA Level 1, formerly known as Novice. Level 1 allows even the experienced AQHA member try something […]
Continue reading …horseIQ Live: Halter with Kelley Wainscott on April 7th
April 6, 2026 Comments Off on horseIQ Live: Halter with Kelley Wainscott on April 7th
From APHA: Mark your calendars for 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐈𝐐 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 with Kelley Wainscott on April 7 at 7 p.m. Join Kelley Wainscott of Covenant Show Horses for an exclusive virtual session focused on judging and showing halter. During this live event, Kelley will break down what judges look for in the halter pen, offering practical insight […]
Continue reading …Emerson Knabenshue Honored as 2026 Recipient of Dr Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
April 4, 2026 Comments Off on Emerson Knabenshue Honored as 2026 Recipient of Dr Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
The late Robie Herman’s influence on the horse community and beyond is so great, the Dr. Robert “Robie” Herman Sportsmanship Award was established in 2025 by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association. The inscription on the perpetual award reads: Dr. Robert “Robie” Herman Sportsmanship Award In Loving Memory February 6, 1977 – February 6, 2025 A […]
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