2026 AQHA West L1 Championships Stall Proofing List
The ๐๐ค๐๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐ญ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ๐ 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: โโโโโโโ Resources – AQHA Contact west@aqha.org with all entry corrections by April […]
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 Committeeย 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 ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐: ๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ซ 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 Hermanโs influence on the horse community and beyond is so great, the Dr. Robert โRobieโ Herman Sportsmanship Award was established in 2025 by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association. The inscription on the perpetual award reads: Dr. Robert โRobieโ Herman Sportsmanship Award In Loving Memory February 6, 1977 โ February 6, 2025 A […]
Continue reading …All-Around Events Find $114,500 Added to the 2026 APHA World Show
April 3, 2026 Comments Off on All-Around Events Find $114,500 Added to the 2026 APHA World Show
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Hop around the 2026 APHA World Championship Show schedule, and youโll find Easter eggs totaling $114,500 in added money for all-around events like Western pleasure, hunter under saddle, longe line and trail. With perks like that, thereโs no better time to plan your trip to the premier Paint Horse show, […]
Continue reading …2026 APHA World Championship Show Premium Book and Forms Now Available
April 2, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 APHA World Championship Show Premium Book and Forms Now Available
The 2026 APHA World Championship Show Premium Book and forms are now available, and entries, stalls and RV reservations are open for submission for June 19โJuly 4, 2026, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Start mapping out your classes, secure your spot on the grounds, and get ready for Fort Worth […]
Continue reading …AQHYA Announces Dr. Temple Grandin as 2026 Youth Excellence Seminar Keynote Speaker
April 2, 2026 Comments Off on AQHYA Announces Dr. Temple Grandin as 2026 Youth Excellence Seminar Keynote Speaker
Influential animal behavior expert and advocate for neurodiversity to keynote AQHAโs premier youth leadership event. From AQHA: Dr. Temple Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and one of the most influential voices in animal behavior and livestock handling. Grandin is also a leading advocate for autism awareness. Diagnosed with autism […]
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