Applaud the 2025 APHA Year-End Champions
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: A year of competition, dedication, and hard work has come to a close, and we’re excited to honor our 2025 APHA year-end champions for their accomplishments. Congratulations to our division Top 20 winners, top rookies of the year, high-point ranch horses, and Six PAC Top Five champs below, along with […]
An Historical Move to OKC Stockyards for ApHC Headquarters
February 10, 2026 Comments Off on An Historical Move to OKC Stockyards for ApHC Headquarters
By Leslie Woolery, ApHC Interior Designer: We are thrilled to share an update on the progress of our new ApHC Headquarters. We are settling into the legendary Oklahoma City Stockyards established in 1910, a location deep in western heritage. There is so much history in that area, just as there is in our club, which […]
Continue reading …Euro Summit Returns for Fifth Edition with Inaugural NSBA International European Championship
February 10, 2026 Comments Off on Euro Summit Returns for Fifth Edition with Inaugural NSBA International European Championship
For Immediate Release — Kronenberg, The Netherlands April 26 to May 2, 2026 The Euro Summit returns in 2026 for its fifth edition and will once again bring together Western performance enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond. A major highlight of this year’s event is the addition of the Inaugural NSBA International European Championship, organized in […]
Continue reading …Five Join the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame
February 10, 2026 Comments Off on Five Join the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The 2026 APHA Hall of Fame class includes two notable couples and three outstanding Paint Horses. They will be honored June 25, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Celebration. Viggo & Annette Mortensen—Dedicated Paint breeders since 1988, Viggo and […]
Continue reading …2026 Sun Circuit Pattern Books Online for Purchase
February 9, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Sun Circuit Pattern Books Online for Purchase
The 2026 Pattern Book is now on line for purchase. GET YOURS TODAY: https://www.suncircuit.com/shop/2026-sun-circuit-patterns/ Sales benefit the AZQHA Youth organization. Includes patterns for Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation, Versatility English , Western Versatility Western, Non Pro Ranch Horsemanship, National Championships, Ranch Trail, and Walk/Trot Ranch Riding.
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The 2026 APHA World Show, June 19–July 4, coincides with FIFA World Cup matches taking place in nearby Arlington, resulting in extremely high hotel demand and elevated rates throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. APHA is actively working with area hotel partners to secure room blocks for World Show exhibitors/attendees at the most reasonable rates currently […]
Continue reading …2026 Emerging Leader Award Recipients
February 6, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Emerging Leader Award Recipients
The American Quarter Horse Association announces the AQHA Emerging Leader Award winners for 2026, presented by Farnam. The American Quarter Horse Association proudly announces the 10 recipients of the 2026 AQHA Emerging Leader Award: A.J. Kendrick of College Station, Texas Alexis Canen of Circle, Montana Jenna Seal of Stephenville, Texas Kelly Thompson of St. Francisville, […]
Continue reading …Tennessee Quarter Horse Association Announces VS Code Red & First Thingz First Awards at the 2026 Lucky Seven Classic
February 5, 2026 Comments Off on Tennessee Quarter Horse Association Announces VS Code Red & First Thingz First Awards at the 2026 Lucky Seven Classic
Murfreesboro, Tenn. — The Tennessee Quarter Horse Association (TQHA) is proud to announce a special awards program at the Tennessee Quarter Horse Association’s Lucky Seven Classic, taking place April 29 – May 3, 2026, made possible through the support of Katie Van Slyke and her stallions VS Code Red and First Thingz First. The initiative […]
Continue reading …EuroPaint Remains the Crown Jewel of APHA’s 2025 Top 20 Shows
February 4, 2026 Comments Off on EuroPaint Remains the Crown Jewel of APHA’s 2025 Top 20 Shows
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The European Paint Horse Championships, affectionately known as “EuroPaint,” has once again claimed the top spot on APHA’s 2025 Top 20 Shows list. Taking place in Rieden, Germany, and sponsored by the Zone 12 Coordinating Committee, EuroPaint continues to set the benchmark for excellence, drawing the largest number of […]
Continue reading …2026 AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
February 3, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
The AQHA Standing Committee agendas for the 2026 AQHA Convention are available online. Even though the deadline to submit AQHA rule-change proposals for the 2026 AQHA Convention was December 31, 2025, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made at the annual convention. After all, it is AQHA members who lead […]
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