2025 Breeders’ Trust Point Value Increases by 34%
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: A third consecutive year of point value increases and a new leading stallion highlight the 2025 Breeders’ Trust results. This year’s point value is $15.15, paid to Open and Amateur points earned by participating horses. It’s a 34% increase over 2024 figures—a testament to the enduring success of the 32-year-old incentive program. […]
Drawdys & Simons Show Horses Capture 2025 APHA Leading Breeder Titles
March 26, 2026 Comments Off on Drawdys & Simons Show Horses Capture 2025 APHA Leading Breeder Titles
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: APHA is proud to recognize its 2025 Leading Breeders of halter and performance Paint Horses, measured by total points earned and total number of progeny earning points in a given year. For 2025, the top breeders were: Susan & Phillip Drawdy: Leading Breeder for Halter Points Earned Simons Show Horses […]
Continue reading …AQHA Recognizes Industry Leaders at 2026 AQHA Convention
March 26, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA Recognizes Industry Leaders at 2026 AQHA Convention
Awards honor horses, breeders and professionals advancing the American Quarter Horse industry. The American Quarter Horse Association recognized several outstanding individuals, horses and ranching programs during the 2026 AQHA Convention in March in Las Vegas. Among the honors presented were the PATH Intl. Horses of the Year, Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year, Ranching Heritage Breeder Production […]
Continue reading …AQHA East and West Level 1 Championship Entries Closing Soon
March 20, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA East and West Level 1 Championship Entries Closing Soon
An Important Reminder from AQHA! Entries for the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 are closing soon! ♦ East: March 20 at 5 p.m. CT | aqha.com/east ♦ West: April 1 at 5 p.m. CT | aqha.com/west Make sure to get your entries in before the late entry deadlines! ◊ East: Late […]
Continue reading …$118,500 for Ranch Horses at the 2026 APHA World Show
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on $118,500 for Ranch Horses at the 2026 APHA World Show
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Ranch horses ride for $118,500 added at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show, taking place this summer in Fort Worth, Texas. The ranch events take place June 29–July 4. They include APHA world championships for Paint Horses, as well as all-breed International Ranch Horse Association events. The 2026 ranch events feature: $27,000 […]
Continue reading …2026-2027 AQHA Executive Committee Elected at AQHA Convention
March 16, 2026 Comments Off on 2026-2027 AQHA Executive Committee Elected at AQHA Convention
Jim Brinkman elected AQHA President; Victor Wolf joins the AQHA Executive Committee. The 2026-2027 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected on March 16 at the 2026 AQHA Convention in Las Vegas. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important […]
Continue reading …Meet the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2026
March 16, 2026 Comments Off on Meet the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Six individuals and horses whose contributions have shaped the American Quarter Horse industry will be inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026. Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. In 2026, six individuals and horses […]
Continue reading …Appaloosa Horse Club Approves Six New Judges
March 13, 2026 Comments Off on Appaloosa Horse Club Approves Six New Judges
The Appaloosa Horse Club announced the approval of six new judges on Thursday, March 12th! Please welcome Megan Sacia, Rebecca Huddleston, Shari Irwin, and Teresa Pelton. Barry Schuurman and Nicolas Perrin are familiar faces in the European Union but are now approved to judge in the United States and Canada! Visit https://www.appaloosa.com/judges to learn […]
Continue reading …Cowtown Reining Classic Purses Exceed $100,000
March 13, 2026 Comments Off on Cowtown Reining Classic Purses Exceed $100,000
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Now in its fourth year, the 2026 Cowtown Reining Classic features $100,000 at the world’s richest NRHA-approved Paint reining and all-breed slide. The event takes place June 23–26 in Fort Worth, Texas, in conjunction with the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. The Cowtown Reining Classic is presented by Tenda Horse Products and FarmPaint.com. […]
Continue reading …horseIQ Live: Halter with Kelley Wainscott on April 7th
March 12, 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 […]
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