Ashlyn Montague and An Original Best crowned World Champions at Inaugural Amateur Western Versatility
Ashlyn Montague and An Original Best were crowned World Champions in the Inaugural Amateur Western Versatility at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show! They also won a check for $646! Watch their EC TV winner’s interview to hear why this groundbreaking class was appealing to this team. Learn more about the class here: https://www.equinechronicle.com/on-the-brink-of-transforming-the-industry-the-western-versatility/
AQHA Hall of Fame Induction & Reunion Celebration Early Bird Tickets
June 24, 2025 Comments Off on AQHA Hall of Fame Induction & Reunion Celebration Early Bird Tickets
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Induction & Reunion Celebration takes place on September 12th & 13th in Amarillo, Texas. Early Bird Tickets are on sale NOW! Get your Early Bird Tickets for just $250 before July 1! PURCHASE TICKETS BOOK YOUR HOTEL Bonus Alert! When you purchase an Early Bird Ticket, […]
Continue reading …Taft Dickerson Joins NSBA’s Prestigious Quarter Million Dollar Club
June 23, 2025 Comments Off on Taft Dickerson Joins NSBA’s Prestigious Quarter Million Dollar Club
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to welcome Taft Dickerson, of Mount Airy, North Carolina, into its prestigious Quarter Million Dollar Club. Taft reached the milestone of more than $250,000 in lifetime NSBA earnings at the Tar Heel Classic. Taft was born into the horse industry. His father, Donnie Dickerson, is a professional trainer and […]
Continue reading …Back To Berrien Auction Raises Over $50,000 for NSBA Crisis Fund
June 21, 2025 Comments Off on Back To Berrien Auction Raises Over $50,000 for NSBA Crisis Fund
National Snaffle Bit Association is proud to announce the success of the 2025 Back To Berrien Auction, which raised more than $50,000 to benefit the NSBA Crisis Fund. Held during the Back To Berrien Futurity in Berrien Springs, Michigan, the annual auction drew a packed crowd and overwhelming support from the equine community. The Back […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces Qualifying Updates for the 2026 World Championship Show
June 13, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Announces Qualifying Updates for the 2026 World Championship Show
The National Snaffle Bit Association Executive Committee has approved several key changes to qualifying requirements for the NSBA World Championship Show, beginning in 2026. These changes reflect the growing popularity of Ranch and Walk Trot classes and are designed to continue NSBA’s mission of providing meaningful competition opportunities for riders at every level. Beginning with […]
Continue reading …2025 All American QH Congress Judges Released
June 12, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 All American QH Congress Judges Released
We are just over a 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 away from the All American Quarter Horse Congress! We are proud to announce the 2025 judges list, full of well-known industry professionals and accomplished horsemen. See who is judging the Congress this year: Judges :: All American Quarter Horse Congress / AQHA / OQHA / NRHA / […]
Continue reading …2025 APHA World Show Stall Assignments are Posted
June 12, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 APHA World Show Stall Assignments are Posted
Find your spot and get ready for the 2025 APHA World Show! 𝙑𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙖𝙥 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚: WS Entry Information – APHA: American Paint Horse Association 𝙑𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙍𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙥 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 APHA Files Questions? Reach out to us at aphaevents@apha.com
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Big Money Duke started his journey as a mounted patrol horse, which prepared him for the journey to the reserve 2024 AQHA-PATH Intl. Equine-Assisted Services Horse of the Year Award. By Calli Montague for AQHA Big Money Duke has spent his entire life serving others. “Blaze” was the 2024 reserve AQHA-PATH Intl. Equine-Assisted Services Horse of the Year, determined […]
Continue reading …VS Total Heartthrob claims APHA Superior All-Around Award
June 10, 2025 Comments Off on VS Total Heartthrob claims APHA Superior All-Around Award
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The APHA Superior All-Around award is one of the highest perpetual honors a Paint Horse can earn, and VS Total Heartthrob has recently added his name to the list of recipients of the coveted award. The 2015 bay tovero stallion was bred by Vanessa Anderson of Columbus Grove, Ohio. “Luke” […]
Continue reading …AQHA Executive Committee Approves Animal Welfare Rules
June 10, 2025 Comments Off on AQHA Executive Committee Approves Animal Welfare Rules
The AQHA Executive Committee approved rule-change recommendations from the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission. From AQHA: The AQHA Animal Welfare Commission met during the 2025 AQHA Convention in March in Las Vegas and made several welfare-related recommendations to the AQHA Executive Committee. At its May meeting, the Executive Committee reviewed the Animal Welfare Commission’s recommendations. As […]
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