During 2020, the showing industry overcame significant challenges because of shows being cancelled or rescheduled due to the worldwide pandemic. Even though some shows were not held as planned, AQHA would still like to take the opportunity to recognize the top AQHA shows and circuits, which were safely hosted in 2020.
Continue reading …Georgia and Sweet Briar Named NCEA National Champions
April 19, 2021 Comments Off on Georgia and Sweet Briar Named NCEA National Champions
The Mustangs tied things up in Horsemanship. Mallory Vroegh defeated Sara Lewis 220-209 to close the gap to one (3-2). Georgia’s Leah Anderson upended Nya Kearns 221-218.5 as the Bulldogs led 4-2. Aubrey Alderman and Megan Waldron both won their points to tie up the meet 4-4 at the halfway mark.
Continue reading …APHA Youth Gain Experience During Game Changers Program
April 18, 2021 Comments Off on APHA Youth Gain Experience During Game Changers Program
After a successful first year, APHA is excited to continue the Game Changers Program which allows AjPHA national directors to participate as non-voting members on select APHA Advisory Committees.
Continue reading …NSBA World Show Qualification Details
April 17, 2021 Comments Off on NSBA World Show Qualification Details
Qualifying is done through participation in each class at Dual Approved events or Special Events. In the Open classes, the horse, and in the Amateur and Youth classes, the horse and rider, will be required to participate in the corresponding Dual Approved class a minimum of 5 times within the qualifying period of May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021. Those who are not qualified may enter with an additional $150 qualification fee per class. First entry deadline is July 1, 2021.
Starting in 2022, Horses Competing in NSBA Classes Must Be Registered in CO Name
April 16, 2021 Comments Off on Starting in 2022, Horses Competing in NSBA Classes Must Be Registered in CO Name
NSBA News Starting in 2022, all horses competing in any NSBA class, will be required to be registered with NSBA in the current owner’s name. Memberships and registrations can be completed online in just a few minutes! Click the link below to get started! www.nsba.com/registration
Continue reading …2021 Oregon Quarter Horse Association Classic is a Wrap
April 16, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 Oregon Quarter Horse Association Classic is a Wrap
The 2021 Oregon Classic just finished up a successful show in a new time slot: the first full week in April at the Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon. “Our Classic show was a huge success this year. We hosted an eight-judge, two-circuit format, and had over 8,000 entries during our six-day show,” says Adrianne […]
Continue reading …Redbud Spectacular Venue Provides Opportunity For Horses to Feel at Home
April 16, 2021 Comments Off on Redbud Spectacular Venue Provides Opportunity For Horses to Feel at Home
The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee and Board of Directors are pleased to announce that the 2021 Redbud Spectacular will take place in Oklahoma City, OK at the premier State Fair Park, June 3-13, 2021.
Continue reading …2021 ApHC World Show Waives All Qualifying Requirements
April 15, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 ApHC World Show Waives All Qualifying Requirements
During their annual Spring meeting Saturday, April 10, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to waive all qualifying requirements for the 2021 World Championship Appaloosa Show, scheduled to be held October 29 – November 6 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The decision was made as a result of ongoing concerns and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading …2021 AQHA General Membership Meeting Recording Online
April 15, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 AQHA General Membership Meeting Recording Online
AQHA Publicity If you missed the 2021 AQHA Convention, you can go to the American Quarter Horse Association’s YouTube channel to watch the 2021 AQHA Membership General Meeting. The membership general meeting featured: Welcome by AQHA Past President Stan Weaver President’s Address by Butch Wise Executive Vice President’s Report by Craig Huffhines Treasurer’s Report by […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces Creation of Susan Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
April 14, 2021 Comments Off on NSBA Announces Creation of Susan Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
The start-up costs for the Susan Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund will be offset by the auction of Scott’s custom Harris Saddle, which was donated by her daughter, Nancy Ditty. The effort is coordinated with Nancy’s involvement, the NSBA Foundation and the 2021 Youth Board of Directors. Ditty’s generous donation will help the newly created scholarship on the pathway towards commemorating Susan Scott’s contributions to the industry and carrying her legacy forward to future generations. This donation was an important milestone toward the goal of establishing the Susan Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund, and the NSBA Foundation has high hopes of additional pledges from new and existing members supporting the program for years to come.
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