Even though the deadline to submit rule-change proposals for the 2018 convention was December 31, 2017, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made. After all, it’s AQHA members who lead the charge toward changes that make the Association – and the equine industry – better.

There will be both a 13-&-Under world champion and a 14-18 world champion in each of these seven core classes. Each world champion will receive a coveted golden globe.

Special rates have been negotiated for Sun Circuit exhibitors at area hotels. Blocks of rooms are set-aside on a first-come, first served basis, so make sure you contact the hotels for a great rate.

Another thing that Tina holds dear to her heart is the Sportsmanship Award that she and her family started when they joined the Wisconsin Appaloosa Horse Club in 2011. Tina, Daryl, and Anthony felt it was important to highlight an individual that really represents the breed and shows good membership skills.

New for 2018:
– The Paint Horse Championship must take place at a 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-judge show within the host zone.
– The event cannot take place at a Zone show.
– Exhibitors’ eligibility criteria has been modified:
– Halter exhibitors cannot have placed in the Top Five in a halter class at the APHA World Championship Show within the last 10 years (2009–2018) or won a Paint Horse Championship halter class the previous year.
– Performance exhibitors cannot have placed in the Top 10 in a performance class at the APHA World Championship Show within the last 10 years (2009–2018) or won a Paint Horse Championship halter class the previous year.
– Horse eligibility restrictions based on past World Show performances have been eliminated.
– Paint Horse Championship entry fees cannot exceed $20 per class

The Georgia Bulldogs remain in the top spot for the first set of rankings of the spring season. The SMU Mustangs remain at the No. 2 position as the Oklahoma State Cowgirls move up to No. 3. The Texas A&M Aggies move down to the No. 4 position after a loss to TCU last Thursday. The Auburn Tigers and the Fresno State Bulldogs hold at the No. 5 and 6 positions.

New in 2018, Level 3 13-&-Under core world championship classes will be added to the Ford Youth World. Exhibitors can qualify to compete in Level 3 13-&-Under western pleasure, hunter under saddle, horsemanship, hunt seat equitation, showmanship, ranch riding and trail at the Ford Youth World. AQHA answered the most-asked questions about the new 13-&-Under classes in this 13-&-Under Classes Q&A.