Last but not least, Avery Ellis of Texas A&M was tagged as the NCEA Horsemanship Rider of the Year. In leading Texas A&M to the 2017 NCEA National Championship, Ellis was named the MOP in Horsemanship at the event and also earned NCEA first-team All-American honors. She was named the SEC Horsemanship Rider of the Year and was also the AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge Champion. The junior finished the season with a 13-4-1 record with five MOPs.

This year, the American Quarter Horse Foundation will award 150 students with a total of $365,875 for the 2017-18 academic year. Since its inception in 1976, the Foundation scholarship program has awarded more than $6.8 million in financial assistance to more than 1,200 American Quarter Horse Youth Association members.

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Two 4-Judge PORs – 8 Judges – include: Elizabeth Baker, Jodi Finkenbinder, Clint Fullerton, Bob Kail, John Boxell, David Denniston, Meri McKillips-Lemay and Richard Spinks. Ancillary judges for Ranch and reining classes include Cindy Chilton-Moore, Keith Longacre, Nikki Longacre and Trisha Shorten-Armstrong. Ancillary judges for Over Fences/Speed events are Marvin Kapushion, Sue Kapushion, Michael Ochetto and Tina White.

NSBA News The 2017 NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity Entry Booklets are in the mail! You can also view a copy online. Entries are due postmarked or emailed to the NSBA office on July 1. View the Entry Form here. New for 2017 – stall payments must be made separate from entries. View the […]

“It takes a full village of people, for sure,” McKay said. “But anytime you’re recognized by your peers, and a talented group of peers like ours, it’s very humbling and very much appreciated.”

“The Ranching Heritage Challenges highlight the versatility, soundness and willing attitude of American Quarter Horses that are ranch-born and -raised,” said Kim Lindsey, AQHA director of ranching. “Not only do the Challenges showcase ranch-raised horses, they also offer competitors significant purses and prizes.”

With the growth the Congress has seen over the last several years, there is a need for additional Congress workers this fall. OQHA is looking for passionate people from all areas of the quarter horse world who will enjoy interacting with Congress attendees and exhibitors in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities are available throughout the Congress grounds and we welcome all levels of Quarter Horse expertise!

In 2018, an expanded entry fee structure replaces the Select Sale, and all Breeders’ Trust-nominated Regular Registry Paints are eligible to enter the Farnam Pleasure Stakes. Additionally, all Breeders’ Trust-nominated solid Paint-breds who have been genetically tested and carry a known Paint pattern marker (Tobiano; Frame Overo; Sabino 1; Splash White 1, 2 or 3; Dominant White 5, 10 or 20, confirmed through APHA-approved genetic testing) are eligible to compete with the Regular Registry horses.