New for 2020, Rookie exhibitors will be allowed an extra look-back year of eligibility when competing at the AQHA Level 1 Championships. AQHA rookie eligibility will be based off the previous year’s points and earnings, similar to Level 1 eligibility at these shows. This applies only to the Level 1 Championships. Read here for more details.

APHA’s vision is clear, and with the debut of its new international headquarters in the world-famous Fort Worth Stockyards, 2020 will be a year for the record books. Whether you’re an APHA member, national director, breeder, trainer, non-pro exhibitor or just a fan of Paint Horses, you’re invited to attend the 2020 APHA Convention, February 28 – March 1, 2020, at the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas.

Each month of 2020 has its own corresponding challenge for AQHYA members to share their #MyWhy on topics that make up their AQHYA story.

The Madness, presented by the SOQHA, will take place May 8-17 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. If you’re interested in signing up for the show, all forms will be available on February 1st at AnEquineProduction.com.  

Adding or validating your tax information is safe and reliable through our member website. AQHA requires valid tax information to file necessary U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) forms to both the IRS and members who received prize payments from AQHA during the calendar year. By completing this section online, the process for year-end filing and receiving prizes during the year will be expedited.

The Las Vegas Silver Dollar Circuit is changing the horse show game! $25,000 in prize money will be added to scored classes in Level 2 Amateur and Level 2 Amateur Select classes, as well as in the Level 1 Open scored classes. Each class will have a guaranteed $2,000 added money, as well as 80% jackpot of the entry fee of $125.

He also earned the title of champion aged horse and champion aged gelding after a season that saw him win five of 10 starts and earn $420,036. As a freshman, He Looks Hot won the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity (G1). He was unraced in 2015 due to health scares, but for an unbelievable four consecutive years after that, he has qualified to the Champion of Champions (G1).

Executive Officers elected for 2020 are: President, Ken Johnson, Dahinda, IL (Territory III); Vice President, Leslie Foxvog, Phelan, CA (Territory II); Chair of Finance, Kevin Griner, Metter, GA (Territory V); Chair of Rules, Paula Gatewood, Dryridge, KY (Territory V); Chair of Marketing, Luke Northway, Polk City, IA (Territory III); and Chair of Planning & Review, Megan Disselkoen, Greeley, CO (Territory II).

Distinguished Alumni are recognized in eight categories including Business, Community Engagement, Education, Equine Industry (Rider/Trainer/Coach), Equine Industry (Business), Health Sciences/Services, Media & Communication, and Young Alumni. Distinguished Alumni are separated from their institution for at least 6 years prior to nomination and are recognized as distinguished in the following areas: academic success, athletic success, outstanding service contributions, and post-graduate success.