Recognizing Excellence at the NSBA Honors Banquet
The National Snaffle Bit Association hosted its annual Honors Banquet during the NSBA World Championship Show on August 16th. The association honored the excellence of its members for their achievements, not only over the past year, but over a lifetime of excellence in the show ring and in the equine industry. Congratulations to the following honorees! […]
Nominations Open for Behind the Scenes Champion of QH Congress
August 16, 2026 Comments Off on Nominations Open for Behind the Scenes Champion of QH Congress
Nominations are officially open for the Behind the Scenes Champion of the All American Quarter Horse Congress, presented by Rafter P Construction! We’re celebrating the grooms, assistant trainers, parents, grandparents, announcers, volunteers, barn managers, and so many others who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make your Congress experience possible. 2 Winners $5,000 EACH Know […]
Continue reading …NSBA Youth Work Hard and Play Harder
August 15, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Youth Work Hard and Play Harder
The National Snaffle Bit Association’s Youth association, NSBYA, hosted a draw party for the 2026 Youth Team Tournament contest being held during this year’s NSBA World Championship Show, and also took time to elect the group’s leadership for the 2026-2027 year. Emerging Leaders Congratulations to the following leaders elected during the gathering: President: June Drinkall […]
Continue reading …Megan Vanderslice Named Dianne Eppers Cowgirls ROC Recipient
August 14, 2026 Comments Off on Megan Vanderslice Named Dianne Eppers Cowgirls ROC Recipient
Megan Vanderslice of Denton, Texas, has been recognized with the Dianne Eppers Cowgirls ROC (Reaching Out into the Community) Award. She received the award during a luncheon held during the NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Megan is a dedicated horse trainer specializing in youth riders. Megan found a passion […]
Continue reading …Drummers Tinker Bell wins MVP honor at 2026 IEA Western National Finals
August 14, 2026 Comments Off on Drummers Tinker Bell wins MVP honor at 2026 IEA Western National Finals
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The 2014 dun tobiano mare Drummers Tinker Bell earned the Most Valuable Paint award at the 2026 IEA Western National Finals. The event took place June 21–23, 2026, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas; it was held in conjunction with the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. The MVP […]
Continue reading …VQH Heart Stoppin defends 2026 Breeders’ Futurity Leading Performance Sire Title
August 13, 2026 Comments Off on VQH Heart Stoppin defends 2026 Breeders’ Futurity Leading Performance Sire Title
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: For the second-consecutive year, VQH Heart Stoppin won the 2026 Breeders’ Futurity Leading Performance Sire award. The honor is based on total money earned by a sire’s progeny in Gold Breeders’ Futurity classes at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. The APHA Breeders’ Futurity is a prestigious annual competition with lucrative purses that […]
Continue reading …Dun It For Whizkey Distills a Million-Dollar Legacy as NRHA Million Dollar Sire
August 13, 2026 Comments Off on Dun It For Whizkey Distills a Million-Dollar Legacy as NRHA Million Dollar Sire
August 12, 2026 by NRHA The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly recognizes Dun It For Whizkey as the association’s newest Million Dollar Sire after his offspring surpassed $1 million in NRHA lifetime earnings during the 2026 6666 NRHA Derby® presented by Markel. The 2013 stallion, owned and nominated in both the United States and […]
Continue reading …Limited Tickets Still Available for 2026 NSBA Honors Banquet, Sunday, August 16th
August 11, 2026 Comments Off on Limited Tickets Still Available for 2026 NSBA Honors Banquet, Sunday, August 16th
The NSBA Honors Banquet is where champions take center stage. Join NSBA for one of the most anticipated nights of the NSBA World Championship Show as they recognize the people, horses and achievements that have made a lasting mark on our association and industry. Come celebrate this year’s honorees, enjoy an evening with your NSBA […]
Continue reading …2026 AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest Results
August 10, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest Results
Winners of the 2026 AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest were named August 4 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. The 2026 AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest hosted nearly 170 youth participants on August 4 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. First- through third-place individuals and teams in the 14-18 division were awarded money from the Kimes Ranch […]
Continue reading …NSBA Foundation Announces 2026 4-Star Trailer Raffle
August 7, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Foundation Announces 2026 4-Star Trailer Raffle
The NSBA Foundation is pleased to announce that tickets are now available for a 4-Star Trailer raffle to benefit the Foundation’s Youth of the Year Award. Tickets are available at a cost of $50 per chance to win a 2027 4-Star 2-horse bumper pull trailer and can be purchased at us.emma-live.com/Wina20274StarTrailerPrizeDraw. Tickets will be sold prior […]
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