2026 APHA World Championship Show Pattern Book Now Available
May 21, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 APHA World Championship Show Pattern Book Now Available
The 2026 APHA World Championship Show pattern book is now available! Start studying, get your Paint Horse prepared, and be show-day ready for the biggest stage in Paint Horse competition. View the pattern book here, thanks to APHA: APHA Files Learn more about the show: https://apha.com/about_apha/our-events/world-show/
Continue reading …Who Dominated Reining’s Sire Rankings in 2025?
May 19, 2026 Comments Off on Who Dominated Reining’s Sire Rankings in 2025?
From AQHA’s Q-Data: 2025 Top 10 Reining Sires Each year, the AQHA QData Leaderboard highlights the top sires behind the earnings in the reining industry. In 2025, the top 10 sires accounted for more than $14 million in progeny earnings. From proven leaders to rising stars, these sires are shaping results in the reining pen […]
Continue reading …AQHA Executive Committee Approves Show Committee Recommendations
May 19, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA Executive Committee Approves Show Committee Recommendations
Rule changes approved at the 2026 AQHA Convention include updates to eligibility, leveling and world championship show policies. From AQHA: The AQHA Show Committee met during the 2026 AQHA Convention in March in Las Vegas and made several show-related rule-change recommendations that were approved by the members and AQHA Board of Directors and sent to the AQHA Executive Committee. At its April […]
Continue reading …NSBA Ranch Performance Horse Of The Year: Xtra Wimpys Catalyst
May 18, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Ranch Performance Horse Of The Year: Xtra Wimpys Catalyst
NSBA Ranch Horse Of The Year Xtra Wimpys Catalyst is tall, dark and handsome, so it should come as no surprise that his barn name is ‘Zorro.’ The 11 year old black stallion, by Wimpys Little Step and out of Im Not Blonde (Catalyst Too), came into Erika Collins Sterling’s life in late 2024. “I […]
Continue reading …NSBA Hunter Jumper Horse Of The Year: DGS Legacy
May 14, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Hunter Jumper Horse Of The Year: DGS Legacy
The aptly named DGS Legacy represents more than 40 years of horse breeding experience for Robin DeGraff and her Reddick, Florida-based DeGraff Stables. The 2020 stallion was born and raised at Robin’s breeding facility and is the third generation of his line that Robin has owned. Robin purchased his grandsire, Indian Artifacts, as a yearling, […]
Continue reading …Mike Hachtel Named to NSBA’s Quarter Million Dollar Club
May 9, 2026 Comments Off on Mike Hachtel Named to NSBA’s Quarter Million Dollar Club
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to welcome Mike Hachtel as a member of the Quarter Million Dollar Club. Hachtel recently reached the milestone of winning more than $250,000 in lifetime NSBA earnings at the Madness in Wilmington, Ohio in May. He reached the milestone after winning eighth place in the Madness Three Year Old […]
Continue reading …My Senior Horse Awards to Be Presented at 2026 APHA World Championships
May 5, 2026 Comments Off on My Senior Horse Awards to Be Presented at 2026 APHA World Championships
My Senior Horse has partnered with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) to present a new series of awards at the 2026 APHA World Championships, taking place June 19-July 4 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, in Fort Worth, Texas. The award will recognize outstanding senior equine athletes by honoring the high-point horses aged 15 […]
Continue reading …Download the Free Pinnacle Circuit Pattern Book
May 4, 2026 Comments Off on Download the Free Pinnacle Circuit Pattern Book
2026 Pinnacle Circuit May 6-11 South Point, Las Vegas PATTERN BOOK Download your free digital copy of the Pinnacle Circuit Pattern Book The book includes Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation, Trail, Ranch Trail, English Versatility and AQHA pattern numbers. Individual printed patterns will be available at the show office. Learn more about the show: Pinnacle Circuit – Pinnacle […]
Continue reading …Developing the Next Generation of Quarter Horse Professionals: YEDA’s Lasting Impact on Youth and the Industry
May 1, 2026 Comments Off on Developing the Next Generation of Quarter Horse Professionals: YEDA’s Lasting Impact on Youth and the Industry
From the Youth Equestrian Development Association, courtesy of AQHA. As the equine industry looks toward the future, one question continues to rise to the surface: Who is the next generation of Quarter Horse members, exhibitors, and professionals, and how are they being developed? In its 10th Anniversary year, the Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) is helping answer […]
Continue reading …Important Update Regarding DNA Testing Labs from APHA
April 29, 2026 Comments Off on Important Update Regarding DNA Testing Labs from APHA
From the American Paint Horse Association: APHA is aware that Etalon Diagnostics is not accepting new testing orders online and that an “Assignment for Benefit of Creditors” letter has been sent to Etalon customers with pending transactions. The letter advised that Etalon ceased all business operations as of April 15, 2026, and that Uecker & […]
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