“Although age divisions and the qualifying period were changed for the 2018 Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, there are no changes the Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Finals,” said Kim Lindsey, AQHA director of ranching. “The finals qualifying period remains January 1 to December 31 of each year, and the age divisions also remain the same.”

The APHA World Show IHUBApp can be personalized by its users and will provide quick access to key show information such as show schedule, entries, show services, show results and more.

The final day to enter all teams and individuals for the prestigious Boehringer Ingelheim AQHA World Championship Show Collegiate Horse Judging Contest is November 3. The BI Collegiate Horse Judging Contest begins November 12 during the Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show at State Fair Park in Oklahoma city.

Registration within the Long Ear division will begin November 1, 2017. Registrations for yearlings and older will cost $70 until July 1, 2018, weanlings at regular cost. Show approvals and point recordings will begin January 1, 2018. Please visit, www.pinto.org to learn more about the Long Ear division.

Want to watch the world’s best cutting, ranch riding and working cow horses compete? Or are Quarter Horses soaring over fences more of your style? Similar classes are scheduled together, so in just a few days’ time, you can watch the world’s best compete in your favorite events. See the tentative schedule here.

New this year, one free badge will be issued per horse entered in the Lucas Oil World. Exhibitors had the opportunity to pre-purchase additional badges for $40, when they submitted their entry forms. Family, friends and spectators can also pre-order badges for $40 when purchased by October 30. Badges purchased onsite at the Lucas Oil World will be $60 per badge.

Congratulations to all qualifiers for the upcoming World Show! Please review the links below for important information concerning the upcoming show.

As you pack your rig to hit the road for Fort Worth, consider grabbing those items that have been collecting dust in your barn or tack room and donate them to help therapeutic riding barns recovering from Hurricane Harvey!

When nominating, it is important that as much pertinent information as possible be included about each person or horse.

Personal knowledge of the nominee’s related background, activities and accomplishments are essential for an effective review.
A few personal letters from acquaintances or connections supporting the nomination can be a factor when selecting the inductees.
Be sure to nominate horses and individuals in your state/province or country who have made a memorable impact on the American Quarter Horse industry.