“By providing young people an organized forum for safe and fair competition, IEA not only is making a critical contribution to the future of our sport, but also to the positive character development of middle and high school students throughout the country. The Virginia Horse Center is proud to welcome the all the participants of the IEA National Finals. We are confident all will enjoy our first class facilities and will enjoy the beautiful vista of the Shenandoah Valley.”

“This year, we have chosen a variety of classes to be showcased as Western Canadian Championship classes. The classes have been distributed throughout the various divisions, and we believe almost every eligible exhibitor will have an opportunity to compete for the beautiful awards. We are making plans to have the Western Canadian Championship awards as a prestigious part of the show and very much appreciate APHA’s sponsorship of this program.”

As part of the new World Show partnership, four lucky APHA members will receive Shorty’s Caboy Hattery gift certificates valued at $1,000 each. Two gift certificates are earmarked for Youth awards: the AjPHA Youth World Show’s Reserve Power Performance Youth winner will receive one, and the other will be presented to the AjPHA Youth World Games Sportsmanship Award winner, chosen by anonymous judges at the competition, which takes place in September 2016 in Kreuth, Germany. Two more Shorty’s Caboy Hattery gift certificates will be presented as part of all-around and high-point award packages at the 2016 APHA World Championship Show in November.

Aside from earning points to nationally qualify, you might be able to earn a state or provincial invite. Go to www.aqha.com/selectworld to learn more about this invitation process.

Week one of the 13-day competition will focus on youth classes. Youth from around the world will gather to compete for World Championship titles. A variety of fun activities and events both Appaloosa specific as well as joint events with youth from the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) will be held throughout the week—including Boot Scrambles, Speech Contests, Judging Contests, the ApHC Team Tournament, the coveted Champion of Champions Competition (sponsored by Deerfield Farm, LLC) and much more!

The 2016 Pinto World Championship Show is fast approaching! The show will take place June 13-25 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Participants will be divided into two age divisions: 13 & Under and 14–18. Contestants will compete for a variety of prizes, including a $500 scholarship for the high-point individual in each category and Gist Silversmith belt buckles for the high-point team overall in each age division.

Win great prizes! For first through third place, AQHA partners Montana Silversmiths, Professional’s Choice and Noble Outfitters will provide products in the eight core classes in Level 1 youth 13-&-under, Level 1 youth 14-18, Level 1 amateur and Select amateur.