The first Futurity champions were crowned today in an exciting finals which filled the day in Oklahoma City. With an impressive ride, Jack Medows piloted Chicsdreamofdiamonds (Magnum Chic Dream x Princess In Diamonds) as draw 31 out of a field of 32 to a score of 218.5. The duo claimed the title of Cinch NRHA Non Pro Level (L)4 Champion as well as the Youth Non Pro Championship.
Continue reading …APHA will end a decades-long fee for those using shipped semen. The association’s Executive Committee voted to eliminate the $100 transported cooled/frozen semen permit fee and, earlier this year, voted to lower the cost of entry into APHA’s Breeders’ Trust incentive program as a way of rewarding breeders for their commitment to breeding Paint Horses.
Continue reading …Thank you for celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the All American Quarter Horse Congress with us. As we look into next year’s event, we are asking you for your input/suggestions for the 2017 Congress theme. Follow the link below to participate in helping us create the next theme as we move into 2017. 2017 Theme
Continue reading …APHA and Gist Silversmiths are excited to help Novice Youth exhibitors get the most out of the first year showing. Remember, the No. 1 year-end Novice Youth Rookie in each zone for 2016 will receive a custom Gist Silversmiths trophy buckle. Gist is especially excited to celebrate these Youth who have fallen in love with APHA and will continue to grow with the association.
Continue reading …12 teams compete in the inaugural Purina Turkey Team Tournament over Thanksgiving weekend in Gifford, IL. at the Gordyville AQHA horse show. The event was sponsored by Purina/Prairie Land Feeds. Each team consisted of one youth, one amateur, and one open horse. Only youth, amateur, and open classes counted for points. Congratulations to the winners! […]
Continue reading …The 2016 Gordyville USA Turkey Run recently took place November 25-27 in Gifford, IL. complete with four AQHA shows, a special event schooling show on Friday, inaugural Purina Turkey Tournament with $1,000 added, Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, and more!
Continue reading …This year’s auction will begin on December 1st and end at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 20th. Owners of stallions whose breedings are purchased in the auction will receive a nomination for the prestigious Two-Year-Old Incentive Classes at the World Show.
Continue reading …Ranch riders, listen up—High-Point Ranch Horse Award standings for each division are now online, reflecting current points as of November 28, 2016. Check out how you’re stacking up in 2016 via this special link:
2016 High-Point Ranch Horse Award Standings
Holding on to the highest composite score in the Level (L)4 Open presented by Lucas Oil is NRHA Five Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida aboard E. Alberto Casasco’s Whiz Gata Prize (Topsail Whiz x Smart Little Prize), a stallion nominated and bred by Robert Santagata. The duo is leading with a 444.5 composite.
Continue reading …New this year, the 2017 Arizona Sun Circuit is offering a group of Novice Select Classes: Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Trail, and Western Riding.
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