“We are excited to share the news that six new classes are currently in the testing phase at AQHA,” said Justin Billings, chief show officer. “The additional classes will allow exhibitors from English, western and ranch-horse disciplines new options to compete with their American Quarter Horses. After the programming for the classes is completed in the next few weeks, the classes can be offered at AQHA-sanctioned events, once shows resume as local, state and federal mandates are lifted.”
Continue reading …ApHC Board Reschedules Youth World Show; Approves Important Rule Changes
June 4, 2020 Comments Off on ApHC Board Reschedules Youth World Show; Approves Important Rule Changes
For the first time ever, the World Championship Appaloosa Show and the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show will be held together October 29-November 8 at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …Video- AQHA’s Justin Billings Shares Info About Return to Showing
June 4, 2020 Comments Off on Video- AQHA’s Justin Billings Shares Info About Return to Showing
AQHA’s Chief Show Officer, Justin Billings, attended the Redbud Spectacular recently and filmed this YouTube video about a cautious return to showing horses as many mandates are being lifted across the country.
Continue reading …41st Annual Triangle Fall Sale Coming to AQHA World Show
June 4, 2020 Comments Off on 41st Annual Triangle Fall Sale Coming to AQHA World Show
Specializing in western performance American Quarter Horses, the Triangle Horse Sale has a reputation as one of the most versatile consignment horse sales in the country. The sale is anticipated to attract high-quality horses and create an amazing marketplace during the first Friday and Saturday of the prestigious AQHA World Show.
Continue reading …Mississippi QH June Show Cancelled Due to Protest Concerns
June 4, 2020 Comments Off on Mississippi QH June Show Cancelled Due to Protest Concerns
The Mississippi Quarter Horse Association was excited about our welcome back horse show at the MS State Fairgrounds, June 6-7, 2020. It has come to our attention that there are planned protests in the downtown area on Saturday June 6th. While we feel the risk of violence is very low, based on protests this past […]
Continue reading …More Around the Ring Photos- GQHA Summer Kickoff
June 4, 2020 Comments Off on More Around the Ring Photos- GQHA Summer Kickoff
Thanks to Lisa Lee for more around the rings photos from the GQHA Summer Kickoff. If you’d like to share around the ring photos from a horse show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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“In that particular Halter class, the judge told us that it was one of her most memorable classes, because she’d never had anyone graduate in her class before!”
Continue reading …2020 APHA World Show to Offer Invitational Class for IHSA Western Open Riders
June 4, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 APHA World Show to Offer Invitational Class for IHSA Western Open Riders
APHA will offer an invitational class for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association 2020 Western Regional Open division high-point riders at the 2020 APHA World Championship Show, which takes place September 21–October 4 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Schedule details will be announced by APHA when they are confirmed.
Continue reading …More Around the Rings Photos- Redbud Spectacular
June 3, 2020 Comments Off on More Around the Rings Photos- Redbud Spectacular
Thanks to Michelle Preston for more great around the ring photos from the Redbud Spectacular. If you’d like to share your horse show photos, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …2020 Virtual YES Registration is Now Open and Free to All Youth
June 3, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 Virtual YES Registration is Now Open and Free to All Youth
The American Quarter Horse Youth Association is excited to be able to host the 2020 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar June 29 – July 1 in a virtual format. The digital content, including online leadership videos and sessions, from the virtual YES will be available at no cost to viewers. Go to www.aqha.com/yes to register.
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