The AQHA Judges Committee recommended and AQHA Executive Committee has approved new AQHA judges. The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee recently approved new judges that will be held to the highest standards when judging American Quarter Horses at AQHA-approved events. Based on their test scores and additional criteria set by the Judges Committee, a […]
Continue reading …Lane Kail Celebrates Final Youth World with a Win on Battarang in L3 Western Pleasure
August 7, 2025 Comments Off on Lane Kail Celebrates Final Youth World with a Win on Battarang in L3 Western Pleasure
The L3 Western Pleasure 14-18 Finals filled the rail with legendary youth riders and their mounts at the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show. When the World Championship was announced, Lane Kail and Battarang fittingly took the Gold Globe! Learn more about this special accomplishment with Lane and “Judi!” Complete results: L3 Youth Western Pleasure […]
Continue reading …London Nietzer and Good Evanescence cinch L2 Showmanship World Championship
August 7, 2025 Comments Off on London Nietzer and Good Evanescence cinch L2 Showmanship World Championship
London Nietzer and Good Evanescence cinched a World Championship in L2 Showmanship 13 & Under Finals on Wednesday at the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show! See watch what London has to say about her pattern and hear what makes “Gretchen” put her ears up! Score sheets for the class: L2 Youth Showmanship 13 & […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Breaking Down Barriers at AQHA Youth World 2013
August 7, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Breaking Down Barriers at AQHA Youth World 2013
In 2013 at the AQHA Youth World Show, it was thought 11-year-old Caleb Fields to be First African American Youth to win an AQHA Halter World Title. He earned a Reserve World Champion in Yearling Geldings with his horse, Truizm, a bay gelding by Ckade and out of Tru Obsession. Read the 2013 article: 11-year-old Caleb […]
Continue reading …Who is Coming Back Friday Evening for the L3 Ranch Riding 14-18 Finals?
August 6, 2025 Comments Off on Who is Coming Back Friday Evening for the L3 Ranch Riding 14-18 Finals?
73 teams began their patterns in the Performance Arena on Wednesday morning, August 6th, at the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show, and when the class was complete, 20 teams were invited to return. On Friday in the OG&E Coliseum, the following 20 horse and rider combos will perform the finals pattern for a chance to […]
Continue reading …Who is Returning Thursday for the L3 Western Horsemanship 14-18 Finals?
August 6, 2025 Comments Off on Who is Returning Thursday for the L3 Western Horsemanship 14-18 Finals?
On Tuesday at the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show in OKC, 77 teams performed an all-skills-required pattern for the opportunity to return to the finals on Thursday. When the dust settled, 15 horse and rider duos scored their way to the top of the scoresheets to return for the finals pattern on Thursday! THE […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – AQHYA World Show 2017
August 6, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – AQHYA World Show 2017
2017 may have marked the start of this winning exhibitor’s signature celebratory move! Today’s EC photo of the day challenge – guess the exhibitor, the horse, and the class from the 2017 AQHYA World Championship in the comments below!
Continue reading …Who is Returning Wednesday for the Western Pleasure L3 Youth 14-18 Finals?
August 6, 2025 Comments Off on Who is Returning Wednesday for the Western Pleasure L3 Youth 14-18 Finals?
30 teams faced off Tuesday morning in the new OG&E Coliseum at the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show, all for the chance to compete again Wednesday evening in the Finals! The count of 30 teams was cut in half to result in 15 horse and rider combos, all vying for the top spot again on […]
Continue reading …Annabel Steffans wins First World Championship with Good Girl Gone Lazy
August 5, 2025 Comments Off on Annabel Steffans wins First World Championship with Good Girl Gone Lazy
Annabel Steffans and her horse, Good Girl Gone Lazy traveled from Illinois to the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show. Monday, they added a World Championship in L2 Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & Under to their repertoire, and it was Annabel’s first one! Hear what Annabel has to say about Stella! EQUITATION 13 & UNDER […]
Continue reading …Myah Chaput and Prepare To B Shocked Add World Championship to List of Titles
August 5, 2025 Comments Off on Myah Chaput and Prepare To B Shocked Add World Championship to List of Titles
Myah Chaput and Prepare To B Shocked represent the gold standard in showmanship, so it’s only fitting they added a Gold Globe to their long list of awards for their aptitude in the class. They added the incredible achievement to their long list of accolades in the event on Monday at the 2025 AQHYA World […]
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