AQHA Headquarters and AQHA HOF Will Remain in Amarillo
May 26, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA Headquarters and AQHA HOF Will Remain in Amarillo
The Amarillo EDC has approved a $3 million incentive over a 10-year period to ensure that the AQHA International Headquarters remains in Amarillo. Members of the local community have also provided a donation package that has made this a public/private partnership for retaining AQHA for the future.
Continue reading …Forged Registration Papers: What to Look Out For!
May 19, 2021 Comments Off on Forged Registration Papers: What to Look Out For!
“The first person to call about the papers gave us a registration number that did not match the name of the horse on the papers,” Janet says. “When we tried to look the horse up by the name, we did not have any horses registered with that name. We had him e-mail us a copy of the papers, and it was clearly an altered document. We believe this to be an internet scam to get money out of people. The scammer is requesting a deposit from people to either hold the horse for them, or to deliver the horse.”
Continue reading …AQHA Exec VP, Craig Huffhines Tenders Resignation
May 4, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA Exec VP, Craig Huffhines Tenders Resignation
Huffhines’ last day with the Association is May 17. More information about the official search to fill the position will be available soon.
Continue reading …2021 ApHC World Show Waives All Qualifying Requirements
April 15, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 ApHC World Show Waives All Qualifying Requirements
During their annual Spring meeting Saturday, April 10, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to waive all qualifying requirements for the 2021 World Championship Appaloosa Show, scheduled to be held October 29 – November 6 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The decision was made as a result of ongoing concerns and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading …Multiple Congress, AQHA, and NSBA Champion, No Doubting Me, Finds New Home with Cindy Kaufman
March 31, 2021 Comments Off on Multiple Congress, AQHA, and NSBA Champion, No Doubting Me, Finds New Home with Cindy Kaufman
The multiple Congress, AQHA World, and NSBA World Champion, No Doubting Me, formerly owned by Sue Sancken and ridden by Sydnie Ochs, has sold to Cindy Kaufman of Westerville, Ohio. “No No” will continue his career under the guidance of Chad Piper of Piper Performance Horses.
Continue reading …ApHC Enters Into Contract Negotiations With Illinois State Fairgrounds
March 26, 2021 Comments Off on ApHC Enters Into Contract Negotiations With Illinois State Fairgrounds
In a special session held March 24, 2021, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors voted to enter into contract negotiations with the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois, to host the 2022 and 2023 National and Youth World Championship Shows with an option for a third year. The 2022 show would be tentatively scheduled for June 21-July 2.
Continue reading …Three Paths to APHA Regular Registry, Thanks to New Rule Change
March 18, 2021 Comments Off on Three Paths to APHA Regular Registry, Thanks to New Rule Change
The new RG-020.A.1.b rule proves a pathway to Regular Registry for solid Paints who meet specific requirements and are the product of qualified Paint breeding. Once confirmed by APHA staff, these horses will be included in the APHA Regular Registry with a pattern type listed as “solid,” and they will be eligible to compete in Regular Registry APHA classes at approved competitions.
Continue reading …AQHA- Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Violations to be Enforced Starting August 15th, 2021
March 5, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA- Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Violations to be Enforced Starting August 15th, 2021
MPA is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in horses and, effective August 15, 2021, AQHA will be enforcing violations as one of the Association’s prohibited substances to protect the welfare and integrity of the American Quarter Horse.
Continue reading …MAQHA Corporate Challenge Cancelled
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on MAQHA Corporate Challenge Cancelled
MAQHA Corporate Challenge Dear Corporate Challenge exhibitors, sponsors, spectators and enthusiasts, We excitedly looked forward to, and planned for, our 2021 Corporate Challenge show. All the pieces were coming together. As we worked to finalize plans for the biggest and best 25th Anniversary celebration, uncertainty over unrest and events in our city began to overshadow […]
Continue reading …21 Rules Passed at 2021 APHA Convention
March 2, 2021 Comments Off on 21 Rules Passed at 2021 APHA Convention
PHJ release APHA.com On February 28, APHA national directors voted on 22 rule change proposals that advanced to the floor for consideration at the 2021 APHA Convention, which took place virtually for 2021. Most rules will go into effect with the 2022 APHA Rule Book (rules with early implementation requested are noted below). Below is a summary […]
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