AQHA Prepares to Launch the Horseback Lesson Directory
AQHA is preparing to launch the ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ โ a new resource to help families and aspiring riders find riding instructors and lesson barns near them. If your program offers horseback riding lessons, sign up today to be considered for the directory. Your barn could be someoneโs first step into the horse world. […]
EUROPAINT 2026 Introduces NSBA All Breed Classes
June 5, 2026 Comments Off on EUROPAINT 2026 Introduces NSBA All Breed Classes
The EuroPaint โ European Paint Horse Championships โ is expanding its program in 2026 by introducing NSBA USA All breed classes for the very first time. From August 22โ29, 2026, riders at Gut Matheshof in Rieden/Kreuth will have the opportunity to compete in selected NSBA classes with horses of any breed. In addition to the […]
Continue reading …The Championship Show 2026 Featuring APHA & Appaloosa Shows | WEC โ Ocala
June 4, 2026 Comments Off on The Championship Show 2026 Featuring APHA & Appaloosa Shows | WEC โ Ocala
Just when you thought The Championship at WEC-Ocala couldnโt be topped, the calendar is expanding with two amazing additions alongside, and over $1 Million in Total Prize Money! The Championship 2026 dates are set for September 15-20, 2026, with two additional concurrent featured shows: APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic Show, September 17-20 The Spotted […]
Continue reading …WestWorld Announces the Passing of Beloved Foreman Walt Weir
June 3, 2026 Comments Off on WestWorld Announces the Passing of Beloved Foreman Walt Weir
From WestWorld and the City of Scottsdale: It is with profound sadness that I share the unexpected passing of longtime City of Scottsdale employee and WestWorld Foreman Walt Weir. For nearly 30 years, Walt faithfully served the City of Scottsdale and became an irreplaceable member of the WestWorld family. Throughout his career, he earned the […]
Continue reading …Verify 2026 APHA World Show Stall Reservations before June 4
June 3, 2026 Comments Off on Verify 2026 APHA World Show Stall Reservations before June 4
From APHA: Verify your 2026 APHA World Show stall reservations before June 4 Take a moment to review your stall block reservations: APHA Files This list represents the total number of stalls reserved for each stalling agent. For any corrections or changes, please email aphaevents@apha.com by the end of the day Thursday, June 4, […]
Continue reading …2026 AQHYA World Championship Show Entries Open
June 2, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 AQHYA World Championship Show Entries Open
Entries are ๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ฃ for the ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ค๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐! Join AQHA July 31 – August 9 at the OKC Fair Park in Oklahoma City! https://www.aqha.com/disciplines/showing/shows/championship-shows/youth-world ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐๐ต ๐๐ฑ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ: Affiliate Youth Advisers – AQHA ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐พ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐น๐ถ๐๐๐: Resources – AQHA ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป […]
Continue reading …2026 Appaloosa Nationals and Youth World Show Just One Month Away!
June 1, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Appaloosa Nationals and Youth World Show Just One Month Away!
Oklahoma City, Okla., March 30, 2026 โ It’s only a few short weeks before the first ever National Appaloosa Show and Youth World Championship Show in beautiful Waco, Texas! As exhibitors make plans to venture down to the Heart of Texas (the acronym is HOT for a reason) July 2-10, the Appaloosa Horse Club is […]
Continue reading …7 Youth Receive 2026 Academic Scholarships from APHF
June 1, 2026 Comments Off on 7 Youth Receive 2026 Academic Scholarships from APHF
Byย Jordan Mueller, PHJ News: Thanks to generous endowments from American Paint Horse Foundation supporters, seven AjPHA members were tapped to receive 2026 academic scholarships to help pursue their academic goals. Education is one of the core APHF pillars. This includes promoting the historic role and knowledge of horses, while also acknowledging the accomplishments of our […]
Continue reading …Registration Deadline Fast Approaching for 2026 Youth Excellence Seminar
May 28, 2026 Comments Off on Registration Deadline Fast Approaching for 2026 Youth Excellence Seminar
The 2026 Youth Excellence Seminar is slated for July 8-10 in Amarillo, Texas. The American Quarter Horse Youth Association will host the 2026 Youth Excellence Seminar July 8-10 in Amarillo, and theย registrationย deadline is June 1. The event, sponsored by Wrangler and John Deere, welcomes AQHYA members and nonmembers ages 10-18 to experience a three-day, action-packed […]
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Important update for AQHA exhibitors: ๐๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ป๐ฒ ๐ญ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ, AQHA rule SHW220 has been amended to require ownership of horses shown in ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐ญ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐ก๐ผ๐ป-๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ classes. Be sure to review the change before heading to your next event. Read more here:ย aqha.com/aqha-rulebook AQHA Rulebook Search Hint: in addition to using the Index at […]
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