Paint Alternative Competition Undergoes 2022 Program Upgrades
December 2, 2021 Comments Off on Paint Alternative Competition Undergoes 2022 Program Upgrades
PAC currently has 45 class categories, with nearly 20 having few credit-earning participants over the past five years. The task force consolidated this list of categories down to 26. The consolidations included combining the appropriate 4-H and Youth categories so that Youth participants’ credits would no longer be divided, as well as combining the ranch and cattle classes into one category. These revisions will increase competition within the PAC program and simplify the way in which classes are organized into PAC class categories.
Continue reading …AQHA Horseback Riding Program Hours Deadline- December 31st
December 2, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA Horseback Riding Program Hours Deadline- December 31st
The AQHA Horseback Riding Program rewards AQHA and AQHYA members for the time they spend in the saddle or doing groundwork with their horses. With two divisions available, the AQHA Horseback Riding Program recognizes people riding American Quarter Horses and all other breeds. No matter your skill level, background or age, you can participate in the AQHA Horseback Riding Program.
Continue reading …Best Friends, Bridesmaids, and Congress Championships
December 1, 2021 Comments Off on Best Friends, Bridesmaids, and Congress Championships
“The day of the wedding, we were talking about the upcoming Congress: comparing our checklists and looking at our patterns together, all while getting our hair and makeup done! After the wedding, Michelle returned to work and was continuing to ride to prep for Congress. We would text almost daily about what classes we were in, entry count, and what day we were both arriving.”
Continue reading …Vacancy in ApHC Board of Directors
November 30, 2021 Comments Off on Vacancy in ApHC Board of Directors
Anyone interested in filling this position should submit a letter to the ApHC outlining his/her qualifications, experience, and reasons for seeking the appointment toceo@appaloosa.com or Lynette Thompson, Executive Secretary, 2720 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, ID, 83843. Letters must be received on or before December 15, 2021. The board will make the appointment in December and the appointee’s term will begin in January.
Continue reading …APHA Introduces New Youth Futurity Project
November 30, 2021 Comments Off on APHA Introduces New Youth Futurity Project
Youth have the chance to earn prizes and recognition for their equine futurity projects starting in 2022. The program is open to all Youth exhibitors and all breeds of horses, with extra incentives offered to Paint Horse futurity projects. The objective is to teach and encourage Youth to learn horse-training skills by raising and training their own animals. Outside guidance from trainers, parents and/or coaches is allowed, but Youth are required to be the sole handler as of April 1 of the show year. The culmination of the project takes place at the 2022 APHA World Championship Show.
Continue reading …AQHA Offering Limited-Time Aged-Horse Registration Savings
November 30, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA Offering Limited-Time Aged-Horse Registration Savings
The special savings is only available until December 31, 2021, and all AQHA registration rules apply to new registrations. To be eligible for registration, all registration requirements must be met*.
Continue reading …Makings of a Leading Owner- Déjà Vu
November 30, 2021 Comments Off on Makings of a Leading Owner- Déjà Vu
Winning the Leading Owner Award is a prestigious designation, one that many consider to be a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, so to accomplish the feat two years in a row… well that’s just unimaginable. However, that’s exactly what happened this year when Dan Fox was named the Leading Owner for 2021.
Continue reading …2022 Youth Leadership Conference Returns to APHA World Show
November 29, 2021 Comments Off on 2022 Youth Leadership Conference Returns to APHA World Show
Why It Matters: The Youth Leadership Conference is an opportunity for all Youth to enhance their leadership skills while having fun with their peers. The 2021 Youth Leadership Conference was held in conjunction with the APHA World Show, and there was a 28 percent increase in attendance. By increasing attendance, we are enhancing our Youth leadership skills and knowledge within APHA.
Continue reading …Apply For AQHA Foundation Scholarship
November 29, 2021 Comments Off on Apply For AQHA Foundation Scholarship
AQHA Publicity The deadline for 2022 American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship applications is January 15. Applicants wishing to obtain scholarship funding from the Foundation for the 2022-23 academic year can download the scholarship guidelines for a complete list of criteria and requirements. The Foundation will award scholarships totaling more than $450,000 for the 2022-23 academic year. Since its inception […]
Continue reading …Appaloosa Horse to be Included in Official Seal For USS IDAHO
November 29, 2021 Comments Off on Appaloosa Horse to be Included in Official Seal For USS IDAHO
ApHC News The Appaloosa will be included as part of the official seal for the USS IDAHO SSN 799. The Commander and members of the crew toured the Appaloosa Museum & Heritage Center and presented the ApHC with the ship’s medal. “It was so amazing to get the honor of visiting with the Commander and […]
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