Pete Kyle Named AQHA Director of Officials
July 7, 2026 Comments Off on Pete Kyle Named AQHA Director of Officials
Experienced horseman and former AQHA leader returns as director of officials. The American Quarter Horse Association is pleased to welcome Pete Kyle back to AQHA as its new director of officials. Kyle returns to the Association with decades of experience as a professional horseman, business owner and industry leader. His extensive background in horse shows, judging and event […]
Continue reading …Stall Reservations Open for September’s Action-Packed Week at WEC-Ocala
July 7, 2026 Comments Off on Stall Reservations Open for September’s Action-Packed Week at WEC-Ocala
Don’t get left behind! Stall reservations are now open for one of the biggest weeks of competition at WEC – Ocala. This September, The Championship Show, the APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic, and The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show will come together for an action-packed week featuring more than $1 million in prize money […]
Continue reading …2026 Youth Futurity Project Inspires Next Gen Horsemen
July 6, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Youth Futurity Project Inspires Next Gen Horsemen
Article by Jordan Mueller, PHJ News: In the AjPHA Youth Futurity Project, participants train their horses and document the process, culminating with a three-part competition at the APHA World Championship Show. This program encourages Youth to engage with horse training and gain a better understanding of equine development. The program offers three age divisions—yearling, 2-year-old and […]
Continue reading …Game-Changing Partnership Opens New Doors for Texas Youth Competing at AQHA Events
July 6, 2026 Comments Off on Game-Changing Partnership Opens New Doors for Texas Youth Competing at AQHA Events
New initiative provides a pathway for requesting excused school absences for eligible students competing at AQHA-approved events. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association and Texas 4-H are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership designed to support youth exhibitors pursuing educational and competitive opportunities through the American Quarter Horse industry. Through this collaboration, Texas youth […]
Continue reading …IEA Riders Dazzle at Western National Finals
July 2, 2026 Comments Off on IEA Riders Dazzle at Western National Finals
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) held its 20th annual Western National Finals during the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Championship Show on June 21-23 in Fort Worth, Texas. This is the 5th year that IEA has partnered with APHA to host their National Finals during the World […]
Continue reading …Important Class Update from the 2026 PHBA World Championship Show
June 30, 2026 Comments Off on Important Class Update from the 2026 PHBA World Championship Show
An important update from the Palomino Horse Breeders Association regarding the 2026 PHBA World Championship Show: As the 2026 PHBA World Championship Show approaches, we want to remind exhibitors of an important update regarding one of our added money classes. The $5,000 Hunter Under Saddle Class is open to PALOMINO / PALOMINO BRED horses ONLY. […]
Continue reading …The 2026 APHA/WCHA Halter Million Schedule Now Available
June 28, 2026 Comments Off on The 2026 APHA/WCHA Halter Million Schedule Now Available
From APHA & WCHA: Mark your calendar for September 27–October 3 in Fort Worth, Texas, and start planning for one of the year’s biggest halter events, featuring major payouts and championship competition. APHA/WCHA Halter Million – APHA.com
Continue reading …Jesse Henry Zeldenthuis wins 2026 Robyn Hanna Sportsmanship Award
June 26, 2026 Comments Off on Jesse Henry Zeldenthuis wins 2026 Robyn Hanna Sportsmanship Award
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Sometimes the horse show goes in your favor, and sometimes it doesn’t—especially when young horses are involved. When Jesse Henry Zeldenthuis’s yearling futurity project All Reddy Ez accidently stepped over her longe line and started bucking to get herself free, Jesse couldn’t do much more than watch. “She got the […]
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Congratulations to the newest accredited judges for the World Conformation Horse Association! For a full list of approved specialty halter judges, visit: https://www.conformationhorse.com/judging/approved-judges/
Continue reading …Get Your Roan On for the 2026 ARHA World Show
June 18, 2026 Comments Off on Get Your Roan On for the 2026 ARHA World Show
The 8th Annual ARHA World Championship Show will be held JUNE 24-28, 2026 at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in conjunction with The Southland Circuit. New for 2026!!ARHA World Championship$500 Added Amateur Showmanship Stakes $75 entry fee $50 of each entry will be added to purse Payback to 6 places Must enter the concurrent […]
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