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Meet the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2025

March 29, 2025 Comments Off

This year’s Hall of Fame class includes three horses, two women and two men. From AQHA: Bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Foundation, induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is our industry’s highest honor. This year, we will induct three horses, two women and two men in the Class of 2025: Acadamosby […]

8 Early Implementation Rules Go into Effect April 2, 2025

March 27, 2025 Comments Off

By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The following rule changes passed at the 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering with early implementation and will go into effect April 2, 2025. Control #RG-105 was also passed with early implementation, but will not go into effect on April 2. This rule change, which eliminates the need to apply for an […]

Entry and Stall Proofing Lists Ready for 2025 AQHA East L1 Championships

March 27, 2025 Comments Off

The entry and stall proofing lists are available for review for the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀! Review them here: https://www.aqha.com/it/east-level-1-resources Please contact east@aqha.org with all corrections and changes by Tuesday, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝟱 𝗽𝗺 𝗖𝗧.

Star-Studded Lineup for April’s horseIQ Live!

March 26, 2025 Comments Off

From Sandra Jirkovsky, APHA Director of Judges and Professional Horsemen: And the finale for the instructors for horseIQ Live— Bill Kaven, Andrea Simons, Sandy Campbell Jirkovsky, Jerry Erickson, Kelley Wainscott, and Terry Thompson. There’s still time to sign up and join them in Fort Worth, April 4-6, 2025! Potential judges, exhibitors, judges wanting to […]

2024 Breeders’ Trust Point Value Increases by 29%

March 26, 2025 Comments Off

By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The 2024 Breeders’ Trust point value clocked in at $11.30, representing a second year of per-point cash value increases for the program. It is a 29 percent increase over the 2023 Breeders’ Trust point value. He Has Six Witnesses was the 2024 Breeders’ Trust Leading Earner, his first time atop […]

25th Anniversary Celebration of the Martinganza AQHA Show & Futurity

March 25, 2025 Comments Off

Get ready to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Martinganza AQHA Show & Futurity! “The show dates are April 3rd-6th, 2025, just around the corner, with great judges for the weekend: Sissy Anderson, Bruce Army, Rick Baker, Tim Finkenbinder, Buddy Fisher, Jessica Gilliam, Rhonda Replogle, Pam Scott, and Kendra Weis,” says Susan Daniels, show secretary […]

Winners Announced in IEA Dear Readers and Riders National Essay Contest

March 21, 2025 Comments Off

Thursday, March 20, 2025 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is pleased to announce the winners and honorable mentions of the 2025 Dear Readers and Riders National Essay Contest generously supported by a donation from acclaimed wine columnist, author and equestrian enthusiast, Lettie Teague. The Dear Readers and Riders National Essay Contest pays […]

2025 AQHYA World Show Schedule, Judges’ List, and Handbook Are Online

March 19, 2025 Comments Off

From AQHA Showing: The schedule, judges’ list and handbook are online for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗬𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄! And have you heard about the new cash prizes for Level 3 classes?! Get the details: https://www.aqha.com/disciplines/showing/shows/championship-shows/youth-world/resources

Boggs, Longacre & Stafford Honored with 2025 Judge Emeritus Award

March 18, 2025 Comments Off

By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Three longtime APHA judges—David Boggs, Nikki Longacre and Susan Stafford—will receive the 2025 Judge Emeritus Award on June 26 in honor of their service to the association. The ceremony takes place as part of the 2025 APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Celebration in Fort Worth, Texas. 2025 Judge Emeritus […]

AQHA Partners With Kimes Ranch to Support Youth World Show Competitors

March 14, 2025 Comments Off

From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association and Kimes Ranch are excited to announce the addition of the Kimes Ranch Competition Award Fund to the prize line up at the AQHYA World Championship Show, beginning in 2025. The Kimes Ranch Competition Award Fund will help young people kickstart their future by offering cash awards for their […]