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Watch 2015 APHA World Show LIVE Feed Online Beginning Today

November 4, 2015 Comments Off

Competition begins this morning with Novice Amateur Showmanship, Classic Amateur Showmanship 19-44, Masters Amateur Showmanship 45 and Over, Amateur Solid Paint Bred Showmanship, Limited Amateur Working Cow Horse, Amateur Working Cow Horse, Junior Working Cow Horse, Novice Amateur Reining, Junior Reining, Amateur Solid Paint Bred Reining, and Senior Reining.

New Dates, New Classes, More Added Money For 2016 March To The Arch

November 3, 2015 Comments Off

Brand new for 2016, there will be a $10,000 Novice Non Pro Western Pleasure class, sponsored by The Equine Chronicle. Also new for 2016 is the $7,500 3 and Over Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure- sponsored by Donatelli’s Bistro and the National Equestrian Center.

Who’s Planning on Taking Advantage of AQHA’s New Level 1 Walk-Trot Classes in 2016?

November 3, 2015 Comments Off

SHW755.1 The Level 1 walk-trot classes can only be held as an all-age class and cannot be split out into youth age groups or Select. Only one horse-rider combination is allowed per class. If a horse-rider combination was entered into a Level 1 walk-trot class, that horse-rider combination cannot show in the corresponding loping/cantering class at that show. However, that combination can switch back and forth between the different shows.

Bid on Champion-Bred Two-Year-Olds in APHF Online Auction to Benefit APHA Youth World Scholarships

November 3, 2015 Comments Off

Thanks to a generous donation by Floyd Moore of 6-J Paint Horses in Huntsville, Texas, two tobiano colts will be offered for sale in a special online auction at horseauctionslive.com. Both colts are descendants of APHA legend Delta Flyer, winner of the 1986 National Cutting Horse Association Super Stakes and 2015 inductee to the APHA Hall of Fame. They’re well suited for a future in Cutting, Reining, Cow Horse, Team Penning, Ranch Sorting, or Ranch Work.

Save the Date: 2015 Farnam Breeders’ Trust Select Sale- APHA World Show- Nov. 7th

November 2, 2015 Comments Off

Horses consigned to the Yearling Stakes Session of the 2015 sale are eligible to compete for their share of more than $50,000 in the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Farnam Stakes classes; the session features prospects for both Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle enthusiasts.

APHA World Show Competitors Share 14 Tips For First-Time Exhibitors

November 2, 2015 Comments Off

“Relax and enjoy the experience. Don’t be too hard on yourself or your horse. It’s only your first time once—make it a good memory.” —Tracy Billing, Ben Wheeler, Texas

2016 AQHA Rulebook Now Online

November 2, 2015 Comments Off

If you’d like the rulebook on your iOS device, download the free app from the Apple App Storeby searching for “AQHA Rules.” To download the rulebook on your Android device from the Google Play Store, search for “AQHA Rules.” If you downloaded the app in 2015, simply run the update to access the 2016 rulebook.

Congratulations 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress Hi-Point Champions!

October 30, 2015 Comments Off

Congratulations to all of the All American Quarter Horse Congress Hi-Point All Around Champions and Reserve Champions! Hi-Point All-Around Horse Champion – Zip Up My Blumers owned by Lori Wilt Reserve – Snap Krackle Pop Twylla Lynn Brown Hi-Point All-Around Small Fry Champion – Piper Anderson with Im Invited Too Reserve – Kaylyn Kruchten with Mister […]

ApHC World Show Continues Tradition of Giving Back With Tonight’s Toys For Tots/Freestyle Reining/American Cancer Society Benefit Calcutta

October 30, 2015 Comments Off

On Friday, October 30th the annual Toys for Tots performance will kick off with exciting classes including the always popular Freestyle Reining. Unwrapped toys or cash donations will serve as admission for the evening performance. Attendees of the evening performance will be entered to win a variety of giveaway items throughout the night.

USTRC Cowtown Shootout Returns to 2015 APHA World Show

October 30, 2015 Comments Off

The ShootOut is open to all breeds, but features a $5,000 cash bonus for top-earning registered Paint Horses, sponsored by APHA. A $2,500 bonus will be awarded to the owner of the registered Paint Horse being ridden by the high-money #6 and above roper. A $2,500 bonus will be awarded to the owner of the registered Paint Horse being ridden by the high-money Elite #5 and below roper.