Mike Hachtel Named to NSBA’s Quarter Million Dollar Club
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to welcome Mike Hachtel as a member of the Quarter Million Dollar Club. Hachtel recently reached the milestone of winning more than $250,000 in lifetime NSBA earnings at the Madness in Wilmington, Ohio in May. He reached the milestone after winning eighth place in the Madness Three Year Old […]
My Senior Horse Awards to Be Presented at 2026 APHA World Championships
May 5, 2026 Comments Off on My Senior Horse Awards to Be Presented at 2026 APHA World Championships
My Senior Horse has partnered with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) to present a new series of awards at the 2026 APHA World Championships, taking place June 19-July 4 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, in Fort Worth, Texas. The award will recognize outstanding senior equine athletes by honoring the high-point horses aged 15 […]
Continue reading …Download the Free Pinnacle Circuit Pattern Book
May 4, 2026 Comments Off on Download the Free Pinnacle Circuit Pattern Book
2026 Pinnacle Circuit May 6-11 South Point, Las Vegas PATTERN BOOK Download your free digital copy of the Pinnacle Circuit Pattern Book The book includes Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation, Trail, Ranch Trail, English Versatility and AQHA pattern numbers. Individual printed patterns will be available at the show office. Learn more about the show: Pinnacle Circuit – Pinnacle […]
Continue reading …The Championship Show 2026 Featuring APHA & Appaloosa Shows | WEC – Ocala
May 4, 2026 Comments Off on The Championship Show 2026 Featuring APHA & Appaloosa Shows | WEC – Ocala
Just when you thought The Championship at WEC-Ocala couldn’t be topped, the calendar is expanding with two amazing additions alongside! The Championship 2026 dates are set for September 15-20, 2026, with two additional concurrent featured shows: APHA Zone 9 Show, September 17-20 The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show, September 18-20 Premium books are coming soon! […]
Continue reading …Developing the Next Generation of Quarter Horse Professionals: YEDA’s Lasting Impact on Youth and the Industry
May 1, 2026 Comments Off on Developing the Next Generation of Quarter Horse Professionals: YEDA’s Lasting Impact on Youth and the Industry
From the Youth Equestrian Development Association, courtesy of AQHA. As the equine industry looks toward the future, one question continues to rise to the surface: Who is the next generation of Quarter Horse members, exhibitors, and professionals, and how are they being developed? In its 10th Anniversary year, the Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) is helping answer […]
Continue reading …Important Update Regarding DNA Testing Labs from APHA
April 29, 2026 Comments Off on Important Update Regarding DNA Testing Labs from APHA
From the American Paint Horse Association: APHA is aware that Etalon Diagnostics is not accepting new testing orders online and that an “Assignment for Benefit of Creditors” letter has been sent to Etalon customers with pending transactions. The letter advised that Etalon ceased all business operations as of April 15, 2026, and that Uecker & […]
Continue reading …2025 NSBA All Around Performance Horse Of The Year: The Batchelor
April 29, 2026 Comments Off on 2025 NSBA All Around Performance Horse Of The Year: The Batchelor
From NSBA: Ady Kallay of AK Performance Horses didn’t have to look far to find her current show partner, The Batchelor. He was already standing in the barn of her trainer, Sara Simons. “We knew that 2025 would be my last year in the Youth division, and we wanted to go out with a bang,” […]
Continue reading …2026 Pinnacle Circuit & AQHA West L1 Championship Stall Assignments
April 28, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Pinnacle Circuit & AQHA West L1 Championship Stall Assignments
Pinnacle Circuit & AQHA West L1 Championship Stall Assignments are available at: https://pinnaclecircuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pinnacle-Level-1-Stalls-4-28-26.pdf If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Lane at 623-869-8037 Complete stall & bedding info: https://pinnaclecircuit.com/stalls/ SPECIAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS — THESE WILL BE CHECKED UPON ARRIVAL AT SOUTHPOINT 12 month Coggins (ALL HORSES) 30 day health certificate (as […]
Continue reading …NRHA Announces $150,000 Increase to 2026 NRHA Derby® 4-Year-Old Stakes
April 28, 2026 Comments Off on NRHA Announces $150,000 Increase to 2026 NRHA Derby® 4-Year-Old Stakes
Total added money surpasses $300,000 with expanded divisions across all levels. April 26, 2026 by NRHA: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has announced a significant expansion to the 2026 NRHA Derby 4-Year-Old Stakes, adding $150,000 in new added money to the program. The Stakes will once again run concurrently with the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by […]
Continue reading …Swain & Devitt Honored as 2026 Judge Emeritus Recipients
April 27, 2026 Comments Off on Swain & Devitt Honored as 2026 Judge Emeritus Recipients
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Two dedicated judges are being honored with the 2026 Judge Emeritus award from APHA. The Paint community will recognize their contributions to the industry at the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Ceremony, taking place June 25 in Fort Worth, Texas. Mike Swain A judge from Sedalia, Missouri, Mike […]
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