By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: APHA is proud to recognize its 2025 Leading Breeders of halter and performance Paint Horses, measured by total points earned and total number of progeny earning points in a given year. For 2025, the top breeders were: Susan & Phillip Drawdy: Leading Breeder for Halter Points Earned Simons Show Horses […]

Awards honor horses, breeders and professionals advancing the American Quarter Horse industry. The American Quarter Horse Association recognized several outstanding individuals, horses and ranching programs during the 2026 AQHA Convention in March in Las Vegas. Among the honors presented were the PATH Intl. Horses of the Year, Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year, Ranching Heritage Breeder Production […]
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An Important Reminder from AQHA! Entries for the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 are closing soon! ♦ East: March 20 at 5 p.m. CT | aqha.com/east ♦ West: April 1 at 5 p.m. CT | aqha.com/west Make sure to get your entries in before the late entry deadlines! ◊ East: Late […]
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By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Ranch horses ride for $118,500 added at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show, taking place this summer in Fort Worth, Texas. The ranch events take place June 29–July 4. They include APHA world championships for Paint Horses, as well as all-breed International Ranch Horse Association events. The 2026 ranch events feature: $27,000 […]
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Jim Brinkman elected AQHA President; Victor Wolf joins the AQHA Executive Committee. The 2026-2027 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected on March 16 at the 2026 AQHA Convention in Las Vegas. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important […]
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Six individuals and horses whose contributions have shaped the American Quarter Horse industry will be inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026. Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. In 2026, six individuals and horses […]
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The Appaloosa Horse Club announced the approval of six new judges on Thursday, March 12th! Please welcome Megan Sacia, Rebecca Huddleston, Shari Irwin, and Teresa Pelton. Barry Schuurman and Nicolas Perrin are familiar faces in the European Union but are now approved to judge in the United States and Canada! Visit https://www.appaloosa.com/judges to learn […]
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From APHA: Mark your calendars for 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐈𝐐 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 with Kelley Wainscott on April 7 at 7 p.m. Join Kelley Wainscott of Covenant Show Horses for an exclusive virtual session focused on judging and showing halter. During this live event, Kelley will break down what judges look for in the halter pen, offering practical insight […]
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Members have access to benefits through Love’s Rewards. The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce a new three-year corporate partnership with Love’s Travel Stops, making it AQHA’s official travel stop. AQHA members can take advantage of the newly updated Love’s Rewards program in the Love’s App, earning points on purchases of gasoline, auto diesel, propane […]
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