$118,500 for Ranch Horses at the 2026 APHA World Show
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 […]
2026-2027 AQHA Executive Committee Elected at AQHA Convention
March 16, 2026 Comments Off on 2026-2027 AQHA Executive Committee Elected at AQHA Convention
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 […]
Continue reading …Meet the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2026
March 16, 2026 Comments Off on Meet the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2026
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 […]
Continue reading …Appaloosa Horse Club Approves Six New Judges
March 13, 2026 Comments Off on Appaloosa Horse Club Approves Six New Judges
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 […]
Continue reading …Cowtown Reining Classic Purses Exceed $100,000
March 13, 2026 Comments Off on Cowtown Reining Classic Purses Exceed $100,000
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Now in its fourth year, the 2026 Cowtown Reining Classic features $100,000 at the world’s richest NRHA-approved Paint reining and all-breed slide. The event takes place June 23–26 in Fort Worth, Texas, in conjunction with the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. The Cowtown Reining Classic is presented by Tenda Horse Products and FarmPaint.com. […]
Continue reading …horseIQ Live: Halter with Kelley Wainscott on April 7th
March 12, 2026 Comments Off on horseIQ Live: Halter with Kelley Wainscott on April 7th
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 […]
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Love’s Travel Stops
March 11, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Love’s Travel Stops
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 […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces 2025 Horse of the Year Awards
March 10, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Announces 2025 Horse of the Year Awards
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to announce the association’s 2025 Horse Of The Year honorees: All Around Performance Horse Of The Year The Batchelor Owned by AK Performance Horses of Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada Hunter/Jumper Horse Of The Year DGS Legacy Owned by Robin DeGraff of Reddick, Florida Rail Horse Of The Year R […]
Continue reading …Steve Meadows wins 2026 Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year
March 9, 2026 Comments Off on Steve Meadows wins 2026 Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Lifelong horseman Steve Meadows of Staunton, Virginia, is being honored June 25, 2026, as the 2026 Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year. A fourth-generation horseman, Steve has been involved the horse industry since childhood. Steve and his wife, Becky, own Meadows Quarter Horses; daughter Noel helps Steve train and show […]
Continue reading …Important Leadership Update From the AQHA Executive Committee
March 7, 2026 Comments Off on Important Leadership Update From the AQHA Executive Committee
From the AQHA Executive Committee: Effective Friday, March 6, Karl Stressman is no longer employed by AQHA. Incoming CEO Dave Dellin has assumed all duties and responsibilities as chief executive officer. We thank Karl for his years of service and wish him well. Dave will continue working with the AQHA Executive Committee, AQHA staff, the AQHA […]
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