7 Youth Receive 2026 Academic Scholarships from APHF
June 1, 2026 Comments Off on 7 Youth Receive 2026 Academic Scholarships from APHF
By Jordan Mueller, PHJ News: Thanks to generous endowments from American Paint Horse Foundation supporters, seven AjPHA members were tapped to receive 2026 academic scholarships to help pursue their academic goals. Education is one of the core APHF pillars. This includes promoting the historic role and knowledge of horses, while also acknowledging the accomplishments of our […]
Continue reading …Registration Deadline Fast Approaching for 2026 Youth Excellence Seminar
May 28, 2026 Comments Off on Registration Deadline Fast Approaching for 2026 Youth Excellence Seminar
The 2026 Youth Excellence Seminar is slated for July 8-10 in Amarillo, Texas. The American Quarter Horse Youth Association will host the 2026 Youth Excellence Seminar July 8-10 in Amarillo, and the registration deadline is June 1. The event, sponsored by Wrangler and John Deere, welcomes AQHYA members and nonmembers ages 10-18 to experience a three-day, action-packed […]
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Important update for AQHA exhibitors: 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, AQHA rule SHW220 has been amended to require ownership of horses shown in 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗼 classes. Be sure to review the change before heading to your next event. Read more here: aqha.com/aqha-rulebook AQHA Rulebook Search Hint: in addition to using the Index at […]
Continue reading …APHA Eastern and Western National Championships Schedules Now Live
May 23, 2026 Comments Off on APHA Eastern and Western National Championships Schedules Now Live
Buckles, bragging rights and more right to your front door! The APHA Eastern and Western National Championships schedules are now live to help you start planning your show season. Eastern National Show | August 20-23 | World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, Ohio Western National Show | October 22-25 | South Point Arena $ Equestrian Center, Las […]
Continue reading …2026 APHA World Championship Show Pattern Book Now Available
May 21, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 APHA World Championship Show Pattern Book Now Available
The 2026 APHA World Championship Show pattern book is now available! Start studying, get your Paint Horse prepared, and be show-day ready for the biggest stage in Paint Horse competition. View the pattern book here, thanks to APHA: APHA Files Learn more about the show: https://apha.com/about_apha/our-events/world-show/
Continue reading …Who Dominated Reining’s Sire Rankings in 2025?
May 19, 2026 Comments Off on Who Dominated Reining’s Sire Rankings in 2025?
From AQHA’s Q-Data: 2025 Top 10 Reining Sires Each year, the AQHA QData Leaderboard highlights the top sires behind the earnings in the reining industry. In 2025, the top 10 sires accounted for more than $14 million in progeny earnings. From proven leaders to rising stars, these sires are shaping results in the reining pen […]
Continue reading …AQHA Executive Committee Approves Show Committee Recommendations
May 19, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA Executive Committee Approves Show Committee Recommendations
Rule changes approved at the 2026 AQHA Convention include updates to eligibility, leveling and world championship show policies. From AQHA: The AQHA Show Committee met during the 2026 AQHA Convention in March in Las Vegas and made several show-related rule-change recommendations that were approved by the members and AQHA Board of Directors and sent to the AQHA Executive Committee. At its April […]
Continue reading …NSBA Ranch Performance Horse Of The Year: Xtra Wimpys Catalyst
May 18, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Ranch Performance Horse Of The Year: Xtra Wimpys Catalyst
NSBA Ranch Horse Of The Year Xtra Wimpys Catalyst is tall, dark and handsome, so it should come as no surprise that his barn name is ‘Zorro.’ The 11 year old black stallion, by Wimpys Little Step and out of Im Not Blonde (Catalyst Too), came into Erika Collins Sterling’s life in late 2024. “I […]
Continue reading …NSBA Hunter Jumper Horse Of The Year: DGS Legacy
May 14, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Hunter Jumper Horse Of The Year: DGS Legacy
The aptly named DGS Legacy represents more than 40 years of horse breeding experience for Robin DeGraff and her Reddick, Florida-based DeGraff Stables. The 2020 stallion was born and raised at Robin’s breeding facility and is the third generation of his line that Robin has owned. Robin purchased his grandsire, Indian Artifacts, as a yearling, […]
Continue reading …Mike Hachtel Named to NSBA’s Quarter Million Dollar Club
May 9, 2026 Comments Off on 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 […]
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