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 […]
Continue reading …AQHA Educational Outreach Coming to Ireland May 29-June 7
April 27, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA Educational Outreach Coming to Ireland May 29-June 7
Hands-On Clinics, Educational Seminars, and Promotion of AQHA Programs for Irish Horse Enthusiasts From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association invites all horse owners, riders and equine enthusiasts to attend its Educational Outreach Tour across Ireland from May 29 through June 7. This initiative is designed to provide education, resources and meaningful networking opportunities for the international equine community. AQHA […]
Continue reading …Scholarships, Saddles, Senior Horses Highlight 2026 Paint World Special Recognition
April 22, 2026 Comments Off on Scholarships, Saddles, Senior Horses Highlight 2026 Paint World Special Recognition
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Over $80,000 in Youth scholarships, 20 all-around trophy saddle awards, new senior horse high-point awards and more highlight the special recognition opportunities at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. The event takes place June 19–July 4 in Fort Worth, Texas. Highlights include: Over $80,000 in Youth world championship scholarships 20 […]
Continue reading …NSBA Rail Horse Of The Year: R C Kola
April 21, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Rail Horse Of The Year: R C Kola
From NSBA: Madeleine Bayless was not shopping for a three year old Hunter Under Saddle horse when R C Kola came into her life, but as the saying goes – great things can happen when you least expect them. “I was not at the A Sudden Impulse show last Spring, but Keith Miller called me […]
Continue reading …100X Shows Announces 2026 Show Dates
April 14, 2026 Comments Off on 100X Shows Announces 2026 Show Dates
Pilot Point, TX— April 14, 2026— 100X Shows is thrilled to announce show dates for the 2026 season, promising the same jaw-dropping action, must-attend special events, and first-class experience that attendees have come to love and expect. The 100X Brazos Slide, held at the Extraco Event Center in Waco, Texas, is tentatively scheduled for July […]
Continue reading …The Appaloosa Horse Club Transitions Completely to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
April 13, 2026 Comments Off on The Appaloosa Horse Club Transitions Completely to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Okla., April 13, 2026 – There is more than just the wind that “comes sweepin’ down the plain” in Oklahoma. The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) will be sweeping into Oklahoma City and “staking its claim” in Stockyards City in Oklahoma City starting April 28, 2026! This monumental move has taken great effort from […]
Continue reading …Stall & RV Assignments for 2026 AQHA East L1 Championships
April 10, 2026 Comments Off on Stall & RV Assignments for 2026 AQHA East L1 Championships
The stall and RV assignments are now available for the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀! April 20-26, 2026 World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, Ohio Review the assignments here: aqha.com/east-level-1-resources
Continue reading …94 Intermediate Classes Turn 2026 World Show Buckle Dreams Into Reality
April 10, 2026 Comments Off on 94 Intermediate Classes Turn 2026 World Show Buckle Dreams Into Reality
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Double your chances of earning a trophy buckle by entering Intermediate division classes at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. This year, we’ve got even more ways to win: 94 Intermediate division classes that award Gist Silversmith trophy buckles to champions and reserve winners, plus more prizes to the Top […]
Continue reading …AQHA Adds Two Executive Leadership Team Members
April 9, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA Adds Two Executive Leadership Team Members
John Pipkin will be the chief operating officer; Steven Hayes joins as chief commercial officer. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association has added two executive leadership members to its team. John Pipkin, executive director of the Texas Tech Equestrian Center, will join AQHA as chief operating officer. Steven Hayes, senior territory manager at Boehringer […]
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