As Congress returns for a final “lame duck” session following the November 6 election, lawmakers have an opportunity to pass widely supported, bipartisan legislation that promotes access to public lands for equine enthusiasts. The horse industry seeks to push two major trails bills across the finish line:

Nearly 4,500 entries from the United States, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are competing for 99 world championships and 90 Adequan® Level 2 Championships champion titles, with more than $2.4 million in prize money up for grabs at this year’s event, November 1-17.

Coach’s Comment: “MG” is perfectly represents what people mean when they talk about a ‘fully rounded student athlete.’ Not only is she incredibly hard working in the show pen, but she is supportive of her fellow teammates and works to provide to her community. She works with TCU Equestrian to provide service to Fort Worth and she traveled globally this past summer to lend a hand. MG is constantly working to do her part wherever she is, and she gets it all done with a smile! TCU is proud to have her as an athlete and teammate.”

In a sea of solid coats, Paints are standing out and cashing in, earning big wins at the 2018 All American Quarter Horse Congress. The show’s futurity and sweepstakes classes are open to select additional breeds including Paint Horses.

Big money was all the buzz at the 2018 APHA World Championship Show, especially in the highly anticipated Breeders’ Trust Pleasure Stakes, which paid out its highest-ever purse—$78,360—across four classes and two limited divisions.

The AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is now available online in PDF format and in print. AQHA members can download the rulebook or request a printed copy at www.aqha.com/rulebook.

Abigail Brayman from Oklahoma State takes the October Equifit Equitation Over Fences Rider of the Month award.  Brayman scored a career high 90 en route to MOP honors against No. 1 Auburn.  The sophomore from Charlestown, Rhode Island has not lost a fences competition this season (3-0-1). Brayman has not scored below an 80 this season.  The last time Brayman scored below an 80 in the event was last season in February. The rider scored two points (one in Fences, one in Flat) in OSU’s comeback upset win over No. 3 Baylor.  Her fences point against Baylor started the meet and gave the Cowgirls an early 1-0 lead.