Other major focal points built-in to the new show system package include encouraging entry-level competition, revamping the Year-End High Point Awards, changing the qualification process for the World Championship Appaloosa Show, promoting co-sponsored events with other regional clubs and/ or associations and to increase the number of carded ApHC-judges through the Guest Judge Program.

This regional championships features four days packed with a variety of classes, starting with junior reining at 7:30 a.m. on September 15 in the Event Center Arena. AQHA judges Leo Fourre, Gary Reynolds, Chris Jeter and Sandy Jirkovsky will judge the event. For a full show itinerary, visit www.aqharegion2.com.

“It is our responsibility as APHA members to remember the past and honor those who have made today’s APHA possible,” Executive Director Billy Smith said. “The honorees of the 2016 Hall of Fame class have had significant impact on APHA.”

Open/Amateur Judges
Gigi Bailey – Maribel, WI
Dean Bogart – Delray Beach, FL
Kelly Boles Chapman – Bellevue, MI
Sally Jo Ward Freund – Kennewick, WA
Lori Gordon – Washington, PA
Larry Hansch – Nocona, TX
Sandy Jirkovsky – Kearney, NE
Tom McBeath – Union, MS
Michele Pearson – Cave Creek, AZ
Terry Thompson – Aubrey, TX

Tulsa, Okla., November 7-13, 2016 – The Pinto Horse Association of America, Inc. is proud to welcome the largest color breed horse show in the world. Colored horses from four different associations will gather for the Color Breed Congress, Nov. 7-13, 2016, at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at the Expo Square in Tulsa, […]

Enter your classes and reserve your RV spot and stall by September 15 for the BEST rates. Entries and reservations are accepted until 5 p.m. the day before classes take place, but late fees will apply.

Spanish Dawns Dude is a 1993 chestnut gelding by Spanish Desperado and out of Texijuanas Dawn by Samson T Dude. The pair showed in team penning and ranch sorting. York and Spanish Dawns Dude placed eighth in ranch sorting, along with his wife, Sharron, who showed Suerte Lena.