2016 ApHC Handbook of Rules and Regulations Now Online
January 20, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 ApHC Handbook of Rules and Regulations Now Online
Additions to the rulebook for this year include new classes, fewer requirements for show approval, and amended registration rules.
Continue reading …2016 Midwest Horse Fair Will Host Two Nights of PRCA Rodeo
January 20, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Midwest Horse Fair Will Host Two Nights of PRCA Rodeo
Back by popular demand, the Midwest Horse Fair will feature two nights of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctioned Rodeo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI on April 15 & 16, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Keeping inline with the 2016 theme, “The Sky’s the Limit”, each show will be a thrilling spectacle of great family entertainment packed into the 8,000 seat Coliseum.
Continue reading …Missouri QH Hosts First Show Me Equine Summit in February
January 20, 2016 Comments Off on Missouri QH Hosts First Show Me Equine Summit in February
Taking place Feb. 26-28, 2016, at the National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, the event will have professional clinics and demonstrations of numerous riding disciplines, an entertaining colt starting competition, 4-H and FFA horse judging, riding lesson trials, Equine Industry Alliance roundtable discussion and shopping.
Continue reading …5 Things You Need to Know About the AQHA Level 1 Championships
January 19, 2016 Comments Off on 5 Things You Need to Know About the AQHA Level 1 Championships
AQHA changed the qualifying rules for 2016 only, so you definitely will want to check those out. Long story short: Exhibitors were not required to qualify for the 2016 Level 1 Championships, they only need to be eligible in 2015 to enter.
Continue reading …Stallion Services Available at 50% Discount When Purchased Through Southern Belle Breeders’ Program
January 19, 2016 Comments Off on Stallion Services Available at 50% Discount When Purchased Through Southern Belle Breeders’ Program
Southern Belle Breeders’ classes are held at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, AQHA World Show, and APHA World Show. Classes are open to offspring of stallions that have sold in the program. Stallion breedings may be purchased at 50% off the advertised stud fee plus a $100 administrative fee.
Continue reading …Changes to APHA World Show Point Allocation Starting in 2016
January 19, 2016 Comments Off on Changes to APHA World Show Point Allocation Starting in 2016
The APHA Executive Committee moved to continue awarding points at the APHA World Championship Shows but will no longer count those points toward Breeders’ Trust payouts and year-end award standings.
Continue reading …Youth Invited to Paint the Globe Leadership Conference at APHA Convention
January 18, 2016 Comments Off on Youth Invited to Paint the Globe Leadership Conference at APHA Convention
Activities will include a True Colors workshop, discussions with APHA Executive Director Billy Smith, a seminar with Dr. Rick Rigsby, a youth-exclusive Paint Horse Genetics session with Dr. Samantha Brooks, breakout groups to discuss industry trends and topics and a fun, exciting scavenger hunt.
Continue reading …Western Pleasure Horses Prove They Can Do More Than Go Low and Slow During AZ. Sun Circuit Horse Race
January 18, 2016 Comments Off on Western Pleasure Horses Prove They Can Do More Than Go Low and Slow During AZ. Sun Circuit Horse Race
“The crowd was ecstatic to see some of the best Western Pleasure horses in the country, along with an A-list of trainers, in a flat out gallop around the arena.”
Continue reading …2016 Pinto World Championship Schedule
January 18, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Pinto World Championship Schedule
In 2016, PtHA exhibitors are going to see various changes and additions to the schedule for the Pinto World Championship Show, June 13-25, at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at the Expo Square in Tulsa, OK.
Continue reading …Important Rule Changes and Entry Forms For AQHA Level 1 Championships
January 18, 2016 Comments Off on Important Rule Changes and Entry Forms For AQHA Level 1 ChampionshipsAlso new this year and for 2016 only, AQHA has changed the qualifying rules. To be eligible to enter the 2016 Level 1 Championship, an exhibitor must:
Be Level 1 eligible in the class they wish to enter as of January 1, 2015.
Be Rookie eligible in the class they wish to enter as of January 1, 2015.
Be an AQHA member at the time of entry and at the time of the 2016 Level 1 Championships.