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Coverage
St. Andrews University takes the AQHA Western Team Championship.
The final day at the 2017 IHSA Nationals crowned the AQHA High Point Rider and Teams.
Back and Better Than Ever
Saginaw Valley State University’s Caitlin Arthur has a day to remember in the Alumni Reining and Horsemanship.
Battle in the Alltech Arena
Day two of the team and individual competitions at IHSA Nationals yielded new winners and a close race for the AQHA High Point Team Competition.
IHSA Celebrates 50 Years
The Western events kicked off on May 5 with two AQHA Team events and the individual Open Horsemanship.
Texas A&M University Takes the NCEA National Title
Texas A&M finishes the NCEA National Championships with its first combined-format win.
Judge's Perspective: Level 1 Youth Ranch Riding
Hear one judge's comments on the winning go in Level 1 youth ranch riding at the 2017 Farnam Central Level 1 Championships.
News
Inclusive vs. Prestigious
AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines shares thoughts about eliminating qualifying point requirements for the AQHA Level 1 Championships.
Merial AQHA Region Nine Championships Set for June 2-4
The first of six 2017 Merial AQHA Regional Championships kicks off June 2 in Jackson, Mississippi.
AQHA Show Management Workshop Will be Aired Live
AQHA members interested in learning more about show management are invited to watch the free live webcast of the AQHA show management workshop May 24-25 in Amarillo.
Animal Welfare Recommendations Approved
The AQHA Executive Committee approved several recommendations submitted by the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission at the 2017 AQHA Convention.
Ranching Heritage Challenges
Join AQHA in Rapid City, South Dakota, for the next Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge on June 24.
2017 Standing Committee Reports Available
The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and took action on recommendations from the AQHA Board of Directors, which met at the 2017 AQHA Convention in San Antonio.
Exhibitors not Eligible for Level 2 Competition at the 2017 Lucas Oil World
AQHA modifies eligibility guidelines for the Level 2 Championships, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), at the 2017 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.
Blogs
Make the Next Show Better
These tips from AQHA Professional Horsewoman April Devitt will help you improve your next horse show.
AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines' Convention Remarks
Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president, outlined the five pillars that the AQHA Executive Committee and staff are working on.
Thoroughbred Trainer D. Wayne Lukas
Wayne Lukas tells AQHA convention attendees to make a difference every day.
The Draw of Mounted Shooting
Scot and Marie Powell get an adrenaline rush from cowboy mounted shooting.
The Award for the Longest Distance Traveled Goes To ...
... AQHA Director Victor Wolf, who traveled to compete at the 2016 Zoetis VRH World from Costa Rica.
AQHA President Sandy Arledge's Convention Address
2016 AQHA President Sandy Arledge reviewed the Association's accomplishments during her tenure on the AQHA Executive Committee.
Why Every Exhibitor Should Attend an AQHA Educational Judging Seminar
Success in the show pen could be just one AQHA educational judging seminar away, so pack your judging notepad and register for an upcoming seminar this spring.
Alliances
NSBA Announces 2016 Horse of the Year
After an outstanding show season, the National Snaffle Bit Association crowns Lexus Made Lady as its 2016 Horse of the Year.
Performance Horse Results
See the results and payouts from around the world in this week's Robin Glenn Pedigrees Results Report.
Western Bloodstock Ltd. to Manage 2017 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales
The cutting horse industry’s leading sale company will oversee the National Reined Cow Horse Association's sales scheduled for October 13-14 in Fort Worth, Texas.
New Classes Added to the Elite Halter Futurity
Six yearling classes are added to the Elite Halter Futurity line-up during the 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress.
Inaugural FEI World Reining Championships for Juniors and Young Riders
U.S. Equestrian announces qualification information and selection procedures for the U.S. squad, who will compete August 9-12 in Givrins, Switzerland.
Triangle Sales’ Two-Day Winter Event: 81 Horses Top $10,000
Strong numbers behind the performance-based sale indicate good things for the market.
Metallic Cat Incentive at 2017 NRCHA Stallion Stakes Expands to Include Non-Pro
Any Metallic Cat foal that advances to the National Reined Cow Horse Association Stallion Stakes Finals in Las Vegas is eligible for the $15,000 incentive.