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Inspiring New Connections
Youth from five ancillary organizations visited Amarillo for the 2017 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar.
Lead the World in Being Kind
Day 2 of the 2017 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar featured a guest speaker, AQHYA director elections, AQHA tours, roundtable discussions and a dance.
Breaking the Ice
View the highlights from Day 1 of the 2017 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar.
All-Around Winners at the Merial Region Eight
All-around winners are named at the 2017 Merial AQHA Region Eight Championships.
News
Platinum Performance U.S Junior Reining Team
Get to know the Platinum Performance U.S. Junior Team for the 2017 SVAG FEI World Reining Championships for Juniors and Young Riders.
$105,000 Added to Halter Classes
Qualify now for your chance to compete for $105,000 in added prize money in halter classes at the 2017 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.
Fun at the 2017 Ford Youth World
The 2017 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show features fun activities for youth to participate in inside and outside of the ring.
Update on Gate for Trail Classes
AQHA listens to members’ concerns and will be using the rope gate instead of a solid gate at the 2017 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).
Ride the Pattern Clinicians Announced
These AQHA Professional Horsemen will teach the Ride the Pattern clinics, presented by Nutrena, at the 2017 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.
Qualify for the 2017 Lucas Oil World
Qualifying ends July 31 for 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
2017 WCHA Hall of Fame
The World Conformation Horse Association announces the inductees to the 2017 WCHA Hall of Fame.
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.