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Coverage
AQHA Region One Championships
View the Journal's candid and high-point winners from August 9-12 in Monroe, Washington.
Ellis Wins AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Championship
Texas A&M University’s Avery Ellis took home gold at the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City.
AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest
Winners of the AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest, held during the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show, were named on August 4.
Some International Fun
Youth from 19 countries make memories at the 2018 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup.
International Competition Ends
Teams and individual riders were recognized at the end of the 2018 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup.
The Best Ranch Show Ever
AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines shares highlights from the Zoetis VRH World, Zoetis RHC Finals, Level 1 Cattle Championships and NRSHA National Championships.
News
Wrapping Up the 2018 Ford Youth World
More than 770 AQHYA members from across the globe competed at this year’s Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show for the chance to take home a coveted gold globe.
Pleasure Versatility Challenge
The inaugural Pleasure Versatility Challenge, held in conjunction with the Lucas Oil World, will highlight a well-conformed, athletic horse that is a pleasure to ride.
Qualifying Points Announced for 2019 Zoetis VRH World
AQHA releases the qualifying points for the 2019 Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships.
Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges
Join AQHA in Amarillo for the Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge September 16.
AQHA Executive Committee Approves New Judges
AQHA Judges Committee recommends and AQHA Executive Committee approves new AQHA judges.
AQHA Region Two Championships are September 20-23
The final 2018 AQHA Regional Championships show kicks off September 20 in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Blogs
McCarroll Memorial Fund Provides Scholarships, Added Money
Level 3 working hunter and trail 14-18 world champions are getting $1,000 scholarships, courtesy of the Dr. David McCarroll Memorial Fund.
AQHA's First 13-&-Under World Champions
Twenty-one-year-old mare Assets Miss Reba and Isabella "SJ" Himes are the first 13-&-Under world champions in AQHA history.
Busy Days at YES and Youth World Cup
Youth officer and Team USA member Alan Hinds describes the first busy days at the Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar and American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup.
10 Random Facts You Didn't Know About AQHA
AQHA is the largest equine breed association in the world, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have some fun trivia that you might not know!
10 Reasons to Visit the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
Make sure our beautiful Museum in Amarillo is on your must-see list as you plan your next vacation.
Alliances
Guaranteed A Magnum Wins 2018 NRHA Derby From Draw 1
Jimmy Van Der Hoeven drew the No. 1 spot for June 30's National Reining Horse Association Open Derby Finals in Oklahoma City.
Topsail Whiz Secures His Place as NRHA's First $12 Million Sire
Offspring success at the 2018 National Reining Horse Association Derby pushed the legendary sire past the $12 million threshold.
NRCHA Introduces New Format for Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Finals
The National Reined Cow Horse Association keeps health of young equine athletes in mind as it debuts changes for 2018.
Champions Crowned at College National Finals Rodeo
Two American Quarter Horses were recognized with horse of the year titles.
Justin Wright Rides Shiners Diamond Cat to Win 2018 NRCHA Derby
The AQHA Ranching Heritage-bred mare scored a 672 to win the National Reined Cow Horse Association Derby.
Team USA Reiners Named
American Quarter Horses and their riders are selected to represent the United States in reining at the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
NRCHA Derby to Remain in Paso Robles
The National Reined Cow Horse Association signs on for a three-year partnership with the Paso Robles Event Center in California.
New Opportunities for NRHA Futurity and Derby Dates
The National Reining Horse Association expands the dates of its 2019 major events.