Regan Stovall, a 16-year-old from Van Alstyne, Texas, was selected as the 2021-2022 AjPHA Youth Member of the Year following a rigorous selection process that placed emphasis on Paint Horse-related activities, volunteerism and more. A junior at Van Alstyne High School, Regan (above left) has shown Paint Horses for four years with the Texas Paint […]

The tentative schedule for the 2023 AQHYA World Championship Show is now available online. The Youth World is July 28 – August 6 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City and features the world’s top youth riders and their American Quarter Horses. The Ford Youth World has a variety of events and activities for competitors, […]

The following rule change proposals, which were passed by APHA elected state directors, will go into effect April 1, 2023. The modifications include a new provision (in addition to existing RG-070.E rules) that provides Regular Registry status to a horse with one APHA parent that also has at least one Paint trait and two or […]

Hi, my name is Shelley Grissom and I’m starting this page for one of the kindest, most genuine, always with a smile, individuals in the horse industry, Craig Vicars. He and his wife Whitney Vicars need our help! Craig was involved in a horse accident on March 22, 2023 that resulted in injuries requiring him […]

Longtime APHA advocate Sandy Jirkovsky of Whitesboro, Texas, will harness decades of horse experience and her passion for supporting and encouraging young equestrians to take the reins as director of Youth and Amateur activities for APHA. In her new role, Sandy will oversee the APHA’s Youth and Amateur programs, which provide opportunities for young riders […]

Gordyville Lucky RunMarch 16-19, 2023Gifford, IL CLICK HERE to view candids presented by Cheesing It and taken by Norfleet Marketing and Photography. CLICK HERE to learn more about this great show.

The American Quarter Horse Association recognizes hard-working individuals and their American Quarter Horses at the end of each year through the Association’s year-end high-point awards program. The top point earners in each division of every AQHA event are recognized annually. Horses are awarded in the open division, and youth and amateurs competing with any one horse are […]

Meet the Youth leaders elected to serve as the 2023-2024 AjPHA National Directors. Though they represent all AjPHA members, these dedicated individuals hail from 16 states and one Canadian province. AjPHA National Directors are tasked to direct association business and provide valuable input on ways to grow AjPHA and attract new Youth to the program. […]