Apply for an AQHA Internship. If you're a hard-working, enthusiastic college student looking for an exciting internship in the equine industry, apply for one of AQHA's fall internships. . . . read more
Joint Injections Might Delay Developing Fracture Detection in Racehorses. Trainers should be aware that joint injections can have many benefits, but veterinarians need to be careful about selecting cases to receive this treatment, one researcher said. . . . read more
AQHA is Calling All Youth: It's Not Too Late to Register! There's still time to register for the 2018 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar, June 28-30, in College Station, Texas. The most fun-filled seminar of the summer is right around the corner, and it's not too late to register! . . . read more
AQHA & CDFA Drug Rules: Remember, drug rules may differ and it is the exhibitor's responsiblity to be familiar with all of the rules . . . read more
NEW FOR 2018 EMO WESTERN STATES CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW $10,000 ADDED PRIZE MONEY, PLUS MORE FUN AT THE CELEBRATION! Get ready for another exciting year at the EMO Western States Championship and The Celebration with 10 AQHA shows. Dates are confirmed for June 28 – July 8, 2018, at the extraordinary South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. For 2018, an estimated $10,000 will be paid to the winners of the championship classes in addition to the Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies . . . read more
PCQHA HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS DUE JUNE 1, 2018. If you are interested in nominating a person or a horse to the PCQHA Hall of Fame, please fill out these forms: . . . Person . . . Horse
PCQHA HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS MOVED TO FALL CLASSIC SHOW IN OCTOBER. The PCQHA Hall of Fame inductions moves to October 5 during the Fall Classic and EMO California State Championship in Paso Robles. More details to follow at PCQHA.com . . . read more
DOT SET TO LAUNCH WEBSITE FOR AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS . . . read more
$5,000 ADDED TO THE EMO CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, held during the Fall Classic Quarter Horse show, October 3-7, 2018 in Paso Robles, CA. For more details, go to: . . . read more
PCQHA IS PROUD TO CONGRATULATE THE CALIFORNIA STATE 4-H CLASSIC TEAM ON THEIR OVERALL 3RD PLACE IN THE STATE TEAM COMPETITION at the Western National Roundup in 2017. They also earned the following placings:
Overall State Team - 3rd Place
Horse Bowl - 7th Place
Speech - 4th place
Team Demo - 4th place
Individual Demo - 4th place
Hippology, overall - 8th place
Team Exams - 9th place
Team Stations - 8th place
Team Problem - 4th place
Team Judging - 9th place
Top Overall Judging Individual - Allison Harlow - 3rd Place
Thank you to PCQHA director, Judy Bonham, for donating her time to assist with judging. Way to go, California 4-H!
AQHA NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP WEST Entry Forms Now Available Online- Come join us at this year’s Level 1 Championships, now with 4 different options: East, West, Central and Cattle. Make your reservations today and share your exhibitor’s badge to let others know which show you’ll be at. Experience the thrill of competing at the championship level in walk/trot, rookie and level 1 classes . . . read more
AMERICAN HORSE PUBLICATIONS HAVE LAUNCHED A SURVEY FOR HORSE OWNERS WHO LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES, are 18 years of age and older, and who currently own or manage at least one horse are invited to complete the survey by April 1, 2018. The survey, which is hosted every three years, will gauge participation trends and management practices in the U.S. equine industry, identify critical issues facing the equine industry as perceived by those who own or manage horses, and better understand issues pertaining to horse health . . . read more
RESEARCHERS FIND LINK BETWEEN PSD DEVELOPMENT, Straight Hocks. For every degree of increase in hock angle, researchers found a 12% greater chance of a horse having proximal suspensory desmopathy (PSD) . . . read more
ORDER PCQHA WEAR! Jackets, Shirts, Caps and More! PCQHA launched a special website to offer PCQHA logo wear. Thanks to California Embroidery for their creative embroidery work. Check it out: . . . read more
The AQHA Professional Horseman’s Crisis Fund was established to provide temporary financial assistance to those in the equine industry who may have been negatively impacted by flood, fire, wind, debilitating sickness or injury. The disasters that have befallen the gulf coast and the west have taken a toll on the horse business, and the Foundation needs your help in generating funds so that we may continue to assist those in need. Your contribution is fully tax deductible. You may call the AQH Foundation at (806) 376-5181, or go on-line at donatetoday.aqha.com. Be sure to indicate that your contribution should be directed to the AQHA Professional Horseman’s Crisis Fund . . . read more
Level 2 Youth World State Qualifying Requirements. The Level 2 youth world state qualifying requirements for the core classes will require that an exhibitor show to a minimum of five judges (the best fifteen judges will be counted). The requirement for the over fence, speed, and cattle classes requires a minimum of two judges (the best fifteen judges will be counted). PCQHYA will invite four qualified youth for each class. (There is a possibility to invite up to six if we have not exceeded maximum team number set by AQHA).
