Following the initial deadline for entries, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby Presented by Markel reports entries are on track for a strong event. The preliminary numbers for 2020 are already at 96% of the 2019 Derby. This count does not include any late entries, which must be received in office by 10:00 am, CDT, on June 3, for the draw to be posted on June 5.
All rules are effective January 1, 2021, unless noted otherwise.
The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and took action on recommendations from four AQHA standing committees.
The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee met April 16 via conference call to review the rule-change recommendations from the amateur, judges, ranching and show committees.
Careful consideration, discussion and debate were devoted to each item. Below are the highlights of approved agenda items.
We know the excitement that you experience when registering or purchasing an American Quarter Horse is the best feeling in the world; it can only be rivaled by receiving the horse’s official AQHA certificate of registration in the mail.
Missy Jean Etheridge captures NCHA Eastern National Non-Pro championship
Missy Jean Etheridge, Corinth, Miss., scored 224 points riding Cutting Commander on Saturday, March 14, to win the 2019 NCHA Eastern National Non-Pro Finals. Colt Moore, Williston, Fla., showing Highbrow Nadine, claimed the reserve championship with 222 points, while Denise Seiz, Cedartown, Ga., placed third with 217.5 aboard Willie J Rey.
This was Missy Jean Etheridge’s thirty-fourth ride in an NCHA Eastern Nationals division finals and her second win. Her first win came in the 2004 NCHA Eastern Nationals $10,000 Amateur aboard Pepto Jack LTE $33,466, by Peptoboonsmal, following her 2003 reserve championship in the $2,000 Limited Rider Finals on Chloes My Aunt LTE $57,299, by SR Hallmarked. The NCHA earner of $396,242, Etheridge has also competed successfully in NCHA limited age events, including last year, when she showed Rey Too Purdy LTE $59,291, by Dual Smart Rey, to win The Non-Pro 5/6 Classic, and earlier this year when she won the Ike Hamilton Futurity Classic Non-Pro Intermediate with Metallic Royal Mate LTE $98,831, by Metallic Cat.
AQHA does not renew affiliate agreement with the Deutsche Quarter Horse Association.
On February 15, the American Quarter Horse Association announced it has terminated its relationship and will not renew its affiliate agreement with the Deutsche Quarter Horse Association (DQHA), which served as the AQHA affiliate in Germany.
The American Quarter Horse Association and its German affiliate, DQHA, get clarification from the European Commission on studbook of origin.
On January 27, leaders and staff from the American Quarter Horse Association met with representatives of the German affiliate (DQHA), the German agricultural ministry and Bavarian competent authority at the European Commission offices in Brussels. The goal of the meeting was to close the contested topic of studbook of origin for the American Quarter Horse.
Wednesday, February 12
• Move-in begins 8am CST - no exceptions
• please be understanding of the limited turnover time the facility has between events
• RVs and campers will NOT have access to the Red Lot (spaces next to covered pavilion) on this day. Must park in another lot for the night.
• Last day to add Level One or Novice Horse to an existing Open Derby entry
Thursday, February 13
• RVs and campers may move to the Red Lot (spaces next to covered pavilion)
• Last day to add Amateur division to an existing Non Pro Derby entry
Friday, February 14
• Valentine's Day - Don't say we didn't remind you. Make your arrangements early.
Monday, February 17
• Last day to purchase Year End Banquet tickets - only $10.00 - click here for order form
Wednesday, February 19
• Exhibitors may pick up tickets from the show office
Friday, February 21
• All exhibitor tickets must be picked up from the show office by Noon
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