World conformation horse association

Pinto Horse Association of America Inc.


It’s no secret, ranch classes are continuing to grow in interest by exhibitors in the horse show world. The number of exhibitors in the ranch classes continue to increase at the Pinto World Championship and the Color Breed Congress.

A seven-time PtHA World Champion Ranch Horse trainer and exhibitor, Christopher Dennis, has had a lot of success over recent years and continues to build his training program.

“I grew up showing Appaloosa horses, my family bred and raised Appaloosas,” said Christopher Dennis, owner of Dennis Ranch Performance Horses and 2023 PtHA Hall of Fame Professional Horsemen inductee. “Me and my sister showed as youth riders and then once I was out of the youth division I moved over to rodeo and team roping.”

In 2019 Dennis became a member of PtHA and started getting more involved in the show horse world, specifically in the ranch classes.

“We started getting involved when Appaloosas were welcomed into the solid division at PtHA,” Dennis said. He competes in all ranch disciplines, but his main three are Ranching Riding, Trail and Rail, Dennis said. “In preparing for Ranch Riding and Rail, I focus on letting my horse

Alliances


AQHA partners with associations, national or international in scope, which predominately feature American Quarter Horses in their competitions. The following associations have fair rules and judging procedures that are widely recognized and accepted throughout the world and, where applicable, are substantially similar to AQHA's rules and regulations. Many of these associations have the ability to provide AQHA with points and/or money earnings on American Quarter Horses competing in their events.

 


American Roan Horse Association


Founded in 2008, the American Roan Horse Association’s mission is to record and preserve the pedigrees of roan horses.  Provide beneficial services for members that will enhance and encourage ARHA ownership and participation.  ARHA develops programs and incentives beneficial to roan horse owners, while generating growth of the ARHA membership and registration via marketing, promotion, advertising, and publicity of roan horses.  ARHA ensures the welfare of roan horses so they are treated humanely, with dignity, respect and compassion, at all times.

 


National Cutting Horse Association
 



Established in 19

World Conformation Horse Association Announces New Futurity Program!



Images courtesy of WCHA


From WCHA:

Something NEW, something UNIQUE……….


The Rising Star Futurity


This futurity will be a subsidiary of the very successful WCHA Breeder’s Championship Futurity Program and will be held within the Halter Million format in Fort Worth, Texas the last week of September. What’s unique about the Rising Star Program is that it’s structured to showcase offspring sired by stallions who have NOT YET sired a World Champion halter horse within AQHA, APHA or ApHC. “For the past few years we’ve had over 80 stallions enrolled in our Breeder’s Championship Futurity” states Futurity Manager/Executive Director Don Falcon. “Of these 80+ stallions, I estimate at least 50 have never sired a world champion yet, for a variety of reasons. Their stallion might be young and just starting to breed mares, it could be a stallion whose owners don’t stand him to the public or aren’t set up to promote or breed a large number of mares, etc. All of our halter stallions are bred “in the purple”, most have had very successful show careers but now need an opportunity where each stallion’s offspring can have

Our Events


APHA Events

APHA Leadership Gathering

The Leadership Gathering is an annual conference for APHA and AjPHA leaders to connect and discuss the association’s future. At this gathering, meetings take place for advisory committees, the board of directors and members. Our members voices are valued, and all members are invited to attend. Educational and social activities also take place at the event, which allow members to connect with Paint enthusiasts from around the world. This event takes place annually in late February and early March in Fort Worth, Texas.

Cowgirl Gathering

The Cowgirl Gathering is a celebration of cowgirls from all walks of life. Featuring an all-women team roping, a breakaway roping and a barrel race, a professional and personal development workshop, and fashion and art shows, the Cowgirl Gathering provides a space for women to network, grow and show off their talents. It is the heart and soul of a cowgirl that makes her unique, and the Cowgirl Gathering showcases that very spirit each May in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas.

Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering

The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering is the perfect event for the whole family! Over 30 y