LeaderCare 1.29.2021

2021 Virtual Convention Announced               

New to Zoom or just want to brush up on your skills?                                                            
We tailored training sessions just for you. Feel free to attend either one….or both! Just click on the links below to join a meeting.
Thursday – February 4th – 7 p.m. CST
Monday – February 8th – 7 p.m. CST                                                                                     
See Convention Schedule Here    
Questions or comments, please contact Karen Ficklin at kficklin@apha.com

APHA Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet has moved

APHA Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet has made the move to the 2021 APHA World Show. The banquet is tentatively scheduled for 7 p.m. on July 1 at the famed TX Whiskey Ranch. Updates on the festivities are coming soon!

Enjoy a host of Benefits with your 2021 APHA Membership

Recent Losses

APHA Professional Horseman Sidney Thomas
Longtime Paint Horse Breeder Larry Sheriff
APHA Director of Racing Karen Utecht
Judge Emeritus Charlie Sasser

Other News

Standing Committee term limits approved by the APHA Board of Directors
2020 Stimulus Plan – Performance Eligibility Reminder
2021 Youth Leadership Conference moves to the World Show
APHA’s 2020 World Champion Running Horses
2020 PBRIP Champions

State Director Resources

State Directors List
Leadership Code of Conduct
State Director Minutes

Dates to Remember

February 15, 2021 – Breeders’ Futurity Platinum Mare Nomination Deadline
February 15, 2021 – Breeders’ Futurity Gold Mare Nomination Deadline
March 1, 2021 – Application Deadline for APHA Academic Scholarships
February E-Show – Open: February 1; Close: February 15 at 5pm CST

Looking to increase show participation?

 Want to capitalize on the ranching competition movement?

Then the Ranch Work Championships is your answer. The Ranch Work Championships are an all new timed, all-breed ranch competition. It has been designed to maximize revenue for producers and made to seamlessly blend on the front or the back of a pre-existing event.  Visit Ranch Work Championships  to learn more or watch our YouTube explanation video.
Are you interested in producing a Ranch Work Championships Qualifier in your area?
Email Steven Hayes or call 817-222-6432. Step on to the bus headed for a new era in Ranch Horse competition!”

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See you down the trail,

APHA Executive Director

CONTACT ME
Billy Smith
(office) 817/222-6401
(cell) 806/679-9412
(email) billy@apha.com
(Twitter) #billyAPHA