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2020 APHA World Show to offer invitational class for IHSA Western Open Riders

APHA will offer an invitational class for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association 2020 Western Regional Open division high-point riders at the 2020 APHA World Championship Show, which takes place September 21–October 4 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Schedule details will be announced by APHA when they are confirmed.

This year, the APHA World Championship Show will offer Open, Amateur and Youth divisions. It also marks the first time IHSA will participate in the APHA event and kicks off a new partnership between the two organizations.

“We are excited that the APHA has offered this class to our Western high-point riders,” said Peter Cashman, IHSA executive director. “It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our members and our organization at a major event. We look forward to working with the APHA.”

IHSA 2020 Western Regional high-point riders are invited to participate, and horses will be provided. Though the show is produced by APHA, the riders will randomly draw their mounts and the division will be run much like the IHSA classes. The invitational class will be a two-phase competition with a horsemanship and a reining phase.

The IHSA has showcased their Open level hunter seat riders at events like the Longines Masters New York and the National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky. The APHA World Championship Show will be the first-ever standalone feature class for IHSA Western Open riders at a world-class competition.

“APHA is very excited about the opportunity to host this event, APHA Senior Director of Judges, Shows & Education David Dellin said. “This will be an awesome opportunity for young equestrians to experience the Paint Horse and the APHA World Show.”

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About APHA
The American Paint Horse Association is the world’s second-largest international equine breed association, registering more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded. APHA promotes, preserves and provides meaningful experiences with Paint Horses.

About IHSA
The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) welcomes men and women of all riding levels and offers individual and team competition in hunter seat equitation, Western horsemanship and reining at more than 400 member colleges and universities. Membership in IHSA means that college students can participate in horse shows regardless of their experience or financial status. Students compete at eight levels from beginner through advanced with suitable, provided horses, eliminating the expense of horse ownership.

Founded in 1967 by Bob Cacchione, it is the oldest and largest intercollegiate equestrian organization with 10,000 members in 47 states and Canada. IHSA college and university team participation is represented through a variety of programs including varsity athletics, academic departments and club sports. IHSA offers valuable hands-on experience and professional development in multiple facets of the equine industry. Many IHSA teams participate in service projects, giving back to their communities. Through the IHSA, students enhance their college experience and develop the tools that help build successful careers.

For more information go to IHSAinc.com or contact [email protected].

 

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