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CLAIRVEAUX HOT N SUDDEN- He’ s a one-in-a-million, amazing soul 10
LR HEAR EM WHISPER- Showing and enjoying the entire experience 16
SDP BUFFALO RANCH- A Landmark Year 20
Q25 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW PHOTO BY: COWGIRL CREATIVE
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BLYTHE STANGER- 2025 Young Ambassadors Runner-Up 24
LILY’ S FEED- A Business Built on Mission, Not Just Margin 26
MATILDA DUNBIER- AQHA Youth competitor 28
MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER- Bush Festival’ s Stockmen’ s Challenge 34
2025 NUTRIEN CLASSIC AQHA INCENTIVES |
- Western Acres A2-3875 & Emma Webb |
42 |
- Rhondhu Cats R Double Q-97230 |
44 |
- Hannah Riley & EB S Bluetoonz Q-91431 |
46 |
- Times Up( imp) Q-77580 |
48 |
- WP Smooth Talker Q-93518 |
50 |
AQHA REGULAR NEWS
AQHA Directors List |
8 |
President Report |
9 |
Horse Nutrition- Hi Form |
32 |
Horse Health- Feeding For Breeding |
36 |
Q25 National Championship Show Sponsors |
62 |
AQHA Notice of Annual General Meeting |
87 |
AQHA Election of Directors 2025 |
88 |
AQHA Nomination Form 2025 |
89 |
AQHA Affiliates |
90-91 |
AQHA Judges List |
92 |
AQHA Pro Trainers List |
93 |
AQHA Directory |
94 |
Advertising Index |
95 |
SHOWS
2025 QRHA State Championship Show |
52 |
2025 ALL4ONE |
56 |
Summer Sizzler Show |
Q25 National Championship Show |
64 |
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