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AQHA AMATEUR DIVISION PROFILE
Michelle Southgate 26
2026 AQHA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE |
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INXS Q-45523 |
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Pauline Stewart Fox |
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Mathea Usher- Santa Rio QH Stud |
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2026 ABHA NATIONAL FINALS- AQHA INCENTIVE WINNERS:
Jennifer Daley & Eyesacutabove PR-357 38 Katina Matthews & Filthy Rich N Famous Q-94050 40 Julie Breed & Breedz Desert Falcon Q-94909 44 AQHA NUTRITION
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Director Reports 8 AmQHA Asia-Pacific Show Seminar 9-10 AQHA Directors List 2026 / 2027 10 AQHA TOP TEN HIGH POINT HORSES 2026 64 AQHA TOP TEN HIGH POINT MEMBERS 2026 72 SCHEDULE OF FEES: Effective 1st August 2026 78 AQHA Affiliates 80-81 AQHA Judges List 82 AQHA Pro Horseman List 83 2026 AQHA Amateur Division Committee Members 84 Advertising Index 84
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