Chartering an International Affiliate
The American Paint Horse Association recognizes two types of International associations that have been organized for the purpose of promoting the breed. Below are the requirements as stated in the official APHA Rule Book.
ARTICLE XIV
International Associations
SECTION 1. The American Paint Horse Association may from time to time, recognize two types of International associations, which have as their purpose the promotion of the American Paint Horse.
A. International members who desire to promote the Paint horse and be affiliated with the APHA as a regional club, but that do not register horses in an approved stud book.
B. International associations that do register and maintain a stud book registry, and be affiliated with APHA and have its horses fall under the provisions of Rule RG-021. Guidelines for recognized International affiliation may be obtained from the APHA.
SECTION 2. Applications for International Regional Club affiliate for charter with the APHA must be submitted in the English language and follow the same guidelines for recognized International affiliation.
A. Members of all recognized International regional clubs approved for charter shall remain governed by American Paint Horse Association By-laws, Rules and Regulations.
B.Exceptions to these required guidelines may be granted by the Executive Committee as deemed in the best interest of the APHA.
SECTION 3. Application for recognized affiliation with APHA by an international association that maintains a stud book, for the purpose of promoting registered American Paint Horses, shall include a copy of that association’s by-laws, rule book and stud book (all in the English language) and shall be updated annually. The APHA Executive Committee shall separately determine if the stud book will be accepted for consideration under Rule RG-021 (International appendix registry.)
A. International members who desire to promote the Paint Horse and be affiliated with the APHA as a regional club, but that do not register horses in an approved stud book. Applications for an International Regional Club affiliate charter with the APHA must be submitted in the English language and follow the same guidelines for recognized International affiliation.
B. Members of all recognized International Regional Clubs approved for charter shall remained governed by American Paint Horse Association By-laws, Rules and Regulations.
C. Exceptions to these required guidelines may be granted by the Executive Committee as deemed in the best interest ofthe APHA.
CHECK LIST
Be sure to include the following:
- Proposed By-laws
- Organizational minutes
- Boundary map
- Application
Printable Version: Regional Club Charter Request
To locate international clubs and affiliates, go to the Club Finder page.
