Paints add chrome to 2025 USDF All-Breeds Awards
APHA honored outstanding competitors and their talented Paints as part of the 2025 USDF All-Breed Awards. Congratulations to the following for their achievements in 2025 U.S. Dressage Federation competitions:
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Dakotas Runing Bear Custom League Investd, a 2008 bay solid mare by Alotta Charisma x MSU Custom Shadow (QH), owned by Maureen Kinyon of Spring Grove, Illinois
- Adult Amateur Training Level Champion with Maureen (65.69%)
- Open Training Level Champion with Maureen (65.69%)
- Adult Amateur Vintage Cup Champion Training Level with Maureen (65.69%)
- Dakotas Runing Bear, a 2016 black tovero stallion by Dakotas Hi Roller x Lucky Copper Tnte, owned by Emily Trimble of Atlanta, Georgia
- Adult Amateur Training Level Reserve Champion with Emily (65.01%)
- Adult Amateur First Level Champion with Emily (61.273%)
- Open Training Level Reserve Champion with Emily (65.01%)
- Open First Level Reserve Champion with Emily (61.273%)
- Tru Perfect Blend, a 2009 bay tobiano gelding by Son Of A Tru Rolex x Buds Blend (QH), owned by Allie Russell of Woodland, Pennsylvania
- Open First Level Champion with Allie (66.389%)
- Open Second Level Champion with Allie (63.572%)
2025 USDF All-Breeds Awards
APHA sponsors the champion and reserve champion Paint Horses in the Open, Junior/Young Rider, Adult Amateur and Vintage Cup divisions from Training Level through Grand Prix. To be eligible for this award, the horse must be APHA registered, meet USDF’s requirements, and the owner and exhibitor must be a current APHA member. A median score of at least 60 percent is required.
“What a rewarding experience it has been bringing my best friend up the levels in dressage,” Allie said. “Tru Perfect Blend—aka ‘Milo’—tries his heart out for me every ride, and I love being able to represent the Paint Horse breed at USDF shows. Looking forward to another season with my favorite Paint!”
Emily appreciates the recognition and, especially, her Paint partner.
“This award means so much to me because we have worked so hard over the past year,” Emily said. “This is only our second year showing recognized USDF shows. ‘Truffle’ has an amazing work ethic and is an exceptionally smart horse. He makes showing incredibly fun because he consistently gives it his all. He’s my heart horse, and I’m so grateful to have him in my life. I’m excited for what the future holds for us.”
Congratulations to these talented Paints and their connections for their accomplishments in the dressage arena.
Learn more about earning recognition for your Paint’s success outside of APHA-approved competition at apha.com/pac.
Photos of Dakotas Runing Bear by High Time Photography courtesy Emily Trimble
Photo of Tru Perfect Blend by Winslow courtesy Allie Russell
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