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Matching Funds: Double Your Winnings with Chrome Cash - APHA: American Paint Horse Association

Chrome Cash Matching Funds

Cash in on additional incentives for Paints at your show by applying for Chrome Cash Matching Funds. Approximately $50,000 in matching Chrome Cash is available for distribution annually. Chrome Cash Matching Funds DOUBLES the benefit to APHA members, while meeting exhibitors where they are—whether that’s at an APHA-approved show or discipline-specific event.

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Requirements

  • APHA-approved events request Chrome Cash matching funds of either $5,000 or $10,000
  • The approved event is required to provide matching funds at the amount requested or more.
    • For example, if $5,000 in Chrome Cash matching funds is requested from APHA, at least $5,000 must be matched by the approved event.
    • Scholarships do not qualify towards matching funds.
  • All show organizers must submit $10 per Chrome Cash entry to APHA upon the completion of the event along with show results.
  • Events must submit Chrome Cash results using a template provided by APHA within 14 days of the completion of the event, including all Chrome Cash entries and amounts paid to each placing.
  • Events agree to promote Chrome Cash prior to the event.
  • Events are responsible for determining entry fees to be charged for each Chrome Cash class/sidepot/race.
  • Events determine which Chrome Cash classes/sidepots/races they want to offer and how added money is distributed. Changes to classes can be made up to 30 days before the event. No changes are allowed after that point.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Chrome Cash Matching Fund payouts must be made available to all APHA-registered horses, provided the owner is a current APHA member and may not be conditioned on those horses being registered with another breed.
  • Chrome Cash classes must be entered per each event’s rules and the corresponding entry fee paid.

Application Process

  • Applications may be submitted from November 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025 or until funds have been dispersed.
  • Submit your event’s application online.
  • Applications will be approved by staff discretion based on their potential for growth and for generating memberships, registrations and transfers. Geographic location will also be a consideration.
    • To be eligible for funds again in subsequent years, events must demonstrate 10% growth of horses in Paint classes/sidepots/races from year to year.
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International

Chrome Cash is a simple program that gives exhibitors a monetary incentive to show APHA-registered horses. International show organizers can apply for matching Chrome Cash funds to help attract more Paint owners to their events, including both APHA-approved and discipline-specific competitions.

How does Chrome Cash International work?

  • Show organizers request Chrome Cash matching funds starting at $500 USD and up.
  • Approved events are required to provide matching funds equal to or exceeding the amount requested. For example, if $1,000 USD in Chrome Cash matching funds is requested from APHA, the approved event must match at least $1,000 USD. The entire amount—$2,000 USD in this example—must be paid out to eligible Paints in designated Chrome Cash classes.
  • Show organizers must agree to promote Chrome Cash prior to the event.
  • Show organizers determine which Chrome Cash classes/sidepots/races they want to offer and how added money is distributed.
  • Show organizers determine entry fees to be charged for each Chrome Cash class/sidepot/race.
  • Show organizers must submit Chrome Cash results using APHA’s template within 14 days of the completion of the event, including all Chrome Cash entries and amounts paid to each placing.
  • Show organizers must submit $10 USD/Chrome Cash entry to APHA upon the completion of the event, along with show results.

Who can compete for Chrome Cash?

  • Horses must be registered with APHA; both Regular Registry and solid Paint-breds are eligible.
  • Owners must be current APHA members in good standing.
  • Owners/exhibitors must enter Chrome Cash classes as per the event’s rules and pay the event’s entry fees.
  • Show organizers are responsible for verifying horse and owner eligibility.

How can we apply for Chrome Cash?

  • Submit your application online here.
  • APHA will accept 2026 applications until November 30, 2025.
  • APHA will approve applications based on their potential for generating memberships, registrations and transfers. Geographic location will also be a consideration.
  • In subsequent years, events must demonstrate 10% growth in horses in Paint classes/sidepots/races from year to year to be eligible for funding again.

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