Paint Horses and the sports in which they excel are as versatile as their coat patterns. APHA’s Paint Alternative Competition program rewards your Paint’s success outside of traditional breed shows or for time spent riding or driving. Whether you compete in open shows, discipline organizations or ride for fun, enroll your Paint in PAC to start earning awards.
PAC rewards your Paint’s accomplishments in events outside of traditional breed shows. Results from events like open and 4-H shows, barrel races, team pennings, ropings, horse trials, dressage shows and more become PAC credits that help your Paint earn an official APHA performance record along with year-end and perpetual awards.
All shows (live and virtual) are automatically PAC-approved, provided the show results are retained for one year and classes are open/all-breed. PAC credits cannot be earned from national breed/color associations, including but not limited to AQHA, PtHA, PHBA, or ABRA; they can be earned from national or local discipline associations, such as NSBA, USEF, USHJA, NCHA, NRHA, etc. It is recommended that the judges for PAC events be trained through an organization or be on a recognized judges list.
Show managers are invited to include the PAC logo on their show bills and website, and encouraged to share the PAC flyer with exhibitors.
PAC reporting is completed on APHAOnline.org using your APHA membership account under the Bronze (My APHA) section.
Log in using your APHA member ID number and password; if you do not have a PIN or password, select “Forgot Password” and enter your membership ID. Select “Create an Online Account” and follow the prompts.
A PAC-enrolled horse can earn the following perpetual titles. Award certificates are provided to the horse owner, and Versatility Champion winners receive additional achievement spotlights. Review the PAC Credit System to see how credits are awarded per event.
A PAC-enrolled horse can earn the following year-end awards, based on total credits earned in a calendar year.
Compete in a truly international world championship from. Just film your performance based on the outlined criteria, submit your video and our judges will take it from there.
PAC credits and world titles are awarded!
New patterns are posted on opening day, when the entry form opens. Entries close at 5 p.m. CST on closing day. Your entry includes your exhibitor/horse entry information, class payment and your video submission(s).
Check out past PAC E-Show World Championship Results!
To get started, take a look at our class list on the “Patterns” tab. Click each class name to download the pattern or video specifications, practice and videotape your go, then return here to submit your entry form and videos. After judging is complete, you will receive an email with detailed feedback on your performance, and a check if you place in the payout!
$100 PH Barn Door gift card to the highest all-around point-earning exhibitor. Must enter at least five classes to be eligible for the all-around exhibitor award. Exhibitors may show multiple horses.
Open and Youth classes will use the same patterns. If there are two or fewer entries in a Youth class, they will be combined with the corresponding Open class. Patterns coming soon.
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