Judge Spotlight: John Kunkle
Judge Spotlight: John Kunkle Chairman of the APHA Judges Committee, John Kunkle is carded with APHA, AQHA, NSBA and ABRA. He has judged world championship shows for APHA, AQHA and NSBA multiple times. John and his wife, Jennifer, are also active in horse show management, including serving as arena managers at APHA’s Eastern and Western […]
Rulebook Reminders-September 2025
Rulebook Reminders APHA Judge Newsletter, September 2025 By APHA Director of Judges Sandy Jirkovsky Helmets: SC-195 Our judging quiz this quarter focused on hunt-seat equitation, penalties and helmet types. Helmet legality is the No. 1 complaint I get from exhibitors and spectators. Please make yourself aware of this rule and what constitutes a legal and […]
2025 APHA Eastern National Show draws over 1,000 entries
2025 APHA Eastern National Show draws over 1,000 entries The word on the street? Exhibitors LOVED the 2025 APHA Eastern National Championship Show, which took place August 21-24 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. This year’s show featured 1,052 entries, 227 entered horses, 146 national championship classes and 16 all-around awards. New for […]
Make a difference with your APHF donation
Make a difference with your APHF donation! When you give to the American Paint Horse Foundation, your donation makes immediate waves in our three pillars of focus: education, heritage and equine-assisted services. Small or large, your tax-deductible donation is impactful! Your Donation Helps … Provide Educational Opportunities Academic-based scholarships for Youth World Championship Show scholarships […]
Meet the APHA Board: Mike Holloway
Meet the APHA Board: Mike Holloway A banking professional, Mike Holloway of Brandon, Mississippi, found his way to horses as an adult—the cowboy calling couldn’t be denied, and Mike answered. Paint Horses and APHA were part of Mike’s story from the very beginning. Learning as he went, Mike expanded from a one-horse show into a […]
5 Tips for Submitting Rule Change Proposals
5 Tips for Submitting Rule Change Proposals Rule change proposals from APHA members and advisory committees are accepted annually for consideration. Submissions undergo various rounds of review, including by staff, the Board of Directors and advisory committees. The related committees review rule change proposals at the Leadership Gathering to decide which rules will move on […]
9 Youth receive 2025 academic scholarships from APHF
9 Youth receive 2025 academic scholarships from APHF Nine AjPHA members are getting a leg up for college, thanks to 2025 academic scholarships awarded by the American Paint Horse Foundation. Congratulations to these deserving AjPHA members. Education is one of the three pillars that define the American Paint Horse Foundation. It includes providing both academic […]
Paint Horse Journal & Chrome earn 2025 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
Paint Horse Journal & Chrome earn 2025 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence APHA is proud to announce that its flagship publications, the Paint Horse Journal and Chrome, have been honored in the 2025 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. The Paint Horse Journal received a 2025 APEX Award of Excellence in the “Magazines, Journals & Tabloids […]
Want PBRIP at your event?
Want PBRIP at your event? If you are a producer or know a producer interested in APHA sponsoring a PBRIP sidepot at your 2025 barrel race(s) check out the following: To be eligible for PBRIP-sanctioned barrel races, the event/show producer must agree to offer a PBRIP sidepot and follow a few simple guidelines. Visit our […]
Win-Place-Show: Summer 2025 Race Winners
Win-Place-Show: Summer 2025 Race Winners Congratulations to the following Paint race winners as of July 19, 2025 5/2/2025 PSBA AMERICAN PAINT CLASSIC FUTURITY G1 1st: PRETTY LIL POISON | Owner: MATT WHITEKILLER | Trainer: MATT WHITEKILLER 2nd: TURNPIKE JAMMER | Owner: CARLA AKERS & RANDY PERKINS | Trainer: RAY ENLOW 3rd: TURBULENT | Owner: 918 BLOODSTOCK | […]