Meet the Board: Karen Banister
Elected to the APHA Board of Directors in 2024, Karen is a Swiss Army knife, offering varied perspectives that help shape decision making.
Second-half Paynt Points payouts for 2025 are heading out
An estimated $11.35 per point is being paid for APHA points in Youth, Amateur, Novice and Walk-Trot classes for the second half of 2025.
Applaud the 2025 APHA year-end champions
Congratulations to our 2025 APHA year-end champs in our Top 20, rookie of the year, ranch horse and PAC categories.
Five join the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame
Viggo & Annette Mortensen, Travis & Lynn Titlow, Gallant Zippo, John Simon & Texas Hero compose the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame class.
EuroPaint remains the crown jewel of APHA’s 2025 Top 20 Shows
With 251 horses and 1,376 entries, EuroPaint’s reputation as a premier international event remains unchallenged on the 2025 Top 20 Shows list.
New classes, concert & $1.5M in cash/prizes on tap for 2026 APHA World Show
Over $1.5M in cash & prizes will headline the 2026 APHA World Show, coming to Fort Worth, Texas, June 19–July 4. Youth, Amateur and Open competitors will vie for championship titles in more than 340 classes. Special events abound as well, including no-horse-required Youth contests and a special concert by The Scooter Brown Band at […]
Smooth French Kiss wins 2025 PBRIP Horse of the Year
The PBRIP Horse of the Year is awarded to the highest earner from all approved PBRIP events during the competition year.
APHA Hall of Famer Color Me Smart dies
Legendary Paint cutting sire Color Me Smart died peacefully January 16, 2026, in Weatherford, Texas, at age 35.
APHA announces 2025 regional racing awards
Congratulations to Paint racing’s 2025 regional racing award winners: top horse, top owner, top breeder and top trainer by area.
Kate’s Cause
Through, Kate’s Cause, founder Kate Barfield raises money for women’s fertility preservation while staying true to her Western roots.