Meet the APHA Board: Diane Alves
Meet the APHA Board: Diane Alves APHA President Diane Alves of Ballico, California, has been involved with APHA for more than 50 years, and she’s pretty much done it all. Stallion owner, breeder, exhibitor, Amateur, regional club supporter, national leadership positions: consider all those boxes checked. Diane brings a plethora of experience—both professional and recreational—to […]
Hall of Fame & Distinguished Service Award nominations due December 1
Hall of Fame & Distinguished Service Award nominations due December 1 Nominations are being accepted for two premier honors: the APHA Hall of Fame and the Distinguished Service Award. Any APHA member may submit a nomination for either award; all nomination materials are due by December 1, 2025. Hall of Fame Nominations The revered honor […]
VQH Heart Stoppin earns 2025 Gold Breeders’ Futurity Leading Performance Sire Award
VQH Heart Stoppin earns 2025 Gold Breeders’ Futurity Leading Performance Sire Award Success by progeny of VQH Heart Stoppin propelled their sire to earn the inaugural 2025 Gold Breeders’ Futurity Leading Performance Sire Award. The honor is based on total money earned by a sire’s progeny in Gold Breeders’ Futurity classes at the 2025 APHA […]
Chrome Cash champions bring color & class to the NRHA European Affiliate Championship
Chrome Cash champions bring color & class to the NRHA European Affiliate Championship By International Horse Press Photos by John Photography The flashy colors and standout performances of American Paint Horses turned heads and collected checks at the 2025 NRHA European Affiliate Championship July 16-19 outside of Paris, France. With riders from across Europe taking […]
Tobiano Loot incentive recognizes top chrome talent at 2025 APHA World Show
Tobiano Loot incentive recognizes top chrome talent at 2025 APHA World Show By Laurel Cox; photos courtesy Ruehle Photographix The Tobiano Loot bonus incentive rewards the highest-scoring tobiano and tovero horses at the APHA World Championship Show; it’s offered in select world championship ranch, reining and working cow horse classes. Eligible horses at the […]
Kevin Holthuijsen brings Dutch style to American soil
Kevin Holthuijsen brings Dutch style to American soil A year ago, competing at the APHA World Championship Show wasn’t on the radar for Dutch rider Kevin Holthuijsen. Thanks to an international friendship and a generous offer to lease a horse, Kevin was able to make his U.S. debut at the 2025 World Show in Fort […]
Down Right Amazing hits million-dollar milestone at 2025 The American Performance Horseman
Down Right Amazing hits million-dollar milestone at 2025 The American Performance Horseman When Casey Deary and Down Right Amazing galloped into Dickey’s Arena for the 2025 The American Performance Horseman, they weren’t riding alone. The hearts of everyone in the packed venue were in the saddle, too, as the horse-and-team pursued a three-peat title and […]
Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen give back at 2025 World Show
Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen give back at 2025 World Show Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen serve as positive APHA ambassadors at all shows they attend, but the group took it a step farther at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show. There, Professional Horsemen made themselves available to help Youth & Amateur exhibitors who attended the show without a […]
Natalie Snapp takes the reins of 2025–2026 AjPHA Board of Directors
Natalie Snapp takes the reins of 2025–2026 AjPHA Board of Directors By Laurel Cox The 2025–2026 AjPHA Board of Directors has saddled up for a great year of leadership, with Natalie Snapp of Bellefontaine, Ohio, at the helm as president. The AjPHA Board of Directors plays a crucial role in guiding the association’s activities, including […]
2025 all-around champions & leading titleholders crowned at Paint World
2025 all-around champions & leading titleholders crowned at Paint World The 2025 APHA World Championship Show awarded more than $1.6 million in cash and prizes across all events during the 16-day event. From June 20–July 6, Paints and their exhibitors converged from around the world to compete for their share of the awards. Congratulations to […]