Sissie Wherrell crowned 2025 PBRIP Open Sweepstakes Champion
Sissie Wherrell crowned 2025 PBRIP Open Sweepstakes Champion By Laurel Cox When Sissie Wherrell brought Good As Bully Gets to the 2025 APHA World Championship Show, she didn’t expect to leave as the Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program Open Sweepstakes Champion. After a year of inconsistencies in 2024, the horsewoman from Blanchard, Oklahoma, simply wanted […]
Callie Beach puts her horse-judging skills to work
Callie Beach puts her horse-judging skills to work Callie Beach of Shallowater, Texas, has been coming to the APHA World Championship Show since she was in third grade, but this year offered a brand-new experience for the 13-year-old. Previously, Callie only competed in the horseIQ horse judging contests at the APHA World Show and Halter […]
Success runs in the family: Jaylan Clary & her homebred Paints take on PBRIP
Success Runs in the Family: Jaylan Clary & her homebred Paints take on PBRIP By Laurel Cox For Jaylan Clary of Weatherford, Texas, barrel racing is a family affair. She began competing on I Hope To Impress You, her 2005 sorrel tobiano mare affectionately known as “Jewels,” when Jaylan was 13 years old. Now 30, […]
APHA welcomes four Summer 2025 interns
APHA welcomes four Summer 2025 interns By Laurel Cox APHA is excited to have four talented Summer 2025 interns learning the ins and outs of association management. These young professionals are gaining real-world experience in what it takes to run one of the world’s largest equine breed associations. They also assisted in the production of […]
Dulin, Carter & Cerasale top the 2025 Youth Futurity Project
Dulin, Carter & Cerasale top the 2025 Youth Futurity Project By Laurel Cox Top photo by Ruehle Photographix; bottom photos by Laurel Cox AjPHA members Colten Dulin of Nampa, Idaho; Hattie Carter of Florence, Alabama; and Addison Cerasale of St. Augustine, Florida, claimed victory in the 2025 Youth Futurity Project. The Youth Futurity Project […]
Nearly 25 years later, James Saubolle remains captivated by Paint World
Nearly 25 years later, James Saubolle remains captivated by Paint World Photo by Ruehle Photographix Almost 25 years ago, James Saubolle was standing in the John Justin Arena, drinking in his first APHA World Championship Show. He had some success that first year with Tonitesthenitehoney, then came back the following year to lay claim to […]
Work together, win together: Taylor Schuff wins 2025 Heroes on Horses competition
Work together, win together: Taylor Schuff wins 2025 Heroes on Horses competition Military veterans and wounded warriors were honored July 3, 2025, during the Heroes on Horses parade and competition. Jointly hosted by the American Paint Horse Foundation and the National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation, the event took place at the American Paint Horse Association […]
Sweet as Candy: Reagan Dockery & ‘Twix’ make their Paint World debut
Sweet as Candy: Reagan Dockery & ‘Twix’ make their Paint World debut By Laurel Cox; photography by Ruehle Photographix Inspired by her mom’s stories of raising and training horses, 10-year-old Reagan Dockery of Creswell, Oregon, knew she wanted to follow in her mom’s footsteps. Now 14, Reagan and her gelding Trashn Tinseltown are making their […]
Persistence pays off for Rachael Landman & Sensational Prince
Persistence pays off for Rachael Landman & Sensational Prince For nearly 12 years, Rachael Landman has been competing at the APHA World Championship Show aboard her 2010 sorrel overo gelding Sensational Prince, and for 12 years, a world championship title has eluded the pair. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, Rachael mused. This year, though, […]
Florida Paint Horse Club helps 14 Youth realize their World Show dreams
Florida Paint Horse Club helps 14 Youth realize their World Show dreams Photo by Ruehle Photographix Florida Paint Horse Club puts their money where their mouth is when it comes to growing Youth participation in the Sunshine State and beyond. In just about two months, the club raised nearly $18,000 to provide financial assistance to […]