Paint power shines at 2025 NRHA European Futurity with record Chrome Cash payouts
Paint power shines at 2025 NRHA European Futurity with record Chrome Cash payouts Photos by Bonaga Communication Reining fans across Europe witnessed a surge of color and talent at the 2025 NRHA European Futurity in Cremona, Italy, where the American Paint Horse Association’s Chrome Cash program took center stage. With a record-breaking 70 entries—a huge […]
VS Total Heartthrob claims APHA Superior All-Around Award
VS Total Heartthrob claims APHA Superior All-Around Award The APHA Superior All-Around award is one of the highest perpetual honors a Paint Horse can earn, and VS Total Heartthrob has recently added his name to the list of recipients of the coveted award. The 2015 bay tovero stallion was bred by Vanessa Anderson of Columbus […]
Jamie Howard wins 2026 president-elect title
Jamie Howard wins 2026 president-elect title The APHA Board of Directors elected Jamie Howard as their next president-elect on May 30, 2025. The president-elect is selected from and elected by the existing members on the APHA Board of Directors. Jamie will take the reins as president-elect in March 2026 and take office as president in […]
Winners named in 2025 Chrome APHA Member Model Search
You spoke, we listened: APHA members Ella Blunt and Jody Brooks are the 2025 Chrome APHA Member Model Search winners. These ladies, selected by popular vote, will be featured in the 2025 Chrome Winter Issue to highlight the uniqueness of our APHA members. Ella Blunt A New York native, Ella has been a leader in […]
2025 APHA MemberCare Survey documents high customer satisfaction
2025 APHA MemberCare Survey documents high customer satisfaction The 2025 APHA MemberCare Satisfaction Survey documented a 10% increase in transaction convenience and overall satisfaction over the previous year. Improvements were also noted in the need to contact APHA staff with questions about their work, overall professionalism and responsiveness of staff, and other key areas. The […]
Records broken at Remington Park by APHA’s Dee Keener & JC Speeding
Records broken at Remington Park by APHA’s Dee Keener & JC Speeding Edited press releases from Remington Park Two records fell at Remington Park on May 31, 2025, with Dee Keener and JC Speeding setting new benchmarks for track performance during the Speedhorse Graham Paint & Appaloosa Futurity. Dee Keener Remington Park Record – Most […]
Paints earn MVP honors at 2025 IEA Hunt-Seat & Dressage National Finals
Paints earn MVP honors at 2025 IEA Hunt-Seat & Dressage National Finals It’s well known that Paint Horses are versatile athletes and fan favorites, and APHA is proud to recognize two APHA horses that earned “Most Valuable Paint” honors at recent 2025 IEA National Finals. IEA—Intercollegiate Equestrian Association—is an APHA alliance partner. The organizations work […]
Free classes on tap for 2025 APHA National Shows
Free classes on tap for 2025 APHA National Shows Thanks to the generosity of Mars Equestrian and Kimes Ranch, select Youth Walk-Trot and Novice Youth entries (two per exhibitor) are free at the 2025 APHA National Shows. The 2025 APHA Eastern National Championship Show takes place August 21–24 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, […]
Chrome Cash pays $255,420 at 2025 NCHA Super Stakes
Chrome Cash pays $255,420 at 2025 NCHA Super Stakes Chrome Cash was flowing at the 2025 NCHA Super Stakes, where more than $255,000 was paid out to high-scoring Paints in 17 class categories. The event took place March 19–April 14, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. Von Spartacus was a multiple-division winner at the Super Stakes. […]
New veteran & EWD opportunities at the 2025 APHA World Show
New veteran & EWD opportunities at the 2025 APHA World Show The 2025 APHA World Championship Show is expanding this year to include new veteran and EWD—equestrians with disabilities—opportunities. The event features the Two Ravens Foundation Veterans Slide on June 25, Heroes on Horses parade and competition on July 3, and two all-breed equestrians with […]