Four earn APHA judges card in 2025
Four earn APHA judges card in 2025 Four individuals successfully earned their APHA judging card this May. APHA is proud to recognize Shannon Curl-Holbin, Mackenzie Fallis, Mason Lyon and Katie Roxburgh, and we welcome them into the APHA judging ranks. Each year, judge applicants undergo a rigorous selection process, including pre-approval to test at the […]
Chrome & Paint Horse Journal win 2025 AHP Equine Media Awards
Chrome & Paint Horse Journal win 2025 AHP Equine Media Awards APHA’s official publications, Chrome and the Paint Horse Journal, were honored for outstanding content at the 2025 American Horse Publications Equine Media Awards contest May 17, 2025. The flagship publications won a variety of awards for editorial content, graphic design and cover art—including two […]
Patty Baker selected as Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year
Patty Baker selected as Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year Longtime horsewoman Patty Baker of Olympia, Washington, will be honored June 26, 2025, with the Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year award. Since age 8, Patty knew she had a love for training horses—her father bought the budding equestrienne an unbroke 2-year-old and turned her […]
Luck strikes twice for Kole Price in 2025 NRBC Chrome Cash jackpot
Luck strikes twice for Kole Price in 2025 NRBC Chrome Cash jackpot Photo by National Reining Breeders Classic Facebook page Tulsa was good to reining professional Kole Price, as he piloted not one but two mounts to the top of the 2025 NRBC Chrome Cash leaderboard at this year’s National Reining Breeders Classic. Picture Perrfect […]
Carolina, Southwest Washington & New England honored as 2025 Clubs of Distinction
Carolina, Southwest Washington & New England honored as 2025 Clubs of Distinction The APHA Club of Distinction award recognize clubs that make outstanding contributions to the Paint Horse community, and this year, three deserving clubs are being honored. The Carolina Paint Horse Club, Southwest Washington Paint Horse Club and New England Paint Horse Club demonstrated […]
2025 APHA National Championships return to Ohio & Vegas
2025 APHA National Championships return to Ohio & Vegas Last year’s APHA National Championships shows were a resounding hit, with growth at both events in total number of horses and exhibitors. The APHA Eastern & Western National Championships are back for 2025—bigger, better and with even more fun! 2025 APHA Eastern National Championship Show August […]
Fun abounds with 2025 World Show Youth Events
Fun abounds with 2025 World Show Youth Events Whether you crave competition or just want to make lasting memories with your friends, saddle up for our 2025 World Show Youth events. From horse-judging and knowledge-based competitions to fun parties, friendship bracelets and more, we’ve got something to appeal to every Youth at the 2025 APHA […]
Drawdy, Perkins & Simons Show Horses top 2024 APHA Leading Breeders charts
Drawdy, Perkins & Simons Show Horses top 2024 APHA Leading Breeders charts The 2024 APHA Leading Breeders charts measure the top breeders of Paint Horses in halter and performance categories, measured by total points earned and total number of progeny earning points in the previous year. For 2024, the top breeders were: Susan & Phillip […]
Ranch horses ride for $124,000 at the 2025 APHA World Show
Ranch horses ride for $124,000 at the 2025 APHA World Show Paint and all-breed ranch horses have a lot to buzz about at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show—they’ll compete for $124,000 added money throughout the event. Ranch Horse events on tap include APHA world championship classes, International Ranch Horse Association world championship classes and […]
APHA Judge Emeritus Joe Carter passes away
APHA Judge Emeritus Joe Carter passes away Judging icon Joe Carter, an APHA Judge Emeritus honoree, died April 10, 2025. He was an advocate for judging education in the stock-horse realm, spanning various breeds and disciplines. From St. George, Ontario, Canada, Joe and his wife, Pat, established Carters Training Facility. He was an APHA judge […]