Gunner Scotch On Ice wins SHTX high-placing Paint award
Gunner Scotch On Ice wins SHTX high-placing Paint award Stock Horse of Texas honored Gunner Scotch On Ice as its high-placing Paint Horse for 2024. The award is presented jointly by APHA and Stock Horse of Texas in an effort to recognize top Paint Horses in Stock Horse of Texas competition and add value for […]
Cyndy Hetzell selected as APHA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award winner
Cyndy Hetzell selected as APHA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award winner The late Cyndy Hetzell of Bridgeton, New Jersey, is being honored posthumously with APHA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award. She will be recognized June 26 at the APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas. Cyndy’s passion was youth development, and it’s there […]
New all-around awards added to 2025 APHA World Show lineup
New all-around awards added to 2025 APHA World Show lineup Exhibitors at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show will vie for 19 all-around awards this year. That includes new All-Around English Youth and All-Around English Amateur awards, plus other honors across Open, Amateur, Novice, Walk-Trot and Youth divisions. Remember, Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred Registry […]
8 early implementation rules go into effect April 2, 2025
8 early implementation rules go into effect April 2, 2025 The following rule changes passed at the 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering with early implementation and will go into effect April 2, 2025. Control #RG-105 was also passed with early implementation, but will not go into effect on April 2. This rule change, which eliminates the […]
2024 Breeders’ Trust point value increases by 29%
2024 Breeders’ Trust point value increases by 29% The 2024 Breeders’ Trust point value clocked in at $11.30, representing a second year of per-point cash value increases for the program. It is a 29 percent increase over the 2023 Breeders’ Trust point value. He Has Six Witnesses was the 2024 Breeders’ Trust Leading Earner, his […]
Ruby & Pink Buckle to offer guaranteed 2025 Chrome Buckle payouts for Paints
Ruby & Pink Buckle to offer guaranteed 2025 Chrome Buckle payouts for Paints APHA and the Pink and Ruby Buckle events have again partnered to offer the Chrome Buckle Powered by PBRIP, an exclusive incentive for Paint Horses competing at those barrel racing events. This initiative will be featured at the West Ruby Buckle, Central […]
Boggs, Longacre & Stafford honored with 2025 Judge Emeritus Award
Boggs, Longacre & Stafford honored with 2025 Judge Emeritus Award Three longtime APHA judges—David Boggs, Nikki Longacre and Susan Stafford—will receive the 2025 Judge Emeritus Award on June 26 in honor of their service to the association. The ceremony takes place as part of the 2025 APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Celebration in Fort […]
$99,500 added for APHA World Show English and Western performers
$99,500 added for APHA World Show English and Western performers All-around horses and traditional-event English and Western performers can vie for nearly $100,000 added at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show. This included sweepstakes classes for Western pleasure, hunter under saddle, trail and longe line performers along with other all-around contenders. New for 2025 is […]
State directors pass 27 rule change proposals at 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering
State directors pass 27 rule change proposals at 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering Paint Horse enthusiasts and leaders gathered for the 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering in the Fort Worth Stockyards to educate, elevate and engage with fellow horsemen and make a difference in the association’s future. Following the considerable discussions, APHA state directors passed 27 new […]
$6,000 added for mounted shooters at the 2025 APHA World Show
$6,000 added for mounted shooters at the 2025 APHA World Show Mounted shooters, world championships and purses with $6,000 added are on tap for the 2025 APHA World Championship Show. Take your shot July 5 with your Paint Horse; all mounted shooting events take place in the Watt Arena this year due to ongoing renovations […]