Ready for Ranch Horse

PHJ | Summer 2026Preparing for ranch horse competition means thoughtful practice, both at home and at the show.
Family Matters

PHJ | Summer 2026Amanda Porter and her family are producing versatile Paints that help deliver joy to customers worldwide.
Chrome & Paint Horse Journal earn championships at 2026 AHP Equine Media Awards

Chrome, Paint Horse Journal & APHA bested over 400 entries in the 2026 AHP Equine Media Awards to claim honors for outstanding communication.
Honoring Freedom Night celebrates veterans and equine-assisted empowerment

Community partners will honor veterans and first-responders, celebrate freedom and witness the healing power of horses on June 24, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Kurt Crawford tapped as CEO for APHA’s family of brands

Kurt Crawford will guide APHA’s family of brands with a blend of leadership, industry insight and collaboration to deliver meaningful value to members worldwide.
Partyn Overtime named MVP at 2026 IEA Dressage National Finals

Talented performer Partyn Overtime earned “Most Valuable Paint” honors at the 2026 IEA Dressage National Finals. The award is presented by APHA to honor top Paint Horses performing at Intercollegiate Equestrian Association national championships.
Mike Hachtel joins NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club

Markel/APHA Professional Horseman Mike Hachtel reached the milestone of winning more than $250,000 in lifetime NSBA earnings in May 2026.
Plan to run at the 2026 Paint World PBRIP Sweepstakes: $53,000 Added

Last year, over 100 barrel racers clocked times in the PBRIP Barrel Racing Sweepstakes, the World Show’s largest class. In addition to $42,000 added guaranteed in the event’s purse, we’ve got extra added money for the Top 10 fastest horses foaled in Texas and for 4- and 5-year-old futurity runners. Earnings from the PBRIP Barrel Racing Sweepstakes now count for PBRIP year-end awards, too.
PBRIP Lowdown for Exhibitors & Producers

Check out common questions we get from exhibitors and producers regarding PBRIP events, and learn how to speed up your payments and result processing by 7–10 days.
Racing Committee Highlights: May 2026
The following racing enthusiasts will serve as members of the Racing Advisory Committee and PBRIP Sub-Committee for 2026–2027: 2026 APHA Racing Advisory Committee Chair Sheri Grinstead; Vice Chair Wenona Jones; members Bryan Hawk, Lisa Lucido, Matt Whitekiller, Steven Imhof, Shari Burger, Andy Golden, Wendy Keener, Jerry Grinstead; Board of Directors liaison Mark Reisinger; and staff […]