Saul Solis shines bright in his showing debut with Very Coolicious
Saul Solis shines bright in his showing debut with Very Coolicious In early September, competing at the 2024 APHA/WCHA Halter Million wasn’t on the radar for Saul Del Villar Solis Jr. of Thornton, Colorado. He’d never before shown a horse, and didn’t even know about the Halter Million event in Fort Worth, Texas. But when Saul’s family […]
horseIQ unveils revamped resource library
horseIQ unveils revamped resource library APHA’s interactive learning platform horseIQ has launched a newly enhanced Resource Library, which now features an expanded range of valuable content for horse enthusiasts and professionals alike. New & Improved horseIQ Resource Library The updated horseIQ Resource Library provides insightful content for users, including: More Expert Videos: Dive into a rich […]
2024 APHA Eastern National Championship Show expands in successful Ohio debut
2024 APHA Eastern National Championship Show expands in successful Ohio debut The 2024 APHA Eastern National Championship Show, August 22–25, generated significant increases, recording growth of 57 percent in total horses and 43 percent in entries over 2023 numbers. This year’s event took place at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio, which will host […]
$1.4M up for grabs at 2024 APHA/WCHA Halter Million
$1.4M up for grabs at 2024 APHA/WCHA Halter Million Get ready for the 2024 APHA/WCHA Halter Million, where $1.4 million in cash and prizes is being awarded in a conformation-horse extravaganza. 2024 APHA/WCHA Halter Million September 21–29, 2024 Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas More Info: Halter Million Pre-entry, stall & RV deadline: August 28, […]
APHA influencers head to WCHA Hall of Fame
APHA influencers head to WCHA Hall of Fame Three APHA influencers are being inducted into the 2024 WCHA Hall of Fame on September 25, immortalized for their contributions to the World Conformation Horse Association. Congratulations to the following APHA members and horse: RH Imprinted—This 1997 sorrel overo stallion earned four APHA world championships at halter between […]
Announcing President-Elect Mike Holloway & BOD nominees
Announcing President-Elect Mike Holloway & BOD nominees The APHA Board of Directors officer team elected Mike Holloway as 2025 president-elect. The president-elect is selected from the existing members on the APHA Board of Directors; electing officers are the current APHA president (Kelly Boles Chapman), current president-elect (Diane Alves), immediate past president (David Lands) and chief […]
Chrome Buckle powered by PBRIP adds guaranteed payouts for Paints at 2024 Pink Buckle
Chrome Buckle powered by PBRIP adds guaranteed payouts for Paints at 2024 Pink Buckle APHA and Pink Buckle have again partnered to offer Chrome Buckle powered by PBRIP, a Paint-exclusive incentive at the Pink Buckle barrel race, October 6–13, 2024. The 2024 Pink Buckle will have a $2,500-added Chrome Buckle in the Open 4D, paid out in the […]
Equine Health course added to horseIQ
Equine Health course added to horseIQ Boost your confidence in managing your horse’s care with a new Equine Health course added to horseIQ.com, APHA’s interactive learning platform. Learn from Equine Health Experts Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Valley Vet Supply, Certified Horsemanship Association, Boehringer Ingelheim and the Paint Horse Journal joined resources for this new […]
2024 APHA World Championship Show records increases in horses & entries
2024 APHA World Championship Show records increases in horses & entries The 2024 APHA World Championship Show boasted growth in both APHA-event entries and participating horse numbers this year during its 17-day competition in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. That growth helped fuel an energized world championship that featured talented exhibitors and Paint Horses vying for […]
Chrome Cash reins on Paints in Paris
Chrome Cash reins on Paints in Paris Did you catch the Paints in Paris during July? No, not at the Olympics (we wish!). Instead, they starred at the NRHA European Affiliate Championships, which took place just outside of Paris July 17-21. The Paints in Paris chased titles, trophies and Chrome Cash. Among them was Siebe van […]