Paint racehorse identification to use microchipping in 2024 & beyond
Paint racehorse identification to use microchipping in 2024 & beyond APHA and other major racing organizations are evolving to the use of microchipping to positively identify racehorses, beginning in 2024. This will eventually replace lip tattoos for Paint racehorses by January 1, 2025. This evolution is consistent with use of microchips by other racing organizations, […]
2024 APHA Hall of Fame inductees announced
2024 APHA Hall of Fame inductees announced The newest class of APHA Hall of Fame inductees have been selected; they will be honored June 27, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Celebration. Inductees are: 2024 APHA Hall of Fame Inductees All Time Fancy—APHA’s Lifetime Leading Sire, […]
2024 APHA Rule Book—New rules & clarifications take effect January 1
2024 APHA Rule Book—New rules & clarifications take effect January 1 Review new rules and clarifications for the APHA Rule Book that take effect January 1, 2024. The 2024 APHA Rule Book is available at apha.com/rule-book/. New Rules for 2024 New rules going into effect January 1, 2024, as part of the 2024 APHA Rule Book are summarized below. They were […]
$50,000+ in Chrome Cash matching funds awarded to 10 APHA shows in 2024
$50,000+ in Chrome Cash matching funds awarded to 10 APHA shows in 2024 For the second year, APHA awarded more than $50,000 in Chrome Cash matching funds to APHA-approved shows for 2024 distribution. The following events will match Chrome Cash funds provided by APHA and distribute the added money to Paints as part of their […]
Broodmare & Foal Care added to horseIQ online learning platform
Broodmare & Foal Care added to horseIQ online learning platform “Broodmare & Foal Care” is the newest course in the horseIQ.com lineup. It shares the ins and outs of breeding and foaling on APHA’s interactive learning platform. The course is a joint partnership between APHA, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Valley Vet Supply and the Paint Horse Journal. The Broodmare & Foal […]
APHA welcomes Hannah Eichman as director of Youth & Amateur activities
APHA welcomes Hannah Eichman as director of Youth & Amateur activities Hannah Eichman joined the American Paint Horse Association as its new director of Youth & Amateur activities, effective December 11, 2023. Eichman is excited to lead and elevate APHA’s Youth and Amateur programs to new heights. In her new role, Eichman will oversee the […]
Lone Woolf & Wesley Galyean score Chrome Cash payday en route to 2023 NCHA Futurity victory
Lone Woolf & Wesley Galyean score Chrome Cash payday en route to 2023 NCHA Futurity victory It can be lonely at the top, but 2023 NCHA Futurity champions Wesley Galyean and Lone Woolf know the view is simply unparalleled. The pair won the National Cutting Horse Association’s Open Futurity on December 9, 2023, scoring an […]
CS Pawn Stars, Reining Royalty & more score Chrome Cash at the 2023 NRHA Futurity
CS Pawn Stars, Reining Royalty & more score Chrome Cash at the 2023 NRHA Futurity Nearly $20,000 was offered exclusively for Paint reiners at the 2023 NRHA Futurity, thanks to APHA’s Chrome Cash program. The incentive attracted 78 participating Paints who vied for Chrome Cash payouts at the National Reining Horse Association’s premier competition. CS […]
CRM Livewire & Painted Turnpike unlock APHA Million Dollar Sire achievements in 2023
CRM Livewire & Painted Turnpike unlock APHA Million Dollar Sire achievements in 2023 Paint racing powerhouse sires CRM Livewire and Painted Turnpike earned new APHA Million Dollar Sire honors in 2023. CRM Livewire $6 Million Sire CRM Livewire CRM Livewire lit up the track in a blaze of glory from 2011–2013. Those efforts included two APHA […]
Give back to your Paint Horse community on #GivingTuesday
Give back to your Paint Horse community on #GivingTuesday The American Paint Horse Foundation, APHA’s charitable arm, has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity worldwide. Join us on November 28 to support educational scholarships for APHA Youth and […]