IRHA Ranch Horse Futurity heats up in Tulsa for its second year

Logan Pluhar and Nic The Whiz.

IRHA Ranch Horse Futurity heats up in Tulsa for its second year The IRHA Ranch Horse Futurity—produced by the International Ranch Horse Association, a venture between entrepreneur Daniel Patton and the American Paint Horse Association—paid more than $97,000 in its Open and Non-Pro ranch riding events at the 100X Reining Classic on August 26, 2023, […]

2023 APHA Eastern National Championship crowns national champs & 20 all-around winners

A Paint Horse showing in a ranch class.

2023 APHA Eastern National Championship crowns national champs & 20 all-around winners The 2023 APHA Eastern National Championship Show was a resounding success; the event took place August 24-27 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to crowning national champions and tons of fun events, APHA extends special congratulations to the following all-around award […]

APHA World Show added-money classes grow by more than 30% in 2023

A Paint Horse foal with its ears up.

APHA World Show added-money classes grow by more than 30% in 2023 APHA World Championship Show added-money classes—including Breeders’ Futurity and Paint-specific challenge and sweepstakes events—grew by more than 30 percent in 2023. That’s just part of the huge participation gains showcased at the 2023 APHA World Championship Show, which took place June 23-July 9 in Fort […]

Will Rogers Memorial Center & APHA provide refuge to displaced horses

Two horses in their trailers.

Will Rogers Memorial Center & APHA provide refuge to displaced horses “Help! We need to arrange an early check-in time for 600 horses.” Such was the plea from members of the American Paint Horse Association to Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, when severe storms, with winds upwards of 100 mph, hit Tulsa Expo Square […]

Teton Ridge presents the 2024 American Western Weekend

Andrea Fappani and Trash Talking Spook at The American.

Teton Ridge presents the 2024 American Western Weekend As part of new three-year partnership, top-ranked professionals in cutting, reining and reined cowhorse will return to Globe Life Field in 2024 to compete at The American Performance Horseman for $1,000,000. Teton Ridge to Partner with Concerts West & AEG Presents to Bring Performance Horse Fans World-Class Entertainment […]

Copious Cash at the 2023 APHA World Show creates impressive gains

World Show champions celebrating as they exit the arena.

Copious Cash at the 2023 APHA World Show creates impressive gains Expanded titles, great prizes and copious cash generated increases for the 2023 APHA World Show. The championship took place June 23-July 9 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. More than $1.4 million was awarded in cash and prizes, and the show saw gains […]

All-breed ancillary events contribute to 2023 APHA World Show gains

Amateur Ranch Pleasure champion celebrating in the arena.

All-breed ancillary events contribute to 2023 APHA World Show gains A number of ancillary all-breed events helped grow the 2023 APHA World Championship Show numbers, including total horses and total entries. That’s important because it helps increase the total payouts and awards available to APHA members and horses by offsetting show-production costs. Check out some of […]

APHA Launches Industry-Leading PH Central Online Portal Powered by Innately’s OneEquine Technology

An example of the PHcentral website.

APHA Launches Industry-Leading PH Central Online Portal Powered by Innately’s OneEquine Technology Innately, an enterprise software company specializing in applications for the equine industry, announces five-year contract with the American Paint Horse Association. Leveraging Innately’s OneEquine™ platform, APHA has launched their PH Central Online Portal to enhance members’ online experience. From registration and transfers to event management […]

Shethinksmyfactorsexy: A Horse of a Different Color

Shethinksmyfactorsexy in the show arena.

Shethinksmyfactorsexy: A Horse of a Different Color Shethinksmyfactorsexy has a way of turning heads at the horse show. Is it because he stands over 18 hands high? Sure. His sweeping stride? Of course. But more often than not, it’s the 2020 overo gelding’s eye-catching markings that makes people do a double take. Dotted with white […]

Elza The Snow Queen finds a second chance with the Provow family

Brandi Provow showing Elza the Snow Queen.

Elza The Snow Queen finds a second chance with the Provow family “She was kind of the horse that nobody wanted,” said Brandi Provow, owner of Elza The Snow Queen. But there was something about the bay tobiano mare that stopped the horsewoman from Machesney Park, Illinois, in her tracks while scrolling through a local […]