David Dellin named CEO of American Paint Horse Association family of brands
The American Paint Horse Association, a multi-million dollar international organization and the world’s second largest equine breed registry, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Dellin as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. As CEO, Dellin will lead APHA’s family of brands: the non-profit American Paint Horse Association, its wholly owned for-profit subsidiary Marked For […]
Pink Buckle goes Chrome in 2023, thanks to PBRIP
Seventeen Paints took their shot at almost $5,000 in the inaugural Chrome Buckle Powered by PBRIP at the 2023 Pink Buckle Barrel Race, October 2-8 in Guthrie, Oklahoma. More than $4 million was paid out in full at the Pink Buckle this year. Sissie Wherrell of Blanchard, Oklahoma, and Good As Bully Gets were the PBRIP Chrome Buckle 1D […]
2023 Halter Million pays out $1.4 million in cash during premier competition
Exhibitors cashed in on more than $1.4 million in cash at the 2023 APHA/WCHA Halter Million. A joint venture between APHA and the World Conformation Horse Association, the 2023 Halter Million took place September 23-October 1 in Fort Worth, Texas. The premier halter competition offered APHA world championship and Breeders’ Futurity Gold & Platinum events, along with […]
2023 APHA horseIQ Collegiate & Youth Horse Judging Contest grows by 25%
The 2023 contest attracted 146 entries this year, which represents a 25.8 percent increase over the previous year. New this year was a limited division, which featured questions instead of oral reasons.
2023 Western National Championship crowns national champs & all-around winners
Paints brought the heat to APHA’s 2023 Western National Championship Show, which took place September 21-24, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
2023 Platinum & Gold Breeders’ Futurities set new records at Halter Million
2023 Platinum & Gold Breeders’ Futurities set new records at Halter Million APHA’s lucrative Platinum and Gold Breeders’ Futurity programs set new records at the APHA/WCHA Halter Million. The event took place September 23-October 1, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Among the 2023 Halter Million highlights were: 40 Platinum-participating sires—new record 264 Platinum-eligible horses—new record […]
Baby on board doesn’t stop Erin Henderson at the 2023 Halter Million
Baby on board doesn’t stop Erin Henderson at the 2023 Halter Million Erin Henderson from Albany, Oregon, has an awe-inspiring passion for halter horses. She and her husband, Matt, were both born and raised in the halter-horse world, and have been breeding, training and showing Paints together for over 10 years. “What I love best […]
Special awards honor leading horsemen at 2023 Halter Million
Three leading horsemen awards honored outstanding owners, breeders and exhibitors at the 2023Â APHA/WCHA Halter Million. The event took place September 23-October 1 in Fort Worth, Texas. The Halter Million is the premier halter competition for stock horses, awarding more than $1 million in cash and prizes in APHA and World Conformation Horse Association competitions. Though […]
A sweet last hurrah for Bill Bolinger
A sweet last hurrah for Bill Bolinger Bill Bolinger is not one for sticking to the status quo. The former rough-stock rodeo cowboy from Gainesville, Texas, who once jumped bareback onto his halter horse and rode him out of the arena, has raised and shown Paints since 1988. Bolinger prides himself on the unique relationships […]
Lori Search lets Paint camaraderie shine at the 2023 Halter Million
Lori Search lets Paint camaraderie shine at the 2023 Halter Million For Lori Search of Melbourne, Florida, there are a million reasons to love the APHA/WCHA Halter Million. The prospect of shiny buckles and ribbons are just the cherries on top. Search is well known for her loud Paint halter horses, including Let Your Light Shine, […]