43 rule change proposals for 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering consideration

43 rule change proposals for 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering consideration Advisory committees will review 43 rule change proposals at the 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering, February 27–March 1. Committee action determines which proposals advance for voting consideration by elected APHA state directors. To be eligible...

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18 new rules in effect January 1, 2026

18 new rules in effect January 1, 2026 The 2026 Official APHA Rule Book, which goes into effect January 1, 2026, includes 18 new rules. These changes were passed by elected state directors at the 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering. The 2026 Official APHA Rule...

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2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds heading to 16 shows

2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds heading to 16 shows Sixteen U.S. and international shows are tapped to receive 2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds from APHA to help amplify value to their Paint participants. Each show below will match Chrome Cash funds provided by APHA...

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2025 horseIQ Hippology Challenge crowns inaugural champs

2025 horseIQ Hippology Challenge crowns inaugural champs Young equestrians from across the country put their horse sense to the test in the inaugural horseIQ Hippology Challenge, and the results are in! Congratulations to our Top Three overall winners: 1st Place: Emily Allen, Texas 2nd...

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Garden State & New England top 2025 Youth club contests

Garden State & New England top 2025 Youth club contests Each year, AjPHA spotlights top-performing Youth clubs with two special recognition opportunities: the Youth Club of the Year and From the Heart awards. The Garden State Paint Horse Youth Club and the New England...

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Emily Allen is the 2025 AjPHA Member of the Year

Emily Allen is the 2025 AjPHA Member of the Year Emily Allen of Plano, Texas, topped the field to earn the title of 2025 AjPHA Youth Member of the Year. The AjPHA Youth Member of the Year award honors a well-rounded individual who exemplifies...

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DeeMaxx aligns as a new APHA Corporate Partner

DeeMaxx aligns as a new APHA Corporate Partner Disc-braking system manufacturer DeeMaxx Components joined the APHA corporate partner lineup in 2025. They’ve provided the RV, utility and boat trailer industries with the highest quality disc-braking system for over 15 years. Through the strategic alignment...

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Minkish wins 2025 NCHA Futurity crown & Chrome Cash honors

Minkish wins 2025 NCHA Futurity crown & Chrome Cash honors Smiles flashed, champagne shot and trophies were hoisted as the 2025 NCHA Futurity Open Finals drew to a close on December 6. At the center of it all was the Paint stallion Minkish, who...

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Leadership series ‘The Right Lead’ to highlight 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering

Leadership series ‘The Right Lead’ to highlight 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering Whether working with horses or humans, leadership skills are key to success. In an effort to foster leadership development, APHA is launching “The Right Lead,” a leadership development training series debuting at the...

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A ‘beautiful’ win for Casey Deary & Belissimo at the 2025 NRHA Futurity

A ‘beautiful’ win for Casey Deary & Belissimo at the 2025 NRHA Futurity One word seems fitting to describe the 2025 NRHA Futurity finals on December 7: Belissimo. It was the perfect name for the perfect colt who laid down a perfect run on...

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