$53,000 added at 2026 PBRIP Barrel Racing Sweepstakes & APHA World Show Big-money jackpots return to the 2026 APHA World Championship Show, and barrel racers can cash in on $53,000 added just for them at the premier competition. Speed classes take place June 19–20,...

Cow horse & cutting exhibitors work for $20,500 added at the 2026 APHA World Show Working cow horse and cutting exhibitors will compete for $20,500 of added money at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. Cutting takes place July 1 in the Watt Arena....

Too Hottish Tohandle wins SHTX high-point Paint award Following an outstanding year competing in Stock Horse of Texas shows, Too Hottish Tohandle was named the SHTX high-point Paint for 2025. The award is presented jointly by APHA and Stock Horse of Texas in an effort to...

$118,500 for ranch horses at the 2026 APHA World Show Ranch horses ride for $118,500 added at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show, taking place this summer in Fort Worth, Texas. The ranch events take place June 29–July 4. They include APHA world championships...

Cowtown Reining Classic purses exceed $100,000 Now in its fourth year, the 2026 Cowtown Reining Classic features $100,000 at the world’s richest NRHA-approved Paint reining and all-breed slide. The event takes place June 23–26 in Fort Worth, Texas, in conjunction with the 2026 APHA...

Equilume signs as APHA Corporate Partner Equilume, a worldwide leader in equine performance lighting solutions, has joined forces with APHA as the association’s newest corporate partner. Founded in 2012, Equilume delivers innovative science-based solutions that maximize equine fertility, performance, and well-being. Their Equilume Light...

Paint Horse Journal kicks off 60th anniversary cover art contest Calling all artists! In honor of the Paint Horse Journal’s 60th anniversary in 2026, the magazine is looking for artwork to star on its Winter 2026 cover. It’s a throwback to the Journal’s early...

Chrome Cash pays over $17,600 at the 2026 NRCHA Celebration of Champions More than 50 entries vied for $17,640 in Chrome Cash at the 2026 NRCHA Celebration of Champions. Paint Horses Painted Shadows, SJR Sumkinda Mist and Scooters Tuff Spot rode away with the...