Super Sires all-breed purses coming to 2026 APHA World Show

Super Sires all-breed purses coming to 2026 APHA World Show Super Sires is adding $46,000 for five new all-breed Western pleasure and longe line class purses, hosted in conjunction with the 2026 APHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas. The lineup will include:...

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APHA announces 2025 regional racing awards

APHA announces 2025 regional racing awards Paint Racing recognizes the top racehorses, owners, breeders and trainers in five regions annually, and the 2025 regional racing awards are now available. Congratulations to the following winners. NORTHWEST Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington,...

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Aim for Impact with the American Paint Horse Foundation

Aim for Impact with the American Paint Horse Foundation Take sight on making a meaningful difference by supporting the American Paint Horse Foundation’s Aim for Impact Clay Shoot. The inaugural event takes place April 25, 2026, at Defender Outdoors Sporting Clay Ranch in Fort...

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APHA judge tenure milestones awarded to 17

APHA judge tenure milestones awarded to 17 In recognition of their dedication and lasting contributions, APHA is pleased to celebrate 17 judges with judge tenure milestones. The award, symbolized by a tenure ring or pendant, represents the countless hours judges spend in the arena,...

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JC Speeding is APHA’s 2025 World Champion Running Horse

JC Speeding is APHA’s 2025 World Champion Running Horse JC Speeding took off like a shot in his 2025 racing career debut. When the dust settled, he was named APHA 2025 World Champion Running Horse, Champion 2-Year-Old & Champion 2-Year-Old Gelding. World Champion Running...

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Former state director Larry Swope passes

Former state director Larry Swope passes Larry Swope of Amity, Missouri, died November 26, 2025. He was 87. An Army veteran, Larry owned a large farm in Missouri where he ran a dairy and, later, raised beef cattle. An avid horseman since childhood, Larry...

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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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