APHA Media Team earns 2026 APEX Awards for Excellence

APHA captured a pair of 2026 APEX Awards for outstanding social media sites and overall print media excellence for the Paint Horse Journal.
Israeli Youth Rider Danielle Azaria shines at 2026 NRHA European Futurity Chrome Cash

Competing in her first international reining, Danielle Azaria & The Forces Genuine were among those who captured Chrome Cash at the 2026 NRHA European Futurity.
APHA welcomes Summer 2026 interns

APHA’s Summer 2026 interns bring valuable experience from a variety of backgrounds to engage in tasks crucial to the running of the world’s second-largest equine breed association.
MW Bcause Im Alive & Cuz Eyema Cowboy Baby top 2026 Speedhorse Graham races

MW Bcause Im Alive wins the 2026 Speedhorse Graham Futurity by a nose; Cuz Eyema Cowboy Baby wins the 2026 Speedhorse Graham Stakes.
7 Youth receive 2026 academic scholarships from APHF

Thanks to generous endowments from American Paint Horse Foundation supporters, seven AjPHA members were tapped to receive 2026 academic scholarships to help pursue their academic goals.
Chrome & Paint Horse Journal earn championships at 2026 AHP Equine Media Awards

Chrome, Paint Horse Journal & APHA bested over 400 entries in the 2026 AHP Equine Media Awards to claim honors for outstanding communication.
Honoring Freedom Night celebrates veterans and equine-assisted empowerment

Community partners will honor veterans and first-responders, celebrate freedom and witness the healing power of horses on June 24, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Kurt Crawford tapped as CEO for APHA’s family of brands

Kurt Crawford will guide APHA’s family of brands with a blend of leadership, industry insight and collaboration to deliver meaningful value to members worldwide.
Partyn Overtime named MVP at 2026 IEA Dressage National Finals

Talented performer Partyn Overtime earned “Most Valuable Paint” honors at the 2026 IEA Dressage National Finals. The award is presented by APHA to honor top Paint Horses performing at Intercollegiate Equestrian Association national championships.
Mike Hachtel joins NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club

Markel/APHA Professional Horseman Mike Hachtel reached the milestone of winning more than $250,000 in lifetime NSBA earnings in May 2026.