Chrome Cash sets records at the 2025 NRHA European Derby By Irene Stamatelakys Photos by Wanted European reining fans packed the stands in Lyon, France, for the 2025 NRHA European Derby and witnessed something special. APHA’s Chrome Cash program reached unprecedented heights this year,...

Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering wins 2025 Best of Western Horseman Runner-Up The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering was named 2025 Best of Western Horseman Runner-Up in the contest’s Best of Culture – Events category. This prestigious recognition highlights exceptional individuals and companies making a lasting impact on the...

Allyson Pennington leads APHA’s MemberCare team Article & photo by Kinley Humphries Veteran APHA staff member Allyson Pennington is taking the reins of APHA’s MemberCare team. As MemberCare director and show approval/show results manager, Allyson will coordinate the association’s team that processes most APHA...

Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering named Best Cowboy Music Gathering by True West magazine With roots rich in Western swing and cowboy music, the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering was named “Best Cowboy Music Gathering for 2026” by True West magazine. The “Best of the West”...

Achievements unlocked at 2025 PAC World Championship E-Show This fall, APHA’s Paint Alternative Competition Program hosted its 6th Annual PAC World Championship E-Show, utilizing the innovative APHA E-Shows platform. The event opened August 1 and concluded October 20, 2025. Exhibitors practiced and filmed their...

Paint racing leader Dan Jones passes Dedicated Paint racing leader Dan Jones of Kemp, Texas, died September 14, 2025. He was 79. Dan and his wife, Kaye, were passionate supporters of Paint racing. They frequently earned APHA year-end titles as Paint racing’s leading owner...

Von Jovii Time cashes in at 2025 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity By Kinley Humphries Von Jovii Time and Corey Cushing were “Livin’ on a Prayer”—and then some—at the 2025 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity October 3–18 in Fort Worth, Texas. The...