Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen give back at 2025 World Show
Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen give back at 2025 World Show Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen serve as positive APHA ambassadors at all shows they attend, but the group took it a step farther at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show. There, Professional Horsemen made themselves available to help Youth & Amateur exhibitors who attended the show without a […]
Natalie Snapp takes the reins of 2025–2026 AjPHA Board of Directors
Natalie Snapp takes the reins of 2025–2026 AjPHA Board of Directors By Laurel Cox The 2025–2026 AjPHA Board of Directors has saddled up for a great year of leadership, with Natalie Snapp of Bellefontaine, Ohio, at the helm as president. The AjPHA Board of Directors plays a crucial role in guiding the association’s activities, including […]
2025 all-around champions & leading titleholders crowned at Paint World
2025 all-around champions & leading titleholders crowned at Paint World The 2025 APHA World Championship Show awarded more than $1.6 million in cash and prizes across all events during the 16-day event. From June 20–July 6, Paints and their exhibitors converged from around the world to compete for their share of the awards. Congratulations to […]
Sissie Wherrell crowned 2025 PBRIP Open Sweepstakes Champion
Sissie Wherrell crowned 2025 PBRIP Open Sweepstakes Champion By Laurel Cox When Sissie Wherrell brought Good As Bully Gets to the 2025 APHA World Championship Show, she didn’t expect to leave as the Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program Open Sweepstakes Champion. After a year of inconsistencies in 2024, the horsewoman from Blanchard, Oklahoma, simply wanted […]
Callie Beach puts her horse-judging skills to work
Callie Beach puts her horse-judging skills to work Callie Beach of Shallowater, Texas, has been coming to the APHA World Championship Show since she was in third grade, but this year offered a brand-new experience for the 13-year-old. Previously, Callie only competed in the horseIQ horse judging contests at the APHA World Show and Halter […]
Success runs in the family: Jaylan Clary & her homebred Paints take on PBRIP
Success Runs in the Family: Jaylan Clary & her homebred Paints take on PBRIP By Laurel Cox For Jaylan Clary of Weatherford, Texas, barrel racing is a family affair. She began competing on I Hope To Impress You, her 2005 sorrel tobiano mare affectionately known as “Jewels,” when Jaylan was 13 years old. Now 30, […]
APHA welcomes four Summer 2025 interns
APHA welcomes four Summer 2025 interns By Laurel Cox APHA is excited to have four talented Summer 2025 interns learning the ins and outs of association management. These young professionals are gaining real-world experience in what it takes to run one of the world’s largest equine breed associations. They also assisted in the production of […]
Dulin, Carter & Cerasale top the 2025 Youth Futurity Project
Dulin, Carter & Cerasale top the 2025 Youth Futurity Project By Laurel Cox Top photo by Ruehle Photographix; bottom photos by Laurel Cox AjPHA members Colten Dulin of Nampa, Idaho; Hattie Carter of Florence, Alabama; and Addison Cerasale of St. Augustine, Florida, claimed victory in the 2025 Youth Futurity Project. The Youth Futurity Project […]
Nearly 25 years later, James Saubolle remains captivated by Paint World
Nearly 25 years later, James Saubolle remains captivated by Paint World Photo by Ruehle Photographix Almost 25 years ago, James Saubolle was standing in the John Justin Arena, drinking in his first APHA World Championship Show. He had some success that first year with Tonitesthenitehoney, then came back the following year to lay claim to […]
Work together, win together: Taylor Schuff wins 2025 Heroes on Horses competition
Work together, win together: Taylor Schuff wins 2025 Heroes on Horses competition Military veterans and wounded warriors were honored July 3, 2025, during the Heroes on Horses parade and competition. Jointly hosted by the American Paint Horse Foundation and the National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation, the event took place at the American Paint Horse Association […]