Carolina, Southwest Washington & New England honored as 2025 Clubs of Distinction The APHA Club of Distinction award recognize clubs that make outstanding contributions to the Paint Horse community, and this year, three deserving clubs are being honored. The Carolina Paint Horse Club, Southwest...

2025 APHA National Championships return to Ohio & Vegas Last year’s APHA National Championships shows were a resounding hit, with growth at both events in total number of horses and exhibitors. The APHA Eastern & Western National Championships are back for 2025—bigger, better and...

Fun abounds with 2025 World Show Youth Events Whether you crave competition or just want to make lasting memories with your friends, saddle up for our 2025 World Show Youth events. From horse-judging and knowledge-based competitions to fun parties, friendship bracelets and more, we’ve...

Drawdy, Perkins & Simons Show Horses top 2024 APHA Leading Breeders charts The 2024 APHA Leading Breeders charts measure the top breeders of Paint Horses in halter and performance categories, measured by total points earned and total number of progeny earning points in the...

Ranch horses ride for $124,000 at the 2025 APHA World Show Paint and all-breed ranch horses have a lot to buzz about at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show—they’ll compete for $124,000 added money throughout the event. Ranch Horse events on tap include APHA...

APHA Judge Emeritus Joe Carter passes away Judging icon Joe Carter, an APHA Judge Emeritus honoree, died April 10, 2025. He was an advocate for judging education in the stock-horse realm, spanning various breeds and disciplines. From St. George, Ontario, Canada, Joe and his...

Gunner Scotch On Ice wins SHTX high-placing Paint award Stock Horse of Texas honored Gunner Scotch On Ice as its high-placing Paint Horse for 2024. The award is presented jointly by APHA and Stock Horse of Texas in an effort to recognize top Paint...

Cyndy Hetzell selected as APHA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award winner The late Cyndy Hetzell of Bridgeton, New Jersey, is being honored posthumously with APHA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award. She will be recognized June 26 at the APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Ceremony in...

New all-around awards added to 2025 APHA World Show lineup Exhibitors at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show will vie for 19 all-around awards this year. That includes new All-Around English Youth and All-Around English Amateur awards, plus other honors across Open, Amateur, Novice,...

8 early implementation rules go into effect April 2, 2025 The following rule changes passed at the 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering with early implementation and will go into effect April 2, 2025. Control #RG-105 was also passed with early implementation, but will not go...