Paint racehorse identification to use microchipping in 2024 & beyond APHA and other major racing organizations are evolving to the use of microchipping to positively identify racehorses, beginning in 2024. This will eventually replace lip tattoos for Paint racehorses by January 1, 2025. This...

2024 APHA Hall of Fame inductees announced The newest class of APHA Hall of Fame inductees have been selected; they will be honored June 27, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Celebration. Inductees are: 2024...

2024 APHA Rule Book—New rules & clarifications take effect January 1  Review new rules and clarifications for the APHA Rule Book that take effect January 1, 2024. The 2024 APHA Rule Book is available at apha.com/rule-book/.  New Rules for 2024 New rules going into effect January 1, 2024,...

$50,000+ in Chrome Cash matching funds awarded to 10 APHA shows in 2024 For the second year, APHA awarded more than $50,000 in Chrome Cash matching funds to APHA-approved shows for 2024 distribution. The following events will match Chrome Cash funds provided by APHA...

Broodmare & Foal Care added to horseIQ online learning platform “Broodmare & Foal Care” is the newest course in the horseIQ.com lineup. It shares the ins and outs of breeding and foaling on APHA’s interactive learning platform. The course is a joint partnership between APHA, Texas A&M...

APHA welcomes Hannah Eichman as director of Youth & Amateur activities Hannah Eichman joined the American Paint Horse Association as its new director of Youth & Amateur activities, effective December 11, 2023. Eichman is excited to lead and elevate APHA’s Youth and Amateur programs...

Lone Woolf & Wesley Galyean score Chrome Cash payday en route to 2023 NCHA Futurity victory It can be lonely at the top, but 2023 NCHA Futurity champions Wesley Galyean and Lone Woolf know the view is simply unparalleled. The pair won the National...

CS Pawn Stars, Reining Royalty & more score Chrome Cash at the 2023 NRHA Futurity Nearly $20,000 was offered exclusively for Paint reiners at the 2023 NRHA Futurity, thanks to APHA’s Chrome Cash program. The incentive attracted 78 participating Paints who vied for Chrome...

CRM Livewire & Painted Turnpike unlock APHA Million Dollar Sire achievements in 2023 Paint racing powerhouse sires CRM Livewire and Painted Turnpike earned new APHA Million Dollar Sire honors in 2023. CRM Livewire $6 Million Sire CRM Livewire CRM Livewire lit up the track in...

Give back to your Paint Horse community on #GivingTuesday The American Paint Horse Foundation, APHA’s charitable arm, has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity worldwide. Join us...