Drawdy, Perkins & Simons Show Horses top 2024 APHA Leading Breeders charts
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 previous year. For 2024, the top breeders were: Susan & Phillip […]
Ranch horses ride for $124,000 at the 2025 APHA World Show
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 world championship classes, International Ranch Horse Association world championship classes and […]
APHA Judge Emeritus Joe Carter passes away
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 wife, Pat, established Carters Training Facility. He was an APHA judge […]
Gunner Scotch On Ice wins SHTX high-placing Paint award
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 Horses in Stock Horse of Texas competition and add value for […]
Cyndy Hetzell selected as APHA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award winner
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 Fort Worth, Texas. Cyndy’s passion was youth development, and it’s there […]
New all-around awards added to 2025 APHA World Show lineup
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, Walk-Trot and Youth divisions. Remember, Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred Registry […]
8 early implementation rules go into effect April 2, 2025
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 into effect on April 2. This rule change, which eliminates the […]
2024 Breeders’ Trust point value increases by 29%
2024 Breeders’ Trust point value increases by 29% The 2024 Breeders’ Trust point value clocked in at $11.30, representing a second year of per-point cash value increases for the program. It is a 29 percent increase over the 2023 Breeders’ Trust point value. He Has Six Witnesses was the 2024 Breeders’ Trust Leading Earner, his […]
Ruby & Pink Buckle to offer guaranteed 2025 Chrome Buckle payouts for Paints
Ruby & Pink Buckle to offer guaranteed 2025 Chrome Buckle payouts for Paints APHA and the Pink and Ruby Buckle events have again partnered to offer the Chrome Buckle Powered by PBRIP, an exclusive incentive for Paint Horses competing at those barrel racing events. This initiative will be featured at the West Ruby Buckle, Central […]
Boggs, Longacre & Stafford honored with 2025 Judge Emeritus Award
Boggs, Longacre & Stafford honored with 2025 Judge Emeritus Award Three longtime APHA judges—David Boggs, Nikki Longacre and Susan Stafford—will receive the 2025 Judge Emeritus Award on June 26 in honor of their service to the association. The ceremony takes place as part of the 2025 APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Celebration in Fort […]