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 […]
$99,500 added for APHA World Show English and Western performers
$99,500 added for APHA World Show English and Western performers All-around horses and traditional-event English and Western performers can vie for nearly $100,000 added at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show. This included sweepstakes classes for Western pleasure, hunter under saddle, trail and longe line performers along with other all-around contenders. New for 2025 is […]
State directors pass 27 rule change proposals at 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering
State directors pass 27 rule change proposals at 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering Paint Horse enthusiasts and leaders gathered for the 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering in the Fort Worth Stockyards to educate, elevate and engage with fellow horsemen and make a difference in the association’s future. Following the considerable discussions, APHA state directors passed 27 new […]
$6,000 added for mounted shooters at the 2025 APHA World Show
$6,000 added for mounted shooters at the 2025 APHA World Show Mounted shooters, world championships and purses with $6,000 added are on tap for the 2025 APHA World Championship Show. Take your shot July 5 with your Paint Horse; all mounted shooting events take place in the Watt Arena this year due to ongoing renovations […]
Howard, Roden & Smith elected to APHA Board of Directors
Howard, Roden & Smith elected to APHA Board of Directors Jamie Howard, Laurie Roden and Kevin Smith were elected to the APHA Board of Directors for three-year terms. The election took place March 2 as part of the 2025 APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering in Fort Worth, Texas. Members of the 2025 APHA Board of […]
Prague to host 2026 European Show Seminar
Prague to host 2026 European Show Seminar Prague, Czech Republic, will host the 2026 European Show Seminar. This educational event and networking opportunity is presented by the American Paint Horse Association together with the American Quarter Horse Association and the National Snaffle Bit Association. Scheduled for January 30–February 1, 2026, the event will bring together […]
Equibrand joins the APHA Corporate Partner lineup
Equibrand joins the APHA Corporate Partner lineup Equibrand is the newest corporate partner to join the American Paint Horse Association team. This partnership provides new access to Equibrand’s stable of storied brands. Equibrand, based in Granbury, Texas, was created in 1996 to unite the respected Classic Rope and Classic Equine brands. The company now encompasses […]
Nearly $20,000 added for working cow horse & cutting at the 2025 APHA World Show
Nearly $20,000 added for working cow horse & cutting at the 2025 APHA World Show Working cow horse and cutting exhibitors will compete for nearly $20,000 worth of added money in select events at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show. Cutting takes place June 30 in the Watt Arena, and working cow horse takes place […]