APHA announces 2025 regional racing awards Paint Racing recognizes the top racehorses, owners, breeders and trainers in five regions annually, and the 2025 regional racing awards are now available. Congratulations to the following winners. NORTHWEST Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington,...

Aim for Impact with the American Paint Horse Foundation      Take sight on making a meaningful difference by supporting the American Paint Horse Foundation’s Aim for Impact Clay Shoot. The inaugural event takes place April 25, 2026, at Defender Outdoors Sporting Clay Ranch in Fort...

Chrome Cash purses exceed $1.6M in 2025 Another year in the books, and APHA’s innovative Chrome Cash program again set records for total payouts and participation in 2025. This year, Chrome Cash payouts exceeded $1.6 million for Paints in select events around the world....

43 rule change proposals for 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering consideration Advisory committees will review 43 rule change proposals at the 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering, February 27–March 1. Committee action determines which proposals advance for voting consideration by elected APHA state directors. To be eligible...

18 new rules in effect January 1, 2026 The 2026 Official APHA Rule Book, which goes into effect January 1, 2026, includes 18 new rules. These changes were passed by elected state directors at the 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering. The 2026 Official APHA Rule...

2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds heading to 16 shows Sixteen U.S. and international shows are tapped to receive 2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds from APHA to help amplify value to their Paint participants. Each show below will match Chrome Cash funds provided by APHA...

2025 horseIQ Hippology Challenge crowns inaugural champs Young equestrians from across the country put their horse sense to the test in the inaugural horseIQ Hippology Challenge, and the results are in! Congratulations to our Top Three overall winners: 1st Place: Emily Allen, Texas 2nd...