APHA welcomes Fall 2026 interns
Maci Read and Makenna Batchelder join the team this fall as marketing and editorial interns for the American Paint Horse Association.
APHA President Mike Holloway passes
APHA President Mike Holloway of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away suddenly on September 3, 2026. APHA extends our condolences.
Six advance to 2027 Board of Directors consideration
Candidates for four open spots on the 2027 Board of Directors include Andersen, Banister, Laplace, Olsen, Snapp and Volkmar.
Big wins & new beginnings at the 2026 APHA Eastern National Championship
New exhibitors like Katelynn Lyden and Dawn Lelakowski were among the 1,000+ entries that helped make the 2026 APHA Eastern National Championship Show a resounding success. The August 20–23, 2026 event took place at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. It brought prestigious competition to the Northeast, generating 1,024 APHA entries—a 100 entry increase over 2025—along with 424 jackpot, International Ranch Horse Association and National Snaffle Bit Association event entries.
First 2026 Paynt Points + Color Bonus pays over $22/point to eligible Paints
2026 Paynt Points paid $12.09 per point earned in APHA shows from January 1–June 30, with another $10.76 per point for Color Bonus horses.
Team Sweden wins 2026 APHA Youth World Games
With individual event wins that bookmarked the beginning and end of the 2026 APHA Youth World Games competition, Team Sweden brought home championship honors and bragging rights. The three-member team—composed of Ellen Berndtsson, Märta Broberg and Alma Hultstrand (pictured above)—earned 34 points in the Youth World Games, which took place August 26–27, at the 2026 […]
Challenge & growth inspire Katelynn Lyden to make her 2026 Eastern National Show debut
New experiences can be intimidating, but Katelynn Lyden is excited to compete at the 2026 APHA Eastern National Show with BDF Strait Up Class.
For Dawn Lelakowski, Eastern Nationals is both a sunset ride and the beginning of something new
Dawn Lelakowski picked up the reins when her daughter moved away. Now, she’s aiming for one last adventure before a new chapter begins.
Danielle McCray’s ‘Story’ starts with colorful connections
Success takes a village, and Danielle McCray’s story of returning to the saddle is one crafted from colorful connections throughout the Paint Horse community.
2026 AjPHA Make Your Mark Art & Photo Contest winners named
The Top Five winners in each age category of the 2026 AjPHA Make Your Mark Art & Photo Contest each won cash prizes.