APHA state director & committee member Howard Norman dies Howard Norman, a former APHA state director and advisory committee member, died July 15, 2023, at his home in Dickson, Tennessee. He was 73. An APHA member since 2001, Howard treasured his Paint Horses. He was the...

Riley Francis & executive team elected to lead AjPHA in 2023-2024 New members of the AjPHA Executive Committee have been announced, following voting by AjPHA members in June 2023. Riley Francis will lead the AjPHA leadership team as president for 2023-2024. The AjPHA Executive...

Trio of wins for Chrome in 2023 AHP Equine Media Awards Chrome magazine picked up three first-place honors in the 2023 American Horse Publications Equine Media Awards. Altogether, Chrome and the Paint Horse Journal were honored with nine awards in writing and design categories that spanned the entire equine...

Bella Boren & OHS Flash Me Splashy prove trust conquers all Riding a horse is one of the most apparent displays of teamwork there is, relying wholly on trust, respect and effective communication between horse and rider—a partnership that becomes even more essential when...

Kim Kar Dashin & Jasarra Bace win the 2023 PBRIP Barrel Racing Sweepstakes After a thrilling run of 17.063, Jasarra Bace and Kim Kar Dashin won the 1D in the annual Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program Sweepstakes at the 2023 APHA World Show. The...

Jessica Pancost reaches for the stars at the 2023 APHA World Show Jessica Pancost of Eaton, Colorado, always knew she wanted to train horses. Growing up in the “cowboy country” of Northern Colorado, Jessica began working with horses at a young age when she...

2023 Youth Futurity Project teaches AjPHA Youth the value of patience Youth members Riley Francis and Jolie Busby were recognized as the overall champions of the annual APHA Youth Futurity Project. Riley and her 2022 sorrel overo gelding Hez All Impulse were the yearling...

Haley Smith honors grandfather in World Show debut For Haley Smith of Yuma, Colorado, attending the 2023 APHA World Show was more than an opportunity to grow in her horsemanship—it was a chance to carry on her grandfather’s legacy. Haley’s grandfather, Jim Smith, loved competing with...