Chrome Cash reins on Paints in Paris

European Championships in Paris.

Chrome Cash reins on Paints in Paris Did you catch the Paints in Paris during July? No, not at the Olympics (we wish!). Instead, they starred at the NRHA European Affiliate Championships, which took place just outside of Paris July 17-21. The Paints in Paris chased titles, trophies and Chrome Cash. Among them was Siebe van […]

APHA & NSBA partner on horseIQ Equine Business Management Series “Trainer Talks”

Trainer working in their office with the horseIQ logo.

APHA & NSBA partner on horseIQ Equine Business Management Series “Trainer Talks” Trainer Talks, a new series hosted exclusively on APHA’s interactive learning platform horseIQ.com, brings horse trainers and specialists together to discuss what makes a successful business. The course is a joint effort between APHA and the National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation. Trainer Talks The Equine Business […]

Tobiano Loot rewards talented performers with chrome at 2024 APHA World Show

ValentinesHickory competing in a cow work class.

Tobiano Loot rewards talented performers with chrome at 2024 APHA World Show The Tobiano Loot Incentive Bonus rewarded the highest-scoring tobiano and tovero horses in select world championship reining, working cow horse and ranch classes at the 2024 APHA World Championship Show. Eligible horses were automatically eligible for a $500 bonus payout in their respective […]

Makenna Noon to lead 2024-2025 AjPHA Executive Committee

AjPHA logo with Makenna Noon's headshot.

Makenna Noon to lead 2024-2025 AjPHA Executive Committee Votes have been tallied and the 2024–2025 AjPHA Executive Committee is off and running. Congratulations to the Youth leaders below, who will help guide AjPHA forward. The AjPHA Executive Committee plays a vital role in overseeing the association’s affairs, reporting to Youth members and guiding the future […]

APHA publications honored with 2024 APEX Awards of Excellence

Apex Awards logo with a cover from PHJ and Chrome.

APHA publications honored with 2024 APEX Awards of Excellence APHA’s official publications, Paint Horse Journal and Chrome, were recently recognized with 2024 APEX Awards of Excellence. This prestigious accolade honors outstanding achievements in graphic design, editorial content and overall communications excellence. Paint Horse Journal received the APEX Award of Excellence in the category of “Print Magazines, Journals & Tabloids,” a […]

Young artists awarded in AjPHA art & photo contests

Art Contest painting displayed with a spotlight.

Young artists awarded in AjPHA art & photo contests Aspiring artists showcased their creations at the 2024 APHA World Championship Show as part of the AjPHA Make Your Mark Art & Photo Contests and annual coloring contest. Winners were selected in multiple age categories by a group of APHA staff judges. Congratulations to our winners: Art & […]

Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen shine at 2024 Paint World

Professional Horseman receiving their award at the 2024 World Show.

Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen shine at 2024 Paint World APHA’s Professional Horsemen members are talented, dedicated and upstanding members of the Paint community; many achieved notable success at the 2024 APHA World Championship Show, both directly and via their clients. John Briggs, a Markel/APHA Professional Horseman from Pilot Point, Texas, earned several championships at the show and […]

Paint World Show 2024 crowns all-around champions & leading titleholders

Alexie Estrada & Ima White Sensation

Paint World Show 2024 crowns all-around champions & leading titleholders The 2024 APHA World Championship Show was a resounding success, awarding more than $1.5 million in cash and prizes to APHA exhibitors and their Paints from around the world. Congratulations to all of our participants and champions, especially our all-around saddle winners and leading award […]

Shooting for Retirement: Jessica Amos & Flash Me A Wild Card take one last ride

Jessica Amos and Flash Me A Wild Card.

Shooting for Retirement: Jessica Amos & Flash Me A Wild Card take one last ride Jessica Amos and Flash Me A Wild Card are aiming for one last memorable ride. “Joker,” a 2000 black overo gelding, is loping into retirement after the 2024 APHA World Championship Show. “My horse is 24 this year, and although […]

Heroes on Horses honored at APHA World Show

Two veterans celebrating during the Heroes on Horses class.

Heroes on Horses honored at APHA World Show As Brooke King smoothed her hand over the tobiano filly’s ebony-and-cream coat, a sense of calm washed over the combat veteran. Brooke King & MWO Bonnie Lass “I joke that she is my service horse,” Brooke said about MWO Bonnie Lass, her 2021 black tobiano mare. “She […]