Celebrate APHA’s 2023 Paint Alternative Competition winners

The braided mane of a Paint Horse with the PAC logo.

APHA’s Paint Alternative Competition program represents Paints who excel outside of traditional APHA breed shows; we are pleased to honor the 2023 year-end division champions below. The full year-end performance review, including the full list of Top 20 and Honor Roll winners, is available in the special year-end digital supplement of the Paint Horse Journal. Click […]

Priefert Manufacturing joins as an APHA Corporate Partner

A roper on a Paint Horse coming out of a Priefert chute.

Priefert Manufacturing joins as an APHA Corporate Partner Priefert Manufacturing, a world leader in ranch equipment, has joined APHA’s corporate partner lineup. As a part of the agreement, Priefert Manufacturing is the official ranch equipment provider of APHA. A leader in the field of livestock- and equine-management equipment, Priefert has deep roots in the United […]

APHA rewards 2023 High-Point Ranch Horses

Cannon Tamburello and Hot Little Appointment.

Congratulations to the following horses and exhibitors, who earned high-point ranch horse awards from APHA. They each score a Bob’s Custom Saddle for their 2023 accomplishments. The full year-end performance review appears in the special year-end digital supplement of the Paint Horse Journal. Click to read the Paint Horse Journal Year-End Performance Review for 2023   Youth Ranch […]

Five clubs earn APHA President’s Gold Star & Club of Distinction awards

A Paint Horse with the Club of Distinction logo.

Five Clubs earn APHA President’s Gold Start & Club of Distinction awards Five regional clubs demonstrated impressive growth in 2023 to earn APHA President’s Gold Star and Club of Distinction awards. Eligible organizations must comply with the regional club requirements in Article VII of the APHA Rule Book and hold at least one stand-alone one- or two-judge show. Winners […]

John Ed Tabb honored with APHA Don Manuello Ring Steward Award

Award Recipient, John Ed Tabb.

John Ed Tabb honored with APHA Don Manuello Ring Steward Award A familiar face around APHA shows, John Ed Tabb will receive the APHA Don Manuello Ring Steward Award on June 27 at the 2024 APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Ceremony. Tabb has been an APHA-carded judge since 2009 and also holds judging cards […]

13 early implementation rules go into effect April 15

APHA logo with Paint Horse foal.

13 early implementation rules go into effect April 15 The following rule changes passed at the 2024 APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering with early implementation go into effect April 15, 2024. The full text for each rule can be found in the Rule Change Resolutions link on the APHA website, apha.com/rule-books. This document includes the full list […]

2024 APHA Youth World Games team rosters announced

Youth World Games contestant from 2022.

2024 APHA Youth World Games team rosters announced The 2024 APHA Youth World Games is returning to Fort Worth, Texas, and 11 countries have thrown their hats into the ring. This biennial event unites young riders from across the globe to compete in friendly competition and build camaraderie around the Paint Horse. This year, the […]

Paint Horse Breeder Legacy Award bestowed on Doris Schocker

Doris Schocker and KC Fanci Queen.

Paint Horse Breeder Legacy Award bestowed on Doris Schocker Longtime APHA breeder Doris Schocker of Summit, South Dakota, will be honored with the association’s Gregg Reisinger Paint Horse Breeder Legacy Award. The milestone represents her commitment to produce 50 crops of registered Paints. She will receive the award on June 27 at the 2024 APHA […]

2024-2025 AjPHA national directors elected

The Paint Horse bronzes with the AjPHA logo.

2024-2024 AjPHA national directors elected Meet the remarkable Youth elected to serve as the 2024-2025 AjPHA national directors. These members represent 12 different states and Canada. AjPHA national directors are charged with helping steer the direction of AjPHA business, offer valuable insight on Youth matters, and help engage current and potential Youth participants. Their term […]