2025 Breeders’ Trust point value increases by 34%
Per point values of $15.15, a new leading sire and a returning leading-earner champion top the 2025 Breeders’ Trust highlights.
Drawdys & Simons Show Horses capture 2025 APHA Leading Breeder titles
The 2025 APHA Leading Breeders are measured by points earned and number of point-earning progeny in a given year for halter and performance.
$53,000 added at 2026 PBRIP Barrel Racing Sweepstakes & APHA World Show
Speed classes including the PBRIP Barrel Racing Sweepstakes take place June 19–20, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Cow horse & cutting exhibitors work for $20,500 added at the 2026 APHA World Show
Working cow horse and cutting exhibitors will compete for $20,500 of added money at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show.
Too Hottish Tohandle wins SHTX high-point Paint award
In addition to recognizing the high-point Paint like Too Hottish Tohandle each year, Stock Horse of Texas events also offer Chrome Cash.
Three 2026 early implementation rule changes in effect April 2
Rule changes affecting AM-105,SC-115 and JU-000 go into effect with early implementation on April 2, 2026.
$118,500 for ranch horses at the 2026 APHA World Show
Ranch horse classes take place June 29–July 4 at the 2026 World Show, including world championships for Paints and all-breed IRHA events.
Cowtown Reining Classic purses exceed $100,000
The 2026 Cowtown Reining Classic, the world’s richest NRHA Paint reining and all-breed slide, takes place June 23–26 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Equilume signs as APHA Corporate Partner
Equilume, a worldwide leader in equine performance lighting solutions, has joined forces with APHA as the association’s newest corporate partner. Founded in 2012, Equilume delivers innovative science-based solutions that maximize equine fertility, performance, and well-being. Their Equilume Light Mask was the first equine wearable technology developed to effectively influence seasonal changes in horses, according to […]
Paint Horse Journal kicks off 60th anniversary cover art contest
In honor of its 60th anniversary in 2026, the Journal is looking for artwork to star on its Winter 2026 cover. Entries due by May 15, 2026.