Super Sires all-breed purses coming to 2026 APHA World Show
Super Sires is adding $46,000 for five new all-breed Western pleasure and longe line classes, hosted at the 2026 APHA World Show.
APHA judge tenure milestones awarded to 17
APHA judge tenure milestone awards represent countless hours spent in the arena, the champions they crown and the support they provide.
JC Speeding is APHA’s 2025 World Champion Running Horse
JC Speeding took off like a shot in his 2025 racing career debut. When the dust settled, he was named APHA 2025 World Champion Running Horse, Champion 2-Year-Old & Champion 2-Year-Old Gelding. World Champion Running Horse: JC Speeding JC Speeding made a splash in his racing debut in 2025, breaking track records and clinching his […]
Chrome Cash purses exceed $1.6M in 2025
APHA’s Chrome Cash purses exceeded $1.6 million in 2025, setting records for total payouts and participation.
Former state director Larry Swope passes
An active APHA member, Larry was involved with Paint Horses in Missouri and on the national stage as a former APHA state director and judge.
43 rule change proposals for 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering consideration
Advisory committees will review 43 rule change proposals at the 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering, Feb. 27–March 1, to determine which move on.
18 new rules in effect January 1, 2026
The 18 new rules include new classes, split Amateur Walk-Trot divisions & no ownership requirements for Novice Youth, among others.
2025 horseIQ Hippology Challenge crowns inaugural champs
The horseIQ Hippology Challenge tests Youth members’ knowledge and practical skills in various horse industry topic areas.
Garden State & New England top 2025 Youth club contests
2025 Youth club award winners are the Garden State Paint Horse Youth Club and the New England Paint Horse Youth Club.
2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds heading to 16 shows
Sixteen U.S. and international shows will receive 2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds to help amplify value to their Paint participants.