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.
Chrome Cash pays over $17,600 at the 2026 NRCHA Celebration of Champions
Painted Shadows, SJR Sumkinda Mist & Scooters Tuff Spot won big at the 2026 NRCHA Celebration of Champions.
30 rule change proposals passed following 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering
State directors passed 30 rule change proposals following the 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering; most will go into effect January 1, 2027.
Steve Meadows wins 2026 Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year
A Markel/APHA Professional Horseman since 2020, Steve Meadows is a committed trainer, coach, clinician and judge.
Four round out 2026 APHA Board of Directors
Rachel Kooiker, Meredith Landy, Mark Reisinger & Adam Wainscott were elected to 2026 APHA Board of Directors positions on March 1.
Former Distinguished Service Award winner Peggy Gilbert passes
Lifetime APHA member and former Distinguished Service Award winner Peggy Gilbert died February 20, 2026. She was 89. A horsewoman since age 13, Peggy’s first horse was a gaited Pinto. The mare’s colorful markings helped spark Peggy’s interest in the fledgling American Paint Horse Association in the early 1960s. Daughter Beth French says Peggy was […]