First-time exhibitor Christy Rankin finds a home in APHA Christy Rankin is somewhat new to the world of competitive showing, but the tenacious horsewoman hasn’t let a late start stand in her way. Eager to learn, Christy and her husband, Paul, jumped feet first...

Larry Volkmar & granddaughter Mikayla create a lifetime of memories with Paints A lifelong horseman, Larry Volkmar’s eyes sparkle when he talks about his horses. But there’s one thing that makes his eyes light up even more: sharing his love of horses with his...

Young gun Allison Holman shoots straight at the Halter Million Article & photography by Kinley Humphries For 9-year-old Allison Holman, showing horses is in her blood. Her parents are both professional horsemen: her father, Joe, operates Holman Halter Horses, while mom Corina trains ranch...

WCHA Hall of Fame honors Jason Smith Jason Smith of Whitesboro, Texas, wears many hats: trainer, exhibitor, breeder, professional horseman, to name a few. Now, he can add Hall of Famer to the list, too. The APHA member was inducted into the World Conformation...

Calisa Wesley: From the Stands to the Show Ring Article & photos by Kinley Humphries The APHA/WCHA Halter Million is a family affair for Jeffery and Calisa Wesley of Creola, Alabama, usually with Jeffery showing the couple’s young stock. This year is special, though—instead...

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Halter Zena Jackson of Logsden, Oregon, knows the bonds of sisterhood go deeper than just familial relationships. It’s about shared experiences, mutual support and making memories that last a lifetime. For Zena and her barn family from Kathy Parker...

2025 APHA Eastern National Show draws over 1,000 entries The word on the street? Exhibitors LOVED the 2025 APHA Eastern National Championship Show, which took place August 21-24 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. This year’s show featured 1,052 entries, 227 entered...

9 Youth receive 2025 academic scholarships from APHF Nine AjPHA members are getting a leg up for college, thanks to 2025 academic scholarships awarded by the American Paint Horse Foundation. Congratulations to these deserving AjPHA members. Education is one of the three pillars that...

Paint Horse Journal & Chrome earn 2025 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence APHA is proud to announce that its flagship publications, the Paint Horse Journal and Chrome, have been honored in the 2025 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. The Paint Horse Journal received a...

Arnaud Girinon & Flexing Guns N Town upset favorites to win 2025 The Run For A Million Never heard of Arnaud Girinon? Among U.S. reining enthusiasts, you’re not alone, at least until recently. The French horseman upset a field of legendary reining powerhouses on...