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.
Emily Allen is the 2025 AjPHA Member of the Year
An 18-year-old freshman at Texas Tech University, Emily Allen is a well-rounded and active promoter for AjPHA and Paints.
DeeMaxx aligns as a new APHA Corporate Partner
Through strategic alignment with APHA, DeeMaxx is excited to provide Paint enthusiasts with superior Trailer brakes they can trust.
Minkish wins 2025 NCHA Futurity crown & Chrome Cash honors
Paint Horses generated 402 Chrome Cash entries at the 2025 NCHA Futurity, where they competed for $219,274 in exclusive Paint-only payouts.
Leadership series ‘The Right Lead’ to highlight 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering
The Right Lead training series introduces fundamentals of leadership using examples based on horsemanship principles.
A ‘beautiful’ win for Casey Deary & Belissimo at the 2025 NRHA Futurity
Casey Deary and Paint stallion Belissimo clinched the 2025 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open championship and Chrome Cash prizes.