APHA announces 2025 regional racing awards
Congratulations to Paint racing’s 2025 regional racing award winners: top horse, top owner, top breeder and top trainer by area.
Aim for Impact with the American Paint Horse Foundation
The inaugural Aim for Impact Clay Shoot takes place April 25, 2026, at Defender Outdoors Sporting Clay Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas.
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.