New classes, concert & $1.5M in cash/prizes on tap for 2026 APHA World Show
Over $1.5M in cash & prizes will headline the 2026 APHA World Show, coming to Fort Worth, Texas, June 19–July 4. Youth, Amateur and Open competitors will vie for championship titles in more than 340 classes. Special events abound as well, including no-horse-required Youth contests and a special concert by The Scooter Brown Band at […]
Smooth French Kiss wins 2025 PBRIP Horse of the Year
The PBRIP Horse of the Year is awarded to the highest earner from all approved PBRIP events during the competition year.
APHA Hall of Famer Color Me Smart dies
Legendary Paint cutting sire Color Me Smart died peacefully January 16, 2026, in Weatherford, Texas, at age 35.
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.