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 […]
2027 European Show Seminar heads to Spain
Join us in Spain for the 2027 European Show Seminar, January 22–24, 2027, presented by APHA, AQHA, NRHA, NRCHA and NSBA.
Paul Garrett tapped for 2026 APHA Distinguished Service Award
As the 2026 APHA Distinguished Service Award winner, Paul Garrett will be honored June 25 at the APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Ceremony.
Six tapped as 2026 new international APHA judges
Congratulations to 2026 new international APHA judges Dora Gocze, Francois Guyot, Barbara Hengge, Elodie Mangeot-Reeb, Andrea Momesso and Anna-Alisa Samse.
2026 Paul Harber Racing Distinguished Service Award goes to Jamie Howard
The award is presented February 28 in appreciation for Jamie’ Howards outstanding contributions to the Paint racing industry.
Second-half Paynt Points payouts for 2025 are heading out
An estimated $11.35 per point is being paid for APHA points in Youth, Amateur, Novice and Walk-Trot classes for the second half of 2025.
Applaud the 2025 APHA year-end champions
Congratulations to our 2025 APHA year-end champs in our Top 20, rookie of the year, ranch horse and PAC categories.
Five join the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame
Viggo & Annette Mortensen, Travis & Lynn Titlow, Gallant Zippo, John Simon & Texas Hero compose the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame class.
EuroPaint remains the crown jewel of APHA’s 2025 Top 20 Shows
With 251 horses and 1,376 entries, EuroPaint’s reputation as a premier international event remains unchallenged on the 2025 Top 20 Shows list.
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 […]