Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering wins 2025 Best of Western Horseman Runner-Up
The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering was honored for its exceptional efforts to make a lasting impact on the Western industry.
Kurt Crawford appointed interim CEO for APHA’s family of brands
Kurt Crawford will lead APHA as the association’s interim chief executive officer, effective November 17, 2025.
Color Bonus & Open payouts coming to Paynt Points in 2026
Color Bonus & Open payouts coming to Paynt Points in 2026 APHA’s Paynt Points incentive program is expanding in 2026 to include payouts for Open points and a Color Bonus for eligible, obviously marked Paint Horses. Beginning January 1, 2026, all points earned in APHA-approved competitions—Open, Amateur, Youth, Novice and Walk-Trot—will generate twice-a-year Paynt Points […]
Allyson Pennington leads APHA’s MemberCare team
Allyson Pennington leads APHA’s MemberCare team Article & photo by Kinley Humphries Veteran APHA staff member Allyson Pennington is taking the reins of APHA’s MemberCare team. As MemberCare director and show approval/show results manager, Allyson will coordinate the association’s team that processes most APHA business transactions while continuing to coordinate show processing, results and approvals. […]
Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering named Best Cowboy Music Gathering by True West magazine
Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering named Best Cowboy Music Gathering by True West magazine With roots rich in Western swing and cowboy music, the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering was named “Best Cowboy Music Gathering for 2026” by True West magazine. The “Best of the West” award announcement comes on the heels of the 34th annual Red […]
Achievements unlocked at the 6th Annual PAC World Championship E-Show
Achievements unlocked at 2025 PAC World Championship E-Show This fall, APHA’s Paint Alternative Competition Program hosted its 6th Annual PAC World Championship E-Show, utilizing the innovative APHA E-Shows platform. The event opened August 1 and concluded October 20, 2025. Exhibitors practiced and filmed their patterns throughout August, September and October, recording their performances and sharing […]
Paint racing leader Dan Jones passes
Paint racing leader Dan Jones passes Dedicated Paint racing leader Dan Jones of Kemp, Texas, died September 14, 2025. He was 79. Dan and his wife, Kaye, were passionate supporters of Paint racing. They frequently earned APHA year-end titles as Paint racing’s leading owner and breeder, based on money earned by their racehorses. Among their […]
Von Jovii Time cashes in at 2025 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity
Von Jovii Time cashes in at 2025 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity By Kinley Humphries Von Jovii Time and Corey Cushing were “Livin’ on a Prayer”—and then some—at the 2025 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity October 3–18 in Fort Worth, Texas. The duo scored a 657.5 total to clinch the reserve championship in […]
Markel/APHA Pro Horsemen score big at 2025 Halter Million
Markel/APHA Pro Horsemen score big at 2025 Halter Million By Kinley Humphries Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen have winning attitudes in and out of the show ring. We’re proud to recognize their success at the 2025 APHA/WCHA Halter Million, which took place September 20-28 in Fort Worth, Texas. The Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen program recognizes equine professionals who encourage […]
Rosario Tijeras wins 2025 Karen Utecht Memorial
Rosario Tijeras wins 2025 Karen Utecht Memorial Showing early speed over a muddy track, Rosario Tijeras crossed the wire first to clinch the 2025 Karen Utecht Memorial Stakes. The race for 3-year-old and older Paints and Appaloosas took place October 18 at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, and featured an all-APHA field. The […]