Larry Volkmar & granddaughter Mikayla create a lifetime of memories with Paints
Larry Volkmar & granddaughter Mikayla create a lifetime of memories with Paints A lifelong horseman, Larry Volkmar’s eyes sparkle when he talks about his horses. But there’s one thing that makes his eyes light up even more: sharing his love of horses with his grandchildren, including 12-year-old Mikayla, who showed alongside Larry at the 2025 […]
Young gun Allison Holman shoots straight at the Halter Million
Young gun Allison Holman shoots straight at the Halter Million Article & photography by Kinley Humphries For 9-year-old Allison Holman, showing horses is in her blood. Her parents are both professional horsemen: her father, Joe, operates Holman Halter Horses, while mom Corina trains ranch and cow horses. It was only natural for Allison to follow […]
WCHA Hall of Fame honors Jason Smith
WCHA Hall of Fame honors Jason Smith Jason Smith of Whitesboro, Texas, wears many hats: trainer, exhibitor, breeder, professional horseman, to name a few. Now, he can add Hall of Famer to the list, too. The APHA member was inducted into the World Conformation Horse Association’s Hall of Fame on September 24 as part of […]
Calisa Wesley: From the Stands to the Show Ring
Calisa Wesley: From the Stands to the Show Ring Article & photos by Kinley Humphries The APHA/WCHA Halter Million is a family affair for Jeffery and Calisa Wesley of Creola, Alabama, usually with Jeffery showing the couple’s young stock. This year is special, though—instead of providing encouragement from the stands, it’s Calisa who found herself […]
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Halter
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Halter Zena Jackson of Logsden, Oregon, knows the bonds of sisterhood go deeper than just familial relationships. It’s about shared experiences, mutual support and making memories that last a lifetime. For Zena and her barn family from Kathy Parker Paints & Quarter Horses in Oregon, that meant saddling up for […]
2025 APHA Eastern National Show draws over 1,000 entries
2025 APHA Eastern National Show draws over 1,000 entries The word on the street? Exhibitors LOVED the 2025 APHA Eastern National Championship Show, which took place August 21-24 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. This year’s show featured 1,052 entries, 227 entered horses, 146 national championship classes and 16 all-around awards. New for […]
9 Youth receive 2025 academic scholarships from APHF
9 Youth receive 2025 academic scholarships from APHF Nine AjPHA members are getting a leg up for college, thanks to 2025 academic scholarships awarded by the American Paint Horse Foundation. Congratulations to these deserving AjPHA members. Education is one of the three pillars that define the American Paint Horse Foundation. It includes providing both academic […]
Paint Horse Journal & Chrome earn 2025 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
Paint Horse Journal & Chrome earn 2025 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence APHA is proud to announce that its flagship publications, the Paint Horse Journal and Chrome, have been honored in the 2025 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. The Paint Horse Journal received a 2025 APEX Award of Excellence in the “Magazines, Journals & Tabloids […]
Arnaud Girinon & Flexing Guns N Town upset favorites to win 2025 The Run For A Million
Arnaud Girinon & Flexing Guns N Town upset favorites to win 2025 The Run For A Million Never heard of Arnaud Girinon? Among U.S. reining enthusiasts, you’re not alone, at least until recently. The French horseman upset a field of legendary reining powerhouses on August 16, scoring a 232 to win The Run For A […]
Inaugural Paynt Points payouts exceeds expectations
Inaugural Paynt Points payouts exceeds expectations APHA has crunched the numbers for show entries in the first half of 2025, and inaugural Paynt Points payouts are ready! We’ve got great news—an estimated $13.21 per point is being paid to those with horses that earned APHA points in Youth, Amateur, Novice and Walk-Trot classes. Total Payout: […]