2025 APHA year-end champions
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Applaud the 2025 APHA year-end champions

Applaud the 2025 APHA year-end champions A year of competition, dedication and hard work has come to a close, and we’re excited to honor our 2025 APHA year-end champions for their accomplishments. Congratulations to our division Top 20 winners, top rookies of the year,...
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Five join the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame

Five join the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame  The 2026 APHA Hall of Fame class includes two notable couples and three outstanding Paint Horses. They will be honored June 25, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the APHA Hall of Fame &...
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APHA Hall of Famer Color Me Smart dies

APHA Hall of Famer Color Me Smart dies APHA Hall of Famer and legendary Paint cutting horse sire Color Me Smart died peacefully on January 16, 2026, in Weatherford, Texas. He was 35 years old. The son of cutting legend Smart Little Lena (QH)...
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Kate’s Cause

Kate’s Cause Kate Barfield found comfort during her cancer treatments by riding her Paint mare, Cuttin Irish Rose. Now, she raises money for women’s fertility preservation while staying true to her Western roots. By Laurel Cox This article appears in the Spring 2026 Paint...
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Flight Risk 2025 regional racing award
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APHA announces 2025 regional racing awards

APHA announces 2025 regional racing awards Paint Racing recognizes the top racehorses, owners, breeders and trainers in five regions annually, and the 2025 regional racing awards are now available. Congratulations to the following winners. NORTHWEST Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington,...
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2025 Chrome Cash
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Chrome Cash purses exceed $1.6M in 2025

Chrome Cash purses exceed $1.6M in 2025 Another year in the books, and APHA’s innovative Chrome Cash program again set records for total payouts and participation in 2025. This year, Chrome Cash payouts exceeded $1.6 million for Paints in select events around the world....
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Monika Hagen
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Meet the Board: Monika Hagen

Meet the Board: Monika Hagen A lifetime member since the early 1990s, Monika Hagen is a European powerhouse making a global impact on the Paint Horse community. A breeder, trainer and exhibitor, Monika runs a family-owned farm with her husband, Georg and their children...
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