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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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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43 rule change proposals for 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering consideration

43 rule change proposals for 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering consideration Advisory committees will review 43 rule change proposals at the 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering, February 27–March 1. Committee action determines which proposals advance for voting consideration by elected APHA state directors. To be eligible...

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18 new rules in effect January 1, 2026

18 new rules in effect January 1, 2026 The 2026 Official APHA Rule Book, which goes into effect January 1, 2026, includes 18 new rules. These changes were passed by elected state directors at the 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering. The 2026 Official APHA Rule...

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2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds heading to 16 shows

2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds heading to 16 shows Sixteen U.S. and international shows are tapped to receive 2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds from APHA to help amplify value to their Paint participants. Each show below will match Chrome Cash funds provided by APHA...

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2025 horseIQ Hippology Challenge crowns inaugural champs

2025 horseIQ Hippology Challenge crowns inaugural champs Young equestrians from across the country put their horse sense to the test in the inaugural horseIQ Hippology Challenge, and the results are in! Congratulations to our Top Three overall winners: 1st Place: Emily Allen, Texas 2nd...

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Garden State & New England top 2025 Youth club contests

Garden State & New England top 2025 Youth club contests Each year, AjPHA spotlights top-performing Youth clubs with two special recognition opportunities: the Youth Club of the Year and From the Heart awards. The Garden State Paint Horse Youth Club and the New England...

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Emily Allen is the 2025 AjPHA Member of the Year

Emily Allen is the 2025 AjPHA Member of the Year Emily Allen of Plano, Texas, topped the field to earn the title of 2025 AjPHA Youth Member of the Year. The AjPHA Youth Member of the Year award honors a well-rounded individual who exemplifies...

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Leadership series ‘The Right Lead’ to highlight 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering

Leadership series ‘The Right Lead’ to highlight 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering Whether working with horses or humans, leadership skills are key to success. In an effort to foster leadership development, APHA is launching “The Right Lead,” a leadership development training series debuting at the...

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Meet the APHA Board: Tina Shanahan

Meet the APHA Board: Tina Shanahan Service is the name of the game for Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Tina Shanahan. An APHA member, breeder and Amateur exhibitor for over 20 years, Tina has a heart for Paint Horses and wanted to give back...

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