EuroPaint remains the crown jewel of APHA’s 2025 Top 20 Shows The European Paint Horse Championships, affectionately known as “EuroPaint,” has once again claimed the top spot on APHA’s 2025 Top 20 Shows list. Taking place in Rieden, Germany, and sponsored by the Zone...

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)...

Super Sires all-breed purses coming to 2026 APHA World Show Super Sires is adding $46,000 for five new all-breed Western pleasure and longe line class purses, hosted in conjunction with the 2026 APHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas. The lineup will include:...

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,...

Aim for Impact with the American Paint Horse Foundation      Take sight on making a meaningful difference by supporting the American Paint Horse Foundation’s Aim for Impact Clay Shoot. The inaugural event takes place April 25, 2026, at Defender Outdoors Sporting Clay Ranch in Fort...

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....

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...

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...