Meet the Board: Kelly Boles Chapman Twenty-five years ago, Kelly Boles Chapman judged the APHA World Championship Show for the first time—she loved the people and the horses so much, she quickly made it an annual part of her barn’s show schedule. From trainer...

Judge Spotlight: John Kunkle Chairman of the APHA Judges Committee, John Kunkle is carded with APHA, AQHA, NSBA and ABRA.  He has judged world championship shows for APHA, AQHA and NSBA multiple times.  John and his wife, Jennifer, are also active in horse show...

Rulebook Reminders APHA Judge Newsletter, September 2025 By APHA Director of Judges Sandy Jirkovsky Helmets: SC-195 Our judging quiz this quarter focused on hunt-seat equitation, penalties and helmet types. Helmet legality is the No. 1 complaint I get from exhibitors and spectators. Please make...

Meet the APHA Board: Mike Holloway A banking professional, Mike Holloway of Brandon, Mississippi, found his way to horses as an adult—the cowboy calling couldn’t be denied, and Mike answered. Paint Horses and APHA were part of Mike’s story from the very beginning. Learning...

5 Tips for Submitting Rule Change Proposals Rule change proposals from APHA members and advisory committees are accepted annually for consideration. Submissions undergo various rounds of review, including by staff, the Board of Directors and advisory committees. The related committees review rule change proposals...