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...

Want PBRIP at your event?  If you are a producer or know a producer interested in APHA sponsoring a PBRIP sidepot at your 2025 barrel race(s) check out the following:  To be eligible for PBRIP-sanctioned barrel races, the event/show producer must agree to offer...

Win-Place-Show: Summer 2025 Race Winners Congratulations to the following Paint race winners as of July 19, 2025 5/2/2025 PSBA AMERICAN PAINT CLASSIC FUTURITY G1 1st: PRETTY LIL POISON | Owner: MATT WHITEKILLER | Trainer: MATT WHITEKILLER 2nd: TURNPIKE JAMMER | Owner: CARLA AKERS & RANDY...

Your PBRIP Questions—Answered! Confused about PBRIP or how payouts are made? APHA staff often fields questions about the topic, so we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about PBRIP. Check it out to get your burning questions answered. Question: Regarding the 2025 PBRIP...