Racing Paint Horses: A Guide for Owners and Fans - APHA: American Paint Horse Association

APHA Racing

Speed-bred Paint Horses are favorites for down-the track racing and barrel racing competition. Their athleticism, trainability and blazing speed make them favorites among owners, breeders and fans who love to cheer on these gritty competitors who are full of heart. More than $3 million is up for grabs annually for Paint racing and barrel racing horses at events across North America, and it’s easier than ever to take your own shot at glory in the winner’s circle.

Racing Programs

A Paint Horse round a barrel.

Barrel Racing

Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program makes it easy for barrel racers to be a part of APHA with Paint-exclusive side pots at events across the country. Turn and burn for your shot at more than $125,000 awarded annually.

Paint Horse running down the track.

Horse Racing

Paints add a splash of color to down-the-track racing. From 200-yard sprints to “cookin’ round the hook,” Paints run for about $3 million annually at tracks across the U.S. and Canada.

Paint race horse stud photo.

Stallion Service Auction

Help support Paint racing initiatives by bidding on breedings to top race-bred stallions in this annual fundraising auction.

Paint race horse stud.

Texas Paint Horse Breeders

The Texas Paint Horse Breeders Association incentivizes the breeding and ownership of race-bred American Paint Horses for down the track racing and barrel racing.