Paint Horses have a rich history in horse racing, and it’s been part of the breed’s identity since the beginning. Each year, participating Paint race horses compete for millions in purse money at racetracks across North America. APHA compiles results on horses’ official performance records and tracks year-end and perpetual award accomplishments.
In 2023, almost 300 racehorses ran for payouts worth $2.97 million.
A racing participation fee of $29 is required annually for owners of race starters, payable to APHA by March 1 of the horse’s racing year. A late fee of $100 will be assessed after that date.
Beginning in 2024, APHA and other major racing organizations are using microchips to positively identify racehorses. Racehorses must be parentage verified and have their identity and microchip confirmed by an APHA-approved identifier before they can race. Locate one of APHA’s approved identifiers near you using our contact sheet.
A stakes race is one in which the owners of participating horses pay a fee that contributes to the total purse; a purse of at least $5,000 is required.
Find stakes race information on the calendar below. Dates, payments and conditions are subject to change without notification to APHA; verify details with the direct contact listed for each race. This calendar may contain races which are not considered stake races under APHA rules.
Have an event to add? Contact racing@apha.com.
Check race results by year, track and date.
Check race charts for the year or lifetime achievement.
