APHA in Australia

Make the most of your Paint Horse experience by dual-registering with PHAA and APHA. Find out if your horse qualifies for APHA’s International Appendix Registry or full APHA registration today—
both are eligible to enter APHA classes!

Compete with your Paint in APHA classes at the annual Paint Horse Association Australia National Championships at AELEC Tamworth, April 20-25, 2019.

Don’t miss this exciting new opportunity to show in APHA classes and win one of 15 custom trophy buckles from Gist Silversmiths, courtesy of APHA at the 2019 Oceania Paint Horse Championship on July 15 in Queensland!

New in 2019! The top-placing APHA horse and non-pro rider wins a custom trophy buckle from Gist Silversmiths, courtesy of APHA.

Are you ready for the upcoming show season? Get your head into the game and spend a few days learning from David Dellin, APHA’s Senior Director of Judges, Shows and Education. Whether you are an exhibitor, trainer, aspiring or carded judge, this unique event has something for everyone who is striving for success in the show ring.

APHA prides itself in having members of integrity and principle and some of the best equine professionals in the industry. The Professional Horsemen’s Committee recently accepted and approved their first Australian Professional Horsewoman.

For the first time in APHA history, candidates from Australia and New Caledonia made APHA’s roster of international judges, paving the way for more APHA-approved events in Oceania.

The 2018 AjPHA Youth World Games brought together Paint-loving riders from across the globe together to represent their countries and compete in select classes. Read more about Team Australia’s experience.

Find out more about opportunities to show at APHA-approved  events in Australia.