My Senior Horse has partnered with APHA to present a new series of awards at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show, taking place June 19–July 4 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
The award will recognize outstanding senior equine athletes by honoring the high-point horses aged 15 and older in three divisions: Open, Amateur, and Youth.
Each winner will receive a special prize package sponsored by My Senior Horse, in partnership with Linda Mars and the Mars portfolio of equine-focused products and services, including BUCKEYE™ Nutrition, SPILLERS™, WALTHAM™ Equine Studies Group, ANTECH™, SOUND™, and MARS EQUESTRIAN™.
My Senior Horse Award Categories
Open Senior Horse High-Point Award
Presented to the horse aged 15 or older (foaled in 2011 or earlier) that accumulates the highest point total across all Open APHA World Championship classes.
Amateur Senior Horse High-Point Award
Presented to the horse aged 15 or older (foaled in 2011 or earlier) that accumulates the highest point total across all Amateur APHA World Championship classes.
Youth Senior Horse High-Point Award
Presented to the horse aged 15 or older (foaled in 2011 or earlier) that accumulates the highest point total across all Youth APHA World Championship classes.
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About APHA
The American Paint Horse Association is the world’s second-largest international equine breed association. Since it was founded in 1962, APHA has registered more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories. APHA promotes, preserves and provides meaningful experiences with Paint Horses. Learn more at apha.com.
About My Senior Horse
My Senior Horse’s mission is to educate and support owners and managers of horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules aged 15 and older to improve their health and welfare.
MySeniorHorse.com is an innovative platform aspiring to become the leading global resource for senior equine care. The site is launched in partnership with Linda Mars and the Mars portfolio of equine-focused products and services, including BUCKEYE™ Nutrition, SPILLERS™, WALTHAM™ Equine Studies Group, ANTECH™, SOUND™, and MARS EQUESTRIAN™.