APHA is saddling up with the Tulsa Reining Classic again in 2016, giving APHA members the opportunity to earn extra awards along with credit toward qualifying for the APHA World Championship Show.
Top-finishing Paint Horse exhibitors will be awarded custom Gist Silversmiths buckles in the following classes:
- Open Derby
- Novice Horse Open Derby
- Non-Pro Derby
- Novice Horse Non-Pro Derby
- Non-Pro Futurity
- Developing Horse Open Futurity
- Open Futurity
- Open
- Non-Pro
- Rookie
- Youth
“We’re so pleased to welcome the American Paint Horse Association back on board for Tulsa,” said Cheryl Magoteaux Cody of the Tulsa Reining Classic management team.
The Tulsa Reining Classic, scheduled for August 29–September 4 at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is in its third year of partnership with APHA, and it’s once again a 2017 APHA World Show-qualifying event. The continued partnership between APHA and the Tulsa Reining Classic provides exhibitors with a valuable opportunity to earn qualification credits.
“I hope Paint Horses, owners and exhibitors join us in Fort Worth in November for even more great prizes, cash and recognition at the APHA World Show,” Director of Youth and Amateur Activities and Awards Christine Henry said.
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About APHA
The American Paint Horse Association is the world’s second-largest international equine breed association, registering more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded. APHA creates and maintains programs that increase the value of American Paint Horses and enriches members’ experiences with their horses.