PRESS RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Laura Stevens
Associate Producer of Marketing & Promotional Content
(817) 834-2742 ext. 420
[email protected]
February 8, 2013
Connect to APHA with Weekly MemberCare “FastTrack” Chats
Friends, fans and enthusiasts of Paint Horses have a new resource to access the American Paint Horse Association’s superior customer service. FastTrack, a quick-response chat session on the Official American Paint Horse Association Facebook page, allows anyone to ask APHA-related queries and receive real-time responses from a MemberCare teammate.
Already a popular biweekly service, the chat sessions go weekly in February and March. Every Thursday at 12 p.m. CST, look for the FastTrack logo to be posted, and comment on the logoed photo to receive an answer from a MemberCare professional.
Upcoming MemberCare FastTracks are:
Thursday, February 14 at 12 p.m. CST
Thursday, February 21 at 12 p.m. CST
Thursday, February 28 at 12 p.m. CST
Thursday, March 7 at 12 p.m. CST
Thursday, March 14 at 12 p.m. CST
Thursday, March 21 at 12 p.m. CST
Thursday, March 28 at 12 p.m. CST
Boasting more than 83,000 fans, the APHA Facebook page connects Paint Horse enthusiasts in an active, positive online community. “Like” the page at www.facebook.com/americanpainthorse to join the conversations.
Popular questions from previous FastTracks include:
How can I register or transfer my Paint’s paperwork?
How can I register or transfer my Paint’s paperwork?
How can I determine novice or amateur eligibility?
What is the cost or purpose of DNA testing?
Is my horse eligible for APHA registration?
How can I get more involved, or participate in programs like PAC?
Tune in every Thursday at noon in February and March to post any APHA-related question. Beyond Facebook, APHA’s friendly MemberCare staff is available by phone or email Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (817) 222-6423 or [email protected].
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About the American Paint Horse Association
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) is the world’s second largest equine breed association. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012. In fulfillment of its global mission to collect, record and preserve pedigrees of the breed, APHA recognizes and supports 111 regional and international clubs, produces championship shows, sponsors trail rides and creates and maintains programs that increase the value of American Paint Horses and enriches members’ experiences with their horses. APHA has registered more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded, and now serves more than 55,000 active youth and adult members around the world. For more information about the American Paint Horse Association, visit apha.com or connect with Paint Horse fans globally at facebook.com/americanpainthorse or on Twitter @APHANews and @WorldShow.