—NEWSelect awards at the APHA World Championship Show honor outstanding exhibitors, owners and breeders who shine in the Fort Worth spotlight, and we can’t wait to honor these special recipients this year! Read the World Show Premium Book for full details and entry information to make sure you’re in the running.
The World Show takes place June 23 – July 9 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Find more information at apha.com/worldshow.
NEW Leading Owner Award
- Presented to the owner earning the most points from horses placing in the Top 10 in all world championship classes at the 2023 APHA World Show.
- All divisions (Youth, Amateur, Open) count toward the award.
- Challenge, Sweepstakes, futurities, stakes and other non-world championship classes do not count toward this award.
- At least two of that owner’s horses must be exhibited to qualify for this award.
- No additional entry is required.
Leading Breeder Award
- Presented to the breeder earning the most points from horses placing in the Top 10 in all world championship classes at the 2023 APHA World Show.
- All divisions (Youth, Amateur, Open) count toward the award.
- Challenge, Sweepstakes, futurities, stakes and other non-world championship classes do not count toward this award.
- At least three of that breeder’s horses must be exhibited to qualify for this award.
- No additional entry is required.
Leading Owner/Breeder/Exhibitor Award
- Presented to the individual who is the owner, breeder and exhibitor of horses earning the most points in the Top 10 in all world championship classes at the 2023 APHA World Show.
- All divisions (Youth, Amateur, Open) count toward the award.
- Challenge, Sweepstakes, futurities, stakes and other non-world championship classes do not count toward this award.
- The exhibitor must be the current recorded owner and recorded breeder (or a member of their immediate family) per APHA records (see AM-020 for eligibility rules)
- Must declare eligibility for this award by 5 p.m. on June 23, listing all horses to be included. No late entries or additional horses will be accepted.
2023 World Show All-Around Awards
Prize packages include a trophy saddle certificate for champions, along with many other prizes for champions and reserve winners—see the World Show Premium Book for details!
- All-Around Open Show Horse (excludes reining, working cow horse, cutting, roping, mounted shooting, speed and ranch classes)
- All-Around Open Western Performance Horse (includes reining, working cow horse, cutting, roping, mounted shooting and speed classes only)
- All-Around Open English Performance Horse
- All-Around Open Solid Paint-Bred Show Horse (excludes ranch classes; all other classes count)
- All-Around Open Exhibitor
- All-Around Amateur 19-44 (excludes ranch classes; all other classes count)
- All-Around Masters Amateur (excludes ranch classes; all other classes count)
- All-Around Amateur Solid Paint-Bred (excludes ranch classes; all other classes count)
- All-Around Novice Amateur (excludes ranch classes; all other classes count)
- All-Around Amateur Walk-Trot
- All-Around Youth 13 & Under (excludes ranch classes; all other classes count)
- All-Around Youth 14-18 (excludes ranch classes; all other classes count)
- All-Around Youth Solid Paint-Bred (excludes ranch classes; all other classes count)
- All-Around Novice Youth (excludes ranch classes; all other classes count)
- All-Around Youth Walk-Trot
- All-Around Open Ranch Horse (includes ranch classes only)
- All-Around Open Solid Paint-Bred Ranch Horse (includes ranch classes only)
- All-Around Amateur Ranch (includes ranch classes only)
- All-Around Amateur Solid Paint-Bred Ranch (includes ranch classes only)
- All-Around Novice Amateur Ranch (includes ranch classes only)
- All-Around Youth Ranch (includes ranch classes only)
- All-Around Youth Solid Paint-Bred Ranch (includes ranch classes only)
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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 in 1962. APHA promotes, preserves and provides meaningful experiences with Paint Horses.