About APHA Registration
APHA registration holds multiple benefits for your Paint Horse: it increases their value, preserves their lineage and makes them eligible for all kinds of APHA programs, recognition and awards. The cost of registration is minimal compared to the lifetime benefits it yields, and taking care of it early on in your foal’s life means less cost to you. Register or transfer your Paint Horse to give yourself and your horse full access to everything APHA offers.
Breed Standards
The American Paint Horse Association is a breed registry with a color preference. We value the beautiful white markings that set Paint Horses apart from the crowd, along with their stock-type conformation, disposition, athleticism and versatility. Both parents must be registered with APHA, AQHA or the Jockey Club. Horses with at least one APHA parent are always eligible for APHA registration, regardless of qualifying markings. A horse with only AQHA or Jockey Club parents must meet minimum APHA registration requirements based on white markings on their coats.
Paint Horses are classified into two registry categories: Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred. They are further classified by type, based on their white spotting patterns or genetics: overo, tobiano, tovero or solid.
Register Your Horse
Take advantage of APHA opportunities by registering or transferring your Paint Horse. Check out our Registration Guide page for tips to get started and helpful how-to videos.
Online Services
PHcentral is the online home for all APHA transactions, including membership renewals, horse registration, transfers of ownership, stallion breeding reports, show and breeding leases, DNA test orders and more. Log in or set up your PHcentral profile to get started.
Resources
- PHcentral.com – the fastest, simplest and most cost-effective way to submit work
- How To Submit Work Online
- Credit Card Authorization
- Registration Guides
- Printable Registration Forms