Solid Paint-bred Division

While the APHA only allows Regular Registry horses to show in regular approved classes, Solid Paint-Bred horses (formerly referred to as “breeding stock”) may compete in designated Solid Paint-Bred classes.
Solid Paint-Bred classes offer solid horses a chance to earn national points, attract new exhibitors to the Paint industry, and provide additional opportunities for breeders and trainers.
To encourage participation, all APHA-approved shows are required to offer at least 9 classes for Solid Paint-Bred horses (2 halter mares, 2 halter geldings, 2 halter stallions, and 3 performance classes). Additionally, a show offering Amateur classes must also offer a minimum of 3 Amateur Solid Paint-Bred halter classes (stallions, mares, and geldings) and a minimum of 3 Amateur Solid Paint-Bred performance classes.
For more information about Solid Paint-Bred classes in your area, contact a Regional Club near you.

Recognized Classes

Halter

Mares
Weanlings
Yearlings
2-Year-Olds
3-Year-Olds
4-Year-Olds and Older
Broodmares
2-Year-Old & Under
3-Year-Old & Over
Grand & Reserve Champion Mare
Performance Halter Mares
Stallions
Weanlings
Yearlings
2-Year-Olds
3-Year-Olds
4-Year-Olds and Older
2-Year-Old & Under
3-Year-Old & Over
Grand & Reserve Champion Stallion
Performance Halter Stallions
Geldings
Weanlings
Yearlings
2-Year-Olds
3-Year-Olds
4-Year-Olds and Older
2-Year-Old & Under
3-Year-Old & Over
Grand & Reserve Champion Gelding
Performance Halter Geldings

Performance

Category I
(no classes available in this category)
Category II
Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
Cow Pony Race
Stake Race
Team Penning
Ranch Sorting
Category III
Reining
Ranch Reining
Western Riding
Ranch Riding
Trail
Ranch Trail
Utility Driving
Category IV
Working Hunter
Hunter Hack
Jumping
Category V
Cutting
Ranch Cutting
Tie-Down Roping
Team Roping Heading
Team Roping Heeling
Timed Team Roping
Steer Stopping
Working Cow Horse
Ranch Cow Work
Category VI
Hunter Under Saddle
Pleasure Driving
Western Pleasure
Ranch Pleasure
Ranch Rail Pleasure
Category VII
Racing
Category VIII
Longe Line (Yearling & 2 YO) (this category eligible for ROM only)
Yearling In-Hand Trail (this category eligible for ROM only)
Category IX
Working Ranch Horse Competition*
Category X
Mounted Shooting
Category XI
Dressage
Category XII
Competitive Trail Horse (this category eligible for ROM, Versatility and Honor Roll only)
Category XIII
Calas & Colas

*Points earned prior to May 15, 2015.  Class no longer offered.