Showing

The APHA represents a wide variety of horse-lovers with a wide variety of interests. If you are competitive by nature, check out these programs designed just for you! Get information about showing your Paint horse in APHA-Approved competition, the Paint Alternative Competition program or get involved in our Youth or Amateur programs. Research show records and show results or find a show near you! Get information about sponsoring an APHA approved show, becoming an approved judge or find resources useful for show managers and secretaries.

• 2016 Top Twenty Shows
• Show Approval Application (Now Only 1 Page)

Video Tips for Producing the Best Paint Show Possible

1st edition – Youth World Championship Paint Horse Show

2nd edition – Produce the Best Paint Show Possible

3rd edition – Take Advantage of One Judge shows with Clinics

4th edition – Pay Attention to Details at your Show

5th edition – Great Judges make Great Shows

6th edition – Make your Show Fun

Show Management Manual

Quick Links

• Paint Horse Championship Criteria – Final 2017
• Show results
• Horse Show Materials Request Form
• Approved Class Codes
• Show Leases
• Membership Requirements
• Printer Friendly Judges Directory
• Special Event Application
• Exhibitor Membership Notice
• Show Fee Schedule
• Find a Show Near You
• Challenged Horseman Program (CHAMPS) – The Challenged Horseman and American Paints Program for Independent and Support Exhibitors (CHAMPS) program has been created to give our members with certain mental and physical challenges the opportunity to feel the joy of competition on their American Paint Horse and earn recognition for their accomplishments.
  • CHAMPS Rules
  • CHAMPS Special Diagnosis Form
  • CHAMPS Special Adaptive Equipment and Riding Ability Form
  • CHAMPS Responsibility Waiver

What’s the Show Application Process?

• Show Application Information
• Special Event Information
• Show Planning Calendar and Zone Requirements
• Judge Information

What’s the Show Results Process?

• Important Info to Prepare for Show
• Entry Information
• Show Management Responsibility
• Processing Your Show
• Posters Required to be Posted at Youth Show
• Amateur/Novice Amateur Division and Youth/Novice Youth Division
• Open Membership Information
• Forms to have Available at Your Show

               3-Year Planning Calendars

• ARCI Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances (Updated 08/2018)
• Amateur Program
• PAC Program
• AjPHA.Com
• Judges Section
• Breeder’s Trust
• Position on Animal Welfare

For more information on the American Paint Horse Association performance department, contact (817) 834-2742, extension 773.