Painting a Presidential Perspective

PHJ | Fall 2026
AjPHA President Colten Dulin inspires global engagement, with a focus that includes expanding opportunities for Youth equestrians with disabilities.

Making Changes

PHJ | Fall 2026
Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman Sara Simons shares her approach to teaching smooth and precise lead changes.

Beyond the Buckle

PHJ | Fall 2026
Thousands came to Fort Worth in pursuit of a world championship; many left with something much richer.

High-Tech Horse Care

PHJ | Fall 2026
From monitoring heart rate to tracking riding routes, today’s horse owner has a plethora of data at their disposal and new high-tech tools to improve horses’ overall health and wellness.

Busting the Witchy Mare Myth

Fall 2026 PHJ Witchy Mare

PHJ | Fall 2026
Understanding the root cause of mare behavior and exploring solutions can lead to a deeper partnership.

Clara Smith’s “Confidant” wins PHJ 60th Anniversary Cover Art Contest

PHJ Cover Art Contest

A beautiful tovero mare and her cowgirl partner—painted by artist Clara Smith—rose to the top of the Paint Horse Journal’s 60th Anniversary Cover Art Contest. As the winning artist Clara Smith’s “Confidant” will grace the Winter issue of the Paint Horse Journal as the storied APHA flagship publication embarks on its sixth decade dedicated to showcasing the stories and spirit of the American Paint Horse and the people who love them.

Star Power

John Simon APHA Hall of Fame

PHJ | Summer 2026
Five APHA legends join the association’s Hall of Fame.

Where Nutrition Meets Genetics

Nutrigenomics Summer 2026 PHJ

PHJ | Summer 2026
Dissecting interactions between diet and genetics, nutrigenomics helps horse owners improve their animals’ well-being.

The Barn Mom

Brittany Russell Brown Summer 2026 PHJ

PHJ | Summer 2026
Brittany Russell Brown skillfully navigates motherhood with a thriving breeding and training business.