Clara Smith’s “Confidant” wins PHJ 60th Anniversary 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.
APHA Media Team earns 2026 APEX Awards for Excellence
APHA captured a pair of 2026 APEX Awards for outstanding social media sites and overall print media excellence for the Paint Horse Journal.
Star Power
PHJ | Summer 2026Five APHA legends join the association’s Hall of Fame.
Where Nutrition Meets Genetics
PHJ | Summer 2026Dissecting interactions between diet and genetics, nutrigenomics helps horse owners improve their animals’ well-being.
The Barn Mom
PHJ | Summer 2026Brittany Russell Brown skillfully navigates motherhood with a thriving breeding and training business.
Ready for Ranch Horse
PHJ | Summer 2026Preparing for ranch horse competition means thoughtful practice, both at home and at the show.
Family Matters
PHJ | Summer 2026Amanda Porter and her family are producing versatile Paints that help deliver joy to customers worldwide.
Chrome & Paint Horse Journal earn championships at 2026 AHP Equine Media Awards
Chrome, Paint Horse Journal & APHA bested over 400 entries in the 2026 AHP Equine Media Awards to claim honors for outstanding communication.
In the ‘Limelite’
PHJ | Spring 2026Brain Henry and John Zeldenthuis are breeding for Paints that catch your attention with good minds and great color.
Hunting for a Win
PHJ | Spring 2026World champion trainer Laura Spell aims for seven skills to find success in hunter under saddle.