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Gainesville, Texas— On February 16, the American Paint Horse Association unveiled and dedicated an official Texas Historical Marker at Chili’s Grill & Bar in Gainesville, Texas. The marker honors the site of APHA’s founding meeting, which took place on February 16, 1962, at the Curtwood Motel. Rebecca Tyler met with a group of North Texas and Oklahoma horsemen and formally organized the American Paint Stock Horse Association; now known as APHA and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas; the organization is the world’s second-largest equine breed association. Recognized with official Texas historical marker #17745, the sign was installed
PRESS RELEASE For more information, contact: Judy Mitchell Director of Human Resources (817) 222-6443 jmitchell@apha.com FORT WORTH, Texas – The American Paint Horse Association, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking applications for multiple summer internships in their performance, publications and marketing/sales departments. College students with a passion for horses and an interest in the equine industry can grow their skills through hands-on, professional experience at the second-largest equine breed association in the world. The performance department oversees the management of the AjPHA Youth World Championship Show held in July as well as a wide variety of programs
FORT WORTH, Texas – The American Paint Horse Association recently partnered with Elite Custom Saddles to provide exhibitors who excel in performance classes such as speed events, cattle and ranch horse classes with new award saddles. Beginning with the 2015 competition year, the Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program (PBRIP) year-end divisional winners will each receive a custom Elite trophy saddle. Additionally, the Oscar Crigler Cattle Award winner and new Power Performance High-Point Amateur at the 2016 APHA World Championship Show and the Power Performance High-Point Youth at the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show will also each
FORT WORTH, Texas – There’s nothing quite like a speedy racehorse galloping down the track toward the finish line, and 2015 was full of big moments in Paint racing. APHA is pleased to honor its top running horses of 2015, including newly crowned world champion racehorses Bull and Painted Turnpike. The Running Champion awards are presented annually to Paint Horses that demonstrate athleticism on the racetrack. Selection is based on their level of competition, location, races won and earnings. Awards are presented in three age categories for both Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred Registry horses, and the
FORT WORTH, Texas – Effective January 1, 2016, Speedhorse magazine will become the official Paint racing magazine of the American Paint Horse Association. The partnership was formed to provide up-to-date, monthly Paint racing information to the Paint racing industry. Speedhorse and APHA’s official publication, the Paint Horse Journal, will work in concert to give readers of both magazines information that benefits both the Paint industry as a whole and the horse racing industry specifically. Monthly coverage in Speedhorse will include APHA stakes information, leading lists and more. The Paint Horse Journal will continue to produce Flash, it’s
FORT WORTH, Texas – APHA halter exhibitors with Breeders’ Trust-enrolled horses will have the chance during the 2016 APHA World Championship Show to compete for significantly larger purses under recent modifications to the Platinum Breeders’ Futurity approved by the APHA Executive Committee. The Platinum Breeders’ Futurity is an elite and now exclusively Non-Pro weanling halter futurity that takes place at the APHA World Championship Show. It’s designed to showcase the offspring of APHA Breeders’ Trust-subscribed stallions and the mares bred to these stallions. This division is separate from the Gold, Silver and Bronze divisions of the Breeders’
FORT WORTH, Texas – On your mark, get set—rope! The United States Team Roping Championships’ Cowtown ShootOut returns November 13–15 at Will Rogers Memorial Center Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. For ropers riding registered Paint Horses, special APHA-only cash incentives means there’s even more reason to saddle up. “We are excited to continue our partnership with the USTRC and recognize the Paints excelling in United States Team Roping Championships competition once again,” APHA Senior Director of Show and Contest Holly Slaughter said. Now in its third year, the ShootOut serves as a qualifier for RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo.
FORT WORTH, Texas – The American Paint Horse Association is pleased to announce Polylast Systems, LLC, as a new Affinity Partner. Polylast becomes the latest company to team up with the association as part of its APHA Xtras program—a benefits program offering savings and discounts to APHA members on a variety of products and services. The new partnership allows APHA members to enjoy a 10 percent discount on an assortment of equine-related Polylast “Comfort & Safety” (C&S) flooring applications including trailers; equine aisle ways; patios; clubhouses; wash rack and saddling areas; tack; feed and equipment rooms; stalls; tie
Previously excluded from racing in Kentucky, Paints will now be able to compete in sprint-style races alongside Appaloosas. Other Paint racing venues are currently located in Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming and Canada.
March 27 / By Jessica Hein, Paint Horse Journal Need a little motivation to attend the 2015 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show? How about 150,000 reasons why you should make plans to attend the world’s premier Youth Paint Horse show? More than $150,000 in scholarships for Youth exhibitors will be up for grabs at the 2015 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show, which takes place June 23–July 4 in Fort Worth, Texas. Building upon the work of generous members who have raised $45,000 for scholarships awarded in Youth World Show halter classes plus rookie exhibitor awards, the American
Amy Stapleton APHA Director of Marketing & Promotional Content p. 817-222-6447 astapleton@apha.com FORT WORTH—When your long-awaited Paint foal arrives this spring you’ll no doubt be taking lots of pictures. And it’s likely that you’ll be sharing them online with your friends and family. While you’re beaming with Paint pride, jump over to aphaonline.org to “Make it Official” by registering your foal with the American Paint Horse Association. Our user-friendly system has been used by thousands of Paint Horse owners just like you. APHA’s online registration process is simple. Easy step-by-step screens help guide you from start to
Platinum Performance®, the official supplement of the APHA World Championship Show, has increased its support of APHA to include a corporate partnership, participation through various APHA awards programs and title sponsorship of the Paint Horse Journal Platinum Performance Team.
At the 2014 American Paint Horse Association Convention, held February 21-24 in Irving, Texas, Sharon Avery of Fallon, Nevada, was named the association’s 2013 Distinguished Service Award recipient. Created in 1983 to honor the association’s 20th anniversary, the Distinguished Service Award annually recognizes an outstanding contributor to the breed and association. A true ambassador for the Paint Horse breed, Sharon bought her first Paint at the age of 12 and has owned Paints every since. She joined the Nevada Paint Horse Club in 1976 and served over the years as the club’s president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, show
Amy Stapleton APHA Director of Marketing & Promotional Content p. 817-222-6447 astapleton@apha.com Thirteen new categories provide youth opportunities for achievement and recognition FORT WORTH—The Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) program offers Paint Horse owners opportunities to establish permanent performance records for their horses at events outside of traditional APHA-approved shows. PAC is open to almost any type of activity as long as the competition is sponsored by an organization that keeps official records on the performance of all horses entered in the event. In addition to potentially increasing the value of their horses, PAC participants are also eligible
For more information, contact: Amy Stapleton Director of Marketing & Promotional Content (817) 834-2742 ext. 447 • astapleton@apha.com FORT WORTH—One facet of the American Paint Horse Association’s mission is to record achievements of registered Paint Horses. In 2013, the association proudly recognized three outstanding breed representatives with four notable lifetime achievement awards for their success in the show arena. APHA rewards these successes with certificates, specialized trophy items and significant cash prizes after horses have met the requirements of each award. While some titles are more easily attained, the awards detailed here are a result of extensive