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Featured The American Paint Horse Association proudly announces a new partnership with USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians. The partnership establishes USRider as the official roadside service provider for APHA and is one of the new benefits and substantial savings offered to members through APHA Xtras. APHA Executive Director Billy Smith says APHA is excited about adding USRider to its new Xtras program. “This relationship will give all of our members who haul up and down the highways of the United States a level of security that’s hard to match with other travel services,”
Created in Fall 2012 to promote excellence in the Paint Horse industry, the Paint Horse Journal Elite Team is comprised of world champion trainers dedicated to improving the breed and upholding a standard among professional horsemen. Additionally, these talented trainers believe in the power of a consistent presence in the Paint Horse Journal, the American Paint Horse Association’s official publication for Paint Horse lovers everywhere. Recently, John Yarnelle of Fort Wayne, Indiana, joined the team. A lifelong Paint Horse enthusiast, John started showing at age 7 and trained his first horse at age 16. John’s credentials include
The American Paint Horse Association is excited to announce a partnership with LubriSyn as the Official Joint Supplement of APHA. The new partnership will offer product and expert advice to Paint Horse fans through various print and digital mediums. Created by Dr. Steven Allday—a renowned equine veterinarian specializing in lameness and sports medicine—LubriSyn is a patented, daily oral supplement of hyaluronic acid (HA) safe for horses, pets and humans. Its unique higher molecular weight formula ensures the integrity of synovial fluid in the joints. Age and exercise degrade joint fluid, but LubriSyn replenishes with natural HA to
Decision to split popular Novice Youth classes by age receives broad support FORT WORTH—The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) broke new ground in the equine industry when they announced that their 2013 American Junior Paint Horse Association (AjPHA) World Championship Show will be held simultaneously with the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) National and Youth World Championship Show this summer. The AjPHA Youth World Championship Show will take place June 29-July 6 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. APHA, the world’s second largest breed association, has continued to progress into new territory by adding age splits
FORT WORTH—The American Junior Paint Horse Association (AjPHA) is hosting its annual Youth Leadership Conference in Grapevine, Texas on May 30-June 1. This event is being held in conjunction with the 2013 APHA Workshop at the DFW Hilton Lakes Hotel. This event is open to all Paint Horse loving youth who are interested in growing their leadership skills and meeting other youth with similar interests, as well as any AjPHA National Director, AjPHA Executive Committee member or AjPHA member; the recommended ages are 13-18. APHA’s future leaders will be participating in an assortment of leadership games, team
Designed to reward competing Paint Horses and their owners, breeders and stallion owners, theBreeders’ Trust program has paid out more than $14,017,733.92 since its inception in 1994. In 2012, enrolled horses earned more than $766,839 through their Breeders’ Trust achievements. Highlights of the 2012 Breeders’ Trust payout include: Total funds available for distribution in 2012: $766,839.11. Total points earned in 2012: 85,545 Point value for 2012: $8.96 “The primary reason for the decline in dollars per point figure from previous years is less funds collected and more points being earned,” said Director of Breeders’ Trust Steven Imhof.
American Paint Horse Association registration fees for older horses are now more affordable, thanks to the registration special currently offered. Older horses with at least one Paint parent who are eligible for either Regular Registry or Solid Paint-Bred registration are impacted, and any APHA member may take advantage of this special pricing. Horses eligible for Regular Registry ages 2 and older may be registered for just $100, while horses ages 3 and older who are eligible for Solid Paint-Bred registration may be registered for $50. Members who choose to complete the registration online can save up to
The American Paint Horse Association is proud to support the creation of the Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program. Initiated by a group of APHA members, the PBRIP is designed to increase opportunities and purse money for participants who breed, promote and run American Paint Horses in barrel racing events. Central to the PBRIP program is the opportunity to offer APHA dual-approved barrel races at existing barrel racing events with greater ease. Through PBRIP, the association no longer requires the use of APHA judges, offers greater flexibility in pattern size and offers exclusive PBRIP side jackpots for Paint
The American Paint Horse Association is pleased to announce Hart Trailer, LLC, recently renewed their long-standing partnership as the Official Trailer of APHA. As a result of the agreement, Hart will now award two lucky APHA members one-year’s use of a custom gooseneck trailer. One-year use of a custom, three-horse gooseneck trailer will be awarded to the No. 1 Amateur competitor overall for the 2013 show year based on highest number of points earned in the Novice, Classic and Masters Amateur divisions as well as the All-Around Open Horse at the APHA World Championship Show November 6-16,
The American Paint Horse Association and the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association have partnered to provide a host of new achievement opportunities for American Paint Horses. Beginning in April, Paints competing at select CMSA events can earn double recognition, winning prizes and accolades from both associations. An increasingly popular equine event, cowboy mounted shooting is a fast-action, timed event over specific courses with a high degree of speed and agility from the horse and skilled shooting from the rider. “It’s hard to find anything more fun than shooting and riding your Paint Horse fast,” APHA Executive Director Billy
The American Paint Horse Association is pleased to announce Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC has renewed its partnership as the Official Feed of APHA. Additionally, Purina will continue to offer a video contest to Paint Horse enthusiasts. Channeled through APHA social media outlets, the video contest will again provide Paint Horse fans an opportunity to win a multitude of Purina products and special recognition from APHA. The fall 2012 contest, titled “A Difference You Can See”, united fans of APHA and Purina in a unique opportunity to win more than $1,000 in prizes and Purina products. The upcoming
The American Paint Horse Association will reveal Chrome, a quarterly equestrian lifestyle magazine like no other, on June 20. Designed to enrich the lives of horse enthusiasts, Chrome is a large-format, contemporary magazine that celebrates a lifestyle as unique as the American Paint Horse. Making an already valuable membership even better, Chrome is available exclusively to APHA members. Rich in stunning photography, in-depth profiles and insightful stories, Chrome will be an irreplaceable addition to horse lovers’ homes. Arriving in mailboxes June 20th, the 10” x 12” magazine will be polybagged to ensure extra protection through the mail.
The American Paint Horse Association announces a new program designed to make APHA membership more valuable than ever before. APHA Xtras gives members special benefits—including discounts and savings on products and services—through strategic partnerships with trusted, name-brand companies. Members will enjoy substantial savings and special pricing through APHA Xtras with John Deere. Save up to 28% on John Deere equipment. Founded in 1837, John Deere equipment and services make a daily impact in the lives of American Paint Horse owners, breeders, trainers and enthusiasts. Simply call APHA Xtras at (877) 462-2294 before visiting a local John Deere
Feb 18th, 2013 The American Paint Horse Association’s Golden Anniversary membership promotion has been extended until March 31, giving friends, fans and supporters of Paint Horses an extra month to join the world’s second-largest equine breed association and collect special 50th anniversary commemorative items. Daily drawings to be held throughout the month offer an extra incentive to join, renew or extend a current APHA membership. “The 50th Anniversary membership promotion has stirred a lot of excitement,” APHA Executive Director Billy Smith said. “A large percentage of APHA members join or renew their membership during the first quarter
A leading authority on stock horse heritage, equine author Frank Holmes died January 12, 2013, near his home in Ramah, Colorado, due to complications from cancer. He was 65. Born November 3, 1947, Frank grew up in North Dakota, where he cultivated a love of horses. Frank submitted his first article to Western Horseman in 1961 at age 13 and was a published writer by age 14. Though he worked for 18 years as a federal civil servant, he also worked as a part-time equine freelancer beginning in 1965. A horseman and writer for more than 45