American Paint Horse Associations 2012 calendar celebrates 50 years of history

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — In 2012, the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) will celebrate its 50^th Anniversary. To commemorate its colorful history, APHA has created a comprehensive calendar providing a unique look into the people and horses that has made APHA what it is today.

From the roots of founder Rebecca Tyler’s kitchen table to today’s powerful international breed registry, the 12-month calendar is filled with remembrances of people and horses that contributed to the evolution of the association. Each month details a segment of APHA history, complete with vintage photos. The names or images of more than 400 APHA members and registered Paint Horses are included in this historic retrospective, certain to become a collector’s item.

Markel, APHA’s long-standing corporate sponsor since 1997, is the presenting sponsor for this endeavor. “At Markel protecting legacies is our business,” said Managing Director of Markel’s Agriculture Division, Don Faison. “We are pleased to be part of APHA’s 50^th Anniversary by sponsoring this unique commemorative Calendar.”

This calendar is created in a large 12-inch-by-14-inch format to allow for the in-depth historical perspective that this keepsake chronicles. Calendars can be ordered through the APHA General Store, available online at www.apha.com/store or by phone at (877) 460-6275.

More About APHA

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA), founded in 1962 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is the international breed registry for the American Paint Horse. In fulfillment of its mission to collect, record and preserve pedigrees of the breed, APHA recognizes and supports 111 regional and international clubs, produces championship shows, sponsors trail rides and creates and maintains programs that increase the value of American Paint Horses and enriches members’ experiences with their horses. APHA has registered more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded, and now serves approximately 64,000 active members around the world. The Association will celebrate its 50^th Anniversary in 2012.