Feb 18th, 2013
\nThe American Paint Horse Association\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 50th Anniversary membership promotion has stirred a lot of excitement,\u201d APHA Executive Director Billy Smith said. \u201cA large percentage of APHA members join or renew their membership during the first quarter of the year. We want to give more people the chance to have the distinction of being a special Golden Anniversary member.\u201d
\n When joining, renewing or extending a current membership, individuals can have one or all of these special-edition commemorative items.<\/p>\n
1-year membership ($40)\u201450th anniversary commemorative lapel pin
\n3-year membership ($90)\u2014Lapel pin, limited-edition Golden Anniversary Member card
\n5-year membership ($150)\u2014Lapel pin, limited-edition Golden Anniversary Member card and a lithograph print of \u201cSustaining the Legacy\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSustaining the Legacy\u201d is an original colored-pencil illustration by noted equine artist Suanne Wamsley. The piece was specially commissioned to mark APHA\u2019s 50th anniversary. Suanne produced the work in her Sunbird Studio in Ruidoso, New Mexico, using her signature photo-realism technique. The original hangs in the APHA headquarters in Fort Worth. Individuals joining, renewing or extending their membership for five years receive an 8\u201d x 10\u201d fine art print of the original, ready for framing.<\/p>\n
Additionally, every day from February 28\u2013March 31, one random winner will be drawn from the previous day\u2019s new memberships to receive either a 50th Anniversary key chain ($45 retail value) or money clip ($50 retail value). Both the key chain and money clip are handcrafted by Gist Silversmiths.<\/p>\n
APHA members enjoy these great benefits:
\n Free member decal
\nA subscription to our quarterly Paint horse lifestyle magazine Chrome
\nPreferred member rates on a wide variety of APHA transactions that can quickly return the cost of a membership<\/p>\n
Discounted rates on Paint Horse Journal subscriptions and advertising
\nAccess to a wide range of online information, education and reports
\nAPHA Xtras program offers savings and special pricing on products and services like John Deere, Hart Trailers, Gist Silversmiths, hotels, car rentals and office supplies; more discounts will be available as APHA Xtras continues to grow
\nEligibility to vote in association elections, serve on a committee or hold an APHA office
\nRegister to have APHA\u2019s monthly e-newsletter, weekly Fresh Paint video newscast and bimonthly Paint Racing e-zine delivered right to your computer
\nAccess recent digital editions of our Paint Horse Connection magazine online<\/p><\/blockquote>\nAPHA membership has opened doors for Paint Horse enthusiasts since the association\u2019s founding in 1962. Members of this unique community enjoy breeding, owning, showing and riding their American Paint Horses in more than 59 nations and territories across the globe.<\/p>\n
APHA members receive innovative, efficient and personalized customer service attention from their association\u2014just a call away thanks to APHA\u2019s MemberCare department.<\/p>\n
Help shape APHA\u2019s future\u2014join, renew or extend your membership today. Simply visit join.apha.com or call (817) 222-6423.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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