Paint Horse
Montana youth is first award recipient
American Paint Horse Foundation helps injured riders fulfill dreams through “Back in the Saddle” project Through the inspiration and help of two remarkable equestrians who have not allowed physical setbacks to deter them from their love of riding horses, the American Paint Horse Foundation (APHF) is launching an innovative “Back in the Saddle Program”... »
Paint Horses take top honors at Chisholm Challenge
Two very special American Paint Horses captured the top two horse awards at the recent Chisholm Challenge for Special Riders, an annual 3-day therapeutic riding event where emotionally, mentally and physically challenged riders demonstrate their riding abilities. The event is held in conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Colonels Black Robin, a... »
APHA endorses AHC’s National Welfare Code of Practice
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently became the latest equine association to endorse the American Horse Council’s National Welfare Code of Practice. According to APHA Executive Director, Lex Smurthwaite: “The American Paint Horse Association is and always has been committed to the humane and proper treatment of all horses. By supporting and endorsing the Code... »
APHA Names 2009 Running Champions
GOT COUNTRY GRIP NAMED WORLD CHAMPION FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, PF CHIEF RUNNIN BEAR NAMED WORLD CHAMPION FOR FIRST TIME PF Chief Runnin Bear and Paint racing sensation Got Country Grip were named the American Paint Horse Association’s Running World Champions for 2009. The Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred world champions, respectively, and 16 other Running... »
New classes, improvements in store for Paint Horse World Show Series
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) executive committee recently added seven exciting classes to its 2010 World Championship Show Series and made decisions that will continue to make the summer and fall events world-class competitions. New classes at Summer World Show 2010 The Committee voted to add seven classes to the schedule at the Summer... »
