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Beginning with approximately 3,800 horses in the registry, over 1 million Paints are registered with the Association today. APHA ranks second in the number of horses registered annually in the United States, making it one of the largest horse breeds in the world. Although the APHA's primary mission is to record pedigrees, the association is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, breedi

ng, training, racing, showing, sales and enjoyment of American Paint Horses. More importantly, the heart of the APHA lies in its members, which is why the association strives to develop and sponsor programs that reflect their interests and their love of the American Paint Horse. The APHA's goal is to encourage American Paint Horse owners to find fulfillment with their horses in whatever activities they find most enjoyable, and to give members the opportunity to share in the pleasure of Paint Horses.

This post is brought to you in partnership with UltraCruz.Show season is HERE, and so is show-ring shine!✨Heading to the...
05/31/2026

This post is brought to you in partnership with UltraCruz.

Show season is HERE, and so is show-ring shine!✨

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Come see us at our booth at the APHA World Show! Stop by, say hello, and find the perfect products for your horse.

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The clock is ticking on casting your vote for this year's Chrome magazine's top models. ⏰Select your pick by May 31 🔗htt...
05/29/2026

The clock is ticking on casting your vote for this year's Chrome magazine's top models. ⏰

Select your pick by May 31 🔗
https://bit.ly/ChromeModel2026

Winners will be announced in early June!

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And our final winner for the Foal Watch Friday series is The Painted Acres Ranch with a photo of their foal by Rolexs Tr...
05/29/2026

And our final winner for the Foal Watch Friday series is The Painted Acres Ranch with a photo of their foal by Rolexs Tru Star Maker and out of TD Graceful Tradition. 👏

Thank you to everyone who participated and shared your foals with us throughout the series. We loved watching this year's crop of foals and celebrating them alongside our Paint Horse community. Here's to healthy foals and plenty more photos for us all to enjoy as they grow.

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The Summer 2026 issue of the Paint Horse Journal is hitting mailboxes this week. 📬Inside this issue, Brittany Russell B...
05/29/2026

The Summer 2026 issue of the Paint Horse Journal is hitting mailboxes this week. 📬

Inside this issue, Brittany Russell Brown shares her journey balancing motherhood with the demands of running a successful training and breeding operation. Readers will also meet the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame inductees and learn more about Nancy Perkins, whose passion for the Paint Horse industry has been shaped by years of support alongside her husband.

Catch these stories and more in the latest issue of the Paint Horse Journal.

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Show. Win. Earn. Repeat 🔁 Paint and all-breed horses compete for big-money opportunities to compete at the 2026 APHA Wor...
05/28/2026

Show. Win. Earn. Repeat 🔁 Paint and all-breed horses compete for big-money opportunities to compete at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, June 19–July 4.

🤠 $118,500 added for ranch classes
✨ $114,500 added for all-Around classes

💰 $46,000 added for all-breed Super Sires classes

💲 Every APHA Point earns Paynt Points

Loud horses. Big payouts. One unforgettable show.

Learn more and enter the 2026 APHA World Show at 🔗: APHA.com/WorldShow

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The creativity that reaches beyond the glam of the show pen. This is your chance to express your creative freedom and br...
05/28/2026

The creativity that reaches beyond the glam of the show pen. This is your chance to express your creative freedom and bring the spirit of the American Paint Horse to life through art. 🎨

Youth are encouraged to submit their original artwork and photography to showcase their talent for thousands to view during the 2026 APHA World Show.

Four divisions are available to enter with cash prizes up for grabs!

Art 13 & Under
Art 14-18
Photo 13 & Under
Photo 14-18

Prizes in each division include:

First Place | $150
Second Place | $125
Third Place | $100
Fourth Place | $75
Fifth Place | $50

Artwork entries must be mailed to 122 E. Exchange Ste. 420, Fort Worth, TX 76164 by June 15.

Learn more and submit your entry today 🔗 https://bit.ly/MakeYourMarkContest2026

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The June 1 deadline for the second 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 payment is approaching for the Gold Breeders’ Futurity...
05/27/2026

The June 1 deadline for the second 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 payment is approaching for the Gold Breeders’ Futurity classes at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. 📢

With major payouts and some of the industry’s top horses and exhibitors set to compete in Fort Worth, the Gold Breeders’ Futurity classes continue to be a standout part of the World Show lineup.

Find yourself in the payout 🔗 https://bit.ly/BFGoldPerformance2

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Last and certainly not least is your 2025 PAC No. 1 Six PAC Top Five horse, 𝐖𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐁 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 🎉For Vicki Howson, “Case...
05/26/2026

Last and certainly not least is your 2025 PAC No. 1 Six PAC Top Five horse, 𝐖𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐁 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 🎉

For Vicki Howson, “Casey” became much more than a show horse. The 2017 red dun overo mare arrived during a new chapter in Vicki’s life, bringing not only success in the arena, but a partnership built through quiet days at home and time spent simply enjoying the ride.

Purchased in 2022, Casey already held APHA world and reserve world champion titles before joining Vicki’s program. Together, the pair added more accolades in 2023, including two world championships and two reserve world championships across multiple disciplines.

Rather than chasing a strict plan, Vicki focused on keeping Casey happy and enjoying the process. That steady approach paid off in 2025, when Casey earned 223 PAC credits to claim the top spot on the Six PAC Top Five list.

“We came home six-time champions. Our little 15.1 powerhouse motored through it all like a seasoned show horse,” Vicki said.

Rounding out the Six PAC Top Five horse list:

2nd | 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡
3rd | 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐳 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐍 𝐋𝐚𝐳𝐲
4th | 𝐀 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
5th | 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

View this year’s winners in the latest digital-only edition of the Paint Horse Journal 🔗 https://bit.ly/2026PHJYEDigitalIssue

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Where the American cowboy spirit meets the lasting legacy of the Paint Horse. Happy Memorial Day from APHA. 🇺🇸📸: Lia Hal...
05/25/2026

Where the American cowboy spirit meets the lasting legacy of the Paint Horse. Happy Memorial Day from APHA. 🇺🇸

📸: Lia Hallet

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It's never a bad choice to do cowgirl stuff 😉 Kimes Ranch Jeans has a large collection of Western graphic tees perfect f...
05/24/2026

It's never a bad choice to do cowgirl stuff 😉

Kimes Ranch Jeans has a large collection of Western graphic tees perfect for spring and summer!

🔗 Kimesranch.com/collections/kimes-ranch-tees

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122 East Exchange Avenue – Suite 420
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76164

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