New Sponsor Connects APHA Members

The American Paint Horse Association is proud to announce a brand new partnership with T–Mobile (wireless services) to offer monthly discounts and free select devices to its membership.

Tmobile“The association is focused on finding additional benefits for its members and our new relationship with T–Mobile sets APHA apart from other organizations in the equine industry,” said Lex Smurthwaite, APHA Executive Director.

All APHA members can begin saving TODAY with T–Mobile’s APHA-exclusive offer.

Tmobile Incentive

Up to 5 FREE Phones on a Family Plan, FREE Activation, FREE Standard Shipping. Other FREE Phones are available. Existing customers please e-mail for information on how to receive the discount. Click here for more details.
World Show wrapup

WS recapDubbed as "the largest Paint Horse Show on earth," the APHA World Championship Paint Horse Show made its two-week run at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, June 21 through July 5. The event lived up to its name as it saw 1,289 Paint Horses and 4,021 entries from across the world compete in a record 187 events—164 of which were World Championship classes.

While people from the state of Texas brought the highest number of Paints to the event, others traveled nearly 9,500 miles to attend. Paint Horses and exhibitors from 45 states, Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Sweden and The Netherlands made the trek in hopes of returning home as a World Champion.

Over the course of the two weeks, World Show welcomied 226 Novice Youth entries; 1,178 Youth; 1,377 Amateur and Novice Amateur; 1,063 Open; 152 Futurity and 25 specialty class entries—all competing for more than $400,000 in cash and prizes.

World Show highlights

• For the first time in history, APHA introduced Novice Youth events to the World Show line-up.

• The Youth World Games returned to the 2008 event. This year Youth from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden and the United States competed. Team Germany rode away with the gold.

• Alisa Bernhard and Fleetstreet Max jumped their way to World Show history. The talented duo earned five World Championships this year, resulting in 21 lifetime World Championships and new world record.

To read the full story on World Show happenings, visit aphaworldshow.com. Click here for full World Show results.

Fall Championship Show Update

World Championship Classes

APHA is looking forward to the addition of the world-class fall specialty show for American Paint Horses. The Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, will be home to the November 6 – 15, 2008 show. In addition to the World Championship classes, there will be many added-money classes, sweepstakes and jackpot classes offered at the Fall Championship Show.

The 2008 Fall Championship Show schedule is now available on-line at aphafallchampionship.com

The Fall Championship Show Premium Book has been mailed to past World Show and Paint Vegas participants and is now available upon request or on-line.

Please note, there have been changes to the schedule printed in the Premium Book.

The 3-& 4-Year-Old Western Pleasure Slot class has been moved to Thursday, November 6, and the 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Challenge has moved to Friday, November 7. These changes were made to allow the slot horses to compete in the Challenge class.

Also, the definition for the Barrel Racing limited division was inadvertently left out of the Premium Book. It is as follows:
• Limited Open Barrel Racing—Exhibitors are ineligible to show in this division if they have placed first (overall champion) once or more in Open APHA or AQHA World Show or Open Paint Vegas Barrel Racing in the past three years (2006, 2007, 2008). In addition, all exhibitors whose lifetime earnings in Barrel Racing exceeds $10,000 per NBHA records are ineligible to compete in the limited division.

New sale format to premiere at the APHA Fall Championship Show

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and Professional Auction Services will debut the APHA Fall Championship Show Select Sale, presented by Markel Insurance, on November 8, 2008, in the W.R. Watt Arena at the Will Rogers Memorial Center complex in Fort Worth, Texas. Featuring multiple sessions, the new auction format offers first-session Paints the chance to enroll in the innovative “APHA Sale Stakes” program—special reining, Western pleasure, hunter under saddle, longe line and halter competition—that promises big cash payouts.

To learn more about APHA Sale Stakes eligibility requirements and full details about the APHA Fall Championship Show Select Sale, visit aphafallchampionship.com

Fall Championship Show Select Sale consignment deadline extended.

Slot Update

Slot Classses are now closed
August 1 was the deadline to purchase and nominate horses and exhibitors for all the slot classes.

All slot classes, with an estimated payout of $600,000, will be held prior to the corresponding World Championship class(es) during the show. See a list of the curent slot owners on-line at aphafallchampionship.com.

Slot Classes to Be Offered at the APHA Fall Championship Show:

Existing Slot classes:
Yearling Longe Line Slot – estimated $45,000 payout
Yearling Mares Slot – estimated $75,000 payout
Yearling Stallions Slot (split) – estimated $75,000 payout
Yearling Geldings Slot (split) – estimated $75,000 payout
3- & 4-Year-Old Novice Horse Western Pleasure Slot – estimated $75,000 payout
3- & 4-Year-Old Novice Horse Hunter Under Saddle Slot – estimated $75,000 payout

New Slot Classes Introduced:
Weanling Mares Slot – estimated $45,000 payout
Weanling Stallions & Geldings Slot – estimated $45,000 payout
2-Year-Old Novice Horse Western Pleasure Slot – estimated $45,000 payout
2-Year-Old Novice Horse Hunter Under Saddle Slot – estimated $45,000 payout

Breeders' Futurity 2009
The Breeders' Futurity is a prestigious competition featuring the finest American Paint Horses and exhibitors in the world competing in a select slate of classes designed to showcase the offspring of the American Paint Horse Stallions enrolled in the Breeders' Trust program and the mares bred to these stallions.

The competitions' class structure has been divided into four categories:

Goldfor Regular Registry offspring of Breeders' Trust stallions whose advertised stud fee is at or above the Breeders' Trust Private Treaty fee of $750.

Silverfor Regular Registry offspring of Breeders' Trust stallions whose advertised stud fee is lower than $699.

Bronzefor all Solid Paint-Bred offspring, regardless of stallion's stud fee.


Platinum is an elite Weanling Halter Futurity for Regular Registry offspring. Foals are made eligible by the stallion owner, who must pay a $100 enrollment nomination for every mare listed on the stallion breding report. These foals are also eligible for the Gold or Silver Divisions.

Check out the classes and find information in the latest issue of the Paint Horse Journal.
APHA earns awards, sits among top of industry

AwardsThe American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and the Paint Horse Journal were recently honored for their marketing tactics, service to members, editorial content and magazine design through several different industry award organizations.

Staff writers and graphic designers for the Paint Horse Journal, along with staff from the Public Relations & Marketing department, garnered a total of 22 awards through three different associations—the Western & English Trade Association’s (WETA) “All Industry Marketing” (AIM) competition, American Horse Publications (AHP) awards and the APEX Awards for Publication Excellence.

The full release and a complete list of awards and staff members are avaliable at apha.com.
Don't miss out on huge savings on APHA registrations

Reg Incentive

The newest benefit to joining and becoming an active member of the American Paint Horse Association is to save money. For a limited time, APHA is offering members significant savings on transactions through the Registration Incentive program.
Current Fees 2YO 3YO+ Registration Incentive Rate
Regular Registry $250 $500 $100 ($150 / $400 svgs)
Solid Paint-Bred $50 $100 $50 ($50 svgs)

Registering Older Horses
APHA encourages owners to take advantage of the opportunity to register older Paint Horses at a greatly reduced rate and save up to $400.

Transfer Incentive
In addition to the Registration Incentive, this incentive allows current owners with multiple unrecorded transfers of a registered Paint Horse to update ownership into their name for only one $15 transfer fee per horse.

The incentives are available for both Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Breds. A number of other certificate corrections are being offered at no charge.

Look over your horses’ registration certificates at this time and submit any updates to APHA to bring your records and the association’s up-to-date. For more information on these limited-time savings, visit apha.com or call (817) 834-2742.

Attention NSBA participants

Paint PreferredThe American Paint Horse Association's Paint Preferred Program will offer additional incentive funds to Paint Horses competing at the upcoming NSBA World Championship Show in Tulsa, Okla., August 20 to 24.

If you are showing a registered Paint in the Open 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure or Open 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle class, you are eligible for the extra cash.

For more information, stop by the APHA Booth located on the concourse at the NSBA World Championship Show or visit apha.com.

Purchase a new Hart Trailer, get free USRider coverage

HartHart Trailers—the official trailer of APHA—is offering a complimentary one-year membership to the USRider Equestrian Motor Plan to every APHA member who purchases a new Hart trailer in 2008.

The sponsorship opportunity benefits many APHA members, considering many spend a lot of time on the road with their horses. USRider is a nationwide roadside assistance plan created especially for equestrians. It includes standard features such as flat-tire repair, battery assistance and lock-out services. The membership also includes towing up to 100 miles and roadside repairs for tow vehicles and trailers with horses, along with emergency stabling, veterinary referrals and more.

To learn more about Hart Trailers, visit harttrailer.com or call (888) 810-HART. For more information on the USRider Equestrian Motor Plan, visit usrider.org or call (800) 844-1409.

New Holland TractorIt’s your last chance to win a tractor

Time is running out for your chance to win a New Holland tractor in the American Paint Horse Foundation’s (APHF’s) “Donate & Draw” contest. Only 750 chances will be available, and your odds of winning right now are great – with 231 tickets in the pot as of press time.

All proceeds benefit the APHF and the noble causes in supports – youth scholarships, preservation of the heritage of the American Paint Horse, and equine research. The Foundation is dedicated to improving lives through the Power of the Paint Horse.

The 2008 model T2210 New Holland Tractor with loader package worth $25,000, includes:
• New Holland Boomer™ Model T2210 with 240 TL loader
• Tough 31-horsepower diesel engine.
• Four-wheel drive.
• Supersteer™ front-wheel drive axle for tight turnarounds.
• Sensitrak™ automatically engages and disengages four-wheel drive to go easy on turf.
• Power steering.
• Quick-mount TL loader with outstanding lift capacity.
• Hydrostatic transmission, with cruise control.
• Exceptional power, maneuverability and operating ease.
• Fast-response hydraulic system.
• Front and side Boomer lighting package, with four high-mount halogen headlights.
• Extended powertrain warranty and full-vehicle 24-month warranty

The drawing takes place on November 15 at the APHA Fall Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas.

Call us today at (817) 834-2742. Or donate on-line at aphfoundation.org. Only 750 donations will be accepted and eligible for the prize drawings.

2nd prize: APHA Wool Jacket ($140 value)
3rd prize: APHA Halter, Bridle, and Arena Travel Bag set ($120 value)

Gay Bars ChristiPhilanthropy at its finest helps American Paint Horse Foundation Youth Programs

The Winner
On July 5, 2008, The American Paint Horse Foundation drew the winning ticket for Paint filly Gay Bars Christi. The winning ticket was No. 8525, held by Elka Daroga of Bayside, Wisconsin. Congratulations to Elka and thank you to everyone who donated for a chance to take home the filly.

The Spirit of Giving
In a generous and philanthropic show of support for the Foundation and its initiatives to improve our world through the “Power of Paint Horses,” the Darogas, in-turn, donated the filly to the Foundation, with the expressed wish of helping the organization raise more funds for its worthy causes.

“The organization has been tremendous,” Norrie Daroga said of the Foundation, which is driven to help youth through scholarships and support of the American Junior Paint Horse Association (AjPHA). His daughter, Elka, is a multiple APHA World Champion and Reserve World Champion.

“We’ve been blessed through our involvement, and we wanted to donate the filly back so even more money could be raised. It’s always been our philosophy that if you believe in a charity, and you win something, it’s appropriate to donate it back so you can support it more.”

Gay Bars Christi, who has quickly proven to be a talented young filly, was originally donated by Floyd and Maryann Moore, of the legendary 6-J Paint Horses in Huntsville, Texas, to support the Foundation’s youth leadership and scholarship programs. The Moores have donated fillies to the Foundation for the past five years and are thrilled that this year’s offering has been a great fundraising success that is continuing.

The Future
Thanks to the generosity of Phil and Susan Drawdy of C.S. Acres in Fort Pierce, Florida, who are sponsoring the filly’s boarding and training, she will continue to progress under the talents of trainer Amy Andresen, from the Barn at Cedar Hill, in Cedar Hill Texas.

Current Plans are to make Gay Bars Christi available at auction during the APHA Fall Championship Show Select Sale on November 8 in Fort Worth. Watch this site for exciting details as plans progress.

Visit aphfoundation.org to see a short video of this outstanding filly.

Purchase photos from APHA

ShutterflyBeen to an APHA event lately? Want photos of your child riding an American Paint Horse?

Then check out APHA's new shutterfly site and find images of APHA members and friends enjoying APHA-sponsored activities including World Show, Kids Day and the Saddle Up for St. Jude trail ride.

Upcoming Shows

Featured Show from the August issue of the Paint Horse Journal. Click here to subscribe.

Two for one
Let your Paint Horse shine at the Zone 1 Zone-O-Rama on August 19-23. If you want some extra points, consider arriving a few days early to show at the eight-judge Paint Idaho on August 15-17, also at the Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho.

Consistently one of the top APHA shows, the Zone-O-Rama looks to be even bigger this year, with more than 350 stalls already reserved. The show will include Northwest Coordinating Committee futurities—which pay $20,000 in awards—Solid Paint-Bred events and cattle classes. An exhibitor luau and barbeque party will be held on August 18.

At the horse park, a large indoor arena will be divided into a warm-up arena and a show arena. Outdoors, there will be a covered warm-up arena, four uncovered arenas and a general riding arena.

Gelding Plus awards totaling $1,000 each will be given to high-point Open, Youth and Amateur zone gelding owners. More than $40,000 in prizes will include class average buckles for first place, as well as other awards for second- and third- place competitors. High-point winners will receive cash, while the high-point and reserve high halter winners will be given custom artwork. Other prizes include ribbons, custom jackets and sheets.

Judges include Marvin Kapushion of Whitewater, Colorado; Lisa Moden of Collinsville, Texas; Jim Coones of Sarasota, Florida; and Meri McKillips of Collinsville, Oklahoma.

For more information, log on to the Zone One website or the Idaho Paint Horse Club website. Additional information can be obtained from Show Manager Sharon O'Dell at (509) 951-8053.

It is easy to see that the show season is underway! There are 168 upcoming shows and events listed in the August issue of the Paint Horse Journal—too many to list in this e-news. For the complete listings, searchable by month, zone or state/province, click here.

Trail Ride Update Logo

APHA Trail RidesConsider an adventure with the American Paint Horse Association in 2008.

Pole Mountain Trail Ride
Between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming,
Sponsored by the Wyoming Paint Horse Club
August 31, 2008
This ride, hosted by the Wyoming Paint Horse Club, explores some of the Medicine Bow National Forest's 55,000 acres, which includes rolling hills of short-grass prairie, large rock formations and streams. Also, many of the north-facing slopes are filled with forests of Lodgepole and Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and aspen. E–mail or call (307) 637–3878 for trail ride details or to register.

Fort Robinson Ride
Crawford, Nebraska
September 1-6, 2008

The ultimate horseman's vacation, this is the ride APHA members keep coming back to year after year.

The Fort Robinson ride offers breathtaking views and outstanding trails that pass through tall-grass prairies, breathtaking rock formations and Ponderosa forests. The area is rich in the history of the American West.

APHA trail rides are sponsored by Gist Silversmiths and Hart Trailers.

For updates and more information about 2008 APHA Trail Rides, visit apha.com, contact Cindy Grier by e–mail, or call (817) 222–6413.

PHJ News

Legends of the fall

Have you survived a humiliating fall, only to discover that a friendly photographer captured your moment in all its glory?

The Paint Horse Journal wants to see your funny and embarrassing falls in photo form, so send your commemorative photo, description of the event and photographer information to Abigail Wilder or mail to 2800 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137 by August 8. Our favorites will be published in an upcoming article, so stand proud, dust off your breeches and share your experiences.

What do you want to read?

Do you have a great story idea that should be featured in the Paint Horse Journal? Do you know a Paint Horse, or an APHA member or trainer, that has a unique story and deserves recognition?

The Paint Horse Journal staff wants to hear your ideas for upcoming training, health, horse care and profile articles. If you've got a great idea, send a detailed description to PHJ Associate Editor Jessica Hein. Be sure to include the horse's registered name, contact information for owners/trainers/members, and tell us why this topic should be featured.

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