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American Paint Horse Foundation adds initiatives, launches new Web site
The American Paint Horse Foundation (APHF), which is dedicated to preserving the heritage of American Paints and improving lives through interaction with horses, has launched a dynamic new Web site aimed at generating greater involvement and funding.
Visit the new site at:
http://www.aphfoundation.org
On-line donation pages highlight the site and make it easy for individuals to support their favorite Foundation programs.
Mar 4, 2010, 15:47
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American Paint Horse Foundation adds initiatives, launches new Web site
The American Paint Horse Foundation (APHF), which is dedicated to preserving the heritage of American Paints and improving lives through interaction with horses, has launched a dynamic new Web site aimed at generating greater involvement and funding.
Visit the new site at:
http://www.aphfoundation.org
On-line donation pages highlight the site and make it easy for individuals to support their favorite Foundation programs.
Mar 4, 2010, 15:47
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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 7-year-old black tobiano gelding, affectionately known as “Domino,” of All Star Equestrian in Burleson, Texas, won the event’s top horse honor—the “Carrot Award.” According to show manager Cheril Becker, “The judges watch all the horses over the course of the event and choose which one took the best care of its rider.” Domino took excellent care of not just one but three riders in this year’s competition. The striking gelding joined the All Star Equestrian team in June 2007 and was instantly a hit with all the therapy riders and volunteers.
Feb 9, 2010, 07:57
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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 Champions were announced January 16 at the Heritage Place sale in Oklahoma City.
Running Champion awards, presented annually, are given to Paint Horses that demonstrate outstanding athleticism on the racetrack. Selection is based on their level of competition, location, races won and earnings for the year. These awards are given in three age categories in both the Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred Registry with winners selected by APHA’s racing committee.
Jan 22, 2010, 13:01
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APHA’s first Fall World Championship Paint Horse Show exceeds expectations
Measured by nearly 1,000 horses stemming from 42 states and 4 outside countries; nearly 1,950 entries; beautiful weather and plenty of extra activities, the American Paint Horse Association’s first Fall World Championship Paint Horse Show is now complete.
The split format was introduced this year with the Youth World Show being the focus of the Summer event, while the Open and Amateur World Show, plus the slot classes and Breeders’ Futurity, were the focus of the Fall World. The expanded schedule allows all competitors to feel less overwhelmed by 16-hour show days, gives youth competitors the spotlight they deserve in the summer, allows younger horses more time to mature and be shown in the fall, and gives APHA room to add more classes, clinics and fun activities throughout both summer and fall shows.
Dec 18, 2009, 12:18
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APHA World Show participants show their generosity
American Paint Horse Foundation raises funds, awareness for equine programs to support troops
The American Paint Horse Foundation enjoyed a successful run at the Fall World Championship Paint Horse Show in Fort Worth recently, raising nearly $21,000 to improve lives through interaction with horses.
With the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA’s) Ffall SshowFall World Show spanning Veteran’s Day, the Foundation dedicated commemorative T-shirts, as well as two special silent auction items to support horseback riding therapy programs for our nation’s fighting men and women. These equine programs have been gaining popularity for helping soldiers and veterans to rehabilitate through the healing power of horses.
Dec 7, 2009, 10:06
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Paint Horse Foundation hits new high in Colorado
The American Paint Horse Foundation traveled to Colorado recently and soared to new heights when it joined with more than 100 American Paint Horse Association (APHA) directors, the U.S. Air Force Academy and Bell Mountain Stables to raise awareness and support for its work to improve lives through interaction with Paint Horses.
Nov 16, 2009, 07:38
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Exciting developments at Paint Horse Fall World Show
Phase two of the American Paint Horse Association’s World Championship Show series kicks off November 5, 2009 with the Fall World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, and continues through November 14 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.
The improved format features slot classes, Open and Amateur World Championship competition in a wide array of disciplines, Challenge and sweepstakes classes, plus the new Breeders’ Futurity. Sprinkle in unique shopping, clinicians, fun exhibitor activities and Fort Worth hospitality and it’s a recipe for a great show!
Nov 16, 2009, 07:37
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Great offers from T-Moble and Hart, 2010 Calendar and more
Membership update
This is a reminder that all APHA memberships go up in price on January 1, 2010. Click here for the new fee schedule.
If you are a multi-year member, your best investment is to convert to an APHA Lifetime membership before the end of the year. Lifetime memberships will increase from $400 to $500. You can take advantage of the current lower rate and never have to worry about membership fees again.
Nov 16, 2009, 07:36
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American Paint Horse Association hosts successful gathering in Colorado
The American Paint Horse Association's (APHA's) annual convention and membership meeting concluded recently in Colorado Springs, Colo., where 107 leaders of the Association met to elect the group's executive committee, decide on rule change proposals and work within committees to continue to advance the popular horse breed organization.
Oct 26, 2009, 08:52
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Paint Horse Journal honored by American Horse Publications
The Paint Horse Journal, flagship monthly magazine of the American Paint Horse Association, was recently honored for editorial content, ad layout and magazine design in the 2009 American Horse Publications’ (AHP) Annual Awards Contest.
Editors and graphic designers for the Paint Horse Journal received a total of six awards at the annual AHP meeting, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 25–27, 2009.
The AHP Annual Awards Contest provides members with an opportunity to be recognized for excellence in equine publishing, as well as professional critiques for improvement.
Sep 17, 2009, 14:16
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American Junior Paint Horse Association president spent a year changing lives
Young leader raised $100,000 for Make A Wish Foundation
American Junior Paint Horse Association (AjPHA) member and current Past-President Banks Ready recently completed the Association’s most successful Presidential Service Project to date. Through his project—Painting Dreams—Ready raised $100,000 to grant 19 wishes to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.
While the 19 wishes have been spread out among Florida, Iowa, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas, Ready of Hernando, Miss., recently granted a wish in the company of hundreds of AjPHA members and their families at the AjPHA Year-End Awards Banquet, held annually in Fort Worth, Texas, in conjunction with the Summer World Championship Paint Horse Show. The incoming Texas Tech freshman wanted to grant a wish during this event as a way to include the members from the Association nationwide who helped with the overwhelmingly successful project
Aug 10, 2009, 11:29
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American Paint Association announces appointment of new editor
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| Jeannie Blancq Putney, recently named editor of the Paint Horse Journal, brings a wealth of writing, marketing and horse industry experience to the award-winning magazine. She is pictured here with Fax Me A Sock, owned by Jimmy and Donice Way of Millsap, Texas. |
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) announced recently that Jeannie Blancq Putney of Lexington, Kentucky, has been named editor of Paint Horse Journal, the Association’s award-winning monthly magazine.
For the past three years, Putney has worked as a freelance journalist, photographer and a marketing consultant. She has written for a host of equine associations and organizations, including American Quarter Horse Association, Appaloosa Horse Club, Blood-Horse Publications, Breyer, the Louisville Equestrian Center, the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, United Mountain Horse Incorporated, the United States Dressage Federation, the United States Eventing Association, the United States Equestrian Center, the United States Hunter Jumper Association and the 2010 World Equestrian Games Foundation.
Jun 11, 2009, 12:13
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Riders and supporters ante up more than $9,000 to support American Paint Horse Foundation
Bat Masterson Trail Ride and Casino Night yield meaningful payout
More than $9,000 was raised in early May at the American Paint Horse Foundation “Bat Masterson Poker Ride and Casino Night” to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and therapeutic riding programs that help children and adults rehabilitate through the healing power of horses.
The events were co-hosted by Benbrook Stables, in Benbrook, Texas; the Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association; the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and the American Paint Horse Foundation.
Jun 11, 2009, 10:53
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Calling all Secret Agents: Join the Paint Possible team
Dynamic. Intriguing. Energetic. Progressive.
The American Junior Paint Horse Association (AjPHA) is on a mission to find youth between the ages of 13 and 18 to become a Paint Possible Agent and serve as a member of the Paint Possible Team.
The Paint Possible Team will focus on the future of youth in the American Paint Horse industry and will serve throughout the year in providing feedback to the APHA on its concepts and ideas for its youth program.
The Paint Possible Team will begin its first mission on June 26 during the Summer World Championship Paint Horse Show in Fort Worth, Texas, with its first team of agents taking part in a strategic mission session where the ideas, opinions and dreams of the agents will be explored. Agents can come from any horse-related background and no Paint Horse ownership or membership is required. Only 16 youth will be selected.
Jun 10, 2009, 12:49
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APHA CONNECTION NEWSLETTER
Make the Digital “Connection”
Do you want to receive your next issue of APHA Connection sooner? If so, sign up to receive a digital issue!
APHA is pleased to offer a digital version of APHA Connection to our members beginning with the Summer 2009 issue. Make sure your current e-mail address is on file at APHA by logging on to aphaonline.com.
All current APHA members with valid e-mail addresses, who receive e-mail information from APHA now, will receive a digital version of this issue, but you'll have to opt-in to continue receiving the Connection
on-line.
May 13, 2009, 15:15
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American Paint Horse Foundation raises $25,000 to launch new therapeutic riding program
The American Paint Horse Foundation’s mission to “improve lives through the power of Paints,” was strengthened recently, when the charitable organization reached its goal of raising $25,000 to start a therapeutic riding fund.
In only six months, the Foundation identified the need, set a goal and met its primary objective to raise the money and get its initiative funded. Funds will be used to support therapeutic riding programs for children and adults so they can experience the healing power of horses. Therapeutic riding has proven to be effective for both physical and mental rehabilitation.
Apr 14, 2009, 14:06
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Colorado man earns highest honor from the American Paint Horse Association
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| Don Manuello accepts the Distinguished Service Award, theAmerican Paint Horse Association's top honor for its members, from APHA President John Corbin. Photo credit: Courtesy of APHA. |
Don Manuello of Sterling, Colo., was presented with the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) highest member honor, the Distinguished Service Award, at the organization’s annual convention and membership meeting in San Diego, Calif. This award is given annually to a special APHA member who has helped the association make significant strides through the years. Manuello was recognized in 2008 for more than 20 years of exemplary service to APHA in an effort to advance the Association and improve the breed both locally and nationally.
During his more than 20 years of membership and service to the Association, Manuello spent 11 of those years, 1990-2001, as an APHA National Director. He has also served as director and president of the High Plains Paint Horse Club, director of the Rocky Mountain Paint Horse Association and a member of the Zone 3 Coordinating Committee, National Western Club, Judges Committee of the National Western Stock Show and Equine Committee of the National Western Stock Show—all of which directly affect the equine industry in his home state of Colorado. In addition to these duties, Manuello spent more than 15 years as the media director for the equine industry’s Color Breed Council Judges Seminar.
Mar 10, 2009, 11:03
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APHA News
The American Paint Horse Association recently announced an expanded slate of events and an enhanced format for its ever-popular World Championship Paint Horse Show Series. That series, which includes annual shows in summer and fall, features the finest American Paint Horses in the world competing for top honors. The series also includes exciting events for youth competition, involving the AjPHA.
The first APHA world-class event of every year is the AjPHA/APHA Summer World Championship Paint Horse Show. For 2009, it will take place June 24 – July 4 and will include all Novice Youth and Youth events, along with Open and Amateur Cutting, Reining, Roping and Working Cow Horse. Ranch Sorting and Team Penning Sweepstakes will also be offered.
Feb 19, 2009, 09:46
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ARHA Rewards Youth Members for Their Reading and Their Riding
Since the founding of the American Ranch Horse Association in 2004, the organization has been dedicated to supporting its youth members in a variety of ways. In 2009, ARHA expanded its support with a new scholarship program. Recognizing that some youth members excel in the saddle and others’ highest strengths are in school, ARHA is offering two opportunities for them to earn scholarships for continuing education.
High-Point Youth Scholarship Program
The newest ARHA scholarship program is based on youth members’ performance in the show ring. A $500 scholarship will be awarded each year for the ARHA youth member who earns the most points in competition from January 1 through December 31.
Feb 10, 2009, 09:39
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American Paint Horse Association elects 2009 Executive Committee
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| The American Paint Horse Association recently elected its 2009 Executive Committee, which includes (left to right) President John Corbin of Colorado Springs, Colo., President-elect Linda Vance of Winlock, Wash., Vice President Dr. Travis Titlow of Lincoln, Calif., Senior Committee Member Scot Jackson of Stephenville, Texas, Fifth Committee Member Gregg Reisinger of Eldora, Iowa, Sixth Committee Member Mary Parrott of Ruston, La. and Immediate Past President Carl Thurow of Wichita, Kan. Courtesy APHA/ Jessica Smith © 2008 |
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently elected its 2009 Executive Committee at the 38th APHA Annual Convention, held in San Diego, Calif. The Executive Committee sets APHA policy and is responsible for the Association’s activities and fiscal integrity.
Elected by their peers were:
President John Corbin of Colorado Springs, Colo.,
President-Elect Linda Vance of Winlock, Wash.,
Vice President Dr. Travis Titlow of Lincoln, Calif.,
Senior Committee Member Scot Jackson of Stephenville, Texas,
Fifth Committee Member Gregg Reisinger of Eldora, Iowa,
Sixth Committee Member Mary Parrott of Ruston, La. and
Immediate Past President Carl Thurow of Wichita, Kan.
Jan 9, 2009, 10:07
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American Paint Horse Association makes plans for best-ever World Championship Show Series
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| n 2009, APHA will again host a two-part World Championship Show series with events in both the summer and fall. Both world-class events will take place at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas and run from June 22-July 4 and November 2-14, respectively. Courtesy APHA/ Jessica Smith © 2008. |
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently announced an expanded slate of events and an enhanced format for its ever-popular World Championship Paint Horse Show Series. That series, which includes annual shows in summer and fall, features the finest American Paint Horses in the world competing for top honors. The series also includes exciting events for youth competition, involving the American Junior Paint Horse Association (AjPHA).
“Our members spoke and APHA listened,” said APHA President John Corbin. The association’s president said the APHA Executive Committee he leads decided on hosting two major championship shows after careful evaluation of input from APHA members, show exhibitors and other stakeholders.
Jan 9, 2009, 09:40
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Inaugural APHA Fall Championship Show features young talent, exciting action and big cash
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| Exhibitors have a chance to win an estimated $500,000 in added cash at the inaugural APHA Fall Championship Show. Photo Courtesy of APHA © 2008. |
The American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) much-anticipated inaugural APHA Fall Championship Show will be held Nov. 6–15 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center complex in Fort Worth, Texas. Formatted to allow a longer period of time for young horses to mature before competing on a world-class level, it will feature world championship title classes for weanling and yearling halter, yearling longe line and 2-year-old performance horses. It will also showcase new added-money and jackpot classes, slot classes and select Challenge and Sweepstakes classes. The show will pay out an estimated $500,000 in added money.
Oct 13, 2008, 11:56
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Dedicated APHA members getting their youngsters involved with American Paint Horses at early ages
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| Fred Burton, an American Paint Horse Association lifetime member from Australia, proudly holds his first grandson, Noah Williams, who recently became the association’s youngest member. Photo Courtesy Fred Burton. |
Australian baby is organization’s youngest on record
It seems that talented equestrians are getting younger every year, as evidenced by American Paint Junior Horse Association (AjPHA) records showing seven members 1 year of age or less. There are actually 70 members that are 4 years old or younger, and six of those are already showing in APHA-approved competition.
The youngest on the APHA membership roll is Noah Burton Williams of Mackay, Queensland, Australia, born February 25, 2008. Noah is the first-born of Richard and Cynthia Williams, and a third-generation member of the American Paint Horse Association (APHA).
Oct 3, 2008, 15:45
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T-Mobile connects members, and World Show recap
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.
Aug 7, 2008, 10:44
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