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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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