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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.

The road to the 𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐀/𝐖𝐂𝐇𝐀 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 in Fort Worth, TX, September 20-28, 2025, starts now!Entries are open and the p...
08/04/2025

The road to the 𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐀/𝐖𝐂𝐇𝐀 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 in Fort Worth, TX, September 20-28, 2025, starts now!

Entries are open and the premium book is live... 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣?

📆 Pre-entry deadline is August 28.

Secure your spot today at 📲 https://bit.ly/HalterMillionEntries

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They show their spirit in every loud color and carry a calm that heals us without words. 🐴✨ | |
08/04/2025

They show their spirit in every loud color and carry a calm that heals us without words. 🐴✨

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08/03/2025

We are so excited to partner with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) to bring special member benefits to APHA members!If you’re an APHA member, you can explore all the available benefits by logging in to the APHA website and visiting the Member Benefits section, you’ll find STABLE Pro listed there along with other great offers.We’re proud to work with APHA to help support and grow the Paint Horse community.

Make your mark by securing a sponsorship at the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐀 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰—where elite competition mee...
08/02/2025

Make your mark by securing a sponsorship at the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐀 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰—where elite competition meets premium visibility!

Gain exposure and get prime stalling priority with our packaged sponsorships! Class sponsorships are also available.

Secure your sponsorships at 🔗 https://bit.ly/ENCSponsor

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2025 PAC World E-Show entries are 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣!Show from your home barn and go for a World Champion title in APHA’s Paint Al...
08/01/2025

2025 PAC World E-Show entries are 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣!

Show from your home barn and go for a World Champion title in APHA’s Paint Alternative Competition World E-Show! With over 30 classes and prizes like buckle tumblers, ribbons & more—it’s your time to shine. ✨

✔ All ages welcome
✔ Earn official PAC World & Res. World titles + show credits
✔ Access to the judges' feedback

Register today at 🔗 https://bit.ly/3IOIcqO

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Big money’s calling—𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩? 🫵The initial deadline for Platinum & Gold Breeders’ Futurity classes ...
08/01/2025

Big money’s calling—𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩? 🫵

The initial deadline for Platinum & Gold Breeders’ Futurity classes at the 2025 Halter Million is 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. With $430,000 paid out last year, now’s your chance to stake your claim in the 2025 payout.

Get entered today 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eTrKRU

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The dust has settled on an unforgettable show, but the celebration is far from over. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be i...
07/31/2025

The dust has settled on an unforgettable show, but the celebration is far from over. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 who rose to the top and earned their places in the Paint Horse history books! ✨

𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞
Midnight Burn | Tiffany Riehm

𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞
Livin On White Claws | Tiffany Riehm

𝟐-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞
Best Kinda Party | Anthony Leier

𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝟐-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞
Best Kinda Party | Kate Fleming

𝟐-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐧-𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥
Shes An Influence | Amber Duckett

𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧-𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥
Buckin Fabulous | John Zeldenthuis

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Leadership is built by those willing to take the reins and shape the future of our association—𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮’𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙝...
07/31/2025

Leadership is built by those willing to take the reins and shape the future of our association—𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮’𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙪𝙥. 🐴

Nominations to serve as an APHA State Director close tonight! Whether it’s you or someone you believe in, don’t miss the chance to shape the future of our association!

🔗 apha.com/leadership

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Sharpen your skills before breeding season hits! 🎯The Breeding Game kicks off 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟗 at the 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞...
07/30/2025

Sharpen your skills before breeding season hits! 🎯

The Breeding Game kicks off 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟗 at the 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 in Stephenville, Texas, and you won’t want to miss this 𝙤𝙣𝙚-𝙤𝙛-𝙖-𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙 event built for mare and stallion owners looking to up their game for the 2026 breeding season.

Seminar topics include:
✔ Mare & Stallion Health
✔ Types of Breeding
✔ Cycling a Mare
✔ Types of Semen
✔ Collection Techniques
✔ Contracts & Paperwork

🎟 Breakfast, lunch and resources included!

Save your spot today at 🔗 https://bit.ly/thebreedinggame

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The NEW Sunny Days Tees from Kimes Ranch Jeans are built for rodeos, road trips, and long days under wide open skies. ☀️...
07/29/2025

The NEW Sunny Days Tees from Kimes Ranch Jeans are built for rodeos, road trips, and long days under wide open skies. ☀️ Made from Western roots, with a summer state of mind. Get your fresh new tee today!

https://kimesranch.com/collections/sunny-day-tees

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The 2014 NRHA Open Futurity Co-Champion is now proving himself in the breeding barn. With nearly $𝟑𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 in lifetime ea...
07/28/2025

The 2014 NRHA Open Futurity Co-Champion is now proving himself in the breeding barn. With nearly $𝟑𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 in lifetime earnings, ARC Gunnabeabigstar is turning heads as a sire, producing Futurity finalists and competitive offspring who reflect his grit and style. The palomino stallion is making his bloodlines as stacked as his show record.

The 2011 solid palomino stallion is by Gunnatrashya and out of Wimpys Little Chic (QH). He is owned by Rancho Los Palominos and bred by Arcese Quarter Horses USA.

📸: Veronika Equine Photography

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𝙂𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙤'𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠, 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣...Kota returned to the ranch sorting pen with a champion’s mindset, and he delivered, walki...
07/28/2025

𝙂𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙤'𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠, 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣...

Kota returned to the ranch sorting pen with a champion’s mindset, and he delivered, walking away as a 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐒𝐍𝐂 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 champion. 💪

Kotas Delta Pl***oy is a 2011 tobiano sorrel stallion by Delta Olena Prince and out of Brigan Oaks (QH). He is bred and owned by W.T. Orthel.

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20 years old. Retired. And now? 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚.
Chewy is helping us tell the story of Dave Schaffner’s Paint gelding, Kota, who just made an epic return to the ranch sorting pen—proving age is just a number when heart and grit lead the way.

From nearly being sidelined for good to collecting checks at the 2025 Cinch RSNC World Finals, this is one comeback story you need to read.

📖 Don’t miss the full story — tap the link in our bio! 👇

📸 Andersen/CBarC

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The American Paint Horse Association promotes, preserves and provides meaningful experiences with Paint Horses.

“When I look at my Paint Horse, I see the colorful legacy of his past. With a personality and independent spirit so powerful, it bubbled to the surface in a wild series of beautiful markings. Each one a gifted heirloom from his ancestors; showing me just where he’d been, but never revealing quite where we are going.

Greatness doesn’t fit in a mold; it doesn’t follow a trend. It defies it, holding fast to who it was meant to be. Greatness is not simply for the chosen few but instead for those brave enough to seize it. The moment I saw this horse, I knew he was clearly never meant to shy in the shadows, he defiantly stood like a beacon of individuality with crooked and winding chrome almost glowing through his skin.”