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Join APHA in the Fight Against Catastrophic Childhood Illness
Ride along with APHA at the upcoming Saddle Up! for St. Jude trail ride, set for May 3 at Benbrook Stables in Benbrook, Texas. The 10-mile adventure will take riders along the trails surrounding beautiful Lake Benbrook. It will be a great way to ... Read the full article

Saddle Up for St. Jude’s May 3
Don’t miss your chance to ride for a reason with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and Benbrook Stables on Saturday, May 3, in Benbrook, Texas, at the annual “Saddle Up! for St. Jude” benefit trail ride. Last year, the inaugural event drew 98 riders and raised more than $12,000 for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which works to find a cure for catastrophic childhood diseases such as cancer. ... Read the full article

Indiana Paint Horse Club Trail Rides Benefit St. Jude’s with Record Amount
FORT WORTH, Texas—The Indiana Paint Horse Club (IPHC) has done it again. Members exceeded their fund-raising goal for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital when they raised $15,000 for the worthwhile cause—more than double the amount raised in 2005 ... Read the full article

APHA and Benbrook Stables ‘Saddle Up for St. Jude’ and raise $18,000
More than 130 equestrians rode for a cause May 3, when they joined the American Paint Horse Association and Benbrook Stables for their second annual “Saddle Up! for St. Jude” benefit trail ride and auction in Benbrook, Texas. The group raised more than $18,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which treats and find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. Over the past two years, APHA has partnered with Benbrook Stables to raise more than $30,000 for the children of St. Jude’s. ... Read the full article

Escape to APHA’s 12th annual Fort Robinson trail ride
Take the ultimate equine destination vacation with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) this Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1–6, on the all-inclusive Fort Robinson Trail Ride at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford, Nebraska. Rich in the history of the American West, Fort Robinson served as a military outpost from 1874 to 1948 and is located in the heart of the rugged Pine Ridge region of northern Nebraska. Crazy Horse, Red Cloud and Walter Reed were just a few of the historic figures who helped carve the fort's place in history. ... Read the full article

Indiana Paint Horse Club raises $6,000 for St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—The Indiana Paint Horse Club (IPHC) raised more than $6,000 for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by hosting a one-day trail ride at the Salamonie Reservoir, located in Andrews, Ind. The activity was only one of many communi ... Read the full article

APHA Ride America® Participant earns 10,000 Hours
Chuck Stuart of Tuttle, Okla., was recently recognized by the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) for being the second Ride America® participant to reach the 10,000-hour level in that program’s history. The recreational riding initiative recognizes APHA members’ independent riding time on their American Paint Horses. Stuart logged his remarkable number of hours aboard his 9-year-old sorrel tovero gelding Pretty And Cool, which he calls “Toby.” ... Read the full article

Ride America Participant Logs 3,500 Hours in the Saddle
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Jessica Asay from Toms River, NJ, has recently received the 3,500 hour award in the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) Ride America® program. Her partner on the trails is How Dee Sensation, a 12-year-old chestnut tobiano ge ... Read the full article

Saddle Up and Explore America With the American Paint Horse Association
FORT WORTH, TexasTheres nothing better than leaving todays often-hectic lifestyle behind and exploring the vast lands that America hasto offer. The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) gives you theopportunity to do just that while riding your hor ... Read the full article

Pennsylvania Women is Rewarded for Time Spent Riding Her Paint Horse
FORT WORTH, TEXAS-Terrie Hines of Tyrone, Pa., has been riding horses since the age of four and has always had a special love for Paint Horses. Hines owns Classic Design Lady, a 10-year-old sorrel overo mare, better known as Classy. The duo has been ... Read the full article

Germany to Host European Paint Horse and Cutting Judging Seminar
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Do you want to be an American Paint Horse Association (APHA) judge in Europe? Your next opportunity is the 2007 APHA European Judges Seminar, to be held jointly with the National Cutting Horse Association’s (NCHA) Germany affiliate, ... Read the full article

Disney's Tri-Circle-D Ranch is Home to Beautiful Paint Horses
Paints add vibrant hues to Wonderful World of Color palette FORT WORTH, TEXASIn recognition of 35 years of showcasing the beauty of the American Paint Horse, the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Walt Disney Worlds Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, n ... Read the full article

American Paint Horse Association elects 2009 Executive Committee
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. ... Read the full article

Ride a Horse, Rope some Fun at March 29 Paint Horse Kids Day
Is your child interested in horses and the Western lifestyle? Then don’t miss the chance to let your buckaroo ride a horse and learn some cowboy skills. On Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) will be offering horseback rides at its free Kids Day, held at APHA headquarters, 2800 Meacham Blvd., in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition, children can experience many other hands-on activities, including instruction about grooming and caring for a horse, an animal petting area, a stick horse barrel race, beginner roping lessons and much more. ... Read the full article

Be Prepared: Trail Rides
A veteran of more than 50 AQHA trail rides, Janice Tramel of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, speaks from experience when she advises trail riders on preparedness. ... Read the full article

APHA Working Ranch Horse Clinic & Competition
FORT WORTH, TEXAS The American Paint Horse Association's (APHA) next Working Ranch Horse Clinic & Competition, set for Oct. 28-29 in Decatur, Texas, will feature the talents of trainers Carl and Karen McCuistion. The husband-and-wife team bring ... Read the full article

APHA Seeks Next Official World Show Artist
FORT WORTH, TEXAS- The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) is currently accepting submissions from individuals who wish to become the official artist of the 2007 World Championship Paint Horse Show. The event is set for June 24July 7 in Fort Wort ... Read the full article

APHA Awards Special Honors to Country Music Legend Charlie Daniels
FORT WORTH, Texas —The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently awarded renowned country music entertainer Charlie Daniels with its Legendary Achievement Award. Daniels was honored for his work over the past 25 years in breeding American P ... Read the full article

Trail Blazer Magazine Seeks Trail Warrior Nominations
Trail Blazer Magazine, an equestrian trail riding and lifestyle magazine, is seeking nominations for our Trail Warrior Program. The goal of the Trail Warrior Program is to recognize and show our appreciation for the individuals who are making a signi ... Read the full article

Prayer Of Hope helps APHA Cancer Survivor Recover
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—When Marilyn Schlacht of West Farmington, Ohio, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, she didn’t realize just how much help her 7-year-old sorrel overo Paint Horse mare, Prayer Of Hope, would be in aiding her recovery. “I d ... Read the full article