APHA web site brings the action to you

FORT WORTH, Texas—This year Paint Horse enthusiasts from around the world can keep up with the action at the 2000 World Championship Paint Horse Show by logging on to the American Paint Horse Association's official web site, www.apha.com.

The latest results, pictures of World Champions and the World Show's official newsletter, Around the World, will be posted on the web site daily, offering up-to-date information about the world's most prestigious Paint Horse event. In addition, the APHA plans to broadcast live video of World Showcase Sale over the Internet.

Irene Stamatelakys, APHA's Web Site Director, said the new developments were the result of user feedback and months of preparation.

"Last year we started posting class results very quickly-sometimes in less than an hour," said Stamatelakys. "For those family members, friends and Paint folks that could not attend the show, this was a great way to keep up with the latest developments.

"Based on their response and suggestions, we've expanded our efforts to include photos of all the winners and even a video feed from the sale. And we're exploring the idea of expanding the broadcast to include finals classes. Photos are great, but nothing can match a live video feed.

"We've decided, 'If you can't make it to the Paint World Show, then we'll bring the World Show to you.'"

Currently, prospective exhibitors and spectators can go online and get detailed information on the one-of-a-kind event. By clicking on "Events" and then "World Show," visitors can access the latest updates on the Challenge Series, dates and deadlines, Horse & Rider Seminars, judges list, Premium Book, World Showcase Sale, class schedules and Colors of the West Trade Show.

In addition, the complete Premium Book and all entry forms can be downloaded off the web site. Users may also request a printed copy be mailed.