FORT WORTH, Texas— Pro Stepps, a grooming product manufacturer based in California, returns for the third year as the sponsor of the official grooming product line for this year’s American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Championship Paint Horse Show, which will be held in Fort Worth June 26— July 9. Pro Stepps was built by Paint Horse enthusiasts, such as company owner Karen Stepp, who has been involved in the Paint Horse association for more than 25 years.

The business donates many of its items to equine-oriented groups, and sponsors some of the largest shows in the country. Included in these ranks is the 2005 World Championship Paint Horse Show, where champions of all classes will receive a product package featuring a selection of the company’s merchandise.

Initially providing its products to trainers, Pro Stepps gained feedback and insight from them to enhance its line. The results of this information helped the company to develop products that are now available to the public.

“We pride ourselves on our customer service,” said Stepp. “The grooming products sell themselves. Once we get the products into a customer’s hands, we have a customer for life.”

Pro Stepps has products for every level of involvement in the equine industry. According to the company, Pro Stepps uses the best natural ingredients that can be found. Its goal is to not only augment the look of every horse, but to promote hair and skin health. With a priority on protecting the horse’s wellbeing, the company intensively tests each product prior to market release.

“Our company works hard to help make our part of the equestrian world better all the time,” Stepp said. “We strive to make the world of show horse better – one horse at a time.”

From start to finish, Pro Stepps has a product for every stage of grooming a champion. To learn more about Pro Stepps grooming products, on the Web visit prostepps.com, or call (951) 943-4217.

More about APHA
Since its founding 43 years ago, APHA has registered more than 828,000 horses. Currently, American Paint Horses are being registered at APHA’s Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters at a rate of about 50,000 horses each year. The association serves nearly 108,000 members, who are located in every U.S. state, throughout Canada and in 38 other nations and territories around the world.

APHA employs 155 people and has an annual operating budget of $15 million for activities worldwide.

Among the many qualities that make Paint Horses desirable are their sound
conformation, versatile athletic ability, intelligence, calm temperament, willing disposition and beautiful coat color patterns.