| Exemplary APHA
regional clubs earn distinguished honors
FORT WORTH, Texas—The American Paint Horse Association
(APHA) recently named five winners in the President’s Club Of
Distinction Contest with three more receiving honorable
mentions. Out of the 115 total APHA regional clubs, these nine
distinguished themselves through their contributions to the
Paint Horse industry and community as well as the worldwide
association.
Annually, APHA recognizes outstanding clubs for
their contributions by honoring them with the Gold Star Club
status. From among these clubs, the President’s Club of
Distinction award winners are chosen.
This years winners include:
The honorable mention clubs include:
Gold Star Club status was given to the
Northern Michigan
Paint Horse Club for the first time.
Oklahoma Paint
Horse Club’s Gold Star Club status was renewed.
To learn more about our regional clubs or to locate one near
you, visit www.APHA.com and
look under “The Association” for “Regional Clubs”.
More About APHA
Currently, American Paint
Horses are being registered at APHA’s Fort Worth, Texas,
headquarters at a rate of more than 35,000 horses each year.
APHA has registered more than 958,000 horses in 59 nations and
territories since it was founded 47 years ago, and now serves
approximately 85,000 active members around the world. APHA, a
non-profit organization, prides itself on community involvement
and educating the public about the beauty and talent of the
breed. Among its many activities, APHA works to preserve
bloodlines and maintain the outstanding characteristics of Paint
Horses. For more information, visit the Association’s Web site
at apha.com or call (817)
834-2742.
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