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APHA Family

When you join the APHA, you not only become a member of the family of American Paint Horse owners, you join an organization dedicated to providing members with excellent programs and services. As a member, you'll benefit from programs like the following:

Recognition programs

The APHA offers programs reflecting its members' wide array of interests, including special award programs for those who set high goals for themselves and their horses.

If you enjoy the excitement of breed competition, the association offers Open, Amateur, Novice and Youth divisions. You can also participate in the American Paint Horse Breeders Trust, in which enrolled horses earn money for each point won in APHA-approved shows.

If you compete in recognized events outside of APHA-approved shows then the Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) Program will record your Paint's performance achievements.

And because not all members are interested in competitive events, APHA offers the Ride America saddle log program. An innovative designed for recreational riders, Ride America recognizes the hourly achievement levels reached by participants while riding or driving their Paint Horses.

Preferred Paint Horse Journal subscription rates

As a member, you can save 44 percent off the newsstand price when you subscribe to the only magazine uniquely focused on the Paint Horse breed. Every month, the Journal brings you thorough coverage of what's happening in the Paint industry, and the most complete listing of horses for sale and stallions standing at stud.

Free member newsletter and educational materials

Quarterly, members receive the association's official newsletter, APHA Connection. Chock-full of information on the latest APHA news, events and programs, the Connection keeps Paint Horse enthusiasts on the inside track.

In addition, APHA educational and informational materials are free to all association members.

Preferred rates for APHA transactions and services

Now, no matter when you purchase your membership, you can enjoy all of APHA's member benefits and programs for a full 12 months (regular memberships end on the last day of the 12th month). Recognition programs, preferred Paint Horse Journal subscription rates, a complimentary member newsletter, and preferred rates on APHA transactions and services are just a few of the benefits of membership.

Other benefits include the option to subscribe to aphaonline.com where APHA members only can access

  • Performance Records
  • Pedigrees
  • Progeny Records
  • Honor Roll
  • Top 20 List
  • Zone Top 5
  • Show Results
  • Shows Not Posted
Type of Membership

 Fee

Regular Membership

$35.00

3-year Membership

$75.00

5-year Membership

 $125.00

Life Membership

$400.00

Junior Membership
$15.00
J-Term (valid through December 31st of the youth's 18-year-old year)
$100.00

By joining the APHA, you can benefit from lower fees when conducting association business. Here are some of the ways you will save:

 Member

 Non-Member

 Registration (regular, first deadline)

 $20.00

$65.00

 Transfer

 $15.00

 $60.00

 Pedigree record

 $10.00

 $55.00

 Show/race record

 $10.00

 $55.00

Industry involvement and member services

As an APHA member, you reserve the right to vote in all association elections, hold an APHA office and apply for APHA-approved judging status.

Additionally, the APHA offers a variety of services that meet member needs and ensure the integrity of the breed.

  • Color Inspections
  • Transported semen program
  • Drug and tail testing
  • Ranch inspections
  • Embryo transfer program
  • Parentage analysis

What are you waiting for?

As a member of the APHA, your dues support equine research and the promotion of Paint Horses, as well as the entire equine industry. In addition, your membership provides funds for developing new association programs, and supports technological advancements like the Web site.

So what are you waiting for? If Paint Horses are an important part of your life, the APHA is for you.

The APHA sponsors a variety of programs and events

  • American Junior Paint Horse Association
  • World Championship Show and Sale
  • Annual Trail Rides
  • National Championship Race

An association as special as its members

The American Paint Horse Association was founded more than 30 years ago by like-minded horsemen and -women who loved the ability and speed of the western "stock" type horse, but also appreciated the extra eye-appeal of the American Paint.

Beginning with approximately 3,800 horses in the registry in 1965, more than 460,000 Paints are registered with the association today, making the Paint Horse the fifth-largest horse breed in the world. The APHA is now the fastest-growing breed association, ranking second in the number of horses registered annually in the United States. In 1997 alone, the association registered more than 50,000 foals.

Although the APHA's primary mission is to record pedigrees, the association is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, breeding, 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.

Your membership means a great future for the American Paint Horse

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P.O. Box 961023 • Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0023
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