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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: |
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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:
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Member |
Non-Member
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| 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 |
