Stephenville, Texas, resident
re-elected to APHA Executive Committee

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Scot Jackson of Stephenville, Texas., was recently elected to serve as the fifth committee member on the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) 2008 Executive Committee. His election, and second term on the Executive Committee, came during the association’s recent 37th APHA Annual Convention in Louisville, Ky.

Scot Jackson of Stephenville, Texas, was recently re-elected to the American Paint Horse Association’s Executive Committee. Courtesy APHA/ Jerry Circelli © 2007 Hirez JPEG (4.54 mb)

The Executive Committee on which Jackson serves is the APHA governing body that sets policy and is responsible for the association’s activities and fiscal integrity.

“I am interested in growing the amateur program, as I believe it will be the force that drives our association for the next few years,” said Jackson.

Another goal of his is to increase APHA’s presence internationally.

Jackson got his start in the horse industry in 1973 when he began showing horses for his father, Dr. Bill Jackson, who served as APHA President in 1993. Through the years Jackson has gained experience in many phases of the horse industry, including training, showing and breeding American Paint Horses. Along with his horse management duties, Jackson has served six years as president for the Cross Timbers Paint Horse Club in Stephenville, Texas, and as chairman of the Show and Contest Committee for APHA.

Today, Jackson serves on an executive committee that includes President Carl Thurow of Wichita, Kan.; President-Elect John Corbin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Vice President Linda Vance of Winlock, Wash.; Senior Committee Member Dr. Travis Titlow of Lincoln, Calif; Sixth Committee Member Gregg Reisinger of Eldora, Iowa; and Immediate Past President Richard Cox of Knightstown, Ind.

“One goal I have is to bring all the parts of APHA closer together—staff, executive committee and members,” said Jackson. “I want all phases of the association to work together to improve the Paint breed and all that is affiliated with it.”

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 928,000 horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded 46 years ago, and now serves approximately 93,000 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.