Swiss Paint Horse Club earns top
APHA honors for community service

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—The Swiss Paint Horse Club was recently honored with the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) President’s Club of Distinction Award for its outstanding contributions to the worldwide breed organization. The award was presented to the club, one of more than 100 affiliated with the association, during APHA’s recent annual convention in Louisville, Ky. Only four other clubs received APHA’s highest club honor for their accomplishments last year, and the Swiss Paint Horse Club was the only international club to earn the distimction.

The Swiss Paint Horse Club recently received the American Paint Horse Association’s highest club title when it was named as a Club of Distinction. Present at the awards ceremony were (from left) APHA President Carl Thurow and club member Regina Derrer. Courtesy APHA/Jerry Circelli © 2007. Hirez JPEG (5.19 mb)

Annually, APHA recognizes outstanding clubs for their contributions to the Paint Horse industry and their communities by honoring them with Gold Star Club status. From among these clubs, the President’s Club of Distinction award winners are chosen. The selected clubs exemplify the qualities of a premier regional club through services to their members, their community and APHA.

To earn the honor, the Swiss Paint Horse Club submitted materials that detailed community service and other worthwhile activities taken on by the APHA local affiliate during the previous year to a panel of three judges. For example, among its activities, the club offered “greenhorn” show classes and promoted the breed to new enthusiasts by hosting an open house and fair booth.

Swiss Paint Horse club member Regina Derrer accepted an awards package for the club that featured a Gist Silversmiths gift certificate and APHA General Store gift certificates.

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Since its founding 46 years ago, APHA has registered more than 928,000 horses. It currently serves more than 93,000 members, who are located in nations and territories around the world.

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.

For more information about the American Paint Horse and APHA, visit www.apha.com or call (817) 834-2742.