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APHA partners with UPS for shipping benefits to members

FORT WORTH, Texas – The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) today announced it has formed a strategic alliance with UPS (NYSE:UPS), the world's largest package delivery company, to provide UPS services at a discounted rate to APHA members.

With a full array of delivery options and services, UPS is uniquely qualified to meet the needs of the membership of APHA offering discounts on a wide range of products. Serving more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, the APHA member will be able to receive APHA discounts on delivery using UPS’ next day, worldwide, commercial and residential delivery services.

“The APHA is pleased to be partnering with the industry leader in express delivery,” said Lex Smurthwaite, APHA Executive Director. “This partnership initiated from member requests, and we are excited to meet the need of our members by providing this valuable benefit.”

Beginning Summer, 2010 members will be able to participate in this program by using an account number linked to their APHA membership, and will be able to sign up online.

About UPS
UPS (NYSE:UPS) is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain and freight services. With more than a century of experience in transportation and logistics, UPS is a leading global trade expert equipped with a broad portfolio of solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at UPS.com.

More About APHA
Currently, American Paint Horses are being registered at APHA’s Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters at a rate of more than 30,000 horses each year. APHA has registered more than 981,000 horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded 48 years ago, and now serves approximately 76,000 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 website at apha.com or call (817) 834-APHA (2742).

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