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APHA gives away $10,000 and Paint Horse yearling at IFR

FORT WORTH, Texas-The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) has awarded two members a total of $10,000 and has given away a Paint Horse yearling to one lucky couple at the International Finals Rodeo (IFR) in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Through APHA's Paint Preferred program, P.J. Spencer and Shawn Kreder, both of Tulsa, Okla., were paid $5,000 each by APHA for winning the average in the categories in which they participated during the IFR, which took place January 16-19.

Spencer received the payout by winning the calf-roping average on his sorrel overo Paint Horse, Skip A Long Leg.

Kreder earned his payout by winning the team-roping average on his bay tobiano Paint Horse, Ima Jack Too.

"This is the first Paint Horse I've ever worked with, but I'm just real tickled with him," Kreder said. "I've already won $100,000 with him."

Through the Paint Preferred program at IFR, money is awarded to Paint Horses based on their overall average scores in timed events. These events include calf roping, team roping, barrel racing and steer wrestling.

In addition to the payouts, APHA gave away a Paint Horse yearling named Six Years In The Makin to Kelly and Diana Bowen of Weleetka, Okla., through a random drawing. The winning number was put on an IFR program, and the Bowens bought that winning program.

"I gave my daughter the choice of ice cream or buying a program, and she was beside herself at the chance of winning a Paint Horse," Diana said. "It's the first Paint we've ever owned, and we're looking forward to teaching our daughter how to ride him."

The Bowens also plan to enter the horse in competitions in the future.

The Paint Preferred program
APHA's Paint Preferred program provides a unique opportunity for Paint Horse breeders and owners to increase the value of their Regular and Breeding Stock Registry horses by offering cash awards to qualified Paints competing at designated events.

About APHA and Paint Horses
Since its founding 41 years ago, APHA has registered nearly 720,000 horses. Currently, American Paint Horses are being registered at APHA's Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters at a rate of about 60,000 horses each year. The association serves more than 104,000 members, who are located in every U.S. state, throughout Canada and in 39 other nations around the world.

APHA employs 155 people and has an operating budget of $15 million for activities worldwide.

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, extension 230.
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