American Paint Horse Association’s
gamble on ‘Paint Vegas’ pays off

FORT WORTH, Texas—Paint Horse exhibitors who were willing to take a
chance on the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA’s) new show in
Las Vegas in early December came up winners in “Paint Vegas”
competition that paid out more than a half million dollars in cash.

J.T. and Katie Mitchell of Mitchell’s Show Horses in Owasso, Oklahoma, left Vegas richer than when they entered. They earned $46,550 at the show and came away big believers in slot competitions that yield big payouts. Visit aphapaintvegas.com for complete show results. Hirez JPEG (7.96 mb)

Reining, always a crowd favorite, was a big part of Paint Vegas. In this photo, Joanne Carollo puts the brakes on her 3-year gelding, Repeat Plan. Hirez JPEG (6.46 mb)

APHA’s Paint Vegas lit up the days and nights on the electronic billboard outside the South Coast Hotel and Casino. Hirez JPEG (5.25 mb)

Reiners Nick and Cheri Wallis, married for 15 years, share a kiss after earning co-champion titles in both Limited and Open Non-Pro Reining at Paint Vegas. They are also passionate about their Paints, from left, Smart Smokin Chic, Sheza Smart Chex and Dazzling Top Gun. Visit aphapaintvegas.com for complete show results. Hirez JPEG (6.40 mb)

Team Roping was one of the many classes that kept action at Paint Vegas lively and exciting. Hirez JPEG (6.31 mb)