FORT WORTH, Texas—Grooming product manufacturer Pro Stepps returns for a fourth year as the provider of the official grooming product line for the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Championship Paint Horse Show. This year’s World Championships take place June 25–July 8, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Pro Stepps’ mission is to provide the very best products for the horse owners, trainers and exhibitors who take pride in the appearance of their horse. Using the best natural ingredients available, the Pro Stepps line also has products for dogs and humans.

Pro Stepps believes in giving back to the horse industry, and so donates many of its items to equine-oriented groups and helps sponsor some of the largest horse shows in the country. Paint Horse enthusiast and owner Karen Stepp has been involved with APHA for more than 25 years.

“We pride ourselves on our customer service,” said Stepp. “The grooming products sell themselves. Once we get the products into a customer’s hands, we have a customer for life.”

Formerly based in Perris, California, Pro Stepps relocated this year to Glen Rose, Texas.

Every product in the Pro Stepps line not only enhances a horse’s appearance, but also promotes hair and skin health. In addition, each product has been extensively tested prior to market release according to the company.

“Our company works hard to help make our part of the equestrian world better all the time,” Stepp said. “We strive to make the world of show horses better—one horse at a time.”

At the APHA World Show, Pro Stepps is sponsoring a product package to the winners of all classes. The company is also sponsoring a $250 product package that will be included in the World Showcase Sale. Proceeds from the product package’s sale will benefit the American Paint Horse Foundation’s Youth scholarship program.

To learn more about Pro Stepps grooming products, visit them on the Web at prostepps.com, or call (254) 898-8091.

And be sure to see all the company’s new products at the Pro Stepps booth during the World Show.

More about the largest Paint Horse show on earth
An annual non-qualifying event for registered American Paint Horses, the APHA World Championship Show will include 179 classes, including five Challenge Series classes and three sweepstakes events. A select sale, a trade show and many other special activities will also be offered.

All World Show activities take place at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, an 85-acre equine complex with three major air-conditioned arenas, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s cultural district.

The World Show has experienced steady and sustained growth throughout the years. The record 4,848 entries last year represented a 78 percent increase over the 2,727 entries made just 10 years ago.

Approximately 2,000 horses are expected to compete at the 2006 World Show.
For more information about the World Show, including a complete schedule, list of accommodations, entry details and visitor information, visit aphaworldshow.com. Be sure to check the site regularly for updates. You may also call APHA at (817) 834-2742 for additional information.