Colorado Springs man completes successful term
as American Paint Horse Association president

John Corbin of Colorado Springs, Colo., recently completed a successful term as president of the American Paint Horse Association and will continue to serve on the association’s executive committee as immediate past president.   Hirez JPEG  (1.64 mb)

As immediate past president, Corbin will continue to work with APHA’s Executive Committee to set APHA policy, advance the association’s activities and uphold its fiscal integrity.

Corbin was involved with horses growing up, and re-initiated himself when his three daughters became interested in showing. One horse led to several and soon afterward, the Corbins’ barn was full of Paint Horses. While attending his daughters’ Paint shows, Corbin became involved with APHA.

Since being brought into the fold as a volunteer at local APHA club events, Corbin has been asked to take on many leadership positions with APHA. In addition to his service on the APHA Executive Committee, he has been involved with the Hi-Plains Paint Horse Club, the Rocky Mountain Paint Horse Association and the Southern Colorado Paint Horse Club. All three are local affiliates of APHA, which maintains more than 100 regional clubs around the world.

Along with his many duties at the regional club level, Corbin served as president of the Hi-Plains Paint Horse Club and was on the organization’s board of directors. He also served on the board of directors for the Rocky Mountain Paint Horse Association. He presently serves on APHA’s Zone Three Coordinating Committee.

With more than 25 years experience in the horse industry, Corbin is a valued member of the National Western Association, which hosts the annual National Western Stock Show in Denver. He also represents APHA on the Stock Show’s judges committee,

During his time on APHA’s Executive Committee, Corbin helped establish a judge improvement program, guided technological advancements for the association and initiated the APHA Fall Championship Show.

According to Corbin, a main goal of his is to create an environment that is inviting to entire families.

“Making APHA a family organization that gives us all an opportunity to enjoy our Paint horses, no matter the venue or discipline, is still my motivation,” says Corbin about his final year serving on the Executive Committee.

Corbin is joined on an executive committee that includes President Linda Vance of Winlock, Wash.; President-elect Dr. Travis Titlow of Lincoln, Calif.; Vice President Scot Jackson of Stephenville, Texas; Senior Committee Member Gregg Reisinger of Eldora, Iowa; Fifth Committee Member Mary Parrott of Ruston, La.; and Sixth Committee Member Ron Shelly of Georgetown, Tex.

More About APHA
Currently, American Paint Horses are being registered at APHA’s Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters at a rate of more than 35,000 horses each year. APHA has registered more than 950,000 horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded 47 years ago, and now serves approximately 85,000 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 Web site at apha.com or call (817) 834-2742.