Resources for Show Managers and Secretaries

Welcome to APHA's Show Managers and Secretaries resource web. Here and via the links on the right hand side of this page, you can find a gold mine of information about managing a successful Paint Horse show.

We always welcome your input, if there is additional information you would like to see in this area, please contact APHA Director of Shows Holly Nelson, by phone at (817) 834-2742 extension 446 or by email hnelson@apha.com.

New Show Management Services Web Site Launched

New 2008 Show Requirements
· New Membership Requirements for Show Management (PDF Download)

Some Tips for Successful Show Managing

• Watch your timeline. Start planning early. Make checklists of
  details—what needs to be done and when—and stick to it.
• Check with the APHA early to make sure your show date is available
  and does not conflict with another show.
• Set your team and designate their responsibilities. Make sure
  someone on the team knows where you are in the planning process.
• Get all contracts in writing and signed. Take them to the show with
  you in case a question comes up. This includes contracts for the
  arena, judges, ring stewards, gatekeepers, equipment and barn
  managers, and host hotel. Make sure show secretary's contract
  includes office expenses.
• If there are changes to the classes that will be offered at your
  show, be sure to submit those changes in writing to the APHA at least
  30 days prior to the show.
• Be flexible and make decisions as the show goes on.
• Critique a show immediately afterward. Type up recommendations and
  send to club contact for use in future planning.

Show Managers & Secretaries News read more news
· 2007 Scribe Workshop (PDF Download)
· 2007 Show Calendar Shift
· Solid Paint-Bred Classes Required
· CBC Ring Steward Seminar

More resources available!
We have continued to make additions to the show section of our Web site. For more information, click on www.apha.com/showing. Watch for updates and improvements to this section of the Web site in coming months!

Scribe Workshop PowerPoint (122kb)

Contact Us
Performance Department – (817) 834-2742, ext. 773
Managing Director - Trigg Rentfro, ext. 436 or trentfro@apha.com
Director of Shows - Holly Nelson, ext. 446 or hnelson@apha.com
Show Approval Coordinator - Linda Knowles, ext. 245 or lknowles@apha.com
Show Results Coordinator - LeAnn Fast, ext. 244 or lfast@apha.com
Director of Judges - Candy Cain, ext. 416 or ccain@apha.com
Director of Youth Activities - Candice Lancaster, ext. 248 or clancaster@apha.com
Director of Amateur Activities - Julie Barger, ext. 447 or jbarger@apha.com
Emergency Show Assistance Hotline
(4:30 p.m. Central time Friday – end of day Sunday) – (817) 487-6102