“APHA Judges Sara Simons and Robert Dehn, also our trail designer, have graciously offered their services at no charge and will be the clinicians for both disciplines. We can’t thank them enough for giving their time and expertise on behalf of our exhibitors. Because of their generosity, we are offering this clinic to our exhibitors on a complimentary basis. A start time for this clinic will be published soon so those wanting to take advantage of it can make their arrival plans accordingly.”

The Southeast Paint Horse Championship returned with a bang in 2016, taking place at the Zone 9 Southern Classic February 19–21 in Jacksonville, Florida. With a full complement of classes, exhibitors participated in a variety of Youth, Amateur and Open classes for expanded recognition.

Taking the No. 1 spot for the seventh time in nine years was the Western Regional Zone 2 Zone Show, which took place May 21–22 in South Jordan, Utah. In 2015, the Utah Paint Horse Club-sponsored show attracted 1,110 entries to the six-judge event, which was also followed by a four-judge competition that also had nearly 1,000 entries.

Beginning in 2016, new rules are in effect allowing a three-year-old snaffle bit western pleasure or hunter under saddle horse to be shown in other classes in an acceptable curb bit and remain eligible to compete in the snaffle bit/ bosal western pleasure or hunter under saddle classes.