“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.

The 2016 NSBA World Championship Show, Breeders Championship Futurity, and AQHA Show Your Colors Horse Show will take place August 13-21 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Judges for the show will be John Boxell, Steve Brown, Brad Kearns, Brad Luebben, Kelly McDowall, Scott Neuman, Gary Roberts, Andrea Simons, Sara Simons, John Tuckey, Greg Wheat, and a remaining TBD. Chele McGauly and Jennifer Thompson will be AQHA Show Your Colors judges.

$165,000 in scholarships awarded. Every world championship class—along with select other classes and awards—feature a shot to earn scholarship cash. First through third-place winners in each class —and even more placings in select classes—take home scholarships. PLUS we draw a scholarship winner at random in each event, too! Your love of Paints can pay off big, but you have to enter to win.

AQHA has 10 Latin American international affiliates: Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela.