“We drew in some extra exhibitors who might not have come otherwise,” Show Committee Chair Colleen Dubsky said. “The structure of the championship was nice because we gave buckles in every division. The best part of it was when the kids won the buckles. They were so excited—although the adults did like them, too!”

Paint Strong is 2015 AjPHA President Sydney Schmidt’s initiative to create $500 random-draw scholarships for each of APHA’s 14 zones, with the goal of encouraging regional participation and AjPHA membership.

It pays to show Paint Horses, as several exhibitors discovered firsthand at The International, an exclusive reining competition that took place September 23–27 in Denver, Colorado. There, top-placing registered Paint Horses were recognized with exclusive Gist Silversmiths trophy buckles, presented in several events by APHA.

“At this year’s show, halter and performance enthusiasts additionally supported specific classes to the tune of more than $65,000,” Billy said. “It would be great for prospective supporters to grow as we look toward the 2016 show.”

Too Sleepy For Candy Memorial Award *new for 2015-
A $500 cash prize and custom glass obelisk trophy will be presented the ​world ​champion in the Novice Amateur Western Pleasure in memory of the two-time ​world champion mare Too Sleepy For Candy. This award is ​courtesy of Susan E. Juroe of Longmont, Colorado.

Some added perks to hosting the sale online include a reduced consignment fee of $150, reduced commission, reduced stress of travel and plenty of exposure for your consignment. There will be a 7% commission, 5% buyer’s premium, and no, no-sale fee for this year’s sale.

Patti Carter, AQHA director of shows and Professional Horsemen, and Melynda Ackley, AQHA manager of competition operations, will teach this in-depth workshop, which will take a deeper look into marketing, promoting, organizing and managing AQHA shows.

If you have earned nine or fewer points in any category in any division in the past 10 years, you can apply to have your Novice Amateur status reinstated per Rule AM-205 in the 2015 Official APHA Rule Book.