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PAINT HORSE

History | Characteristics | The APHA | Lethal Whites

American Paint Horse Association:
The APHA has come a long way since it's formation with the merger of the American Paint Quarter Horse Association and the American Paint Stock Horse Association in 1965. At that time there were approximately 3,800 horses in the registry.

Since then, the APHA and its members have so effectively nurtured the breed that today the registry contains the pedigrees of more than 400,000 horses. This number continues to grow as approximately 50,000 foals are registered each year.

Once an organization promoted and operated from a kitchen table in Gainesville, Texas, the APHA now conducts business on a global scale, and has become one of the fastest growing breed registries. In 1997, the APHA became the second largest equine registry, in terms of number of horses registered annually, in the United States, behind only the American Quarter Horse Association.

While the association's main purpose is to record Paint Horse pedigrees, it is also dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, breeding, training, racing, showing, sales and enjoyment of American Paints.

Made up of nearly 70,000 members, the APHA has a strong network of regional clubs and international affiliates. There is a place and a program for everyone, no matter what your level of interest or riding skill. If you like Paints, you are a welcome part of the family.

The APHA is a democratic organization, managed by elected officials who are supported by a professional staff. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, this Western-rooted breed is growing in popularity around the world. New members and clubs are scattered across Europe, South America, Asia and Australia.

For more information on Paint Horses or the American Paint Horse Association, contact: American Paint Horse Assocation P.O. Box 961023 - FORT WORTH, TX 76161-0023 10405 NORTH FREEWAY - FORT WORTH, TX 76177 (817) 439-3400 - FAX (817) 439-3484 www.apha.com