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The American Paint Horse
Association
Paint Horses have been popular with
horsemen since time immemorial. Prehistoric man
scratched their likeness on cafe walls and the American
Indians, considered to be some of the greatest horsemen
the world has ever know, preferred riding Paints.
It comes as no surprise then, that Paint Horses have
become a modern American favorite.
The American Paint Horse Association
(APHA) has been a natural development in response to the
breed's growing popularity. the APHA was organized
in 1962 by pioneer breeders Rebecca Tyler of
Gainesville, Texas and E.J. Hudspeth of Era, Texas.
Originally under the banner of the American Paint Stock
Horse Association (APSHA), the fledgling association
operated out of the Tyler home.
In 1965, the APSHA merged with the
American Paint Quarter Horse Association, consolidating
efforts of the people interested in promoting the
stock-type Paint Horse. The resulting organization
was the American Paint Horse Association.
The APHA is devoted to preserving the
stock-type American Paint Horse. Many affiliate
clubs promote Paint Horse activities on a regional,
state, national and international level. In the
relatively short existence of the APHA, Paint Horses
have earned a position as one of the most popular horse
breeds. American Paints have demonstrated their
ability on the ranch, in the show ring, on the racetrack
and in the performance arena. American Paints are
equine athletes with a distinctively different coat
pattern, setting them apart from all others.
As the official registrar of the breed,
the APHA records and maintains pedigrees, ownership and
color information. The Association keeps a list of
eligible Paint, Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred stallions
as well as get, produce, and owner/breeder records.
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