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Bringing you the latest news relating to Paint running horses
Courtesy of APHA and MyFlashyRide.com
Cash in at the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show Barrel Racing Sweepstakes
We’re sweetening the pot for speed
horses at the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show—in addition to winning great prizes and prestige, you’ll have a shot
at $165,000 in scholarships, a $1,000 Ram PBRIP sidepot and more!
The Hopes & Dreams Speed Event Sweepstakes takes place July 2 at the Youth World Championship Show; the entire show runs June 27–July 9 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center
in Fort Worth, Texas. Included are two special sweepstakes—Youth barrel racing and pole bending—that are open to registered Paints and Appaloosas. Both featured added money and great prizes, and Ram PBRIP-enrolled Paints have a shot at an additional $1,000 sidepot in the Youth Hopes & Dreams Barrel Racing Sweepstakes, thanks to Ram Trucks.
The Youth World Show has nearly 100 classes for young Paint Horse enthusiasts, including championship events in barrel racing, pole bending, stake race and more. New for 2016 are Youth Solid Paint-Bred barrel racing and pole bending world championship events. Top speed, roping and ranch riding exhibitors contend for the Power Performance High-Point award and other top titles, which includes a shot at winning an Elite Custom Saddles trophy saddle.
The AjPHA Youth World Show is open to
all registered Paints and Youth exhibitors—no qualifying required. Entries are accepted until 5 p.m. the day before the competition, but enter by May 15 for the best rates! Check out the schedule, premium book and forms online at apha.com/ywcs or contact APHA’s Performance Department at showing@apha.com.
Paint Alternative Competition Youth Barrel Racing Morgan Feltham & Sacagawea Dancer
Each of these winners earned recognition and prizes from APHA; check out full coverage of our year-end winners in the April 2016 issue of the Paint Horse Journal. Learn more about how you can get involved in APHA competi- tion by emailing showing@apha.com.
APHA members save thousands on Ram Trucks
In the market for a new truck? APHA members can save thousands on a new Ram Truck, thanks to APHA Xtras and the association’s newest Corporate Partner. Members access Ram Affiliate Rewards Preferred Pricing: 1% below dealer invoice. Combine that with current incentives, and the savings really add up on your purchase of a new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram or Fiat.
To take advantage of Ram Affiliate Rewards Preferred Pricing, visit apha.com/ apha-xtras. You’ll need to contact a Ram Rodeo representative to get started; then, head over to a participating Dodge Ram dealer with your
APHA membership card and start shopping for the vehicle of your dreams. Join APHA to access Ram Truck discounts and more: join.apha.com.
Burning up the Barrels
Paint Horses are leaving their mark at major barrel races around the country.
Carol Waters of Red Rock, Oklahoma,
and Speedin For Cash, her homebred 2012 sorrel tobiano mare by Got Caught Speedin (QH) and out of Cash Sign, have earned more than $22,000 since their debut at the Barrel Futurities of America World Championship in December. Carol and Speedin For Cash finished third in the Diamonds & Dirt Barrel Horse Classic, won the PBRIP side pot at the LG Pro Classic and placed in the average, and most recently they finished fourth in the Panty Raid Futurity second go and fourth in the average.
Morgan Breaux and SS Streakers R Us, her 2002 brown solid gelding by Scenics Symbol and out of The Sixth Sense (QH), have been on fire this spring. Finishing in the money at rodeos from Texas to California, the second-year WPRA cowgirl and “Streaker” have solidified their partnership and are making a statement. As of April 18, Morgan sits in the Top 20 of the WPRA standings with $22,394.84 in earnings to date. They won the Oakdale rodeo, tied for second at RodeoAustin and Marshall, and netted solid wins and more than $7,000 at the San Antonio stock show.
For more fast news about flashy speed-bred Paints, check out
MyFlashyRide.com/news Contact APHA
For Paint racing-related
questions, contact:
Karen Utecht • APHA Director of Racing racing@apha.com • 817-222-6444 apha.com/racing
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