The American Paint Horse Association and the National Reining Breeders Classic are continuing their partnership for the fifth consecutive year! Once again custom Gist Silversmith buckles will be awarded to top APHA registered horses at the event in Katy, Texas, slated for April 14-21, 2019.
These award buckles will be offered to the highest-scoring or high-composite Paints in the following aged event and ancillary classes: Non Pro Classic, Open Classic, Youth, Rookie, Non Pro.
“We are honored to have the American Paint Horse Association continue to be part of the NRBC,” said NRBC Secretary-Treasurer, Cheryl Magoteaux Cody. “We know that they will be a treasured award for the winners. We appreciate APHA’s commitment to our show, and love having this additional opportunity for our exhibitors.”
APHA Director of Show Amanda Cormack shared Cody’s enthusiasm, noting, “APHA has really been striving to reach out to the NRHA community. Our involvement at NRBC over the past five years has proven to be successful in that venture. By having an APHA representative attend this event, we’re able to conduct in-person business and reach a wide range of exhibitors, from open to youth
The American Paint Horse Association is reaching out to all of its avid reining competitors through the continuation of its reining buckle program at select NRHA events. Each show counts for a minimum of one show towards qualification. Unless otherwise noted on the APHA show calendar, these shows are approved only for APHA World Show qualification, not APHA points.
To be eligible to compete, the horse and rider must meet the following criteria.
• Exhibitor must be a current APHA member
• Horse must be registered with APHA or have registration paperwork submitted on-site
• Must sign-up prior to showing with an on-site APHA representative
FAQ’s
I have a horse that is eligible but not yet registered with APHA. Can I register my horse on-site? Yes, there will be an APHA representative on-site to assist in registering horses, transferring papers and collecting memberships.
Is there an entry fee? No, the only fee(s) associated with signing up for this program is an APHA membership (if not current) and any fees pertaining to getting your horse registered with APHA (if not already registered).
How are the winners calculated? For aged events, the award will go to the highest-scoring Paint horse from the finals, beginning with the highest level. For ancillary classes, the Paint horse must be shown in both days of the ancillary classes. This will then be calculated like a circuit award, with scores from both runs being added together to determine the award winner.
What is the cut-off to enter? Before your classes’ entry deadline.
If you have any questions contact APHA Director of Shows, Amanda Cormack at (817) 222-6416.
Since its inception, the National Reining Breeders Classic has grown to include over 200 subscribed stallions, and its total payout has now exceeded $21 million. To learn more about the NRBC or to enter your Paint, visit NRBC.com.