As the 2015 APHA World Championship Show starts, November 4–14 in Fort Worth, Texas, we have compiled a list of the Go To Links for the show. Based on year-round regional show participation and exhibitor demand, new classes, opportunities and cash have been added to this year’s APHA Open and Amateur World Championship Show. The American Paint Horse Association is the world’s second-largest international equine breed association, registering more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded.
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Go To Links for APHA World Show
CLICK HERE for Main Page
CLICK HERE for Live Stream
CLICK HERE for Pattern Book
CLICK HERE for Results
CLICK HERE for Entries
CLICK HERE for Schedule
CLICK HERE for Show Services
Though your eyes might be on those glorious APHA World Championship Show prizes and beautiful Paints, there’s more than buckles and ribbons to be had at the show—there’s room for some fun, too! Don’t miss these events for some extra fun, camaraderie and excitement during your trip to Fort Worth
1. Paint Strong Raffle Baskets
Help support Youth scholarships and you could bring home some extra goodies from the World Show! Be on the lookout for AjPHA members selling raffle tickets November 4–8. Then, pick your favorite basket—each valued at $100 or more—and drop your ticket in the raffle jar. It’s that simple! Fourteen themed baskets are available, and the winners will be randomly selected November 8.
2. Hospitality Cart
Be on the lookout for APHA Executive Director Billy Smith’s Hospitality Cart making its rounds each morning and afternoon. Joined by generous sponsors, Billy will be handing out free coffee and cinnamon rolls or cookies and lemonade to keep you refreshed as your prepare for your classes.
3. Farnam Preview, Sale & Classes
No matter if you’re showing, selling or just watching, APHA’s Farnam Breeders’ Trust Select Sale and classes are can’t-miss events.
Sale Preview Party—4:30 p.m. November 6 in the Multi-Purpose Building
Sale Consignors & Buyers Reception—1:30 p.m. November 7 in the John Justin Concourse
Sale Preview—2:00 p.m. November 7 in the John Justin Arena
Select Sale—3:30 p.m. November 7 in the West Sale Arena
4. Happy Hours and Socials
Enjoy hor d’oeuvres and drinks, courtesy of our generous World Show sponsors. Be sure to stop by and thank each host for their support of APHA!
Texas Paint Horse Club Happy Hour—6:30 p.m. November 4 in the John Justin Concourse
Amateur Welcome Reception by Ron and JoAnna Shelly—6 p.m. November 5 in the John Justin Concourse
Happy Hour by Invited To The Dance—6:30 p.m. November 7 in the John Justin Concourse
Breeders’ Futurity Breakfast—7 a.m. November 8 in the Watt Arena Concourse
Happy Hour by Heather Brower Show Horses and Carly Odom—3 p.m. November 8 in the John Justin Concourse
Exhibitor Breakfast Reception honoring Youth Scholarship Donors—7 a.m. November 9 in the Watt Arena Concourse
Happy Hour by Arkansas Paint Horse Club—6:30 p.m. November 9 in the John Justin Concourse
Executive Committee Candidate Meet and Greet—2:00 p.m. November 10 in the John Justin Concourse
Happy Hour by the Paint Horse Journal—6:30 p.m. November 10 in the John Justin Concourse
Happy Hour by Lopin Lazy and Parks Show Horses—6:00 p.m. November 11 in the John Justin Concourse
Happy Hour by The Gift Of Midas and Never Compromise—6:00 p.m. November 12 in the John Justin Concourse
6. Pet Parties
Enter your barn dog in the championship dog races for a shot at some extra cash and fun, pet-friendly prizes. No dog in the race? Adopt one from the City of Fort Worth Animal Shelter, which will be at the show Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Richardson-Bass sidewalk.
7. Worship
Join together with fellow horsemen and -women on Sunday, November 8 at 8 a.m. in the West Sale Arena for a special non-denominational church service led by Lone Star Park Chaplain Sam Ed Spence with special music provided by J.T. and Sydney Thomas.
Tips for First Time Exhibitors
The APHA World Show can feel like a daunting place—with all the activity, competition and pressure to perform at the highest level of Paint competition, nerves can run at an all-time high as the November 4 start date approaches.
Whether it’s your first time in the arena or you’re a seasoned veteran, a little bit of encouraging advice could be just what you need to put your best boot forward as you step into the arena. World Show exhibitors shared their advice for fellow or first-time competitors in their exhibitor biography forms, and we’ve compiled our favorite responses.
“Don’t quit. Success is failure turned inside out, so you must always persevere.” —Malisah Lea Moravitz, Richmond, Texas
“Do your homework. You can’t change or fix something last minute at the show. It all comes down to prep work.” —Sabrina Seehafer, Ankeny, Iowa
“Breathe! When I first started showing again, I would hold my breath without knowing it.” —Sandy DuBose, Montgomery, Texas
“Try to relax enough to enjoy the experience. The memories made here are priceless!” —Elizabeth Goodale, Pawleys Island, South Carolina
“Go out there have fun, smile and relax because you have earned the right to be out there with the other elite horses in the Paint Horse industry. Enjoy it, because life will not get any better than this. Except, of course, for the World Show next yea r!” —Scott Schuetz, Highland, Illinois
“Ride a lot once you get to the show. It’s better to ride more rather than less.” —Lindsay McLain, Altoona, Iowa
“Have fun! I have learned over the course of my show career that having fun doing what I love to do is so much better than worrying about what others think or do, stressing out about being perfect and being too hard on myself and my horse. If you’re having fun, enjoying your Paint Horse and your fellow competitors, and doing your best, winning just becomes the cherry on top!” – Nicole Sparrow, Marysville, Washington
“Don’t let your nervousness get to you. When I start to feel nervous, I just think about how, if I let my nerves get to me and I blow the class, then I am wasting my horse’s time! I don’t want to waste my horse’s time because she worked hard for this moment, so I swallow those butterflies and take a deep breath. Don’t worry about what everybody else is doing. Just focus on riding your horse exactly like you do at home; if you did your homework, you will do just fine.” —Morgan Ilic, Franklinville, New Jersey
“There is so much going on try you get around to the different arenas and watch the different disciplines show. Talk to people and ask for help. Everyone is so nice, and I feel we all go the extra miles for each other. There are great life-long friends to be made here.”—Mikey Trueba, Williams, Arizona
“Be brave and have fun! For some, this is a once -in-a-lifetime opportunity—make the most of it. We are all here rooting for you!”
—Lexi Heney, Morrice, Michigan
“It’s my first time, and I am constantly telling myself to just enjoy this experience. I never know when this chance will come again, and I want to live it out to the fullest.” —Caylee Conner, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
“Keep your family and friends at the front of your World Show dreams. They have been there from the beginning, before you had these dreams, and they are there to keep a hand on you at all times.” —Shannon Leggett, East Falmouth, Massachusetts
“Relax and enjoy the experience. Don’t be too hard on yourself or your horse. It’s only your first time once—make it a good memory.” —Tracy Billing, Ben Wheeler, Texas
“You are here because you can do this!” —Samantha Wurch, Wilmington, North Carolina
