When Shellie Cook, mother of Youth exhibitor Bailey Cook, suffered a back injury years ago she wondered if her dreams of becoming an equestrienne were gone forever. After a long recovery and a lot of pleading with her doctor, she was finally able to start her journey in 2008. She knew the horse she chose to take her on that journey would have to be a special one.
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More about APHA: The American Paint Horse Association (http://www.apha.com), founded in 1962 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is the international breed registry for the American Paint Horse. In fulfillment of its mission to collect, record and preserve pedigrees of the breed, APHA recognizes and supports 111 regional and international clubs, produces championship shows, sponsors trail rides and creates and maintains programs that increase the value of American Paint Horses and enriches members’ experiences with their horses. APHA has registered almost a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded, and now serves approximately 64,000 active members around the world.
