1. Paint a Bright Future With The AjPHA

2. Colorful History 1519 Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes brought painted horses to the New World. Comanche Indians raised and bred painted ` horses. 1962 Rebecca Lockhart formed the American Paint Stock Horse Association which later became the APHA. 1974 The American Junior Paint Horse Association was formed. TodayAPHA represents 80,000 people and 953,000 horses in 40 nations and territories. AjPHA has over 6,900 active members.

4. Tobiano Pattern  Dark color covers one or both flanks, and extends down the neck and chest giving the appearance of a shield.  All four legs are white.  Spots are regular and distinct as ovals or round patterns,  Head markings are like those of a solid-colored horse-- solid, or with a blaze, strip, star or snip. Generally:

5. Overo Pattern  White will not cross the back of the horse.  At least one and often all four legs are dark.  White is irregular, and is rather scattered or splashy.  Head markings are distinctive, often bald-faced, apron-faced or bonnet-faced. Generally:

6. Tovero Pattern  Dark pigmentation around the ears.  One or both eyes blue.  Chest and flank spots vary in size and are often accompanied by smaller spots.  Spots, varying in size, at the base of the tail. Generally:

7. Our Horses Paint Horses are:  Eye-Catching  One-of-a-Kind  Versatile  Responsive  Easy-Handling  Stylish

8. Our Values  Horsemanship  Sportsmanship  Leadership  Friendship  Scholarships  Fun!

9. LeadershipLeadership  National and club officers.  Annual Youth Leadership Conference in June.  Meet AjPHA members from across the world.  Leadership sessions.  Guest speakers.  Sightseeing trips.

10. APHA Shows  Over 1,200 APHA shows annually.  A class for everyone!  Lead line (3-8)  Walk-Trot (5-10)  Novice Youth  Youth  Youth World Show  Youth Classes  Novice Youth Classes  Walk Trot  Fun Classes

11. Join the PAC!  Paint Alternative Competition (PAC)  Compete at Open and 4-H shows.  Show record and awards in 30 categories.  5 Categories exclusively for 4-H  English performance  Western performance  English showmanship  Western showmanship  Timed events

12. Ride America®  Program for all riders.  Log your saddle hours.  Earn awards and recognition.  14 achievement levels from 100- 10,000 hours.

18. For more information, contact the APHA Director of Youth Activities at (817) 834-2742, ext 436 or email sdebarbanson@apha.com or visit www.ajpha.com