The American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) 2013 calendar entitled “Unique By Design” was recently debuted at the organization’s 2012 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show and is now available to the public through the APHA General Store.
Paint horses featured in calendar
The 12-month calendar celebrates the distinctiveness of the American Paint Horse and features striking photography submitted by the very heart of APHA—its members.
The 12-month calendar celebrates the distinctiveness of the American Paint Horse and features striking photography submitted by the very heart of APHA—its members. Each month also contains a fitting quote.
The Paint Horse Journal, the association’s official publication, sponsored a photo contest where over 600 photos were submitted for consideration. Voting was held at the association’s international headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, and winners were selected by a panel of judges based on a strict set of criteria.
APHA would like to congratulate the winners of its 2013 Calendar Photo Contest:
- Amy Alford, Madison, Miss
- Anna Bishop, Wetumpka, Ala
- Doug Carpenter, Sulphur, Okla
- Kimberly Estrada, Granada Hills, Calif
- Meg Frederick, St. Louis, Mo
- Rachel Gunnerson, Rodeo, Calif
- Lorie Hager, Kerrville, Texas
- Amelia Johnson, Cloquet, Minn.
- Sherry Marx, Prescott Valley, Ariz
- Megan Mulqueen, Frisco, Colo.
- Sandy Warren, Benton, Miss
With so many impressive entries, a poster was also created to showcase the one hundred-plus photos that advanced to the semifinal round of the contest. The complimentary poster is packaged along with each calendar.
The 2013 APHA calendar is available at the APHA General Store. Or you may email generalstore@apha.com or call toll-free (877) 460-6275.
About APHA
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA), the international breed registry for the American Paint Horse headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2012. 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 more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded, and now serves over 64,000 active youth and adult members around the world.