Not Your Average Horse Show

With a wide range of added activities, there's more to the Paint World Show than just great competition.

For exhibitors and spectators alike, one of the best aspects of the Paint World Show happens outside of the arena. Through the years, the event has grown to include a wide variety of social and competitive activities in addition to the main classes. Whenever you need a break from showing, you don't have to look far to find something interesting to do with old friends and new ones you'll make along the way.

Goat Roping Challenge
Date to be determined. Exhibitors can try their hand at goat roping and compete in Youth Amateur and Open divisions. The tournament, which is a timed event, with three go-rounds, cost is $10 per team and will be a progressive event, which means a team must rope a goat in the first round to continue on to the next round. Each team member can rope with the same person, the same way twice, meaning that each team member can head twice and heel twice. Competitors must use a child’s rope.

Purina Mills Color of the West Arena
June 22nd-July 5th, Amon Carter Building. Daily entertainers and
clinicians will be performing and hosting seminars in this interactive
arena. Located in the center of the Colors of the West Gift Show,
audience members are able to ask questions and learn first hand from the featured experts.

Colors of the West Gift Show
Hours below are for the Amon Carter Building
June 21st Noon-6pm
June 22nd - July 3rd 9am-6pm
July 4th 9am-9pm
July 5th 9am-3pm
The equestrian shopper's paradise! Hosted in the Amon Carter building as well as on complex sidewalks, shoppers will find everything from trucks and trailers to hats, boots, show clothes, horse care items,
jewelry, leather goods, and all items pertaining to the western lifestyle. And be sure to visit the Purina Mills Color of the West Arena, in the center of the Colors of the West Gift Show for daily seminars and entertainment.

Colors of the West Gift Show Sip and See
Friday, July 4 from 5-8pm, Amon Carter Building
Come by the Colors of the West Gift Show where complimentary beverages will be given out. There will be specials on all types of merchandise and the first 250 guests will receive a Colors of the West Gift Show goodie bag.

AjPHA Year-End Banquet
Friday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m., Round Up Inn
Before World Show classes begin, youth competitors are recognized for their achievements during the 2007 show season at the AjPHA Year-End Banquet. Tickets are $25 and must be ordered before June 1. Contact the Director of Youth Activities at (817) 834-2742, extension 248, or order tickets on the entry form found in the Premium Book.

AjPHA Party and Dance
Friday, June 20 at 8:00-10:00 p.m., Round Up Inn
Following the AjPHA Year-End Banquet, the AjPHA Party and Dance kicks off the Youth Show. Admission is $1 to benefit the AjPHA Leadership Conference.

AjPHA National Convention & Ice Cream Social
Presented by Purina Mills
Saturday, June 21 at Noon., South Texas Room
All youth are invited to attend this important meeting that addresses the issues directly affecting AjPHA members. Officers for 2007-2008 are elected. One of the convention's highlights will be a motivational speaker on the topic of teamwork. Come enjoy a cool treat and be a part of the AjPHA decision-making process.

Youth Team Tournament
Presented by Purina Mills
Intended as a creative and fun way for AjPHA youth to compete both on and off their horses, the Team Tournament features four team-oriented events: Hippology, Parade of Teams, Knowledge Relay and Performance Classes. For more information on the Youth Team Tournament, contact the AjPHA Youth Coordinator at (817) 834-2742, extension 248. Rules and entry forms are available for download.

• Hippology - Saturday, June 21 at 8 a.m., South Texas Room
• Knowledge Relay - Saturday, June 21 at 9 p.m., Watt Arena
• Performance Classes - Sunday, June 22, following the Showmanship finals, John Justin Arena
• Parade of Teams - Sunday, June 22, following the YTT performance classes, John Justin Arena
• Presentation of Awards - Sunday, June 22, John Justin Arena

Gist Stick Horse Contest
Monday, June 23, John Justin Arena
In this class sponsored by Gist Silversmiths, youth age 7 and younger demonstrate their ability to correctly handle a Paint Stick Horse at a flat-footed walk, a ground covering jog/trot, and a rhythmical two-beat lope/canter. Judges also consider the exhibitor's costume. To enter, visit the Horse Show Office.

Coloring Contest
Thursday, June 26, Entries due by Noon.
Youth 7 & under can demonstrate their artistic skills in a Belt Buckle Coloring Contest.

Paint World Games
Presented by Purina Mills
The third Paint World Games will be held Thursday, June 26. This international competition will feature four divisions: trail, showmanship, horsemanship and reining. The competitors will compete in a versatility-style class with one horse and four riders. Teams will be assigned horses at the show and have a limited, supervised amount of time to work with the horse before competition begins. For more information, contact the Director of Youth Activities at (817) 834-2742, extension 248.

AjPHA Judging Contest
Presented by Hart Trailers
Friday, June 27 at 8:30 a.m., Will Rogers; awards breakfast on Saturday, June 28 at 8 a.m., Round Up Inn
One of the most successful events for youth, the AjPHA Judging Contest is expected to draw 100 teams. Youth entered in this event judge halter and performance classes. Contestants evaluate four horses in each class. When the youth have finished judging all classes, a panel of judges reviews the placings and hears oral presentations by each youth. For more information, contact the Director of Youth Activities at (817) 834-2742, extension 248. Entry forms are available online.

Amateur Awards Banquet
Friday, June 27 at 8:00 p.m., River Ranch
To recognize and honor the achievements of APHA Amateurs during 2006, the Amateur Awards Banquet is one of the highlights of the show for a growing number of exhibitors. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased from the APHA office until June 20 by calling the Director of Amateur Activities at (817) 222-6447. Tickets may also be purchased at the Horse Show Office during the World Show until June 28.
Amateur Awards Banquet Order Form

Stacy Westfall Seminar
Presented by SmartPak
Saturday, June 28, 2pm at the Watt Arena
Come by and see Stacy Westfall who has been featured on the Ellen
DeGeneres Show, Multi-year NRHA and AQHA Freestyle Reining Champion and the winner of the prestigious Road to the Horse Competition. Stacy will share with you her secrets to "thinking like a horse." The event is free, so get there early for the best seats.

APHA Kids Day!
Saturday, June 28, 9am-5pm, Amon Carter
and Burnett-Tandy Buildings.
Saturday, June 28, 9am-5pm. Come join a free day of fun for the whole
family including entertainment by Radio Disney, a stick horse making
station, Paint Horse rides, demonstrations by cowgirls, cowboys and
more! It is Paint Horse Pete's Birthday Bash, so don't miss the fun!