| If this is your first trip to the World Championship Paint Horse Show, you may have several questions about how to enter your classes. Here's a quick overview.
Where can I get the forms?
All the forms you'll need to enter classes can be found in the Premium Book and downloaded. There is a class entry form, used for all classes except the Team Penning Sweepstakes, which has a separate form. Photocopies of the forms are acceptable. All horses must have a stall at World Show, and must complete a stall form. The stall form is separate from the class entry form.
How do I fill out the forms?
Read the Premium Book carefully before you start filling out the forms so that you are aware of all the rules, fees and where to look up class codes. To get started, you'll need to list the horse's registered name and registration number. Then list the codes and names of the classes you wish to enter.
You can list on one form all the classes you plan to enter with a horse. However, a separate entry form is needed for each horse competing.
| What are the entry fees? |
Regular |
Late |
| Entry Fee for Youth classes |
$100 |
$200 |
| Entry Fee for Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur |
$125 |
$250 |
| Administrative Fee (per horse) |
$35 |
$35 |
*Cattle and goat fees are not reflected in the fees listed above - please reference the Premium Book for totals for these classes.
How do I pay the fees?
Payment can be made with a check, money order or with a VISA or MasterCard. Entries without payment are not accepted and will be returned to you unprocessed.
Where do I send the entries?
Mail the entries to:
American Paint Horse Association
World Show Entries, P.O. Box 961023,
Fort Worth, TX 76161-0023
Fax the entries to:
(817) 222-8489
Bring the entries to:
APHA Headquarters, 2800 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76137 or, beginning June 21, Horse Show Office, Richardson Bass Building
| What are the entry deadlines? |
| Premium books available |
March 1 |
| Sale consignment deadline |
April 1 |
| RV registrations begin |
May 1 |
| Stall reservations begin |
May 1 |
| Class Pre-entry |
May 1 |
| Late Entry deadline up until 5 p.m., the
day before the class you plan to enter |
From May 2 |
Only postmarks from an official post office are used to determine if you have entered by deadline and if late fees are due. Postal meters are not acceptable.
Can I enter over the phone?
Entries are not accepted over the phone. You must submit an official entry form by mail, by fax or in person.
Can I get a refund on entry fees?
Yes, you can request a refund if you submit the proper paperwork to the Horse Show Office or the APHA headquarters by 5 p.m. on the last day of the World Show. Complete details regarding refunds can be found in the Premium Book.
Can I enter a Solid Paint-Bred mare before
I complete the parentage verification?
No, parentage verification is a requirement for entry in the Solid Paint-Bred Halter Mare classes. Therefore, a Solid Paint-Bred entry will not be accepted before completion of the horse's parentage verification. Parentage verification can take 10 to 12 weeks. If you want to beat the regular entry deadline, we recommend you begin the parentage verification process at the beginning of March. Parentage verification should be started no later than April 1. |
