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What is the Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) program? APHA approves more than 1,200 equine organizations, races, and trail rides.
Your community probably offers plenty of competitive events for horses and riders, such as 4-H shows, team pennings, ropings, horse trials, and other activities that fall outside the category of “APHA-approved show.”
Even though APHA is not officially associated with these events, the association does want to recognize your efforts on your American Paint Horse. As a result, your accomplishments can be recorded on your registered horse’s official lifetime performance record through PAC.
A variety of competition PAC is open to almost any type of activity as long as the competition is sponsored by an organization that keeps official records, for up to one year, on the performance of all horses entered in the event.
Keep in mind that for APHA to include the event in PAC, the competition must be sponsored by an association, organization or affiliate that has an established record-keeping, governing body, as well as a representative who will sign a verification form. Also, remember that this program is designed for events outside the approved show ring. You cannot earn PAC credits in APHA-approved classes or any other classes approved by another breed or color registry.
Easy to enroll and report Although APHA membership is not required to enroll in PAC, the horse owner must be a member to receive any awards you earn from the association. Even though you don’t have to own the horse you compete on, annual enrollment of the horse in PAC is required.
Once we have your enrollment form in the office you may begin earning credits. You will receive your PAC card and a report form after your application is processed.
When you go to your next Paint Alternative Competition, have fun and do your best. When you place in the event, see the event secretary or manager and present them with your official exhibitor report form. Ask the official to inspect your horse’s registration papers to verify your participation on a registered American Paint Horse.
Next, ask the official to sign the report form, which tells APHA how you finished in the event and how many horses were entered. Then, return the report form, along with a show bill or schedule, to APHA within 30 days of the event. You will also have 90 days to submit any corrections on or to this form.
You will then receive APHA credits based upon your placing and the number of horses you competed against, using the same formula the association uses to award points to exhibitors at APHA-approved shows. (Point tabulation is outlined in the current Official APHA Rule Book.)
For additional information and PAC Program Application, please click on the listed documents:
· PAC Program Information & Application (2 pages)
For additional questions please email APHA directly at pac@apha.com, call (817) 834-2742 extension 235, or review the PAC page on the APHA website at www.apha.com/pac
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