Day: June 18, 2013

Longtime American Paint Horse Association sponsor Markel Insurance Company recently renewed its support for a 16th year. In addition to continuing as the official equine insurance provider of APHA, Markel will now offer APHA members hassle free mortality and theft quotes within 24 hours. For more than 50 years, Markel has provided equine and property insurance to the horse industry. Markel’s commitment to excellent customer service extends to its sponsorship of APHA’s online services. Members can now protect their investment by applying for a horse mortality and theft quote while registering foals and horses, and completing stallion

FORT WORTH—More than 185 members of the American Paint Horse Association converged on Grapevine, Texas, May 30–June 1 to tackle issues and proposals affecting the organization as part of the 2013 APHA Workshop. Executive Director Billy Smith challenged members and association leaders to think broadly about ways for the association to attract more enthusiasts to the Paint Horse breed. “We need to think hard about how to make our tent as big as we can make it and as welcoming as we can make it,” Smith said. “To the uninitiated, APHA is a breath of fresh air,