Barrel racing jackpot introduced at Fall World Championship
Paint Horse Show this November in Fort Worth
All barrel racers have option to vie for added-money jackpot with each run

Fort Worth, TX—The American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) Fall World Championship Paint Horse Show has become more lucrative for barrel racers with the Association’s decision to add a barrel racing jackpot to the mix for the upcoming November 4-13 show in Fort Worth, Texas. The Fall World Show is home to the vast majority of world-level Open and Amateur Paint Horse competition.

 The APHA World Shows are non-qualifying events through 2011. All registered American Paint Horses are welcome. All barrel racing class entries will be eligible. The fastest overall times (regardless of class/division) will be paid back from one overall jackpot. Horses run in more than one class/division may either declare which run to be used at the time of entry or may pay into the jackpot for each run. The overall payout will depend on the number of entries.

The 2010 Fall World Show lineup includes the following speed-event classes, which will all be held on November 4:

Barrel Racing

•  Novice Amateur
•  Amateur
• Junior
• Senior
• Solid Paint-Bred

Pole Bending – *not jackpotted

•  Novice Amateur
•  Amateur
• Open
•  Solid Paint-Bred

Stake Race – *not jackpotted

• Amateur
•  Open
•  Solid Paint-Bred

Pre-entry deadline is September 10, 2010, but entries are accepted with a late fee until 5 p.m. the day prior to the class. The entry fee for the barrel racing jackpot is $50 by September 10 or $75 after (this is in addition to the class entry fee). APHA presents Gist Silversmiths trophy buckles to the World and Reserve World Champion in each class, as well as various other awards.

 Premium Books, entry forms and complete show details are available online, and more information will be posted as it becomes available. Visit aphaworldshow.com/fall or call the APHA Performance Department at (817) 834-2742, extension 773.

More about the American Paint Horse Association
Since APHA was founded 48 years ago, it has registered nearly 1 million American Paint Horses at a rate of around 30,000 horses per year. The Association currently serves approximately 76,000 active members in 59 nations and territories. APHA works not only to record Paint Horse pedigrees, but also to preserve and promote the history, breeding, training, racing, showing, sales and enjoyment of American Paint Horses. To learn more about APHA and becoming a member, contact the Association at (817) 834-2742 or visit apha.com.