NMPHC bringing Paint Horse owners together since 1967 

There are plenty of reasons to start showing your horse...maybe you are ready for a new challenge, you have honed your skills at home and would like to test them.  For many showing is a natural progression in riding.  Most horse people I know love nothing better than hanging around horses and horse lovers.  We think that you'll find the New Mexico Paint Horse Club a fun and relaxed introduction to showing.  We do offer the full range of APHA approved classes at our shows and all of our shows are Open All Breed shows as well.  So grab your buddy that shows Dressage, or your neighbor who does Trail riding. You might think it is intimidating at first but there is nothing further from the truth.  If you go prepared it will be an enjoyable experience for you and your horse.  This page is dedicated therefore in helping you to prepare for the ring!

this page is under construction so bear with us as we go forward with it.

One of the most important things that you will need if you plan to show approved APHA classes is the American Paint Horse Association rule book.  It is put out every year with updated rule changes.  You can contact your association to mail you one or you can view it online www.apha.com/forms/rulebooks.html. 

Lookin' Good!

It is not as expensive or complicated for you and your horse make a good impression in the ring.  There are a wealth of resources on line these days.  Horse and Rider Magazine has a great link to their publication, http://www.equisearch.com/horseandrider/,  The most current issues have articles on banding and tail grooming.  All of the articles are also archived so search to your heart's content. 

Ebay is a good place to shop for show clothes and tack.  Let the buyer always beware however...check out the sellers history and always ask lots of questions.