March 1-10 set as dates to reserve "slot" classes
New format will pay big dividends at APHA's upcoming 'Paint Vegas' show

FORT WORTH, Texas—Big payback “slot classes”—limited-entry events in which contestants in advance to reserve their space—are only some of the many exciting attractions planned at the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA’s) second major breed show, Paint Vegas. The inaugural Paint Vegas will be held December 5-9, 2006, at the South Coast Casino and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

Far more than a typical horse show, Paint Vegas promises five fun-filled days of futurity and jackpot events, in addition to the slot classes. All classes will pay money in lieu of awarding points, with the slot classes paying out the largest sums.

As host of the annual World Championship Paint Horse Show, held each year in Fort Worth, Texas, APHA looks forward to hosting another major show in a different part of the country.

“APHA is excited about the opportunity to offer our members a second major showing opportunity for their outstanding horses,” said APHA Director of Shows Tina Anderson. “Slot classes are a new avenue for us, and part of the overall ‘new’ experience that will be Paint Vegas.”

Slot classes have become a popular feature on the halter and pleasure circuits. Owners purchase entries or “slots” well in advance of the show, and name the horse and rider later. The majority of slot classes are for maiden or novice horses. Most slot classes have limited entries with substantial entry fees and 100 percent payback.

Entering a slot class is a gamble because the stakes are high and the
competition is unknown—making these classes a choice fit for the Paint Vegas class lineup.

APHA’s slot classes will be on sale from March 1-10. Slot classes will be limited to 30 entries. The names of the successful slot owners will be published by APHA once they are selected, and horse-and-rider names will be required as the show date approaches.

Entry fees for the Paint Vegas slot classes will range from $1,500 for Yearling Longe Line to $2,500 for Maiden Yearling Stallions/Geldings, Maiden Yearling Mares, 4-and-Under Novice Horse Western Pleasure and 4-and-Under Novice Horse Hunter Under Saddle. Class payouts are estimated at $45,000 to $75,000 if all slots fill.

In further developments, it was announced that solid Paint-Bred/Breeding Stock horses will be allowed to show in the same, non APHA-pointed classes with Regular Registry horses at the Paint Vegas show, with the exception of the slot classes.

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APHA’s mission
While APHA has grown tremendously over its 43-year history, it continues to follow the original mission established by its early founders.

That mission is to:
• Collect, record and preserve the pedigrees of American Paint Horses
• Oversee matters related to breeding and exhibition of those horses
• Create and maintain innovative programs that both increase the value of Paints and enrich members’ experiences with their horses
• Promote Paints and preserve their history.