The world’s largest Paint Horse competition takes place June 20–July 6 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The American Paint Horse Association World Championship Show features competition for youth, adult non-professionals and professional exhibitors and will award more than $1.6 million in cash and prizes during the 17-day showcase. The public is invited to attend this free championship event.
The 2025 APHA World Show features $53,000 added just for barrel racing exhibitors. A huge chunk of that cash — $42,000 — is added to the popular Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program Barrel Racing Sweepstakes on July 5, which often boasts one of the show’s largest groups of entries. That event also features added incentives for the top 10 Texas-bred horses and a $5,000 PBRIP 4- & 5-Year-Old Futurity sidepot.
Barrel racing and other speed events take place July 4–5 at the Fort Worth-based APHA World Show.
- PBRIP Barrel Racing Sweepstakes
- $42,000 added + $5,000 Texas-Bred Incentive*
*Texas-Bred Incentive paid to the top 10 fastest times of horses foaled in Texas - Plus, $5,000 PBRIP 4- & 5-Year-Old Futurity sidepot offered
- $42,000 added + $5,000 Texas-Bred Incentive*
- $1,000 PBRIP sidepot in Youth Barrel Racing 18 & Under world championship class
In addition to more than 400 classes featuring some of the most talented Paint horses and exhibitors in the world, the 2025 APHA World Championship Show features several veteran-focused events that showcase the healing power of horses. The inaugural Two Ravens Foundation Veteran’s Slide, taking place June 25, features teams of veterans competing in a unique team-based reining competition. The Heroes on Horses Parade and Competition returns July 3 and honors military veterans, first responders and wounded warriors.
Information provided courtesy APHA. For more, visit apha.com/worldshow.
