CENTRAL OREGON PAC APPROVED SHOWS
all held at:

 April 19, May 31 & June 29, 2008
3 Silver Buckle Series Open Horse Show
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PAC INFORMATION

APHA approves more than 1,000 horse shows, provides recognition of Paint Horse racing, hosts trail rides and produces a World Championship Show each year. But even with this diverse menu of activities, APHA doesn't always have an approved or sponsored event in your hometown.

Your community probably offers plenty of competitive events for horses and riders, such as 4-H shows, team pennings, ropings, three-day events, and other activities that fall outside the category of "APHA-approved show."

Even though APHA is not officially associated with these events, the association does want to recognize your efforts on your American Paint Horse. As a result, your accomplishments can be recorded on your registered horse's performance record through the Paint Alternative Competition program (PAC).

Official performance record

Through PAC, APHA records the performance of your registered American Paint-Regular Registry or Breeding Stock-when it performs in an activity outside of breed-approved shows. For your victories in any PAC category, you earn credits that are recorded on the performance record of your horse.

Recognition for your success

APHA will award a Certificate of Recognition to your registered Paint Horse when it earns at least 20 credits in any one approved category. An APHA Certificate of Achievement is awarded when that horse earns 60 or more credits in any one approved category.

APHA issues annual awards based upon the number of credits earned by all horses in a particular category during the year. If your horse is the one that earns the most credits in a category during the year, you will be named PAC Year-End Leader in that activity, and receive a plaque and recognition in the Paint Horse Journal. APHA will present Six PAC Top Five awards to the top five horses earning the most credits in at least six different categories and will award the title of Six PAC Champion to the horse that wins at least six different categories on the PAC Leader's List in a single year.

Easy enrollment

Although APHA membership is not required to enroll in PAC, you must be a member to receive any award from the association. Plus, APHA membership offers additional benefits of member rates on services, publications and other programs.

You will receive your PAC card and several report forms approximately two to three weeks after the application is processed. After you receive your card, you are ready to start earning credits.

Easy to report

When you go to your next Paint Alternative Competition, have fun and do your best. When you place in the event, stop by the event secretary's or manager's office and present them your PAC card and official report form.

Ask the official to inspect your enrollment card and your horse's registration papers to verify your participation on a registered American Paint Horse. Next ask the official to sign the report form, which tells APHA how you finished in the event and how many horses were entered. Then return the report, along with a show bill, to APHA within 30 days of the event.

You will then be awarded credits by APHA, based upon your placing and the number of horses you competed against-using the same formula the association uses to award points to exhibitors at APHA-approved shows.

For more information on joining PAC, call (817) 834-2742, extension 249