Inside This Issue

April 2012 • Volume 46, Number 4
50th Anniversary
34 A Look Back
New beginnings shaped the theme of the May/June 1967 Journal.
By Jessica Hein
66 A Foundation of Speed
Paints were on racetracks long before APHA was founded.
By Frank Holmes
74 Setting the Bar
The first open merit-award winners left big shoes to fill.
By Jessica Hein
96  The Next 50 Years: Competition
Experts consider what changes equine sport might face.
By Abigail Boatwright
J Zone
44 Take 5
Spend five minutes with Kelsey Robertson.
By Laura Stevens
48 A Winning Attitude
A positive outlook is everything when you're in the saddle.
By Laura Stevens
Paints & Paint People
60 All About the Journey
Past experiences shaped Billy Smith's outlook for APHA's future.
By Jessica Hein
On The Circuit
82 The Right Place to Start
APHA Novice Amateur exhibitors received a warm welcome in February.
By Laura Stevens
Horse Management
86 In Suspense
Suspensory ligament injuries can affect horses in any discipline.
By Abigail Boatwright
92 Getting Warmer
Planting warm-season grasses can help save you money.
By Jessica Hein
Breeders' Trust
104 Back for More
106  A Trusted Legacy
110  2011 Payback Analysis
Year-End Performance Review
121 2011 APHA Top 20 Section Index
176  2011 APHA Performance Review Section
In Every Issue
Columns
2 Behind the Scenes
16 From Our Readers
20 Vet’s Bag
Always fatal, rabies is easily prevented in horses.
24 Paint Portfolio
30 Member Profile
Sari Knudsen and Charlies White Iron are adding a dash of color and speed to Danish racetracks.
40 Leading Sires Lists
56 Great Rides
Saddle up and explore the Sunflower State at Milford State Park in Geary County, Kansas.
214 Coming Up
216 Photo Finish
Your Association
99 AjPHA Youth World Show Update
112 2012 Breeders' Trust Stallions List
158 Coming Attractions
174 Disciplinary Actions
174 Judges to be Reviewed
190 Zone Awards
198 2011 & Lifetime Leading Charts
198 APHA Directory
Marketplace
202 Horses for Sale
205 Stallion Alley
208 Classifieds
213 Advertising Indexes