Inside This Issue

January 2012 • Volume 46, Number 1
50th Anniversary
32 A Look Back
The first APHA Champions were crowned in the pages of the January–February 1967 Journal.
By Jessica Hein
60 Jacket Bar’s
With points in halter, cutting reining and Western pleasure, Jacket Bar’s proved versatility came in a pretty package.
By Frank Holmes
J Zone
44 Take 5
Spend five minutes with Molly Ann Wartick.
By Laura Stevens
48 Say Cheese!
Trick horse trainer Carole Fletcher shares the secrets to teaching your Paint to “smile.”
By Carole Fletcher with Laura Stevens
Trainer's Corner
56 Rock & Relax
Encourage your horse to relax his head and neck for better performance with two easy tips from trainer Peter Campbell.
By Jessica Hein
On The Circuit
68 Ready, Set, Zone!
Heading to a Zone-O-Rama this year? The Journal’s guide to family friendly activities near each will help make the trip fun for all.
By Laura Stevens
APHA World Championship Show
79 A World of Dreams
Long-held hopes and dreams were realized at the 2011 World Show.
By the Paint Horse Journal Staff
In Every Issue
Columns
2 Behind The Scenes
14 Vet’s Bag
Diarrhea can be a serious problem in young and old horses alike.
20 Paint Portfolio
26 Member Profile
The victim of a terrorist attack, Beverli Rhodes found therapy in her Paint Horse.
38 Leading Sires Lists
52 Great Rides
Fort Stanton Recreation Area in New Mexico is full of military history.
206 Coming Up
208 Photo Finish
Your Association
154 Coming Attractions
160 Directors Nominating Committee Announced
164 Honor Rolls
188 Disciplinary Actions
190 APHA Regional Clubs
194 APHA Directory
Marketplace
196 Horses for Sale
199 Stallion Alley
202 Classifieds
205 Advertising Indexes