Buckle sponsorship EURO PAINT 2026
Euro Paint remains the largest and most prestigious international Paint Horse show in the world. As a sponsor, you become part of the show: you honour the riders' performance and present your business to breeders, trainers, competitors and Paint Horse enthusiasts from across Europe. Buckle sponsorship Become a Buckle Sponsor. We award handcrafted Gist buckles in the 50 largest APHA classes. High-quality, distinctive and a lasting keepsake that riders will [...]
EURO PAINT welcomes the 2026 APHA Youth World Games!
Ten teams from around the world are making their way to Kreuth to represent their countries at the 2026 APHA Youth World Games. In this unique international competition, the young riders compete aboard randomly selected donated horses in Showmanship, Horsemanship, Hunt-Seat Equitation and Ranch Riding. The competition takes place on August 26–27 as part of EURO PAINT 2026. We are delighted to welcome all participating riders, coaches and team [...]
HOW TO BOOK YOUR COACHING SESSION WITH TIM KIMURA
Book a trail coaching session with Tim Kimura at EURO PAINT 2026. Shared and private sessions are available August 25–28. Sign up at the Show Office.
Paid Warm Up Trail
Paid Warm Up Trail – Workorder Notes on the Starting Order for the Paid Warm-Up Trail When determining the starting order, we took feedback regarding travel arrangements into account as much as possible. Our goal was to provide all participants with a starting order that is as fair and practical as possible. With the publication of the starting order, the process is now essentially complete. Unfortunately, we can no longer [...]
EURO PAINT 2026 – ARRIVAL & SHOW INFORMATION
Arrival Arrival is possible from Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The show grounds will remain closed until then, and earlier access will not be possible. Show Office – Arrival Day The Show Office is located on the upper level of the Arena Bar. Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM On arrival day, the Show Office will be open for the collection of tack room keys. Please remember [...]
2026 APHA Events Beyond the Arena
Friday, 21 August 4-6 pm / 16:00-18:00 Uhr: APHA Office opens Saturday, 22 August - Saturday, 29 August 9 am-5 pm / 09:00-17:00 Uhr: APHA Office open daily Saturday, 22 August - Thursday, 27 August Yoga with Pavla Bicova Sat 22 - 9 am / 09:00 Uhr: Prepare Your Body & Mindset For The Show Sun 23 - 9 am [...]
EURO PAINT 2026 Patterns online
Your Last Piece of Homework Before EURO PAINT. Eleven days to go, and the final piece of preparation is ready: the pattern book for EURO PAINT 2026 is online. Print it, walk it, ride it. Every pattern of the show is in there. Download the pattern book
Chrome Cash – Don’t Miss Your Chance!
𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗛 – 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! Six classes. Guaranteed added money. One growing payout. Each Chrome Cash class at the EURO PAINT features €1,000 guaranteed added money – regardless of the number of entries. In addition, 75% of all entry fees go directly into the payout. 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲: €100 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: • Trail • Western Pleasure • Ranch Riding • Reining • Horsemanship – Youth & Amateur • [...]
The Paint People Party is back – reserve your buffet ticket now!
After the Nations Cup, nobody is calling it a night. This is when the entire EURO PAINT crowd comes together – and things are about to get loud! Look forward to: the famous roast pig buffet Robby Longo live on stage a celebration of our Youth World Games teams and their achievements Paint People from all over Europe in one place Good food, live music, dancing and the kind of [...]
Advertise in the EURO PAINT 2026 Show Program
From August 21 to 29, 2026, the international Paint Horse scene will come together in Kreuth for EURO PAINT. The official show program offers businesses, breeding programs, training barns, retailers and service providers the opportunity to reach this dedicated audience directly. Advertising options and rates Cover page 210 × 297 mm + 3 mm bleed | €170 Full-page ad 210 × 297 mm + 3 mm bleed | €120 Half-page [...]
Sponsored by APHA – Buckles for the Show High-Point Horses
FIVE DIVISIONS. FIVE HIGH-POINT TITLES. FIVE GIST BUCKLES. Consistent performance throughout the entire show deserves special recognition: The APHA is sponsoring five handcrafted Gist Buckles for the EURO PAINT 2026 Show High-Point Horses. The buckles will be awarded in the following divisions: Open – APHA Rule SC-150All points earned in Open Performance classes count, excluding Green classes. Points awarded by all judges will be added together. Amateur – APHA Rule [...]
𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
Thank you for the fantastic number of entries! Based on the final entry numbers, a few adjustments have been made to the schedule. Classes combined HS 4 – 3 Year Old Stallions and HS 5 – 4 Year Old & Older Stallions have been combined into: HS 9 – 3 Year Old, 4 Year Old & Older Stallions Classes cancelled NSBA Youth Hunter Under Saddle NSBA Youth Ranch Rail Youth [...]
New Portal Feature: Edit Your Entry Online
For the first time this year, you can edit your EURO PAINT entry directly in the entry portal. The new function is designed to make changes faster and easier and will be expanded step by step in the coming years. Some types of changes cannot yet be made in the portal. In these cases, please contact the show office by email. Available until July 20, 2026 The editing function is [...]
IRHA All-Breed Ranch Classes at EURO PAINT 2026
The International Ranch Horse Association (IRHA) Ranch Classes will once again be part of EURO PAINT this year — and they are All-Breed classes, open to horses of all breeds. Classes will be offered in two divisions: Open and Non Pro (Amateur, Youth) The following IRHA classes are on the schedule: IRHA Ranch Rail Pleasure Open: Tuesday, August 25 Amateur: Friday, August 28 IRHA Ranch Trail Open & Amateur: Wednesday, [...]
Euro Paint 2026 Announcement and Updated Schedule Now Online
Announcement EP 2026 Schedule EP 2026 We are getting closer to Euro Paint 2026: The announcement and the updated schedule are now available online. After another review, several adjustments have been made to the Western Pleasure and Ranch Rail classes. The published schedule now serves as the basis for the entry phase, which opens on July 06, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Please also read the [...]
Advance Stall Reservations for EuroPaint 2026
For EuroPaint 2026, we are introducing a new system for stall assignments. A portion of the stabling areas will be available for advance reservation before the regular entry portal opens. Why we are changing the process In recent years, some stabling areas have been in very high demand as soon as entries opened. Within minutes, a large number of exhibitors tried to book stalls in the same areas at the [...]
EUROPAINT 2026 INTRODUCES NSBA ALLBREED CLASSES
More Open-Breed Opportunities: EUROPAINT 2026 INTRODUCES NSBA ALLBREED CLASSES The EuroPaint – European Paint Horse Championships – is expanding its program in 2026 by introducing NSBA USA Allbreed classes for the very first time. From August 22–29, 2026, riders at Gut Matheshof in Rieden/Kreuth will have the opportunity to compete in selected NSBA classes with horses of any breed. In addition to the IRHA classes already included in the schedule, [...]
Euro Paint 2026: Schedule online
Schedule_EP_26 🇪🇺 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘! 📅 August 21–30, 2026 📍 Rieden/Kreuth, Germany The schedule for Euro Paint 2026 is now online. Schedule_EP_26 🐴 5-judge Paint-O-Rama 🎓 Novice Youth • Youth • Novice Amateur • Amateur • Open • Walk Trot 💰 PHCG Futurity • Maturity 💰 Chrome Cash 💰 IRHA Ranch Classes • 200 USD added money per class • 75% payout of entry fees • [...]
EURO PAINT 2026
EURO PAINT 2026 From August 20–30, 2026, Kreuth will once again set the stage for the largest Paint Horse show outside the U.S. Ten days filled with world-class competition, an international community, and unforgettable moments await. Be part of the action when EURO PAINT turns Kreuth into the ultimate meeting point for Paint Horse enthusiasts from all across Europe. Mark your calendar, pack your boots – and get ready for [...]
Entry Portal – how does it work?
First of all you have to register in the entry portal at https://nennung.phcg.de! Here you have to register once as a participant and in the future you can do each further entry without re-entering. This means that if you have already registered in previous years, you do not have to do this again. If you are unsure with which email address you have registered, send a short email to showoffice@euro-paint.info [...]
Ranch Clinic with Sandy Jirkovsky & IRHA Classes
Save the Date: Ranch-Clinic with Sandy Jirkovsky When? 21. & 22. August (EURO PAINT arrival days) Who? Open to all breeds - max. 20 participants Available on: Thursday and/or Friday Costs? 50 € per day Registration? Not open yet – so be sure to mark your calendar! Ranch classes at EURO Paint On the first weekend, the APHA Ranch Classes will take place, along with the International Ranch Horse Association [...]
Important: clipping rules
At the start of the show season we would like to draw your attention to the clipping rules. At all APHA and PHCG shows in Germany, the clipping and removal of the following hair is not permitted: – Tactile hair on the mouth – Eyelashes of the eyes – Hair in the eye area The following hair may be shortened: – hoof hair – Hair below the chin – Ear [...]
Show Infos via WhatsApp
For all important information during the show, join our WhatsApp community. Just scan the QR code and you’re there. In this group only admins can publish something, so you only get the really important info. Alternatively you can use this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKHGVkoOD2z4fDeUBEFOJe
What should I take care of now so there are no problems with my start at Euro Paint?
We would like to briefly point out the usual things so that you can take care of them now and save stress and money. Is a Certificate of Registration (CoR) from APHA already issued? All horses need a CoR. Please keep in mind that in the meantime a DNA check is necessary and therefore papers cannot be issued at the show. In order to get a CoR in time, you [...]
PHCG Entry Portal – how does it work?
First of all you have to register in the entry portal at https://nennung.phcg.de! Here you have to register once as a participant and in the future you can do each further entry without re-entering. This means that if you have already registered in previous years, you do not have to do this again. If you are unsure with which email address you have registered, send a short email to nennung@phcg.de [...]