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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]