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-150
All points earned in Open Performance classes count, excluding Green classes. Points awarded by all judges will be added together.

Amateur – APHA Rule AM-100
All points earned in Amateur classes count, excluding Novice Amateur classes. Points awarded by all judges will be added together.

Novice Amateur
The award will be calculated in accordance with APHA Rule AM-100. Only points earned in Novice Amateur classes count; points earned in Amateur classes will not be included. Points awarded by all judges will be added together.

Youth – APHA Rule YP-095
All points earned in Youth classes count, excluding Novice Youth classes. Points awarded by all judges will be added together.

Novice Youth
The award will be calculated in accordance with APHA Rule YP-095. Only points earned in Novice Youth classes count; points earned in Youth classes will not be included. Points awarded by all judges will be added together.

A heartfelt thank-you to the American Paint Horse Association for recognizing outstanding performance at EURO PAINT 2026 with these five Gist Buckles!

YOU CAN BECOME A BUCKLE SPONSOR, TOO!

Handcrafted Gist Buckles will also be awarded in the 50 largest APHA classes at EURO PAINT 2026.

For €200 per class, you can select a class, recognize the achievements of our exhibitors and present your business to an international audience.

As a Buckle Sponsor, you will receive:

• recognition as the official sponsor of the class
• a mention on our social media channels
• your linked logo on our sponsor page
• recognition during the awards ceremony
• the opportunity to personally present the buckle, if desired

Whether you are a company, a local business or a private individual, we appreciate every sponsor who helps make these special awards possible.

Choose your class and book your Buckle Sponsorship directly online:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260736913804359

For questions, please contact us at sponsoring@phcg.de.