Around the Rings: 2026 Carolina PHC Spring Color Classic

The Carolina Paint Horse Club just finished their annual Spring Color Classic APHA/All Breed Show, which ran April 11-12, 2026! The show setting was Benton BTS Arena in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, with judges Goose Ballard and Jim Isley.

Division High Point and Reserve winners:

Am W/T

Champion: Winn Dadds and Daddswinnbingoedition

Reserve: Nancy Barbee and Shes Smore Like it

 

Novice Am

Champion: Ed Certain and Call Me Im Gunslingn

Reserve: Taylor Clodfelter and JF Big Show

 

Amateur

Champion: Venus DeMello and Charismatic Assets

 

Youth W/T

Champion: Logan Briggs and Gen Phantom Warrior

 

Open

Champion: Cassandra Beutke Hill and Call Me Im Gunslingn

Reserve: Tyler Bone and Ride Of A Lifetime

 

Adult All Breed

Champion: Winn Dadds and Daddswinnbingoedition

Reserve: Nancy Barbee and Shes Smore Like It

Score sheets:  Score Sheets – Google Drive

Complete results, thanks to Corley Equisports: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OIE8bbnMr9oisG3g0KnRVcGALrA9mBDi/view

Thank you to Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery for the candid photo gallery!  Candids were co-sponsored for exhibitors at this show by the following two supporters:

Free Rein Farm, located in Willow Spring, NC is a private farm owned by Renee Marshall, who owns and maintains several AQHA and APHA horses that she enjoys showing in western pleasure all-around events, as well as halter futurity shows.

Marshall’s Locksmith Service is a family-owned and operated business based out of Raleigh, NC, proudly serving the area since 1973. Three generations have worked together to provide trusted service to North Carolina communities. They provide 24/7 residential and commercial locksmith services from the Triad to the coast, helping keep homes and businesses secure. Offering full-service home and automotive keys/locks, safe services and sales, access control systems and much more.

Exhibitors can download their favorite candid photos, and they can also browse for photos for purchase organized by back number: https://southernsoundsc.shootproof.com/gallery/CPHCAPRIL26