The Committee
The Northwest Coordinating Committee assists member clubs coordinating show dates and judges for APHA-approved shows to optimize the show experience for Paint Horse exhibitors throughout the Pacific Northwest, and to recognize the outstanding achievements of those who campaign their horses and support NWCC’s member clubs.
The Northwest Coordinating Committee assists member clubs coordinating show dates and judges for
APHA-approved shows to optimize the show experience for Paint Horse exhibitors throughout the Pacific Northwest,
and to recognize the outstanding achievements of those who campaign their horses and support NWCC’s member clubs.
Board of Directors
The Northwest Co-ordinating Committee’s board of directors is comprised of two delegates and/or two alternates elected or appointed annually by each of the member clubs. Clubs are required to provide the names of their NWCC delegates and alternates, along with their annual NWCC dues, at the fall meeting.
NWCC officers and executive committee members are elected by and from the delegates and/or alternates at the fall meeting. Show dates for the upcoming season should be confirmed at this time as well.
2026 Executive Committee4
Chair Niki Abilla
Vice Chair Missy Neill
Secretary Cathy Glover
Treasurer Shannon O’Dell
Directors at Large
Lindsay Bates
Kathy Hugh
Linda Vance
2026 Executive Committee
Chair Niki Abilla
Vice Chair Missy Neill
Secretary Cathy Glover
Treasurer Shannon O’Dell
Directors at Large
Lindsay Bates
Kathy Hugh
Linda Vance
Member Clubs & their NWCC Delegates
BCPHC represents Paint Horse owners throughout British Columbia. They work in partnership with show committees around the province to promote the American Paint Horse at open and discipline shows.
President: Maddy Shannon | Secretary: Kaitlin Harmatuik
Delegates: Dianne Rouse, Cathy Glover
Alternates: Maddy Shannon, TBD
www.bcphc.com
President: Kristen Shaw
Secretary: Jessica Wolfer
Delegates: Denys Buss; Lindsay Bates
Alternates: Kristen Shaw; Sarah Lutz
PNPHC was chartered in 1982 and has been serving the areas of Northwest Washington including Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, San Juan, and Kitsap counties and the Olympic Peninsula. Their show is in Lynden.
President: Staci Johnson
Secretary Tabitha Whitford
Delegates: Staci Johnson; Lola Whitford
Alternates: Shannon O’Dell; Traci Oleny
SWPHC Was started in the 1970’s to promote the American Paint Horse in Southwest Washington. They are an APHA club of distinction and are known for their friendly and outgoing group of Paint Horse enthusiasts.
President: Niki Slattery-Abilla; Secretary: Sarah Lutz
Delegates: Linda Vance; Niki Slattery-Abilla
Alternates: Kathy Tuttle; Melanie Bergren
www.facebook.com/southwestwashington.painthorseclub
WSPHC is the oldest Paint Horse club in the state, dating back to 1968. Its signature show is the Star Spangled Classic, a six judge circuit in July in Monroe. Members meet monthly in Lacey, Washinton.
President: Patty Baker; Secretary: Valerie Johansen
Delegates: Melissa Neill; Kathy Hugh
Alternates: Jennifer LeDoux; Lisa Gardner
www.wsphc.org
OTHER AMERICAN PAINT HORSE CLUBS WITHIN ZONE ONE:
Idaho PH Club | Montana PH Club | Treasure Valley PH Club | Inland Paint Horse Club