The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to
announce the most successful Appaloosas on the racetrack from
2007.
The top honor was bestowed to Jess Streakin. The 3-year-old
filly earned Appaloosa Horse of the Year after an astounding
win in the Talimena Handicap. Jess Streakin is by Feature
Mr Jess (AQHA) and out of Perfect Intention. The Supreme Champion
3-year-old and Older and Champion 3-year-old Sprint Filly
titles were also awarded to Jess Streakin. The Oklahoma-bred
Appaloosa earned $45,664 in 2007, bringing her lifetime totals
to $47,960. This racing wonder is proudly owned and was bred
by Jeff Adams of Durant, Oklahoma, and trained by Tina Seely.
Blue Oyster Cult, a 2-year-old Appaloosa colt, earned more
than race wins and big money purses for 2007. After earning
$33,091 in his first year of racing, the Wyoming-bred stallion
was named the Supreme Champion 2-year-old and Champion 2-year-old
Sprint Colt. Blue Oyster Cult is by Royal Shake Em (AQHA)
and out of Tis A Little Food. Blue Oyster Cult is proudly
owned and was bred by John McBride of Kaysville, Utah, and
trained by Dee Keener.
The following Appaloosas earned prestigious titles for their
racing prowess in 2007:
• R MS Kitty named Champion 2-year-old Sprint Filly
• A Day Before named Champion 2-year-old Sprint Gelding
• Texas Royal Snow named Champion 3-year-old Sprint Gelding
• TMA Moonshine named Champion 4-year-old Sprint Colt
• You Are My Sunshine named Champion 4-year-old & Older
Mare
• Tincys Roll of Cash named Champion 4-year-old & Older
Gelding and Champion Claiming Horse
Not only Appaloosas are honored for their contributions to
racing, the ApHC is proud to announce the Leading Breeder,
Leading Owner, Leading Trainer and Leading Jockey of 2007.
Bosen Land & Livestock of Preston, Idaho was named the
Leading Breeder. Bosen Land & Livestock is the proud breeder
of racing horses, including Appaloosa gelding, Cmb a Legacy.
Appaloosa racing stallion, Takin the Cash, is currently standing
at Bosen Land & Livestock.
Jeff Adams of Durant, Okla. was named the Leading Owner. The
Oklahoman earned the honor thanks to his Appaloosas winning
multiple races and earning large purses. Adams owns Appaloosa
Horse of the Year, Jess Streakin, Champion 2-year-old Sprint
Filly, R MS Kitty, Champion 4-year-old & Older, You Are
My Sunshine, and a slew of other successful Appaloosas.
Dub Seely of Sallisaw, Okla. was named the Leading Trainer
of 2007. Bryan Ernst was named the Leading Jockey of 2007.
Congratulations to all the Appaloosas, owners, breeders, trainers
and jockeys in Appaloosa racing. The ApHC is looking forward
to another exciting race year in 2008!
For more information, please visit www.appaloosa.com
or email racing@appaloosa.com.
Appaloosa Racing
Appaloosas have long been an integral part of one of America’s
most popular spectator sports—horse racing. The Appaloosa
Horse Club (ApHC) officially recognized the sport in 1962,
beginning Appaloosa racing history with four races and 23
starters competing for $12,000 in total purses. In 2006, 203
starters competed in 440 races for $2,904,774 in total purses.
Racing fans can find Appaloosas crossing the finish line in
Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, Montana,
Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Washington and Wyoming.
