More than 750 of the nation’s most colorful
horses traveled to Jackson, Miss., to compete for prestigious
titles in the 62nd National Appaloosa Show & 2009 World
Championship Appaloosa Youth Show, hosted by the Appaloosa
Horse Club (ApHC). This premiere event ran June 22-July 4
at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson.
Hundreds of exhibitors and their Appaloosas competed throughout
the 13-day event in 217 classes, and demonstrated the excellent
disposition and versatility of the breed.
Exhibitors had the opportunity to compete in three different
divisions—Youth, Non-Pro and Open—and earn points for themselves
or their Appaloosas. Depending upon the class, exhibitors
and their horses were judged on specific criteria including
color, agility, conformation and ability.
Entries at 62nd National Appaloosa Show & 2009 World Championship
Appaloosa Youth Show numbered 2,894.
Though there was plenty of action in the show ring, there
was a lot happening outside of the competition.
In addition to evening classes Friday, June 26, the ApHC hosted
a fundraiser for the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children.
Donations were accepted as admittance to the evening performance
with all proceeds given to the hospital—more than $1,100 was
raised!
The 2009 Cowboy Way Trading Post hosted a plethora of vendors
who offered everything from tack and grooming products to
pepper jellies and cosmetics. The Moonlight Madness Sale featured
vendor deals, The Wild West Band, door prizes and dancing.
The ApHC and its exhibitors appreciated the hospitality extended
by Mississippi and look forward to returning next year! Now
the ApHC, exhibitors and their Appaloosas are already preparing
for the esteemed World Championship Appaloosa Show that will
take place Oct. 23-31 in Fort Worth, Texas.
For more information regarding the ApHC or its events, please
contact the ApHC Performance Department at (208) 882-5578
ext. 400 or visit www.appaloosa.com.
