The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC)
is proud to announce the induction of five pillars of the
Appaloosa community into the Hall of Fame: Victoria Ennis
of Kingston, Okla., former ApHC Director Ward Fenton of Worden,
Mont. and Karen Grimm of Minden, Nev., as well as Appaloosa
stallion Maid’s Dream, owned by Dal Porto Ranch in Brentwood,
Calif.
Victoria Ennis was inducted for making her
mark in the Appaloosa industry, though racing was her specialty.
After becoming a member in 1985, Victoria cultivated a breeding
program that produced fine Appaloosas. Merry Weedo, an Appaloosa
mare inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998, was Victoria’s
first foray into the Appaloosa world. Victoria went on to
own many horses, and some of the industry’s most famous names
could be found at Texoma Appaloosas in Kingston, Okla., including
racing stallions I Love Willie and Mr Spotted Bull. It is
with great pride that the ApHC inducts Victoria into the Hall
of Fame after her passing earlier this year.
Ward Fenton was a prime candidate for the
Hall of Fame after his nearly 50 years of dedication to the
Appaloosa breed. Ward became an active ApHC member in 1964
as an Appaloosa breeder, show participant and judge. In 1977,
Ward was elected to the ApHC Board of Directors, and he served
on the racing, regional, rules and youth committees. The ApHC
is proud to induct Ward, who is often described as “an accomplished
horseman and influential breeder,” into the Hall of Fame.
Karen Grimm has been inducted into the Hall
of Fame for her unwavering commitment to the Appaloosa breed
during the past 25 years. Over the years, Karen’s breeding
program produced numerous National and World Champions as
well as many medallion winners including recent success Mr.
Big Bucks. Karen has also experienced success in the show
ring as a non-pro exhibitor, amassing nearly 550 non-pro points
in her lifetime. She made it possible for others to enjoy
their Appaloosa by hosting two regional shows, including the
Hump-day Classic and the Nevada Color Classic. Karen’s contributions
make her a worthy inductee into the ApHC Hall of Fame.
Maid’s Dream (Dreamfinder x Wapiti’s Maid)
is one of two Appaloosas to be inducted to the Hall of Fame
in 2009. Maid’s Dream has sired more than 300 foals, including
many National and World Champions, more than 100 Register
of Merit winners, 21 Bronze Medallion winners, over 20 Superior
Halter title earners and more. Maid’s Dream is a superior
example of the breed!
Candidates are nominated for Hall of Fame
induction by ApHC membership for having a favorable impact
in the Appaloosa industry at a regional or national level.
Nominees are voted on by the ApHC Board of Directors. Inductees
are honored with an engraved plaque featuring the inductee’s
photograph and brief biography on display at the Appaloosa
Museum & Heritage Center; they will be recognized June
27 at the Open/Non-Pro 2009 Year-End Banquet held in conjunction
with the 63rd National Appaloosa Show & 2010 World Championship
Appaloosa Youth Show in Jackson, Miss., June 21-July 3. For
additional information and tickets, please call the ApHC at
208-882-5578.
To learn more about the ApHC Hall of Fame,
visit www.appaloosa.com
