ApHC Newsletter - July 2004



Appaloosa Newsletter August 2004 - Issue #46 http://www.appaloosa.com/

ApHC News 2004 World Championship Show Youth Activities	ApHC Registration Advertising Opportunities Newsletter Tools

Sheltowee Trail Ride Fast Approaching Don't miss your opportunity to join the last ApHC trail ride of the year. The Sheltowee Trail Ride is scheduled to take place October 3-9 near McKee, Kentucky. Get out to see the beautiful fall colors on the back of your Appaloosa. However, all breeds are welcome. For information about the trail ride or to get your application today, contact the Trail Department at trailrides@appaloosa.com or visit www.appaloosa.com/trail/trailnew.shtm.

Copies Of Television Show Now Available Available for purchase is the first Collector's Edition of the ApHC's exciting new TV show "The Appaloosa Horse." This collection contains the first three episodes of the show which covered the World Championship Appaloosa Show. All shows are complete as aired. DVD and VHS versions are available to ApHC members for $19.95 each. Non-member rate is $29.95 each. Shipping charges will apply. Contact the Marketing Department at marketing@appaloosa.com to order yours today!

ACAAP fee changes for 2005 Enrollment in the Appaloosa Competitive All-breed Activities Program (ACAAP) is growing again! As of August 18, 2004, 598 horses are enrolled in ACAAP, an increase of 6% over last year's total enrollment! Thank you to everyone who has taken advantage of the "Spread the Word" promotion this year and shared this exciting program with other Appaloosa owners! ACAAP is changing to serve you better! Beginning in 2005, ACAAP enrollment will be $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers. This fee will enroll you in the program for one calendar year and covers the cost of submitting show results for your first 10 shows (judges) each year. The merit processing fee for shows after the first 10 will be just $2 per horse/judge. This change was made at the request of a majority of ACAAP participants. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts through ACAAP surveys, e-mails, and phone calls. Research has shown that most ACAAP participants benefit from this change by paying just one fee for all ACAAP services. It will also eliminate recurring currency conversion problems for international customers, making it easier for them to participate. Please watch your Hoof Prints newsletter, contact the ACAAP Coordinator at (208) 882-5578 ext. 224, or e-mail to acaap@appaloosa.com for more details.

Breeders' Trust BREEDERS’ TRUST DEADLINES-2004 NOVEMBER 1, 2004: A listing of Breeders' Trust enrolled stallions appears in the January through June issues of Appaloosa Journal. If you enroll your stallion by November 1, 2004, your stallion will appear in all six issues of Appaloosa Journal. NOVEMBER 15, 2004: Receive a 25% discount off your ad in the Breeders’ Trust Stallion Showcase in the February issue of Appaloosa Journal if you reserve the ad by November 15, 2004. DECEMBER 31, 2004: Pay only $200.00 to enroll your stallion in Breeders' Trust for the 2005 breeding year if you enroll by December 31, 2004. DECEMBER 31, 2004: Pay only $100.00 enrollment fee when you enroll your weanling foal (out of an Appaloosa dam) by the December 31, 2004 deadline.

ApHC Yearbooks Are On Sale Now! 2003 Yearbooks are on sale now for only $12.50! Previous yearbooks can be purchased at a special rate of $8.00 for a limited time only while supplies last. For more information, or to order an ApHC Yearbook, contact the ApHC Show Department at (208) 882-5578, ext. 264 or e-mail youth@appaloosa.com.

The World Show is on the Web! Check out http://www.appaloosa.com/show/WorldShow.htm for upcoming ApHC World Championship Show details and information. The World Championship Appaloosa Horse Show is set for October 29 - November 6, 2004 in Fort Worth, Texas. This year's event will feature a wide variety of classes ranging from halter to games, pleasure to jumping and cattle events. If you plan on attending, check this site for all your informational needs! The class schedule and listing of judges, sponsor information and preferred hotel listing can easily be accessed from this site. In addition, show forms and rules & regulations will be added in the coming days. If you’re unable to attend, you can still catch the action online and check out the latest results posted during the show. Once the show begins, a live feed will be accessible from this site for anyone interested in viewing snapshots of the class performances throughout the show. While you’re browsing the site, check out the World Championship Appaloosa Show sponsors and do some online shopping for great Appaloosa products! For more information regarding the World Championship Appaloosa Show, contact the ApHC Show Department at (208) 882-5578, ext. 400 or e-mail show@appaloosa.com. For additional information regarding the 2004 World Championship Appaloosa Show, please visit: www.appaloosa.com/show/WorldShow.htm

International Top Ten If you live outside the United States and you own and show an ApHC-registered Appaloosa, you’re eligible to earn an International Top 10 award! Classes eligible for awards include open, non-pro and youth halter; junior and senior reining, western pleasure and hunter under saddle; non-pro and youth reining, western pleasure and hunter under saddle. Points are awarded on the national point system as outlined in the 2004 Official Handbook of the ApHC, and standings are based on points earned at ApHC-approved shows outside of the United States from January 1 - December 20 of each year. Award winners must earn five points under three different judges in each class to be eligible and horses must be owned and shown by ApHC members who don’t reside in the United States. Top 10 standings are included in each monthly issue of Appaloosa Journal and are also available on the ApHC Web site at www.appaloosa.com/show/internationaltopten.asp. Please contact the ApHC Show Department with questions at (208) 882-5578 ext. 400 or e-mail show@appaloosa.com.

Limited Halter Futurity Eligible exhibitors may compete in the limited open weanling, non-pro yearling and most colorful at halter futurity classes and vie for a chance at various prizes and cash payout. The futurity entry fee is $75 in addition to the class fee. The top three futurity winners in each class and sex division will receive payback. Winners in 2003 took home approximately $1,732. In addition to donations received in the ApHC office by October 1, 2004, the ApHC will provide $5,000 in added money to the limited halter futurity purse. For more information or to make a futurity donation, contact the ApHC Show Department at (208) 882-5578, ext. 264 or e-mail youth@appaloosa.com.

Appaloosa Youth Association Director Elections: Don’t forget to renew your youth membership by November 1, 2004 to be eligible to declare candidacy for the position of Youth Director for the Appaloosa Youth Association or to receive a voting ballot! All ballots must be completed and are due back in the ApHC office by December 13, 2004. For more information, please contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator at (208) 882-5578, ext. 264 or e-mail youth@appaloosa.com.

Blood Typing and DNA Results Due to problems with a supplier, we have been unable to notify owners when a horse’s blood-type/DNA results are filed with the ApHC office. We apologize for this inconvenience and hope to have this problem resolved soon. We will be sending notifications to all who have not received one as soon as possible. If you had your horse blood-typed or DNA tested recently, please feel free to contact the ApHC Registration Dept. at (208) 882-5578 ext. 300 with any questions or concerns.

Certified Pedigree Option 2004 Clinics For information regarding the time and place of upcoming CPO clinics or a list of CPO Inspectors, please visit: www.appaloosa.com/registration/cpo.shtm

Help us introduce new people to the breed! Donate a year’s subscription to Appaloosa Journal at the rate of $22.50 to the organization of your choice, public library, school, or club in your area and we will publicly acknowledge your generosity by publishing your name in an upcoming issue. For more information, please call the Circulation Director at (208) 882-5578 ext. 258 or email at subscriptions@appaloosajournal.com.

Affordable Promotional Opportunities Are you looking for an economical way to promote your stallion, farm or training facility? Why not consider one of the package deals being offered by the Marketing Department at the upcoming World Championship Show? Options include hanging your custom banner, class sponsorships and advertising in the World Network. There's a package that's right for every budget. Contact the Marketing Department at publicrelations@appaloosa.com or click on Promotional Opportunities at www.appaloosa.com/show/WorldShow.htm

Appaloosa Journal Advertising Specials The September issue of Appaloosa Journal will be arriving at your doorsteps any day now. Make sure to visit the Top 10 National Show section! For November, the Appaloosa Journal is running an awesome special: a full page/full color ad for $700, that's a rock bottom rate you won't get anytime soon. This fall and winter is the time to promote your stallion for breeding purposes. Appaloosa Journal is running a special stallion promotion in which you can promote your horse for up to seven months for monthly prices ranging between $200 and $500. Contact the advertising department for more information: (208) 882-5578 ext. 256/263 or advertising@appaloosa.com

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