Appaloosa Newsletter
November 2004 - Issue #47

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Territory VI Meeting Notice
Have you signed up for ACAAP?
2005 Color Breed Council Ring Steward Seminar
2005 International Equine Judges Seminar
Lifetime Non-Pro Members
Special Sale on Yearbook
International Top 10
Breeders' Trust Deadlines-2004
Attention 2004 National Point Earners

Advertising Opportunities
Newsletter Tools


Territory VI Meeting Notice

DATE: Dec. 4, 2004 TIME: 2 PM
PLACE: Holiday Inn on Farrell Rd., Syracuse, NY

Need a room? Please call at 315-457-8700
Sponsored by Northeastern & Empire Appaloosa Associations.
Come and join us to the first Territory VI meeting.

Special guest is MR. WAYNE HIPSLEY, CEO/Exe.Sec. of the ApHC.
Interested in what is ‘appening in the Appaloosa Industry and Territory VI? Question & Answer session, with refreshments.
Come “Go & Grow” with the Appaloosa breed.

Territory VI Meeting information:
NAA: Tammy Severson 315-496-2310 bearcreek@a-znet.com
EAA: Carol A. Deming 607-589-6548 diamond@HTVA.net

Stay, & join the NAA Awards Banquet at 6 PM. All are welcome!
NAA: Peter Severson, RSVP for the Awards Banquet
www.naa1.org 315-496-2310


Have you signed up for ACAAP?
ACAAP competitor Megan Smallwood
with Honorably Tough

It's time to enroll for 2005! Don't miss the opportunity to get your Appaloosa the recognition it deserves for the all-breed events where it excels! Get your enrollment requests in early, and take advantage of the new
ACAAP fee structure. The enrollment fee of $25 for members and $50 for
nonmembers now includes processing your first 10 shows/events. Remember you
must have your enrollment cards back before you attend any ACAAP approved
shows, so get your enrollment in today!

Click here for more information: http://www.appaloosa.com/Shows/acaap.shtm



2005 Color Breed Council Ring Steward Seminar

Biltmore Hotel Oklahoma — Oklahoma City, OK
Sunday, January 30, 2005
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Color Breed Council, Inc. is once again offering a seminar designed to educate you on becoming a ring steward or increasing your current ring steward knowledge and skills. As a participant, you will have a chance to learn from the equine industry’s recognized experts. This year’s seminar features instructors Don Manuello, Jack Junker, Ron McMillian, Leah Mackey and Nancy Braesicke. Topics will include: rulebook preparation, pre-show preparation, show procedures and scribing. The seminar is open to the public — no invitation required. The registration fee is $75 and includes lunch.

For more information, go to 2005 CBC Ring Steward Seminar or e-mail at
show-judges@appaloosa.com.


2005 International Equine Judges Seminar

The International Equine Judges Seminar, managed by the Color Breed Council, will be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the Biltmore Hotel. It’s open to carded judges and approved applicants only.

ApHC judges — Must attend January 26 – 29
Applicants — Must attend January 26 – 29

Please note: All ApHC carded judges and applicants are required to attend a special educational session scheduled for January 26 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Please contact ApHC Judges Department, ext. 244 for more details.


Lifetime Non-Pro Members:

All lifetime ApHC members need to mark their calendar to renew their non-pro membership prior to January 1, 2005. For only $10 annually, you can take part in a program for the amateur horseman that rewards you for your achievements in the show ring. For your convenience, non-pro renewal notices for lifetime members were mailed on Wednesday, October 20, 2004. If you’re a lifetime member and didn’t receive a renewal notice, please contact the ApHC Show Department for assistance, ext. 400 or by e-mail to youth@appaloosa.com.

Special Sale on Yearbook Now!

Are you looking for previous award winners? Purchase past yearbooks for only $8 while supplies last! Limited quantities of 2000, 2001 and 2002 Yearbooks are available at this special price. 2003 yearbooks are available for only $12.50. For more information about yearbook availability or to purchase any of the ApHC Yearbooks, contact the ApHC Awards Coordinator at (208) 882-5578, extension 264, or e-mail youth@appaloosa.com.


International Top 10

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.

Breeders' Trust Deadlines-2004

November 10, 2004 Stallion Enrollment
Increase your exposure through the Breeders’ Trust stallion listing in Appaloosa Journal January through June. Receive a 25 percent discount off your ad in the Breeders’ Trust Showcase included in the February issue of Appaloosa Journal.

December 31, 2004 Stallion Enrollment
Pay only $200 enrollment fee when you enroll your stallion by December 31, 2004 prior to the 2005 breeding season.

Foal Enrollment
Pay only $100 enrollment fee when you enroll your weanling foal by the December 31, 2004, deadline.

Enrollment benefits:
· Cash payouts on points earned
· Increased exposure for your stallion by being included in the Breeders’ Trust stallion listing in Appaloosa Journal and on the ApHC Web site.

For more information, including the terms and conditions under which persons and horses may participate please contact:

Appaloosa Horse Club
Breeders’ Trust Coordinator
2720 W. Pullman Rd.
Moscow, ID 83843
show@appaloosa.com
(208) 882-5578 ext 280
Fax (208) 882-8150


Attention 2004 National Point Earners

Please be sure to verify your national points now while there is still time to make corrections. Remember corrections can’t be made to show results after December 21 for shows held prior to November 15th. For shows held after November 15th, corrections must be in the ApHC office by December 31, 2004.

If you’re a non-pro exhibitor and will be renewing your 2005 membership soon, be sure to include the additional $10 annual non-pro membership dues with your renewal. Lifetime members must also enroll annually in the non-pro program for the fee of $10. For assistance, please call the ApHC Show Department at ext. 400.




The December Stallion Showcase is featured in the next Appaloosa Journal. Make sure to keep this December Journal on hand all year through for an easy reference of available stallions!

If you make the Top 10 at the World Show, make sure to contact the Appaloosa Journal Advertising Department to place an ad to thank your trainers, promote your horse and showcase your achievement. (208) 882-5578, ext. 256 or 263 or advertising@appaloosa.com.




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