Appaloosa Museum Winchester rifle drawing December 15, 2004
Canadian reregistration window open
Mare DNA kits on sale
Foundation Pedigree Designation
My Appaloosa isn’t dead!
CPO Clinics
Racing department
2005 International Equine Judges Seminar
Ring steward seminar
Think ahead for 2006 calendar contest
Appaloosa TV show for sale
Appaloosa promotional video for sale
Don’t miss the December Stallion Showcase
Newsletter Tools

Appaloosa Museum Winchester rifle drawing December 15, 2004

The Appaloosa Museum is excited to announce that the drawing for the Winchester rifle will be held at noon on December 15, 2004. This beautiful, collector’s rifle is a gold-plated 30-30 Winchester model 94, with a laser-etched stock. Valued at $7,000, it features an image of Appaloosa foundation stallion Toby II. This is a benefit fundraiser for the Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center and your support would be greatly appreciated. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased through the museum Web site www.appaloosamuseum.org by phone (208) 882-5578 ext.279, or by mail at Appaloosa Museum, 2720 W. Pullman Road, Moscow ID, 83843. You must be 21 years old to participate and a tax receipt will be sent to you upon receiving payment.

Canadian reregistration window open

The ApHC Board of Directors reopened the window for Canadian reregistration. For more information, contact the registration department at (208) 882-5578 ext. 300 or registration@appaloosa.com.

The ApHC is now offering mare DNA kits at the special rate of $35. The board of directors implemented mandatory DNA testing for breeding mares beginning January 1, 2004. All mares born in 1995 and after must have their DNA on file before said mare’s produce, born in 2004 or after, will be registered.

Stallion and gelding DNA kits are still $50. If you have any questions or would like to order a DNA kit, please contact the registration department at (208) 882-5578 ext. 300.

Foundation Pedigree Designation

Enrolling in the Foundation Pedigree Designation is a great way to show pride in your Appaloosa’s heritage and ensure its eligibility in regional show FPD classes. The FPD classification on your horse’s certificate of registration will provide proof of Appaloosa bloodlines and important clues to breeding potential. By taking notice of valuable foundation bloodlines, breeders have been able to select desired qualities such as conformation, soundness, athletic ability and Appaloosa characteristics. Visit the ApHC Web site at www.appaloosa.com/downloadableforms.shtm for enrollment forms, or apply when registering or transferring horses. If you have questions or would like a free printout of horses that may be eligible, contact the registration department at (208) 882-5578 ext. 300 or registration@appaloosa.

When an Appaloosa lives 30 years past January 1 of its foaling year, according to ApHC records, it’s presumed dead and its permanent registration file will automatically be marked as such without notice to the horse’s recorded owner.

If your Appaloosa hasn’t died and you’d like to reinstate its Certificate of Registration, you may submit a signed statement to that effect from the recorded owner, also stating the horse’s name and registration number. You must also submit four current color photographs that contain a sign showing the date as proof that the horse is alive. The ApHC will then reactivate your horse’s file. To keep your horse’s record active, this process must be repeated at the beginning of each year the horse lives past the age of 30, because the record will show the horse being dead every January 1.

Contact the registration department for more information at (208) 882-5578 ext. 300 or registration@appaloosa.com.

CPO clinics

March 12, 2005
Marshalltown, Iowa
Contact: Mike Moehrl
(641) 753-8364
(Gene Carr)

May 8, 2005
Harrington, Delaware
Contact: Sharon Haddock
(410) 742-1887
(410) 883-3221
(Tom Keeling)

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 and is only open to carded judges and approved applicants. All ApHC carded judges and judge applicants must attend the seminar January 26 – January 29, including a special educational session scheduled for January 26 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. For more details, contact the ApHC Judges Department at (208) 882-5578 ext. 244.

This video is a good tool for anyone wanting to market their Appaloosa business. Both DVD and VHS formats are available for purchase. The DVD format costs $10 and the VHS is $12. Shipping and handling is additional. For more information, contact a customer service representative at (208) 882-5578 ext. 300 or write to The Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc., 2720 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, ID 83843.

Don’t miss the December Stallion Showcase

You won’t want to miss the annual December Stallion Showcase. Filled with more than 50 pages of top-notch Appaloosa stallions you’ll refer to this issue all year through!

2005 brings with it exciting advertising opportunities: the annual World Show Top 10 Showcase in the January issue; the Breeders’ Trust Showcase in February; the Racing Showcase in March; and the 2004 Year-End Awards Showcase in April! Lots of opportunities to promote your horse or business, or to sell something at 25 percent off the regular price of an ad. Contact Katie Elliott in advertising for more information! (208) 882-5578 Ext. 256 or advertising@appaloosa.com.