Non-pros and youth — don’t forget to renew!
Earn the Regional Youth Club of the Year title
Thank you to all Limited Halter Futurity sponsors!
New AYA youth directors elected to serve in 2005-2006
New Hap P. Loosa Coloring and Activity Books on sale now
Newly carded European judges
Special sale on ApHC Yearbooks
Canadian reregistration window open
Mare DNA kits on sale
Foundation Pedigree Designation
Advertising showcases
Newsletter tools

Non-pros and youth — don’t forget to renew!

Don’t forget to renew your membership. Enroll in the youth program for only $10 and participate in the many activities and programs catered to the Appaloosa youth audience. For only $10 non-pros can enter the non-pro division so people are competing against other exhibitors the same age and experience level.

Gather your regional youth club together and spend some time indoors this winter constructing a scrapbook for submission to be the regional youth club of the year. Scrapbooks should depict the various activities the club did together throughout 2004 and are due in to the ApHC office by March 1, 2005. For more information, contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator at (208) 882-5578 ext. 264 or e-mail youth@appaloosa.com.

Thank you to all Limited Halter Futurity sponsors!

Another World Championship Appaloosa Show has concluded with the Limited Halter Futurities an outstanding success, thanks to the many sponsors who helped to make them happen. The Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc. thanks the following sponsors for their gracious support of the Limited Halter Futurities held at the 2004 World Show:

Blue Ribbon Sponsors:
Eddie Buchanan of Buchanan Pump Service & The Always Dignified Partnership

Red Ribbon Sponsors:
Alan Brooke Farms, John and JoAnn Gay of Italia, Ltd., Jack Stewart and Steve Cruse Show Horses

White Ribbon Sponsors:
Jack and Deborah Mignosi of Hickory Run Farm, John Thomas Hardin, Brian and Deena Raggio of Raggio Ranch, Charles and Becky Cobb, Paul and Betty Pumpian of The Funny Farm and Barrister Oaks Ranch

Yellow Ribbon Sponsors:
Mitch Dillon, Allan and Pat Johnson, Kevin McCullough, Steve Wall of Caroline Farms, Dr. Marvin and Charlene Bowman, Judi Claude, Ted and Darlene Turner of Turner Ranch, Inc. and John Larsen

New AYA youth directors elected to serve in 2005-2006

Six youth members were recently elected to fill the open positions on the Appaloosa Youth Association Board of Directors. The annual Youth Newsletter profiled each candidate and ballots were mailed to more than 4,000 AYA members. These young people will represent their respective territories and zones for the next two years. Please see the back of this issue for a complete list of AYA youth directors and their contact information. The new directors are as follows:

	Territory I, Zone A: Alyssa Fortune of Coquille, Oregon
	Territory II, Zone B: Kaitlin Bowen of Glendale, Arizona
	Territory III, Zone A: Amanda Jackson of Butler, Missouri
	Territory III, Zone C: Audra Snyder of Noblesville, Indiana
	Territory IV, Zone B: Jamie Boller of Blanchard, Oklahoma
	Territory VI, Zone B: Stephanie Martin of Greene, New York

There were no candidates for Territory I, Zone C or Territory V, Zones A and C. Please contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator by March 1, 2005 at (208) 882-5578 ext. 264 or e-mail youth@appaloosa.com if you are interested in filling any of these open positions.

New Hap P. Loosa Coloring and Activity Books on sale now

The Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc. is proud to announce the release of the Hap P. Loosa coloring and activity book! Order yours now for $3.95 plus shipping and handling.

This 32-page coloring and activity book is designed to entertain young Appaloosa enthusiasts for a year full of fun. Hap P. Loosa and his bunny friend are busy each month with different horse activities and fun projects including word searches, word scrambles, mazes and much more.

Order your book today by contacting the Appaloosa Youth Coordinator at (208) 882-5578 ext. 264 or e-mail youth@appaloosa.com. Don’t miss your chance to delight a young horse enthusiast with this special gift today!

Newly carded European judges

SALLY CHAMBERLAIN
GARREG GANOL
WHITFORD HOLYWELL
Flintshire North Wales CH8 8SD
United Kingdom
44-1745-561-486
sec_aphc_uk@yahoo.co.uk

GEORG KLAUS FOCK
Stanqau 59
A-2392 Sulz
Austria
43-664-1012433
klaus.fock@aon.at

BERNHARD PROKOP
Johann Peter Hebel Str. 4
79589 Binzen
Germany
49-7621-69865
49-172-7615080
prokop@arcormail.de

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.