Promote Your Spots
Appaloosa Horse Club receives funding for Equitana 
Nutrena joins the Appaloosa Horse Club 
Appaloosa Horse Club Schedules Trail Rides for 2005
Spring Board Meeting
Vote in 2005 Election
Appaloosa for Lease
2004 ApHC Racing Champions Announced
Pre-Order your 2004 Yearbook in Advance!
New Hap P. Loosa Coloring and Activity Book
Thank You to all Limited Halter Futurity Sponsors! 
Are you, or do you know of a Creative Youth Member? 
Earn the Regional Youth Club of the Year Title! 
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   Promote Your Spots

If you want the attention of a captive, equine-oriented market, promote your business or farm at the 58th National Appaloosa Show and World Championship
Appaloosa Youth Show. Promotional opportunities include advertising in 
The National Network, farm flags advertising, class sponsorships and more.
The National Network is a daily show newsletter filled with class schedules, show results, articles, announcements, and more. Exhibitors, visitors and vendors use The Network to plan each of their days at the show. 

Rates for advertising in 
The National Network are: full-page ad for entire show: $400; half-page ad for entire Show: $250; quarter-page ad for entire show: $150; text-only Network Bulletin Board ad for the entire show: $50; and Bulletin Board ad for one day: $10.
Farm flag advertising ensures your logo is seen by thousands of exhibitors and spectators over the span of the thirteen-day show. Farm flags are hung in the
State Fair Arena for maximum visibility.
Creating an hanging your custom banner costs $250 and hanging an existing banner costs $100.
With the class sponsorships promotional option, you can support the National and World Youth Shows, display your enthusiasm for a particular class, and gain recognition throughout the show. Class sponsors are recognized with announcements, posters, and in The Network. Plus, this sponsorship is treated like a donation to the Appaloosa Youth Association, so you’re supporting the youth as well! Sponsorship of one class costs $100 and each additional class costs $50. 
Promotional packages add value by combining promotional opportunities at a special rate. Custom promotional packages are also available.

Promotional Package 1 is a $950 value, costs $500 and includes a full-page Network ad for the entire show and your banner hung in the arena for the entire Show*, sponsorship of a full day during the Show, including announcements made throughout the day, and the option of presenting awards on that day and the sponsorship of two show classes.
Promotional Package 2 is a $650 value that costs $350 and includes a half-page Network ad for the entire show, your banner is hung in the arena for the entire Show* and the sponsorship of two show classes.
Promotional Package 3 is a $650 value which costs $350 and includes your banner hung in the arena for the entire Show* and the sponsorship of two show classes. (PP2 and PP3 should be different prices…double check with Jill)

* Prices are for existing banners. If you need a banner made, call for pricing.
For more information, call (208) 882-5578 ext. 282 or email marketing@appaloosa.com.
 

   Nutrena joins the Appaloosa Horse Club to promote excellence in equine nutrition and performance

As a major sponsor, Nutrena has announced a five-year agreement with the Appaloosa Horse Club to promote excellence in equine nutrition and performance. Effective January 4, 2005, the recently announced agreement represents a significant commitment by Nutrena and the ApHC to increase awareness and understanding for the increasingly important role that nutrition plays in equine health and achievement. 

“This is a tremendous opportunity for us to work with an absolute leader in the horse industry—and to share our passion for horses, nutrition and performance,” says Sue Kelly, Nutrena Equine Consultant and special representative to the Appaloosa Horse Club. “With nearly 10,000 new Appaloosa registrations around the world each year, this is truly an international effort that reaches out to equine professionals and enthusiasts everywhere.” 
As part of its commitment, Nutrena will sponsor the Nutrena Iron Horse Competition and will present its coveted $10,000 Iron Horse Award to the winner at the Appaloosa World Horse Show in October – November 2005. The Nutrena Iron Horse Competition is open to all qualified Appaloosas, with the winning award and trophy going to the horse that accumulates the most points in competition in either non-pro or open classes. The horse with the most points wins. For competition details, contact the Appaloosa Horse Club at (208) 882-5578 or go to www.appaloosa.com. 

“This major agreement with Nutrena, and all the support it entails, is a significant and very positive step for the Appaloosa Horse Club,” says ApHC President Frank Larrabee. “With the unique versatility, endurance and athleticism of the Appaloosa horse, the new Iron Horse competition is a perfect fit.” 

In addition, Nutrena will also be an active participant and supporter of the National and World shows. Nutrena will serve as a valued resource for ApHC members with the very latest information and innovations affecting equine care and nutrition, www.nutrenaworld.com. 
“We’re also pleased to announce that Nutrena has been named the official feed of the Appaloosa Horse Club,” says Larrabee. “After all, we share a proud tradition and a common heritage that dates back to the 1930s when the first Appaloosa was registered — and the first bag of Nutrena horse feed was filled. From the very beginning, we’ve both been devoted to achieving excellence in equine performance.” 

Nutrena is the flagship brand of the largest and fastest growing feed company in the world—Cargill Animal Nutrition. Vitality®, Life Design®, Empower®, XTN™ and Legacy® are among the premium horse feeds sold under the Nutrena® brand by more than 2,800 Nutrena dealers nationwide. 

For more information contact, ApHC Public Relations Coordinator at (208) 882-5578 ext. 282 or publicrelations@appaloosa.com; or Sue Kelly, Animal Nutrition, at (651) 439-4130 or sue_kelly@cargill.com.
 

   Appaloosa Horse Club Schedules Trail Rides for 2005

Moscow, Idaho – Get ready to saddle up for the Appaloosa Horse Club’s 2005 trail rides. This year, the ApHC has scheduled four exciting rides for Appaloosa enthusiasts who love riding their horses on scenic trails: the Apache Land, Land of Liberty, Chief Joseph and Sheltowee. Ride participants will enjoy trail riding in some of America's most beautiful and historical areas. Each ride will provide participants with many opportunities to relax, socialize and create wonderful memories.

The 2005 trail riding season begins with the Apache Land ride held May 8–14 in the enchanting Zuni Mountains near Gallup, New Mexico. Riders will experience the history of the Zuni, Hopi, Pueblo and settler relics that still remain. The ApHC welcomes all breeds of horses on this wagon-wheel-type trail ride with a base camp. This year’s Land of Liberty Family Trail Ride, held June 12–18 at the Flying W Ranch, will take participants into the pristine Allegheny National Forest near Kellettville, Pennsylvania. This all-breed, wagon-wheel-type ride features a variety of entertainment, including activities for all ages. Since 1964 registered Appaloosas have trekked the Chief Joseph Trail Ride, the premier historic ride of the year. The ride retraces the 1,300-mile journey the Nez Perce and their Appaloosas took during their flight from the U.S. Cavalry in 1877. For 13 years, the week-long Chief Joseph Trail Ride covers a section of this path. This year’s ride will cover the second leg of the ride in the picturesque Northwest from Tolo Lake to the Whitebird Battlefield Loop, July 17–23.  The trail riding season concludes October 2–8 with the Sheltowee ride taking place at the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. Guests may ride portions of the 269-mile Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Each day’s ride will leave participants breathless as they view deep gorges, whitewater rivers, cool streams, and a variety of wildlife. Visit the ApHC’s Web site at www.appaloosa.com for ride fees and deadlines. Contact: Jill Williams, ApHC Public Relations Coordinator, at (208) 882-5578 ext. 282 or publicrelations@appaloosa.com; Jackie Hartman, Trail Rides Coordinator, at (208) 882-5578 ext. 221 or trailrides@appaloosa.com.

   Appaloosa for Lease
 
Appaloosa Horse Club member Brian Bemis is looking for someone to lease, for a very minimal cost, (not buy) his two registered Appaloosa mares for the next two years. He would like to give someone the opportunity to breed them, since he will be unable to do it himself. The mares are located in western Montana. If you’re interested or would like more information, contact Brian at 
bbemis@sd393.k12.id.us

Together, these sponsorships totaled $6,300 and we thank you for your gracious donations! Special thanks goes to Doug Schembri and Char-O-Lot Ranch for the sponsorship of the silver champagne buckets presented to each futurity winner and for helping to promote such a wonderful program!