2006 Appaloosa Journal Calendars
  Appaloosa Bloodlines Book Available
  World Championship Appaloosa Sale
  Appaloosas at Trade Shows
  Appaloosa Horse Sales
  Canadian Reregistration due December 31, 2005
  Foundation Pedigree Designation
  Announcing the new Generation Advancement Program for Foundation Breeders
  Sale on mare DNA kits ends December 31, 2005!
  Registration Fee Schedule
  CPO Clinics
  Order 2006 Transported Semen Stallion Permits
  2006 Ring Steward Seminar
  2006 Starter Fees
  Hap P. Loosa Coloring and Activity Books
  New ApHC Youth Judging Guide Released! 
  Earn the Regional Youth Club of the Year Title 
  New 2006 AYA Junior Journalist Contest
  Ring in the New Year — Renew!
  Newsletter tools

The Appaloosa Horse Club wants to know what trade shows and horse fairs your regional club will be attending in 2006! Promotion of the Appaloosa at trade shows and horse fairs is important in educating the public about the breed, and the ApHC wants to assist you in creating awareness about the Appaloosa’s presence at these events. A calendar with trade show and horse fair information will be available at www.appaloosa.com.
Include:

E-mail the information to marketing@appaloosa.com. For further information, contact ext. 282.

Are you having an Appaloosa horse sale? We'll list it on the "Calendar of Events" section of our website free of charge! Email details about the sale to marketing@appaloosa.com. Details should include:

*Only sales with 50 or more Appaloosas are eligible for this offer.
For further information contact ext. 282.

The ApHC Board of Directors reopened the window for Canadian reregistration until December 31, 2005. For more information, contact the registration department at ext. 300 or registration@appaloosa.com.

An initial applicant Appaloosa may qualify for a first level (G5). Only offspring of horses entered in the GAP will qualify for the next level of the program. For example, generation six (G6) is comprised of horses with five complete generations of ApHC-registered Appaloosa. A G6 level horse results from the breeding of two G5 level horses or a G5 level horse and a G5 level or higher horse. Resulting foals only advance one level from the lowest level parent.

ApHC-registered Appaloosas that are eligible to show at ApHC-approved and/or sponsored events, and are entered in the GAP may enter ApHC-approved FPD classes in addition to other ApHC-approved classes for which they are eligible.

For fees, forms and complete rules and regulations for the GAP, please visit www.appaloosa.com or call ext. 300. 

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.

Please allow six to eight weeks for your Certificate of Registration. The ApHC offers rush orders, so contact the registration department if you need your certificate in less time.

Forms and instructions can be downloaded at www.appaloosa.com under “registration.” Stallions must be registered with the ApHC or an approved breed registry, and must have DNA test results filed with the ApHC. The cost for a permit is $100 for an Appaloosa stallion, and $250 for a non-Appaloosa stallion. 

The Color Breed Council is once again offering a seminar to educate current and potential ring stewards. The seminar will be held at the Biltmore Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 5, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Participants will learn from the equine industry’s recognized experts. This year’s seminar features instructors Don Manuello, Ron McMillian, Leah Mackey, Nancy Braesicke and Jack Junker. Topics will include rulebook preparation, pre-show preparation, show procedures and scribing. The seminar is open to the public. 

The registration fee, including lunch, is $100 if postmarked by January 1, 2006, $150 if postmarked after January 1, 2006. For more information contact Jessica Dixon at ext. 244 or show-judges@appaloosa.com.

Don’t forget to pay your annual $10 starter fee so your Appaloosa can be considered for ApHC year-end race awards. The fee must be paid prior to your horse’s first official race start in order to accrue points. Forms can be downloaded at www.appaloosa.com under “programs.” 

Are you involved in youth judging contests? Whether you’re a youth leader, an active youth judging contestant, or just want to learn more about what the judges are looking for, this guide has your answer. The ApHC’s new Youth Judging Guide explains how to judge a conformation class or any one of the typical performance classes offered. It provides you with step-by-step instructions for competing in a judging contest including how to determine your score against the official judge's placings. For more information or to request your free guide, contact the Appaloosa Youth Coordinator at ext. 264 or e-mail youth@appaloosa.com. 

Are you a young, aspiring writer? Would you love to report on news and activities related to the Appaloosa Youth Association? If you love Appaloosas and you love to write, we’re looking for you! Enter the new AYA Junior Journalist contest and you could be selected to work side by side with professional Appaloosa Journal staff and report on the 2005 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show! Applications are due in the office by April 1, 2006. For more information, contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator at ext. 264 or e-mail youth@appaloosa.com.

Don’t forget to renew your memberships! For only $10 you can enroll in the Youth program and participate in the many activities and programs that cater to the Appaloosa youth audience. Or, for $10, you can enter the non-pro division, which will allow you to compete against other exhibitors at your age and experience level. For more information, contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator at ext. 264 or e-mail youth@appaloosa.com.