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Appaloosa
Newsletter
April 2006 - Issue #62
http://www.appaloosa.com/
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ApHC
important dates and deadlines
ApHC
member directs film featuring Appaloosa
Microchipping
ApHC
Announces 2006 World Sales and $30,000 Guaranteed Futurity Payouts
Appaloosa
Horse Sales
Promote
Your Spots
Free
Promotional Literature
CPO Clinics
Foundation
Pedigree Designation
ApHC
Pedigrees
Registration
Fee Schedule
Appaloosa
regional youth club of the year named!
Hap P. Loosa
coloring books on sale now
2005
year-end awards banquet
Are
You a Creative Youth Member?
Order
your 2005 Yearbook now
Scholarships
awarded annually
Youths—speak
out!
Join
a Youth Team and Compete for Awards And Prizes
Youth
lip sync contest at the World Youth Show
Free
Appaloosa Youth Judging Guide
Youth
ribbon sponsors needed
Newsletter
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Your Right to Vote
Attention members: To have the right
to vote in the 2006 board of directors elections and on any bylaw
changes, you must be a current Appaloosa Horse Club member by March
15, 2006. Please call the ApHC office at (208) 882-5578 ext 500
or renew online at
www.appaloosa.com
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ApHC
important dates and deadlines May
11, 2006—Americana Futurity trials
May 11, 2006–59th National Show and World Championship Youth
Show pre-entry deadline
May 18, 2006—59th National Show and World Championship Youth
Show opening stall reservation day
May 27, 2006—Americana Futurity (G1), Remington Park, Oklahoma
June 3, 2006—ApHC National Championship Endurance Ride in
Palmyra, Wisconsin
June 9, 2006—Board of directors ballots must be received in
CPA’s office to be counted
June 15, 2006—Board of directors election results reported
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ApHC
member directs film featuring Appaloosa
Chippen Gold, owned by Tony Nix of Hugoton, Kansas, is one fortunate
Appaloosa that will soon have the privilege of sharing the spotlight
with Emmy-nominated TV and film star Barry Corbin in a short film,
Trail End, due to start production in May 2006.
Trail End is under the direction of ApHC member Shannan Keenan of
Just Hank Productions. In 1982 Shannan became the owner of Appaloosa
gelding Just Hank. Among his achievements, Just Hank placed in the
top 10 at the Appaloosa Cutting Futurity in Sweetwater, Texas, in
1973. Shannan was inspired by his spirit and determination, so decided
to name her company in honor of him.
Shannan would also like to share her love and admiration for Appaloosas
in Trail End, and asked the ApHC to support the film and help her
locate the ideal horse for Corbin, who’s had prominent roles
in movies and TV shows such as Northern Exposure, War Games, Lonesome
Dove and One Tree Hill. Tony Nix was contacted due to his close proximity
to the production’s filming locations, and Shannan agreed that
Chippen Gold, his 14-year-old dun gelding with a blanket, four white
pasterns and blaze face, would be perfect for the role.
Together, Corbin and Chippen Gold will portray the story of a dying
man, Hank Crow, completing a personal mission of riding in every state
with his loyal companion, an old Appaloosa horse. Hank has saved his
home state of Kansas for his last ride and embarks with his Appaloosa
on a journey spanning from the Gypsum Hills to Monument Rocks, finally
ending in Hank’s childhood town of Dighton where the trail ends
at his wife’s grave.
To raise funds for the production, the Kansas Horse Council organized
a trail ride in the Kansas Gypsum Hills from March 31–April
2. The three-day event took place at the Gant-Larson Ranch in the
city of Medicine Lodge and featured a variety of activities including
cowboy poetry, an information session about equine nutrition, and
trail riding with Corbin. RFD-TV will feature the ride on its Best
of America by Horseback program.
For those interested in supporting the film, visit
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Microchipping
Many have expressed concern with the National Animal Identification
System (NAIS) that will be mandated by the USDA within a few years.
Some ApHC members have indicated that the “tracking of equine
movement” and the “premises identification” components
of this mandate are the primary focus of their concern. The ApHC had
considered the prospect of micro-chipping our horses as an additional
tool toward positive identification, along with DNA parentage verification
and registration photographs. Governmental mandate would require us
to engage in premises identification in addition to microchipping
should we desire to be the official database for our breed.
Most equine breed associations have indicated in
recent weeks that they’d prefer to take a “wait and
see” stance on this issue. There is now an indication that
this identification program may come to horse owners through state
government channels.
The ApHC maintains membership with the American
Horse Council (AHC) and through affiliation with that group is able
to closely monitor the progress of this national initiative. Our
main goal is to protect the interests of Appaloosa owners. President
Frank Larrabee has been a part of the AHC committee that represents
horse owners and breed associations throughout America. He will
be attending the AHC Conference in Washington D.C. in April at which
the National Animal Identification System will be discussed.
Please send your concerns to Frank Larrabee, at
larrabeeapp@aol.com, or to Keri Minden-LeForce at kleforce@appaloosa.com.
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marketing-related issues, contact the ApHC Marketing Department at
ext. 282 or marketing@appaloosa.com.
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ApHC
Announces 2006 World Sales and $30,000 Guaranteed Futurity Payouts
With the success of the 2005 World Sales, the ApHC announces
plans for its 2006 World Sales. Both a Yearling Incentive Sale and
a Select Sale will be held during the World Championship Appaloosa
Show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The
exact dates and times of the sales are still being determined.
Yearlings in the Yearling Incentive Sale will be eligible for $30,000
in guaranteed payouts for three futurity classes held at the 2007
World Show. The payout scale for the classes is still under review.
The consignment fee for the Yearling Incentive Sale is $500 per horse.
A sales commission of 8 percent or a minimum of $250 will be taken
from each sale.
The consignment fee for the Select Sale is $350 per horse. A sales
commission of 8 percent or a minimum of $200 will be taken from each
sale.
To request a consignment packet or for more information about the
sales, call ext. 282 or 225.
Advertise in the World Sale catalog
Reserve your space in the sale catalog now! Catalogs are free and
will be sent to interested parties prior to the sale and will be available
at the World Show. Advertising rates are:
Cover (color): $800
Full-page (color): $700
Half-page (color): $400
Business card (black and white): $100 |
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Appaloosa Horse
Sales
We’ll list your Appaloosa horse sale* on the “Calendar of
Events” section of our Web site free of charge! E-mail details about
the sale to marketing@appaloosa.com,
including:
Name, date and place of sale (include location name, street address,
city, state, and zip)
Number of Appaloosas consigned to sale*
Name, phone and e-mail address of contact person
*Only sales with 50 or more Appaloosas are eligible for this offer.
Must notify ApHC two weeks before the sale. |
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Appaloosas
at trade shows
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. Submit the following information to marketing@appaloosa.com:
| Date and location of trade
show (include facility name, street address, city, state,
and zip) |
| Name of regional club coordinating
the Appaloosa booth at the show |
| Name, phone and e-mail of contact
person |
| Booth number of Appaloosa booth |
| Number of people expected to
attend the trade show |
| Name of farms or ranches providing
Appaloosas for breed demonstration or live displays |
| Number of Appaloosas that will
be on display or will be in breed demonstrations |
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Promote your business or farm at the 59th National
and Youth World Appaloosa Show through a variety of venues including:
National Network advertising —a daily show newsletter filled
with class schedules, show results, articles, announcements and
more. Attendees use National Network to plan each of their days
at the show. Rates for advertising are:
Full-page ad for entire
show: $400
Half-page ad for entire show: $250
Quarter-page ad for entire show: $150
Text-only National Network bulletin board ad for
entire show: $50
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 13-day show. Farm flags are hung in the State Fair Arena
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Class sponsors are recognized with announcements,
posters and in National Network. Also, the sponsorship is treated
like a donation to the AYA. Sponsorship of one class costs $100;
each additional class $50.
Promotional packages add value by combining promotional opportunities
at a special rate. Custom promotional packages are also available.
Promotional package 1
— $950 value for just $500 — includes a full-page Network
ad for the entire show, 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 — $650 value for just $350
— Includes your banner* hung in the arena for the entire
show, a half-page Network ad for the entire show, and the
sponsorship of two show classes.
Promotional package 3 — $250 value for just $200
— includes your banner* hung in the arena for the entire
show and the sponsorship of two show classes. |
*Prices are for existing banners. If you
need a banner made, call for pricing.
For more information, call ext. 282 or e-mail marketing@appaloosa.com
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Brochures about the Appaloosa and the ApHC as
well as the Guide to Identifying posters are available and free
to ApHC members and regional clubs. To request ApHC promotional
literature, fill out the form at www.appaloosa.com/association/promolit.shtm.
Include your name, address and phone number with your request.
If you need the materials for a specific event, include the name
and date(s) of the event, the name of your club (if applicable)
and the estimated number of people expected to attend the event.
Submit your request at least 30 days prior to any scheduled event.
You may also order by calling ext. 225 or e-mailing promotions@appaloosa.com
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CPO Clinics
| May
3, 2006
NNEW RICHMOND, WISCONSIN
Contact: Michael Feist
micabrenacres@frontiernet.net
(715) 246-5440
(Gene Carr) |
May 14, 2006
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE
Contact: Sharon Haddock
(410) 742-1887
(Arleen Hensley) |
June
3 , 2006
BOSQUE FARMS, NEW MEXICO
Contact: Charlene Bowman
(505)-869-0111
(Hugh Williams) |
June 10, 2006
WOOSTER, OHIO
Contact: Ralph Wyss
(330) 683-7478
khorse@bright.net
(Butch McGlothlin)
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June
11, 2006
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Contact: Gail Collier
(910) 483-8070
apps73@aol.com
(Tom Keeling) |
August12, 2006
WADENA, MINNESOTA
Contact: DelRay Johnson
(218) 894-3178
drj@direcway.com
(Gene Carr) |
September
2, 2006
MARYSVILLE, OHIO
Contact: Ralph Wyss
(330) 683-7478
khorse@bright.net
(Butch McGlothlin) |
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Foundation Pedigree Designation
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FPD classification on your horse’s certificate of registration
provides proof of Appaloosa bloodlines and important clues
to breeding potential. By taking notice of valuable foundation
bloodlines, breeders are able to select desired qualities
such as conformation, soundness, athletic ability and Appaloosa
characteristics. |
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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.com. |
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ApHC Pedigrees
The ApHC offers four kinds
of Appaloosa pedigrees to further promote and preserve the breed:
• * Five-generation
pedigree * includes horses’ names and numbers, $15.
• * Four-generation color pedigree * includes horses’ names,
numbers, foaling years, Appaloosa base colors and coat patterns,
$20.
• * Four-generation show/race pedigree * includes horses’
names, numbers, foaling years, Appaloosa show and race histories,
$25.
• * Three-generation color show/race pedigree * includes
horses’ names, numbers, foaling years, Appaloosa base colors,
coat patterns and show/race histories, $25. |
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Registration
Fee Schedule
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. Registration fees are:
Foal date to 6th month foal
date: $30 members and $95 non-members
7th–12th month foal date: $50 members and $115 non-members
13th–24th month foal date: $100 members and $215 non-members
25th–36th month foal date: $200 members and $415 non-members
37th month and thereafter: $250 members and $515 non-members |
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Order
your 2005 Yearbook now
For just $12.50, you can reserve your copy
of the 2005 ApHC Yearbook. Yearbooks will not be available until June,
but you can phone in an order and reserve yours now. For more information
or to purchase your Yearbook, please contact the ApHC Awards Coordinator
at ext 264. |
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2005
year-end awards banquet The
youth year-end awards banquet is scheduled for Sunday, June 25,
2006, at the Biltmore Hotel in Oklahoma City. Dinner will be served
at 6 p.m., followed by the awards presentation.
The open/non-pro/trail/race year-end awards banquet is scheduled
for Sunday, July 2, 2006, at the same location. The cocktail hour
will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. followed by the awards
presentations. Contact the ApHC Awards Coordinator at ext. 264 to
reserve your spot. |
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regarding youth contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator at (208) 882-5578,
ext. 264 youth@appaloosa.com. |
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Appaloosa
regional youth club of the year named! The
Michigan Appaloosa Youth Club was named Appaloosa regional youth
club of the year for 2005. With the help of advisor Sharon Clark,
this youth club completed a scrapbook depicting members’ activities
and involvement in the Appaloosa industry throughout the year. In
recognition of their achievement, the club will receive a trophy
plaque and their scrapbook displayed year-round in the Appaloosa
Museum and at the 2006 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show and
59th National Appaloosa Show this summer in Oklahoma City. The ApHC
will also sponsor a team party to celebrate and recognize their
contest win.
The Michigan Appaloosa Youth Club had 81 members
in 2005, consisting of youths of all ages and riding disciplines
from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and New York from two different parent
clubs: the Michigan Appaloosa Horse Association and the Western
Michigan Appaloosa Regional Club.
This club participated in many social events for
their club’s activities including monthly meetings, attending
various ApHC shows and events, hosting a pie-eating contest, participating
in a scavenger hunt, holding a tobogganing party and hosting a year-end
awards banquet. This team also attended the World Championship Appaloosa
Youth Show in Oklahoma City where they competed in the team tournament
competition as the Michigan Blizzards.
The club also held a variety of fundraisers such
as a 50/50 raffle, chili sale, pig roast, candle sale, silent auction,
live auction and an open horse show. These fundraisers allowed the
youth club to purchase year-end awards and participate in the many
group activities listed above. They were also very gracious with
a donation to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.
Participation in the contest is free and the deadline
is March 1 for the previous year’s activities. Look for more
information on this program in future issues of Appaloosa Journal.
For more information on this contest, contact the ApHC Youth Director
at ext. 264.
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Hap
P. Loosa coloring books on sale now For
only $3.95 plus shipping and handling, you can order the Hap P.
Loosa coloring and activity book, a 32-page book designed to entertain
young Appaloosa enthusiasts for a full year. Hap P. Loosa and his
bunny friend are busy each month with different fun horse activities
and projects including word searches, word scrambles, mazes and
much more. Contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator at ext. 264 to order. |
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Are
you a creative youth member?
The art and essay contests help Appaloosa youth
explore and develop their Appaloosa knowledge through artwork or writing.
Youths compete in their appropriate age ranges for savings bonds in
various amounts. If you’re interested in obtaining more information,
contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator at ext. 264. Entries are due in
the ApHC office by May 1, 2006. |
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Scholarships
awarded annually
An official scholarship application must be
submitted to the ApHC office by June 10, 2006, to be considered by
the scholarship selection committee. Selection is based on scholastic
aptitude, leadership, community and civic responsibility and involvement
in the Appaloosa industry. Take advantage of your chance to earn money
for advanced education by contacting the ApHC Youth Coordinator at
ext. 264. |
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Youths—speak out!
Demonstrate your skills in public speaking and vie
for your chance at $250 in savings bonds by competing in the Appaloosa
Youth Association’s annual speech contest, which will be held
at the Biltmore Hotel Oklahoma on Sunday, June 25, 2006, at noon
during the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. Speakers can
choose from two topics, and age divisions will be categorized as
13 and under and 14–18. For more information or to obtain
a registration form, contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator at ext.
264. Speech contest entries are due in the ApHC office by June 1,
2006. |
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Join
a youth team and compete for awards and prizes
Youth teams from the same territory will be competing
for the title of team tournament champion and various awards during
the 2006 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. Teams participate
and earn points based on competition in the show arena, the speech
contest, stall decorating contest and little buckaroo dummy roping
contest. Team entry forms are due in the ApHC office on or before
May 31, 2006. For more information, contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator
at ext. 264. |
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Youth
lip sync contest at the World Youth Show
The Appaloosa Youth Association will be holding
its second lip sync contest during the youth exhibitors’ party
at the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. Join in the fun
and compete for prizes and awards! The youth exhibitors’ party
will be held from 8:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1,
2006, in Carriage Hall on the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds at the
conclusion of the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show week.
For more information or to register as a “syncer,” contact
the ApHC Youth Coordinator at ext. 264 to join in the fun and “sync”
your way to awards and prizes! |
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Free
Appaloosa Youth Judging Guide
The ApHC’s free Youth Judging Guide teaches
equine conformation, anatomy, performance and the beauty of the
Appaloosa breed. This 44-page booklet includes information on how
to judge both halter and performance classes, including those unique
to the Appaloosa breed. It also covers horse-judging contests and
terminology, and teaches you how to score and provide oral reasons
for your class placements. For more information or to obtain your
free copy, contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator at ext. 264. |
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Youth
ribbon sponsors needed
The ApHC will once again award neck medallions and
ribbons to the top 10 youths placing under each of the five judges
in each youth class held at the 2006 World Championship Appaloosa
Youth Show. Please join the ApHC and AYA by helping to sponsor these
awards. For more information, contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator
at ext. 264 or Chuck McWhirter, ApHC Director, at (973) 383-3766
or chucksvf@aol.com. |
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