ApHC important dates and deadlines
Win a Registered Appaloosa
Advertise in the World Sale catalog
Become a buckle sponsor
Promote Your Spots at the 2006 World Show
Colorado clubs propose merger
Performance Permits to replace CPO
CPO Clinics
ApHC updates appearance of registration certificate 
Registration Fee Schedule
Foundation Pedigree Designation
ApHC pedigrees
Free Appaloosa Youth Judging Guide
Order your 2005 Yearbook now
Hap P. Loosa coloring books on sale
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    ApHC important dates and deadlines

   Win a Registered Appaloosa

Every year the Appaloosa Museum holds an annual horse raffle. This year’s horse is a three year old registered Appaloosa mare named ICA SMOOTH CHIP or “Penny”. A sorrel with white and spots over loin and hips, Penny has Foundation Pedigree Designation and her pedigree includes Goer, Chief Lawyer, Mighty Bright, and Bright Eyes Brother. Penny has had 60 days training and should be a great all-around prospect. This good natured mare was generously donated by Marc and Sheree Black of ICA Palouse Farm in St. John, Washington.

The proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to grant internships to students at each of the neighboring universities, University of Idaho and Washington State University. Any additional funds will go toward the Museum’s operating expenses and the new Live Appaloosa Exhibit behind the Museum where Penny will be on display from August-October.

Entries are $5 each or 5 for $20. You may purchase as many tickets as you wish and all donations are tax deductible. Entries must be received by October 6, 2006, the date of the drawing, and the winner is responsible for all transportation costs. For more information contact the Appaloosa Museum at (208) 882-5578, ext. 279 or visit www.appaloosamuseum.org.

Promote your business or farm at the 2006 World Championship Appaloosa Show through a variety of venues including:
World Network advertising—a daily show newsletter filled with class schedules, show results, articles, announcements and more. Attendees use **World Network** to plan each of their days at the show. Rates* for advertising are:

Class sponsors are recognized in **World Network** and with announcements and posters. Also, the sponsorship is treated like a 50 percent donation to the Appaloosa Youth Association. Sponsorship of one class costs $100; each additional class $50.

** Prices are for existing banners. If you need a banner made, call extension 229 for more information.

They hope that with this action, they’ll see more benefits for dollars spent, an increased quality of awards and a greater effort to promote the breed within Colorado.
Your input would be appreciated, so please participate in the surveys available by e-mailing app1004@aol.com or calling (303) 659-2582.

To view the proposals, visit www.mpahc.com, www.rockymountainappaloosa.org, or www.northernfrontrangeaphc.com.

There will be two town-hall-style meetings held: at the September 2, 2006, Rocky Mountain Show and the September 23, 2006, Mountains & Plains Show, on Saturdays at noon in the grandstand area of the show grounds. The shows will be stopped and warm-up time will be given after the meetings.

Please voice your opinions, concerns and ideas. Decisions will be made as to the direction our associations will take by November 1, 2006, so that all details for 2007 can be published in the Peak to Peak Directory.

  Performance Permits To replace CPO

Beginning January 1, 2007, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) will issue Performance Permits to ApHC-registered, non-characteristic (N) Appaloosas. Permits allow all non-characteristic Appaloosas, regardless of parentage or age, to show in ApHC-approved and -sponsored events as well as race with results counting toward ApHC race awards. Once a permit is issued, it remains in effect for the life of the horse, regardless of ownership changes.

Performance Permits eliminate the current Certified Pedigree Option (CPO) program, as well as costly CPO fees and inspections. Non-characteristic horses planning to show in 2006 are required to complete the CPO program prior to showing. Appaloosas entered in the current CPO program shall remain eligible to show in ApHC-approved or -sponsored events as well as earn ApHC race awards for the life of that horse.

Prior to applying for Performance Permits, Appaloosas must be ApHC-registered. If you own unregistered, non-characteristic Appaloosas, look for the upcoming Aged Horse Special later this year to receive reduced rates of registration for older Appaloosas.

Prior to permits being issued, Appaloosas must be parentage verified through DNA analysis by an ApHC-approved laboratory. The original certificate of registration, current photographs of the horse, and applicable fees (see fee schedule following) must be submitted to the ApHC along with a permit application. Upon issuance of a permit, an updated certificate of registration will be returned to the horse owner. Permit application forms will be available through the ApHC and on the official web site at www.appaloosa.com in November 2006.

In an effort to alleviate a backlog of parentage analyses in January, we recommend that owners considering purchase of Performance Permits parentage verify all applicant horses as soon as possible. This is especially important if you wish to show or race your non-characteristic Appaloosa in January.

Performance Permit fees:
Foal date to 12 months –
Appaloosa x Appaloosa $150 (member) $215 (non-member)
Appaloosa x Approved Outcross $250 (member) $315 (non-member)

13 months and older –
Appaloosa x Appaloosa $300 (member) $365 (non-member)
Appaloosa x Approved Outcross $500 (member) $565 (non-member)

For a one-year introductory period, January 1 through December 31, 2007, eligible Appaloosas may enroll at the applicable weanling fee, regardless of age. These introductory enrollment fees will expire in 2007 and the applicable fees for yearlings and older horses will apply beginning January 1, 2008.

For more information, please call ext. 240.

   Foundation Pedigree Designation

The 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.

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 you own that may be eligible, contact the registration department at ext. 300 or registration@appaloosa.com.

   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.

For information regarding youth contact the ApHC Youth Coordinator at (208) 882-5578, ext. 264 mknapp@appaloosa.com.

  Free - Appaloosa "Youth Judging Guide"

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 informative 44-page booklet includes information about 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.

  Hap P. Loosa coloring books on sale

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.
Call ext. 225 for more information or to order.