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Appaloosa
Newsletter
November 2007
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Up-to-date
standings online
Town Hall Meeting scheduled for December 7th
& 8th, 2007 in Connecticut
Appaloosas
on the road
On The Road to Jackson
World
Show partners
World Championship Appaloosa Show Saddles
Up for Five More Years
Watch
for Appaloosas on the big screen
New
travel services for members
Sell
your Appaloosas online
Aflac
partners with ApHC
The Appaloosa Advantage Program
Your
stallion needs you
Vote
for your new youth representative
Check out the new AYA web site
Racing enthusiasts’ directory
Racing on the web
Hot off the tracks
Newsletter
tools
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Up-to-date standings
online
As part of the plan to bring ApHC members the most current information
possible, you can now find up-to-the-minute stats on Leading the Nation
and International Top Ten point earners, in addition to the ACAAP
top 10, online. We’ve now added some additional features to
www.appaloosa.com
so that you can view Leading Sire lists for Halter, Hunter in Hand
and Performance categories! Click on Show
to find these services.
Of special interest to regional show secretaries is the new option
to verify the membership status of exhibitors attending your shows.
If you have the customer’s membership number, you can look them
up on the web site to verify their age, membership, non-pro, and youth
status; and novice eligibility. We hope these new online abilities
will make it easier for you and give you the most current data available!
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| Town Hall Meeting
scheduled for December 7th - 9th, 2007 in Connecticut
The ApHC President and Directors in Territory VI have requested
your presence at a Town Hall meeting being held December 7 &
8, 2007 in Connecticut. The meeting will take place at Nomads in
South Windsor, CT at 100 Bidwell Road in the JES Industrial Park.
Schedule:
Friday, December 7th - 7:00 PM Meet and Greet - identify concerns
facing the ApHC at this time
Saturday, December 8th - 8:00 AM Seperate into work groups to address
the identified concerns 12:00 Lunch 1:00 the whole group will reconvene
for discussion of the ideas coming out of the workgroups.
Sunday, December 9th - 8:00 Carryover if needed
Please RSVP to chucksvf@aol.com or 860-623-9411 and please let
us know if you any questions or areas of concerns to add to the
agendas.
Best Western Colonial located at 161 Bridge Street in East Windsor
CT is our Town Hall Meeting host hotel. The ApHC group rate is $59
(+ tax) per night. Reservations must be made by Nov. 15, 2007 to
guarantee the rate and space is limited.
It is important to the Board to get your
input to for setting both short and long term goals for the ApHC
and the Appaloosa breed.
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Appaloosas on the
road
Be sure to stop by and visit the ApHC booth at these fine equine events:
Equine Affaire Massachusetts at the Eastern States Expo in Springfield,
Massachusetts, November 8–11
NRHA Futurity at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, November 27–December 1
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| On The Road to Jackson
2008 National Show – Jackson, MS
June 23 – July 6
TOTAL PAYOUTS - $101,520.00
$5,000-payout class list
Payouts will be distributed - 1st $2K; 2nd $1K; 3rd $1K; 4th $500;
5th $250; and 6th $250
Y212 Camas Prairie Stump Race, 14-18
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association class –Appaloosas only
O600 Rope Race
O086 Most Colorful at Halter
Y540 Youth Hunter In Hand, Geldings
Y211 Camas Prairie Stump Race, 13 & Under
Y294 Trail, 13-15
Y295 Trail, 16-18
Y344 Western Pleasure, 13-15
Y345 Western Pleasure, 16-18
Y272 Western Riding, 14-18
Y350 Steer Daubing, 18 & Under
Y325 Hunter under Saddle, 16-18
N335 Non-Pro 35 & Over Western Pleasure
N301 Non-Pro Nez Perce Stake Race
N620 Non-Pro Judged Heeling
N120 Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle
$1,500-payout class list
Payouts will be distributed - 1st $500; 2nd $400; 3rd $250; 4th
$150; 5th $100; 6th $100
Class List for Payouts Category 2007 Entries
O421 Junior Western Pleasure Western 25
O441 Junior Hunter Under Saddle English 26
N550 Non-Pro Hunter In Hand, Stallions Halter 12
N560 Non-Pro Hunter In Hand, Mares Halter 16
N570 Non-Pro Hunter In Hand, Geldings Halter 35
Walk/Trot & Leadline Awards:
Under each of the 5 Judges, exhibitors will receive Show Bucks (to
be used in the trade show). Show Bucks will be in the following
amounts - 1st – $15; 2nd – 5th $10; and 6th –
10th $5.
The overall top 10 each each class will also receive Show bucks
in the following amounts - 1st - $25; 2nd -$20; 3rd – $15;
4th - $15 ; 5th – 7th $10; and 8th – 10th $5.
Y306 Showmanship, 10 & Under
Y307 Walk/Trot Hunter Under Saddle, 10 & Under
Y308 Walk/Trot Western Pleasure, 10 & Under
Y309 Walk/Trot Trail, 10 & Under
Y311 Walk/Trot Hunt Seat Equitation, 10 & Under
Y313 Walk/Trot Western Equitation, 10 & Under
Y314 Walk/Trot Camas Prairie Stump Race, 10 & Under
Y315 Walk/Trot Nez Perce Stake Race, 10 & Under
Y316 Walk/Trot Keyhole Race, 10 & Under
Y317 Walk/Trot Figure 8 Stake Race, 10 & Under
Y300 Leadline, 6 & Under, 10 & Under
High-Point English Exhibitor, High-Point Western Exhibitor &
High-Point Games Exhibitor - Note: Novice and walk/trot classes
will not count toward these awards.
High-Point – Laptop (Value $500)
Reserve High-Point – Gift (Value $200)
Overall 3rd & 4th – Gift (Value $100 each)
Overall 5th & 6th – Gift (Value $50 each)
Overall 7th thru 10th – Gift (Value $25 each)
* Classes subject to change.
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World Show partners
The ApHC Marketing department is proud to announce two new World Championship
Appaloosa Show partners who will be providing quality awards for our
exhibitors.
The ApHC is thrilled to have partnered with KO Trading to provide
quality awards to champions exhibiting in open senior cutting, open
junior cutting, open senior reining, open junior reining, open senior
working cow horse, open junior working cow horse, open Camas Prairie
stump race, open Nez Perce stake race, open figure 8 stake race and
the open keyhole race. They’re also providing custom awards
for the champion non-pro cattle horse and champion non-pro games horse.
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World Championship
Appaloosa Show Saddles Up for Five More Years at Will Rogers Memorial
Center
Fort Worth — Team penning will involve a little ink as leaders
from the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) and the City of Fort Worth sign
a new five-year contract with Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC) and
the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau for its annual World
Championship Appaloosa Show.
The signing was at1:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Silver Spur Room of the
Amon G. Carter Exhibits Hall at WRMC 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. Ceremonial
pens were brandished by Steve Taylor, ApHC chief executive officer;
Eric Beene, ApHC president; Carter Burdette, District 7 City Councilman
and Kirk Slaughter, director of the city’s Public Events Department.
“Will Rogers Memorial Center is an excellent facility,”
praises Steve Taylor. “The City of Fort Worth, the staff and
the community have always made us feel very welcome. People who travel
to Fort Worth for our show enjoy the city and all it offers. Cowboys
are still welcome.”
More than 1,000 Appaloosas participated in the show, which awarded
more than 145 World Championship titles in cattle, western, English,
jumping, games and halter competitions.
Kirk Slaughter says the city is very pleased to continue its relationship
with the show, “The Appaloosa Horse Club is one of the finest
equestrian groups in the world. We’re very proud to be its host
facility.”
The nine-day event has been staged at WRMC for 18 years and has more
than a $10.9 million annual impact on Fort Worth’s economy.
The first Appaloosa World Horse Show at WRMC was in 1989. This year’s
show ran October 26 - November 3. WRMC was the site for 429 events
last year, including the month-long Fort Worth Stock Show.
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Watch for Appaloosas
on the big screen
The Appaloosa Horse Club is proud to announce its partnership with
Hawkeye Farms on the promotion and marketing of a slate of westerns
films. Appaloosas will actually play the equine lead in several films.
DVD sales of the films will be marketed and promoted through the association
with moneys going back to the ApHC. We’ll keep you updated as
we develop this relationship.
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New travel services
for members
The ApHC has a new membership service that actually puts the “fun”
in fundraising, and it won’t cost you a penny.
When you book travel on our new site, www.aphctravel.com,
the ApHC will receive a 40 percent commission for your reservation.
Everything you need is on this web site, including airlines, hotels,
rental car companies, cruises and vacation packages, plus the lowest
travel prices possible.
With the help of Appaloosa enthusiasts everywhere, thousands of dollars
can be raised for the ApHC. If you’re planning a winter getaway
or for the upcoming holiday season, why not take the travel web site
for a test drive right now? You’ll have your vacation plans
taken care of while supporting your favorite organization at the same
time.
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Sell your Appaloosas online
Do you have an Appaloosa for sale? Put your listing on www.appaloosa.myhorseforsale.com
and reach the market searching for quality Appaloosas. Visit www.appaloosa.com
and click on Marketplace. Special discounts are available to ApHC
members who advertise in the **Journal** and on www.appaloosa.myhorseforsale.com.
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Aflac partners with ApHC
The ApHC announces a partnership with American Family Life Assurance
Company of Columbus (Aflac) to bring members discounts on Aflac
services available in their home states. Aflac representatives will
be available to answer questions, provide detailed information and
sign you up for services at the Best of the West Gift Expo being
held in conjunction with the 2007 World Championship Appaloosa Show.
When a medical emergency strikes, it’s often without warning.
For over 50 years, Aflac has provided guaranteed-renewable insurance
policies for millions of people worldwide. Aflac has representatives
in all 50 states and in several U.S. territories. Aflac insurance
policies are being offered to all association members to assist
in time of need.
Aflac policyholders receive cash benefits to help cover the expenses
associated with a serious illness or accident beyond major medical
coverage. Depending on policy and state issuance, Aflac may cover
travel and hotel accommodations.
Some policies also offer wellness benefits that include benefits
for visiting the doctor for policy-covered screenings. Aflac policies
often allow policyholders to control how policy benefits are spent
by paying benefits directly to them, unless otherwise assigned,
to help with out-of-pocket expenses.
Visit http://www.aflacclients.com/Login2.aspx?ReturnUrl=/ApHC/Welcome.aspx,
and enter ApHC1 for the password.
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The Appaloosa Advantage
Program
Beginning in 2008, Appaloosa Horse Club members will have more advantages
than ever! The ApHC is proud to announce that the club has joined
forces with the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) to
bring greater value to your ApHC membership.
The Appaloosa Advantage Program means ApHC members are eligible
for preferred pricing on premium brands such as Dodge, John Deere,
UPS, Office Max and Sherwin Williams Paint.
Another perk of this new program will allow
the ApHC to receive products, such as a John Deere Gator for raffle
give-aways at ApHC events. The first Gator give-away was at the
2007 World Show which added another exciting twist on the Show this
year. The ApHC would like to congratulate the winner, Irvin Bell
from Louisiana who made a truly athletic leap over the railing to
accept his prize in the John Justin arena during the Toys for Tots
performance on November 2nd.
Watch the ApHC website and the Appaloosa Journal for more news and
information about the Appaloosa Advantage Program including the
details you will need to get the fullest advantages from your 2008
ApHC membership.
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Your stallion needs you
In order for your stallion’s foals to receive a certificate
of registration, you must file a yearly stallion breeding report.
The ApHC will not file reports until the stallion has DNA on
file. Make sure it’s postmarked by November 30, 2007,
to avoid the rush (and the late fee).
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ApHC member |
Non-members |
| Stallion report filing fee |
$10 |
$75 |
| Plus mares |
$4 |
$17 |
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| Stallion report filing fee plus late fee |
$20 |
$85 |
| Plus mares plus late fee |
$8 |
$29 |
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Vote for your new
youth representative
Take this opportunity to vote for the Appaloosa Youth Association
Directors by submitting your ballot to the ApHC Youth Director by
December 15, 2007.
Incomplete ballots or ballots received after this deadline will not
be valid. Please take time to review the applicants and vote for the
person you feel will best represent the ApHC and AYA.
Be an active youth member and make your vote count! Youth memberships
must have been received in the office by November 1. November 15 is
the last date the final election ballots will be mailed.
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Check
out the new AYA web site
The ApHC and Appaloosa Youth Association are proud to announce the
launch of a new web site dedicated solely to the AYA: www.appaloosayouth.com.
It includes information and entry forms for all youth contests and
scholarships, photo galleries, and lots of information for kids who
love their Appaloosas! You can even submit photos to appear on the
web site. Please stop by and explore the new site. Let us know what
you think at youth@appaloosa.com!
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Racing enthusiasts’ directory
Calling all breeders, trainers and anyone involved in the Appaloosa
racing industry! The ApHC Racing department is offering those in
the horse racing trade the opportunity to list their business and
services on www.appaloosa.com.
Advertise your racing business or service for $25 per year, or $40
for a two-year listing. Visit the Race section of the web site to
get an application, contact the racing coordinator at 208-882-5578
ext. 280 or e-mail racing@appaloosa.com.
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Racing
on the web
Appaloosa racing fans can keep up with the fastest colored horses
on the tracks with just a few clicks at www.appaloosa.com. Click on
Race for the most up-to-date race results and news that’s hot
off the tracks! Information changes weekly, so visit often for all
Appaloosa racing highlights. For more information about Appaloosa
racing, contact the racing coordinator at 208-882-5578 ext. 280 or
e-mail racing@appaloosa.com.
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Hot off the tracks
Appaloosas that shine on the racetrack deserve a little recognition!
Visit Hot
off the Tracks in the Race section of www.appaloosa.com
and see who’s making headlines in the horseracing world!
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