Territorial meeting
Correction to 2008 Official Handbook
Regional Clubs and International Affiliates Annual Reports are due by February 15th
Up-to-date standings online
2008 Slot Futurity and Sweepstakes Deadline
2008 Performance Permit Program fees
Attention U.S. stallion owners
Gelding/spayed mare fee increase
Performance Permit color incentive payout
HYPP test result procedures
The IRIP incentive
Aged horse special completed
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National Show Seminars
Timed Event Extravaganza Returns for 2nd Year
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Correction to 2008 Official Handbook

Rule 236.A., Foundation Pedigree Designation (FPD), on page 71 of the Appaloosa Horse Club 2008 Official Handbook inadvertently deleted criteria for Foundation Pedigree Designation. The Official Handbook on the ApHC web page is correct; however, it will be necessary for you to make the following corrections to your 2008 Handbook:

236.A. To be eligible for the FPD program, the horse must be registered with the ApHC. This option may also be done concurrently with the application for registration. A horse must also meet the following criteria:

1. A minimum of 73% (22) of its ancestors in the preceding four (4) generations must be registered with the ApHC.

2. There must be a minimum of three (3) of these ancestors on both sire and dam sides of the pedigree.

3. Any and all ‘F’ numbered horses within the preceding four (4) generations of the applicant horse’s pedigree are to be considered 100% for FPD purposes, regardless of the parentage of the ‘F’ numbered horses.

4. Every 5 years, beginning in 2009, the minimum percentage of eligibility will increase incrementally by requiring one additional horse in the preceding four (4) generations of the applicant horse to be registered with the ApHC; that is 23 out of 30 beginning in 2009, then 24 out of 30 beginning in 2014, and so on.

Annual Report form can be downloaded at http://www.appaloosa.com/pdfs/RCReport.pdf

2008 Slot Futurity and Sweepstakes Deadline

The entry deadline for the 2008 Slot Futurity and Sweepstakes is March 1st. Don’t miss your chance to win the purse money. For more information go to www.appaloosa.com and look at the 2008 National Show for Slot Purchase Forms. You can also call us at 208-882-5578 ext 400 with any questions.

Attention U.S. stallion owners

The ApHC anticipates funding from USDA for a pilot project involving the purchase of frozen semen to be sent to select ApHC International Affiliate organizations. Stallion owners will be reimbursed for a normal breeding fee, plus an amount to cover additional expenses relating to testing, processing, handling and shipping to a central location for expedited overseas transport. We’re requesting four units of semen per breeding fee. Preferred stallions will be identified by the affiliate groups, not the ApHC.

If you have export-ready semen in storage, or if you’d be willing to collect and process semen for export, your stallion could be included on a roster of eligible horses. An important benefit of this project is that stallion owners will be positioned to independently market export-ready semen to overseas customers.

International affiliates participating in the project will become the owners of the semen and breeding certificates, with proceeds used for futurities or classes specifically for ApHC-registered horses. The goal is to encourage expansive use of U.S. genetics within the worldwide Appaloosa population. As we promote international trade, we can also introduce leading sires to additional markets.

If you’re interested in the program or would like additional information, please contact international committee chairman Frank Larrabee at larrabeeapp@aol.com, marketing committee chairman Bill Thiel at bill@appaloosa.net, or Steve Taylor at staylor@appaloosa.com or ext. 208-882-5578 ext. 249.

Gelding/spayed mare fee increase

Beginning January 1, 2008, the registration fees for geldings or spayed mares that do not meet ApHC pedigree requirements or are of unknown pedigree will increase to $100 ($165 non-member). Registration fees for pedigreed geldings will remain at $35 ($100 non-member) regardless of the animal’s age.

Geldings and spayed mares that don’t meet ApHC pedigree requirements or are of unknown pedigree will be accepted for registration with full rights and privileges if they otherwise meet the requirements for Regular (#) registration, coat pattern, mottled skin, and one other characteristic, and are eligible for registration according to ApHC rules. Forms are available at www.appaloosa.com or 208-882-5578 ext. 300.

HYPP testing is not a requirement of ApHC registration.

As of January 1, 2008, all unregistered Appaloosas that owners choose to have HYPP tested and Parentage Verified through the ApHC, using the same sample for both tests, shall have their HYPP test results designated on their original Certificates of Registration.

All Appaloosas that owners choose to have HYPP tested and Parentage Verified through the ApHC, using the same sample for both tests, that were previously issued a Certificate of Registration will have the option of i) meeting ApHC requirements for a corrected certificate (see Rule 241) upon which the ApHC will designate HYPP test results, or ii) retaining their old certificate and not having the HYPP test results designated.

TEST FEES

HYPP test……..……………………………….…$45 (member & non-member)

Parentage Verification……………………………$50 (member & non-member)

Parentage Verification and HYPP test…………$95 (member & non-member)

Forms are available at www.appaloosa.com/downloadable-forms.htm or contact us
at 208-882-5578 ext. 300.

Please note: The last sentence in Rule 223.A. of the 2008 Official Handbook of the ApHC should be corrected as follows: All fees and procedures for issuance of a duplicate corrected certificate will be required where applicable. It’s not necessary to complete and notarize the affidavit for duplicate certificate so that HYPP test results may be printed on your horse’s certificate of registration. Forms are available at www.appaloosa.com or call 208-882-5578 ext. 300.

\IRIP is designed to allow horses registered in approved international registries to join the ApHC at an entry level. While IRIP-registered horses are ineligible to compete in ApHC-approved or sponsored shows, they will benefit from the support of the ApHC, and have the opportunity to earn ApHC-sponsored incentive monies at ApHC International Approved Shows and/or Classes. They are also eligible for ACAAP points and awards as well as being eligible to appear on the ApHC International Top Ten and International Leading Breeders’ Reports.

For complete eligibility requirements and proper procedures, see Rule 228 of the Official Handbook of the ApHC, or contact a Registration Department Customer Service Representative at 208-882-5578 ext. 300.

Aged horse special completed

We’d like to thank all who took advantage of the opportunity to register aged Appaloosas at the reduced rate of $150 offered through December 2007. As of November 1, more than 460 aged Appaloosas received official certificates of registration. Welcome to the registry!

If you missed your opportunity to register your aged Appaloosa at the reduced rate, you can still register Appaloosas from their 25th–36th month foal date for $200 member fee, and 37th month foal date and older for $250 member fee. Forms are available at www.appaloosa.com or call 208-882-5578 ext. 300.

The Appaloosa Horse Club would like to invite members, exhibitors and Appaloosa enthusiasts to show their support of the 61st National Appaloosa Show & World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show history by sponsoring a custom-designed sterling silver Gist Silversmiths buckle!

Sponsor a high-point OR reserve high-point buckle for $400.
Sponsor a high-point AND reserve high-point buckle for $650.
To thank sponsors for their generous contribution, they will receive the following benefits:

Individual/business name engraved on back of buckle
Recognition in July and September Appaloosa Journal
Recognition on the Appaloosa Horse Club Web site
Recognition in the National Network
Recognition as the buckle is presented to the winner at the show

The ApHC encourages buckle sponsors to present the award to the winner in the arena. For more information, contact the ApHC Marketing Department at 208-882-5578 ext. 273 or via email at publicrelations@appaloosa.com.

Getting the word out about all things Appaloosa will be easy at 2008 National Appaloosa & World Championship Appaloosa Show in Jackson, Mississippi!

Advertise in the National Network—promote your barn, business, ranch or Appaloosa!

· $600 for a full page ad

· $375 for a half page ad

· $200 for a quarter page ad

Sponsor a class—not only are you advertising, you’re supporting the National Show! Class sponsors are announced at the beginning and end of each class. Class sponsors also have the opportunity to present trophies, ribbons and awards to the champions of the class.

· $100 for first sponsored class

· $50 for each additional class sponsored

Hang a banner—get your name and logo right in front of your target audience and hang a banner in the main arena!

$100 to hang one banner
$200 to have the ApHC create a banner

Sponsor a day—now it is possible to buy the naming rights of an entire day at the show! As a day sponsor, you will receive a banner ad on the front page of the National Network proclaiming your sponsorship, half page ad, logo featured on the live feed and announcements throughout the day publicizing your sponsorship in both arenas. Make one day of the National Show your special day!

$2,500 to sponsor one day of the show

Take some time to learn more about caring for your Appaloosa at the 2008 National Appaloosa Show and World Championship Youth Appaloosa Show in Jackson, Miss. The ApHC has collaborated with the American Association of Equine Practioners, Nutrena and others to bring experts of equine related topics to present during the 13-day show. More information will be available in upcoming issue of the Appaloosa Journal and www.appaloosa.com.

Due to the overwhelming success of the Timed Event Extravaganza at the 2007 World Championship Appaloosa Show, the ApHC is thrilled to once again host the event at the 2008 World Championship Appaloosa Show! Watch for more information about this exciting event in upcoming issues of the Appaloosa Journal and the Email Newsletter. Visit www.appaloosa.com for the most up-to-date information.

Racing reminders

For those looking to be eligible for year-end awards in racing, make sure you send in your annual starters fee. The $10 fee must be paid before a horse’s first official race start for a horse to be eligible for any ApHC racing awards. For more details, see Rule 408 (A) in the Appaloosa Horse Club 2008 Official Handbook.

ASF forms are available online at http://www.appaloosa.com/pdfs/2008_ASF_form.pdf
For more information call 208-882-5578 ext 244.