Canadian Appaloosas welcome

Owners of Appaloosa registered with the ApHCC have a 12-month opportunity to register their Appaloosas with the ApHC. It’s simple!

To receive an ApHC Certificate of Registration, submit an application with a photocopy of the front and back of the ApHCC Certificate of Registration, four current color photographs of your horse clearly showing both sides and a complete front and rear view, and a $100 fee in U.S. funds.
ApHC registration classification and eligibility are subject to ApHC rules and regulations.
For additional information and forms, visit www.appaloosa.com or call 208-882-5578 ext. 300.

World Show qualification

Recent discussions focused on a proposal to automatically qualify Canadian National Champions for the ApHC World Show in the same year. The ApHC Executive Committee expressed support for the idea and will likely offer a recommendation at the July 2008 Board of Directors meeting in Jackson, Mississippi. Winners from international shows, as well as the Appaloosa Horse Club national Sow, may also be included in the ultimate proposal.

Stamp of a champion

Show your pride in your Appaloosa by ordering the stamp of a champion! This distinctive enhancement is available only to National and World champions and/or National and World reserve champions according to ApHC records. The stamp of a champion makes an excellent gift.
To order, submit a properly completed application, along with your horse’s original certificate of registration and the $100 stamp of a champion fee to 2720 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, ID 83843. Applications are available at www.appaloosa.com.

Annual trail rides

There’s still time to sign up for the Chief Joseph Trail Ride. Applications and full payment must be received by the application deadline to avoid the late fee. Vehicles are limited on the daily caravan and 450 can reserve your spot. Horses must have a 30-day health certificated and a current negative Coggins test. Other transport documents may be required by the state(s) you’ll be traveling through. A copy of your Appaloosa’s registration papers is required for check-in at the Chief Joseph ride.

The Chief Joseph application deadline is Friday, June 20. The Sheltowee application deadline is Friday, August 29.

To attend these rides:
*You must be a current ApHC member (riders and non-riders alike).
*Horses must be at least 4 years old to participate.
*ApHC-registered Appaloosas are required mounts on the Chief Joseph Trail Ride; however, all breeds are welcome on the other rides.
*Balance of fees due by application deadline.

Applications are available online at www.appaloosa.com, or contact the Trail coordinator at 208-882-5578 ext. 221.

AYA support

We all have people in our busy lives whom we’d like to give a big hug and say, “Thank you for making an impact on my life!” This year the Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) directors voted to award Dawna Harwell the title of Youth Supporter of the Year for the impact she’s made on the lives of so many youths. Dawna’s been an active ApHC member for over 20 years, and trains horses and riders to compete in events. Thank you Dawna!

Horse judging contest

Hurry and get your entry forms turned in for the 61st National Youth Horse Judging Competition in Jackson, Mississippi. Entries and payment must be received in the ApHC office no later than June 13. We’ll see you there!

For information regarding the Horse Judging contest please contact the youth/non-pro coordinator at Youth@appaloosa.com or call 208-882-5578 ext. 264.

Take a break from competition

Look for these fun events at the National Appaloosa and Youth World Show in Jackson, Mississippi, where you can learn something new, have fun, relax and spend time with other competitors. For times and locations of all events, check your premium books and exhibitor packets.+

***You’ve Been Spotted fundraiser**— Once again the AYA directors will sell floral arrangements to exhibitors and their friends and family to raise funds for the Appaloosa Youth Association programs. Arrangements will be delivered Wednesday and Friday during the Youth World Show. Order forms will be available at the show office and in exhibitor packets. Please return order forms to the show office for processing.

***Exhibitors’ BBQ**—The Mississippi State Fair is cookin’ up some good ol’ southern barbeque on Saturday, June 28, after the Team Tournament competition in the Kirk Fordice Equine Center.

***Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls**—The Girls will perform Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, 2008. If you haven’t seen them, now’s the time! Learn more at www.rrcowboygirls.com.

***Callaway concert**—Sixteen-year-old Callaway will perform Saturday, June 28, in the Mississippi Coliseum and is graciously donating the concert proceeds to the AYA, which provides great activities and opportunities for its members. Come support the youth programs!

***Ray Ainsworth clinics**—Join us for twice-weekly Ray Ainsworth clinics and learn to become a better rider—there’s always room for improvement!

***Hawaiian shaved ice**—Keep an eye out for AYA directors at the show. They’ll be set up outside one of Ray’s clinics selling tasty Hawaiian shaved ice to help quench your thirst and beat the heat!

***Stick horse rodeo**—Oh, the joy of little ones riding those spotted stick horses! Come watch them run barrels, rope dummies, and even have their own version of rope race. This is one event you won’t want to miss. The rodeo will be held Tuesday, June 24.

***AYA general membership meeting/ice cream social**—All AYA members are encouraged to attend this meeting to catch up on the current AYA happenings and have some ice cream too! It will be held Sunday, June 22, at 9 a.m. in the Kirk Fordice Equine Center.

***Speech contest**—This event is the first element of the Team Tournament competition for those previously entered. Meet at the east end of the concourse in the Kirk Fordice Equine Center on Sunday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m.