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Appaloosa
Newsletter
October 2008
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Changes in payment methods
It’s Time for Membership Renewal
Cowgirl Thinks Twice, Returns to Win Extreme
Cowboy Race™
Horseware® Ireland and Lynn Palm
– Two Industry Greats Join Forces
Appaloosa Members Advantage Program
Regional Club and International Affiliate
Reminders
Give the Gift of ApHC Membership
Appaloosa E-mail Service Available Soon
ApHC at National Finals Rodeo
Attention stallion owners
2009 National Appaloosa Show Slots are going fast
Rock the vote!
Ride report reminder
Newsletter
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Changes in payment
methods
Starting January 1, 2009, the ApHC will no longer accept Discover
credit cards. MasterCard, Visa, checks and money orders in U.S.
funds are acceptable. Bank wiring is also available.
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| It’s Time for
Membership Renewal
It’s that time of year again, don’t
forget to renew your ApHC Membership! Your ApHC membership offers
discounts on premium brands, participation in ApHC programs and
events, subscription to the Appaloosa Journal and more! Visit www.appaloosa.com
to renew your membership today!
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Cowgirl Thinks Twice,
Returns to Win Extreme Cowboy Race™
Discouraged by a 10th place preliminary finish that barely earned
her a finalist slot, Extreme Cowboy Race™ contestant Jean Oliver
almost didn’t return the next day for the finals at the Sky
Ute Event Center. Her qualifying run was solid, with no bobbles over
the challenging course, which gave her a good chance for the clean-slate
finals—but it was a long drive to Ignacio from her home in Cortez,
CO, so she did some research before making her decision.
Good thing she did. She won—leaving her competitors in the racecourse
dust by some 30 points. That she is a cowgirl “of a certain
age” (and proud of it) made the win all the sweeter for her,
as it did for her admiring audience. She was an obvious crowd favorite,
despite coming in with the disadvantage of an early draw and a field
of younger competitors. Her 16-year-old horse rose to every challenge
with confidence, style, rhythm—and speed. In the eyes of one
observer, Jean took the course “like a woman on a mission.”
In second place was Jerry Mackey of Ignacio, a reiner and professional
trainer who demonstrated his competence throughout the race, but especially
in calming his horse after a difficult encounter with one of the later
obstacles. Third place went to Si Jarboe
of Cortez, whose stylish 20-year-old Appaloosa “Spot”
took the jumps with air to spare and delivered the rest of the ride
without hesitation. Mike Glick of Durango, on a horse owned by local
restaurateur Paula Berg, rode a strong race to take fourth place
honors. Of the eleven finalists (one was a wild card draw), all
were competing in the Extreme Cowboy Race™ for the first time.
Most likely for many of them, it won’t be their last.
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Horseware® Ireland
and Lynn Palm – Two Industry Greats Join Forces
Horseware® Ireland, maker of Rambo® Quarter Horse waterproof
turnouts, is excited to announce that Lynn Palm of Palm Partnership
Training is the newest member to join their stable of sponsored riders.
Lynn is one of the foremost equestrians in the world and a pioneer
among women in the equine industry.
Lynn Palm has championed the partnership of horse and rider for more
than thirty years. She brings her unique perspective to thousands
of horse enthusiasts around the world through her Palm Partnership
Training educational schools and clinics, held each year throughout
the United States and Europe. Palm’s extensive worldwide experience
makes her one of the most knowledgeable equine clinicians in the world.
The only female four-time World Championship Quarter Horse Show Super
Horse rider, Palm has excelled in a number of competitive arenas with
many top American and European championships to her credit, as well
as being named 2000 AQHA Female Equestrian of the Year by the Women’s
Sports Foundation, 2003 Equine Affaire Exceptional Equestrian Educator
and most recently the 2006 AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year.
Horseware® Ireland is proud to sponsor such a fine horsewoman
and is thrilled that Rugged Painted Lark, Larks Hot Potator and more
will be dressed in Rambo® Quarter Horse. The only blanket line
on the market specifically engineered to fit the working horse physic
with broader cuts through the chest and rump. Rambo® Quarter Horse
offers a full range of products from waterproof turnouts to custom
blankets. “We felt that Lynn’s own interests in the equine
world closely mirrored that of Horseware® Ireland, and we are
delighted to be associated with such an accomplished all round equestrian”
commented David Smith, Global Marketing Manager, Horseware® Ireland.
For more information go to www.lynnpalm.com
and www.horseware.com
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| Appaloosa Members
Advantage Program If you haven’t
already, be sure to sign up for the Appaloosa Members Advantage
Program, brought to you by the ApHC and the National Thoroughbred
Racing Association. Enrollment offers the opportunity to win prizes
at ApHC-sponsored events, like the John Deere Gator that will be
awarded to a lucky ApHC member at the 2008 World Championship Appaloosa
Show in Fort Worth, Texas!
ApHC members who become a part of the Appaloosa
Members Advantage program are not only eligible for amazing prizes,
but significant discounts for premium brands such as John Deere,
UPS, Sherwin Williams, Toshiba, Office Depot, OfficeMax IMPRESS
and Equine Travel Advantage.
Most importantly, there is no charge for ApHC members
to activate their Appaloosa Members Advantage!
To begin saving, ApHC members must contact Jen Evely
at (888) 304-SPOT (7768) to activate the Appaloosa Members Advantage.
Not an ApHC member? Joining is easy! Visit www.appaloosa.com
to become a member, then call the toll free number for the additional
perks.
Don’t miss out on major discounts; enroll
in Appaloosa Members Advantage today!
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| Regional Club and
International Affiliate Reminders The
Appaloosa Horse Club would like to remind regional clubs and international
affiliates of important 2009 deadlines that are just around the
corner!
Exemplary Club award submissions must be received
in the office no later than January 30. Make sure your club competes
for this prestigious honor, and for the chance to win up to $700!
Annual reports must be in office no later than February
15. These reports are available on the ApHC Web
site regional club page. Membership rosters must be in office
by July 15. All submissions must be sent to ApHC headquarters.
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| Give the Gift of
ApHC Membership Searching for the
perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list? Give the Gift of
an ApHC
Membership this holiday season! The ApHC is offering a new and
exciting way for you to spread your enthusiasm for the Appaloosa
breed—gifting an ApHC membership to family, friends and just
about everyone! ApHC Memberships are also great gifts for birthdays,
anniversaries…almost every celebratory event!
Every membership option is may be gifted—youth,
family and even lifetime memberships! Visit www.appaloosa.com
to purchase your gift memberships today!
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| Appaloosa E-mail
Service Available Soon The Appaloosa
Horse Club is excited to bring ApHC members free e-mail service
to all ApHC members! Each member will have their own Appaloosa e-mail
address, for example John_Smith@appaloosaemail.com, to tell the
world that the Appaloosa is your Breed of Choice. Now you can promote
your farm, ranch, services and stallions to the world with each
e-mail you send. This unique e-mail community offers up-to-date
ApHC notifications, an ApHC calendar, shared contacts, secure log-in
and 1 GB of storage. The Appaloosa e-mail service will be available
later this month! Your e-mail service has the look of Microsoft
Outlook, but is purely Appaloosa – all App, all the time.
Additional e-l service is available for $25 per address per year.
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| ApHC at National
Finals Rodeo The Appaloosa Horse
Club will be proudly represented at the National Finals Rodeo in
Las Vegas, Dec. 4-13, 2008. You can find the ApHC booth and representatives
at the Cowboy Christmas Gift Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Thanks to the efforts of many ApHC members and the
Las Vegas ApHC, the Appaloosa breed will have a strong presence
at this renowned event. Be sure to stop by and encourage family
and friends to do the same! For more information, contact Gary Connolly
at gdc2app@mindspring.com.
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Attention stallion
owners
Owners of all stallions registered with the ApHC or an approved
breed must file an annual stallion breeding report on or before
November 30, 2008, to avoid the late fee. A separate report must
be filed for each stallion and should list each mare exposed to
the stallion and semen transported from the stallion. Stallion owners
should distinguish between natural breeding, artificial insemination
and transported semen breedings. Stallion breeding report forms
and complete rules are available at www.appaloosa.com.
Faxed copies are not available.
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2009
National Appaloosa Show Slots are going fast
Slots are going fast for the 2009 Slot Futurities & Sweepstakes
classes at the 62nd National Appaloosa Show. Purchase before November
1, 2008 to be eligible to vote for the Judges you would like in
the arena in your slot class.
Purchase forms are available on the Official ApHC Web site at http://www.appaloosa.com/downloadable-forms.htm#NationalShowForms.
For questions, call the office or stop in at the Show office in
Fort Worth during the 2008 World Championship Appaloosa Show.
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Rock
the vote!
Youth director election ballots will be mailed out during November,
so all youths interested in voting need to purchase their 2009
membership by November 1, 2008, to be eligible to receive a ballot.
If you’d like to be a part of the decision-making process,
here’s your chance!
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| Ride report
reminder
The time period for submitting your 10-day ride report forms for
endurance and competitive trail rides is flexible. All reports
of mileage must be submitted no later than December 15, 2008.
If any events are ridden after November 30, the mileage will be
placed on the 2009 ride year—December 1, 2008–November
30, 2009
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