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Appaloosa
Newsletter
January 2009
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2009 Board of Director
Elections
Upcoming Deadlines
Appaloosa Business
Directory
Appaloosa Calendar of
Events
Appaloosa Members
Advantage Program
Appaloosa E-mail Service
Now Available
Give the Gift of
ApHC Membership
Cowboy Way Trading Post
Be a part of National
Show History
2010 Calendar Contest
Advertising Options
Racing Reminder
Racing On The Web
Regional Club Membership Drive
Appaloosa Regional Club Blog
Canadian Appaloosas Welcome
Stamp of a Champion
2009 Youth Directors Announced
Newsletter
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2009 Board of
Director Elections
In 2009 ApHC members will elect representatives
for Territory 1 – Zone B, Territory 2 – Zone B, Territory
3 – Zone B, Territory 4 – Zone B, Territory 5 –
Zone A, Zone B, Territory 6 – Zone B, Territory 7 to the ApHC
Board of Directors.
In order to be included on election ballots, interested members
must file a petition with the ApHC on or before February 28, 2009.
If you or if anyone you know is interested, please complete the
Declaration
Of Candidacy form and submit it to the followwing address no
later than February 28, 2009.
Appaloosa Horse Club
Attention: Eliana Thompson
2720 West Pullman Road
Moscow Idaho, 83843
For more information please contact Eliana
Thompson at 208-882-5578 ext. 274 or email executivesecretary@appaloosa.com
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Upcoming
Deadlines
January 15—Approval for June–December shows
January 30—Exemplary Regional Club submissions due
February 15—Regional Club annual reports due
February 28—Declaration of Candidacy for ApHC Board of Directors
submission deadline
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| Appaloosa Business
Directory Looking for an Appaloosa
breeder or trainer? Your search will be a breeze with the online
Appaloosa Business Directory. Not only will this online feature
guide you to local Appaloosa breeders and trainers, but also features
tack stores, saddle shops and more! Visit www.appaloosa.com
and click on “Appaloosa
Business Directory”.
And don’t forget—Appaloosa breeders
and trainers are encouraged to promote their farms, ranches and
facilities by posting their information on the Appaloosa Business
Directory.
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| Appaloosa Calendar
of Events List your upcoming regional
show, trail ride, gift expo or horse sale on the Appaloosa Calendar
of Events! This service allows an association to list their event
and spread the word free of charge. It is also an excellent resource
for anyone looking for an Appaloosa related event. Simply visit
www.appaloosa.com
and click on “Online
Services”.
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| Appaloosa Members
Advantage Program If you haven’t
already, be sure to sign up for the Appaloosa Members Advantage
Program. Enrollment offers the opportunity to win prizes at ApHC-sponsored
events, like the John Deere Gator awarded to Steve Springer of Mansfield,
Texas 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. Thanks to the Appaloosa Members Advantage
Program, you can save money not only at home, but in the office
at well!
Most importantly, there is no charge for ApHC members
to activate their Appaloosa Members Advantage! Who says you can’t
get something for nothing?
To begin saving, ApHC members must contact Jen Evely
at (888) 304-SPOT (7768) to activate your Appaloosa Members Advantage
enrollment. Not a current 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 considerable discounts with
major retailers; enroll in Appaloosa Members Advantage today!
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| Appaloosa E-mail
Service Now Available
ApHC members now have their very own Appaloosa Email address! This
unique email community offers up-to-date ApHC notifications, an
ApHC calendar, shared contacts, secure log-in and 1 GB of storage.
The Appaloosa Email service has the familiar look of Microsoft Outlook,
but is purely Appaloosa. It one of many ways to tell the world the
Appaloosa is your breed of choice!
Each ApHC member has one FREE Appaloosa Email address, but if one
Appaloosa Email is not enough, additional email service is available
for $25 per address per year.
ApHC members can access their Appaloosa Email account by visiting
www.appaloosaemail.com,
using first and last name for user identification and their ApHC
seven digit membership number as a temporary password.
For questions or concerns regarding the new Appaloosa Email, the
ApHC is happy to provide quality customer support from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. Please contact the New Client
Specialist 208-882-5578 ext. 235 or email support@appaloosaemail.com.
Remember this exciting service is only available to ApHC members,
and no other equine association offers more! For more information
on becoming a member and membership benefits, visit www.appaloosa.com
or call the ApHC at 208-882-5578.
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| Give the Gift of
ApHC Membership The ApHC is offering
a new and exciting way for you to spread your enthusiasm for the
Appaloosa breed—gifting an ApHC membership! Recipients of
a gifted membership receive all of the perks you already enjoy,
including Appaloosa Email, a monthly issue of the Appaloosa Journal,
the option to enroll in Appaloosa Members Advantage and more!
ApHC Memberships are great gifts for birthdays,
anniversaries…almost every celebratory event!
Every membership option is may be gifted—youth,
family and even lifetime memberships! Flip to PAGE (whenever this
page is assigned) in this issue of the Appaloosa Journal or visit
www.appaloosa.com
to purchase your gift memberships today!
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| Cowboy Way Trading
Post The ApHC is now taking commercial
exhibitor space reservations for the Cowboy Way Trading Post, held
in conjunction with the 62nd National Appaloosa Show & 2009
World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show! Indoor and outdoor space
is available at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds Trade Mart. Download
the commercial exhibitor packet at www.appaloosa.com
and click on the “National
Show” icon. For more information, contact the Trade Show
Coordinator at 208-882-5578 ext. 273 or via email at publicrelations@appaloosa.com.
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| Be a part of National
Show History The Appaloosa Horse
Club would like to invite members, exhibitors and Appaloosa enthusiasts
to show their support of the 62nd National Appaloosa Show &
2009 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show history by sponsoring
a sterling silver 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.
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2010 Calendar Contest
Start snapping photos for the 2010 Appaloosa Journal Calendar
contest! Entries are accepted until June 30, 2009. We’d love
to see more fall and winter shots. See page 94 of the January issue
for an entry form.
Call 208-552-5578 ext. 252 or e-mail assistanteditor@appaloosajournal.com
for more details!
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Advertising Options
The Appaloosa Journal is now offering the inside front and
back covers to advertisers. Contact 208-228-5578 ext. 258 or advertising@appaloosajournal.com
for rates and options.
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Racing Reminder
To be eligible for year-end awards, be sure to
send in your annual starters fee. The $10 fee is to be paid before
a horse’s official race start.
See Rule 408.A. in the **2009
Official Handbook** for more details.
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Racing On
The Web
Appaloosa racing fans can keep up with the fastest colored horses
on the track with just a few clicks at www.appaloosa.com.
Click Race for the most up-to-date information and news. It changes
weekly, so visit often for all Appaloosa racing highlights.
For more information about Appaloosa racing contact 208-882-5578
ext. 244 or racing@appaloosa.com.
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Regional
Club Membership Drive
The ApHC regional clubs can earn a $10 rebate*
for each new ApHC adult membership** they acquire in 2009. Include
the regional club charter number on 2009 ApHC membership forms
or have your new member apply purchase their membership online
to receive credit for the new ApHC adult membership** and it
will list all of the great benefits and value of having an ApHC
membership. *Rebate monies will be paid to eligible chartered
regional clubs at the end of the 2009 calendar year.
**new ApHC Adult membership definition: a person
18 years or older who has not had a membership with the Appaloosa
Horse Club (ApHC) with in the previous two years.
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| Appaloosa
Regional Club Blog The Appaloosa
Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce the launch of the Appaloosa
Regional Club blog at www.appaloosaclubs.com!
This exciting blog is a direct link to ApHC Regional Club news—you
will always be up-to-date on deadlines, announcements and more.
This interactive blog gives you the opportunity to check out photos,
leave comments, chat with other ApHC Regional Club members and
more. The Appaloosa Regional Club blog makes it easy for you to
stay connected. Be sure to thank Saddlebrook Appaloosas, the generous
sponsor of the Appaloosa Regional club! Visit www.appaloosaclubs.com
today!
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Canadian Appaloosas Welcome
Appaloosa owners registered with the ApHCC have until July 31,
2009, to register their horses with the ApHC.
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 the horse
clearly showing both sides of the and a complete front and rear
view, and $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. 200.
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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 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 fee to 2720 W. Pullman Road, Moscow ID 83843. Click
here for your application.
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2009 Youth Directors Announced
The Appaloosa Youth Association is pleased to announce the results
of the 2009 Youth Director elections. Each candidate must be
between the ages of 14 and 17 and reside in the territory and
zone that he/she wishes to represent. Directors will serve a
two-year term.
AYA Directors participate in conference calls
and gather at the Appaloosa Youth World show to discuss matters
concerning the AYA. Each director is expected to participate
in the discussions to bring forth suggestions and ideas from
the constituents residing in their territory and zone.
Newly elected officials will be sworn in during
the spring conference call. Date and time TBA.
Newly elected are displayed in bold.
Territory/Zone |
Name |
City/State |
1 A |
VACANT |
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1 B |
Payden Cellan
(2009) |
Pocatello, ID |
1 C |
Anna Dillon
(2010) |
Little River, KS |
2 A |
Candice Taggart (2009) |
San Clemente, CA |
2 B |
VACANT |
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2 C |
VACANT |
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3 A |
Jamie Clark
(2010) |
Eolia, MO |
3 B |
Holly Lentz (2009) |
Whitelaw, WI |
3 C |
Joshua Clevenger
(2010) |
Mount Olive, IL |
4 A |
Cheyanne Nolan (2009) |
Mount Vernon, TX |
4 B |
Katherine Corbett
(2010) |
Chicksha, OK |
4 C |
Kaylyn Baker (2009) |
West Palm Beach, FL |
5 A |
Katlynn Burchfield
(2010) |
Rose Bud, AR |
5 B |
Mallory Campbell (2009) |
Oxford, GA |
5 C |
VACANT |
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6 A |
Morgan Grevey (2009) |
Liberty TWP, OH |
6 B |
Hanna Ring
(2010) |
La Fayette, NY |
6 C |
Elizabeth Fagan (2009) |
Danvers, MA |
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