ApHC E-newsletter, June 2009

ApHC Territory 7 election deadline extended!

Due to postal delays, the Board of Directors election for Territory 7 will be extended by two weeks, and will conclude June 15, 2009. All ballots must be returned to CPA David Strottman’s office no later than June 15 (postmark does not apply). Any ballots returned to the ApHC office will be voided. David Strottman, CPA PO Box 1909 Lewiston, ID 83501 Please contact (208) 882-5578 ext. 274 or executivesecretary@appaloosa.com for additional information or questions.

Regional club workshop

New this year, the ApHC will host a regional club workshop in conjunction with the National Show. The workshop will be the first of many opportunities for regional club members to speak directly with the ApHC President, CEO and staff in regard to the ApHC Regional Club program. This year, President Chuck Mcwhirter, CEO Steve Taylor, Regional Club Coordinator Eliana Thompson, Show Secretary Kelly Hastings and Marketing Director Merida McClanahan will be available to answer questions on June 24, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Trade Mart’s south side classrooms. Please contact Eliana at ext. 274 or e-mail suggestions to regionalclubs@appaloosa.com, or visit www.appaloosa.com for additional information.

Summer board meeting

The ApHC Board of Directors will meet July 3–July 5, 2009, in Jackson, Mississippi. Meetings will be held at the Mississippi State Fairground’s Trade Mart in the south side classrooms. All sessions are open to members except executive sessions or unless otherwise denoted. For more information, call 208-882-5578 ext. 274, e-mail executivesecretary@appaloosa.com or visit www.appaloosa.com.

July 3: 6 p.m., officer elections and committee assignments
July 4: 8 a.m., committee meetings
July 5: 8 a.m., full board meeting

World Appaloosa Sale

The consignment deadline for the World Appaloosa Sale is August 1, 2009. Consign by August 1 to receive the stimulus discount! Contact 208-882-5578 ext. 274, e-mail executivesecretary@appalosa.com or visit www.appaloosa.com for additional information. Consignment fees will increase after August 1 if space is still available in the sale(s).

“Members Only” updates

The ApHC is proud to offer extensive online services to its membership with the recently launched “Members Only” page. Finding trainers, show dates and forms has never been easier thanks to the portal developed exclusively for ApHC members. Now ApHC members have the ability to view information specific to their horses using the “My Horse” feature on the “Members Only” page—all from the comfort of home. For each Appaloosa owned or leased, members can view pedigrees, production, show points, racing data and more. Members can also check on their horse's National Show entries. Just go to the MY HORSE section and click on the horse in question. You'll be able to see in which classes the horse has been entered. The information is available on-line as soon as it's keyed by a staff member in the ApHC office!

Advertise in the World Appaloosa Sale catalog

Reserve your space in the sale catalog now! Catalogs are free and will be sent to interested parties prior to the sale. Catalogs will also be available at the World Show and online! Advertising rates are:

• Cover (color): $500
• Full-Page (black & white): $400
• Half-Page (black & white): $300
• Business card (black & white): $100

Contact (208) 882-5578 ext. 235 or e-mail marketing@appaloosa.com for more information.

Lights, camera, action!

See your name on the big screen in the John Justin Arena at the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show. This remarkable opportunity allows you to promote your spots to everyone on the 9 x 15 foot video screen in the John Justin Arena throughout the duration of the show. This unique medium allows for pictures, slide shows and video clips. Advertise your business, stallion, sale horses, training facilities and wins!
Contact (208) 882-5578 ext. 235 or 273, e-mail marketing@appaloosa.com or publicrelations@appaloosa.com or visit www.appaloosa.com and click the World Show icon.

For more Marketing Department news, see the links below!

Racing on the web

Appaloosa racing fans can keep up with the fastest colored horses on the track with just a few clicks on the web site. Visit Hot Off the Tracks in the Racing section at www.appaloosa.com to see who’s making headlines. Be sure to check the stakes calendar to see what’s coming up in Appaloosa racing. For more information about Appaloosa racing, contact racing@appaloosa.com or ext. 244.

Qualify for year-end awards

To be eligible for racing year-end awards, send in your annual starter’s fee before your Appaloosa’s first official race start. The $10 fee needs to be paid each year. See Rule 408.A. in the 2009 Official Handbook for more details.

Last chance to dual-register

Owners of Appaloosas registered with the ApHCC have until July 31, 2009, to dual-register their Appaloosas with the ApHC. The ApHC Board of Directors will use dual-registration information to assist with exploring further options for mutual benefit of both the ApHC and the ApHCC. It’s simple to receive an ApHC certificate of registration—simply submit your request along with a photocopy of the front and back of the ApHCC certificate of registration, four current photographs of your horse, clearly showing both sides, a complete front and rear view, and a $100 fee (US funds). ApHC registration classification and eligibility are subject to ApHC rules and regulations.
For additional information and forms, please visit www.appaloosa.com or contact 208.882.5578 ext. 300.

ApHC’s aged horse special

In this time of financial difficulty, we understand the increasingly large demand for decreased registration rates for aged Appaloosas. The ApHC is answering this call by offering members an opportunity to register eligible Appaloosas over two years of age for the reduced rate of only $150!

The aged horse special is offered through March 31, 2010.

Eligibility requirements:

• ApHC members only; you may purchase a membership at the time of registration
• Applicant horse may be eligible for Regular (#) or Non-characteristic (N) classification
• Applicant horse must be two-years-old or older to benefit from the special
• Applicant horse must meet all registration requirements
• Applicant horse must meet ApHC bloodline requirement: at least one parent must be ApHC-registered with Regular (#) classification; non-Appaloosa parents must be registered with an approved breed association (AQHA, JC, or AHA)

Contact the ApHC Registration Department at 208-882-5578 ext. 300.

Chief Joseph deadline

Get your application for the Chief Joseph Trail Ride in by June 8, 2009, to participate in a scenic, fun ride sponsored by the ApHC. The ride is July 19–25 from Darby to Big Hole, Montana.

Activities at the World Youth Show

If you’re attending the World Championship Youth Show, make sure to check out your fellow competitors taking part in fun activities including the youth judging contest, speech contest, stall decorating, dummy roping and stick horse rodeo!

50/50 raffle

The Appaloosa Youth Association Board of Directors is selling 50/50 raffle tickets to earn money for programs and awards for our youth members. Support the AYA today and contact one of the youth directors listed here for purchase information. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets last year; you’re the reason we’re able to offer prizes, contests and fun activities!