ApHC E-newsletter, July 2009

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).

Get spotted at the 2009 World Show

Summer shows have barely begun, and it’s already time to start thinking about getting your name out at the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show! We have an option for everyone, from display advertising and classifieds in the National Network to class and buckles sponsorships, and don’t forget about logo placement in the arenas or the web site on the live streaming video page. Contact ext. 235 or 273, e-mail marketing@appaloosa.com or publicrelations@appaloosa.com or visit www.appaloosa.com and click the National Show icon.

Liberty Mutual benefits for ApHC members

The ApHC’s new Group Savings Plus® partnership with Liberty Mutual, the eighth-largest auto and home insurer in the U.S., may save ApHC members up to 10 percent on auto insurance and 5 percent on home insurance. That can add up to hundreds of dollars back into ApHC members’ pockets! In addition, Liberty Mutual offers customers who have both auto and home policies an attractive added multi-policy discount. To find out how much you can save, call 1-800-524-9400, or visit Libertymutual.com for an immediate, no-obligation quote. Discounts are available where state law and regulations allow, and may vary by state.

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 7 white): $100

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

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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.

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!

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 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.

2009 ANCER

The 2009 Appaloosa National Championship Endurance Ride is scheduled for September 19, 2009. It’s hosted by the Cracked OAATS Crunch Endurance Ride, and will be held at Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Cleveland, Ohio. Contact Cheryl Fenton at 7243 Concord Road, Alexandria OH 43001 or (740) 967-3709 for more information!