ApHC E-newsletter, December 2009

Member’s Only online services

Beginning October 1, ApHC members were granted access to records of any ApHC-registered horse, allowing members to investigate prospective breedings or purchases. Members are able to purchase any horse’s information including pedigree, production, performance and awards. The reports are reasonably priced, ranging from $1 to $5. Members will continue to have free access to their own horse’s information as well as 10 free pedigrees until December 31, 2009. Effective January 1, 2010, your 10 free pedigrees per month will be replaced with a $10 per month credit toward data services. That’s $120 worth of free services per year just for being a member! Additional services can be purchased as needed.

Breeders’ Trust showcase deadline

Is your Appaloosa stallion a Breeders’ Trust enrolled sire? Then promote him in the February Breeders’ Trust Stallion Showcase! Deadline for booking a showcase ad is December 15, so call Hannah Hathaway today, or e-mail advertising@appaloosajournal.com for more information!

New Online Advertising!

New online advertising opportunities are now available! Add a new dimension to your advertising campaign with Appaloosa Journal's affordable online options! In a tough economy print advertising can be difficult to afford. Advertising online is a great way to get eyes focused on your business—and at a very affordable price. For more details call or e-mail Hannah at (208) 882-5578 ext. 256 or advertising@appaloosajournal.com.

Business Card advertising

Business Card advertising is an easy and affordable way to get your business noticed and remembered in the Appaloosa world! Submit a digital copy of your business card to advertising@appaloosajournal.com to have it listed in our new business card advertising section. These ads are 1/10th of a page and are printed in black and white. Call Hannah or Sandi at (208) 882-5578 ext. 256 or 258 for more details and pricing.

ApHC rewards new and returning members with $10,000 in giveaways!

The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) has joined forces with some of the equine industry’s top brands to reward new and returning ApHC members. Qualify for a random drawing to win one of many prizes totaling more than $10,000 by purchasing your membership by December 1, 2009! Names will be drawn December 10, 2009, and winners will be notified by the end of business December 11, 2009. Prizes may not be exchanged for cash and are non-transferable. Eligible memberships must be paid in full and include contact number, e-mail and postal address. This is just one of the many ways the ApHC rewards its members, so sign up today and view prizes at www.appaloosa.com

Stallion Services Auction continues until January

Miss bidding on your favorite stallion at the World Show? Stallion services that weren’t auctioned at the show are available online at www.horseauctionandmore.com/stores.php?store=790 until January 31, 2010! Many first-class stallions are still available. Get your bid in today to win a breeding for the upcoming season. Contact marketing@appaloosa.com for more information.

Multi-year membership option

There’s more than one way to join the ApHC—3-year individual memberships are now available for only $140! Sign up for the 3-year membership and receive all the perks an ApHC member enjoys, including Appaloosa Journal, a monthly e-newsletter, voting privileges, the Appaloosa Member Advantage program and much more!

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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 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.

Now accepting Exemplary Regional Club submissions

The ApHC is encouraging all regional clubs to get involved and submit a scrapbook detailing the club’s activities during 2009 for a chance to win up to $500! The Exemplary Regional Club winner will be recognized in Appaloosa Journal, receive complimentary booth space at the National or World shows, be recognized at the annual award banquet and receive a perpetual trophy for one year! Submissions must be received in the ApHC office by January 30, 2010. Visit www.appaloosa.comfor more details.

Update your Appaloosa records

Now is a great time to update your facility records for 2010. When a registered Appaloosa dies, the owner should notify the ApHC via letter, including name, registration number, month, day and year of death and owner signature. You may also submit the original ApHC Certificate of Registration, though it’s not necessary. Additionally, when an Appaloosa has lived 30 years past January 1 of its foaling year, it will be presumed dead and its ApHC records marked accordingly. If the horse has not actually died, the owner may contact the ApHC with satisfactory evidence that the horse is alive, which is then required on an annual basis.

Stallion breeding reports

Thank you to all stallion owners who filed breeding reports in a timely manner! These reports assist the ApHC with predictions of future registration numbers. If you haven’t submitted your report, please go to www.appaloosa.com to download a stallion breeding report form. Reports postmarked after November 30 through December 31 are charged a late fee of $20 plus $8 per mare. A fee change is slated for January 1, 2010. Reports postmarked after January 1, 2010, are charged the normal fees, $10 plus $4 per mare plus a late fee of $30.

If you filed your annual report but forgot to list a mare, she may be added to the previously filed report for a $10 fee. All late reports and mare additions must be submitted on official stallion breeding report forms available through our web site. We apologize but facsimiles are not acceptable. Please contact ext. 300 if you have questions.

Look for Trail & Distance adjustments

The 2010 Official Rulebookwill include adjustments to rules and definitions regarding the Trail & Distance Department. Please be aware of the changes, and look for your new rulebook in 2010!

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