Support the ApHC this holiday shopping season!

Before you go out and start your holiday shopping, think about taking a look at what the ApHC offers for gift ideas. We provide a lot of great gift ideas for all the horse lovers in your life. Check out these fine options:


2011 APPALOOSA JOURNAL CALENDAR
Keep track of all your Appaloosa events. A perfect holiday gift. Spruce up your barn. Hang up at the office. Give to trainers and managers. $13.95 • Click here to order



APPALOOSA PHOTO GALLERY
Pictures speak a thousand words. Find a favorite image of your favorite breed and use it to make prints, puzzles, mousepads, playing cards, note cards, coasters, ceramic tiles, mugs and many other things! Simply click on the image you like, select “Buy” above it, check out the “Merchandise” tab, and follow the instructions to making a pricless holiday gift.
Prices start at $3.00 • Click here to get started


APPALOOSA MUSEUM GIFT SHOP
This is the Appaloosa merchandise and gift mecca! Here you can find childrens' books, jewelry, clothes, art, Christmas ornaments, Breyer horses, mugs and much more.
Prices start at $1.50 • Click here to order



APPALOOSA JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION
Now through the holidays, every Appaloosa Journal hard copy subscription bought will receive a FREE copy of our online version! The free subscription makes a great gift.
$25.00 • Click here to order



NATIONAL SHOW POSTERS
Past and current National Show posters. Beautiful artwork, great gift for any horse lover!
Starting at $10.00 • Click here to order






ApHC MEMBERSHIP
Give the gift of membership! Includes one adult voting membership, a subscription to Appaloosa Journal, and $10 of free online services per month.
$55.00 • Click here to order




APPALOOSA BLOODLINES BOOK
A detailed history of 73 horses in the Appaloosa Hall of Fame and Racing Hall of Fame. A great gift for any Appaloosa enthusiast!
$19.95 • Click here to order





ORREN MIXER ART
Signed and unsigned Orren Mixer prints, posters, and notecards. Including “The Ideal Appaloosa.”
Prices start at $5.95 • Click here to order




SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS!
Also, please consider taking a look at our supporters' products this holiday season. You can find some of their products featured in the Holiday Gift Guide in the December issue of Appaloosa Journal.

• Sunburst - Custom saddle pads - (471) 466-4004
• Show Off Designs - Custom show outfits - (817) 597-6623, www.showoffdesigns.com
• Moon Rein - (903) 872-8380, www.moonrein.com
• Luskey's/Ryon's - 1 (800) 725-RYON, www.luskeys.com
• Cowgirl Chocolates - Gourmet chocolates with western flare, www.cowgirlchocolates.com
• Sole Obsession Footwear - Trendy boots & shoes, www.soleobsessionfootwear.com
• The Candlebaker - Beautiful handcrafted fused glass horses by Whimsy, (360) 656-5716
• Cattleac Cowgirl - Trendy cowgirl clothing, www.cattleaccowgirl.com
• Russell Trading Post - Painted cow horns, etc., www.russelltradingpost.com
• Paisley Rubber Cowgirl Boots - Jorge L. Guerra,
  (214) 642-2548
• Appaloosa Marketplace - www.appaloosa.com/shopping.htm
• Appaloosa Sponsors - www.appaloosa.com/association/sponsors.htm

Breeders' Trust Showcase

Get your Breeders' Trust eligible stallion booked for the season by advertising in the Breeders' Trust Showcase! The showcase is featured in the February issue of Appaloosa Journal. The showcase is for Appaloosa stallions enrolled in the Breeders' Trust only.

Full page: $780
Half page: $500
Deadline: December 20, 2010

Click here for more information, including an order form.

Contact: (208) 882-5578 ext. 256, advertising@appaloosajournal.com
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Get Appaloosa Journal Xpress for only $10/year

Do you currently receive the hard copy of Appaloosa Journal? Have you ever been on the go and thought that it sure would be nice to be able to view it online while you're gone? Now you can for ONLY $10! This offer will soon be online for you to purchase, but in the meantime, if you're interested please contact the circulation department at (208) 882-5578 ext. 500, or subscriptions@appaloosajournal.com.
Click here to view Appaloosa Journal Xpress.

Buy a Journal subscription, get one FREE!

Now through the holidays, every Appaloosa Journal hard copy subscription bought will receive a FREE copy of our online version, Appaloosa Journal Xpress! The free subscription would make a great gift for a loved one!
Contact the subscriptions department today to get your FREE copy of AJX at (208) 882-5578 ext. 500, or subscriptions@appaloosajournal.com.
Or click here to order.

AYA Board of Directors Election

Timeline:

• November 15—Date Final ballots will be mailed
• December 13—Returned ballots must be received in the ApHC Office
• January 5—Election results will be available

For 2011 we are holding elections for territories II, IV & VI zone B, and territories I, III & V zones A & C. To read statements of qualification and purpose from our candidates, and for more information please visit the AYA website.

Helping-Hand Award to board members

We want to acknowledge and offer sincere thanks to a number of ApHC directors who helped make the World Show a better-than-expected experience for lots of folks. Show Committee members and others provided cash for the daily ritual of coffee and donuts for exhibitors. Directors also gave generously to support the sale reception and the reception for our international guests. Beyond that, board members stepped in quickly when some of the international visitors found themselves “relieved” of their passports and travel money. The total contribution amounts to several thousand dollars. We appreciate all that these volunteer leaders do for the Appaloosa Horse Club. Thank you!

ATTENTION JUDGES

To remain an active ApHC judge, all judges must send in their judge renewal fee, update their membership and send in their test to the ApHC Judges Department in a timely manner. For more information on requirements, see Rule 500.F. of the 2010 Official Handbook. Judges that are due to attend the Color Breed Council Judges Seminar can find more information and registration forms at www.colorbreedcouncil.com. The seminar will be held at the Biltmore Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma January 26–30, 2011.

Regional club and International Affiliates annual reports due

Be sure to submit your 2010 annual report to the ApHC office no later than February 15.  Annual reports are available online on the regional club page and can be downloaded and submitted electronically, fax or by mail.

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 2010 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, 2011. Visit www.appaloosa.com for more details. Back to top

Stallion Service 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.appaloosa.com until January 31, 2011! 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.

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. Click here to view.

FEE CHANGES—Effective January 1, 2011

The ApHC understands that during these difficult economic times, nobody wants to see an increase in fees. However, some registration fees have not been increased for more than 30 years! In an effort to make the registration process for the following work equitable, the included fee changes will become effective January 1, 2011, and will be printed in the 2011 Official Handbook of the ApHC.

Performance Permit:

The Performance Permit fees remain the same, however to allow for development of color or characteristics prior to enacting the higher fee, the ApHC has changed the application dates for Performance Permits as follows:
Foal date to 24th month foal date:
Appaloosa x Appaloosa: $150, $215
Appaloosa x approved breed: $250, $315
25th month and thereafter:
Appaloosa x Appaloosa: $300, $365
Appaloosa x approved breed: $500, $565

Stallion Breeding Reports:

Members: $25 + $5 per mare
Non-members: $90 + $18 per mare

10 Day Rush Fees:

Members: $50
Non-members: $115

48 Hour Rush Fees:

Members: $100
Non-members: $165

Lease Filing:

Members and non-members $20

DNA Waiver:

Members and non-members $20

Approved Breed Listing:

Members: $50
Non-members: $115

HYPP Test:

Members and non-members $50

HYPP and DNA Test:

Members and non-members $100

HYPP on Stored Sample:

Members and non-members $50

Blood Typing:

Members and non-members $125

Tattoo:

Members and non-members $65

Parentage Exclusion Analysis Fee:

Members and non-members $25/hour (Estimates provided prior to use)

Late Stallion Breeding Reports

Late stallion breeding reports, postmarked after November 30, 2010, may be filed with the ApHC for $10 per report, plus $4 for each mare, (member fees) and an additional $30 late fee. Late fees are in addition to on-time filing fees. Applicable for reports postmarked after November 30th of the breeding year. All stallions by submission of their stallion breeding report must have DNA results on file with the ApHC. DNA kit order forms are available at www.appaloosa.com. Stallion reports for stallions standing in the Southern hemisphere must be postmarked on or before June 30th of the breeding season. Stallion breeding reports are available at www.appaloosa.com. Please contact an ApHC customer service representative at (208) 882-5578 ext. 300 if you have further questions.

ApHC Transfer Sale—ENDS DEC. 31st!

The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is offering members a chance to catch up on those transfers of ownership that may be sitting with your Appaloosa's Certificate of Registration.

For a limited time, an Appaloosa can be transferred multiple times for a one-time fee of only $25 per horse. Normally, there is a $15 ApHC member fee every time the horse has changed hands—$80 for non-members. Complete and signed transfer forms for each previous owner are still needed, but with this limited-time offer it's an easy one-time $25 fee for ApHC members. Non-members can take advantage of the $25 transfer sale by joining ApHC for $55.

Don't miss out on your chance to save your hard-earned dollars and get your paper work in order! Send us as many transfers as you have, and for only $25 per horse, all transfers will be completed and the certificate will be sent back to the most current owner.

Please contact the Registration Department at (208) 882-5578 ext. 300 or www.appaloosa.com for additional information and forms.