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Moscow, Idaho – The Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) has concluded the judging of the 2020 Youth Art Contest. Youth compete in three divisions (10 & under, 11-13 and 14-18) to showcase their artistic creativity and talent. Cash prizes are awarded to the winners in each category and 1st place will receive recognition in Appaloosa Journal

MOSCOW, IDAHO – The Appaloosa Horse Club would like to announce the Board of Directors approval to bring back Appaloosa horses registered with the Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada (ApHCC) once again as an approved outcross. The ApHC will now be able to consider for registration an Appaloosa horse with an ApHCC-registered Appaloosa parent provided

Moscow, Idaho – The Appaloosa Youth Foundation (AYF) accepts applications for scholarships on an annual basis. Each year applications are accepted from youth who meet the specified criteria for up to eight different scholarships. The AYF is pleased to announce this year’s recipients in the following scholarship categories: Territory Scholarship The Territory Scholarship awards up

MOSCOW, IDAHO – For the first time ever, the World Championship Appaloosa Show and the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show will be held together October 29-November 8 at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Details for the dual World Shows were finalized by the ApHC Board of Directors, which met for 3

MOSCOW, IDAHO – Citing a wide range of risks related to COVID-19, the ApHC Board of Directors voted unanimously yesterday to cancel the 73rd National Appaloosa Horse Show and Youth World Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, following months of deliberations and fact-finding. The Board concluded that the dangers of moving forward were “too great to

MOSCOW, IDAHO – With a close eye on COVID-19 developments, the ApHC Board of Directors continues to make preparations for this year’s 73rd Appaloosa National Horse Show & Youth World Championship in Fort Worth, Texas, spanning June 20-July 3. Today, the ApHC released the show’s premium book, and announced a number of important changes approved

MOSCOW, IDAHO — The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Chief Joseph Trail Ride, set to take place August 3 – 7, 2020. This would have been the 56th consecutive year the historical event has been held. Due to COVID-19, the United States Forest Service (USFS) is unable to

LEXINGTON, KY – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), which honors the heritage and promotes the future of the Appaloosa horse, has become a member association of the NTRA Advantage Equine Benefits program. NTRA Advantage delivers substantial cost savings – through local dealers – on essential products and services

MOSCOW, Idaho – As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, the ApHC Board of Directors has agreed unanimously to waive qualifying for the 2020 Appaloosa World Championship Show to be held October 30 through November 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. “We came at this decision the right way,” said ApHC President Ken Johnson. “We analyzed

BREAKING NEWS – The ApHC Board of Directors voted unanimously today to waive qualifying for the 2020 Appaloosa World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, because of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. We came at this decision the right way. We analyzed trends, gathered information, listened to our Members, debated it among ourselves, and resisted overtures