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KATHY’S SHOW EQUIPMENT CONTINUES ApHC SPONSORSHIP
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce that Kathy’s Show Equipment is continuing their commitment to the ApHC as a year-round corporate sponsor! Kathy’s Show Equipment is a family-owned and -operated business providing a wide range of high quality products to equine show participants across the globe.
Kathy’s Show Equipment offers western exhibitors everything needed to sparkle in the show ring, from halters and headstalls to saddles and rommel reins!
Feb 26, 2010, 00:18
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APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY GREETING CARD CONTEST
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) gave members and enthusiasts the option to spread more holiday cheer this year with Appaloosa holiday greeting cards! With the success of this year’s greeting cards, the ApHC has decided to make it an annual tradition by implementing the Holiday Card Contest!
The ApHC is inviting members to submit their fondest holiday memories featuring their breed of choice…the Appaloosa! Submit your original artwork, painting, drawing or photo and it may be featured in the 2010 Appaloosa holiday greeting card collection. It is easy to enter, simply send your original artwork with a description and your contact information to:
Production Director
2720 W. Pullman Rd.
Moscow, ID 83843
Feb 22, 2010, 12:05
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SMARTPAK EQUINE CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH Appaloosa Horse Club
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to once again partner with SmartPak Equine! The ApHC is thrilled to be aligned with a global organization with a strong commitment to quality and customer service for horse and riders.
SmartPak Equine is generously providing gift certificates to be used as awards to the exhibitors of certain classes at the 63rd National Appaloosa Show/2010 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show in Jackson, Miss., and the 2010 World Championship Appaloosa Show in Fort Worth, Texas.
Feb 22, 2010, 11:54
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APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB ANNOUNCES 2009 TOP TEN RACING INDIVIDUALS
The equine racing year has come to an end, and the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to recognize individuals who experience success racing their Breed of Choice…the Appaloosa! The association annually honors owners, breeders and trainers for their accomplishments with the fastest color breed on the tracks.
Please join us in congratulating the following individuals who were honored in 2009:
Jan 22, 2010, 09:21
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Arizona Appaloosa
“Appy” New Year! What an exciting year 2010 is starting out to be for the Arizona Appaloosa Association “AAA”. We are excited to announce that we will be bringing our youth scholarship back! We have guaranteed $500.00 for the winner, details to come soon on how to apply and receive that scholarship. AAA is hosting the end of the year awards banquet in March date and location TBD. April 24, 2010 will be the first show of the year. This show is in conjunction with the ApHC and will be a single judge pointed show, and also an open horse show! There will also be a gymkhana portion included, incase you are not the “horse show” type! We have something for everybody! It will be great fun and awesome hi point awards! Please visit www.arizonaappaloosa.com for more information, or contact AAA President Roseann Sweet (480) 987-8705
Jan 19, 2010, 14:13
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LEADING RACING APPALOOSAS MAKE THEIR MARK IN 2009
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce the top 10 Appaloosas that were ahead of the curve in the 2009 racing season. The following Appaloosas were the 2009 leading starters based on dollars earned:
Moon Bully (Man With The Power x TB Fancy Moon, AQHA) was the leading Appaloosa starter, earning $37,283 to end the year with a lifetime total of $114,019. The 5-year-old gelding is owned by Dub Seely of Sallisaw, Okla.
Jan 19, 2010, 01:06
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WINNERS OF ApHC'S MEMBERS ONLY GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCED
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce winners of over $13,000 in prizes selected from new and returning ApHC members who purchased their 2010 membership by Dec. 1, 2009!
Dec 28, 2009, 08:29
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ApHC PROUD TO ANNOUNCE 2009 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce the induction of five pillars of the Appaloosa community into the Hall of Fame: Victoria Ennis of Kingston, Okla., former ApHC Director Ward Fenton of Worden, Mont. and Karen Grimm of Minden, Nev., as well as Appaloosa stallion Maid’s Dream, owned by Dal Porto Ranch in Brentwood, Calif.
Dec 28, 2009, 08:29
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ApHC OFFERS FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD TO MEMBERSHIP
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), in partnership with United Networks of America (UNA), is proud to offer its members and their families a free discount prescription drug card! Members may receive up to 75 percent in savings on everyday prescriptions, with an average savings of approximately 30 percent. This benefit is being provided to the ApHC membership at no cost!
Dec 28, 2009, 08:28
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APPALOOSA TAKES TOP PRIZE IN ALLOWANCE RACE
The world’s most colorful horses raced for the finish line in a 350-yard allowance race Nov. 28 at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, and it was Appaloosa Moon Bully that took the first place prize. Eight Appaloosas and Paint Horses lined up to compete for a piece of the $10,000 purse.
Moon Bully (Man With The Power x Tb Fancy Moon, JC) darted across the finish line in 17.68 seconds to win, with Cody Jensen aboard. The 5-year-old gelding won $5,910, bringing his lifetime earnings to $114,019. The Tennessee-bred Appaloosa is proudly owned and trained by Dub Seely of Sallisaw, Okla., and was bred by John Holley of Mount Juliet, Tenn.
Dec 21, 2009, 11:34
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APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB ANNOUNCES RECIPIENT OF GEORGE HATLEY AWARD
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) would like to congratulate Leslie Foxvog of Phelan, Calif., the 2009 recipient of the George Hatley Award.
Leslie has been an ApHC member for over 10 years, and actively promotes the Appaloosa breed. She is a member of several Regional Clubs in her area, and is currently the Calizona ApHC’s president. Leslie has been instrumental in Calizona ApHC’s two consecutive wins for the ApHC’s Regional Exemplary Award, which offers Regional Clubs the opportunity to win prizes and recognition by displaying the club’s efforts to promote the Appaloosa breed.
Leslie is also an active member of the Cal-Western ApHC, soon to be known as the Western States Appaloosa Association. In 2009, the Cal-Western elected her as the 2008 Appaloosatarian of the Year for her tireless effort promoting the breed, the club and its events.
Dec 16, 2009, 11:09
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APPALOOSA WORLD SHOW OFFERED EXCITEMENT, TALENT AND PRIZE MONEY
The turn of the fall season marks not just the beginning of winter, but the time of year when the world’s most talented and colorful Appaloosas head to Fort Worth, Texas, for the most prestigious event in the Appaloosa industry—the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show! Exhibitors, owners, trainers, equine enthusiasts and nearly 900 Appaloosas participated. The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) counted the event a continued success, as the number of open and non-pro entries was identical to last year’s with a total of 2,383!
The annual 9-day international showcase, held Oct. 23-31, featured Appaloosas and exhibitors competing for amazing prizes and prestigious titles in 149 classes including cattle, western, English, jumping, games and halter. The ApHC also offers unique classes, including the S.R. Gold Rope Race, World Sale Incentives and Most Colorful at Halter with large cash prizes at stake.
Nov 19, 2009, 11:13
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AYA MEMBERS EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
It is up to the next generation of Appaloosa enthusiasts throughout the country to elect representatives to lead the AYA in the years to come by voting in the Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) Board of Directors election! Notifications have been sent to all current AYA members.
Candidates must be current AYA members and between the ages of 14 and 17. For a complete list of criteria, please refer to the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Rulebook, which can be found at www.appaloosa.com.
The following candidates hope to represent the AYA in their territories and zones:
Nov 19, 2009, 10:14
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APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH USEF
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to continue its relationship with United States Equestrian Federation Inc. (USEF), the national governing body of equestrian sports, as an Affiliate Association. USEF boasts a membership of more than 90,000, and has relationships with 120 Affiliated Associations.
ApHC members are able to access insurance coverage at special affiliate association member-only rates. For more information, please contact Equisure at (800) 752-2472. ApHC members and events continue to be governed by ApHC rules.
Nov 19, 2009, 09:15
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QUALITY APPALOOSAS SELL BIG AT 2009 WORLD APPALOOSA SALE
Consignors and prospective buyers gathered Oct. 28 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, to view more than 90 quality Appaloosas up for auction in the 2009 World Appaloosa Sale, held in conjunction with the prestigious 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show.
Nov 16, 2009, 07:26
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Appaloosa News-APPALOOSA MARE OPEN RANGE DOMINATES THE RACETRACK
Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw, Okla., hosted a 350-yard race for 3-year-old Appaloosas and Paint Horses Oct. 31. In an exciting allowance race, pitting the world’s most colorful equine breeds against one another for a piece of the $8,910 purse, Appaloosa Open Range proved to have the fastest legs on the track.
Nov 16, 2009, 07:23
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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH APPALOOSA GREETING CARDS
The holiday season is upon us once again, and it’s time to send friends and family well wishes. The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) would like to help everyone send those wishes and make the holidays special by offering one-of-a-kind greeting cards featuring your Breed of Choice—the Appaloosa!
Five unique Appaloosa designs are available, and you may choose the greeting you’d like on the inside of the card or create a personalized message. Appaloosa greeting cards are not only a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer, but it promotes the breed and benefits the association.
Nov 12, 2009, 12:16
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QUALITY APPALOOSAS SELL BIG AT 2009 WORLD APPALOOSA SALE
Consignors and prospective buyers gathered Oct. 28 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, to view more than 90 quality Appaloosas up for auction in the 2009 World Appaloosa Sale, held in conjunction with the prestigious 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show.
The highly anticipated event, hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), was comprised of several sales, including the Yearling Incentive Sale, the Broodmare Incentive Sale and the Select Appaloosa Sale. Consigners and buyers enjoyed a reception hosted by Dubai To Vegas Equine LLC.
Nov 12, 2009, 09:40
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2009 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP APPALOOSA SHOW OFFERS FREE FAMILY FUN
Get ready for an exciting time in the saddle as Appaloosas from throughout the world gather at Will Rogers Memorial Center for the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show, Oct. 23-31, for nine days of heated competition. Admission is free for the entire event and promises to be an experience like no other!
Sep 27, 2009, 11:53
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Appaloosa News-ApHC HOSTS ANNUAL SHELTOWEE TRAIL RIDE IN OCTOBER
Saddle up your Appaloosa for some fun on the trail as the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) hosts the Sheltowee Trail Ride in the Daniel Boone National Forest near McKee, Ky., Oct. 4-10. This unique and historic ride follows a portion the 269-mile Sheltowee trail, weaving through some of the most beautiful landscape in the state. Sheltowee, meaning “Big Turtle,” was the name given to Daniel Boone when he was adopted into the Shawnee tribe as the son of the Great War Chief Blackfish.
Sep 27, 2009, 11:52
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Appaloosa News-ApHC PREPARES FOR 4th ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ENDURANCE RIDE
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is thrilled to host the 4th Annual National Championship Endurance Ride Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio.
This exciting competition, which is exclusive to current ApHC members and ApHC-registered Appaloosas, consists of a 50-mile course that winds through the wilderness just outside of Cleveland, Ohio.
Sep 27, 2009, 11:52
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ApHC REWARDS NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS WITH $10K GIVEAWAY
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) has joined forces with some of the equine industry’s top brands to reward new and returning ApHC members who purchase their 2010 memberships by Dec. 1, 2009!
Signing up for an ApHC membership by Dec. 1 not only ensures that members receive the January issue of Appaloosa Journal, the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show coverage issue, but they also qualify for a random drawing to win one of many prizes totaling more than $10,000!
Prize sponsors include Appaloosa Member Advantage Program, Ariat, Cowboy Magic, Featherlite Trailers, Horse Spa Products, John Deere, Kathy’s Show Equipment, Lone Star Barns, Montana Silversmiths, Moxie Equestrian, MyHorseForSale.com, Office Depot, Saddlebrook BarnCam, Schneider’s Saddlery, Sherwin-Williams, S.R. Gold, Three Feathers Enterprises, Tioga Territory and Toshiba.
Aug 11, 2009, 13:40
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SMARTPAK EQUINE CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH ApHC
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to once again partner with SmartPak Equine! The ApHC is thrilled to be aligned with a global organization with a strong commitment to quality and customer service for horse and riders.
SmartPak Equine is generously providing gift certificates to be used as awards to the exhibitors of certain classes at the 62nd National Appaloosa Show/2009 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show in Jackson, Miss., and the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show in Fort Worth, Texas.
May 13, 2009, 15:34
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ApHC’S EQUINE TRAVEL ADVANTAGE OFFERS DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS
Summer is on the horizon and it is time to think about vacations or plan travel to the 62nd National Appaloosa Show & 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show in Jackson, Miss., June 22-July 4! The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to offer its membership some of the lowest travel discounts found online through Equine Travel Advantage, a benefit of the Appaloosa Membership Advantage Program.
Whether members are taking a road trip to the Grand Canyon, cruising to Cancun or flying to Paris, Equine Travel Advantage can make the adventure affordable and easy. ApHC members may receive up to 30% in discounts for hotels, rental cars, airfare and travel packages. Look for travel deals at www.equinetraveladvantage.com or call (818) 553-3200.
May 13, 2009, 15:03
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APPALOOSAS RETURN TO JACKSON FOR 62ND NATIONAL APPALOOSA SHOW
The 13-day Event will be held June 22–July 4 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds
The weather is warmer and days are longer—summer is just around the corner! Summer means the world’s most colorful equine is coming to Jackson, Miss.! The 62nd National Appaloosa Show & 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show will be held at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, June 22-July 4. The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) would like to invite Appaloosa fans and general equine enthusiasts to join us and watch hundreds of Appaloosa horses from throughout the nation display their talent, versatility and color.
May 13, 2009, 13:27
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