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Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls, Freestyle Reiners to Perform at National Appaloosa Show
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls will perform at the 61st National Appaloosa Show & 2008 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show in Jackson, Miss. June 23-July 5, 2008.
Come down to the Mississippi State Fairgrounds Friday June 27 to watch the amazing Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls perform gravity-defying acrobatics while aboard their colorful Appaloosas. The stunts performed will amaze spectators of all ages.
Since 1979 the members of the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls have traveled the globe, performing at some of the most renowned events, such as the National Finals Rodeo, Rose Parade, Equitana and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Apr 22, 2008, 13:37
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Appaloosa Horse Club Offers Most Exciting Trail Rides this Season
It’s that time of year again—time to pack up the Appaloosas and gear and head out on a wilderness adventure. The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) offers members four week-long trail rides in some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the United States.
The ApHC trail season kicks off May 4-10 with the Apache Land Trail Ride at the Z Lazy B Ranch in New Mexico. Participants and their equine pals will explore tall pine forests and meadows of the Zuni Mountains in the Cibola National Forest. The ApHC is proud to have hosted this ride for 25 years!
Apr 21, 2008, 09:51
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Appaloosa Horse Club Hosts Book Signing for Author of I See Spots
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to host author of I See Spots at the 61st National Appaloosa Show & 2008 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show!
I See Spots, by first time author, Kathy Rose, is a story about learning how to deal with life's lessons, such as love, disappointment, even death, yet remaining optimistic through the tough times. The main characters receive help with these experiences from some very special Appaloosa horses. Some of the horses are based off of horses that have been important in the author's life.
Apr 18, 2008, 13:38
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Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls, Freestyle Reiners to Perform at National Appaloosa Show
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls will perform at the 61st National Appaloosa Show & 2008 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show in Jackson, Miss. June 23-July 5, 2008.
Come down to the Mississippi State Fairgrounds Friday June 27 to watch the amazing Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls perform gravity-defying acrobatics while aboard their colorful Appaloosas. The stunts performed will amaze spectators of all ages.
Apr 18, 2008, 12:35
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Exemplary Appaloosa Regional Club Named for 2007
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) would like to congratulate Calizona ApHC as the 2007 Exemplary Appaloosa Regional Club winner! Calizona ApHC will receive $500, along with a certificate and an award proclaiming their Exemplary Appaloosa Regional Club title.
The ApHC would also like to congratulate the 2007 Exemplary Regional Club Territory Finalists; Appaloosa Horse Association of Alberta, Sooner ApHC of Oklahoma, and Tennessee State ApHC. Territorial finalists receive a $200 check and a Certificate of Achievement.
Apr 17, 2008, 12:45
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Appaloosa Proves to be the Fastest Color Breed to Cross the Finish Line
Appaloosa mare, Zoomin From the Bar, earned the blue ribbon in a 330-yard claiming race at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Okla. Apr. 1. The claiming race offered a $7,330 purses.
Zoomin From the Bar, a 6-year-old Appaloosa mare, drew off under Berkley Packer and crossed the finish line in 17.328 seconds. Zoomin From the Bar won $4,406, bringing her lifetime earnings to $17,259. The Oklahoma-bred Appaloosa is by Shazoom (AQHA) out of I’m a Jet Bar (ApHC), by Flaming Jet (AQHA). Zoomin From the Bar is owned and was bred by E. Bruce Miller of Stroud, Okla. and is trained by John Wartchow.
Apr 17, 2008, 11:06
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Appaloosa Dashes across Finish Line for the Win
Appaloosa gelding, Zevis Dash, found his stride in a 350-yard claiming race against Paint Horses and fellow Appaloosas at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Okla. Mar. 24. The claiming race offered a $6,330 purse.
Appaloosa gelding, Zevis Dash, made a late sure to complete the track in 18.987 seconds for the first place win. The 3-year-old gelding won $3,842, bringing his lifetime earnings to $12,328. The Oklahoma-bred Appaloosa is by Zevis Scooter Bug (ApHC) out of Missy Mit Dash (AQHA), by Dashing Cleat. Zevis Dash is owned and trained by Raymond Venn of Claremore, Okla., was bred by Nicholas Schramm and was ridden by Jay Jsames.
Apr 17, 2008, 11:05
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Appaloosas Dominate Track in Dash for Colors Stakes
Appaloosa gelding, Texas Royal Snow, proved to be the fastest horse on the track in a 300-yard stake race at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Okla. Mar. 29. The stake race offered a $15,000 purse.
Appaloosa gelding, Texas Royal Snow, cleared the track and glided into the winner’s circle after easily defeating the competition. The Oklahoma-bred Appaloosa drew off under Stormy Smith and completed the race in 15.630 seconds. The 4-year-old gelding won $9,000, bringing his lifetime earnings to $137,312. Texas Royal Snow is by This Snow is Royal (AQHA) out of Texas Union (ApHC), by Moon Lark (AQHA). Texas Royal Snow is proudly owned and was bred by Jimmy Maddux of Weatherford, Texas and is trained by Brandon Parum.
Apr 17, 2008, 11:03
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Appaloosa Proves to be Fastest Color Breed on Track
Appaloosa mare, Treats On Me, sped past her colorful competition to claim first place in the 350-yard allowance race at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Okla., Mar. 23. The allowance race offered a purse of $9,000.
Treats On Me, a 3-year-old Appaloosa mare, ran across the finish line and into the winner’s circle in 18.190 seconds. The Utah-bred Appaloosa drew off under Tony Bennett to win $5,220, bringing her lifetime earnings to $10,240. Treats On Me is by Phoebes Cartel (AQHA), and out of Feleshas Treat (APHC), by Cash Treat (AQHA).Treats On Me is proudly owned by Bob G. Shannon of Fort Gibson, Okla., was bred by Kevin Hullinger and is trained by Frank Cooper.
Apr 16, 2008, 14:35
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Appaloosa Tears Up Track in Oklahoma
Appaloosa, Mr Coupe de Ville, took the blue ribbon in a 300-yard maiden claiming race at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Okla., Mar. 22. The maiden claiming race offered a purse of $6,000.
Mr Coupe de Ville, a 3-year-old Appaloosa gelding, drew off under Tony Bennett and crossed the finish line in 16.145 seconds. The Oklahoma-bred Appaloosa won $3,528, bringing his lifetime earnings to $6,690. Mr Coupe de Ville is by Dispensing Speed (ApHC), and out of Kacies Secret Pie (AQHA), by Raise a Secret. Mr Coupe de Ville is owned and was bred by John Diediker of Parsons, Kan., and is trained by Angie Jones.
Apr 16, 2008, 14:34
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ApHC Proud to Present Cowboy Mounted Shooting at National Show
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to have the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Inc. (CMSA) be a part of the 61st National Appaloosa Show & 2008 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Miss. Participants of the CMSA will showcase their talents in this inaugural Appaloosa competition Friday, June 27, offering $5,000 in added payouts.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting is one of the nation’s fastest growing equestrian sports, and has been described as “equestrian NASCAR”. Contestants mount their colorful Appaloosas and compete in this fast-action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers, each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition.
Apr 15, 2008, 15:26
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Appaloosa Youth Association Hosts Horse Judging Contest at National Show
Interested in brushing up your equine judging skills? Then gather your friends and head to Jackson, Miss. as the Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA), the official youth program of the Appaloosa Horse Club, is proud to host the Youth/Collegiate Horse Judging Contest at the 61st National Appaloosa Show & 2008 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. This exciting event will be held Monday, June 30 at 8 a.m. in Barn 14 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.
The collegiate and youth divisions are open to teams and individuals. Youth teams with participants 18 and under are limited to four per team, and collegiate teams are limited to five per team.
Apr 15, 2008, 12:24
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Rising Star Headlines AYA Benefit Concert at National Appaloosa Show
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce Callaway, the 16-year-old singer on the rise to international fame, will perform Saturday, June 28 in a concert benefiting the Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) at the 61st National Appaloosa Show & 2008 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show in Jackson, Miss.
“The ApHC is very excited to collaborate with Callaway on this project,” said ApHC CEO, Steve Taylor. “We are looking forward to a great performance while raising much needed funds for the AYA.”
Mar 15, 2008, 16:36
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AzPtHC Spring Splash Show
OPEN HALTER CLASSES
1. HALTER STOCK/HUNTER TYPE STALLIONS WEANLINGS
2. HALTER STOCK/HUNTER TYPE STALLIONS YEARLINGS
3. IBHA YEARLING STALLIONS
4. HALTER STOCK/HUNTER TYPE STALLIONS 2 YR. OLD
5. IBHA 2 YR OLD STALLIONS
6. HALTER STOCK/HUNTER TYPE STALLIONS 3 YR. & OLDER
7. IBHA 3 YR OLD STALLIONS
8. IBHA AGED STALLIONS
9. HALTER STOCK/HUNTER TYPE BREEDINGSTOCK STALLIONS – ALL AGES **** NEW CLASS!! ****
10. HALTER PLEASURE/SADDLE TYPE STALLIONS WEANLINGS
Mar 11, 2008, 14:50
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Appaloosas will be spot-lighted at the 2008 Reichert Celebration
The number one all-breed western pleasure futurity show in the nation adds even more reasons to celebrate this summer. The Reichert Celebration is coming to Tulsa, Oklahoma August 8-17, 2008. New to the show schedule this year will be an Appaloosa Horse Club, ApHC-approved show held August 8, 9 and 10, with four judges. The ApHC Heritage Class will be part of the Friday evening performance and the ApHC Rope Race will add to the Saturday evening performance. “We are extremely proud to be adding an Appaloosa horse show to the Celebration as we believe it will add even more excitement and interest to an already exciting show. The Rope Race is a fun class that no one will want to miss,” said JR Reichert, of The Reichert Celebration.
Feb 14, 2008, 11:35
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Territory 1 Membership Workshops
With the success of the Town Hall meeting held in December, some members from Territory 1 have organized workshops in various places in the Territory.
“Members have been asking for some time now to make their voices better heard by the Appaloosa Horse Club” says one of the workshop organizers. “Any Appaloosa enthusiast is invited to come and learn about the Appaloosa Horse Club, discuss its programs, and be heard.”
The first of these workshops will be held at the Dakota Magic Casino, Hankinson, ND on Feb 16, 2008 beginning at 9:00 AM. Gail Smith has organized a great day fro Appaloosa owners featuring discussions on regional clubs, the Appaloosa Museum and ApHC programs. A block of rooms have been set aside for the workshop for those who wish to stay overnight. For more information contact Gail at 888-801-1685, or at the email smithshowhorses@aol.com.
Feb 14, 2008, 11:34
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Get More Appaloosa at the 2008 Ohio Equine Affaire
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce a continued and expanded “Appaloosa presence” at the Ohio Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio, Apr. 10-13, 2008.
The ApHC will host an information booth and stall in the Cashman Breed Pavilion, where visitors can meet a live Appaloosa horse, view video footage of Appaloosas and their people in action, talk to Appaloosa enthusiasts and find information about ApHC programs and Appaloosa horses.
A Regional Club booth is located next to the ApHC booth. More interaction with Appaloosa owners, information on local Appaloosa shows and events, Appaloosa horses for sale and Appaloosa stallions for service is available there.
Feb 14, 2008, 11:33
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Appaloosa Named in “We’d Love to Own” in Horse & Rider
Appaloosa gelding, Pistol Step K, will make his debut as a national Appaloosa “spokeshorse” in the “We’d Love to Own” section of the April issue of Horse & Rider.
Pistol Step K, also known as “Joe”, will seen by approximately 180,000 readers, who’ll learn about his background and all the traits that make him special. The featured photo, taken by Jim Bortvedt, shows Joe ridden bareback by Sarah Hanna of St. Helens, Ore.
The 1993 blanketed dun gelding, by Royal Pistol K and out of Precious Lady D, by Pok-A-Dun, is also featured in the Appaloosa Horse Club’s (ApHC’s) “Breed of Choice” advertisement campaign.
Feb 14, 2008, 11:30
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Appaloosa Immortalized as Breyer Model in Spring 2008
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce Appaloosa stallion, DZ Weedo, has earned the honor of being replicated as an equine model by Breyer Animal Creations! The DZ Weedo-inspired Breyer model will be released in spring of this year.
DZ Weedo, known as “Odie”, is owned by Doug and Sue Schembri of Char-O-Lot Ranch in Myakka City, Fla. The 1994 blanketed buckskin has made his name is the Western show ring as a multiple national and world champion in Western Riding and trail competitions. DZ Weedo has earned 169 ApHC performance points, register of merits in trail and western pleasure, and a bronze medallion in junior trail. He was named the 1998 ApHC World Champion in senior western riding, 1997 ApHC National Reserve Champion in Ladies’ Western Pleasure and 3-year-old Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure.
Feb 14, 2008, 11:22
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Appaloosa Horse Club Announces Newly Elected AYA Directors for 2008-2009
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce the newly elected directors of the Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA).
Candice Taggart of California was elected by her peers to represent Territory II, Zone A. Taggart has been riding and showing Appaloosas since 1999. The high school sophomore is looking forward to getting more involved with the AYA.
Holly Lentz of Wisconsin was chosen to represent Territory III, Zone B. Lentz has been involved with her local 4-H club since she received her first horse—an Appaloosa. Lentz is very active with AYA and looks forward to promoting the breed and representing the Appaloosa youth in her territory.
Feb 13, 2008, 10:31
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Watson Quality Ford of Mississippi Partners with Appaloosa Horse Club
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is thrilled to kick off our 70th year celebration with a new partner, Watson Quality Ford. Watson Quality Ford, a dealership local to Jackson, Miss., is the latest to join ApHC’s winning team of sponsors who support the National Appaloosa Show and World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show, set for June 23-July 5 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Miss.
Watson Quality Ford has offered new and used vehicles in the Jackson area since 1982. Watson Quality Ford is the largest locally owned dealership in Mississippi.
Feb 13, 2008, 10:30
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Appaloosa Horse Club Announces 2007 Race Champions
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce the most successful Appaloosas on the racetrack from 2007.
The top honor was bestowed to Jess Streakin. The 3-year-old filly earned Appaloosa Horse of the Year after an astounding win in the Talimena Handicap. Jess Streakin is by Feature Mr Jess (AQHA) and out of Perfect Intention. The Supreme Champion 3-year-old and Older and Champion 3-year-old Sprint Filly titles were also awarded to Jess Streakin. The Oklahoma-bred Appaloosa earned $45,664 in 2007, bringing her lifetime totals to $47,960. This racing wonder is proudly owned and was bred by Jeff Adams of Durant, Oklahoma, and trained by Tina Seely.
Feb 5, 2008, 08:57
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Appaloosa Horse Club Sponsor Exciting Equestrian Challenge
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to sponsor Bob and Suzanne’s Wind Rider Equestrian Challenge at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo Feb. 21-24, 2008 in Harrisburg, Penn. This exciting cross disciplinary competition is the horseperson’s opportunity to earn amazing prizes and work with internationally renowned clinicians.
The Wind Rider Equestrian Challenge, hosted by Bob Jeffreys and Suzanne Sheppard, is open to riders 14 years or older from all disciplines including western, dressage, hunter/jumpers, trail, natural horsemanship, gaited horse riders and more. The competition is open to all breeds, so get your Appaloosas out there and participate!
Jan 20, 2008, 08:13
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Appaloosa Horse Club Looks Forward to an Exciting Year in 2008
Every new year prompts businesses and organizations to consider the old adage, “Out with the old and in with the new”, and there are certainly a plethora of new happenings for the Appaloosa Horse Club in 2008!
Jan. 1 marked the beginning of a new membership benefits plan, the Appaloosa Advantage Program. The ApHC and National Thoroughbred Racing Association collaborated to offer amazing discounts from major retailers, such as John Deere and Dodge, to ApHC members for free! Details regarding this exciting program can be found the ApHC’s official Web site, www.appaloosa.com.
Jan 18, 2008, 11:17
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2007 a Good Year for Appaloosa Horse Club
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) began 2007 with so many exciting new programs and continued success of established programs, it was impossible to predict anything but a great year—and it was!
The Performance Permit Program launched Jan. 1, 2007 was overwhelmingly successful. The permits are issued to ApHC-registered, non-characteristic Appaloosas regardless of parentage or age. The permits allow these non-characteristic Appaloosas to participate in ApHC-approved and sponsored events.
Jan 18, 2008, 08:59
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