The 2010 World Show premium book, show-related forms and other information are now available on the appaloosa.com site. Click on the World Show icon at the bottom of the home page.
The show dates are October 22-30. Events are at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Fort Worth, Texas. Don’t forget the World Sale on October 27th.
North Carolina Appaloosa Horse Club and Palmetto Appaloosa Horse Club are proud to present the Tri-State Zone Show on September 4-5 at the T. Ed Garrison Arena in Clemson, South Carolina. The Tri-State Zone Show is one of three shows approved for the Regional Appaloosa Experience Grant. The show has received funding from the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) to be able to offer all youth classes free of charge. The Tri-State Show is open to all breeds with most non youth classes offered at $8.00 or a flat fee of $100 per a horse for the two judge, two day show.
If you are interested in experiencing Appaloosas at their finest, consider the Tri-State Zone Show.
For more information regarding the Tri-State Zone Show please go to the show flyer and bill respectively; http://www.ncaha.org/Cleminfo.pdf and http://www.ncaha.org/Clembill.pdf. To learn more about the Regional Appaloosa Experience Grant and apply go to: http://www.appaloosa.com/pdfs/RegionalAppaloosaExperienceGrantApplication.pdf.
The catalog deadline for 2010 World Sale consignments is tomorrow – Aug 31st. You still have time to let us know about yearlings, broodmares, performance horses or prospects you’d like to consign. Contact the Marketing Department (email: marketing@appaloosa.com or call 208.882.5578 ext. 235).
Remember that yearlings consigned to the incentive portion of the sale are eligible to return to the World Show as two-year-olds to compete for $10,000 in each of three classes – English and Western Pleasure and Halter.
The Performance Department is currently processing show results for the month of August. Results are completed through the end of July except for three shows for which the results have to be corrected.
Because the deadline for having all horses qualified for the World Show is September 10, we are currently only uploading or entering open and non-pro class results for August shows in order to meet that deadline. Once World Show invitations have been processed, we will upload youth class results. So if you’re checking results for horses and/or competitors, there will be a slight delay in accessing current youth points.
The Appaloosa Museum and Latah County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse hosted a “Horse N Around Weekend” at the Pony Club Grounds in Deary, Idaho, Aug 27-29. In addition to a poker/fun ride, dinner and silent auction, the groups also conducted a trail challenge sanctioned by the American Competitive Trail Horse Association. The ACTHA ride covers at least six miles and includes six judged obstacles. The “CTC” world is growing and it has some obvious attraction for various skill levels and all breeds.
The winner of the “Pleasure” division was ApHC member and Chief Joseph Trail Ride veteran George Ehmer of Milton-Freewater, Oregon. He rode P.S. No Joke (pictured here with George in casual attire). And, in what is surely more than just a coincidence for the Appaloosa breed, the winner of the Open division was ApHC member Talea Metivier, from Chewelah, Washington, riding Smart Little Cayenne.
Don’t forget, it’s never too late to support the Appaloosa Museum with a contribution. You should also consider buying a raffle ticket for this year’s horse prize, an Appaloosa colt sired by Secret Admirer. He has been donated by Rocky Top Appaloosas of New Salem, North Dakota. Visit www.appaloosamuseum.org for all the details. The drawing is October 4th.
And, I would suggest a click to the American Competitive Trail Horse Association site for information about their activities: www.actha.us.
We received this note from Muffie Harvey, Forestdale, Vermont:
Just wanted to share with you folks that I rode my 6 year old appaloosa mare the length of Vermont to raise money for breast cancer research and raise awareness. We left Bennington Vt on June 22 2010 and arrived in Burlington Vt on July 2 and my little spotted horse was amazing!!! It took us 71/2 days, we traveled 150 miles and so far have raised about 15k. “Molly” and I will continue to do this ride for the cure every year and she is an amazing example of the traits we look for in our spotted horses. For more press you can google me-Muffie Harvey!!
The Schembri family has asked us to pass along this announcement:
There will be a Celebration of Life in honor and memory of Doug at Char-O-Lot Ranch this Sunday the 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
We received news that Doug Schembri died earlier today in an accident at the farm in Florida. We’ll have updated information later. Everyone in the Appaloosa and equine community knows that we’ve lost a stalwart of the industry. Out heartfelt thoughts and prayers go to Sue, Sean and Jenifer.
To dispel at least one rumor, there will be such a thing as a day pass for parking at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. This will allow you to leave the grounds and return without paying the fee multiple times in a day. There is also such a thing as a multiple-day pass.
Since the ApHC isn’t able to sell parking permits, you are encouraged to contact WRMC for additional information. Permits can be purchased on-line or by calling the number below.
Answers to some additional and specific WRMC parking questions from World Show attendees…
1. The lot east of the Watt arena (#4 on the map on the ApHC Web site) is a designated parking area. The same parking rates apply for vehicles at $5/day.
2. For people who want to park behind (south) of the Moncrief stalls and the cattle barns, this is available for vehicle parking (no trailers) at the same rate of $5/day.
3. The daily passes (and also the multi-day passes) allow people to come and go from the facility as they choose.
For additional information, please call 1-877-430-PARK (7275) or check on-line at culturaldistrictparking.com.
For those of you within reasonable driving distance from Moscow, consider joining us August 27-29 for the inaugural Horse ‘N Around (HAW) Weekend. Activities benefit the Appaloosa Museum and Latah County Sheriff’s Posse. There will be a “fun” ride with prizes, a trail challenge sanctioned by the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (visit www.actha.us and click on the “Moscow Ride”), another leisure trail ride, dinner, entertainment and all sorts of fun people to meet. Location is the Pony Club Grounds near Deary, Idaho. Camping, horse pens, showers, water, etc. are available.
To sign up for camping, reserve a spot for dinner or to just let us know you’re coming for the fun stuff, email museum@appaloosa.com or visit www.appaloosamuseum.org.
To sign up for the ACTHA ride you’ll need to pre-register at www.actha.us (Moscow Ride).
Carol Creech Lawrence, a friend to many in the Appaloosa world and a true ambassador for the breed, died Sunday after losing her battle with cancer.
Carol owned and operated Lawrence Saddle & Tack for 33 years. Previously she worked at Meeker Leather Co.; Ferguson Laboratories and as a veterinary assistant. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
For 28 years, Carol was an ApHC-carded judge. She was a charter member of the MO-ARK regional club. An avid horsewoman, she raised and showed multiple local, state and national champion Appaloosas.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 12 at the Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri. Visitation is this evening from 6 to 7 at the funeral home.
Link to complete obituary: http://www.simpsonfh.com/index.cfm
The class schedule for the 2010 World Championship Appaloosa Show is now posted on the appaloosa.com site. Also in the World Show section of the site you can find details about the much-discussed parking fee system at Will Rogers Memorial Center.
Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) announces the new ApHC International Appaloosa Directory. This directory is an innovative way to expand your Appaloosa market. The ApHC will distribute the directory at international equestrian events throughout 2010 and 2011. It will include breed information, explanation of ApHC events and programs, as well as the benefits of ApHC registration and membership translated into multiple languages.
If you are looking for a new and exciting way to market your stallion, breeding program, or services this is an excellent way to be seen. In fact, over 26% of total registrations are international, with the top three countries being Italy, Canada, and France. There will be full page color and black and white business card opportunities available for $500 and $100 respectively.
With new technology available to ship semen and import/export horses, don’t be left in the dust and miss out on an opportunity that could make your stables or farm known worldwide. The reservation deadline has been extended to August 1 and all advertising material must be in by August 20th.
Download the information sheet and reservation form here http://www.appaloosa.com/pdfs/InternationalAppaloosaDirectoryAdvertisingForm.pdf
For more information contact the Marketing Department at (208) 882-5578 ext 235 or email marketing@appaloosa.com
The 53rd Canadian National Appaloosa Show is going on this week in Brandon, Manitoba. This year’s show is also approved for ApHC points. The youth team competition has been especially good and especially entertaining. Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada directors and other volunteers are working hard to stage a successful show. Several competitors are here from the U.S. and the atmosphere filled with the usual enthusiasm and friendly hospitality. Additional photos will be posted in the album shortly.
The Pinto Horse Association of America invites all Appaloosa horse owners to join the fun this fall at the Color Breed Congress in Tulsa, Okla., Nov. 3-7.
The Pinto Congress will host the Color Breed Cash Challenge, a series of events where Appaloosas, Palominos, Buckskins, Paints and Pintos will compete together for cash prizes.
Open to any horse registered with ApHC, PHBA, APHA, PtHA, IBHA or ABRA, the Color Breed Cash Challenge classes include halter, western pleasure, English pleasure, trail and longe line. Even Solid-Bred Paints, Breeding Stock Pintos and Good As Gold Palominos are eligible to compete in these events.
Complete rules and entry forms are available at www.pintocongress.com/forms. For questions, email congress@pinto.org or call (405) 491-0111.
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