Comments on: ApHC outlines fiscal management strategy http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:47:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Dave Dunfee http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-37412 Dave Dunfee Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:25:43 +0000 http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-37412 As I continue to read the articles and comments, it becomes more and more apparent that the there are to many issues not being handled in the best interest of the members. It seems that there is always continued issues with promoting the breed, Club and shows. There are always issues with the management and leadership. The constant changing of things,without being well thought out, just leads to more and more changes to fix what came about by bad decissions of the past. The one that gets me is to line up or not. Who is it that dosn't want to know how the judges have assesed their performance? Not to mention this helps curb the possibility of politics being heavily involved in this subjective prosess. It is a no brainer, line up. As to the hardship reg. I wonder just how many are out there waiting to join the club and reg. a horse and go showing !! Just because you drop the price a little. By the way is the Club aware of the fact that Char o Lot Ranch, did a wounderful job representing us and our breed in Kentucky with the release of DZ Weedo to the Breyer festival recently? Thanks for there job well done. This is the type of thing our management and leadership should be focusing on. If we think the Club has troubles now just wait. I hope I am wrong! As I continue to read the articles and comments, it becomes more and more apparent that the there are to many issues not being handled in the best interest of the members. It seems that there is always continued issues with promoting the breed, Club and shows. There are always issues with the management and leadership. The constant changing of things,without being well thought out, just leads to more and more changes to fix what came about by bad decissions of the past. The one that gets me is to line up or not. Who is it that dosn’t want to know how the judges have assesed their performance? Not to mention this helps curb the possibility of politics being heavily involved in this subjective prosess. It is a no brainer, line up. As to the hardship reg. I wonder just how many are out there waiting to join the club and reg. a horse and go showing !! Just because you drop the price a little. By the way is the Club aware of the fact that Char o Lot Ranch, did a wounderful job representing us and our breed in Kentucky with the release of DZ Weedo to the Breyer festival recently? Thanks for there job well done. This is the type of thing our management and leadership should be focusing on. If we think the Club has troubles now just wait. I hope I am wrong!

]]> By: Sue http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-35228 Sue Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:23:32 +0000 http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-35228 I noticed that the tentative world schedule is up along with the price increases. While I know that the club is facing a "financial difficulty", do they intend to fund "members equity", solely from show people. The attendance was down 32% to 35% this year. Members stated that if the show was moved, they would not attend. In the general membership meeting, the directors stated that to stay in OKC, entry fees and stalls would have to go up. We did not stay in OKC and the entry fees and stalls in Jackson, MS went up. While some price increase may be justified, one must be careful how much they raise prices. The club may actually loose money as more people will not not enter as many classes as before. I will definately have to change the number of classes I was going to enter. This may also happen with other people. The club has set numerous examples of poor financial decisions, including the lawsuit against George Hatley, moving to Jackson, CPO, no CPO, and now Permit. This is what has reduced members equity. Our board of directors does not act as a true board of directors should, neither is our CEO allowed to function as he should. What are the long range realistic plans? I noticed that the tentative world schedule is up along with the price increases. While I know that the club is facing a “financial difficulty”, do they intend to fund “members equity”, solely from show people. The attendance was down 32% to 35% this year. Members stated that if the show was moved, they would not attend. In the general membership meeting, the directors stated that to stay in OKC, entry fees and stalls would have to go up. We did not stay in OKC and the entry fees and stalls in Jackson, MS went up. While some price increase may be justified, one must be careful how much they raise prices. The club may actually loose money as more people will not not enter as many classes as before. I will definately have to change the number of classes I was going to enter. This may also happen with other people. The club has set numerous examples of poor financial decisions, including the lawsuit against George Hatley, moving to Jackson, CPO, no CPO, and now Permit. This is what has reduced members equity. Our board of directors does not act as a true board of directors should, neither is our CEO allowed to function as he should. What are the long range realistic plans?

]]> By: Taryn http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-35062 Taryn Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:16:54 +0000 http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-35062 The club might be able to increase funds by allowing colored geldings that fit the other criteria to be registered under the regular registry, as they are not breeding stock. There are a lot of people who would register their older geldings and show them, but the terms and requirements, not to mention the cost of Hardship scares them away. The club might be able to increase funds by allowing colored geldings that fit the other criteria to be registered under the regular registry, as they are not breeding stock. There are a lot of people who would register their older geldings and show them, but the terms and requirements, not to mention the cost of Hardship scares them away.

]]> By: Luluappy http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-34790 Luluappy Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:25:37 +0000 http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-34790 I think lowering or eliminating the total number of horses needed for a nationally pointed show would help. As long as the show has met all the requirements of the National Club. Class' needed, advance notice, advertising, etc. These clubs are not holding a show to try and sneak points over on anyone. If a club can't afford multiple Judges, it is hard to get the participation required. And on many occasions I know myself, that if there is a chance there is not going to be enough participation I won't go either. It is hard to justify all the expense, just to find out later you have wasted your money and not going to get credit. If you look at the increase of non-pointed shows this should be raising a flag. I think lowering or eliminating the total number of horses needed for a nationally pointed show would help.
As long as the show has met all the requirements of the National Club. Class’ needed, advance notice, advertising, etc. These clubs are not holding a show to try and sneak points over on anyone.
If a club can’t afford multiple Judges, it is hard to get the participation required. And on many occasions I know myself, that if there is a chance there is not going to be enough participation I won’t go either.
It is hard to justify all the expense, just to find out later you have wasted your money and not going to get credit. If you look at the increase of non-pointed shows this should be raising a flag.

]]> By: Kaitlyn http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-34724 Kaitlyn Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:29:36 +0000 http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-34724 I think it would be sensible to lower the cost for a Hardship Registration. If we want new people to come in our prices cant be so high that they are scaring people away. I think it would be sensible to lower the cost for a Hardship Registration. If we want new people to come in our prices cant be so high that they are scaring people away.

]]> By: Carrie Giannandrea http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-34657 Carrie Giannandrea Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:26:32 +0000 http://appaloosablogspot.com/2008/08/05/aphc-outlines-fiscal-management-strategy/#comment-34657 Is it possible that lowering the Hardship Reg. Fee might bring in more members who will show and spend more money?? Seems logical to me, why should we charge a "gelding" owner such a high fee to be able to show??? Carrie Giannandrea Dances with Horses Formula One Farms Is it possible that lowering the Hardship Reg. Fee might bring in more members who will show and spend more money??

Seems logical to me, why should we charge a “gelding” owner such a high fee to be able to show???

Carrie Giannandrea
Dances with Horses
Formula One Farms

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