Note and photos from Jan Collins.
I just wanted to share with you how successful our Saddle Up for St. Jude was. We had 105 riders and fed 143 hamburgers and raised more than $3,500 from the meal and auction. The books and prints that you donated for the auction were an interest for many. I have a friend who made frames out of old barn wood for two of the prints.
T.J. Flowers and his family came and spent the day with us. He is a patient at St. Jude from our hometown, Winnfield, Louisiana. He had never ridden a horse, so the picture is T.J. on his first horse.
Thanks again for being so helpful with the club’s donation. I’ll be calling again next year. I’m the coordinator for the 2nd Annual Saddle Up for St. Jude!
Thanks, Jan, for the note and photos. We are especially proud of the community involvement of ApHC members and regional clubs. This event is a perfect example of what it’s all about. And – it’s certainly okay that you included “other” breeds in support of a good cause. Congratulations.
A note from Mildred Truelove:
In response to the Appaloosa Journal’s request for owners of Sheldak bred horses I would like to tell about the time we bought Skip Of Stars from Dave and Kim Utke.
In 2000 I bought Star Status a 1990 model halter bred stallion that was standing by St. Louis in Illinois from the Youngs. We had only 2 short years with this beautiful stallion before he suffered a broken leg and had to be put down. It was a very traumatic experience for us and we cried many tears for this loss.
I began making several calls all over the country trying to locate a horse as nice as the one we had lost. The breeding season would soon be upon us. In the mean time a friend Karen Youmans who was frequently on the internet looking said you have to see this stallion Skip Of Stars so she took me to the library to see a picture on Sheldak’s web site. I had already talked to Kim about whether or not they had anything available in a earlier phone call and Kim said possibly they might sell Skip because the maiden mares they would be breeding that Spring would all be half sisters. Well after seeing his picture at the library I made another phone call and began earnestly trying to convince Kim that I needed to have him. And I promised to love him forever.
So since Jan. of 2003 Skip Of Stars has been producing colts and fillies for us here in Illinois. And he’s still passing on the same beautiful heads and outstanding conformation that he did in North Dakota. They are still athletic and enjoy the same qualities that Skip produced from Sheldak mares. He is a kind horse, never causes any problems just hangs out and does his job when needed. And I will still love him forever just as I promised.
Mildred Truelove
Rock n’ T Appaloosas
Casey, Illinois
This is a friendly reminder that Monday, June 1, is the last day to purchase slots in the futurity and sweepstakes classes at the 62nd National Appaloosa Show & World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. Monday, June 1, is also the last day futurity and sweepstakes judge nominations will be accepted.
The 2009 slot purses promise to be large, more than $85,500 was paid out in 2008, so get in on the action and purchase a slot in one of the following four classes:
• 3-year-old Western Pleasure Futurity
• 3-year-old Hunter Under Saddle Futurity
• Non-Pro/Youth 5 & Under Western Pleasure Sweepstakes
• Non-Pro Youth 5 & Under Hunter Under Saddle Sweepstakes
Futurity and sweepstakes slots may be purchased for $1,250 and $750, respectively. Based on the number of futurity slots sold, participants can look forward to competing for up to $28,125 in purse money. Twenty slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and five additional temporary slots may be sold depending upon demand. Sweepstakes slot owners have the potential to win a chunk of the $20,625 at stake when all slots are sold.
For more information, or to purchase a slot, please contact Alexcia Livingstone at (208) 882-5578 ext. 244 or via e-mail at show-judges@appaloosa.com.
MORE NEW Online Services
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to offer extensive online services to its membership with the recently launched “Members Only” page. Finding trainers, show dates and forms has never been easier thanks to the portal developed exclusively for ApHC members. Now ApHC members have the ability to view information specific to their horses using the “My Horse” feature on the “Members Only” page—all from the comfort of home. For each Appaloosa owned or leased, members can view pedigrees, production, show points, racing data and more.
Members can also check on their horse’s National Show entries. Just go to the MY HORSE section and click on the horse in question. You’ll be able to see in which classes the horse has been entered. The information is available on-line as soon as it’s keyed by a staff member in the ApHC office!
Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Scheduled to Film in Oregon in June-July 2009—High-level Horse and Rider Applications Needed
Have you seen Goodnight’s award-winning television show, Horse Master airing weekly on RFD-TV? Goodnight and the crew travels to Oregon June 30 – July 2, 2009 to shoot six show episodes—with English and Western topics. If you’d like to apply to work with Goodnight on the show please visit http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com/apply.html to find out more and to apply online.
Goodnight looks for riders who want to polish their riding skills, work on a new task, or have a problem to overcome. With her varied background—growing up on the hunter-jumper circuit and now riding versatile ranch horses, Goodnight has the experience to work with any rider. She was named Equine Affaire’s Exceptional Equestrian Educator in 2008 during the Massachusetts expo.
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397
Poncha Springs CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
fax (719) 530-0939
Appaloosa Youth Association members ages 14-18 are invited to apply for the chance to spend a week in a foreign country as part of the new Appaloosa Youth Overseas Exchange Program. Up to three youth from the U.S. will spend a week in a host country and compete at the European Championships in October of 2009.
Application deadline for U.S. youth who wish to attend the European Championship is June 12. All applications must be submitted directly to the ApHC office. Participants must be Appaloosa Youth Association members.
The ApHC will locate responsible host families in Europe, cover the costs of up to three classes per youth at the Youth World Show and European Championships, and pay for one stall (only if the youth participant uses the horse). ApHC also covers hotel costs during the Youth World and European Championships and provides a daily allowance for meals. Participants are responsible for airfare and miscellaneous costs associated with traveling.
AYA Youth Exchange Appalications are available at http://www.appaloosayouth.com/contests/exchange.html or by contacting ApHC Youth Coordinator at (208) 882-5578 ext. 264 or email youth@appaloosa.com
The Appaloosa Youth Association sponsors an Annual Art Contest for youth to showcase their artistic talents. In the photo are samples of the 2009 entries.
Artwork is accepted each year between January 1 and May 1. There are two age divisions (13 and Under & 14-18) for the contest and entrants can compete for US Savings Bonds and other prizes. All entrants receive an award for participating.
As another benefit of membership, the Appaloosa Youth Foundation awards thousands of scholarship dollars each year to members pursuing higher education.
For more information, visit www.appaloosayouth.com
The Shawnee Hills ApHC had their kick off ride at High Knob in beautiful southern Illinois on April 25 and rode into the Garden of the Gods. Joining us was one of our older members.
Next ride is June 4, 5, and 6 at Hayes Canyon Camp Ground..This will be our 3rd annual national sanctioned ApHC ride…if interested contact Linda Daughenbaugh phone 618-266-9828 or e-mail turkeyhunter@mvn.net
• Class entries must be received by May 11, 2009 to receive pre-entry prices and inclusion in the official show program. Entries received after the deadline will be subject to a fee 1 ½ times the pre-entry price. Forms may be found in the premium book or the National Show web page. National Show entrants meeting the Pre-Entry deadline will be entered into a drawing for the Spring John Deere Giveaway of a line-trimmer! Sponsored by the Appaloosa Members Advantage program.
• Stall reservations must be received in the ApHC office by May 18 to secure a previously held location. Any stalls reserved after June 1 will be subject to a fee 1 ½ times the on-time stall fee. Forms may be found in the premium book or the National Show web page.
• Deadline to purchase slots for futurity and sweepstakes classes has been extended to June 1, 2009. The slots purses promise to be large—more than $85,500 was paid out in 2008, so get in on the action and purchase a slot in one of the following four classes: 3-year-old Western Pleasure Futurity, 3-year-old Hunter Under Saddle Futurity, Non-pro/Youth 5 & Under Western Pleasure Sweepstakes and Non-pro Youth 5 & Under Hunter Under Saddle Sweepstakes. To purchase, call (208) 882-5578 ext. 244.
• Show Class Specials. Any non-pro or a youth exhibitor may enter 9 classes at regular price and enter a 10th class for Free! This option is for pre-entries only. See page 18 in the premium book for more details or call (208) 882-5578 ext. 400.
• The Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA), the official youth program of the Appaloosa Horse Club, will once again host the Youth/Collegiate Horse Judging Contest at the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. The Horse Judging Contest will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, June 26, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. For all of the details, call (208) 882-5578 ext. 264.
• Join the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) for one night of charity at the 62nd National Championship Appaloosa Show to benefit the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children! Watch exhibitors and their Appaloosas compete for National Championship titles Friday, June 26, and bring a donation of any amount and/or new, unwrapped toys to benefit the hospital. For information regarding the types of toys, visit http://childrenshospital.umc.edu/.
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