The March cover story of Horseback Magazine will be about the Chief Joseph Trail Ride and the saga of the 1877 flight of the Nez Perce. The piece is by Steven Long, Editor of HM. In addition to that position, Long is an avid horseman, author of several books about crime and the accompanying courtroom drama, and a freelance writer for publications such as Cowboys and Indians Magazine and Western Horseman. He’s also been a special correspondent and anayst for CNBC and, along with his horse Facade, has appeared on Animal Planet’s “Animal Cops Houston.”
Horseback Magazine has evolved from its origins as Horse Talk, then later as Texas Horse Talk. The publication also has a strong Internet presence at www.horsebackmagazine.com.
Regional club reports are overdue.
The deadline for your membership renewal to ensure eligibility to vote in this year’s director elections (and on bylaw amendments) is March 31st.
The deadline to file as a candidate for the Board of Directors is February 28th (postmarked).
Received this note from Monty Holmes, ApHC Director, 5A:
I thought that you’ll might enjoy reading about Lynn Bliss and her Appaloosa “Webster”. She gave me permission to share this story. It is an example of “thinking outside the box” and is an idea that may be of benefit to some of you along the way.
FYI: Lynn is a longtime member of the ApHC and the Arkansas ApHC. She and her family have been in the Appaloosa business for many years. I got to know her several years ago when we attended college together at Arkansas State University and she rode her Appaloosa “Rebel Cry” in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association events. She has served as an officer in the AApHC and has represented Territory 5, Zone A on the ApHC Non Pro Advisory Committee. My wife, Suzi, and I are proud to call Lynn and her husband, David, our friends and friends of the ApHC.
This is Lynn’s email…
Subject: Fundraiser & Webbie!
Dave and I donated a ‘Two Hour Adventure with Webster the Wonder Horse” to a local fund raiser auction that was held last night. Basically — two hours of hand-on interaction at the barn with Webster…. grooming him, interacting with him, learning some basic horsemanship, working with him on some showmanship stuff, getting to ride him a little bit, cleaning stalls, etc…. learning parts of horse, about horses, history of Appaloosas, and you get to take home a horse-shoe worn by Webster in competition and a blue ribbon won by Webster in competition — you had to be at least 10 years of age. Well…. a 40-something woman bought it for $400!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Afterwards the local Boys & Girls Club asked us if we would donate the same thing to their upcoming fundraiser……
Lynn Austin Bliss
It is with my most sincere regret to inform the Appaloosa Horse Club of the passing of Cim-Bad. He was the World’s Best Appalossa in 1985, carried 5 riders to National and World Championship, and capped off his career by winning the 12 and under Youth Western Pleasure at age 23 with his final owner Cara Sparks. The Equine Chronicle has him on the front page of their digital magazine right now with a full-story. I am hoping that the Appaloosa Horse Club will honor one of their own with the same recongnition. It is the passing of a true champion and legend.
Thank you, Donna Miller
Franklin NJ
The Appaloosa Horse Club will once again be hosting (with lots of great volunteer help) a judging contest in Jackson, Mississippi, during the National/Youth World Shows. All forms have been updated on the AYA Web site and AYA Facebook page.
The contest will be held June 24th at 10:30 am. For additional information, go to this link where you can find Rules and Entry forms. Or call the ApHC office and ext 400.
http://www.appaloosayouth.com/contests/judgingcontest.html
Get more for your money with new bundled advertisement packages available for the 2009 Appaloosa Yearbook and the Year-End issue of Appaloosa Journal (May), in addition to bonus links on ApHC social media Web sites and during the live video stream of the 2010 National and Youth World shows!
Commemorative Package A:
• Full-color spread (two pages) in the May issue of Appaloosa Journal: $1,470
• One full page in the Yearbook: $800
• Live link and logo in the May, June and July e-newsletter: $360
• May, June and July “Feature of the week” on all ApHC social networking (Facebook, Twitter, Appaloosa Blogspot and MySpace) pages for one month (four weeks): $300
• Logo and live link on National Show live streaming video page: $275
Total value: $3,205
Your price: $2,270
Commemorative Package B:
• One full-color page in the May issue of Appaloosa Journal: $780
• One full page in the Yearbook: $800
• Live link and logo in the May, June and July e-newsletter: $360
• Logo and live link on National Show live streaming video page: $275
Total value: $2,215
Your price: $1,580
Commemorative Package C:
• Choice of one full-color half page or one black and white page
in the May issue of Appaloosa Journal: $490
• 1/2 page in the Yearbook: $400
• May and June e-newsletter feature with logo and live link: $240
Total value: $1,130
Your price: $890
Commemorative Package D:
• One business card ad in the May issue of Appaloosa Journal: $85
• 1/8 page in Yearbook: $100
• May or June e-newsletter feature with logo and live link: $120
Total value: $305
Your price: $185
Note from Dorine Bennett
This week on the Women’s Pro Rodeo Today show on RFD-TV (episode 52) the featured profile was about Sherri Mell! What a wonderful person to include in their show! Good to see!! As you may know, Sherri has been a part of the Appaloosa world for many years and has been inducted into the Women’s Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
The Drive Green tour events give ApHC members and other interested consumers a chance to ask questions and get a “hands-on” with John Deere’s utility tractors and many other products and attachments. In addition, the events feature a uniquely detailed semi-tractor and trailer that transport several of the company’s utility tractors, as well as a refurbished “Chip Foose” 4020.
Register to Win at your local dealerships for some great John Deere prizes now through July 31st 2010 – including three lucky winners across the country taking a 1 year lease tractor home (choice of 5065E Tractor or 3038E Compact Tractor and loaders). Visit your local dealer or http://www.johndeere.com/drivegreen for more details.
Upcoming Drive Green Dates and Locations – The Caravan is Traveling the Country this Spring and Summer
• March 2 Tractor City – 3030 N. Austin St., Seguin, TX 78155
• March 4 Brookside Equipment Sales – 28715 Katy-Brookshire Rd., Katy, TX 77494
• March 6 Coufal-Prater Equipment Ltd. – 3110 Highway 21 West, Bryan, TX 77803
• March 9 Eastex Farm & Home – 9135 College, Beaumont, TX 77707
REMEMBER to ask to use your ApHC John Deere savings for your next John Deere Equipment purchase – Call 888-304-SPOT for details.
Hello Apache Land Trail Riders,
This year’s ride will be held in the Santa Rita Mountains on the Coronado National Forest near Sonoita, Arizona. It’s beautiful country and you won’t want to miss it. This is the first time the Forest Service has allowed a week-long ride into this area.
Dates are April 25 – May 1. Application deadline is March 15th.
Check out the appaloosa.com Web site for further details, or contact me at 208-882-5578 ext 221, or email: trailrides@appaloosa.com.
Kevin Pullen
ApHC Trail & Distance Coordinator
PHOTO BY JOANNA BRYANT
Apparently there are rumors that the ApHC is changing or eliminating trophies for our National and World Show. Not true! We are simply evaluating production options and giving potential suppliers an opportunity to bid competitively — as always. Here’s a better statement from the Performance Department:
ApHC continually assesses all expenditures as we try to ensure that we get the most benefit for each dollar spent. To that end, we have a bid process for many goods and services each year. Currently, we have provided Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to a number of award suppliers asking them to bid on producing our National and World trophies. While we have no intention of changing the trophies (we like the Mare & Foal and Versatility trophies as much as you all do), we’d still like to make sure that award dollars are being well spent. If there’s a way to get a great product for less money, we’d like to find it. We apologize for any misinformation you’ve heard about this process, but rest assured that we’ll carefully consider the quality, look, feel and price of each sample we receive to ensure that these trophies not only look great, but are a great value.
No, we are not changing to plastic!
Palmer J. Wagner, 90, passed away February 3, 2010 in Spokane, WA.
He purchased farmland near Garfield, WA in 1939 and married Lucille Schoepflin October 16, 1940. His major crop was wheat, but he also loved horses, especially the Appaloosa breed which he raised and researched for most of his adult life. This endeavor resulted in his book, The American Appaloosa Anthology, which was published in 1999.
He served during three U.S. Presidential administrations as a commodity lobbyist in Washington D.C. He was invited to andattended the Inaugural Ball of President John F. Kennedy. Palmer’s services as a vocal soloist were often requested for funerals or special occasions in the greater Inland Empire.
Viewing will be at HAZEN & JAEGER FUNERAL HOME, 1306 N. Monroe St. in Spokane on Thursday, February 11 from noon to 8 PM. The funeral services will be held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Farmington, WA onFriday, February 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM followed by interment at Silvercreek Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Spokane, PO Box 2215, Spokane, WA 99210, or to a Haiti Relief fund of one’s choice. Please visit our on-line memorial at www.mem.com .
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/spokesman/obituary.aspx?n=palmer-wagner&pid=139438106
You have until midnight February 14th to purchase a $10 ticket (or as many as you want) for a chance to win a 2010 breeding service to the Appaloosa stallion AN AWESOME SECRET. Proceeds benefit the Appaloosa Museum. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, by mail or in person. No excuses!
Visit www.appaloosamuseum.org for all the details. You can also visit www.anawesomesecret.com for additional information about this National and World champion and Top Ten sire at halter and longe line.
Thanks again to Mark and Gail Smith for their generous support!
The ApHC and APHA will be co-hosting the 2010 European Judges Seminar and Applicant School on May 5-9, 2010 in Kaiserswerth, Germany.
Please check the appaloosa.com website often for updates on the schedule and registration. If you are interested in becoming a ApHC European Judges Applicant please see the European Judge Applicant Fact Sheet and submit an Application with current 2010 membership.
http://www.appaloosa.com/show/judges-seminars.htm
For additional information please email the ApHC at show-judges@appaloosa.com.
Calizona and long time ApHC member, Debbie Herzman, was interviewed by “The Boulevard Magazine” after her recent experience of riding in the Rose Parade. This is a publication circulated in the San Diego County area of Southern California but also is on the Internet. See the link below for the on-line version to see the article and a great picture of Appaloosa horses.
On the Boulevard’s Home Page, scroll down to the Item titled “Investigate This” – Bonsall Woman Rides ….
http://www.theboulevardonline.com/current.html
Calizona congratulates Debbie on her media opportunity sharing her experience and love for the Appaloosa breed.
Leslie Foxvog
President Calizona ApHC
New American Competitive Trail Horse Association list on Yahoo Groups! It’s a great way to meet other riders, chat about ACTHA rides, post ride photos, ride information and just plain chat horses!
It’s a free and easy to use list!
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ACTHA/
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