For those of you who need to reference specific rules, study up on the details of a new discipline or maybe you just enjoy reading… the 2012 ApHC Official Handbook is now live on the appaloosa.com Web site (there’s a button link at the top of the home page).
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors would like to invite members to join them for the annual spring meeting. The meeting will take place in Moscow, Idaho, and will be held March 9–11, 2012.
Information regarding the meeting, including the schedule, agendas, suggested accommodations and directions will be posted on the ApHC’s website as they become available. Any ApHC member who wishes to submit topics for discussion may contact a director in their territory or a committee chair. Directors and committees may be found online as well.
Please visit www.appaloosa.com to check for updates regarding the 2012 spring meeting. Questions, comments or concerns regarding the Board of Directors meeting may be directed to (208) 882-5578, ext. 274, or via e-mail to executiveassistant@appaloosa.com.
Don’t forget to watch for the Calizona Appaloosa Horse Club’s Parade group in the upcoming 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade. The group is Entry #45 in this year’s parade slated for January 2, 2012. The 2012 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California is themed “Just Imagine” and will be held Monday, January 2 (not January 1st in a tradition every seven or so years to not hold the parade on a Sunday).
The CZ group consists of 12 mounted riders dressed in the traditions of the Nez Perce and northern plateau and plains region heritage costume and regalia. To quote the opening on their application, “Just Imagine … an animal so deeply embedded in the way of life of one culture that it almost became lost but over time, developed and changed because of the hearts and desires of a second people. Close your eyes and let your imagination take hold. Listen for the faint sound of hooves and see in the distance images of spotted horses, manes and tails floating on the breeze, as they run carefree across the vast open landscape of the western northern plains. Listen more closely as the air is filled with the faint sweet sound of tingling bells and cones as their music joins the sound of hooves on the hard ground growing ever closer. Open your eyes to see that sometimes what is just imagined … has come to life! Look for the Calizona Appaloosa Horse Club equestrian group to follow in the footsteps of their forefathers in the time honored horse parade tradition to celebrate in the Tournament of Rose Parade and promote the spirit of the Appaloosa Horse with the thousands of Appaloosa owners that enjoy the horse today.
The Calizona Appaloosa Horse Club’s Parade group will appear in the Tournament of Roses Equestfest on December 30, 2011 which is filmed live by RFD-TV. Equestfest presented by Wells Fargo is an up close and personal opportunity for the public to meet many of the Equestrians that will be seen in the Rose Parade. It is a 2 hour show of beautiful horses and talented riders performing drills, dances and the “wild west” comes alive! After the event, the public can stroll through the stables and talk to the performers and see the horses. Calizona performs a patterned routine to Native American Indian music to show off our colored horses and traditional Heritage costume.
The Equestfest group of 10 riders for the performance includes: Paul Foxvog, Leslie Foxvog, Debbie Herzman, Danie Foxvog, Diane Dodd, Christy Wood, Angila Gallagher, Steve Wood, CJ Brooks and Joe Brooks (two other members of the parade group, Evon Owens and Stephanie Rawley, are unable to participate in the Equestfest but will be with the group on Colorado Blvd for the parade on January 2, 2012). Calizona is ready to present the Appaloosa with beautiful stall decorations and ApHC Table top and materials display. Again, watch for the Equestfest performance on RFD-TV 12:00 noon Pacific Time, earlier for Standard/Central time.
Calizona ApHC is extremely excited to put the Appaloosa on display to all throughout this fun day!
Wishing everyone in the Appaloosa family a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy, prosperous and fun New Year! If the photo click doesn’t work, please use the link below for the full effect. Thanks to all for your support and participation in 2011! http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d6a67314e6a41784d6a593d0d0a&blogview=true
Carla Strauss, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away early this week. Visitation will be Thursday December 15th , 6-8 p.m. at Hoover Funeral Home in Harrisburg. Service will be held Friday December 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home (visitation also from 10:30 – 11:00 on Friday).
Carla served as Appaloosa Horse Club director from 1994-1997 and represented Territory V on the Appaloosa Youth Foundation Board. She was especially active in the Keystone Appaloosa Club, serving as secretary, treasurer and show chairman. Carla managed a computer-based horse show record system and worked as many as 30 shows a year. As noted by friend Judy Harrison, “Carla has been like the Energizer bunny when it comes to anything Appaloosa.” Daughters Bonnie and Connie (Burchett) are a significant part of Carla’s Appaloosa legacy.
Hoover Funeral Home is located at 6011 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112. Memorial donations may be directed to Hospice For All Seasons and sent to lisad@hospiceforallseasons.org or to the Appaloosa Youth Foundation, c/o ApHC Moscow, ID.
If you would like an additional copy of the December 2011 issue Appaloosa Journal (or any other back issues) call the ApHC office at 208-882-5578 or email promotions@appaloosa.com. They are $5.00 USD plus S&H.
Santa stabled his reindeer and rode an Appaloosa to greet visitors at the Museum Christmas Open House last Saturday. Youngsters waited patiently in line to pose for pictures atop Patches, our reliable Appaloosa ambassador. Then they waited patiently in line to sit on Santa’s lap. Then they visited the culinary lab to decorate their very own horse cookies. Then they ate some cookies. Then they stopped by the Museum area set aside for Christmas card production. In all, it was a busy day for a very nice crowd of families. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make it a great Appaloosa Christmas!
GREAT NEWS FOR STALLION OWNERS!
Pre-printed Breeder’s Certificates/Registration Applications are now available on-line! These applications are commonly referred to as “the blue forms” and in the past were sent by postal service to stallion owners who submitted on-time Stallion Breeding Reports.
QUICK AND CONVENIENT!
On-line, pre-printed Breeder’s Certificates/Registration Applications allow stallion owners the convenience of printing them as soon as their submitted Stallion Breeding Reports are entered in the ApHC data base. Also, a greater number of stallion owners will be able to take advantage of using pre-printed forms since it will be available for everyone, even those submitting late Stallion Breeding Reports.
THE SIMPLE 4-STEP PROCESS!
1. Go to www.appaloosa.com
2. Click on “Member Sign In” and sign into your ApHC Online Member Account. If you have not yet signed up for an online account you can do so by clicking on the “Create Online Account” link on the Member Sign In web page.
3. Click on “My Registration Applications” to view your Breeder’s Certificates/Registration Applications
4. Click on the “View & Print Application” link associated with the horse that you wish to work with to view and print your application. The data printed on the applications is based on information submitted to the ApHC on your 2011 Stallion Breeding Report.
When you print the Breeder’s Certificates/Registration Applications, a “Reminder for Mare Owners” notice will also be printed. This notice reminds mare owners of the importance of registering ApHC-eligible foals resulting from your stallion’s breedings, and updates them with current Rules and Regulations for ApHC-registration.
ADDITIONAL MARE OWNER INFORMATION AVAILABLE!
In an effort to further assist mare owners with the registration process, in some instances additional information will print along with the Breeder’s Certificates/Registration Applications. Please forward this information to mare owners along with the Breeder’s Certificates/Registration Applications and the Reminder to Mare Owners. General Rules and Regulations and a partially completed application for Appaloosa Breeders Trust will also be printed for eligible foals.
If your Stallion Breeding Report lists mare(s) that do not meet ApHC bloodline requirements, mare owner information titled, “Unknown/Unregistered Mares – Hardship Registration” will also be printed.
If your Stallion Breeding Report lists breedings in which one parent is not an ApHC-registered Appaloosa with Regular (#) registration classification, mare owner information titled, “One Parent is Not ApHC-Registered as Regular” will also be printed.
We hope you take advantage of our On-line, pre-printed Breeder’s Certificates/Registration Applications and find the process convenient and easy to use! As in the past, when pre-printed Breeder’s Certificates/Registration Applications are unavailable, blank applications may be downloaded at www.appaloosa.com/pdfs/regapp.pdf.
We’ll be happy to answer any questions that may arise. Please contact the ApHC Registration Department at 208.882.5578 ext. 300 or registration@appaloosa.com.
We recently had the opportunity to enjoy the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, and we stopped by the ApHC booth at one of the Cowboy Christmas venues. It was so great to see the appaloosa horse represented and promoted to so many people! Thank you to Gary and Nicene Connolly and everyone else who made it possible!!
Attached are a couple of pictures of visitors to the booth…Jim Jirkovsky and Chet Bennett in one and Danny and Dorine Bennett in the other.
(Thanks Dorine)
Many of you will remember the U.S. Postal Service commemorative Appaloosa stamp, released in 1985. The ApHC produced special envelopes that were postmarked Moscow, Idaho. We’re offering these limited edition stamps for sale as keepsakes and/or gifts.
The text in the lower left corner reads: “Yesterday the Appaloosa earned a coveted place in western history with its colorful heritage. Today the horse is proving its versatility as a champion in many arenas.”
Order from the ApHC by phone (208) 882-5578 or email promotions@appaloosa.com. The price is $14.95, which includes standard shipping and handling.
We have the perfect gift for all Appaloosa enthusiasts — a three-, four- or five- generation pedigree produced on parchment-like paper imprinted with Appaloosa art in the background! Information on the “certificate” includes the horse’s official ApHC pedigree, show history, race record, colors and coat patterns. Definitely suitable for framing. Prices range from $15 – $25 (includes shipping). The deadline for ordering to receive by Christmas will be moved back to December 15th. Be sure to tell us if it’s a gift so we — 1) get it to you or the recipient by Christmas, and 2) don’t call them and spoil the surprise! Access the order form at: http://www.appaloosa.com/pdfs/NEWPED.pdf
Today (Dec. 1st) is the last day to purchase or renew your ApHC membership and be entered into the Members Rewards Drawings! Lifetime and multi-year members are automatically entered. Purchase your membership online at http://www.appaloosa.com/membership/membership.htm, or you can download the application and fax it to the ApHC at 208-882-8150 or simply give us call at 208-882-5578 and we will process your membership over the phone!
Can’t remember ALL the prizes available in this year’s Member Rewards Drawings? Here they are one more time!
• Upgrade of a one-year membership to a 3-year membership
• Online data service packages at the members only website (valued from $50 – $200)
• A free registration (excludes rush services)
• Larry Williams Photography – a custom portrait at the black drape at the 65th National Appaloosa Show/2012 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show, one 8×10 glossy print and shipping included…Value is $75.00
•A free business card ad in the Appaloosa Journal, one month
• 1-year subscription to Appaloosa Journal Online Xpress
• 2012 Appaloosa Journal Calendar
• Appaloosa Pro Merchandise from Tioga Territory (the official merchandiser of the ApHC)
• A free ad design and 8×10 glossy print by Gail Bates Design
• Kathy’s Show Equipment Custom Buckle
• Idaho Appaloosa Holiday Ornaments
• Montana Silversmith merchandise; watches, necklaces, earrings
• Liberty Mutual Highway Safety Kits
• Horse Illustrated Training books
• Advertising package from MyHorseForSale.com
• Absorbine Prize Packages
• The Horse Bible
• A John Deere Radio
Application for 2012 membership must be received in the ApHC office by Dec. 1, 2011 (multi-year and lifetime members are automatically entered), names will be drawn by Dec. 10, 2011, and winners will be notified by the end of business on Dec. 13, 2011. Prizes may not be exchanged for cash and are non-transferable. Eligible memberships must be paid in full and include contact number, e-mail address and postal address.
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