The Nutrena® Iron Horse $10,000 award is sponsored by Nutrena, the official feed of the Appaloosa Horse Club and is crowned at the World Championship Appaloosa Show. The Nutrena® Iron Horse award recognizes the legendary versatility and athleticism of the Appaloosa. To be eligible to compete for this award, a horse must enter and compete in classes in four of five contest categories and place in the top ten in three of those classes. Contest categories are halter, western, English, games and cattle, and the classes can be open or non-pro events. Points are totaled after the last qualified class at the show. The horse with the highest total wins the award.
The stakes are high with a $10,000 cash award and an original bronze sculpture of an Appaloosa, entitled “Forged from Fire”. Wally Shoop of Stillwater, Minnesota designed the sculpture. Wally is an artist who grew up in the Badlands of South Dakota. He has a great reverence for American Indian tribes and is knowledgeable about the Nez Perce and their history with the Appaloosa horse.
The 2008 Nutrena Iron Horse Award winner is STATE OF DEE HEART, owned by Ed and Missy Millhouse of Stillwater, Minnesota. Other horses in the standings include: 2nd, MR BIG BUCKS, owned by Karen Grimm, Minden, Nevada; 3rd, MR TIPS BUDWIZER, owned by Katrina and Pamela Kaiser, Pilot Point, Texas; 4th IMA TOUCH DZ, owned by Debbie Sigler, St. Charles, Illinois.
Organization offers FDA-approved options to members nationwide
DULUTH, GA — Starting Jan. 1, 2009, Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) members will be able to use EQUIOXX® (firocoxib), ULCERGARD® (omeprazole) or GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) prior to competition.
The decision by the ApHC Board of Directors provides thousands of horse owners nationwide with FDA-approved options for common diseases like equine osteoarthritis and stomach ulcers.
“I believe these products are great options to help us maintain the health of our equine partners,” says Frank Larrabee, president of the ApHC Board of Directors. “Personally, my own horses have experienced stomach ulcers and the need for NSAIDs, and I’m sure the thousands of Appaloosa members involved in equine activities are faced with the same concerns. We salute the efforts of the researchers who have helped make life a little easier on these horses.”
With the approval, EQUIOXX is the only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) approved for use up to 14 consecutive days in the ApHC. EQUIOXX also is approved for use in the American Quarter Horse Association and United States Equestrian Federation.
EQUIOXX is the first equine oral NSAID to be approved in more than 20 years. It is proven to control joint pain and inflammation associated with equine osteoarthritis, which is one of the most common causes of lameness in horses. Also known as degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis can develop in horses as young as 2 years old. EQUIOXX works quickly to provide 24 hours of pain relief and is easily administered as an oral paste.
The ApHC also approved GASTROGARD and ULCERGARD for use no more than 24 hours prior to competition. GASTROGARD and ULCERGARD are the first and only FDA-approved products for the treatment and prevention of equine stomach ulcers, respectively.
Horses can develop stomach ulcers in as little as five days, but GASTROGARD can treat stomach ulcers even while horses continue to train. Proactive use of ULCERGARD during short or long periods of time* can help reduce the risk of stomach ulcers in horses that regularly deal with stressful situations, such as training, traveling and competing.
“Equine osteoarthritis and stomach ulcers are common for horses of all breeds,” says Dr. Frank Hurtig, director, Veterinary Services, Merial. “Now, competitors in ApHC events can help ensure their horses have FDA-approved choices to help them address these diseases and enable their horses to compete at their best.”
For complete ApHC rules regarding the use of EQUIOXX, GASTROGARD and ULCERGARD, please visit www.appaloosa.com.
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Just a quick update on results from the World Sale. You can find individual prices and sale/no-sale information by reviewing the on-line catalog. From the appaloosa.com home page, click on the sale button at the bottom and then the catalog.
In the Select Sale, the overall average was $1,848. The Top Five sellers averaged $4,500. The Top Ten sellers averaged $3,355.
In the Incentive (yearlings and nominated broodmares) Sale, the overall average was $2,567. The Top Five sellers averaged $6,060. The Top Ten sellers averaged $4,305.
Thanks Tafra Donberger for the photo.
An Appaloosa with “excess white” must be parentage verified as being out of and by an ApHC-registered sire and dam prior to acceptance for registration.
AQHA sires and dams with excess white noted on their certificates are ineligible as a sire or dam of an Appaloosa foal.
Horses with excess white are ineligible to show in ApHC-sponsored or -approved halter classes.
Appaloosa foals out of or by AQHA-registered sires or dams that have HYPP NH or HH status on their certificates of registration will be required to be HYPP tested and parentage verified (using same sample). Appaloosa foal will have HYPP status indicated on Certificate of Registration.
Foals out of or by ApHC-registered horses with NH or HH designation on their Certificate of Registration will be required to be HYPP tested and parentage verified (using the same sample), and their status will be designated on their certificates as well.
All stallions (ApHC and Approved Breeds) included in a stallion breeding report must be DNA typed and type must be filed with ApHC. *With the exception of stallions 10 years old or older as of 1990, and breeding naturally. If bred AI, they must have DNA on file.
In 2009 — all mares (ApHC and Approved Breeds) of 1990 and before — that produce a foal in 09 — must be DNA typed and types filed with ApHC. This age group completes the gradual phasing in of DNA requirements for all mares producing foals eligible for registration.
Any mare exposed to two or more stallions in less than 45 days must be DNA typed; stallions in question must be DNA typed and foal must be parentage verified.
All horses seeking a Performance Permit must be parentage verified.
All race horses must be parentage verified before they are allowed to race.
All foals resulting from embryo transfer, including frozen embryo retention permits, must be parentage verified.
All foals resulting from transported cooled or frozen semen, including frozen semen retention permits, must be parentage verified.
All horses for which owner wants HYPP or other genetic test results certified with the ApHC must be parentage verified and the same sample must be used to complete genetic test.
An Appaloosa with excess white must be parentage verified as being by and out of ApHC-registered sire and dam prior to acceptance for registration.
The ApHC is authorized to randomly or selectively parentage verify any foal.
When DNA is filed for any Appaloosa, Maxxam Lab automatically parentage verifies or qualifies the sire or dam when sire and/or dam have DNA on file. This is automatic, with no additional charge to the owner or ApHC.
We received information from ApHC Director Laura Lyon about a happy ending to a story last week of a missing horse in Michigan. Way back on October 18th, Liz Barrett, 14, of Vicksburg, Michigan, was riding her Appaloosa friend, named Jeff. Somehow the horse received a poke from a sharp branch and bolted. Liz was thrown from the horse, but was not seriously injured.
That hard part was that fact that Jeff fled the scene and was missing for two weeks! The Michigan regional club posted information, a variety of volunteers conducted repeated searches and, finally, the horse was found last Saturday! What a relief for all concerned. Jeff was a bit weak and thin, still wearing the saddle, but apparently will be fine.
Liz is involved with the local high school equestrian team and (mostly) enjoys trail riding. We wish her all the best. A full story can be found in the Kalamazoo Gazette for Monday Nov. 3rd.
We need to share a bit of good news about the appaloosablogspot. Thanks to you, we made it past the 5,000 unique visitors mark in October! To be specific, 5,080.
We intend to continue providing a variety of news bits and items from a variety of sources. It’s especially nice to receive news and photos about special accomplishments of members, regional clubs and other groups.
Thanks for reading. Stay in touch.
Marian Alton has been breeding Appaloosas since 1958. She also does artwork. The other day she sent me some small paintings to dress up the holiday issue of the Sooner ApHC Newsletter. I scanned and sent copies to some of our other Sooner BOD members, and they immediately had other plans for these.
Marian’s whimsical Appaloosas can now be had as Christmas ornaments at: http://www.cafepress.com/sooner_aphc/6115839 as well as other articles with Marian’s work on them. Buy them for yourself, or for others that you are always at a loss on what to get them. Enjoy!
Gerry Lukacik
Sooner ApHC
Oktaha, OK
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) would like to remind all current and returning members that now is the time to renew your ApHC membership! All memberships, with the exclusion of lifetime and one-time youth memberships, will expire Dec. 31, 2008!
In order to continue receiving uninterrupted service of the Appaloosa Journal, you must renew or join the ApHC by Dec. 1, 2008. If membership is not renewed by Dec. 1, 2008, members will not receive the January 2009 issue of the Appaloosa Journal.
Membership can be renewed or purchased immediately at www.appaloosa.com. An ApHC membership offers more benefits and perks than any other breed association, so visit the Official ApHC Web site today!
While renewing your membership, why not purchase membership for a friend or client? The ApHC is offering the Give a Gift of ApHC Membership, which allows you the option to purchase a membership on behalf of a friend, family member or customer. Recipients of a gifted membership receive all of the same perks and bonuses, including Appaloosa Email, Appaloosa Journal, enrollment in Appaloosa Members Advantage Program, participation in ApHC-exclusive events and so much more. Visit www.appaloosa.com to purchase the Gift of an ApHC Membership!
The World Show Gator Give-Away winner was Steve Springer of Mansfield TX. He’s shown here taking a victory lap in the Justin Arena. At this point, the John Deere Gator is being suitably handled by ApHC director Monty Holmes. Photo by Larry Williams Photography.
John Deere discounts are available through the Appaloosa Member Advantage Program. You can save serious dollars on selected models of agricultural, construction and lawn and garden equipment. For information, call Appaloosa Member Advantage today at 888.304.SPOT (7768), or visit www.appaloosa.com.
An Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) membership now offers more than ever! The ApHC is proud to announce that ApHC members can communicate to the world using Appaloosa Email!
In addition to amazing perks and significant discounts on premium brands, ApHC members now have their own Appaloosa Email address. This unique email community offers up-to-date ApHC notifications, an ApHC calendar, shared contacts, secure log-in and 1 GB of storage. The Appaloosa Email service has the familiar look of Microsoft Outlook, but is purely Appaloosa. It one of many ways to tell the world the Appaloosa is your breed of choice!
Each ApHC member has one FREE Appaloosa Email address, but if one Appaloosa Email is not enough, additional email service is available for $25 per address per year.
ApHC members can access their Appaloosa Email account by visiting www.appaloosaemail.com, using first and last name for user identification and their ApHC seven digit membership number as a temporary password.
For questions or concerns regarding the new Appaloosa Email, the ApHC is happy to provide quality customer support from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. Please contact the New Client Specialist 208-882-5578 ext. 235 or email support@appaloosaemail.com.
Remember this exciting service is only available to ApHC members, and no other equine association offers more! For more information on becoming a member and membership benefits, visit www.appaloosa.com or call the ApHC at 208-882-5578.
You may have heard about the exciting Stallion Services Silent Auction at the 2008 World Championship Appaloosa Show, and we are happy to announce that stallion services NOT SOLD at the 2008 World Championship Appaloosa Show are still available for your consideration!
Heza Dreamer, JR Hunter, Nastyattitude, Rather Inclusive, Sacred Dream, Impulsive Invitation, Skipa Maxi Treat, State of the Art, Supreme Court Dream, The Radio Flyer, Zip Me Impressive and Zips Strawsam MMR are still on the auction block. View these outstanding Appaloosa stallions at http://www.appaloosa.com/pdfs/08W_StallionSilentAuctionAvailable.pdf
To submit your bid on a breeding to one of these fine Appaloosa stallions, please send your name, membership number, and all contact information to marketing@appaloosa.com. The first person to submit a minimum bid of half the published price or $500 automatically wins a breeding to their chosen stallion. This is your last opportunity, so submit your bid now!
REMEMBER: Foals resulting from breedings through this unique opportunity will be eligible for the World Championship Appaloosa Sale Incentive classes and compete for large payouts as two-year-olds!
As always, thank you for supporting the Appaloosa Horse Club and the 2008 ApHC Stallion Services Silent Auction - offering some of the finest Appaloosa stallions in the industry!
For more information, contact Merida McClanahan, Director of Marketing, Appaloosa Horse Club at marketing@appaloosa.com or (208) 882-5578 ext 235
Here’s a happy newcomer to Appaloosa reining! Liz Kincaid is the proud owner of Gunna Go N Getem, winner of the 2008 Wimpys Little Step Appaloosa Reining Horse Association (ApRHA) Futurity and Star H/AIG Intermediate Futurity held in conjunction with the ApHC World Show in Fort Worth. At right is Butch Human, Star H Equine Insurance, a generous and valued supporter of ApRHA and ApHC. Zane Haverty rode Gunna Go N Getem, who is sired by Gay Bars Silver, in the futurities.
Congratulations Liz and Thank You, Butch!
We need to say a big “Thank You” to ApHC members from the Dal-Worth regional club who provided an information booth at the World Show. They sell memberships, give driving directions and restaurant ratings, help visitors find shops and services and, in general, put out the welcome mat for everyone at the show.
Here’s the Halloween version of Jean Smith, Dal-Worth club member from Mansfield, Texas. Thanks, Jean and all the DW Appaloosa crew who helped make the 2008 World Show a success.
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