The 2010 World Show premium book, show-related forms and other information are now available on the appaloosa.com site. Click on the World Show icon at the bottom of the home page.
The show dates are October 22-30. Events are at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Fort Worth, Texas. Don’t forget the World Sale on October 27th.
The Schembri family has asked us to pass along this announcement:
There will be a Celebration of Life in honor and memory of Doug at Char-O-Lot Ranch this Sunday the 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
We received news that Doug Schembri died earlier today in an accident at the farm in Florida. We’ll have updated information later. Everyone in the Appaloosa and equine community knows that we’ve lost a stalwart of the industry. Out heartfelt thoughts and prayers go to Sue, Sean and Jenifer.
To dispel at least one rumor, there will be such a thing as a day pass for parking at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. This will allow you to leave the grounds and return without paying the fee multiple times in a day. There is also such a thing as a multiple-day pass.
Since the ApHC isn’t able to sell parking permits, you are encouraged to contact WRMC for additional information. Permits can be purchased on-line or by calling the number below.
Answers to some additional and specific WRMC parking questions from World Show attendees…
1. The lot east of the Watt arena (#4 on the map on the ApHC Web site) is a designated parking area. The same parking rates apply for vehicles at $5/day.
2. For people who want to park behind (south) of the Moncrief stalls and the cattle barns, this is available for vehicle parking (no trailers) at the same rate of $5/day.
3. The daily passes (and also the multi-day passes) allow people to come and go from the facility as they choose.
For additional information, please call 1-877-430-PARK (7275) or check on-line at culturaldistrictparking.com.
For those of you within reasonable driving distance from Moscow, consider joining us August 27-29 for the inaugural Horse ‘N Around (HAW) Weekend. Activities benefit the Appaloosa Museum and Latah County Sheriff’s Posse. There will be a “fun” ride with prizes, a trail challenge sanctioned by the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (visit www.actha.us and click on the “Moscow Ride”), another leisure trail ride, dinner, entertainment and all sorts of fun people to meet. Location is the Pony Club Grounds near Deary, Idaho. Camping, horse pens, showers, water, etc. are available.
To sign up for camping, reserve a spot for dinner or to just let us know you’re coming for the fun stuff, email museum@appaloosa.com or visit www.appaloosamuseum.org.
To sign up for the ACTHA ride you’ll need to pre-register at www.actha.us (Moscow Ride).
Carol Creech Lawrence, a friend to many in the Appaloosa world and a true ambassador for the breed, died Sunday after losing her battle with cancer.
Carol owned and operated Lawrence Saddle & Tack for 33 years. Previously she worked at Meeker Leather Co.; Ferguson Laboratories and as a veterinary assistant. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
For 28 years, Carol was an ApHC-carded judge. She was a charter member of the MO-ARK regional club. An avid horsewoman, she raised and showed multiple local, state and national champion Appaloosas.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 12 at the Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri. Visitation is this evening from 6 to 7 at the funeral home.
Link to complete obituary: http://www.simpsonfh.com/index.cfm
The class schedule for the 2010 World Championship Appaloosa Show is now posted on the appaloosa.com site. Also in the World Show section of the site you can find details about the much-discussed parking fee system at Will Rogers Memorial Center.
Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) announces the new ApHC International Appaloosa Directory. This directory is an innovative way to expand your Appaloosa market. The ApHC will distribute the directory at international equestrian events throughout 2010 and 2011. It will include breed information, explanation of ApHC events and programs, as well as the benefits of ApHC registration and membership translated into multiple languages.
If you are looking for a new and exciting way to market your stallion, breeding program, or services this is an excellent way to be seen. In fact, over 26% of total registrations are international, with the top three countries being Italy, Canada, and France. There will be full page color and black and white business card opportunities available for $500 and $100 respectively.
With new technology available to ship semen and import/export horses, don’t be left in the dust and miss out on an opportunity that could make your stables or farm known worldwide. The reservation deadline has been extended to August 1 and all advertising material must be in by August 20th.
Download the information sheet and reservation form here http://www.appaloosa.com/pdfs/InternationalAppaloosaDirectoryAdvertisingForm.pdf
For more information contact the Marketing Department at (208) 882-5578 ext 235 or email marketing@appaloosa.com
The Pinto Horse Association of America invites all Appaloosa horse owners to join the fun this fall at the Color Breed Congress in Tulsa, Okla., Nov. 3-7.
The Pinto Congress will host the Color Breed Cash Challenge, a series of events where Appaloosas, Palominos, Buckskins, Paints and Pintos will compete together for cash prizes.
Open to any horse registered with ApHC, PHBA, APHA, PtHA, IBHA or ABRA, the Color Breed Cash Challenge classes include halter, western pleasure, English pleasure, trail and longe line. Even Solid-Bred Paints, Breeding Stock Pintos and Good As Gold Palominos are eligible to compete in these events.
Complete rules and entry forms are available at www.pintocongress.com/forms. For questions, email congress@pinto.org or call (405) 491-0111.
The Appaloosa Horse Club is excited to announce the new affinity partnership with Equi-Rescue, ltd. Equi-Rescue is the nation’s premier roadside assistance for people trailering horses. Equi-Rescue offers their coverage through National Safe Drivers, a 50-year-old company with amazing reviews.
Equi-Rescue provides full roadside assistance for members in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. As part of the agreement, ApHC members will receive a special discount on both basic and enhanced plans. Normally, the basic plan is $64.95 and the enhanced plan is $119.95 annually.
Rick Young, along with his late father Roy, has been involved in the ApHC since the beginning. Rick will serve as the marketing representative for this new affiliation. “It does everything the AAA type plans do, but we also cover the big rig trucks, trailers and family cars at a cheaper price” says Rick. ApHC members can learn more about Equi-Rescue or enroll online at www.equi-rescue.com/aphc. For additional details, members can email info@equi-rescue.com or call Rick directly at (985) 507-4417.
The ApHC Board has given management authority for the Sheltowee Trail Ride for the next two years to Roland Haun and he has sent us this information:
October 3 – 9, Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky;
We will schedule a regular 5-day ride as in the past, but we will also provide two 3-day rides for those who prefer a shorter time away from home. Riders will receive credit from the ApHC for the Distance Program and the Trail Hall of Fame.
This year’s ride will be at the Red Hill Horse Camp near Livingston, Kentucky (the Daniel Boone National Forest); www.RedHillhorsecamp.com. Paved roads lead to the camp. Cost of the full ride is the same as last year — $335. The cost for a three-day ride will be $200. This will include campsite with water and electric, a stall for your horse and meals. Restrooms and showers are available. All horses must be stalled.
We now have a website: www.sheltoweetrailride.homestead.com
Ride applications should be mailed to Roland Haun, 872 Nacke Pike, Cecilia, KY 42724. If you have specific questions, give Roland a call at 270.862.9357.
Congratulations to Rusty Miller, Republic, Ohio, on being named the 2009 ApHC Trainer of the Year at the awards banquet Sunday evening here in Jackson. Also nominated (and receiving a nominee plaque) was Laurence Hiatt, Hankinson, North Dakota.
New and re-elected directors were sworn in Thursday night. Lori Richards, Parker, SD (Territory I) and Lonnie Ledbetter, Fort Worth, TX (Territory IV) were the new faces.
Officers elected to serve on the Executive Committee for the coming year incude: Chuck McWhirter – President; Steve Bennett – Vice President; Jack Zuidema – Finance Committee Chair; Diane Rushing – Rules Committee Chair; Laura Lyon – Planning & Review Committee Chair; and Lonnie Ledbetter – Marketing Committee Chair.
Two amendments to the Appaloosa Horse Club Bylaws have been approved by a vote of the members. The first involves adjusting the election schedule for directors so that voting each year will take place in September, October and/or November, with newly elected directors being seated at the spring meeting (usually March). Beginning in 2011, the nomination deadline will be shifted to July. Directors whose terms would normally expire in July of 2011 will continue to serve until the “regular” meeting in March, 2012.
The second amendment outlines a formal process for board member conduct, the review of such conduct and a board procedure for filing complaints, notice of hearing and potential removal from office of a director.
To review the full text of the amendments, visit the “association” link from appaloosa.com, then click on Board of Directors.
The Appaloosa Stock Horse Organization is hosting the High Roller Big Gamble – 2010 Canadian Stock Horse Championships in conjunction with the 2010 Canadian National Appaloosa Show on Saturday July 31/2010 in Brandon, Manitoba. The divisions will run concurrently with the Junior, Senior and Non Pro Working Cow Horse Classes. Paybacks and prizes will be as per the ASHO pay scale and rules. 0% of the entry fees are retained and any added purse will be pro-rated by entry numbers.
For information and entry forms please contact appaloosastockhorse@hotmail.com
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