North Carolina Appaloosa Horse Club and Palmetto Appaloosa Horse Club are proud to present the Tri-State Zone Show on September 4-5 at the T. Ed Garrison Arena in Clemson, South Carolina. The Tri-State Zone Show is one of three shows approved for the Regional Appaloosa Experience Grant. The show has received funding from the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) to be able to offer all youth classes free of charge. The Tri-State Show is open to all breeds with most non youth classes offered at $8.00 or a flat fee of $100 per a horse for the two judge, two day show.
If you are interested in experiencing Appaloosas at their finest, consider the Tri-State Zone Show.
For more information regarding the Tri-State Zone Show please go to the show flyer and bill respectively; http://www.ncaha.org/Cleminfo.pdf and http://www.ncaha.org/Clembill.pdf. To learn more about the Regional Appaloosa Experience Grant and apply go to: http://www.appaloosa.com/pdfs/RegionalAppaloosaExperienceGrantApplication.pdf.
The Performance Department is currently processing show results for the month of August. Results are completed through the end of July except for three shows for which the results have to be corrected.
Because the deadline for having all horses qualified for the World Show is September 10, we are currently only uploading or entering open and non-pro class results for August shows in order to meet that deadline. Once World Show invitations have been processed, we will upload youth class results. So if you’re checking results for horses and/or competitors, there will be a slight delay in accessing current youth points.
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.
These are the winners in this year’s director election:
Territory I – Lori Ann Richards, Parker, SD
Territory II – Sandra Matthews, Colorado Springs, CO
Territory III – Diane Rushing, Decatur, IL (uncontested)
Territory IV – Jack Zuidema, Alachua, FL (uncontested)
Territory V – Tracy Meisenbach, Brookneal, VA (uncontested)
Territory VI – Chuck McWhirter, Newton, NJ
Results from voting on proposed bylaw amendments will be available next week (June 15th). The deadline was set later to allow for returns from Europe and beyond.
The Appaloosa Horse Club, our exhibitors and their Appaloosas will soon begin preparations for the 64th National Appaloosa Show & 2011 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show to be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve finalized an agreement with the Tulsa County Public Facilities Authority and the Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau to host our 2011 and 2012 events at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at the Tulsa Expo Square. The shows will be held July 4–July 16, 2011 and July 9–21, 2012.
See the full news release in the “News Spots” section of the website.
How about a little good news? Ray Burchett reports that the Keystone Classic show this past weekend in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was a doozie — 1466 entries per judge, making it certainly one of the largest regional shows in quite a while. Congratulations to all the show organizers, volunteers and supporters.
Keeping track of your hours on horseback just got a little easier. For ApHC members enrolled in the Saddle Log program, it is now possible to manage your information via the Members Only section of our website.
The basic options available on line:
1. Purchase or Renew your Saddle Log Membership
2. Enter/Update the dates and times that you have ridden within the current calendar year
3. Enter/Update the horses that you are riding within the current calendar year
4. View your award history.
*Update from original post: Lifetime totals can now be viewed whether the person is currently enrolled in the saddle log program or not.
Rule reminder — the rider is not required to own the horse(s) ridden, but all horses must be registered Appaloosas.
Recognition is given for successful completion of 100, 200, 500, 1000 and each 1000-hour plateau thereafter for hours ridden.
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors has approved a one year pilot program called the Regional Appaloosa Experience Show.
The key components of the program include direct funding support for regional clubs and national point fee waivers for youth exhibitors.
Established and new ApHC Regional Club shows meeting the program criteria may submit an application for approval to participate in this innovative pilot program. Shows approved for Regional Appaloosa Experience Program will receive up to $2,400 in financial support from ApHC, national point fee waiver for all ApHC youth classes, ApHC press release services and electronic promotion of selected shows.
Any show that is approved in this pilot program will offer ApHC-approved and all-breed youth classes for FREE! That means no entry fees for any youth exhibitor to compete in any youth class at the show.
The completed application along with supporting documents must be submitted to the ApHC by May 10, 2010 in order to be considered for the 2010 calendar year. The Regional Appaloosa Experience Grant Application can be downloaded from the ApHC website at www.appaloosa.com by clicking on the Regional Club link or the Show Approval link.
The show must meet all regular show approval requirements (per rule 601 of the 2010 Official Handbook of the Appaloosa Horse Club). In addition to minimum mandatory class requirements for ApHC approval, the show must offer 5 all-breed youth classes (halter, showmanship, western pleasure, English pleasure and games).
Contact Merida McClanahan, ApHC Marketing Director, with any questions about the application process or materials to submit. Email: marketing@appaloosa.com Phone: 208.882.5578 ext. 235
The National/Youth World Show schedule, preferred hotels and other information is posted on the appaloosa.com site (click on the “show” button).
Premium/Entry books have been mailed. If you don’t receive one soon, be sure to give us a call.
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) congratulates Calizona ApHC of California for earning the title of 2009 Exemplary Appaloosa Regional Club, an honor developed to recognize regional clubs that go above and beyond when promoting the Appaloosa breed.
Calizona ApHC, a representative of the Appaloosa breed in Southern California and Arizona, receives $500, a trade show space at the World or National Show, two tickets to the annual ApHC banquet and a certificate of award. 2009 is the third consecutive year Calizona ApHC has received this honor.
The 2009 runner up for this prestigious award is Maine ApHC, representing Territory VI. The Maine ApHC made their debut run this year giving the winner a real run for the glory by hosting a variety of activities that showcased the versatile traits of the Appaloosa, enhanced the regional club experience in their community and promoted our Breed of Choice.
A portfolio detailing the club’s Appaloosa shows, activities, sales and other member hosted events is submitted to ApHC. Clubs are then judged on various categories that focus on member participation and breed promotion. The highest scoring regional club in each territory receives $200 and a certificate of award from the ApHC and moves on as a finalist to compete for the exemplary award.
Territory winners are: Appaloosa Horse Association of Alberta, Canada, Territory I; Calizona ApHC, California, Territory II; Illinois Appaloosa Association, Illinois, Territory III; Sooner ApHC, Oklahoma, Territory IV; Maine ApHC, Maine, Territory VI; *Honorable mentions to Utah ApHC, Territory II; Appalachian Appaloosa Association, Territory VI; and, Great Lakes ApHC, Ohio, Territory VI.
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is holding a Special Election to fill a Board of Directors vacancy in Territory IV-Zone A. The unexpired term of the former director (Larry Baker has resigned due to relocation to another zone) extends through July 2011.
In order for a candidate’s name to appear on the special election ballot, candidates must file a petition with the Appaloosa Horse Club on or before April 10, 2010. The affidavit must be signed and notarized to be considered for nomination, as well as include a pertinent resume and photo. Declaration of Candidacy for the 2010 Special Election can be found at the ApHC official Web site, www.appaloosa.com. Click on the “Association” link, then the Board of Directors page, or call the ApHC Executive Assistant at 208-882-5578 ext. 274.
ApHC members in all territories must have renewed their membership by March 31, 2010 in order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming election and for bylaw changes on the ballot!
For all you prospective advertisers out there, the Appaloosa Journal Media Kit is available for online viewing. Be sure to read about some new options for “bundling” your advertising message in print and on the Web. There are also some packages for the National Show and Yearbook. We can also give you a deal when you opt to sponsor a class or a buckle or a farm flag or a banner or a webcast ad…..
http://www.appaloosajournal.com/advertise/media-kit/
ApHC has updated Web site access to include novice eligibility information for those members who haven’t yet renewed their membership for 2010. Since so many members purchase membership at the first show they attend, it’s important for show organizers and members alike to have access to accurate information on the novice status of those exhibitors. Visit www.appaloosa.com, click on “Show” and then click on “Verify Your Membership and Novice Eligibility Here”. Type in a membership number and click “Submit” for the latest information. This is a great tool for regional shows to use when checking in horses and riders at the show office. Instant access to membership and novice information is just a few clicks away.
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce its collaboration with Star H Equine Insurance to create the ApHC Regional Club Liability Insurance Program.
This new liability insurance program for ApHC Regional Clubs provides spectator liability coverage for all a regional club’s equine events on an annual basis, with limits of $1 million per Claim with $2 million Aggregate. The Aggregate limit means that a regional club could have two $1 million Claims made against it in any one policy year and still be covered.
The coverage protects your regional club, its officers, board members, directors and volunteers in the event that an individual club member or volunteer should be individually named in a claim or lawsuit. Other individuals or entities, such as the facility owner and the ApHC, can be added as Additional Insured at no additional premium charge. In the event of a lawsuit, the policy pays all legal costs in addition to the $1 million limit per claim.
The annual minimum premium for this coverage is $400, which covers up to five (5) equine event days. Activities such as board and membership meetings, annual banquets and trade booths will be covered at no additional costs. For regional clubs located in Florida, the minimum premium is $500, but will give you up to seven (7) equine event days.
Star H Equine Insurance was started by Butch and Lucinda (McIver) Human and is an insurance agency devoted solely to serving the insurance needs of the equine industry. Star H Equine Insurance has two offices to serve you: North Carolina office, P.O. Box 2250, Advance, NC 27006 (336) 940-5455, toll-free at (877) 827-4480, by fax 336-940-5475 or e-mail info@starhinsurance.com or Texas office at P.O. Box 640, Tioga, TX 76271 (940) 437-9500, toll-free at (877) 437-0300, by fax (940) 437-9504 or e-mail jenifer@starhinsurance.com. Star H Equine Insurance is available on line at www.starhinsurance.com
May 1 & 2, 2010, Long Creek ApHC will be joining forces with the Illinois Appaloosa Association in Gifford, IL, to co-sponsor a four judged, dual-approved point show. There will be added money and grand prizes awarded in the Reining Derby Saturday evening. The show will feature jumping classes, cattle classes and AGHA (Appaloosa Games Horse Assoc.) classes. Judges will be Mary Ann Cash, Andrea Koehn, Duke Neff and Ron Rhoades. Visit www.freewebs.com/longcreekaphc/ for full details. See you at the Derby!
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