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.

Because the deadline for regional show managers to submit results from August shows is Sept 10th, 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.

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.

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.

See the full news release in the “News Spots” section of the 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 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

Premium/Entry books have been mailed. If you don’t receive one soon, be sure to give us a call.

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.