We received this note from Muffie Harvey, Forestdale, Vermont:
Just wanted to share with you folks that I rode my 6 year old appaloosa mare the length of Vermont to raise money for breast cancer research and raise awareness. We left Bennington Vt on June 22 2010 and arrived in Burlington Vt on July 2 and my little spotted horse was amazing!!! It took us 71/2 days, we traveled 150 miles and so far have raised about 15k. “Molly” and I will continue to do this ride for the cure every year and she is an amazing example of the traits we look for in our spotted horses. For more press you can google me-Muffie Harvey!!
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 Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is offering you a chance to stake your claim to your next show prospect at the 63rd National Appaloosa Show at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Miss., June 21–July 3.
The exciting addition of Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle Claiming Classes at the National Show promises exhibitors, owners and spectators a night to remember in the Kirk Fordice Equestrian Center on June 26, 2010.
ApHC registered Appaloosas meeting all entry and stalling requirements and that are 2 years old or older are eligible for the new ApHC Claiming Classes. Horses must be inspected and entered by 5 p.m. on June 22, 2010. Entry fee is $110 and owners must turn in the horse’s original Certificate of Registration and a signed transfer form at the show office in order to officially enter the class.
Appaloosas entered into the claiming classes can be easily identified in the barns by the specialized claiming class stall cards. Stop by the show office to see the list of entries and be sure to attend the two exclusive claiming class practices for a sneak preview of the talent!
You can stake your claim on the Appaloosa of your dreams by filing your completed claim form in the show office any time prior to and even during a portion of the claiming classes! Claiming closes when the judge’s cards are turned in. The first person to file their claim form and the $7500 claiming fee on their choice Appaloosa will win the claim.
In order to be eligible to file a claim, you must be a current ApHC member in good standing. Memberships can be purchased at the show office.
For more information (including complete rules and regulations) about the ApHC claiming classes or the 63rd National Appaloosa Show, please call 208-882-5578 or visit www.appaloosa.com.
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
From the hard-working folks in the IT Department:
Greetings All,
We have recently added some new search functions to the Members Only section of the ApHC website.
1. Non-Appaloosa Horse Name Search: It is now possible to search for a Non-Appaloosa horses by name. Only those horses that are listed as a sire or dam on a registered Appaloosa’s pedigree will be included in this search function. If the Non-Appaloosa horse does not have any Appaloosa foals, you will not be able to find it within this search.
This function was created so those members that have Non-Appaloosas could list such things as award history of their Appaloosa production. The only listings available at this time for a Non-Appaloosa are… Production, Race Production History, and Sire/Dam Production Statistics. No other information about the Non-Appaloosa parent will be available.
2. Horse Registration Number Search: This function will allow our members to look up a horse’s information by typing in the registration type and number of a horse. The user can look up Non-Appaloosa’s as well but only if they have produced an Appaloosa foal. All Non-Appaloosa listing functions will be the same as described in the Non-Appaloosa Horse Name Search.
Both of these options can be found on the Members Only home page.
What’s black and white, read all over and lasts a lifetime? The Appaloosa Yearbook!
What better place to advertise or extend congratulatory praise than the Appaloosa Yearbook—where cherished memories last a lifetime? The Appaloosa Horse Club is offering this special advertising opportunity for a mere $100. This the perfect occasion for parents to congratulate their successful youth competitors or trainers to advertise their services—the possibilities are endless.
Contact the ApHC Marketing Department to book your ad today: 208-882-5578 ext 235; marketing@appaloosa.com
• Ad Materials Due April 5, 2010.
• materials must be submitted electronically in a JPG, TIFF, PDF, or EPS format, and a minimum resolution of 300 dpi
• Prices starting at $100
o 1/8 page 3.2639” x 2.0639” $100
o 1/4 page 3.2639” x 4.4927” $200
o 1/2 page 6.8735” x 4.4806” $400
o Or take a Full Page – call for details
Farriers’ National Research Center and Horseshoeing School
14013 East Hwy 136, LaFayette, Georgia 30728
Phone (706) 397-8909 Fax (706) 397-8047 Email: RCaseySch@aol.com
www.caseyhorseshoeing.com and www.HorseshoenTime.tv
I-75 exit #320, West on Hwy 136 12 miles, in the Villanow community
Farrier Spring Fling
May 15-16, 2010
Farriers’ National Research Center & School
Celebrating 21 years by offering: A FREE Event for horse owners and horse shoers; donations will accepted for a raffle; a family event.
-Helpful information for owners from farriers and professional equine specialist!!
And…1 day FREE Hoof Trimming Class for Owners
From trimming, shoeing, dentistry, massage, saddle fit, training and modern thermal imaging and magnetic therapy. Learn all about your horse!
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!
My name is Dr. Shana Gillette and I am a faculty member in the Clinical Sciences Department of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University. I am the principal investigator on a study of equine infectious disease issues. Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz, CSU Professor of equine medicine, is the co-principal investigator. As part of the study, we are conducting an online survey on infectious diseases of concern to the equine industry.
We hope you will be willing to alert your members to the importance of our online survey. It is important that we receive broad participation from all members of the equine industry for a fair representation of concerns regarding equine infectious disease issues.
We hope you and your association members can take a few minutes to fill out our online survey. It is available at the following link:
https://academictrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9sP6LHag1t5xthW&SVID=Prod
Completion of this survey is voluntary. People who decide to participate may withdraw consent and stop participation at any time without penalty. The survey will not ask for a name or email address, to ensure that all answers remain anonymous. Colorado State University will securely collect and store the data. The collected data will then be validated and analyzed and results will be published on the website for the Animal Population Health Institute at: http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/APHI
While there are no direct benefits to be gained to individuals who participate in this survey, we hope the equine industry will gain more knowledge on the primary equine diseases of concern. There are no known risks to participation.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Shana Gillette at (970) 297-5117 (shana.gillette@colostate.edu). If you have any questions about your rights as a volunteer in this research, contact Janell Barker, Human Research Administrator, at 970-491-1655.
Sincerely,
Dr. Shana Gillette, Assistant Professor
Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz, Professor
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.
If you’ve had any thoughts at all about participating in the Apache Land Trail Ride next month, it’s time to make your move. Check out the details on the appaloosa.com Web site and call Kevin Pullen at ApHC extension #221.
APACHE LAND: April 25 – May 1 CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST, ARIZONA
The Apache Land is a base camp ride, departing from and returning to the camp every day. This year the Apache Land ride will take place in the beautiful Santa Rita Mountains and foothills which are part of the multi-mountain range of the Coronado National Forest, a federally protected wonderland. Apache Indians roamed and thrived in these mountains for centuries, fiercely protecting them and driving out invaders until the arrival of white settlers with their military protection. Rugged peaks tower to nearly 10,000 feet, with jagged cliffs, plunging canyons and broad grassy basins containing numerous springs and pools which support a wide variety of large game and their predators.
Photo by Joanna Bryant
Yesterday, the American Horse Council released its 2009 Report on Equestrian Access on Federal Land. The 2009 report is intended to provide a brief overview of the responses the AHC received from equestrians to its ongoing access survey in 2009. The report can be viewed and downloaded on the AHC’s website at: https://www.horsecouncil.org//images/2009 ReportEqAccessFedLand.pdf.
In July of 2009 the American Horse Council launched an effort to collect information regarding equestrian access issues on federal lands. This effort was prompted by a growing concern among recreational riders around the country that they were seeing a reduction in the number of trails and trail heads open to equestrians on federal land.
The center piece of this effort has been an AHC online form riders can use to report their personal experiences regarding trails on federal lands that have been closed to them or other access issues. This online form is located at https://www.horsecouncil.org/survey.php.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans use horses and pack stock to enjoy America’s great outdoors each year. However, it is an experience that cannot be enjoyed without access to public land, trail systems, and trailheads.
“The AHC will use this report to illustrate some of the challenges facing recreational riders,” said AHC President Jay Hickey.” “Our federal land mangers work hard to provide recreational opportunities and we need to make sure they have adequate resource and equestrians need to work with them at all levels. However, sometimes there are issues and conflicts that need to documented and brought to there attention. This report is just one part of our efforts to ensure equestrian continue to have recreational opportunities on federal land.
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In an ongoing effort to make your Appaloosa Journal the best it can be we invite you take this survey. It’s on-line, it’s easy and your responses are valuable to us. We appreciate your assistance! Copy the link below and get started. Thanks.
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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
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