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!
Apparently there are rumors that the ApHC is changing or eliminating trophies for our National and World Show. Not true! We are simply evaluating production options and giving potential suppliers an opportunity to bid competitively — as always. Here’s a better statement from the Performance Department:
ApHC continually assesses all expenditures as we try to ensure that we get the most benefit for each dollar spent. To that end, we have a bid process for many goods and services each year. Currently, we have provided Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to a number of award suppliers asking them to bid on producing our National and World trophies. While we have no intention of changing the trophies (we like the Mare & Foal and Versatility trophies as much as you all do), we’d still like to make sure that award dollars are being well spent. If there’s a way to get a great product for less money, we’d like to find it. We apologize for any misinformation you’ve heard about this process, but rest assured that we’ll carefully consider the quality, look, feel and price of each sample we receive to ensure that these trophies not only look great, but are a great value.
No, we are not changing to plastic!
The Appaloosa Horse Club is pleased to announce that we’ve entered into an agreement with the Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada to allow ApHC-registered horses the opportunity to show at the Canadian National Appaloosa Show and earn ApHC points. The Canadian National Appaloosa Show will be held July 27-31 at the Westoba Credit Union ACE Arena in Brandon, Manitoba Canada. Judges for the show include Susan Robinson, James Simpson and R.J. Muir.
In most cases and where rules are consistent between the two organizations, ApHC-pointed classes will run concurrently with ApHCC classes. ApHC national points earned will be based on the number of horses in the class that are eligible to show at ApHC-approved shows. All horses registered with the ApHC will be eligible to participate in the show.
For a complete list of ApHC-approved classes, please visit the ApHC Web site at www.appaloosa.com and visit our show calendar section. Or you can visit the Appaloosa Horse Club Canada’s Web site at www.appaloosa.ca for complete entry information and forms. Please contact Show Manager Don McClure with specific questions. He can be reached at BOX 2 GRP 201 RR 2 WINNIPEG MB R3C 2E6 CANADA, by email at cmcclure@mts.net or by phone at (204)633-2133.
Unfortunately and due to severe weather conditions, we’ve been notified about two show cancellations for this weekend. The Dixie National in Jackson, MS scheduled to be held January 30-31 has been canceled due to severe ice storms. The Calizona Fun Circuit in Vista, CA scheduled for January 31 has been canceled due to a large amount of rain.
Beginning January 1, 2010, the novice division of the non-pro program has undergone some changes. Eligibility to compete in novice non-pro classes will be determined by the number of points you have earned in each class rather than by the total number of non-pro points you’ve earned. Non-pros will be eligible to compete in novice classes if they have less than 20 points in that class. This includes class points earned in ApHC competition in youth, novice youth, non-pro, 35 & over non-pro, masters non-pro, novice non-pro and any other breed organization class points. Points earned in leadline, walk-trot, youth halter and non-pro halter classes do not count toward determining novice eligibility.
Novice eligibility is determined by the number of points that the exhibitor has earned in that class, no matter which age division. There are no Novice Age division classes, but an exhibitor is welcome to show in both their age division and in novice at the same show. Once an exhibitor is ineligible for Novice they can still show in all of the other Non-Pro divisions that they qualify for by age.
Former professionals reclassified as non-pros are not eligible for novice classes. And if you’ve won an ApHC National or World class title or a class championship in any other breed organization beginning January 1, 1996, you are not eligible as a novice non-pro in the class in which you earned the championship (excluding halter and hunter in hand classes).
There is a novice non-pro class for each corresponding non-pro class (except halter and hunter in hand).
Novice eligibility is determined as of January 1 of each year. If you are eligible for novice classes as of that date, you remain eligible to compete in novice through the end of that calendar year.
Because novice eligibility is determined by class, you will no longer receive a novice sticker for your membership card. You will be able to access your novice eligibility status for each class by logging on to the ApHC Web site at www.appaloosa.com. Click “Show” and then click “Verify Your Membership Here” where you will be able to enter your membership number and find a list of specific classes in which you may compete as a novice. Please print out a copy of that list and use it as proof of novice eligibility when required.
As always, we rely on non-pro members to be aware of rule changes and to understand that even if you are listed as being eligible to show in novice classes, if you don’t meet all the criteria (including points or titles that you may have earned in other breed association competition), you are expressly denied the right to compete in novice classes.
We realize that not all the data on-line is current and accurate at this point. However, we are working to update records as quickly as possible. If you access this information and feel that it is not accurate, or if you have any questions about these changes, please contact the ApHC office at 208-882-5578 ext. 400 or by email at show@appaloosa.com.
The ApHC I.T. department has finalized the programming necessary to track novice non-pro status by class. This information will be available to customers after all show results and awards have been calculated and verified for 2009. Once the 2009 point year is closed, novice eligibility data for 2010 will be available on the ApHC Web site. The ApHC expects to have the 2009 point year finalized by January 20. After that date, novice eligibility information will be available to on-line users.
The ApHC will not send out novice stickers in 2010 due to this change. However, non-pro and youth members can access current membership status and novice eligibility information free of charge by logging on to www.appaloosa.com. Customers may still receive verification of membership status and novice eligibility by fax by calling the ApHC office to request this information (standard fax charges of $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page of information apply).
Calizona Members won 2009 California State Horseman’s Association Awards for Region 11 by showing their Appaloosas on an All Breed Circuit through the Moreno Valley TrailSeekers. Congratulations to Joe Brooks, CJ Brooks, Diane Dodd, and Stephanie Vrabel! Throughout 2009, they exhibited their Appys at shows held by the TrailSeekers ending up with several year end high point awards. This is promotion outside the Appaloosa Breed circuit and demonstrates that the Appaloosa and our members retain the “Top Spot”! Year end award winners received embroidered day sheets, halter bags, garment bags, silver platters and a collage of photos throughout the show year.
Joe Brooks showing Lads Blue Eyed Jewel garnered Division Champion in Halter-Open, Division Reserve Champion Junior Halter-Amateur and Class Champion Halter Non-Stock Type. CJ Brooks with Lads All Star is the Division Champion in English 35 and Over and Class Champion English Equitation 35 & Over. Diane Dodd as trainer showed Lads All Star to a Division Championship in Open English. Stephanie Vrabel exhibited her flashy appy, Wyakin Too, to Division Championships in Senior Halter-Amateur, Open Halter, Halter Geldings, Halter Color as well as Division Championships for Showmanship 18 & Over and Open Showmanship. All of the Calizona winners qualified to participate in the State Championship show held in Santa Rosa, CA.
The California State Horsemen’s Association comprises twenty geographical Regions within three areas (Northern, Central, and Southern) of California. CSHA represents the pleasure horse industry and pleasure horse owners. CSHA has many programs (show, parade, gymkhana, & trail, etc.) most of which are run through other clubs and organizations like the TrailSeekers.
Congratulations to our Calizona Appaloosa winners!!!
Leslie Foxvog
President Calizona ApHC
Calizona members’ Appaloosas win big and shine at the Mojave River Valley Horsemans Association All Breed Futurity Show held September 20, 2009 in Apple Valley, California.
The Weanling Futurity was won by Dun Maid Me Grand (weanling gelding) owned by Dean’s Ranch and shown by Dennis Dean. Magic Dun Right (yearling filly) was the Reserve Champion for the Yearling Futurity and also shown by Dennis and owned by Dean’s Ranch. The Yearling Lunge Line Futurity was won by Play A Hand In Vegas (yearling gelding) shown by Caitlyn Raysser and owned by Amber Niess. Amber was very excited to have her horse win her very first futurity. The Reserve High Point Halter Horse title went to Exclusively Magic also owned and shown by Amber Niess. Other Appaloosas exhibited at the show include Prety Wild Ideas by Terri Hart and Man O Love by Toni Dean. It’s wonderful that the Appaloosa Breed is promoted to others outside the Appaloosa show circuit. Congratulations to the winners!!!
Leslie Foxvog
President Calizona ApHC
The Board of Directors has established a site selection committee to review bids from cities/facilities interested in hosting the National Show in 2011 and beyond. Currently, ApHC is under contract with the State Fairgrounds of Mississippi to host the National Show at that facility through 2010. The site selection committee is reviewing bids from four potential sites and expects to make a recommendation to the Board of Directors by the end of 2009 regarding which bid to accept.
The Pinto Horse Association of America invites all Appaloosa horses to join the fun this fall at the Pinto Congress in Tulsa, Okla., Nov. 4-8.
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.
August 15 is the deadline to purchase a slot in the Yearling Fillies Halter and/or Yearling Colts/Geldings Futurities at the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show in Fort Worth, Texas!
This exciting addition to the World Championship Show will pay out up to $28,125, depending upon the number of slots sold. A slot for either futurity is available to the tune of $1,250. Twenty slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Five additional temporary slots may be available.
Don’t miss your chance to win big money at the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show, Oct. 23-31! To purchase a slot, please call (208) 882-5578 ext. 400 or visit www.appaloosa.com.
After discussions with the majority of current slot owners, the ApHC is extending the time period for purchasing slots for classes held at the National Show until June 1st – with no late penalty. Call the Performance Department (Alexcia Livingstone) at 208.882.5578 x244 for information.
Note: The deadline for nominations and limited rider credentials is also extended to June 1.
Wednesday, April 15 is the deadline for slot futurity purchases. To date, we have:
Three Year Old Western Pleasure – 8 slots purchased
Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle – 4 slots purchased
Non-Pro/Youth Western Pleasure – 9 slots purchased
Non-Pro/Youth Hunter Under Saddle – 5 slots purchased
In addition to these confirmed purchases, we’ve received a number of calls from customers who plan to fax/mail their slot purchases by the deadline. A final tally will be available next week.
We’ve had some recent technological issues with the search functions related to the Web site list of ApHC-approved judges. Most of those are fixed, thanks to Dave O’Keefe our IT guy. We also received a request to provide a complete, all-in-one-place list of all the judges, for folks who aren’t sure about the search criteria anyway. Happy to report that a pdf list of all the judges is now available. From the “show” menu, click on “judges” and you’ll find it.
In the Appaloosa Journal we refer to corrections as our “accuracy watch.” For the blog, we’ll just say we’re offering an amended (and very big) THANK YOU to the Tamworth District Western Performance & Appaloosa Club of Australia for sponsoring the Non-Pro Most Colorful at Halter class at the 2008 World Show in Fort Worth. It was mistakenly listed as sponsored by the Australian Appaloosa Association.
We received a nice note from Carol Willding, secretary of the club, reminding us of the error. She says, “We are a small regional club in Australia and our members are proud and honored to be allowed to play a small part in such a prestigious event and it would be appreciated if our club could be acknowledged as the sponsor of the class.”
Well, Carol, we certainly do acknowledge your support and we appreciate it very much. We’ll also print a correction in the Journal.
For those of you who might want to visit the club’s website:
http://www.freewebs.com/tamappy1/index.htm
Tamworth District Western Performance & Appaloosa Club Inc was formed in 1991 to provide shows for predominately Western style horses. Over the years we have increased our profile of horses and we now include classes for many registries of Miniature Horses as well as our beloved Appaloosas, the Australian Quarterhorse and Paint Horses. There are halter classes for all breeds of horses as well as ridden classes such as Western Pleasure, Western Trail and Hunter Under Saddle. The halter classes are not just for those breeds mentioned but also Pintos, Palominos and Buckskins so long as your horse is registered with a breed society. Take a quick look at our program to see if there is a class for your horse.
On a slightly different note, we will be sending two ApHC judges to the Australian National Show in April.
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