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TABLE OF CONTENTS
History of the Appaloosa & ApHC ................................................................................................. 3
Programs offered by ApHC ............................................................................................................ 5
Appaloosa Youth Association ..................................................................................................... 5 Showing ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Non-Pro Program ........................................................................................................................... 7 Trail & Distance Program .............................................................................................................. 7 Appaloosa Competitive All-Breed Activities Program (ACAAP)............................................ 8 APEX & Other Incentive Programs .............................................................................................. 9 International Affiliates.................................................................................................................. 11 Breeders’ Trust Program .............................................................................................................. 11 Racing Program ........................................................................................................................... 11 Regional Clubs ............................................................................................................................. 13
Organizing A Regional Club ........................................................................................................ 14
How To Start A Regional Club.................................................................................................... 14 Membership Recruitment .......................................................................................................... 15 Requirements To Maintain Charter ........................................................................................... 18 Sponsor Recruitment & Recognition......................................................................................... 19 Attracting Publicity for Your Events ........................................................................................... 20 Organizing A Youth Regional Club.............................................................................................. 22
Purpose.......................................................................................................................................... 22 Requirements for Approval ........................................................................................................ 22 Organizing a Youth Regional Club ........................................................................................... 23 Yearly Programs or Projects........................................................................................................ 25 Annual Awards............................................................................................................................. 25 Publicity, Reporting and Newsletters ........................................................................................ 26 Adult Advisor, Youth Chairman or Club Sponsor .................................................................... 26 Guidelines For A Successful Youth Regional Club .................................................................. 26 Youth Awards from ApHC .......................................................................................................... 27
Tradeshow Basics .......................................................................................................................... 30
How to Organize Your Tradeshow Presence ........................................................................... 30
Assistance from the ApHC
Use of the ApHC Trade Show Booth & Table Covers ............................................................. 31 Trade Show Partnering With ApHC ........................................................................................... 31 Free Mailing Lists ........................................................................................................................... 31 Free Promotional Literature ........................................................................................................ 31 Press Releases ............................................................................................................................... 31
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Exemplary Regional Club Award ................................................................................................ 32
Appaloosa Museum Information ................................................................................................. 33
Forms & Applications
Membership Form Appaloosa Journal Subscription Form ACAAP Enrollment Breeders’ Trust Entry Form Trail Ride Application Saddle Log Program Application Distance Program Application Racing Starter Fee Form Show Approval Applications AYF Scholarship Application Certificate of Recognition Form Honor of Merit Form Advertising & Promotion Forms Registration Forms Merchandise Order Forms Promotional Materials Request Form Video Rental Policy & Video Rental List
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HISTORY OF THE APPALOOSA & ApHC
The Spanish first introduced horses to Mexico in the 1500s. Following the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 horses
spread rapidly throughout North America, reaching the Pacific Northwest around 1700. The Nimi’ipu or
Nez Perce tribe of North Central Idaho became excellent horsemen and breeders, creating large herds
renowned for their endurance, intelligence and beauty.
Prior to the introduction of the horse, the Nez Perce lived primarily as fishers in three of the most rugged
river canyons in the Northwest - the canyons of Idaho's Clearwater, Salmon, and Snake Rivers. Horses gave
the tribes greater mobility and power, altering their culture forever. As a result the Nez Perce became
famous throughout the region for their hunting skills and craftsmanship.
Famous explorer Meriwether Lewis was impressed with the breeding accomplishments of the Nez Perce, as
noted in his diary entry from February 15, 1806:
“Their horses appear to be of an excellent race; they are lofty, eligantly [sic] formed, active and
durable…some of these horses are pided with large spots of white irregularly scattered and
intermixed with black, brown, bey [sic] or some other dark color.”
It is unknown how many of the Nez Perce horses were spotted, but a probable estimate is ten percent.
Settlers coming into the area began to refer to these spotted horses as “Palouse Horses” as a reference to
the Palouse River that runs through Northern Idaho. Over time, the name evolved into “Palousey,”
“Appalousey,” and finally “Appaloosa.”
The treaty of 1855 forced the Nez Perce to relinquish a large portion of their ancestral lands and move to
Oregon's Umatilla Reservation with the Walla Walla, Cayuse, and Umatilla Tribes. However, all the tribes so
opposed this plan that Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens granted the Nez Perce the right to remain in
their own territory, on the condition that they relinquish nearly 13 million acres to the U.S. government.
In the mid-1800s gold was discovered in Idaho and settlers flooded onto the Nez Perce reservation, where
conflicts soon ensued. Friction between settlers and natives increased, eventually erupting into battle at
White Bird Canyon on June 17, 1877.
A large group of Nez Perce, led by Chief Joseph (Hin-ma-toe-yah-laht-khit) fled the US cavalry with
approximately 3,000 of their horses. In spite of traveling with women, children and elders, the Nez Perce
successfully evaded the cavalry for over 3½ months and 1,300 miles. They surrendered on October 7,
1877, just 42 miles from the safety of the Canadian border. The conditions of surrender stated that the
Nez Perce would be allowed to keep their horses and go home in the spring. This was not to be. The Nez
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Perce were sent to North Dakota and their approximately 1,000 surviving horses were taken from them
and either killed or given to white settlers with the requirement that they be bred to draft horses.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, interest in the breed gradually began to grow as Appaloosas began
appearing in Western roundups and rodeos.
The Appaloosa’s flashy coat patterns caught the eye of the public, and in 1937 an article in Western
Horseman entitled “The Appaloosa, or Palouse Horse” revealed a widespread interest in the breed.
Realizing the importance of preserving and improving the spotted horse breed, Claude Thompson, a long-
time Appaloosa breeder, along with the help of a small group of dedicated horsemen, established the
Appaloosa Horse Club in 1938. From those first few enthusiasts, the Club has grown into one of the
leading equine breed registries in the world.
On March 25, 1975 Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus signed a bill naming the Appaloosa as the state horse.
This is a deserving honor for a horse that has been an integral part of Idaho history.
Today there are more than 668,000 appaloosas that have been registered with the Appaloosa Horse Club.
Each year, roughly 8,000 horses are registered and transferred and roughly 28,000 members enrolled. For
close to 70 years, ApHC members have worked hard to preserve the special characteristics of the
Appaloosa. By selecting for top performance and conformation traits, they have continued to develop a
truly extraordinary and versatile equine breed, allowing people interested in many differing disciplines the
opportunity to use and enjoy the horse.
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PROGRAMS OFFERED BY ApHC
From the backcountry trail to the dressage arena, from the racetrack to the show ring, Appaloosas stand
out and are being recognized for their abilities and accomplishments. To keep up with this spectacular
evolution, the Appaloosa Horse Club continually strives to meet the varied interests of its members.
APPALOOSA YOUTH ASSOCIATION The Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) was established to emphasize good horsemanship through
proper methods of training both horse and rider; to provide recognition for young people who own or
show Appaloosas; to promote ideals of citizenship, sportsmanship, showmanship, and leadership; and to
promote capabilities of youth in breeding, raising, and competing on Appaloosas.
The AYA was the first youth organization of its kind promoted by a breed registry. Any individual 18
years of age or younger as of January 1st interested in Appaloosa horses is eligible for AYA membership.
This membership is included with a family fee or may be purchased separately. The AYA has an annual
general membership meeting held in conjunction with the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show.
The AYA Board of Directors The AYA has a Board of Directors patterned much the same as the ApHC Board and governed by the
Board of Directors. This board is made up of one youth director representing each of Zone A, Zone B and
Zone C of each of the six territories.
The youth directors meet annually at the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. Representatives
from the various territories meet to discuss their recommendations regarding programs, rules and awards
as they relate to the youth program in an effort to improve upon the Appaloosa Youth Association. These
recommendations are then taken to the Youth Committee of the Board of Directors for their
consideration.
Regional Club Youth Participation The ApHC encourages youth participation on a regional and national level. The regional youth club holds
the most important link between the Appaloosa Youth Association, the ApHC and the individual youth
interested in Appaloosas. The regional youth club acts as a place where members can identify with their
youth club and have a sense of pride and belonging.
World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show Approximately 69 classes are held at the annual World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. The youth
show is held in conjunction with the National Appaloosa Show. Competition includes classes such as
halter, game events, pleasure classes and equitation classes. In addition to the fun in the arena, many
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activities are held outside the arena. There is a team tournament, stall decoration contest, speech,
photography and junior journalist contests, and even a little buckaroo dummy roping contest - just to
name a few. Special social parties are planned just for youth in addition to the AYA Directors and AYA
general membership meetings.
ApHC Youth Awards Banquet Held each year in conjunction with the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show, outstanding youth
are recognized for the prior year's accomplishments. Personal invitations are sent to all youth placing in
the year-end top ten in any class, versatility competition or any youth who may be receiving their youth
Superior Achievement Award. Although invitations are mailed to the aforementioned, anyone is welcome
to attend the annual youth awards banquet.
Novice Youth Program The Novice program is designed for riders just beginning their show careers. Riders must have
accumulated less than 25 show points in ApHC or any other breed association to be eligible. Novice riders
may show in regular youth classes as well. Year-end awards are given to the top ten riders in each Novice
class.
Saddle Log Program If you like to spend time just riding your favorite Appaloosa, this is the program for you. Keep track of the
actual hours you spend riding a registered Appaloosa and earn Chevron awards upon completion of 100,
200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 2500 hours. There is an enrollment fee and a deadline, so please contact
the ApHC Trail and Distance Coordinator at (208) 882-5578 ext. 221 for more information.
Appaloosa Competitive All-Breed Activities Program The ACAAP program was designed with the open competitor in mind. If you enjoy competing on your
Appaloosa in local competitions such as 4-H shows, open shows, team penning, rodeo, ACAAP is a
recognition program for you. Earn points toward year-end awards that will also go on your horse’s
permanent record. Visit the ApHC website at www.appaloosa.com for information and an enrollment
form.
SHOWING From the excitement of a county fair show to the prestige of the World Championship Appaloosa Show,
competing with an Appaloosa can be rewarding, challenging and fun. Awards and recognition are just one
reason to show an Appaloosa; meeting personal goals and challenging oneself can be immensely
rewarding as well.
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NON-PRO PROGRAM The ApHC offers four non-pro divisions, allowing individuals to compete with their peers, based on
eligibility and experience.
Non-Pro: This division is open to individuals 19 years of age or older as of January 1 of the
competition year, and who would not be considered a professional according to the Official
Handbook of the ApHC.
35 & Over Non-Pro: This division is open to individuals who are 35 years of age or older as of
January 1 of the competition year.
Masters Non-Pro: This division is open to individuals who are 50 years of age or older as of
January 1 of the competition year.
Novice Non-Pro: This division is open to individuals who have earned less than 50 points in the
ApHC or any other breed organization as of January 1 of the competition year. Individuals may
cross-enter with the above classes as long as they are ApHC members and meet their division
requirements.
TRAIL & DISTANCE PROGRAM The ApHC has several programs available for those who enjoy time spent in the saddle riding a favorite
Appaloosa. These programs are designed for all levels of participation and experience.
ApHC Trail Rides For more than 40 years the ApHC has provided trail rides that have taken participants into some of the
most historic and beautiful areas of America. The ApHC has four weeklong trail rides available. In the
spring you can take part in the Apache Land trail ride in Oklahoma. Summer offers both the Land of
Liberty trail ride in Pennsylvania and the historic Chief Joseph trail ride in Idaho. The beautiful Sheltowee
trail ride takes place in the fall in Kentucky. Information on trail rides can be found on the ApHC website,
www.appaloosa.com.
Saddle Log Program The Saddle Log Program is a great way to earn awards for any time spent in the saddle on an Appaloosa.
There is a program for adults and separate program for youth. The Saddle Log Program recognizes the
need for personal achievement for the individual who daily or weekly enjoys the benefits gained from
riding. Whether out on the trail, training and competing in shows, riding in parades, or performing ranch
work, those hours will count towards earning great awards.
Competitive and Endurance Riding The ApHC recognizes individuals who participate in approved endurance and competitive riding events.
Only ApHC-approved rides count toward this program. Competitive rides in the open division must be at
least 25 miles, and endurance rides must be at least 50 miles. Miles completed determine distance awards.
Several awards are available which honor the horse, rider and breeder.
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In 2006, the ApHC hosted the first-annual National Championship Endurance Ride in Palmyra, Wisconsin.
The location of the National Championship Endurance Ride may change, but the ApHC hopes to offer this
ride yearly.
APPALOOSA COMPETITIVE ALL-BREED ACTIVITIES PROGRAM (ACAAP) The Appaloosa Horse Club offers a variety of programs to suit a variety of people. From showing, racing
and trail riding to National and World Championship Appaloosa Shows, the ApHC provides its members
with diverse activities. Even so, there may not be approved shows in every hometown or every chosen
event. ACAAP promotes and rewards the Appaloosa horse that excels in all-breed competition outside of
ApHC approved/sponsored shows and trail rides. Through ACAAP, merits are earned by competing in all-
breed events and then submitting the results to the ApHC. These merits will be recorded on the registered
Appaloosa's performance record.
The ACAAP Program accepts most types of activities as long as the competition is sponsored by an
organization or club that keeps official records on the performance of all horses entered in the event. In
order for the ApHC to include your event or competition in ACAAP, the sponsoring organization must
have an established governing body and a representative who will sign a verification form.
Please don't confuse this program with showing and receiving national points at ApHC approved/
sponsored shows. ACAAP merits cannot be earned at ApHC approved/sponsored events or at any show
approved by another breed registry.
Listed below are the categories and a description of the events that have been pre-approved by the ApHC
for inclusion in ACAAP. However, if you compete in an event not included in one of these categories, you
may request that your event be added by writing to the ApHC Show Department. If approved, however, the
event will not be added until the following year.
Barrel Racing - Restricted to the cloverleaf pattern. Includes WPRA and NBHA approved events or events sponsored by your local amateur association
Challenged Riders - Includes all classes specifically for challenged riders (exhibition classes will receive participation merits)
Combined Training - Includes USCTA-approved events
Cutting - Includes NCHA, ACHA and CCHA-approved events, or events sponsored by your local amateur association
Dressage - Includes USDF and U.S. Equestrian-approved events
Driving - Includes pleasure driving and ADS-approved events
English Equitation - Includes English style equitation, English horsemanship, walk-trot English equitation, and equitation over fences
English Pleasure - Includes bridle path hack, hunter under saddle, English pleasure, walk-trot English pleasure, English style longe line, and hunter go-as-you-please
Games - Includes local, state or national gaming events including pole bending, stakes race, flag picking, speed (straight) barrels, keyhole, ring race, Cowboy Mounted Shooting and other gaming events. Limited to one-person events. Team events are not included. (Cloverleaf barrels do not count in the games category)
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Halter Classes - Includes halter and in-hand classes except showmanship and in-hand trail
Judged Trail Riding - Includes all non-breed association-sponsored competitions
Over Fences - Includes hunter hack, working hunter, cavaletti, and all variations of jumping except equitation over fences
Reining - Includes snaffle bit, hackamore, open and NRHA-approved events or events sponsored by your local amateur association
Roping - Includes team roping, heading, heeling, calf roping, breakaway roping and all events sanctioned by the PRCA, NHSRA, USTRC, NIRA, NARC, WPRA, INRA or events sponsored by your local amateur association.
Showmanship - Includes English and western style showmanship and fitting & showing
Team Penning - Includes all non-breed association-sponsored events
Trail - Includes all non-breed association-sponsored competitions and in-hand trail
Western Equitation - Includes western style equitation, western horsemanship, and walk-trot western equitation
Western Pleasure - Includes all non-breed association-sponsored events, including NSBA-approved events, western style longe line, and walk-trot western pleasure
Western Riding - Includes all non-breed association-sponsored competitions
Working Cow Horse - Includes NRCHA-approved events or events sponsored by your local amateur association
4-H - Includes all classes strictly for 4-H members
INCENTIVE PROGRAMS APEX Program Beginning again in 2006, the APEX program is being offered to reward Appaloosas excelling in open
competition.
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association National Finals Rodeo: $10,000 to the Appaloosa that wins the tie-down roping world championship
Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event: $10,000 to the Appaloosa winner of this event
Just For Pleasure — Open Pleasure Futurities: $10,000 to the Appaloosa winner of the 2-year-old open English futurity
National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Open Futurity: $10,000 to the Appaloosa winner of the 3-year-old open futurity
National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Snaffle Bit Futurity: $10,000 to the Appaloosa winner of the 3-year-old open futurity
National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity: $10,000 to the Appaloosa winner of the 3-year-old open futurity
Western States Trail Ride: $10,000 to the Appaloosa winner of the Haggin Cup
World Championship Barrel Futurity: $10,000 to the Appaloosa winning the open 5-and-under futurity
With a small initial investment to enroll in the Appaloosa Competitive All-breed Activities Program
(ACAAP), or to enroll in the ApHC Distance Program when competing for the Haggin Cup, any owner can
qualify their Appaloosa for these lucrative payouts.
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For qualifying requirements to enter each event, those interested should contact that specialty association
directly. This revised version of APEX will take effect January 1, 2006, and remain in place for five years,
at which time the ApHC Board of Directors will evaluate its effectiveness and determine the future of the
program.
Incentives For Open Competition To expose the athletic ability of the Appaloosa to equine competition arenas, the Appaloosa Horse Club
will give $1,000 each to the highest placing Appaloosas in the following events in 2006:
Old Fort Days Barrel Futurity and Derby: $1,000 to the highest placing ApHC-registered Appaloosa in the futurity and derby finals of both the Futurity and Derby
o Date: May 20 – 27, 2006 o Location: Kay Rodgers Park at Fort Smith, Arkansas o Web site: www.kayrodgerspark.com
Strike It Rich Stallion Futurity: $1,000 to the breeder of the winner of the finals of this 350-yard Appaloosa-only race
o Date: Trials – June 11, 2006; Finals – June 23, 2006 o Location: Fair Meadows in Tulsa, Oklahoma o Web site: www.fairmeadows.com
NSBA World Championship Futurity: $1,000 to the highest placing ApHC-registered Appaloosa in the finals of the open division
o Date: August 23-27, 2006 o Location: ExPO Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma o Web site: www.nsba.com
NRHA Futurity: $1,000 to the highest scoring ApHC-registered Appaloosa in the finals of the Open Division
o Date: November 23 – December 2, 2006 o Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma o Web site: www.nrha.com
Just For Pleasure: $1,000 to the highest placing ApHC-registered Appaloosa in the open 2-year-old western pleasure
class o Date: November 30 – December 3, 2006 o Location: Georgia Agricultural Exposition in Perry, Georgia o Web site: www.justforpleasure.com
The ApHC will coordinate with the association managing each event so that no additional application is
required to be eligible for the incentive awards. Appaloosas must be registered with the ApHC and shown
under their registered names as recorded on their ApHC Certificate of Registration.
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INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES The love of the Appaloosa breed is fostered throughout the world with the assistance of the Appaloosa
Horse Club International Affiliates. For thousands of people in nineteen countries, Affiliate organizations
are opening the door to the world of Appaloosas. The contributions made by International Affiliates and
their members strengthen and diversify the Appaloosa Horse Club. International Affiliates are listed on
the ApHC website and in Appaloosa Journal.
BREEDERS’ TRUST PROGRAM The Appaloosa Breeder's Trust is an investment and incentive program offered by the ApHC for all owners
of Appaloosa stallions and their foals. Breeders must be ApHC members in good standing. A stallion is
enrolled in the program for an annual fee.
The get of enrolled stallions become eligible for nomination to the 5-year incentive program. All funds
(minus a 5 percent administrative charge) are maintained in a separate account and subsequently
distributed back to the horse owners, in direct proportion to ApHC sanctioned points earned by the foals.
What Are The Advantages? Direct cash return to foal owners for points earned
Increase value of individual stallions and foals
Defrays the cost of showing the foal
Offers the foal owner an additional value system other than halter and performance points
Provides foal owners a cash incentive to show their foals
85% of monies paid out by the Trust will go to foal owners
The one-time nomination fee, if done prior to December 31 of its birth year, enrolls the foal in the
program for all five years
Upgrades the overall value and prestige of the Appaloosa Breed
Additional Information: Foal nomination carries a one-time fee if an Appaloosa mare produces the foal. If the foal is from a non-
Appaloosa mare, the fee is slightly higher. To qualify for reduced rates, a foal owner must nominate the
foal prior to December 31 of its birth year or an increased fee schedule will apply:
Although the earnings from the trust are taxable, according to current IRS rules and regulations, the
enrollment or nomination fee is deductible. Appaloosa Journal will publish, from January to June, a
Breeder's Trust Directory of nominated stallions. All enrolled stallions will be listed with the owner's
address and phone number.
RACING PROGRAM Racing was as much a sport to the Nez Perce as it is to us today. It also gave the Native American tribe a
measuring stick by which to judge the best horses for the hunt. Race distances were set from a few
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hundred yards to 12 miles. Appaloosas today have attained the status of the middle-distance runner,
racing at distances from 220 yards to 8 furlongs. The ApHC Racing department oversees Appaloosa racing
activities, collecting results and maintaining permanent records of all recognized Appaloosa races.
Racing Starter's Fee Don’t forget to get your starter’s fee paid. The fee must be paid before a horse’s first official race start.
The fee allows the horse to be eligible for ApHC awards and year-end racing awards.
Registers Of Merit Racing Registers of Merit (ROM) can be achieved by obtaining a speed index of 80 or higher or achieving a
speed rating of 98 or higher. A speed index or a speed rating will only be awarded for approved times at
recognized official distances.
ERC Champion Year-End Horses Annually, by written ballot of the ApHC’s Executive Race Committee, champion running horses in 13
categories may be named for year-end awards. To be eligible for the award, a horse must earn a minimum
of $10,000 and have at least one graded stakes win or graded stakes placing in a race in where results are
recognized by the ApHC.
Medallion Awards Racing medallions are given to the top three eligible horses in each age and sex category. Medallion points
are figured using a formula of the number of wins times the money earned as officially recorded by the
ApHC, for the qualifying year. Horses born on or after January 1, 2002 that do not have a regular (#) or
CPO (CN) Certificate of Registration are not eligible to earn a medallion. Racing medallions are awarded to
the first listed owner or lessee on record as of December 31 of the qualifying year.
Regional High-Point Awards Annually, 45 high-point champions may be named, based on a point system that places emphasis on
horses demonstrating consistency and durability in their performance within a specific region.
ApHC Awards ApHC also offers the following racing awards. For more information, visit the ApHC website,
www.appaloosa.com and click on Racing.
Color Classic Races
Oklahoma Appaloosa Triple Crown
Rocky Mountain Classic Futurity Program
Strike It Rich Appaloosa Stallion Program
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REGIONAL CLUBS There are 130 regional clubs nationwide. Regional clubs are local clubs across the nation that are officially
recognized representatives of the Appaloosa Horse Club. They are groups of people who get together for
the common purpose of riding and being involved with Appaloosas. These clubs have many interests
including showing, trail riding, riding in parades and participating in the many disciplines in which the
versatile Appaloosa horse excels. For a current list, please visit our website, www.appaloosa.com.
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ORGANIZING A REGIONAL CLUB
The purpose of a Regional Club is to promote Appaloosas at the regional level, cooperate with the ApHC,
and make opportunities for owners to gain the most possible enjoyment from their Appaloosa.
The Regional Clubs can aid in the functions and programs of the ApHC. They are the regional
representatives for this association. Besides the show, trail riding and racing activities, the Regional Clubs
are encouraged to help their members fill out registration and transfer applications, as well as other
forms. The Regional Clubs should encourage these owners to register their horses well in advance of the
deadlines.
Regional Clubs have done an excellent job of promoting interest in Appaloosas at the local levels. Clubs
have prepared Appaloosa booths at fairs, stock shows, sportsmen’s shows and state conventions. These
booths have interested many people who would otherwise never be exposed to them. Many regional clubs
have found that one of the best ways to retain the interest and keep attitudes positive is to provide a
variety of activities. By having variety, two things are accomplished: every member can participate in some
aspect he or she enjoys, and many members acquire wider interests simply because the activities are
available. Having fun and promoting the Appaloosa horse are the prime regional club objectives.
Interesting activities drawn from the annual regional club reports will be published in Appaloosa Journal.
A group of individuals with enough interest and ambition to form an organization with the prime
objectives being the promotion of the Appaloosa breed can apply for a charter. This is provided that
formation does not infringe upon an already existing regional club in that state or area.
A chartered regional club in their own state increases owners’ enjoyment and makes it more convenient to
attend meetings and social functions, go on club-sponsored trail rides, participate in breed shows and
work toward year end awards.
HOW TO START A REGIONAL CLUB Any persons applying for a chartered regional club first should have a group of interested people. Then
contact the Regional Club Coordinator at the ApHC to obtain the necessary information such as a sample
of the model by-laws and perhaps the name of the closest National Director in your territory to help you
form your regional club.
Once your regional club is organized, you will want to apply for national approval. This is done by sending
the following information about your regional club to the Regional Club Coordinator:
Completed Regional Club Application
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Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
List of directors, officers, committee heads, etc
A list of at least 25 ApHC members in good standing including addresses and ApHC membership
numbers
Board approval may be issued at the regularly scheduled board meeting in March or July. When the board
meets it will discuss the probability of your regional club being chartered. If the club is chartered, the
Regional Club Coordinator will notify you in writing.
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT What is a regional club? In the precise sense, a regional club is an officially recognized group of 25 or more people who, as
enthusiasts of the Appaloosa horse, have joined together to incorporate an organization with the
specifically stated "purpose" and intent: "To cooperate with and aid in every way possible the programs
and functions of the ApHC." The ApHC is a national organization whose stated mission is "Dedication to
preserving, improving, promoting and enhancing the breed known as the Appaloosa." It is on the basis of
its stated "purpose" that the ApHC grants a regional club its charter.
In actuality, a regional club can be many things, including:
Promoter of ApHC-approved horse shows
Developer of ApHC-approved races
Sponsor of ApHC-approved trail rides
Sponsor of, or promoter of participation in events not approved by the ApHC which may include:
o Parades
o Rodeos
o Competitive and endurance rides
o All-breed horse shows
o Seminars, clinics and other educational programs
Group of Appaloosa breeders
Political action group
Promoter of the Appaloosa horse
Social club
Your club’s mission statement is a very important aspect of your charter. Every club should take care in
defining their mission statement. There were reasons for establishing the club, and that should be a great
portion of your statement. Once your mission statement is written, you need to educate your members as
to what the mission of the club is. Any prospective member should be able to ask for and receive a
standard answer from your current members.
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The next question you need to ask is, what are the goals of our club? You should set both short term and
long-term goals. To aid in achieving your goals, it may be helpful to form a Planning Committee.
With no publicly stated mission and no defined goals, your club is like a ship without a captain or a
rudder. It leaves the dock with no destination in mind and then moves about aimlessly, ending up
wherever the wind and tides take it.
What does your club offer members? Assuming we all know what our purpose for joining together is, we need to take a very objective look at
our organization and take an inventory of various aspects.
How do your potential members perceive you?
Who are your members and why?
How limited is your potential prospecting pool?
Keep in mind that on average, no more than 20-25% of all horse owners are involved in showing, and only
20-25% of those people are involved in breed shows. Therefore on the average in a group of 100 owners,
22 show and only 5 of those go to breed shows. This means any organization that limits itself to serving
only the breed show segment is writing off 89% of the available prospect pool.
You must then look at how membership in your club will generally benefit someone. This will include both
tangible and intangible benefits. Take an inventory of specific potential benefits to your members and
make a list of what you want your club to offer. Some examples are:
Meet nice, friendly people
Learn something new and grow intellectually
Materials received as a member
Variety of activities offered for children and adults
Awards you may receive, etc.
With all of this in mind, review your dues structure in relation to the value the club offers and adjust
where necessary. If all your members show horses, why do you charge extra to sign up horses for points?
Do the dues charged cover the costs of the membership benefits? Does your newsletter pay for itself?
These are just a sampling of questions you will want to consider.
How do you market your club? Now that you know what you offer and how much you’ll charge for it, you need to target your marketing
efforts. If you offer more than just a breed show or two a year, your recruiting information must tell
people what it is you offer and the benefits they will derive. You must look at every possible method to
advertise your existence to the individuals you feel would be most likely to "buy" your product.
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Marketing opportunities you might consider include:
Classified ads
Posters in local businesses
Direct mail
Your newsletter
An open house or barn
Booths at local events
Incentives for current members to bring
in new members
Club business cards
Bumper stickers or other promotional
items
Radio or TV advertising
Public service work
Sponsoring a local youth group
Regardless of how you market yourself, you must have a plan. You cannot rely on people learning about
you by chance. Word of mouth does not work! Set specific goals and objectives and define how you will
get there. Successful clubs don’t wait for people to find them. They market themselves aggressively and
actively seek new opportunities.
How does a Regional Club retain members? The most important thing you need to do to retain your membership is to pay attention to them. Send
them a welcome letter when they first join the club and possibly include a new member packet with
names and numbers of other club members who agree to be points-of-contact for new members. Make
sure they are well aware of what is coming up next, and invite them to join in. Old members and new
members alike appreciate the small tokens as much as the big ones. Solicit their opinions and suggestions
and include them in the decision-making. The fastest way to lose members is to make executive decisions
without informing everyone else. Not only include members’ accomplishments in your newsletter, but
provide other information as well. Human-interest tidbits go a long way. If you have a member that has a
special skill or who might be in a profession which would be helpful to your club, ask them for their
assistance. Capitalize on people’s need to feel as though they are wanted and appreciated.
How can a Regional Club better service its members? The largest complaint from regional clubs is that members don’t attend meetings. Well, the first thing you
must look at is, are our meetings worthwhile? Hold meetings for the general membership that are
informational and don’t deal with specific management problems or decisions. You need to avoid negative
debate. Invite guest speakers or have videos showing some new topic or activity. Hold meetings at
convenient times in convenient locations, not just what’s convenient for the person setting up the
meetings. If it is at all possible, you might rotate the locations of your meetings to give more people the
opportunity to attend.
When you set up your different committees, there should be a mix of old and new members to stimulate
ideas. If people don’t readily volunteer to be on a committee, ask them to participate. The worst that can
happen is that they say no. When people come to the table with new suggestions, it’s best to analyze the
idea. Discuss what is good about the idea, and then maybe discuss what could be changed. The final and
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best outcome of most ideas is not what was initially brought forward. However, the fastest way to kill
someone’s initiative or creativity is to review and vote on every little detail. Let the ideas flow and let the
discussion take a natural course.
Once you have formed your committees and they are working at capacity, formally recognize the
contributions of those members. Provide them with some type of special recognition. This could be as
simple as announcing a thank you at your next event.
It is important to keep your leadership fresh. It might sound impressive to say that you have been the
president of such and such club for 10 years, but this makes it easy for your club to become stagnant.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with change. In fact, change is necessary to keep up with the latest
trends and constant flux of the industry. Stagger terms of directors and limit those terms. Make sure that
new officers are privy to what is currently in the works when positions do change hands. Don’t let one
disgruntled member be the downfall of your club. Remember that you can’t please everyone, but by
including as many people as possible in the operations of your club, you will have the best chance for
success.
Don’t accept your club’s condition as being a result of outside forces.
Don’t encourage negativism by tolerating it or being a part of it. People won’t join an organization
whose members are constantly complaining and appear to be unhappy.
Don’t think the old way is the best way. If you are trying to recapture the excitement of the years
when the Appaloosa was on the rise, then your organization has to create excitement that is
appealing to the Appaloosa owner of today.
Don’t allow your club to be run for the sole enjoyment of, or to serve the personal agenda of, any
one person or small group of individuals. Run it for all of the membership.
Don’t limit your horizons. Expand the organization’s thinking power by including everyone.
Don’t expect your club to be around forever if your members are not willing to contribute to it’s
future. A club’s success is not measured by it’s leaders doing extraordinary things, but by it’s
members doing ordinary things extraordinarily.
Don’t forget that you are in competition for a partial share of discretionary income that is
available for recreation. Horse ownership is expensive and owners spend the most when they are
having fun.
Don’t assume that your “likes & dislikes” are universal. Test your ideas on a wide variety of people
to find common ground.
Don’t ever accept anything that is not targeted for excellence. If you are going to do something, do
it right.
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN CHARTER To retain a regional club charter, each regional club must submit annually to the ApHC:
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An annual report, signed by the President or Secretary, to be completed at an annual meeting of
its members. Due February 15. Notice of new officers and directors must be sent to the ApHC
within thirty days of the election, but no later than February 15.
By-law changes and any subsequent reports if any have been made during that year.
Complete membership/address list of paid up members, which must include ApHC membership
numbers when applicable. Due July 15.
Corrected/updated membership lists due September 10 in conjunction with nominations for
regional qualifiers for the World Championship Show.
Your club’s annual membership must continue to include at least 15 ApHC members in good
standing.
Once a regional club is chartered, it may not engage in any business or activity in the name of, or on
behalf of, directly or indirectly, the ApHC, without written consent of the ApHC CEO.
SPONSOR RECRUITMENT AND RECOGNITION The ability to obtain and retain sponsors is a valuable tool for the success and growth of an Appaloosa
Regional Club. Shows, organized rides, awards banquets, and the overall image of your Club are enhanced
by the participation and sponsorship of outside individuals and businesses. The task of signing up
sponsors can sometimes seem overwhelming or intimidating, but any salesperson will tell you that the
worst thing that can happen is someone will politely say “no.” Here are some suggestions to help your
Club get started soliciting sponsors:
Make a list of people and organizations you know.
o Be sure to include those who have contributed to your Club in the past, along with a
description of the contribution.
o Think outside of the Appaloosa world. You should start with people you know – friends &
business acquaintances, then expand to include people you don’t know – think about local
business leaders, veterinarians, doctors, insurance agents – both connected to the horse
world and not.
Decide what you might ask each to contribute, and add that to your list.
o Examples of donations you might seek are cash; sponsoring a class or buckle; advertising;
a discount on printing brochures; or items for your awards - a store may be willing to
donate items they carry.
o Think also at this point about what you might be able to offer the sponsor. What are the
ways you can recognize their generosity? List publications your regional club produces &
the distribution of each, advertising planned for a show that could possibly include
sponsor recognition, banner placement at events, consider naming a class or event after a
particularly generous sponsor.
Personally contact each of the people/businesses on your list. If a personal contact is not possible,
use a professionally worded solicitation letter.
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o Show your Club in the most positive light, talk about the contributions that your Club
makes to the community/region
o Highlight the positive impact the suggested donation would have – would it enhance
youth participation, allow more individuals to take part in an event, or improve the Club
in some other way?
Establish how the contribution will be collected by your Club – via mail or a personal visit (a great
chance to show extra appreciation).
It is especially important to show your Club’s appreciation of your sponsors.
o A personalized thank you note and public recognition of the sponsorship are the best,
easiest ways to do this.
o If your budget allows, you may also consider creating plaques or other gift items for
recognition.
Many individuals and businesses are used to this type of solicitation, so they are not likely to be surprised
or offended by your proposals. Remember, they can’t say “yes” unless you ask. If you represent your Club
in a professional manner and develop personal relationships with sponsors, you’ll find obtaining and
keeping sponsors easy and enjoyable.
What to Offer Your Sponsors One of the biggest questions when making sponsorship agreements is “What can we offer to get this
sponsor on board?” Here are some suggestions:
Club mailing list
Sponsor information on Club website
Sponsor link on Club website
Sponsor announcements during shows
Include sponsor literature in exhibitor packets
Hang sponsor provided banners at shows
Advertisement in Club directory
Sponsor logo on all printed materials or advertising pertaining to the Club shows
Booth or table area at the shows for sponsors
The opportunity to present awards and participate in awards ceremonies at the shows
Naming rights to classes, i.e. ‘The US Bank Rope Race’
These can be packaged into different levels of sponsorship. For a significant sponsorship you can offer all
of the above.
ATTRACTING PUBLICITY FOR YOUR EVENTS One of the easiest ways to attract publicity for your Club is through press releases. It is a good idea to
send press releases to all local media before and after your events, whenever one of your members has an
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accomplishment, or whenever your Club is involved in a community activity. A solid press release contains
information that is newsworthy and informative. If your article is interesting and current, it has a much
better chance of publication. Contact and phone information should be at the top of your letterhead with
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE underneath. The most critical two components are your headline and the first
paragraph. Why? Because these are the things that are going to make the greatest impact on whether or
not your press release is read and acted upon by a journalist or editor. An example press release is
available at the end of this guide. Here are some guidelines for writing your press releases.
The Headline: As concise as possible (no more than 2 lines)
Every word should help tell the story
Keep in active tense ("Club Offers..." vs. "...offered by Club")
Punch it up (with stats, humor, intrigue)
First Paragraph Needs to answer the "5 essential W's + H" of public relations - Who, What, Where, When, Why,
and How?
Start by giving the geographical location of the news story source in parentheses (Moscow, ID)
First sentence really needs to wow the reader
Second Paragraph Give a quote from the top person involved. Make it substantial so it's worth reprinting.
Put less important, but still interesting information in the second paragraph. Some editors
will choose to only print your first paragraph, so make sure the important information is
covered there.
Closing Paragraph Write a standard blurb about your Club like what you do, how long you've existed, your
purpose/mission, how you've impacted your community at-large. You can use this blurb each
time you write a release.
Ending At the end of your release put three pound signs (###) to indicate the end.
Tips Unless absolutely necessary, DO NOT exceed a one page press release. More often than not, a
long press release will simply find its way to the trash faster.
It's CRITICAL that you use spell check and read for proper grammar. Have several people read
it over for accuracy.
Avoid "technospeak" and jargon at all costs. Don't assume that the reader of your press
release knows anything about what you’re talking about.
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ORGANIZING A YOUTH REGIONAL CLUB
PURPOSE All youth clubs should have a similar purpose. Each club should be founded on the ideas of cooperation
with the parent organization (regional club) and avoid becoming competitive with the programs and plans
of the parent organization. If a Youth Club has a meaningful purpose for its existence, it will compliment
and work harmoniously with the adult organization.
If the purpose of all youth clubs were to be summarized in one sentence, it would most likely read: To
make association with Appaloosa horses more enjoyable and educational. A club should contain many
benefits for their members. Several purposes can be summarized as follows:
A PROMOTIONAL organization to help youth promote the Appaloosa breed.
To be an organization which helps its members by providing various EDUCATIONAL experiences.
To provide a variety of SOCIAL FUNCTIONS through which youth may meet and make friends in a
wholesome atmosphere.
Through the organization, an abundance of opportunities to develop the capabilities of
LEADERSHIP TRAINING, self-confidence and preparation for life is provided.
To help youth increase their understanding, knowledge and enjoyment through PARTICIPATION
in one of the most healthy and beneficial pastimes, that of horse activities.
Through their participation in a variety of club activities, each member will gain the benefits of
being in a state of PHYSICAL FITNESS.
The development of COMMUNITY SERVICE through awareness of less fortunate groups through
charitable acts.
The regional youth club holds the most important link between the Appaloosa Youth Association or ApHC
and the individual youth interested in Appaloosas. For an individual to be recognized on a national level,
it takes the utmost dedication and commitment. Not all AYA members aspire to do this or they are
newcomers who have not yet become capable. The regional youth club acts as a place to come and work
together on goals and policies. As members they will identify with their youth club and have a sense of
pride and belonging.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL By approval of the Board of Directors of the Appaloosa Horse Club, at their semi-annual meeting in Baton
Rouge, LA on July 6-7, 1969, the following directive was given regarding Youth Clubs:
"The Board agreed that pre-requisite for Youth Club approval would be affiliation with an approved
Regional Club."
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Therefore, in order for a Youth Club to be recognized by the ApHC it must first be affiliated with a parent
club which as an affiliate of the Appaloosa Horse Club. The ApHC will automatically recognize any youth
club that meets that requirement.
ORGANIZING A YOUTH CLUB An important checklist for organizing a Youth Club is as follows:
Temporary chairmen (those who form club before actual officers are elected)
Establish club name
Determine qualifications for membership
Election of officers and directors
Determine when and where to hold meetings
Publicity and reporting
By-laws and/or articles incorporation
Establish annual dues
Appointment of committee chairmen
Yearly projects
Acquire an adult advisor from a regional club
Comprise and distribute a questionnaire survey - this should be used to fully understand the
needs and wishes of the youth and will help set goals
YEARLY PROGRAMS OR PROJECTS The projects for the year should come under these five categories:
• Educational and promotional
• Civic or community service
• Social
• Fund raising
• Recognition
The following is a partial list of suggested activities for a Youth Club. Obviously, the same program will
not fulfill all groups. These and other various ideas can be modified or combined to meet the needs of a
particular group.
Education and Promotion Horse Judging Contest
Horse Demonstration Contest
Design and build Appaloosa information booth
Operate promotional or information booth
Club project of building and designing club arena facilities
Working as arena and concession help at Appaloosa shows
Sponsoring clinics
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Riding in parades as a club
Field trips of educational interest
Put on an "Appaloosa History" demonstration for elementary schools
Sponsor a parent and or parent/youth class at show (example: Mom and Dad leadline)
Have guest speakers on a variety of subjects such as grooming, horseshoeing, nutrition for horses,
etc.
Tours of various horse facilities
Sponsor an all youth, all breed show
Drill teams
Square dance on horseback (exhibition)
Making unusual nametags (leather, etc.) for use at horse shows, banquets, etc.
Develop a program of horse safety awareness
Photo contest
Essay contest
Horse bowl
• Hippology contest
Civic or Community Service Christmas basket of food for needy family
Trail improvement project
Collect and repair toys for the needy
Work with retarded or handicapped children
Sponsor a tree-planting project for communities or schools
Sponsor or adopt an orphan
"Work Day"
Horseman’s rest stops for people traveling cross country with horses
Social One-day or overnight trail rides
Sponsorship of fun day
Box social
Potluck suppers
Fun day horse show consisting of unusual types of activities on horseback for all ages
Swimming party
Watermelon party
Dance
Bonfire
Ice Cream Social
Hay Ride
Christmas caroling on horseback
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Decorating for banquets
Sleigh ride or sledding party
Pizza Party
Bar-B-Que
Fund Raising • Tack swap
• Dog races
• Run a carnival type booth at a horse show
• White elephant auction
• Sponsorship of an open or ApHC approved horse show
• Car wash
• Bake sale
• Manufacturing of horse equipment (haynets, chaps, lead ropes, stall signs, etc.)
• Operate a horse wash at horse shows
• Stallion service auction
• Raffles, many types available whether an item is raffled or a 50/50 raffle
• Shine ‘em day (shine boots, horses or trucks or trailers)
• Selling caps, candy, fruit or most anything
Annual Awards Awards and recognition are an important phase of any Youth Club. The club members can determine their
own point system or method of determining the award criteria. One of the most important aspects of a
successful awards program is to determine the criteria prior to when any of the points can be
accumulated, and have the specific guidelines issued to all members in writing prior to the year
commencing. Changes mid stream cause havoc and almost always will result in ill feelings. The criteria
should be established by the youth with suggestions from parents or adult advisors, but ultimately the
youth should establish their own program.
Suggested Annual Awards In addition to the obvious awards for placings accumulated in ApHC shows, also consider recognition
from the following categories:
Sportsmanship
Open horse show
Parent award (given to a deserving mother or father)
Queen contest
Novice or Rookie
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PUBLICITY, REPORTING AND NEWSLETTERS One of the most important jobs in a growing organization is the reporter or publicity chairman. His/her
job is to get all available news to the various media; radio, newspapers, ApHC, newsletters, etc. This is a
very necessary and rewarding way of promoting both the club and the Appaloosa breed.
ADULT ADVISOR, YOUTH CHAIRMAN OR CLUB SPONSOR It is advisable for each Youth Club to have an adult or adults from the regional affiliate club to serve in
the capacity of adult advisor. The duties or responsibilities of this person are to serve as a counselor for
the officers of the Youth Club and as an official representative to the regional club. The duties of the
advisor vary from club to club, but below is a summary:
Oversee activities of the youth club.
Advise on matters in an unbiased, impartial and positive manner. Whenever reference is made of
the parent regional club or the ApHC, it is imperative this be done in a supportive manner.
Work with other groups or areas (FFA, open shows, 4-H etc.) to increase the popularity of the
Appaloosa and make them aware of your youth group, the Appaloosa Youth Association and the
programs available from the ApHC.
Offer assistance to those attending and participating in the World Championship Appaloosa
Youth Show.
Make youth aware of programs available from the ApHC.
Recruit assistance from parents as needed while making certain parents do not interfere in
aspects that should be left to the youth to determine or carry out. If parents become too
aggressive and it appears the youth are losing control of their organization, it is your job to
tactfully handle the situation.
Remain impartial. It is sometimes better to recruit a youth advisor that does not have their own
children involved with the club. This, however, is often difficult.
Make certain you are listed on your regional club’s annual report as youth advisor so you receive youth
information from the ApHC. You should be familiar with all ApHC youth programs and activities which
take place at the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show in July. The ApHC Youth Coordinator is
available to assist you at any time.
GUIDELINES FOR A SUCCESSFUL YOUTH REGIONAL CLUB Strong parental support, guidance, and involvement Family involvement encourages participation. As a child and a parent participate in a common interest,
they strengthen the family ties. Active role models are essential for the youth to look up to and exemplify
how hard work and dedication can be rewarding. When parental support is positive, the club is likely to
become stronger, larger and more active.
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Recognition program that rewards all members on various levels of participation and success Each member of the club should feel that they contribute to the success of the club. Recognition of
members for their individual successes (inside and outside of the show arena) as well as their contribution
to the club should be noted. Various year-end awards can be established or a program can be developed
to reward youth as they accomplish various goals.
Educational and leadership opportunities that encourage youth to grow and mature Opportunities that provide youth the chance to learn and grow should be provided. Children will learn
how to interact with their peers, handle competition, and develop discipline and responsibility associated
with horse ownership. Learning opportunities such as field trips, guest lectures, and seminars should be
encouraged. Youth clubs should consider developing elected positions such as Presidency, Vice
Presidency, Secretary etc. to allow youth the opportunity to accept responsibility and commitment to the
club.
Abundance of activities that covers a wide range of interests Whether a youth is interested in trail riding or showing in ApHC approved events, the youth club should
encourage all levels and ranges of interests. Some youth members may not even own an Appaloosa but
should feel welcome to the club with plenty of opportunities to join in the fun and participate.
Organization and structure Each club should have obvious goals for the club. Each activity should be geared towards these guidelines
and expectations. Structure and organization is needed so that all members remain informed and
knowledgeable of the club’s activities. Each member should understand his or her role in the club.
YOUTH AWARDS FROM ApHC Appaloosa Youth Regional Club of the Year Designed to encourage youth to participate in their local regional clubs, this contest judges regional clubs
on scrapbooks they submit outlining the previous year’s activities. Participation is free and youth of local
regional clubs are encouraged to work together to create a scrapbook depicting the different activities
they were involved in throughout the previous year. All entries are due in the ApHC office by March 1.
Certificate of Recognition The Certificate of Recognition is awarded to deserving youth for outstanding accomplishments using an
Appaloosa Horse. The accomplishments should be of major importance, indicating proficiency in such
areas as promotion of the breed, education, social activities, leadership, and community service.
Nominations must be made by someone other than the youth themselves or his or her parents.
Honor of Merit The Honor of Merit award is open to individuals who have previously been awarded the Certificate of
Recognition. It was designed for a limited number of youth who have progressed far beyond the average
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and who have obtained the highest degree of horsemanship. The recipients of this award shall have
displayed outstanding leadership, sportsmanship, promotion of the Appaloosa breed and character
development as well as accomplishments in the show ring. A Regional Club must nominate applicants.
Appaloosa Year-End Youth Exhibitor Awards
High Point Youth Awards - The youth earning the most national points in each of the youth events
during one year is named the year's high point youth for that event.
Youth Achievement Roll - The youth must win at least 30 points with a minimum of 10 points
having been earned in each of at least two categories of performance. This is a point-accumulative
award over the lifetime of the individual as a youth competitor.
Youth Achievement Award - Fifty points are to be earned for this award, with points accumulated
in five or more shows under five or more different judges. Of the 50 points, a minimum of 10
must be earned in Showmanship at Halter, a minimum of 20 in performance events, with a
minimum of 10 having been earned in each of at least two categories of performance. The
remaining 20 points may be earned in elective youth activity events. This is a points-accumulative
award over the lifetime of the individual as a youth competitor.
Youth Achievement Champion - 175 points are to be earned for this award. These points must be
earned in a minimum of five shows under a minimum of five judges. Of the 175 points, a
minimum of 35 points must be earned in Showmanship at Halter, a minimum of 70 points must
be earned in performance classes, with a minimum of 18 points earned in each of three categories
other than showmanship. The remaining 70 points may be won in elective youth activity events.
This is a point-accumulative award over the lifetime of the individual as a youth competitor.
Youth Superior Achievement Champion - 350 points are to be earned for this award. These points
must be earned in a minimum of five shows under a minimum of five judges. Of the 350 points, a
minimum of 105 points must be earned in Showmanship at Halter, a minimum of 140 points must
be earned in performance classes, with a minimum of 35 points earned in each of three categories
other than showmanship. The remaining 105 points may be won in elective youth activity events.
This is an accumulative award over the lifetime of the individual as a youth competitor.
Youth Versatility Award - A year-end award is given to the youth who earns the most points with
one horse in youth activity events in each of the three age divisions excluding Novice classes.
Points must have been earned in both showmanship and performance with a minimum of five
points earned in the lowest division.
Appaloosa Year-End Youth Horse Awards
Youth Horse Register of Merit - Horses must earn at least 10 points in youth performance and
halter classes excluding showmanship and all equitation classes. Five points must be earned
under three or more judges.
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Youth Champion Horse - A horse must earn 50 points with at least 15 of these earned in halter
and at least 35 points in at least three different performance classes. At least 10 of the halter
points and 10 of the performance points must be earned under three or more judges.
Youth Superior Event Horse - A horse must earn 50 points in a youth halter or performance class.
Youth Versatility Champion Horse - A horse must earn five youth ROM’s.
Youth Supreme Champion Horse - A horse must earn at least 100 points, with at least 30 points
earned in halter classes and at least 70 points earned in performance classes. No more than 10
points can be from one performance class, and the horse must have at least one ROM in each of
four categories of performance classes. A minimum of five different judges is required.
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TRADESHOW BASICS
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR TRADESHOW PRESENCE Planning Success starts with identifying the right show or shows for your Club. Many groups have web sites, and
other Internet resources offer good starting points to find schedules and contact information. It’s a good
idea to make a tentative budget and a list of all events you plan to attend at the beginning of your Club’s
fiscal year.
Preparation Once you make your show selection, prepare to exploit the opportunity. A lot depends on how much
money you have to spend. A couple of well-trained Club members armed with fact-filled brochures, a
useful giveaway item and a smile can go a long way. Professional or other appropriate attire improves the
image visitors will have of your Club. Prepare your Club with a variety of free brochures from the ApHC
and consider a trial membership offer or a discount for purchasing or renewing membership in your Club
at the event. Prepare a schedule of Club events to pass out, and have a stack of Club newsletters on hand.
Stickers, magnets, pins, pens and pencils are all inexpensive giveaways you might consider to distribute
your Club’s name and contact information. It’s a good idea to have an information request sheet, so
individuals can list their contact information and you can follow-up with them later.
Presentation Think about the details before you arrive at the trade show. Select the right people to staff your booth.
Make sure they are familiar with the most frequently asked questions regarding ApHC show & registration
rules (see page ##). Conduct pre-show meetings to identify goals and objectives. Agree on guidelines for
interacting with visitors. Always smile and say hello to everyone who passes. Try to stand as much as
possible; a seated host is less appealing. Arrive early, work hard and stay late. Be courteous and helpful to
visitors. Also make sure your staff is well provisioned with food, water, and someone to give relief for a
break if the hours are long.
Follow-up Remember to hold a post show debriefing to let everyone share what they heard and learned. Often, this is
the easiest way to make the most of a trade show experience. Be sure to contact each of the people who
purchased or renewed membership and thank them. Send out information packets or make personal
contact with those who gave you their contact information. It’s important to do this right away, while the
person’s interest is still there, waiting a few weeks could cause you to lose potential new members.
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ASSISTANCE FROM THE ApHC Use of the ApHC Trade Show Booth & Table Covers The ApHC owns several traveling trade show booth displays. We also have several maroon 8’ table covers
with the ApHC Logo and the words “Appaloosa Horse Club: The International Breed Registry for
Appaloosa Horses.” If your club would like to use one of our displays or table covers, please contact the
marketing department at (208) 882-5578 ext. 282 or [email protected]. The booths may be
scheduled far in advance, so it would be best to contact us as soon as you know about your event.
Trade Show Partnering With ApHC The ApHC works together with many Regional Clubs to help offset the costs of hosting a booth at a trade
show. Events are selected annually on the basis of attendance, location, and cost. Regional Clubs should
turn in their applications for assistance by January 15 to be considered for that year. After the Board of
Directors approves the budget at its annual meeting in March, clubs will be contacted.
Free Mailing Lists You can increase your Club’s membership by locating Appaloosa owners and ApHC members in your area.
Regional Clubs are offered 3 free mailing lists per year. Types of membership lists available are:
A list of current ApHC members in your state or territory
A list of past ApHC members in your state or territory
A list of owners of ApHC-registered Appaloosas in your state or territory
The person requesting the list must be an officer of the Regional Club according to ApHC records. Please
contact the ApHC Regional Club Coordinator at (208) 882-5578 ext. 235 or [email protected]
for more information.
Free Promotional Literature The Appaloosa Horse Club has a variety of free informative brochures, posters, and fliers available for
Regional Clubs to pass out at events such as trade shows, horse shows, and county fairs. Please make your
order at least one month in advance of your event. Please call (208) 882-5578 ext. 225 or email
[email protected] to make your request.
Press Releases The ApHC has the ability to submit press releases to a wide variety of publications, from major equine
magazines to newspapers in your hometown. If your Club has an outstanding member or a spectacular
event you’d like to publicize, contact the ApHC Marketing Department at (208) 882-5578 ext. 229. The
ApHC also offers complimentary writing and distribution of press releases following the National, World,
and World Youth Shows. Show press releases are sent to local newspapers and television stations. This is a
great way to let people in your local area know about the achievements of members of your Club.
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EXEMPLARY REGIONAL CLUB AWARD
The Exemplary Regional Club Award is presented annually to the regional club that is a model example for
others. This program encourages clubs to be more active with their members, help to boost membership
in both the regional and national club, as well as promote the Appaloosa horse. Clubs are scored on
selected criteria. It is each club's responsibility to prove they have met the criteria. Clubs can only obtain
one score per criteria. For example, clubs can only get 25 points for putting on a breed show whether they
put on one or more than one. When two or more clubs work together on a project, each club will earn
points for the event. The ApHC regional club committee will score the regional clubs and their scoring is
final.
Scoring Criteria: Points
a. Breed show 25
b. Open show 20
c. Yearly banquet 20
e. Stallion auction 10
f. Trail ride 25
g. Clinic 20
h. Advertise in Appaloosa Journal/other media 20
i. Web site 20
j. Monthly or bi-monthly newsletter 20
k. Two/more members actively participating in ACAAP 25
l. Two or more members with nominated stallions in the Breeders' Trust 20
m. Horse expo 25
n. Parade and/or drill team 20
o. Other media exposure 0-20
p. Increase membership 1-10 members 25
q. Increase membership 11+ members. 30
r. Club youth applied for ApHC scholarship 20
s. Working with other clubs on a project 25
t. Charity participation 20
u. Youth Honor program 25
One qualifying regional club from each of the 18 zones will receive a Certificate of Merit. From those
qualifiers, six will advance, one from each territory, to the finalist stage. Each of the six territory finalists
will receive a plaque. From the six finalists, one will be titled the Exemplary Regional Club. The Exemplary
Regional Club winner will receive a perpetual trophy for one year. In addition, that club will receive $500,
special recognition in Appaloosa Journal, complimentary booth space at the National or World show, press
releases and recognition during the ApHC annual awards banquet.
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APPALOOSA MUSEUM INFORMATION
The Appaloosa Museum is a non-profit organization established in 1975 to collect, preserve, study, and
exhibit objects and information that illustrate the history of the Appaloosa horse.
A VISIT TO THE APPALOOSA MUSEUM The museum's modern facility includes a newly expanded exhibit area; a theater; a hands-on children's
area; a library featuring books, magazines, and videos; and a large gift shop. Exhibit themes range from
the early evidence of spotted horses in art and literature, to the relationship between the Appaloosa and
the Nez Perce Indians, to the highlights of the modern Appaloosa Horse Club. Currently, the museum is
installing several new exhibits including a timeline of the Appaloosa Horse Club from 1938 to present and
a display of Appaloosa collectables.
The Appaloosa Museum is open Monday through Friday 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM
(Pacific Time), except for major holidays. The Museum is designed to provide a self-guided exploration of
exhibits. The museum is free and open to all. We do suggest a donation of $2 per person or $4 per family.
The museum is located in the same building as the Appaloosa Horse Club, at 2720 W. Pullman Rd./
Highway 8/Moscow-Pullman Highway just at the state line (next door to Applebee's). Telephone (208) 882-
5578, website www.appaloosamuseum.org
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