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Breed Profile: Clydesdales Explored
When one thinks of Clydesdales, you may think of the classic beer commercials that brought the beautiful breed to the mainstream mindset. These majestic beauties have been around for over 300 years, and have pulled their weight in more ways than one. This month we will explore the mighty Clydesdales and the history that surrounds them. ... Read the full article

Appaloosas can earn Recognition in Open Equine Activities
It’s the beginning of a new year, and 2009 is the perfect time for owners to get involved in all-breed competition and prove why the Appaloosa is the Breed of Choice. The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) encourages Appaloosa owners to get some color into local all-breed equine events, and the Appaloosa Competitive All-Breed Activities Program (ACAAP) makes it worthwhile for Appaloosa owners to compete! ... Read the full article

Appaloosa Horse Club offers Aged Horse Special
MOSCOW, Idaho— In this time of financial difficulty, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) understands the increasingly large demand for lower registration rates for aged Appaloosas. The ApHC is working to meet the needs of our members by offering the oppo ... Read the full article

Appaloosa Horse Club names 2008 Open Supreme Champion Appaloosas
MOSCOW, Idaho— The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce the 2008 Year-end Open Supreme Champion Appaloosas. To earn this prestigious title, an Appaloosa must have earned at least 100 points through the ApHC National Point System, with at ... Read the full article

Colorful Appaloosas earn Green through Color Incentive Fund
MOSCOW, Idaho—What’s an Appaloosa lover’s favorite color? Green—and Appaloosa owners and breeders across the nation are earning plenty of money with the Appaloosa Horse Club’s (ApHC’s) Performance Permit Color Incentive Fund. More than $45,000 was aw ... Read the full article

60th National Appaloosa Show Brings a Splash of Color to Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Okla.—More than 1,100 Appaloosas traveled to Oklahoma City to compete for prestigious titles in the 60th National Appaloosa Show and the World Championship Youth Show that began June 25 at the State Fair Park. Despite highly unusual ... Read the full article

Performance Permits for Non-Characteristic Appaloosas
Moscow, Idaho – As of Jan. 1, 2007, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) began issuing Performance Permits to ApHC-registered, non-characteristic (N) Appaloosas. Permits allow all non-characteristic Appaloosas, regardless of parentage or age, to show in A ... Read the full article

ApHC Hosts Successful 61st National Appaloosa Show in Jackson, Mississippi
Nearly 800 Appaloosas traveled to Jackson, Miss. to compete for prestigious titles in the 61st National Appaloosa Show and the World Championship Youth Show that began June 23 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. ... Read the full article

ApHc Names Trail and Distance Registers of Merit Appaloosa Recipients
MOSCOW, Idaho—The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Trail and Distance Department is happy to announce the Appaloosa recipients of the 250- and 400-mile Registers of Merit (ROM) for 2008. The 250-mile ROM distinctions are awarded to ApHC-registered Appaloo ... Read the full article

Appaloosa Horse Club Announces Newly Elected AYA Directors for 2008-2009
MOSCOW, Idaho—The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce the newly elected directors of the Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA). Candice Taggart of California was elected by her peers to represent Territory II, Zone A. Taggart has been ri ... Read the full article

Appaloosa License and Souvenir Plates Benefit Youth
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) would like to invite equine enthusiasts to join Appaloosa owners, breeders and enthusiasts in showing their commitment to the Breed of Choice by purchasing a souvenir Appaloosa license plate! This unique Appaloosa plate is the first United States license plate to prominently feature a state horse along with the name of the breed. ... Read the full article

Performance Permits for Non-Characteristic Appaloosas
Moscow, Idaho - Beginning January 1, 2007, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) will issue Performance Permits to ApHC-registered, non-characteristic (N) Appaloosas. Permits allow all non-characteristic Appaloosas, regardless of parentage or age, to show ... Read the full article

Appaloosa Horse Club prepares for the 2009 World Appaloosa Sale
MOSCOW, Idaho—It’s barely spring and the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is already preparing for the 2009 World Appaloosa Sale! This exciting, world-class sale will be held Oct. 28, 2009, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The ApHC ... Read the full article

Appaloosa Horse Club Announces Newly Elected AYA Directors for 2008-2009
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce the newly elected directors of the Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA). ... Read the full article

Arabian Horses Explored
There is no mistaking an Arabian horse. Their majestic beauty and stature are known throughout the world, and are one of the most popular breeds of horses alive today. They are also one of the oldest breeds ever on record, and have gone through a tremendous amount of change to get to the Arabian horse of modern day. Today’s Arabians are a mixture of careful breeding and evolution. Historically, they were known for their hardiness. They were able to withstand extreme heat, wind, and drought where other horse breeds fell short. Today, they are bred mainly for sport, but their historical roots are still visible in their overall appearance. ... Read the full article

ApHc Names Medallion earning Appaloosas in Trail and Distance
MOSCOW, Idaho—The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Trail and Distance Department is pleased to announce the 2008 recipients of the 350-mile bronze medallions. Distance medallions are awarded annually to the Appaloosas completing 350 miles in open competit ... Read the full article

Oklahoma Appaloosa Youth Club named 2008 Club of the Year
MOSCOW, Idaho—The Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) and the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) would like to congratulate the Oklahoma Appaloosa Youth Club for winning the 2008 Regional Youth Club of the Year contest! Members of the association compiled ... Read the full article

Breed Profile: Mustang Explored
Mustangs played a very important role in early American history, and they are still an integral part of the western culture today. The name Mustang comes from the Spanish word mesteño or monstenco meaning wild or stray. The breed was used as a bartering chip by many Indian tribes, and they were allowed to roam the country side free. As civilization took its toll on America, the Mustang too began to change. This month, we will take a closer look at these pieces of living history and learn more about where they came from and where they are headed. ... Read the full article

Appaloosas return to Jackson for 62nd National Appaloosa Show
JACKSON, Miss.–The weather is warmer and days are longer—summer is just around the corner! Summer means the world’s most colorful equine is coming to Jackson, Miss.! The 62nd National Appaloosa Show & 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show will ... Read the full article

Appaloosa Horse Club Hosts Book Signing for Author of I See Spots
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to host author of I See Spots at the 61st National Appaloosa Show & 2008 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show! ... Read the full article