For Immediate Release –
For more information contact the:
American Shetland Pony Club
American Miniature Horse Registry
Johnny Robb, Director of Marketing
561-753-4608
minipony@earthlink.net
Zona Schneider, Director of Operations
309-263-4044
zona@shetlandminiature.com
Michelle Callahan and “Stylish” Win Year’s Supply of
Vetrolin® Grooming Products
From Farnam at American Shetland Pony Congress
Cloverdale, Ind. (August 20, 2009) – Michelle Callahan and her Shetland Pony SMHC’s Freedom Stylish One, also known as “Stylish,” proved they had plenty of style at the 121st American Shetland Pony Congress Show when Stylish won the Vetrolin Grooming Award, sponsored by Farnam. Winning the title of “Best Groomed” pony at the show, earned Stylish and Callahan a year’s supply of Vetrolin® Grooming Products provided by Farnam.
“I am so excited that I won this wonderful award, especially since the judges voted on it,” Callahan said. “My boyfriend is always making fun of me because I take forever bathing Stylish and I am so tedious when getting the horses ready for their classes. But this time my hard work paid off!”
Callahan, who lives in Warrenton, Missouri, purchased Stylish at the beginning of July from Denise Johnson. Although she only had a short time to prepare Stylish for the show, she said bathing and clipping are always part of her regime. “I can’t wait to try all of the Vetrolin® products. I do go through a lot of shampoo and conditioner in order to give a ‘good’ bath,” Callahan said. “I am really pleased to see the diversified ingredients in the products. I also have a dog with a skin condition and the Vetrolin® products work on dogs, so that is wonderful.”
The Vetrolin® brand offers a comprehensive line of grooming products from cleaning and conditioning to soothing and invigorating; Vetrolin® products perform to the highest standard – serious grooming for serious competitors™. Vetrolin® products are renowned for the essential oils and invigorating aroma that sets them apart from the competition. The ten products in the Vetrolin® line provide a one-stop place to satisfy all your grooming needs and includes bath, body wash, conditioner, detangler, shine, green spot out, liniment and liniment gel products plus the newest additions to the Vetrolin® line White ‘N Brite™ Shampoo and White ‘N Brite™ Body Wash.
In addition to winning the “Best Groomed” award at Congress, Stylish proved he was more than just a pretty face by spending plenty of time in the winner’s circle. The stunning Shetland earned a first in Classic Model Gelding, a first in Classic Gelding 2 Years Old Over and was Classic Gelding Junior Champion. His flashy coat also earned him first in the Classic Gelding Multi-Color class and Reserve Grand Champion in the Classic Gelding Grand Champion Over class.
“The American Shetland Pony Club is really pleased that Farnam, the makers of Vetrolin® products, support our small equines and we are very grateful that they sponsored the Vetrolin Grooming Award,” said Johnny Robb, director of marketing for the American Shetland Pony Club and American Miniature Horse Registry (ASPC/AMHR). “Michelle was thrilled that her pony won the Vetrolin award and is sure to become a lifelong Vetrolin fan now. All of our American Shetland Pony Club members take pride in how they care for their ponies, which was obvious by all the gleaming coats at Congress.”
The 121st Shetland Pony Congress Show, held at the Crossroads Arena in Cloverdale, Indiana, was the largest in five years with over 500 ponies from all across the country competing for National Championship titles in classes such as driving, halter, jumping, youth and costume classes.
For more information regarding Vetrolin® products, visit www.farnamhorse.com. For more information on the Shetland Pony Congress, visit their website at www.shetlandminiature.com or call (309) 263-4044.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Equine Rescue Team, Alpharetta GA - from Ed Gadrix
I have had discussions with Lt. Bill Bourne of the City of Milton ( North Fulton, County, Georgia) Fire Department. That Fire Department has developed an equine rescue team that can work with saving horses in overturned trailers, caught in difficult circumstances, like swimming pools, and all kinds of problems.
They are the only fire department in the State of Georgia that has such a team. They serve more than the City of Milton, but they can't' serve the entire State. What they can do is share their recourses, training and equipment with others.
They are in need of a life sized horse mannequin to complete their training and to make it available for rent to other fire departments. http://www.rescuecritters.com/p18.html This mannequin is very expensive, like $10,000.00. They have raised some money, but need more. They have a fund-raiser at Jack Cashin's Chukkar Farm http://www.chukkarfarm.com/ this Sunday for the polo match there. Please go and pay the $20 which all goes to the fund raising effort , as Jack, as usual, is generous in using his polo fields and games to do such great work. The fire department keeps all the proceeds; Thanks Jack
But I have a pretty good list myself and I know Sue Vetsch has a huge list. Please make a contribution to the Milton Fire Department. You can send it to the City of Milton, or if you send your check to me, I'll get it to them.
This is needed in our State as our precious horses need qualified rescue in times of distress.
Ed Gadrix
They are the only fire department in the State of Georgia that has such a team. They serve more than the City of Milton, but they can't' serve the entire State. What they can do is share their recourses, training and equipment with others.
They are in need of a life sized horse mannequin to complete their training and to make it available for rent to other fire departments. http://www.rescuecritters.com/p18.html This mannequin is very expensive, like $10,000.00. They have raised some money, but need more. They have a fund-raiser at Jack Cashin's Chukkar Farm http://www.chukkarfarm.com/ this Sunday for the polo match there. Please go and pay the $20 which all goes to the fund raising effort , as Jack, as usual, is generous in using his polo fields and games to do such great work. The fire department keeps all the proceeds; Thanks Jack
But I have a pretty good list myself and I know Sue Vetsch has a huge list. Please make a contribution to the Milton Fire Department. You can send it to the City of Milton, or if you send your check to me, I'll get it to them.
This is needed in our State as our precious horses need qualified rescue in times of distress.
Ed Gadrix
Horse Lover's Field Day - Gillsville, GA
The third annual Horse Lovers Field Day will be held at Grove River Ranch in Gillsville on Saturday, August 29, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. This is a fund raising benefit for the Banks County 4H program, a fun event for the whole family: hay ride parking shuttles, educational speakers in air conditioned classrooms, equestrian demos in the shady indoor arena, vendors, food concessions, door prizes, and a raffle. See attached flyer for more details and schedule of events. The most efficient driving directions can be found on my web site. Admission is $5/person OR a whole vehicle full of people for only $10!
We have a few slots available for equine-related vendors and a couple more entries in the Obstacle Challenge. Please contact me if you would like additional information as soon as possible.
Hope you will make plans to join us!
CJ Farmer
http://GroveRiverRanch.com
We have a few slots available for equine-related vendors and a couple more entries in the Obstacle Challenge. Please contact me if you would like additional information as soon as possible.
Hope you will make plans to join us!
CJ Farmer
http://GroveRiverRanch.com
Shelley Van den Neste Sizzles Again at Summer Sizzler 2 Dressage at Canterbury
For Immediate Release -
For more information contact:
Shelley Van den Neste
Sunrise Farms Sport Horses
1-435-655-5808
srfsporthorses@aol.com
Shelley Van den Neste Sizzles Again at Summer Sizzler 2 Dressage at Canterbury
Newberry, FL (August 19, 2009) - Shelley Van den Neste, of Sunrise Farms Sport Horses, didn’t let the Florida heat slow her down at the Summer Sizzler 2 Dressage at Canterbury show. Van den Neste sizzled in the ring, riding away with Championships, Reserves and High Scores at the show held at Newberry’s Canterbury Showgrounds.
"I am very happy about my horses and students. They all had pleasant attitudes at the show despite the heat and rainstorm on Saturday. The new fiber enhanced footing at Canterbury is resilient and well groomed and is the same footing that is at Sunrise Farms," Van den Neste said.
Van den Neste and Susquehanna, a 10-year-old Hanoverian mare owned by Jill Costello of Gainesville, Florida, earned the Second Level Championship title and the Reserve Champion title in Third Level. Susquehanna and Van den Neste had similar results at Canterbury’s Summer Sizzler 1 show, winning the High Point in Second Level. “Susquehanna is really coming along and I couldn’t be more pleased with her,” Van den Neste added.
Van den Neste also found herself in the winner’s circle with Latin Lover V, a seven-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Erol and Christine Pinto of Wellington, Florida. “It was his first show in the United States and he was Champion in Training Level and earned the High Point of the show with a 77.6%. It was a great debut,” Van den Neste said.
Midnight Oil, a Danish mare who has been in training with Van den Neste for only a month, made her show debut at the Intro Level, finishing the weekend with a high score of 74%. “She won all three Intro Classes with her owner, Adult Amateur rider Johnny Robb,” Van den Neste said. “It was a great experience for the mare and I look forward to seeing great things from her in the future.”
Van den Neste, who is sponsored by MDC Intelligent Stirrups®, believes a great deal of her show success stems from the cross training she does with the horses at her Sunrise Farms in Newberry. “I ride the horses in the dressage ring but I also take them out and jump and ride across the country. It does great things for their brains and fitness level,” Van den Neste said.
Van den Neste’s farm offers quality training services, specializes in clinics and offers rehab services for show horses that are having problems returning to the show ring. Van den Neste, a USDF Silver medalist and an L graduate, currently competes two horses at the FEI level. For more information on the farm, visit their website at www.srfsporthorses.com.
For more information contact:
Shelley Van den Neste
Sunrise Farms Sport Horses
1-435-655-5808
srfsporthorses@aol.com
Shelley Van den Neste Sizzles Again at Summer Sizzler 2 Dressage at Canterbury
Newberry, FL (August 19, 2009) - Shelley Van den Neste, of Sunrise Farms Sport Horses, didn’t let the Florida heat slow her down at the Summer Sizzler 2 Dressage at Canterbury show. Van den Neste sizzled in the ring, riding away with Championships, Reserves and High Scores at the show held at Newberry’s Canterbury Showgrounds.
"I am very happy about my horses and students. They all had pleasant attitudes at the show despite the heat and rainstorm on Saturday. The new fiber enhanced footing at Canterbury is resilient and well groomed and is the same footing that is at Sunrise Farms," Van den Neste said.
Van den Neste and Susquehanna, a 10-year-old Hanoverian mare owned by Jill Costello of Gainesville, Florida, earned the Second Level Championship title and the Reserve Champion title in Third Level. Susquehanna and Van den Neste had similar results at Canterbury’s Summer Sizzler 1 show, winning the High Point in Second Level. “Susquehanna is really coming along and I couldn’t be more pleased with her,” Van den Neste added.
Van den Neste also found herself in the winner’s circle with Latin Lover V, a seven-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Erol and Christine Pinto of Wellington, Florida. “It was his first show in the United States and he was Champion in Training Level and earned the High Point of the show with a 77.6%. It was a great debut,” Van den Neste said.
Midnight Oil, a Danish mare who has been in training with Van den Neste for only a month, made her show debut at the Intro Level, finishing the weekend with a high score of 74%. “She won all three Intro Classes with her owner, Adult Amateur rider Johnny Robb,” Van den Neste said. “It was a great experience for the mare and I look forward to seeing great things from her in the future.”
Van den Neste, who is sponsored by MDC Intelligent Stirrups®, believes a great deal of her show success stems from the cross training she does with the horses at her Sunrise Farms in Newberry. “I ride the horses in the dressage ring but I also take them out and jump and ride across the country. It does great things for their brains and fitness level,” Van den Neste said.
Van den Neste’s farm offers quality training services, specializes in clinics and offers rehab services for show horses that are having problems returning to the show ring. Van den Neste, a USDF Silver medalist and an L graduate, currently competes two horses at the FEI level. For more information on the farm, visit their website at www.srfsporthorses.com.
Bestselling Author Tami Hoag Donates Signed Novel to Helping Horses Help Kids Silent Auction
Bestselling Author Tami Hoag Donates Signed Novel to Helping Horses Help Kids Silent Auction
Pataskala, OH (August 19, 2009) – New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag, who is also an accomplished adult amateur dressage rider, makes her living writing thrilling and spine-tingling murder mysteries. Hoag will thrill those attending the Second Annual Helping Horses Help Kids benefit for PBJ Connections by donating a signed copy of one of her bestselling mysteries to the benefit’s silent auction.
Hoag has signed a copy of her novel Kill The Messenger, which will be auctioned off at The Helping Horses Help Kids benefit September 19. The benefit will take place at the adjoining properties of PBJDressage and the farm of Bill and Vanieta Decker in Pataskala, Ohio.
Hoag says it’s no mystery that PBJ Connections works hard to help children, and she was honored to be part of the auction. “PBJ Connections Inc., is a nonprofit organization offering equine-assisted learning and therapy for children and teens,” said Glenda Childress, Executive Director of PBJ Connections. “Our goal at the Helping Horses Help Kids benefit is to raise $20,000 that will be used to provide our services to area youth who could not otherwise afford them.”
Hoag is known for supporting worthy projects, and recently donated signed copies of her novels to the riders at the Intercollegiate Dressage Association National Championships in Findlay, Ohio. She also donated a signed novel to the student auction at the American Horse Publications annual meeting.
“PBJ Connections works hard to provide equine-assisted learning and therapy to area at-risk youth and their families,” Hoag said. “I admire the work that PBJ Connections does and am hoping that Helping Horses Help Kids is a huge success.”
Hoag is known around the world for her intense suspense novels and has 14 New York Times bestselling novels to her name including Alibi Man, Kill The Messenger, Lucky’s Lady, Dust To Dust and Ashes To Ashes to name a few. Hoag’s novels Dark Horse and Alibi Man combine her love of horses and writing and take place amidst the Wellington, Florida equestrian scene.
Fans everywhere are eager for dressage’s top mystery writer to deliver a new thriller and Hoag isn’t disappointing her fans – Deeper Than The Dead will be on bookshelves by the end of the year.
For more information about Tami Hoag, or to see a list of her novels, visit her website at www.tamihoag.com. For more information on the Second Annual Helping Horses Help Kids benefit, visit the PBJ Connections website at www.pbjconnections.org.
Pataskala, OH (August 19, 2009) – New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag, who is also an accomplished adult amateur dressage rider, makes her living writing thrilling and spine-tingling murder mysteries. Hoag will thrill those attending the Second Annual Helping Horses Help Kids benefit for PBJ Connections by donating a signed copy of one of her bestselling mysteries to the benefit’s silent auction.
Hoag has signed a copy of her novel Kill The Messenger, which will be auctioned off at The Helping Horses Help Kids benefit September 19. The benefit will take place at the adjoining properties of PBJDressage and the farm of Bill and Vanieta Decker in Pataskala, Ohio.
Hoag says it’s no mystery that PBJ Connections works hard to help children, and she was honored to be part of the auction. “PBJ Connections Inc., is a nonprofit organization offering equine-assisted learning and therapy for children and teens,” said Glenda Childress, Executive Director of PBJ Connections. “Our goal at the Helping Horses Help Kids benefit is to raise $20,000 that will be used to provide our services to area youth who could not otherwise afford them.”
Hoag is known for supporting worthy projects, and recently donated signed copies of her novels to the riders at the Intercollegiate Dressage Association National Championships in Findlay, Ohio. She also donated a signed novel to the student auction at the American Horse Publications annual meeting.
“PBJ Connections works hard to provide equine-assisted learning and therapy to area at-risk youth and their families,” Hoag said. “I admire the work that PBJ Connections does and am hoping that Helping Horses Help Kids is a huge success.”
Hoag is known around the world for her intense suspense novels and has 14 New York Times bestselling novels to her name including Alibi Man, Kill The Messenger, Lucky’s Lady, Dust To Dust and Ashes To Ashes to name a few. Hoag’s novels Dark Horse and Alibi Man combine her love of horses and writing and take place amidst the Wellington, Florida equestrian scene.
Fans everywhere are eager for dressage’s top mystery writer to deliver a new thriller and Hoag isn’t disappointing her fans – Deeper Than The Dead will be on bookshelves by the end of the year.
For more information about Tami Hoag, or to see a list of her novels, visit her website at www.tamihoag.com. For more information on the Second Annual Helping Horses Help Kids benefit, visit the PBJ Connections website at www.pbjconnections.org.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
RTTH's Richard Winters lays his cards on the table!
Returning Champion Richard Winters Aims to Defend Title at 2010 Road to the Horse
Like a classic showdown in an old western film, only time will tell which outstanding horseman will claim the Road to the Horse 2010 championship. With all three competitors strapping on their boots and stepping into the arena to give the event their best, returning competitor Richard Winters will defend his title against Craig Cameron and Ken McNabb.
Having already accomplished winning this spectacular colt-starting competition, Winters “aims high” with the promise to give it his best “shot”. Returning to the Road to the Horse arena on March 6-7, 2010 at Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this California cowboy says he knows the road may be longer and more difficult than before.
“With the right circumstances any one of us could win. I have a one in three chance! I know that I’d sure like to win another one of those buckles. I won’t be competing for 2nd place! Let’s see what happens,” exclaims Winters.
Setting two precedents at Road to the Horse, Winters rode his colt in a halter during the obstacle course and freestyle portion of the competition where he also tracked a calf in the arena. Using the horse’s natural cow instinct along with his cow horse experience, he brought the audience to their feet in sheer amazement.
“Every time I step into a competition like this the dynamics change. The colts will be different, no doubt the colt that I choose will respond differently than my colt from last year. The judges evidently appreciated my particular style of horsemanship last year. I’ll try to approach my colt with the same philosophy and style in 2010 and see how it works out,” says Winters.
Wowing the judges with his patience and skill in 2009, Winters competed against John Lyons and Tommy Garland to win the championship on the 2006 AQHA bay colt, Plenty Brown Hancock of Bath Brothers Ranch in Laramie, Wyoming. Keeping cool and collected in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,000 people, Winters used his years of experience and California vaquero brand of horsemanship.
An already accomplished clinician and cow horse trainer, Winters says that he was privileged to have been able to participate in Road to the Horse 2009 and he is doubly honored to be invited back for the 2010 competition.
“Needless to say I was extremely pleased at being named champion of Road to the Horse 2009. However, I understand that title will not buy me anything in 2010. It’s a brand new set of colts with two new, very talented competitors. We’re all starting at the same spot. I’m going to do the best I can do and let the judges sort it all out,” says Winters
Road to the Horse
Road to the Horse is unlike any other event in the equine or entertainment industry. It is “the original colt starting challenge”. The two-day sold out event matches three of the country’s best horse trainers and clinicians of today against one another as they train unbroken colts to ride in just a few short hours in front of a packed live audience and television cameras. By combining education, edge-of-your-seat suspense, entertainment and the love of the horse, Road to the Horse has been responsible for solidifying the position of today’s horsemanship heroes and launching the careers of tomorrow’s hottest new stars. In the process, the event itself has become a catalyst for the advancement of natural horsemanship. Hosted by Rick Lamb, of RFD-TV’s The Horse Show with Rick Lamb, spectators are guaranteed not only to have a good time, but also to walk away with training knowledge that will improve their relationship with horses.
Road to the Horse is proud to partner with many outstanding companies across the equine industry including Western Horseman, Nutrena, Quarter Horse News, Gist Silversmiths, Horses Magazine, Martin Saddlery, John’s Ariat Country, Rockin’ J Horse Stalls, Horsecity.com, Hoofbeats Magazine, Horse South Magazine and Horsemen’s Roundup. For sponsorship opportunities and more information on the 2010 Road to the Horse visit www.roadtothehorse.com or call 325-736-5000.
Like a classic showdown in an old western film, only time will tell which outstanding horseman will claim the Road to the Horse 2010 championship. With all three competitors strapping on their boots and stepping into the arena to give the event their best, returning competitor Richard Winters will defend his title against Craig Cameron and Ken McNabb.
Having already accomplished winning this spectacular colt-starting competition, Winters “aims high” with the promise to give it his best “shot”. Returning to the Road to the Horse arena on March 6-7, 2010 at Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this California cowboy says he knows the road may be longer and more difficult than before.
“With the right circumstances any one of us could win. I have a one in three chance! I know that I’d sure like to win another one of those buckles. I won’t be competing for 2nd place! Let’s see what happens,” exclaims Winters.
Setting two precedents at Road to the Horse, Winters rode his colt in a halter during the obstacle course and freestyle portion of the competition where he also tracked a calf in the arena. Using the horse’s natural cow instinct along with his cow horse experience, he brought the audience to their feet in sheer amazement.
“Every time I step into a competition like this the dynamics change. The colts will be different, no doubt the colt that I choose will respond differently than my colt from last year. The judges evidently appreciated my particular style of horsemanship last year. I’ll try to approach my colt with the same philosophy and style in 2010 and see how it works out,” says Winters.
Wowing the judges with his patience and skill in 2009, Winters competed against John Lyons and Tommy Garland to win the championship on the 2006 AQHA bay colt, Plenty Brown Hancock of Bath Brothers Ranch in Laramie, Wyoming. Keeping cool and collected in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,000 people, Winters used his years of experience and California vaquero brand of horsemanship.
An already accomplished clinician and cow horse trainer, Winters says that he was privileged to have been able to participate in Road to the Horse 2009 and he is doubly honored to be invited back for the 2010 competition.
“Needless to say I was extremely pleased at being named champion of Road to the Horse 2009. However, I understand that title will not buy me anything in 2010. It’s a brand new set of colts with two new, very talented competitors. We’re all starting at the same spot. I’m going to do the best I can do and let the judges sort it all out,” says Winters
Road to the Horse
Road to the Horse is unlike any other event in the equine or entertainment industry. It is “the original colt starting challenge”. The two-day sold out event matches three of the country’s best horse trainers and clinicians of today against one another as they train unbroken colts to ride in just a few short hours in front of a packed live audience and television cameras. By combining education, edge-of-your-seat suspense, entertainment and the love of the horse, Road to the Horse has been responsible for solidifying the position of today’s horsemanship heroes and launching the careers of tomorrow’s hottest new stars. In the process, the event itself has become a catalyst for the advancement of natural horsemanship. Hosted by Rick Lamb, of RFD-TV’s The Horse Show with Rick Lamb, spectators are guaranteed not only to have a good time, but also to walk away with training knowledge that will improve their relationship with horses.
Road to the Horse is proud to partner with many outstanding companies across the equine industry including Western Horseman, Nutrena, Quarter Horse News, Gist Silversmiths, Horses Magazine, Martin Saddlery, John’s Ariat Country, Rockin’ J Horse Stalls, Horsecity.com, Hoofbeats Magazine, Horse South Magazine and Horsemen’s Roundup. For sponsorship opportunities and more information on the 2010 Road to the Horse visit www.roadtothehorse.com or call 325-736-5000.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
ApHC to Host Second Annual Stallion Services Auction
NEWS RELEASE
August 10, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information:
Karisa Saywers, Public Relations Coordinator
Office: (208) 882-5578 ext. 273
Fax: (208) 882-8150
ApHC TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL STALLION SERVICES SILENT AUCTION
MOSCOW, Idaho—The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to once again host the Stallion Services Silent Auction in Fort Worth, Texas, in conjunction with the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show, Oct. 23-31.
The 2009 Stallion Services Silent Auction allows breeders to select a quality stallion and bid for their chance to win a breeding to their chosen stallion. The resulting foal from the breeding will be eligible for the 2013 World Show 2-year-old incentive classes with huge payouts.
Last year the Stallion Services Silent Auction earned more than $9,000, and the ApHC looks forward to continued success with this year’s event by offering more options. Breeders may submit their bid at the Stallion Services Silent Auction booth at the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show or online.
Bidding for the Stallion Service Auction begins Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, and ends at noon on Oct. 31, 2009. The auction will resume Nov. 1, 2009, and continue until Jan. 1, 2010, for any unsold services.
Owners who commit a breeding to the Stallion Services Silent Auction receive the following benefits:
· A certificate entitling stallion owners to select from the stallion’s offspring from the 2010 breeding season to nominate for the 2013 2-year-old incentive classes.
· Stallions will be marketed to loyal audience of mare owners interested in breeding at no-cost to the owner.
· Stallion and owner information will be featured on the auction web site with photographs, achievements, pedigree and additional promotional information, with the option of a direct link to the owner’s web site.
ApHC-registered stallions must hold a National or World Champion Title or sire thereof, or the ApHC-approved outcross stallion must have a comparable championship or sire thereof.
For more information regarding the Stallion Services Silent Auction, please visit www.appaloosa.com and click the “World Show” icon, then click “Stallion Service Auction.”
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) was established in 1938 with a mission of preserving, promoting and enhancing the Appaloosa breed. The ApHC has since registered more than 670,000 Appaloosas, which are known for their distinctive color, intelligence and even temperament. True to their reputation as an extremely versatile breed, Appaloosas can be found in nearly every discipline including racing, endurance riding and serving as reliable family horses. The international breed registry is headquartered in Moscow, Idaho, the heart of the Palouse region—the Appaloosa breed’s namesake and point of origin.
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Karisa Saywers
Public Relations & Trade Show Coordinator
Appaloosa Horse Club
208-882-5578 ext. 273
publicrelations@appaloosa.com
www.appaloosa.com
August 10, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information:
Karisa Saywers, Public Relations Coordinator
Office: (208) 882-5578 ext. 273
Fax: (208) 882-8150
ApHC TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL STALLION SERVICES SILENT AUCTION
MOSCOW, Idaho—The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to once again host the Stallion Services Silent Auction in Fort Worth, Texas, in conjunction with the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show, Oct. 23-31.
The 2009 Stallion Services Silent Auction allows breeders to select a quality stallion and bid for their chance to win a breeding to their chosen stallion. The resulting foal from the breeding will be eligible for the 2013 World Show 2-year-old incentive classes with huge payouts.
Last year the Stallion Services Silent Auction earned more than $9,000, and the ApHC looks forward to continued success with this year’s event by offering more options. Breeders may submit their bid at the Stallion Services Silent Auction booth at the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show or online.
Bidding for the Stallion Service Auction begins Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, and ends at noon on Oct. 31, 2009. The auction will resume Nov. 1, 2009, and continue until Jan. 1, 2010, for any unsold services.
Owners who commit a breeding to the Stallion Services Silent Auction receive the following benefits:
· A certificate entitling stallion owners to select from the stallion’s offspring from the 2010 breeding season to nominate for the 2013 2-year-old incentive classes.
· Stallions will be marketed to loyal audience of mare owners interested in breeding at no-cost to the owner.
· Stallion and owner information will be featured on the auction web site with photographs, achievements, pedigree and additional promotional information, with the option of a direct link to the owner’s web site.
ApHC-registered stallions must hold a National or World Champion Title or sire thereof, or the ApHC-approved outcross stallion must have a comparable championship or sire thereof.
For more information regarding the Stallion Services Silent Auction, please visit www.appaloosa.com and click the “World Show” icon, then click “Stallion Service Auction.”
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) was established in 1938 with a mission of preserving, promoting and enhancing the Appaloosa breed. The ApHC has since registered more than 670,000 Appaloosas, which are known for their distinctive color, intelligence and even temperament. True to their reputation as an extremely versatile breed, Appaloosas can be found in nearly every discipline including racing, endurance riding and serving as reliable family horses. The international breed registry is headquartered in Moscow, Idaho, the heart of the Palouse region—the Appaloosa breed’s namesake and point of origin.
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Karisa Saywers
Public Relations & Trade Show Coordinator
Appaloosa Horse Club
208-882-5578 ext. 273
publicrelations@appaloosa.com
www.appaloosa.com
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