Appaloosa Horse Club
History and Membership
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) was formed in 1938 with the mission to preserve the Appaloosa breed. Today it is one of the larger equine breed registries in the world.
Historically, the Appaloosa breed was used by the Nez Perce tribe for hunting and travel purposes. Following the Nez Perce War in 1877, herds of these horses were dispersed and gradual interest in the breed began to increase.
The Appaloosa Horse Club is an organization that dedicates itself to preserve and promote this breed. Today, the appaloosa horse club offers extensive youth and non-pro programs for members.
Below we will take a look at the Appaloosa Horse Club and cover some basic membership benefits and events that are put on by this organization.
Membership
Becoming a member of the ApHC does come with many benefits, whether you own a horse or not. The breed is very versatile so whether you are interested in showing, racing, or trail riding there is sure to be something that interests you.Membership includes benefits such as a subscription to the Appaloosa Journal, discounted APHC service rates, added bonuses through the Appaloosa Member Advantage Program, participation in club events (shows, trail rides, awards programs), member rates on Appaloosa merchandise, and much more.
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Events
As we mentioned above there are many events available for members within the ApHC. If you are into showing your horse there are many opportunities to earn awards including local open shows, regional shows, and the prestigious world championship show.You can earn points with your Appaloosa at open shows through the Appaloosa Competitive All-Breed Activities Program. If you enroll your Appaloosa in this program you have the option of earning points in cutting, barrel racing, gaming, hunter shows, open shows, and more.
If you opt to show at ApHC events, you can gain points and work towards awards under the youth or non-pro programs. They also have a novice non-pro program for those that are newer to competition.
If you are interested in Appaloosa racing, there is a complete set of races and awards for horses involved. Make sure you check out the website for more complete information.
If you love spending time on the trail with your horse for either leisure or competition, the ApHC has several programs available. The Saddle Log Program recognizes time spent in the saddle and the Competitive and Endurance Riding are for more serious competitors.
Publications
Each month the ApHC publishes the Appaloosa Journal. Each issue contains helpful information on a variety of topics related to the breed including health, racing, trail riding, and shows.This magazine is included in your membership and there are options to purchase a subscription separate from club membership.
Find Out More
If you are interested in the Appaloosa breed or membership, make sure you check out the Appaloosa Horse Club website below. The site has more complete information about the breed and how you can become involved.http://www.appaloosa.com/
