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Appaloosas From Around The Globe Compete
At The World Championship Appaloosa Show

Nov 19, 2004 from ApHC :

Moscow, Idaho—Competition reached new limits with 1,000 Appaloosas from around the world converging on Fort Worth, Texas, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center for the World Championship Appaloosa Show Oct. 29 – Nov. 6.

During the nine-day event, the world’s top Appaloosas competed for World Championship titles in 135 classes including Cattle, Western, English, Jumping, Games and Halter. Additionally four new classes were included to the show – Masters Non-Pro Showmanship, Masters Non-Pro Hunt Seat Equitation, Masters Non-Pro Western Equitation, and Non-Pro Most Colorful at Halter.

Appaloosa enthusiasts also competed in unique classes only offered in the Appaloosa breed such as horse-against-horse games and Native American Heritage. The show boasted more than 2,400 class entries in both the non-pro and open divisions.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP APPALOOSA SALE
Held in conjunction with the Show was the annual World Championship Appaloosa Sale, managed by the Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc. Featuring some of the best Appaloosas in the industry, the sale offered premium quality Appaloosas whose average sale price increased by about 45% over last year’s average, with the top five horses averaging $11,440. The ApHC presented plaques to the consignors of the high-selling stallion, mare, and gelding.

The high-selling stallion was ZIPPOS SCOTCH BAR, who went for $15,500. He was consigned by Scott and Jennifer Lynn Miller of Scottsdale, AZ and purchased by Ivan and Crystal Gandrud of Bismarck, ND. PARTY VISION was purchased by Lonnie Ledbetter of Fort Worth, TX, for $14,000, giving high-selling mare honors to consignor James H. Wild Trust. Jack Bowser consigned the high-selling gelding, HANDY PARDNER, who was purchased for $3,100 by Nick & Amy Kinsch of Arkansas City, KS.

Due to the success of the sale, the ApHC plans on providing more sales and venues to create marketplaces for Appaloosa buyers and sellers. "The ApHC is very delighted with the outstanding response it has had from its members in supporting the 2004 World Sale with quality horses,” says CEO Wayne Hipsley. “As we look to the future, the ApHC needs to continue to support its membership in providing a marketplace for quality horses, while at the same time introducing new audiences to the breed. In 2005, we look forward to another successful World sale adding financial incentive programs for junior horses, while maintaining the availability of a market for breeding and performance horses. The ApHC is out to prove Appaloosas have a strong future, and Appaloosa Pride is alive and well."

LIMITED HALTER FUTURITY
The Limited Halter Futurity kicked off the fourth successful year among Appaloosa halter horse enthusiasts. This year entries competed for more than $11,300 in cash and prizes in open weanling, non-pro yearling and most colorful at halter classes. Winners also received a sterling silver champagne bucket.

The World Champions in the Halter Futurity were as follows:

Non-Pro Yearling Colts -- PRETY DIGNIFIED, owned by Everildo and Ric Jerez of Temple, OK, and Chris Jerez of Addington, OK;

Non-Pro Yearling Fillies -- ALL WAYS POISED, owned by Danny Cardwell of Reidsville, NC;

Non-Pro Yearling Geldings -- ARTICULATE, owned by Robert Baer and Carole Larsen of Livermore, CA;

Open Weanling Colts -- DIGNIFIED MR, owned by Christine and Lester Ruby of Holden, MO;

Open Weanling Fillies -- SURELY PRETY, owned by Steve and Carol Dal Porto of Brentwood, CA ;

Open Weanling Geldings -- ETCH THIS, owned by Darlene Gilmore of Bellingham, WA;

Non-Pro Most Colorful at Halter -- JUSTICE SERVED, owned by Gayle Bruckner of Moorpark, CA.

Toys For Tots Performance
More than 2,000 spectators packed the arena on Saturday night for the Most Colorful at Halter and Freestyle Reining performances. “It was a great audience this year.” said Show Manager Keri LeForce. “This was the final gala performance of the World Show and there were a lot of appreciative spectators who came to be awed by the ability of Appaloosa reining horses and entertained by performances created by Appaloosa exhibitors. And, they got the added treat of seeing our Most Colorful at Halter class, which showcases the varied and beautiful coat patterns that have made Appaloosas famous.”

The U.S. Marine Corps began the evening presenting the colors as well as gathering toys and donations for the Toys for Tots program. This year $1,152 was donated and more than 1,500 toys were given. “One of the reasons our Freestyle Reining performance has been so successful over the years is that, not only do spectators get to see a great show, they get an early dose of holiday spirit by being able to donate to the Toys for Tots program that helps give Fort Worth area children a happier Christmas,“ said Show Manager Keri LeForce. “It makes people feel good to be able to donate to a local charity and support the local community with our presence.”

Holiday shopping sprang forth throughout the week with more than 60 vendors exhibiting a variety of merchandise including jewelry, tack, fine art, clothing, horse trailers, trucks and more at the 2004 World Appaloosa Trade Show.

SPECIAL AWARDS

As the week came to a close, friends departed, goodbyes were said, and special award ceremonies honoring several of the best performances took place. Two of the awards included World’s Best Appaloosa and World’s Leading Breeder.

This year the prestigious World’s Best Appaloosa award went to STATE OF DEE HEART, sired by STATE OF THE ART and out of MY SONNY DEELITE. Horses that competed for this award were required to compete in at least 3 categories of classes and earn points in two of those categories to be eligible. Owners Missy and Ed Millhouse of Stillwater, MN, received the award for their 6-year-old stallion, along with one year’s use of an aluminum Featherlite trailer compliments of Featherlite, Inc.; a Silver Mesa Trophy Saddle compliments of Sergeant’s Western World; and a check for $1,500 compliments of The ApHC, Inc. 

Char-O-Lot Ranch of Myakka City, FL, received the esteemed award of World Show Leading Breeder. This award is given to the breeder who earned the most points from horses placing in the top ten at the 2004 World Championship Appaloosa Show. To be eligible, at least three of the breeder’s horses must have been exhibited. As leading breeder, Char-O-lot Ranch received an etched glass award to commemorate their achievement.

Additional Special Winners And Awards Are Listed Below:

OPEN AWARDS

Champion Cattle Horse was awarded to RECURRING DREAM, owned by Jeff Jirkovsky of Juniata, NE. Awards included a custom-made silver Gist belt buckle and a check from The ApHC, Inc., in the amount of $1,000.

Reserve Champion Cattle Horse was awarded to THE UPSET KING, owned by Mae Stone Martin of Edina, MN. Awards included a custom-made silver Gist belt buckle compliments of the ApHC.

Champion Games Horse was awarded to RIGHT ABOUT NOW, owned by Earl Steinert Jr., of Springfield, MO. Awards included a custom-made silver belt buckle compliments of Sue Scobee and a check from the ApHC in the amount of $1,000.

Reserve Champion Games Horse was awarded to CHARGE A BUCK, owned by IB Stables of Noblesville, IN. Awards included a custom-made silver GIST belt buckle compliments of the ApHC.

Champion English Horse was awarded to SFC HONKYTONK’N, owned by Unique Corral Ranch of Scottsdale, AZ. Awards included a sterling silver champagne bucket compliments of Char-O-Lot Ranch, a check from the ApHC in the amount of $1,000, a gift certificate for Ariat Boots as well as an Absorbine Grooming Supply gift basket compliments of Texas Tack and Feed.

Reserve Champion English Horse was awarded to HAND ME A ZIP, owned by Eilse Lacher of Seminole, FL and Erica Lacher of Newberry, FL. Awards included a custom-made silver GIST belt buckle compliments of the ApHC.

Champion Western Horse was awarded to CUSTOM MAID ZIPPO, owned by Ronald Di Piazza of Ocala, FL. Awards included a custom-made silver GIST belt buckle and a check from The ApHC, Inc., in the amount of $1,000.

Reserve Champion Western Horse was awarded to FREDDY FREELOPER, owned by Curtis and Priscilla Barnes of Galatia, IL. Awards included a custom-made silver GIST belt buckle compliments of the ApHC.

Louis B “Buddy” Sluder Memorial High-Point Over-Fence Horse was awarded to WALKIN ON THE SUN, owned by Karen Sylvara of Kirksville, MO. A perpetual trophy sponsored by the Southeast Appaloosa Cover Club & the Florida State Appaloosa Horse Association was awarded in the open division in memory of Buddy Sluder.

Champion 2-Year-Old Mare was awarded to SHEZA FEATURE DREAM, owned by Nancy and Edward Wellham of Powder Springs, GA. A perpetual trophy was awarded in memory of Linda Whitehouse.

NON-PRO AWARDS

All-Around Non-Pro was awarded to Lindsay Petersen of Chardon, OH, and her horse PRETTY ZIPPY HOTROD. Lindsay received a Silver Mesa Trophy Saddle compliments of Sergeant’s Western World, one year’s use of an aluminum horse trailer compliments of Featherlite Inc., a sterling silver belt buckle compliments of Gist Silversmiths and a check for $500 from The ApHC, Inc.

High-Point Non-Pro was awarded to Lindsay Petersen of Chardon, OH. Lindsay  received a Silver Mesa Trophy saddle compliments of Sergeants Western World, the official saddle of the ApHC; a custom-made silver Gist belt buckle and a check for $250 from The ApHC, Inc.

Reserve High-Point Non-Pro was awarded to Bonnie Stewart of Miami, FL. Bonnie received a sterling silver belt buckle compliments of Gist Silversmiths.

High-Point Novice Non-Pro was awarded to Jenna Hyde of Wilton, CA. Jenna received a custom-made silver Gist belt buckle compliments of The ApHC, Inc.

Reserve High-Point Novice Non-Pro was awarded to Ann Whitman of Arlington, OH. Ann received a custom-made silver Gist belt buckle compliments of The ApHC, Inc.

High-Point Masters Non-Pro was awarded to Karen Lewis of Kearney, NE. Karen received a custom-made sterling silver belt buckle made by Gist Silversmiths, the official buckle supplier for The ApHC, Inc.

Reserve High-Point Masters Non-Pro was awarded to Carolyn Prete of Harvard, IL. Carolyn received a custom-made sterling silver belt buckle made by Gist Silversmiths.

High-Point 35 & Over Non-Pro was awarded to Leslie Woolery of Brighton, CO. Awards included a custom-made silver Gist belt buckle compliments of The ApHC, Inc.

Reserve High-Point 35 & Over Non-Pro was awarded to Marylyn Caliendo of Lake Oswego, OR. Awards included a custom-made silver Gist belt buckle compliments of The ApHC, Inc.

Non-Pro Cattle Horse was awarded to HOLLYWOOD STYLE, owned by Danny and Dorine Bennett of Madison, SD. Awards included a custom-made silver Gist belt buckle.

Non-Pro Games Horse was awarded to MR SPOTTED T ridden by Lindsay Petersen of Chardon, OH. Awards included a custom-made silver Gist belt buckle compliments of The ApHC, Inc.

Non-Pro Halter Exhibitor Award was given to Jennie Gerardot of Clements, CA. Jennie received a custom-made silver GIST belt buckle compliments of Alan-Brooke Farms.

Non-Pro Sportsmanship Award was given to Tabitha Hackler of Hermiston, OR. Tabitha received a custom-made silver Gist belt buckle in memory of Sherri Tissing.

Non-Pro Showmanship/Equitation Exhibitor Award was awarded to Bonnie Stewart of Miami, FL. Bonnie received a custom-made silver GIST belt buckle compliments of Dean’s Ranch.

Non-Pro English Exhibitor Award was awarded to Lindsay Petersen of Chardon, OH. Lindsay received an English saddle package, an Aborbine Grooming Products gift basket, and an Ariat gift certificate for a pair of Ariat boots, all compliments of Texas Tack and Feed, and a custom-made silver Gist belt buckle.

Non-Pro Western Exhibitor Award was awarded to Randi Yocum of Fayetteville, TX. Randi received a custom-made silver GIST belt buckle.

Louis B “Buddy” Sluder Memorial High-Point Over-Fence Horse was awarded to PRETTY ZIPPY HOTROD, owned by Lorri Petersen of Chardon, OH. A perpetual trophy sponsored by the Southeast Appaloosa Cover Club & the Florida State Appaloosa Horse Association was awarded in the non-pro division in memory of Buddy Sluder.

The Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc. is the international breed registry for Appaloosa horses and is located in Moscow, Idaho. Since 1938, the ApHC has been dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the breed. Agile, intelligent and distinctively colorful, Appaloosas excel in a variety of events and are beloved around the world for their even temperaments and reliability.

Contact: ApHC Show Dept. (208) 882-5578 ext. 400, show@appaloosa.com ; Shaunee Quirl, Public Relations Coordinator, (208) 882-5578 ext. 229, publicrelations@appaloosa.com

Link: Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc.