30 Years in Fort Worth

The Appaloosa Horse Membership (ApHC) hosted the 2019 World Championship Appaloosa Current at Will Rogers Memorial Center, the place nearly 600 of the perfect horses throughout the breed have been in attendance. This marked 30 consecutive years that the distinguished event has been held in Fort Worth, Texas. France and Italy, two Canadian provinces and 43 U.S. states have been represented at this 12 months’s current.

The ApHC was established in 1938 with a mission of preserving, promoting and enhancing the Appaloosa breed and has since registered better than 700,000 Appaloosas, which might be recognized for his or her distinctive coloration, intelligence and their even temperament. True to their standing as an particularly versatile breed, Appaloosas could be current in nearly every self-discipline, along with racing and endurance utilizing, they normally make reliable family horses. The worldwide breed registry is headquartered in Moscow, Idaho, the middle of the Palouse space, the Appaloosa breed’s namesake and degree of origin.

The nine-day event consisted of 85 non-pro and 97 open programs, along with 37 specialty programs hosted by the Appaloosa Slicing Horse Affiliation (ApCHA), Appaloosa Reining Horse Affiliation (ApRHA), Appaloosa Halter Futurity (AHF), Appaloosa Pleasure Horse Affiliation (ApPHA) and the Appaloosa Sport Horse Affiliation (AGHA). Contributors who took half in these programs showcased the skills and expertise of their horses whereas moreover receiving cash and prizes. All by way of the course of the current, 2,200 entries have been confirmed. Programs with in all probability probably the most entries included non-pro ranch utilizing and senior path, with 31 and 33 entries, respectively.

A highlight of the current included the Open Most Vibrant at Halter class, sponsored by Flying W Appaloosa Ranch in memory of Jim Wild the place the first-, second- and third-place winners obtained memorial awards totaling $1,500. Identical to the spectacular coat patterns of Appaloosas in Most Vibrant, one different class that catches the attention of spectators yearly is Freestyle Reining, the place exhibitors perform genuine choreographed patterns to music. This 12 months’s title was claimed by NU Circle N Sign, ridden by Jane Cairo to the tune of Marie Laveau by Bobby Bare.

The Progressive Social is always a specific evening by way of the current and an efficient method to mix and mingle with totally different current attendees. This 12 months it was held Sunday, October 27, with applications sponsored by Sue Scobee, Maestas Current Horses, Carol Jones–American Acres, and John and Debby Letham. Attendees not solely cherished delicious meals, as well as they entered for the chance to win prizes donated by sponsors, distributors, members and native corporations.

The Appaloosa Horse Membership was grateful to the members, exhibitors, and sponsors who make the World Championship Appaloosa Current potential. A passion for the Appaloosa brings people collectively yearly for this memorable event.

The ApHC is now beginning preparations for the 73rd Nationwide Championship Appaloosa Current & 2020 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Current on the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, June 26–July 4, 2020. Go to www.appaloosa.com for in all probability probably the most up-to-date information referring to this upcoming event.

For additional safety of the 2019 World Championship Appaloosa Current, select up your copy of the January 2020 problem of Appaloosa Journal.

To review additional regarding the Appaloosa Horse Membership and its events, please go to www.appaloosa.com or title ApHC at 208-882-5578.

2019 World Championship Appaloosa Current Award Standings

– World’s Most interesting Appaloosa: Mr Shining Gun, owned by Jim Jirkovsky of Whitesboro, TX, bred by Dennis M. Herman of Maiden, N.C.
– Reserve World’s Most interesting Appaloosa: Shes Sleepin Single, owned by Taylor Wiemers of Ruthven, Iowa and Debra Okay. Gerber of Bixby, Okla., bred by Margaret Ann Jentz of South Bend, Ind.
– World Current Predominant Breeder: Char-O-Lot Ranch of Myakka Metropolis, Fla.
– Open Whole Extreme-Stage Exhibitor: Cody Wayne Crow of Johnstown, Colo.
– All-Spherical Non-Skilled: DeeAnna McBride of Costa Mesa, Calif., on A Spotless Blue Boy
– Champion Cattle Horse: Mr Shining Gun, owned by Jim Jirkovsky of Whitesboro, Texas, bred by Dennis M. Herman of Maiden, N.C.
– Champion Western Horse: Shes Sleepin Single, owned by Taylor Wiemers of Ruthven, Iowa, and Debra Okay. Gerber of Bixby, Okla., bred by Margaret Ann Jentz of South Bend, Ind.
– Champion English Horse: William Grant, owned by Michael Shepherd of Aubrey, Texas, and Holly Janak of Shiner, Texas, bred by Nancy Magnussen of College Station, Texas
– Reserve Champion English Horse: CQ Royal Blue, owned and bred by Kathleen Byrd of Natchitoches, La.
– Champion Video video games Horse: Supplied As Iz, owned by Amy Hudson of Finleyville, Penn., bred by Becky Johnson of Coal Metropolis, Sick.
– Champion Ranch Horse: NU Circle N Sign, owned by Jane Cairo and Rene Cairo of Keep Oak, Fla., bred by Jim Dobler and Heather McLevin of Delburne, Alberta, Canada
– Open Extreme-Stage Over Fences Horse: Downtothelastdetail, owned by The Hulcher Family of Pilot Stage, Texas, bred by Jennifer Marcom of Whitesboro, Texas
– Open Extreme-Stage Over Fences Horse: William Grant, owned by Michael Shepherd of Aubrey, Texas, and Holly Janak of Shiner, Texas, bred by Nancy Magnussen of College Station, Texas
– Non-Skilled Extreme-Stage Over Fences Horse: Hez So Irresistible, owned by Janet Murray of Hampstead, N.H. and Amanda Soffron of Dedham, Mass., bred by Sheree L. Koehler of Roberts, Wisc.
– Extreme-Stage Non-Skilled: Richard Schlough of Reedsburg, Wisc.
– Extreme-Stage 35 & Over Non-Skilled: Kelley Sweeney of Broad Brook, Conn.
– Extreme-Stage Masters Non-Skilled: Dr. Ted Zajak III of Coopersburg, Penn.
– Extreme-Stage Novice Non-Skilled: Katelyne Tiffany of Belchertown, Mass.
– Extreme-Stage Stroll/Trot Non-Skilled: Stephanie Troup Sonnenberg of Lambertville, Mich.
– Champion Non-Skilled Video video games Horse: LM Purple Scorching Explicit, owned by Heather Faeth and Lynn A. Faeth of Fort Madison, Iowa, bred by Larry Meadows and Diane Meadows of Mize, Miss.
– Champion Non-Skilled Cattle Horse: Taris Lucky Draw, owned by Richard Schlough of Reedsburg, Wisc., bred by Jody Rafel and Jorlyce Rafel of Hillsboro, Wisc.
– Champion Non-Skilled Ranch Horse: Extraordinarily Spotageous, owned by Teresa Job of Sonora, Calif., bred by Gillian Baxter Galligan of Petaluma, Calif.
– Champion Non-Skilled Halter Exhibitor: Abigail Beck of Stockton, Calif.
– Champion Non-Skilled Western Exhibitor: Ty Wilkerson of Slippery Rock, Penn.
– Champion Non-Skilled Showmanship/Equitation Exhibitor: DeeAnna McBride of Costa Mesa, Calif.
– Champion Non-Skilled English Exhibitor: Amanda Soffron of Dedham, Mass.
– Non-Skilled Sportsmanship Award: Tina Jackson of Canton, Kan.
– Elite Custom-made Saddles Open Sportsmanship Award: Jamie Phillips of Ninnekah, Okla.