2005 Editorial Index

January

FEATURES
Blues busters: 20 tips to stay active indoors and out,
p. 30
Get your Appaloosa into the public eye: Five ways to share your love of Appaloosas, p. 34
Kids’ Bits: Meet Erin Sorrell, read book reviews, complete a puzzle, judge your Appaloosa’s weight,
p. 38
Your wonderful World: Appaloosa enthusiasts converge in Fort Worth, p. 42

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Roman Forever excels in dressage; Encouraging Zippo wins Futurity; A Spot In History places fourth in NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, p. 14
Pillar of the Breed: National Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductee Sherri Mell, p. 148
On a Loose Rein: Western pleasure trainer Mark Shaffer,
p. 152
Off the Track: Mr Justin Witha J wins Classic Derby,
p. 156
Appaloosa Bloodlines: Hayes’ Roman Cloud, p. 280

February

FEATURES
Feeding the broodmare: Learn how to manage your mare’s nutrition, p. 66
Customer care: 12 tips to keep you at the top of your clients’ lists of favorite stallion owners, p. 70
Modern mentors: Three top breeders share their success, p. 74
Enerjazzed: Meet Mikey Staples, p. 78

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Great Spirits — Maurice Ralston, Dude’s Fancy Lady, EZ To Zip, Gov’s Miss Moolah, Ima Plaudit Plus, Miss Priss Wish, Tierra Madre, Trim Bell Toe,
p. 14
Pillar of the Breed: Trail rider Pat Roberts, p. 86
On a Loose Rein: Games trainer and coach Sue
Scobee, p. 90
Kids’ Spot: Art contest winners, p. 96
Appaloosa Bloodlines: Wego Melody, p. 216

March

FEATURES
2004 racing highlights: Spotlight on racing elite, p. 36
Who’s who of Appaloosa racing: Meet dedicated Appaloosa racing people, p. 44
Bringing up baby: How to lay the groundwork for a good future with your foal, p. 48
Calling all youths: Discover ApHC youth opportunities,
p. 52

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Great Spirits — Prince Pl. Joker; European championships; corrected World Show ApRHA results; 2004 ApHC Racing Hall of Fame inductees, p. 18
Appaloosa Spotlight: “Jeannie” blossoms at Work to Ride, p. 66
Great Spirits: Racing Hall of Fame inductee Perfect
One, p. 72
On a Loose Rein: Trainer and coach Dave Parlier, p. 80
Appaloosa Bloodlines: R Magic Moment, p. 192

April

FEATURES
Spring cleaning: Commit to your Appaloosa’s health,
p. 58
Wing it: The King of Race comes home, p. 62
Kids’ Bits: Whitney and Shelby Hutchinson; show tips; word search, p. 68
10 steps to clinic success: Lynn Palm tells how to get the most out of your clinic, p. 72

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Great Spirits — Doris Sundin-Sharp,
Cayuse “Bob,” Pixie’s Pennies, Totally Straw; 2004
Hall of Fame inductees, p. 16
Appaloosa Heritage: Nez Perce Trail Foundation, p. 78
Pillar of the Breed: Meet rodeo clown Rick Young, p. 82
Kids’ Spot: Art contest winners, p. 125
On a Loose Rein: Trainer and coach Patty Baker, p. 200

May

FEATURES
When baby orders take-out: Preparing for weaning,
p. 28
Your guide to horse insurance: Insights from an
industry expert, p. 32
The Chief Joe: What you need to know before you go,
p. 36
Double trouble: The twin dilemma, p. 40

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Great Spirits — Matthew Boggio, Skips Ambush, p. 14
Pillar of the Breed: Montana Breeder Ken Hake, p. 48
Horse Health: Vaccinations from A to Z, p. 52
Horsekeeping 101: How to take your Appaloosa’s pulse rate, p. 58
On a Loose Rein: Multi-discipline coach Carol Jones,
p. 184

June

FEATURES
Do-it-yourself halter handling: How the winners win,
p. 34
A sea of saddles: Cherryl Sergeant helps choose a perfect saddle, p. 38
Workin’ the cow: 2005 NRCHA World championships,
p. 42
Buying the farm: Terry Sartain and Brenda Cochrane give tips on buying horse property, p. 46

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Great Spirits — Fit To A T, Triple Mark, Triple Roman, Spats Domino; Cricket Bars Futurity; Palouse Empire ApHC’s 50th anniversary, p. 16
Horsekeeping 101: Taking your Appaloosa’s temperature, p. 58
Appaloosa Incentive: 2004 Breeders’ Trust payouts,
p. 60
Pillar of the Breed: Artist Kay Payne, p. 64
Globe Trotting: Appaloosas in Sweden, p. 66
On a Loose Rein: Tiffany Kell-Brinton, p. 176

July

FEATURES
Lasting impressions: Artist Bruce King conveys
magic, p. 74
Tally ho! Buy the English saddle that works, p. 78
Appaloosas at expos: Tap the marketing potential of horse expos, p. 82
Appaloosas of the silver screen: Six must-see movies for Appaloosa lovers, p. 86
Kids’ Bits: Meet Brooke Moore of Delaware; helmet safety, p. 90
A true cowboy: Hall of Fame inductee George Minic remembered, p. 94

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Great Spirits — Bill Barrington, Carolyn Darrah, Frederick Olds, Jimmy Taylor, It’s Heather Girl, LKA Wajoke, p. 32
Appaloosa Spotlight: Haute Ecole performer Mr Blues Plaudit, p. 116
Off the Track: Natural Queen beats Moon Um Willie for Americana title, p. 126
Appaloosa Spotlight: Buffalo for working-cow-horse training, p. 132
Industry Update: Microchipping your Appaloosa,
p. 138
Appaloosa Journal Interview: AYA President Sean Schembri, p. 144
Horsekeeping 101: Respiration and capillary refill
time, p. 148
Globe Trotting: New Zealand’s National Show, p. 152
Kids’ Spot: Art contest winners, p. 156
On a Loose Rein: Coach and trainer Rebecca Trego,
p. 280

August

FEATURES
Weaning ways: Questions to ask before separating mare and foal, p. 44
Going the distance: Twelve Appaloosas earn recognition for trail accomplishments, p. 48
Randy remembered: Appaloosa Journal honors the
late 2003 Trainer of the Year Randy Cutbirth, p. 52

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Great Spirits — Ralph Olney Adkinson, Brite Boston Mac, Top Tamarac, p. 13
Member Education: A recipe for the single-judge show,
p. 26
Horsekeeping 101: Gut sounds and hydration, p. 58
The Lure to Endure: Land Between the Lakes endurance ride, p. 60
Going the Distance: New Mexico’s Apache Land Ride,
p. 62
Off the Track: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Stakes, p. 66
On a Loose Rein: Halter specialist Earl Burchett, p. 68
Pillar of the Breed: Apex Appaloosa’s Bob and Jane Green, p. 70
Off the Track: Strike It Rich Futurity, p. 74
Horse Health File: Equine infectious anemia, p. 176

September

FEATURES
Champions abound: Coverage of the 58th National Show, p. 132
Show snapshots, p. 146
Heat wave: Top honors at the 2005 World Championship Appaloosa Youth show, p. 148
2004 award recipients honored: The ApHC recognizes industry leaders, p. 160
Rock N Boots Ranch: Breeders John and Sandy
Jones, p. 174
Taking on heritage: A look at the history-rich heritage class, p. 178

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Great Spirits — CJF Jesta Fantasy,
Double Christi, LC’s Sport, Moka’s Pat-A-Dott, T.J. Plaudit; AYF scholarships; Takin The Cash sets track record, p. 16
Appaloosa Journal interview: Newly re-elected ApHC President Frank Larrabee, p. 198
Horsekeeping 101: Blanketing bravado, p. 202
Appaloosa Trail Ride: Riding the Land of Liberty,
p. 206
Off the Track: Wartchow Memorial Stakes, p. 210
On a Loose Rein: Youth trainer and coach Dorinda Burks, p. 216
Kids’ Spot: World Youth Show art contest winners,
p. 218
Horse Health File: Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, p. 304

October

FEATURES
Good people: The 2005 Chief Joseph Trail Ride, p. 34
Practice the pattern: Just in time for the World Show,
p. 38
Kids’ Bits fall edition: Jessica Berthiaume; farrier
facts, p. 42
2004 trainer of the year: Terry Thompson — a man
with a passion, p. 46
Spot shots: 2006 calendar contest winners, p. 54

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Youth photo contest winners; Riata Ranch wants Appaloosas; South African icon, p. 8
Off the Track: Bosen All-Breed Futurity, p. 52
Pillar of the Breed: Evon Owens, p. 58
On a Loose Rein: Steve Bennett, p. 62
Horse Health: Squamous cell carcinoma, p. 64
Off the Track: Golden Spike Futurity, p. 68
Horsekeeping 101: Deworming, p. 76
Appaloosa Museum: Apalousey Trail Ride, p. 78
Horse Health File: Vesicular stomatitis, p. 168

November

FEATURES
Artist feature: Paul Van Ginkel portrays his signature subjects, p. 74
Disaster plan: 10 tips that might save your Appaloosa,
p. 78
Hot tips for cold weather fitness, p. 82
Appaloosas in Brazil, p. 86
Seven tips for a great ad, p. 90

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Great Spirits — John C. Woodruff, Justa Scholar, Magics Sweet Deceit, Miss Blue Smoke, The Ultimate Skip; European Championships; Netherlands trail ride; sculpture dedicated, p. 38
Horsekeeping 101: Catching and leading, p. 134
On a Loose Rein: Race trainer Eddie Willis, p. 142
Kids’ Spot: Art contest winners, p. 144
Appaloosa Youth Art and Essay Contest Winners,
p. 148
Off the Track: Harvest Cup Futurity, p. 156
Off the Track: Frontier Futurity, p. 160
Horse Health: Alternative treatments for relieving pain,
p. 164
Show Scene: Des Moines hosts hot competition, p. 170
International: Global glimpses, p. 174
Horse Health File: Strangles, p. 280

December

FEATURES
Stallion feature: All Hands on Zip, p. 100
Spotlight on Oklahoma: The Brawner family, p. 104
To finish is to win: Appaloosa endurance mounts,
p. 108
Ron Shaffer’s Appaloosas, p. 112
Reinventing the deal: APEX award, p. 116

ARTICLES
Field Notes: Great Spirits — Alyce Warren, Dose Of Straw; “The Appaloosa Horse” TV show; Canadian Supreme champions; Arkansas rodeo queen Sarah Whitaker; AYA aids hurricane victims, p. 20
Horsekeeping 101: Twitch technique, p. 122
On a Loose Rein: Tracy Fink, p. 124
International: South African National Show, p. 126
Trail and Distance: Sheltowee Trail Ride, p. 130
Show Scene: Pacific Coast Appaloosa Promoters
Show, p. 134
Appaloosa Spotlight: Adoptive mare Ima Mother Angel,
p. 138
Off the Track: Supreme Futurity, p. 142
Horse Health File: Equine influenza, p. 248