2007 Editorial Index

January

FEATURES
34 A World event:
Coverage of the 2006 World Show and Sale
156 Kids’ Bits winter edition:
Meet 12-year-old Stephanie Lewis; read Appaloosa horse-oscopes; winter tips; and more
160 Beat the winter blahs:
Nine great tips

ARTICLES
22 Field Notes:
Greener pastures—
2LV Ms. Snowcap, Quincy Alacharm, Star Flo, Wapiti Straw Dan Dee; European ambassadors; power reining; and more
180 Horsekeeping 101:
Finding a trainer
184 On a Loose Rein:
Gary Cunningham
186 Appaloosa Ambassadors:
LIRHA offers free therapeutic riding
190 Pillar of the Breed:
Oklahoman Royce Crosby
194 Horse Health:
Rhodococcus equi—the deadly foal disease
198 Off the Track:
The Oklahoma gaming revenue boosts 2007 purses
296 Horse Health File:
Thrush

February

FEATURES
34 Managing the older stallion:
Aging stallions require attention to detail
38 Year-round health:
Maintain your horse’s health through all four seasons.
42 Applied Appaloosa color genetics, part I:
Practical findings on color genetics


ARTICLES
Articles
20 Field Notes:
Greener pastures—Rakushanakoates Ares, Zippos Red Devil; Appaloosas in Verona; combined training stars; Just For Pleasure show; St. Jude’s benefit ride; The Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race; New England has spots; FFA Convention; Appaloosas on the Internet; Shawnee National Forest Trail Ride; Pride of the Prairie; and more
98 Horsekeeping 101:
Teaching baby to lead
100 Appaloosa Museum:
Mystery and intrigue—the history of an artifact
102 On a Loose Rein:
Greg Coffin
104 Pillar of the Breed:
Joestes Wyatt
200 Horse Health File:
Treating wounds

March

FEATURES
34 Back east in the Wild West:
Two eastern resorts deliver the western experience
38 Achieve collection, part V:
Put your horse in front of your leg
42 Applied Appaloosa color genetics, part II:
The few-spot leopard
46 2006 Hall of Fame inductees

20 Field Notes:
Greener pastures—Clyde Prestwich, For Petes Sake Pete, She’s Good Looking; European championships update; all-breed USDF award; UK’s Horse of the Year Show; and more
82 Horsekeeping 101:
Saddle blanket savvy
84 On a Loose Rein:
Pat Odell
86 Pillars of the Breed:
Kim and Roger Dishman
88 Pillars of the Breed:
Mike and Pat Grass
94 Appaloosa Spotlight:
Ann Jentz’s pleasure dam Dan Dee Doolin
208 Horse Health File:
Mastitis

April

FEATURES
36 Appaloosa racing highlights:
2006’s Appaloosa racing royalty
44 Kids’ Bits:
Meet Idaho Appaloosa lover Sabra Wright; spring horse-oscope; book reviews; word search and more!
48 Applied Appaloosa color genetics, part III:
The snowcap pattern
52 2006 World’s Best Appaloosa:
Captain Zip Ahoy, the little white horse
54 2006 Hall of Fame horses
58 2006 youth awards:
Youth superior achievement champions and youth supreme champion horse
ARTICLES
22 Field Notes:
Greener pastures—Goodie; Hard Bounce comes home; Horse & Rider clinic winner; Women Luv Horses event; New York youths raise funds; FarWest innovations; and more
78 Horsekeeping 101:
Encouraging shedding
80 Appaloosa Museum:
Blow your own horn
82 On a Loose Rein:
Dub Seely
84 Globe Trotting:
Lapavarana youth cup
176 Horse Health File:
Equine recurrent uveitis


May

FEATURES
34 Engaging the whole:
A holistic equine marketing paradigm
38 Sixty years of glory at the National Show
44 The champions of 2006:
Non-pro supreme champions, supreme champion horses and versatility champions
48 Applied Appaloosa color genetics, part IV:
The fewcap pattern

ARTICLES
18 Field notes:
Greener pastures—Robert Allen, Herman Kennard, Randy Layne, Roger Ott, Cool Hand Luke, Sell Short, Justa Lil Spanky; new world record; Saddle Up for St. Jude; Harrisburg horse expo; and more
66 Horsekeeping 101:
Clipping options and tips
68 Appaloosa Museum:
Unique art pieces
70 On a Loose Rein:
Linda Long
72 Hall of Fame:
2006 inductee Main Issue
74 Appaloosa Health:
Conditioning the competitive horse
78 Appaloosa Spotlight:
Bob and Ruth Meucci
176 Horse Health File:
Laminitis

June

FEATURES
32 One man’s dream:
Mike Solt’s ranch-life fantasy
36 Achieve collection, part VI:
Long and low
40 Specialty: success—
The Beck family
44 Applied Appaloosa color genetics, part V:
Sky eyes

ARTICLES
16 Field Notes:
Greener pastures—Breezin’ Jetta, Chance Of Smoke; ACAAP dressage winner Roman Forever; active retiree Chance N Willy; Appaloosa twins; and more
64 Horsekeeping 101:
Grooming tools
66 Appaloosa Museum:
Win the 2007 raffle horse, E Arrow Tac Meeymi.
68 On a Loose Rein:
Al Anderson
70 Member Education:
National and World Show judge lineups
76 Appaloosa Accolades:
2006 open versatility champions
80 Appaloosa Incentive:
The 2006 Breeders’ Trust payouts
84 Appaloosa Spotlight:
Successful cutting stallion Earthquake Ike
88 Appaloosa Accolades:
2006 exemplary regional club
176 Horse Health File:
Control your performance mare’s heat cycle


July

FEATURES
68 Capturing the West:
Cover artist Kim Mackey of Colorado
72 Memories from the halls of history:
60th National Show
78 Of kings and commoners:
Appaloosas in the competitive sport of polo
82 A fine trio:
Racehorse breeder Jeff Adams’ enviable broodmare band
86 Kids’ Bits summer edition:
Illinois youth Lindsey King and Matt’s Cover Girl; July 4 trivia; three great Independence Day ideas; word search; and more!

ARTICLES
40 Field notes:
Kids’ Bits answer key; “W”holistic healer CLM Lucky Feathers; Appaloosa mares adopt twin fawns; cutter Dream Strawy; and more
128 Horsekeeping 101:
Five steps to leather luster
132 Appaloosa Museum:
A history of horseshoes
136 On a Loose Rein:
Geoff Hoar
138 Appaloosas in the Open:
Stephanie Hutcherson rides aside
142 Appaloosa Journal Interview:
AYA President Courtney Cruse
146 Show Scene:
Freedom Special show at Gordyville USA
150 Shaping the Future:
2007 AYA directors
288 Horse Health File:
Choke


 

August

FEATURES
40 Faces of the ApHC trail rides
46 Going the distance:
2006 trail riding medallion recipients
50 Starting with stallions:
Education is the key
54 A straight shooter:
Laurence Hiatt

ARTICLES
40 Field Notes:
Greener pastures—North Bay Red Hawk, Nugget Britepearl; Painted Pony artist; a performance worthy of a king; and more
70 Horsekeeping 101:
Summer fly control
72 Appaloosa Museum:
10th Apalousey Trail Ride and Dutch Oven Dinner
74 On a Loose Rein:
Justin Seuburt
78 Off the Track:
R Ms Kitty takes home the Ameri­cana title
82 Pillar of the Breed:
Willie Kidd calls it luck
86 Going the Distance:
Apache Land Trail Ride
90 Appaloosa Recognition:
Chief Joseph Trail Ride medallion winners
176 Horse Health File:
Equine chiropractic care


September

FEATURES
134 Embracing the future:
The final Youth World Show in Oklahoma City
146 All that Appaloosa sparkle:
60th National Show’s spotted pizzazz
158 Snapshots and memories
160 The honor roll:
2006 awards banquets
68 Hassle-free registrations:
Answers to your top registration questions


ARTICLES
24 Field Notes:
Greener pastures—Russell “Jack” Bowser, Irish Coffee ’76, SHF Lady Barred; Lapp’s Apps trivia; new products; “The Legendary Appaloosa” book; Heart of Dixie breed day; Ohio’s Equine Affaire; Dixie Moon Dreamin’ meets special needs; and more
186 Horsekeeping 101:
Stall bedding options
190 Appaloosa Museum:
Palouse prairie garden
192 On a Loose Rein:
Stacie Raak
196 Shaping the Future:
Lydia Placzek reveals Appa-lessons learned
198 Going the Distance:
The Land of Liberty Trail Ride coverage
208 Horse Health File:
Stall vices


October

FEATURES
32 A lesson in history:
43rd annual Chief Joseph Trail Ride
38 Kids’ Bits fall edition
44 Achieve collection, part VII:
Longitudinal balance—back to front
50 Spotted in the gate:
A newcomer’s guide to Appaloosa racing
56 Appaloosas in action:
2008 Appaloosa Journal Calendar contest winners
60 2006 trainer of the year:
Kelly Hedges

ARTICLES
16 Field Notes:
Greener pastures—Michael Britton, Buck Shott H; Austrian Nationals; Brawley Rodeo parade entry; roper Corrie Jo Gatlin; and more
76 Horsekeeping 101:
Trimming baby’s hooves
78 On a Loose Rein:
John Gay
80 Off the Track:
A Day Before wins the Strike It Rich
84 Appaloosa Journal Interview:
Incoming ApHC President Eric Beené
86 Appaloosas in the Open:
Chocolatey leaves a spotted impression
88 Appaloosa Spotlight:
Clancy’s Royal Parade—the old, new blueblood
92 The Road to Jackson:
Look forward to great class payouts!
176 Horse Health File:
Dehydration


November

FEATURES
56 The storyteller:
Cover artist Martin Grelle
70 Show your best side:
Top your performance with polished show attire
90 ABCs for the new broodmare owner
100 Setting the standard:
An Appaloosa Battle of the Breeds record

ARTICLES
26 Field Notes:
Greener pastures—Dee Nugget T, Lil Lena Sugar, Sundance Buckshot; Canadian Nationals; delegates visit Mexico; Appaloosa in film; win at Reichert; and more
101 Horsekeeping 101:
Ten tips for blanketing your Appaloosa
138 Appaloosa Museum
142 On a Loose Rein:
Chris Gray
146 Going the Distance:
Second National Championship Endurance Ride
150 Pillar of the Breed:
Remembering Californian Jerry Paustell
156 Off the Track:
Stakes winner CMB A Legacy
162 Shaping the Future:
Youth winners
166 Globe Trotting:
Riding the Humpback in
lower Austria
170 The Road to Jackson:
ApHC slot futurities, premiering at the 2008 National Show
176 Appaloosa Journal Interview:
Dr. Rebecca Bellone—Findings in color genetics
272 Horse Health File:
EIA and the Coggins test


December

FEATURES
36 Chip, Chip—hooray! The Miracle Chip
42 Esbardee Appaloosas in Walker territory
48 Achieving collection, part VIII—Giving to the bit
52 Intercontinental chrome, the European Championship show

ARTICLES
20 Field Notes:
Greener pastures—Camas Arrow Deck, Ima Jeanie Post, My Faira Lady; California 4-H Classic; OSU breeding conference; a heart of gold; Idaho racing
history; and more
118 Horsekeeping 101:
Winter shoeing
120 On a Loose Rein:
Tom Welch
122 Globe Trotting: Czech Nationals
124 The Road to Jackson:
How to get there
126 Appaloosa Education:
Night blindness and it’s affects on the Appaloosa breed.
128 On the Trail:
Sheltowee Ride
130 Off the Track:
Kellys Broom wins at the Bosen Derby
132 Pillars of the Breed:
Leon and Lois Barron of Lo-Le 2 Barrs Ranch
228 Horse Health File:
Equine massage

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