Danie Louw
The tallest man at the National Show in Jackson was also one of the nicest men you could ever hope to meet. Danie Louw (pronounced like ‘Donnie Low’) traveled over 8700 miles from South Africa to experience our National Show and to bring a message of international unity. Danie is the President of the Appaloosa [...]
Representing & promoting
Forty miles southwest of Buffalo, NY, nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, lays a facility that has united Dr. Jeffrey Menoff with Kelly Hedges in a way that’s great for Appaloosas. Specifically—promoting Appaloosas in open competition. Nash Hill Equestrian Center is the new home of Hedges Show Horses and quickly becoming known as [...]
National Show Coverage
Good night and good luck with the conclusion of the 2010 National Championship Show, the ApHC bid farewell to Jackson, MS. The storm One minute it was hot and humid, the next minute it was a lake. It happened so fast not everyone had time to get to higher ground. Heather Runyon was thankfully [...]
Neon Cola Sign
September 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under Bloodlines
She’s calm and sweet and so willing to please. She’s also a force to be reckoned with in the reining arena. David Archer showed her as a Jr. horse to multiple wins at the NAA Classic and the Wissota Warmup Shows. Harvey Stevens guided her to Top Ten finishes in the 2007 World Show as [...]
C.H.A.P.S.
On a beautiful 800-acre facility just south of Sheridan, Wyoming, lives an Appaloosa named Spot. He’s a horse who takes his job very seriously and for that, is well loved and trusted above all. Formerly a ranch horse, he was donated to Children, Horses and Adults in Partnership for Equine Assisted therapy (CHAPS) by Marion [...]
Chocolatey
August 2, 2010 by admin
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The 2005 stallion Chocolatey has been successful at the Appaloosa National and World shows and also on the Open circuit. Making an impact in western pleasure classes at prestigious events like the Southern Belle and Reichart shows, Chocolatey is a great ambassador for the breed. He is a descendant of two Hall of Fame (HOF) [...]
Connie and Ellen Caines
The horse industry can be a fickle business. Markets fluctuate, trends change and winners come and go. So when a company manages to survive—and flourish—for more than 30 years, it is something special. Caines Show Horses, of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, has done just that. Operated by C.L. “Connie” and Ellen Caines, Caines Show Horses has stood [...]
Setting the Pace
Texan Laurie Pace says art was woven into her early childhood memories as she watched an older cousin grow artistically. Now, Laurie shines in her own creativity, boldly approaching her canvas with a style that is uniquely hers. Her thick palette knife work defines her as an artist, and expresses her passion for color, movement [...]
Making an Impact
Josh Clevenger AYA President Josh says, “AYA has taught me about having responsibility and being flexible and working with people.” As the AYA President he has set high standards for himself, “I think we can attract more youth by advertising that this is a family activity. I will attempt to educate other youths and their [...]
Royce Crosby
July 6, 2010 by admin
Filed under Greener Pastures
COn May 10, 2010 the Appaloosa world lost one of its most beloved friends, Royce Crosby. Born August 29, 1935, Royce grew up on a family farm in Lawton, Oklahoma and took over maintaining it in 1953. In the late 1950s Royce became heavily involved with the Appaloosa horse for the betterment of the breed. [...]
