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F A H R TIDIN GS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY, INC.

VOLUME 6 NO. 4 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2003

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FAHR OFFICERS PRESIDENT (Pro Tem) Tom Taylor 8167 Wheelock Road Fort Wayne, IN 46835 260/485-4051 FAHRINC@aol.com VICE-PRESIDENT (Pro Tem) Craig Wells 2275 E 600 S Wolcottville, IN 46795 260/854-2025 craig@skye.net DEPARTMENT HEADS: TREASURER Marilyn Yeomans 8405 E. 112th Street Howard City, MI 49329 616/636-5796 briteapp@hotmail.com FINANCIAL SECRETARY Linda Taylor 8167 Wheelock Road Fort Wayne, IN 46835 260/485-4051 FAHRINC@aol.com SECRETARY (Pro Tem) Ginger Karns 6496 W. Bracken Road Huntington, IN 46750 260/344-1397 redhawk@onlyinternet.net

REGISTRAR & DIRECTOR Arita Harwood 96845 N. Big Creek Lane Lakeside, OR 97449-9605 541/759-3231 Fax: 541/759-2088 bigcreek@presys.com

FAHR DIRECTORS Vicki Grant 5928 E. 169th Street Noblesville, IN 46060 317/773-7159 VGr55@aol.com Ken Haskins 11517 Hubbard Line Road Menahga, MN 56464 218-564-4908 flowers@unitelc.com Edna Street 4415 183rd Avenue SW Rochester, WA 98579 360/273-9355 estreet@connectcorp.net Bernard “Joe” Yeomans 8405 E. 112th Street Howard City, MI 49329 616/636-5796 briteapp@hotmail.com YOUTH DIRECTOR & EDITOR Bob Yeomans 8405 E. 112th Street Howard City, MI 49329 616/636-5755 byeomans@wmis.net

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FROM THE PRESIDENT ...................................….. 3 FROM THE SECRETARY ................................…… 3 FROM THE REGISTRAR ………………………………. 4 FROM BAC CHAIR …………………………………… 4 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ……………………………… 5 LETTERS /MEMBE R INPUT ...........................…… 6-7 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ………………………… 17 NEWS BEAT ………………......................……….. 18 BREEDER’S DIRECTORY .............................… 19-24 ADVERTISEMENTS ..................................….. 25-26 ADVERTISING RATES .....................................… 27 FEE SCHEDULE ............................................…. 27 REGISTRY UPDATE ……………………………… 28-33 DID YOU KNOW? ..........................................… 34 ARTICLES: OUTSTANDING APPALOOSA BLOODLINES ………….. 8 CANADIAN APPALOOSAS GAIN RECOGNITION ……… 9 KIDS AND APPALOOSAS ………………………… 10-11 VERSATILITY = “MR. A” ………………………… 12-13 SIZZLE BRITCHES—BLOOD WILL TELL ……….. 14-15 GOING TOO FAR TO FIND “THAT” APPALOOSA …… 16

ON THE COVER

Hildred Goodwine of Wickenburg, Arizona

is a familiar name to those who like western art. Her paintings have appeared on the cover of a

number of magazines and hang among some fine collections. The humorous one on this cover has

been used on Christmas cards and is very well known. Merry Christmas!

(Appaloosa News ~ December, 1967)

DEFINITION OF A FOUNDATION APPALOOSA

A FOUNDATION APPALOOSA IS AN

APPALOOSA THAT CARRIES 75% OR GREATER APPALOOSA BLOOD OR

AN APPALOOSA THAT HAS THE ABILITY TO CREATE SUCH AN

APPALOOSA.

This issue of FAHR TIDINGS may not be reproduced in whole or part without written permission of the Editor. Articles and photographs are welcome and should be sent to FAHR, Inc., P.O. Box 15314, Fort Wayne, IN 46885-5314 in C/O the Editor.

They will printed if space permits. Opinions expressed in FAHR TIDINGS are of the writer and are not necessarily the opinions of the FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY, INC.

http://www.foundationapp.org

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FAHR has just had another birthday and is now six years old. I don’t know about you, but I have no idea where that six years went. Congratulations to Irene Smith and HMH Phantom Spirit on claiming FAHR 500. This colt is exactly what FAHR is about. The concentration of his Sundance blood was the highest of any of the Sundance bred Appaloosas applying for the 500 number. Please re-fer to the registrar’s column for the contenders and their percentages of Sundance blood. While I’m at it, I would like to give Arita a big hand for completing this very difficult task. Let us all consider the amount of work it takes to just perform the duties of the registry job, let alone finding the necessary time to get it done and do the extra research needed at various times. So, please, try to keep all this in mind before finding fault with her work or anyone else in-volved in the day to day operations of FAHR. I know most of you are very appreciative of these fine folks who give of their personal time, and I thank you very much for that. Max Sterrett has completed the Stallion Directory and you should have either received it by now or it has been included with this issue of the Tidings. He has done a great job on it. I hope that those who did not get involved with this year’s directory will see what a great promotional opportunity it is and consider getting involved with next year’s directory. Now is the time to start planning for the next one! With this issue of the Tidings you will notice a big change. FAHR has recently invested in a color printer which will be used to publish the Tidings, Stallion Di-rectory, FAHR’s first Stud Book, and some other future projects that are planned. It will enable us to publish a better product and save on outside printing costs. Again, Max Sterrett will be doing the printing of these projects. It is a huge undertaking and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to him for giving of his personal time. As we, at FAHR, enter this holiday season, our hearts are with those families who have loved ones in Iraq. Let us not forget while we are celebrating, some 130,000 fathers, mothers, sons and daughters are spread around that country trying their hardest to just get out in one piece. We wish them the best and hope that they all stay safe so they can return home as soon as possible. Happy holidays to everyone. Stay safe and God bless.

Tom Taylor

FFROMROM THETHE P PRESIDENTRESIDENT I know when I first joined FAHR, I didn’t understand how membership renewals were handled, and I can see how it might be confusing to new members. Unlike other organizations where everyone renews at the first of the year, FAHR members renew before the end of the month they joined. If you check your membership card, it will tell you what month/date/year your member-ship expires. So, if your membership card says it ex-pires by 11/30/2003, then you will be expected to re-new your membership during the month of November by filling out a renewal form that I will send you in the mail or by email. Also, if you see any mistakes in the information on your renewal form, don’t hesitate to correct it before you send it in so I can keep my records accurate, or contact me if there is a change in your address, phone number, or email address anytime during the year. And although I enjoy eager members who send their renewals early on a membership application, it makes my job so much easier if you could please be patient and wait for the form. It would also help tremendously if all members could renew their memberships promptly. Although I don’t mind sending out renewal reminders when it’s necessary, it’d be nice not having to do it at all. This also saves FAHR time and money that could be spent on other projects to promote our wonderful foun-dation Appaloosa breed horses, and you take the risk of losing your membership temporarily until you rejoin, which means you could miss a vital copy of the Tidings, or possibly have problems with horse registrations, owner transfers, etc. I don’t mean to sound like a crank, but I deal with these problems on a day to day basis that could be corrected with a little thought and consideration on your part. In turn my job effects the efficiency of the registrar, the treasurer, and the home office. So, I’ll just say in ad-vance, thank you for your patience and understanding in these matters, and hopefully we can work together to keep FAHR running smoothly. I hope everyone stays warm, this winter, and I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Christ-mas, and a Happy New Year. May God bless each and everyone of you!

Ginger Karns

FFROMROM THETHE SSECRETARYECRETARY

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FFROMROM THETHE R REGISTRAREGISTRAR At this writing, 2003 is racing toward the finish line (2004 hot on it’s heels) and Dartagnons Spitfire, FAHR #561 has now been admitted to the FAHR registry. With our first Stud Book in progress, a new up-dated web-site in the making, the pending conversion of our FAHR hard files to disk, our Stallion Breeding Report Drawing, and a record number of applications and transfers to address, this has been a very busy year for FAHR, and for this department. Our quest for, the Sundance ApHC 500 descendent who will represent “FAHR # 500”, has now concluded. There were a total of 11 horses (one application with-drawn early on) offered for consideration, to represent that illustrious stallion: “Sundance”, ApHC # 500. Amazingly, it was the first horse submitted, who led the entire field, throughout: HMH Phantom Spirit, FAHR # 500 This 2003 colt bred/owned by: Irene Smith, tracing back 7Xs, carries: 4 754/1024% Sundance Heritage, by blood. By order of blood percentage , the other participants are: Sun Sickle, 5Xs at: 3 528/1024%, bred by: Edgar L. Drum/Rona L. Orum and owned by: Cheryl L. Miller - is # 501 HHR Sunspot Dakota , 9Xs at: 3 378/1024%, bred by: Cheryl L. Miller and owned by: Charles L. O’Bryant, III - is # 502 TBA American Image , 5Xs at: 3 178/1024%, bred/owned by: Jennifer Thomas - is # 503 RDF Spirit Wilodance , 6Xs at: 2 552/1024%, bred by: Kit De Fever and owned by: Mark R. Demmon/Heather Demmon - is # 504 Drea Fires Sundance , 3Xs at: 2 402/1024%, bred by: Milton G. Decker/Mary K. Decker and owned by: Karen D. Kellogg - is # 484 HHR Sundance Tribute , 12Xs at: 2 77/1024%, bred/owned by: Cheryl L. Miller - is # 505 RDF Ti Kha Atta Rain, 8Xs at: 1 426/1024%, bred by: Kit De Fever and owned by: Lynn Tackes - is # 506 Snow’s Prize Dream, 3Xs at: 1 276/1024%, bred by: Lois A. Williams and owned by: Mark R. Demmon/Heather Demmon - is # 507 Joker’s Snow Dance , 4Xs at: 1 276/1024%, bred by: Lois A. Williams and owned by: Mark R. Demmon/Heather Demmon - is # 556

FFROMROM B BREEDERREEDER’’SS AADVISORYDVISORY C COMMITTEEOMMITTEE C CHAIRHAIR

As the year winds down to an end I’d like to give a brief update on a few of the programs created through the Breeders Advisory Committee.

The BAC consists of Tom Taylor, FAHR President, Arita Harwood, FAHR Registrar and BOD, Kathy Conklin, whom just recently volunteered her services and myself, Eddie Street, BAC/Chair, and BOD. I’d like to extend a special Thank You, to Kathy for volunteering to work on this committee. It’s greatly appreciated.

The long awaited FAHR 500 number was awarded to stallion HMH Phantom Spirit, owner Irene Smith. Unfor-tunately, there was a bit of confusion as to how this number was awarded. In previous articles in The Tid-ings, it was posted that it would be awarded to the horse with the highest concentration of Sundance blood. How-ever some of the translation was lost when it was pub-lished in the Sundance Newsletter that the horse whose pedigree ran the greatest number of times to Sundance would be awarded the number 500. This discrepancy caused a few problems for some SunDance and FAHR members.

I’m delighted to announce that the mare NEEMEEPOO-SCOUGARPAWS, FAHR 423, owner Robin Sothman, is the first recipient of the Mare Of Merit Award. Congratu-lations Robin! Also, we have received a few candidates for the Foal of the Year Award for the year 2004. Foals eligible must be born between August 31, of 2003 to Au-gust 31, 2004.

There are still several FAHR mugs for sale. These mugs will be changed on a yearly basis, and will feature a dif-ferent Foundation horse represented along with the year it was printed.

Lastly, the Silver and leather headstall prize will be drawn on January 15th, 2004. Arita Harwood tells me she has received several dozen stallion reports. Good luck to all who submitted their stallion report before De-cember 31, 2003.

Happy New Year to all FAHR members!

Eddie Street

FAHR thanks each owner applicant for their partici-pation and cooperation, in bringing these beautiful and worthy Breed Horse Appaloosas, into our gene pool. They are sure to be a credit to the constructive work we have undertaken. “Happy Holidays to Our Entire FAHR Membership!!” Until next time,

Arita Harwood

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Income/Expense Statement 1/1/03 through 9/30/03

Category Description INCOME: Advertising-Tidings Donations Horse Registrations Memberships Outside Advertising Tidings Magazine Transfers Uncategorized TOTAL INCOME EXPENSES: Misc. Overpayment Postage and delivery Printing and Reproduction Refund Rent State Filing Fee Business Supplies Website TOTAL EXPENSES OVERALL TOTAL

1/1/03-3/31/03

240.00 -5.00

255.00 975.00

0.00 130.00

25.00 0.00

1,620.00

-30.00 0.00

76.64 302.50

0.00 19.00 0.00

57.70 0.00

425.84

1,194.16

4/1/03-6/30/03

480.00 0.00

310.00 575.00

0.00 57.50 40.00 0.00

1,462.50

0.00 0.00

461.09 305.00 100.00

0.00 10.00 0.00

289.35

1,165.44

297.06

7/1/03-9/30-03

350.00 15.00

480.00 750.00

-512.27 10.00 50.00

138.70

1,281.43

0.00 -3.00

248.40 315.00

0.00 0.00 0.00

63.86 0.00

624.26

657.17

OVERALL TOTAL

1,070.00 10.00

1,045.00 2,300.00 -512.27 197.50 115.00 138.70

4,363.93

-30.00 -3.00

786.13 922.50 100.00

19.00 10.00

121.56 289.35

2,215.54

2,148.39

ACCOUNT BALANCES As of 9/30/03

FAHR, Inc.

Frank Scripter Memorial Fund

Independent Bank West

OVERALL TOTAL IN BANK ACCOUNTS

$3,106.94

398.67

1,876.55

$5,382.16

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Received via e-mail 10-4-03

Dear FAHR Tidings:

I read Joy Irwin's article on moonblindness in the July/Aug/Sept 2003 issue with dismay. Joy firmly states that ERU is not an inherited disease in the Ap-paloosa breed, yet does not give any source for her information. I have interviewed ophthalmologists at the University of Florida (Dennis Brooks, DVM) and the University of North Carolina (Brian C. Gilger, DVM), and neither one of these veterinarians who are currently conducting clinical research on ERU is aware of any research ever conducted regarding a genetic link. Given this fact, I don't see how Joy can state with authority that ERU is not a genetically transmitted disease.

ERU is prevalent in Appaloosas for a reason. We don't know yet if it's linked to color or genetics, but it shows up more in our breed than in any other. I lost an Appaloosa mare 7 years ago to this insidious eye disease, and urge Appaloosa breeders to consider the possibility that this condition is handed down ge-netically. Until researchers can tell us otherwise, we need to be cautious with our breed's health.

Sincerely,

Audrey Pavia Santa Ana, CA

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10-26-03

I want to thank you for the nice birthday card you sent for my birthday this month. It may be the only one I receive. Many thanks.

Please put in my ad for a black with white blanket to mail me info, pedigree, and prices. I received sev-eral calls but due to accents and bad connections, I could not understand most of the call back numbers. So please use my snail mail. This way I can study what is offered for sale.

I am looking for a filly as well as a stud. Any age on the stud; filly at least one year. I am also looking for

a large gaited donkey and prefer it to be registered.

I really enjoy the newsletters and all you mail out. Wish I lived closer to headquarters. Not much activity here in the south.

Sincerely,

Kay Red Horse P.O. Box 81 Chickamauga, GA 30707 (Note: We are happy you enjoyed the birthday card, Kay. Our members seem to really appreciate getting them. Hopefully, one of our members will be able to fill your needs on a stud and filly. Good luck finding just what you are looking for!)

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11-20-03

Dear Tom: I have sold my Appaloosa, Topatchy’s Double, to my granddaughter and her husband, Mr. And Mrs. Eddy Timmer. I know he got a good home and I sold my mare, Gypsie and her colt and Gypsie’s yearling filly. The colt Gypsie had this year was a beautiful colt—black full blanket with big black spots. Lola and Doug Haus bought them. I am 79 years old—time to let the horses go. How-ever, I have three minatures; two mares and believe it or not the minature stallion is 34 inches and is red roan, white on rump, big black spots. He has all markings of Appaloosas. He is registered in Minature Registry. I’ll have them, few chickens and few sheep to keep me busy. Deer season is on right now. The first day was No-vember 8th and I shot a doe on that first day at noon in back of my place here. Am having sausage and beer sticks made. My son wants to pay for half of processing as he wants some sausage. He don’t hunt. His wife, Jessie, said, “don’t go shoot another deer”. Well, the following Thursday in the afternoon I went out to hunt and shot another small doe. I am having chops and steaks made to put in freezer. I used my Case tractor to haul it out of my back pas-ture to the barn. There is enough meat for me for one year. I have enjoyed my horses. I joined the Appaloosa

LETTERS & INPUT from M embers & Supporters

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letters continued My Christmas Gift to You By Marilyn Yeomans

Soon, it will be Christmas all over the world,

And people will sing carols of joy. Parents will scurry for presents untold,

For each little girl and each boy.

My list is growing, each day it seems. But my shopping will be easy this year.

I wish for so many, fulfilled dreams. And for others, someone to hold dear.

I'll wrap up a hug and kiss for you too. And send all the sunny days your way. I wish some, days of never being blue.

And others, I wish time to play.

For every person is different and unique. Each person is precious and on my list.

I wish I could spread the world at your feet. And give you a life of unending bliss.

If wishes could come true, and some do,

I would wish you a life free of worries. I would send wealth and happiness to you,

And only the softest snow flurries.

A Christmas of white, and stars up above, Each person on earth should have this and more. I wish you dreams fulfilled, peace, hope, and love. This for everyone, the friends and family I adore.

© 2003 Marilyn A. Yeomans (all rights reserved)

Horse Club in 1955. That’s when I got my first Appa-loosas—otherwise I was raising some nice Paints. I have broke six stallions for riding; one stallion as I was to climb on his back while my husband was hold-ing him, I didn’t get seated in saddle when he bucked and threw me. I landed on my back on a pile of rocks in front of the barn, but got right back on and went for a heck of a ride. I got the best of him and he was the only one who ever threw me. Boy, I was lucky I didn’t break my back or bones, but I was sure hurting for a while. Well, will close. I will miss my Appaloosa horses. I am short—4’ 10”—it got so I couldn’t throw the saddle on the horse without having to stand on a tub and I had to stand on the tub to put my foot in the stirrup. Reason for me to give up, but I can still haul hay, plow snow with my Case tractor and hunt deer. I am just a little old lady that won’t give up. Sincerely, Emma Engblom Mora, MN (Note: It’s good to hear from you again, Emma. I very much admire your long dedication and devotion to your Appaloosa horses. You were a member of the ApHC back when they actually promoted Appa-loosas. What a concept, huh? Those who have ac-quired your horses are very fortunate indeed. These next generations will be all the better because of breeders such as yourself. May you continue to enjoy all the best that life can offer. You are a great friend to the Foundation Appaloosa breed horse. ——–Tom)

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MR. PECKINPAH WRITES:

"The family strains chosen here, how-ever, have commanded the respect of breeders and no one can deny their influential impression on and contribu-tion to, the horses entered on the books as foundation stock nor the un-told hundreds of animals still unregis-tered—for one reason or another. Their get have long been noted in their immediate areas for passing along conformation, color, and action cou-pled with a high degree of stamina and their ability to get a job done in a sen-sible and tractible manner. They carry blood that 100 years ago was on the trail of the buffalo and awaiting dawn for the attack. It's the blood that swam the Snake under flood stage three times under fire—that out foxed, out ran General Howard's several Cavalry Divisions from the Palouse to the heart of the Bear Paw. It is impossible, even now, to take leave from the hard cold genetic fact that in the end, it is blood that counts."

In the spring of 1928, Ed McCrea, owner of the 40 ranch near McCord, Saskatchewan, Canada, purchased a bay but snowflaked, rat tailed Appa-loosa mare in foal from Fred Courteau of South View, Saskatchewan. Courteau, a rancher for the past 30 years at South View who has raised many excellent spotted horses, had purchased 40 mares near Williston, North Dakota, shipped them across the line to his ranch and this bay with white flecks was among the bunch. In May of the same year, this mare foaled the stallion Rainbow, forerunner of a family strain of Appaloosas which has become quite famous in the north-west and Canada.

Rainbow was used on the 40 ranch as a sire and saddle horse until he was shipped east to Quebec in 1934. Rain-bow, white with spots from the withers back, weighed 1100 at maturity and stood 15 1/2 hands. His outstanding son, sired before leaving Saskatche-

wan for Quebec, was Checkers, who is coming 15 years old this June. Checkers, white with black spots over rump, weighs 1125, stands 15.1 and is still being used as a working cow horse on the McCrea ranch—summer and winter alike, and in the midst of the latter, it is not uncom-mon for the thermometer to drop un-der 46 below and never get above 15 below for months at a time.

In 1938, Checkers was bred to a Ca-nadian Pacer, Rose Bud, coming from the best harness stock above the line, and in the April that fol-lowed, this mare foaled Checker's outstanding colt to date. This colt, a snowflaked bay at first, shed off as a yearling and was white all over with small black spots starting at the neck, and getting progressively lar-ger when you reach the rump. Thus emerged the popular Canadian stal-lion, Polar Star No. 176, descendant of the dispersed Nez Perce stock, that ended up in North Dakota. He presently weighs 1125 and stands a even 15 hands.

In 1948 McCrea, driving 1400 miles, brought down five horses to the first all Appaloosa show at Lewiston, and walked off with 8 ribbons. Polar Star placed 3rd in the open stallion class and 3rd in sire and get. He sired the first place winner of the yearling filly class; 4th place winner of the year-ling stallion class and second place winners in the matched pair class. Speck, a gelding and a full brother, took a 4th place in the gentlemen’s pleasure class, 3rd in the stake race and a "photo-finish" second in the 300 yard dash.

At the conclusion of the show in 1948, Polar Star was bred to a mare (of the Blue-Toby strain) belonging to

Jesse Heffel of Kendrick, Idaho, and she foaled the filly "Twinkle Star" less than a month previous to the 1949 show. Despite her immaturity, Twinkle Star walked off with the blue ribbon in the fillies of the 1949 class. Flicka Star, winner of the yearling filly class in 1948, was again successful and won the two year old filly class.

The outstanding stud to date by Po-lar Star is Flash Star who is coming 3 years old. Flash Star was bred by McCrea but is now owned by Fred Erwin of Viceroy, Saskatchewan. He is colored very similar to Medicine Man, the 1949 open stallion cham-pion. At last report Erwin intended to race him above the line this coming summer. Mr. and Mrs. William Robie of White Bird, Idaho, owns a colt now by Polar Star which was pictured in the July issue of Horse Lover. This little colt, Shining Star, caused no end of comment when shown at Lewiston at the first show. Flicka Star and Teeny Star, both two year olds and presently owned by McCrea, are the outstanding fillies by this stallion.

As of January 1st, 1950, 30 horses in the stud book trace to this line. Rain-bow and Checkers have done in the past and Polar Star is today doing an influential job for the Appaloosa whether he be above or below the line.

OUTSTANDING APPALOOSA BLOODLINES (Rainbow & Polar Star Line)

by ROBERT L. PECKINPAH

The Horse Lover Magazine Dec 1950-Jan 1951

POLAR STAR #176, NINE YEAR OLD STALLION, OWNED BY ED

McCREA, SASKATCHEWAN.

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Canadian Appaloosas Gain Recognition

Sunrise Little Beaver, owned by

Walter Hughes, North Surrey, B. C., was the cover model for the cover photo used in the Brackman-Ker feed company's monthly news letter. The publication is well circulated in the Northwest.

Mr. Hughes' other Appaloosas

have gained recognition. At Lynden, Washington, his

Domino Speckled Prince placed sec-ond in the senior class, fourth in per-formance (first time in this type of competition), and fourth when teamed with another entry for matched pairs.

In the North Fraser Valley Exhibi-

tion at Haney, Domino Speckled Prince was champion stallion and first in the stallion class. Sheila was champion mare and first in her class, and Little Beaver (at 38 days old) placed top among the colts.

In the keenest competition of all, at the Pacific National Exhibition, Mr. Hughes' entries took three top awards-first in the stallion class, champion senior stallion, and grand senior stallion. Domino Speckled Prince was also fourth in perform-ance. The mare was third among brood mares, and Little Beaver (now six weeks old) was the re- serve champion stallion colt up to two years.

The Lower Fraser Valley Exhibi-

tion at Cloverdale brought Mr. Hughes more acclaim when his trio won two firsts, a second, and a third.

Appaloosa News ~ February, 1962

SUNRISE LITTLE BEAVER

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Showing horses as a family affair or project is certainly not uncommon at the many Appaloosa Horse Shows. A common occurrence is to observe a dad who thought he owned some fine horses, turn stable hand while the kids take over and show the horses with great skill.

To relate all examples of Appa-loosa horses being the ideal com-panion for children is impossible. We have all seen examples of the tiny tots just learning the ways of horse-manship. Typical of these is the old gelding, wise from many years on the trail, stopping in his tracks as his "little" rider courageously tries once again to mount after falling off for the ump-teenth time. . . the brood mare who patiently waits for her little wran-glers to return with her foal, which they have taken off to the neighbors to show them their new pet . . . the youngster mounted on an old stallion to help his dad with the daily ranch work. We've seen the running Appa-loosa, off in a far corner of the fair grounds, being cooled off by his young admirers. And what about the "some day calf roper" who is all tan-gled in his rope, but thanks to the

ers cannot overlook. Pictures often times tell the best

story. Included are illustrations show-ing the Appaloosa in the role of reli-able companion for many uses. One of the newer and most fascinating uses for children and Appaloosas is that of hunter, jumper and English pleasure mounts. With the Appa-loosa heart, spirit, desire, and willing-ness to extend himself, we no doubt will see increasing number of good colorful mounts under English tack.

Many show committees see fit to regularly include children's classes as part of their program. Children's Western Pleasure classes tend to become larger and larger as the number of Appaloosa shows in-crease. Occasionally you'll even see some adults take a back seat to the youngsters in the open stock horse, trail horse, stake and stump races.

By Ed Roberts Many words have been written

and much said about the versatility of the Appaloosa. Such qualities as conformation, disposition, cow sense, heart, color and speed have been discussed to great length. Pos-sibly the one use, that is the closest to us all, but the most overlooked, is that of being a suitable mount for our children or grandchildren.

That today's showmanship classes represent tomorrow’s breed-ers is a responsibility for all Appa-loosa fanciers. Statistics alone will show a majority of the horse popula-tion is dominated by our fine youth of today. Let's take a look at these many qualities which will lead the Appaloosa to be the most sought-after and rewarding mount for youth. The great number of young people that will be mounted on some breed of horse in the coming years repre-sents an area that farsighted breed-

Children like to be watched and admired by spectators. What finer way is there to do this than by Children’s Costume Classes.

patience of his blanket hipped mount, gets un-tangled eventually? The sleigh being pulled by a fine leopard filly; she doesn't seem to mind the sleigh bells plus the noisy Christmas carols. On and on we can all recall the many fine memories of splendid displays of understanding between child and horse. These are the most worthwhile things. Nothing can be more rewarding to a parent or a grandparent than to observe the accomplishment and self assurance of a child and horse, Appaloosa horse, that is.

The New Mexico Appaloosa Horse Club has seen the value of providing Junior Division Classes in their approved shows. Their rules state in order for a show to be ap-proved it must include a number of Junior classes. This outstanding re-gional club, which is hosting the Na-tional Show in June of 1964, has es-tablished a new first for a National

Kids and Appaloosas . . . The Perfect Combination

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Show. This year young exhibitors will have a grand total of 13 Junior Divi-sion Classes to choose from. This speaks well of the foresight of our New Mexico breeders.

It has been said by many breed-ers that "the Appaloosa can do all of the things that a youth program would require. What can we do to en-courage youth to use the Appa-loosa?” The answer to this question can be very simple—provide recogni-tion and leadership at the regional club level.

Without question, the future of the Appaloosa lies in developing and holding the present interest of our young people; just as the very future of our American way of life will be de-termined in the same manner.

A program broader than that for the members of 4-H and FFA clubs is needed. We must not exclude indi-viduals because they haven't an af-filiation of some recognized organiza-tion. Breeders will support youth pro- grams by providing better quality horses at more realistic prices when they realize that these same horses can acquire recognition for their breeding program.

Organization and the training of leadership at the regional club level will take joint effort from the breed association and the local breeder. The progress of a youth program will primarily depend upon recognition. This goal can best be accomplished through judging and grooming clinics, publishing of educational bulletins, field trips, films and lectures.

Where funds and resources are needed at the state level, the regional club would be responsible to acquire these and aid in promoting the pro-gram in general.

It is of utmost importance that a youth program be initiated immedi-ately. I urge all interested people to help start the necessary promotion for a National Appaloosa Youth Ac-tivities program so that in the near future we will have a program second to none for our "Kids and Appaloo-sas—the perfect combination."

(Note: We thought it interesting what Ed Roberts, the current head of the Paint Horse Association, had to say about Appaloosa horses.)

This Appaloosa jumper shows the skill and timing that can be developed be-tween a young rider and a suitable mount.

A typical showmanship class at Estes Park, Colorado.

“Start them young and they never forget.”

Appaloosa News ~ April, 1964

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Grand Champion Gelding, MR. A was the winner of the Appaloosa English Pleasure Class, the Appa-loosa Hunter over Fences Class, and the Grand Champion OPEN Western Pleasure Horse of the show.

In the Central Atlantic Appaloosa Horse Club area point shows, MR. A was the Grand Champion Gelding and the High Point Performance Horse at both the Variety Horse Cen-ter Spring and Summer All-Appaloosa Shows in Columbia, Md. He was also the Champion Gelding, winner of the Western Pleasure, Eng-lish Pleasure and Hunter over Fences classes at the Howard

MR. A shows his fine hunter form at the Grosse Pointe Horse Show, Detroit, Mich., 1st Yr. Green Hunter, ridden by Richard Zimmerman. At the 1968 National Show, MR. A placed second to his stablemate, Low Spade of Double Arrow, in Appaloosa Jumping.

of reach even at $20,000!

Among the major wins at halter for this many times Champion has been the National Reserve Senior Champion Gelding honors at the 1966 National Appaloosa Show in Syracuse, N. Y., Grand Champion Appaloosa Gelding at the All-Breed Show in Columbus, Ohio, and the large Cooper Hospital AII-Breed Show in Cherry Hill, N. J., for two years in a row.

This past September at the Coo-per Hospital Show, aside from being

By Mary P. Hare MR. A. 32,986, bred to be a

champion, to look and act like a champion, does it all! He is a coming six-year-old, bright bay with a pure white blanket, and stands 15.2. He was bred by the Acombs in New York state, and is now owned by Mrs. John Shallcross of Ellicott City, Md. His sire, Hawk Eye F-3035, was a top performance Appaloosa and his dam was a twice National Cham-pion mare, Manchita F-4165. MR. A has outstanding conformation, moves effortlessly, his versatility is unexcelled in the East, and he is out

VER’SA^TIL’I^TY = “MR. A”

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MR. A, ridden by Miss Gay Wright, wins the Appaloosa English Pleasure Class at the Cherry Hill show, and the Pennsylvania Livestock Exposition Appaloosa Show at Hazrisburg.

County Fair All-Appaloosa Show, a Class A area show held yearly near Baltimore.

n fact, MR. A is the High Point Senior Geld-ing of the Central Atlantic Club for 1968. He also accumulated a record number of points in a vari-ety of area performance classes, such as West-ern Pleasure, English Pleasure, Trail, Hunter, Reining and Western Riding, to be named the Central Atlantic Club's High Point Performance Horse for 1967 and again in 1968!

Recent significant OPEN performance victo-ries for MR. A are the Champion Western Pleas-ure Horse honors in OPEN competition in the Grapefruit Circuit in Florida early in 1968, the OPEN Western Pleasure Champion of the Quentin, Pa., show—a large, established all-breed show, and the High Point Small Hunter of Virginia for 1968—the only Appaloosa entered in this stiff "other breed" competition.

MR. A is a G. E. A. R. Champion. Only three horses have earned this title since the inception of G. E. A. R. (Greater Eastern Appaloosa Re-gionals) in 1967. The area covered by G. E. A. R. are the states east of Ohio and north of North Carolina, involving seven regional clubs. The over-all point system parallels the rigid Cham-pion requirements so, as you can see, this was no small feat for this great gelding.

MR. A is walking proof that a foundation-bred "pure" Appaloosa can do it all and look good while doing it. He is a credit to the Appa-loosa breed and he certainly does go a long way in promoting good geldings!

MR. A is a young horse and it is entirely pos-sible that he could climb to even higher victories in the years to come.

MR. A stands Grand Champion Gelding at the Cooper Hospital All-Breed Show. N. J., for the second straight year. He was also the National Reserve Senior Champion Gelding at the 1966 Na-tional Appaloosa Show.

MR. A and rider/trainer Richard Zimmerman are a top team with wins like the Grand Champion Open Western Pleasure Horse, Grapefruit Circuit in Florida and the Champion Open Western Pleasure Horse at the Cooper Hospital Show.

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black with a huge blanket filled with big shadow-ring spots. While he has sired a few flashy fillies, most of them are more subdued and about half of them are foaled solid-colored. About half of these color as a year-ling or two-year-old-not a bad aver-age for a horse that is more than one-half Thoroughbred even though both his parents are foundation Ap-paloosas. His fillies when bred to a Patchy F-416-Sundance F-500 cross produce exceptional color.

The mares with which Sizzle Britches has best combined have also gone back to Knobby through one branch or another, or have had a leopard back- ground. Both Patchy F-416 and Chief of Fourmile descend from Knobby, who antedates the stud book yet has made quite an im-pact upon the Appaloosa breed of today. The dam of Chief of Fourmile was a full sister to Toby T. And, Knobby sprang from animals having an infusion of leopard characteristics. Thus, benefiting from past breeders' years of experience and crossing carefully selected individuals of the "Toby" blood with that of Patchy 416 and Chief of Fourmile, all strains from Knobby and blended with Sun-dance F-500 with some Thor-oughbred from Apache F-730 and Patchy F-416 gives results with strong Appaloosa characteristics, color and disposition along with re-finement, yet the size necessary for today's interest in jumping Appaloo-sas.

It has been said that a good horse is no accident. It requires not only a good papa and a good mama, but matings that have the qualities to compliment each other.

Sizzle Britches, at Circle L Farms, Stilesville, Ind., is a spotted blanketed chestnut stallion, sired by Apache F-730 and out of Babe of the HooDoos F-1960, both one-time na-tional champions.

Apache F-730 is gone and there is very little of his blood available. He was shown in 6 National Appaloosa Shows, was champion halter stallion once and either champion or reserve champion horse 6 times. In addition, he was once National Premier sire of Performance Horses. He was a blan-keted chestnut and was sired by a Thoroughbred named Better Still, who won one race with a purse of $1,125 as a two-year-old. His dam was a black spotted white Appaloosa mare with a Thoroughbred dam. This back-ground gives good reason for Apache F-730 possessing the terrific amount of speed and stamina and passing this on to his get.

Babe of the HooDoos F-1960 is out of a Thoroughbred mare named HooDoo Lady and sired by Toby III, who was later gelded so that he could be used in movies. It is through this eight generations of "Toby" blood tracing back to Knobby that gives Sizzle Britches his ability to pass on the Appaloosa color. He sires quite a few blacks and his colts are usually loudly colored, often

Sizzle Britches F-2112, foaled May 11, 1958, 1130 lbs., 15.1 hands, chestnut with blanket and spots.

Foal by Sizzle Britches.

Foal by Sizzle Britches.

Blood Will Tell

By Maxine Lewis

Sizzle Britches—

Foals by Sizzle Britches.

Knobby.

Appaloosa News ~ August, 1969

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SIZZLE BRITCHES, F-2112 Foaled May 11, 1958 15.1; 1130 lbs. $5,000.00 Better Still Sire: Apache, F730 Queen Blue Toby I, F-203 Trixie Toby II, F113 Dappal Toby III, F-248 Dam: Babe of the HooDoos, F-1960 Arrow Hoo Doo Lady

MAXINE LEWIS — CIRCLE L FARMS Equine Enterprise

Stilesville, Indiana

(This advertisement appeared in the August, 1969 Appaloosa News directly following the previous article.)

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By Faith Montgomery Hey there! You who are looking

far afield for greener pastures while standing in your own field of clover. Should you turn your gaze close by, happy surprises may be in store for you. Many small breeders have not the finances to travel and show far from home, but often the quality of their colored jewels are unsurpassed anywhere.

Yes, the famous blood lines of Patchy F416, Apache F730, Joker B, Red Eagle and many others are dis-persed throughout the whole nation and beyond. But, there are also other good lines available. Many are passed on through their dams who are little known, but of superb quality.

This author has a lovely founda-tion mare F1463 that was sired by the stallion, Nobby F660 (not Knobby) used by Guy Lamb, (article Jan. 1968 Toby breeders) one of the early breeders. This mare, bred to four different stallions, has produced seven foals, all well colored. Two stallions were of other breeds and two were half Appaloosa. Each of her colts that was shown has been a consistent ribbon winner. Her former owners used her as a "dude" horse. At the time I purchased her, the own-ers "thought" she had some papers.

or 30 miles of your own home. Our regional club, the Western

Washington Regional, has a roster of club members and addresses (many are breeders) that is sent to each member. Perhaps other clubs do the same.

If you are a potential buyer, take a pleasant Sunday drive to the farms of your Appaloosa-owning neighbors or go to a local open or Appaloosa show, and talk to participants. Of course, they'll talk your leg off about their favorite breed. If they don't hap-pen to have the particular horse you want, chances are they will refer you to other local breeders who may. (Most Appaloosa breeders are open minded enough to give reference.)

Beauty is as beauty does. A first hand look at that colored king or queen may be found at a show, pa-rade, on the trail, or in a backyard pasture. Older horses—proven pro-ducers—are sometimes more advi s-able buys than are ones too young to have proven themselves. Check their background and check the produce.

As has been said, 400 miles has been my limit. There are many oth-ers like myself with first-class horses. DON'T HURRY SO FAR SO FAST that you miss that champion or future champion right next door.

That she did and what a find! There are more of such horses around, es-pecially here in the Northwest.

Since the registry of the Appa-loosa is relatively new, many supe-rior horses have no known pedigree, or are known only on one side. Some have only known ancestry such as "Midnight Requisition, out of Palouse Ridge, by Trailer, by Moonlight."

Just because your local breeder may be a small businessman or a laborer with only a few head of stock does not mean that he couldn't have top quality—he surely can. Two hun-dred to four hundred miles looks like the ends of the earth to many of us. I know several top local horses that couldn't find the time or money, or both, for the trip to the National Per-formance Show, even though they were well-qualified.

In the business 9 years, I speak from only a little experience. Every horse I have shown has been in the ribbons one time or another at halter, performance, or racing.

With the tremendous competition these days it behooves a buyer to have a critical eye for. superior con-formation along with color, but horses of top type can be found nearly anywhere, perhaps within 20

Going Too Far To Find “That” Appaloosa?

Redman The Brave, champion at halter, produced Ready Cash, a winning son. He has raced, hunted and packed elk, and participated in trail rides.

Shine raced 6 times in 1967. 1st at 1/2 mile in open competition and 2nd and 3rd at regional Appaloosa shows against such horses as Speck-U-Lation, Festus Hagen, Charlie Brown H., 1st in first Appaloosa race run at Clallam County Fair for 1/4 mile. He has placed in gelding pleasure. Appaloosa News ~ May 1969

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QUESTION: If it is possible to obtain an official de-scription of what has been decided is the ideal Ap-paloosa horse, I would like to obtain one. I am aware that every horseman has his own ideas as to how a horse should be built. Personally, I think that, as with people, their build is not as important as their mental characteristics as long as it enables them to get the job done with strength, grace, and efficiency; but one does not sponsor a Miss 5 by 5 to win a beauty contest.

It is gratifying to note that the Appaloosa Horse Club seems to be supporting a conformation at hal-ter that will win at performance.

ANSWER: A description of an ideal Appaloosa is con-tained in the “Appaloosa Judging Guide.” This is free upon request from the Appaloosa Horse Club, Box 640, Moscow, Idaho. (this Question and Answer is copied from the Appa-loosa News ~ January, 1962)

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QUESTION: Is Inbreeding acceptable? ANSWER: Unfortunately, most people are unaware of the rather tragic results of inbreeding. People seem to hear of some prepotent inbred sire but they never hear of the high percentage of undesirables and unusable animals which result form inbreeding. Inbreeding not only increases the possibility of serious conformation defects, but it also increases the dominance of inher-ited weaknesses. In addition, inbred animals suffer loss of fertility, a loss of disposition, and a loss of vi-tality. We strongly discourage inbreeding in Appaloo-sas. QUESTION: What is a parrot mouth? ANSWER: A parrot mouth is an undershot jaw. The front teeth do not come in direct contact. This is an in-

herited defect which Appaloosa owners should avoid. Following are illustrations of a normal mouth and a Par-rot mouth.

Refer to a copy of the Appaloosa judging card. Un-der Soundness you will find parrot mouth listed as an unsoundness. A horse that is unsound would lose 20 points in judging and would therefore not place. The reason parrot mouth is considered much more serious in breeding animals than in a gelding is because it is inher-ited. Another reason is because geldings are usually used and by being used they are kept up and fed which makes it possible for them to maintain weight. If they spent long periods of time in a pasture as do mares they would find it very difficult to survive.

Some years ago in an issue of Appaloosa News we carried a short article on the parrot mouth condition and also showed an illustration which illustrated it.

In screening for an Appaloosa Horse Club approved sale most screening committees disqualify horses which are over one-half tooth or more. A horse that is over less than one-half tooth can usually get enough to eat. A horse that is over a full tooth or more is in real trouble if put out to pasture.

(these Questions and Answers are copied from the Ap-paloosa News ~ April, 1965)

Normal Mouth Parrot Mouth

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N E W S B E A T

BACK ISSUES

Have you lost an issue of the FAHR Tidings? Did you just join and like to have the entire series from the very beginning? If so, here is your chance. Individual issues will cost $3.00. Please send check or money order to:

Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry, Inc. P.O. Box 15314

Fort Wayne, IN 46885-5314

FAHR MUGS AVAILABLE

There were 14 mugs remaining out of the 36 that were made available at the FAHR annual membership meeting and are being presented to anyone interested in purchasing one. Considering the low attendance at the FAHR meeting, they went over in a BIG way! These mugs are white ceramic 10 ounce size and very detailed with the FAHR logo and Phippen horse in brown and black lettering. A copy of each side is show below. As stated in Eddie’s BAC chair column, these mugs will be changed on a yearly basis so unless we get a big demand for more of this particular design, it may be some time before they will be made available again. They are offered at $16.00 post paid on a first come, first serve basis. Send your check or money order with a note indicating your order to:

FAHR, Inc.

P.O. Box 15314 Fort Wayne, IN 46885-5314

TRAIL RIDER MAGAZINE A group of FAHR members have co-opted a one half page ad in the January/February 2004 issue of Trail Rider magazine. Those participating were: Carolyn Barcus, Glenn and Kathy Conklin, Vic and Karen Hal-lauer, Ken Haskins, Mike and Sheila Kaminski, Ramon and Judy Laurie, Max Sterrett, Rick and Edna Street, Tom and Linda Taylor, Craig and Teresa Wells, Bill and Merry Wicklund, and Joe, Marilyn and Bob Yeomans. If you get a chance, check it out!

FAHR TIDINGS HAS A NEW EDITOR

Beginning with 2004, there will be a new Tidings editor. Eddie Street will be taking over this position full time. All advertising still needs to be sent through the FAHR office, however, if you have an article or letter you would like to submit for publication, please feel free to send it directly to Eddie either by US mail or email. You may of course still send it to the FAHR office as well. Thanks to all of you who have helped make the past issues of the Tidings a success. Although I never con-sidered myself an editor, I did enjoy the designing part of it. It was a lot of fun as well as very challenging. With my new position of financial secretary, I no longer have enough time to devote to doing both properly or in a timely manner. Thanks to everyone for the patience you have shown on the several occasions I had trouble getting the is-sues out on time. I appreciate you all!

Linda Taylor

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B R E E D E R’S DIR E C T O RY

HELSELS’ HOBBY HORSE HILLS 1833 W. Water Tower Road

Salem, IN 47167 812/883-3336

Fax 812/883-2026 e-mail: Helsels@Blueriver.net

http://www.blueriver.net/~helsels

We have used Toby bred horses as the foundation

of our breeding program for over 30 years.

Crosses with Patchy 416, Red Eagle, Apache 730 and Quanah

make up our broodmare band.

Reducing our activity, we are selling some of these mares to breeders who understand and appreciate

Foundation bloodlines and will perpetuate the Appaloosa.

Please contact us for further information.

FOUNDATION APPALOOSA STOCK FOR SALE

STALLIONS, BROODMARES, & YOUNGSTERS

Bloodlines include Toby, Red Eagle, Patchy, Morgans Leopard, Sundance,

Apache and Comanche

We believe broodmares are the foundation of any progressive breeding program

Please write, call or e-mail for more information!

SPECIALTY: Foundation and Permanent

Appaloosa to Appaloosa Bloodlines of Quality LOCATION: Conveniently located off of I-469 on the

Northeast side of Fort Wayne, Indiana (better known as Kekionga to the Miamis)

WOLF RUN APPALOOSAS Tom & Linda Taylor 8167 Wheelock Road Fort Wayne, IN 46835 260/485-4051 e-mail: TTwolfrun@aol.com

CLAYMORE FARMS Route 1 Box 32

Equality, AL 36026 256/234-3313

e-mail: dallas@webshoppe.net

STANDING:

DANDELION PATCHY, FAHR 154 ApHC, ICAA, also Sundance & CRHA eligible

“Dandy” is a tri-color few spot with 100% color in two breeding seasons. Great disposition with bloodlines

of Patchy, Sundance, Comanche, Chief of Fourmile, Shavano and Patchy Yamini. 97% FPD—only one AQHA in the 5th generation. Stud fee by private

treaty, with preference to Foundation breeders and

Appaloosas only.

SPECIALTY: Only a few, but good dispositions and intensely Foundation bred. All foals eligible for FAHR, ICAA, ApHC, Sundance and CRHA. LOCATION: 35 miles north of Montgomery, Alabama on State Hwy. #9

GLORY BE FARMS Shawn, Sheryle, Annie, Jessie

and Nicholas Henderson 14231 South State Road 63

Terre Haute, IN 47802 812/898-1236

Proudly Promoting the Foundation Appaloosa Bloodlines

STANDING: SHADOW OF TOBY K, FAHR 219, ApHC 557086

Black and White Blanket and Black Spots Bloodlines of Toby I, Patchy, Titania,

Red Eagle, Chief Joseph $500 Stud Fee LFG

*no extra charge for superior disposition, color, versatility or conformation

Indiana Appaloosa Association Breeders Futurity Stallion Foals For Sale Most Times

Call to visit or for more information! LOCATION: Just 10 miles south of I-70 and Terre Haute, Indiana on State Road 63

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KIT’S CANYON RANCH

Ramon & Judy Laurie 407 W. 15th

Russell, KS 67665 785/483-3590

e-mail: kitscanyon@russellks.net Www.kitscanyon.com

Kit’s Canyon Ranch is promoting and breeding only

Appaloosa X Appaloosa horses. Our horses represent a mixing of many foundation lines

and breeding programs concentrated back into a high percentage Appaloosa gene package.

Our foal crop is 90% FPD or higher.

Toby ~ Navaho Britches ~ Missoula Medicine Man ~ Joker B

Pratt ~ Simcoe ~ Thompson ~ The Ghostwind Stallions ~

Sam Fisher ~ Dun Roven Chelsea’s Image

Going back through our different horses pedigrees reads like a “who’s who” of the Appaloosa world.

We have horses for sale most of the time.

INQUIRIES ALWAYS WELCOME

BOLD-N-BRITE APPALOOSAS

Joe, Marilyn & Bob Yeomans 8405 E. 112th Street

Howard City, MI 49329 616/636-5796

e-mail: briteapp@hotmail.com

STANDING:

MIAMIS TOPATCHY SUN, FAHR 188 ApHC 577700

Blue Roan Few Spot $400 LFCG

($5.00 per day mare care)

FAHR horses for sale. Due to health problems in the family,

we must reduce our herd. Please contact for information.

Prices depend on number purchased. SPECIALTY: Foundation Appaloosas LOCATION: 35 miles north of Grand Rapids off Highway 131 North

KAMINSKIS FOUNDATION APPALOOSAS Mike & Sheila Kaminski

9466 Bonnie Road 231/832-4313

Chase, MI 49623 e-mail: kaminskism@hotmail.com

http://www.geocities.com/k_appaloosa/home.html

STANDING: Domino Chief Coppersun, FAHR 330

ApHC 593286 2000 Buckskin near Leopard

By DREA Domino RodeoDay APHC #544413 Out of Pretty Gold Lace ApHC #486959

SHS Fire Hawk Dancer, FAHR 333

ApHC 596231 2000 Red Leopard

By BC Ketobys Wyakin, FAHR 244, ApHC #523768 Out of BDAS Precious Gem, ApHC #364164

SPECIALTY: Breeding Appaloosa to Appaloosa and Foundation bloodlines including Comanche, Red Eagle, Chub PowderFace, Sonseray, Sundance 500, Siri Sheik, Max 2Z, Chief Handprint, Patchy, Chief Chelsea, Dragon Seed, and so many others.

WITH STOCK FOR SALE LOCATION: 12 miles west of Reed City off US 131

WILLOWIND APPALOOSAS Craig & Teresa Wells

2275 E 600 S Wolcottville, IN 46795

260-854-2025 e-mail: craig@skyenet.net

STANDING:

MIAMIS LEOPARD BEAR, FAHR 113, ApHC 564617 Tri-colored Leopard 15.3 hh

Sire: GA’s Sundance Image, ApHC 229444 Dam: Blue Bear Grand Gal, FAHR 8, ApHC 348679

SPECIALTY: Foundation Appaloosas with great dis-positions and conformation along with athletic ability, color and pedigree.

Mares of linebred Toby with Red Eagle

Occasionally foals for sale

See FAHR website for more information on bloodlines

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BRANDYHAVEN HORSE FARM

33 River Road Montague, NJ 07827

973/293-7542 e-mail: brandyhaven@pikeonline.net

STANDING:

CHIEF SUNDANCER, FAHR 208

ApHC F549773 - SBC #1097 - CRHA #5336

Bay, Large Blanket, Bay and Black Spots

BRANDY’S SNOW HAWK, FAHR 231 ApHC F582411 - SBC #1287B - CRHA #5764

Golden Dun with White Hips

Black Mane, Tail & Legs Very Striking

Disposition, Conformation and Color are the winning combinations, and

they have them all!

Young Stock with Color for Sale.

STANDING: WOODLAND’S SALSA, FAHR 135

ApHC 567345 Chestnut Snowcap

Woodland’s Salsa is 93% ApHC

Foundation Pedigree Designation. He has 4 solid generations of

Appaloosa breeding and in the fifth generation only 2 are not.

Woodland’s Salsa carries the bloodline of Toby I F-203,

Mansfield Comanche F-3096, Red Eagle Jr. #4294,

Snow Cloud F-78, Bambi E F-2497 and

many more foundation lines.

DREAM MAKERS APPALOOSAS

Robin Sothman

7182 165th Street Milaca, MN 56353

320/556-3486 612/877-1974 cell

trigger@ecenet.com

STANDING:

DREAM MAKERS RIO 1999 Black and White Leopard

ApHC 587382 / FAHR 424 Dam: Neemeepooscougarpaws

Sire: Pratt Toby Secret

2003 Breeding Fee: $500.00

“Rio” has a wonderful personality and is very intelligent.

His mild manner allows children to share his stall at shows.

Rio has a gentle yet proud presence.

GREYWOLF FARMS 69245 520th Street Fairfax, MN 55332

507/426-8175 graywolf@prairie.lakes.com

www.greywolffarms.com

Located in South Central Minnesota a short distance from the scenic Minnesota River Valley and

historic Fort Ridgely. We concentrate on foundation bred leopard

Appaloosas. STANDING:

BC Ketoby’s Wyakin, FAHR 244 by Kemos Fire Shadow, FAHR 18

out of Pratts Tobena IM3, FAHR 118 100% color producer to date!!!

Bloodlines include Sundance, Money Creek,

Red Eagle, Chief Chelsea, Sully Lancer, Jauquin, Mansfield’s Comanche, Joker B,

Arab Toswirah Alkhar Just to name a few from the pedigrees

All foals are FAHR eligible.

Bruce and Andrea Wichmann

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e-mail: tanglewoodfarm@netzero.net

STANDING:

DUN ROVEN CHELSEA, FAHR 30 ApHC #235809, ApSHA #F136

Dun Roven Chelsea is a 16 hand Tri-colored

near Leopard multiple R.O.M. Producer, National and World Top 10 Producer, sire of 2 CRHA National Champions.

At 15 years of age he was #2 in the Nation in Color

& #9 in Suitability.

Dun Roven Chelsea is the last son of Chief Chelsea F2154

Please write or call for

more information or a sales list.

TANGLEWOOD FARM Kathi Harvey 181 Fiddlers Elbow Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908/475-2278

HI MOUNTAIN HOLLOW 3200 Brown Hill Road Cohocton, NY 14826

585/384-5962 www.himtnhollow.com

STANDING:

Romeo’s Top Gun ApHC #273948

CRHA #1940-N ~ SBC #129 Sorrel roan few spot 100% color producer 15.2 hh

Fee $350 LCFG Neemeepoos Chataqua FAHR 303

ApHC #563437 ~ CRHA 6038-N ~ SBC 1234A Brown near leopard 15.1 hh

Fee $500 LCFG HMH Phantom Spirit FAHR (pending)

ApHC #611004, CRHA 6322-0, SBC #1351G Bay few spot—mature 15.2 hh

Introducing in 2004—Fee $500 LCFG

SPECIALTY: Intense foundation black leopard bloodlines. Imprinted loud colored foals for sale—pedigrees and many photos on website. LOCATION: Western New York—2 hours from Erie, PA, Ohio line—2 hours northwest from Binghampton in the Finger Lakes Region.

Max D. Sterrett

49880 Portland Road Racine, OH 45771

740/949-0032 (farm) 484/431-5022 (cell)

maxsterrett1@earthlink.com

Striving to breed quality Foundation Appaloosas. SPECIALTY: Our bloodlines include those from great

breeders such as—Frank Scripter, Money Creek, and Ulrich,

as well as the bloodlines of Mansfield Comanche, Sundance 500, Toby, Patchy and Nugget Jim

LOCATION: Southeast Ohio Check out our website to see our bloodlines & stock

www.doublemappaloosa.com

M&S APPALOOSAS HOME OF THE INDIAN SHUFFLERS

Susan’s Place Threapeutic Riding Center

Box 1091 Mesquite, NM 88048

505-233-2872 SusanStapel@hotmail.com

We breed Foundation Appaloosas, hinnies and mules

and stand 3 stallions:

MS MARK OF THE CROSS FPD 67% Bloodlines are Sundance, Missoula, Ghostwind

Bay blanket/spots, lightning marks Stud fee $250 (breeds mares & Jennets)

MARKS IMAGINE FPD 93%

Same as above with heavy Rainy Moon 1st year stud fee $150

SHREK

12h gray standard Jack—breeding both ADMS registered

We have quality foals for sale at reasonable

prices from $750 to $1500

Other bloodlines: Sully, Chief Malhuer, Bear Step, Mansfield, Abdull

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DECKER’S RED EAGLE APPALOOSAS Milton & Mary Decker

90808 B. Street Alvadore, OR 97409

541/688-8307 Fax: 541/688-8357

e-mail: mmdecker@comcast.net http://www.d-rea.com/

STANDING:

PRATT SULLY FIRE, FAHR 49 Black Leopard ApHC #495078 DREA COMANCHE BLUHAWK, FAHR 140 Black Few Spot DREA OCHOCO EAGLE 2001 Black and White snow cap WAKONS NAVAJO EAGLE Black Near Leopard SPECIALTY: Breeding leopards and loud blankets from Red Eagle F209 and other Foundation bloodlines, including up close to Mansfield Comanche LOCATION: 12 miles west of Eugene, Oregon

BIG CREEK RANCH Arlo & Arita Harwood

96845 N. Big Creek Lane Lakeside, OR 97449-9605

541/759-3231 Fax: 541/759-2088

e-mail: bigcreek@presys.com

BECAUSE YOU WANT - THE VERY BEST

Big Creek Ranch dedicates it’s effort to producing high quality, leopard line, Colorado Rangerbred, Appaloosa Breed Horses and to development of:

THE PUREBRED APPALOOSA

Through the use of some of the best of ApHC’s founding bloodlines Big Creek Ranch offers the discriminating breeder and fancier of Heritage Appaloosas, a select choice of FAHR registered, three to five generation pure stock, from known, all Appaloosa registered, pedigree.

A Few: Foals - Yearlings - Mares - Stallions

usually available

Please contact: Arita Harwood for sales list or further information

HURRICANE RANCH Bill & Merry Wicklund

P.O. Box 301 Soper, OK 74759

580/345-2487 e-mail: appaloosa43@yahoo.com

FOUNDATION BRED APPALOOSA ATHLETES

WITH THE INDIAN SHUFFLE GAIT

STANDING:

HR WACIPI, FAHR 236 ApHC 552778, CRHA #5784

Chestnut Leopard — 100% Color Producer

BC IV HARLEQUIN MAX, FAHR 20 ApHC 554548, CRHA 5243-0

Loud Tri-color near Leopard — 100% Color Producer

And 1st time ever to be offered to the public: PRATTS TOBY IV

ApHC 462810, CRHA #4415 Black Leopard — FAHR Producer

$400 Stud Fee for 2003 (2004 will be $500)

Your Choice to Approved Mares

Horses for Sale at ALL times

WHEELERS FOUNDATION APPALOOSAS

Jack & Eileen Wheeler 14987 Antelope Flat Drive

Box Elder, SD 57719 605/923-4184

e-mail: JackEileenwh@msn.com

STANDING:

SULLY MIDNIGHT DRIFT, FAHR 454

Breeding for USABILITY, Disposition & Conformation SPECIALTY: SHOW STOCK HORSES Strongly us-ing the Sully foundation bloodline from Hall of Fame Breeder, Lee Warne mixed with broodmares that carry the bloodlines of great horses such as Will West, Colida, Joker B, Prince David, Prince Plaudit, Red Eagle, Cowboy Jack Striving to produce Foundation Appaloosas that will carry on the great legacy of their ancestors

Expecting first foals in 2004 LOCATION: On the edge of the beautiful Black Hills, 12 miles east of Rapid City and just a short drive from Mt. Rushmore

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http://www.pets4you.com/pages/wakon2.html

Loud, black with blankets & black leopards!! “Original”, sweet intelligence, &

best athletic ability from “TRUE” foundation heritage!

Stud service, mares & foals!!

Over 35 years dedicated to the preservation of the “Navajo Britches”, “Storm Cloud F”,

and “Toby” Appaloosa bloodlines!

Located in the heart of the beautiful Cascade Mountains

WAKON APPALOOSAS Marlene Ross 32702 Crawford Loop Road Darrington, WA 98241 phone & fax: 360/436-1904

OLD SPRING FARM

APPALOOSAS Suzanne V. Pabst

7629 Charity Highway Ferrum, VA 24088

276/930-3404 www.oldspringfarm.com

STANDING:

WHATA DREAMFINDER, ApHC 520406 Hall of Famer Dreamfinder x Hall of Famer

Starza’s Pine (grandaughter of Peacock’s Miraklman)

FOR SALE

“Forbidden Dream” 2002 few spot filly 87%

Heaven’s Red Eagle x Whata Bright Dream by Whata Dreamfinder

BREEDING QUALITY RED EAGLE APPALOOSAS

SINCE 1965

MEDICINE WHEEL RANCH

Gig & Cathy LeBret 270 Williams Lk. Rd.

Box 942 Kettle Falls, WA 99141

509/684-3211 e-mail: gig@theofficenet.com

STANDING:

WALKN WAPALOOSA JO, FAHR 190 ApHC 519575

Sire: Quinta Jo ~ Dam: Plaudit Lovely

***** Endangered Species *****

5 generations of 100% ApHC Black with White Blanket & Black Spots Too many Foundation Bloodlines to List

LOCATION: 67 miles north of Spokane, Washington on HWY. 395

Breeding Program dedicated to the promotion and creation of the

Purebred Appaloosa Breed Horse

Rick and Edna “Eddie” Street 4415 183rd Ave. S.W. Rochester, WA 98579 360/273-9355 estreet@cco.net

Stallion Service Horses for Sale FAHR Registered

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WHEELERS FOUNDATION APPALOOSAS Breeding For Usability

Disposition & Conformation

Herd Stallion

Expecting First Foals Few Spot Leopard In 2004 15.2 h.

Sully Midnight Drift FAHR 454

He goes back to these great horses:

WW Sheryl F-4651 Sully Lancer—High Point Halter Stallion TC. Babe F-4595 Grand Champion Stallion, Medallion Sire Bright Eyes Brother F-3047 Sully Rebel Star—Halter Rom Sire Bear Step F-3068 Equal Star—Rom Sire of Halter & Performance Dry Runs Tomahawk F-2127 Star Bright—Race Winner & Sire of Stake Winner Bambi E Wild Hope—Medallion Sire Sundance 500 Leading Sire of Race Winners Star Mist—National Champion Aged Mare Sully Pattern—High point Stallion Sully Sunshine—High point producer Comanche’s Equal—National Champion ge t of Sire Gold Heels—Arena Rom Sire, National Champion

Owners: Jack & Eileen Wheeler

14987 Antelope Flat Drive Box Elder, S.D. 57719

605-923-4184 E-mail: JackEileenwh@msn.com

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HERD REDUCTION SALE

Time to make room for the 2004 foals!!!

EC Warriors Princess FAHR # 465

ApHC #559174 Princess was foaled 3/9/1990 and is open for

2004. She has a sweet disposition and is a nice ride.

She has 100 miles logged toward her distance award. Princess is double bred Quanah and

Rio Dinero. CRHA eligible. $1800

Sterretts MM Lilly FAHR #471

ApHC #611673 Sundance 500#1350A

Lilly was foaled 5/15/2001 and has been started under saddle. She carries

Mansfield Comanche 3x, Morgans Leopard 3x, Red Eagle and Sundance.

Lilly Has a great disposition and looks to have the makings of a real nice saddle horse. A sweet 3rd generation Appaloosa.

$2500

HR Ishtamo FAHR #545

ApHC #621616 Ish was foaled on 4/23/2003 and is double bred

Pratt Toby Secret. He goes back to the Toby II 3x, Red Eagle 2x, Quanah 2x, Rio Dinero 2x, and

Wapiti. Ish is eligible for the CRHA. This colt looks as if he should mature at 16 hands.

A nice 4th generation Appaloosa. $1500

Double “M Appaloosa-49880 Portland Rd. Racine, OH 45771

Cell-484-431-5022 Farm-740-949-0032 www.doublemappaloosa.com maxsterrett1@earthlink.net

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A DV E RTISIN G R A T E S

FULL PAGE .......................................... HALF PAGE .......................................... QUARTER PAGE ................................. BREEDER’S DIRECTORY ...................

Members Non-Members

$40.00 $20.00 $10.00 $10.00*

$100.00 $ 50.00 $ 30.00 Not Available

(Breeder’s Directory ad includes farm name, your name & address, up to two phone numbers, stallion’s name & description, specialty, and a general location of your farm) *Contract a one year Breeder’s Directory ad for $40.00 and your ad will placed on the FAHR website for no additional charge

January/February/March 2004 Issue April/May/June 2004 Issue July/August/September 2004 Issue October/November/December 2004 Issue

FREE “HORSE WANTED” ADS FAHR offers free horse wanted ads to members & non-members, so if you know of someone who is looking for that certain mount and you are unable to supply their needs, maybe another FAHR

member would have just the right horse for them. Pass the word about our free horse wanted ads.

February 1, 2004 May 1, 2004 August 1, 2004 November 1, 2004

DEADLINES

Annual Renewable Couple Membership (husband and wife) Annual Renewable Single Membership Family Annual Renewable Memberhsip Youthtime Membership (expires when youth reaches age 18) Youth Annual Renewable Membership

Payment must be enclosed with your ad. Checks or Money Orders only—NO CASH PLEASE! Send to:

FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY, INC. P.O. BOX 15314

FORT WAYNE, IN 46885-5314 (please remember to always send original photographs with your ad copy.

FEE SCHEDULE MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE REGISTRATION FEES

Member Registration fee Non-Member Registration fee Transfer fee Miscellaneous fee (lost certificates, changing of sex, correcting error past 30 days)

$35.00 $20.00 $40.00 $40.00 $10.00

$10.00 $20.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00

(U.S. funds apply to all rates—other countries please add $15.00 postage fee per year in U.S. funds)

Membership and Registration Applications available upon request

(Stallion and Transfer Reports also available upon request)

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ~ $ .20 per word with a $5.00 minimum

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F A HR R E GIST E R E D H O RS E S 500-507

FAHR 500 - HMH Phantom Spirit, ApHC 611004, Stallion, Foaled 04/24/2002 New York Breeder: Irene C. Smith, Cohocton, New York Owner: Irene C. Smith, Cohocton, New York Description: Bay Roan/white over entire body/no face markings/no leg markings/few bay spots Sire: Lacy’s Running Wolf, ApHC 565734 Dam: HMH Snow Leopard, ApHC 561888 FAHR 501 - Sun Sickle, ApHC 392926, Mare, Foaled 5/23/83 West Virginia Breeder: Edgar L. Orum or Rona L. Orum, Proctor, West Virginia Owner: Cheryl L. Miller, Corry, Pennsylvania Description: Bay/white with spots over hips /star/LF-no leg markings/ RF-no leg markings/LH-no leg markings/ RH-ankle Sire: The Phoenix Sun, ApHC 204089 Dam: Cloud IV, ApHC 95635 FAHR 502 - HHR Sunspot Dakota , ApHC 613390, Stallion, Foaled 05/09/2002 Pennsylvania Breeder: Cheryl L. Miller, Corry, Pennsylvania Owner: Charles L. O’Bryant III, Greensboro, North Carolina Description: Blue Roan/white with spots over entire body/no face markings/LF-lightning marks/LH-partial coronet/ RF-lightning marks/RH-lightning marks Sire: SS Dakota Sundance, FAHR 383 Dam: Mar-C’s Angel Face, FAHR 376 ApHC 599039 ApHC 546252 FAHR 503 - TBA American Image, ApHC 610981, Stallion, Foaled 06/09/2002 Indiana Breeder: Jennifer Thomas, Butler, Indiana Owner: Jennifer Thomas, Butler, Indiana Description: Red Roan/white with spots over entire body/star, stripe and snip/no leg markings Sire: J&L Mocha, FAHR 6 Dam: CTA Image of Grace, FAHR 230 ApHC 542734 ApHC N542732 FAHR 504 - RDF Spirit Willowdance, ApHC N616884, Mare, Foaled 09/06/2002 New York Breeder: Kit DeFever, New Paltz, New York Owner: Mark R. Demmon and Heather Demmon, Adell, Wisconsin Description: Chestnut or Sorrel/star and stripe/no leg markings Sire: Ulrich’s Papillon, ApHC 381053 Dam: Joker’s Snow Dance, ApHC 533827 FAHR 505 - HHR Sundance Tribute, ApHC 6198389, Stallion, Foaled 05/25/2003 Pennsylvania Breeder: Cheryl L. Miller, Corry, Pennsylvania Owner: Cheryl L. Miller, Corry, Pennsylvania Description: Blue Roan/white with spots over entire body/star and snip/no leg markings Sire: SS Dakota Sundance, FAHR 383 Dam: S.S. Rainbow Sun, FAHR 386 ApHC 599039 ApHC 565330 FAHR 506 - RDF T. Kha Atta Rain, ApHC 611563, Stallion, Foaled 04/12/2002 New York Breeder: Kit DeFever, New Paltz, New York Owner: Lynn Tackes, West Bend, Wisconsin Description: Blue Roan/white over entire body/star, stripe and snip/no leg markings/few black spots Sire: Echos Rain Dancer, ApHC 579118 Dam: SRU Navajo Sunrise, 564011 FAHR 507 - Snow’s Prize Dream, ApHC 533826, Mare, Foaled 04/09/1994 New York Breeder: Lois A. Williams, Sprakers, New York Owner: Mark R. Demmon and Heather Demmon, Adell, Wisconsin Description: Blue Roan/white with spots over entire body/star stripe and snip/LH-partial pastern/RH-partial ankle Sire: Solar Snow Coyote, ApHC 493904 Dam: Sheza Sundae Spot, ApHC 476396

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FAHR 540 - Tobys Hopi Laceymoon, ApHC 542768, Mare, Foaled 05/02/1995 Oregon Breeder: James G. Miller or Berdean E. Miller, Lacomb, Oregon Owner: Victoria J. Bell, Plant City, Florida Description: White/spots over entire body/star and stripe/LF-no leg markings/LH-partial stocking/ RF-no leg markings/RH-pastern/bay spots and varnish marks Sire: Toby’s Lucky Moon, ApHC 495594 Dam: Tobys Lacey Lady, ApHC 462804 FAHR 541 - JBCJ Popiasia, ApHC 617458, Mare, Foaled 06/15/2002 Florida Breeder: James G. Miller or Berdean E. Miller, Lebanon, Oregon Owner: Victoria J. Bell, Plant City, Florida Description: Bay Roan/white with spots over body and hips/no face markings/no leg markings Sire: Wingedtobywarrior, ApHC 479363 Dam: Tobys Hopi Lacymoon, FAHR 540 ApHC 542768 FAHR 542 - Traza Fire N Ice, ApHC 621478, Mare, Foaled 07/01/2003 Florida Breeder: Victoria J. Bell, Plant City, Florida Owner: Victoria J. Bell, Plant City, Florida Description: Bay Roan/white over entire body/star, stripe and snip/LF-lightning marks/LH-stocking/ RF-lightning marks/RH-partial half stocking/few bay spots Sire: Bear Paw Mt Thunder, ApHC 588509 Dam: Tobys Hopi Laceymoon, FAHR 540 ApHC 542768 FAHR 543 - Traza River of Stars, ApHC 619922, Mare, Foaled 01/07/2003 Florida Breeder: Victoria J. Bell - lessee, Plant City, Florida Owner: Victoria J. Bell, Plant City, Florida Description: Dark Bay or Brown/white with spots over body and hips/star/LH-partial ankle/RH-partial ankle/ roan over entire body Sire: Bear Paw Mt Thunder, ApHC 588509 Dam: Oak’s Eagle Dancer, ApHC 525118 FAHR 544 - Confettis Valentine, ApHC 572699, Gelding, Foaled 02/13/1998 California Breeder: Mellanie Burkhart, Bakersfield, California Owner: Audrey Pavia, Santa Ana, California Description: Red Roan/white with spots over entire body/blaze/no leg markings Sire: Chocklateconfetti, ApHC 362839 Dam: Pokos Miss-Cheyene, ApHC 531088 FAHR 545 - HR Ishtamo, ApHC 545, Stallion, Foaled 04/23/2003 Oklahoma Breeder: Bill Wicklund, Soper, Oklahoma Owner: Max D. Sterrett, Springfield, Pennsylvania Description: Red Roan/white over entire body/noface markings/no leg markings/white tipped ears/ few chestnut or sorrel spots Sire: HR Wacipi, FAHR 236 Dam: EC Warriors Princess, FAHR 465 ApHC 552778 ApHC 559174 FAHR 546 - Texas Bright Ides, ApHC 590893, Mare, Foaled 03/15/2000 Texas Breeder: Carolyn M. Barcus, Van Alstyne, Texas Owner: Carolyn M. Barcus, Van Alstyne, Texas Description: Chestnut/white with spots over back and hips/blaze/LH-partial stocking/RH-partial stocking Sire: Mighty Lightning, FAHR 233 Dam: Wonder Bar Maid, ApHC 449838 ApHC 399507

F A HR R E GIST E R E D H O RS E S 540-561

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FAHR 547 - Toby Jo Wapaloosa, ApHC 619784, Stallion, Foaled 04/04/2003 Washington Breeder: Cathy J. Le Bret and Jerry Gig Le Bret, Kettle Falls, Washington Owner: Cathy J. Le Bret and Jerry Gig Le Bret, Kettle Falls, Washington Description: Blue Roan/white over body and hips/no face markings/LF-lightning marks/LH-lightning marks RF-lightning marks/RH-lightning marks/few black spots Sire: Walkn Wapaloosa Jo, FAHR 190 Dam: Drea Kemosfancyeagle, FAHR 356 ApHC 519575 ApHC 594953 FAHR 548 - Shelby Wapaloosa Jo, ApHC 619785, Mare, Foaled 04/22/2003 Washington Breeder: Cathy J. Le Bret and Jerry Gig Le Bret, Kettle Falls, Washington Owner: Cathy J. Le Bret and Jerry Gig Le Bret, Kettle Falls, Washington Description: Bay Roan/white over body and hips/ star and stripe/no leg markings/few bay spots Sire: Walkn Wapaloosa Jo, FAHR 190 Dam: Pratt Kemos Tobet, ApHC 495074 ApHC 519575 FAHR 549 - FAR Thunderbird, ApHC 605061, Stallion, Foaled 05/23/2001 Washington Breeder: Alice Pratt, Powell Butte, Oregon Owner: Deborah Woodland, Pahrump, Nevada Description: Bay Roan/white with spots over entire body/no face markings/LF-lightning marks/LH-lightning marks/ RF-lightning marks/RH-lightning marks Sire: Pratt Double Fire, ApHC 532884 Dam: Pratt Im May Storm, ApHC 536371 FAHR 550 - Patchy Cyndrspritzer, ApHC 606007, Mare, Foaled 06/21/2001 Pennsylvania Breeder: Cheryl L. Miller, Corry, Pennsylvania Owner: Skenno Pierman, Penryn, California Description: Black/white with spots over body and hips/no face markings/RH-partial pastern Sire: HHR Dallas, FAHR 381 Dam: Mar-C’s Nita Real, ApHC 503635 ApHC 599037 FAHR 551 - Kitstoby Evening Guy, ApHC 520812, Stallion, Foaled 06/02/2003 Kansas Breeder: Reece A. Laurie, Ottawa, Kansas Owner: Reece A. Laurie, Ottawa, Kansas Description: Black/white with spots over back and hips/star/no leg markings Sire: Wakons Toby Snow, FAHR 368 Dam: Tonys Robin, FAHR 414 ApHC 599702 ApHC 603813 FAHR 552 - Kitsringo Sun Spot, ApHC 612406, Gelding, Foaled 04/27/2002 Kansas Breeder: Ramon L. Laurie, Russell, Kansas Owner: Ramon L. Laurie, Russell, Kansas (TRANSFERRED TO REECE A. LAURIE, OTTAWA, KANSAS ON 11/24/2003) Description: Bay/white with spots over body and hips/no face markings/no leg markings Sire: Dudes Ringo Surprise, FAHR 354 Dam: Deacons Rosewood, ApHC N595702 ApHC 594242 FAHR 553 - Kits Canyon Nugget, ApHC 612410, Gelding, Foaled 05/03/2002 Kansas Breeder: Ramon L. Laurie, Russell, Kansas Owner: Ramon L. Laurie, Russell, Kansas (TRANSFERRED TO REECE A. LAURIE, OTTAWA, KANSAS ON 11/24/2003) Description: Sire: Chared Pooses Nugget, ApHC 566099 Dam: Dudes Surprise, FAHR 353 ApHC 591720 FAHR 554 - Skennosladyginger, ApHC N619540, Mare, Foaled 05/17/2003 California Breeder: Skenno Pierman, Penryn, California Owner: Skenno Pierman, Penryn, California Description: Bay/star/ no leg markings Sire: Pratt Sully Fire, FAHR 49 Dam: Redeagles Jessie, FAHR 527 ApHC 495078 ApHC 611415

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FAHR 555 - Shadows Titania, ApHC 619585, Mare, Foaled 05/13/2003 Indiana Breeder: Vicki L. Grant, Noblesville, Indiana Owner: Vicki L. Grant, Noblesville, Indiana Description: Dark Bay or Brown/spots over hips/no face markings/no leg markings Sire: Shadow of Toby K, FAHR 219 Dam: Norsta April Breeze, FAHR 308 ApHC 557086 ApHC 493125 FAHR 556 - Jokers Snow Dance, ApHC 533827, Mare, Foaled 6/17/94 New York Breeder: Lois A. Williams, Sprakers, New York Owner: Mark R. Demmon and Heather Demmon, Adell, Wisconsin Description: Blue Roan/white over loin and hips/no face markings/LF-no leg markings/LH-no leg markings/ RF-no leg markings/RH-no leg markings. Sire: Solar Snow Coyote, ApHC 493904 Dam: Klines Joker Girl, ApHC 269864 FAHR 557 - Sarcee Bunny Spot, ApHC 513620, Mare, Foaled 4/20/92 New York Breeder: Lois A. Williams, Sprakers, New York Owner: Mark R. Demmon and Heather Demmon, Adell, Wisconsin Description: White/spots over entire body/no face markings/LF-no leg markings/LH-no leg markings/ RF-no leg markings/RH-no leg markings/buckskin spots Sire: Cedar Ridge Spot, 305895 Dam: Bearpaws Top Buff, ApHC 460654 FAHR 558 - HHR Shockingrvlation, ApHC 613391, Stallion, Foaled 05/12/2002 Pennsylvania Breeder: Cheryl L. Miller, Corry, Pennsylvania Owner: Cheryl L. Miller, Corry, Pennsylvania Description: Bay Roan/white with spots over entire body/no face markings/no leg markings Sire: HHR Dallas, FAHR 381 Dam: S.S. Rainbow Sun, FAHR 386 ApHC 599037 ApHC 565330 FAHR 559 - HHR Mayflowrsundance, ApHC 621347, Mare, Foaled 05/01/2003 Pennsylvania Breeder: Cheryl L. Miller, Corry, Pennsylvania Owner: Cheryl L. Miller, Corry, Pennsylvania Description: Blue Roan/white with spots over entire body/star/LH-partial ankle/RH-partial ankle Sire: SS Dakota Sundance, FAHR 382 Dam: HHR April Foxtail, ApHC N605937 ApHC 599039 FAHR 560 - HHR Pepper Sundance, ApHC 619830, Stallion, Foaled 05/18/2003 Pennsylvania Breeder: Cheryl L. Miller, Corry, Pennsylvania Owner: Cheryl L. Miller, Corry, Pennsylvania Description: Blue Roan/white with spots over entire body/star/no leg markings Sire: SS Dakota Sundance, FAHR 383 Dam: Mar-C’s Angelface, FAHR 376 ApHC 599039 ApHC 546252 FAHR 561- Dartagnons Spitfire, ApHC 597967, Foaled 02/17/1999 Oregon Breeder: Melinda Sanfilippo, Forest Grove, Oregon Owner: Melinda Sanfilippo, Forest Grove, Oregon Description: Bay/white with spots over loin and hips/star, stripe and snip/no leg markings Sire: Dartag’non, FAHR 35 Dam: Spicey Attitude, ApHC N541107 ApHC 294406

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The following numbers are being reassigned and are from horses that were deemed un-qualified and their papers pulled. Rather than have blank numbers in the registry, it was de-cided to use these numbers: FAHR 169 - Terrell’s Leah, ApHC 408772, Mare, Foaled 4/15/84 Indiana Breeder: Robert J. Terrell and Marcia Terrell, Mooresville, Indiana Owner: Gary L. Combs and Judy Combs, Laurel, Indiana Description: Red Roan/white with spots over entire body/star/LF-no leg markings/RF-no leg markings/ LH-no leg markings/RH-no leg markings. Sire: Pay Days Niki Bar, ApHC 267203 Dam: Plaudit’s Skip-A-Mile, ApHC 158830 FAHR 252 - Sno Sally Buffalo, ApHC 459337, Mare, Foaled 5/29/87 Indiana Breeder: Lloyd Carter or Floyd Carter, Laurel, Indiana Owner: Gary L. Combs or Judy Combs, Greensburg, Indiana Description: Red Roan/white with spots over entire body/no face markings/LF-no leg markings/ LH-no leg markings/RF-no leg markings/RH-no leg markings. Sire: Eagles Sno-Cloud-B-J-B, ApHC 102078 Dam: Buffalo’s Tama To, ApHC 240013 FAHR 261 - Mint Chip, ApHC 513996, Mare, Foaled 5/29/92 Indiana Breeder: Gary L. Combs or Judy Combs, Laurel, Indiana Owner: Gary L. Combs or Judy Combs, Greensburg, Indiana Description: White/spots over entire body/no face markings/LF-no leg markings/LH-no leg markings/ RF-no leg markings/RH-no leg markings. Dark spots and varnish marks. Sire: DJ’s Bugle Boy, ApHC 474243 Dam: Buffalo’s Tama To, ApHC 240013 FAHR 263 - Buffalo Princess, ApHC 525192, Mare, Foaled 5/15/93 Indiana Breeder: Gary L. Combs or Judy Combs, Laurel, Indiana Owner: Gary L. Combs or Judy Combs, Greensburg, Indiana Description: White/white over body and hips/no face markings/LF-lightning marks/LH-lightning marks/ RF-lightning marks/LH-lightning marks. Chestnut varnish marks. Sire: DJ’s Bugle Boy, ApHC 474243 Dam: Buffalo’s Tama To, ApHC 240013 FAHR 389 - Shadows Polar Bear, ApHC 623283, Stallion, Foaled 05/05/ 2001 Michigan Breeder: Bernard Yeomans, Howard City, Michigan Owner: Bernard Yeomans, Howard City, Michigan Description: Dark Bay or Brown/white with spots over body and hips/no face markings//no leg markings Sire: Blue Bear Shadow, FAHR 12 Dam: Polar Bird Song, FAHR 88 ApHC 534032 ApHC 493111

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FAHR 309 - DRC To Cute To Shoot, ApHC 591913, Gelding, Foaled 03/27/2000 New Jersey (TRANSFERRED TO SAURA ROHRBACH, ROCK GLEN, PENNSYLVANIA ON 09/29/03) FAHR 375 - Foxtails Sundance, ApHC 473797, Gelding, Foaled 4/08/88 West Virginia (TRANSFERRED TO JOE YURCAK,EDINBORO, PENNSYLVANIA ON 10/09/03) FAHR 407 - Double Dutch Dottie, ApHC 550618, Mare, Foaled 6/03/96 Washington (TRANSFERRED TO THOMAS K. CARTER OR VIRGINIA E. CARTER EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA ON 10/09/03) FAHR 161— SK Natoma, ApHC 487311, Mare, Foaled 11/07/89 Illinois (TRANSFERRED TO DAWN M. BATES, MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA ON 11/16/03) FAHR 552 - Kitsringo Sun Spot, ApHC 612406, Gelding, Foaled 04/27/2002 Kansas (TRANSFERRED TO REECE A. LAURIE, OTTAWA, KANSAS ON 11/24/03) FAHR 553 - Kits Canyon Nugget, ApHC 612410, Gelding, Foaled 05/03/2002 Kansas (TRANSFERRED TO REECE A. LAURIE, OTTAWA, KANSAS ON 11/24/03) FAHR 236 - HR Wacipi, ApHC 552778, Stallion, Foaled 2/2/96 Oregon (TRANSFERRED TO BILL WICKLUND OR MERRY WICKLUND, SOPER, OKLAHOMA ON 11/26/03) FAHR 402 - Drea Storm Cl Patchy, ApHC 573304, Stallion, Foaled 07/10/1998 Oregon (TRANSFERRED TO JOANNA STEVENS, DUVALL, WASHINGTON ON 11/26/03) FAHR 290 - RA Rainys Last Dance, ApHC N586147, Mare, Foaled 05/16/1999 Washington (TRANSFERRED TO MELINDA SANFILIPPO, FOREST GROVE, OREGON ON 11/26/03) FAHR 77 - PSR Sundance Delux, Mare, ApHC 560523, Mare, Foaled 05/05/97 West Virginia (TRANSFERRED TO ARITA S. HARWOOD, LAKESIDE, OREGON ON 12/04/03)

Current FAHR Registry Transfer Listing

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DID Y O U K N O W?

Appaloosa News ~ July, 1964

Did you know there were Appaloosas in Mongolia? It is something Palmer Wagner has known for a long time.

A TT E N TIO N!!

As always, FAHR will correct any errors we have made. Please let us know if you see anything in this publication that is incorrect.

Thanks to everyone for taking an interest in FAHR Tidings.

APPALOOSAS IN OUTER MONGOLIA were photographed by United States Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, who has spent a great deal of time in the Northwest and is acquainted with the Appaloosa breed. These pictures shown above and at right were loaned to Palmer Wagner of Garfield, Washing-ton, by Mrs. Douglas. The pictures show three typical Appaloosa patterns. Take note of the saddles. These pictures will be added to the Appaloosa pho-tographic exhibit.

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Survey Says? As FAHR continues to grow both in registered horses as well as members, we feel the need to provide more for the membership than just a horse registry and a newsletter. We are aware that members have a varying range of interests and hope to investigate the needs of all members to see how we can best suit the group as a whole. Please take the time to review the following survey and return it to FAHR at your earliest convenience.

1) If FAHR were to have an Annual Horse Show would you participate?

2) If you answered yes to the above question, how many horses do you think you would try to bring?

(We know this may change but would like to have a number of likely participants to work with)

3) What classes would you like to be offered if FAHR had a show?

4) Would you participate in a saddle log program if FAHR developed one?

5) If FAHR were to sponsor a yearly production sale would you participate?

(As a Seller or as a buyer?)

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6) What could FAHR do to help increase attendance to the Annual Meeting?

7) Would you or your children participate if FAHR developed a Youth Program?

8) What can FAHR do as an organization to help you as a member?

9) What programs would you like to see initiated at FAHR? Including the above mentioned programs.

(Please list in order of preference)

10) Would you, as a member, be interested in assisting FAHR develop new programs to better serve the membership? (If yes please, list what your interests are and how you would be willing to assist)

On behalf of FAHR thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. Through your participation we can make this organization more fulfilling for all our members.

Some of you have already received and returned this survey so it will not be necessary for you to send another unless you would like to. Please detach, complete and return to:

FAHR, Inc. P.O. Box 15314

Fort Wayne, IN 46885-5314

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Order Deadlines: Sizes Available: Small, Med, Lg, xlg xxlg, xxxlg and Talls 1st Order : Feb. 15th, 2004 2nd Order : Aug 15th, 2004 Qty Item Size Cost Total Cost ______ Long Sleeve Shirt ______ $47.00 __________ ______ Short Sleeve Shirt ______ $44.00 __________ ______ Hat (one size fits all) $14.00 __________ Grand Total: __________ Ship to: Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone : _______________________________________ FAHR Member # _________________ All orders must be paid in full by check to the FAHR office along with the above information. No refunds or ex-changes . . . no exceptions! Send completed order form and payment to:

FAHR L O G O CLOTHING FAHR is proud to offer to the membership several fine items of clothing with an embroidered FAHR logo on them. We are offering for sale an excellent quality Carhart shirt. These shirts are of a casual de-sign and will promote FAHR at your favorite equine activities. The long sleeve shirts went over so well at the annual meeting that we are offering a short sleeve shirt, too. The clothing are in men’s sizes, so please be sure of your size before ordering, as we cannot offer refunds or exchanges.

We are unable to keep an inventory due to the cost of the shirts, however, FAHR will place two orders a year for the clothing items. In the fall we hope to add a jacket with the logo, as well. All items are to be paid prior to the order being placed. Make all checks payable to FAHR and submit check and order form to the FAHR office. I’m sure you will agree that Carhart clothing is well made and worth the price.

We are also offering a hat with the FAHR logo em-broidered on the front and the words “Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry” across the back. The

Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry, Inc. P.O. Box 15314

Fort Wayne, IN 46885-5314

shirts and hats are a beige color and the hat has a black bill. The lettering is black and the logo is black and brown with gray and red feathers and a slate blue tip on the arrow. They are both very attractive!

Order your FAHR items now so you can show your support for the Foundation Appaloosa breed horse.

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