OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY, INC. VOLUME 10 NO. 1 JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2007

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1 FAHR TIDINGS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY, INC. VOLUME 10 NO. 1 JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH

2 FAHR OFFICERS PRESIDENT John Hess 2778 E2625 Road Marseilles, IL / VICE-PRESIDENT (Pro Tem) Ken Haskins Hubbard Line Road Menahga, MN / DEPARTMENT HEADS: TREASURER Teresa Wells 2275 E 600 S Wolcottville, IN / craig@skyenet.net FINANCIAL SECRETARY & DIRECTOR Vicki Grant 5928 E. 169th Street Noblesville, IN / VGr55@aol.com SECRETARY (Pro Tem) Ginger Karns 6496 W. Bracken Road Huntington, IN / redhawk@onlyinternet.net REGISTRAR & DIRECTOR Kathy Conklin 836 S. Warner Fremont, MI / gconklin@wmis.net EDITOR & DIRECTOR Edna Street (Pro Tem) rd Avenue SW Rochester, WA / estreet@connectcorp.net DIRECTORS Arita Harwood N. Big Creek Lane Lakeside, OR / bigcreek@presys.com Bill Wicklund P.O. Box 301 Soper, OK / appaloosa43@yahoo.com Craig Wells (Pro Tem) 2275 E 600 S Wolcottville, IN / craig@skyenet.net TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE EDITOR FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM THE REGISTRAR.. 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENT. 5 MEET YOUR FAHR OFFICERS & DIRECTORS FAHR STALLION BARN. 8 LETTERS /MEMBER INPUT & 2007 MUGS QUESTIONS AND ANSWE RS.. 25 NEWS BEAT FAHR PROGRAMS BREEDER S DIRECTORY ADVERTISEMENTS. 34 ADVERTISING RATES FEE SCHEDULE REGISTRY UPDATE REGISTRY TRANSFERS.. 38 FAHR BULLETIN BOARD DID YOU KNOW? ARTICLES: COPPER DOLLAR LEAVES FINE MEMORIES HORSE S VIEW A BIT DIFFERENT. 14 THE HORSE WITH THE WINNING HABIT CHEROKEE RED REX CHEROKEE BLUE REX. 21 SPUD NIK. 21 A HOBBY MORE IMPORTANT THAN A JOB HORSEMAN S QUIZ.. 23 AN OVERLOOKED HORSE KILLER. 24 ON THE COVER THIS IS A FULL COLOR RENDITION OF THE LATE GEORGE PHIPPEN S APPALOOSA PAINTING BY TALENTED MARILEE CARROLL OF CANBY, OREGON. THIS GRACED THE COVER OF THE APPALOOSA NEWS, FEBRUARY, 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 31, Westfield, IN 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. 2

3 FROM THE EDITOR Hello, On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil came out of his (it s really a Phyllis) burrow and proclaimed that winter was officially over and spring was on it s way. Legend has it the groundhog comes out and tells the Groundhog Club President in Groundhogese whether or not winter is still on or if we will be graced with an early spring. After the winter we ve just experienced I would also believe it if they told me this same groundhog could play a harmonica while tap-dancing! It all sounds good to me! People in the mid-west have been experiencing some of the coldest weather on record and others in the south are dealing with tornado s long before the tornado season. Spring is a welcoming thought for man and beast alike! I put the winter to good use though, and continued with my farrier lessons. My instructor told me last week that he felt I pretty much wouldn t be needing his services any longer to which I replied, No way, I m not trimming my own horses. Too much work, I just wanted to learn enough to be able to trim a hoof in an emergency, or if I had a buyer coming to the farm I would be able to have the horse trimmed and ready to show. Trimming hoofs is a hard job! My instructor tells me that the other breeds are much easier to trim than the Foundation Appaloosa. Their hoof walls are not nearly as dense or thick. I have no intentions of finding out this fact for myself. I m excited about the New Year. I ve decided to enroll myself and my gelding BC KFS Star Rocket in the FAHR Saddle Log program. I hope to log in enough hours in a year to not only earn the first two chevrons but to also meet up with other FAHR members in my area and plan a few rides together. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to enjoy their horses. Sometimes the continual work seems to be the only connection there is between horse and owner during the long winter months. VIVA LA SPRING! Eddie FROM THE PRESIDENT The start of a new year offers the chance for a fresh start with new goals and, for FAHR the ability to move forward with a renewed vision. It s also a time to reflect on the challenges and successes in Among our challenges were and are Web site and message board problems. The rising costs to produce the Tidings. FAHR Officer and director vacancies. More member involvement thru participation. There were also many successes to celebrate, including Eagles Thunder- N-Toby FAHR #280 who won his Bronze Medallion from the ApHC, a Register of Merit (ROM) from the ApHC, was 8th in the ApHC National Championship Endurance Ride, and 6th in the American Endurance Ride Conference, Central Region, Heavyweight Division, as well as Hi-Point Appaloosa in the Ozark County Endurance riders. That is quite a feat for a horse in his first year of competition. Thunder is owned by Deanna Brown and was campaigned by Bill Wicklund. The Saddle Log and Distance Program with Skenno Pierman logging more than 2000 hours in the saddle. The FAHR advertisements in national magazines has drawn new members and led to sales of FAHR registered horses. The number of horses registered is on the rise. The Bylaws were updated and sent out to the members. The Tidings is a very good publication, looks great, in color, has articles on the F# horses and early events in the ApHC. Plus current articles and personal stories. All organizations have challenges. As we face ours, we must remain focused on our vision: to protect, preserve, perpetuate and promote the bloodlines of the true Appaloosa horse in easy times and in hard times. As members you can help FAHR reach it s goals by becoming Officers and Directors also volunteering to serve on committees. Just a few members getting on board and volunteering their time can make a big difference. The USDA estimates that 85% of horse owners use their horses for recreational/trail riding activities. Endurance riding and Competitive Trail are fast growing sports. They are great programs to get involved in. Since you are out their riding might as well earn some chevrons to display for your time and effort. Sign up for the FAHR Saddle Log and Distance Program today. For the long term we would like to see FAHR become larger and more successful. In the meantime, however, we must stay focused on the basics of our vision statement. I sincerely thank each of you for everything you have done to make this another good year. Together, we can make FAHR the best registry it can be. But most of all do not forget to spend quality time with your horse. 3 Happy Trails, John Hess

4 FROM THE REGISTRAR I hope you all had a happy holiday, and surviving the winter weather. It has been extremely cold here in Michigan. Sub-zero temps for the last couple of weeks and by this weekend it is suppose to be 40 degrees and we will most likely see some rain. The saying here is, if you don t like the weather, wait 5 minutes and it will change. I am looking forward to spring and getting ready for CMO. Our first competition is the last weekend in April, spring can t come soon enough. We have sent out 40 stud books so far. I hope that those who have purchased one are enjoying it. I am hoping to see more registration applications soon. As always, if you need to get in touch with me, please feel free to call me at or me at gconklin@wmis.net. My best to you all, Kathy Conklin WANTED! A FEW GOOD FAHR MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE DISTANCE AND SADDLE LOG COMMITTEE!!! If you would like to help with this program or have some great promotional ideas, please contact: John Hess 2778 E 2625 Rd. Marseilles, IL / johnhess@mtco.com FAHR FOAL SHOWCASE ATTENTION CANADIAN MEMBERS! Effective immediately FAHR can no longer accept personal checks from Canadian members for memberships, registrations, etc. The financial institution that FAHR utilizes is now crediting these checks at whatever the exchange rate happens to be at the time of depositing. Hence, FAHR is receiving inadequate funds for the items sent for processing. This is occurring even though the check clearly states U.S. Dollars. Required funds can be sent in cash by certified mail or members may choose to purchase a U.S. Postal Money Order which would be payable in U.S. dollars. The FAHR is sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our Canadian members. Here is the chance to brag and show off these FAHR horses we all love. Send in those pictures of your 2007 FAHR eligible foals for the upcoming issues of the Tidings. photos to: thetidings@reachone.com Or snail mail to: FAHR TIDINGS C/O Eddie Street rd Ave. S.W. Rochester, WA Send a SASE if you would like your picture returned. 4

5 Category Description INCOME: Income/Expense Statement 1/1/06 through 12/31/06 1/1/06-3/31/06 4/1/06-6/30/06 7/1/06-9/30/06 10/1/06-12/31/06 OVERALL TOTAL Advertising Tidings Distance Program Donations Horse Registrations Memberships Other Outside Advertising Postage for Tidings Promotional Sales Saddle Log Program Stud Book Tidings Magazine Transfers Uncategorized , ,95 1, TOTAL INCOME 2, , , , EXPENSES: Advertising Expense (outside) Office Supplies Charitable Donation Dues and Subscriptions Entity Filing Fee Miscellaneous Patches Postage and Delivery Printing and Reproduction Promotional Expense/Sales Refunds Rent Paid Uncategorized Website 1, , , , , , TOTAL EXPENSES 1, , , , OVERALL TOTAL Account Balances As of 12/31/06 Bank Accounts FAHR Inc. (Closed Out-transferred to Union Federal) $ 0 Frank Scripter Memorial Fund Independent Bank (Closed Out-transferred to Union Federal) Union Federal 4, Total Bank Accounts $ 4,

6 MEET YOUR FAHR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR 2007 FAHR PRESIDENT I was pretty fortunate in being born and raised on a farm where my Dad had horses and cattle. There was over 300 acres of timber ground with hills, a creek, various cliff formations and a cave. I would spend as much time as possible in the timber. Various horses and dogs like Patsy and Sunny pictured above left were my companions. It was a dream. I grew up with the likes of The Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers, Rin Tin Tin, The Cisco Kid, Wyatt Earp, and Gene Autry. I am still living the dream and passing part of that dream on to my Grandchildren. When Audri and Dylan come to visit we can hardly get them out of the saddle. With brood mares their main job is to produce good babies. So sometimes Audri and Dylan do not get to ride as much as they would like. Audri says, Papa when are you getting us a couple of geldings to ride. John Hess, President 2778 E 2625 Rd. Marseilles, IL / johnhess@mtco.com (John with his grandaughter) FAHR VICE-PRESIDENT Hello everyone. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Ken Haskins, and I have been a member of FAHR since I am currently one of the Board of Directors and Vice President of FAHR, pro tem. I live in north central Minnesota. I am proud to continue breeding Foundation Appaloosas that have been well established in this area since This past year has been beyond busy for me with the building of a house. With it's impending completion, I hope to have the time to get back to what I truly enjoy, my horses, FAHR and the promotion of the Foundation Appaloosa. Thank you for being a part of FAHR. FAHR FINANCIAL SECRETARY & DIRECTOR My name is Vicki Grant and I live in Noblesville, Indiana. 6 This is my FAHR mare Shadows Titania #555, better know as Butterbrickle, on our first trail ride,in November, of I have been a FAHR member for nearly 7 years, a director for 3 years, and financial secretary for 2 years. I am also enrolled in the FAHR Saddle Log program. I am currently riding 3 FAHRregistered horses, and my interests are trail riding and working cows. REGISTRAR & DIRECTOR We all remember our first horse. This is a picture of myself, and first horse Sam. He is the reason I have always loved the Appaloosa. He had no known pedigree. He was one of the best horse s I ever had the privilege of owning. With the exception of a couple of years, I have owned, shown and bred these beautiful animals for over 30 years. There never was another choice for me. In addition to breeding Foundation Appaloosa s I have 6 Chihuahua s, one of whom has 3 legs, 3 Australian Cattle Dogs (blue heelers), 3 cats, one of those is an amputee also, and a guinea pig. I have currently left my job as a veterinary assistant of 11 years, to begin a new job, at a new practice that I am helping to set up. In the summer I am usually gone every other weekend competing in Competitive Mounted Orienteering. I have been involved with FAHR for over 5 years and have been the Registrar now for the last 2, a job which I very much enjoy. Kathy Conklin FAHR Director, Registrar, & Breeders Advisory Committee Member

7 EDITOR & DIRECTOR I m Edna Street, but I m known as Eddie by most people. I live in a valley called Violet Prairie, and the little town is known as Grand Mound. It s situated about 20 miles south of Olympia, Washington. I come from a long line of farmers as before moving to Washington state my Dad farmed 1800 acres in Minnesota as did my Grandfather and his father before. I guess horses are my version of farming. The breeding of the blood Appaloosa has become my life s passion. I work as an office manager for my husband s Plumbing Company, and am home-schooling our 12 year old daughter. I also have nine grand children that I adore and who share the excitement of new babies in the barn! I enjoy being the Editor of the Ti d- ings, trail riding and camping. FAHR DIRECTORS I am FAHR Director, Arita Harwood. I live at Lakeside, Oregon, situated about 2/3rds of the way down the Oregon Coast. A native Oregonian, I was born at Astoria in Raised in Seaside, Oregon (at the end of the Louis and Clark Trail) near where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean, I have loved the legend and mystique of the Appaloosa for as long back as my memory holds. Having lived out of state, I returned to Oregon in 1987 and started my Appaloosa Breed Development Program. For the past two decades I have worked to enhance and widen the existing genetic base for the blood bred Appaloosa. My intensely Appaloosa-bred mare band and the new generations it is now prepared to bring into being, are my life's greatest pleasure. When not busy, with the business of horse care or home duties, I spend my time in Appaloosa pedigree research, helping newcomers to better understand the Appaloosa as a breed concept, and assisting FAHR to reach it's goals and continue protecting this small, precious, blood based Appaloosa gene pool. ApHC Medallions. 7 I have spent my life training horses and conditioning and campaigning Appaloosa horses for I have been riding for 44 years, training for other people for 36 years, riding in Distance Rides since 1974, have qualified more Appaloosas for their Medallions in Distance Riding than anyone else in the world; 26. The FAHR registered horse Eagle's Thundern Toby in 2006 was the 26th. Since 1968 I have been exclusively involved with Appaloosas for my own use. Hurricane Ranch was started in 1996, and given a HUGE boost in 2003 when I brought home Pratt s Toby IV from Oregon. Bill Wicklund Soper, Oklahoma NO SUBMISSIONS SECRETARY PRO TEM GINGER KARNS TREASURER TERESA WELLS DIRECTOR PRO TEM CRAIG WELLS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD FOUNDATION BREEDERS FAHR needs your help It will soon be time for FAHR members to consider serving a term on the Board of Directors. This year several terms for our Directors positions will become vacant. Also we will need replacements for the Secretarial position as well as Financial Secretary. As always the eligibility requirements are that you must have been a member for at least one year prior to the October election and that you are a foundation breeder. Foundation breeder is determined to be a FAHR member who has bred and registered at least one Foundation Appaloosa Breed horse with FAHR. Internet access is not a requirement, but is strongly recommended. If you think you would like to dedicate your time and effort to this worthy cause, please consider submitting your autobiography to the FAHR membership for election to the Board of Directors. All autobiographies must be signed, dated and postmarked no later than May 31, Send all material to: FAHR, Inc. P.O. Box 31 Westfield, IN 46074

8 The FAHR 2007 STALLION BARN The FAHR Stallion Barn is a new feature in the FAHR Tidings. This program is designed to provide owners of FAHR registered mares, the opportunity to infuse new bloodlines into their breeding operation, at a reduced fee rate, and provide participating Stallion owners a showcase for their horse. Proceeds from the Stallion Barn are intended to assist FAHR, in the funding and development of projects, such as: our new distance and saddle log program, as well as helping to offset the growing financial demands of registry operation. A) Each stallion listed, is either FAHR registered and/or a recognized producer of FAHR registered foals. B) The owner of each stallion is offering, to FAHR registered mares only, one 2007 stallion breeding service, at a 20% reduction in the stallion s standard breeding service fee. STALLION ROW: Pratts Toby IV, ApHC , CRHA 4415, FAHR production stallion, 2004 Distance Medallion Earner, NATRC 2004 High Point Appaloosa, Sire: Pratts Eagle Spot, FAHR 192, Dam: Tobyanna, ApHC $50 stud fee - 20% FAHR 2007 Stallion Barn Reduction: $40 To arrange for service to this stallion, contact: Bill Wicklund Hurricane Ranch, P. O. Box 301, Soper, Oklahoma (AI available) Ph appaloosa43@yahoo.com Pratt Pat Storm, FAHR 204, ApHC FAHR Production Stallion Sire: Pratts Fire Storm, FAHR 755 Dam: Pratts Miss Pat, ApHC T $50 stud fee - 20% FAHR 2007 Stallion Barn Reduction: $40 To arrange for service to this stallion, contact: Edna Eddie Street, Rocky Acres Appaloosas, rd Ave. S.W., Rochester, WA Ph estreet@cco.net Smohalla Toby, FAHR 13, ApHC Sire: Toby K s Shadow, FAHR 94 Dam: Kuetan Wakashi, FAHR 9 $50 stud fee - 20% FAHR 2007 Stallion Barn Reduction: $40 To arrange for service to this stallion, contact: Bill Wicklund Hurricane Ranch, P. O. Box 301, Soper, Oklahoma Ph appaloosa43@yahoo.com MARE OWNERS: When considering your choices for the 2007 breeding season, please review the stallions listed above. Full particulars will appear in our next issue of the Tidings. For further information on this program, or, for stallion owners wishing to donate a service, contact: Arita Harwood - Stallion Barn Coordinator: Phone: or bigcreek@presys.com 8

9 LETTERS & INPUT from Members & Supporters Dear Sir or Madam, I am a published writer of a children's book entitled "Appaloosa Pete and the Band of Wiley Wolves". I am writing in hopes that you'll find my product(s) interesting, so that you might spread the word about the book to your organization's members. I have been having a hard time with sales since the outset of this writing project and an advisor of mine directed me to your website. The book is children's fiction, picture book style, which has been on the market for a little over a year now. I hope that you'll find the book enjoyable as well as unique. I've had many successes with 2nd grade classrooms and other children of that age who love horses. Please visit my website, for more information and to me with any questions you might have. FAHR member #442, Valerie Keith and her mare Loping Lily, FAHR #758 Hi, Received via- , January 6, 2007 I'm sending you a pic of my pride and joy Storm. We are both new members of FAHR. I was so pleased to get her registered as one of the few Foundation line Appaloosas. When the war started my oldest son dropped out of college to join the Marine Corp. He felt it was something that he should do. He was so far away and there was no way to visit him. My other 2 children were in college, so I was feeling the empty nest syndrome deeply. I decided to pursue my life long dream and look for a horse. I had ridden and taken care of friends horses, but never had one of my own. Storm was the very first horse I looked at and it was love a first sight. She was 1 1/2 years old when I bought her. I broke her and trained her myself. Storm is now 5 years old and what a joy to ride. We still have a lot to learn, but we have come very far from those first lessons. I am fortunate enough to be able to ride 5 days a week. We are in Tucson, Arizona and it's a nice late September day in the pic. Valerie (Editors Note: Welcome to the FAHR. We hope to see and hear more from you and Storm in the future.) Most Sincerely, Jessica Myer Author (Editor s note: Generally the Tidings does not accept solicitors or sales articles. However, this book is so charming and fun that I thought other members of FAHR with small children or grand children may enjoy it as much as myself and my grand children have.) *********************************** WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! FAHR would like to take this opportunity to welcome new members: Mike Beckman, Defiance, Ohio Sandy Johnson, Crowheart, Wyoming Paul Dodsworth, Monument, Colorado Lorell D. Fisher, Arlington, Washington FAHR appreciates your support in our effort to preserve, protect and promote the Foundation Appaloosa Breed Horse. 9

10 Fox Hunting the American Appaloosa By Ken Kirkeby Among non-competitive riding pursuits, fox hunting or riding to hounds is the ultimate. A successful fox hunt exacts the best from horse, staff, riders, and hounds. With 170 recognized hunts in North America the sport remains popular and membership continues to grow. Hunting is practiced in France, Australia and India and has big following in Ireland where, on any given Sunday, 300,000 riders are in the field. Hunts are also reported in Italy and Portugal, however, participation is widest in Great Britain. Foxhunting came to America with the English settlers. As our nation began, hunts organized in Virginia and Maryland with our earliest leaders among the patrons. George Washington kept horses and hounds for hunting and his favorite mount, Nelson, came from his hunting stable. The primary quarry of the hunt is the red fox. In former British colonies jackals and other canine varmints have suf ficed. Throughout our American south and west, the gray fox is also pursued. Coyotes are now found throughout the US and provide the principal chase to hunts in both wooded and desert areas. Central to the hunt are the hounds (never referred to as dogs!). Most hunting strains are rooted in the English hound, a smoothcoated, stocky type in brown, black and white color with superior scenting ability. The American Hound is a slightly lighter animal with longer legs and the ability to scent in drier conditions. The popular Walkers fall into this category and are especially successful in the western US. My own hunt, in the dense woodlands of New Jersey where wet conditions often prevail, relies on the traditional English hound. The number of hounds used varies by hunt. They are referred to in pairs as couples hence ten and a half couple means 21 hounds. Most hunts go out twice weekly, usually one weekend day and a day during the week. Members are sent a hunt Fixture card designating what areas will be hunted on what dates and can call a recorded message tape to confirm the times and any changes due to weather. On hunt day, the Huntsman, will lead the hounds out before the rest of the members. Assisted by his Whippers In or Whips, usually two or three other riders, the Huntsman will cast the hounds in likely-looking covert (pronounced cover ). Huntsman and Whips have a demanding task to keep the hounds together and to determine whether the hounds are actually on a true fox scent or rioting after another animal such as a deer. To communicate with his hounds the Huntsman uses a horn which can be heard by the entire hunt. As the colored hounds pour through the covert, searching and probing, the red-coated Huntsman and staff offer encouragement from their mounts a thing of beauty to watch and hear. At the meeting point, after giving the Staff their head start, the Master of Foxhounds, or Master, will soon give the command for the the Field, or the rest of the mounted followers, to move out. The Master is in command of the hunt and his word is final in all matters. He is referred to as Master by the members when seeking permission to dismount for any reason or to return to the meeting point. Many hunts have several joint masters. Mine has three. As the Field moves out, those directly behind the Master (no one in the Field ever rides ahead of him) are referred to as First Flight. Behind the First Flight the rest of the Field sorts itself out generally by seniority in the hunt, speed and capability of the horses and riders, and number in attendance my own hunt has had as few as 4 in the entire field and as many as 30. In Europe it is not uncommon for the Field to be as many as 100 riders. Usually, the Master will lead the Field to a check point, or halt, where he can listen for the hounds to strike. This point must be far enough from the hounds and staff so not to crowd them yet close 10

11 enough to provide to hear and the Field must remain still and as quiet as possible. Hopefully, the hounds will find a good fox scent and bay or speak. The Huntsman will wait for his most reliable hounds to agree before committing to a pursuit. More often than not, the fox will make a run for it, breaking covert. The hounds follow, making that wonderful music of those in pursuit and the Field comes alive the blood of every rider stirred. The Master, who knows the terrain well, will lead the field after the hounds and the sport is on! A good run, with hounds in full cry, can last as long as an hour and the action and riding can be breathtaking. The Field gallops down narrow wooded trails single file, through rolling meadows several abreast, across streams, up brushy draws and over country roads. Along the way there are jumps to deal with, bedded deer who spring up and take flight at the commotion, natural obstacles from hanging vines and tree branches to fallen trees, swampy cedar bottoms and flying mud. It s not uncommon to get several good runs in the course of one hunt or to have a second or third fox materialize in the course of the initial run, confounding the Huntsman as to which line to follow. It s all fabulous. In the United States where no healthy foxes are killed, a run will most likely end with the fox growing tired and disappearing down a convenient hole (as he is on intimate terms with every conceivable hiding place in the area). Often the foxes will get away by crossing a road or fence line that is beyond the boundaries of the hunt fixture. It is widely believed that foxes in the US enjoy the hunt as much as the hunters. My own hunt and others in this state chase the same foxes several times each season. Everyone s a winner. In areas where the fox population is low or the hunt fixture is confined by busy roads or other perils drag hunts have become popular. In such a hunt, no live foxes are ever hunted. The fox consists of a well-scented rag dragged along a planned route before the hunt to make a scent line for the hounds to follow. Drag hunts provide an excellent way to utilize otherwise unproductive or unhuntable areas. The de facto horse or field hunter used in foxhunting or was traditionally a bay, black, or gray Thoroughbred or similar breed. For some time, there seemed to be a stigma attached to hunting other breeds and different color coats. Much of that thinking has changed in recent years, with even draft crosses being accepted in the hunt as well as Paints and other color patterns. Opinions naturally vary but it is my belief that the perfect field hunter is the American Appaloosa. In the second part of the article we will discuss riding the Appaloosa to hounds. (Editor s Note: This is the first of a two-part series on fox hunting from FAHR member Ken Kirkeby. The second installment of this article can be found in the April/May/June issue of the Tidings. Enjoy!) ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ken Kirkeby, FAHR member #341 lives in Califon, at the south edge of scenic long Valley in Central New Jersey. He has been a member of FAHR since 2003 and a breeder and promoter of the Foundation Appaloosa for many years. Mr. Kirkeby s philosophy is Breed and start the very best Foundation Appaloosas for riding pursuits such as hunter/jumper, roping, reining, cutting, polo, polocross, fox hunting, big game hunting, and ranch work -capable horses and friends for the family. Kirkeby s farm, True Appaloosas, can be located on the web-site at trueappaloosas.com or trueappaloosas@yahoo.com The Editorial staff of FAHR is pleased and excited to print this two part article on Fox-hunting and hopes Mr. Kirkeby favors us with more articles in the future! FAHR MUGS! The first of a series of Commemorative FAHR Collector mugs is now available for sale through the FAHR Office. Each year a new Foundation horse will be presented on a heavy 11 oz. coffee mug with the year the mug was produced. This year s mug will be offered for sale at the price of $14.00 to include shipping and handling. This year the Breeder s Advisory Committee chose the Foundation Stallion Toby II, F-113. The picture depicted on the mug is shown below with the opposite side featuring the FAHR Logo and the year Toby II, F-113 F.A.H.R. 2007

12 FA HR RO M M ARES FRO M DRE A M M A KER APPALOOSAS Robin Sothman, FAHR member #260, of Dream Makers Appaloosa, Milaca, Minnesota, has successfully achieved FAHR s Mare of Merit award on three of her fine mares. The mare Strawmaiden s Fleet has actually produced four FAHR foals with the last foal being Dream Makers Grace, FAHR #711. Details for this program can be found on page 28 of the Tidings and forms can be downloaded from the FAHR web-page. NEEMEEPOOSCOUGARPAWS FAHR #423 Dream Makers Rio FAHR # 424 Yeava FAHR #425 Dream Makers Cimaron FAHR # 473 STRAWMAIDEN FLEET FAHR #426 Dream Makers Mesa FAHR #427 Dream Makers Eclipse FAHR #512 Dream Makers Omni FAHR #627 Eclats Mystic Wind FAHR # 593 Dream Makers Destiny FAHR # 710 Dream Makers Legacy FAHR #778 ECLAT JEWEL FAHR # 64 12

13 Cherry Seat, Kansas City, Mo one of the little stallion s better known sons. Copper Penny, one of Copper s fine daughters. Copper Dollar Leaves Fine Memories Hi-Boy, Cocoa Banner, Sally II some of Copper s colorful family. Copper Dollar as he appeared in Kansas City, Mo. In 1964, when he was Grand Champion Performance Horse of the show. W-M s Copper Dollar # By Don Coldsmith "Copper Dollar is dead " The rest of the letter faded into insignificance in compari son to the harsh black words that burned out of the page, and the deep personal loss that they conveyed. My mind drifted back to the first time I ever saw Copper Dollar. It was a number of years ago, in the American Royal Building in Kansas City. A cutting contest was in progress. In the arena stood an unimpressive little stallion, copper colored, with a neat blanket. Little more than 14 hands tall, he stood quietly until his rider urged him gently forward to begin to work. The crowd had hardly noticed him until now, but for most of us there was no longer any other horse in the competition. He moved with easy, effortless grace cutting and turning the rank Hereford calves like a perfectly functioning piece 13 of well-oiled machinery. The other half of the machine was the rider, whose slim grace complemented every move the little stallion made, until horse and rider seemed a single functioning unit. Marj Meisinger has not approved this part of the script, but no story of Copper Dollar is complete without her essent ial part in it. As a tall, thin teenager, Marj was crazy about horses. She never owned a saddle until after she was married. She did own a horse, though, at age twelve, a mean, evil-tempered brute who kicked at anything. Fortunately, he was struck by lightning before he did too much damage to this budding horsewoman. Our story skips to February, 1958, when Marj and her husband, Wayne, bought an unknown, unnamed 3-yr. old colt from Guy Holland. He was registered as "WM's Copper Dol lar,"

14 Hi-Boy, one of Copper s sons. #3187 and Marj started to train him to show. In one of his first shows, as she cantered the ring, Marj heard the remark, "Look! That girl's horse is in the wrong lead, and she doesn't even know it. Burning with embarrassment, she left the ring at the end of the class, resolved to learn how to show a horse that she was sure could go far. She bought books, she attended shows, and in a few months had reached the top - The National Appaloosa show. By 1962 Copper Dollar was simultaneously National Champion Performance Horse, National Champion Cutting Horse, and "World Champion Cutting Horse. This feat is still unmatched. Copper was also World Champion Roping Horse (1961) and World Champion Rope Race Horse (1964). Copper Dollar was never shown extensively, the most shows in one season being seven, but there were all major regionals, Nationals, or State Fair caliber events. Of the eight performance events in national competition at that time, he placed first in six, placing second in the other two, reining and trail. Many times the cut ting event would be last, and the game little horse would compete all day in barrels, stakes, reining, and pleasure, and come back to win cutting against fresh horses. On one occasion a show sec - retary received a phone call the night before from the trainer of another national champion cutting horse. "Will Copper Dollar be there?" "Well, we think so." "Guess I won't bother, then," and the caller hung up. Ridden not only by Mrs. Meisinger, but by other riders, of all ages and both sexes, Copper Dollar entered the arena to win, and did so. Although he was National Champion Aged Stallion in 1959, Copper was never regarded as a halter horse, so, with his unknown breeding, was not bred to many top mares. Even so, his get have made a big impression on the breed. The names of Copper Valentine, Copper Sky Rocket, Copper Nugget, Bunge's Chipper, and Copper Penny are well known, having placed Nationally at halter, performance, or both. The "child star" of Run, Appaloosa Run, who was chased by the lion in that movie, is a grandson of Copper Dollar. Another "Copper" product was the horse on the back of Application for Registry, showing the mot tled skin of the nose. In December of 1968, Copper Dollar failed to appear from the pasture for feed. It was near dark, and the search was delayed until next day, when he was finally located, dead, froz en in the ice of the creek. No apparent cause of death has been found. Anyone who ever saw Copper Dollar work will never forget him and many will feel a sense of personal loss at his passing. His pedigree still reads "Unknown-Unknown," but as this game little competitor leaves the arena, he leaves his mark on the breed, and we can be as sured that this "unknown" has become known and loved in the hearts of Appaloosa people everywhere. 14 Horse's View A Bit Different It might surprise many of the growing army of horsemen to learn their steeds do not see eye-to-eye with them on some matters of importance. Horses see things differently than do people," said Dr. James E. Wadsworth, once a practicing Veterinarian in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area and now an animal pathologist with an eastern university. He called it utterly amazing what horses can do in view of what they can see and cannot see. A horse, gifted as he is with a flexible neck, can see almost everything behind him. And, with his eyes placed somewhat to the sides of this face, he can see things on both sides of his body at the same time. Further, he has monocular vision and can see separate things at the same time. Yet the same horse is blind to anything less than four feet in front of him. He cannot focus his eyes to anything immediately before him, so he cannot see what he is eating. When he does try to focus, he becomes practically blind in other directions. Another oddity in equine vision is the horse's ability to see things at a distance, provided the things he sees are not above the level of his eyes. A high-headed horse cannot see the ground in front of him. If he raises his head he can better see things far ahead. When he lowers his head he sharpens his view of close-up sights. When a horse raises, lowers or tilts his head as you approach, he is not being cute. He is only trying to look at you acutely. Appaloosa News ~ July, 1970

15 THE HORSE wi th the WINNING HABIT Eddie McMurtrie and COPPER VALENTINE exhibiting the sliding stop that helped him to win so many reining classes and championships. by Clif Schelhas 15 The year 1964 was a banner year for Copper Valentine, the "little horse with a big heart," as, shown in a wide variety of classes, this Appaloosa won honors for his owners, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Richards of Richwood Farms, Otsego, Michigan. However, not stopping at that point, this award winning horse went on to capture honors for the Richards' daughter, Charlotte, for trainer Eddie McMurtrie, and for Coleen Squires, who rode him to be named Queen of the 5-Club Regional Show. W-M's Copper Valentine, foaled in 1960 from W-M's Copper Dollar and W-M's Boots, was a dream come true for the Richards family. He was first seen by the owners-to-be during a trip to the Meisinger's W-M Cattle Company at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, when he was a year and a half old. "Dad, that's the stallion for us," was Charlotte's verdict. However, her father responded with a question, later answered by the purchase of ninety-one acres north of Kal a- mazoo, "And just where do you expect to keep him?" With the purchase of their farm, an ideal horse farm dotted with hills, trees, streams, and pastures, Charlotte and her parents had room for several horses. They put this room to good use with the purchase of a Quarter mare and a Thoroughbred mare, and two Appaloosas discovered by Mrs. Richards and Charlotte during a summer

16 W-M S COPPER VALENTINE shown wearing his Champion of Champions saddle he had just received. Mrs. George Rommey, wife of the Governor or Michigan and Mr. Gerald Ford, Republican Minority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, presenting Charlotte Richards her flowers for being second runner-up in the Michigan Rodeo Queen Contest. Miss Richards was representing the Michigan Appaloosa Horse Assoc. vacation in Colorado. These were Kiowa Rose, in foal to Comanche Rondo Rascal, and a weanling filly later named Cha- Ri-Wi-Sapa. After buying the mares, the Richards felt that a stallion was the next logical investment. The qualifications set by the Richards family for a stallion were high by any standards. They wanted the best in conformation, disposition, breeding, working ability, and color, obtainable. Following a stream of letters and telephone calls to breeders in their search for a stallion, the Richards finally bought their first love, W-M's Copper Valentine. Tagging their new stallion with the nickname, Rudy, the Richards family entered the ex - citing world of showing; their son, Robert, Jr., helping Charlotte with the task of visiting various shows when Dad was unable to make the trip. During the early part of the season, Rudy, was shown only in Open Halter Classes and Appaloosa Halter, however, he was ridden at the shows to familiarize him with this phase of performance. Charlotte entered him in his first pleasure class during June and was rewarded with a "happy" 4th place in Open Pleasure. From this point on it was halter and pleasure classes and at many of the shows Rudy was the only Appaloosa competing against all other breeds. He and Charlotte were a novelty and aroused a host of questions and comments. Such questions as, "'What kind of horse is he?"... "What happened to him? He has white all 16 over his hind quarters." Then there were comments such as, "He can't be a stud, he's too quiet," and "My mare is in season. You mean he's a stud?" Then came the big challenge. Rudy was entered in the 17th National Appaloosa Horse Show at Boise, Idaho, to compete in halter, women's pleasure, costume, and English pleasure. The trip to Boise was accomplished by means of a caravan of cars and trailers. Charlotte and Robert, Jr. drove the car towing the horse trailer transporting Rudy, while following them was the car occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Richards and Mr. and Mrs. Wood, parents of Mrs. Richards, towing a house trailer. The Richards family kept fingers crossed, hoping that Rudy would do justice to the record If his sire, Copper Dollar, who had been named Champion Performance Horse the year before at Springfield. Rudy did just that as far as the Richards were concerned. He placed 5th in halter in a large class of three-year-old stallions, an award valued more by the Richards than all the 1st places and championships in halter won at home. The 5th place award was

17 even more meaningful to the Richards when the judge said, "That fifth place horse is the one I would pick if I were going on an all-day ride." That same year Rudy was named Reserve Champion in Halter, Pleasure, and Costume for the State of Michigan. He captured ribbons and trophies ranging from 6th place to championships, and each was a feather in the Richards' family hat. The following year was highlighted by the capture of eight State Championships and three Reserves, a forecast of things to come. In December of 1964, Rudy was placed in the hands of a professional trainer, Eddie McMurtrie of Plainwell, for training in reining. This was McMurtrie's first experience in riding and training an Appaloosa, but after one month with Rudy, the trainer said, "Rudy is one of the most trainable horses I have worked with and the handiest on his feet." The fact that these were not simply empty words was proven when Rudy, after one month's training, took 1st in Open Reining at an indoor show in Indiana in a class of ten horses. Rudy and McMurtrie were the perfect combination, winning 1st places in Appaloosa reining at the Indiana All Appaloosa State Show, the 5-Club Regional, and the Michigan State Show at Allegan. At the State Fair, Rudy took 2nd to a stable mate, Kiowa Rose. In a total of ten Appaloosa shows, the pair won 1st seven times and 2nd three times. In open reining, they showed in fourteen shows and came away with eight 1st places, two 2nd places, two 3rd places, and two 4th places, to set an outstanding record. Then, as a replacement for Charlotte, McMurtrie showed Rudy in a wide variety of classes ending up the day as Charlotte, COPPER VALENTINE and Miss Copper Dollar as they appeared in many Indian Costume classes. Grand Champion Appaloosa Stallion, 1st Open Pleasure, 1st Appaloosa Pleasure, 1st Open Reining, and 1st Appaloosa rei ning. It was not surprising that Rudy was named High Point Performance Horse of the show. Charlotte then took over to work with Rudy in the stakes and stumps classes, and in his first two outings he took a 1st and a 2nd in stakes, and a 2nd and a 4th in stumps. His last showing in these events helped him to win Reserve Champion Performance Horse of the State Fair; where he was also named Reserve Champion Stallion at Halter. Rudy's State Champions in 1964 create an impressive rec - ord: Michigan Appaloosa Horse Association: Champion Aged Stallion at Halter, Champion Pleasure, Champion Reining, Champion Performance Horse, and Reserve Champion in Costume. He was also the Champion of Champions, a combination of all halter and performance points. This year the Michigan Club awarded the first hand tooled saddle to the Champion of Champions, an award cosponsored by Saddle Talk Magazine of Holton, Michigan, and Tex-Tan Saddle Company of Yoakum, Texas. Michigan Association of Western Horse Clubs: Champion Appaloosa Halter, Champion Appaloosa Pleasure, Champion Open Reining, and Reserve Champion in Open Women's Pleasure. Rudy, in winning Championships in Reining and Pleasure, broke the Associations eighteen-year tradition by the fact that he was the first horse other than a Quarter Horse to win these honors in that period of time. Indiana Appaloosa Association: Reserve out-of-state horse. The Richards family are now busily drawing plans for a trophy room, being certain that Rudy will continue on his "winning way." Currently, the Richards' home and an office at the J. A. Richards Company are overflowing with trophies. Winning ribbons in approximately thirtyfive shows, it is easy to understand why the upstairs hallway at the Richards home is "wall papered" with more than two hundred ribbons, won in If the family is asked which ribbon or trophy is most valuable, they will point to the 4th place in Rudy's first pleasure class, the 5th received at the National in halter, and the State Championships won this year, including the Champion of Champions saddle. Charlotte would add, "Helping me win 2nd runner-up in the Michigan Rodeo Queen Contest earns Rudy a pat on the back from me." The Richards, using care as to quality of the outside mares brought in for breeding, point to the fact that Rudy has sired ninety percent Appaloosa foals in two crops. The family, now owners of a band numbering about twenty, plan to continue showing Rudy and hope to in- 17

18 clude cutting and roping in his competitive events. While it seems impossible for the Richards family to pursue any activity ot her than showing "the winningest horse in Michi - gan," such is not the case. Mr. Richards, with his father and brothers, owns the J. A. Richards Company, a machine tool and specialty machine manufacturer in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Richards, having raised three children, is active in their church and is a Red Cross Gray Lady. In her spare time she gives piano lessons. Charlotte is a 1962 graduate of Western Michigan University and is now teaching second grade students of the Wayland Union School System. She is also active in local horse clubs and 4-H groups, and raises and shows Collies. Robert, Jr., in business with his father, was married recently, while Constance, the oldest, is married to Captain David R. Hunt, U. S. Air Forc e. All members of the Richards family ride and show their horses; they also operate the farm, growing grain and hay for the horses. This family offers vivid proof that working together in a common interest earns deep satisfaction and pride building results. The Richards family are firmly convinced, as are many other horse fanciers, that an outstanding horse, Copper Valentine, is a credit to an outstanding breed, The Appaloosa. Appaloosa News ~ August, 1965 MICHIGAN S 1964 CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS FOR CHAMPIONS BREED TO A CHAMPION SIRES MICHIGAN S 1965 GRAND CHAMPION WEANLINGS RW S Olympic Miss Copper Valentine Valentine Grand Champion Reserve Weanling Grand Champion RICHWOOD FARMS - R# 1 OSTEGO, MICH. R.E.RICHARDS 18 Appaloosa News ~ January, 1966

19 CHEROKEE RED REX displays all his finery, except for his own spectacularly marked blanketed rump. At his head is his proud owner, Mrs. Joan McGloom of Twin Brooks Farm, Woodbury, Conn. Appaloosa News ~ December, 1966 The Pride of Twin Brooks Cherokee Red Rex By Joan McGloom On a recent buying trip through the south a friend of mine and I wandered into the Bo-Mar Dispersal Sale, where, because no one had seen fit to tie my hands and tape by mouth I purchased yet another Appaloosa. When we asked hopefully from the auctioneer's podium if anyone had horse room headed for Connecticut, a very well meaning gentleman approached me and drawled: "I can take your mare to Indiana and that would be quite a help for you wouldn't it, as Connecticut is next to Indiana." Of course Connecticut is not next to Indiana, but is on the other side of New York state. And offhand, Connecticut does not seem the likely place to raise horses either. Especially Appaloosas which are so prominent in the West. But when Appaloosa history is written, Connecticut will have to be mentioned, for it is the home of the great sire Cherokee Red Rex. Rex is not old as immortal sires go; only 12, but in his dozen short years he has left a colt record that many a stal lion could envy. Rex earned his 19 foundation number of F-3487, and they just don't come that low any more, Born in Illinois, Rex s stud career began at National Direc - tor's George Bryant's Springfield farm. A big, stout, powerful bay with a brilliant white blanket with huge red spots in it he was quiet enough to be trusted with the Bryant grand-children who rode him to the school stop and the local swimming hole. "It was a familiar sight" reminisces Mr. Bryant "to see Rex galloping home from an afternoon wading with the kids with all of them on bareback at once." Between baby sitting chores Rex sired a fine colt crop. One, named Apache Boy, was singled out to go to the shows. 'When Boy hit the circuit he soon showed his potential by taking the blue at the competitive Illinois Show. Branching out he showed at Michigan and won there. Many ot her wins and he was on his way to the huge Five Club Regional. At the age of two, Apache Boy was named Junior Champion and Grand Champion at this show. In 1961, after winning every major show he entered he tackled Texas. At the famed Southwest Exposition and Fat Stock Show Apache Boy defeated High Stakes at halter. Although any win after this would be an anticlimax he went on to win the Ladies Pleasure Class at the National. By then it was evi dent Boy would follow in his dad's foot - steps, as his yearling daughter M.S. Franchita won her class in yearling fillies at the same National and Apache Boy had a Get -of-sire win under his belt represented by only yearlings. He was still very young himself to garner such an honor. Obviously the Cherokee Red Rex strain would be a potent one, but one champion does not a great sire make. But fast nipping on Boy's heels was another

20 colt of Rex's named Bryant's Apache Lad. Almost black with a huge white blanket Lad became as hot a contender in the show ring as his brother and he began to bring home ribbons from Michigan to Ohio. Winning the yearling class at the Regional and being named Junior Reserve and the Reserve Grand Champion as a yearling makes him mentioned along with national champion Pateeka as one of those rarities who change club rules. But the judge was not wrong when he saw the potential in this youngster as proved in 1964 when, as an aged breeding stud Bryant's Apache Lad traveled to Waterloo, Iowa, and broke the report ed 107 blue wi n- ning streak of Cheeta's Wahoo. As with his predecessor Lad was also siring winners. His son Lad's Billy already had the Land O Lincoln and Lad's Devil Diver was a J. E. Baker futurity nominee. Apache Lad Jr. the new baby is out winning now. But Cherokee Red Rex was still not to be outdone. Along came a little black and white leopard aptly named for his owner DeRosa's' Cochise. A slow starter, Cochise began only collecting red ribbons as a colt. Was Rex slowing down? He showed in Illinois, Missouri, and DE ROSA S COCHISE T-4040, owned RussLyn Acres, Ellisville, Mo. Grand Champion Appaloosa Stallion of Missouri, High Point Appaloosa Halter Horse of Missouri, 1961 APACHE BOY 3551, owned by George J. Bryant, Springfield, Illinois, at 15th National Appaloosa Horse Show, Springfield, Illinois. M. S. FRANCHITA APACHE BOY won Jr. Champion and Grand Champion; BRYANT APACHE LAD, won Reserve Junior Champ, Reserve Champion at 5-State Regional in the huge Midwest Show, where he was still only a bridesmaid. Cochise became the property of Russell Bliss, of Ellisville, Missouri. Under his handling Cochise showed and raced succes sfully at the National and was finally victorious in his own state when he was named Grand Champion Stallion at the St. Louis, Missouri show. In 1961 Cochise was named not only Hi- Point Halter Stallion of the state but Hi -Point halter horse over every Appaloosa showing. Already put to stud duties he proved another Red Rex son could produce as he was, in 1964, Reserve Champion Get -of-sire for the state and his yearling son, Cochise Tom-Tom was 1963 champion. While Rex' sons were showing many times they bumped heads. Thanks to the great showmen who owned these separate horses all would band together and Cherokee Red Rex, now owned by us at Twin Brooks Farm in Woodbury, Connecticut, would hear of another Get-of- Sire win or placing. Cherokee Red Rex has done more for us since we purchased him in 1959 than we ever dreamed possible. With limited chanc es at top mares he has proved his tremendous prepotency. Always the grand old man to us we still showed him at halter at the Terryville Appaloosa Show and he won it. Quite an accomplishment as he was 10 years old. Rex has produced for us since his first crop of colts in Connecticut in 1960, 59 foals. Discerning breeders add his foals to their show strings regularly. Mr. Lyle Burton of New York, a horseman with an unfai l- ing eye for champion stock, purchased Lazy River's Cherokee Princess two years ago when she was a weanling. She rewarded him by being undefeated yearling filly at every major New York show and ended up with the

21 year-end award. Some of the new Red Rex colts out now are Cherokee Red Rexson, in Farmdale, Ohio, and Little Watusi, Lake Mohegan, New York. Both have gotten their show ring feet wet very succes s- fully. One prominent breeder remarked to us while watching the great Cherokee Princess chalk up the All-Breed victory at Syracuse "The only way to beat a Red Rex colt is to buy it and leave it home." Our proudest possession to date is a little press clipping from the Appaloosa News show results column. The St. Louis Show Getof-Sire... 1st... Hands Up... 2nd Cherokee Red Rex... and a host of other fine studs listed below. Not bad for a 12 year old. When we call him as a Sire of Sires we've got a right. BRYANT APACHE LAD CHEROKEE BLUE REX The "Old Man" After reading the article in Appaloosa News about Cherokee Red Rex and Apache Lad I thought some of the readers might be interested to know that the Old Man, Cherokee Blue Rex, (#T-3389) is still going strong at the age of 16. Although I do not keep a trainer and I ride him myself, for the pleasure of it and my love for horses, Old Blue wins his share of blue ribbons and trophies in pleasure, bareback pleasure, trail and costume. He won first in costume and fifth in pleasure at the Illinois State Fai r in '66. We didn't get to show in the Illinois Appaloosa show in '66 but in '64 he won first in Men's Costume and Bareback Pleasure. We don't go out for points or shows too far from home, but for pleasure and sportsmanship we have a good time. Sincerely, John E. Humphreys, Waynesville, Illinois Appaloosa News ~ March, 1967 SPUD NIK # 2707 Comanche bred "He passes it on" Sire of Champions! Including Spud-Nik Jr. Spud Nik Joe, Frauline, Stringalong Lou, Stoppy, and many others. One of the greatest perform -ance and conformation Sires of the breed. Fee $20 Our horses are trained by Dee Parham, Trainer of Champions SEE BARS RANCH Alden & Tina See Rte. #1, Box 376 Enumclaw, Washington, Phone TA "Quality Appaloosas for sale most of the time" Ad copy Appaloosa News ~January, 1968 SPUD NIK 2707 DIES IN TENNESSEE 5/10/57-3/10/72 J.W. and Juanita Martin of Martin s Appaloosa Horses in Millington, Tennessee, report the death of their stallion Spud Nik Spud Nik has been owned by some of top horsemen in the country. His first owner was W.C. (Pete) Smith, Tatum, New Mexico. Smith claims that it was Spud that got him back in the Appaloosa business. As a 2-year-old, Spud was sold to Herman Chandler, now of San Angelo, Texas. This marked the beginning of Spud's training. Chandler used him on the ranch and made both himself and Spud a name on the rodeo circuit. Chandler stated that Spud Nik was the best horse he had ever put his saddle on. In 1965, Spud Nik was sold to Alden See of Washington. See kept him until November J.E. Baker of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, stated that Spud was the only horse he had ever seen that he couldn't get out of his mind and that someday he would own him. He did, briefly, before the horse went to his new home in Te n- nessee. Spud Nik died from a ruptured intestine. Appaloosa News ~ February, 1973

22 A Hobby More Important Than a Job Part of H a lvorson s band of 22 It s hard to say which is Jerome Halvorson s vocation and which is his avocation. As professor of communicative disorders at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, Dr. Jerome Halvorson deals with speech and hearing problems and teaches university students to do likewise. At home on his 140-acre farm about 14 miles from the campus, Jerry Halverson raises Appaloosa horses. His profession and his horse Halvorson s favorite riding horse is his stallion, Patchy Toby-K. Diamond, one of Halvorson s favorite mares. 22

23 farm bring to mind the old question of "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" He found the farm, near Hager City, Wisconsin, about the same time he was being interviewed for the position at the University of Wisconsin. If he hadn't been able to buy the farm as a home for his horses, he would have had to look elsewhere for a position; if he hadn't accepted the position, he would have had to find a farm near some other college or university. Halvorson's affinity for horses began early in life; he drove his father's work team when he was only five or six years old. Even a near fatal accident when he was nine, involving horses and some farm machinery, left his love of horses undiminished. He had his first saddle horse when he was 13; his first Appaloosa came a year or so later and from then on he was hooked. By the time he had earned a doctor's degree and accepted the position at River Falls, he owned about a dozen Appaloosas; his herd now numbers 22. On his farm, Halvorson raises only hay for the horses; he buys the grain they eat. The land is a mixture of wood and meadows, and the horses have ac cess to all of it; the pasture land makes them almost self-sufficient during the summer months. A creek running through the property supplies water. "I take pride in doing everything myself the trimming, the breaking and even the shoeing," Halvorson said. For two weeks each summer he spends a great deal of his spare time on the campus farm as an onlooker, talking horses with people from all parts of the nation who come to River Falls for the annual Horse Science School. Under the direction of Dr. Jim Dollahon, dean of the College of Agriculture at River Falls, the school includes courses in equitation and farrier science as well as general horse care. Halvorson breaks only the horses he wants to use for riding plus, of course, the stallions. Only the riding horses are shod. His preference for Appaloosas began with his own riding horse as a teenager, but he feels that characteristics of the breed make them especially desirable. In addition to the obvious attri b- utes the markings and the gentle dispositions he values them for the fact that quality can be built into the band. But mostly it's an indefinable rapport between man and horse. He doesn't raise them for their dollar value, although occasionally he sells a few to pay for the keep of the others. "Sometimes I like to come out here after a long hard day and just stand and look at them," he said. Appaloosa News ~ February, 1973 HORSEMAN S QUIZ! It is always interesting to see how we come out in quizzes which test our knowledge on something we know about. In this case, for your pleasure, Morris Hemstrom, Extension Livestock Specialist at the University of Idaho, has provided a number of questions from a va riety of examinations given students in his classes. Just answer true or false and see how you do. One to Four wrong and you're a very knowledgeable horseman; five to seven wrong and you're a pretty know-how wrangler, eight and more wrong and you're still a tenderfoot. 1.The horse was originally a creature of the swamps and became a prairie animal through Evolution. (T) (F). 2.The horse was the first of present day farm animals to be. come domesticated. (T) (F) 3.Horses are smart enough to be trained rapidly. (T) (F). 4.A fistula is a sore that is difficult to heal. (T) (F). 5.The trot is an enduring gait of the horse. (T) (F). 6.Posting the trot will extend the horse's endurance. (T) (F). 7.Injury to the deep and superficial flexor tendons can render a horse useless regardless of his muscular development. (T) (F). 8.The foreleg of the horse has no skeletal connection to the trunk or body. (T) (F). 9.There are no muscles below the knee and hock joints in the horse. (T) (F). 10. The horse can breathe only through the nostrils. (T) (F). 11. Splay foot is the term for a horse with feet turned in. (T) (F) Sidebones are inherited. (T) (F). 13. Gestation period in the mare is about 236 days. (T) (F). 14. Because of the limited diges - tive system of the horse, grain must be increased and roughage decreased when energy needs rise. (T) (F). 15. In the balanced seat, the center of gravity of the rider is directly over the loins. (T) (F). 16. The Appaloosa coat color pattern is dominant. (T) (F). 17. The longe line is used to tie the crowfoot hitch. (T) (F). 18. In the genotype 5B ee dd ss ww, the color would be black with white spots. (T) (F). 19. Over 90% of all horses are infected with internal parasites if control measures are not practiced. (T) (F). 20. Periodic opthalmia is an acute disease. (T) (F). Appaloosa News ~ December, 1966

24 Bracken Fern AN OVERLOOKED HORSE KILLER by Gerald L. Moon DVM Each year horses are affected by a common plant known as bracken fern. Many people seem to neither recognize the plant nor are aware of the serious consequences of its being eaten by horses. As with many plants, animals do not relish bracken fern but do eat it when other forage is reduced and then may acquire a taste for it. The dried green plant retains its toxicity and if made into hay, can produce toxicity. Dead, dried portions of the plants are not harmful. The mechanism of poisoning is not completely understood. In the hors e there is evidence that ingestion of the plants leads to a thiamine (vitamin B) deficiency. Bracken fern poisoning develops slowly with signs appearing several weeks after ingestion begins. Because of this, poisoning may develop three or four weeks after animals have been removed from infested pastures or feed. The disease in horses is characterized chiefly by signs of nervousness. In-co-ordination and staggering are prominent. Pushing the head against an object is sometimes observed, as is difficulty in swallowing. Affected animals may show loss of appetite. The body temperature is usually normal but occasionally Pictured is an example of a fully developed fern frond and it s root system. Picture courtesy of Wikipedia.com may be elevated. There is also an increase in heart rate and in many cases spasms of the body, especially noted in the flank region. Additional signs that I have noted in clinical cases of bracken fern poisoning include a hemorrhagic enteritis where there may be noted a large amount of 24 blood in the animal's stool. There may also be noted small hemorrhages in the mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth, anemia, depression and general weakness. There also seems to be noted in some animals a difficulty in breathing associated with laryngeal edema. Animals must consume rather large amounts of bracken fern for prolonged periods to develop poisoning. Experi mentally, six pounds daily for an adult horse for one month is a lethal dose. Animals consuming less than a lethal dose may develop symptoms. Bracken fern is more apt to be eaten in the fall as natural pasture grasses decrease in availability. Horses affected with bracken fern poisoning may be treated by administering thiamine as well as support therapy for the general loss of body func tion. An obvious solution to the problem would be to minimize exposure of the animal to bracken fern, especially where there is minimal pasture available. Also, early recognition of the signs and early treatment of affected animals aid greatly in an animal's recovery. Appaloosa News ~ May, 1974

25 THAT GREYING GENE QUESTION: Is there any association between the leopard pattern and the greying gene? ANSWER: No. The leopard pattern in Appaloosas should not be confused with Appaloosas that have the greying gene. Leopards that result from matings with horses that have factors for gray will of course carry factors for the greying gene. This is true with any pattern of Appaloosa and is no more true in the leopard than in any other pattern. What has mistakenly caused some people to associate the leopard pat tern with the graying gene is the fact that many Appaloosas that have the greying gene, regardless of what pattern they were at birth, will by shedding out any dark color on the foreparts, eventually be somewhat of a leopard pattern Their spots will become progres - sively lighter and they will eventually be pure white. Factors for greying do not seem to be carried unless they are expressed. If neither parent shows greying the resulting foal should not show greying even though the grandsire of granddam may have been a grey. If one parent has greying there is about a chance that the resulting foal will also show greying and if both parents have greying the chances are about 75%. If one parent has greying the pattern or color of the other parent will not have any effect on whether or not the greying is passed on to the resulting foal. The horse used to illustrate the leopard pattern in figure 2 of the pamphlet "Appaloosa Horse Color Patterns, Breed Characteristics and Descriptions" is a typical leopard. These horses retain their spots their entire life. However, if a leopard is mated with a grey or an Appaloosa that carries the greying gene one-half of the foals will also show greying and even though they may have a blanketed or leopard pattern at birth the spots will eventually lose their pigment and the animal will turn white. The problem is to avoid mating animals that have greying regardless of their basic coat pattern. Greying is not associated with one pattern any more than with another. Appaloosa News ~ January, 1968 *********************************** NON APPALOOSA ROANS 25 QUESTION: What problems occur when Appaloosas are mated to non-appaloosa roans? ANSWER: There are essentially two problems involved when Appaloosas are mated with non- Appaloosa roans. In some cases, the resulting foal will be a non- Appaloosa roan, and the owner will assume it is an Appaloosa and apply to register it as an Appaloosa. In some cases, the result is a foal that has Appaloosa characteristics but its pattern more nearly resembles the non-appaloosa roan than it does a typical Appaloosa pat tern. In either case, the resulting foal causes problems and disappointments. Appaloosa News ~ August 1976 **************************************** BALD FACES QUESTION: What is the club s position on bald faces? ANSWER: The Appaloosa horse club does not have a registry rule stating a maximum width of white on a bald face. It is widely accepted, however, that horses with unusually wide white face markings do often carry factors for Pinto or figures 9-21 type roan. Appaloosa News ~ Nov/Dec, 1972

26 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 31 Westfield, IN The Appaloosa Breed Loses a Longtime Promoter and Breeder On December 2, 2006, Ralph Cannon passed at the age of 95. He was a long time breeder and promoter of Foundation bred Appaloosas. Ralph Cannon was the founder of the Sundance 500 Breeders Association as well as a promoter and breeder of the Sundance 500 bloodline. He owned Sun Appaloosas of Rocky Cliff Ranch, in Elizabeth, Colorado for many years. One of his best known stallions was Sunspot Revel #F As posted to the message board by Tom Taylor His great stallion Sunspot Revel was a perfect example of Foundation blood stock, he had a super Foundation and early CRHA breeding program. Ralph Cannon will be missed. FRANK SCRIPTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of Frank Scripter, co-founder and first president of FAHR and long-time foundation breeder of the American Leopard Horse Ranch in Laingsburg, Michigan, a scholarship fund was created in 1999 for FAHR member s family or relatives who are pursuing their schooling in the equestrian field. If you are headed for your first year of college or a trade school and would like to apply for this scholarship to assist with your schooling, please send an autobiography and photo of yourself to FAHR detailing your plans for the future in the equine field. Be sure to let us know a bit about yourself and any past experiences with horses. If you would like to provide a photo of yourself with your horse, that would be acceptable as well. All entries need to be postmarked no later than May 1, The winning entry will be chosen by the board of directors and printed in the April/May/June issue of FAHR Tidings. The award will be sent out by July, 2007 for enrollment in the fall season of The first recipient of this scholarship award was Michele Graham of Mason, Michigan. She received a $20 scholarship to help with her two year program of Horse Management Program at Michigan State University. Please send your entry to the attention of: Frank Scripter Memorial Scholarship Fund FAHR, Inc. P.O. Box 31 Westfield, IN SUNSPOT REVEL F

27 FAHR DISTANCE PROGRAM PATCH Each participant in Endurance or the Competitive Trail divisions and to each Saddle Log participant upon submission of at least 100 hours, will receive the FAHR Distance Program Patch featured below. Chevrons will be presented upon completion of each mileage or Saddle hour level. To all FAHR members now planning to campaign their FAHR registered horses in AERC or an NATRC, GLDRA, UMECTRA, ApDRA, ECTRA, SEDRA, or other sanctioned ride program: Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry now offers a Distance Program for both Endurance and Competitive Trail. Write to FAHR, Inc., P.O. Box 31, Westfield, IN for the application or download it from the FAHR website, at: There are also application forms available from past issues of FAHR Tidings. 27

28 FAHR SADDLE LOG PROGRAM The Saddle Log Program is a great way for you to earn awards for any time you spend in the saddle on an Appaloosa. We have a program for adults and a program for youth. This program recognizes the need for personal achievement for the individual who daily or weekly enjoys the benefits gained from riding. Whether you ride out on the trail, train and compete in shows, ride in parades, perform ranch work, or whatever your pleasure, those hours will count towards earning great awards. Qualifications for the Saddle Log Program: 1. Credit for saddle log hours will not be given nor will records of hours completed be kept on any eligible person until he or she is enrolled in the saddle log program. To enroll, a program application must be completed and returned to FAHR along with the annual filing fee of $15 for adults and a one time filing fee of $20 for youth. Your FAHR membership fees must also be paid for each qualifying year. 2. There is no deadline for application in the saddle log program. For adults, your eligibility is for one year following the time FAHR receives your application. If you sign up on July 23, 2005, your eligibility continues until July 22, For youth, your eligibility begins the time FAHR receives your application until you are the age of 18 as of January All Appaloosas used must be registered with FAHR. Horses used need not be owned by the rider logging the hours. 4. Logged hours must be recorded on official forms provided by and available from FAHR. 5. Inactive records will only be kept for maximum of five years. After such time records will be deactivated. Awards in the Saddle Log Program: 1. Riders will receive an official FAHR Saddle Log Program for completion of the first 100 hours of riding. 2. Official Chevron Bars will be awarded upon completion of 100,250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 hours of riding. For more information regarding this program, please contact: FAHR, INC. Saddle Log Coordinator P.O. Box 31 Westfield, IN gconklin@wmis.net (Kathy Conklin) (Forms are available for download from the FAHR Website) FAHR MERIT PROGRAM Certificate awarded to any Stallion with 10 FAHR registered get or Mare with 3 FAHR registered foals. For more information contact Eddie Street, estreet@cco.net / Attention Stallion Owners For those with F A H R r e gist e r e d st allions and members using st allions c r e a tin g F A H R eligible fo als, stallion reports are now being accepted by the registrar. FAHR Annual Stallion Breeding Report Forms are available upon request or can be downloaded from the FAHR web-site as well. There is no current deadline, penalty or fee, for the filing of these reports. FAHR is now accepting: All annual breeding reports from 1999 and prior, for stallions under this category. Currently FAHR will still allow a stallion owner to submit a copy of their ApHC Breeding reports in lieu of filing the FAHR breeding report form. 28

29 B R E E D E R S DIR E C T O RY CARTER APPALOOSAS Tom & Jen Carter 4767 Dehesa Road El Cajon, CA vecarter@netzero.net STANDING: Messers Kid Diamond, FAHR 577 ApHC , SBC 1344F Blue Roan Leopard, 97% FPD, 15.3h, Indian Shuffler Sire: Apache s Kid Galahad, FAHR 66, ApHC Dam: Jungle s Mistery, ApHC SPECIALTY: Our stallion and broodmares bloodlines include: Sundance, the Ghost Wind Stallion, Toby I, Red Eagle, Apache, Patchy, Money Creeks Rockledge, and the Scripter and Ulrich line. We are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the horse so prized by the Nez Perce Nation, the Appaloosa. LOCATION: 26 miles east of San Diego in Dehesa Valley (El Cajon, California). WHITE POST RANCH APPALOOSAS John & Phyllis Hess 2778 E 2625 Road Marseilles, IL johnhess@mtco.com White Post Ranch is dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and breeding of Fourth and Fifth generation Appaloosa Foundation stock towards purebred. SPECIALTY: Bloodlines include Toby, Apache, Patchy, and Mansfield Comanche LOCATION: 37 miles west of Joliet off I-80 in North Central Illinois Foundation foals for sale. INDIAN PRAIRIE APPALOOSAS Rob & Dawn Bates 5120 N 1100 W Middlebury, IN Home: Cell: ipkennels@yahoo.com STANDING: Shadow of Toby K, FAHR 219, is a 1995 blue roan stallion with loud peacock spots. One of the very few foundation bred Appaloosas with no quarter horse in his pedigree. Up close Toby I with Red Eagle and Patchy F416. Passing on Intelligence, Disposition, Color, Athleticism, Versatility, and Conformation! SPECIALTY: We are committed to promoting and preserving the Appaloosa horse as a breed, and very thankful to own these rare and beautiful horses. LOCATION: Just minutes from the 80/90 Toll Road in north central Indiana Ephesians 5:20 Giving Thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: HELSELS HOBBY HORSE HILLS 1833 W. Water Tower Road Salem, IN Fax Helsels@Blueriver.net 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. 29

30 WILLOWIND APPALOOSAS Craig & Teresa Wells 2275 E 600 S Wolcottville, IN craig@skyenet.net STANDING: MIAMIS LEOPARD BEAR, FAHR 113, ApHC Tri-colored Leopard 15.3 hh Sire: GA s Sundance Image, ApHC Dam: Blue Bear Grand Gal, FAHR 8, ApHC SPECIALTY: Foundation Appaloosas with great dispositions 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 BOLD-N-BRITE APPALOOSAS Joe, Marilyn & Bob Yeomans 8405 E. 112th Street Howard City, MI briteapp@cmedic.com Standing 3 beautiful Stallions: Miamis Topatchy Sun, FAHR 188 Blue Roan Few Spot His extended pedigree carries over 80 Foundation Numbered Appaloosas Shadows Polar Bear, FAHR 389 Beautiful Black and White Out of Blue Bear Shadow and Polar Birdsong Apache Knight Hawk, FAHR 476 A Jet Black beauty Last son of Apache Polar Star And out of our Rustler Bill Mare LOCATION: 35 miles north of Grand Rapids off Highway 131 North DORSEY CREEK FARM Dan, Beth, Kristi & Katie Virta P.O. Box 38 Rumely, MI virta@tds.net STANDING: Broken Arrow GHR, FAHR 620 ApHC Arrow is a few spot leopard by Howling Wind GHR out of April Wind S with direct Ghost Wind Stallion bloodlines from Don Lalonde s herd LOCATION: Highway M94 25 miles SE of Marquette in Michigan s Upper Peninsula STANDING: WOODLAND S SALSA, FAHR 135 ApHC 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. HORSES FOR SALE 30

31 CONTINUING THE MINNESOTA LEGACY Hubbard Line Road Menahga, MN Foundation Bloodlines: Toby Topatchy Mansfield s Comanche Navajo Britches Sundance 500 Bambi E Red Eagle Joker B Morgan s Leopard Bear Step Arab Toswirah Alkar Pepper s Shamrock (Desert King) We are extremely proud to advance the bloodlines unique to the Upper Midwest... 7C Red Eagles Pride, Tai-Pan of AA, Joker s Prince II, and especially the mares such as W. W. Oatmeal, L.L. Glow, Woodland s Sunsette and Woodland s Tanya. Disposition and Conformation are the heart of our breeding program. We believe quality broodmares are the key to sustaining those goals. DREAM MAKERS APPALOOSAS Robin Sothman th Street Milaca, MN cell dmapps@ecenet.com STANDING: DREAM MAKERS RIO 1999 Black and White Leopard ApHC / FAHR 424 Dam: Neemeepooscougarpaws Sire: Pratt Toby Secret Breeding Fee: $50 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. TRUE APPALOOSAS Kenneth Kirkeby 72 Turtleback Road Califon, NJ (day) (cell) krkirk@hotmail.com STANDING: Warlord's Lightnin' ApHC LFG $650 ($500 FAHR members) MF Fancy Feather FAHR 650 ApHC % FPD LFG $500 ($350 FAHR members) SPECIALTY: Breed and start the very best foundation Appaloosas for riding pursuits such as hunter/jumper, roping, reining, cutting, polo, polocross, fox hunting, big game hunting, and ranch work - capable horses and friends for the family. LOCATION: Califon at the south edge of scenic Long Valley in Central New Jersey. TANGLEWOOD FARM Kathi Harvey 181 Fiddlers Elbow Phillipsburg, NJ tanglewoodfarm@netzero.net STANDING: DUN ROVEN CHELSEA, FAHR 30 ApHC #235809, ApSHA #F136 Chelsea is a 16 hand tri color who sires halter winning horses that ride. Has sired ApHC point winner in 28 classes, Reserve National Champion sire, many ROM s, many top tens in Nation, World, and Nationals Bronze Medallion, Versatility Champion, 2 Supreme Award winner, 3 CRHA Champion and Reserve Fee $500 Dun Roven Chelsea is the last son of Chief Chelsea F2154 Please write or call for more information or a sales list. 31

32 HURRICANE RANCH Bill & Merry Wicklund P.O. Box 301 Soper, OK FOUNDATION BRED APPALOOSA ATHLETES MOST WITH THE INDIAN SHUFFLE GAIT STANDING: SMOHALLA TOBY, FAHR 13 ApHC Exceptional Athlete PRATTS TOBY IV ApHC , CRHA #4415 Black & Bay Leopard FAHR Producer Bronze Medallion winner in Distance Riding! 2007 Stud Fee $500 Your Choice Approved Mares Only (shipped semen available) Horses for Sale at ALL times!! DECKER S RED EAGLE APPALOOSAS Milton & Mary Decker B. Street Alvadore, OR Fax: mmdecker@comcast.com STANDING: PRATT SULLY FIRE, FAHR 49 Black Leopard ApHC # DREA COMANCHE BLUHAWK, FAHR 140 Black Few Spot ApHC # DREA OCHOCO EAGLE 2001 Black and White snow cap ApHC # DREA BLUWATER CELILO Black Near Leopard ApHC # SPECIALTY: Breeding leopards and loud blankets from Red Eagle F209 and other Foundation bloodlines, including up close to Mansfield Comanche BIG CREEK RANCH Arlo & Arita Harwood N. Big Creek Lane Lakeside, OR bigcreek@presys.com BECAUSE YOU WANT - THE VERY BEST OLD SPRING FARM APPALOOSAS Suzanne V. Pabst 7629 Charity Highway Ferrum, VA Big Creek Ranch dedicates it's effort to producing high quality, leopard line, Colorado Rangerbred, Appaloosa Breed Horses and development of: THE PUREBRED APPALOOSA Through 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 ApHC registered, pedigree. A Few: Foals - Yearlings - Mares - Stallions usually available Please contact: Arita Harwood for further information or sale list STANDING: WHATA DREAMFINDER, ApHC Hall of Famer Dreamfinder x Hall of Famer Starza s Pine (grandaughter of Peacock s Miraklman) FOR SALE OCCASIONAL FOALS BREEDING QUALITY RED EAGLE APPALOOSAS SINCE

33 Gracie This six generation filly carries The blood of Red Eagle. Her remarkable pedigree runs to the great foundation sire 20 times. We are dedicated to the creation and promotion of the purebred Appaloosa! Bloodlines in our breeding program include, Toby, Red Eagle, Patchy 416, with the leopard lines of Sundance 500, Morgan s Leopards, Chief Chelsea. Rick & Edna Street Stallion Service rd Ave. S.W. Horses for Sale Rochester, WA estreet@cco.net BREEDING PROGRAM DISPERSAL SALE We have a few mares and two stallions remaining and are willing to offer exceptionally reduced pricing on a package deal, as well as a single purchase. A package could include a stallion and 2-3 mares. Our program features the oldest and richest blood of the Appaloosa Breed Painters, Toby s, Red Eagle, Patchy, Morgan s Leopard, Sundance, Quanah, Apache, and Mansfield Comanche strains, backed by Old Rex, Trixie, Old Blue, Little Dan, and Old Knobby. If you are serious about beginning a Foundation breeding program or would like to add a different bloodline to your current program, we would welcome a chance to work with you in achieving your goal. For more information/further details, please contact us: WOLF RUN APPALOOSAS Tom & Linda Taylor 8167 Wheelock Road Fort Wayne, IN / TTwolfrun@aol.com russellks.net KIT S CANYON RANCH Ramon & Judith Laurie 407 W. 15th Russell, KS Chief Sully Storm 5th Generation App x App 160 +F Numbered Ancestors Wakons Toby Snow 100% Color Producer 4th Generation App x App Kitstoby Evening Guy 5th Generation App x App A breed oriented program producing Color, Confirmation, and Disposition built on the Foundation of the Registry. 33

34 Dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and creation of pure bred Appaloosa horses with multiple trace backs to the foundation horses. John & Phyllis Hess 2778 E Rd. Marseilles, IL Phone:

35 A DV E RTISIN G R A T E S FULL PAGE..... HALF PAGE..... QUARTER PAGE..... BREEDER S DIRECTORY..... SALES ARENA Members $4 $2 $1 $1* $ 5.00 Non-Members $10 $ 5 $ 3 Not Available (Breeder s Directory ad includes farm name, your name & address, up to two phone numbers, website, stallion s name & description, specialty, and a general location of your farm. Only one photo or a logo will be allowed.) *Contract a one year Breeder s Directory ad for $4 and your ad will placed on the FAHR website for no additional charge. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ~ $.20 per word with a $5.00 minimum 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. DEADLINES April/May/June 2007 Issue July/August/September 2007 Issue October/November/December 2007 Issue January/February/March 2008 Issue May 19, 2007 August 19, 2007 November 19, 2007 February 19, 2008 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 31 WESTFIELD, IN (please remember to always send original photographs with your ad copy. FEE SCHEDULE MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE REGISTRATION FEES Annual Renewable Couple Membership (husband and wife) Annual Renewable Single Membership Family Annual Renewable Memberhsip Youthtime Membership (expires when youth reaches age 18) $35.00 $2 $4 $4 Member Registration fee Non-Member Registration fee Transfer fee Miscellaneous fee (lost certificates, changing of sex, correcting error past 30 days) $1 $2 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Youth Annual Renewable Membership $1 (U.S. funds apply to all rates other countries please add $15.00 postage fee per year in U.S. funds) 35 Membership and Registration Applications available upon request (Stallion and Transfer Reports also available upon request)

36 FAHR REGISTERED HORSES FAHR #766 Hand Me Chili, ApHCC #39829(F3), Mare, Foaled 06/08/96, SK, Canada Breeder: Shirley Ann Siba, St. Benedict, SK, Canada Owner: George D. Galambos, Alvena, SK, Canada Description: Chestnut/blanket with spots over body & hips/star, stripe & snip/lh-sock with splashes/ RF-lightning marks/lh-spots and splashes/rh-half stocking with splashes/white tipped ears Sire: Mighty Hunter, ApHCC #18274 Dam: Courtland Handmedown, ApHCC #23597 FAHR #767 Bow-Dar, ApHCC #40294(F-#), Stallion, Foaled 06/16/99, SK, Canada Breeder: Dave Tunbridge, St. Benedict, SK, Canada Owner: George D. Galambos, Alvena, SK, Canada Description: Bay Roan/blanket with spots over back and hips/no face or leg markings/breeding stock inspected Sire: Ha-Dar-Impressive, ApHCC #27648 Dam: Buttins N Bows, ApHCC, #15111 FAHR #768 Chubby Pawnee Gal, ApHC #645787, Mare, Foaled 04/17/2006, Michigan Breeder: Marilyn A. Yeomans, Howard City, Michigan Owner: Marilyn A. Yeomans, Howard City, Michigan Description: Bay Roan/white with spots over entire body/no face markings/lf-lightning marks/rf-lightning marks Sire: Shadows Polar Bear, FAHR #389 Dam: Shyloc s Tarbaby, FAHR #228 ApHC # ApHC N FAHR #769 Chubsbaylacebeauty, ApHC, N Mare, Foaled 12/23/2002, Michigan Breeder: Sheila Kaminski or Mike Kaminski, Chase, Michigan Owner: Sheila Kaminski or Mike Kaminski, Chase, Michigan Description: Bay/no face markings/no leg markings Sire: Chubs El Bucko, FAHR# 220 Dam: Pretty Gold Lace, ApHC, # ApHC T FAHR #770 GKC Rogue Warrior, ApHC #645944, Stallion, Foaled 04/22/2006, Michigan Breeder: Kathleen M. Conklin, Fremont, Michigan Owner: Kathleen M. Conklin, Fremont, Michigan Description: Blue Roan/white over entire body/no face markings/no leg markings/few black spots Sire: GKC Warriors Song, FAHR #637 Dam: Robinson Ninetynine, FAHR #392 ApHC # ApHC # FAHR #771 GKC An American Star, ApHC N645942, Mare, Foaled 04/28/2006, Michigan Breeder: Kathleen M. Conklin or Glenn Conklin, Fremont, Michigan Owner: Kathleen M. Conklin or Glenn Conklin, Fremont, Michigan Description: Chestnut or Sorrel/star/no leg markings Sire: GKC Warriors Song, FAHR #637 Dam: Miss Roman Legend, ApHC CN ApHC # FAHR #772 Dream Makers Pajakok, ApHC #645764, Stallion, Foaled 04/20/2006, Minnesota Breeder: Robin R. Sothman, Milaca, Minnesota Owner: Robin R, Sothman, Milaca, Minnesota Description: Black/no face markings/no leg markings/parentable verified DNA typed Sire: Dream Makers Rio, FAHR #424 Dam: Morning Star JML, ApHC # ApHC #

37 FAHR #773 TL Morning Star, ApHC #644944, Stallion, Foaled 05/07/2006, Texas Breeder: Thomas Leahy and Laura Leahy, Gilmer, Texas Owner: Thomas Leahy and Laura Leahy, Gilmer, Texas Description: Red Roan/white over entire body/star, stripe and snip/no leg markings/few chestnut or sorrel spots/ white tipped ears Sire: BC KFS Easter Star, FAHR #99 Dam: Drea Sarces Chiquita, FAHR #668 ApHC # ApHC # FAHR #774 Lacy Cimeron,ApHcc#44283(F4), Mare, Foaled 05/01/02, SK, Canada Breeder: George D. Galambos, St. Benedict, SK, Canada Owner: George D. Galambos, St. Benedict, SK, Canada Description: Red Roan/blanket with spots over entire body and hips/varnish marks/star, strip & snip/ LF-spots and splashes/rf-spots and splashes/rh-spots and splashes Sire: High Noon, FAHR #268 ApHCC #34547(F-3) Aka: YOR High Noon, ApHC # Dam: Mighty Lacy Cat, ApHCC #39220(F-3) FAHR# 775 Rakush s Black Boots, ApHCC #4463 (F4), Stallion, Foaled 06/11/05, AB, Canada Breeder: David Duncan, Vilna, AB, Canada Owner: George D. Galambos, SK, Canada Description: Bay Roan/leopard with few spots over body and hips/varnish marks/star and stripe Sire: AAA Sky High Rakush, FAHR #712 Dam: TA Vicky Marshall, ApHCC #32811(F3) ApHCC #43088(F4) FAHR# 776 P.B. Black Magic, ApHCC #43572(F4), Mare, Foaled 05/26/03, SK, Canada Breeder: George D. Galambos, St. Benedict, SK, Canada Owner: George D. Galambos, St. Benedict, SK, Canada Description: Bay or Dark Bay/few spots on right hip/no face or leg markings Sire: Bow-Dar, FAHR #767 Dam: Dial Bright Hana, ApHCC #39235(F3) ApHCC #40294(F3) FAHR #777 HR Chahta Minko, ApHC #645897, Stallion, Foaled.6/05/2006, Oklahoma Breeder: Bill Wicklund or Merideth Ann Wicklund, Soper, Oklahoma Owner: Bill Wicklund or Merideth Ann Wicklund, Soper, Oklahoma Description: Bay Roan/white with spots over entire body/no face markings/no leg markings Sire: Pratts Toby IV, ApHC # Dam: Colida s Sunrise, FAHR #574 ApHC # FAHR #778 Dream Makers Legacy, ApHC #646390, Mare, Foaled 05/01/06, Minnesota Breeder: Robin R. Sothman, Milaca, Minnesota Owner: Robin R, Sothman, Milaca, Minnesota Description: Bay Roan/white with spots over entire body/star/no leg markings Sire: Dream Makers Rio, FAHR # 424 Dam: Eclat Jewel, FAHR #64 ApHC # ApHC # FAHR #779 HMH Phantastic, ApHC #643990, Mare, Foaled 04/07/06, New York Breeder: Irene C. Smith, Cohocton, New York Owner: Barbara Hayden and Virginia Damen, Staunton, Virginia Description: Blue Roan/white with spots over entire body/no face markings/no leg markings Sire: HMH Phantom Spirit, FAHR #500 Dam: HMH Leopard Angel, FAHR# 780 ApHC # ApHC # FAHR #780 HMH Leopard Angel, ApHC #493904, Mare, Foaled 06/15/95, New York Breeder: Elizabeth E. Partlow, Cooperstown, New York Owner: Barbara Hayden and Virginia Damen, Staunton, Virginia Description: Blue Roan/white with spots over entire body/star/no leg markings/dna typed Sire: Solar Snow Coyote, ApHC # Dam: Cheetah Spot, ApHC #

38 FAHR #781 Flikashonrablapollo, ApHC N645792, Gelding, Foaled 04/13/06, Oregon Breeder: Linda Schade or Cassandra D. Schade, Hillsboro, Oregon Owner: Linda Schade or Cassandra D. Schade, Hillsboro, Oregon Description: Dark Bay or Brown/star/no leg markings Sire: Ruff Eagles Honor, FAHR #700 Dam: Rustlers Athena, FAHR #699 ApHC # ApHC # FAHR #782 HMH Coyotes Windsong, ApHC #540963, Mare, Foaled 04/21/95, New York Breeder: Irene C. Smith, Cohocton, New York Owner: Cassandra D. Schade, Hillsboro, Oregon Description: Black/white with spots over back and hips/no face markings/no leg markings/roan over entire body/ DNA typed Sire: Coyotes Apache, ApHC # Dam: ST. s Mighty Jazz, ApHC # CURRENT FAHR REGISTRY TRANSFERS FAHR 676 Wapiti Moon Beam, ApHC #630331, Gelding, Foaled 05/09/03, Nebraska (Transferred to Susan Markiewicz, Binghamton, New York on 12/16/06) ANSWERS TO HORSEMAN S QUIZ 1.True-the early day horse was only a foot high and adapted to the swamp lands with four toes in front and three behind. 2.False-the ox was first domesticated. Man hunted horses for food 25,000 years ago, domesticated him about 3000 years B. C. in Central Asia. 3.False-the horse learns only by association and repetition. Well trained horses are the result of months and years, not weeks of training. 4.True-a fistula often occurs on the withers as a chronic, deep seated inflammation. 5.True-a jog trot requires less energy than a foot walk or canter. 6.True-cavalry riders posted the trot for this reason, exaggerated posting is not necessary. 7.True-tendon connects muscle to bone, tendon injuries are slow to heal. 8.True-the thoracis limb (front leg) can be severed from the trunk with out cutting through bone. The body is actually suspended or slung between the two front legs. 9.True-only tendons and ligaments occur below the carpal and tarsal joints. 10.True-structures in the throat pre vent air entering the mouth from going on into the lungs. Race horses running with their mouth open may appear to be breathing through their mouth. 11.False-splay-footed is synonymous with toe-out. 12.False-sidebones consist of ossification (bone formation) of the lateral cartilage of the foot. Shock and concussion is the usual cause. 13.False-336 days is average 14.True-grain is higher on net energy content than is hay. Horses at hard work simply cannot eat enough hay to meet their energy 38 requirements. 15.False-just behind the withers. 16.False-we would see Appaloosa horses everywhere if this was true. 17.False-the longe line is a long rope used in training and exercising. Actually you could tie a crowfoot hitch with it, but this is not customary. 18.False-the gene for white coat color (W) is dominant over all other color genes. If a whole horse carries the W gene no other coat color can be e x- pressed. This gene shows one peculiar effect in that horses of a genotype WW apparently die during gestation so that all white horses are Ww. 19.True-if you do not believe this, just try having some parasite egg counts taken on your horse. 20.False-moon blindness is a chronic affliction of the eye.

39 FAHR BULLETIN BOARD Please, check the preceding pages of registrations and transfers. We work very hard to keep your information correct! Thank you, FAHR Registrar. FAHR NEEDS YOU! If you are interested in volunteering your time to help support FAHR here is a list of the Committees at this time: Audit Awards Breeders Advisory Constitution, Bylaws, Procedural Election Finance Historical Planning Promotion Show Trail Contact one of the FAHR Board members for more information on what the committee functions entail. FAHR MAILING ADDRESS FAHR, INC. P.O. BOX 31 WESTFIELD, IN PHONE INQUIRIES: ADDRESS FAHRINC@AOL.COM Deadline to submit articles, make changes to your Breeder Directory Ad, or Advertising for the next issue of the Tidings is May 19th, 2007! Members Forum FAHR Message Board To receive a password for the members only forum of the FAHR message board, you must contact: FAHRINC@aol.com FAHR HATS AVAILABLE We have a limited supply of the cloth hats with embroidered logos available for purchase. They are beige with a black bill and colored logo. Send $14.00 with a note to: FAHR, INC. P.O. Box 31 Westfield, IN TIDIN G S A V AIL A B L E F O R D O W N L O A D F R O M F A H R W E B SIT E Our webmaster, has made the Tidings available for download from the FAHR website. If you don t like having your plugged up with these large files, you can request a login and password to download them from the website. When the next issue is available, a simple e- mail will be sent to let you know. If interested, contact: FAHRINC@aol.com ATTENTION FAHR MEMBERS If you have something special going on in your life, or at your farm, that includes your FAHR Horses, please feel free to send a short note and possibly pictures denoting the occasion. Also, if you have some suggestions or would like to see something in particular added to the TIDINGS please let us know. ATTENTION!! 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. thetidings@reachone.com

40 DID YOU KNOW? GOLDEN GLOW, F-470 By Marcus Crowley stallion, Silver, and out of Snow. Love At First Sight At a rodeo in Butte, Montana Over thirty years ago I first laid my eyes on A trim white mare named Snow. At working stock she was a whiz! She knew where she should be. So never a cow slipped by her In the cutting jamboree. They roped from her, they dogged from her Never did she shirk. In my heart I longed to own That horse that loved to work. But Leo Cramer owned her as he owned the rodeo Carrying the flag, dressed in white, Mounted upon Snow. Everyday at entry time They led the Grand Parade With arching neck and mincing feet Her gracefulness' displayed. Then some way on this one day While the band played "Whoops ti do," The flagpole jabbed her in the neck And Snow took up the cue. One lunging jump, one dizzy spin The rider off did go. I said to myself, "Now here's my chance to get the mare named Snow," Now Leo would buy a bucking horse And I had one to sell. So I called him up and told him I had one could buck like hell. Soon out he came in his big green truck With Mexican Joe along. The horse showed Joe that he could buck. Leo wanted him for a song. But the only way I'd bargain Was to trade right straight across. And after quite a haggle I had myself a hoss. Leo still was limping and his pride Had felt a blow. If he hadn't been mad, I never would have had, a chance to get his Snow. It always had been plain to me She was an Appaloosa. The black spots on her rounded rump were only just a few. We bred Snow to a stallion of the Marcus Crowley line. The colt was sure a dandy With head and legs real fine, And a mottled golden color That glistened in the sun. He gave him the name of Golden Glow. It was a fitting one. We used him and we loved him He was like his dam I know. Now every horse of the Coffee Cup line Goes back to good old Snow. Gertrude Armstrong 40 Appaloosa News ~ January, 1965

41 Whadda ya mean, I got it on backwards!! You don t even know which way I m going! 41

42 F. A.H.R., IN C. P.O. B OX 31 W E S T F I E L D, IN