FAHR TIDINGS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY, INC. VOLUME 13 NO. 1 JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2010

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1 FAHR TIDINGS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY, INC. VOLUME 13 NO. 1 JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2010

2 FAHR OFFICERS PRESIDENT John Hess 2778 E2625 Road Marseilles, IL / VICE-PRESIDENT Bill Wicklund P.O. Box 301 Soper, OK / DEPARTMENT HEADS: TREASURER /FINANCIAL SECRETARY Dawn Bates 5120 N 1100 W Middlebury, IN / ipkennels@yahoo.com SECRETARY Barbara Hayden 8 Chestnut Road Staunton, VA / brookwood01@comcast.net REGISTRAR & DIRECTOR Kathy Conklin 836 S. Warner Fremont, MI / gconklin@wmis.net EDITOR & DIRECTOR Edna Street rd Avenue SW Rochester, WA / estreet@cco.net DIRECTORS Arita Harwood N. Big Creek Lane Lakeside, OR / bigcreek@presys.com Craig Wells (Pro Tem) 2275 E 600 S Wolcottville, IN / CTSWellSligtel.com Tom Leahy 8800 Winding Way Gilmer, Texas / tleahy@nalco.com Rob Bates 5120 N 1100 W Middlebury, IN ipkennels@yahoo.com Vicki Grant 5928 E. 169th Street Noblesville, IN / VGr55@aol.com75 TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM THE EDITOR FROM THE TREASURER...4 FROM THE SADDLE LOG CO-ORDINATER...4 FAHR BUSINESS.5 PERFORMANCE POINT PROGRAM 6-8 FINANCIAL STATEMENT. 9 FAHR MERCHANDISE PROMOTIONAL..13 LETTERS /MEMBER INPUT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 25 FAHR PROGRAMS BREEDER S DIRECTORY ADVERTISING.31 ADVERTISING RATES REGISTRATIONS AND TRANSFERS FAHR BULLETIN BOARD DID YOU KNOW? ARTICLES: YOU KNOW YOU ARE A HORSE PERSON WHEN.18 THE DAVIS APPALOOSAS UTAH COMANCH E VISITS SOUTH DAKOTA ON THE COVER Kat Belcher of Hidden Waters Appaloosas, of Eubank, Kentucky has just finished painting a dream painting of mine. My visual dream painting,has, for many years been of the Blackfoot Tribe raiding the Nez Perce horses before white man influence became noticeable-----say, about the year This very talented and beautiful lady, who just happens to love Appaloosas, has worked off and on all summer on this masterpiece. Anyone interested in more information can go to her website: Mary and I publicly give Kat a huge THANK YOU!. Milton Decker FAHR member #15 The leopard stallion in the portrait is Milton s Stallion Drea Bluwater Celilo. 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 1134 Middlebury, 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.

3 FROM THE PRESIDENT Hello everyone, do not know about you, but as I get older it seems time flies by faster and faster and getting anything done requires a lot more attention to detail. Once again the horse industry has really been thru the wringer in 2009, as have many businesses due to the economy. The start of a new year represents more than the passage of time. It is a perfect time to take stock of where your horse business has been, decide where you want it to go, and develop a strategy to get there. I would like to welcome the new members and thank those who have renewed their memberships for Your membership helps us support the Foundation Bred Appaloosa. I am happy to announce the BOD approval of the Performance Point Program details can be found in this issue of the Tidings. There are also Directors, Webmaster, and a web site revamp Want Ads in the Tidings. The FAHR Merchandise is selling well. We have received a lot of nice comments about the new merchandise. (jacket, long & short sleeve T- shirts, and belt buckles) the mugs and calendars are also selling well. The calendars are outstanding. Eddie did an excellent job on them again this year. We are looking for suggestions on new Merchandise for this year. If there is something you would like to see in the FAHR Merchandise let us know. FAHR Income and expenditures, FAHR s income is from annual memberships, horse registrations and transfer, Breeders directory, Tidings advertising, Stud book and programs. We also have income from the sale of Merchandise, than recoup the initial expenditure over a period of time. The expenses, associated with printing the Tidings is the largest, than postage, server and domain name, insurance, office supplies and the initial outlay for merchandise. If FAHR had the ability to utilize the web site more we could cut the initial outlay for merchandise way down. The FAHR Website is a top priority for me in I have placed bids wanted for web site rebuild on several internet web designers directories. We are looking for a web designer that moonlights to revamp or build a new website for us using XHTML, CSS and an open source content management system (CMS) such as Joomla. Horse Expos for 2010 that I am planning to attend are the Illinois Horse Fair in Springfield, Illinois on March 5-7, the HHF in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 9-11, the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wisconsin on April If you are planning to attend one of these expos let me know. The current FAHR Presidents term in office expires in Elections will take place at this years annual meeting. All nominees for President must be members of FAHR in good standing and been board members for a minimum of 1 year prior to election. Other FAHR calendar dates: January 1, beginning of membership year. January 19, Tidings deadline. April 19, Tidings deadline. May 1 is the deadline that any member desiring to fill a director position shall submit a written biography to the FAHR secretary by May 1, Check requirements in Tidings director ad. July 19, Tidings deadline. August 16 to September 16 meeting notice description of any matters to be considered at the meeting within a minimum of 30 days and not more than 60 days prior to the meeting. October 16, Annual meeting. October 19, Tidings deadline. November 30, the Saddle Log and Endurance Program for 2010 ends. December 1, 2010 starts the new 2011 year for the Saddle Log and Endurance Program. December 31, Stallion reports due, end of membership year, end of point year for Performance Point Program. The Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry is committed to the FAHR registered Horse and representing the needs of its members which can only be done with the involvement of the members at all levels. The Foundation Bred Appaloosa s future is in the hands of its members. I have managed to spend time with my horses, but never as much as I want to. For years I lived to ride but now I have to settle for whatever riding time I can get with the beautiful Foundation bred Appaloosa. Try to appreciate and enjoy your time in the saddle. John Hess

4 FROM THE EDITOR FROM THE TREASURER FROM THE SADDLE LOG CO-ORDINATOR Hello, Winter is well upon us and I hope everyone on the east coast and the Texas region are surviving Mother Nature s wrath. So far winter in the Pacific Northwest has been fairly mild. We are enjoying temperatures in the lower to mid 50 s which is generally about 10 degrees higher than normal. I hope everyone remembered to file their stallion reports with the FAHR Registrar. There is no cost for filing this form and it helps FAHR to have the get of stallion on file. If you haven t filed it yet, please take the time to send it in. A copy of the ApHC stallion report is acceptable as well. I m sure some of you will have your first foals on the ground for 2010 by the time this issue reaches you. As always I would love to receive pictures of the 2010 FAHR eligible foals for the FAHR Foal Showcase. You can send your pictures by to thetidings@reachone.com or snail mail to E Street, rd Ave. SW, Rochester, WA My goal for 2010 is to actually find time to ride my FAHR horse. I have for many years focused primarily on producing generational Toby horses. I have temporarily put my breeding program on hiatus and will take a year off to just enjoy my horses. Hope to see you on the trail, Eddie Street The Tidings Editor Hi all hope everyone had a Blessed New Year! I just want to comment on FAHR's Treasurer Report and reflect a little bit on the year As you can see when you look at the last 2 qtrs on the income/expense statement it looks like a significant loss but as I was going over the entire year totaling all income $ and subtracting expenses $ FAHR only had a ($273.31) loss for the whole year! I think that is pretty good considering this last year and the way the economy has gone! I think if we can continue to get new members and sell more merchandise and people sign up for the new Performance Point Program in this next year 2010 we could see a gain instead of a loss! So be encouraged FAHR members get the word out again about the Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry and buy the new merchandise that we have to offer and sign up for the new Performance Point Program and get those foals registered! Thank You and May God Bless you in the coming year! Dawn Bates FAHR Treasurer Hello Horseback Riders! Where are your Saddle Log Program Applications! You'll have to do a lot of riding to catch up with members Skenno Pierman and Vickie Grant! Vickie has just passed the 500 hour mark on her three appaloosas: Miamis Warsong, Norstaaprilbreeze, and Shadows Titania. Congratulations Vickie. I have not heard from Skenno Peirman lately - he has recorded over 3,500 hours on his three horses, Patchy Cynder Spitzer, Red Eagle s Jessie, and SS dakota Sundance. I hope your health is good. Ginger Karns has 338 hours on Miami s Topatchy Terra. I have 271 hours on my three FAHR horses, Eagles ThunderN- Toby, Plaudit s Eagle Spot, and RRR LWS Finest. I have another appaloosa but she is not FAHR registered. Hope the rest of you had, and will have a good year of riding. Let me hear from our other Distance members, Jean Adelson, Kathy Conklin, Ken Haskins, John Hess, and Edna Street. I would love to see our past Distance Saddle Log members join again. Happy Trails. Deanna Brown 1594 Turkey Rd. Gladewater, TX For any of you that do not have access to a computer, I d be happy to mail you an application to join. (903) or

5 FAHR BUSINESS Directors Needed Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry Is currently looking for individuals to serve as directors of our non-profit organization. Be apart of the effort to protect, preserve, perpetuate and promote the bloodlines of the Foundation Appaloosa. Help us be more effective. Any member desiring to fill a director position shall submit a written biography to the secretary by May 1st of that election year. If more than 3 candidates submit biographies for the position FAHR will have an election. If 3 or fewer than 3 submit their candidacy, they will be considered elected by default without an election providing he or she meets the following criteria of eligibility. A) All nominees and / or elected directors must be a member of FAHR in good standing and have been a member for not less than 1 year prior to the election date of May 1st of the election year. B) All nominees and / or elected directors must be a person who currently breeds FAHR registered horses but is currently retired. FAHR Board of Directors Ballot Results Performance Point Program Directors participating (in order of response) Eddie Street Yes Bill Wicklund - Yes Vicki Grant - Yes Tom Leahy - Yes Rob Bates - Yes Kathy Conklin - Yes Arita Harwood - Yes Craig Wells no response. Director and current President John Hess per the Indiana Code and Bylaw Article VII Section 2 may only vote when necessary to break a tie vote. Approve the Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry, Performance Point Program as was presented to the BOD. Eddie Street, Bill Wicklund, Vicki Grant, Tom Leahy, Rob Bates, Kathy Conklin, Arita Harwood No Response Craig Wells Approved Web Master Wanted Help maintain the web site for FAHR and earn your annual membership. Be apart of preserving the Foundation Bred Appaloosa. johnhess@mtco. com Phone: Web Site Developer Required Specializes in low cost small business website development with design skills in XHTML, CSS and open source CMS such as Joomla for FAHR website revamp. W3C compliant. johnhess@mtco.com Phone: ATTENTION FAHR STALLION OWNERS FAHR 2009 stallion reports are now being accepted by the Registrar. There is no fee for this report at this time. If you have not already filed your stallion report for this year please take a few minutes to send it to: Kathy Conklin 836 S. Warner Fremont, MI 49412

6 Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry PERFORMANCE POINT PROGRAM Do you enjoy promoting your Foundation bred Appaloosa in open competition or ApHC or ApHCC approved/sanctioned shows and all-breed events including competitions hosted by national organizations? Do you compete in local open shows hosted by local clubs, saddle clubs, other breed organizations? If so the Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry would like to present to you and the FAHR registered horse you compete with the opportunity to receive recognition and awards for excelling in competitions against Appaloosas and all horse breeds. The FAHR- Performance Point Program will accept most types of activities as long as the competition is sponsored by an organization or club that keeps official records for at least one year on the performance of all horses entered in the event and have a show manager at the event who will sign a verification form presented by the exhibitor/competitor. Eligibility - All applicant horses must be registered with the Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry. Owner(s) must be a current active FAHR member in good standing. Fees and Entry - An enrollment form must be completed annually for each horse competing in this program. The annual enrollment fee is $15.00 per horse. Point year runs from January 1st thru December 31. Awards and Recognition - Any open, ApHC or ApHCC approved/sanctioned show or all-breed events hosted by a national organization is eligible to earn recognition and awards based on the number of points they accumulated during the point year. Approved Categories - Category 2 (Games) limited to one-person events, team events are not included. If the owner competes in an event not included in one of these categories, you may request that your event be added by writing to the Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry. If your request is approved the event will not be added until the following year. Category 1: pleasure, equitation (English & Western), hunter, trail, reining, jumping, driving & buckboard Category 2: barrels, pole bending, stumps, stakes race, flag picking, ring race, keyhole and mounted cowboy shooting. Team events not included. Category 3: Roping, cutting, steer daubing, team penning, sorting etc. How to report your success - Complete and have signed your Exhibitor s Report Form, Attach copy of show bill and return the report form to the Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry within 30 days of the event. The FAHR Horse in each category with the most points will be named the High Point Versatility. The FAHR Horse who has accumulated the most number of points overall will be named the Performance Supreme Champion. Point Tabulation # of Horses in class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 1-2 1/ / / / / /2 Any member, non-member, owner or exhibitor who gives false information to the Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry may be subject to disciplinary action and/or be denied the right to any and all awards/recognition earned in the FAHR Performance Point Program. The Foundation Appaloosa Horse registry reserves the right to final approval of all events and/or classes. 6

7 FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY, INC. Please complete ALL items requested below. Please print clearly. Has this horse previously participated in the FAHR Performance Point Program? YES NO Horse Information: 1 Horse s Name FAHR Reg. No. 2 Horse s Name FAHR Reg. No. 3 Horse s Name FAHR Reg. No. 4 Horse s Name FAHR Reg. No. 5 Horse s Name FAHR Reg. No. Owner Information: Your Name Year Applying FAHR Membership # Address City State Zip Daytime Phone No. ( ) Membership Information: The listed owner, of the above horse(s) enrolling in the FAHR Performance Point Program, must be an active FAHR member for the qualifying year. Fees: An annual $15.00 program filing fee is required for each horse enrolling in the FAHR Performance Point Program. Enclosed is my check payable to FAHR in the amount of $ I understand and agree to the rules and requirements of the FAHR Performance Point Program. Owner s signature Date Notice: FAHR Performance Point Program enrollment is valid for one calendar year from January 1 through December 31. Any member, non-member or exhibitor who gives false information to FAHR may be subject to disciplinary action and may be denied privileges of the program and/or the Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry. Please return to: FAHR, Inc c/o Barbara Hayden P.O. Box 1134 Middlebury, IN Phone: Barbara Hayden Performance Coordinator 7

8 FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY Performance Point Program EXHIBITORS REPORT Only One Horse, or One Youth for One Show. Mail completed form to : Barbara Hayden, 8 Chestnut Road, Staunton, VA Rider/Horse Information Please Print Clearly Name of Horse: Reg # Name of Rider Membership # Name of Owner: Membership # Parent Name if Rider is a Youth Membership # Show Information Please Print Clearly Name of Show: Show location: Show Date(s) Show Manager/Secretary: Show Judge #1 Show Judge #2 Show Judge #3 Show Judge #4 Attach a copy of the Show Bill to This Form Name of Class Total Entries in Class Placing in Class 4H Performance Category 1 Games Category 2 Cattle Category 3 We the undersigned, hereby certify the horse, rider or youth listed on this report did enter and place in the classes as stated in this report. Exhibitor s Signature: Date: Parent s Signature if Exhibitor a Youth Date: Show Manager or Secretary Signature: Date: 8

9 Category Description Income/Expense Statement 1/1/09 through 12/31/09 INCOME: Advertising Tidings Breeders Ad Distance Program FAHR Merchandise Horse Registrations Memberships Saddle Log Program Trail Rider Share an Ad Stud Book Tidings Magazine Transfers Stallion Barn Silent Auction Misc. Reimbursement Stallion Directory Donation 275.OO TOTAL INCOME INTEREST INCOME EXPENSES: Overpayment Patches Postage and Delivery Printing and Reproduction Refunds Website Outside Advertising Office Supplies Merchandise Bond Rent Bank Fees Taxes, License, Permits Educational Mat. TOTAL EXPENSES OVERALL TOTAL Account Balances As of 12/31/09 Bank Accounts Frank Scripter Memorial Fund $ Interra Credit Union Account 4, Total Bank Accounts $ 4,

10 FAHR HAS NEW T-SHIRTS T The FAHR is happy to offer to it s members new FAHR shirts and for the first time FAHR is now offering a FAHR Jacket. Show your support for FAHR and the Foundation Appaloosa Breed Horse by purchasing a T-Shirt or Jacker. The shirts are medium weight, 100% cotton. They are available in size small, medium, large, X-large, and XX-large (Cotton has a tendency to shrink during the first wash, so it is recommended that purchaser buy one size larger than normal.) Please be sure to specify which logo you prefer when ordering, as well as back or front view Meeting T-shirt Gildan Ultra 50/50 short sleeve (white) Sizes: SM, MM, LG, XL, XXL Price: $10.00 S/H: add $5.00 FAHR Jacket Harriton Fleece-Lined Nylon Jacket 100% nylon taslon shell jacket with anti-pill micro fleece lining. Wind & water resistant. Nylon/polyester raglon sleeve lining. Outside zip pockets. Inside zip guard full front zip. Sizes: MM, LG, XL -$48.00 Size XXL - $53.00 S/H add $10.70 priority mail FAHR Long Sleeve T- shirt Jerzee Z Blend 50/50 Long Sleeve T. (Navy) Sizes: SM, MM, LG, XL, XXL Price: $20.00 S/H add $

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12 FAHR BELT BUCKLES FAHR is proud to offer to it s membership the opportunity to purchase these beautiful belt buckles representing the Foundation Appaloosa and the people whose passion it is to support this horse. These buckles are beautifully crafted in silver and gold by Gist Silvesmiths. There is a limited supply of the Commerative 2009 buckles so make sure you order yours before the supply runs out! Help promote FAHR, the horse you ride, and sport this beautiful buckle all at the same time! The Appaloosa is easily recognizable by its colorful coat. This classic buckle showcases the FAHR Logo and the Appaloosa horse. FAHR Classic Buckle $ USD S/H additional Buckle width 4.25 Introducing the new FAHR Commemorative Buckle. Beautifully designed in silver & gold by Gist Silversmiths. FAHR Commemorative $ USD S/H additional buckle width

13 Promotions, Promotions, Promotions FAHR 2010 CALENDAR Production on the FAHR Foundation Calendar for the year 2010 has started and the Calendar will be available for purchase October 15, This calendar features pictures of the foundation stallions and mares that make up this great breed and is printed on high gloss photo paper and come in a comb binding. The calendar once again will be offered for the low price of $10.00 to include shipping. The following is one of the responses FAHR received from members who purchased past calendar: I received my calendar last week and am impressed. Good job, well done. I can t wait for This is a great way to show off our heritage. Elaine Morgan, #361. Order your calendar today and start your collection of Foundation Appaloosa pictures. FAHR DECALS A great way to show your FAHR support and highlight the Foundation Appaloosa is to purchase several of these FAHR Logo Decals for your car/truck/trailer windows, etc. These decals are 4 inch squares and stick to the inside of most windows. These are priced at $4.00 each to include postage. Pictured below is the FAHR logo as it is printed on the decal. FAHR PROMOTIONAL KIT! 2010 Horse Events If any FAHR members are planning on attending any Equine Fair, clinic or horse function and would like to help support FAHR, a small promotional kit has been created to help facilitate their effort. The kit includes FAHR brochures, membership applications, a few issues of past Tidings as well as information on the programs the FAHR offers. If you would like to use these items at your next horse function contact: Eddie Street at estreet@cco.net or phone ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT FAHR BUTTONS B. F-1681 One of the featured horses in the 2010 Foundation Calendar. Purchase your calendar today and see what other Foundation greats are represented! FAHR FOAL SHOWCASE 2010! Here is the chance to brag and show off these FAHR horses we all love. If you would like to see your foal in one of these spots here is what you need to do! Send in those pictures of your 2009 FAHR eligible foals for the upcoming issues of the Tidings. photos to: Thetidings@reachone.com or mail to : Eddie Street rd Ave. S.W. Rochester, WA If you would like your photos returned please send a self addressed stamped envelope along with the pictures and I will gladly return them. 13 FAHR member, Ken Haskins, has set up an account with Country Supply to donate 5% of all purchases (excluding de-wormer and shipping and handling) to FAHR. Your order must be placed online and needs to include the care code which is simply, FAHR. Ken has dealt with Country Supply for many years and states they have great values and excellent quality with very quick delivery. Why not try this out the next time you need to order horse supplies? This is another method in which you, as a member, can help support FAHR financially and still get great deals and quality on your horse related needs.

14 FAHR MERCHANDISE FAHR 2010 COMMEMORATIVE MUG The fifth in 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. FAHR COMMEMORATIVE MUGS COLLECTOR S SERIES FAHR is excited to offer to members the chance to start their collection of the FAHR commemorative mugs with the purchase of a Collector s Set of mugs: the Original FAHR mug, 2007 Toby II, 2008 Patchy, 2009 Red Eagle and the new 2010 Chief of Fourmile mug. The cost would be $55.00 for the series of 5, plus exact shipping. Don t miss this opportunity to start your collection of these fine mugs. This year the Breeder s Advisory Committee chose the Foundation Stallion Chief of Fourmile, F-2219 The picture depicted on the mug is shown below. Original FAHR 2007 Toby II, F Patchy F-416 These sets will be offered on a first come first served basis. Send for your collection today, they will go quickly! Too find out shipping costs estreet@cco.net before placing order. CHIEF OF FOURMILE F-2219 FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY STUDBOOK A limited number of mugs have been produced and they will be sold on a first come first serve basis. If you are just starting on your series of mugs the FAHR is offering a special on the purchase of all five mugs Red Eagle F-209 First Edition Order forms can be downloaded from FAHR Webpage 14

15 LETTERS & INPUT from Members & Supporters WELCOME NEW FAHR MEMBERS! FAHR would like to take this opportunity to welcome new members Karen O'Brien Bradner OH, New Youth time Membership Kolt illingworth Fairfield, NE Wayne & Carol Banta South Bend, WA Thomas Keenan White Plains, KY Curtis & Sherry Daniel Chickamauga, GA FAHR appreciates your support in our effort to preserve, protect, and promote the Foundation Appaloosa Breed Horse. ********************************* Posted on Sunday, January 17, :44 pm FMB: I received last week the belt buckle (what a beautiful piece of artwork) and the T-shirts. Thank you for sending them overseas. Alain Hi Alain, Glad to hear you received the merchandise and that you like the Belt Buckle. John THE FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HAS LOST ONE OF IT S MOST DEDICATED SUPPORTERS It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of one of the greatest supporters and breeders of the Foundation Appaloosa. Milton Decker shared with us that Palmer Wagner, author of The Appaloosa Anthology had passed away on February 6th, The following is a message posted by FAHR Founder, Tom Taylor Thank you, Milton, for letting FAHR know about Palmer. We all knew it had to come, but it didn't make it any easier. I had the pleasure to speak and correspond with Palmer on several occasions and he was always willing to answer my many questions. This was before FAHR was incorporated or the publishing of his book, as well as after. I also spent many an hour researching thru the many articles that were published in the Appaloosa News by him and several other Foundation breeders from the generation before myself. He and the others definitely helped to steer me in what I consider to be the right direction. The greatest respect I could have had for his dedication to the breed was to own Blue Bear Grand Gal whom I considered the pinnacle of his breeding program along with her daughter, Kuetan's Wa-ka-shi, bred by Ken Bliven. I received the following letter from him dated 1/27/03: "Dear Tom, This letter is overdue to share your loss of Blue Bear Grand Gal. She was one of the truly great Appaloosas. In her last photo in the "Tidings", she seemed to be looking right at me. I don't mind saying it reduced me to tears. From now on, we can both take comfort in having known one of the best of the breed. Sincerely, Palmer J. Wagner After receiving that letter, it made me even more proud to have known "the Grand Gal" and having the pleasure of being able to breed her to some fine Foundation Appaloosa stallions. Not one of her foals was ever a disappointment that is for sure. I will always treasure the many letters from Palmer. They were always filled with constructive help. He also strongly endorsed FAHR's policies and standards and felt it would go the farthest of "any other organization to restore respect for the horse that still is (is was underlined) an Appaloosa" (quote was taken from a letter of his to me dated 5/12/98). Palmer had the heart of an Appaloosa and the heart of the Appaloosa never dies. Tom Taylor 15

16 Why Not An Ulrich Horse? By, Cheryl Palmer The Ulrich horses may not win a halter class with their longer ears, bigger heads, stronger stout legs and feet, thicker throatlatches, but they are beautiful to me. No doll heads here, no skinny throatlatches or toothpick thin legs on these beauties just pure brains, brawn and good horse sense on the trail. Some riders might consider them boring and vanilla because these horses are not drama queens and don t engage in histrionics. Most people don t know that the Ulrich horses originated in Montana with Ralph and Helen Brown s breeding program. The Timberline Ranch in Broadview, Montana was where they raised and developed the Leopard Appaloosas. These leopard horses have changed little since the early days of their development. They still retain their striking leopard coloration and calm temperaments for which they are well known. Ralph Brown s Timberline Ranch became known as the Leopard capital of the world. People from all over the United States and abroad bought these colorful and unique patterned leopard-bred Appaloosas. Don Ulrich bought most of the herd when Ralph and Helen Brown had their big dispersal sale in Montana in the 1960 s. The leopard Appaloosas became even more famous with Mr. Ulrich s outstanding advertising campaign in the Appaloosa News which has since become the Appaloosa Journal. Ulrich s horses became a household word in Appaloosa circles fueled by his slogan, Leopard to Leopard, Appaloosa to Appaloosa, The Best to the Best. Ulrich stamped them with his name and continued the legacy of breeding these leopard bred horses. These heirloom Montana horses have not changed a bit. When Mr. Ulrich died the Ulrich ranch had a dispersal sale in The herd once again was dispersed. Some breeders today have maintained this exquisite line of Foundation Leopard Appaloosas. It is in the blood of these horses to be docile, quiet, sensible trail horses and a very few still have the unusual gifted Indian Shuffle 4- beat gait. They are not flighty but are well grounded and slow to react to upsets around them. They have a built in self confidence and are usually high in the pecking order. A horse I own, Ulrich Sweet Sioux, just twittled her ears and other horses gave her a wide berth. The Ulrich horses are very self reliant and don t mind going out solo on the trail. Once on the Chief Joseph Ride, Ulrich Sweet Sioux became tired and dehydrated. She refused to continue as she needed a break and went off the trail and found a shady spot. She was unmoved that the rest of the group moved on. She was led into camp and required electrolytes Ulrich Sweet Sioux with our grandson, Tyler. and a day off before she could continue. Many of the Ulrich horses are very nurturing and kind. Ulrich Sierra Kitten takes in all the weaned foals and is their surrogate mother. She will even share her grain with them. Our veterinarian has repeatedly asked me if Sierra could be their surrogate mother for the clinics orphan foals. She will let them nurse never discriminating. She is a smart horse and doesn t have a mean bone in her body. Ulrich Sierra Kitten with trainer. Many people think they want spirited horses but after ending up with bumps and bruises they change their minds and decide an Ulrich horse is what they really want. I believe in form and function. Horses with broad faces, square muzzles, straight profiles, stocky body builds, lob ears and almond shaped eyes, all translate to a calm, dependable temperament. The traits above all fit the Ulrich leopard beauties to a T. You can have your pencil thin legged horses, with pin heads, tiny prick ears and more refined body bathing beauty conformation. I ll take the solid, stable, quiet temperament of an Ulrich horse every time. So why not an Ulrich horse? 16

17 KEEPING YOUR HORSE SAFE My story is a common scenario of the profile of a stolen horse. The person who bought the horse from me put a deposit and never followed through with the terms of the contract and therefore the contract became null and void. Therefore I remained the legal owner. The "buyer" disappeared and though I searched for her I was never able to locate her. What I should have done here was gotten more personal information on the contract so I could have tracked her down. Things such as her license number, husband's name, place of employment, etc. All I had was a signature and a signed contract both of which are meaningless if you can't locate the person. The trail went cold. The horse is a famous horse that is a well known mare in Appaloosa circles and someone saw her name posted on Craigslist and knew the horse was stolen and called me. This led me to Stevens County where the horse had last been seen and boarded out. Following these leads we found out that the barn owner confiscated the horse and sold her. Legally you can not sell a horse without contacting the owner with a certified letter so that they have a chance to reclaim the horse. There is a procedure you must follow before you can arbitrarily claim a horse and then sell it. This is especially true when a horse has a brand on it which mine did and this brand was registered. Anyone can check with a brand inspector and easily track down the owner. Luckily this story has a happy ending as the person who had the horse contacted me and agreed to return the mare. This woman was a decent and honest person who did the right thing. Most stolen horses are never found. In my case of a stolen horse, it was the people that helped me find my horse. The women who had the horse was a hero in my eyes as she willingly returned my horse to me and this horse will never be sold again and will live out her life at my ranch. The public may not know this but stealing horses is on the rise as well as other criminal activity. It is an ongoing problem where horses have been stolen, confiscated, and illegally sold for a quick buck. Learn to protect yourself from being a victim of either selling a horse that is not legally theirs to sell or buying a stolen horse. Know that in some states, stealing horses is considered a felony. If your horse is stolen your first step is to make a police or sheriff report. Most cases of stolen horses are considered civil by law enforcement. There are lots of animal and horse organizations that will help you. Usually it is not the establishment -police, sheriffs etc.- that will find your beloved horse but concerned citizens and horse organization that will help you the most. Most horse people know the pain and anguish you are going through because to them it is like stealing a family member.. Here are some things to consider when selling or buying a horse. Make sure you get a BILL OF SALE with the horse and that the horse you are buying is legally theirs to sell. If the horse has a brand, you will also need a brand release and transfer from the owner. You can take steps so that you are not a victim and they are as follows: 1.Stolen Horse International (www. netposse.com) is a powerful organization that knows what to do and gets the word and fliers out about stolen horses. In their book, "Horse Theft" they give good ideas and and organizations to contact. They recommend making sure your fences are in good repair, and and organizations to contact. They recommend making sure your fences are in good repair, gates locked and security lights on around barn. Network with your neighbors and have them call you if they see any suspicious people 2. Consider tattooing, branding or micro-chipping your horse for easier identification. A horse with a brand can be traced to its owner. Also it is less likely to go through an auction or slaughter house as a branded horse has to have the accompanying paper work to go with it. 3. Take photographs of your horse close up and even at different times of the year. Note swirls on forehead or neck, stockings, blemishes, coat patterns or other identifying marks that make your horse stand out and unique. 4. If you board your horse out, get references and know the person with whom you are entering into a contract. If you are boarding your horse make sure your horses are being fed and well taken care of. Make sure any modification or changes in board agreement are in writing. Verbal agreements are hard to prove. Written communication keeps everything spelled out and clear. tion keeps everything spelled out and clear. 5 When you sell a horse, make sure you have a good legal contract that states the terms of the sale explicitly. Besides a date, signature, and phone number get license plate numbers as people move around. You may want to even check out where the horse is going so that you know it's a reputable home or boarding facility. The public should also be aware of people that there are "Hoarders" which are people that accumulate animals beyond which they can care for. They often live in squalor and clutter and with a packrat 17

18 mentality. Hoarders can range from mild to severe. Recognize this when you see people with large number of animals that you know that do not have the means financially to take care of them properly. This is a disease marked by obsessive need to acquire a significant number of animals. When you see abused animals living in crowded unsanitary conditions, report this not only to the sheriff but also to competent horse people who will know what to do and will follow through contacting rescue organizations. Remember it is the people, the citizens that usually make the difference. Be more aware of animal abuse and report it to the sheriff if it seems warranted and to other concerned animal advocates who will know what to do and who to contact.. The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way it treats it's animals" ~Mohandas Gandhi Cheryl Palmer Bigfork, Montana You know You Are A Horse-Person When... Your horse's hair is in better condition than your own. You cluck to your car when y ou go up a hill. You have the vet's number but not your kid's pediatrician on your speed dial. Your spouse can track dirt into the house all they want, but God help them if they muddy up the tack room. Your house is a mess, but the barn is as neat as a pin. You dress like a lawyer on weekdays, and someone who needs a lawyer on your days off. Your tack box isn't in your car, it IS your car. Only horse-people would spend hundreds of dollars on a show for a 95 cent ribbon. Your friend is walking too slow and you cluck to them to "Hurrying" them up. 18 You realize finding a horseshoe truly is lucky because you've saved ten bucks. When your six year old tells everyone that he's going to be the "ring steward" at your aunt's wedding! You'll drive an hour in a snowstorm to ride your horse, but God forbid you have to drive 5 minutes to the store to buy groceries. Your boyfriend complains that you love your horse more than him and you say, "And your point is?" You're trying to get by someone in a restricted space, and instead of saying, "excuse me", you poke them in the ribs and say, "get over". You pay more for a saddle than you did for your car! You have more pictures of your horse in your office that you have of your family. You stop channel surfing at the Budweiser Clydesdale commercials. Your Mother, who has no grandchildren, gets cards addressed to Grandma, signed by the horses and the dog. Your horse gets new shoes more often than you.

19 Houston Davis on Appaloosa Stallion named Spot, about Spot was used on ranch, rode in parades and as a contest horse in area rodeos. William J. Davis holding Spot by Pancho. Picture taken on the Davis Ranch in Appaloosa News~November, 1967 THE DAVIS APPALOOSAS Shown at left Lady by Pancho is Hank Warline, with Tommy Roberts on Gypsy by Spot. Photo was taken in 1940 at the Davis 47 headquarters. Clarence Davis on Kooka Rocho, a gelding by Pancho. Photo was taken 1n By Bob Blair The Davis Ranch was established by the late Wm. J. Davis who came to Cochise County, Arizona from Texas in In 1906, he purchased the Sandy Bob Ranch, which has belonged to Sandy Bob Crouch of Stage Coach fame, and in 1916 Mr. Davis built the present 47 Ranch Headquarters five miles west of the town of McNeal, Arizona. His sons, Clarence Davis of McNeal and Houston Davis of Tombstone, were born, raised and presently live and operate the ranch today. Clarence and Houston have worked hard to keep the 150 section ranch producing top Appaloosa ranch horses and commercial Hereford cattle. For the people who don't know the vastness of the Southwest country, a section is one mile long and one mile wide. You can imagine the kind of horses you need to cover this much mountainous country. I asked the Davis brothers how long it takes to gather the brood mares. They answered, "Using four good cowboys, a lot of luck and hard riding, about two days." The ranch is located in historic country, about 18 miles southeast of the famed Cochise stronghold. It is bordered on the west by the famed McLaury ranch of "Shoot out at the OK Corral" fame. The McLaury's were in the battle agajnst the

20 Earps and Doc Holiday. Fred, 15 year old son of Hous ton, is the third generation of Davis cowboys to work on this ranch. A top ranch hand, Fred is following in his father's footsteps helping mend the many miles of fences and keeping the 22 windmills pumping. Wm. Davis acquired their first Appaloosa stallion Pancho from Tuck Potter in A blue roan with big black spots, Pancho had a good disposition and passed it to all of his colts. This was one of the reasons Clarence and Houston stayed with the Appaloosa horses through the years. Pancho was used on the ranch till his death in Spot, one of the very few colts not gelded, was by Pancho and out of a Morgan mare. Born a solid bay, Spot started to change as a yearling and by the age of 3 there was the same loud beautiful color as his sire. Spot, like his sire, produced the conformation, disposition and speed needed on this big ranch. Spot was used as a sire and ranch horse from 1939 to The Davis' used several other horses to cross on the mares through the years, such as the Thoroughbred, Strat h- cote,who was secured from the United states Cavalry at Fort Huachuca Remount Station in He was used on some of the Davis mares until RO #5 Biscuit, a Quarter horse from the Green Cattle Co. was used from 1943 to Diablo Blanco, a Quarter Horse- Thoroughbred, cross was used from 1953 to Choocona, an Appaloosa Stallion owned by Ross Cain and leased by the Davises, has been used on the 25 top selected mares remaining on the ranch with the breeding of the before mentioned horses, since This band of mares are all identified by the Appaloosa Horse Club. Clarence and Houston have been moving the fillies of breeding age to the west side of the ranch where Ross Cain's Morgan's Musicman is used. Musicman carries bloodlines of Toby I and Chief of Four Mile. MORGAN S MUSICMAN Clarence Davis applying the hot iron of the Davis Ranch. All cattle and horses on the ranch carry the brand. Ross Cain admires part of the colt crop. Some of the mares and foals on the Davis Ranch. Note the unusual cactus. 20

21 UTAH COMANCHE, back home the winter after his South Dakota visit. When 20 Mares Couldn t See Him Utah Comanche Visits South Dakota By Gene Carr How does one obtain a nationally-known stallion to breed to his mares? This question can only be answered by reviewing the following order of events. It started when I was a graduate student at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Having to leave my Appaloosas at home under the care of a friend, I was for the first time in many years without a horse. To compensate for the void, I attended every horse show, regardless of breed, in the Salt Lake Valley. In the fall of 1963, while at - tending the Golden Spike Appaloosa Show, I was overwhelmed by being able to observe such well-known horses as: Absarokee Sunset, Absarokee Sun, Tom Dooley A., Patchy Jr., and Sass Thomas. While walking down one of the aisles between the stalls, I remember a sorrel yearling Appaloosa stallion that was one of the best that I had ever seen. I also remember a comment from the sideline that the father and son who owned. the horse had searched the country looking for this Mansfield's Comanche-bred stallion. That was my first contact with Utah Comanche. Some months later while reading the March, 1964, issue of the Appaloosa News, I saw an advertisement showing the pedigree of Utah Comanche. The ad requested further pedigree information so I wrote to Joseph Sweat who lived in Midvale, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City, and told him of some information I had encountered in my own pedigree studies. A few days later I received a telephone call from Joseph Sweat thanking me for the information and asking me if I would like to 21 ride to Don Oberg's training arena about 70 miles south of Salt Lake City and see Utah Comanche. Being an amateur home movie addict, I loaded up with film to record one of my most memorable experiences in Utah. Arriving at Don Oberg's arena, I viewed Utah Comanche with great awe. Comanche looked like a well-developed 3-yearold stal lion rather than one that had just turned two years of age. Here was the product of generations of Appaloosa to Appaloosa matings (having over 60 Appaloosa ancestors) that produced a modern, middle-of-the road, do anything, type horse. Elvin Blevins, breeder of Utah Comanche, proved that he is a mas ter breeder, for Comanche has symmetry, balance, and conformation making any admirer of fine horses recognize the potential of him as an outstanding individual and potential sire. The time swiftly passed and soon I had completed the requirements for graduate study and it was time for my family and myself to head for Dell Rapids, S. Dak., to pick up the life we had left behind. Upon part ing, Joe and I had made arrangements for me to bring two mares to the court of Utah Comanche in Upon arriving at South Dakota I visited saddle clubs and any place where I could show the movie films of the Appaloosas in Utah. Always there was a fond memory when I came to the film on Utah Comanche. I would extol his vi r- tues to any within the sound of my voice until I am sure that I seemed one-horse minded to some. It was a sad person who had to inform Joe that the South Dakota mares would not be able to visit Comanche. Joe quickly turned the sad tide of events into ecstasy by saying that he might be able to bring Utah Comanche to

22 South Dakota the following year after the 1966 breeding was completed in Utah. Having unknowingly laid the ground work for such an undertaking by showing the movie film on Utah Comanche, it was only a short time before there were twenty mares waiting for him if we could only get him out here. I wrote to Joe, offered him my home, my barns, my corrals, my pastures, and guaranteed him twenty mares to breed if he would just bring Comanche out. The proposition was accepted, then all I had to do was collect the booking fees. The breeder made that easy. The twenty booking fees were collected and we had to close the book well before Christmas of Since I didn't want just any mare bred to Utah Comanche, only top producing mares or maiden mares of merit were booked. Appaloosa, Thoroughbred, and Quarter mares were accepted from all over South Dakota and Minnesota. The furtherest one was about 350 miles away. Such a transaction involving myself as a middle man with the parties on either end not knowing one another left apprehension for all concerned. Joe did not know if the mares were of the quality that he wanted serviced by Utah Comanche or how the mare owners would accept a person and horse that they had only seen in 8mm movies and advertised in the Appaloosa News. The mare owners did not know if Utah Comanche would complement their mares or if the stallion would be as good as that braggard, Gene Carr, claimed the horse to be. Finally the time came for the commencement of Utah Comanche's visit to South Dakota Joe, his wife Annette, daughter Bonnie, and father Melven, set out to, meet the South Dakota A portrait of UTAH COMANCHE by Appaloosa artist, Betty Marble. Appaloosa people. The first encounter being at the Center of the Nation Annual Club Show at Hot Springs, S. Dak. Although they were unable to leave Salt Lake in time to participate in our show, it was on the route and made a good rendezvous point. After two years of planning Utah Comanche blood was finally to arrive in South Dakota. Throughout the show I anticipated the arrival of Comanche. The whole day passed and he didn't come. Towards evening, feeling dejected and depressed, I was walking toward the barn when a car came up from behind and someone tugged on my shirt and said, "Hi, fellow!" There smiling amidst a heavily loaded Chevy with a horse trailer behind Joe Sweat with Utah Comanche. They hadn't had any trouble they were just a long way from home. There was anxiety and apprehension on the part of Joe and myself wondering how the people who had bookings to Utah Comanche would react on seeing the stallion. The needless fears were swept away when literally everyone who saw him said that he was better than I had described him. For the next few weeks it seemed like a mass exodus from all around the country to the Santee Appaloosa Ranch. The purpose: to see this Utah Comanche. Living and working with Joe and MeIven Sweat while they serviced the mares developed a fast mutual trust and confidence between us. I was honored when they left Utah Comanche in my care for a few weeks to service any mares that might come back in heat. Being proud of the privilege of having Ut ah Comanche at the Santee Appaloosa Ranch, I asked for Joe's permission to show Utah Comanche at three Appaloosa shows. At this time I was showing Bob Wire, a two year-old stallion that was doing well at halter having won the C. O. N. high point stallion for 1965 and was currently leading for The first show that Utah Comanche was exhibited at was the Brookings, S. Dak., All- Breed Horse Show. Utah Comanche, in a large aged stallion class, was first, and Bob Wire won the two-year-old class. In the Grand Champion Stallion class, a friend, Harvey Kinghagen showed Bob Wire while I showed Utah Comanche. Comanche was awarded Grand Champion with Bob Wire receiving the Reserve Championship. This was a once-in-alifetime occasion, winning both the Grand and Reserve Stallion Championships at one show! The following weekend at the Sioux Empire Appaloosa Shaw at Sioux Falls, S. Dak., we did well again with Utah Comanche placing second in the Aged Stallion Class behind the Midwestern performance and halter champion, Black Walnut's First, and Bob Wire winning his class. In the Grand Champion Stallion class, Utah Comanche received the Reserve Stallion Championship. Soon it was time far Utah Comanche to return to the Open Star Ranch in Utah. Joe and I were to meet at the Ft. Meade All-Breed Show in the 22

23 Black Hills. Joe, his father Melven, a friend, Scott Hendricks, and Utah Comanche's 1966 son, Royal Star, met us at the picturesque and historic Ft. Meade Military Reservation, Seeing Royal Star for the first time presented a premonition of the foals to be foaled in Royal Star is a black with a large blanket covered with black spots and just as regal as his name implies. In the 1966 stallion class against some of the top colts from several states, Royal Star placed first and was awarded Junior Reserve Grand Champion. When the time came for the Aged Stallion class, Joe handed the leadstrap of Utah Comanche to me for the last time. It was a large class with many horses that Utah Comanche had not shown against. This was the toughest class that I had shown him in. But soon I was relieved as the judge placed us in the first place position. Next came the Grand Champion Stallion class so I regretfully handed Utah Comanche to Joe as I had to show Bob Wire since he had placed first in his class also. It was a dual between friends to see who would get the coveted Grand Champion Trophy. The judge, after deliberation, pulled both Utah Comanche and Bob Wire to the front of the class. For minutes that seemed like an eternity, the judge studied both horses and then gave the nod to Utah Comanche for Grand Champion Stallion. It was well worth all our efforts to obtain such a good, nationally known stallion for our mares. However, the end is yet to come for there is much friendly discussion among those who bred to Utah Comanche as to whose colts and fillies will be the best. UTAH COMANCHE 37,636 We purchased Utah Comanche because he is an exceptional individual. By a misunderstanding his pedigree was published with some errors in it. This prompted an extensive search into his pedigree. From this research we discovered what made him an exceptional individual, he carries the blood of many of the all-time great Thoroughbreds and Quarter horses as well as the best Appaloosas. We received a great amount of fan mail and aid from all over the U.S.A. Our sincere thanks to the following people and organizations for helping with the pedigree, (plus pictures, articles, race data, and other refe r- ences): The Appaloosa Horse Club, Mansfield Comanche Breeders Assn., Colorado Ranger Horse Assn.. Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Blevins, Okla.. Gene Carr, South Dakota, King K. Parson, Colo., Mrs. Al Weiman, Texas, Mrs. Bruce Buechner, Pa., Slick Amon, ArK., David Fairhurst, Ohio, Mrs. Gabe Anderwald, Texas, John Keene, Minn., Earl Green, Mo., Miss Janie Silvernail, New York, Wilburn W. Hilderbrandt, Fla., Curtis R. Moore, Texas, John G. Murphy. Ind., Steve McFall, Okla., Ralph Cannon, Colo., Lorne Knisley. Colo., Mrs. Jean Hansen, New Mexico. Mrs. R. K. Kearns, Conn., Mrs. Suzie Williams, Texas. Sharon Seeling, Minn., and the ones we missed. For those interested in Appaloosas: Utah Comanche offers a tremendous concentration of top Appaloosa blood. We know of over 60 Appaloosa ancestors. We have pictures and descriptions of most of them. We are trying to get the rest. We are most pleased with the 19 foundation registered Appaloosas he traces to. Included is the immortal Mansfield Comanche twice and twice to Rainy Moon, who is a legend. Most ofthem are loud colored, including many leopards. This type of breeding will help any horse program. Hahn Hoya was born tentative, but both parents and three of his grandparents were Appaloosas. Hahn Hoya has never sired a colt not eligible for re g- istration. His colts have proven to be exceptional to handle and teach. We OPEN STAR RANCH 23 He is Built! recommend Hahn Hoya if you want a teachable colt. For those interested in racing: Utah Comanche offers the blood of Ben Brush, (winner of the 22nd Kentucky Derby). Sweep (winner of several hundred thousand dollars), Joe 'rom (raced four years and believed to have been beaten only by Sho Fly), Kiowa Brave F~324 (#4 in both sire of winners in 1963 and sire of money won in 1963). Double Six Domino F- 2646, (#5 in leading sires of money won in 1963). Other all time great ~ running horses include Peter McCue, Little Joe and Traveler. three times each. Domino, Joe Hancock, Texas Jack, John Wilkins and Pancho Villa (a full brother to Zantanon). This type of breeding will help any horse program. Our senior stallion, Hahn Hoya. is fair at racing. He won the 1963 Utah Regional ~~ mile stock saddle race, he won the 1964 Utah Fun Day ~~ mile stock saddle race and ran second in the 1964 Utah Re gional 660 yd. race. This last race was under tack, out of a gate and carrying 150 lbs. of dumb jockey against 115 lbs. on the winner. Utah Comanche had not been run until Feb. of this year. We matched him against Hahn Hoya. Three different times he outran Hahn Hoya with a good margin each time. Thus he has earned his chance at the gate. This kind of speed can he lp your horse program. For those interested in performance: Utah Comanche was broke and started in 1964 by the excellent professional trainer. Don Oberg. Don rode Utah Comanche at the 1964 Utah Regional Show in May. He won 1st in Western Pleasure and 4th in Reining. Utah Comanche was 25 months old. Right after the Regional. Utah Comanche became sick and we retired him for the 1964 show season. He feels excellent now and we will work him hard this year. Both stallions are easily taught and have excellent dispositions. Disposition and teachability make the diffe r- ence between a pleausre horse and a chore horse. They are a must in a 1965 STUD FEES Utah Comanche $150 Hahn Hoya. $100 Appaloosa News~April, 1965

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25 SELLING OUT Posted on Saturday, December 19, :51 pm on the FAHR Message Board: Q: I was looking at the June, July September issue of the FAHR news letter and see the horse Sherwoodsremembrance #853 goes back to Plaudette Three Times. Two times from his Sire and One time from his Dam. BOTH FAHR REG. Is FAHR selling out? A: Hi Karen, Thanks for posting. Bright Eyes Brother, High Hand, Hands up, Toby I, Red Eagle were all F # horses. Today and as in the past horses who are descendants of the 4932 F # horses may be registered with the Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry as long as applicant horse meets the current Registration Requirements, Eligibility Requirements, Registration Rules and Regulations. FAHR believes in the Appaloosa as a breed and the integrity of the breeder. We are here to preserve and promote the Appaloosa of foundation breeding. As each breeder is an individual, we do not dictate the type or Appaloosa bloodline a breeder can use in his program. We do not influence anyone on how to breed their horses; we try to offer to our member s educational material and articles in order to help guide them in the direction they follow. Everyone is free to choose the path they take. Read Palmer Wagner's book "The American Appaloosa Anthology" for more of an insight on the horses who make up the breed known as the Appaloosa, the politics, policies, affairs, long term decisions, and ill-considered actions of the parent organization. It is not the Foundation Appaloosa Horse Registry who sold out the breed of horse known as the Appaloosa. Where in this world can man find nobility without pride, friendship without envy, beauty without vanity? Here, where grace is laced with muscle, and strength by gentleness confined. He serves without servility; he has fought without enmity. There is nothing so powerful, nothing less violent; there is nothing so quick, nothing so patient. His past has been borne on his back. All our history is his industry: we are his heirs, he is our inheritance. The Horse! - Robert Duncan's "Tribute to the Horse" John Hess FAHR President **************************************** TRANSFER PROBLEMS I bought a FAHR registered horse but the seller did not give me his registration papers what do I do? This question will be answered by a former registrar Arita Harwood. 25 Generally speaking with most registries when a horse is registered, the registration certificate is issued to the person registering the horse. The certificate belongs to the association, and they have the right to revoke or require its return for sufficient cause. Whenever a horse is sold, the certificate is returned to the association along with a completed transfer form showing the date of sale, name and contact information for the buyer. The association then records the change of ownership on the certificate and in their records, and mails the certificate directly to the new owner. What must be done is to trace back all the owners until you find the last owner recorded on the certificate. Once you reach this point, transfer reports should be obtained from each previous owner up to and including the person who is selling the horse to you. As in the above example with FAHR the exact procedure to follow will be up to former registrar Arita Harwood. My opinion on what to be done is something like this. To issue a lost or duplicate certificate after all reasonable efforts to obtain the original certificate from the former owner need following items, properly completed and signed transfer report, signed statement from current owner describing efforts to obtain certificate, photographs of horse, required fee for duplicate certificate and required fee for each owner transfer. John Hess FAHR President

26 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 1134, Middlebury, IN for the application or download it from the FAHR web-site, at: There are also application forms available from past issues of FAHR Tidings. 26

27 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. For adults, saddle log eligibility is for one year, with each riding season starting on December 1 st (preceding year) and running through November 30 th of that ride year. For youth, eligibility begins with the riding year in which FAHR receives your application and runs until you are over the age of 18 as of December 1 st of the up coming ride season. 3. 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 Deanna Brown 1594 Turkey Rd. Gladewater, TX cell ph# dkgoride@aol.com (Deanna Brown) (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 FAHR registered stallions and members using stallions creating FAHR eligible foals, 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. 27

28 BREEDER S DIRECTORY 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 HELSELS HOBBY HORSE HILLS 1833 W. Water Tower Road Salem, IN Fax helsels@wildblue.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. DORSEY CREEK FARM Breeding Foundation Appaloosas Of Quality, Color, and Versatility STANDING: Broken Arrow GHR, FAHR 620 ApHC/CRHA Arrow is a few spot leopard With Siri Sheik Bloodlines Daniel & Monica Virta Kristi Charlebois & Katie Wares P.O. Box 38 Rumely, MI virta@tds.net HORSES FOR SALE 28

29 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. 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. HURRICANE RANCH Bill & Merry Wicklund P.O. Box 301 Soper, OK appaloosa43@hotmail. com FOUNDATION BRED APPALOOSA ATHLETES WITH THE INDIAN SHUFFLE GAIT STANDING: Shipped Semen available for 2009 PRATTS TOBY IV ApHC , CRHA #4415 Black & Bay Leopard FAHR Producer Bronze Medallion winner in Distance Riding! 2009 Stud Fee $300 Approved Mares Only Horses for Sale at ALL times!! DREA EAGLE STUD- SUNDAY 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 DREA OCHOCO EAGLE 2001 Black and White snow cap 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 29

30 BIG CREEK RANCH Arlo & Arita Harwood N. Big Creek Lane Lakeside, OR BECAUSE YOU WANT - THE VERY BEST Big Creek Ranch dedicates it's effort to producing high quality, leopard line, Colorado Rangerbred, Appaloosa Breed Horses and 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 EAGLES THUNDERNTOBY FAHR 280 ApHC Sundance 500,ICAA, AIHR,CRHA Sire: Pratts Eagle Spot, FAHR 192, ApHC # Dam: Woody s Midnite, FAHR 193, ApHC # A Proven Foundation Appaloosa Athlete! 2006 Bronze Medallion in Distance World Championship Shows, Ft. Worth TX 2008 Siler Medallion First in the Nation in Steer Daubing Several ROMs Breeding Fee $ Collection Costs included on Frozen Semen Contact Deanna K. Brown 1594 Turkey Rd. Gladewater, TX (903) or dkgoride@aol.com Paul Tierney, Rider Photos by Ben Leonard This six generation filly carries The blood of Red Eagle. Her remarkable pedigree runs to the great foundation sire 20 times. Kit's Canyon Ranch Ramon and Judy Laurie 407 W 15th Russell, Ks Gracie We are dedicated to the creation and promotion of the purebred Appaloosa! Chief Sully Storm 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 Wakons Toby Snow A breed oriented program producing colorful foals with fantastic bodies and minds. Horses for sale year round. kitscanyon@russellks.net 30

31 INDIAN SPIRIT HORSES LLC Mark & Heather Demmon W786 Auburn-Ashford Dr. Campellsport, WI (262) Stallion: Standing DJ Prints Charming, 100% FPD ApHC, ICAA F-4, FAHR, Sundance, Colorado Rangerbred, Walkaloosa. BLACK few-spot Leopard with stock type conformation, a puppy dog disposition, and the Indian Shuffle gait. Specialty: Loud colored, family friendly, versatile, foundation bred foals with sweet dispositions and the Indian Shuffle gait. Modern looks with historic genetics. Do the Indian Shuffle On A Spirit Horse! Proving that purebreds can go the distance Directions: Located on the WI Northern Kettle Moraine State bridle trail system. Easy access from US 41/45; 2 1/2 hours North Chicago or 1 hour North of Milwaukee. Overnight stable available?: YES Step back in time MONUMENT VALLEY TRAIL RIDES Next ride: 2010 ride schedule begins May 2nd and thru September! Fee: $ per rider + $10.00 park fee, non riders free. Enjoy Potluck Dinners every evening! Camp fires and stories with members of the Navajo tribe! Complimentary Taco Salad Dinner one night! For more information visit com, or contact : Don Vinson/Owner, Operator 1675 Los Osos Valley Rd #119 Los Osos, CA eaglecliffappys@msn.com CLASSIFIED ADS THUNDER ON THE TRAIL Order your book today ($15.00 includes USA shipping) of stories written by Bill Wicklund on the distance rides to earn EAGLES THUNDERnTOBY's Bronze Medallion. Deanna Brown 1594 Turkey Rd. Gladewater, TX or **************************************** This space could be yours. Have a horse, saddle, tack, car, trailer this space can be yours for $.20 a word with a $5.00 minimum. What a bargain! Advertise in The Tidings classified and get your item sold. ATTENTION!! THIS SPACE COULD BE YOUR BREEDER S DIRECTORY AD For a mere $10.00 per issue, you can advertise your Foundation Stallion or Foundation Appaloosas in a space just like this! If you contract to pay $40.00 for a full year Breeder s Directory ad, your ad will also be placed on the FAHR website at no additional cost, and in addition you may be listed on the homepage as the featured breeder which is a new feature recently created by FAHR s Webmaster. Each featured breeder will remain there for a three month period to be changed after each new issue of the Tidings. This is a great opportunity to tell the world you are a Foundation Appaloosa breed horse breeder. Why wait? Send in your ad copy today! Check us out at: WHY NOT ADVERTISE TO SUPPORT YOUR NEWSLETTER TODAY?! 31

32 ADVERTISING RATES FULL PAGE/ Black & White..$40.00/ Color HALF PAGE/Black & White..$20.00/Color... QUARTER PAGE/Black & White $10.00/Color.. BREEDER S DIRECTORY..... Members $50.00 $25.00 $15.00 $10.00* $ 5.00 Non-Members $ $ $ 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 $40.00 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 October/November/December 2009 Issue January/February/March 2009 Issue April/May/June 2009 Issue July/August/September 2009 Issue October 19, 2010 January 19, 2010 April 19, 2010 July 19, 2010 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 1134 Middlebury, 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 $20.00 $40.00 $40.00 Member Registration fee Non-Member Registration fee Transfer fee Miscellaneous fee (lost certificates, changing of sex, correcting error past 30 days) $15.00 $30.00 $ 7.50 $ 5.00 Youth Annual Renewable Membership $10.00 (U.S. funds apply to all rates other countries please add $15.00 postage fee per year in U.S. funds) 32 Membership and Registration Applications available upon request (Stallion and Transfer Reports also available upon request)

33 FAHR REGISTERED HORSES FAHR #886- IPAMACONAQUAHSSHADOW, ApHC #652251, Mare, Foaled , IN Breeder: Dawn M. and Robert Bates, Middlebury, IN Owner: Dawn M. and Robert Bates, Middlebury, IN Color: Brown Description: Brown with snowflake pattern over body/star/no leg markings Sire: Shadow of Toby K, ApHC # Dam: Miamis Maconaquah, ApHC # FAHR #219 FAHR #256 FAHR #887- IPAMACONAQUAHSBLUGAL, ApHC #N661341, Mare, Foaled , IN Breeder: Dawn M. and Robert Bates, Middlebury, IN Owner: Dawn M. and Robert Bates, Middlebury, IN Color: Brown Description: Brown /star/no leg markings Sire: Shadow of Toby K, ApHC # Dam: Miamis Maconaquah, ApHC # FAHR #219 FAHR #256 FAHR #888- IPA TOBYSWHITESHADOW, ApHC #661342, Stallion, Foaled , IN Breeder: Dawn M. and Robert Bates, Middlebury, IN Owner: Dawn M. and Robert Bates, Middlebury, IN Color: Bay Description: Bay snowcap/star/lh-partial pastern and lightning marks/rh-lightning marks/lf-lightning marks/rflightning marks Sire: Shadow of Toby K, ApHC # Dam: Queen Ace, ApHC # FAHR #219 FAHR #669 FAHR #889- INDIAN PRAIRIES LUCY, ApHC #655135, Mare, Foaled , IN Breeder: Dawn M. and Robert Bates, Middlebury, IN Owner: Dawn M. and Robert Bates, Middlebury, IN Color: Chestnut Description: Chestnut over hips with few small spts/star, stripe and snip/lf-partial ankle/rf-partial ankle/lh-partial ankle/rh-half sock Sire: IPA Chief Wahbememe, ApHC # Dam: Shes Got The Spots, ApHC # FAHR #890- PISKOS SUNSTAR ECLAT, ApHC #660962, Mare, Foaled , IL Breeder: John B. Hess, Marseilles, IL Owner: John B. Hess, Marseilles, IL Color: Bay Leopard Description: White with bay spots over entire body/star and snip/rh-partial pastern Sire: AF Pisko Hunka, ApHC # Dam: ALHR Daystar Eclat, ApHC # FAHR #187 FAHR #891- RER JUSTA FANTASEA, ApHC #615496, Mare, Foaled , CA Breeder: Jodie La Rosh, Jamul, CA Owner: Jodie La Rosh, Jamul, CA Color: Buckskin Description: Buckskin with white over hips and loin with spots/no face markings/no leg markings Sire: RSA Justa Cowboy, ApHC # Dam: Sea Freckles, ApHC # FAHR #892- WAPS COOL WHIP, ApHC #641467, Mare, Foaled , Alberta, CA Breeder: James D. Koch, New Tripoli, PA Owner: Sally Odell Batke, Mayerthorpe, Alberta Color: Bay Few Spot Description: White over body/dark legs with lightning marks/lh-partial stocking/rh-partial stocking/three small spots on left shoulder/varnish marks on face/dna typed/parentage verified Sire: Wap Spotted, ApHC # Dam: PRR Chance To Bloom, ApHC #

34 FAHR #893- CTR STANDING OVATION, ApHC #660916, Mare, Foaled , SD Breeder: Cheryl Woods, South Shore, SD Owner: Anna McNally, Chillicothe, MO Color: Leopard Description: White with black spots over entire body/star/lightning marks on all four legs Sire: RDF Ti Kha Atta Rain, ApHC # Dam: Silver Cheetah Spot, ApHC # FAHR #894- PRATT FIRE SECRE T, ApHC #618476, Mare, Foaled , OR Breeder: Alice Pratt, Powell Butte, OR Owner: Anna McNally, Chillicothe, MO Color: Bay Description: White blanket over back and hips with a few small spots in blanket/rf-black/lf-black/rr-lightning marks/lr-lightning marks Sire: Pratt Double Fire, ApHC # Dam: Pratt Secret Rowena, ApHC # FAHR #895- SA REGAL GHOST WIND, ApHC #660383, Stallion, Foaled , OH Breeder: Charles D. Shearer, East Canton, OH Owner: Karen S. O Brien, Bradner, OH Color: Bay Description: White blanket over back and hips with a few small spots in blanket/no face markings/rf-lightning marks/lf-lightning marks/rr-lightning marks/rh-lightning marks Sire: BBR My Regal King, ApHC # Dam: Aprils Ghost Wind, ApHC # FAHR #509 FAHR #896 DCA BLLUE MOON GLORY, ApHC #662046, Mare, Foaled , OR Breeder: Gloria D. Mc Rae, Salem, OR Owner: Jodie La Rosh, Jamul, CA Color: Chestnut Description: White over hips with a few small spots in blanket/star and half blaze angling to a thin strip on right side of face to top of nostril/no leg markings Sire: Toby s Lucky Moon, ApHC # Dam: Tokeri Blue Cricket, ApHC N CURRENT FAHR REGISTRY TRANSFERS FAHR # 694 EASTOWEST ELENA, Mare, Foaled Transferred to Anna McNally, Chillicothe, MO on FAHR #160 TOBYS PIASA TRIXI, Mare, Foaled Transferred to Robert and/or Dawn Bates, Middlebury, IN on FAHR #661 Ulrich Red Pepper, Stallion, Foaled Transferred to J. Thomas Keenan, White Plains, KY on

35 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 1134 Middlebury, 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 April 19, 2010 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 1134 Middlebury, IN TIDINGS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FROM FAHR WEBSITE 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

36 DID YOU KNOW? APACHE F-730, owned by Orvil Sears. Elba, Idaho. (Left to right, Bob Peckinpah, Mrs. Orvil Sears, Orvil Sears. Jockey Tinker.) The 21-year-old Apache thrilled spectators at the 16th National as he breezed by the grandstands as part of a retirement ceremony. Apache is considered one of the top Appaloosa Performance horses and sires of Performance horses of all time. He was Reserve Champion Performance Horse at the Second National Show at Lewiston, Idaho, in He competed in five National Shows and won either the champion or reserve champion Performance Horse title in each show. In addition he was Champion Halter Stallion at the 1954 National. In 1959 he won the National Premier Sire of Performance Horses title. Many people had heard of his legendary feats of speed and performance and considered it a real privilege to see him. Appaloosa News~August,

37 By golly! One o them critters is the wrong size. By Kirk Stiles 37

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