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MOSCOW, IDAHO — The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is thrilled to announce the selection of Ruehle Photographix LLC as the Official Photographer for the National and World Championship Shows. Becky Ruehle of Ruehle Photographix LLC will be a familiar face to many ApHC exhibitors. Becky graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Photography. Equine

MOSCOW, Idaho—The Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) is pleased to announce the results of the 2022 AYA Director elections. To qualify, each candidate must be between the ages of 12-17 and reside in the territory that he/she wishes to represent. Newly elected AYA Directors will serve either a one- or two-year term, depending on eligibility. AYA

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — The Appaloosa family took over the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, October 29 – November 6, 2021 for a showing of versatility and beauty that is the Appaloosa breed. This year marks the 32nd consecutive year the World Show has been held in Fort Worth, and its 61st

The ApHC would like to thank Territory I Director Kristen Reiter for all her hard work in her 7-year tenure as an ApHC Director. Due to personal reasons, Kristen is no longer able to devote the time it takes to be a ApHC director and has resigned from her position. As stated in the ApHC

For a variety of reasons including facility remodel, the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois has ended contract negotiations with the Appaloosa Horse Club for the location of the 2022 National & Youth World Show. The ApHC Board of Directors search committee is currently considering multiple other facilities to determine if they provide adequate accommodations

The Appaloosa will be included as part of the official seal for the USS IDAHO SSN 799. The Commander and members of the crew toured the Appaloosa Museum & Heritage Center and presented the ApHC with the ship’s medal. “It was so amazing to get the honor of visiting with the Commander and conducting a

Congratulations to Lion King, winner of the 2021 Cricket Bars Futurity! Stopping the clock at :20.40, Lion King (Ivory King x Star Of Olene (QH)) is owned by Gary Vaughan of Coalgate, Oklahoma, trained by Alonzo Barraza, and jockeyed by Gonzalo Gutierrez. Congratulations to the entire team! Hes A Harley came in 2nd, and Emerald

Professional photographs by Larry Williams Photography TULSA, OKLAHOMA — With great success, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) took the National and 2021 Youth World Championship Appaloosa Show back to Tulsa Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 26–August 1 for the first time since 2012. Now in its 73rd year, the 2021 show saw an increase

PHOTOGRAPHY The Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) in conjunction with Larry Williams Photography has concluded the judging of the 2021 Youth Photography Contest. This year the youth competed in only one division due to the number of entries to showcase their photography talents. Cash prizes are awarded to the winners and the 1st place winner will