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News 2009

International Committee Meeting, Colorado Springs, Colorado, October 2^nd 2009

Approval of the minutes of European Committee Meetings of July 1 2008, Sept 19 2008 & Sept 10 2009. Minutes distributed, read and duly approved.

European Paint Horse Championships

Carl Thurow gave an update on the 2008 European Championships.

Entries also increased on previous year. The show is experiencing strong growth and rising interest. There was some interest in the introduction into the APHA rule book of Performance Halter. European horses still compete in a variety of events rather than specialize.

Tammy Botsford explained that to be eligible for a show High Point Award a horse must compete in halter and there is a strong interest in Performance Halter classes in Canada as well.

Chico Garcia explained that Brazil will hold a “Complete Horse” competition – with halter and 4 or 5 performance events, so Performance Halter may be of interest in Brazil.

Lee Ann Hall told that Performance Halter events are already held by the NPHA Shows in Australia, not yet in Paint shows.

General discussion on European Championships and activities.

Lex Smurthwaite gave an update on the 2009 European Championships. Dates for 2010 Show August 30 – Sept 4 2010.

Youth World Games

Discussion on the 2010 Youth World Games, in particular the difficulty in obtaining suitable horses.

Lee Ann Hall explained that some of the Youth Committee Directors had discussions with Jeffrey & Lee Ann Hall regarding the 2010 YWG and ways to improve. Many ideas were put on the table and most had merit. Changing the scheduling of YWG classes, group clinics for YWG competitors, clothing / uniforms and stall decorating competition were covered.

Additional topics

Judges Seminar in Europe April / May 2010 will be Paint / Appaloosa combined.

APHA website discussed and digital version of Connections. Chico Garcia would like to see an International page on apha.com with links to other countries and an exchange of information. Also the availability of APHA forms to download in other languages.

Lex Smurthwaite gave an update on USLGE, Lex is now a Director of USLGE representing equine. Other representation is for dairy, beef, swine and genetics. Clubs are encouraged to submit their requests for APHA financial support (USLGE funds) for 2011 before Dec 31 2009. These requests must be specific, detailed and in writing.

Chico Garcia gave an update on Brazil Paint Horse Assn. Currently 15-16,000 horses registered, preferred method of selling is by auction giving up to 24 months to pay, Brazil Assn holds papers until paid. Most horses sold do not return to the show ring, suggest that APHA attend a show or out to other areas in Brazil with a booth to follow up on new memberships. Promotional material from APHA would be beneficial. Quarter Horses very strong in Brazil, Brazil Government will not allow double registration of horses.

Discussion on Brazil holding an “All American” Show, similar to the one held in Australia earlier this year.

Lex Smurthwaite gave an update on Mexico. Figures discussed and the value of registration papers to Mexican owners. APHA have visited Mexico twice to handle paperwork on site. There is now an official APHA club in Mexico.

Lee Ann Hall gave a brief update on Australia and tabled a report with statistics. First All American show held this year, to be expanded next year and the possibility of an All American Congress in 2011.

Tammy Botsford gave an update on Canada. Show entries have been up and clubs are going well. The Alberta Club is involved in a exposition type event “The Mane Event”, held every year with clinics, challenges, gift show etc. 3 arenas used and held over 3 days. Canada have been experiencing problems importing semen due to CEM.

The meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m.

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Kort nyt fra International (European) Committee Meeting, 10 september 2009 i Kreuth, Tyskland.

- Næste års EM i Kreuth bliver afholdt d. 30 august til 4 september 2010.

- Ligesom i år vil der blive taget doping tests på et forudbestemt antal heste.
I år blev der foretaget 3 – 4 planlagte tests, samt en ”forlangt test” på en hest som blev observeret medicineret under showet.
Det var dog i år lidt uklart hvilke regler testene skule foretages efter, så fra og med 2010, bliver alle doping tests udført efter FEI’s regler.

- International Youth Paint World Games 2010 vil blive afholdt I Fort Worth, Texas fra 23. juni til 27 juni.
Normalt har der været konkurreret i disciplinerne, showmanship, horsemanship, trail, and reining. Men problemer med at skaffe egnede reining heste, har medført at reining nu bliver afløst af en hunt seat equitation klasse istedet.
Husk at alle har lov at etablere et team,både indenfor Danmarks grænser, eller sammen med andre youth medlemmer fra vores nabolande, eller sågar starte alene hvis dette ønskes.

- APHA gennemfører European judges / showmanager clinic i løbet af april/maj i 2010. Så hvis du har lyst at uddanne dig til Europæisk APHA dommer, eller Showmanager, så får du nu lejlighed til at vove forsøget.

Læs hele referatet på engelsk, ved at klikke her.

Evt. spørgsmål til ovenstående kan uddybes, hvis dette måtte ønskes.

Herlig hilsen,
Viggo Mortensen
APHA Int. Director for Danmark

The American Paint Horse Association recently elected its 2009 Executive Committee, which includes (left to right) President John Corbin of Colorado Springs, Colo., President-elect Linda Vance of Winlock, Wash., Vice President Dr. Travis Titlow of Lincoln, Calif., Senior Committee Member Scot Jackson of Stephenville, Texas, Fifth Committee Member Gregg Reisinger of Eldora, Iowa, Sixth Committee Member Mary Parrott of Ruston, La. and Immediate Past President Carl Thurow of Wichita, Kan. Courtesy APHA/ Jessica Smith © 2008.

The following proposal is being added to all APHA Standing Committee agendas during the 2009 Convention. APHA is reaching out to Standing Committee members for input and consideration. Please come prepared to discuss the pros and cons of the proposal. The name of the show is still under consideration.

Proposal

The American Paint Horse Association management and staff are proposing to the Executive Committee that we reintroduce the APHA National Championship Show to be held in conjunction with the 2010 Youth World Championship Show.

The addition of a National Championship Show would add another opportunity for APHA members to show at a major championship event and earn prestigious championship titles and points prior to the Fall World Championship Show.

We believe that adding a National Championship Show would alleviate the concern that the Youth World Championship Show cannot stand alone and still be financially successful

Recommendations

	Schedule the National Championship Show immediately following the AjPHA World Championship Show in 2010.
	Move all Amateur and Open World Championship classes to the Fall World Championship Show.
	Promote a fun, family oriented show with less emphasis on cash and prizes and more emphasis on fun and earning points.
	Use a 4-judge system with Grand and Reserve Grand Championship titles in halter. No weanling halter, yearling longe line, yearling in-hand trail or 2-year-old performance classes would be offered at the National Show.

Opportunities

	One-stop showing—everyone in the family can participate.
	An additional show will generate more opportunity for increased traffic, spectators and overall buzz, which in turn will drive business to horse owners, vendors and sponsors.
	Increasing the size of the summer show will attract more sponsorship opportunities, thus benefitting all three shows.
	A National Championship show will offer an option for those members who wish to compete in the youth, amateur and/or open divisions but can't attend two events per year due to affordability and/or schedule.
	It provides a major APHA event in the summer for all divisions which allows us to remain competitive within the industry and prevents us from losing exhibitors to other breed association shows held at the same time.
	It will provide an opportunity to exhibitors to show at WRMC prior to the Fall World Show.
	It provides another opportunity to earn points towards year-end awards.
	Additional championship title will add value to a horse's performance record.
	*An additional show will attract new Paint Horse Journal* advertising opportunities.**
	There is an increased opportunity for additional financial returns from the State incentive fund.
	It will have the potential to generate significant increases in revenue.
	It will provide an opportunity to hold the Amateur Banquet.

Copyright © 2009 Circle M Farm Senest opdateret: 14. december 2009

Copyright © 2009 Circle M Farm
Senest opdateret: 14. december 2009