Welcome to the new and improved e-newsletter for APHA Show Managers and Secretaries

Our goal for 2007 is improved communication between APHA's Performance department and the show management of APHA-approved shows. We have already redesigned the Web Resource area within apha.com. Click here to go directly to the show management Web site, then bookmark the page. Quarterly (or more often if needed), we will be sending this e-newsletter to keep you informed of the latest news and information. Watch for updates and improvements to this section of the Web site in coming months!

Please let us know if you have any suggestions, questions or concerns. We are here to help and look forward to working with you. We hope you are enjoying a successful show season. Thank you for your continued support and hard work!

Holly Nelson
APHA Director of Shows

2007 Calendar Shift

Now is the time to check your show calendars for next year — the calendar shifts one week in 2007, thereby creating new show priority dates for APHA-approved shows. The APHA reserves show dates based on the calendar week, not upon the date. Be sure to check with the facilities where you plan to hold your 2007 shows to make sure that your dates are still reserved.

In an effort to assist you with planning for the 2007 show season, please keep the following in mind:

• All shows will be assigned new priority dates based upon the number of the calendar week. Example: If your show was approved on April 1-2, 2006, your show was held on week #14 on the APHA show calendar. In 2007, week #14 lands on April 7-8, which will now be your new show priority dates. (SC-090.H)
• All APHA regional clubs who have received approval from the Executive Committee to host shows on traditional holiday weekends on a permanent basis will continue to receive approval for those dates. (SC-090.J.5)
• Those shows required to move forward in the APHA show calendar, thereby creating difficulty in securing facilities, have the option of requesting to move their dates back one week.
• If the show that is requesting to move back one week is located within 250 highway miles of the show that now has priority on those dates as determined by the APHA show calendar, it will not be able to be approved unless all affected show managements agree to waive the mileage restriction. (SC-090.J.1)
• Effective for the 2007 calendar year only, we will accept show applications prior to the completion of your 2006 shows to assist you in securing your dates.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Linda Knowles, Show Approval Coordinator, by phone at (817) 834-2742, ext. 245 or e-mail.

Emergency Show Assistance Hotline

Show committees are now able to reach an APHA representative on the weekends in case of emergency related to show management issues. Calls will be received beginning each week at 4:30 p.m. CST Friday through the end of the day on Sunday.

If you have an emergency, call (817) 487-6102. If you are directed to voicemail, leave a message stating your situation and a representative will return your call if it is deemed to be an emergency. For all other non-emergency situations, your call will be returned on the next business day.

Show Approval Reminders:

Here are a few things to remember when submitting your paperwork.

• Please use the most recent show application form supplied by the APHA or available online. Outdated versions do not contain all necessary requirements and we will be unable to accept them.
• Once a class list is submitted, the list of classes can only be amended up to 30 days prior to the show by written notification to the APHA. (SC-090.D)
• Please be sure to hire your judge(s) by written contract prior to listing them on the show approval application.
• If you are not planning to hold a show you held in previous years, please let us know immediately so that we can release the dates for other clubs. (SC-090.J.3)
• Please check your show listing in Paint Horse Journal and on the APHA Web site for accuracy.

Solid Paint-Bred/Breeding Stock Classes Required

Effective, January 1, 2006, all APHA-approved shows must offer the following Solid Paint-Bred/Breeding Stock classes:

• Six (6) open halter classes to include at least two (2) mare classes and at least two (2) gelding classes.
• Two (2) open performance classes.

Show Results Reminders

Here are a few things to remember when processing your final show results.

• Recording the number of entries in a class—Be sure to record all entries that exhibited in each class including disqualifications and no-scores. Even when all entries are disqualified by the judge(s), the entries must be entered in the roster and reported on the final show results. If a horse is disqualified, it is not to be placed, regardless of the number of horses in a class, but counts as an entry in the class when determining the total number of entries.
• Disqualifications due to wrong entry number—When an entry has shown with the wrong entry number and is therefore disqualified, the APHA needs to know the correct number of the entry exhibited.
1. Please enter the correct entry number and horse on the results roster/edit/diskette.
2. The judges should initial the corrections on their cards, however; if this is not possible, the show secretary should initial any changes related to wrong entry numbers along with a brief notation on the cards indicating the same. (e.g. DQ – wrong back #)
3. It is also helpful to include a brief note of explanation along with your results alerting the APHA of these situations. This will prevent unnecessary delays in processing your show results.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact LeAnn Fast, Show Results Coordinator, by phone at (817) 834-2742, ext. 244 or e-mail.

NRHA & NSBA Dual-Approved Shows

Have you considered offering multiple ways for your exhibitors to gain more recognition and benefits from your shows? Consider a dual-approved event with an APHA affiliate.

APHA Affiliates:

• National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) – Western pleasure, hunter under saddle, yearling longe line, western riding and trail classes - Call (918) 270-1469 or visit nsba.com for more information.
• National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) – Reining - Call (405) 946-7400 or visit nrha.com for more information.

Host a Special Event!

When planning your next shows, consider a Special Event. Under the provisions of SC-096, you may host a show with classes from a maximum of 2 categories as defined by Rule SC-050.A.3, SC-325.K, AM-030.A or YP-025.A. Do you have a lot of interest in barrel racing in your area? Hold a Special Event speed show! Or what about a Special Event trail challenge or halter extravaganza?

For more details, contact our Show Approval Coordinator by phone at (817) 834-2742, ext. 245 or by e-mail.

APHA Educational Judges Academy & Seminar

Enroll in the APHA Educational Judges Academy & Seminar and learn what it takes to be a judge.

Whether you’ve picked your favorites from the sidelines, competed in a class and wondered about placings, or need to refresh your skills as a carded judge, the APHA Educational Judges Academy & Seminar is the place for you.

New this year, we will be offering two sessions:

• The Academy for first-timers, exhibitors and those who would like to begin the process of learning to become a certified APHA judge
• The Seminar for returning participants and card-holding APHA judges who need re-certification.

Enrollment is open to everyone who is interested. Sign up today to start the process of becoming an APHA-approved judge or a more knowledgeable competitor.

All instruction will take place at the Radisson Fort Worth North. The Academy and Seminar are each $250 per person while an additional day of roping and working cowhorse instruction is $100.

Please contact Candy Cain, Director of Judges for more information or to enroll by phone at (817) 834-2742, ext. 416 or by e-mail.

Working Ranch Horse Clinic & Competition

Hurry! Don’t miss your chance to compete in APHA’s next Working Ranch Horse Clinic & Competition Oct. 28–29 in Decatur, Texas, at the National Ropers Supply Arena. Working Ranch Horse clinic and competition puts the practical, working abilities of you and your Paint Horse to the test in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

The event, which offers classes for both Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred horses, will also include dual-approved classes with NRCHA and NRHA. Sponsored by Hart Trailers and the Kent Feed Group, the competition will award both cash and prizes.

In addition to the competition, you and your Paint Horse can learn basic to advanced Working Ranch Horse skills with Carl McCuistion’s all-day clinic on Saturday, October 28. Karen McCuistion offers a Versatility Practice as well, where riders can get tips while maneuvering an outdoor trail course.

For details on this exciting weekend, visit apha.com or contact Jessica McDaniel by phone at (817) 834-2742, ext. 249 or by e-mail.

2007 Color Breed Council Ring Steward Seminar

Sunday, February 4, 2007
Biltmore Hotel Oklahoma – Oklahoma City, OK
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Featuring Instructors: Don Manuello & Ron McMillian

The Color Breed Council, Inc. is once again offering a seminar designed specifically to educate you on becoming a ring steward or increasing your current ring steward knowledge and skills. As a participant, you will have a chance to learn from the equine industry’s recognized experts. Seminar open to the public — no invitation required.

Topics will include:

• Breed rulebook preparation
• Pre-Show preparation
• Introductions, ring staff procedures, equipment requirements
• Show procedures
• Class procedures, positioning, performance classes, speed events, cattle classes, English, Western, etc.
• Scribing
• Reining, Western Riding, Trail, Working Cowhorse, Longe Line

The registration fee is $100, which includes lunch. Enrollment is limited so register early! For more information please contact Holly Nelson at (817) 834-2742, ext 446 or email.

Deadlines Fast Approaching
Cash and fun await you at the inaugural Paint Vegas Horse Show, scheduled for December 5–10, but you can’t hold off much longer! The pre-entry deadline and the deadline to reserve your rooms at the South Coast Hotel are upon us this month.

Pre-entries for Paint Vegas close October 15. You can enter the show up to 5 p.m. the day prior to the class you want to show in, but you can save a lot of money (that you can use later at the Paint Vegas Gift Show!) by making the pre-entry deadline. Click here for entry details, or download your entry form now.

Paint Vegas exhibitors and APHA members can lock in great rates on rooms at the fabulous South Coast Hotel through October 31. From December 3-7, rooms are $77 per night; $110 per night December 8-9 and they return to $77 on December 10. Make your reservations now by calling the South Coast toll-free at (866) 791-7626 and use APHA Group Code AME1130.

Show Schedule Changes
Please note: The start time for Thursday’s classes has been moved up to 8 a.m. This is a change from what was printed in the Premium Book. Additionally, the hours of the Gift Show have been adjusted to better accommodate the needs of our horse show exhibitors. Paint Vegas Gift Show hours will now be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Paint Vegas Premium Books and Entry Forms online  
Why wait for the Postal Service? Visit aphapaintvegas.com today and download a copy of the Official Paint Vegas Premium Book and all of the entry forms you’ll need right away!

Even More Reasons to Stall in Style
There are even more benefits to securing your Preferred Stalling Package right away. Not only do you get great stalls close to the arena and all of the Paint Vegas action, along with VIP treatment in the arena restaurant, but APHA has added even more amenities to the package. Preferred Stalling "VIP’s" will receive:

• 6 or 13 10’ x 10’ stalls (prices range from $5,500 to $7,500)
• 4 daily VIP hospitality passes
• Class sponsor recognition
• Early move-in on December 3
• Pre-bedded stalls ( cost of bedding not included
• Recognition on sponsor signage

APHA to auction National Finals Rodeo tickets.

Looking for even more action in Vegas? Try your luck securing two National Finals Rodeo (NFR) championship weekend tickets through APHA’s special e-Bay auction, set for Nov. 5–15. The tickets, which are in the plaza-level section 115 of the Thomas & Mack Center, will be for admission to the Friday, Dec. 8 evening performance. NFR is scheduled for Nov. 30–Dec. 9.

All proceeds from the tickets, which were donated by Tommy and Judy Ford of Las Vegas, Nev., will benefit the American Paint Horse Foundation. Visit apha.com, e-mail Rosemary Teate or call (817) 834-2742, ext. 422 for details on how you can participate in this exciting on-line auction.

Important Paint Vegas Links

South Coast Reservations
Tentative Show Schedule
Limited Exhibitor Class Designations

You can keep up with the latest information on the 2006 Paint Vegas show by visiting aphapaintvegas.com.

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