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Everyone with the Appalachian Appaloosa Association wants to congratulate our Youth members for a job very well done! We are so proud of you all.
"Kelly,
Here is the news release. It is also on the ApHC “News Spots” and AYA page J I will be writing up the feature for the journal as quickly as I can, but I do not believe it will be out till the July issue at the Youth World Championship Show (if I hear differently I will let you know).
You have an amazing group of kids. Keep up the good work!!"
NEWS RELEASE
April 29, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Contact Information:
Fax: (208) 882-8150
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APPALACHIAN APPALOOSA ASSOCIATION YOUTH CLUB NAMED 2009 CLUB OF THE YEAR
MOSCOW, Idaho—The Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) and the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) would like to congratulate the Appalachian Appaloosa Association (AAA) Youth Club for winning the 2009 Regional Youth Club of the Year contest!
Members of the club compiled a wonderful scrapbook displaying last year’s activities and the importance of charity events, unity, and most importantly, the fun they had with their horses.
When discussing their promotion of Appaloosas, AAA President Kelly Engle-Thompson spoke about the group’s outlook of promoting the breed to everyone they encounter. “One person at a time, one child at a time equals a positive breed impact.”
The AAA Youth Club lives and breathes this philosophy. To make a positive impact, the 22 to 24 members attended many local breed specific farms to learn about other breeds while they spread the word about Appaloosas. Ranging in ages from 5 to 18 they are all very passionate about their Appaloosas.
Last year, the AAA Youth Club was involved with numerous events to promote Appaloosas. Nicknaming themselves “Lots of Spots,” they attended many open shows to introduce Appaloosas to others. Joining up with local events they brought their Appaloosas out into public for everyone to have a chance to experience their breed of choice. While hosting clinics, tack sales, and youth demonstrations at Equine Affaire to promote the breed, the AAA Youth Club still found time to attend several local community service functions. The club also participated in last year’s World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show held in Jackson, MI
The group has won recognition in Appaloosa Journal, the ApHC Email newsletter and the AYA web site and will receive an etched glass award at the 2010 Appaloosa Banquet in Jackson, Mississippi. They also won $100 to be used for club activities or awards.
The 2009 Regional Youth Club of the Year scrapbook will be on display throughout the year at the Appaloosa Museum in Moscow, Idaho, and during the 2010 World Championship Youth Show in Jackson, Mississippi.
For more information about the AYA, contact the (208) 882-5578 ext. 400 or youth@appaloosa.com.
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) was established in 1938, with a mission of preserving, promoting and enhancing the Appaloosa breed. The ApHC has since registered more than 670,000 Appaloosas, which are known for their distinctive color, intelligence and even temperament. True to their reputation as an extremely versatile breed, Appaloosas can be found in nearly every discipline including racing, endurance riding and serving as reliable family horses. The international breed registry is headquartered in Moscow, Idaho, the heart of the Palouse region—the Appaloosa breed’s namesake and point of origin.
Best Regards,
Kaleigh Perry
Kaleigh Perry
ApHC Public Relations Coordinator/Staff Writer
2720 W. Pullman Road
Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: (208) 882-5578 ext. 252
Fax: (208) 882-8150
Appaloosa…The Breed of Choice.
Get Spotted in Jackson, Mississippi at the 63rd National Appaloosa Show, June 21-28,
followed by the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show, June 28-July 3.
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