2009 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP APPALOOSA SHOW OFFERS FREE FAMILY FUN

Get ready for an exciting time in the saddle as Appaloosas from throughout the world gather at Will Rogers Memorial Center for the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show, Oct. 23-31, for nine days of heated competition. Admission is free for the entire event and promises to be an experience like no other!

For more than 40 years, the World Show has united the world’s most talented Appaloosas in the competitive arena. This year will continue that tradition as nearly one thousand Appaloosas and contestants showcase the Appaloosa’s bold color, athleticism, and versatility in a variety of classes, including reining, cutting, jumping, pleasure riding, trail, halter, games and more. Contestants will compete for trophies, prizes and cash awards as well as for the World’s Best Appaloosa, NutrenaR Iron Horse and Leading Breeder titles.

Must-see classes include Camas Prairie Stump Races, Heritage, Freestyle Reining and the S.R. Gold Rope Race as well as classes and futurities offered by the Appaloosa Reining Horse Association (ApRHA), the Appaloosa Cutting Horse Association (ApCHA), the Appaloosa Games Horse Association (AGHA) and the Appaloosa Pleasure Horse Association (ApPHA).

Classes begin daily at 7:30 a.m. with evening performances beginning at 6 p.m.

The action isn’t limited to the show ring-multiple events will be happening throughout the week including Cowboy Church, the World Appaloosa Sale, a Stallion Services Silent Auction, a Toys For Tots Benefit and the Best of the West Gift Expo-all of which are free admission!

Stayed tuned to www.appaloosa.com for the most up-to-date information!

The 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show is proudly supported by Arena Werks, Cowboy Magic, Featherlite Trailers, Kathy’s Show Equipment, Larry Williams Photography, Leonard’s Farm House, Mark Shaffer Show Horses, Montana Silversmiths, Mustang Productions, MyHorseForSale.com, Nutrena, Royal Wire, Schneiders Saddlery, SmartPak Equine, S.R. Gold, Tioga Territory, Twin Cities Featherlite and many fine individuals and organizations.

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.