ApHC HOSTS ANNUAL SHELTOWEE TRAIL RIDE IN OCTOBER

Saddle up your Appaloosa for some fun on the trail as the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) hosts the Sheltowee Trail Ride in the Daniel Boone National Forest near McKee, Ky., Oct. 4-10. This unique and historic ride follows a portion the 269-mile Sheltowee trail, weaving through some of the most beautiful landscape in the state. Sheltowee, meaning “Big Turtle,” was the name given to Daniel Boone when he was adopted into the Shawnee tribe as the son of the Great War Chief Blackfish.

The Sheltowee Trail Ride is a wagon-wheel-type ride; each day riders begin a new adventure on a different trail from a base camp. Participants enjoy whitewater rivers, gorges and the area’s wildlife. Lodging is limited to tents, RVs and trailers. All meals are catered, starting with the evening meal Sunday, Oct. 4, and ending with breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 10. Sack lunches are provided on the trail. Evenings are full of entertainment including music, dancing, raffles and other exciting events. The ApHC provides all the amenities for horse and rider, as well as a farrier, veterinarian and physician.

All riders must be current ApHC members, but horses without spots are encouraged to attend the Sheltowee Trail Ride, as all breeds are welcome. No stabling facilities are available-all horses must be tied to trailers or corralled while in camp. Horses may also be tied to a high line from tree to tree with tree savers. The ApHC accepts only 125 participants on this ride, so be sure to submit your application as soon as possible! All riders must be over the age of 12. For applications, visit the ApHC web site at www.appaloosa.com and click “Trail & Distance” or call the Trail Ride Coordinator at (208) 882-5578 ext. 221.

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.