ApHC BOD General Meeting Agenda / April 2017Motions Coming Forward from Committees Correction to...

ApHC BOD General Meeting Agenda / April 2017

April 2017 Agenda

Roll Call

Approve Summary of Motions from September 14, 2016 ApHC Board of Directors Conference

Call as published in the December issue of the Appaloosa Journal. See correction below as

published on the ApHC website (correction shown in red).

Consent Agenda

Approval Agenda

Tabled Motions

Motions Coming Forward from Committees

Correction to Summary of Motions:

BOD Motion 08-09-16: The 2016 ApHC Board of Diretors moves to amend Approval Motion 33-04-16 regarding Rule 717. F Western Riding as follows:

717. WESTERN RIDING … F. An exhibitor will be penalized: … 4. One half (1/2) point: a. Tick or light touch of log. b. Hind legs skipping or coming together during lead change. c. Out of lead from ½ to 1 stride.

3. One (1) point: … e. Hind legs skipping or coming together during lead change. f. Non-simultaneous lead change (front to hind or hind to front)

Motion made by Jim Jirkovsky, seconded by Debby Letham Motion passed unanimously.

Tabled Motions:

BOD Motion 03-09-16: The 2016 ApHC Board of Directors moves to table Approval Motion 18-04-16 to amend Rule 713 for further discussion at the Spring 2017 ApHC Board of Directors meeting.

Motion made by Ray Burchett, seconded by Lynette Thompson Motion passed unanimously.

BOD Motion 18-04-16: The 2016 ApHC Board of Directors moves to approve Planning & Review Committee Recommendation 01-03-2016, to amend Rule 713 and Rule 714 as follows:

713. HALTER CLASSES

A. Halter Class General Rules


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1. Apply to all halter sex and age divisions, most colorful at halter, FPD halter (see rule 713 C for special rules that apply only to the FPD class), performance halter, and ranch conformation classes, unless otherwise stated.

… 4. Class Conduct: (see rule 713 C for special rules that apply only to the FPD class) …

C. FPD HALTER

1. Class Conduct:

a. Horses to be judged 40% on color, 60% on conformation, action, substance, quality and manners. Horse must have FPD papers to enter this class. No applications for registration or “work in progress” papers.

b. Points earned in FPD halter classes will be recorded on the horse’s performance record and count toward lifetime awards and year-end medallions.

c. Horses to be judged on conformation as described below, overall movement as a riding horse, quality, correctness of action, manners and substance. The FPD class is not a color class, but when 2 horses are equal in all other aspects, the horse with the most easily identified as having Appaloosa coat coloration from approximately 15 feet should be placed over the other.

i. First and foremost shall be a balanced horse that is symmetrical from head to tail. As this horse is destined to be an all round use horse, emphasis should be placed on the horse’s potential to be a comfortable ride.

Head should be well formed and lean giving eye prominence and adding distinction to head appearance. The neck should be clean, with well-defined throat latch. The length of neck should be in balance with the individual, should blend smoothly into the shoulder and should tie into a prominent wither. The shoulder from the point of the shoulder to the withers should be long sloping, well defined, ties smoothly and set back well into the withers thus allowing full extension for an easy stride. The overall top line should appear strong, level in height at the top of the withers and croup. The withers should be prominent and be the highest point on the horses back to hold a saddle. The heart girth should be deep and proportional to the length of the leg. The back and loin should be strong and tie smoothly into the croup. The croup should be long and smooth turning with a well-placed tail set. The legs should be correctly aligned and square under the body. They should be adequate size of bone and hoof and have sloping patterns that corresponds with angle of the shoulder that allows for maximum shock absorbency of concussion during performance.

d. A sparse mane and or tail shall not be judged against the horse. e. Tail attachments, hair to hair or artificial tails or weighted tails are not permitted. f. The horse should be free of structural and conformational defects and move straight

and true.


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g. Horses will walk to the judge one at a time. As the horse approaches, the judge will step aside to enable the horse to trot straight to a cone placed 50 feet away. At the cone, the horse will continue trotting, turn to the left and trot toward the left wall or fence of the arena. After trotting, horses will be lined up head to tail for individual inspection by the judge.

h. The judge shall inspect each horse from both sides, front and rear.

714. GENERAL PERFORMANCE RULES

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B. No horse is to be penalized for the manner in which he carries his tail nor for normal response with his tail to cues from his exhibitor or when changing leads. A judge may at his discretion, penalize a horse for excessive or exaggerated switching or wringing of the tail or for a seemingly dead tail that merely dangles between the legs and does not show normal response.

1. Except in FPD classes, tails may be lengthened by hair-to-hair attachment only, with no attachments of any kind to the tailbone. Artificial tails consisting of fabric and hair are permissible.

2. Except in FPD classes, weighted tails are permissible, provided they meet the following criteria:

… Intent: To encourage greater inclusivity and participation in show events for all types of foundation Appaloosa horses rather than the heavy bodied “halter” structure as presently perceived. To place greater emphasis on an overall “balanced” body structure and good potential riding movement. To allow horses to be shown with their natural mane and tail without discrimination to such. To use color only as the determining factor if 2 horses are equal.

Motion made by Diane Rushing, seconded by Mary Ann Page Motion passed unanimously.

BOD Motion 04-09-16: The 2016 ApHC Board of Directors moves to table Approval Motion 22-04-16 for further discussion at the Spring 2017 ApHC Board of Directors meeting.

Motion made by Lynette Thompson, seconded by Leslie Foxvog Motion passed unanimously.

BOD Motion 22-04-16: The 2016 ApHC Board of Directors moves to accept Rules Committee Recommendation 04-04-16 for a process to expedite transfers of ownership for ApHC members in Europe, whereby a designated ApHC-Germany representative would coordinate with ApHC Registration Department to verify all related documents and, upon receiving authorization from ApHC, update the original Certificate of Registration with the new owner information and complete the process in-country as follows: Owners in Europe could submit their paperwork – original registration, signed transfer, etc. – to a specific contact person within Appaloosa Horse Club Germany. The German office would “certify” the documents as original and legitimate and send a digital

version to the ApHC.


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ApHC would verify the documents and enter the information in our system and allow the German office to produce a label with new owner’s information.

ApHC would receive a digital version of the updated document, receive payment for the transfer and authorize the German office to mail the updated document to the owner.

Motion made by Wiebe Lise, seconded by Diane Rushing. Motion passed unanimously.

Motions Coming Forward From Committees:

Planning and Review Recommendation 01-12-16

500. GENERAL RULES FOR JUDGES

Designation as an ApHC-Approved judge is a privilege, not a right, bestowed by the Judges’ Committee according to procedures formulated by it, to individuals whose equine expertise and personal character merit the honor. A judge shall judge an ApHC-approved and/or -sponsored event in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, directives and guidelines of the ApHC. An individual’s conduct as a member, exhibitor, and judge and his/her ability must be exemplary; is subject to continual Judges Committee review; and such designation is revocable for cause by the Legal and Disciplinary Committee following notice and a formal hearing before the Legal and Disciplinary Committee to determine whether the judge’s designation as an ApHC-approved judge should be revoked. …

501. COMPLAINTS AGAINST JUDGE

A. To make a formal complaint against an ApHC-approved judge, such complaint must be in writing, signed by the complainant, contain alleged rule violations, date and location of such violation and be submitted to the ApHC office within thirty days of the show or contest by filing this complaint, the complainant agrees to attend a hearing conducted by the ApHC in regard to the matter either at the ApHC offices or as directed by the Legal and Disciplinary Committee.

B. If a formal complaint is made against an ApHC-approved judge, the Legal and Disciplinary Committee is the forum within the ApHC which shall hear and review complaints alleging rule violations by ApHC-approved judges acting in their capacity as ApHC-approved judges. Proceedings before the Legal and Disciplinary Committee shall be conducted, after proper notice, in like manner as disciplinary proceedings before the Legal and Disciplinary Committee. In addition to having a right to revoke designation as an ApHC-approved judge the Judges Committee may refuse to issue an ApHC judge’s card, the Judges Committee may impose on any person found to be guilty of any such violation hereunder such penalties as the Judges Committee may determine, including but not limited to, those set forth in Disciplinary Procedure and General Violations. The decision of the Judges Committee shall be binding and final on all parties.

… Motion made by Diane Rushing, seconded by Chuck McWhirter. Motion passed unanimously.


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Rules Committee Recommendation 01-04-17

601. SHOW APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

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H. …

5. Changes to the information on the original application and any additions including the names of

the judges, ring steward or other required information may be accepted 30 or more days in

advance of the show at no charge. Changes to the list of classes offered or to any other

information related to the show made within 29 days of the first day of the show may be made for

a fee of $20/class/judge or $20/change. Changes made on or after the first day of the show shall

not be accepted.

a. For shows held in November and December each year, all show and class changes must

be submitted no later than October 31. Conditions and fees listed above will apply.

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710. NATIONAL POINT SYSTEM

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D. NON-PRO CLASS POINTS REQUIRED FOR WORLD SHOW:

1. Stipulations for qualifying to compete in non-pro classes at the World Championship Show are

Included in the following list:

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Novice Showmanship…..1

Novice Western Horsemanship…1

Novice Western Pleasure….1

Novice Hunter Under Saddle….1

Novice Hunt Seat Equitation….1

Novice Trail….1

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703. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP APPALOOSA SHOW

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B. QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS – NON-PRO CLASSES

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2.

a. Regional clubs/International Partners may design their own point system but must meet the following conditions: … iv. Novice classes are non-qualifying classes.


716. REINING

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C. SCORING … 8. The following will result in a 2-point penalty: … f. If the lead is not changed prior to the next maneuver. … 12. c. (move to become 716.8.f.) … d. In patterns requiring a run-around, failure to be on the correct lead when rounding the end of the arena will be penalized as follows; for ½ the turn or less, 1 point; for more than ½ the turn, 2 points.

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Motion to approve new class rules and scoring procedures for showmanship, horsemanship and

equitation classes as seen in Rules Committee Attachment #1.


720. RANCH HORSE RIDING

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D. Penalties:

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5.

a. Illegal equipment (including hoof polish , braided or branded manes or tail extensions)

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Intent: because it conflicts with 720.C.1. Is this just a housekeeping change?


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724. TRAIL

… L. RANCH HORSE TRAIL …

2. The ranch trail class should test the horse’s ability to cope with situations encountered

while being ridden through a pattern of obstacles generally found during the course of

everyday ranch work. The horse/rider team is judged on the correctness, efficiency and

pattern accuracy with which the obstacles are negotiated and the attitude and

mannerisms exhibited by the horse. Judging emphasis is on identifying the well-broke,

responsive and well-mannered horse which can navigate and negotiate the course.

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5. A minimum of six (6) obstacles (maximum of twelve (12) obstacles) will be used. It is

mandatory that the horse be asked to walk, trot and lope during the course. Walk can be

part of obstacle score or be scored with the approaching obstacle. Trot must be at least

35 feet and score with approaching obstacle. Lope must be lead-specific, at least 50 feet

and score with approaching obstacle. Care must be exercised to avoid setting up any

obstacles that may be hazardous to the horse or rider. When setting courses, the

management will be mindful that the idea is not to trap a horse/rider team or eliminate

it by making an obstacle too difficult. All courses and obstacles are to be constructed

with safety in mind to reduce the risk for accidents. Show committee shall have the

option of setting up the trail course to best fit the arena conditions. An outdoor course is

recommended if appropriate terrain is available. Each single-performance event can be

time consuming, especially with large classes, so it is imperative that the time

restrictions are placed on this class. The show committee, either through a pilot run or

estimation, shall select a course that has a continuous and positive flow that can be

negotiated in four minutes or less.

Judge must walk the course and have the right and duty to alter the course if it is not in

keeping with the intent of the class. Judges may remove or change any obstacles they

deem unsafe, non-negotiable or unnecessarily difficult. Any time a trail obstacle

becomes unsafe during a class, it shall be repaired or removed from the course. If the

course cannot be repaired and some horses have completed the course, the score for

that obstacle shall be deducted from all previous draws in that class.

The course must be designed using anything from the list of suggested optional

obstacles. Combining two or more of the obstacles is acceptable.

a. Obstacles should be representative of challenges found on the trail or simulate what may be

experienced by a horse/rider on a ranch.

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6. Credit is given to horse/rider teams who negotiate the obstacle correctly and efficiently.

Horses should receive credit for showing attentiveness to obstacles and ability to

negotiate through the course when the obstacles warrant it while willingly responding

to the rider’s cues on more difficult obstacles. Quality of movement and cadence should

be considered part of the maneuver score for obstacles. Each obstacle should receive an

obstacle score…. (leave rest of rule as written)

8.

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d. Opening, passing through and closing gate. A gate that will not endanger horse or exhibitor

must be used. If the gate has a metal , plastic or wooden support bar under the opening,

contestants must work the gate moving forward through it. Gate may also be worked on

foot from the ground.

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i. Dismount and ground tie. (Hobbles are allowed). Remount with mounting block.

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k. The exhibitor must have the rope dallied on the saddle horn (half or full dally) for the

duration of the drag.

l. Live animals or objects representing live animals may be used on the course if they are

representative of animals which would normally be encountered in an outdoor setting

but shall not be used in an attempt to spook a horse.

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n. Remove and replace materials from a mailbox.

o. Trot through cones spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart.

p. Cross natural ditches or ride up embankments.

q. Pick up feet.

r. Walk through brush.

s. Lead at a walk or trot.

9. PROHIBITED OBSTACLES: Tarps, water obstacles with slick bottoms, PVC pipe used as a

jump or walk over, tires, rocking or moving bridges, logs elevated in a manner that

permits such to roll in a dangerous manner.

Renumber current 9 to become 10.


711. DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE & HALTER

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C. In all classes and all divisions of classes, judges may disqualify horse(s) from the class if fresh

blood is found on the mouth and/or body areas of a horse (i.e.: including but not limited to the

barrel, flanks, belly , sides, shoulders). Judges have the sole authority to determine if the


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blood found on the horse warrants disqualification from the class and the judge’s decision

is final and not protestable.

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790. SHOWMANSHIP AND HORSEMANSHIP/EQUITATION CLASSES

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E. Except in walk/trot and novice classes, exhibitors going off pattern will be disqualified. In

walk/trot and novice classes, exhibitors going off pattern will not be disqualified but must

always place below exhibitors not incurring a disqualifying fault.

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Add Rule: 722. RANCH REINING

A. This class is open to horses 3 years of age and older.

B. Ranch Class Apparel and Equipment:

1. Attire and tack should be clean and presentable. Working tack is encouraged.

2. Hoof polish is discouraged.

3. No braided or banded manes or tail extensions.

4. Trimming inside ears is discouraged.

5. Trimming bridle path, fetlocks or excessively long facial hair is allowed.

6. Equipment with silver should not count over a good working outfit. Silver

bridles and saddles are discouraged.

C. The ranch reining class measures the ability of the ranch horse to perform basic

handling maneuvers with a natural head carriage in a forward looking manner.

Patterns may be chosen from any of the ranch reining patterns or approved by the

show management and judge.

D. CREDITS AND PENALTIES. All runs begin upon entering the pen and any infractions

are subject to penalty at that time such as two hands on the reins, using either hand

to instill fear or praise, etc.

E. To rein a horse is not only to guide him but also to control his every movement. The

best reined horse should be willingly guided or controlled with little or no apparent

resistance and dictated to completely. Any movement on his own must be considered

a lack of control. All deviations from the exact written pattern must be considered a

lack of or temporary loss of control and therefore a fault that must be marked down

according to severity of deviation. The horse/rider team’s overall performance

should be credited for smoothness, finesse, attitude, quickness and authority of


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performing various maneuvers while using controlled speed which raises the degree

of difficulty and makes the horse/rider team more exciting and pleasing to watch.

F. PENALTIES

1. ½ point penalty

i. Starting a circle or exiting a rollback at a trot for up to two (2) strides

ii. Delayed change of lead by one stride where the lead change is required

by the pattern description

iii. Failure to remain a minimum of twenty feet from the wall or fence

when approaching a stop and/or rollback

iv. Over-spin or under-spin up to 1/8 turn.

2. 1 point penalty

i. Out of lead in the circles, figure eights or around the end of the arena

(this penalty is cumulative and will be deducted for each quarter of a

circle the horse is out of lead)

ii. Over-or under-spinning 1/8 to 1/4 turn.

iii. Slipping rein.

3. 2 point penalty

i. Break of gait

ii. Freeze-up in spins or rollbacks

iii. Failure to stop or walk before executing a lope departure on trot-in

patterns

iv. Failure to be in a lope prior to the first marker on run-in patterns

v. Failure to completely pass the specified marker before initiating a stop

position

vi. Trotting beyond strides, but less than 1/2 circle or 1/2 length of the

arena.

4. 5 point penalties

i. Blatant disobedience

ii. Use of either hand to instill fear/praise

iii. Use of two hands per maneuver

iv. More than one finger between split reins or any fingers between romal

reins per maneuver.

5. Disqualification

i. Lameness

ii. Abuse

iii. Illegal equipment

iv. Disrespect or misconduct

v. Improper western attire

vi. Fall of horse/rider

vii. Spurring or hitting the horse in front of the cinch.

G. Excess rein may be straightened anytime during the pattern, provided the rider’s free

hand remains behind the rein hand. Any attempt to alter tension or length of the


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reins from the bridle to the rein hand is considered use of two hands and a penalty

score of – 5 will be applied.

H. Off-Pattern (OP): Exhibitors going off pattern as defined below cannot place above

others who complete the pattern correctly.

1. Breaking pattern

2. Inclusion of maneuver (e.g. over-or under-spinning)

3. Backing more than two (2) strides, etc.

4. Leaving arena before pattern is complete

5. Repeated blatant disobedience

I. PATTERNS

It is suggested that we start with, at minimum, ranch reining patterns 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 as shown

in AQHA rulebook on pages 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225. There are 8 available patterns in the

AQHA rulebook. (See attachment in Rules).

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