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🔔 Attention All 2026 Members! 🔔
Your voice is important for the future of the Kentucky Appaloosa Breeders Incentive Fund!
During the annual meeting of the Kentucky Appaloosa Owners Association, a special committee was established to review any and all program rules or bylaw changes submitted by any current KApOA member. As a current KApOA member, you have the right to vote at the special-called KApOA Meeting on August 1, 2026, on these proposed changes to take effect in 2028.
KApOA Rule and ByLaw Change Meeting
August 1, 2026 4:00 pm ET
Business to convene promptly at 4:30 pm ET
Mark's Feed Store
4021 N Dixie Hwy
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
For further questions, you are welcome to contact the
Committee Chair: Chelsea Bowen, KC.3Bowen@gmail.com, (859) 230-3721
Remaining rule change timeline and deadlines:
August 1, 2026 - General membership will meet, with a virtual option, to vote on and approve any rule and or bylaw changes.
September 1, 2026 – New rules posted and finalized for submission to the KHRC for the next 3-year Appaloosa Breeders’ incentive program cycle. New rules would take effect in 2028.
Please continue reading for details on the proposed KApOA Program Rules or Bylaws that will be discussed and voted on at the special called meeting on August 1, 2026.
Link to PDF: 2028 KApOA Program Rules & Bylaw Change Proposal
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Welcome to the site of the Kentucky Appaloosa Owners Association!
Do you own a KY Bred Appaloosa? Want to know what you and your KY Bred Appaloosa can earn? This is the place for you!
The Kentucky Appaloosa Owners Association was formed as a result of the creation of the Kentucky Breeders Incentive Fund, funded by sales taxes on stallion service fees. These tax receipts were made available to all horse breeds in Kentucky based on new legislation and signed into law in 2005. These funds are used to promote each breed and enhance the economic development of the breed in Kentucky.
The Kentucky Appaloosa Owners Association (KApOA) was formed through the cooperation of the 3 Kentucky regional Appaloosa horse clubs recognized by the ApHC:
Bluegrass State ApHC, KY Mid-State ApHC, and West KY ApHC.
Any attempt in connection with the Kentucky Horse Breeders’ Incentive Fund to provide false or misleading information to the Kentucky Appaloosa Owners Association or government officials, or to otherwise engage in fraudulent activity, shall result in appropriate disciplinary action by the KApOA and the application of all civil and criminal penalties that may apply.
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DON'T FORGET.... ALL HORSES ARE TO BE NOMINATED BY JUNE 1ST TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE OPEN AND REGIONAL SHOW PROGRAM
REFER TO THE PROGRAM YOU'RE PARTICIPATING IN.
MARE OWNERS - PLEASE NOMINATE YOUR MARES THAT ARE CARRYING YOUR FUTURE FUTURITY BABIES BY JUNE 1!
SOME BOOKEEPING REMINDERS:
1) MEMBERSHIP MUST BE PAID BEFORE YOUR TRAIL HOURS WILL COUNT.
2) SHOW DIVISION MEMBERSHIP MUST BE PAID BY JUNE 1 FOR THE OPEN AND REGIONAL SHOW POINTS TO COUNT.
SEND ALL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS AND DUES TO:
Emily McKinney, KApOA Secretary
1628 Hiley Spencer Rd
Scottsville, Ky 42164
Email: diamond4mranch@gmail.com
3) NOMINATION OF HORSES MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 1 FOR THE SHOW POINTS TO COUNT TOWARDS 2026 MONETARY AWARDS.
4) NOMINATION OF TRAIL HORSES MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE TRAIL HOURS CAN BE COUNTED.
SEND ALL NOMINATIONS TO :
Ashley Sturtevant, 1923 Hardison Rd, Woodburn, KY 42170
****ALL OWNERS AND RIDERS MUST BE PAID MEMBERS. ****
Please feel free to copy the packet or request pdf copies to be emailed to your email address.
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TRAIL RIDES
ALL RIDES ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Horse and Rider Safety are considered when cancellations are determined.
Scheduled for 2026
to be determined
Schedule for 2025
Please refer to the Google Calendar in the upper corner of the page
(PLEASE CHECK WITH COORDINATOR TO VERIFY THE RIDE DATE)
WKAC Spring Wranglers Ride
Ride Location: Land Between LAkes
Ride Dates: May 15 - 17, 2025
WKAC FALL RIDE
tbd
Contact: Rita Thweatt, Phone: 270-210-7033, Email: ritagthweatt@yahoo.com
· Sheltowee Ride - 9/29 - 10/5 2025
About the Sheltowee Trail Ride:
About the Sheltowee Trail Ride:
WHAT: Week long, guided trail ride
WHEN: 29 September - 5 October, 2025
WHERE: Pedro Ohio
WHO: Everyone! Open to all breeds & types of equines at least 4 years old. Sorry, no stallions permitted.
Contact Shelly Antle @ 502-407-9752 or asatleky@yahoo.com
SANCTION: Approved by the Appaloosa Horse Club
EQUINE PAPERS: Coggins for all; health certificate (CIV or EECVI) dated within 30 days for out of state equines
https://www.sheltoweetrailride.com/contact-us
BGSApHC rides
Bluegrass State ApHC Day Rides
May 25, 2025 - Green River State Park. Ride out at 9 a.m. Central (10:00 Eastern)
June 14, 2025 - Green River State Park. Ride out at 9 a.m. Central (10:00 Eastern)
July 12, 2025 - Green River State Park. Ride out at 9 a.m. Central (10:00 Eastern)
August 16, 2025 - Green River State Park. Ride out at 9 a.m. Central (10:00 Eastern)
September 20, 2025- Green River State Park. Ride out at 9 a.m. Central (10:00 Eastern)
October 12, 2025, Sunday - Green River State Park 10:00 Eastern time
October 19, 2025, Sunday - Green River State Park CANCELLED
November 16, 2025, Sunday - Green River State Park 10:00 Eastern time
Contact: Ashley Sturnavant ( 661-364-1055 )
Please let her know that you are participating no later than Thursday of that week.
See BGSApHC website for more details
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