Distance Riding Program and Awards

Trail2Appaloosa Saddle Log

The ApHCC Saddle Log program is designed for the ApHCC member whose main interest and enjoyment comes through riding their horse. This program recognizes the need for personal accomplishment and provides an incentive for all types of riding. On the honor system, each participant keeps track of the actual hours spent riding their Appaloosa horse enjoying activities such as trail riding, parades, training and ranch work. You don't need to own the horse that you are riding however it must be entered in the Book of Registry with the ApHCC. Awards are given for levels of achievement starting with 50 hours and up to 5,000 hours. There is no time limit for reaching any of the levels.
Printable Saddle Log Form


Trail1National Trail Horse Program

The ApHCC National Trail Horse program recognizes the achievements of ApHCC registered horses participating in organized non-competitive trail riding activities. A horse will be awarded points according to verified mileage entered on the official form provided by the ApHCC upon enrollment in the program. Enrollment fee is $20.00 annually with a $2.00 per ride points fee due upon filing which must be received by the ApHCC office prior to November 30 each year. Rides such as those held by regional Appaloosa clubs and provincial trail associations will be eligible as long as an official representing the host organization can verify the mileage. Upon fulfilling the points requirements, horses will be awarded a Certificate of Merit, Superior Certificate of Merit and a Supreme Certificate of Merit.
EnduranceEndurance and Distance Riding Program

The ApHCC Endurance and Distance Riding program is designed to recognize the achievements of those ApHCC horses competing in distance trail riding. Mileage is accumulated in either the Endurance or Distance division and can not be transferred from one division to another. Mileage must be earned on officially sanctioned rides and achieved in the Open Division only for the 1000 Mile Award.

Endurance and Distance events will be treated as individual events and points will be awarded based on the number of horses finishing the event according to the ApHCC points system. Horses will be awarded an Endurance or Distance Riding Award, a Superior Endurance or Distance Award and a Supreme Endurance or Distance Award upon completion of the necessary point requirements