ApHC

Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is the breed registry and national organization for the Appaloosa horse, an equine breed known for distinctive coat patterns and other unique physical traits. The club administers the registration of Appaloosa horses, maintains the breed standard, and promotes the breed through shows, events, and educational programs. It was founded in 1938 to preserve and promote the Appaloosa breed, drawing on Nez Perce heritage. The organization is headquartered in Moscow, Idaho.

The ApHC registers foals and provides transfers of ownership, verifies parentage, and maintains a stud book consistent with breed standards. It recognizes coat color patterns such as blanket, blanket with leopard, leopard complex, frost, snowcap, and tiger eye, and notes the characteristic mottled skin, white sclera around the eye, and striped hooves as typical Appaloosa features.

The ApHC sanctions shows and circuits, including youth programs and competition across western disciplines and other events. It publishes breed information, guidelines, and rules, and offers education and resources for breeders, riders, and enthusiasts. The ApHC Foundation supports scholarships and charitable activities.

The organization collaborates with breeders, judges, and other horse industries to promote responsible breeding, welfare, and health. The ApHC’s role includes maintaining a registry system, providing lineage data for breeding decisions, and serving as a resource for owners seeking information about Appaloosa care, training, and performance.