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We turn 50 years old in June 2024.
The Australian Palouse Pony Association was formed in 1974 by people interested in breeding an “Appaloosa Coloured Pony”.
Mr Noel Cook organised the Inaugural Meeting which was held in Sydney. At this meeting the name “The Australian Palouse Pony Association” was decided on Mr Kevin Obst was elected President and his wife Barbara was elected Secretary/Registrar.
The Association got off the ground by breeding Identification mares to Appaloosa’s. During 1975-76 some members saw the wisdom of importing Palouse ponies from the USA and ENGLAND, to produce a true pony type. In 1976 the Council of the Association had the wisdom to delete the breeding to Appaloosa’s, as a true pony type was not being achieved by breeding to Appaloosa’s.
Mr. Noel Cook imported the first Pony Of America’s Pony, LVJ’S Scottish Cochise, and Mr Reg Wooster imported the first English Pony, Warrandyte Charlemagne.
The first stallion to be registered was “Nevada Flashing Tonto” owned by Mrs Cook: the first mare registered was “Haysrae Gay Dancer “owned by Max and Beryl Hayes.
The first National Show Held by the Association was held at the Sydney Showgrounds and Judged by Mr. Noel Cook.
After many years, Palouse ponies were finally recognised as a breed by Royal Shows and Agricultural Shows.
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This was a good way to get promotion for our breed.
We have grown and have both a National Show every year, in a nominated State, State and Youth shows, with some States also running other Specialist shows.
We are a pony for the whole family to enjoy, and our youth is our future. We are breeding all sizes of ponies under 14hh, and down to the tiny 8hh.Ponies may be measured at National and State shows.
We introduced DNA testing which is a big help in breeding a good pony, with outcross breeding.
We run a Judges training course, This is a good way for members to learn more about our breed.
Our Spot-On-News so professionally put together by our Volunteer’s Joanna and Jackie each month & is appreciated by our Sponsors, and our Facebook page and Web by Linda is very much appreciated.
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REGISTRARS REPORT
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RECOGNISED PONY BREEDS
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The Australian Palouse Pony Association Inc. recognises the Australian Stud Book Association, Australian Miniature Societies. In addition, other Associations approved by APPA as being recognised by that Society as being under 14hh at maturity and has no horse breeding in its background.
These ponies must meet the colour requirements of the Australian Palouse Pony Association Inc. no Greys or Pintos to be bred from.
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If an Australian Stud Book Pony or a Miniature Pony Mare or Stallion is used for breeding to a registered APPA stallion or mare, a Photostat copy of the papers and a coloured photo of the mare or stallion is to be sent into the Association.
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If a APPA Stallion is used a copy of the service certificate must be sent in when registering the foal.
PONIES SOLD WITHOUT PAPERS.
Any time a Palouse Pony is sold without papers, the certificate is to be sent in to the Registrar marked sold without papers. The receipt given to the owner, should be marked sold without papers, and a copy of that receipt attach to the papers sent in to the Registrar.
PONIES THAT CHANGE COLOUR
If your pony is a solid and starts to spot or roan, send in to the Registrar with two new photos, requesting a new set of papers. The papers will then be updated. [There is no charge at this time for that].
DUAL REGISTRATION
When dual registering and you don’t have an APPA registered parent you will need to register the mare under the ID section the cost is $10.00. No dual registration will be processed without one registered APPA parent.
COLT REGISTRATION
When registering colts you need to indicate at the time of registration that the colt is entire. If this is not the case then write not entire at this time, and this will be placed on the papers. No colt will be shown unless entire. [Upgrade to Stallion at two years, vet Certificate Supplied and new photographs signed by a Veterinarian. APPA Stallions may not stand at stud under 2 years].
A small refresher to our Members the allocated Pony Registries we have available within APPA.
“A” Registry
All Coloured progeny and Solids must have two registered APPA parents - must be under 14hh and have no grey or pinto within its pedigree.
“B” Registry
All Coloured or Solid progeny and must have one registered APPA parents – must be under 14hh and have no grey or pinto within its pedigree.
G” Registry
All Pony Geldings – must be under 14hh and have no grey or pinto within its pedigree. Pony must show strong APPA characteristics.
“R” Registry
All fillies, mares, colts and/or stallions with unknown parentage or “Dual Registered” ponies with no APPA registered parents – must be under 14hh and have no grey or pinto within its pedigree. Pony must show strong APPA characteristics. DNA Analysis required.
“ID” Mares
All fillies or mares for breeding purposes only – must be under 14hh and have no grey or pinto within its pedigree.
Not for Showing purposes.
All Dual Registered applications must have one registered APPA parent. This means you will have to “ID” the mare
When applying for APPA registration of Palouse Ponies who are “dual registered” with other recognised Pony Societies, you will still need to supply a copy of their Registration Certificate with that particular Society and/or Association. Pony must be under 14hh and have no grey or pinto within its pedigree.
“Dual Registered” Ponies must have
at least one registered APPA parent.
To upgrade your pony you should register both the Sire and Dam so that any progeny born is eligible to become “A” pony status. This allows your Stud to breed three generations pure.
All Colts must pass a preliminary external genital examination to be classified as “Entire” at initial Application for Registration. The Breeder will be required to supply confirmation that the Colt has been classified as an “Entire” at initial Application for Registration.
Colts that are not classified “Entire” at initial Application for Registration are not eligible for showing purposes and should not be represented as such - they will be classified as “pet only and ineligible for showing purposes” on the APPA Registration Certificate.
** Colts applying for Adult Registration (Stallion status) must have a Vet Certificate and the back of all photos signed by the Vet **
** Colts must be classified before they are used for breeding purposes **
NEW REGISTRY RULING FOR COLTS
To download the Preliminary Registration Form please click here
All Colts must pass a preliminary external genital examination to be classified as “Entire” at initial Application for Registration. The Breeder will be required to supply confirmation that the Colt has been classified as an “Entire” at initial Application for Registration.
Colts that are not classified “Entire” at initial Application for Registration are not eligible for showing purposes and should not be represented as such - they will be classified as “pet only and ineligible for showing purposes” on the APPA Registration Certificate.