2025 Colors of Fall Virtual Show
Join the fun without the stress or expense of a live show! Your entries will be judged by Dana Grafft, but you can compete from the comfort of home—no audience, no pressure. No fancy clothes or tack needed; just clean and neat.
Click the link below (or the navigation tab) for all the information you'll need and to ent
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ICAA Fall Newsletter
The ICAA Fall Newsletter is available on the Publications navigation tab or https://icaainc.com/newsletters .
Learn more in the article about "Moon Blindness (ERU) vs Night Blindness (CSNB)," and article from the Winter 2000 ICAA Report about "doing what one can," that is still as relevant now as it was 25 years ago. See the new registrations, new members, the ICAA Knowledge Corner, and other items in the Newsletter.
Kylee Birdwell will be taking over as Newsletter Editor, starting with the Winter issue, and she will have the means to make it so much better than before! With this change, we will no longer be sending out any hard copies. The Newsletter will be strictly available online, where you can read it and/or print it out at your convenience. Due to the high cost of postage, toner, and other office supplies, if you do require a hard copy, we will be charging a fee for this service.
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2026 ICAA Stallion Service Auction
We’re excited to announce that the annual ICAA Stallion Service Auction will be held again this year, with bidding opening in mid-December for the 2026 breeding season.
We are now seeking stallion donations for the auction. Donating is a great way for stallion owners to receive free advertising and a free registration for each stallion contributed. The auction also benefits ICAA by attracting new members and registrations from successful bidders. Many donors have shared that when bidders visit their farm, mare owners often notice additional stallions they’d like to breed to—or even horses to purchase—making it a win-win opportunity for everyone.
With the weather still pleasant in most areas, now is a perfect time to capture quality photos and videos of your stallion. Videos can be as simple as lunging in a round pen or work under saddle—people love to see movement. When photographing your horse, pay close attention to details:
- Avoid distortion by photographing directly from the side, with the head facing forward.
- Make sure the stance is flattering (if not square, position the near-side front leg slightly forward and the hind leg slightly back to create a longer underline).
- Choose good lighting—slightly overcast days often work best—and avoid harsh shadows or glare.
- Use a discerning eye to ensure your horse looks balanced and true to type.
Offspring photos are also welcome. Even if we already have some on file, you may have updated or higher-quality images that better represent them as they mature. The same photo guidelines apply.
Please note: photos that do not meet quality standards will not be used. If photography isn’t your strong suit, consider enlisting help—it’s worth it. Even the best stallion can be misrepresented by a poor photo.
All stallions must be ICAA registered or pending registration at the time of advertising. The auction flyer is scheduled for release in November, so please plan accordingly.
Additionally, if your stallion is not yet listed in the online ICAA Stallion Showcase, we encourage you to add him. This free service is available to all current members and provides a helpful resource to reference in auction promotions. If your stallion is already listed, please review the page and let us know if updates are needed for the 2026 breeding season.
Pictured is RZA Nuksays Dream (F5).
Mare owners - Auction Foals: Look what you could have if you bid on these stallions in the ICAA Stallion Auction; beautiful foals!!!
Derrick Lopez, Board of Trustees Treasurer
We want to welcome Derrick Lopez of Papi Rae Ranch as a new member to the ICAA Board of Trustees and ICAA Treasurer.
Derrick lives in Naples, FL, and is the owner/manager of a security guard operation with over 50 employees. He is the owner of a number of ICAA Appaloosas, including the F6/GAP 6 colt PAPA Nuksays Smoke. Read more of Derrick's bio under the ICAA Officials > Bios navigation tab. We are so happy to have Derrick on the Board, and we feel he will make an excellent Treasurer!
Kylee Birdwell, District Representative for District VII
We want to welcome Kylee Birdwell as ICAA's new District VII Representative! She has a notable resume with horses, including experience in showing, competing in gaming events, trail riding, and breaking horses. She was the 2018 Queen of the Milton-Freewater Pioneer Posse and the 2023 Weekend of the Blues rodeo Queen. Read more of her bio under the ICAA Officials > Bios navigation tab. We feel Kylee will make an excellent District Rep!
Kylee will also be taking over the responsibility of the ICAA Newsletter!
ICAA PROGRAMS
PRODUCTION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SYSTEM
Did you know about the ICAA Production Achievement Award System? Once a mare has produced five registered ICAA foals with a coat pattern, she is eligible for this award. Once a stallion has produced fifteen, he is eligible. Solid non-LP horses also qualify for these awards. If you think your mare or stallion has produced the number to quailfy, please let us know!
ICAA HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM
Did you know about the ICAA Horsemanship Program? This used to be the trail riding program, but was revamped and renamed several years ago to include almost any handling of you horse, including grooming, groundwork, trailer loading training, and almost everything except professional training. With this change came the ability to start tracking time on your foal from day one! A one time payment enrolls the horse for life! If the horse is sold, the time goes with the horse. Forms for enrollment and timekeeping are available on the Forms page.
ICAA DISTANCE PROGRAM
Did you know about the ICAA Distance Program? Both Competitive trail and Endurance are offered with an annual enrollment. Earn awards for participating in these events.
ICAA approved endurance and competitive trail ride sanctioning organizations:
American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), Great Lakes Distance Riding Assn (GLDRA), Upper Midwest Endurance and Competitive Ride Assn (UMECRA), Washington State Horsemen, Inc (WSH), International Arabian Horse Assn (IAHA), Ohio Arabian and All Breed Trail Society (OAATS), Ohio Arabian Horse Assn (OAHA), Appaloosa Distance Riders Assn (ApDRA), North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC), Eastern Competitive Trail Rider Assn (ECTRA), Southeastern Distance Riders Assn (SEDRA), Texas Endurance Riders Assn (TERA), Middle Of The Trail Distance Riders Assn (MOTDRA), and Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Assn (OCTRA). ICAA reserves the right to approve any other distance ride it deems suitable, including overseas.
Forms for enrollment and reports are available on the Forms page.
OPEN SHOW POINT PROGRAM (OSSP)
We also have the ICAA Open Show Point Program. Earn points from open and Appaloosa shows for end of year awards! Youths and/or horses are enrolled annually. Forms for enrollment and reporting are available on the Forms page.