What's New

The 2021 Annual ICAA Membership Meeting was held on September 25, 2021 via teleconference. Below are a few of the most important items discussed, with rule changes from two proposals that were submitted and passed to take effect January 1, 2022.

Starting January 1, 2022, all horses being registered must have a negative IMM test. AGI has had this in their panel test for quite some time now, making their 5-Panel a 6-Panel at no additional charge. We were allowed to add IMM to our Panel package, making it a 6-Panel as well, at no additional charge to our members. For horses that are being registered on their parents/grandparents negative 5-Panel tests, or already have a 5-Panel that does not include IMM, he/she will need to have an individual negative IMM test to be registered. We will be in touch with AGI to see if they will allow us to add that test individually at a discount on our forms. Horses registered with Etalon tests need to be sure IMM is included in their test results.

Several rule changes were made concerning these horses. These changes will take effect January 1, 2022.

• The Non-Characteristic Division will be deleted in its entirety. Horses that are non-characteristic (either untested phenotypically solid, or tested lp/lp) will still have the prefix “N” with their level number. 

• All solid stallions, regardless of level, will now be eligible for registration if all other requirements have been met. Previously they had to be an F3 or above.

•  Solid horses may now compete in ICAA shows with the colored horses. The judge will deduct a few points for the lack of coat pattern, as this is an important trait in an Appaloosa and our breed standards state a horse should have a recognizable coat pattern at 15 feet. Registration certificates will no longer be stamped “Ineligible to compete in ICAA shows unless solid classes are offered.” If you have a non-characteristic certificate and wish to have the stamp removed, please send the original registration certificate with an Affidavit for Corrected Certificate and the proper fee.