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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 December 15, 2025 for the 2026 breeding season. The auction will run until midnight January 15, 2026.

This year we have two pages of stallions in order to show their offspring, if photos were available and/or the stallion has foals on the ground. Go to the navigation tabs to the Stallion Service Auction and you'll find page one, which has the information and forms needed to bid, as well as some of the stallions, and page two to see the rest of the stallions in this year's auction.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to breed to one or more of these great stallions with bidding starting at half their normal stud fee!

High bidders will receive a free membership.

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!!!

THANK YOU TO ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE COLORS OF FALL VIRTUAL SHOW!

Below are the Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions of this year's shows:

COLORS OF SPRING

Champagne Fortune, Grand Champion Stallion

FVF Wind Seranade, Grand Champion Mare

BCA Yamas Blue Heron, Grand Champion Gelding

Midas Touched Sunrise, Reserve Stallion

Mighty War Prince, Reserve Gelding

COLORS OF FALL

Champagne Fortune, Grand Champion Stallion (Year-End Buckle Winner)

FVF Wind Seranade, Grand Champion Mare

BCA Yamas Blue Heron, Grand Champion Gelding

BCA Zamos Replica, Reserve Stallion

Smooth By Design, Reserve Mare

BCA Zamos Muldoon, Reserve Gelding

We hope to see everyone next year!

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.

MHS First Chance

Are you an Appaloosa fan or ICAA member? Join the movement by becoming a district representative or applying for a seat on the board of trustees.

Do you own or have a passion for the Appaloosa horse? Join the International Colored Appaloosa Association (ICAA) to help support the ongoing success of the Appaloosa breed. If you are already a member of this dedicated organization and want to play an active role in its future, consider reaching out to us about becoming a district representative in your area. Your voice matters! Be part of a larger mission to preserve our beloved Appaloosa.

The Appaloosa is celebrated for its diverse range of colors and coat patterns, as well as its exceptional versatility and trainability. These horses excel in various disciplines and are known for their gentle, calm demeanor, making them ideal for novice and experienced riders. Additionally, Appaloosas are highly regarded for their endurance, which makes them a popular choice in endurance-riding competitions. The ICAA plays a vital role in preserving this remarkable breed by addressing the impacts of uncontrolled crossbreeding on the Appaloosa lineage. Their mission is to maintain the integrity of the purebred Appaloosa, promote this versatile and athletic breed on a global scale, and honor its rich heritage.

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.