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International Registry of Colored HORSES L.L.C.
Sporthorses, Warmbloods, TB’s & Sportponies
PO Box 511, Warrenton, VA 20188
Registra Phone (540)439-6576 Information Phone & Fax (540) 822-9110
Email coloredhorses@aol.com www.coloredhorses.com or org

First growing pains 3/7/02
Please Note: In February, we experienced two major problems/changes, one being a switch in servers the other a major computer crash. We are almost back to 100% and with in a few days will be. We are a little behind in our duties, unfortunately being a bit slower then we normally are issuing papers and membership cards, and finishing up the stallion pages. We apologize for this but look for us to be back up to speed within a few days. Thank you.

Loss of two young and promising IRC stallions 12/27
Everyone at IRC is saddened by the sudden deaths of two of our young and promising colored stallions Mascarpone GF and Coloured Gold Bar. Both where lost suddenly and tragically.

Mascarpone GF a 6 year old German Warmblood owned and bred by Gwendolyn Gregorio died in a terrible accident in his stall, in which he was caught up over the stall wall by his throat and could not be freed. Mascarpone was the only Cremello approved German Warmblood stallion in the world he was also one of Gwen's favorites at the stud because of his kind and gentle nature. Our sincere condolences to Gwen.

Coloured Gold Bar also a young and promising stallion owned by Tawna King was an up and coming 5 year old palomino and white American Warmblood. He was just making his mark in the world with his outstanding offspring. He was lost tragically and suddenly by illness. Our sincere condolences also go out to Tawna.

We hope that both ladies have peace in the fact that their stallions both have wonderful offspring to carry on their sires outstanding characteristics.

IRC's first annual stallion service auction 12/15
IRC is honored to be able to offer such a fine collection of IRC stallions in our first annual stallion service auction. IRC wants to thank all of our very generous stallion owners, their donations will be used to help IRC provide more and better services to our membership and horses. We also want to thank our bidders, by placing your bid you are also supporting IRC and making this a better registry. If you have any questions or comments about the auction, please email us at: coloredhorses@aol.com or call Liz Hall at 540-822-9110.
Please take a moment to check out all the wonderful stallions participating in the IRC stallion service auction.

Dressage at Devon 9/28 Sept. 27 2001. For full results and photos of IRC's class please click here

Stallion Video & Advertising in Stallion/breeding magazine issues 5/8, 8/21
Attention Stallion Owners. IRC is putting together a 2001-2002 stallion video & CD, which will be available to members and the general public. Click here for further information. IRC is also putting together an advertising campaign for IRC stallions. We are hoping to run a 1-2 page color or blk/w (depending on member interest/participation) ad with photo and information on the stallions in the major publications stallion editions. There is strength in numbers and the more stallion owners who participate the more advertising "punch" we can give the stallion campaign. This way your advertising dollar can go further. We are also looking forward to producing a 2001 stallion directory for the registry. Further information will be post shortly, in the meantime please contact Liz Hall - coloredhorses@aol.com for further information.

Secure On-Line Payments now available 8/7
For your convenience and for our overseas members we can now take payments on-line via secure PayPal services. Shopping cart features have been added to our on-line sign up registration and membership form. We hope this makes joining and registering easier and quicker for our members.

Breed Show Classes Sponsored by IRC 5/22 updated 6/20, 6/30, 8/1, 9/28
International Registry of Colored Horses L.L.C. "IRC" is proud to have hosted a class at Dressage at Devon Sept. 27 2001. For full results and photos of IRC's class please click here

IRC also hosted an IBC class at the West Coast USDF Breeder's Championship - it is the largest Sporthorse show on the West Coast. The show is Sept.22 & 23. BREEDER'S CHALLENGE SHOW AND USDF BREEDER'S CHAMPIONSHIP Mr. J. Ashton Moore, September 23, Dr. Deborah P. Harrison, and Mr. Moore for the Championship classes.

Due to the recent world tragedies entries at this show where small, the IRC class did not have enough entries to warrant holding the class, we will try again next year.

We are also looking into several other shows throughout the US and Canada to host additional classes for 2002--then hopefully also onto Europe for 2002!

Week of May 14th IRC is applying to USDF for All Breed Awards. 5/14
Packet is put together and being sent into USDF for All Breed Awards participation. USDF will be awarding IRC horses and members high score placing Training level through Grand Prix level and in breed show classes. *To participate you must be a current member with IRC, USDF and the horse being shown registered with IRC and USDF. USDF will also award to participants in foreign countries as long as you meet the USDF qualification of showing at 6 rated/or equivalent dressage shows and send in score sheet copies so your median score can be calculated. We are very excited to participate in the All Breed Awards program and feel this is an excellent way to show case our colored horses.

*Further detailed information to follow on qualifying for IRC USDFs all breed awards .

First Sets of Papers and Membership Cards go out. 5/11
IRC has sent out all of it's new members and horses their membership, registration packets. Included in the packet are your membership cards for the year, your horses registration papers, a brochure and information on IRC and additional applications for registration. If you sent IRC complete paper work look for your packet to arrive within the week of 5/14-18.

As members you will receive the quarterly IRC News Letter/Magazine, participation in IRC web services/advertising, participation in IRC sponsored classes and other future services of IRC -- Thank you and WELCOME to IRC!