Breed Integrity Advisory Committee Conference Call Minutes April 5, 2017

The conference call meeting was called to order by Chair Jennifer Sheriff at 7:02 p.m.

Roll Call: Chair Jennifer Sheriff; Vice Chair Renee Robinson; Karen Banister; Jerry Cable; Richard Cox; Paul Garrett; Gary Gordon; Mike Hachtel; Merle Himle; Mike Holloway; Michelle Johnston; Karen Kapp-Vance; Kathy King; Lisa Maxwell; Brad Perkins; Gregg Reisinger; Devon Rose; Colleen Samela; Robert Stringer; Laurie Takoff; Tina White; Samantha Brooks; Executive Committee liaison Casey West; staff liaison Jessica Hein; guest Nancy Olsen

The committee’s purpose statement was reviewed.

Jennifer reminded committee members to review and submit the Code of Conduct for directors/standing committee members. Discussion followed.

The committee reviewed the priorities assigned to them by the Executive Committee for 2017.

Motion: Develop a Solid Paint-Bred Sub-Committee to generate ideas for presentation to the committee at its mid-May meeting. Approved. Appointed members are: Co-Chairs Tina White and Merle Himle, Laurie Takoff, Colleen Samela, Karen Vance, Devon Rose, Gwen Melshaw and Laurie Roden.

Motion: Make a recommendation to the EC to offer one month free of Gold aphaonline.com access to owners of foals that are registered within the first 30 days of birth. Approved.

The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

SPB Sub-Committee Meeting May 8, 2017

I. Call to Order: 7:02 p.m.

II. Role Call Present: Tina White, Merle Himle, Devon Rose, Colleen Samela, Laurie Takoff, Gwen Melshaw, Jennifer Sheriff, Jessica Hein (staff liaison)

III. Business 1. Incentive program Motion: Seek input from the Regional Club Committee on development of a regional level solid Paint-bred “Super Horse” program. Approved unanimously

Motion: Focus on developing a club/regional-level award program for solid Paint-breds in 2017 in concert with the Regional Club Committee, and have a proposal prepared for August 1 rule change proposal consideration; then build on that idea for a national-scope program with a possible 2018 rule change proposal. Approved unanimously

2. Genetic testing Motion: Pursue the idea of offering a “Breeding Stock” registry designation for Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds that carry a Paint pattern gene, but do not express enough color for cropout registration. Approved unanimously

3. Phrases for discussing SPB horses & perception Motion: Develop talking points or best practices handout to share with directors about discussing solid Paint-bred issues and the benefits of APHA involvement for these horses and their owners. Approved unanimously

4. Other topics as needed

IV. Adjourn: 8:09 p.m.

APHA Breed Integrity Advisory Committee May 9, 2017 Conference Call

I. Call to Order - The meeting was called to order by Jennifer Sheriff at 7:02 p.m.

II. Roll Call - 21 committee members, 1 special liaison, 1 EC liaison and 1 staff liaison were present: Jennifer Sheriff, Renee Robinson, Karen Banister, Dan Blay, Jerry Cable, Kelly Stone, Paul Garrett, Merle Himle, Michelle Johnston, Kathy King, Lisa Maxwell, Gregg Reisinger, Devon Rose, Monte Ruden, Coleen Samela, Allan Schmidt, Greg Simmet, Jana Simons, Robert Stringer, Laurie Takoff, Tina White, Casey West, Samantha Brooks & Jessica Hein.

III. Approve minutes from April 5 conference call - Revision: Add Greg Simmet to list of attendees - Motion to approve: Passed

IV. Business A. Revisit Breeders’ Trust program - Motion to move forward with developing a recommendation for an annual fee for Amateur and Open Breeders’ Trust participants for any year in which they choose to be paid for their Breeders’ Trust earnings, and reinstate the World Show for points in Breeders’ Trust calculations. - Rescinded by originator before vote, pursuant to more information to be discussed at a future meeting.

B. Solid Paint-Bred sub-committee update - Motion to approve the Solid Paint-Bred sub-committee’s report. Approved unanimously.

C. Open Discussion: New ideas for 2017

V. Adjourn - Motion to adjourn. Approved unanimously. - Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

APHA Breed Integrity Advisory Committee June 22, 2017 Conference Call

Agenda VI. Call to Order - The meeting was called to order by Jennifer Sheriff at 7:03 p.m.

VII. Roll Call - 14 committee members, 1 special liaison, 1 EC liaison, 1 staff liaison and 2 guests were present: Jennifer Sheriff, Karen Banister, Jerry Cable, Mike Hachtel, Merle Himle, Mike Holloway, Teri Nielsen, Gregg Reisinger, Devon Rose, Coleen Samela, Greg Simmet, Jana Simons, Laurie Takoff, Tina White, Samantha Brooks, Casey West, Jessica Hein, Tim Finkenbinder and Nancy Olsen.

VIII. Business D. Discuss Committee Priorities - Motion to pursue for 2017 a rule change proposal listing smoky black as an approved color for use by APHA. Approved. - Motion to pursue for 2017 a rule change proposal to update RG-115 semen permit rules to accurately reflect current business practices (no fee and therefore no permit form needed). Approved.

E. Discuss Breeders’ Trust program F. Solid Paint-Bred sub-committee update

IX. Adjourn - Motion to adjourn. Approved unanimously. - Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Solid Paint-Bred Sub-Committee Conference Call 8/8/17

I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Tina White at 7:03 p.m.

II. Roll Call Present: Tina White, Merle Himle, Colleen Samella, Laurie Takoff and Jessica Hein

III. Business a. SPB Super Horse Award

Motion by Colleen Samela: Write a rule change proposal or clarification that specifically states that solid Paint-bred Amateur Walk-Trot classes can be offered by show management. - Seconded by Laurie Takoff - Motion passed

Motion by Tina White to have staff discover if show-management material is sent to show manager at time of show approval. If so, develop a handout to include in that distribution about solid Paint-bred class options (specifically about the option to offer Solid Paint-Bred Amateur Walk-Trot classes). - Seconded by Colleen Samela - Motion passed.

Motion by Tina White: Table Super Horse discussion for later consideration, and present information about regional clubs’ current Super Horse initiatives to the Breed Integrity Committee for future consideration. - Seconded by Laure Takoff - Motion passed.

b. QH/TB Color Enrollment Program

Motion by Tina White: Develop a Quarter Horse/Thoroughbred enrollment program (which will create a fee-based enrollment for Quarter Horses/Thoroughbreds that carry a Paint pattern gene and give them access to RG-070E consideration when bred to a Paint) for 2017, to be discussed by the Breed Integrity Committee as a 2017 Rule Change Proposal. - Seconded by Colleen Samela - Motion passed. c. Any additional thoughts that will benefit APHA through SPB promotion.

IV. Adjourn Motion by Tina White to adjourn - Seconded by Merle Himle - Motion passed Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. APHA Breed Integrity Advisory Committee August 21, 2017 Conference Call

I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Jennifer Sheriff at 7:01 p.m.

II. Roll Call (Jessica) Present: Jennifer Sheriff, Renee Robinson, Jerry Cable, Richard Cox, Paul Garrett, Gary Gordon, Mike Hachtel, Merle Himle, Michelle Johnston, Lisa Maxwell, Brad Perkins, Colleen Samela, Greg Simmet, Laurie Takoff, Tina White, Casey West, Samantha Brooks, Jessica Hein

III. Approve minutes from June 22 conference call Motion to approve the minutes (Paul Garrett); seconded by Jerry Cable; Motion Passed IV. Business A. Breeders’ Trust program B. Rule Change Proposal discussion a. Paul Garrett — Rule change timeline for changes proposal Motion to pass this on from the committee as a RCP (Brad/Renee) Motion passed.

b. Paul Garrett — Solid Registry proposal Motion to table for later discussion/modification (Brad/Merle) Motion passed.

c. Tina White/SPB committee — Enrollment of QH/TB that have color markers proposal Motion to have Tina develop this proposal/program for further development with the committee. (Richard/Paul) Motion Passed.

d. Tina White/SPB committee —Clarification of Amateur WT rules regarding solid Paint-breds Motion to move forward with club & member education about SPB program offerings, and in particular the Amateur Walk-Trot program (Colleen/Tina) Motion passed.

e. Samantha Brooks — Premium producer proposal Motion to continue to work/develop this program as needed. (Tina/Renee) Motion passed. C. Other items as needed a. Update from Jessica regarding RCP submissions from June meeting. V. Adjourn Motion to Adjourn (Merle/Brad) Approved Meeting adjourned 8:16 p.m.

## APHA Breed Integrity Advisory Committee October 2, 2017 Conference Call

I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:02 by Jennifer Sheriff.

II. Roll Call (Jessica) Present: Jennifer Sheriff, Karen Banister, Paul Garrett, Gary Gordon, Mike Hachtel, Merle Himle, Mike Holloway, Michelle Johnston, Karen Vance, Kathy King, Lisa Maxwell, Gwen Melshaw, Brad Perkins, Colleen Samella, Robert Stringer, Laurie Takoff, Tina White, Casey West, Samantha Brooks, Alison Umberger, Jessica Hein

III. Approve minutes from August 21 conference call Motion to approve minutes by Colleen Samella; Michelle Johnston seconded. Motion Passed.

IV. Business a. Rule Change Proposal discussion i. New Approved Color—Smoky Black (Jessica) Motion to send the rule change proposal forward to list smoky black as an APHA-approved color. Motion by Brad Perkins; seconded by Merle Himle Motion Passed.

ii. Removing semen permit verbiage from rulebook (Jessica) Motion to send the rule change proposal forward that removes the semen permit verbiage from the APHA Rule Book RG-115. Motion by Brad Perkins; seconded by Paul Garrett Motion Passed.

iii. Rule change timeline proposal (Paul) Motion passed previous at 8/21/17 meeting

iv. QH/TB enrollment program (Tina) Motion to conduct an email poll after this rule change proposal has been reworded. Motion by Jessica Hein; seconded by Gwen Melshaw Motion Passed.

b. Other rule change proposal discussion as arise i. Paul’s rule change proposal regarding registration of Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds that have a color gene in a “Solid” registry designation 1. RCP discussion tabled by Paul (originator) at this time to see what comes out of the Long Range Planning Committee

c. Other Business i. Discussion about Long Range Planning’s Rule Change & Program: 1. Rule Change Proposal: to allow Quarter Horses and/or Thoroughbreds to be registered in a “Solid” Registry if they possess a Paint pattern gene; horse must have the DNA color/pattern test by APHA approved lab; registration in the Solid Registry makes breeding animals “Paint Horses” per RG-070.E consideration; BOD must approve this rule.

2. Program Proposal: A participation-based program designed to help build the pool of horses eligible to show in Solid Paint-Bred classes, and does not result in registration of Quarter Horses and/or Thoroughbreds. This program would allow registered Quarter Horses and/or Thoroughbreds to participate in Solid Paint- Bred classes — participating horses must pay annual licensing fee and be listed with APHA. These animals are not considered Paint Horses for RG070.E. consideration.

Motion: Communicate to the Executive Committee that the Breed Integrity Committee, at this time, is not in favor of the Long Range Planning Committee’s program proposal to allow Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds to show in Solid Paint-Bred classes. Motion by Michelle Johnston; seconded by Karen Vance. Motion Passed.

V. Adjourn Motion: Move to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Merle Himle; seconded by Michelle Johnston. Motion Passed.

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. APHA Breed Integrity Advisory Committee December 18, 2017 Conference Call

I. Call to Order Called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Jennifer Sheriff

II. Roll Call (Jessica) Present: Jennifer Sheriff, Renee Robinson, Karen Banister, Dan Blay, Jerry Cable, Richard Cox, Paul Garrett, Merle Himle, Lisa Maxwell, Gwen Melshaw, Teri Nielsen, Brad Perkins, Gregg Reisinger, Colleen Samela, Greg Simmet, Laurie Takof, Tina White, Casey West, Samantha Brooks, staff liaison Jessica Hein, guest Brenda Hoff

III. Approve minutes from October 2 conference call Motion to approve by Brad Perkins; seconded by Laurie Takoff Motion passed.

IV. Business a. Rule Change Proposal discussion i. CONTROL #RG-015: Duplication between RG-015 and RG-055 ii. CONTROL #RG-020: Removes advancement requirement iii. CONTROL #RG-020-1: New 1PP registry for solids that allows them to compete with RR iv. CONTROL #RG-020-2: Amends SPB Registry v. CONTROL #RG-020-3: Competition license for SPB horses vi. CONTROL #RG-020-4: Allows horse without a Paint parent into the registry if they have a Paint pattern gene vii. CONTROL #RG-070-1: Gives Regular Registry status to spayed mares and geldings that have 1 APHA parent and a Paint trait viii. CONTROL #RG-070-2: Opens RG070E eligibility to tobiano- gene carrying horses with only 1 Paint parent ix. CONTROL #RG-070-4: Modifies traits used for consideration of RG070E for horses with at least 1 tobiano/tovero parent. x. CONTROL #RG-106: Special enrollment designation for QHs & TBs carrying a Paint pattern gene xi. CONTROL #RG-115: Removes reference to semen permit requirement

b. Other Business

V. Adjourn Motion to adjourn by Gwen Melshaw; seconded by Paul Garrett. Meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

Agenda I. Call to Order: 7:03 p.m. by Jennifer Sheriff

II. Roll Call (Jessica) Present: Jennifer Sheriff, Renee Robinson, Karen Banister, Dan Blay, Jerry Cable, Richard Cox, Paul Garrett, Mike Hachtel, Merle Himle, Kathy King, Lisa Maxwell, Teri Nielsen, Brad Perkins, Devon Rose, Colleen Samela, Allan Schmidt, Tina White, Casey West, Samantha Brooks, Jessica Hein, guest Brenda Hoff, guest Becky Osborne

III. Approve minutes from Dec. 18, 2017 conference call MOTION to approve by Renee; seconded by Paul. Approved.

V. Adjourn MOTION to adjourn by Paul. Adjourned 7:57 p.m. APHA Breed Integrity Advisory Committee February 20, 2018 Conference Call

Agenda I. Call to Order: 7 p.m. by Jennifer Sheriff

II. Roll Call (Jessica) Present: Jennifer Sheriff, Renee Robinson, Karen Banister, Dan Blay, Richard Cox, Kelly Stone, Paul Garrett, Mike Hachtel, Merle Himle, Mike Holloway, Michelle Johnston, Lisa Maxwell, Gwen Melshaw, Teri Nielsen, Brad Perkins, Devon Rose, Colleen Samela, Allan Schmidt, Greg Simmet, Robert Stringer, Laurie Takoff, Tina White, Casey West, Samantha Brooks, Jessica Hein, guest Craig Burkhardt

III. Approve minutes from January 30, 2018 conference call MOTION to approve made by Renee Robinson; seconded by Richard Cox. Motion passed.

IV. Business a. Rule Change Proposal discussion i. CONTROL #RG-070-1: Gives Regular Registry status to spayed mares and geldings that have 1 APHA parent and a Paint trait

MOTION: Ask staff liaison to contact rule change proposal originator to clarify the intent of applying this to geldings and spayed mares, and how frozen semen/oocytes from those individual horses might need to be handled. Discuss possible need for amendment by originator. Motion made by Renee Robinson; seconded by Michelle Johnston. Motion passed.

ii. CONTROL #RG-070-2: Opens RG070E eligibility to tobiano- gene carrying horses with only 1 Paint parent

iii. CONTROL #RG-070-4: Modifies traits used for consideration of RG070E for horses with at least 1 tobiano/tovero parent.

MOTION: Ask staff liaison to work with rule change proposal originator to align verbiage with the tobiano horse description in the rulebook. Discuss possible need for amendment. Motion made by Renee Robinson; seconded by Dan Blay. Motion passed.

iv. CONTROL #RG-106: Special enrollment designation for QHs & TBs carrying a Paint pattern gene

v. CONTROL #RG-115: Removes reference to semen permit requirement

b. Other business as arise i. Discussion on Control RG-020-3 (solid Paint-bred performance permit)

MOTION: Ask staff liaison to work with rule change proposal originator to address three points: clarify how points earned by permit holders will be allocated to the horse’s show record (Regular Registry points v. SPB points); clarify if the performance permit’s ability to select which division in which to compete at a particular show would apply to Youth, Amateur and Open division completely, or if selection is possible on a per-division basis; and if the originator might be option to structuring the proposal to include only one reclassification per year, like the existing Amateur Walk- Trot rules. Motion made by Renee Robinson; seconded by Kelly Stone. Motion passed.

V. Adjourn MOTION to adjourn by Devon Rose; seconded by Merle Himle. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

APHA Breed Integrity Advisory Committee Convention 2018 Irving, TX March 2 & 3, 2018

March 2 Agenda I. Call to Order (Renee): 3:02 p.m.

II. Roll Call (Jessica)

Present: Renee Robinson, Fred Adam, Karen Banister, Dan Blay, Jerry Cable, Paul Garrett, Mike Hachtel, Merle Himle, Mike Holloway, Karen Kapp-Vance, Kathy King, Lisa Maxwell, Gwen Melshaw, Teri Nielsen, Brad Perkins, Devon Rose, Monte Ruden, Colleen Samella, Greg Simmet, Tina White, EC liaison Casey West, staff liaison Jessica Hein & 24 guests

III. Approve minutes from February 20, 2018 conference call MOTION to approve minutes: Devon Rose; second: Colleen Samela. Motion passed.

IV. Sign Code of Conduct form (committee members)

V. Review Breed Integrity Committee Purpose (Renee)

VI. Business a. Update on online registration incentive in June 2017 (Jessica) b. Educational session: Update on RG-070.E and RG-020 genetics rule changes from 2017 (Jessica) c. Rule Change Proposal discussion/amendments (Committee) i. Discuss RG-015 ii. Discuss RG-020 iii. Discuss RG-020-1 iv. Discuss RG-020-2 v. Discuss RG-020-3 vi. Discuss RG-020-4 vii. Discuss RG-070-1 viii. Discuss RG-070-2 ix. Discuss RG-070-4 MOTION to clarify RG-070-4 to read as follows: Brad Perkins; seconded by Devon Rose. Motion Passed.

10. When at least one of the two Paint parents is a Tobiano or Tovero, traits for consideration may also include white legs below the knees and hocks, two colors in the mane or tail (one color being natural white), ink spots/paw prints, and/or coronet spots.

NOTE: Staff Liaison Jessica Hein took the RG-070-4 clarification to the Rules Committee following this meeting for approval.

x. Discuss RG-106 xi. Discuss RG-115

VII. Adjourn MOTION to adjourn: Gwen Melshaw; seconded by Devon Rose. Meeting adjourned 5:13 p.m.

March 3 Agenda I. Call to Order (Renee): 2:35 p.m.

II. Roll Call (Jessica) Present: Renee Robinson, Fred Adam, Karen Banister, Dan Blay, Jerry Cable, Richard Cox, Kelly Stone, Paul Garrett, Mike Hachtel, Merle Himle, Mike Holloway, Karen Kapp-Vance, Kathy King, Lisa Maxwell, Gwen Melshaw, Teri Nielsen, Brad Perkins, Devon Rose, Monte Ruden, Colleen Samela, Greg Simmet, Tina White, EC Liaison Casey West, Staff Liaison Jessica Hein & 28 guests

III. Business a. Reminder about Leadership Code of Conduct forms and need to return them to Jessica. b. Rule Change Proposal discussion & voting i. Discuss & Vote on RG-015 MOTION to send RG-015 to the floor for director consideration: Brad Perkins; seconded by Richard Cox. Motion passed (vocal vote) ii. Discuss & Vote on RG-020 MOTION to send RG-020 to the floor for director consideration: Brad Perkins; seconded by Paul Garrett. Motion passed (vocal vote) iii. Discuss & Vote on RG-020-1 MOTION to send RG-020-1 to the floor for director consideration: Brad Perkins; seconded by Richard Cox. Motion failed (ballot vote: 3 for, 19 against, 1 abstain) iv. Discuss & Vote on RG-020-2 MOTION to send RG-020-2 to the floor for director consideration: Brad Perkins; seconded by Dan Blay. Motion failed (vocal vote) v. Discuss & Vote on RG-020-3 MOTION to send RG-020-3 to the floor for director consideration: Brad Perkins; seconded by Richard Cox. MOTION to call for an immediate vote on RG-020-3: Jerry Cable; seconded by Richard Cox. MOTION to rescind call for the vote on RG-020-3: Jerry Cable MOTION to table discussion on RG-020-3 until a clarification can be developed: Devon Rose; seconded by Kelley Stone. Motion passed (hand vote: 11 for, 9 against). vi. Discuss & Vote on RG-020-4 MOTION to send RG-020-4 to the floor for director consideration: Brad; seconded by Paul Garrett. Motion passed (ballot vote: 15 for; 7 against) vii. Discuss & Vote on RG-070-1 MOTION to send RG-070-1 to the floor for director consideration: Gwen Melshaw; seconded by Brad Perkins. Motion defeated (ballot vote: 4 for, 18 against).

viii. Discuss & Vote on RG-070-2 MOTION to send RG-070-2 to the floor for director consideration: Brad Perkins; seconded by Gwen Melshaw. Motion passed (ballot vote: 18 for, 5 against). ix. Discuss & Vote on RG-070-4 MOTION to send RG-070-4 to the floor for director consideration, as clarified by Breed Integrity and approved by Rules Committee: Brad Perkins; seconded by Gwen Melshaw. Motion passed (ballot vote: 19 for, 4 against). x. Discuss & Vote on RG-106 MOTION to send RG-106 to the floor for director consideration: Gwen Melshaw; seconded by Richard Cox. Motion failed (ballot vote: 7 for, 15 against). xi. Discuss & Vote on RG-115 MOTION to send RG-115 to the floor for director consideration: Kelly Stone; seconded by Paul Garrett. Motion passed (vocal vote).

MOTION to reconsider RG-20-3: Mike Hachtel; seconded by Renee Robinson. Motion passed. MOTION to approve a clarification to RG-020-3 and send to the Rules Committee, as noted below: Mike Hachtel; seconded by Kathy King. Motion passed.

2. All Solid Paint-Bred-registered APHA horses are eligible for a competition license allowing them to compete in APHA Regular Registry classes under the following conditions: a. DNA parentage verification of identity from an APHA-approved lab is on file with APHA proving the horse as registered. b. Genetic Health and Color/Pattern panel testing from an APHA-approved lab must be conducted prior to licensing and are recorded on the horse’s registration papers. c. The horse is ineligible for registration with the American Quarter Horse Association or the Jockey Club of North America. 3. A horse that has a competition license (as noted in RG-020.B.2) will only show in Regular Registry classes. If the horse is sold during the calendar year, the new owner has the same opportunity to select in which division (Regular Registry or Solid Paint- Bred) the animal shall compete. One change in division shall be allowed per calendar year, per owner.

NOTE: Committee took a break at this time (approximately 4:22 p.m.) to allow staff liaison Jessica Hein to take the clarification to the Rules Committee. Rules Committee approved clarification to RG-020-3 (section 3) as noted above.

Breed Integrity Committee reconvened at 4:35 p.m.

MOTION to send RG-020-3 as clarified to the floor for director consideration: Mike Hachtel; seconded by Kathy King. Motion failed (ballot vote: 11 for, 12 against).

IV. Adjourn MOTION to adjourn: Gwen Melshaw; seconded by Merle Himle. Meeting adjourned at 4:41 p.m.

APHA Breed Integrity Advisory Committee April 24, 2018 Conference Call

Agenda I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kevin Smith at 7:03 p.m.

II. Roll Call The following committee members were present: Present: Kevin Smith, Colleen Samela, Don Beard, Sam Brooks, Paul Garrett, Mike Hachtel, Merle Himle, Mike Holloway, Kathy King, Lisa Maxwell, Brad Perkins, Laurie Roden, Devon Rose, Allan Schmidt, Jennifer Sheriff, Laurie Takoff, Jacki Walker, Sarah Wells, Tina White, Casey West, Jessica Hein

III. Business (Kevin) a. Review committee mission and values

b. General review of committee priorities based on current APHA process

c. Reminder about Slack & the Code of Conduct form to be signed

d. Priority #1 i. Brief comments from members against priority #1

e. Priority #2 i. Discussion and introduction of proposed task force against priority #2 1. Chairman Kevin Smith appointed Don Beard as the task force chairman. 2. Task force members: Don Beard (chairman), Tina White, Brad Perkins, Paul Garrett, and Jacki Walker ii. Comments / ideas

f. Priority #3 i. Brief comment from members against priority #3

IV. Other business as arise

V. Adjourn MOTION to adjourn made by Allan Schmidt; seconded by Merle Himle. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

APHA Breed Integrity Advisory Committee June 6, 2018 Conference Call

Agenda I. Call to Order The meting was called to order by Kevin Smith at 7:02 p.m.

II. Roll Call 12 committee members, 1 EC liaison and 1 staff member were present. They were: Kevin Smith, Colleen Samela, Don Beard, Samantha Brooks, Richard Cox, Mike Holloway, Kathy King, Laurie Roden, Robert Stringer, Jacki Walker, Sarah Wells, Tina White, Casey West and Jessica Hein.

III. Business a. Update from Task Force on Priority #1: Registration Process

MOTION to send the APHA registration flow-chart to the entire Breed Integrity Committee for review in order to help plan actions based on priority #1. Motion made by Don Beard; Tina White second. Passed.

MOTION for the task force to prepare and present an outline of their suggested changes to the stallion breeding report and registration application to the Breed Integrity Committee at its next meeting. Motion made by Mike Holloway; Kathy King second. Passed.

b. Discuss Priority #1: Ownership Model

MOTION to develop rule change proposals with regard to creation of an Amateur Rookie program and possible modification of the lease ownership guidelines. Motion made by Tina White; Colleen Samela second. Passed.

Colleen Samela and Sarah Wells volunteered to work with Kevin Smith to develop an outline of possible rule change proposals pertaining to Priority #1.

IV. Other business as arise

V. Adjourn MOTION to adjourn. Motion made by Don Beard; Tina White seconded. Passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

APHA Breed Integrity Advisory Committee August 13, 2018 Conference Call

Agenda I. Call to Order (Kevin) The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Kevin Smith.

II. Roll Call (Jessica) 17 committee members, 1 EC liaison, and 1 staff member were present. Present: Kevin Smith, Colleen Samela, Don Beard, Richard Cox, Nicole Dalton, Paul Garrett, Merle Himle, Mike Holloway, Lisa Maxwell, Laurie Roden, Devon Rose, Allan Schmidt, Jennifer Sheriff, Laurie Takoff, Jacki Walker, Sarah Wells, Tina White, Casey West and Jessica Hein

III. Business (Kevin) a. Review Priority #1: Ownership and proposed rule change proposals

MOTION to pull text from the existing Amateur rule RG-020.A. verbiage regarding relationships for use in this RCP. Motion made by Sarah Wells; seconded by Colleen Samela. Passed

MOTION to amend the Progressive Rider Program as a related rule to AM-020 RCP. Motion made by Sarah Wells; seconded by Colleen. Passed

Staff Note: Both the AM-020.A. and Progressive Rider Program proposals were sent to the Amateur Committee for input before submission as a rule change proposal.

b. Update from sub-committee regarding Priority #1: Registration

MOTION to, upon review by the committee (via email vote), forward the sub-committee’s proposal for a 4-section reorganization of the RG rules to the Rules Committee for final determination and reorganization. Motion made by Don Beard; seconded by Tina White. Passed

Staff Note: Motion was distributed via email Aug. 16, 2018, to the committee for input, requesting discussion and their votes by Aug. 20 at noon. Result of the vote to forward the sub-committee’s proposal for a 4-section reorganization of the RG rules to the Rules Committee

for final determination and reorganization was 9 for, 1 against. Passed. Outline was sent to the Rules Committee for input.

c. Discussion of RCP RG-020-4: allowing Quarter Horses who possess a Paint pattern gene, but do not meet the color requirements for registration as a cropout, to be registered with APHA as solid Paint- breds.

MOTION to move forward with re-submission of RG-020-4 (from 2018 convention). Motion made by Paul Garrett; seconded by Richard Cox. Passed.

d. Review Priority #3: Making APHA Business Faster & Easier e. Discussion of Zone Show Superhorse Award idea

MOTION to table discussion of items “d” and “e” until the next meeting of the Breed Integrity Committee. Motion made by Mike Holloway; seconded by Paul Garrett. Passed.

IV. Other business as arise

V. Adjourn (Kevin) MOTION to adjourn made by Merle Himle; seconded by Paul Garrett. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

APHA Breed Integrity Advisory Committee September 20, 2018 Conference Call

Agenda I. Call to Order (Kevin) at 3:08 p.m.

II. Roll Call (Jessica)

6 committee members and 1 staff member were present: Kevin Smith, Don Beard, Nicole Dalton, Paul Garrett, Allan Schmidt, Tina White, Jessica Hein

III. Approve minutes from previous meeting MOTION to approve: Don Beard; Nicole Dalton second. Motion passed.

IV. Old Business (Kevin) a. Review Priority #3: Making APHA Business Faster & Easier MOTION: to create an Executive Committee recommendation based on the amended Priority 3 comments for continued work/development by APHA and the committee. Motion by Tina White; seconded by Allan Schmidt. Motion passed. [Note: Done 10/16/18 and sent to EC Liaison, who recommended to include it as a normal update to the EC, since there’s no specific directive for which an EC vote is required. Committee can/should continue working on specific recommendations for individual bullets on this document, so individual, specific recommendation(s) can be forwarded to the EC for a vote.]

b. Discussion of Zone Show Superhorse Award idea MOTION: Forward the Zone Show Superhorse Award proposal as revised by this committee to Show & Contest for development and discussion. Motion by Tina White; second by Nicole Dalton. Motion passed. [Note: Done 10/16/18 and sent to Show & Contest chair/vice/liaisons]

V. New Business a. Update for AM-020 and AM-072 rule change proposals, including feedback (if received) from Amateur Committee i. No feedback received by Amateur Committee. b. Update from Registration Rule Task Force with respect to Rule Committee interface, including feedback (if received from Rules Committee)

i. Feedback from Rules Committee shared. MOTION: Draft a guide to registration rules by the next meeting for inclusion consideration in the APHA Rule Book contents section. Motion by Tina White; seconded by Don Beard. Motion passed.

MOTION: Create a rule change proposal in which all foals produced by two APHA parents, and properly documented, will be eligible for the Regular Registry. When all required genetic testing has been completed (regardless of DNA results), the horse will be eligible for showing and breeding purposes. Motion by Tina White; seconded by Don Beard. Motion failed.

c. Update for RG-020-4 resubmission of rule change proposal [Note: clarified the Color & Pattern Panel specifically in the rule change, per suggestion, and it was submitted by 10/1/18 rule change deadline]

VI. Other business as arise MOTION: Direct the task force to develop a rule change proposal to amend the stallion breeding report rules so breedings will be released upon submission of the breeding report document to APHA. Motion by Tina White; seconded by Don Beard. Motion passed. [Note: Rule change proposal was submitted by 10/1/18 rule change deadline]

VII. Adjourn (Kevin) MOTION: to adjourn. Motion by Don; seconded by Allan. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m.