Following the recent notification in the digital newsletter that Lilly Duncombe was voted on to the Appaloosa Horse Club UK Board of Directors at the recent AGM. I am very pleased to announce that Lilly has agreed to take on the important role of Marketing Director for the club.
- The role is to work with the ApHC UK Board to promote the Appaloosa breed and the club including:-
- Co-ordinate and build our social media presence and website content
- Write articles, leaflets advertising, press releases and newsletter updates and articles
- Organise and represent the Appaloosa breed and the club at events and exhibitions
- Support and help members and third parties interested in the Appaloosa breed
- Encourage members to show and promote their Appaloosas
- Build and share knowledge about the breed, the club activities including showing, performance schemes and other opportunities
- Co-ordinate the development and requirements of ApHC UK Ambassadors to promote the breed and the club
- Assist in setting up a breed consultation group with members to help disseminate Defra’s new breed structure requirements and help preserve and promote the Appaloosa breed
- Jo Prestidge-King has very kindly agreed to work with Lilly and support her in this role.
“As one of the younger voices on the Board, I bring a fresh perspective – blending the ApHC UK’s rich history with modern tools and ideas to help the Club grow and engage a new generation of Appaloosa enthusiasts.
I’m committed to being an open, approachable, and engaged Director; supporting members at every level, from long-time breeders to those just beginning their journey with the breed. I’m here to listen, represent, and help ensure the ApHC UK continues to thrive for years to come.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me. I’ve always admired, respected, and appreciated the dedication the ApHC UK Directors put into running this fantastic Club.
I’m excited for what lies ahead and truly honoured to serve this incredible Appaloosa community.”
You will hear more from Lilly in the next newsletter as we have asked her to introduce herself and write about her own personal journey and her Appaloosas.
On behalf of all the ApHC UK Directors, please join us in wishing Lilly every success in her new role. It is certainly exciting times ahead and the start of a new chapter for the Club.
