This association is here to promote the interest and improvement in the breed in the State of Michigan The purpose of the Association shall be: A. To cooperate and aid, in every way possible, the programs and functions of the Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc.; B. To promote the interest and improvement in the breed in the State of Michigan; C. To approve year-end awards and to regulate all Michigan Appaloosa shows and events; D. To provide the support necessary to the youth members of the Association so as to make them better able to handle the responsibilities of adulthood.