The Cal-Western Appaloosa Show Horse Association is a non profit organization who has been awarding California state championship titles and maintaining a permanent point registry for Appaloosa enthusiasts since 1964.

The association, based in Clements, California is one of only two State Associations in the nation, recognized as such, by the National Appaloosa Horse Club, in Moscow Idaho. Regional Appaloosa Clubs apply to Cal-Western for show approvals for their various shows and events held during the point year throughout California and several neighboring states.

As part of the prestige of owning and showing Appaloosas, Cal-Western has over the years, established a tradition of honoring outstanding individuals and Appaloosa horses, which have made significant contributions to Appaloosa history in California.

The Cal-Western Hall of Fame has become a veritable who's who in the history of California Appaloosas. This elite group of Hall of Fame inductees was begun in 1977 with the induction of Mr. Don Masterson. Cal-Western has inducted many outstanding Appaloosa owners, trainers, breeders and exhibitors who have achieved high honors in the annuals of Cal-Western Appaloosa history.

An equal number of outstanding Appaloosas have made their way into the realm of legend by their induction to the Hall of Fame. Not surprisingly, most of these inductees have also been honored by being named to the Appaloosa Horse Club's, Hall of Fame, the Appaloosa breeds National and International registry, located in Moscow, Idaho.