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Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 10 No 1


Gypsy Horse WorldOfficial publication of the GHRA

1611 Old Reno Road Springtown, TX 76082817-677-4272

www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org

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EditorJan Easter [email protected]

Line EditorAngie Richardson [email protected]

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Masthead Art Allison Alvino and Ryan McGovern

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GHRA World Show Contributing Photographers Larry Williams - larrywilliamsphotog.com

Bob Brown - [email protected] Finger - [email protected]

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Registrar Priscilla Cox [email protected]

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DirectorsRegion 1

George “Bud” Hartmann [email protected]

Region 2 Pam Barthel - [email protected]

Region 3 Deb Prichard - [email protected]

Region 4 Jan Easter- [email protected]

Region 5 Michelle Purcell - [email protected]

Region 6 Gail DeMarco - [email protected]

Region 7 Carol Smettem

[email protected]

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AdvertisingCover front $350Back cover $300Centerfold $500

Inside front or back cover $275Full page $200 1/2 page $100

Classified $35

The Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. is a tax-exempt, not for profit, educational organization, and IRS 501(c) (3). The in-clusion of advertisements in Gypsy Horse World does not in any way imply endorsement or approval by GHRA of any advertising claims or of the advertiser, its product, or its services. The GHRA does not assume any liability or responsibility for the contents of any of the advertising for the quality of any products or services advertised. GHRA’s liability for errors or omissions in advertise-ments shall be limited to the cost of advertising space in an amount equal to the erroneous advertisement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, GHRA shall have no liability for and no credit shall be issued to Advertiser for errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement or where Advertiser is responsible for the error or omission. The advertisements and articles in this magazine are only the opinion of the author of the article or advertiser, not the opinion of the GHRA, Gypsy Horse World Magazine or the printer. Publishing of ads or articles does not imply sponsorship or endorsement.

From the Editor

After spending many hours going through thousands of photos from Bob Brown, our historical photographer, I have tried to place the best in the results section for the World Show. I want to thank Bob again for spending so many hours on his feet working the gate and taking photographs for us. He knows how important hair is in this breed and always makes sure we have those gor-geous manes, tails and feather in his shots. His donated talent has been invaluable to this breed.

I would also like to thank Larry Williams, the Fort Worth Stock Show official photographer, who very generously allowed us to use his photo for our World Champion in print, at no cost. What wonderful, talented people they are. Please go to his website to purchase your winning photos: www.williamphotog.com. Thank you to Gail Finger for her additional photos.

I want to thank Sue Niesen of Gypsy Lane Gypsies for her continual weekly work in the office; she is out for foaling season right now. Thank you to Linda Brown for coming in to work this week. Believe me, all the help is greatly appreciated!

— Jan Easter

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Registry News .................................................................................................................. Page 4,5GHRA Gypsy Horse World Show Results ........................... Page 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14Fort Worth Stock Show Parade ...................................................................................... Page 15Youth Section .............................................................................................................. Page 16, 17Merit Awards Program Champions ............................................................................... Page 18Horse Jewelry Artist, Candice Sherman ....................................................................... Page 19Region 1 Bud Hartmann ................................................................................................. Page 20Region 2 Pam Barthel ...................................................................................................... Page 20Region 4 Jan Easter .......................................................................................................... Page 22Region 6 Gail DeMarco ................................................................................................... Page 22Region 7 Charlotte Hetier, World Show Report ..................................................... Page 24,25Judges and Advertisers Index Page ..........................................................................................26

On the Cover:On the cover is Aunique Ranch’s Oberon of Orcas Island B893, a 3 year old gypsy stallion, his sire is Aunique Ranch’s Shandor of Orcas Island. Oberon’s grandsire is by Chance du Vallon of France.Aunique Ranch is the home to 50 of the finest Gypsy Horses in the world located in La Porte, TX and New Waverly, TX. Specializing in unique colors, legendary bloodlines and gentle dispositions. Six Stallions Standing of varied colors and kind dispositions. For more information contact:

Bobby & Jeanne Schlenk Aunique Ranch Gypsy Horses713 203-0683 [email protected] www.auniqueranch.com

Features


REGISTRY NEWS2012 GHRA Annual MeetingThe GHRA Annual Meeting will be held June 12, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at the GHRA registry office. The office is located 17 miles northwest of Fort Worth, Texas, at 1611 Old Reno Road, Springtown, Texas. From Loop 820 on the northwest side of Fort Worth take Hwy 199 (Jacksboro Highway) west for 15 miles. Turn right on FM 2257 (Jaybird Lane), and go just over 1 mile to the blinking yellow light. Turn right at that light on Old Reno Road. Turn in at the GHRA sign. The office is located in the office building behind the log home.

Please be sure to fill out a registration card if you are atttending the GHRA Annual Meet-ing postmarked by May 31, 2012.

Board Meeting MinutesGHRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGMarch 13, 2012Meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m.

Board members present on phone conference call were: Jan Easter, Jeff Bartko, Bud Hart-mann, Pam Barthel, Carol Smettem-Minson, and Priscilla Cox, Registrar

Jeff Bartko was welcomed as our newest Re-gional Director

We agreed to hold the Annual Meeting June 12, 2012 at Noon (12 p.m. CST)

Proposed Rule Change:

A) Clipping, whether in excess or at all; all BOD members present agreed to offer it as a two part choice.

Add Part 1) General Show Rule (E) (after first sentence of rule)Generous hair, heavy feather and often double manes (mane on both sides of the horses neck), are inherent characteristics of the Gypsy Cob breed; thus any horse that has been excessively clipped (chin and jaw hair removed, inside ear hair removed, eye whiskers and muzzle whiskers removed) may be penalized.

Part 2) Body clipping, except for trace clips for riding/working horses, may be penal-ized. (The Board agreed with the first part of the change, as these are characteristics of our particular breed, but disagreed with Part 2 because as body clipping is sometimes necessary in the Southern States and in the warmer climates for horses’ health. The Board is satisfied with the existing rule’s statement

that, clipping is permissible as long as no pink skin is visible under the clipped portion of the coat.

B) All voting Board Members voted to drop the $10.00 fee.

C) Definition of Amateur: all Board members present agreed.

D) Showmanship: All Board members pres-ent agreed.

Response to item E of the Agenda,

Letter from Celeste Huston (Part 1) Non-Protest:The Board cannot respond to hearsay. If the exhibitor wished to protest the class, the rule states: “Any protest must be made in writing to the show manager or the show steward not later than one hour after the completion of the show session in the show schedule where the problem occurred.” The contestant issued no protest within the allotted time. We do not have first hand testimony from the exhibi-tor of a protest, so no action may be taken.

(Part 2) Judges’ Clinic:The membership needs to understand that this breed is in its infancy stage here. It is ludicrous to expect the same services to be provided as those by multi-million dollar registries; members of young registries are expected to help provide services. There are not enough monies available to the GHRA to provide everything required for a Judges’ clinic. The clinic was held the second week in November as that is the time when most of the judges’ were available. It was magnani-mous of persons to donate monies, facilities and a lunch meal for the judges. At no time were the attending Judges allowed to view any of the facility other than the arena or classroom, nor to view any horse other than the ones presented to the Judges’ clinic in the arena. No horse shown to the Judges was allowed to attend the World Show 2012. This clinic provided American Judges an educa-tional opportunity that is unprecedented for the breed, and every care was taken to make sure that no improprieties existed.

A few members apparently do not understand the great effort we are making to bring quality and service above and beyond what would be expected in the infant stage of our develop-ment. It is hurtful to us to see these com-ments impugning the integrity and character of our Judges, the host stable or the GHRA.

The office staff has worked without remunera-tion for almost 10 years to make these and other extraordinary services available to our membership. It is a shame, that these few unthinking people will be able to deny future opportunities to this breed.

F) Letter from Valerie Peppers Kennedy: “Unifying of the Registries”

It was discussed that the GHRA has had talks with the GCDHA president Becky Glover about a “Merger” of these two registries.

Jan relayed comments made by the accoun-tants again this year, expressing how pleased they were at the great running and handling of the Registry.

Jeff commented that a friend of his made comments in the “Colorado Draft Horse Newsletter” about the Judges clinic, saying he felt it was well put on and that Carol did a fantastic job.

Comment was made that Educational Fairs might be necessary to educate the Judges, owners and breeders on body type, the pur-pose for that type and the importance both of the breed’s unique traits and of maintaining those traits in the future.

Meeting adjourned at 1:26 p.m.

BallotsIncluded with this issue are the ballots for the annual meeting. These ballots are for persons who will not be attending the annual meet-ing. You must have these ballots postmarked by May 11, 2012. Ballots will be opened and counted during the annual meeting

Director ElectionsNomination forms are included with this is-sue for Director Elections. We need positions filled in Region 3 and Region 4. Candidates’ GHRA membership must be current.

Magazine SubmissionsPlease send your Regional Director stories and small write-ups about what you are doing in your Region so your Director can compile the Region’s information and send it in to be in the magazine. Photos should be sent un-cropped directly from the camera or at 300 dpi so that their quality is high enough to print well. Take advantage of your mem-bership and let the rest of the Gypsy Horse World know what your GHRA-registered horses are up to. Don’t miss this opportunity


to promote your farm and your horses, free!

Regional Director ContactsHere are your Regional Directors and their e-mail addresses. Please put REGIONAL NEWS in the subject line of your e-mail.

Region 1 Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachu-setts, Maryland, New Hamp-shire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washing-ton, D.C., West VirginiaGeorge “Bud” Hartmann [email protected]

Region 2 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, WisconsinPam [email protected]

Region 3 Alabama, Florida, Geor-gia, Kentucky, Mississip-pi, North Carolina, South

Carolina, TennesseeNomination form provided for this openDirector position

Region 4 Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, TexasJan [email protected] form provided for this Director position

Region 5 Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, WyomingJeff [email protected]

Region 6 Alaska, California, Oregon, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Washington Gail [email protected]

Region 7

REGISTRY NEWSAny foreign (non-U.S.A.) countryCarol [email protected]

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GHRA JUDGEBud Walsh 1020 Meadowlark Dr.Berthoud, CO 80513(970) 532-3856(970) 391-8672 [email protected]

GHRA Judge GHRA Judge’s Seminar Participant

Veteran Draft and Mule Judge Show Announcer


2012 Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. Fourth Annual Gypsy Horse World Show Results

Place Horse # Horse Name Owner/Exhibitor # of entries in class

CLASS 100 OBSTACLE DRIVING – STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, SEC. A & B # in class 21st 486 A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton Marty & Debra Rivers/Lee McGrann2nd 499 Thistledown Lord Calidore Glen, Jennifer & Peggy Kelley/Jennifer Kelley

CLASS 101 AMATEUR SHOWMANSHIP – MARE OR GELDING, SEC. A & B # in class 71st 498 A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona Jennifer Alexander/Jennifer Alexander2nd 496 SR Keatons Charm Whitney Forsyth/Elliot Forsyth3rd 521 Traveler Doug & Jamie Sharp/Katie Sharp4th 518 Westmoreland Quality Street Dan & Christine Deerinwater/Macey Sanders5th 494 A Wizards Spell Raleigh Thomas Walker/same6th 497 Halfmoon Erika Sapp/same

CLASS 102 YOUTH ENGLISH PLEASURE – WALK/TROT, MARE OR GELDING, SEC A & B # in class 21st 495 Argyle Two Thumbs Up Whitney Forsyth/Simona Forsyth2nd 523 Saphyra Stephani & Christophe Milani/Miciaya Milani

CLASS 103 OPEN ENGLISH PLEASURE – WALK/TROT, STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, A/B # in class 21st 507 Gypsy Chic Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Roxanna Ruiz-Lee2nd 479 Horse Feathers Darby Sandra Neal/Julie Hinz

A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton Thistledown Lord Calidore

Argyle Two Thumbs Up Saphyra

Gypsy Chic Horse Feathers Darby

L-R: Macey Sanders, Katie Sharp, Erica Sapp, Jennifer Alexander, Elliot Forsyth, Susan Walker, Thomas Walker


CLASS 104 OPEN ENGLISH PLEASURE – WALK/TROT/CANTER, S/M/G, SEC A & B # in class 91st 499 Thistledown Lord Calidore Glen, Jennifer & Peggy Kelley/Jennifer Kelley2nd 490 Sir Royal Gold Don & Debbie Stone/Jackie Rollins3rd 496 SR Keatons Charm Whitney Forsyth/Debbie Webster4th 486 A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton Marty & Debra Rivers/Kelli Poe5th 509 Hutson Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Roxanna Ruiz-Lee6th 513 Callimaro of Gypsy Manor Melinda Paret/Heidi Lowthorp

CLASS 105 YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP – MARE OR GELDING, SECTION A & B # in class 31st 492 LR Lady Allegra Tracy Losson/Haley Adams2nd 484 4C Finn and Fables Feather Brenda Hearon/Gracie Hearon3rd 512 4C Passionate Golden Princess Brenda Hearon/Shelbie Howell

CLASS 106 LADIES PLEASURE DRIVING – STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, SEC. A & B # in class 21st 486 A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton Marty & Debra Rivers/Lee McGrann2nd 499 Thistledown Lord Calidore Glen, Jennifer & Peggy Kelley/Jennifer Kelley

CLASS 107 WORKING HUNTER – STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, SEC. A & B # in class 81st 499 Thistledown Lord Calidore Glen, Jennifer & Peggy Kelley/Jennifer Kelley2nd 486 A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton Marty & Debra Rivers/Kelli Poe3rd 482 Luck of the Irish Syneva Blatchford/same4th 521 Traveler Doug & Jamie Sharp/Katie Sharp5t 507 Gypsy Chic Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Roxanna Ruiz-Lee6th 495 Argyle Two Thumbs Up Whitney Forsyth/Simona Forsyth

2012 Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. Fourth Annual Gypsy Horse World Show Results continued

A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton

Thistledown Lord Calidore Sir Royal Gold

Haley Adams Gracie Hearon Shelbie Howell

Thistledown Lord Calidore

Thistledown Lord Calidore A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton

Luck of the Irish Gypsy ChicTraveler Argyle Two Thumbs Up


CLASS 108 TRAIL RIDING – HORSES 3 YEARS & OLDER, S/M/G, SEC A & B # in class 141st 482 Luck of the Irish Syneva Blatchford/same2nd 479 Horse Feathers Darby Sandra Neal/Julie Hinz3rd 498 A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona Jennifer Alexander/Jennifer Alexander4th 496 SR Keatons Charm Whitney Forsyth/Debbie Webster5th 513 Callimaro Of Gypsy Manor Melinda Paret/Jack Leiser6th 514 High Valley Mister Twister Melinda Paret/Donna Stancik

CLASS 109 TRAIL IN-HAND – HORSES 2 YEAR OLDS, S/M/G, SEC A & B # in class 71st 493 A Wizards Spell Raleigh Thomas Walker/same2nd 503 Auniques Coahoma Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Ashley Knapp3rd 500 A Wizards Spell Winstons Adair Linda Brown/Marli Spears4th 505 Auniques Inola Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/ Roxanna Ruiz-Lee5th 493 A Wizards Spell Kensingtons Bexley Susan Walker/same6th 525 Yellow Rose Zia Stephani & Christophe Milani/Stephani Milani

CLASS 110 HALTER MARES – 2 YEARS & UNDER, SECTION A & B # in class 7 (2 excused)1st 516 Riverstone Kiss My Angel Melinda Paret/Heidi Lowthorp2nd 484 4C Finn and Fables Feather Brenda Hearon/Hallie Hearon3rd 526 Westmoreland Lucky Lady Dan & Christine Deerinwater/Macey Sanders4th 487 Triple R Chantilly Lace Marty & Debra Rivers/Debra Rivers5th 512 4C Passionate Golden Princess Brenda Hearon/Gracie Hearon

CLASS 111 HALTER MARES – 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS, SECTION A & B # in class 61st 489 A Wizards Spell Winstons Mersey Nancy Emery & Stephen Stokes/Stephen Stokes2nd 518 Westmoreland Quality Street Dan & Christine Deerinwater/Macey Sanders3rd 492 LR Lady Allegra Tracy Losson/Stacey Sample4th 506 Gypsy Moon Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Paula Miller5th 488 A Wizards Spell Winstons Whimsy Nancy Emery & Stephen Stokes/Jennifer Groombridge6th 510 Auniques Wanekia Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Jessica Ferguson


Luck of the Irish Horse FeathersDarby

A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona

SR Keatons Charm Callimaro Of Gypsy Manor

High Valley Mister Twister

A Wizards Spell Raleigh Auniques Coahoma A Wizards Spell Winstons Adair

Auniques Inola A Wizards SpellKensingtons Bexley

Yellow Rose Zia

Riverstone Kiss My Angel

4C Finn and FablesFeather

WestmorelandLucky Lady

Triple R Chantilly Lace

4C Passionate GoldenPrincess

A Wizards SpellWinstons Mersey

WestmorelandQuality Street

LR Lady Allegra Gypsy Moon A Wizards SpellWinstons Whimsy

AuniquesWanekia


CLASS 112 JUNIOR CHAMPION & RESERVE MARE – SECTION A & B # in class 4Junior Champion 489 A Wizards Spell Winstons Mersey Nancy Emery & Stephen Stokes/Stephen StokesReserve Champion 518 Westmoreland Quality Street Dan & Christine Deerinwater/Macey Sanders

CLASS 113 HALTER MARE – 5 YEARS & OLDER, SECTION A # in class 61st 520 The Anchor Mare Doug & Jamie Sharp/Katie Sharp2nd 480 LakeRidgeBritishTruffle Gary&SusanNiesen/GaryNiesen3rd 517 Meeka Dan & Christine Deerinwater/Macey Sanders4th 507 Gypsy Chic Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Roxanna Ruiz-Lee5th 498 A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona Jennifer Alexander/Jennifer Alexander6th 523 Saphyra Stephani & Christophe Milani/Miciaya Milani

CLASS 114 HALTER MARE – 5 YEARS & OLDER, SECTION B # in class 41st 527 GVR ER’s Sophie by Bok Melinda Paret/Heidi Lowthrop2nd 497 Halfmoon Erika Sapp/same3rd 515 Silver Lady Melinda Paret/same4th 524 Clonoeen Affra Stephani & Christophe Milani/Stephani Milani

CLASS 115 SENIOR CHAMPION & RESERVE MARE, SECTION A & B # in class 4Senior Champion 520 The Anchor Mare Doug & Jamie Sharp/Katie SharpReserve Champion 527 GVR ER’s Sophie by Bok Melinda Paret/Heidi Lowthorp

CLASS 116 GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE MARE – SECTION A & B # in class 4Grand Champion 520 The Anchor Mare Doug & Jamie Sharp/Katie SharpReserve Champion 489 A Wizards Spell Winstons Mersey Nancy Emery & Stephen Stokes/Stephen Stokes


A Wizards Spell Winstons Mersey Westmoreland Quality Street

The Anchor Mare Lake Ridge British Truffle

Meeka Gypsy Chic A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona

Saphyra

GVR ERs Sophie by Bok Halfmoon Silver Lady ClononeenAffra

The Anchor Mare GVR ERs Sophie by Bok

A Wizards SpellWinstons MerseyThe Anchor Mare


CLASS 117 HALTER GELDING – 2 YEARS & UNDER, SECTION A & B # in class 51ST 493 A Wizards Spell Kensingtons Bexley Susan Walker/same2nd 500 A Wizards Spell Winstons Adair Linda Brown/Marli Spears3rd 494 A Wizards Spell Raleigh Thomas Walker/same4th 502 A Wizards Spell Winstons Dartanian Linda Brown/Sam McClure5th 525 Yellow Rose Zia Stephani & Christophe Milani/Stephani Milani

CLASS 118 HALTER GELDING – 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS No Entries

CLASS 119 JUNIOR CHAMPION & RESERVE GELDING, SECTION A & B # in class 2Junior Champion 493 A Wizards Spell Kensingtons Bexley Susan Walker/sameReserve Champion 500 A Wizards Spell Winstons Adair Linda Brown/Marli Spears

CLASS 120 HALTER GELDING – 5 YEARS & OLDER, SECTION A # in class 11st 521 Traveler Doug & Jamie Sharp/Katie Sharp

CLASS 121 HALTER GELDING – 5 YEARS & OLDER, SECTION B # in class 31st 479 Horse Feathers Darby Sandra Neal/Julie Hinz2nd 496 SR Keaton Charm Whitney Forsyth/Elliot Webster3rd 495 Argyle Two Thumbs Up Whitney Forsyth/Debbie Webster

CLASS 122 SENIOR CHAMPION & RESERVE GELDING, SECTION A & B # in class 3Senior Champion 479 Horse Feathers Darby Sandra Neal/Julie HinzReserve Champion 496 SR Keaton Charm Whitney Forsyth/Elliot Webster

GYPSY HORSE REGISTRY OF AMERICA, Inc. Fourth Annual Gypsy Horse World Show Results continued

A Wizards Spell Raleigh

A Wizards Spell Kensingtons Bexley

A Wizards Spell Winstons Adair

A Wizards Spell WinstonsDartanian

Yellow RoseZia

A Wizards Spell Kensingtons Bexley

A Wizards Spell Winstons Adair

Traveler

Horse Feathers Darby SR Keaton Charm Argyle Two Thumbs Up

SR Keaton CharmHorse Feathers Darby


CLASS 123 GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE GELDING, SECTION A & B # in class 3Grand Champion 479 Horse Feathers Darby Sandra Neal/Julie HinzReserve Champion 496 SR Keaton Charm Whitney Forsyth/Elliot Webster

CLASS 124 HALTER STALLIONS – 2 YEARS & UNDER, SECTION A & B # in class 21st 481 Lake Ridge Thunder Bay Gary & Susan Niesen/Susan Niesen2nd 485 4C Barrington and Beautys Beast Brenda Hearon/Corry Hearon

CLASS 125 HALTER STALLION – 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS, SECTION A & B No Entries

CLASS 126 JUNIOR CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION STALLION, SECTION A & B # in class 2Junior Champion 481 Lake Ridge Thunder Bay Gary & Susan Niesen/Susan NiesenReserve Champion 485 4C Barrington and Beautys Beast Brenda Hearon/Corry Hearon

CLASS 127 HALTER STALLION – 5 YEARS & OLDER, SECTION A # in class 61st 504 A Touch of Charisma Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Will Grubb2nd 514 High Valley Mister Twister Melinda Paret/Donna Stancik3rd 486 A Wizards Spell Winstons Brighton Marty & Debra Rivers/Lee McGrann4th 528 Warlocks Jagged Knight Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/C.J. Vansickle5th 482 Luck of the Irish Syneva Blatchford/same6th 499 Thistledown Lord Calidore Glen, Jennifer & Peggy Kelley/Jennifer Kelley

CLASS 128 HALTER STALLION – 5 YEARS & OLDER, SECTION B # in class 41st 509 Huston Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Roxanna Ruiz-Lee2nd 490 Sir Royal Gold Don & Deb Stone/Deb Stone3rd 511 Shandor of Orcas Island Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Kate Smoke4th 491 CiCis Sir Keith Celeste Huston/Stacey Sample


SR Keaton CharmHorse Feathers Darby

4C Barrington and Beautys BeastLake Ridge Thunder Bay

4C Barrington and Beautys BeastLake Ridge Thunder Bay

A Touch of Charisma

High Valley Mister Twister

A Wizards SpellWinstons Brighton

Warlocks Jagged Knight Luck of the Irish Thistledown Lord Calidore

Huston Sir RoyalGold

Shandor of Orcas Island

Cicis Sir Keith


CLASS 129 SENIOR CHAMPION & RESERVE STALLION, SECTION A & B # in class 4Senior Champion 504 A Touch of Charisma Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Will GrubbReserve Champion 509 Huston Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Roxanna Ruiz-Lee

CLASS 130 GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE STALLION, SECTION A & B # in class 4Grand Champion 504 A Touch of Charisma Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Will GrubbReserve Champion 509 Huston Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Roxanna Ruiz-Lee

CLASS 131 GHRA WORLD CHAMPION HALTER HORSE # in class 3World Champion 504 A Touch of Charisma Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Will Grubb

CLASS 132 SOLID COLOR MARES, SECTION A & B # in class 31st 505 Auniques Inola Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Paula Miller2nd 515 Silver Lady Melinda Paret/Heidi Lowthorp3rd 512 4C Passionate Golden Princess Brenda Hearon/Gracie Hearon

CLASS 133 SOLID COLOR STALLION & GELDING, SECTION A & B # in class 21st 504 A Touch of Charisma Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Ashley Knapp2nd 481 Lake Ridge Thunder Bay Gary & Susan Niesen/Susan Niesen

A Touch of Charisma

Huston

Auniques Inola Silver Lady 4C Passionate Golden Princess

Lake RidgeThunder Bay

A Touchof Charisma

A Touch of Charisma Huston


A Touch of Charisma


CLASS 134 BROKEN COLOR MARE, SECTION A & B # in class 161st 489 A Wizards Spell Winstons Mersey Nancy Emery & Stephen Stokes/Stephen Stokes2nd 517 Meeka Dan & Christine Deerinwater/Macey Sanders3rd 492 LR Lady Allegra Tracy Losson/Stacey Sample4th 480 LakeRidgeBritishTruffle Gary&SusanNiesen/GaryNiesen5th 488 A Wizards Spell Winstons Whimsy Nancy Emery & Stephen Stokes/Jennifer Groombridge6th 498 A Wizards Spell Winstons Fiona Jennifer Alexander/same

CLASS 135 BROKEN COLOR STALLION & GELDING, SECTION A & B # in class 71st 509 Huston Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Roxanna Ruiz-Lee2nd 528 Warlocks Jagged Knight Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Robert Schlenk3rd 482 Luck of the Irish Syneva Blatchford/same4th 513 Callimaro of Gypsy Manor Melinda Paret/same5th 479 Horse Feathers Darby Sandra Neal/Julie Hinz6th 525 Yellow Rose Zia Stephani & Christophe Milani/Stephani Milani

CLASS 136 BLAGDON COLOR MARE, SECTION A & B # in class 11st 503 Auniques Coahoma Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Ashley Knapp

CLASS 137 BLAGDON COLOR STALLION OR GELDING, SECTION A & B # in class 21st 514 High Valley Mister Twister Melinda Paret/Donna Stancik2nd 511 Shandor of Orcas Island Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Kate Smoke

CLASS 138 GENTLEMEN’S PLEASURE DRIVING – S/M/G, SECTION A & B No entries

CLASS 139 YOUTH WESTERN PLEASURE, WALK/JOG – MARE OR GELDING, SEC. A & B # in class 11st 492 LR Lady Allegra Tracy Losson/Haley Adams

A Wizards SpellWinstons Mersey

Meeka LR Lady Allegra A Wizards SpellWinstons Whimsy

A Wizards SpellWinstons Fiona

Huston Warlocks Jagged Knight

Luck of the Irish Callimaro ofGypsy Manor

Horse Feathers Darby Yellow RoseZia

Auniques Coahoma

Shandor of Orcas IslandHigh Valley Mister Twister

LR Lady Allegra



CLASS 140 OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE, WALK/JOG – S/M/G – SECTION A & B # in class 71st 507 Gypsy Chic Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Roxanna Ruiz-Lee2nd 504 Touch of Charisma Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Ashley Knapp3rd 511 Shandor of Orcas Island Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/C.J. Vansickle4th 506 Gypsy Moon Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Paula Miller5th 518 Westmoreland Quality Street Dan & Christine Deerinwater/Macey Sanders6th 479 Horse Feathers Darby Sandra Neal/Julie Hinz

CLASS 141 OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE, WALK/JOG/LOPE – S/M/G, SECTION A & B # in class 71st 514 High Valley Mister Twister Melinda Paret/Donna Stancik2nd 490 Sir Royal Gold Don & Deb Stone/Jackie Rollins3rd 513 Callimaro Of Gypsy Manor Melinda Paret/Jack Leiser4th 521 Traveler Doug & Jamie Sharp/Katie Sharp5th 509 Huston Robert & Jeanne Schlenk/Roxanna Ruiz-Lee6th 496 SR Keatons Charm Whitney Forsyth/Elliot Forsyth

OfficialsJudges: Charlotte Hetier, Karen Iversen, Roger EitelRing Steward: Renee AndersonSecretary: Nancy BraesickeRibbon Girls: Pam Barthel, Kay PetersenGatemen: Bill Braesicke and Bob BrownBooth Volunteer: Kari AkerSherpas: Brian Boyle and Gary Wilson

High ValleyMister Twister

Sir Royal Gold

Gypsy Chic A Touch of Charisma


Left to Right: Judge Roger Eitel, Director Pam Barthel, Ribbon Help Kay Peterson, Ring Steward Renee An-derson, Judge Karen Iversen, Judge Charlotte Hetier

Show Secretary Nancy Braesicke and Gateman Bill Braesicke

Sweet Feed Horse Cookies

Ingredients: powdered sugar 4 cups sweet feed 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 cups molasses 2 grated carrots 2 grated apples 1/2 cup flour Directions: preheat oven to 400 degrees, mix together all ingredients, except powdered sugar; form into large balls and press flat onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes cool, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.

(Thank you to Dr Garfinkel’s newsletter for this recipe. www.drgarfinkel.com)

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Lyn Jenkins of www.GreensleevesCarriage.com and Bobbie and Darren Patterson showed off their Gypsy Horses in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Parade to thousands of specta-tors on January 14, 2012. Lyn drove her stallion and mare team CDF Quite Frankly B138 and Arwen Evenstar A177 pulled a wagonette with her son Joseph riding shotgun. Jan Easter, GHRA President; Priscilla Cox, GHRA Registrar, and her grandchildren; Debra Brooks; Kim Van Kirk ,Cindy Cattell, Patti and Amy Henderson rode on the padded benches in the back of the wagon waving to the crowd. The GHRA banners were attached to either side of the wagon for full exposure to the crowd of over 100,000. Bobbie and Darren Patterson drove their 4-year-old stallion Bandera Loch Lommond B973 with Jennifer Alexander and Brian Boyle riding in the carriage. After the parade the group then drove horse trailers and all to a local Mexican restaurant for a celebratory lunch.

This 116-year-old parade is the one of the largest non-motorized parades in the United States. The GHRA entry was number 132 and they met the begin-ning of the parade coming back as they were starting their drive through downtown. The three-mile journey through the crowds in downtown Fort

Worth, Texas, was thrilling and wonderful in the unseasonable 70-degree weather.

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Parade


Hi! My name is 4C Pink Shantilly Lace, but you can call me Tilly. Everyone says that I have the biggest, brightest loving eyes of any baby, and that I’m a very

lovely filly! Dr. Trent, Dr. Mike and Dr. Watkins say I’m a miracle; you see, my short life has been quite a struggle. But that won’t stop me. I’m going to grow up to be an amazing, beautiful Gypsy Horse just like my mum, Scarlett Lace.Here’s my story. I was born in March on the same day as my stable mate, Beast, and three weeks before my friend, Feather. I was living a little filly’s perfect life: I would lie in the sun, eat, rest in the shade, eat, run with my friends, and eat. Beast and I even climbed to the top of a round bale of hay — what a great life! When I was four months old my human mum, Brenda, put me out in the larger pasture with the other mares and foals. Beast and Feather and I were excited — there was so much more room to run and explore! (Well, truthfully, Feather was a bit of a momma’s girl, but Beast and I were running the field.) One morning a few weeks later mum Brenda came out to check on us like she does every morning, and I was in the corral, just standing there with a strange look on my face. I wished I could tell them what happened, but that would just make them wonder why they didn’t do something to prevent it. I don’t want them feeling guilty. We babies just get into trouble sometimes, and there is not a lot our human parents can do to protect us. Although I hurt really badly, I tried to be strong so both my mums wouldn’t worry so much. Mum Brenda took me to the barn and called Dr. Mike. Af-ter evaluating me he decided that I needed to come to the clinic so he could lay me down and x-ray my hip. That’s when he told mum the bad news: I had broken my hip joint. Mum looked very sad and anx-ious when she came out from talking to Dr. Mike. She hugged me so tight that I knew things were really bad. That is when I heard Dr. Mike tell mum that there were three options: They could do nothing and just see if things got better, but he said he knew it wouldn’t; they could do a very rare, expensive, time-consuming surgery that did not have very good odds; or they could take me to the Rainbow Bridge and turn me loose. I did not like the sound of that last option, but how could I tell mum? Dr. Mike said that the decision had to be made that day, because if mum and dad opted for the surgery it would need to be done immediately. I saw mum crying as she hopped in the truck to drive me home. Once I was back in my stall she whispered in my ear that she loved me and could not stand to see me suffer. I tried looking at her with my big, bright eyes to let her know that everything would be okay, but she turned away and headed off to tell my human dad, Randy. Things moved very quickly after that, and before I knew it I was at Texas A&M veterinarian hospital be-ing prepped for surgery. I was so scared and nervous inside, but nobody ever knew that because I was a very brave little girl. I had my beautiful mum, Scar-lett, there with me and everyone was nice to me. When I woke up I was back in the stall with my

mum and it was very late. There were lots of weird things on me and a lot of people going in and out

of my stall. Wow, was I sore, but mum Brenda was there loving on me and telling me that everything was going to be okay. I overheard Dr. Trent tell the girl taking care of me that I had to

be watched very closely and to cross her fingers that I didn’t get an infection or diarrhea. He said I was in a very delicate state and he said something about the rainbow bridge again. Each day after that was a battle, but I felt better and better every day. And then the day came that my hu-man mum and dad came and loaded me and mum up in our trailer and home we went. It was good to be home, but I had to stay in the stall and couldn’t go play. Mum was there with me and she kept telling me to be patient and someday I might be able to get out of the stall. I had lots of visitors and they all loved on me and brushed me and talked nice to me. I was thankful, and I would put my nose out of the bars in the stall so they could kiss my nose. I always tried to have a twinkle in my eyes so everyone would know that I was determined to recover. Then one day months later they put my mum Scar-lett back out in the pasture. My human dad Randy

started making me do a lot of things that I didn’t want to do, but Dr. Mike said it would make me bet-ter. Dr. Mike and Dr. Trent told him that I needed to start walking a mile a day! That’s seven times around the big arena. Every day, seven days a week, we walk. I have learned that the quicker I get that halter thing on, the quicker I get to go, so I put my nose through the end of it faster than human Dad can buckle it; for some reason he thinks that’s funny, and he always laughs. Sometimes I like to give him a hard time, but he believes in me so he just takes it and moves on to the next obstacle. Most days the grownups come up from grazing in the pasture to see how much I’m progressing. One day my human dad let me stop and talk to my mum, Scarlett! She stuck her nose through the fence, gave me a kiss and told me I was looking much better!

I wanted to show off a little for all the grownups, so I tried bucking — but my human dad jumped at me and before I knew it he had both arms around my neck and made me stop. For some reason he looked scared. He told me we had one shot at this, and I could not hurt that hip again. He is such a fun hater! Every day he tells me he loves me. Some days he sings to me while we walk, some days we just talk; he tells me I’m a good listener. My human dad has promised me that if I do all that he asks me to do, then one day I will get to go to the big pasture with my mum Scarlett and the rest of the grownups! Dr. Mike and Dr. Trent told him that that may never happen, but I think my human dad is smarter than them.So that’s my story! Currently I am defying all the odds. Dr. Mike and Dr. Trent said I am doing so good that now I get to stay out all day in my pad-dock. And guess what? My friends Beast, Feather and Princess are right here in the pasture next to me, so we get to chat and play through the fence! Wow, I’m living a filly’s perfect life again! Thanks, mum and dad, for believing in me and giving me a chance.

Gypsy Horse Registry Youth Association - Tilly’s Story

Excerpt from Dr. Trent Bliss:“Tilly suffered a capital femoral physeal fracture of her right hind limb. In essence, she broke the head of her femur off at the growth plate. These fractures are almost exclusively seen in foals and without surgery, the prognosis is grave. There are limited numbers of cases reported in the literature regarding surgical repair and success. In Tilly’s case, a 50% chance of pasture soundness was offered as a prognosis if no complications were encountered at surgery or in the post-operative period. Dr. Michael Schoonover of Interstate Equine Services in Goldsby, Oklahoma, diagnosed the fracture and then consulted with a renowned orthopedic surgeon at Texas A&M, Dr. Jeffrey Watkins, and surgeon Dr. Trent Bliss. The de-cision was made to transport Tilly to College Station, Texas, where Drs. Schoonover, Watkins and Bliss felt she had the best chance for success. The surgery in-volved removing a portion of Tilly’s femur to expose the area of the fracture. Once the fracture was ac-cessed, it was reduced and three screws were placed in lag fashion to secure the fragment. The portion of the femur that had been removed was attached in its normal position using screws and braided stainless steel cables. In all, the total time under anesthesia was over eight hours. Tilly recovered from anesthesia uneventfully and was bearing significant weight on the limb in the days following surgery. She remained at Texas A&M for three weeks after surgery before taking the long trailer ride home. Tilly is currently undergoing a rigorous rehabilitation routine at the Hearons’ ranch.”


Gypsy Horse Registry Youth Association - Spotlight on YouthGHRyA Youth at the World ShowGracie Hearon, 10, and Hallie Hearon, 8, competed in yet another successful GHRA World Show.

This year Gracie showed yearling filly 4C Passionate Golden Princess A1107. Prin-cess and Gracie finished 3rd in Showman-ship and 6th in 2 & Under Mares.

This is Hallie’s 4th year to complete. Hallie showed yearling filly 4C Finn and Fables Feather A1104. Feather and

Hallie placed 2nd in Youth Showmanship and 2nd in 2 & Under Mares.

Both girls and fillies displayed amazing professionalism in the show ring even throughout a bit of pandemonium. The 9-month-old & 7-month-old fillies stood quiet, with their handlers providing them with calming assurance. Great Job once again, girls!

Simona Forsyth won 1st in Youth English Pleasure and 6th in Hunter on her great gelding Argyle Two Thumbs Up.

Haley Adams won 1st in Youth Showman-ship, and 1st in Youth Western Pleasure Walk-Jog on LR Lady Allegra.

Gracie and 4C Passionate Golden Princess

Hallie and 4C Finn and Fables Feather

Micaiya Milani won second in Youth Eng-lish Pleasure Walk-Trot and 6th in Halter Mares Section A 5 years and Older, with her mare Saphyra A1122 .

Nice Job to all the youth: You worked hard and it showed!

Welcome to GHRyA Youth

Yet another proud Gypsy Horse Youth, 3½-year-old Hailey Weston. When Hailey’s parents decided to purchase a Gypsy Elite mare they also fell in love with the newly born foal, Gypsy Elite Titan B1152, and purchased him as well. While Titan was still with his mum, Hailey would want to go see him every day to see “how big he gotten.”

During one of those visits Hailey spent a lot of time keeping the flies off Titan’s face so the flies wouldn’t wake him up.

Hailey Weston taking care of Gypsy Elite Titan

Simona Forsyth and Argyle Two Thumbs Up

Micaiya Milani and Saphyra

Haley Adams and LR Allegra

Hailey also helped take care of Gypsy Elite Velvet B710 while the Gaks were mov-ing. Hailey will start her show career this summer by learning the ins and outs of showing with her parents and Titan. She is excited to be riding leadline soon. So look out, show world, here comes Hailey!

Birthday SurpriseWhat a great Birthday Surprise! On Febru-ary 26 there was a knock on Gypsy Horse Registry Youth Emory Smalley’s door. He was met at the door by 4C Little Gypsy Fable A608. Fable was there to give this special little birthday boy a birthday ride.

Emory rode Fable around the town and proudly waved to passersby. Fable is Emory’s favorite Gypsy Horse. Emory even shared his special ride with sister Ava Smalley. Of course, as usual, Ava tried to steal the show! As Emory hugged Fable he was heard saying, “This is the best birthday ever!”

Please send any of your youth informa-tion, photos and events they’ve attended to Brenda Hearon our youth committee chairman. She tries to get as many youth notices as possible in every magazine, and your kids enjoy seeing their pictures here. Letting other kids know what your youth are doing with their horses. It makes for a fun community of kids all over the country.

Youth English Pleasure

Youth Showmanship

Emory Smalley left, Ava Smalley right on 4C Little Gypsy Fable


Merit Awards Program 2012 ChampionsChampion A Halter Stallion 2 years and underGREEN MOUNTAIN PATRIOT

Stallion A00000939Teri YoungShady Pines FarmWeare, NH

Champion B Halter Mare 2 years and underLAKE RIDGE STERLINGS KACHINA

Mare B00000964Sue NiesenGypsy LaneAnson, TX

Champion A Halter Mare 3 years old and OlderLAKE RIDGE BRITISH TRUFFLE

Mare A00000176Sue NiesenGypsy LaneAnson, TX

Champion B Halter Mare 3 years old and OlderMS TWILIGHT


Champion A Stallion ColorLAKE RIDGE THUNDER BAY

Stallion A00000963Sue NiesenGypsy LaneAnson, TX

The Merit Award Program is open to GHRA registered horses owned by current GHRA members in good standing. Current program runs from Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012. Points may be earned at any show or event regard-less of Society. Entry Fee: $20.00 per horse. Get an application on line or contact the MAP Secretary: Pam Barthel [email protected]

Champion A Mare ColorLAKE RIDGE BRITISH TRUFFLE


Champion B Mare ColorMS TWILIGHT


Champion B Western Performance OSGOOD SASSPARILLA BRIDGET

Mare B00000425Debra BurgessCarolina Gypsy HorsesChesnee, SC

Champion A ExhibitionLAKE RIDGE BRITISH TRUFFLE


Champion B ExhibitionMS TWILIGHT


Candace Sherman lives in Newport, Rhode Island. She specializes in hand-constructed, one-of-a-kind jewelry. Hallmarks of Candace’s jewelry are: asymmetric patterns, extraordinary stones and interchangeable multiple use jewelry. Some examples are: earrings with interchangeable parts, pins that become clasps with a strand of beads, and pendants which can be worn on beads or chains.

Candace has been designing and making jewelry since childhood, honing her skills in college. After college, Candace opened a jewelry store. “When I first opened, people would come in and ask to speak to the jeweler. ‘You are’ I’d say. ‘No, you don’t understand.’ they’d reply. ‘I want to speak to the man who makes the jewelry.’ ‘No, you don’t understand,’ I’d say. ‘I’m the woman who makes the jewelry.’ “Thankfully, we’ve come a long way since that time.” Candace closed the store after 17 years to travel the East Coast doing fine arts &

craft shows, where she has been an award-winning artist many times over. She is also listed in the book “Best of America Jewelry Artists II”. Her sister and niece have Cob Ponies and Candace once said: “Why they call them ponies is beyond me. Class 4 is a full size horse to me.” Last fall, she opened an art gallery in the Hotel Viking, in Newport. February of 2012 brought a coaching group from Massachusetts to the hotel and into the gallery. One woman suggested she look into Gypsy Horses when Candace spoke about loving Cob feathers; she presented Candace with a Breeder Issue of The Equine Journal. A Gypsy Horse was on the cover!

Excitedly, Candace discussed horse-related jewelry designs with this woman. Gold horse-nail earrings, with or without removable drops, carved jadeite horses wrapped in gold and worn as pendants on a strand of pearls. Coins with a horse figure on one side, become gold-rim pendants and/or finger rings.

Candace then spoke of a new design. “Memory” pendants, charms and lapel pins combine tail hair, a solid gold rim and back, with glass, and a horse name in raised letters along the outer rim. “This is something that humans can treasure forever. I do charm bracelets for the person with many favorite horses. Each Memory piece is unique, and most definitely one-of-a-kind—as is your horse. My next design idea with the Memory is to have a nickname, or no name on the outer rim, and open gold designs extending from that outer rim, that incorporate faceted stones.” Candace smiles and is lost in her world of creativity …

Through the connection with the woman in the coaching group, Candace sent out new post cards of her horse jewelry line to the Gypsy Horse enthusiasts and naturally connected with Gypsy Horse World Magazine.

For more information Candace can be contacted at (401) 846-7311.

Horse Jewelry Artist, Candace Sherman


Pam and Albert BarthelCreek Side Gypsy FarmElk River, MinnesotaPam and Albert participated in a local Valentines Parade. Pam stuck a sign on Albert’s back that read “Gypsy Horses make great Valentines gifts”. The whole town thought it was a roar. It is great to not only participate but to have such a good time doing it. They laughed through the whole parade route.

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin, send your info to Pam at: [email protected]

Region 2 Pam BarthelRegion 1 Bud HartmannMichelle OsgoodHorseshoe RanchTopsham, VermontMichelle and horsey family did the Christmas parade again this last year. They always have such great costumes. What fun this family must be!

Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, send your info to Bud at: [email protected]

Greensleeves Carriage CompanyGypsy Horse-drawn carriages for

weddings and special eventswww.greensleevescarriages.com

Lyn Jenkins (903) 245-1994Winona, Texas


Region 4 Jan Easter

Gary Wilson Burleson, Texas Gary drove his Gypsy mares in the Haven Hill St. Paddy’s Day Drive Fest on March 17 in Navasota, Texas. A Wizards Spell Kensingtons Kalliopi A 822 and A Wizards Spell Worthingtons Darcie A967 competed in Reinsmanship, Dres-sage, Cones, Obstacles and more. What an incredible day for these two very young mares and their proud and happy owner.

Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas send your info to Jan at: [email protected]

Region 6 Gail DeMarcoHolly RydmanOlympia, WA

Gypsy Horses invaded the September Pinto of Western Washington show: We had six Gypsy Horses participating in the show! Most were shown halter only, but there were two that par-ticipated in the Utility Western Pleasure classes. There were even two horses representing the Gypsy Horse in the Champion of Champions Halter class. Clearly the Gypsy breed is picking up momentum here in the Pacific Northwest, and we hope in the future to continue; the local Pinto associations are helping by offering many classes for the Gypsy breeds. Tagline B649 and I won the high point buckle for the Utility (Gypsy) category.

I have been showing with the local Washington State Pinto Clubs (PtHAWW & Cascade Pinto)

this season. We have received much encour-agement and support from all who cross our path and are thankful for the opportunity to show at a more local level; travel to Gypsy shows is not an option with my schedule. I am the only breeding stock (solid) Gypsy to come to the shows in our area. There have been a couple of appearances by a few of our “colored” feathered friends over the months. I sincerely hope they spread the word and return. Pinto rules state that colored and solid hors-es may not compete against one another, but we have had the opportunity to compete in some futurity classes and have done quite well, thanks to the training of Crystal Baker at Cedar Hill Training Center.

Tagline and Crystal BakerWestern Maturity 2nd Place

Tagline and Crystal BakerEnglish Maturity

2nd Place

Tagline and Holly Rydman

Kennedy Halterman & Tagline Charity Ride 1st place

(winnings were donated to Hooved Animal Rescue of

Thurston County)

Region 7 Carol Smettem-Minson

I just wanted everyone to know, because so many have asked, Carol had her surgery and is recovering well. We look forward to seeing her in the ring soon! Jan Easter


Enjoying and Preparing Your Young Stock for Success through Equine AgilityBy Linda Brown, A Wizards Spell Ranch, Burleson, TexasThat annoying question keeps coming up, “At what age do you start to break them?” First, “breaking” has such a negative tone to it. Second, for great future success, the real right answer is, “Training begins at birth.” It seems such a waste to let the formative years go by without setting the foundation.

Now it is easier than ever to receive rewards for this early work, because the hottest new equine sport is Equine Agility. It is sweeping the UK and Australia and now is becoming the BIG THING

in the U.S. There are clubs and associations hosting these competitions for cash and prizes and for all ages.

Think of dog agility and you will be on the right track. And most of all, think of the fun with your very young horses.

A foal should be able to stand on a pedestal, walk across different terrain, back at halter, work through cones and not be frightened by unusual things it might see. The earlier you start exposing your foal to new things, the better your horse will be when it is time to ride or drive him or her.

A confident horse is your best ally, and the way to get your horse into that frame of mind is to start exposing horses to many differ-ent things at a very young age. The foal in the photos is only two days old and happily went up on the pedestal because he was asked nicely and quietly to do so. And the fun part is that he stayed there by himself because he

liked being taller. He is learning where to put his feet and accepting new sounds the wooden pedestal makes a noise as he steps up. This confidence and fun for the young horse will pay off in the future. You don’t have to wait until your horse is older to compete and have fun with them.

If you’d like more info about Equine Agility competitions, feel free to call or write. www.GypsyHorsesInTexas.com


The Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc.,would like to thank everyone who took part in the

4th Annual GHRA Gypsy Horse World Show,held at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo!

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Region 7 World Show Report from Charlotte HetierIt was a real pleasure for me to be with you this year for this wonderful show. I want to thank you for your invitation, and I hope you’ll understand my poor English. I’m trying to improve to be able to communicate with all the people that receive me so nicely and all the exhibitors. Thank you for your trust.

Friday it was a real pleasure to see our nice Gypsy Horses working. In these classes I could appreciate the work the exhibitors did during this year! All the horses were so nicely pre-sented, with good manners, quiet and listening to their trainers!

It’s a shame there were not many horses in the driving classes; ours Gypsy Horses are very good in driving and you should try to show this! You have to show the audience how good a job you can do: I would like to see as many horses in driving classes as in riding, and jumping classes!

This year you proved the Gypsy Horses can jump! I know that the first circle was optional in Hunting, but in my opinion you have to do it. When the horse arrives in the arena, alone, and sees all the people, the noise, and all these colors, he needs to realize what the exhibitor is expecting of him: This first circle permits him to look, recognize and be in proper posi-tion to begin the course. Remember, all the horses that made this first circle jumped the first obstacle very nicely, as all the ones that didn’t refused and had to come a second time to accept the jump. You have to think about it; our Gypsy Horses will always do their best for their riders but it can be very bewildering for them to arrive in the show arena with all its unfamiliar sights and sounds. You have to re-member that you don’t have any timing in this class. So don’t be afraid to use all the arena, don’t turn too straight , and keep your horse in the movement; you have to help him with all your body. You always have to look forward, keep the contact in your legs, and show your horse where you want to go.

In this class I’ve seen something I don’t want to see again: Please, you always have to remem-ber that if a horse refuses to do something, it’s because you presumed incorrectly about its ability to do this. Please, never smack him, whatever he does. Think about what you did wrong … and try again. I understand that an exhibitor can be very frustrated after all the hard work he did and than the day of the show the horse refuses to work, or to jump; but smacking him won’t change anything, and you don’t have to hurt him just because you are angry.

The Trail Riding Pattern class was very inter-esting, too. In France, this class is obligatory for all the stallions. I was quite impressed to see how you work your horses. People don’t realize how much work you need to do all dur-ing the year just for 4 or 5 minutes!

Trail in Hand class was not so good. Some exhibitors forgot one obstacle and all the foals were frightened by the gate. But none of them were dangerous, they all did their best, and that’s what we expect of them. So keep work-ing, and I’m sure next year you’ll do a great job!

Saturday was the day we had to judge the conformation. I’ve seen some very nice horses, especially in Section A. In Section B, very of-ten we can see the Clyde or Shire strong influ-ence. You, as breeders, must educate your eye by seeing Clydesdales, and Shires and be very careful. Big Gypsy Horses, with nice Gypsy heads and short bodies do exist! I saw some very nice ones, so I’d like to see one of those in this class! When you have that kind of mare, very heavy be very careful with which stallion you serve her. Don’t forget you have to correct these heads.

In section A, I could see nice heads, really nice bodies and quite good chests—but lack of bone. Gypsy Horses have to have a lot of bone and feather, even in this section. All must be in proportion. When you breed with these mares, you have to pick the most heavy-boned stal-lion you can find, to correct this point.

In Under 2 Years Old class we had an accident, because of a young filly. Foals are very fright-ened to come in the arena, that’s why you need them to be handled by a very experienced han-dler, because the foal needs to trust his handler 100% It needs to feel the confidence in humans in order to pass over its fear. I was happy to see some very good foals in this class produced in USA, you can be proud of that.

The Stallion classes had so improved in qual-ity! I don’t say the stallion we had last year were bad—there was some very nice last year too—but what I’m saying is in this class I could see more homogeneity, and that’s a very good thing. It means you are learning, and you know now when a male has the potential to be a stallion.

About the Gelding class … what can I say? Of course they are geldings, we don’t ask them to be perfect, but you have to remember that they are the ones that are supposed to be your

leaders. When you’re going to a fair, when you’re having a ride for showing the breed, you don’t use your pregnant mare. And you cannot use your stallion all the year long, because he has a hard enough job to do at all by serving the mares. You show your gelding! You as breeders should all have a very nice gelding, with good conformation, nice bones, nice short back, wide chest and a lot of feather, that you can show in riding classes, ridden by children or inexperienced riders. I would like to see them in this class!! Imagine how good a promotion it could be for you to show your champion gelding!

On the Sunday we had colors to judge. We don’t have that class in Europe.To be honest, in my opinion conformation is more important than color… But I have to admit I loved this class! The horses are so nice when prepared, shining, with their mane and feather floating! Don’t forget, this class is for fun and for having a nice time; it’s made for the audience, to let them see all the nicest colors we can have with Gypsy horses.

The last class! Ah, what a pleasure for me it was! Western Riding class is one of my favor-ites. What a good job all the exhibitors did! I would like to thank you for letting me see that. I’m French, and I’m not used to seeing Gypsy Horses in that kind of class. The only thing I can advise on is the jog: Jog is very little trot. The horse has to be placed very nicely, but he has to trot and we have to see he is active with all his legs. His head has to be in the good angle, not too next to his neck, in order to breathe correctly and not too far out order to keep his concentration on what he is doing.

Again, it was a real pleasure for me to at-tend this year; I was very pleased to see you are learning so fast in how to present Gypsy Horses. Most of the exhibitors have under-stood that showing a gypsy horse is very differ-ent from showing other breeds. Except one or two, I appreciated very much to see no short clipped horses; and for the ones that did it, I’m sure you understand now that clipping a gypsy horse too short is spoiling its nice color.

Thank you to Priscilla and Jan for inviting me to come for this show, to Roger and Karen for assisting me and Nancy for her warm wel-come.

You as members of GHRA are very lucky to be a part of such an active association, built by very passionate and honest members!


GHRA JUDGES AND CONTACT INFORMATIONCalifornia Judy Kibler2054 Via Mariposa Unit A EastLaguna Woods, CA 92637(520) [email protected]

Arthur L. Perry §3215 Robles AvenueSanta Ynez, CA [email protected] (805) 688-0020(805) 689-5460 cell

Sami Scheuring139 Garden AvenueSan Rafael, CA 94903(415) 492-0460 [email protected]

Judy Wright12419 13th StreetYucaipa, CA 92399(909) [email protected]

ColoradoCindy Reich § 708 Oxford LaneFort Collins, CO 80525(970) [email protected]

Joyce Swanson1171 Ridge Oaks DriveCastle Rock, CO 80104(303) [email protected]

Bud Walsh §1020 Meadowlark Dr.Berthoud, CO 80513(970) 532-3856(970) 391-8672 [email protected]

Florida Janet Barber8580 SW 73rd AveOcala, FL 34476(352) [email protected]

Karen A. Iversen §P. O. Box 820, Lecanto, FL 34460(352) 628-9186 [email protected]

Illinois Carole E. Dunbar §2909 N. Sheridan Road Suite 1002Chicago, IL 60657(773) [email protected]

H. Lynette Partridge-Schneider §P. O. Box 24367Belleville IL 62223(618) [email protected]

Idaho Roger N. Eitel §26325 N. Warren RoadAthol, ID 83801(208) 546-5587 [email protected]

Maine Sherrye Johnson Trafton 38 Bridge RoadBrunswick, ME 04011(207) 443-4006 [email protected]

Michigan Sandra K. Guy-Fox §3347 B. Drive SouthEast Leroy, MI 49051(269) 979-1846(269) [email protected]

Jenny M. Pierucki §414 N. Fifth StreetBurr Oak, MI 49030(269) 489-5500 [email protected]

Missouri Leslie K. Connor 1810 S. Cleveland CourtJoplin, MO 64804(417) 483-2910 [email protected]

North Carolina Judith K. Warner 19 Chiles AvenueAsheville, NC 28803(828) 271-7960 [email protected]

OregonMargo Hepner-Hart §10556 NW 195th Ave.Hillsboro, OR 97124(503) 645-0400(503) [email protected]

TexasHelen M. Hogan §4915 Kennedale New Hope RoadFort Worth, TX 76140-7815(817) 313-4472 [email protected]

Margo Shallcross30824 Buck LaneBulverde, TX 78163(830) [email protected]

United KingdomCarol Smettem-Minson §Chywoon StudChurch Brough, Kirkby StephenCumbria CA17 4EJ(011) [email protected]

FranceCharlotte Hetier31350 SarrecaveFrance(011) [email protected]

§ — GHRA Seminar Attendee

To view the judges’ bios go to our Website: www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org.

Starting in 2013 all judges will be required to at-tend at least one GHRA judging seminar before their cards can be renewed or new cards can be issued.

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