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Practicing for Perfection

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Contents

14 ............ Cowboy up down At Roy FRey’s Western gear for everyone can be found at Roy Frey’s

20 ............ LogAn’s QuALity tRAveLs neAR & FAR A close look at Logan Western Supply

22 ............ ALL About HoRses Junior Master Horseman Program is for young horse owners and horse lovers

28 ............ smALL ARtiCLes * Lund’s Super Triple - ‘05, ‘07, ‘08 * KQHA Foundation receives Robert H. Young Memorial Gift

* Baker is “Athlete of the Year”

36 ............ KQHA Kounts Sponsored by Logan Western Supply

46 ............ Hope in tHe HeARtLAnd Photo collage

51 ............ KQHyA - we’Re ALL smiLes! Youth activities for 2009/2010

in every issue

32 ............ KQHA Membership Benefits

38 ............ KQHA Membership Application

40 ............ KQHA important dates

42 ............ Open and Amateur Membership roster

52 ............ youth Membership roster

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in every issue

32 ............ KQHA Membership Benefits

38 ............ KQHA Membership Application

40 ............ KQHA important dates

42 ............ Open and Amateur Membership roster

52 ............ youth Membership roster

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be Led by your dreams...

does the simple statement on an advertisement tell the story of Darcy Reeve and her horses? Yes, she has more than

one horse; but among them is a dream horse named A Certain Vino, a horse that Western Pleasure aficionados only dream about. Guided by the dream teams of Ty & Karen Hornick and Charlie Cole & Jason Martin, this combo dominated the major Western Pleasure competitions from coast to coast last year. Darcy and I had a chance to talk about her accomplishments and what the future holds for her and her horses.

written by Diana Friend

photography provided by The Reeve Family

Q&A

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Q: Since I have not had the pleasure of “meeting” your horse, describe A Certain Vino, and what makes him a top Western Pleasure horse?

A: Vino has a lot of presence--he wants to do good and he wants to win. I talk to Vino all the time; and if there is a big class, I tell him about it. He’s kind of laid-back and if he’s not being good, you go into this love/hate thing. Vino knows his job. Everyday he’s ready to work. When you are around him, you can tell he knows he’s special. In Western Pleasure you have to love motion and movement (because) it’s about the speed...the person ahead of you…the person behind you, and the one passing you. It’s really a difficult event.

Q: Vino isn’t the only horse you show—tell us about the other horses in your life.

A: Well, I have Ima Petite Classic that I show in the Western Riding and the Trail. At the 2008 Youth World, we made it to the finals in Trail. He is one of the most talented horses I have ever known. I also have True Rumors. He is a three-year-old who is by Dress Western and out of Radical Rumors. We had a very successful 2008 with wins at the Tom Powers, Southern Belle, and NSBA Breeders Championships. Finally, I have What a Fancy Zippo. We retired him after the Youth World last year where we ended up 4th in the Trail. He was Kelley’s horse, and she won the World on him in the Amateur Trail.

Q: On winning her first AQHYA World Championship in Western Pleasure:

A: I don’t worry about winning (or losing) because there is always another show and next year. My Trail finals were the day before the Western Pleasure finals and because I was showing two horses in Trail, I was really tired. But as Vino and I rode into the arena, it hit me I was in THE FINALS, and I stepped-it-up because I knew what was at stake. When you ride into the arena at the World, it’s really special trotting down this dark alley and into the arena and the light. It makes it feel really important. I had bigger butterflies

Q: Darcy, have you always loved horses or did you inherit the interest from your mom or dad?

A: There has been riding in my family for generations on both my mom and dad’s side. Dad had horses when he grew up, but Kelley and I are the showers.

Q: How old were you when you started riding, and what was your horse’s name? What did you like about him?

A: I have been riding since I was 5 years-old. My sister Kelley had a horse named Boy, and I would always ride double with her. I really don’t remember a lot about him, but I know he was fearless.

Q: When you were young (she’s really ancient right now at age 17!) you showed in Kansas a lot— riding I’m Already Blue and Future Millionaire. When did you know it was time to transition to a national campaign?

A: We took every level slow, starting with local open shows and 4-H shows around Garden City, working our way up. It was great because it was only one day and one judge and everyone had fun. We started working with trainers, and we met other people and moved up to showing at the state level in KQHYA. Then when first Kelley, then I started competing at the AQHYA World Shows on What a Fancy Zippo and Caught in My Zipper — both amazing horses — it seemed like the right time to move to the national level.

Q: What is your favorite thing about showing horses? Who is your favorite horse, past or present?

A: Picking just one thing is impossible. The people I am around, the horses I have had the opportunity to ride, and traveling to many different places all make showing horses my favorite activity. My all-time favorite horse is I’m Already Blue. He took me to the next level from showing at open shows to KQHA shows. Blue was always good.

when you ride into the arena

at the world, it’s really

special trotting down this

dark alley and into the arena

and the light.

A Certain Vino, ridden by Karen Hornick, captured his second World Championship

in 2008, by placing first under all judges ,by placing first under all judges at Open

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in Western Pleasure than in Trail. You can’t really get nervous about Trail. You never know what’s going to happen. Annelise Kimmel, who also trains with Ty & Karen, was also in the Finals, so that was really cool. Vino and I had placed 5th in 2007, so I was hoping that we would make the top ten again this year. But this time, I remember a lot of people on the rail told me we looked good. I felt really good—even when a horse in front of us stopped unexpectedly. I just worked my way around it and didn’t think twice. When they called us into the center, I knew I had a great ride. I knew there were a lot of great horses, but I hoped I had a shot. At first I was just sitting there, but as they started announcing the placings, my butterflies got bigger and bigger. When they started announcing the top ten, I felt it was great accomplishment for me—I was satisfied, but with each announcement, the butterflies got BIGGER! When they got to the top five, I looked to the left and saw Denny Strickland, the 2007 World Champion and to my right was Megan McMullen riding Hunting for Money, another great horse. Each time a placing was announced, Karen, Annalise and I kept looking at each other with big smiles on our faces. When third place was announced, Annalise and I were left—she was clear at the other end of the lineup, but we moved towards each other and met in the middle and hugged. When they announced Annalise was second, I could breathe again and all the pressure was off. I knew we had done it; but with the announcers talking about all the prizes I won and everything else— it was just a blur. I was petting Vino; but he knows when he does good, and he got a little cocky when they put the roses around his neck. The best part was everyone was waiting for us at the end of the alley: Ty, Karen, Mom, Dad, Kelley and my best friend Megan. Winning the AQHYA World Championship in Western Pleasure is not only the best prize I won in 2008, but the best prize I have ever won!

Q: 2008 was an incredible year for you and Vino—how is 2009 going?

A: So far we have been concentrating on Western Riding. We have had some successes but nothing like we have had in the Western Pleasure. (Note: Darcy and A Certain Vino are qualified for the 2009 Youth World Championship in Western Pleasure, Western Riding and Performance Halter. She also is qualified in Trail and Western Riding on Ima Petite Classic.)

the 2008 campaignJanuary: Florida Gold Coast Circuit Champion – 6 judges = 5 firsts 1 second

March: Las Vegas Silver Dollar Circuit Champion – 4 judges = 4 firsts

June: Red Bud Circuit – showed once, but didn’t stay the whole circuitTom Powers Triple Challenge – Youth Western Pleasure Champion

July: Southern Belle – Youth Western Pleasure Champion

august: AQHYA World Championship – A Certain Vino in Western Pleasure (1st), What A Fancy Zippo in trail (4th) and Ima Petite Classic in Trail (14th)

reichert celebration: True Rumors in the 2 year Non Pro slot class (5th)

nsba World chaMpionship: A Certain Vino and Darcy in Youth Western Pleasure (1st) and Karen and Vino won first in the Open Maturity. A Certain Vino won every class under all judges.

septeMber: Darcy was home-schooled the spring of 2008, but she returned to school full-time for her junior year in high school.

october: All American Quarter Horse Congress -- Karen Hornick and Charlie Cole showed Vino in Western Riding and placed 4th; performance halter and placed 4th; and won the Junior Western Pleasure. This earned the Open All-Around horse award. Darcy won the Youth Western Pleasure.

noveMber: At the 2008 Ford AQHA World Championship in Oklahoma City, A Certain Vino captured the Junior Western Pleasure World Championship and placed third in Junior Western Riding and ninth in Performance Halter. He was shown by Karen Hornick and Charlie Cole.

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From Brenda reeve Kelley, Justin and Darcy have all been involved in showing horses, and we have taken it step by step and worked our way up through 4-H OK-KS open shows, KQHYA and the national shows for AQHA and NSBA. We own our business so Lee can take off to be with the girls at the shows. Lee and I are the coordinators—I make sure the clothes are clean and the boots polished. We are her support system. Dar-cy was home-schooled for three semesters to accommodate the travel and training needs of the horses. I’m a former school teacher, so it has been my job to make sure the school work is done. I am also the logistics manager, making travel arrangements. Lee loves going to the shows, and he can’t stand to miss them.

From Lee reeve I have a lot of friends I’ve made along the way. In 2008, we never expected to have that much success and hopefully 2009 will also be good. Darcy has a couple of years of youth competi-tion left. A lot of kids work and peak out their last year, but Darcy has come along a little faster. We were already focused and she picked it up quickly and naturally. But our biggest benefit is mak-ing friends from all over. This year she will compete in four classes, but it’s spread-out, and her trainers are focused on her success. When you are look-ing for a trainer, you have to find a program that fits you—not just a big name. We live in western Kansas, and we don’t have a trainer four miles away. There are a lot of good trainers out there; but if you are going to step up to the national level, you have to do what needs to be done to get there. As your kids are growing up, you need to have a hobby that you can do with them—something you can always have in com-mon. We do that with our horses—Kelley and Darcy know ev-erybody involved in showing. And when they grow up, they can always come back to it.

World Class PArents

Top: Justin, Lee, Brenda, Kelley and Darcy

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Radio listeners in Northeast Kansas are used to hearing this Roy Frey jingle, and those visiting the store will find that it does carry a little bit of everything—tack, boots, western clothing, and home furnishings—to enhance the Western lifestyle.

Roy Frey’s is not only one of the oldest stores in Topeka, but it’s also one of the last complete Western stores around. Originally the store was located in Roy Frey’s garage in North Topeka when it opened almost 60 years ago. At first, it was a part-time, evenings-only venture started mostly because Frey’s daughter couldn’t find some of the horse equipment she needed. It didn’t take long before Frey was overwhelmed with customers as word spread to other horse people. Finally he quit his job at Mosby Mack Motors, purchased an old barracks from Forbes Air Force base, and moved that building to its present location at 121 N.E. Highway 24. The current building with a front resembling an 1890’s Main Street store façade came into being approximately 37 years ago. Frey later passed the store on to his daughter—the one who began it back in 1952—upon his retirement. Finally after running the store for over 25 years, she sold it to Jo Turner, a longtime customer and KQHA member with a solid background in the equine industry. And while Turner has kept many of the items that have made the store popular over the years, she’s also added her own unique touch. That unique touch includes a variety of western décor items which have continued to gain in popularity since their addition. “We’ve expanded this section,” Turner said. “We now have

a complete line of cowboy lifestyle items.” Those items include dishware, glassware, silverware, kitchen accessories, towels, placemats, and linens. Another popular area of the store is Liz’s Trail Corner, which specializes in equipment for those who ride the trails, whether it is for competition or just for enjoyment. Raincoats for riders, insulated saddle bags, and a variety of Cashel products can all be found here. In addition to the tack and home décor areas, visitors will find a large clothing section in the central portion of the store, while boots that make up a large portion of the store’s income line the shelves to the rear. Hundreds of boots for men, women and children are on display with approximately 3,000 pairs in stock. Rounding out the store’s offerings are men’s western suits, women’s purses, belts for all ages, billfolds, western perfumes and colognes, and Leaning Tree cards. It’s also a good place to bring one’s hat. “Mike [McGee] and Dewayne [Burgess] are excellent hat shapers,” Turner says. “When the Quarter Horse shows are in town they do a lot of hat cleaning and shaping.” She also notes that the store has a large variety of felt and straw hats. While the store’s regular customers come from Abilene, Salina, Manhattan, Atchison, St. Joseph and Lawrence, as well as Topeka, some even drive from as far away as Chanute and Coffeyville. “A lot of them come to visit when they’re in the area,” Turner says. Better yet, they bring their children and introduce a new generation to the store’s offerings. “I really feel the best when customers come in and say ‘I’m getting my son or grandson his first pair of boots like my father or grandfather did for me,’” says Turner. “That means a lot to me because it shows people have a lot of respect for us and keep coming back.” Part of that respect is due to the store’s staff. “All of our employees are horse people,” Turner says. “They come from different disciplines and can help people with their interests. We understand the Western lifestyle because we live the Western lifestyle.”

Cowboy up down at

Roy Frey’s written and photographed by Carolyn Kaberline

We’ve got everything for ridin’, ropin’, rodeoin’- jeans, hats, and boots & tack for showin’. We’ve got it all from tack to ties. So cowboy up down at Roy Frey’s!

Store owners, Jo Turner & Dewayne Burgess


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J.d. Holland

is practicing for perfection

written and photographed by Savanna Friend

sunday afternoons in Manhattan, Kansas are usually reserved for nap-ping, eating, and sometimes studying for a test. On this late spring Sunday, I had a reservation for a one-on-one interview with current AQHYA World Champion Heeler J.D. Holland. He’s a detail kind of guy, so the interview had to take place at his cousin Luke’s barn, where his horses reside. Walking to the truck, J.D. had to pause be-

fore getting in, explaining “I have to put my spurs on; it just doesn’t feel right with-out them.” The black spurs have “J-Dog” etched on the side and slide comfortably into place atop the heel of his boot. Rowels jingling, we headed out to the barn. His AQHA show success is a record most young men only dream of, and the past three years have been particularly rewarding for this cowboy from Bucyrus, Kansas. In 2006, J.D. won his first AQHYA belt buckle as the Reserve World Champion in Heeling aboard Freckles Silver Cash. A year later, in 2007, his prac-tice focused on cinching the top spot. The practice paid off with J.D. and Pac Rat Jack scoring a 223.5 in the finals, winning the Ford AQHYA World Cham-pion buckle in Heeling. Ropers usually haul more than more horse, and in 2008

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J.d. Holland J.D. rode Rella Fox and Pac Rat Jack and claimed the 2008 AQHYA

World and Reserve World Champion Heeling titles. J.D.’s trophy year was not over because he also qualified in Junior Heeling for the 2008 Fe-dEx AQHA World Show on Probably A Colonel and achieved a third place finish among the “big” guys like Brad Lund, J.D. Yates and Trevor Brazile. And that’s just in AQHA. The 19-year old is a veteran competi-tor, competing on the local region and national levels at team ropings, jackpots, and rodeos. His climb to the top started one Christmas morning, and that set the stage for years of roping practice. “I got my first rope for Christmas when I was two or three. I started roping more often when I turned eight at jackpots and team ropings,” Holland explains. “And then I started showing Quarter Horse when I was 11.” He has not been alone in his pursuit of being a super-looper, several members of J.D.’s family rope, including his dad Jim, uncle Har-old, and cousins Rob and Luke. His sisters Jamie and Meredith are barrel racers. Meredith is also Miss Rodeo Kansas 2009. “I always wanted to rope; it was always a choice. I played soc-cer, baseball, football, and basketball, but I always liked roping more,” J.D. states as he ropes a dummy in the barn aisle. By the time he was a senior in high school, his activities were limited to roping and foot-ball. His championship mentality helped in both sports, with his high school football team winning the State Championship in 2007. He gives AQHA Professional Horseman Brad Lund credit for training not only the horses, but him, on how to win. “When we met up with Brad Lund we started roping everyday.” Lund has been with J.D. throughout his championship journey. A

trainer/exhibitor of multiple AQHA World Champions, Lund won the AQHA Superhorse Championship three times—including one for the Holland’s stallion, With All Probability in 2005 (featured on the cover of the 2008-2009 KQHA Winner’s and Buyer’s Guide.) So what’s it like to have Brad Lund as trainer? “A triple-super” as J.D. calls him. “He’s quite, intense, and very much focused on the horse he is riding. We also have our fun days where we go head to head.” Sum-mer mornings start at 4:30 with J.D. and Lund riding and roping all day. He has no doubt that this dedication and Lund’s expectations are the reason he has acquired the skills he has mastered. “Besides being a physically strong roper, Brad has a great grasp of the horse mind and the mental aspect for competing,” J.D. said. “He’s taught me the most about patience on a horse. I learned a lot of competi-tor skills: If you miss one, you can’t do anything about it now; onto the next one.” J.D. puts this advice, experience and training to use as a member of the KSU Rodeo Team. Rella Fox a.k.a. Prince and Freckles Silver Cash a.k.a. Popsicle, travel with J.D. to collegiate rodeos in Kansas and Oklahoma. “Prince is kind of a pretty boy; he was raised in the horse show world but what he does—it’s pretty elite—he’s very fast and athletic,” J.D. ex-plains gazing admirably at the sorrel. “Popsicle is well, kind of a butthead; but he’s the most consistent horse I’ve been on,” J.D. declares. Not that he is taking preference to any of the horses in his barn, “I like to ride all of them. It makes me become a better rider and a better roper.” The most recent trophy winner in J.D.’s trailer, Probably A Col-onel, does hold a special place with J.D. because he is sired by his

J.D. admires Rella Fox or “Prince” for his elite speed and athleticism.

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family’s AQHA Superhorse and World Champion With All Probability. “It would be really fun for me to win on one of his babies…it would be really special,” J.D. adds, envi-sioning the possibility. That future also includes being a full-time student at Kansas State University study-ing business, the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, the KSU Rodeo team and a return trip to Oklahoma City for his last AQHYA World Championship competition. Will he try to defend his title? “That would be the goal; that would be fun to win it three years in a row. I’m going to try just as hard as I always have.” As the defending world champ, J.D. and Rella Fox have an invitation to return for the championships, although J.D. also will be taking one or two of the previously mentioned “Ticket” babies to try improve his chances of capturing another title. With school, rodeo and the fra-ternity, roping for practice comes sparingly; “It kills me not to practice every day. This summer I’m going to go home and rope all day, every day until I get tired of it…which probably won’t happen.” As our chat winds down, J.D. is asked for advice he would give to other young ropers or those just starting out. “Practice makes perfect. You have to remember that you’re doing it because it’s fun. A lot of times I get caught up with the pressure and trying to get points and I have to re-member I’m doing it because it’s fun. That’s why you go every weekend, because it’s fun.” J.D. asked if a special thanks to his parents, Jim and Michelle Holland, and Brad Lund could be included in this story. “Because without my family, and Brad’s help, none of it would be possible.”

meredith Hollandmiss Rodeo Kansas

J.D.’s big sister Meredith

will compete in the areas of

appearance, horsemanship, and

personality for the 2010 Miss Rodeo

America crown. The Miss Rodeo

America Pageant is held annually

in conjunction with the Wrangler

National Finals Rodeo, in Las Vegas,

Nevada, December 3-12, 2009.

Holland family portrait: Jim, J.D., Michelle, Meredith, Jamie and her husband, Dennis Young.

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Holland family portrait: Jim, J.D., Michelle, Meredith, Jamie and her husband, Dennis Young.

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Logan’s Quality travels near & Far written by Carolyn Kaberline photography byWright Focus Photography

At least two weekends of every month Patti Logan hitches up her 8 by 36 foot trailer and takes to the road. That trailer is actually a traveling store full of grooming supplies, saddles, a variety of tack, jeans and, of course, boots.

“The trailer has everything the store does,” Patti says. And while she has pulled her trailer to places as far away as Las Vegas and as close as the Kansas Coliseum, she always seems to have exactly what people need. “No matter how well prepared a person is for a show, they always seem to end up missing something or having something break,” she explains, noting that she tries to make it to all the major shows such as the All American Quarter Horse Congress, the AQHYA World Championship Show, the FedEx AQHA World Championship Quar-ter Horse Show, the Redbud Circuit, and the Texas Amateur Show. “I try to carry a little of everything for one stop shopping.” Patti is no stranger to the arena, having done quite a bit of barrel rac-ing in the past; in fact, it was barrel racing that brought her to Kansas. “I was raised on a ranch southeast of Gillette, Wyoming,” she says. After barrel racing all over the area, Patti came to Kansas to ride barrel horses for Dick Cole. Later, she met Ray Logan who at the time was in business with Sonny Thomison of Kechi. After the two married, Ray sug-gested that opening a tack store was something the two could do together while he was training and something they could continue afterward. “However, I’m the one who did most of the work with the store,” Patti says. Because of this, it was only natural that she continued with the store after the two divorced. Now after being in business for almost 15 years, she is helped by her sister Sarah Smith and her daughter Dallas. While Logan’s Western Supply located at 210 E. Kechi Road in Kechi carries such brands as Cinch and Cruel Girl Jeans, Bob’s

Saddles and Rios of Mercedes Boots, it’s their own brand of boots for which the store is best known. “We started our own line of boots, so we could have a one of a kind something that no one else has,” says Patti. “It makes me feel really good to hear someone say, ‘I can only wear Logan boots.’” Patti explains that while the Logans designed the boots, they are handmade by the Rios of Mercedes company. “Rios of Mercedes has been in busi-ness for 150 years which makes them the oldest and most established company. A lot of other boots are machine made,” she explains. “Ours cost a bit more, but they usually get great wear, and if there’s any trouble with them, we’ll take them back.” Having been in the horse industry for some time and having a daughter who’s been involved in showing both in the rodeo arena and the cutting arena, Patti is also known for her support of youth exhibi-tors in their equine endeavors. “I try to really support the youth,” she says. “They’re the back-bone of our industry. It doesn’t really matter what venue they’re in.” She also enjoys seeing the youth be successful. “I can remember when Nancy Murfin hauled as a youth,” Patti says, “and Todd Banks. Look at them now. It’s fun to see their kids out there now.” Patti says that while everyone is concerned with the cost of get-ting into showing, she tries to convince them to buy “nice stuff.” “They don’t have to buy the ultimate. If everything is well taken care of, they can compete and look the part. They can get along with that and upgrade later,” she added, noting that the youth division is very competitive. “It’s a lot of work and takes a lot of effort, like any other sport, to do well,” she says. And one thing that people can be sure of is that Logan’s Western Supply will be there to help out those beginners.

210 E. Kechi Road, Kechi, Kansas 316-744-2508 www.loganwesternsupply.com


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An all-round horse named Concho and a wise spider known as Maisy are among the charac-ters helping Kansas area youth get engaged in learning more about horses. The two are part

of the Junior Master Horseman crew that guides young-sters through educational materials now published by the American Quarter Horse Association and the American Youth Horse Council. “The books are great and developed for 4-H age youth,” said Margaret “Meg” Sage Mach, Jackson County, Missouri, 4-H Youth Specialist. “It covers all of the basic information we want our youth to learn in a levels pro-gram. Youth are really engaged with the books and the web site. They are learning and having fun!” A Level One book for Junior Master Horseman was launched in 2006, and soon was followed by a more ad-vanced Level Two book. A Level Three book is expected to be completed in 2009. In addition, an interactive web site at www.JuniorMasterHorseman.com is available to in-dividuals and groups who are utilizing the curriculum. “The books are selling very well and a lot of 4-H groups and other youth groups are using them,” said Lee Stribling, sec-

retary to the director of AQHA Youth Programs/Education. The books can be ordered online through

www.JuniorMasterHorseman.com or the AQHA Outfitters or they can

be purchased at TSC stores. Stribling said the

Junior Master Horse-man program is differ-

ent from the former AQHA STAR pro-gram for youth, but does have some of the same reference materials. She said the Level One book is geared toward

younger children,

though it also has appeal for older youth. Level Two goes more in depth on topics such as equine anatomy, health, nu-trition, performance and safety. Careers in the horse industry are also discussed. The Level Three book is geared more to-ward older youth and looks at facility management, equine diseases, behavior and training, and horse sales. The books are geared toward both the horse owner and the horse enthusiast who may not have a horse but loves equines and wants to learn more about them. Stri-bling said the preparing the curriculum takes a great deal of research and a lot of people proofing and checking facts before publication. The Jackson County, Missouri 4-H Equine Pro-gram is using Level One and Two for its 4-H youth. There are currently 50 youth going through Level One and Two, said Mach, the 4-H Youth Specialist. The Jackson County, Missouri, program uses both the books and website, but utilizes the Nebraska skills test since there is no skills testing performed through the Junior Mas-ter Horseman program and the Nebraska levels program for its level three youth. “The members use the books for their project meet-ings and self directed learning, then go online to complete the written testing,” Mach said. In Jackson County, Kansas, the 4-H Hoofbeats youth are also utilizing the Junior Master Horseman program. Lisa Smith, adult leader of the Hoofbeats, said there are about 10 youth in the group and they are using the level books and the web site. They only recently have started with the pro-gram, but so far have found “the information is very good.” Smith said she likes the interactivity of the website and called the program “excellent resources, especially for Panorama, hippology and judging.” She said the Hoofbeats usually do more of their rid-ing activities during the nicer weather months and then do their “book knowledge” during the winter months when the days are shorter and riding time is more limited. “I’ve found the books have a combination of materials for younger kids and older kids,” Smith said.

written by Anita Miller Fry illustrations provided by AQHA

Junior Master Horseman Program is for Young Horse Owners and Horse Lovers

All About Horses

DiD You Know?Concho, the horse, is a regular narrator through the Junior Horseman Program, often sharing information about horses and their special ways. Here are a few horse facts shared in the Junior Master Horseman Level Two book:

• With good conditions, a plow horse and farmer could cover around a half-acre a day and on a good crop year, that half-acre could raise enough hay to feed one horse for a year.• A horse’s front legs bear 60 to 65 percent of its weight.• A horse’s skeleton does not reach maturity until 4 years of age or older.• Unlike a human, the horse has no gallbladder.

Source: Junior Master Horseman, Level Two

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Ann’s turquoise www.annsturquoise.com

A love of Native American jewelry has led to a second career for Ann Ortiz of Topeka after she retired from teaching first grade students in the city’s USD 501 District. That career, which began with an investment of only $1500, has led Or-tiz, her son Todd, and her daughter Lesli across the country selling exquisitely designed turquoise jewelry at some of the nation’s largest horse and stock shows. “We’ve kept growing from jewelry in the back of a Jeep to jewelry in a 450 Ford truck and a 42-foot trailer,” Ortiz says. In addition to jew-elry designed by well-known artists, Ann’s Turquoise also carries Double D western wear, Old Gringo boots, Kippy’s belts and handbags, and items for the home. While custom-ers can find her at such venues as the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Frontier Days in Cheyenne, the World Cham-pionship Quarter Horse Show in Oklahoma City, and the American Royal in Kansas City, items also can be ordered through her website.

R bar b saddle, tack, and trailer3256 NE 39th Street, Topeka, KansasOpen 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed ~ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat ~ Closed Sun785.286.3006www.rbarb.com

When Russ Brown opened R Bar B northeast of Topeka in 1998, he had “six saddles and a few trinkets spread-out over the wall to look like we had more.” Now after three additions to the store, the 7,000 square feet are full of new and used saddles, a variety of western tack and equipment, and all kinds of equine supplies. In addition, Brown also takes custom orders and feels that trying to find what people want is “good customer service.” That customer service extends to making repairs to saddles and other riding equipment in the store’s shop area. Over the years Brown has added trailer sales to his business and also offers an assortment of feeds.

shopping for a

western Lifestyle

written and photographed by Carolyn Kaberline


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Rocking v equine supply7325 SW 93rd St., WakarusaOpen 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon through Sat By special appointment on Sunday785.256.7009www.rockingvequinecenter.com

It’s hard to believe that a New York City native would own a store devoted to the Western lifestyle, but that’s exactly what Bryden Becker does. Becker was a senior vice-president of a marketing firm in New York when he met his wife Jennifer, a native of Concordia. When the couple married and decided to raise their family in Kansas, they both knew they wanted to open a store dedicated to the Western way of life they both loved. The Beckers began with clothing and soon added custom furniture to their inventory. Now the upscale store is divided about equally between the two. Their business philosophy is simple: “We’re trying to add as much to your experience as possible whether you’re in the store or online. We want to help make your experience as enjoyable as possible.”

Photos provided by Will Wyatt

It was always Jerry Vandervort’s dream to build a full-service equine facility someday, and the stables and arenas are the fulfillment of that dream. The store, Rocking V Equine Supply, which offers a complete line of English and Western tack, also has a full line of hunt seat clothing. Featured brands include Ariat boots, Big D and WeatherBeata sheets and blankets, Reinsman bits, Troxel helmets, Maytex saddle blankets, and Professional Choice boots and cinches. Those looking for English saddles can select from HDR, Crosby, or Pessoa brands while western brands include Courts, Billy Cook, and Tex Tan. Dale Chavez custom saddles and halters can be special ordered. Rocking V Equine Supply is also the home of the Arena Dragon for arena preparation.

will wyatt15245 Metcalf Ave., Overland ParkOpen 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon – Fri 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satwww.willwyatts.com

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Lund’s superhorse triple - ‘05, ‘07, ‘08

brad Lund and J.D. shared something in common last year—they were their own competition for world champion honors. While J.D. rode his own horses Rella Fox and Pac Rat Jack to AQHYA

World and Reserve Champion titles in Heeling, Lund rode Sue C Shin-er, owned by Garth and Amanda Gardiner, Ashland, Kansas and Roo Star, owned by Melissa Ann Miller, Belton, Texas to the AQHA World Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Heading titles. But, because Lund earned a score of 227 on both horses, the judges decided Roo Star would be the 2008 AQHA Senior Heading World Champion, a win that helped him earn the 2008 AQHA Superhorse title. This 2008 Superhorse victory was a “three-peat” for Lund, winning in 2007 with Garth and Amy Gardiner’s Shiners Diamond Jill and in 2005 with Jim and Michele Holland’s With All Probability. The Kansas “ropemaster” topped his latest Superhorse award when Roo Star and Lund won the inaugural AQHA Roping Most Valuable Horse Award.

J.D. Holland and Rella Fox earned the 2008 AQHYA World Heeling Championship under the guidance of Brad Lund (far right). Lund has trained the Holland family and their horses to multiple AQHA World Championships, including J.D.’s three, Jim’s 2008 AQHA Select Heading Championshiop, and Lund’s first AQHA Superhorse award on With All Probability in 2005.

KQha Foundation receives

robert h. Young memorial gift

the Kansas Quarter Horse Association Foundation received a bequest from a very special person, Rob-ert H. Young, of Salina, who passed away in 2007.

Robert was an exceptional person who benefited from his experiences with horses. His cousin Marian Lee Turner has been a longtime member of KQHA and AQHA and has been a fixture in the speed classes at the AQHA World Show. While Robert was never a member of KQHA he was a member of AQHA and was proud of his mare Pudden. KQHA is honored that the scholarship fund has been se-lected as a beneficiary of his estate. If you want proof that the disabled riding program has value and can provide benefits which last a lifetime you need look no further. A special thanks to Kathy Green and Ann Zimmerman for providing us with this information.

Robert with Pudden on the day he bought her in August 2004

Robert with Jake from E Bar Z Stables

Joyce Baker, renowned barrel and pole bending trainer/competitor, has been named “Athlete of the Year 2008” for her outstanding performance in the Sunflower State Games held annually in July. At 70-years-young, Joyce is running strong. Daughters

Jackie Van Petten, Sherry Baker, Jill English and granddaughters Jolie Van Petten and Olivia English all compete in the speed events on the local and national level.

Baker is“athlete of the Year”

Joyce’s horse, Bar Time Fiddle is 21 years old!

If you would like more information about the KQHA Foundation or to make a gift, please contact Stan O’Neil, 785-827-7764 or email [email protected]


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Robert with Jake from E Bar Z Stables

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annual awards programCompete at KQHA shows and win prizes for your efforts. Points are earned and complied for AQHA approved shows youth, amateur and open competitors (amateur and open pay a $10 nominating fee). Mail payment prior to showing to: Dotty Kester, 14390 118th RD, Hoyt, KS 66440. High Point winners receive awards at the KQHA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, the third Saturday in January. Special awards include:

• All Around Performance – youth (13 & under and 14-18), amateur and open

• High Point Halter Horse – open and amateur

• KQHA Sportsmanship Award – presented to a youth who is nominated by the KQHA Board of Directors and voted on by their peers

• Mike Flach Volunteer Award – presented to an association member whose contributions help make the association a success. Award is in memory of Mike, who was a tireless volunteer for KQHA, 4-H, his community and church

KQha hall of FameHonoring the great horses and horse people of KQHA!

Each year KQHA accepts nominations for its Hall of Fame to recognize a KQHA-shown horse or KQHA member, who has made contributions to the equine industry. Nominees may be living or deceased, and they must have been permanent residents of Kansas for at least five years. Individuals must be or have been members in good standing. Horses must have been bred in Kansas or owned by a Kansas resident for at least five years. Horses nominated must not be currently showing, standing at stud, or taking remuneration of any kind. Nominations are accepted from the KQHA membership from January 1 – September 1 of each year. Mail nominations to: Carolyn Kaberline, 2208 SW Hope Street, Topeka, KS 66614

showing in KansasKansas is centrally located in the heart of the midwest, hosting AQHA/KQHA shows, plus Novice AQHA/KQHA shows annually. Hope in the Heartland, our biggest circuit is also a fund-raising event that supports the Riders with Disabilities initiatives. The circuit hosts the KQHA futurities and NSBA futurities. For show schedule and futurity information, visit www.kqha.com or call 785-785-215-4679.

KQha recreational ridesWe are proud of our affiliation with the AQHA’s Recreational Ride Program and have sponsored a ride in Kansas every year since it began in 1997. Through its state affiliates, AQHA annually hosts nearly 90 rides around the world. If you have a horse, you’re welcome to participate! A portion of the proceeds benefit the American Quarter Horse Foundation and a local charity selected by the host affiliates. The AQHA Ride Program, presented by Sooner & Exiss Trailers, offers a variety of rate packages. Call the Universal Trailer Ride Hotline at 888-414-RIDE for more information about an AQHA Ride Program event near you.

membership BenefitsPhoto by Wright Focus Photography

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KQha Web site www.kqha.comThe Kansas Quarter Horse Association website provides the latest information about association activities. KQHA.com is the official site of the Kansas Quarter Horse Association. Our hope is to provide information to our present members and answer questions for potential new members and interested surfers. An up-to-date calendar provides show bills for the AQHA/KQHA approved shows and trail ride events. This site provides printable forms for: KQHA KAQHA and KQHYA membership; association bylaws; entering the futurity; nominating open and amateur horses for year end awards; and signing up for the KS Kounts program. Contact information is listed for our officers and board of directors and the executive secretary. Submissions should be sent to Peggy Pickford via email: [email protected]; please visit www.kqha.com for submission criteria.

Bi-monthly news publicationPublished in print and on the KQHA website, this newsletter will help you learn about association news and events. It is a great opportunity for advertisers at a very reasonable cost. News items also can be submitted for the newsletter prior to deadline:

Edition Submission Date January Dec 15 March Feb 15 May April 15 July June 15 September August 15 November October 15

Susan Weeks Calenda won the Blue Ribbon Trailer donated by the Lee Reeve Family. The raffle proceeds benefited all divisions of the Kansas Quarter Horse Association.

reeve trailer raffle Winner

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Kansas Quarter horse association

Kansas Kounts nomination Form

Your Name:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip:

Email:

Are you a KQHA or KQHYA member? I am not a member and want to join. KQHA/KAQHA $40 or KQHYA $20

Circle age division: 13 & under 14 – 18 Adult

Enclose a check for $10 made payable to KQHA and send to:Peggy Pickford

6707 Aylesbury Lane, Topeka, KS 66610Email: [email protected]

KQha KountsSponsored by Logan Western Supply

118 East 61st North • Kechi, KS 67067 • email: [email protected]

This exciting new program is designed to offer incentive for those prospective KQHA and KQHYA members wanting to become familiar with our association. You may count points from your local open shows, circuit shows, KBHA, and KRHA events. Points will be kept for those individuals nominated to the KQHA Kounts programs when they show in Kansas. Double points will be offered for special classes held during KQHA run Quarter Horse shows. This program is open to all ages and all breeds! AQHA approved classes will not count in this program. Awards will be presented at the KQHA banquet held in January with high point awards given to each of the three age divisions:

general guidelines •$10perpersonnominationfee •Pointsarekeptwiththeperson,notthehorse •MustbeaKQHAorKQHYAmembertoenroll •Pointaccumulationfor2010startsApril1andendsNovember1PoinTS wiLL bE KEPT in THE FoLLowing cLASS grouPS: •Halter,ShowmanshipAtHalter,WesternPleasure,Horsemanship •Trail,Reining,HuntSeatEquitation,HunterUnderSaddle •Walk-Trot,LeadLine,EquestriansWithDisabilities,Barrels,Poles,Dressage

Ten points are possible for a first place finish if ten or more entries are in your class with sixth place receiving five points. In a class of six, first place receives six points and sixth place receives 1 point. Three age groups will be offered within each of the class groups (age as of Jan 1, of current year)-13 & under, 14 – 18 and 19 & over.

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2009August 1 2009-20010 KQHA Buyer’s & Winner’s Guide Available!

July 31- August 8 AQHYA Ford World Championship Show - Oklahoma City, OK

August 7-16 Reichert Celebration - Tulsa, OK

August 31- September 6 AQHA Bayer Select World Championship Show Amarillo, TX

September 13 Kansas State Fair - Hutchinson, KS

September 10-12 American Royal - Kansas City, MO

october 1-4 KQHA Hope In the Heartland Circuit - Wichita, KS

october 2-25 All American Quarter Horse Congress - Columbus, OH October 19 - NYTTA Classes

november 6-21 AQHA World Championship Show - Oklahoma City, OK

December 31 Pay your 2010 KQHA Membership Dues and sign up for KQHA Awards

2010January 1 Deadline for 2010 AQHF Scholarship Applications

January 15 KQHA Board of Directors Meeeting - Topeka, KS

January 16 New format - KQHA Annual Meeting and Awards - check www.kqha.com for details!

February 15 Bob Serrault/Paul Gorthy Memorial Scholarship and Heritage Scholarship Applications due to KQHA office

April 1 2010-2011 KQHA Buyer’s & Winner’s Guide Ad Sales Begin!

May 1, 2010-April 30, 2011 National Qualifying period for AQHYA World Championship Show

June 1, 2009-May 31, 2010 National Qualifying period for the 2010 Select Championship Show

August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010 National Qualifying period for the 2010 AQHA World Championship Show

See www.kqha.com for Spring Show Schedule.

KQHAimportant datesPhoto by

Wright Focus Photography

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aLevi Allison*1458 K RoadLewis KS 67552620-338-6466

Dolly Anderson*2818 Kelly DriveManhattan KS [email protected]

BDale & Dwight bair11900 S State Rd 17Hutchinson KS 67501-0700

clyde & Joyce baldwin5448 CaliforniaTopeka KS 66605785-862-2985

Donald W BallPO Box 452Wellsbille KS 66092-0452785-883-2358

Lynn Barnes*2730 SE 93rd StWakarusa KS 66546-9638785-836-2402

nancy & Jim barthHCR 1 Box 240Ashland KS 67831-9620580-735-2685

rex & collette baughman1610 E Sunnydale LakesValley Center KS 67147316-755-2119

Taylor & Sheryl bemis898 W HWY 40Hays KS 67601785-726-3304

Donald & Patricia bender312 W 3rdEllsworth KS 67439785-472-3896

Angela berensRR 1, Box 414St Francis KS 67754785-332-2088

Mandy Bigelow*1524 Carol DrEdmond OK 73003405-341-0113

byron g birdRt 1 Box 183Liberal KS 67901620-624-5329

Rebecca Blaes*522 N. MapleCherryvale KS [email protected]

Tamatha Blasé4228 NW Dondee LaneTopeka KS 66618

Mrs. F.E. blissBox 198Longton KS 67352620-642-6155

Riley Bock*2229 N CenterGarden City KS 67846620-260-7449

Jennifer Minick Bormann*3971 McDowell Creek RdManhattan KS [email protected]

Susan boulware418 E Road 140Scott City KS 67871620-872-5632

Toni Bowlin*20938 SW Indianola RdDouglass KS [email protected]

beth L boxwell*HC 2 Box 78-FPerryton TX 79070-9629

bob & Sharron boyd8888 SW 110thAugusta KS 67010316-775-5278

Fred & Jean branchTantara Ranch 21581 SW Adams RdDouglass KS 67039316-775-5278

Debby Brehm*10400 Yankee Hill RdLincoln NE [email protected]

Elmer/Shirley Brown*1663 Aspen RdBennington KS 67422785-488-3952

open & amateur membershipbold type indicates life member* indicates Amateur

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cMichelle Capponi*11925 W 132nd StOverland Park KS [email protected]

Steve & nancy carr1208 S. Lenox DriveOlathe KS 66062-2239913-782-4214

Kelli Case*1188 E 1750 RdLawrence KS [email protected]

Judy Cates*4537 Kentucky RdOttawa KS [email protected]

ginger champagne*9300 South 7 HWYLenexa KS 66227913-764-7811

Mark & Marsha chestnutBox 364Whitsboro TX 76273903-564-6687

Jay & Lisa childs8500 W 116th TerrOverland Park KS 66210

gordan christiansenRR 2 Box 4Durham KS 67438316-732-3320

Phil clark*8871 SW Lost Lake RdAndover KS 67002

byron clineRt 2 Box 182-AValley Center KS 67147316-744-0961

Kendall Coad*9827 W 79th Apt. 1003Overland Park KS [email protected]

cA & Joan cofer7400 N BroadwayWichita KS 67219316-755-0733

craig & rosanne cole27042 AA RoadDowns KS 67437785-454-6647

Ryan & LaRhea Cole*26092 AA RdDowns, KS [email protected]

Cassandra Collins*12515 E 71st Street SDerby KS [email protected]

Larry/Judith Collins12515 E 71st Street SDerby KS [email protected]

Steve/Brenda Cox*2466 Oregon RdOttawa KS 66067785-242-7764

Kris Craig*14815 SiefkesWichita KS [email protected]

Tom & Gail Craun*15119 Leavenworth RdBasehor KS [email protected]

Irvin Crone447 SW 40th AveGreat Bend KS 67530316-792-7768

Vicky crosbyRR 1 Box 272Osage City KS 66523-9610913-528-4546

Kim Cunningham*14602 GranadaLeawood KS [email protected]

dTom & Joyce Davies*27180 W 199thGardner KS [email protected]

Scott Davis*15608 S MayOklahoma City OK 73170

Kathy Davis*6514 S 135th WClearwater KS [email protected]

Lexi Nicole Demel*1151 N Hwy 281Hoisington KS [email protected]

Pam Diehl410 NE 11thAbilene KS 67410785-263-3558

Christine Dietz*18960 Mitchell RdRussell KS [email protected]

ronald DymondPO Box 78Goddard KS 67052316-721-2881

eSteve/Chris Edmonds368 N. 1250 RdBerryton KS 66409785-887-6938

Emily Elliott*11465 HWY 39Chanute KS 67720620-431-2284

Tina Esfeld314 SW 50 AveGreat Bend KS 67530

Loree Evans*Box 46Lebo KS [email protected]

Fwarren Fair*811 LenaSalina KS 67401785-832-7347

John/Dr. Joseph Fischer*763 US Hwy 81Belvelle KS [email protected]

Harlan & Karen Foraker10415 S Willowlake RdBurrton KS 67020316-796-0911

nancy olson Francis2413 Dove TerrGreat Bend KS 67530316-792-7280

russel Fraser*8215 N West RdHesston KS 67062620-327-4838

President Craig Cole

Vice President Sherri Tearney

Finance Diana Friend

Past President Jeff Mellott

Directors through ‘09 Ryan ColeDiana FriendJessica StreitSherri Tearney

Directors through ‘10 Jennifer Minick BormannCraig ColeAaron J. MoederPeggy Pickford

Directors through ‘11Tom DaviesScott JanssenShelly McColmDavid Mellott

directors2009executive coMMittee


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John/Diana Friend*6431 122nd StreetOzawkie KS [email protected]

Savanna Friend*6431 122nd StreetOzawkie KS [email protected]

Meredith Fry*1125 WayneTopeka KS [email protected]

ggarth & Amanda gardinerHC 1 Box 379Ashland KS [email protected]

greg gardiner*HC 1 Box 288Ashland KS 67831620-635-2932

Mark r gardinerRR 1 Box 379Ashland KS 67530620-635-2760

Sarah goodBox 443Belton MO 64012816-331-0310

Don/nancy goodwin5773 N Berry AveKingman KS 670166-8171

Dennis graberRR 1 Box 150Moundridge KS 67107620-345-8291

Kendall graber20712 S Valley Pride RdPretty Prairie KS 67570620-459-6894

Peg Graber1817 US Hwy 56McPherson KS [email protected]

Mark & Linda gratny25616 183rd StreetLeavenworth KS [email protected]

Kathy Green*8324 E Levitt DrWichita KS [email protected]

Jane gunn*1300 NW 86thTopeka KS 66618785-246-3696

hAaron/Robin HallPO Box 285Kechi KS [email protected]

Jacque K Haner*2200 W 95th St SHaysville KS [email protected]

Louanna Hanes43825 W 131st Street SBristow OK 74010

Elaine Harder6260 Skiddy RdJunction City KS 66441785-238-2728

Denny & Dana HassettPO Box 187Auburn KS 66402316-726-5286

Dennis Hatch*1220 Sunrise Superior NE [email protected]

Patricia Hayes*18513 I-70 RdRussell KS 67665785-483-2043

Faye Heath8120 W Lyons Creek RdJunction City KS 66441

Jerry Hedrick120 Street of DreamsLoch Lloyd MO 64012816-322-6797

robin Henderson*712 E 8thScott City KS 67871620-872-5466

Teri Hess*9127 E Bellevue StTucson AZ 85715520-991-2134

Melinda Hibdon*14665 S Constance StOlathe KS [email protected]

Frank Higgs3921 E 109th St NValley Center KS 67147-8944316-755-0521

Melinda Hinkson*740 KS Hwy 177Matfield Green KS [email protected]

Patricia Hissom14158 X RdMeade KS 67864620-873-2608

John & Barbara Hoffer*4840 SW 69th StAuburn KS 66402785-862-3605

Laurel Holladay*1201 E 1750 RdLawrence KS [email protected]

Patricia Holland*PO Box 5030Carefree AZ 85377480-488-9545

bill & Jennifer Horton21955 H AveGrundy Center IA [email protected]

Jerry/Jeanne Houghton*5230 S GreenwichDerby KS [email protected]

JCathy Jackson*14135 W 54th StShawnee KS [email protected]

Kathryn James*4278 SW 100th StAugusta KS 67010316-775-0954

Denny & roberta Jaye*2211 14th AveLindsborg KS [email protected]

Diane Johnson*23375 Guthrie RdLinwood KS [email protected]

Jeff MellottChuck SperryHoward MuncyRoberta Fair-JayeRon McKownMark GratnyHarold MorrisonCarole James

C.A. CoferLee GreathouseCarl MillsBilly AllenStan O’NeilJ. Byron RoenbaughJim BaskaDuane Walker

PAST PrESiDEnTS/LiFETiME DirEcTorS KAQHA oFFicErS AnD DirEcTorSPresident Debra Powers

Vice President Roberta Jaye

Secretary Kathy Green

Past President Leslie Woolley

Directors Sue Nickel Denny Jaye Levi Allison Pam Wilson Chris Deitz


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Lisa Johnson*1133 190th AveLewis KS [email protected]

Kcarolyn Kaberline*2208 SW Hope StTopeka KS [email protected]

Kansas State universityDept. of Animal Science, Weber HallManhattan KS 66506785-532-6131

Dotty & Howard Kester*14390 118th RoadHoyt KS [email protected]

Dr. Rosemary Kirby*12731 Bradford CircleWichita KS [email protected]

Evan Knapp*24470 Chase RdChanute KS [email protected]

Ruth Knapp*24470 Chase RdChanute KS [email protected]

Michelle Kowalsky333 SE 110th AveEllinwood KS 67526620-564-2756

LRuss/Pat Lange*1231 E. 101st Street Ct NValley Center KS [email protected]

cynthia Lohrey*RR 1 Box 98McCracken KS [email protected]

Landon Lugar*230 W 5thFremont NE 68026

Lisa Kay Lugar*14111 ParallelBasehor KS 66007913-724-2281

Libby Lugar Michaud*1260 County Road 17Wahoo NE 68066402-472-9098

Kristie Lundgren*561 S Lovers LaneScott City KS [email protected]

mMarcia Magana*14728 N 3987 DrDewey OK 74029918-534-1781

Mary Mages*6814 Bell RdShawnee KS [email protected]

Steve/nancy Martin*4300 S Greenwich RdDerby KS 67037316-687-2227

Jim/rosemary Martin1901 S Triple Crown StWichita KS 67230-7579316-684-9457

bob/Debbie Massey*RR 2 Box 58Kingman KS 67068316-532-5545

Mycah McColm*6968 SE 20th StreetBaxter Springs KS [email protected]

Allen & Shelly McColm6968 SE 20th StreetBaxter Springs KS [email protected]

LD/cheryl Mccormick*1266 80th RdYates Center KS 66783620-625-2204

Ed/Kristy McKechnie*1124 N 250th StArcadia KS 66711-4112620-638-4469horsecreekranch.net

Hope in the

Heartland

Hope in the Heartland is a benefit for the organizations of Kansas who serve riders with disabilities. Congratulations to the riders from Teams Rosewood Ranch and Horses of Hope, as well as our other winners!

photos by Wright Focus Photography


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ron McKown1300 E 93rd NorthValley Center KS 67147316-755-1077

David Mellott14815 StefkesWichita KS [email protected]

Jeff Mellott153 WilliamsburgAndover KS [email protected]

Marcia Meloy*13005 Falmouth StLeawood KS [email protected]

Timothy/Janet MeyerPO Box 126Sylvan Grove KS 67481785-526-7735

Stephanie Meyer8800 SW 45thTopeka KS 66610785-478-2727

Mike Miller*3950 SW WanamakerTopeka KS 66610785-478-3043

Sharon Miller*2005 SW 2nd StTopeka KS 66606785-357-6050

Cynthia Mills*5003 N. Halstead StHutchinson KS 67502620-669-0242

Victoria Miller-Pence*15001 E. PawneeWichita, KS [email protected]

Aaron J Moeder*Box 184Rose Hill KS 67133316-776-2452

Larry/Sonja Montgomery*3216 Johnson RdCummings KS [email protected]

wm Morand4420 N HalsteadHutchinson KS 66504-1184620-663-2567

Harold Morrison*1605 N OhioSalina KS 67401785-823-8565

Mindy Morton*4420 22nd RoadUdall KS [email protected]

Nancy Moxley*15455 E. 13thWichita KS 67230316-733-8855

Judith Muench*PO Box 16Scott City KS [email protected]

Julie Muench*PO Box 16Scott City KS [email protected]

Donald/Wendy Munday13025 W Harvest CtWichita KS [email protected]

Jean Munninghoff*7815 Mallard DrPeyton CO [email protected]

John J MurnanePO Box 566Louisburg KS 66053913-557-4930

Max Murray5 Tanglewood LnHutchinson KS 67502620-662-0417

Meredith Murray*6968 SE 20th StreetBaxter Springs KS [email protected]

Larry Myerscough1706 Anthony AvePurcell OK [email protected]

Champions


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nJessie Naaykens*6968 SE 20th StreetBaxter Springs KS [email protected]

Sarina Nickel*PO Box 512Scott City KS [email protected]

Tony nigro3320 Merriam LaneKansas City KS 66100

Braxton Nottingham*1274 N 650 RdLawrence KS [email protected]

Jeanne Nottingham*1274 N 650 RdLawrence KS [email protected]

oTerry/Mary Lou Odle4415 N Sandy AveSalina KS [email protected]

Helen olsen370 P AvenueCouncil Grove KS [email protected]

Martha/Larry oltjen*1858 Raccoon RdRobinson KS [email protected]

Standon/Ann o’neil*271 S Simpson RdSalina KS [email protected]

Shannon opat*5715 East 85th St NorthValley Center KS [email protected]

pbull Parker*6245 SE 101stBerryton KS 66409785-836-3299

Sandy bryant- Parker*6245 SE 101stBerryton KS [email protected]

Duane/JoAnn Patterson713 N 4thHill City KS 67642

Peggy Pickford*6707 Aylesbury RdTopeka KS [email protected]

Shauna Pierce*21095 N 4030 RdBartlesville OK 74006918-766-2282

Debra Powers*4866 Willow Point CtBel Aire KS 67220316-744-3511

Paula Pray26095 RockvilleLouisburg KS [email protected]

Duane/Marlene Putnam*13467 142nd RdHoyt KS 66440785-966-2214

rErin Rees*7949 SW 85thAuburn KS [email protected]

Katie Rees*7949 SW 85thAuburn KS [email protected]

Gretchenn Regnier*667 E 1600 RdBaldwin KS 6606*6785-594-3561

gina/grant richardsonRR 2 Box 178Rush Center KS 67575

Jim/Nancy Richardson*22025 W 183Olathe KS [email protected]

Kale/Thorene roberts223 N SocoraWichita KS 67212

Julie Roberts/Terry Brown*RR 2, Box 35Hoxie KS [email protected]

Darol/Karen rodrock*11450 W 207thBucyrus KS [email protected]

J byron roenbaugh1111 Moca LnKinsley KS 67547620-659-2440

Dr Amin/nancy rofail10036 W 239 StBucyrus KS 66013913-533-4419

John Rose*Rt 1 Box 126Mullinville KS [email protected]

rita rose*Rt 1 Box 43Cawker City KS 67430785-786-3291

Michlynn Rose*1106 Bluemound Ave, Apt. #2Manhattan KS [email protected]

brian T rowleyPO Box 246Lebo KS 66856620-256-6732

Fred/Jean rowley*PO Box 246Lebo KS 66856620-256-6732

Karen Russell4510 E 30thHutchinson KS [email protected]

sBrenda Salsbury*8735 SW 45th StreetTopeka KS [email protected]

Denny HassettPO Box 187Auburn, KS 66402

Sherri Tearney19001 NallStilwell, KS 66085

Starlet Hunter (racing)11452 SW US Hwy 77 Augusta, KS 67010

Paul Treadwell (racing)10101 E. 47th St. SDerby, KS 67037

Director At Large Duane W. Walker 1422 27th Ave. Canton, KS 67428

Director Emeritus C.A. Cofer 7400 N. Broadway Wichita, KS 67219

Past AQHA President Brad Tate P.O. Box 69 Lakin, KS 67860

Past AQHA President Walt Fletcher P.O. Box C Lakin, KS 67860

KAnSAS AQHA DirEcTorS


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Lee/rose Marie Schmidt*4421 NW 94th StTopeka KS 66618785-246-4500

Tina Schmitt*1205 Court StreetScott City KS [email protected]

Shelby Scott*5265 NW 20thColumbus KS [email protected]

bill/Lynda Sharp*2137 SW 60th StEl Dorado KS 67042316-321-4018

SK Sipult4446 N ArkansasWichita KS 67204316-838-3244

Sarah Smittle*410 S Kansas Apt. BColumbus KS 66725620-429-2120

Chuck Sperry6048 SE Adams StTopeka KS [email protected]

Steve/Jan Spiller1134 Overland RdMcPherson KS 67460620-241-2980

Mark/Julie Stade12416 S Haven RdHaven KS 67543316-465-3657

christine Standard*18551 Rd 10Kismet KS [email protected]

Laura Starks*8309 FloydOverland Park KS [email protected]

Melissa Stockwell90483 SW 80thCoats KS 67028316-672-9339

Sheryl Strathman*4545 SW Indian Hills RdTopeka KS [email protected]

Jessica Streit6046 SE AdamsTopeka KS [email protected]

Karen Sumner*6141 SW 85thAuburn KS [email protected]

Chelcie Sutherland*1007 Central StLeRoy KS 66857620-964-2275

tSherri Tearney19001 NallStillwell KS [email protected]

Judy Taylor*60462 SE 20th StPratt KS 67124620-672-6982

Forrest Terry*154 NE 40th LnLamar MO [email protected]

roger Thomas2259 Comanche RdGalva KS 67443316-345-8327

bruce/Julie Tomlinson*RR 1 Box 25Minneola KS 67865620-885-4713

Jo Turner3262 54th StMeriden KS 66512785-484-3033

VJeff/Jackie VanPetten*4861 Detlor RdMeriden KS 66512785-484-2351

Kari Sue Vosburgh*14210 SW 60thAndover KS [email protected]

Wgary g wade12200 NW SkyviewKansas City MO 64164816-464-5666

Dane/Jennifer Wadley*7303 E HarryWichita KS [email protected]

Kurtis wagner*1879 Frontier RdMcPherson KS 67460620-241-6112

Duane walker1422 27th AveCanton KS 67428620-628-4301

Violet Walker1160 E 1550 RdLawrence KS 66046-9271785-843-5152

gary g walton5729 East 1st StNewton KS 67114316-283-1387

James/Laura warta1565 Ave IEllsworth KS 67439785-472-3389

Lauren/glenda watkins2130 N Strassburg St #9Marion KS 66861

bruce wegenerRt 1 Box 118Norton KS 67654785-877-2077

Leo/Peggy Wenger*554 N 1800 RdLecompton KS [email protected]

Paula Lee Wenger*1620 Alabama StLawrence KS [email protected]

Paige westfall977 1600 AveAbilene KS [email protected]

James/nancy whitaker*10655 N OliverValley Center KS 67147-9746316-744-3154

Brenda Wilson*11923 NolandOverland Park KS [email protected]

John/Pam Wilson8964 W 250 RdBlue Mound KS [email protected]

Leslie Woolley*PO Box 35371Phoenix AZ 85069602-432-3444

Charles/Michelle Wright*7272 E 37th N #1002Wichita KS 67226409-586-8053

YLarry/rosemary Yates26905 West 82nd AveSterling KS 67579620-278-3580

ZLarry/Linda Zenor*5008 W Red Rock RdHutchinson KS [email protected]

Mark/Sue Zimbelman2465 Road 22St. Francis KS [email protected]

gary/Sandy Zwick*RT 2, 2145 Ave SSterling KS 67579620-422-3447


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KQHyA - we’re All smiles!PHOTO COLLAGE FROM APRiL 2009

Each year KQHYA members and their parents work to promote the Ameri-can Quarter Horse through team activities. There are many activities that any KQHYA member can participate in beyond showing a horse.

AQHYA worLD cHAMPionSHiP &ALL AMEricAn QuArTEr HorSE congrESS nYTTA Showing in Kansas can be your ticket to two of the biggest shows in the Quarter Horse industry. See the KQHA web site (www.kqha.com) for qualifying rules. There are two ways to qualify for the AQHYA World Championship: 1. National qualification: youth competes and earns a predetermined set of points at any AQHA shows.2. State qualification: four youth exhibitors in each event can com-pete at Kansas shows as determined by the KQHYA qualifying policy to represent the state at the show.

congress nyttaTwo exhibitors per class (showmanship, horsemanship, hunt seat and barrel racing). National and state qualifiers have first opportunity to compete, but is also open to other interested KQHA members.

AQHYA conTESTS Horse Judging – Coached by Kansas State University Horse Judging Team members, you will learn the techniques of judging conformation and performance. Horse judgers are part of the KQHYA team that travels to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as part of the Ford AQHYA World Championship competition.Horse bowl – Four team members answer just about any question about the horse and its industry.Talent – Prior to the start of the AQHYA World Show, the Talent Show offers members the opportunity to compete in vocal, instru-mental, dance and “potpourri” performance. Group performances are limited to six members.Speech – Impromptu and Public Speaking competition. Are you orga-nized, like talking in front of a group, and communicate your thoughts ef-fectively? Then you are ready for the AQHYA Speech contest. Scholar-ships are given to the winners of first and second place in each division. Scrapbook – Each state is encouraged to enter a scrapbook document-ing the history of the state organization. Books are judged on organi-zation, content, layout and design, pictures and the team presentation at the AQHYA World Show.Photo contest – If you like to take pictures, AQHYA has a contest just for you! All photos must be of American Quarter Horses. Savings Bonds are presented to winners of first, second and third place. Entry deadline is 12/31/2009 for 2010 competition.

KQHyA teA m oppoRtunities


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BLuke Barnhart10127 N West RdHesston KS [email protected]

Kenna Bell1501 E Pawnee StWichita KS [email protected]

Berre Bert1207 M5 RoadLarned KS [email protected]

Morgan Brehm10400 Yankee Hill RdLincoln NE [email protected]

cElizabeth Calander4739 SW 18th StTopeka KS [email protected]

Chelsea Capponi11925 W 132nd StOverland Park KS [email protected]

Clark Cochran1524 Carol DrEdmond OK 73003405-341-0163

Erin Connell2520 Chase AveEl Dorado KS [email protected]

Allison Craig14815 SiefkesWichita KS [email protected]

dAbbi Demel1151 N Hwy 281Hoisington KS [email protected]

Chelsea Dietz18960 Mitchell RdRussell KS [email protected]

Abigail Dishman3530 SW HodgesTopeka KS [email protected]

Allison Dishman3530 SW Hodges RdTopeka KS [email protected]

Sidney DoaneRR 1 Box 42Downs KS 67437785-454-6386 FAmy Fruits19565 S Moonlight RdGardner KS [email protected]

gLibby Graber1817 US Hwy 56McPherson KS [email protected]

Hope Grable11218 Winchester DrKansas City KS [email protected]

hAlison Harlow9609 W 92nd StreetOverland Park KS [email protected]

Kayla Herl913 South 12th StreetSabetha KS [email protected]

JElizabeth Jackson14135 W 54th StShawnee KS 66216913-962-9509

Jamie Johnson23375 Guthrie RdLinwood KS [email protected]

KJil Kate Kimball101 Sunflower BlvdLiberal KS [email protected]

Lacey Kitsmiller1780 N. 1150 RoadLawrence KS [email protected]

mJosie McCreary8060 SE US Highway 169St. Joseph MO 64507-7730816-253-9494

Youth membership

Photo by Wright Focus Photography


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Allison McKibban3650 N Main StEl Dorado KS [email protected]

Kaylee Mellott153 WilliamsburgAndover KS [email protected]

Megan Metz8615 Ash LaneShawnee Mission KS [email protected]

Mariah Moxley15455 E. 13thWichita KS 67230316-733-8855

Max Moxley15455 E. 13thWichita KS 67230316-733-8855

Meghan Munday13025 W Harvest CtWichita KS [email protected]

Morgan Munday13025 W Harvest CtWichita KS [email protected]

nParis Nottingham1274 N 650 RdLawrence KS [email protected]

pJenna Persons8189 SW ParallelTowanda KS [email protected]

Shynia Peterman408 South CollegeLyons KS [email protected]

Bret Pilney, Jr15509 Beverly CtOverland Park KS [email protected]

Macy Putnam12404 Q RdHoyt KS [email protected]

rKatherine Ralph5003 N. Halstead StHutchinson KS [email protected]

Darcy Reeve2116 N Center StGarden City KS 67846620-275-9506

Jordan Rehagen13650 S SycamoreOlathe KS [email protected]

Hannah Renken27051 DD RoadDowns KS [email protected]

Rachel Renken27051 DD RoadDowns KS [email protected]

Tristen Richardson22025 W 183Olathe KS [email protected]

sSydney Scheckel1677 Butler RoadRichmond KS [email protected]

Karley Sechler11385 SW 50thTowanda KS 67144316-778-1118

Ariel Smith515 E 3rd AvenueSt. John KS [email protected]

Linsey Swanson1425 Sherwood LaneSalina KS [email protected]

tRachel Tearney19001 NallStillwell KS [email protected]

Jessica Thompson3901 DunhamWichita KS 67210316-651-5043

VKatie Valentine234 N 6th TerrLouisburg KS [email protected]

Garrett VanArsdaleBox 43Lebo KS 66856620-256-6662

Whitney VanArsdaleBox 43Lebo KS 66856620-256-6662

Madison Vosburgh14210 SW 60thAndover, KS [email protected]

WShanda WalkerRR 1 Box 32AMoscow KS [email protected]

Garett WalkerRR 1 Box 32AMoscow KS [email protected]

Abby Wiens6310 N Yucca RdHutchinson KS [email protected]

DelRay WelshPO Box 744Meade KS 67864620-873-8444

Peyton WelshPO Box 744Meade KS 67864620-873-8444

Hillary Wiltz123 S 12thSabetha KS [email protected]

ZChelsea Zillner9737 Sunset CircleLenexa KS [email protected]

2009 KQHYA oFFicErS AnD DirEcTorSPresident Mariah Moxley

Vice President Paris Nottingham

Secretary Erin Connel

Public relations Madison Vosburgh

Youth Directors: Ruth Knapp Cassie Gifford

Directors Chelsea Zillner Katie Ralph Jenna Parsons Sidney Doane Rachel Tearney


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kansas quarter horse association 2009-2010

Documents

kqha membership application40

kqha membership benefits38

kqha foundation

kqha programs

kqha kounts

kqha futurity

kqha buyers winners

kqha important dates42