ohio quarter horse news may/june 2011

Ohio Quarter HorseMay/June 2011 NEWS

2 Ohio Quarter Horse News

[ FEATURES ]14 Stallion Avenue Closes14 Congress Requires Equine Piroplasmosis Test 16 2011 Congress Schedule 17 AQHA Rule Changes 17 AQHA Pilot Rookie Classes24-25 OQHYA Spotlights

[ DEPARTMENTS ]3 OQHA Officers 4 OQHA Directors 6 Past Presidents & Honorary Directors8 Editor’s Letter9 Forum10 Podium12-13 OQHA News19-20 Around Ohio21 OQHYA Officers & Directors22-23 Youth Headlines 26 2011 Show Schedule28 OAQHA Officers & Directors29 Amateur Update38-39 Meeting Minutes40 Stallion Directory41-42 Business Card Directory43 Ad Index

[ CLUB UPDATES ]33 Northern Ohio Quarter Horse34 Southern Ohio Quarter Horse36 OMI Quarter Horse 35 Ohio Quarter Horse Racing 37 Ohio State Buckskin34 Ohio Cutting Horse Association

[ OQHA STAFF ]Cam ForemanExecutive Vice President740-943-2346, ext. [email protected]

Lisa MartinCommercial Exhibits Corporate Sponsors740-943-2346, ext. [email protected]

Rhonda HarterShow Secretary Futurity Secretary740-943-2346, ext. [email protected]

Barb BenedumAccountant740-943-2346, ext. [email protected]

Jim FlowersFacilities/Operations740-943-2346, ext. 127

Mindy WestlakeMemberships OQHA Points740-943-2346, ext. [email protected]

Tracy BidwellPublic RelationsEditor of Publications740-943-2346, ext. [email protected]

[ OQHA HEADQUARTERS ]The Ohio Quarter Horse Association

101 Tawa Road, P.O. Box 209 Richwood, Ohio 43344

740-943-2346; 740-943-2389; Fax 740-943-3752

[email protected]; www.oqha.com

[ COVER PHOTO ]Taylor Made Asset, by Pass The Asset, is owned by Carol and Mark Rotti of Pine Shadows Farm in Springboro, Ohio.

ContentsOHIO QUARTER HORSE NEWS — MAY/JUNE 2011 — VOLUME 53 — ISSUE 3

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2011 OQHA OfficersDavid McDonald, DVM Executive Committee (2/12), Drug Task Force, Finance, Public Policy, Research, Judging Tournament, Vet Coordinator2159 Sharon Copley Rd. Medina, OH 44256 Cell: 330-351-0196 [email protected]

Denny ThorsellCongress Tri-Chair (9/14), Drug Task Force, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Stall Move-In Day8154 Garmon Rd. Burbank, OH 44214 Home: 330-624-3006 Cell: 330-624-7205 [email protected]

Brent MaxwellExecutive Committee (2/14), Horse Show Advisory, Trail, Congress Futurities24400 State Route 47 West Mansfield, OH 43358 Home: 937-355-9957 Cell: 614-264-8864 [email protected]

Dr. Scott MyersCongress Tri-Chair (9/11), Drug Task Force, Research, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Veterinarian Animal Protection/Puppy AlleyP.O. Box 330 Sharon Center, OH 44275 Home: 330-239-2777 [email protected]

AQHA National Officers & Directors

Charlie MenkerPresident (2/12)AQHA Honorary Vice President 9184 Wellbaum Rd. Brookville, OH 45309 Cell: 937-604-1443 [email protected]

Clark BradleyAQHA Director Emeritus 12297 TR 168 Findlay, OH 45840 Home: 419-420-0016 Cell: 419-348-7768 [email protected]

Skip SalomeAQHA Director Emeritus 1005 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055 Home: 740-344-1084

Fritz LeemanAQHA Director at Large 13900 Kimmens Rd. Massilon, OH 44647Home: [email protected]

Note: Terms expire on the annual meeting date of the year indicated unless otherwise noted. OQHA and Congress committee chairpersons are noted in italics.

Charlie MenkerAQHA Honorary Vice President9184 Wellbaum Rd. Brookville, OH 45309 Cell: 937-604-1443 [email protected]

Dan Trein6006 Greenwich Rd. Seville, OH 44273 Cell: 330-607-4988 [email protected]

Chris Cecil DarnellExecutive Committee (2/13), Finance, Horse Show Advisory, Membership, Rules, Lectures/Demonstrations111 Sharon Copley Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281 Cell: 330-697-6353 [email protected]

Skip Salome1st Vice President (2/12)Congress Tri-Chair, Food and Beverage, Grounds Security1005 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055 Cell: 740-404-4521 [email protected]

Todd Salome2nd Vice President (2/12), Annual Banquet, Rules, Trail Ride, Commercial Exhibitors, Stall Move-In, VIP/Awards Ceremony1180 Debolt Rd. Utica, OH 43080 Cell: [email protected]

Dr. Scott MyersP.O. Box 330 Sharon Center, OH 44275 Home: 330-239-2777 [email protected]

Megan Masterson2011 OQHA Queen


2011 OQHA DirectorsLisa Alley (2/13)Annual Banquet, Trail Ride, Morning Refreshments, VIP/Awards Ceremony, Commercial Exhibitors 11620 Market Ave. Uniontown, OH 44685 Cell: 330-575-3399 [email protected]

Mark Cherubini (2/12)Public Policy, Trail Ride, VIP/Awards Ceremony19834 Arrington Rd. Utica, OH 43080 Cell: 740-616-1023 [email protected]

Hank Clason (2/13)Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Rules, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In Day 6259 Ryan Rd. Medina, OH 44256 Home: 330-725-6614 [email protected] Cecil Darnell (2/12)Finance, Horse Show Advisory, Membership, Rules, Lectures/Demonstrations 111 Sharon Copley Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281 Cell: 330-697-6353 [email protected]

Kelli Diaz (2/14)Trail Ride, Congress Queen, Youth Activities 2252 Seminary Rd. Heath, OH 43056 740-404-7930 [email protected]

Wayne Erwin (2/12)Judging Team, Professional Horsemen, Scholarship, Hall of Fame, Congress Futurities 3091 Parcher Rd. Bucyrus, OH 44820 419-569-0205 [email protected]

Candi Fites (2/13)Annual Awards, Breeders Incentive, Horse Show Advisory, Congress Program 17590 Courtney Rd. Beloit, OH 44609 Cell: 330-257-3881 [email protected]

Bill Flarida (2/12)Horse Show Advisory 16275 Buckland Holden Rd. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 419-645-5272 [email protected]

Judd Paul (2/12)Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In Day3555 Eleazer Rd. Xenia, OH 45385 Cell: 614-205-8056 [email protected]

Elizabeth Gorski (2/12)Grievance, Public Policy, Scholarship, Lectures/Demonstrations16559 King Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402 Cell: 419-494-1611 [email protected]

Bob Hexter (2/14)Trail Ride, Food and Beverage, Animal Protection/Fire Safety1785 Bunty Station Rd. Delaware, OH 43015 Cell: 614-402-6266 [email protected]

Roger Landis (2/13)Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In Day4502 Butterbridge Rd. North Lawrence, OH 44666 330-352-1178

Brent Maxwell (2/13)Horse Show Advisory, Trail, Congress Futurities24400 State Route 47 West Mansfield, OH 43358 Cell: 614-264-8864 [email protected]

Ron McCarty (2/14)Trail Ride, Food and Beverage, Grounds Security4459 W. National Rd. Spingfield, OH 45504 Home/Work: 937-323-7867 [email protected]

Cindy Morehead (2/14)Horse Show Advisory, Judging Team, Membership, Scholarship, Hunter/Jumpers, NYATT828 Bright Rd., Finday, OH 45840 Cell: 419-306-6128 [email protected]

John Pickersgill (2/12)Membership, Overflow Trailers, Stall Move-In Day7608 Lewis Rd. Olmstead Falls, OH 44138 440-552-4769

Donald Recchiuti (2/13)Judging Team, Rules, Judging Tournament, NYATT, Hunter/Jumpers2816 Tabor Ridge Rd. NE Mineral City, OH 44656 Cell: [email protected]

Chuck Smith (2/12)Grievance, Congress Futurities, CuttingP.O. Box 23 Canal Winchester, OH 43110 [email protected]

Denny Thorsell (2/14) Drug Task Force, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Stall Move-In Day8154 Garmon Rd. Burbank, OH 44214 330-624-3006; [email protected]

Brent Tincher (2/12)Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In DayP.O. Box 94 Oxford, OH 45056 513-523-5440

Note: Terms expire on the annual meeting date of the year indicated unless otherwise noted. OQHA and Congress committee chairpersons are noted in italics.

Randy Jacobs (2/14)Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In Day, Judging Tournament6700 Old Rt 39 NWDover, OH 44622Cell: 330-204-0345 [email protected]

Ted Handel (2/12)Grievance, Rules, Congress Program1430 Mt. Perry Rd. Mt. Perry, OH 43760 Cell: 740-404-7935 [email protected]

Rod Atherton (2/12)Breeders Incentive, Horse Show Advisory, Congress Program, Stall Move-In Day 16535 Kirkpatrick Rd. Utica, OH 43080 Cell: 614-206-5307 [email protected]


Judd Paul (2/12)Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In Day3555 Eleazer Rd. Xenia, OH 45385 Cell: 614-205-8056 [email protected]

Cindy Morehead (2/14)Horse Show Advisory, Judging Team, Membership, Scholarship, Hunter/Jumpers, NYATT828 Bright Rd., Finday, OH 45840 Cell: 419-306-6128 [email protected]

John Pickersgill (2/12)Membership, Overflow Trailers, Stall Move-In Day7608 Lewis Rd. Olmstead Falls, OH 44138 440-552-4769

Donald Recchiuti (2/13)Judging Team, Rules, Judging Tournament, NYATT, Hunter/Jumpers2816 Tabor Ridge Rd. NE Mineral City, OH 44656 Cell: [email protected]

Chuck Smith (2/12)Grievance, Congress Futurities, CuttingP.O. Box 23 Canal Winchester, OH 43110 [email protected]

Denny Thorsell (2/14) Drug Task Force, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Stall Move-In Day8154 Garmon Rd. Burbank, OH 44214 330-624-3006; [email protected]

Brent Tincher (2/12)Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In DayP.O. Box 94 Oxford, OH 45056 513-523-5440


Past Presidents & Honorary Directors

Please Note: Each past OQHA president and honorary director retains his or her board seat and voting privileges for the remainder of his or her lifetime, providing they meet the attendance requirements. Current officer and committee seats are listed in italics.

Clark BradleyPast President, 1999-2000 Horse Show Advisory, Congress Futurities, Hall of Fame, Reining, Roping 12297 TR 168 Findlay, OH 45840 Home: 419-420-0016Office: 419-424-4656Cell: 419-348-7768 [email protected]

Jim BrennanPast President, 1979 Dayton, OH 937-434-3665 Jess Cecil Honorary DirectorWadsworth, OH 330-239-1735 [email protected] Vic ClarkPast President, 1997-1998 Treasurer’s Office, Finance, Public Policy 2177 Rock Rd. Shelby, OH 44875 Home: 419-529-8993Cell: 419-565-3837 [email protected]

Don ClasonPast President, 1976-1977 Sarasota, FL 941-346-1731

Ed Dingledine Honorary Director Professional Horsemen Ashland, OH 419-281-3380Cell: [email protected]

Jack Geschke Honorary Director Fairlawn, OH Cell: 330-800-6741 Cell: 330-388-9989

Burgess HoltPast President, 1984-1986 Medina, OH 330-725-7024 Fritz Leeman Past President, 1990-1992 Finance, Public Policy, Hall of Fame 13900 Kimmens Rd. Massilon, OH 44647 330-837-8505 [email protected] Steve Marko Honorary Director Mogadore, OH 330-628-1646 Binnie Ann Masters Honorary Director OQHA Queen, Rules, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Hall of Fame McConnelsville, OH 614-314-8592 David McDonald, DVM Past President, 1989 2159 Sharon Copley Rd. Medina, OH 44256 Home: 330-239-2451 Cell: 330-351-0196 [email protected] Charlie MenkerPast President, 2003-2004 9184 Wellbaum Rd. Brookville, OH 45309 Home: 937-884-7079 [email protected]

Dr. Scott Myers, DVM Past President, 2007-2008P.O. Box 330 Sharon Center, OH 44275 Home: 330-239-2777 [email protected] Cliff NashPast President, 1987-1988 Medina, OH 330-725-7024

Alan PottsPast President, 1960 Finance, Grievance, Rules, Hall of Fame, Reining, RopingCoshocton, OH 740-622-5611

Roger Ruetenik Honorary Director Montgomery, TX 936-582-6956

Skip Salome Past President, 1993-1994, 2005-2006, 2009-20101005 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055 Home: 740-344-1084

Dan Trein Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Trail 6006 Greenwich Rd. Seville, OH 44273 Cell: 330-607-4988 [email protected]

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Editor’s Letter

by Tracy Bidwell

I can hardly believe it’s May already! Although I’m sure much of that sentiment has to do with the gray skies and pouring rain, spring is still my

favorite time of the year. With foals and breeding season surrounding us, it’s an exciting time to see all the new foals running and playing (when the weather cooperates, of course). But my favorite thing about May is that show season is well underway! Ohio’s AQHYA World Championship Show team points are being tabulated and soon we will know who will represent Ohio in Oklahoma in July. Competition for Congress NYATT teams are also underway throughout Ohio. Good luck to all the youth who have worked so hard this year to accomplish their goals! May kicks off a string of shows for Eastern Ohio and Northern Ohio, held across the state in Columbus, Lancaster and Findlay. NOQHA continues to host shows throughout June in Canfi eld and OMIQHA is set to host their show June 25th-26th at the University of Findlay Western Farm. Rolling Acres and BWHA each have two show dates in July and don’t forget about the Region 4 Regional Championship, held July 15th-17th! I hope to see everyone at the Ohio Expo Center for a wonderful show. I’m also looking forward to my fi rst OQHA Annual Picnic! Held Monday, June 13th at the Ohio Expo Center’s Natural Resource Shelter Area. I can’t wait to try some of the fried perch and have a good time with the membership! Everyone’s invited, so bring a friend and a dish to share and enjoy the company.

Central State Horse Show Association

AQHA Introductory Show

Roberts Arena, Wilmington, Ohio *July 2nd and 3rd 2011

Weekend High Points Awards: 14-18, 13 & under, Small Fry

*Custom Engraved Belt Buckles* AQHA, OQHA Approved

For More information visit: www.centralstate.net


ForumWayne Erwin, Elizabeth Gorski, Cindy Morehead,

I would like to thank all of you for awarding me with the $1,000 OQHA Scholarship. Th is scholarship

will assist me next year when I attend Ohio Northern University. Th anks again and God Bless!

Camden BrownFindlay, Ohio

Dear OQHA Members,

Thank you for renewing your adoption of Rocky, one of our therapeutic riding horses. Your

donation for our Adopt A Horse program will cover horse care costs and free up more money for scholarships for our riders. Rocky started with Discovery Riders in March 2008. He came from Cincinnati, where he lived following his movie debut in “Th e Mighty” in 1999. He is 25 years old now, and is a cross between a Belgian Draft horse and a Standardbred. Rocky is one of the favorite horses to ride at Discovery Riders. Standing 16.2 hands high, riders of all ages enjoy riding Rocky, including our fi ve year olds! Rocky is our ‘gentle giant’. He was named the “Volunteer of the Year” for Logan County in 2010.

Linda HauckDirector of Discovery Riders, Inc.

Run for 2012 Ohio Quarter Horse Queen!Th e Ohio Quarter Horse Queen Contest is open to young ladies betweenthe ages of 18 and 24, who have never been married or a single parent.

Candidates must be a current member of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association.

The Ohio Quarter Horse Queen travels to shows

around Ohio and represents OQHA at major functions, including competing for the title of All American Quarter Horse Congress

Queen.

Visit www.oqha.com or call Elaine Wells, (740) 654-5884, for more

information.


Podium

by Charlie Menkerby Charlie Menker

Congratulations are in order to our newly crowned 2011 Ohio Quarter Horse Association Queen, Megan Masterson. We are looking forward

to seeing you at the shows and are very proud to have you represent this organization in the All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen Contest. Th e OQHA Annual Picnic is next month in June and I personally invite each and every one of you to join us. It is always a wonderful event, with bratwurst, fried perch and beverages provided by OQHA. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 13th at the Ohio Expo Center’s Natural Resources shelter area. Business meetings for OQHA, OQHYA and OAQHA will follow dinner. Don’t forget that OQHYA will be completing entries for the AQHYA World Show at this meeting. Congratulations to all of our youth members who have qualifi ed in-state and nationally to represent us in Oklahoma. We are also preparing for the Region 4 Regional Championship, hosted again this year in our own backyard. Scheduled for July 15-17 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, all of our affi liates throughout the region have been working hard to put together a spectacular show. We have added a few classes and of course several social events planned for the evenings. Th e complete schedule is listed on our website, www.oqha.com and printed brochures have been mailed out. As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the OQHA offi ce or any of our board members. Good luck to everyone in their upcoming shows. We have many scheduled in Ohio for the next few months and hopefully the weather will cooperate. I hope to see many of you at the picnic and the Region 4 Championships.

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NORTHERN OHIO QUARTER HORSE

NOQHA EXTRAVAGANZA & NOVICE SHOW May 28 & 29 S/C Judge: David Dellin & Brad Jewett

NSBA Dual Approved • NSBA Youth Smart PointsMay 30 All Novice Show Judge: Jessica Gilliam

All Around Saddles – Novice Youth & Novice Amateur All Around Small Fry

Double Points for NOQHA Year End & Congress Team (all weekend)

Shows to be held at University of Findlay Western Farm • Findlay, OhioLimited Camping Hookups ~~ Reservations Required (forms online)

**************************************************THE SUMMER SIX PACK

6 Sets of Points in 4 Days June 16 & 17 S/C Judges: Jon Barry & Bill Kaven

June 18 & 19 Quad Judged – 4 Judges on Saturday/SundayBuddy Fisher, Chris Jeter, Lisa Moden, & Stephanie Lynn

NSBA Dual Approved with Added $$$ • NSBA Youth Smart Points$1,000 Added 3 YO HUS • $1,000 Added 3 YO WP

Member & Open Circuit Awards in all Classes Exhibitor Party, Random Draws, Gas Cards

Free Entry into Open Class w/YA or Ama Entry (same horse same rider)All Around & Reserve All Around Awards

Shows to be held at Mahoning County Fairgrounds, Canfield, Ohio Stalls Prepaid by May 31 are $110.00 • After $125.00 (forms online)

LIMITED TENT STALLS AVAILABLE-GET YOUR RESERVATIONS IN EARLY

**************************************************NOQHA FUTURITY SHOW

September 23, 24, & 25 S/CJudge: Steve Meadows & Carolyn Johnson

NSBA Dual Approved • NSBA Youth Smart PointsOhio Bonus Money in all Open Futurity Classes (forms online)

Shows to be held at Mahoning County Fairgrounds, Canfield, Ohio***********************************

COMPLETE SHOWBILL & ALL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE www.noqha.com


OQHA News

Mark Your Calendar for the OQHA Picnic!

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association will host its annual picnic and board meeting one week earlier

than usual to avoid conflicts with horse shows. Set for Monday, June 13th, all members, family and friends are invited to join the OQHA Board of Directors for dinner, followed by board meetings for OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA.

Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., and guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share. OQHA will provide beverages, bratwursts and fried perch. Don’t forget, youth members that have qualified for the AQHA Youth World Show Team will be completing their entries at the meeting!

Upcoming Meetings

The next OQHA board meeting will be Monday, May 16th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel on

Sinclair Road in Columbus. OQHA will host the Annual Picnic on Monday, June 13th, in conjunction with the June board of directors meeting. Held at the Ohio Expo Center’s Natural

Resources area shelter house in Columbus, OQHA members and guests are invited to attend. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., with the directors meeting to follow. In July, the board will meet Monday, July 18th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel on Sinclair Road in Columbus.

The American Quarter Horse

Association’s Region 4 Regional Championship Show will be held July 15-17 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Hosted by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, the Region 4 Championship is now in its seventh year, and is the largest regional championship with nearly 1,500 entries last year. This year, the event

has been shortened to three days (from four days) so that exhibitors have to take less time off from work and school. Despite the abbreviated time table, no classes were removed. In fact, several classes were added, including Progressive Working Hunter, Junior Pleasure

Driving and Senior Pleasure Driving. Competitors from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and Ontario, Canada are invited to attend the Region 4 Championships. Nearly $55,000 in cash and prizes, including seven trophy saddles, will be up for grabs, as well as wonderful prizes for top finishers in each class. The Regional Championship shows are held throughout 10 regions of North America through a program established by the American Quarter Horse Association with support from state affiliates, like the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. These experiences were developed to provide an opportunity for people to experience the competition, education and excitement found at American Quarter Horse Championship shows. Aside from the show ring, exhibitors and spectators can enjoy trade exhibitions, food and shopping, clinics by professional horsemen and educational seminars. For more information about the Region 4 Championships, including a full show schedule and entry information, visit www.oqha.com.

Show at the Region 4 Championship!


OQHA News

2011 Ohio Trail Ride Cancelled

Due to a late start in 2011, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors voted at their April

meeting to cancel the trail ride for this year. However, for those still interested in participating in an AQHA approved trail ride, the Tri-County Trail Association will host a ride June 10-12, 2011 in East

Sparta, Ohio. For more information, please contact Cynthia Bauman at (330) 323-3559 or [email protected]. You can also visit the Tri-County Trail Association website at www.tri-cotrails.org.

Ohio Crowns a New Queen for 2011

In March, the Ohio Quarter Horse

Association crowned its 2011 Queen. Megan Masterson, of Somerset, Ohio, won the honor of representing Ohio during 2011.

Masterson has 15 years of experience in the equine industry through competition in 4-H, IHSA and AQHA. She competed on the Ohio University Western Equestrian Team from 2006-2009, which included a term as their president, as well as placing 5th in Western Horsemanship at the 2008 IHSA National Championships. Masterson graduated from OU in June 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in hearing, speech and language sciences and is currently pursuing her Masters in Language Pathology, also at OU. “As OQHA’s Queen, I will use my eff ective communication skills to advocate for OQHA

throughout the Quarter Horse community and the general public,” Masterson said. “I have worked with a variety of people and have developed strong communication and interpersonal skills. Th ese skills, in addition to my experience with and passion for the Quarter Horse will allow me to eff ectively represent OQHA and the Quarter Horse community.” Aside from her experience with horses, Masterson has been involved in several organizations through Ohio University. Masterson currently works for Ohio University Th erapy Associates as a graduate clinician, where she provides speech-language therapy to adults and children in Southeastern Ohio. She was also a member Undergraduate Research Club and Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership and honors fraternity.


The 45th Annual All American Quarter Horse Congress is slated to take place October 7-30, 2011

at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Every year, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association takes steps to ensure that the largest single-breed horse show in the world is constantly evolving and changing to exceed the expectations of competitors and visitors alike.

This year, the event’s organizers made the difficult decision to close Million Dollar Stallion Avenue, which has been part of the Congress since its inception in 1967. “It was a very tough decision,” said OQHA Executive Vice President Cam Foreman. “But times have changed, and new technology dominates how we market and promote stallions today.” When the Congress began more than 40 years ago, there was no YouTube or Facebook, tools that stallion owners now rely on to promote their studs. These new technologies have changed the dynamics of the breeding industry. However, closing Stallion Avenue has opened up many opportunities. “Congress Hall has had the same layout for more

than 20 years,” Foreman said. “It’s very exciting to be able to make some much needed changes.” The increase in space has allowed many current commercial vendors to not only expand their booth space, but to move to a better location. And, of course, there will also be several new vendors, including farm and breeder promotional booths, allowing visitors to speak with stallion owners face to face.

End of a Tradition: Stallion Avenue Closes

Congress Requires Equine Piroplasmosis Test

Beginning in 2011, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association will require certification of a negative

blood test for equine piroplasmosis for all horses entering the Ohio Expo Center for the All American Quarter Horse Congress. The test must have been completed within one year prior to entry onto the show grounds. Equine piroplasmosis is a tick-borne disease caused by the parasites Babesia caballi and Theilertia equi that affects horses, donkeys, mules, and zebras.The disease is transmitted via tick bites or through mechanical transmission by improperly disinfected needles or surgical instruments. “Unfortunately, this disease is becoming more and more prevalent throughout the U.S.,” said OQHA

Executive Vice President Cam Foreman. “With the volume of horses that attend the Congress, we felt that we needed to protect both the exhibitors and their horses to the best of our ability.” By allowing a negative test to be completed within one year, exhibitors can have one test done for both the AQHA World Shows and the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Please note that horses without a certificate of a negative blood test for equine piroplasmosis will not be permitted onto the show grounds. Additionally, all trailers entering the show grounds will be required to stop at a secondary checkpoint, located before the Stall Office, to verify negative Coggins and negative equine piroplasmosis tests.

The entrance to Million Dollar Stallion Avenue in 1967.


The schedule for the 45th annual All American

Quarter Horse Congress, held October 7-30, 2011, has been set by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Visit www.oqha.com to view the schedule by day and download a complete schedule.

2011 Theme Each year, the Congress Tri-Chairmen and the OQHA Board of Directors approve a theme for the All American Quarter Horse Congress. This year’s theme is “Where Legends Are Made.” As the world’s largest single breed horse show, the Congress is known throughout the equine industry as one of its premier events. The best Quarter Horses in the world converge each year in Columbus, Ohio for the chance to be crowned a Congress Champion. The careers and legacies of horses, owners, trainers and exhibitors alike are made and broken at this show. Knowing this, the Congress Tri-Chairmen thought it only appropriate for this year’s theme to be “Where Legends Are Made.” New Classes There are several new classes that have been added to Congress in 2011: First up will be the brand new Cinch Bridleless Cutting class, to be held Friday, October 14th, immediately following the Congress Cutting Shoot-Out, which will begin at 5 p.m. Additionally, Southern Belle Breeders are sponsoring a new Western Pleasure Maturity class for horses that have earned less than $10,000. The class will have one go and a finals, and will include open, limited and Southern Belle Breeders divisions. The first go of the Western Pleasure Maturity Under $10,000, Sponsored by Southern Belle Breeders will be held Tuesday,

October 18th at 8:00 a.m. in the Coliseum, with the Limited finals held later that day. The finals for the open and Southern Belle Breeders divisions will be held Friday, October 21st. Due to a rising number of entries in Trail classes, OQHA has added the Congress Trail Stakes class. With one go and a finals, held Monday, October 24th and Thursday, October 27th respectively, the class will pay-out $7,500 in added money. OQHA has also added several other AQHA classes, including Progressive Working Hunter, Amateur Select Working Hunter, Amateur Select Equitation Over Fences, Amateur Select Hunter Hack and Amateur Select Pole Bending. Dates to Remember • Wednesday, October 12 – 6 p.m., Congress Reining Futurity Finals • Thursday, October 13 – Cinch Team Roping Challenge • Friday, October 14 – 5 p.m., Congress Cutting Shoot- Out, Cinch Bridleless Cutting and World Series of Cutting Finals • Saturday, October 15 – 7 p.m., Cinch Freestyle Reining • Sunday, October 16 – 8 a.m., Congress Masters Halter Stallions/Geldings • Monday, October 17 – Congress Masters Halter Fillies • Saturday, October 22 – 10 a.m., Congress Super Sale • Sunday, October 23 – 7 p.m., NYATT Awards Ceremony and Congress Queen Coronation • Wednesday October 26 – 7 p.m., Amateur Versatility • Friday, October 28 – 7 p.m., Equine Chronicle Masters Western Pleasure and Equine Chronicle Masters Hunter Under Saddle • Sunday, October 30 – Noon, Congress Pole Bending Sweepstakes Final and Wenger Barrel Racing Sweepstakes Final

2011 All American Quarter Horse Congress Schedule

Where Legends Are Made


In The Industry: AQHA Rule Changes

In many cases, AQHA rule changes are the result of recommendations from AQHA members or the

various AQHA standing committees. Once approved at convention by the respective AQHA standing committees, the rule changes are then reviewed by the AQHA Executive Committee and approved by the AQHA Board of Directors. The Executive Committee has the final word on all rule changes except changes to the Association’s bylaws and any rules and regulations pertaining to the registration of horses. This year’s rule changes include: • Lip chains can be used in youth and amateur halter classes, with the exception of performance halter, versatility ranch horse conformation and weanling classes. • Weighted tails are now allowed in show classes in an effort to curtail the illegal deadening of tails; a group has been assigned the task of determining the maximum weight allowed.

• A change to Rule 405(m), which alters the number of horses that can be shown by an individual exhibitor in a class at only the 2011 AQHA World Championship Show. • In order to be eligible to show in its respective World Show in Performance Halter - or to earn a year-end high-point award in Performance Halter – a horse must have earned 10 performance points during the respective World Show qualifying time period or during the calendar year for high-point, other than showmanship at halter. (Beginning in 2012) • Allow novice amateur and novice youth to show two handed with a snaffle bit in any class. To see all of the rule changes approved at the AQHA Executive Committee April meeting, visit www.aqha.com. All AQHA standing committee reports are available online as well.

Submitted by: AQHA Publicity

AQHA Offers Pilot Rookie Classes Submitted by: AQHA Journal

This year, the American Quarter Horse Association is introducing a trial run of rookie classes

created by the AQHA Blue-Ribbon Task Force to make the transition from 4-H to open showing or no show experience at all less intimidating and more comfortable for exhibitors. The goal of theses classes is to reach AQHA members of all ages and riding levels. By developing true entry-level classes, AQHA plans to introduce new AQHA members, as well as members who have never shown, to the AQHA show scene. To compete in these classes, you must be an AQHA member. However, AQHA is offering a free 90-day trial membership to all rookie competitors provided they have not been an AQHA member in the last three years. If you are planning to show, please fill out the novice application and bring it to your show. The rookie classes will be offered for youth-, amateur- and open-division classes. Horse and rider combinations that have earned less than 10 AQHA points in that particular class can compete in that

rookie class, as well as the corresponding novice class. Horse and rider combinations that have earned more than 10 AQHA points in a class will no longer be able to enter that rookie class but can continue to compete in the corresponding novice class until they reach a total of 25 AQHA novice points. The AQHA rookie classes will tentatively be available at nine AQHA shows for the 2011 show season: May 21st in Caseyville, Illinois, June 17th in Columbus, Montana, July 16th in Colfax, North Carolina, July 27th in Carp, Ontario, August 13th in Colfax, North Carolina, August 27th in Augusta, New Jersey, November 5th in Williamston, North Carolina and November 25th in Perry, Georgia. The first show to test-pilot rookie classes was April 2 in Colfax, North Carolina, at the “No Bling” Novice/Rookie Show and Instructional Clinic. The show, which went very well, offered rookie classes in both youth and amateur showmanship, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equitation, western pleasure and horsemanship.

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Hilltop Equestrian Receives First Quarter Horse

Skip Salome, OQHA First Vice President, donated Major League Detail, a six year old Quarter Horse

Gelding, to Hilltop Equestrian Center in March. Affectionately called “Lex” in the barn, this Quarter Horse is showcasing one of the breed’s greatest qualities to all who meet him and is the first Quarter Horse donated to Hilltop Equestrian Center. “He’s such a great minded horse,” said Salome. “I knew he would fit right in at Hilltop and get along with the kids.” Salome’s granddaughter, Lauren Diaz, did most of the training and showed him successfully at the open level in English classes. Unfortunately, she didn’t have time to continue to show Lex, so together Diaz and Salome decided to donate him.

Hilltop Equestrian Center founders Jim and Lisa Hazelwood began work on the facility in 2007, with the vision that a horse camp could encourage despondent youth to grow into more confident and capable young adults. Hilltop offers several programs, including “Adopt-A-Horse”, which is a twelve lesson overview on horse management and prepares the student to accept the responsibility and dedication the rider needs if he or she is to properly bond with their horse. Hilltop also offers “EquiTherapy”, which provides physical therapy to children ages 18 months to 12 years. Equine-assisted physical therapy is utilized as a treatment tool to reach short and long-term goals established by the therapist, patient, and family/caregivers. For more information, visit their website: http://kipp.me.


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Flarida Slides to the Top of Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup

Shawn Flarida, Craig Schmersal and Tom McCutcheon—all members of the U.S. gold-

medal team at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games—grabbed the top four places tonight in the HorsePower Inc. CRI5* at the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup. This was the debut of the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup alongside the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone. This competition was made possible by the popularity of the Reining World Championships at the World Equestrian Games last September here at the Kentucky Horse Park. Flarida rode KR Lil Commander to the top score of 226.5. Schmersal claimed second on Miss Lil Addy Tude (225.0) and third on Mister Montana Nic (224.5). McCutcheon earned the fourth-placed ribbon on Chic Olena Starbuck (222.5). “There were a couple of places that could have been better, but this horse has been great for me his whole

career,” said Flarida. “I sometimes can get in his way, but he knows his job.” Schmersal grabbed the runner-up position on Miss Lil Addy Tude even though “this was probably only the fifth time I’ve ever ridden her. But she’s like a little motor-scooter out there.” Mister Montana Nick, a 13-year-old stallion, is the horse Schmersal rode on the WEG team. “He never lets me down. He just keeps on knocking out all those 6-year-olds,” said Schmersal. The Horsepower Inc. CRI5* also offered a team competition, with five teams sponsored by five companies: Clark Oil, ProEquine Equipment, Ariat, Purina and Smartpak. The Clark Oil team of Tim McQuay, Mandy McQuay and Sam Smith took the prizes for first place, with a score of 662.0. Mandy McQuay and Smith each rode horses they’d never shown before. “I just kind of tried to get to know him, because he’s a real experienced horse,” said Mandy of her strategy. She first sat on Don Julio Whiz on Wednesday, but she finished in fifth place individually (222.0). Smith has trained Paid By Corona for “about a year” for owner Timmothy Roper. Tim, her father, was the team’s second-leading scorer on Rudy Dun It (221.0). “It was a lot of fun. I hope they ask us back next year,” he said of the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup. A highlight of the evening was watching singer Lyle Lovett perform his pattern on his horse Smart And Shiney. Said Lovett after finishing 20th (207.5), “I think I need a bigger handicap.” When asked if he thought he might be considered a candidate for the 2014 World Championship team, Lovett quipped, “After the way I rode tonight, I’m the only one who’s considering me.” Further information on the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, is available at the Rolex Kentucky website (www.rk3de.org). For the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup visit www.KentuckyReining.com.

Submitted by: Equestrian Events, Inc.


2011 OQHYA Officers & Directors

Dakota GriffithPresident 7380 Scioto Darby Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026 Cell: 614-214-9723 [email protected]

Officers Directors

Advisor: Kelli Diaz2252 Seminary Rd.Heath, OH 43056Cell: [email protected]

Upcoming OQHYA Meetings

The next OQHYA board meeting will be May 16, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.

In June, the Youth will meet after dinner during the OQHA Annual Picnic, held June 13th at the Ohio Expo Center in the Natural Resource Shelter Area. Dinner will begin at 6pm, with the board meeting to follow. Please note that AQHA Youth World Show entries will be completed at this meeting! In July, meetings will return to their usual date of July 18, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.

May May 16 @ 7 p.m.

June June 13 @ 6 p.m.

July July 18 @ 7 p.m.

Molli JacobsVice President 6700 Old Route 39 NW Dover, OH 44622 Home: 330-204-5826 [email protected]

Lacy WatsonSecretary 2443 Gibbs Rd. Goshen, OH 45122 Home: 513-646-5192 [email protected]

Katsy LeemanTreasurer 13820 Kimmens Rd. Massillon, OH 44647 Home: 330-312-1949 [email protected]

Lauren DiazReporter 2252 Seminary Rd. Heath, OH 43056 Home: 740-644-0484 [email protected]

Cody CampbellDirector 6481 State Route 125 Georgetown, OH 45121 Home: 513-470-8930 [email protected]

Brittany HarterDirector 85 Limetree Dr. Home: 740-972-8544 [email protected]

Lucy IgoeDirector 4666 Sibel Ct. Home: 614-747-3159 [email protected]

Brandon KramerDirector 1742 S. Galena Rd.Galena, OH 43021 Home: 740-965-4674 [email protected]

Ellexxah MaxwellDirector 24400 State Route 47West Mansfield, OH 43358 Home: 937-869-2467 [email protected]

Bailey MierzejewskiDirector 16255 State Route 207 Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 Home: 330-204-5826 [email protected]

Alexa RowlandDirector 4595 Potter Lyons Rd.Ansonia, OH 45303 Home: 937-417-4560 [email protected]

Paul “Trey” Schwab IIIDirector 2180 New London Rd.Hamilton, OH 45013 Home: 513-868-6900 [email protected]

Charley ThielDirector 5544 Fawnbrook LaneDublin, OH 43017 Home: 614-718-9144 [email protected]


Youth Headlines

OQHYA to Complete World Show Entries at Annual Picnic in June

During the Ohio Quarter Horse Association annual picnic, all youth members who have qualifi ed

for the AQHA Youth World Show will complete their entries. Th e annual picnic and board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 13th, one week earlier than usual to avoid confl icts with horse shows. All members, family

and friends are invited to join the OQHA Board of Directors for dinner, followed by board meetings for OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., and guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share. OQHA will provide beverages, bratwursts and fried perch.

Support OQHYA and Win a Harley Davidson

Every year OQHYA members hold numerous fundraisers to help support

their activities throughout the year, including Youth World and Congress teams. Th is year, Finks Harley-Davidson in Zanesville, Ohio, owned by Jim and Julie Brown, are helping them out. OQHYA members are selling raffl e tickets for $10 each, and the grand prize is nothing less than a Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster. Second and third place will

receive $1,000 and $500, respectively. Youth members will be selling tickets all the way up until the drawing, which is scheduled to take place during the All American Quarter Horse Congress. All proceeds go directly to the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact any youth member, or youth advisor Kelli Diaz at 740-404-7930 or

[email protected].

Qualify for Ohio’s Congress NYATT Team!

- Youth members residing in Ohio compete Saturday of the SOQHA Winter Circuit in March through July 31st to show in one of the following events at Congress: Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining or Barrel Racing.

- A youth’s 10 best shows during the qualifying period will count, provided that the youth placed in at least three shows and accumulated a minimum of 10 points.


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OQHA Awards 12 Scholarships

Each year, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association awards scholarships to OQHA members pursuing

higher education. This year, Camden Brown of Findlay, Ohio received the top scholarship of $1,000, which is renewable for three years at $500. The other 11 recipients each received a $500 scholarship, which is renewable for three years. The OQHA Board of Directors and Scholarship Committee would like to congratulate all of these wonderful young people on their great achievements thus far, and wish them the best of luck at the college of their choice! The following is a short synopsis of each scholarship winner: Melanie Lowers of Sunbury, Ohio attends Big Walnut High School. Lowers hopes to attend the University of Findlay in the fall to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy, which will require six years of schooling. She also hopes to join at least one of Findlay’s equestrian teams to continue riding throughout college. Andrea Cole of Crestline, Ohio is a football varsity cheerleader and member of National Honor Society at Colonel Crawford High School. Upon graduation, Cole plans to attend the University of Findlay and major in Pre-Veterinary Science. One day, she hopes to open her own large animal veterinary practice in Crawford County. When he’s not on the football field, Camden Brown of Findlay, Ohio can be found riding at AQHA and NRHA events. After he graduates from Arlington Local Schools, Brown plans to attend Ohio Northern University, where he will continue to play football while he studies for a degree in engineering. Brandy Napier, a member of the 2010 OQHYA NYATT Congress Team in Reining, hopes to get ther associate’s degree in Pediatric Radiology. From Wooster, Ohio, this Triway High School senior Napier also enjoys hunting, when she’s not riding horses. Kelsey Grose of Marysville, Ohio will graduate from North Union High School this spring. She plans to attend the Ohio State Beauty Academy where she will study cosmetology. Grose has been very active not only in the Quarter Horse industry, but also earned the Novice Youth Golden Horse Award at the 2010 PHBA World Show.

Anna Davis of Delaware, Ohio has been on the Congress and World Show teams for the last few years. She has already decided to attend the Ohio State University, and in fact has already taken quite a few courses there. She plans on majoring in pre-physical therapy or biology, so she can eventually attend physical therapy school. Jordan Ferguson attends Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, Ohio. This past OQHYA Director participates in IEA and volunteers at a handicapped riding center. Ferguson will attend Otterbein University in the fall and study in the Vet Tech program. Hannah Gray of South Vienna, Ohio plans to attend the Ohio State University after graduating from Northeastern High School. Gray isn’t sure what she wants to major in, but is considering the medical field as a very viable option. Molli Jacobs of Dover, Ohio is a very accomplished young rider. Named 2010 AQHA All-Around Youth, this Garaway High School senior garnered a scholarship to ride on Texas A&M University’s NCAA Western Equestrian Team. Jacobs plans to major in biomedical science so she can go on to pharmacy school. Alyssa Justus of Grove City, Ohio not only shows horses, but plays volleyball and basketball as well. This Central Crossing senior is ready to persue a bachelor’s degree in agricultural or equine science, and is considering schools such as Wilmington College and Wittenberg University. Jason Somnitz of Geneva, Ohio shows in Trail, as well as participates in Horse Judging and Hippology contests. Upong receiving his high school diploma from Geneva High School, Somnitz plans on attending Lakeland Community College to receive a degree in Business Management. Sydney Alley of Uniontown, Ohio is on the varsity track team, plays in the marching and concert bands and is a member of the National Honor Society at Lake High School. Alley has been a member of OQHYA for nearly 15 years, and will attend the University of Findlay where she plans to major in Western Equestrian Studies and Equine Business Management.


OQHYA Spotlight On:Charley Thiel

Grade: 10th at Dublin Coff man High SchoolAge: 15Hometown: Dublin, OhioCurrent Horse: Tophat and Tails, “Patrick” (He was born on St. Patrick’s Day)Shows In: Hunter Uunder Saddle and Showmanship (hopefully Equitation soon)Years Riding: 11 Favorite Class: ReiningFavorite Show: Th e All American Quarter Horse CongressOther Interests: Singing and Engineering. Pretty much any free time I get I am singing or listening to music. I am in my school play right now, “Footloose.” When I’m not singing or on a horse, I am always designing new plans for my architecture class or coming up with ideas to improve things.Greatest Accomplishment: Winning the 2010 All American Quarter Horse Congress in the 12-14 Hunter Under Saddle with my horse, Patrick.Favorite Movie: Sweet Home Alabama Favorite Type of Music: Country/Rock

Interesting Fact: I love to sing. I love to organize. Everything in my room has a place and it is labeled. If you could hang out with anyone (dead or alive) who would it be and why? My great grandmother. My mom was very close to her and she had a big infl uence on how my mom looks at life. I wasn’t born until aft er she passed away. I wish I could have met her. Who is your hero and why? I have a few. I respect Brent Tincher, my trainer, because of his work ethic and his honesty. We had pretty much given up on Patrick until we took him to Brent’s. He is an entirely diff erent horse now and I am so glad that we worked it out and waited; it has been worth it. I also admire my parents for all of their hard work and the sacrifi ces they make so that my sisters and I can show horses.What is one area you feel OQHYA could improve in and why? I wish that we could increase the youth membership (which is great since I am the chair of the membership committee for the youth), but I know there are youth kids out there that would like to be part of OQHYA and I want to make it easier for them and friendlier for them to join.

Submitted by: Lauren Diaz, OQHYA Reporter


Grade: 10th Age: 16Hometown: Ross, OhioCurrent Horse: Poco Jacko Express, “Jocko”Shows In: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending and StakesYears Riding: 14Favorite Class: Stake RaceFavorite Show: AQHYA World ShowOther Interests: 4-H, FFA and trap shootingGreatest Accomplishment: Winning the Nation in 2009 in the Stake RaceFavorite Type of Music: CountryFavorite Movie/TV Show: 8 SecondsInteresting Fact: 11 months following a truck and trailer accident I was involved in and sustained a traumatic brain injury, I am back riding and competing at the shows. I was told I would never recover, but I’m proving them wrong!

If you could hang out with anyone (dead or alive) who would it be and why? Trevor Brazil - He’s an amazing cowboy and horseman. I would like to learn some helpful tips from him to improve my horsemanship and roping.Who is your hero and why? God is my hero. Not only did He allow me to stay with my family and friends, but He is healing me and giving me the strength to continue in my struggle and recover every day.What is one area you feel OQHYA could improve in and why? I would like to see more promotion of OQHYA at the High School Rodeos to gain more interest from the contesters and ropers, in hopes of having more of them try to qualify on the team for the World Show.

OQHYA Spotlight On:Paul “Trey” Schwab

Submitted by: Lauren Diaz, OQHYA Reporter


2011 Show ScheduleMarch 5 - 6, Rolling Acres Farm Champions Center in Springfield Not Approved

March 17 - 18, SOQHA Circuit Champions Center in Springfield Not Approved

March 19 - 20, SOQHA Circuit Champions Center in Springfield Youth Approved

March 26 - 27, SOQHA Champions Center in Springfield Youth Approved

April 9 - 10, SOQHA 4-Judge Roberts Arena in Wilmington Approved

April 16 - 17, Rolling Acres Farm 4-JudgeChampions Center in Springfield Approved

April 30, OAQHA Roberts Arena in Wilmington Approved May 1, OAQHA Roberts Arena in Wilmington Approved

May 7 - 8, EOQHA Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Approved

May 21 - 22, EOQHA Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster Approved

May 28 - 29, NOQHA Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Approved

May 30, NOQHA All-Novice Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Approved

June 4 - 5, Fulton County Saddle Club Intro Show Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon Approved

June 16 - 17, NOQHA Mahoning County Fairgrounds in Canfield Not Approved

June 18 - 19, NOQHA 4-Judge Mahoning County Fairgrounds in Canfield Approved

June 25 - 26, OMIQHA Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Approved

July 2 - 3, Central State Horse Show Association Introductory Show Roberts Arena in Wilmington Approved

July 7 - 8, Rolling Acres Farm Circuit Roberts Arena in Wilmington Not Approved

July 9 - 10, Rolling Acres Farm Circuit Roberts Arena in WilmingtonApproved

July 15 - 17, Region 4 Regional Championship Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Not Approved

July 21 - 22, BWHA Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Not Approved

July 23 - 24, BWHA Findlay Western Farm in Findlay ApprovedJuly 27, Ohio State Fair All-Novice Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Not Approved

August 26, SOQHA Futurity Champions Center in Springfield Not Approved

August 27 - 28, SOQHA Futurity Champions Center in Springfield Approved

September 9, EOQHA Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Not Approved

September 10 - 11, EOQHA 4-Judge Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Approved

September 23, NOQHA Longe Line Only Mahoning County Fairgrounds in Canfield Approved

September 24 - 25, NOQHA Mahoning County Fairgrounds in Canfield Approved

November 25 - 27, SOQHA Turkey Circuit Champions Center in Springfield Approved


2011 OAQHA Officers & Directors

Laura SalomePast President 1180 Debolt Rd. Utica, OH 43080 [email protected]

Officers Directors

Jennifer SigmanDirector (2/13) 800 Blackstone StWashington C.H., OH 43160 [email protected]

Patrick MurtyPresident (2/12), Executive Board 6685 S. Raneline Rd. West Milton, OH 45383 [email protected]

Marla AthertonFirst Vice President (2/12), Executive Board 16535 Kitpatrick Rd. Utica, OH 43080 [email protected]

Katie Stolte-CarrollSecretary (2/12) 4872 Condit Rd. Sunbury, OH 43074 [email protected]

Abby PoundTreasurer (2/12)Executive Board 1260 Riley Road Newark, OH [email protected]

Suzanne GuinslerDirector (2/12)260 Spry Rd.Zanesville, OH [email protected]

Cris MartinDirector (2/13)10555 Swamp Rd.Hebron, OH 43025740-929-4606 Cell: [email protected]

Kristin MartinDirector (2/12)10514 Winchester RoadCanal Winchester, OH 43110 [email protected]

Kara Beth MitchellDirector (2/13)3130 Nob Hill RdZanesville, OH 43701 [email protected]

Carol SigmanDirector (2/12)11768 Reid Rd. NWJeffersonville, OH 43128 [email protected]

Kaitlyn RikerDirector (2/12)4155 Easton WayColumbus, OH [email protected]

Mike Yemc Director (2/12) 215 Thurman Ave.Columbus, OH 43206

Nancy WaidDirector (2/13)1469 E. Chestnut St.Lancaster, OH 43130

Kahryne ZachrichDirector (2/12)215 Thurman Ave.Columbus, OH [email protected]

Lois BerryDirector (2/14)7756 Ridge Rd.Wadsworth, OH 44281Cell: [email protected]

Justin BillingsSecond Vice President (2/12), Executive Board 9755 State Route 752 Ashville, OH 43103 [email protected]

Chris MartinDirector (2/14)

Chelsea MartzDirector (2/14)1299 Steamboat Springs Ct.Blacklick, OH 43004 [email protected]

Carly Williams Director (2/14)223 Elwood Ave. Marysville, OH 43040 419-651-8119 [email protected]


Amateur Update

The annual OAQHA Horse Show, scheduled for

April 30th-May 1st at Roberts Arena in Wilmington, Ohio was postponed due to weather. Already, Ohio has set a new record for rainfall in April at 11.32 inches, as of Tuesday, April 26th. Th e previous

record of 9.77 inches was set in April 1998. Th e OAQHA board of directors is planning on re-scheduling the show for later this summer. For the latest news on the OAQHA Horse Show, visit www.oqha.com.

OAQHA Meeting Schedule

In May, the Amateur Board will meet on Monday, May 16th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.

During June, OAQHA will meet aft er dinner, which begins at 6 p.m., during the OQHA Annual Picnic at the Natural Resource Shelter in the Ohio Expo Center on June 13th. Board meetings return to normal the following month, and OAQHA will meet July 18th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel on Sinclair Road.

MayMay 16 @ 7 p.m.

JuneJune 13 @ 6 p.m.

JulyJuly 18 @ 7 p.m.

OAQHA Annual Show Postponed

2011 Service Trainer AuctionPurchase 1 month for $550 with participating trainers

Visit OQHA.com for a full list of trainers!

For more information contact:Abby Pound

(740) 975-1209 [email protected]


Ohio Futurity Bonus Incentive FundNEW!

$35,000 BONUS MONEY ADDEDHalter Open Weanling Colts - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Weanling Colts - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50Open Weanling Fillies - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Weanling Fillies - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50Open Yearling Stallions/Geldings - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Yearling Stallions/Geldings - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50Open Yearling Mares - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Yearling Mares - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50

Longe Line Open English Longe Line - $500 Open Western Longe Line - $750Non-Pro Longe Line - $750

Hunter Under Saddle Open Two and Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000 Non-Pro Two and Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle Maturity - $500

Western Pleasure Open Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000Non-Pro Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $500Open Three Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000Non-Pro Three Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity - $500

*Non-Pro Halter classes will run concurrently with the corresponding open class and will pay an additional purse to the top three non-pro exhibitors.

GUIDELINES1. There is no separate entry fee to enter OFBIF classes and horses are eligible with no restrictions.

2. Members must submit a nomination form, along with a copy of horses’s registration papers to the OQHA office by August 15th to be eligible for bonus incentive fund monies. Please note that entries WILL NOT be accepted at any of the regional futurities. 3. Participants in the OFBIF must enter the EOQHA, NOQHA, and/or SOQHA open futurity classes to participate. Participants are not required to participate in all three futurities, but can earn bonus money at one, two, or three shows. 4. A current membership in OQHA is required for both owner and exhibitor prior to the show. 5. In addition to nomination, all membership, entry forms, papers and payment must be submitted to each regional association, per their guidelines to be eligible for bonus money. If these are not submitted by the due

date, all entries are subject to late fees, per each regional association rules. 6. All bonus money is in addition to regional association’s purse. 7. Longe Line classes will be run according to NSBA rules. All other classes will be judged in accordance with AQHA rules. 8. All OFBIF classes will be according to NSBA percentages. 9. All OFBIF classes will pay back in each class as follows: 6 pay backs if 10 or less show, 8 pay backs if 11 to 20 show, 10 pay backs if 21 to 30 show, 12 pay backs if 31 to 40 show and 14 pay backs if 41 and up show.

For a complete list of guidelines, visit www.oqha.com.


Ohio Futurity BonusIncentive Fund

Ohio Futurity Bonus Incentive Fund2011 NOMINATION FORM

Please check the classes below that you plan to show:Halter___ Open Weanling Colts - $500___ Non-Pro Weanling Colts* - $125, $100, $50___ Open Weanling Fillies - $500___ Non-Pro Weanling Fillies * - $125, $100, $50___ Open Yearling Stallions/Geldings - $500___ Non-Pro Yearling Stallions/Geldings* - $125, $100, $50___ Open Yearling Mare - $500___ Non-Pro Yearling Mares* - $125, $100, $50

*Non-Pro Halter classes will run concurrently with the corresponding open class and will pay an additional purse to the top three non-pro exhibitors.

• Owners AND Exhibitors must be current OQHAmembers.• No Nomination Fee

Longe Line___ Open English Longe Line - $500___ Open Western Longe Line - $750___ Non-Pro Longe Line - $750

Hunter Under Saddle___ Open Two and Th ree Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000___ Non-Pro Two and Th ree Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000___ Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle Maturity - $500

Western Pleasure___ Open Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000___ Non-Pro Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $500___ Open Th ree Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000___ Non-Pro Th ree Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000___ Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity - $500

OWNER: ________________________________________________________ SSN: ____________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________

CITY: ________________________ STATE: ____________ ZIP: _________________

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Send Entries To: Ohio Quarter Horse Assocation Attn: Barb Benedum PO Box 209 Richwood, OH 43344-0209 Fax: 740-943-3752 • E-mail: [email protected]


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Club Updates

Northern Ohio Quarter Horse AssociationSubmitted by: Frances Rospotynski, Secretary

The NOQHA Futurity has a deadline of July 1, 2011 and the

payment will be $75. Late entries will be accepted with a $50 penalty

as late as show day. Entry forms are available, along with additional information, on our web site at http://noqha.com. Our 2011 Stallion Auction will be available thru May 31, 2011. Please visit our website for available studs STALLION OWNERS: Please contact Bill Kelly at 330-814-3080 or via email [email protected] for your stallion packet; please remember it is not too late to make the foals from the 2010 breeding season eligible for the Closed Futurity classes. For stallions that sell, all foals from the year the service was sold are eligible for the closed futurity. The owner receives a complimentary NOQHA Membership, free entry in the Weanling class or Yearling Longe Line class and the best of all, the owner receives 10% of the purse forget placing in the Closed Futurity classes. NOQHA Extravaganza will be May 28th and 29th and the Novice show on May 30th at the Findlay Western Farm. NOQHA Extravaganza will be double judged, split/combined, by David Dellin and Brad Jewett. Double NOQHA year-end points and Youth Congress Team points have been approved for this show. Jessica Gilliam will judge the Novice show on May 30th. Double points for NOQHA year-end awards for the Novice Show, Monday, May 30th. We encourage all exhibitors to download a pre-registration packet from our website for our show

season. Pre-registrations are not required, but we will put your name into a drawing for an NOQHA custom picture frame at the appropriate show if you take the time to pre-register your horse and rider information. Forms must be completed in full and sent with a copy of your horse’s papers and all necessary current AQHA/NSBA cards along with a copy of ROM certificate for horses showing in Performance Halter. You only need to complete this form once a year. Advance camper and stall reservations are recommended for all of the NOQHA shows and can be placed with George Seanor at 330-877-1285 or [email protected]. NOQHA Summer Six Pack Circuit will consist of six sets of points in four days at the Mahoning County Fairgrounds in Canfield, Ohio. June 16th and 17th will be judged by Jon Barry and Chris Jeter. June 18th and 19th will be judged by Buddy Fisher, Bill Kaven, Lisa Moden and Stephanie Lynn. June 18th and 19th will count for a four sets of points for OQHA and NOQHA year-end awards and Youth Congress Team Points. If you are a current Northern Ohio resident between the ages of 18 and 25 and interested in running for NOQHA queen, our competition will be at our June Summer Six Pack Circuit. Please contact Chrissy Brown at 330-435-0266 for additional information. All NOQHA show bills, pre-entry and stall forms are available on our website at http://noqha.com. While you are visiting our website, we would love for you to join us on Facebook page, Northern Ohio Quarter Horse.


Club Updates

Ohio Cutting Horse AssociationSubmitted by: Tony Kennedy, OCHA Reporter

Cuttings in Ohio have come for 2011. Weather and gas prices

seem to have decreased the number of entries so far, but hopefully better days are ahead for us all. For now, there are shows scheduled in Canal

Winchester, Swanton, Wakeman and Sunbury. A full list of shows in our area is posted on our Ohio Cutting Horse website; stop by and take a look. We are presently organizing our annual yearbook and there are numerous ways to participate in it, if you are interested. You can fi nd a complete listing of our

offi cers and board members with contact information on the website. Any of those individuals can assist you in advertising rates or contact our cecretary, Janel Kennedy, if you would like to place an ad. We are currently discussing the option of putting on a few cutting clinics for the beginner to experienced exhibitor. If you would be interested in attending such a clinic, contact any board member and we will try to organize a clinic in the area closest to the most interest. If you are interested in cutting, we invite you to come to a show and say HI!!!

Southern Ohio Quarter Horse AssociationSubmitted by: Lisa Perry, Executive Director

The offi cers and directors of SOQHA would like to extend

their sincere thanks to all of the exhibitors who attended our

fi rst three shows of the 2011 season. President Kevin Smith also extends his gratitude to all of the SOQHA offi cers, directors and youth who volunteered hours of their time to help make the shows run smoothly. Th e youth association extends thanks to all of you who participated in their fundraising events. Th ey are off to a great start this season! Please join us in thanking Fritz Leeman Farms for sponsoring the circuit champion awards at the Winter Circuit and a huge “thank you” to all of our class sponsors. Th anks for your generosity and support for SOQHA! Th e 2011 SOQHA Futurity Committee will begin accepting entries in June. Th ere is a one-time payment of $75 per class for both the Open and Breeders Futurities which must be postmarked by July 1, 2011 to avoid late fees. Th e class listings and entry blank can be found on our website beginning in June. Futurity weekend will be August 26th, 27th and 28th. Judges will be Chris Jones, Jessica Gilliam, Karen Watters, Kenny Hall and Bonnie Jo Clay. Th e show bill can be found on our website beginning in June.

Scholarship applications are due to Gail Landis by July 1, 2011. Please remember that current recipients must also complete an application if they would like to be considered for renewal. Th e application form can be found on our website. Attention young ladies between the ages of 18 and 25! SOQHA invites you to apply for the position of 2011 association Queen. An application consisting of a resume describing scholastic and personal achievements, activities and future goals is also due by July 1, 2011. Applicants will then compete in an interview, a test and a horsemanship class. Complete details can be found on our website or by contacting Lora Walker. Th e SOQHA monthly meetings are held at the Damon’s restaurant located in Wilmington. Th e May meeting will be held on the 11th, the June meeting on the 8th and the July meeting on the 13th. Be sure to visit our web site at www.soqha.com for the latest news updates, point standings, membership forms, futurity forms and other information related to the activities of the association.


Club Updates

Ohio Quarter Horse Racing AssociationSubmitted by: Tamie Grandstaff, OQHRA Secretary

Left: Congratulations 2010 Reserve Two Year Old, Cash For Bragg; Three Year Old High Point, Features First Cutie; Aged High Point, Shamu Moon and Reserve Aged High Point Eye Am A Star. 2010 OQHRA Horse Of The Year - Shamu Moon; Owner and Trainer Of The Year, Harold Bragg.

Left: Congratulations to 2010 Reserve Three Year Old - I Is It and owner, Christina Zehend. Award presented by 2010 OQHRA Queen Adrianna Childress. Right: Congratulations My Corona Is Rare and owner, James Bratton, 2010 Ohio Two Year Old Hi Point. Accepting for Jim is Kristin Tumblin.

Right: 2011 OQHRA Officers/Directors, picture front left to right, Tammy Cain (Secretary), Kristin Tumblin (Director), Andrew Tumblin (Director), Rick Treat (Director), Pat Bragg (Director), Glenn Bragg (Director), Harold Bragg (Honorary Director), Bill Baer (President), Steve Shoemaker (Vice Presisdent) and Ben Grandstaff (Treasurer). Congrats to all of our 2010 High Point Winners!


Club Updates

OMI Quarter Horse AssociationSubmitted by: Olga Kipp, OMIQHA Secretary

At our April meeting the horse show was discussed and all

seems to be covered, except for the shavings. We are currently checking with the shavings

supplier we had last year. Letters were mailed out to all of the Ohio trainers with show bills in them by Kelly Gibson. Letters were also sent out to all of last year’s sponsors. Kelly will send a mass e-mail to all members to see if they will bring monetary donations or sponsorships. We discussed having our banquet at the same place as last year, The Lighthouse in Findlay, for the same weekend next year, but Saturday. It was mentioned to have it start at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and have a DJ afterwards. We will discuss more at later meetings. The queen gave her report. She has raffle tickets to sell a set of basic chaps that were donated for $1.00 each. The drawing will be held at our show on June 26th. The winner will have the option to personalize them for an added price. Dawn Arn is going to get with all of the kids to have them each take a few to sell. Lisa Maag, queen advisor, has suggested to Abbey that she take the youth kids to the Toledo Zoo for a day to hang out, have fun and get to know each other better. The

date is to be determined. The NYATT team barrel qualification shows were discussed. We have three, so there are enough for the kids to get qualified. They are the East Lansing show on May 13-15, NOQHA show in Findlay on May 28th and 29th and the IQHA show in Fort Wayne on July 8-10. We also found out that Warren and Silver Star will be at our show again. It was discussed to come up with some ideas to try to get more of the members involved. It was mentioned that the kids want to do something together, for fun, at the show. It was mentioned to have a Dietz’s ice cream social. It was also mentioned to have a banner made with our logo. Valerie Heydinger volunteered to make it. It will be made so it can either hang from a table or on a wall, like a stall curtain. We also need to get a list of all of the parents who said they would help when needed. Dawn Arn said the kids also want to have a pool party at her house at some point. YOUTH REPORT: Kelsey Grose gave the youth report. They had a horsemanship clinic with Art O’Brien that was well attended, with refreshments served afterwards. Kelly asked if they had any sponsorship money or silent auction items yet and they did not.

OQHA Annual PicnicMonday, June 13th

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we hope to see you there!

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Club Updates

Ohio State Buckskin AssociationSubmitted by: Brianne Mathews, OSBA Reporter

Spring is already on its way out, which means that show

season will soon be in full force. 2011 marks the beginning of

a partnership between the Ohio State Buckskin Association and the Miami Valley Horse Show Association. The Red, White and Buckskin Circuit (July 1-4) is the inaugural show that will display the joint efforts to produce a quality, fun, competitive show for not only IBHA-registered horses, but horses of any color or breed. And don’t forget paybacks and added $$$$! This is a show that you will not want to miss – from the Saturday night hog roast and potluck with food as far as you can see, to the dog races and even Redneck Showmanship – the Red, White and Buckskin Circuit always proves to be a great time. This year we are breaking in a brand new venue, the Schmidthorst Pavilion at the Allen County Fairgrounds, which is conveniently located near I-75 in Lima, Ohio. The Holiday Inn is OSBA’s host hotel. If you’re planning

on staying there, be sure to make your reservations by June 16th to receive OSBA’s special show rate. Even if you aren’t bringing a horse and are in the area, please stop out. You are sure to meet some great people and see some nice horses and you may even find yourself wanting a bucky! The OSBA Fall Futurity will be on September 10-11 at Circle G Arena in Brookville, Ohio. The Miami Valley Horse Show Association will again be collaborating with OSBA to offer opportunities for ALL colors and breeds – as well as paybacks! If you have an IBHA horse age five or younger or a weanling (of any color) with an IBHA-registered parent, consider entering your horse the futurity. The deadline for the first payment is July 31st. You can find the futurity forms and a showbill online. As always, check www.ohiobuckskins.org for the latest and greatest news for Ohio buckskins. Good luck and see you in the arena!


Minutes

Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting - March 21, 2011

Submitted by: Barb Benedum, Accountant

Directors present: Lisa Alley, Rod Atherton, Clark Bradley, Mark Cherubini, Hank Clason, Chris

Darnell, Ed Dingledine, Kelli Diaz, Wayne Erwin, Candi Fites, Bill Flarida, Elizabeth Gorski, Ted Handel, Bob Hexter, Randy Jacobs, Roger Landis, Fritz Leeman, Brent Maxwell, Ron McCarty, Dr. Dave McDonald, Charlie Menker, Cindy Morehead, Judd Paul, Alan Potts, Don Recchiuti, Skip Salome, Todd Salome, Brent Tincher and Denny Thorsell. Excused Directors: Jess Cecil, Vic Clark, Jack Geschke, Steve Marco, Dr. Scott Myers, Binnie Ann Masters, John Pickersgill, Chuck Smith and Dan Trein. President Charlie Menker called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Minutes – • Alan Potts made a motion to approve the January 2011 Minutes. Second by Bob Hexter. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report – • Barb Benedum presented the January 2011 financial statements. At this time, OQHA is right on track financially where it should be for the year. We are showing a profit of $680,380 as of February 28, 2011. Wayne Erwin made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Second by Denny Thorsell. Motion carried. Tri-Chairmen Report – Cam Foreman reported on the meeting held earlier that day: • Update on the 2010 Congress Drug Test: One case has been settled. The other case is still on-going. • 2011 Congress Schedule: There will not be an arena in the Voinovich this year. Hopefully this will become a reality in 2012 with construction of a new stall barn.The Congress schedule has changed back to the original 2010 schedule with the following new classes: NCHA Amateur Cutting, Select Equitation Over

Fences, Select Working Hunter, Select Hunter Hack, Progressive Working Hunter, Select Pole Bending, Trail Stakes and Maturity Western Pleasure Stakes. • Update on the 2011 Congress Trophy: Don Bell will have the original bronze done this week. It will be sent to the foundry for molds. The proposal that has been accepted will be $40,000- $50,000 less than what has been spent in the past. • The trade show has been re-designed utilizing the space from Stallion Avenue. The new design will hopefully generate an additional $70,000 - $80,000 in revenue. • There is a meeting set up with the State Vet to discuss Equine Piroplasmosis. All the World Shows are now requiring testing for this and the Congress will also require it beginning in 2011. • Cam has met with Bob Kiser to discuss installing the footing for the arenas. Elizabeth Gorski made a motion to accept the Tri-Chairmen report. Second by Don Recchiuti. Motion carried. Annual Banquet – • Todd Salome reported that attendance was down, but everyone was happy. AQHA Reports – Clark Bradley reported on the AQHA Convention: • There was discussion regarding the level classes to allow for more limited and novice classes and horse. • There was discussion regarding using lip chains, ear plugs and weighted tails. • The final decision will be made by AQHA’s Executive Committee at the April meeting. Futurity Bonus Fund – • Candi Fites stated that an ad will be in the upcoming Ohio Quarter Horse News outlining and promoting the new program.


MinutesExecutive Committee – Brent Maxwell reported on the meeting held earlier that day: • The Executive Committee reviewed two proposals for re-designing the website. It was their recommendation to accept the proposal from Blind Acre Media for $22,150.00. Judd Paul made the motion to accept the proposal. Second by Todd Salome. Motion carried. • Central States Horse Show Association asked for approval for an Introductory Show with OQHA points to be held July 2 and 3 at Roberts Arena. Hank Clason made the motion to accept the Executive Committee Report. Second by Chris Darnell. Motion passed. Finance Committee – • Dr. Dave McDonald stated that there will be a Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, March 24 at the OQHA office. Horse Show Advisory – • Brent Maxwell asked that the Horse Show Advisory Committee discuss how Select and Amateur exhibitors are awarded Ohio points when the classes are combined. Membership – Chris Darnell reported the following 2011 membership numbers: • 257 Amateur • 217 Regular • 147 Youth • 770 Life Ohio Queen – • Elaine Wells stated that interviews have been set up for April 2 for the six Ohio Queen candidates. NOQHA – • Chris Darnell reported that the first show is May 28th and 29th at University of Findlay. Northern Ohio’s scholarship application deadline is May 1st, 2011

Youth Committee – Dakota Diamond Griffith reported on the meeting held earlier: • There were 29 youth in attendance. • Youth Committees have been assigned. • The main 2011 fund raiser will be a raffle featuring a Harley Davidson motorcycle as top prize. • The theme for the Youth World is “Taking Vintage off the Shelf.” Amateurs – Patrick Murty reported on the meeting held earlier that day: • The Amateurs will have their show at the end of April in Wilmington. • The Amateurs sent their 1st and 2nd Vice President to the AQHA Convention. • There will be a new committee this year focusing on memberships. New Business – • Brent Maxwell asked that OQHA again sponsor a horse through Discovery Riders. The sponsorship is $1,500.00. Chris Darnell made the motion use outstanding memorial funds to fund the sponsorship. 2nd by Dave McDonald. Motion passed. • Charlie Menker asked for volunteers to sit on a new committee that will focus on reaching out to new youth. This committee will strive to coordinate trips to The All American Congress in hopes to spark new interest. The volunteers are Bob Hexter, Elizabeth Gorski, Binnie Ann Masters and Charlie Menker along with two Amateur volunteers. • Lisa Alley made the motion to have the Annual picnic on June 13th, 2011. Second by Brent Maxwell. Motion carried. Ed Dingledine made the motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Second by Cindy Morehead. Motion carried.


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1If you haven’t already, attend a show and watch the classes you plan on entering so that you know

exactly what to expect.

2 If your horse is green, take him to a show and don’t enter any classes; just evaluate how he handles the

new surroundings.

3Make a list of everything you need to take to the show; then pack the day beforehand, checking each

item off your list.

4 Have a friend or family member on hand at the show to help with last minute grooming, giving

your boots a wipe before you enter the ring or just providing moral support.

5 Before each class, visualize how you want your ride to be—professionals fi nd this technique helpful.

6 If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on show clothes, stick to classic colors and avoid fl amboyant

trends.

7 Dress up your everyday tack by using a special pad or blanket reserved only for show.

8 If your discipline calls for show-day braiding or banding, start practicing well ahead of time, or hire

an expert to do the job for you.

9School one level higher than you show. Th at way you can compete with confi dence, even when

nerves and distractions might get in the way.

10 Know how your horse behaves in the company of others. If he is unruly, it’s probably not time to

show yet.

11Warm your horse up, but don’t burn him out. Save his best energy for the actual class.

12Clean your tack the day before the show: Make sure it’s in tip-top shape, and polish any silver.

13 If your horse is having a meltdown in a rail class, head to the center of the ring and just stand

quietly. Better to chalk it up to experience than create a dangerous situation.

14 Some disciplines have strict rules and regulations about equipment. Study your rulebook closely to

be sure that your tack is “legal.”

15 Hunters and jumpers: In the warm-up ring, call “heads up” on the fence you’re jumping.

16At home, practice any special tests that you think might be added to your classes, such as riding

without stirrups, sitting the extended trot or executing a fi gure-eight.

17Never hold a class up; you could be disqualifi ed. If you are making a quick tack change, or have

classes running simultaneously, have someone inform the show steward immediately.

18Ask a show steward if you can see the judge’s scorecard or sheet to gain a greater

understanding on how he or she pins a class.

19Don’t forget to close out your check before leaving the showgrounds!

20Stay calm! If you’re nervous, your horse will know, so remember to take deep, even breaths

before you enter the ring or start your pattern.

22Once you are in the ring, remember to take your time. You don’t need to be the fi rst person to

respond to a change of gait.

23Take some extra time to memorize your patterns! Draw them, say them out loud and

practice the maneuvers in your warm-up.

24Finally, and most importantly, enjoy yourself and have fun!

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