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Volume 7 Issue 1March 4, 2013

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The Mid-Atlantic Saddlebred Preview Hosted by High Caliber Stables

By Anna Stoddard

Greensboro, NC-On February 21st, Mary and Evan Orr of High Caliber Stables hosted The Mid-Atlantic Saddlebred Event at their stables in Greensboro, North Carolina. Upon arrival, guests were met with a lively and well decorated barn as well as a fine assortment of hors d’oeuvres and re-freshments. Booths by Scott Thacker, Hot Jods, and more were also set up for visitor viewing. After an enjoyable period of socializing, story-telling and catching up on the latest gossip and horse news, guests were entertained with an exhibition of a fine collection of available horses and ponies from barns including Matt Shiflet Stables, Mercer Springs Farm, Johnny Lucas and Sons Stables, High Cali-ber Stables, Westwind Stables, Lenux Stables, Holly Tree Stables and Northern Kiss Farm. Ponies and horses of all divisions were displayed for the crowd, trotting and rack-ing the runway to the loud beat of the latest pop hits pro-vided by DJ Tytan. The event produced a large crowd and, though a little chilly, provided all with an enjoyable and fun experience. A big thanks to High Caliber Stables for hosting this event and for a wonderful time to see wonder-ful people and several nice horses and ponies!

Hosts Mary and Evan Orr

Jamie Lucas From left: Steve Hanks, Steve Gassen, Johnny Lucas, Claude Shiflet

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Smith Lilly and Bo Lucas Scott Thacker at one of the booths set up at the event

Allie Wellington and Family Enjoying the preview!

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Quintus Vanderspuy on Double Dipped Matt Shiflet on Heartbreak Warfare

Bo Lucas on Grey All Day Kim Cowart on Twilight Maxamillion

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NewsRobeRtson equine sales

Closing DateThe Robertson Equine Sales Spring Sale dates will be April 8 – 9, with the sale taking place at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, KY. Entries for the sale will close February 18.

Entries can be made online at www.RobertsonEquineSales.com or mailed to P.O. Box 616, Simpsonville, KY 40067. For infor-mation on the Tack Sale contact Mike Felty at 502-741-1683 or Les Cunningham at 859-304-1113.

Southern Saddlebred Sales, Inc. is gearing up for their 2013 events at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro TN and has announced many additions to their schedule..

The Spring Fling Horse Show and Spring Sale will be held April 25 – 27. The prize list is available now at www.southernsadd-lebredsales.com and will be distributed at the ASHA convention and mailed by mid-February. Kristen Cater from Dunbarton, NH will be judging the 3-day show, managed by Scarlett Mattson. Building on the tremendous success of the 2012 fall show, the Spring Fling will be a great place to make your season debut with classes for new riders and new teams. If you have a special class need, there are 4 “Add-A-Class” opportunities and one “Add-A-Championship.” These classes require a sponsorship and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Academy classes have also been added to the schedule, with the WTC division exhibit-ing Friday late afternoon preceding the regular show, and the WT division scheduled for Saturday afternoon. “We hope that the Academy riders will enjoy being a part of our evening’s activi-ties and that those families will stay and enjoy the regular horse show,” said Jackie Hale, show chairman. Live entertainment at the Friday night exhibitor party will feature an up-and-coming Nashville talent, with a full bar and restaurant in The Miller Club all weekend.

New this year for Southern Saddlebred’s Spring and Fall Sales is the publication of the sale catalog as an E-Book. In addition to each entry being featured on the website, a sale catalog will once again be printed and mailed upon request. Spring sale entries don’t close until March 19th.

Mark your calendars and plan to start your season, and end your season with Southern Saddlebred! Visit www.southernsaddle-bredsales.com for more information, contact Scarlett Mattson at 270-547-8664 to receive a prize list, or James and Jackie Hale at 205-669-6649 for information regarding the Spring Sale.

lexington JuDges anD Footing impRovement announCeD

Show manager Kent Moeller has announced the judges for the 2013 Lexington Junior League Horse Show. Judging all per-formance classes will be Chuck Herbert, James Nichols, and Gene van der Walt. Barbe Smith will join Herbert and Nichols for the Equitation competition.

Additionally, the management team of the Red Mile racetrack has rescinded its ban of tanbark footing, allowing the Junior League to go back to the successful tanbark footing that was absent from last year’s horse show.

An additional row of bistro tables will be added at the in-gate end of the ring, adding another tier to that terrace and eliminat-ing the Jumbotron.

The Lexington Junior League Horse Show will be held July 8-13 on the Red Mile in Lexington, KY. Two divisions have been added to the schedule for 2013: Ladies Amateur Three-Gaited and Ladies Amateur Five-Gaited.

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tHe 2013 WoRlD’s CHampionsHip HoRse sHoW

The judges for the Kentucky State Fair World’s Champion-ship Horse Show have been selected, they are: Steve Crab-tree, Fran Crumpler, Kim Crumpler, George Knight, and Kent Swalla. They will be judging all divisions, Mr. and Mrs. Crumpler will not both judge the same class.

There have been changes made in the schedule of classes. There will be a qualifying class and a championship class for Junior Park Horses. The qualifying requirements for Pleasure, Park, and Park Pleasure, six (6) classes in three (3) shows, will apply to this class.

Due to the diminished entries in the five gaited and three gait-ed pony qualifying classes the classes have been consolidated into one qualifying class for each of the championships. The younger age division in Equitation has also been changed to two (2) qualifying classes, 13 year olds and 12 and under. This was done because of the lack of entries in the 11 and under classes.

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The Southeastern Hackney Association Annual Meeting

By Anna Stoddard

Saturday, February 23rd, The Southeastern Hackney Association held its annual meeting in Gibsonville, North Carolina. Hosted by association president, Bo Lucas and Executive Board of Directors member, Cara Lucas, at the Best Western Plus and Johnny Lucas & Sons Stables, the annual meeting was a huge success. Saturday morning, Johnny Lucas & Sons Stables held an open house for guests and SEHA members to visit the barn, have some coffee and dough-nuts and watch some of the stables ponies including WC Outside the Lines, CH Heartland Double Trouble, a fine 3 year-old Hackney mare owned by Bo and Cara Lucas named McMillans Lady Smith and more. Following a quick Board of Directors meeting in the af-ternoon, the members meeting was held at the Best Western Plus in Gibsonville, NC. Speakers Doug Shiflet and Tom Lowry did a wonderful job entertaining members during the general meeting and new officers were chosen for the upcoming year. The results of the general meeting were as follows: president: Bo Lucas, vice presi-dent: Carl Nichols, secretary: Janelle Jones, treasure: Charles Leon-ard, and futurity representative: Mike Wright. The evening meet-ing, dinner and Futurity auction were also held at the Best Western Plus Hotel and was catered by Grill 5-8-4. After a delicious meal and evening of socializing, the 2013 Southeastern Hackney Futurity Auction was held and made a record amount of $4,626, an increase from last year’s total of $4,040. Overall the 2013 Southeastern Hack-ney Association was a huge success and members hope next year’s meeting will be even better and membership will increase over the 2013 horse show season! Guest Speaker Tom Lowry

Jamie Lucas and friend. A great turnout to this years annual SEHA meeting!

On January 19, the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Alabama hosted its annual banquet at the beau-tiful Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge and Convention Center in Guntersville, Alabama. A delicious buffet was served followed by the introduction of new officers. The banquet concluded by honoring the 2012 high point winners. A complete list of winners is included in this issue.

Academy Barn Place RiderLeadline Stepping Stone Farm 1st Annabelle Shope Stepping Stone Farm 1st Marley Croxton Rocking S 1st Laurel Pack Rocking S 1st Elise Kelley Leadline Walk and Trot Rocking S 1st Laurel Pack Rocking S 2nd Elise Kelley 9-10 WT Showmanship Stepping Stone Farm 1st Olivia Grace Wood Rocking S 2nd Ashley Juneac Stepping Stone Farm 3rd Ashleigh Donovan Rocking S 4th Emma Farnlacher 11-13 WT Showmanship Stepping Stone Farm 1st Layla Tatum 14-17 WT Showmanship Rocking S 1st Jordan English Rocking S 2nd Sarah Coker Adult WT Showmanship Rocking S 1st Carolyn Barnes 9-10 WT Equitation Stepping Stone Farm 1st Olivia Grace Wood Rocking S 2nd Ashley Juneac Stepping Stone Farm 3rd Ashleigh Donovan Rocking S 4th Emma Farnlacher 11-13 WT Equitation Stepping Stone Farm 1st Layla Tatum 14-17 WT Equitation Rocking S 1st Jordan English Rocking S 2nd Sarah Coker Adult WT Equitation Rocking S 1st Carolyn Barnes 13& Under WTC Showmanship Stepping Stone Farm 1st Ashlyn Seagle Stepping Stone Farm 2nd Caroline Lowe

14-17 WTC Showmanship Stepping Stone Farm 1st Katie Wood Stepping Stone Farm 2nd Mariah Bouchet Heathermoor Farm 3rd Kerri Kytle Stepping Stone Farm 4th Kendall Rezek Adult WTC Showmanship Stepping Stone Farm 1st Julie Wamble 13& Under WTC Equitation Stepping Stone Farm 1st Caroline Lowe Stepping Stone Farm 2nd Ashlyn Seagle 14-17 WTC Equitation Stepping Stone Farm 1st Katie Wood Stepping Stone Farm 2nd Mariah Bouchet Heathermoor Farm 3rd Kerri Kytle Stepping Stone Farm 4th Kendall Rezek Adult WTC Equitation Stepping Stone Farm 1st Julie Wamble 10 & Under Walk/Trot Equitation Stepping Stone Farm 1st Lillia Shope Pleasure Equitation Heathermoor Farm 1st Lindsay Slemmons Weanling In Hand Winsalot Farm 1st The Fiest Family Country Pleasure Driving Stepping Stone Farm 1st Miriam Reagan Adult Country Pleasure Stepping Stone Farm 1st Miranda Shope B&W Stables 1st Regina Head Heathermoor Farm 2nd Brittany Fox 12 & Under Walk/Trot Pleasure B&W Stables 1st Webb Harris Heathermoor Farm 2nd Elizabeth Grigsby B&W Stables 3rd Webb Harris Pleasure Pony B&W Stables 1st Joyce Webster Show Pleasure Driving B&W Stables 1st Ken Webster

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Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Heathermoor Farm 1st Lindsay Slemmons Stepping Stone Farm 2nd Rachel Wamble Heathermoor Farm 3rd Alli Cara Adult Show Pleasure B&W Stables 1st Colleen Brooks James Hale Stables 2nd Sarah O’Neal James Hale Stables 3rd Vivienne von Baillou James Hale Stables 4th Kathy Eady Junior Park Pleasure B&W Stables 1st Liz Harris Open Park Pleasure B&W Stables 1st Joyce Webster James Hale Stables 2nd Vivienne von Baillou Junior Exhibitor Park Heathermoor Farm 1st Lindsay Slemmons James Hale Stables 2nd Emily Hillhouse Stepping Stone Farm 3rd Rachel Wamble Heathermoor Farm 4th Katie Griffin Amateur Park Heathermoor Farm 1st Stephanie Fox Fine Harness James Hale Stables 1st Katherine Johnson Junior Exhibitor 3 Gaited Heathermoor Farm 1st Catherine Walthall Stepping Stone Farm 2nd Rachel Wamble Open 3 Gaited James Hale Stables 1st Baillou Equestrian & James Hale Stables Adult 5 Gaited Show Pleasure B&W Stables 1st Jennifer Marx James Hale Stables 2nd Alexis Braswell Heathermoor Farm 3rd Sandra Fox 5 Gaited Pony James Hale Stables 1st Suzanne Hillhouse Junior Exhibitor 5 Gaited Heathermoor Farm 1st Taylor Wood Amateur 5 Gaited James Hale Stables 1st Alexis Braswell Heathermoor Farm 1st Heathermoor Farm Heathermoor Farm 2nd Nancy Cunningham State Pleasure Awards Class Barn OwnerCountry Pleasure Driving Stepping Stone Farm Miriam Reagan

Adult Country Pleasure Stepping Stone Farm TIE Miranda Shope B&W Stables Liz Harris Show Pleasure Driving B&W Stables Ken Webster Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Heathermoor Farm Lindsay Slemmons Adult Show Pleasure James Hale Stables Little Cahaba Properties 5 Gaited Show Pleasure B&W Stables Jennifer Marx Regional High Point Winners Class Barn Owner10& Under Walk/Trot Equitation Stepping Stone Farm Lillia ShopeJunior Exhibitor Park Heathermoor Farm Lindsay Slemmons Amateur Park Heathermoor Farm Stephanie Fox Fine Harness James Hale Stables Katherine Johnson OVERALL HIGH POINT WINNERS Academy Julie WambleJunior Exhibitor Lillia ShopeAmateur Stephanie Fox Academy Barn HALL OF FAME HORSE Sultan’s Miracle Man-”Sam”Performance Barn HALL OF FAME PERSON Bob & Miriam Reagan

Scenes from Guntersville, Alabama

Scenes from Guntersville, Alabama

Traditions Continue in Wooton, Kentucky…

By Sheila GuayOff the beaten path, in a small town named Wooton, Kentucky, you will find Doug Wooton Stables. Located in the heart of coal mining country, just a few minutes outside of Hazard Kentucky, stands a Sadddlebred training farm that has been around for many years. The original barn containing 4 stalls was built in 1984 directly behind his parents’ house. Doug gained his first horse knowledge from his father Willie Wooton who was a blacksmith that logged with draft horses and mules. Willie also taught Doug to ride. Willie had a pony waiting at the house after Doug was born and came home from the hospital. Growing up, Doug would travel with his father and learn the trade of shoeing himself. While Willie was shoeing, Doug would ride horses for the customers as well. He says that he enjoyed this and was willing to ride any horse he could. In his early teen years he had several saddle horses that he would train with his father and show at the local county shows. He didn’t care what divi-sion he was in, he just loved being able to show his horses. The first show horse he had was a Tennessee Walking Horse and American Saddlebred cross named Lady. She was a big chestnut gaited mare that he showed for five years. At the age of 15 Doug’s parents bought him his first registered Saddlebred, Hottest Gossip. She competed in the Saddlebred racking classes in Vir-ginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Within the next few years Doug started training horses for people in the local area to bring to county horse shows. At the age of 17 Doug was able to break, train, and shoe horses for all dif-ferent divisions in the Saddlebred show ring. At the age of 18 Doug won the Open Walk Trot class at the Moorehead Kentucky College with a mare named Gold Kiss, who was by Sultans Santana out of York Town Magic. “I didn’t have much formal instruction as a kid but I still was able to learn a lot. Just being in the barn, and around the horses day in and day out teaches you more than you can imagine. I rode as many horses as I possibly could and learned a lot about bridling a horse that way. I learned through trial and error what worked and what didn’t. Shoeing and riding my own horses was a learning process, too. I’d shoe a horse one way and see how the horse went. Now I can usually get it done on the first try! It’s all a learning ex-perience, and if you ever think you know everything about training a horse, you’re wrong, there is always plenty more to learn.” Over the next twenty years Doug worked various training jobs. His first job was in Sunberry, Ohio working for George Henn Jr. From there he went to work for Terry Honaker in Bluefield West Virginia, and then to Leon & Deborah Richardson’s in Knoxville Tennessee. In 2011 he decided to come back to Wooton, KY and continue where he had first started.

The View from Doug Wooton Stables

Doug & Gold Kiss 1991

Doug Wooton Stables has gone from 4 to 23 stalls offering a full service training facility with the trainer living on the premises. Doug prides himself on offering the best quality he can for his customers by doing everything here at the farm personally. This includes breaking, training, tails, and shoe-ing. Having the knowledge to do each aspect of preparing a show horse is something Doug Wooton Stables prides itself on. Doug specializes in breaking young horses for show and sale. Doug enjoys breaking young horses to ride as two year olds. Watching the horses learn what they are taught and the prog-ress that they make so quickly always provides a sense of achievement. “You have to be able to get a horse to trust you, in order to get them to work for you. I work quietly around the young horses so they can trust me and achieve a sense of confidence in themselves,” Doug says of his training tech-niques. His biggest pet peeve is a horse that won’t stand still while being mounted. All of the horses he breaks learn from the start that they will stand while being mounted! If you are ever in the area of Wooton, Kentucky, Doug invites you to stop by the farm and see the tradition that he is continu-ing. Doug Wooton Stables is always accepting new horses into their training program.

Doug & Roses In Heir

Doug & Shamrocks Main Liner

Doug & Tie Me Blue

Traditions Coninues.....

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9-10 ASHAV Convention, Lexington, VA; For more information con-tact Carol Reedy at 540-982-0581 or email [email protected].

12-16 Gasparilla Charity, Tampa, FL; contact Beth Snider at 502-314-7960 or [email protected] or tampahorseshows.org

14-16 ASAC Horse Show, Clemson, SC; contact Nancy Boone at 704-933-7416 or 704-305-3446(cell). You may also email her at [email protected].

14-17 Carousel Charity, Scottsdale, AZ, Melannie Hershberg-er(480)312-6802; www.carouselcharityhorseshow.com or [email protected]

15-17 IASHA Spring Warm Up Show, Cloverdale, IN, Linda Beltz(317)844-9702 or (317)695-3792; [email protected] or www.indianasaddlebred.com

23 Dixie Stables Spring Horse Show, Allenhurst, GA, Lynn Pace(912)368-9377; [email protected]

20-24 Pin Oak Charity, Katy, TX, Beth Snider(502)314-7960 or (502)647-0076; www.pinoak.org or [email protected]

21-22 NWSA Spring; Boring OR; Bailey Freeman (503)747-4191; www.nwsaddlebreds.org; bailey [email protected]

21-23 Raleigh Spring Premiere Benefit, Raleigh, NC, Ray Cloninger (704)489-2000; [email protected] or www.raycloninger.com

28-30 Mid America Spring;Roscoe, IL; www.midamericahorseshow.org. You may also contact show manager Joy Meierhans at 630-557-2575 or 630-253-9765. You can also email [email protected].

3-6 Pro Am Benefit Classic, Perry, GA; Beth Snider (502)647-0076 or (502)314-7960; [email protected] or www.proamhorseshow.com

5-7 Children’s Benefit, Logan Township, NJ; Contact manager Ann Scussell at 908-442-0208, 908-996-2499 (cell) or email [email protected] for additional information.

8-9 Robertson Equine Sale, Shelbyville, KY; contact Jimmy Robert-son at 502-802-6977 or Helen Robertson at 502-802-6777 for info. You can follow Robertson Equine Sale on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website at www.RobertsonEquineSales.com.

13 Pine Spur Hunt Club Spring Show, Vinton, VA, Tommy Bar-ron(540)344-7114; [email protected]

10-13 Citrus Cup Regional Morgan Horse Show, Newberry, FL, Ali-cia Davis(352)472-6727; [email protected]

11-13 Kentucky Spring Premier, Lexington, KY, Scarlett Mattson (859)333-1406 or (270)547-2407; [email protected] or www.kyspringpremier.com

11-14 Equine Affaire, Columbus, OH; Please visit their website www.equineaffaire.com for more information

11-14 Oklahoma Centennial, Oklahoma City, OK; For more infor-mation contact show manager Nancy Braesicke at 903-574-0871 or email [email protected]. You may also contact show secretary Kelly McFaul at 315-650-2287 or email [email protected].

12-14 Raleigh Invitational, Raleigh, NC, Joyce Wilson(919)365-5149; [email protected] or www.raleighinvitational.com

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12-14 IASPHA Spring Show, Gurnee, IL; For more information contact Diane Carr at 847-223-9034.

17-20 JD Massey Classic, Pendleton, SC, Beth Snider (502)647-0076 or (502)314-7960; [email protected] or www.jdmassey-classic.com

17-20 UPHA Spring Premier, West Springfield, MA, Linda Burke(607)739-6169; [email protected] or www.horse-showcentral.com

18-20 Monterey Springfest, Monterey, CA; Contact Rae Deane Stone at 805-969-9812 for further information.

19-20 KVHA Point Show, Winfield, WV; Kathy Hamilton (304)965-0030; [email protected] or www.kvhashow.com

19-20 ETSA Spring Classic, McDonald, TN; Please contact Janie Hamilton at 214-478-0897 or email [email protected]. Please visit www.easttnsaddlebred.com for further information.

19-20 American Road Horse And Pony Association Show, Har-rodsburg, KY; Show Chairman – Tom G. Galbreath, Phone – (606) 748-0424 Stall Reservations and Academy Information – Brad Noel, Phone (859) 613-4503

24-27 River Ridge Charity,Columbus, OH; Contact show manager Barbara Dunham at740-259-4239 or email [email protected]. You can also visit their website at www.riverridgehs.com

25-27 Southern Saddlebred Spring Fling,Murfreesboro, TN; James and Jackie Hale: (205) 669-6649 , (205) 862-8851; [email protected]

25-28 Diamond Jubilee, San Juan Capistrano, CA; Please visit our website at www.jinglebellhorseshow.com. For more information contact Lance Bennett of Scott Hickey at 760-724-3355; 760-510-1111 or email [email protected].

25-28 Des Moines Springfest, Des Moines, IA, Susan Aschen-brenner(515)278-2714; [email protected] or www.horseshowcalendar.com

26-28 UPHA Chapter 10 Spring Horse Show, Roscoe, IL, Sue Hillegonds(815)444-9485; [email protected]

28 ASAM Long Horn, Hollis, ME; Contact Ricky Drew at 207-272-0082; [email protected] or visit their website at www.mainesaddlebredhorse.com

2-4 Dixie Cup Spring Classic, Conyers, GA, Contact Barb Goda at 770-475-1244; 770-634-1232 (cell); 678-281-0552 (fax) or email [email protected] for more information.

2-5 Red River Classic,Oklahoma City, OK; Contact Kelly McFaul at 316-650-2287 or email [email protected] concerning this event.

3-5 Colorado Classic, Denver, CO; Please contact Farra Baker at 303-355-7633; 720-203-6037 (cell); [email protected]. You may also contact Martin Cockriel 303-548-1718. Visit their website at www.ShowMeTheRibbons.com.

3-5 Big D Charity, Irving, TX, Nancy Lassiter(972)596-5151 or (214)236-2149; www.texassaddlebreds.com or [email protected]

4-5 Southwest Classic Horse Show, Scottsdale, AZ, Visit their website www.arizonasaddlebreds.org. Joe Husband is the contact for this event and can be reached at 602-821-4284 or email [email protected].

5-6 Keystone Classic Horse Show, Quentin, PA, Marlene Swei-gart(717)366-2327; [email protected] or www.pa-saddlebred.com

8-11 UPHA Chapter 5 Horse Show, Kansas City, MO; For more informa-tion, text, email or call Show Manager Tuffy Owens at 602-579-3738 or [email protected] or Chapter Chair Robert Gardiner at 630-222-8599 or [email protected]. Information is also avail-able at www.UPHAChapter5.com.

8-11 Bonnie Blue National, Lexington, VA, For further information contact Debbie Work 540-464-2953; [email protected] or Lenard Davenport 417-888-0686.

9-12 FASH Spring, St Paul, MN; Stephanie Peterson is the show manager. You can contact her at 612-708-9753; [email protected]. Visit their website at www.fashinc.com.

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9-12 UPHA Chapter One Horse Show, Menlo Park, CA, Please contact show manager Peter Fenton at 859-321-9281 or email [email protected] for more information.

9-11 May Classic, Shelbyville, KY, Gail Kline(502)722-8129; [email protected] or www.kaspha.org

9-12 Key Classic Benefit,Monroe, WA; Visit their website at www.pacificnorthwestmorganhorseshows.com. Contact Renee Cairns at 206-855-9405 or email [email protected] for more info.

10-11 Asheville Spring Classic Horse Show, Fletcher, NC, Ray Cloninger (704)489-2000; [email protected] or www.rayclon-inger.com

10-12 Heartland Classic,Springfield, OH; For more event informa-tion contact Jusy Peters at 614-402-1260 or email [email protected].

12 ASAM Dunegrass Living Classic, Hollis, ME; Visit their website at www.mainesaddlebredhorse.com. Contact Ricky Drew at 207-272-0082 or email [email protected] for more information.

15-18 Asheville Lions Club Benefit Horse Show, Fletcher, NC, Ray Cloninger (704)489-2000; [email protected] or www.rayclon-inger.com

16-19 New York State Breeders Association, Syracuse, NY; For more information contact Naomi Blumenthal at 315-682-1933 or email [email protected].

17-19 TASHA Spring Fling, Katy, TX; Please vist TASHA’s website at www.texasasha.info. Contact Janie Hamilton at 214-478-0897 or email [email protected] for more information.

17-19 Great River benefit, Cedar Rapids, IA, Show bills are avail-able at www.horseshowcalender.com. You can also contact Nancy Weber at 309-791-0025 or 26906 124th Ave. W., Illinois City, IL 61259.

23-25 Mid South Premiere, Rainsville, AL, Kristy Leech(256)738-3967; [email protected] or www.midsouthspringpremiere.com

23-25 New River Valley Horse Show, Dublin, VA, Alice Mar-tens(540)879-9976; www.nrvfair.com or [email protected]

23-26 Madison Classic, Madison, WI, Vicky Holston (262)510-6614 or (262)560-9764; [email protected] or www.madisonclassichorse-show.com

24-25 Dallas Summer Classic Horse Show, Dallas, NC, Ray Clon-inger (704)489-2000; [email protected] or www.raycloninger.com

24-25 Burlington Spring Show, Burlington, KY, Jim Da-vis(859)472-1322 or (859)912-1261; [email protected] or www.burlingtonspringhorseshow.com or [email protected]

24-26 Greater Boston Charity, Topsfield, MA; Contact John Lam-propoulos at 603-770-7884 or email [email protected] for further information.

29-June 1 Indianapolis Charity, Indianapolis, IN, For further infor-mation, contact manager Peter Fenton, 859-321-9281 [email protected], or secretary Judy McManama, 317-773-3931. Details will also be available soon on the show’s website: www.indycharityhs.org.

29-June 1 Devon Horse Show, Devon, PA, Please contact 610-964-0550 or email [email protected] for further information.

30-June 1 Nebraska Charity,Lincoln, NE; Contact: Tracy Mulligan (573) 268-0144, [email protected], or Sue DeBoer (402) 553-7699, [email protected]

31-June 2 Minnesota Summerfest, Randolph, MN; Please contact Jake Couch at 612-325-2381 or email [email protected] for more info.

31-June 2 Prairie State Classic, Roscoe, IL; Visit the show’s web-sites at www.horseshowcalender.com or www.midstatesmorgan.org. For more information contact Gail Kelce at 815-624-7993 or email [email protected].

NewsMID-AMERICA SPRING MOVESTO THURSDAY-SATURDAY ON EASTER WEEKEND

This year’s Mid-America Spring Show falls on Easter week-end, and will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but not on Easter Sunday. Actual show dates are March 28-30. Allison Deardorff of Molalla, Oregon, will judge all classes.

Mid-America Spring is a great way to start the show season as it’s all indoors, under one roof, at the Ledges facility on the Illi-nois/Wisconsin state line in Roscoe, IL. Ledges is a fully heated 72,000 square foot indoor facility, with 275 oak sided permanent stalls -- making it comfortable in any weather.

Mid-America Spring offers complete divisions for Saddlebred five- and three-gaited, fine harness, and Park performance horses as well as pleasure classes for Show, Country, Western, Hunt Seat and even Open Pleasure classes. There also are Hackney Show Pleasure Driving, Road Pony classes and saddle seat equitation age groups plus Good Hands, USEF Medal, UPHA Challenge Cup and Pleasure Medallion qualifiers. All 14 Academy classes are on Good Friday afternoon.

Three TBA classes are in the schedule to accommodate class equests. If exhibitors want a class added, they can sponsor a TBA class for $100 and a guarantee of at least three entries. To get show updates fast – including TBA classes – LIKE Mid-America on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MidAmericaHorseShow .

For information on the Mid-America Spring Show, contact Joy Meierhans, show manager, at 630/557-2575 or [email protected]. Class list and entry blank are available at www.MidAmericaHorseShow.org/shows/.

Press Release from Hardwick, NJ

February 25, 2013

North Wind Stables and trainer Nealia McCracken are pleased to announce the addition of Greg Scott to the training staff of her well known Hardwick, NJ farm. Greg’s background includes starting young horses and assisting with the training of finished horses, while learning beside his father the celebrated trainer Tom Scott. Tom and Nancy Scott’s Rum River Farm is well known for developing champions and their son Greg benefited from those experiences. Greg joins the current training staff of Jason Molback and Erin McCracken and allows for expansion of the young horse training division of North WindStables.

Developing young horses for breeders and selecting investment horses for clients has been a part of Nealia McCracken’s pro-gram since establishing her first stable in Illinois. With the re-newed interest of clients in finding and developing young stock, the addition of Greg Scott to the team is perfect timing. North Wind Farm and the entire training and support staff warmly welcome Greg Scott to their team.

For training inquires please contact Nealia McCracken at 908 362 7858 (barn).

NORTH WIND STAblESPRESS RElEASE

PRESS RElEASE, SOUTHERN NEW ENGlAND SADDlEbRED

ASSOCIATIONThe newly elected officers and appointed board of directors are proud to announce the forming of the Southern New England Saddlebred Association (SNESA). We are a Saddlebred asso-ciation based out of the southern New England area to help pro-mote and raise awareness of the Saddlebred breed. The main goal of our club is to promote the Saddlebred breed and get the next generation involved with these magnificent horses. We support all Saddlebred and Half-Saddlebred own-ers and horses in the Saddleseat, Huntseat, Western, and Driving

divisions as well as offering an Open Pleasure Division for any breed being ridden in the Saddleseat discipline. We will have year end awards and will be participating in a variety of breed specific functions throughout the year. SNESA is looking for energetic members and board members! From Junior riders, senior members to Farms and family, there are a variety of affordable memberships available, join today! For more information please look at our website at www.sne-sasaddlebred.com or email us at [email protected]. We also are on Facebook under Southern New England Saddle-bred Association and on Twitter (@SNESASaddlebred). Be on the lookout for our newsletter coming in March!

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Choose Your Gait FarmsChoose Your Gait FarmsChoose Your Gait Farms located in Northern Alabama.

WGC Outta Line and Kelly

Chris congratulated Kelly and Outta Line after their

World Championship ride at the 2008 TWHNC.

In North Central Alabama near Decatur and Moulton, Alabama, there is a new Breeding and Training facility that is as much of a “fairy tale” barn as some of those horses that inhabit it are…. This place is Choose Your Gait Farms. The farm and facility is owned by Kelly Carter Peevy a Huntsville, Alabama business woman, who is a Vice-President of a defense contracting firm. The farm consists of a state of the art breeding operation for her numerous World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse Stallions and World Renowned Friesian Stallions originally imported from Holland, along with World Champion Racking Horses and other top stallions they stand for the public. Choose Your Gait Farms is focused on providing a unique opportunity for you to breed your mares to some of the most “beautiful and talented horses” in the world. They currently are standing Exceptional Stallions of different colors and breeds. Each Stallion is fully registered in their respective Breed Registry(s). The Stallion selection consideration at the current time includes World Champion and World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horses, Generator’s Santana, Outta Line, JFK’s Delight (aka Bingo), Grayline, The New York Yankee, 2012 World Grand Champion Racking Horse, Papa’s Final Choice, and WC Racking Horse, The Santini. Berend (Baron) the Friesian, a purebred Friesian imported from the Netherlands, is a STER Stallion, and a World Champion in Saddleseat, who can be crossbred with a mare of a different breed. Cornelius is also a STER Friesian Stallion, and Reserve World Champion. Doekle, the newest and

youngest of the Friesian Stallions is also a STER Stallion, which Kelly imported in the spring of 2012 to Alabama from Holland. But perhaps the most famous of the Friesian Stallions, is the KFPS Approved Friesian Stallion, Anne 340 Sport, who was bought by Kelly in December 2012. Anne’s (pronounced ON-nah) arrival in Alabama is the first time in the history of the Friesian breed in the United States that a KFPS Approved stallion has stood at stud in Alabama, not to mention, Anne is the only KFPS Approved stallion located in the Southern United States. There are very few KFPS approved Friesian Stallions alive in the world today, less than 90, with less than 25 of those located in the USA. Anne is truly a one of a kind for the Southern States. These titled stallions can be used for crossbreeding (with the exception of Anne) and will add their unique talents to each mare that is bred to one of them, to produce a foal with beauty, talent, conformation and personality. All Stallions at Choose Your Gait Breeding are offered live cover or fresh cooled shipped semen. All stallions also come with a Live Foal Guarantee. In addition to offering superior Stallions; they specialize in the training and starting of young horses of all breeds. Farm owner, Kelly, spent most of her childhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, but having also lived in Jackson, Mississippi where she remembered her first horse shows riding her own pony to the show and competing when she was 6 years old. Kelly has two Children a son, Carter who is a Sophomore at Auburn University studying Chemical Engineering and Kaite age 15, who is a sophomore in High School. Normally, you can find Kaite nearby

Choose Your Gait FarmsChoose Your Gait FarmsChoose Your Gait Farms located in Northern Alabama.

WGC Outta Line and Kelly

Chris congratulated Kelly and Outta Line after their

World Championship ride at the 2008 TWHNC.

In North Central Alabama near Decatur and Moulton, Alabama, there is a new Breeding and Training facility that is as much of a “fairy tale” barn as some of those horses that inhabit it are…. This place is Choose Your Gait Farms. The farm and facility is owned by Kelly Carter Peevy a Huntsville, Alabama business woman, who is a Vice-President of a defense contracting firm. The farm consists of a state of the art breeding operation for her numerous World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse Stallions and World Renowned Friesian Stallions originally imported from Holland, along with World Champion Racking Horses and other top stallions they stand for the public. Choose Your Gait Farms is focused on providing a unique opportunity for you to breed your mares to some of the most “beautiful and talented horses” in the world. They currently are standing Exceptional Stallions of different colors and breeds. Each Stallion is fully registered in their respective Breed Registry(s). The Stallion selection consideration at the current time includes World Champion and World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horses, Generator’s Santana, Outta Line, JFK’s Delight (aka Bingo), Grayline, The New York Yankee, 2012 World Grand Champion Racking Horse, Papa’s Final Choice, and WC Racking Horse, The Santini. Berend (Baron) the Friesian, a purebred Friesian imported from the Netherlands, is a STER Stallion, and a World Champion in Saddleseat, who can be crossbred with a mare of a different breed. Cornelius is also a STER Friesian Stallion, and Reserve World Champion. Doekle, the newest and

youngest of the Friesian Stallions is also a STER Stallion, which Kelly imported in the spring of 2012 to Alabama from Holland. But perhaps the most famous of the Friesian Stallions, is the KFPS Approved Friesian Stallion, Anne 340 Sport, who was bought by Kelly in December 2012. Anne’s (pronounced ON-nah) arrival in Alabama is the first time in the history of the Friesian breed in the United States that a KFPS Approved stallion has stood at stud in Alabama, not to mention, Anne is the only KFPS Approved stallion located in the Southern United States. There are very few KFPS approved Friesian Stallions alive in the world today, less than 90, with less than 25 of those located in the USA. Anne is truly a one of a kind for the Southern States. These titled stallions can be used for crossbreeding (with the exception of Anne) and will add their unique talents to each mare that is bred to one of them, to produce a foal with beauty, talent, conformation and personality. All Stallions at Choose Your Gait Breeding are offered live cover or fresh cooled shipped semen. All stallions also come with a Live Foal Guarantee. In addition to offering superior Stallions; they specialize in the training and starting of young horses of all breeds. Farm owner, Kelly, spent most of her childhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, but having also lived in Jackson, Mississippi where she remembered her first horse shows riding her own pony to the show and competing when she was 6 years old. Kelly has two Children a son, Carter who is a Sophomore at Auburn University studying Chemical Engineering and Kaite age 15, who is a sophomore in High School. Normally, you can find Kaite nearby

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Choose Your Gait Farms

Kelly enjoying a day at the farm with her babies.

Kelly's daughter, Kaite with Baron at the barn.

Kelly with two of her favorite barn buddies Louis and Benny the Mini.

as she loves going to the horse shows and cheering her mother on. Kaite is planning to make her debut on the horse show circuit this year for the first time ever aboard a show horse. Kelly’s interest in horses, especially Tennessee Walking Horses came from her parents, who have always allowed and encouraged her love of horses. Both her parents, Linda and Jerry Carter, have shown over the years, but now her mom is helping Kelly with the business end of the farm, while her Dad is determined to re-enter the show ring again in 2013 after a lengthy recovery from major back surgery and heart surgery. Kelly’s interest in Friesians came almost 3 years ago when she decided to venture into other breeds as a result of some of the frustrations within the Walking horse world. As a child, and even as an adult, Kelly has always drawn portraits of houses, people, and of course, horses. It was the horse that she routinely drew, one with long tails that flowed in the wind, and a mane that would drag on the ground, that made Kelly realize she wanted to have that childhood horse she drew so many times. Berend (Baron) was the horse of her young girl dreams, and Kelly has been captivated by the massive, majestic, gentle giants ever since. After taking a vacation to Holland early in 2012, to study the magnificent black horse, she bought Doekle on her trip in Holland. Kelly’s vacations generally center around horse shows and she lists the Friesian IFSHA National and World Championship show in Lexington, Virginia as one of her favorite None Walking shows. Kelly can be found every Saturday night at a horse show. Her favorite win comes from the 2008 Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration when she won three blue ribbons aboard Outta Line. One of these titles was the first ever World Grand Championship spotlight ride for Kelly. Outta Line (aka “Otis”) is a grey stallion, and is one of the featured stallions at the farm. Kelly still shows Otis, and as a team, they remain undefeated since winning their title in 2008. Kelly says that she believes that the Walking Horse Industry is in a bad situation caused and brought on by certain organizations and participants that have intentionally harmed the industry, and she is fearful that their harm may be irreparable; but she also said that she is doing everything she can to restore it to its former days of glory. For example, Otis has his first crop of coming 2 year olds under saddle, and they are all very talented and exciting youngsters.

Anne 340 Sport


Kelly enjoying a day at the farm with her babies.

Kelly's daughter, Kaite with Baron at the barn.

Kelly with two of her favorite barn buddies Louis and Benny the Mini.

as she loves going to the horse shows and cheering her mother on. Kaite is planning to make her debut on the horse show circuit this year for the first time ever aboard a show horse. Kelly’s interest in horses, especially Tennessee Walking Horses came from her parents, who have always allowed and encouraged her love of horses. Both her parents, Linda and Jerry Carter, have shown over the years, but now her mom is helping Kelly with the business end of the farm, while her Dad is determined to re-enter the show ring again in 2013 after a lengthy recovery from major back surgery and heart surgery. Kelly’s interest in Friesians came almost 3 years ago when she decided to venture into other breeds as a result of some of the frustrations within the Walking horse world. As a child, and even as an adult, Kelly has always drawn portraits of houses, people, and of course, horses. It was the horse that she routinely drew, one with long tails that flowed in the wind, and a mane that would drag on the ground, that made Kelly realize she wanted to have that childhood horse she drew so many times. Berend (Baron) was the horse of her young girl dreams, and Kelly has been captivated by the massive, majestic, gentle giants ever since. After taking a vacation to Holland early in 2012, to study the magnificent black horse, she bought Doekle on her trip in Holland. Kelly’s vacations generally center around horse shows and she lists the Friesian IFSHA National and World Championship show in Lexington, Virginia as one of her favorite None Walking shows. Kelly can be found every Saturday night at a horse show. Her favorite win comes from the 2008 Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration when she won three blue ribbons aboard Outta Line. One of these titles was the first ever World Grand Championship spotlight ride for Kelly. Outta Line (aka “Otis”) is a grey stallion, and is one of the featured stallions at the farm. Kelly still shows Otis, and as a team, they remain undefeated since winning their title in 2008. Kelly says that she believes that the Walking Horse Industry is in a bad situation caused and brought on by certain organizations and participants that have intentionally harmed the industry, and she is fearful that their harm may be irreparable; but she also said that she is doing everything she can to restore it to its former days of glory. For example, Otis has his first crop of coming 2 year olds under saddle, and they are all very talented and exciting youngsters.

Anne 340 Sport

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Chris showing one of his horses he was very successful with, The Dance Hall Doctor in 2006.

Chris riding Cornelius at 2012 Breyerfest.


Chris trains from the mightiest horse to the Mini. A True Versatile horseman!

Chris with his daughter, Emily in March of 2012 for her Senior prom.

Chris Zahnd is the trainer and farm manager for Choose Your Gait Breeding and Kelly’s mentor and best friend. Chris grew up in the area and has been training horses all his life. He learned much of his horsemanship under the guidance of his father, Jerome Zahnd, and except for a two month period when he worked for Steve Dunn of Bud Dunn and Son Stables, he has been training and running his own operation. Chris is the father of two children, Hunter age 16 and Emily, 18. Emily like her father has been showing most her life and is a great equestrian. Chris says that what he likes most about training of his horses is seeing them, and his riders, performing at their best and winning. Chris is a true horseman and perhaps even Chris is a bit amazed at his own versatility… he trains Walking Horses, Racking Horses, Friesians and is even now training and riding in Dressage. He smiles when asked if he ever thought he would be riding a very powerful trotting horse, and posting that trot as if he has been doing it his entire life, when in reality, he learned how to post mainly out of self defense when Kelly purchased Baron for Chris to train. But Chris has proven he is very versatile and will ride a giant, powerful trotting horse, a smooth gaited horse, or will drive a miniature 29” horse to the cart. Some of the great Tennessee Walking Horses that Chris started as youngsters are World Grand Champion, Three Under Par, World Champion, They Call Me Sampson, Escape From Alcatraz, Generators Cashing In, Lots of Luck, Jazz Talking, World Champion, Santa Monica, Lady’s Ebony Ace and he grins as he list that the greatest of them all he has started and been the only one to ever train, World Grand Champion, Outta Line. Outta Line is a result of the greatest advice Kelly says she ever received from Chris. He told her to trade her show horse, The Dance Hall Doctor, for the green, unfinished two year old, Outta Line. She was hesitant to make the trade, as she had just won a Reserve ribbon on Doc at the Celebration, her highest ribbon ever at the Celebration, but she trusted that Chris knew best, as he proved he did, when a less than 2 years later, that green colt, now a 3 year old, carried Kelly to her only World Grand Championship ride, in classes containing some of the industry’s top aged horses. Training horses is something that Chris absolutely loves and has always done. Chris laughed and said he remembers his first show was in the leadline class. He use to go and show with his sister. He says he still today believes something that he was taught a while ago, “That if you know you are right, keep your head up, stay the course, and right will always win out, regardless of who is attacking and persecuting you.” Words to live by, words that Chris lives by daily.

Baron and Kelly exhibiting at the

2012 Breyerfest convention.

Chris showing one of his horses he was very successful with, The Dance Hall Doctor in 2006.

Chris riding Cornelius at 2012 Breyerfest.


Chris trains from the mightiest horse to the Mini. A True Versatile horseman!

Chris with his daughter, Emily in March of 2012 for her Senior prom.

Chris Zahnd is the trainer and farm manager for Choose Your Gait Breeding and Kelly’s mentor and best friend. Chris grew up in the area and has been training horses all his life. He learned much of his horsemanship under the guidance of his father, Jerome Zahnd, and except for a two month period when he worked for Steve Dunn of Bud Dunn and Son Stables, he has been training and running his own operation. Chris is the father of two children, Hunter age 16 and Emily, 18. Emily like her father has been showing most her life and is a great equestrian. Chris says that what he likes most about training of his horses is seeing them, and his riders, performing at their best and winning. Chris is a true horseman and perhaps even Chris is a bit amazed at his own versatility… he trains Walking Horses, Racking Horses, Friesians and is even now training and riding in Dressage. He smiles when asked if he ever thought he would be riding a very powerful trotting horse, and posting that trot as if he has been doing it his entire life, when in reality, he learned how to post mainly out of self defense when Kelly purchased Baron for Chris to train. But Chris has proven he is very versatile and will ride a giant, powerful trotting horse, a smooth gaited horse, or will drive a miniature 29” horse to the cart. Some of the great Tennessee Walking Horses that Chris started as youngsters are World Grand Champion, Three Under Par, World Champion, They Call Me Sampson, Escape From Alcatraz, Generators Cashing In, Lots of Luck, Jazz Talking, World Champion, Santa Monica, Lady’s Ebony Ace and he grins as he list that the greatest of them all he has started and been the only one to ever train, World Grand Champion, Outta Line. Outta Line is a result of the greatest advice Kelly says she ever received from Chris. He told her to trade her show horse, The Dance Hall Doctor, for the green, unfinished two year old, Outta Line. She was hesitant to make the trade, as she had just won a Reserve ribbon on Doc at the Celebration, her highest ribbon ever at the Celebration, but she trusted that Chris knew best, as he proved he did, when a less than 2 years later, that green colt, now a 3 year old, carried Kelly to her only World Grand Championship ride, in classes containing some of the industry’s top aged horses. Training horses is something that Chris absolutely loves and has always done. Chris laughed and said he remembers his first show was in the leadline class. He use to go and show with his sister. He says he still today believes something that he was taught a while ago, “That if you know you are right, keep your head up, stay the course, and right will always win out, regardless of who is attacking and persecuting you.” Words to live by, words that Chris lives by daily.

Baron and Kelly exhibiting at the

2012 Breyerfest convention.

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World Champion Saddleseat WT Baron with rider Kelly Peevy and trainer Chris Zahnd.


Chris with his son, Hunter in September 2011.

Kelly loves all aspects of the farm. Kelly with a filly by World Grand Champion, Outta Line in April 2012. Outta Line and Kelly Peevy were met by her children,

Kaite and Carter after her win in Andalusia in 2012.

If you are looking for a first class operation, for breeding or training or anything “horsie” related, Choose Your Gait Farm in Alabama is open for business. The Farm has 31 stalls in the main barn, with two indoor riding arenas. The second barn has 16 more stalls, which also houses the breeding lab. A third barn serves as the “mare motel” for those ladies that choose to visit with the boys personally. Chris and Kelly both welcome you to stop by and visit their facility, and meet the Stallions. They are very proud of the operation and are looking forward to what the future holds for 2013.

Chris with Baron

Kelly and Outta Line make their WGC spotlight ride at the 2008 Celebra-tion with her father, Jerry Carter, cheering her on in the background.

World Champion Saddleseat WT Baron with rider Kelly Peevy and trainer Chris Zahnd.


Chris with his son, Hunter in September 2011.

Kelly loves all aspects of the farm. Kelly with a filly by World Grand Champion, Outta Line in April 2012. Outta Line and Kelly Peevy were met by her children,

Kaite and Carter after her win in Andalusia in 2012.

If you are looking for a first class operation, for breeding or training or anything “horsie” related, Choose Your Gait Farm in Alabama is open for business. The Farm has 31 stalls in the main barn, with two indoor riding arenas. The second barn has 16 more stalls, which also houses the breeding lab. A third barn serves as the “mare motel” for those ladies that choose to visit with the boys personally. Chris and Kelly both welcome you to stop by and visit their facility, and meet the Stallions. They are very proud of the operation and are looking forward to what the future holds for 2013.

Chris with Baron

Kelly and Outta Line make their WGC spotlight ride at the 2008 Celebra-tion with her father, Jerry Carter, cheering her on in the background.

News2013 FASH Spring HorSe SHow AnnounceS Judging pAnel

win An All-eXpenSe pAid weeK AT THe 2013 wcHS!

The FASH show committee wishes to invite all to attend its 32nd FASH Spring Horse Show held May 9-12, 2013 in the Warner Coliseum at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN. The show is USEF A-rated for both Saddlebreds and Mor-gans and B-rated for Hackney Ponies. Exhibitors and trainers have voted FASH Tri-State’s Horse Show of the Year for the last six years. Mark Bodnar, Clark Clouse, and Gary Garone make up the three judge panel for Saddlebreds, Saddleseat Equitation, and Open classes. Mark Bodnar will judge Morgans and Ponies. FASH not only features the $500 UPHA Saddlebred Classics, along with some ASB and Morgan Jackpot classes, but will also be holding UPHA approved Equitation Prospect Horse Class once again. FASH continues to offer the Saddle & Bridle Working Western Class, along with a full schedule of the traditional Sad-dlebred, Morgan and Pony classes. In addition to all of this, FASH is offering $1,500 Trainer Bonuses, which will be distrib-uted throughout the show.

The Daily Publications programs will once again be available for each session and include the prior the sessions’ results. The Thursday morning ‘Special Addition’ to help promote the sale of horses on the grounds will be published as well. Listing for a ¼ page ad is free, but you must contact Heidi at [email protected] as soon as possible if you want a horse to be listed. All breeds and disciplines of horses may be advertised in this Special Edition which will be available throughout the show as well as on our website, www.FASHHorseShow.com.

Known for their hospitality, daily parties and activities, the All-volunteer show committee is excited be able to offer exhibitors the opportunity to win Directors Chairs from Radon, Inc as our championship trophies this year.

For more information about the FASH Spring Horse Show call Stephanie Peterson, Show Manager at 612-708-9753 or email [email protected]. Prize lists will be available on-line at www.FASHHorseShow.com and will be mailed soon. Updates/Changes and class additions regarding the show can be found on the website as well as on Facebook. Please LIKE us on Facebook and visit our website to subscribe to our email list.

The ASB Museum’s Annual Victory Pass Raffle is running now through April 12, 2013!For only $10/ticket, you can purchase the opportunity to win the Grand Prize Package, including:

• A week’s stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel – Louisville Au-gust 20 – 26, 2013• $500 Food Voucher for the Crowne Plaza Restaurant • 4 Lower Level Box Seats for every performance • A VIP Parking Pass for the weekDon’t delay – enter now and enter often! Give yourself a chance to win and help the ASB Museum at the same time. The prize package is worth over $3,500,00! Only $10 per ticket – Need not be present to win!Increase your odds! Purchase 5 chances for $50 or 10 chances for $100. There are 3 easy ways to enter:• Online at www.asbmuseum.org – Under “Events” in the main menu, click on VP Raffle• Call the Museum at 859-259-2746 Ext. 305

The drawing will be held at the Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show – Friday April 12, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. (before Kentucky State Fair hotel room contracts are due). All proceeds support the Ameri-can Saddlebred Museum and are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Transportation and personal expenses are the responsi-bility of the winner.

deAdline ApproAcHing For ArT AucTion conSignMenTS!

The American Saddlebred Museum is accepting consignments to be considered for inclusion in the 2013 Equine Art, Antique and Rare Book Auction. The auction will be held on Saturday July 13th at the Museum’s Showplace for Saddlebreds in conjunction with the Lex-ington Jr. League Horse Show. Deadline for submission of consign-ments is March 25, 2013.

The auction is open to artwork in any medium, as well as rare books, unique antiques and historic artifacts. If you buy, sell, collect or cre-ate paintings, pastels, sculpture, charcoals, prints, carvings, etchings, antiques, rare books or historic artifacts, you’ll want to take note of this sales/marketing opportunity. The Museum publishes a four-color catalogue for this sale.

Each year the auction attracts artwork and buyers from a wide vari-ety of equine interests and disciplines. In addition to Saddlebreds, coaching, Standardbred, Morgan, Draft, Hackney, Thoroughbred and hunting and jumping themes have become popular at the venue. Other items of interest are rare books, collectibles, equine-themed painted furniture, jewelry and historic artifacts and photographs.

If you have any items you’d like to offer for sale, and need more information or would like to receive a consignment contract, condi-tions of sale or an auction catalogue, please contact Tolley Graves at the Museum at 859-259-2746. The results of all past auctions can be viewed on the Museum’s website, www.asbmuseum.org.

The American Road Horse and Pony Association Holiday PartyHosted by Melissa Moore at Sunrise Stables

Scenes from the ARHPA Holiday Party

ArizonaDESERT PALMS EQUESTRIAN CENTER, LLC. (Saddlebred) Training • Sales • Les-sons • Summer Camp. Michelle McVey, owner/trainer/instructor. 28410 North 44th St. Cave Creek, AZ 85331. Barn/Office: (480) 239-4896; Email: [email protected]. Website: www.desertpalms.net

MATTHEW ROBERTS STABLES LLC (Saddlebred) Boarding, Training, Sales, Showings, Lessons. Matthew Roberts, Owner/Trainer/Instructor; Jolene Galvin, Instruc-tor. Mailing Address: 28248 N Tatum Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331; Phone: (480) 419-8010; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.matthewrobertsstables.com

GeorgiaBILL SCHOEMAN STABLES (Saddlebred Services) Training, Instruction, Sales, Breeding. We offer quality young horses for sale. Owner: Bill Schoeman Trainer: Bill Schoeman P.O. Box 220 Lexington, GA 30648 Ph: 706-614-1335www.billschoemanstables.com

BLUFF CREEK STABLES (Saddlebred/Hackney)Training*Sales*Lessons;Mary Ann/Billy Jones, Owners; Deanna Edgy, Trainer, Instructor; 189 Bluff Creek Drive Colonel’s Island Midway, Georgia 31320; (Barn)912-884-WHOA (9462); [email protected] ; www.bluffcreekstables.com

GRAVEL HILL FARMS(Saddlebred, Hackney, Morgan)Training*Breeding*Sales*Lessons; Alicia/Jim Floyd, owners; 133 Graybeard Lane, Hinesville, GA 31313; Alicia Floyd (912)977-1366; [email protected]

RED OAK STABLES(Saddlebreds, Hackney Ponies, Roadsters) Boarding*Training*Lessons*Sales*Breeding; Nancy Sealy, Owner; Clay Noel, Trainer; Erin Peel, Instruc-tor; Sid Perryman, Consultant; 2228 Midway Church Rd, Forsyth, Georgia 31029; (478)394-0157; [email protected]; www.redoakstables.com

SOQUILI STABLES (Saddlebred) Training, Showing, Sales, Breeding, Prospects for sale. Betty and Ron Moore, partners; Randy Stoess and Allison Walker, Trainers; Hector Castillejo, Asst Trn; Kathy Brodie, Breeding Mgr. 6330 Putnam Ford Dr., Woodstock, GA 30189. (770) 928-6760 (stable); (770) 592-5256 (fax); (678) 294-0291 (Stoess cell)

IllinoisLOWRY STABLES - (Saddlebred, Morgan) Training, Sales, Showing, Breeding, Rid-ing Lessons: Jim and Fay Lowry, Owners/Trainer: 1522 County Rd. 100, Seymour, IL 61875: (217)687-4551: [email protected]

SKYLINE STABLES LLC (Saddlebred) Donna and Kenny Smith, Owners/Trainers. P.O. Box 1379, New Lenox, IL 60451. (520) 991-6536 (cell) ; (815) 463-8418 (stable) [email protected]

IndianaDELOVELY FARM (Saddlebred, Roadster, Equitation) Training, Sales, Riding Instruc-tion. Raymond and Lillian Shively-Owners; Todd Miles, Trainer; Mark Turner, Trainer; Constance Young and Andrew Deminey-Assistant Trainers; Karen Greenwell-Assistant Instructor. 3476 W. County Rd 50 N., Rockport, IN 47635. (812) 649-2518 (barn); (812) 649-9949 (barn fax); www.delovelyfarm.com

INDIAN CREEK FARM(Morgan, Saddlebred) Training*Sales*Lessons*Breeding*Instruction; A. Russell and Jeanette Quilhot , owners; Kurt Hufferd, manager/trainer; Shanna Gish, trainer/instructor; 6550 E 900 South Columbia City, IN 46725; (260)396-2640; Fax (260)396-2670; [email protected]; www.indiancreekfarm.net

NRG FARM (American Saddlebred) Training, Sales, Riding Instruction; Gene Ress and Nancy Ress, Owners; Nancy Ress, Trainer; Miguel Flores, Asst. Trainer; Ali Sandage, Instructor; 12094 State Road 37, Tell City, IN 47586; (812) 836-2070

KentuckyALLIANCE STUD (Saddlebred, Morgan) Breeding, Embryo Transfer, Training, Sales. Scott Bennett, DVM, Owner. 1630 Todd’s Point Rd., Simpsonville, KY 40067. (502) 722-0203; [email protected]; www.alliancestud.com.

ARROWHEAD FARM (Saddlebred, Hackney, Roadster) Training, Breeding, Sales. Melinda Moore, Trainer. 2305 Harrodsburg Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. (859)613-1645 (cell).

AUTUMN HILLS FARM, LLC (Saddlebred) Training, Showing, Sales; Steve and tiffany Wheeler, Owners/Trainers. 1630 Todds Point road, Simpsonville, KY 40067. Phone (859) 576-5221 or (859) 608-2632. [email protected]

HILLVIEW STABLES (Saddlebred, Roadster, Hackney Pony) Training, Showing, Sales, Lessons. Steve and Suzanne Crabtree, Owners/Trainers. 1337 Hogenville Rd., Elizabethtown, KY 42701. (270) 737-7508.

PENNY LANE FARM, INC. (Saddlebred, Hackney, Roadster) Training, Sales, Riding Instruction, Showing, Breeding, Broodmare Care, Retirement. Amy & Dale Hanson, Owners. Jon Wallace, trainer; Melinda Young, trainer/instructor. 370 Housman Rd, Boaz, KY 42027. (270) 658-3970; “Quality Young & Finished Horses Available.” E-mail: [email protected]

VENTURA FARM (Saddlebred) Sales • Training • Home of Classic American Saddle-breds. Kathy Snyder, owner; Mike Hylton, trainer. 2849 Mt. Eden Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065. Phone: (502) 633-9371; Stable: (502) 647-3238.

WINGSWEPT FARM (Saddlebred) Training, Lessons, Sales. Stephanie Sedlacko,Owner/Trainer. 7175 Harrodsburg Road. Nicholasville, KY 40356.Cell(410)708-1201 Barn (859) 887-0955 [email protected]

ZUBROD STABLES(Saddlebred) Training*Sales*Lessons; Bonnie Zubrod, owner/manager; Cindy Z. Boel, trainer; PO Box 379, Prospect, KY 40059; Stable (502)228-3377; Zubrod Res (502)228-5367; Cindy Boel (502)338-7805

MassachusettsROCKING HORSE FARM (Saddlebred, Hackney, Morgan) “Where Champions Meet” Training, Sales, Showing, Instruction. Lillian Gilpin, owner/trainer. 99 Palmer Rd., Plympton, MA 02367 (781) 424-4788; [email protected]

New JerseySIREN SONG STABLE (Saddlebred, Friesian) Training & Sales. Dr. Scott and Annika Bruggeworth, Owners; Jerry Hutson, Trainer; Cassidy Hutson, Instructor. 337 Clark-stown Rd., Mays Landing, NJ 08330. (609) 909-0170 (stable); (215) 284-9009 (cell)

New YorkDAR MAUR MANOR (Saddlebred, Hackney, Morgan) Training, Sales, Showing, Boarding, Instruction, Equine Transportation. Maureen & Thomas Quackenbush, own-ers; Christopher Carrick, trainer; Laura Denale, Instructor. 2858 Old State Route 12, Sauquoit, NY 13456. (315)-737-8862 (farm); (315) -737-8210 (house); (269) -357-4280 (Chris); (315) -507-7099 (Laura) www.darmaurmanor.com; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

LUKENS STABLES (Saddlebred) Boarding*Training*Instruction; Jan Lukens, owner/trainer; 259 Tracy Rd; Ravena, NY 12143; (518)756-9777; Fax (518)756-8272; Resident student accommodations

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DirectoryNorth CarolinaHIGH CALIBER STABLES (Saddlebred, Hackney) Training, Sales, Instruction. Mary and Evan Orr, Owners/Trainers. 704-500-6166 (Cell); 336-769-4701 (Barn); 1736 Union Cross Road Kernersville, NC 27284; Mail: 1100 Reynolds Price Drive Kernersville, NC 27284; [email protected]

TARA FARM LLC(Morgan)Breeding*Sales*Training*Lessons; “Where champion performers produce champion foals.” Frances Pugh, owner; Ken/Diana Swanson, trainers; 715 Newton Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615; Stable (919)847-5774; Fax (919)866-1735; email [email protected]

TennesseeBLUE GRASS FARM (Saddlebred, Hackney) Breeding. Specializing in young stock. Trainer: Jerry Toliver (865) 659-6223 ; Tails by Debbie Toliver (865) 659-6221

EvANS LAKEvIEW STABLES(Saddlebreds, Caters to All Breeds)Boarding* Training*Lessons*Breeding; Standing At Stud: Periaptus Maximus by Periaptor; Featuring a 50 x 180 indoor lighted arena and coming soon 100 x 200 outdoor ring; Randy/Sally Evans,Owner. 21876 E. Coast Tellico Parkway, Greenback, TN 37742; (865)566-2707; fax(865)856-8588; [email protected]; evanslakeviewstables.com

TYLER NUNLEY STABLES, Saddlebreds; Training, Sales, Broodmare and Foal Man-agement. Prospects for your consideration available at all times. Tyler Nunley- Owner/Trainer; 326 Bridwell Hts. Rd., Kingsport, TN 37664, cell (423) 967-7799, barn (423) 288-8760 or fax (423) 288-7695; email [email protected].

VirginiaFORT CHISWELL STABLES (American Saddlebreds)Breeding, Training, Special-izing in Young Horses; Standing at Stud: Attache’s Royal Assets and Mountain Empire; Dickey Davis, Owner/Trainer; 2484 E. Lee Hwy Wythville, vA 24382; (H)276-620-3216/(Fax)276-637-3216

West VirginiaMOUNTAIN TRAIL STABLES (American Saddlebreds, Roadsters,Friesians)Training, Lessons,Boarding,Breeding, Retirement; Standing at Stud: Forty Third Street, Katies Rob Roy, and Grey Ridge Heiro Smith; Ralph/Shirley Trail, Owners; Shirley Trail, Trainer; 1048 Bicknal Flats Rd., Rock, Wv 24747; Shirley-Cell(304-920-8762; [email protected]

WisconsinHOLLOW HAvEN FARM (Saddlebred) Training, Showing, Sales, Equitation. Andy and Lynda Freseth, owners/trainers. N77W36498 Saddlebrook Lane, Oconomowoc, WI 53066. Stable (920) 474-4704; Fax (920) 474-4724, www.hollowhaven.com

ApparelBECKER BROTHERS LLC EQUESTRIAN OUTFITTERS; 115 Walton Avenue, Lex-ington, KY 40508 (859) 233-0700 www.beckerbrothersllc.com

FRIERSON’S - Custom Riding Apparel - Saddle Suits starting at $895. Custom made shirts, vests, and hunt coats. P.O. Box 1122 Saluda (Asheville) NC 28773. 1-800-225-6419; [email protected].

AssociationsSADDLEBRED RESCUE - A 501 c 3 not for profit organization dedicated to rescuing American Saddlebreds and other saddle breeds from horse auctions and other venues where they are often bound for slaughter. Saddlebred Rescue works with trainers and owners to return them to useful, cared for, and dignified lives as show horses, lesson horses, and com-panion animals. Neilia McCracken, president; Pat Johnson, Executive Director; Christy Parker, founder. (908) 304-3560; www.saddlebredrescue.com.

UNITED PROFESSIONAL HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION (UPHA) Karen G. Richardson, Executive Secretary; 4059 Iron Works Parkway #2, Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 231-5070 (phone) (859) 255-2774 (fax) www.UPHAonline.com; [email protected]

Business/ServicesBROWN’S CLIPPER SERvICE-Repair clippers, sharpen blades, sell clippers and acces-sories; Jay Brown; 1119 South 4th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703; (217)414-8126

MORTON BUILDINGS-Byron Day, Manager; 118 Jones Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601-9807; Office(502)875-4312; Fax(502)875-7136;Res(859)873-1044; Cell; (859)221-3178; www.mortonbuildings.com

InsuranceINDEPENDENT EQUINE AGENTS - Kris Knight, CEO - Equine, Farm and Liability Insurance Specialists. 10234 Shelbyville Road, Louisville KY 40223. (502) 245-6878 or (800) 346-8880; (502) 245-9698 (Fax); [email protected]; www.independentequineagents.com

PLAMP-KEEN AGENCY - All forms of livestock and farm related insurance. D. Chris Keen and Erin B. Mason. PO Box 5039 or 1705 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40255-0039; (502) 451-7700 or 1-800-626-2494; (502) 458-7416 (fax); [email protected]; [email protected].

Ribbons and AwardsROYAL RIBBONS AND AWARDS889 Colloredo Blvd., Shelbyville, TN 37160; Phone/Fax (931)685-0110; Owned by Keith and Suzy Johnson; Ribbons-Trophies-Back Numbers-Crystal Awards.

SwitchesTAIL SWITCHES BY ELAINE GREGORY – 7’ to 9’ long silver, black, creamy white, strawberry blonde switches as well as a great variety of liver and silver, solid liver and red chestnut switches. Call Elaine Gregory at (802) 276-2155 or (802) 249- 9170. Email at [email protected]

PhotographersA CLASSIC EXPRESSION - Photography by Ted Douglass. Horse shows, portraits, farm shoots; 231 KingSt., Boscawen, NH 03303 (603) 491-9964; tdouglass@aclas-

sicexpression.com ; www.aclassicexpression.comAvis (Girdler) (502) 245-4365; www.avisphoto.com

Bowling, Michael (606) 739-0239Church, Courtney, (651) 442-0007; www.courtneychurchphotography.com

Douglas, Natasha (276) 445-5545; www.photosbynat.comElcock, Laura (913)469-4282; [email protected]

Fox, Brittany (205)807-0423; www.bee-photography.comHall, Sandra (843) 623-6652; www.sandrahallphotopgraphy.com

Jacobs, Jane and Brooke (859) 321-5393; www.janejacobsphotography.comKelley, Rachel (502) 905-5851 ; www.rachelkelleyphoto.com

Kelsey, Tracy (434) 203-9378; www.tracykelseyphotography.comKirk, Jim (404) 667-2827 www.jimkirkphotography.com

McBride, Casey (623) 580-1768; www.caseymcbridephotography.comMohme, Jerry (512) 203-2809; www.jerrymohmephotography.com

Moseder, Bob and Jean (904) 825-7645 www.bobmosederphoto.comMurphy, Chris (919) 606-2862; www.cmurphy-photo.com

Osteen, Rick and Joni ( 760) 752-4498; www.rickosteen.comPieper, Sara (608) 257-2621; www.sarapieper.com

SaddlebredWeb, (859) 299-0892; www.saddlebredweb.comSchatzberg, Jack and Judy (602) 522-9777

Schatzberg, Howard (480)-595-2865; www.howardschatzberg.comShiflet, Doug and Debbie (336) 629-6545; www.dougshiflet.com

Shiflet, Shane and Suzy (336) 318-2116; www.shaneshifletphoto.comStrickroot, Gayle (859) 321-5389; www.kyimages.com

Uecker-Keough, Debbie (619) 933-2730; www.photobydebbie.com val Web Creations (502) 418-7207; www.valWebCreations.com

Washburn, Terri and Kirk (507)789-4657; www.washburnimages.comWollaber, Linda and Bruce (304) 755-7240; www.wollaberphotography.com

Young, Terry (859) 264-8579; www.terryyoungphoto.com

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