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The Journal On The Cover THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF The American Shetland Pony Club and Erica’s Hoot N Annie is a stunning yearling gelding who did American Miniature Horse Registry not disappoint in his first year of showing, winning Unanimous National Grand Champion Gelding Over, as well as Jr 81B E. Queenwood Champion Gelding Over,Yearling Champion Gelding Over, and Morton, IL 61550 Amateur Incentive Gelding Over. Not only is Hooty a show (309)263-4044 Fax: (309)263-5113 horse deluxe who absolutely loves to show, he is such sweet http://www.shetlandminiature.com soul and one of little Stella’s favorite horses. We can’t wait to ASPC/AMHR/ASPR Officers: watch Hooty continue to shine and to enjoy being a part of his President - Stephen Henderson future. 1st Vice President - Rob Crater 2nd Vice President - Glenn Russell Owned, Shown, and Loved by: Erica’s Tiny Trotters The Journal is published six times a year, every Erica and Stella Killion other month. Subscription to The Journal is Drasco, Arkansas part of an annual membership fee of $65 for U.S. residents (or $80 for first class mailing). www.ericastinytrotters.com Membership rates for Canada, Mexico and all other foreign countries are $92 which includes The Journal. Non member or gift subscriptions to The Journal are available for $30 per year for U.S. resident of $45 for all other countries. Please notify ASPC/AMHR at least six weeks in advance of change of address. Editorial manuscripts accompanied by high- quality photos are most welcome but we do not guarantee publication of any manuscript. Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and other material becomes the property of The Journal and will not be returned unless accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. No compensation will be made unless agreed upon prior to submission. Opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect or represent those of ASPC/AMHR and The Journal. Advertising and/or editorial matter is subject to publisher’s approval and will be edited to conform to ASPC/AMHR policy if necessary. Advertisers are responsible for the accuracy of their ads and for obtaining reproduction rights to all images used in their ads. ASPC/AMHR and The Journal are not responsible for the accuracy of statements made in any advertising. All payments must be made in U.S. funds only. The Journal (Publication No 023260) (ISSN 10788484) is published bimonthly for the American Shetland Pony Club and American Miniature Horse Registry. Periodicals postage paid at Morton, IL and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ASPC, 81B E. Queenwood, Morton, IL 61550, (309) 263-4044. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2019 by American Shetland Pony Club, Inc. The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020 1

CONTENTS FEATURES Annual Convention..................................... 42 AMHR Nationals AMHR Nationals Images of 2019 Grand, Grand Champions...................................... 12 Performance and Futurity Western Stock Grand Champions....... 12 Champions are showcased Performance Champions.......................... 22 - Plus youth activities Futurity Champions.................................... 28 and amateur awards are highlighted in this issue. Youth...................................................................... 44 Royalty Update.......................................... 50 Amateur of Recognition Carriage Commitee................................ 52 Meet Amateur Awards & Updates.............. 45 Page 56 Horse Blanket Basics............................... 00 Blast from the Past .................................................................54 Nationals Results.......................................... 63 Nationals Futurity Payouts................... 82 Area News DEPARTMENTS The latest recaps and Letter from the President....................................... 6 updates from each area. In- From the Home Office........................................... 8 tersted in becoming a liaison, Area News............................................................... 56 contact the home office for Journal Advertising...............................................106 more information. Official Pages Board of Directors...................................... 84 Hay is for Horses Committee Chairs...................................... 85 New A/R Policy............................................ 90 From long-stem to pellets and Show Schedule............................................. 88 cubes, learn more about hay and Rule Proposition Form............................... 86 a horse’s needs. Page 88 Membership Form....................................... 87 Annual Meeting Minutes............................ 00 Renewal Time Futurity Forms............................................. 88 In the Official Pages, you will Rules Change Proposal Form................... 00 find important forms including Judges & Stewards Roster................... 94-97 Membership Renewal Form. All Recognized Clubs...........................................99-101 memberships expire on Dec. 31st. Breeder-Owner Directory.........................109-111 Trainer Directory.................................................112 Page 93 Ad Index.................................................................112 2 The Journal • December 2019 / January 2020

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Letter from the President Greetings: I recently heard Clare Wardle, an online manipulation expert, I hope that all are enjoying the winter holiday season. This speak about “fake news” and how people can be influenced by Journal focuses on our AMHR National Show and we information spread on the internet through Facebook or other congratulate all of the participants who presented the very social media. She used the term “emotional skepticism” and best representatives of our Registry. We also congratulate all commented that when something posted makes you angry or of the annual Hall of Fame and Miniature Horse and Pony of sad, take some time to analyze the information before taking the Year awardees. These awards recognize the high quality any action. She emphasized that when you are emotional of these ponies and miniature horses as well as acknowledge about a topic, especially if it makes you angry, it is not a good the hard work and long hours of preparation required of the idea to immediately forward that post or comment before fully owners, trainers and exhibitors. determining if it is true, what the impact might be on other Welcome to our newly elected Board of Directors’ members people, or if it is really important to pass that information Bill Eperthener (Area 1), Jim Curry (Area 7) as well as returning on. As I reflect on some of the issues our Board has dealt members Mike Mounts (Area 2), Sherry Jolliff (Area 4) and with during this past year, I think this advice is relevant to Phyllis Hopwood (Area 6). We appreciate and thank outgoing many of those issues and, if followed, might have prevented Directors Bruce Abbott and Julie Mabie for their service and some of the negative feelings which have been generated. I valuable contribution during their Board of Director terms. encourage all of our members to reflect on the use of social I also want to thank our committee chairpersons for their media to air grievances, discuss sensitive issues, or put down leadership and recognize the contributions our committees other members. I believe that we all want our organization to make to the Club’s activities. grow and flourish. Being positive toward other members and Our convention in Williamsburg was well attended and the ASPC/AMHR/ASPR organization will go a long way in attendees had time to visit many of the historic sites in meeting that objective! the area. The committee reports, as well as the Pony and Miniature Horse Nutrition presentation by Doug Leavitt The American Shetland Pony Club continues to be a strong from Cargill Inc. and Measurement Issues presentation by and viable equine registry. Our membership numbers have Rob Crater, were well received and provided a lot of valuable evened out at a level which can sustain a viable program. All information. Our 2019 People Hall of Fame inductees, Zona of our registry numbers are stable and, in some cases, have Schneider and Dolores Williams, are members who have shown growth. The club’s overall financial situation is sound greatly contributed to the success of this organization. Zona and we anticipate ending the year under our 2019 budget was the Director of Operations for ASPC for many years and projection. Some highlights of 2019 include: Dolores was a leader in the development and success of the • T he number of adult members, as of the end of October, American Miniature Horse Registry. Thanks to Jill Gleason and the ASPC staff for all the efforts they made to make our 2019 was 3,639 which exceeds the number of members 2019 Convention a success. recorded (3,544) for all of 2018. The Club also has 1,800 youth memberships which bodes well for the future of the organization. 4 The Journal • December 2019 / January 2020

• O ur new registry program is operational and is in • Year to date expenditures through October were only the final stages of development. This program vastly 56% of the budgeted expenditures. Although costs for improves our data management and maintenance of Mini-Nationals are not included in these figures, it is the point system and makes it much easier to access anticipated that overall expenditures for 2019 will be miniature horse and pony information. less than budgeted. • The Committee on Committees has examined The Board of Directors is committed to continuous our committee structure and will be making a improvement of services and opportunities for our recommendation to the Board of Directors at the membership as well as insuring that the Club remains on Spring Board Meeting regarding alignments which will sound financial footing. I appreciate the opportunity to better meet the club’s current needs. A new Committee continue as president of the American Shetland Pony Club Manual will help insure continued involvement from in 2020 and look forward to working with you for a successful our membership on relevant and important issues. year. Wishing all of you a happy holiday season all the best for the • T he Club’s revenue through October is only $24,800 New Year. less than all of the revenue collected in 2018. This figure represents 89% of the budgeted revenue with StephenHenderson three months out of the year remaining. Revenue from registrations and payment of memberships generally ASPC/AMHR/ASPR President generates significant revenue during this period so that total revenue should exceed the budgeted amount. Check out our full LIne OF Supplies The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020 5

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Upcoming Deadlines: From the January 1st - Home Office Membership Due January 1st - Thank you to our sponsors and Rule Change Proposal Form exhibitors for a wonderful convention in January 15th - Williamsburg, VA. A Special Thank You Stallion Reports to Samantha & Allison Payne for their help with the award celebrations. Joel Future Dates: Rosenstern Thank You for giving the ASPC/AMHR our very own concert! ASPC/ASPR CONGRESS You were Amazing! July 27 - August 1, 2020 July 28 - July 31, 2021 With year-end fast approaching, please keep in mind 2020 memberships Lake St. Louis, MO are due along with any remaining 2019 foal registrations. Stallion reports are due January 15, 2020. Please remember if your stallions and/or mares AMHR Nationals are double registered ASPC/AMHR, you need to complete a stallion September 10-20, 2020 report for both ASPC and AMHR. Futurity sustaining and nominations September 9-19, 2021 must be postmarked by March 1, 2020. Reminder if you are nominating or sustaining in both AMHR and ASPC you must complete forms for both Tulsa, OK registries. You must have a current membership in order to be part of the futurity. Payment is due with your work that is sent into the office. We will not process work without payment. Contact Blaze in the accounting department to put a credit card on file. If you are not receiving the official e-blast, please make sure the home office has your e-mail address on file. Remember to check shetlandminiature. com for upcoming events and additional information. The National Office Staff would like to wish you all a blessed holiday season! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Jill Gleason Director of Operations Holiday Office Hours: Closed Monday, December 23, 2019 Closed Tuesday, December 24,2019 Closed Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020 The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020 11

2019 National Convention & Annual Meeting Williamsburg welcomed ASPC members from across the globe for the Annual Meeting and Convention. A Finance Committee meeting was held on Tuesday, November 5th , where budget numbers were reviewed and discussed. A board meeting as held Wednesday, November 6th, with the results of recent elections being seated. They were: Area I – William Eperthener, Area II – Mike Mounts, Area IV – Sherri Jolliff, Area VI – Phyllis Hopwood, Area VII – Jim Curry. Attendees upon check in received a welcome bag with various items donated for the event and invited to attend a mix & mingle on Wednesday. Committee meetings were held throughout the day Thursday and Friday. The President’s reception was held Friday evening before the Awards Banquet and Trainers Auction. Pat Sanders did an amazing job as the auctioneer helping to raise over $6,400.00. Thank you to everyone who donated items and bid on items! Joel Rosenstern blessed the group with his amazing voice in our very own concert! We got a sneak peek at a brand new song that will soon be released. Saturday morning started with the Hall of Fame Awards followed by the General Meeting. The Board of Directors Meeting took place Saturday afternoon with the election of the 2020 President, Stephen Henderson, 1 st Vice President, Rob Crater and 2 nd Vice President, Glen Russell. 12 The Journal • December 2019 / January 2020

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2019 AMHR Grand Champions Stallion – 34” & Under Stallion – Over 34” - 38” OAK BAY SALSAS CARDINAL RULE THISTLE RIDGE HS BESTED Linda or James Kint or Robert Walsh Nmotion Equestrian, LLC Mare – Over 34” - 38” Image Number or RHA UNIQUE AUTUMN TRYST Photo Not Robert or Pamela Walsh or Linda Kint Provided by Owner Mare – 34” & Under ALOHA ACRES SHE LITES IT UP Densie Hardesty or Lee Crutchfield Gelding – 34” & Under Gelding – Over 34” - 38” PECAN GROVE CUTTYS MVP ERICA’S HOOT N ANNIE Brenda Sellwood, Denny Mounce, Peggy Lloyd 14 The Journal • December 2019 / January 2020 Erica Killion

Western Stock Stallion – 34” & Under Western Stock Stallion – Over 34” - 38” 2019 AMHR Western Stock Grand Champions BREVE CAVALLO STREETERS JAZZ MLT JAY HAWK’S RAZZ-MA-TAZZ Lisa or Daniel Navrat or Threcia Risner Linda Reynolds Western Stock Mare – 34” & Under Western Stock Mare – Over 34” - 38” ALOHA ACRES A NEON AFFAIR AVS GAMBLER’S ENCORE Dolores or Lyn Williams or Danielle Helbig S. Lee Crutchfield Western Stock Gelding – 34” & Under ALOHA ACRES MAGIC PARTNER Elizabeth deBem or Lee Crutchfield or Denise Hardesty Western Stock Gelding – Over 34” - 38” DOUBLE K’S IMA KID’S DREAM Lee Crutchfield or Kirby Jones or Kristina Slobody See complete ASPC/ASPR Congress and AMHR Nationals results from current and previous years at www.ponyshows.com The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020 15



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2019 AMHR Performance Stakes Champions Image Number or Photo Not Provided by Owner Draft Harness Cart Single Stake - 38” & Under Roadster Stake – 32” & Under IM A MEGA BUX TOO NWR WHISKEY TANGO FOX TROT SCOTT SEILS Lonnie Perdue Country Pleasure Stake – 30” & Under Pleasure Driving Stake Over 30-32 ALLURE RANCH SPIRITS RADICAL REVIEW BAR NS MAXXXIMUM MOON Shawn Hester, Bryce Baker, Charlotte Woods Threcia Risner Carriage Stakes, Over 34”-38” Western Country Pleasure Stake, 30” & Under J&S ESTATES SPITFIRE BAER CREEKS ROCKY BLAZE OF GLORY Dayle Berger Jan Nuckolls 18 The Journal • December 2019 / January 2020

Roadster Stake, Over 34”-36” Western Country Pleasure Driving Stake, Over 30” -32” 2019 AMHR Performance Stakes Champions STRASSLEIN MARDI’S TOUCH OF SPLASH ALBA HURSTS DOMINO EFFECT Randal or Margaret Porter Tom or Carmie Viebrock Country Pleasure Driving Stake, Over 32” – 34” SFPMleaPsuOrKe EDRriCviHnIgPSHtaIkGe,HOCvHerI3C2A-3G4O VINTAGE FARMS FOX TROT Patrick or Megan Herrick Taylor Wideman or Kristina Novak Western Country Pleasure Driving Stake Draft Harness Multi Hitch Stake 19 Over 32”-34” GRAHAM’S CLOUD DANCER OWSLEY FORK HEAVENLY HARPER S BAR P’S I C PROMISE The JournalHa•l BrDyeancet mber 2019/ January 2020 Amy or Gary Price or Amy Sloan

2019 AMHR Performance Stakes Champions Country Pleasure Driving Stake, Over 30”-32” Western Country Pleasure Stake, Over 34” – 36” LITTLE WHEELS REGEES COUNT MY SOX PRICELESS MIRACLES BAD BOY BRODY Tommy Poole, Amy Sloan or Dick Wardlaw Melissa Meharry or Stella Hinkle Park Harness Stake, Over Country PBleAaRsuNreSDOrNivEinHgOStTakCeH, OICvKer 34” - 36” COUNTRY ONE EXPLOSIVE DUDE H.A. or Georgetta Miears Benjamin Lundy Pleasure Driving Stake, Over 36” – 38” Country Pleasure Driving Stake, Over 33” - 38” GRAHAMS APOLLOS CINCO DE MAYO TUFF RAIN KISSMET Maryann Walls Bill or Patty Fingland 20 The Journal • December 2019 / January 2020

Image Number or 2019 AMHR Performance Stakes Champions Photo Not Provided by Owner Pleasure Driving Stake, 30” & Under Western Country Pleasure Stake, Over 36” - 38” MULLIGANS RUN DOMINOS PAINTED MOON DBL. W WIN FARMS MY MICHELLE John Hallberg or Lois Welter-Hallberg Corrine Zellner Park Harness Stake, Under Roadster Stake, Over 32” – 34” BONDES BOUNCIN B RED HOT QUESIDILLA BUCKEYE WCF SKIP FOR JOY Tina Walker Tracy Hansen & Brian Roller Pleasure Driving Stake, Over 36” - 38” Roadster Stake, Over 36” – 38” NM WHISPERING PINES THE CROWN JEWELL BC I CAN’T BELIEVE SHE’S NOT BLACK Ann Dahl Laura Wright The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020 21

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2019 AMHR Futurity Champions Stallion/Gelding Foal 30” & Under 3-Year-Old County Pleasure Driving, Under MARYSTOWN CHA CHING SRF DYNAMO Owned by Tiara or Derby Darling Owned by Roger T Slobody Sire: WA-FULL UNIQUE BET I CAN Sire: SRF REVELATION Dam: MARYSTOWN CHARMER SHES Dam: LEPRECHAUN ACRES MISSY INTOXICATING Bred by Roger T Slobody Bred by Tiara or Derby Darling Stallion/Gelding Foal, Over 30”-32” 3-Year-Old Western Country Pleasure Driving, Over FHF HIGHLANDERS CLOWN WILD FIRE FARMS UNIQUE SPLASH Owned by Linda C Anderson Owned by Della Goodman Sire: GRAHAM’S HIGHLANDER Sire: WA-FULL UNIQUE LEGEND Dam: RHA POLKA DOT Dam: PURA VIDAS ALLURE BY GRAHAM Bred by Robert or Pamela Walsh Bred by Linda C Anderson 24 The Journal • December 2019 / January 2020

Mare Foal 30” & Under 3-Year-OPlHd RCoGuUntIrNy NPlEeaSsSurSeTDOrUivTing, Over 2019 AMHR Futurity Champions MARYSTOWN UNIQUE MONIQUE Owned by Aimee J Holliday Owned by Lisa or Pete Goettl Sire: WALL STREET VODKA ON THE ROXX Sire: WA-FULL UNIQUE BET I CAN Dam: MODERN CANDYMAN’S EYE CANDY Dam: MARYSTOWN CHARMER’S OO LA LA Bred by Aimee J Holliday Bred by Lisa or Pete Goettl Image Number or Photo Not Provided by Owner 3-Year-Old Roadster, Under 3-Year-Old Roadster, Over ROYAL PALAS I WANT A COWBOY MICHIGAN’S BALD FACE LIER Owned by Alyssa, Greg or Barb Palas Sire: SPRINGER FARMS ON STAGE Owned by Elzabeth Lampert Dam: BUCKEYE WCF DANCE FEVER Sire: MICHIGAN’S MAN OF STEEL Dam: MICHIGAN’S POLITICALLY CORRECT Bred by Alyssa, Greg or Barb Palas Bred by Thomas J Taylor The Journal • December 2019 / January 2020 25

2019 AMHR Futurity Champions Yearling Stallion/Gelding, Over 32”-36” Image Number or Photo COCI’S ROYAL MARQUESS OF ROSES Not Provided by Owner: Owned by Jean Hayunga or Craig Westergaard Mare Foal Over 30”-32” Sire: COMFERTS NIGHT OF ROSES ALLIANCE CANDYMANS KIERA Dam: CHERRYVILLE MAJIC’S KACHINA DOLL Owned by Mike Hlavatovic or Carey Campbell Sire: RHA UNIQUE CANDYMAN Bred by Cameron Nelson or Cindy McPike Dam: SILVER MEADOWS JET BRANDED Bred by Robert or Pamela Walsh Stallion/Gelding 32” & Under PANDORAS BOLEROS VINCENZO Owned by Lonnie or Jane Athey Sire: SMO BOLERO DE SUERTE Dam: NEW HOPE’S QUEEN OF HEARTS Bred by Mike or Terry Hlavatovic 3-Year-Old Western Country Pleasure Driving, Under WINGATES SINISTER SILHOUETTE Owned by Lisa Pichler or Helynn Emory Sire: ESTABLO MARTINI ON THE ROCKS Dam: HILLSIDE FARMS REIGN N HAIL Bred by Casey or Kelly Campbell Yearling Mare 32” & Under Yearling Mare, Over 32-36” PHR JESS BLESS YOUR HEART RHA UNIQUE AUTUMN TRYST Owned by Aimee J Holliday Owned byRobert or Pamela Walsh or Linda Kint Sire: MCCARTHY’S JESSE JAMES OF Sire: RHA UNIQUE TROUBADOUR RIVENBURGH Dam: RED RHAPSODY’S SIERRA DAWN Dam: IGF ALOHA SILENCE IS BLISS Bred by Robert or Pamela Walsh Bred by Aimee J Holliday 26 The Journal • December 2019 / January 2020

3-Year-Old Pleasure Driving, Over 2-Year-Old Stallion/Gelding 33” & Under 2019 AMHR Futurity Champions TRU-LUV’S DOING IT MY WAY BLACK MOUNTAIN JESS A TOTAL ECLIPSE Owned by Roberta Bedsworth Owned by Jean M Hayunga Sire: MICHIGAN’S KING OF STEEL Sire: MCCARTHY’S JESSE JAMES OF Dam: BROWNIE DELIGHT RIVENBURGH Bred by Gwen G Smith Dam: BLACK MOUNTAIN MAJESTIC MORIAH Bred by Jean M Hayunga 3-Year-Old Stallion/Gelding, Under 3-Year-Old Stallion/Gelding, Over ALLIANCE BOLEROS ENZO LITTLE KINGS INSTIGATOR Owned by Lori Barile-Naveh Sire: SMO BOLERO DE SUERTE Owned by Cathy Fatigati Sire: IN CAHOOTS Dam: NEW HOPE’S QUEEN OF HEARTS Bred by Mike or Terry Hlavatovic Dam: LITTLE KINGS KISS MY BUCKS Bred by Robin or Marianne Eberth The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020 27

2019 AMHR Futurity Champions 3-Year-Old Mare, Over Image Number or Photo TF HERSHEY’S CLASSIC TOUCH Not Provided by Owner: 2-Year-Old Stallion/Gelding Over 33”-37” Owned by Stacy Sachen WOODLAND ACRES PLAY TO WIN Sire: B&L’S BAR-G ROCK “E” HERSHEY BAR Owned by S. Lee Crutchfield Dam: G3S VIDA LOCA Sire: MCCARTHY’S RETURN OF THE KING Bred by Tina Fisseler Dam: TEN LS WILD AND WICKED Bred by Jeanne or Brian Krug 2-Year-Old Mare 33” & Under DVM BO’S KENTUCKY DERBY Owned by Nicole Pearsall Sire: SMHC’S BO DACIOUS Dam: JONES’ GRANDE NEVADA RAE Bred by Nicole Pearsall 2-Year-Old Mare Over 33”-37” MARYSTOWN CHARMERS MISS AMERICA Owned by Mike Hlavatovic or Carey Campbell Sire: ROYAL SPUN CHARMER Dam: RED ROCK KID’S SWEET TOOTH Bred by Lisa or Pete Goettl 3-Year-Old Mare, Under SNOWBERRY FARM’S QUEEN AZZARA Owned by Judy Middleton Sire: SNOWBERRY FARM’S A LA MODE Dam: MICHIGAN’S QUEEN’S MOM Bred by Becky or Jim McKeith Super G Futurity Halter 3 Years Old, Under Super G Futurity Halter 3 Years Old, Over ALLIANCE BOLEROS ARMANI ERICA’S TROTTERS TALK TO ME Owned by Amy Toliver Owned by Todd or Melissa Nauman Sire: SMO BOLERO DE SUERTE Sire: ERICA’S TINY TROTTER OF WALLSTREET Dam: CROSS COUNTRY SOME N TALK ABOUT Dam: LOS ARBOLES CUSTOMIZED CHROME Bred by Mike or Terry Hlavatovic Bred by Belinda Bagby & Erica Killion 28 The Journal • December 2019 / January 2020

Super G Futurity Pleasure Driving Gelding Super G Futurity Pleasure Driving Gelding 2019 AMHR Futurity Champions 3 Years Old, Under 3 Years Old, Over SC NASHVILLES LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS PHR GUSNNESS STOUT Owned by Edward S or Sharon K Clark Owned by Aimee J Holliday Sire: LOWREY’S NFC’S NASHVILLE Sire: WALL STREET VODKA ON THE ROXX Dam: DM SONNYS TORENO Dam: MODERN CANDYMAN’S EYE CANDY Bred by Edward S or Sharon K Clark Bred by Aimee J Holliday Supreme Futurity Halter Horse, Under Supreme Futurity Halter, Over 34”-38” MARYSTOWN CHA CHING COCI’S ROYAL MARQUESS OF ROSES Owned by Jean Hayunga or Craig Westergaard Owned by Tiara or Derby Darling Sire: WA-FULL UNIQUE BET I CAN Sire: COMFERTS NIGHT OF ROSES Dam: MARYSTOWN CHARMER SHES Dam: CHERRYVILLE MAJIC’S KACHINA DOLL INTOXICATING Bred by Cameron Nelson or Cindy McPike Bred by Tiara or Derby Darling The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020 29

2019 AMHR Youth Awards 2019 AMHR Coloring Contest Winners Sponsored by ASPC/AMHR/ASPR Winner: 7 & Under - Liam Phares Winner: 8-12 – Haley McCarthy Winner: 13 – 17 – Emily Dimichelle Awards – $25.00 Pony Bucks AMHR Nationals Youth Champion Award Sponsor ASPC/AMHR Trainers Committee 2019 Nat’l Youth Champion – Over – Haley Carsten 2019 Nat’ Youth Champion – Under – Cheyenne Johnson Nationals High Point Youth Award Sponsored by SPECTRA The National Youth High Point Awards are calculated using all points won by the youth in all of their youth classes. These youth have excelled in a variety of classes with a variety of horses in everything from Halter and perfor- mance to driving! Three High Point Champions and Three Reserve Champions are chosen per age group, 13-17, 8-12 and 7 & Younger. We would now like to recognize the winners in the following divisions. 2019 National Champion Youth High Point 7 and Younger: Kodie Kay Sexton 2019 National Reserve Champion Youth High Point 7 and Younger: Arabella Steward 2019 National Champion Youth High Point 8-12: Logan Matthew Wells 2019 National Reserve Champion Youth High Point 8-12: Cheyenne Johnson 2019 National Champion Youth High Point 13-17: Haley Carsten 2019 National Reserve Champion Youth High Point 13-17: Jessica Tamboe Awards – Spectra Bags 30 The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020

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2019 AMHR Youth Awards AMHR Nationals Youth Sportsmanship Awards 32 The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020 Sponsor ASPC/AMHR Youth Committee The following awards honor youth who display the highest level of sportsmanship, willingness to aid fellow exhibitors, preparation of their animals/equip- ment for the show ring, care of animals/equipment at the show, friendliness and courtesy to fellow exhibitors. We would now like to recognize the recipients of the AMHR Nationals Youth Sportsman- ship Award … 2019 National Youth Sportsmanship 12 and Under: Teagan Showers 2019 National Youth Sportsmanship 13-17: Emilee Plett One Horse/One Youth High Point Combo High Points Award Sponsored by ASPC/AMHR 2019 National Champion One Youth/One Horse - Cheyenne Johnson – JHK Marios Painted Echo 2019 National Reserve Champion One Youth/One Horse Jayden Schroyer – Lil Hoofbeats Clever Endeavor Award - ASPC/AMHR Jacket Nationals Overall Youth/Horse Combo High Point Award The National Overall Youth/Horse Combo High Point Award recognizes our talented youth that have ex- celled in a variety of disciplines with a single animal. Points are tabulated utilizing classes where the youth and horse have worked together to promote the versatility of our unique breed, the American Miniature Horse. We would now like to recognize the winners in the following divisions. 2019 National Champion Overall Youth/Horse Combo High Point – Haley Carsten Alvadar Award 2019 National Reserve Champion Overall Youth/ Horse Combo High Point – Logan Matthew Wells Sponsored by Herron’s Tack

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2019 AMHR Youth Awards Team High Point Award - Sponsored by 24/7 Farm 2019 Team Champions – Orange Team 2019 Team Reserve Champions – Black Team Awards – Halters/Lead Rope Team Challenge Awards - Sponsored by ASPC/AMHR 2019 Team Challenge Champions Black Team 2019 Team Challenge Reserve Champions Blue Team AMHR Awards – Pony Bucks Nationals COOL Youth High Point Award The National Cool Youth High Point Awards are calculat- ed using all points won by the youth in all of their youth classes. These youth have excelled in a variety of classes with a variety of horses in everything from Halter and per- formance to driving! We would now like to recognize the winners in the following divisions. 2019 National Champion COOL Youth High Point: Kayla Torosian Sponsored by James & Alene Rutledge 2019 National Reserve Champion COOL Youth High Point: Michellyn Schroeder Sponsored by ASPC/AMHR COOL Committee Louis Bryant Memorial Award Sponsored by Jan Bryant Adreanna Engle Madison Moore Memorial Class Sponsored by Monica Lemoncelle Haley Carsten Silver Thread Stables Youth Scholarship Sponsored by Lisa & Eric Rains Samantha Bunke 34 The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020

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2019 Amateur Awards 2019 Nationals 2019 Congress Classic Performance High Point Awards 2019 High Point Awards 2019 Beth Booker – High Point Hannah Borst – Reserve Over Halter Foundation Halter Modern Performance Erica Killion - High Point Kimberly McCabe – High Point Cathy Harris – High Point Cynthia Illes - Reserve Michael Young - Reserve Under Halter Classic Halter Michelle Legrotte Barcus - Reserve Denise Hardesty - High Point Linda Kint – High Point Kelsey Dahl - Reserve Edward McCarthy - Reserve Erica Killion – Reserve Modern Pleasure Performance Under Performance Modern Halter Kelsey Dahl – High Point Matt Wilson - High Point Abbie Taylor–Smith – High Point Kimberly Kotter – Reserve Allen Dial - Reserve Ann Linze – Reserve ASPR Performance Over Performance Modern Pleasure Halter Cathy Harris – High Point Matt Wilson - High Point Linda Kint – High Point Kimberly Fox – Reserve Cynthia Illes - Reserve Diane Jarvis – Reserve High Point - Modern/ Sportsmanship ASPR Halter Alene Rutledge Danielle Helbig – High Point Modern Pleasure Gary Shooter – Reserve Danielle Helbig Foundation Performance High Point – Classic/Foundation John Hallberg – High Point Linda Kint Carolyn Evans – Reserve Armon D Hetzel Perpetual Trophy Armon D Hetzel Perpetual Trophy presented by his family & friends for his lifelong involvement as a professional Shetland Pony Trainer 2019 presented to Jim Knight – Garden City, MO 36 The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020

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Amateur of Recognition Yasmin Scheuer Yasmin Scheuer operates a small farm aptly named “All About the Youth division and has even convinced an adult friend to The Dream Miniatures” in Williamson, New York. Yasmin join and show one of her mares in-hand and in driving. If is extremely honored to be chosen to be the Amateur of someone doesn’t have appropriate show clothes; no problem. Recognition and is appreciative of the acknowledgement! Yasmin will reach into her well stocked closet and have them Yasmin was an avid horsewoman for about 40 years before outfitted in style. Not a penny changes hands. Her reward is she purchased her first AMHR registered miniature horses in a heart filled with the joy of seeing others share her passion. 2009. After five years showing in the New York State Pinto Yasmin’s most selfless moment was undoubtedly at the NYS circuit, she joined AMHR and began showing in sanctioned Breeders AMHR show in May, 2019. She brought 3 of her shows in 2017. She attended her first AMHR Nationals in mares and 3 of the youth who show 4-H to compete. She 2018 and will be sending her newest horse with her trainer to shared her recently purchased mare with one of the youth. AMHR Nationals in 2019. The plan was for them to split classes between Youth and In addition to AMHR shows, Yasmin has exhibited her Open. When the youth asked to exhibit in additional classes, miniatures at local fun shows and shared them with the public Yasmin forfeited the opportunity to show her new horse and through parades, at local nursing homes and ringing the bell entered the youth instead, leaving her only one class to exhibit for Salvation Army during the holidays. More than once her in. The end result is a youth that is even more hooked on horses, pictures have been featured in the local newspapers. exhibiting at AMHR shows. What sets Yasmin apart, is her passion for engaging youth and Yasmin’s enthusiasm for miniature horses has been contagious. adults in owning and showing miniature horses. In 2008, she To date, she is directly responsible for 8 minis being acquired invited her county’s 4-H youth enrolled in the horse program by those who have spent time learning from her, and she is to come to her farm and learn about miniature horses, how currently helping a friend find a horse suitable to attend the to show them in-hand and even how to drive. She was a AMHR Nationals in 2020, so they can go together. Be sure driving force in reinstituting the miniature horse division in to watch this her county’s 4-H horse shows in 2009. Since 2009, Yasmin AMHR Amateur has offered free leases of her 7 miniature horses to 4-H youth as she continues for the show season. She volunteers countless hours working to grow herself with the youth who lease her horses and making sure she is as an owner/ available for guidance during shows and using her vacation exhibitor and time from work to attend county and state fair. encourage others When she ventured into the AMHR show ring in 2017, she to be a part of didn’t go alone. Then and now, she encourages the youth the fun! who showed her minis locally, to join AMHR and show in Yasmin Driving 38 The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020 Dora

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Carriage Committe Updates Submitted by Karen Shaw, Committee Chair Hello Carriage Drivers! As I write this column we will have completed our two national Shows, the ASPC/ASPR Congress and the AMHR National Show. Both national shows were well represented by our carriage drivers vying for those top honors. The Stake winners at both shows were awarded with beautiful monogrammed harness coolers with our Carriage logo along with Stakes Champion. I want to take this time to say thank you to all the clubs/shows who added the carriage division for both the ASPC and AMHR to your class line-up. The carriage division was one of the largest driving divisions across all eight areas of our association. Thank you drivers for your support and if this year was your first time giving carriage driving a try, we say thank you and hope you are hooked! Thank you to the many carriage sponsors out there this year who donated some beautiful crystal awards to be given away to those who were over-all high point carriage drivers. If you want to be a sponsor next year, just let me know and I’ll be happy to help you there. I know those drivers who were recipients were very surprised and enjoyed those beautiful pieces too. If your show didn’t offer the carriage classes and there is interest, please offer to sponsor those classes until they start building and gaining interest. Clubs and show managers if you need some insight on what to offer please don’t hesitate to drop me an email ([email protected]) and I’ll be happy to visit with you about it. As we wind down the 2019 show season, don’t forget to submit your Carriage End of the Year form for the High Point Carriage Driver Award in the ASPC and AMHR division. The form is up on the ASPC/AMHR Registry website (www.shetlandminiature.com). Please fill in the top of the form and you can also attach a copy of your horse’s performance record too. Those forms are due to me by December 1st, 2019….Karen Shaw 10500 CR 606 Burleson Texas 76028. Our goal for the future is to have a High Point Carriage driver from all eight areas that we can honor. If you have not joined the Carriage Facebook pages, ASPC/AMHR Members Carriage driving, the Small Pony-VSE or the All Things Carriage Buy, Sell, Trade, come on over and see what the ASPC/AMHR Carriage drivers are talking about. We have a great group who are full of helpful information so don’t be afraid to post your questions. If you have not tried carriage driving, don’t be afraid to jump right in. Come drive with us in 2020. As I close, I want to thank you all for your generous support this year; we have seen great numbers and beautiful turnouts all across our registry. Without YOU our members and carriage drivers we would not have grown as much as we had this year. Hat’s Off to you All! Till next time….Happy Driving and Happy Holidays! 40 The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020

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Carriage Driver of the Month Bronagh Floyd Hi, I am Bronagh Floyd from Area 5. My husband five years ago we found a little green phaeton that I used always had an interest in antique carriage and their in Sunday In the Park and continued to drive Bucky in history. I wanted something different that a mini could the Country Pleasure classes at that time Area 5 added pull. Everyone said we were looking for a needle in a some of the carriage classes to their shows. I wanted haystack! Big mistake telling Earl that he couldn’t find an to learn more so I joined the Carriage Association of antique miniature size carriage. He then went on a quest America which has a wealth of information plus I to find one. started following anything that was carriage related on My AMHR gelding, Hallmarks Boomer’s Buckingham Facebook. is 36” tall and it has been difficult finding a carriage 2016 was the first year carriage classes were added to light enough, and in proportion to the horse plus having the AMHR National show. We decided to give it a try enough leg room inside the carriage for an adult. About but wasn’t sure if a four wheeled vehicle would be out of place. I added wooden wheels to my Jerald show cart, pulled off the boot and painted the basket black. It turned out great and we ended up with a Reserve in Carriage driving. I didn’t attend nationals in 2017 but in 2018 I decided to drive the little four wheeled runabout and ended up having an amazing show. Winning carriage reinsmanship, carriage stakes and Sunday In the Park. Carriage driving is growing by leaps and bounds. We used to have very small classes but now we are seeing as many as twelve carriage competing now. There isn’t a show I haven’t aggended where people come up to me and ask all about my carriage and carriage driving. They have questions about finding aprons, what type of cloths and hats to wear and much more. At the Club of North Texas shows the carriage classes are drawing an audience. There are so many different types of vehicles and also different types of horses. All are correct. I love the fact that my horse is not using a martingale and is not all checked up. He seems happier and it is a division I truly enjoy. Give it a try you just might fall in love with carriage driving! 42 The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020

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Royalty Update A Final Farewell from ASPC/AMHR/ASPR 2019 Registry Queen Samantha Payne Thank you for an amazing year representing the registry! I enjoyed meeting many new faces and seeing some familiar ones along my journey. Congratulations to all I got to see in center ring and thank you for all the memories from the tears to the horses that were a hoot to put neck ribbons or flowers on them. I had the opportunity to represent the organization at multiple events. The first was Farm Day for elementary kids at my college. I then had the honor of handing out awards, specifically the Roelene Lundy Memorial Trophy, at the Iowa State Fair Miniature Horse Show. Finally, I attend the Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show to hand out awards and interact with participants. I am honored to hand my crown off to my sister, Allie. Her passion for the registry will drive her to do great things in this role and involve many new people. I am thankful for the support of the office staff, the center ring folks, the board of the directors, all registry members, my barn family, and my family over my year as royalty. I could not have done it without you all! I cherish the many memories made over the year and will cherish them for the years to come. Thank you for a great year and good luck in the years to come! A final farewell, Samantha Payne, Your 2019 Registry Queen FInd out more about the ASPC/AMHR Royalty Program visit www.shetlandminiature.com for more details and forms orcontact the committee chair for more details. Royalty applications due May 1st Jr. Royalty applications due May 1st 44 The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020

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Hay is for Horses: : Comparing Long-Stem Hay, Hay Cubes & Pellets By Emily Smith, MS, Platinum Performance Stacking Up Hay alternative hay options such as hay cubes and pelletized hay. Hay cubes are compressed cubes of chopped hay Forage is the cornerstone of all equine diets. For most that may contain some longer stems but are mostly con- horses in the United States, forage is provided as sidered to be a shorter-stem forage option. Hay pellets pasture grass or hay. Fresh grass is living forage and an are short-stemmed, available in different sizes and have ideal food for horses. It contains about 80% water and been ground and treated with heat and steam to change provides an excellent blend of protein, fat, energy, fiber, the form of the hay. The nutrient composition of hays minerals and vitamins needed for health. Several nutri- remains similar regardless of processing. However, ents, including beta carotene (needed to make vitamin there are some fundamental differences amongst forage A), vitamins C, D, E and omega-3 fatty acids, are lost choices. in the bailing process when turning fresh grass to hay. With appropriate supplementation, long-stem hay is the Chew on This: Benefits of next best thing to serve as a dietary foundation when Long-Stem Hay grass is not available. For many horses, hay makes up the majority, if not all, of the diet. One of the most significant differences when compar- ing long-stem and short-stem forages is the reduction There are several forms of hay available to feed horses. in chew time for consuming shorter-stem hay choices. Baled, long-stem hay is the most commonly used. The Total time spent chewing increases dramatically when term “long stem” usually refers to hay that is 2 inches horses are fed long-stem hay. This increases saliva pro- or more in length and is necessary to keep the digestive duction that contains high concentrations of beneficial tract functioning properly. There are also processed 48 The Journal • December 2019/ January 2020