CONTENTS FEATURES DEPARTMENTS From the Home Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Caring for Your Horse Letter from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 on the Road Official Pages Page 10 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Committee Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 A/R Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Carriage Probations, Suspensions, and Bad Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Committee 2021 Show Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Update Judges and Stewards Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Page 12 Recognized Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Breeder/Owner Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 2020 ASPC Scholarship Winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Trainer Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Important Registration Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Journal Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Blast from the Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ad Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Congress Grand Champions through the Years . . . .32 AMHR National Champions through the Years . . . . .56 ON THE COVER 2021 RULEBOOK The 2021 Official Rulebook is now available from the National Office. Order yours today! Cost is $10.00 plus shipping. Payment is due at time of order. To order, contact the National Office: 309-263-4044 or [email protected] Rhapsody’s Heir to Hollywood is just beginning his breeding career. His first crop of ASPC/AMHR foals are small, refined and pretty. He is sired by the outstanding Rock “E” bred stud, Rhapsody’s Fashion Complimentary rulebook is Heir, making him a paternal brother to available online at several National and Congress Grand www.shetlandminiature.com Champions. He is proudly owned by Kelly Robinson and Martha Hickham and stands at Kildow Stables West in Springport, IN. The Journal • February thru April 2021 1
The Journal THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF The American Shetland Pony Club and From the Home Office American Miniature Horse Registry 81B E. Queenwood Morton, IL 61550 (309)263-4044 Fax: (309)263-5113 Hello 2021! http://www.shetlandminiature.com Show Season is right around the corner! Please ASPC/AMHR/ASPR Officers: make sure your membership and amateur cards President - Rob Crater have been renewed for 2021! Check the show 1st Vice President - Sherri Jolliff schedule on the website for up to date shows 2nd Vice President - Alan Dial near you! Stephen Henderson – Past President Our next issue of The Journal will feature the 2020 Hall of Fame Recipients. The Journal is published six times a year, every This is a great time to feature your Shetland or Miniature’s 2020 accom- other month. Subscription to The Journal is part plishment with an ad in The Journal. The deadline for submitting ads for of an annual membership fee of $65 for U.S. this issue is April 15, 2021. residents (or $80 for first class mailing). Membership rates for Canada, Mexico and all We hope you are making plans to attend the 2021 ASPC Congress in Lake other foreign countries are $92 which includes St. Louis, Missouri and the 2021 AMHR Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Journal. Non-member or gift subscriptions Check the website for information regarding both of these shows. to The Journal are available for $30 per year Looking for a way to promote your farm, breeding or training services? for U.S. residents and $45 for all other countries. Advertise in our Breeder/Owner and Trainer Directories. These direc- Please notify ASPC/AMHR at least six weeks in advance of change of address. tories are included on the website and will link to your website and will be included in The Journal. Annual fee is $145.00 and includes a photo or logo. Editorial manuscripts accompanied by high- Our National Convention & Annual Meeting will be held in St. Charles, quality photos are most welcome but we do Missouri. Mark your calendars for November 4–6, 2021. 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 Jill Gleason by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. No ASPC/AMHR Director of Operations 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 2021 by American Shetland Pony Club, Inc. 2 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Letter from the President The State of the American Shetland Pony Club, Inc. To the Membership of the American Shetland Pony Club Inc.; this point. I should have had Steve I hope this finds you all well and safe. 2020 was trying for Henderson our past all of us, and it is now time to move on to 2021, a year with President write this, positivity and progress. We started 2020 with our normal as he missed his lives, having accomplished our work in Virginia at the final speech to the 2019 National Convention, and ready to move into our members. Spring Board meeting in March to continue the progress and decision making. Then the Covid-19 pandemic hit us The Association’s fiscal year is January 1 to December 31 of full force. every year, and so financials that are normally produced at Convention and handed out are always ¾ of the fiscal Many of our shows were cancelled, and the board was year. I chose to wait to send this statement so you can see meeting on a weekly basis, making very tough decisions. the results of the 2020 financials, which are posted on It was upsetting to many of us when we cancelled the the members only section of the website, and are updated 2020 Shetland Congress, but we felt we made the right quarterly. decision. Your board does think of the overall whole of the organization and makes their best judgements regarding So here are the negatives of 2020: our membership was their decisions. down, AMHR registrations and transfers were down, but then there are the positives. Our investments that Unfortunately, we also had to lay off our staff, due to local many of you likely don’t know are there have increased, and state regulations in Illinois. Our Director of Operations Shetland transfers are increasing, Shetland registrations tirelessly worked to keep, shall we say, “our doors open.” Jill, are flat. Does that give us hope? For myself that is a yes. the board and membership cannot thank you enough. On a This is what I want our focus to be, on Vision 2030. Take positive note, we were able to bring Marilyn back first, and from our past experiences that might not have treated just recently as the second week of January 2021, Tina was the organization well and focus on those that help create able to come back into the office as well. We are getting there positive change for our viable future. everyone! I know we cannot wait to be back to full capacity! Just remember how hard our office staff work and what they Let us all focus on these things as we move through 2021, are also going through! Keep that office work coming in, unity, laughter, friendship, growth, opportunity, but the that is what keeps us going! The financial hardships this year one thing most of all is FUN. Enjoy our small equine, have been rough for many, and it was a little scary with the enjoy those around us and let us all realize why we are financials as very little work was coming in to the office to be involved in such a great organization! processed. I’m happy to report that the work is increasing, I hope to see so many of you in 2021! and again, bring on 2021 so we can put 2020 behind us! As I hope most of you have seen, I have started an Ad Hoc Rob Crater committee called Vision 2030! It is exciting, and I can say American Shetland Pony Club, Inc. President many have already inquired to sit on this committee and Area VIII Director look to the future vision of the organization, so stay tuned. Our Committee chairs are in place, and there are many things happening there, and many new ideas. This is going to be an exciting year I feel! The President is supposed to give a “State of the Association” talk at the Convention but we all know we had to cancel the 2020 Convention in St. Louis, MO. So that is why I am writing this to give you updates as to where we are at 4 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Caring for Your Horse ON THE ROAD Stress Management & Feeding Tips by Monique Warren Whether it’s showing, trail riding, camping or heading Helpful Tips to Reduce Stress While Traveling to an indoor arena when the weather is inclement, • Buddy up and take a familiar companion in the many of us transport our horses. Learn how the stress trailer. of travel affects your horse physically and mentally and • Ensure your horse trailer shocks provide the what to do to keep him comfortable. smoothest ride possible. Use caution when applying brakes and making turns. Considering a horse’s natural instincts, transport is inherently stressful. Transport impairs every natural • If you tie your horse, ensure the lead rope has survival instinct your horse has: sight, sound, smell and enough length to allow your horse to balance. flight. While many load willingly, horses are stoic by • Provide clean shavings on the floor for traction. Mist nature and don’t always exhibit outward signs of stress. with a spray nozzle to minimize dust inhalation. Add lack of forage to this equation and you’ve just • Ensure maximum ventilation. exposed your horse to two of the most common causes • Provide forage to last the duration of your trip—you of gastric (stomach) ulcers. Ulcers can develop in as may need a slow feed net or bag to accomplish this. little as 24 hours—and recur in 24 hours. • Stop at least every 3–4 hours to offer water and give your horses a break from balancing themselves. Thankfully, you can be proactive by reducing travel stress and providing forage (in the form of hay, pasture Feeding Tips or soaked hay pellets) during three key intervals: 1) While it has become common knowledge to never prior to departing, 2) during transport and 3) once you exercise your horse on an empty stomach, to the best arrive at your destination. of my knowledge, little has been published about the Important Exception—If you’ve been instructed to adverse effects of transporting on an empty stomach. withhold feed due to a medical condition, by all means It’s important to remember that horses, donkeys and do so! mules produce gastric acid continuously in preparation for constant uptake (think natural grazing behavior). Chewing and swallowing activate saliva production (an alkaline substance), which buffers gastric acid by increasing the pH of the stomach. Providing forage prior to departing, during transport and once you arrive at your destination keeps gastric acid at bay and eases stress. Just be sure to avoid any changes in the type of feed your horse gets normally. You want to reduce digestive upset, not add to it. Why Feeding Forage Prior to Departure is Beneficial The equine stomach can empty in 20 minutes to 2 hours—depending on the type of feed and rate of consumption. 10 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Loading with an empty stomach allows accumulated Continued chewing and swallowing help to: gastric acid (unbuffered due to lack of saliva from • Maintain a lower (more alkaline) pH. chewing) to slosh and bathe its lining. The fiber that • Renew a protective layer of fiber to prevent the forage provides creates a mat of sorts, which prevents splashing of acids. acid from splashing in the stomach. • Redirect your horse’s attention to food. Why Forage During Transport is Optimum Hydration Tips Transport is an extended isometric exercise for your To help keep your horse hydrated during transport, horse—requiring your equine friend to constantly drench your hay with water and let it drain prior to balance by engaging the abdominal muscles. loading into your trailer hay bag. Contraction of the abdominal muscles forces acidic gastric juices up into the non-glandular (upper) region Take water from home and offer it along the way of the equine stomach, where it can induce ulcer (horses that are reluctant to drink water may be even formation or exacerbate existing ulcers. more reluctant to do so if the water tastes different). Chewing on forage while in transit benefits your horse If you can’t take water with you, start adding by: something to flavor the water at home in a separate bucket (to experiment with your horse’s preferred 1. Producing saliva, which buffers the gastric acid. flavor) such as powdered Kool Aid® or Gatorade®. Once 2. Relaxing the jaw. Tension in the jaw can radiate you discover your horse’s favorite flavor, take it with throughout your horse’s body when standing still. you to mask the taste of unfamiliar water sources. Consider the implications of balancing with a clenched jaw while acid splashes around in your The Take Away stomach. Understanding your horse’s natural survival instincts 3. Reducing mental stress by redirecting attention to allows you to incorporate measures to minimize food. the physical and mental stress of transport. Being Why Forage Consumption is Beneficial After empathetic to your horse’s needs helps to ensure a Unloading happier, healthier companion on the road and at home. Stress persists upon arrival because your horse is in an unfamiliar setting with a heightened sense of survival Monique Warren invented the Hay Pillow® slow feeder and instincts engaged. Whether tied outside your trailer, is the owner of Hay Pillow Inc. placed in a corral or stall in a strange environment Warren has been an equine guardian for over forty years or put into exercise immediately—your horse is and resides in Southern California. Equine nutrition and experiencing many stressors. horses’ feet are her passions. Warren frequently contributes equine articles to a variety of publications. The Journal • February thru April 2021 11
Carriage Committee Update Submitted by Karen Shaw, Committee Chair Karen Iversen. Here are her comments from the online class: “It was so good to see the youth taking an interest in Hello Carriage Drivers: the very special discipline! I had so much fun judging this and look forward to the future with these young drivers. Well what a year 2020 was! Your carriage committee Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to judge this members were still at work for you during this Covid-19 contest.” Champion went to Faith Bowen, who won a piece pandemic. We kept our carriage drivers up to date with of crystal. Reserve Champion went to Emma Barker who articles, different discussions, sharing pictures and doing won a silver bowl, and Honorable Mention was Miranda virtual contests over on our ASPC/AMHR/ASPR Carriage Carrasco who won a pair of string gloves. Driving Facebook page. We also had another virtual online Carriage contest in Speaking of May over on the ASPC/AMHR Small Pony/VSE Facebook contests, we page for anyone that participated in the Carriage Cones started March or Carriage Marathon events outside of our breed ring. off with a This took off like wild fire. There were 50 entries for this virtual online contest and we enjoyed getting to see all of the fun action Carriage shots that photographers captured. Our honorable judge Driving for this online contest was Ms. Hilda Wilkins, ADS Turnout Southwest Regional Director/President of the OK Harness Class with Horse Association. Here were her comments: “Wow! What 58 beautiful a wonderful bunch of pictures. I must say this was a fun entries. Our challenge and a bit harder that I thought. Again, thank you honorable Devyn Anderson, Carriage Driving Turnout judge for this for taking time to participate and I enjoyed it very much.” Champion went to Pip Breckon who won a piece of crystal, online contest was Mr. James Rutledge. Here were some of Reserve Champion Sue Mason won a silver bowl, and his comments: “The online Turn Out class was amazing. Honorable Mention was Julie Forsyth, who won a pair of So many beautiful horses and carriages, and the winner string gloves. turnout was wonderful in so many ways, Clean and Sharp. I would have loved to walk the line if this was an arena June and July were pretty much cancelled shows all across class! Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to judge the nation with the pandemic hitting high numbers. Jill this contest.” Champion went to Ms. Devyn Anderson, who Ryder and Kathleen Haak of The Carriage Association won a beautiful piece of crystal. Reserve Champion went to of American shared with us some of the topics they were Ms. Bronagh Floyd, who won a silver bowl, and Honorable doing and drivers were invited to join in on their online Mention went to Ms. Hilda Wilkins, and she won a pair of discussions. Hats off to CAA for contributing articles and String Gloves. info to our drivers helping them learn the history behind carriage driving. Our next online virtual contest was in May, honoring our ASPC/AMHR Youth Carriage Turnout Class. This was for In the next issue I’ll talk about the online contest we had those youth that have been giving carriage driving a try. We from July to December. had nine entries that competed for the Best Youth Turnout Till Next Time…Happy Driving Class. Boy, this was fun to watch and see the pictures as they came in. Our honorable judge for this class was Ms. Faith Bowen, Best Youth Turnout Small Pony VSE Marathon 12 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Important Registration Guidelines Important Registration Guidelines When Submitting Photos: When submitting registration work, you must include the If you choose to use photographs on your registration original certificate, not a photocopy. The only exception work, please make sure they meet the following criteria: is if you have lost the certificate and are requesting a Photos should be no smaller than 3\" x 5\" and no larger duplicate. than 4\" x 6\". Please write the horse's name on the back When submitting an AMHR certificate for permanent of the photo . status, you must include the height of the horse measured The animal may have a halter on and should be groomed/ from the last hair on the mane. Please do not send work clean so that the color and markings show correctly. in for permanent status until the horse has reached its actual sixth birthday. For example: If an animal was born Left AND Right Side: full standing profile from ears to July 7, 2015, we cannot update to permanent status until hooves and nose to tail—if the ears, muzzle, tail or hooves July 7, 2021 . cannot be seen in the photo, the photo is unacceptable and will not be used. In either the left or right-side photo, the When submitting a certificate for transfer, please animal’s head should be turned toward the photographer make sure that the seller has signed and dated the to show the full face and the forelock should be off to one application and the buyer’s information has been side so any facial markings can be observed. completed. Front View: Animal should be facing photographer squarely; full front view must include front legs; forelock should be off to one side . Rear View: Photographer should be squarely behind the animal; full rear view must include rear legs. Tail should be straight down. If the tail is hiding markings, it may be pulled off to one side . Once the animal has received a certificate with photos, new photos may be sent with future registry work, however, they are not required unless there are color or marking changes or the owner desires a photo update. When you are submitting additional paperwork for something pending at the home office, please make sure to include a note that your work is already there and what you are submitting is needed to complete the work already at the office. This will make things much easier for our registrars and get your work back to you more quickly. Correct side view “Name of Horse” (on back of photo) Unacceptable front view Correct front view Please write the name of the horse on the back of each photo. 14 The Journal • February thru April 2021
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Congress Grand Champions through the Years MODERN BREED CHAMPIONS STALLIONS 1947 46 & Under Patton L ., Heyl Pony Farm 1948 46 & Under Shalimar, Jack Stofer 1949 46 & Under Shalimar, Walter Whiteside 1950 46 & Under Silver White’s Surprise, Asa Hutchison 1951 46 & Under Larigo’s Dark Magic, Heyl Pony Farm 1952 46 & Under Larigo’s Dark Magic, Heyl Pony Farm 1953 46 & Under Little Masterpiece, Sam Taylor 1954 46 & Under Curtiss-Frisco Pete, Curtiss Candy Co 1955 46 & Under Curtiss-Frisco Pete, Curtiss Candy Co 1956 46 & Under Curtiss-Frisco Pete, Fernwood Farm 1957 42 & Under Suburban Acres Colonel, Mrs. Wm. McKinley Stewart Over 42–46 Curtiss-Frisco Pete, Fernwood Farm 1958 42 & Under Rip’s Little Masterpiece, John Tolan Over 42–46 Curtiss-Frisco Pete, Fernwood Farm 1959 42 & Under Rip’s Little Masterpiece, John Tolan Over 42–46 Curtiss-Frisco Pete, Fernwood Farm 1960 42 & Under Hillswicke’s Copper Larigo, C.C. Bales Over 42–46 King’s Big Shot, L. B. Anderson 1961 42 & Under Golden Boy’s Captain, 5-G Pony Farm Over 42–46 Sunny Acres Modernaire, 5-G Pony Farm 1962 42 & Under Golden Boy’s Captain, 5-G Pony Farm Over 42–46 Curtiss Frisco’s Kid, Fernwood Farm 1963 42 & Under Golden Boy’s Captain, 5-G Pony Farm Over 42–46 Early Wynn, A.K. Hand 1964 43 & Under Silver Mane’s Frisco Cody, H.P. Kilkelly Over 43–46 Frisco’s King, Fernwood Farm 1965 43 & Under Sunny Acres Billy Jack, Elmer Williams Over 43–46 Early Wynn, Sunday Farm 1966 43 & Under Modernaire, A .T . Sivley Over 43–46 High-Lite’s Hallelujah Cody, Wallace or Elaine Sump 1967 43 & Under Wait And See’s Sunshine, Ben Edwards Over 43–46 Ramble Ridge Rocket, Lew & Jean Reese 1968 43 & Under Larigo’s Torchlite, William Vullings Over 43–46 Rangemore’s Top Brass, John or Damaris Summerlin 1969 43 & Under Pony-Vista’s Captain Punch, Floyd Diemer Over 43–46 Ramble Ridge Rocket, Lew & Jean Reese 1970 43 & Under Prairie Hill’s Curtain Call, Mabel Peabody Over 43–46 Ramble Ridge Rocket, Lew Reese 1971 43 & Under Silver Mane’s Frisco Cody, Ed Windemuller Over 43–46 Dun-Haven Supreme King, Lowell Dunn 1972 43 & Under Bar-G’s Rockey, J.B. Everline Over 43–46 I’ve Arrived, Wallace & Elaine Sump 1973 43 & Under Bay Captain, J.W. & Mrs. Robinson, Jr. Over 43–46 Spring Fancy, Bruce & Barbara Robertson 1974 43 & Under Michigan’s King Of The Taylors, S.F. Taylor Over 43–46 Spring Fancy, Bruce & Barbara Robertson 1975 43 & Under Tim Tom, Lloyd & Marie Wilson Over 43–46 Pony-Vista’s Hi-Lee, Dave Diemer 1976 43 & Under Tim Tom, Adrian Slager Over 43–46 Spring Fancy, Bruce & Barbara Robertson 1977 43 & Under Kilbro’s Willie Doo, Stephen Kildow Over 43–46 Spring Fancy, Bruce & Barbara Robertson 1978 43 & Under Kilbro’s Willie Doo, Stephen Kildow Over 43–46 Bel-Lane’s Fort Knox, Jr., Richard & Ellen Jenkins 32 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Congress Grand Champions through the Years Modern Breed Champions 1979 43 & Under Kilbro’s Willie Doo, Stephen Kildow Over 43–46 Dun-Haven Dutch Chocolate, Michael Klapper 1980 43 & Under Kilbro’s Willie Doo, Stephen Kildow Over 43–46 Ruoff’s Protestor, Durward Ruoff 1981 43 & Under Royal Court’s Sir Fascination, Kathy Oakes Over 43–46 Impresive, Ray Houston 1982 43 & Under Sundance Kid, Jeff Coomer Over 43–46 Michigan’s Action Jackson, Matt Taylor 1983 43 & Under Kilbro’s Willie Do, Stephen Kildow Over 43–46 Michigan’s Action Jackson, Matt Taylor 1984 43 & Under Melody’s Son Again, James & Marilyn Knight Over 43–46 Michigan’s Action Jackson, Matt Taylor 1985 43 & Under Kilbro’s Willie Doo, James or Marilyn Knight Over 43–46 Michigan’s Mark Of Excellence, S.F. Taylor 1986 43 & Under Talking Proud, Bob Menke Over 43–46 Michigan’s Mark Of Excellence, S.F. Taylor 1987 43 & Under Michigan’s King Pin, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Michigan’s Mark Of Excellence, S.F. Taylor 1988 43 & Under Talking Proud, Bob Menke Over 43–46 Michigan’s King Pin, Thomas Taylor 1989 43 & Under Michigan’s Hart Breaker, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Michigan’s King Pin, Thomas Taylor 1990 43 & Under Michigan’s Hart Breaker, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Michigan’s King Pin, Thomas Taylor 1991 43 & Under Michigan’s Hart Breaker, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Knight’s Ultimate Lee, Jim Knight 1992 43 & Under Michigan’s Hart Breaker, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Knight’s Ultimate Lee, Jim Knight 1993 43 & Under Michigan’s Hart Breaker, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Grassmere’s Hallmark, Dennis Robison 1994 43 & Under E’s Intisapatience, William & Francisca Eperthener Over 43–46 Knight’s Ultimate-Lee, Jim Knight 1995 43 & Under Michigan’s Hart Breaker, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Michigan’s Elegant Bloomer, Thomas Taylor 1996 43 & Under Michigan’s Hart Breaker, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Grassmere’s Midnight Madness, Pete & Pam Lucas 1997 43 & Under Michigan’s Zoro, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Michigan’s Rambo, Thomas Taylor 1998 43 & Under John Doe, Larry Parnell Over 43–46 Terry Jean, Paige Mayberry 1999 43 & Under Michigan’s Wild Horse, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 M.A.M. Sky High, John & Melanie Rimmer 2000 43 & Under Grassmere’s Mr. Unique, Jean Coyne Over 43–46 M.A.M. Sky High, John & Melanie Rimmer 2001 43 & Under Michigan’s Chief White Cloud, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Michigan’s Wild Horse, Thomas Taylor 2002 43 & Under Michigan’s Soaring Eagle, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Michigan’s Wild Horse, Thomas Taylor 2003 43 & Under Michigan’s Soaring Eagle, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Michigan’s Wild Horse, Thomas Taylor 2004 43 & Under Michigan’s Soaring Eagle, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Windermere’s Impress My Daddy, John & Melanie Rimmer 2005 43 & Under Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Over 43–46 Michigan’s Sunday Special, Thomas Taylor & Catherine Brubaker 2006 43 & Under Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Over 43–46 Royalty Heir Of Nobility, De Reul The Journal • February thru April 2021 33
Congress Grand Champions through the Years 2007 43 & Under Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Over 43–46 Michigan’s Golden Eagle, Kay Marschel & Thomas Taylor 2008 43 & Under Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Over 43–46 Michigan’s Golden Eagle, Kay Marschel & Thomas Taylor 2009 43 & Under Michigan’s Ragin Cajun, Kay Marschel & Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Willowlawn’s Hi Tech, Mike & Carol Want 2010 43 & Under Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Over 43–46 Created In His Image, Kathy Howard & Marvin Stucki 2011 43 & Under Michigan’s Ragin Cajun, Kay Marschel & Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Created In His Image, Kathy Howard & Marvin Stucki 2012 43 & Under Excaliber’s Knights And Days, Carroll Basham & Brenda Prince Over 43–46 Created In His Image, Kathy Howard & Marvin Stucki 2013 43 & Under Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Over 43–46 E’s The Jester, Francisca Eperthener & Lorraine Bailer 2014 43 & Under Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Over 43–46 E’s The Jester, Francisca Eperthener & Lorraine Bailer 2015 43 & Under Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Over 43–46 Michigan’s Hot Shot, Trace Anderson 2016 43 & Under RFP Timed To Perfection, Amy & Melissa Roberts Over 43–46 Majestic Farm Legacy, Fran & Linda Klavohn 2017 43 & Under Justified Revenge, Amber Kildow or Martha Hickham Over 43–46 Grand Performance, Kay Marschel 2018 43 & Under Ags Timeless, Melissa Johnson or Brian Specht Over 43–46 Michigan’s Automated Driver, Thomas Taylor 2019 43 & Under Knights Solar Electric, Ivy Cagle-Canole Over 43–46 Michigan’s Automated Driver, Thomas Taylor MARES 1947 46 & Under Rosemarie’s Silver Supreme, James Brunk 1948 46 & Under Bonnie C. 2, H.P. Kilkelly 1949 46 & Under Shoreacres Aleen, Dr. Wayne A. Munn 1950 46 & Under Patton’s Primrose Larigo, Minott Silliman 1951 46 & Under Larigo’s Royal Lady, J.G. Horsburgh 1952 46 & Under Hillswicke’s Q.P. Doll, Roland Simpson 1953 46 & Under Lazy “N’s” Dream Girl, J. Norman 1954 46 & Under Hi Hoof’s Princess Cody, L.H. McNett 1955 46 & Under Hi Hoof’s Princess Cody, L.H. McNett 1956 46 & Under Hi Hoof’s Princess Cody, L.H. McNett 1957 42 & Under Hi Hoof’s Princess Cody, L.H. McNett Over 42–46 Curtiss Jeanette “Mickey II”, Floyd Diemer 1958 42 & Under Cedergroves Fern (a.k.a. Dainty Doll), Clark McKelvey Over 42–46 Patton’s Priceless, Mrs. Wm. McKinley Stewart 1959 42 & Under Frisco’s Grand Bette Of Clover Hill, Mrs. John Mold Over 42–46 Atkinson’s Hillswicke Bonny Cindy, Vern Brewer 1960 42 & Under Cedergroves Fern (a.k.a. Dainty Doll), Clark McKelvey Over 42–46 Atkinson’s Hillswicke Bonny Cindy, Vern Brewer 1961 42 & Under Ponyland’s I’malone, Jack Robinson Over 42–46 Kewpie Doll’s Foxine, J.A. Stovall 1962 42 & Under “Fancy Fashion” China Doll, Howard Richardson Estate Over 42–46 Fernwood Frisco Donna Lee II, Fernwood Farm 1963 42 & Under Kewpie Doll’s Granada, J.A. Stovall Over 42–46 Van Deusen’s Frisco Baroque, Fernwood Farm 1964 43 & Under Pony-Vista’s Phantom Lady, Floyd Diemer Over 43–46 Pierre Cody’s Black Crystal, Joe Finn 1965 43 & Under Modernaire’s Miss America, Sanford Lake Farms Over 43–46 Little Rip’s Paint, Ralph Snow 34 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Congress Grand Champions through the Years Modern Breed Champions 1966 43 & Under Pierre Cody’s Priceless, W.D. Livengood Over 43–46 Bannerette of Ramble Ridge, Lew & Jean Reese 1967 43 & Under Bo-Jan’s Top Lady, T.R. & Janet Huston Over 43–46 Bannerette of Ramble Ridge, Lew & Jean Reese 1968 43 & Under Bo-Jan’s Top Lady, T.R. & Janet Huston Over 43–46 Don-Wan’s Doodle-Lee-Do, Duane Rolando 1969 43 & Under Pierre Cody’s Black Crystal, Paul Kitch Over 43–46 Rangemore’s Miss X, Dr. Rex Foster 1970 43 & Under Carolyn’s Surprise, Carolyn Lance Over 43–46 Modernaire’s Fire Girl, Jack Zimmerman 1971 43 & Under Carolyn’s Surprise, Carolyn Lance Over 43–46 B .F .S . Sudden Beauty, Dale & Nathan Baxter 1972 43 & Under Michigan’s Maria, S. F. Taylor Over 43–46 B .F .S . Sudden Beauty, Dale & Nathan Baxter 1973 43 & Under The Talented Performer, Lloyd & Marie Wilson Over 43–46 Ro-De Runaway, Roger Share 1974 43 & Under Tortoise Trails Petite Lady, Dr. & Mrs Russell & L. Malcolm, Jr. Over 43–46 B .F .S . Sudden Beauty, Dale & Nathan Baxter 1975 43 & Under Michigan’s Maria, S.F. Taylor Over 43–46 Overlook’s Nora, Robert Heckman 1976 43 & Under So Easy To Love, C . Elwood Thompson Over 43–46 B.F.S. Lady Victoria, Dixie Beisner 1977 43 & Under Don-Wan’s Temptation, Adrian & Henrietta Slager Over 43–46 Helen Joy, Stephen Kildow & Clark Wehsollek 1978 43 & Under B.F.S. After Dark, Ray & Debby McCullough Over 43–46 K & J’s Julie, Adrian & Henrietta Slager 1979 43 & Under B.F.S. After Dark, Ray & Debby McCullough Over 43–46 K & J’s Julie, Adrian & Henrietta Slager 1980 43 & Under Rocket’s Rockette, Bruce Becker Over 43–46 Bubbling Love, Jim Spurrier 1981 43 & Under Rocket’s Rockette, Bruce Becker Over 43–46 Popular Demand, David & Patricia Williams 1982 43 & Under Michigan’s Heart Throb, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Mischievous Melanie, Ray Houston 1983 43 & Under Michigan’s Heart Throb, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Mishap, Kenton & June Boettcher 1984 43 & Under Kojak Peggy Sue, C. Elwood & Betty Thompson Over 43–46 Mishap, Kenton & June Boettcher 1985 43 & Under Michigan’s Next Generation, S.F. Taylor Over 43–46 So Easy To Love, C . Elwood Thompson 1986 43 & Under Michigan’s Next Generation, S.F. Taylor Over 43–46 B.F.S. Lady Victoria, Richard Mottinger 1987 43 & Under R.B.’s High Hopes, C. Elwood Thompson Over 43–46 Michigan’s Lady Di, Langford Brothers 1988 43 & Under Royal Manor Sunday Surprise, S .F . and T .J . Taylor Over 43–46 Michigan’s Lady Di, Langford Brothers 1989 43 & Under Laura Knox WAH, Jim & Kathi Knight Over 43–46 Michigan’s Lady Di, Langford Brothers 1990 43 & Under Knight’s Illusion, James Knight Over 43–46 Melody Acres Shooting Star, Jim & Renae Torgerson 1991 43 & Under Laura Knox WAH, Clarence Codlin Over 43–46 Brandy’s Miss Sensation, Donald R. McAllister 1992 43 & Under Knight’s Illusion, James Knight Over 43–46 Michigan’s Joy To Behold, Tamara Ann Mowery - Shrock 1993 43 & Under Knight’s Illusion, David & Julia Diemer Over 43–46 T.A.M.’s Fanta “C”, Wayne & Miriam Wendel The Journal • February thru April 2021 35
Congress Grand Champions through the Years 1994 43 & Under Willowlawn’s Chantilly, R.H. & Jim Lyme Over 43–46 Grassmere’s Heiress, Dennis Robison 1995 43 & Under Michigan’s Hearts Of Fire, Wendell & Neoma Buehrer Over 43–46 Michigan’s Golden Jubilee, R.H. & Jim Lyme 1996 43 & Under RFP It’s About Time, Roberts Family Ponies or C. Roberts Over 43–46 Meadow Lane’s Amanda, Jean Coyne 1997 43 & Under AGS Hi Power, Garry & Anne Brumm Over 43–46 RFP River Of Time, Roberts Family Ponies or M . Roberts 1998 43 & Under Michigan’s Winning Style, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Winter Star, Jack & Nedra Baraks 1999 43 & Under Michigan’s Winning Style, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 RFP Time For Love, Roberts Family Ponies or Amy Roberts 2000 43 & Under Michigan’s Winning Style, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 RFP Time For Love, Roberts Family Ponies or Amy Roberts 2001 43 & Under Michigan’s Winning Style, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 RFP River Of Time, Roberts Family Ponies or M . Roberts 2002 43 & Under Windermere’s Magic Sparkle, John & Melanie Rimmer Over 43–46 RFP River Of Time, Roberts Family Ponies or M . Roberts 2003 43 & Under R.F.P. Time To Kill, Roberts Family Ponies or T. Roberts Over 43–46 AGS Finders Keepers, Garry & Anne Brumm 2004 43 & Under R.F.P. Time To Kill, Roberts Family Ponies or T. Roberts Over 43–46 Michigan’s Christmas Stocking, Neoma Buehrer & Thomas Taylor 2005 43 & Under R.F.P. Time To Kill, Roberts Family Ponies or T. Roberts Over 43–46 Michigan’s Christmas Stocking, Neoma Buehrer & Thomas Taylor 2006 43 & Under TAM’s As Good As It Gets, Jim & Becky McKeith Over 43–46 Buckeye WCF Miss Ohio, William & Wanda Murdoch 2007 43 & Under TAM’s As Good As It Gets, Jim & Becky McKeith Over 43–46 Buckeye WCF Miss Ohio, William & Wanda Murdoch 2008 43 & Under R.F.P. Time To Kill, Roberts Family Ponies or T. Roberts Over 43–46 SRF Thisizit, Roger Slobody 2009 43 & Under TAM’s As Good As It Gets, Jim & Becky McKeith Over 43–46 TAM’s Little Darling, Roger Slobody 2010 43 & Under Lil Britches Created By An Angel, Julie Bickford Over 43–46 RFP River Of Time, Amy & Melissa Roberts 2011 43 & Under To Elegant To Miss, Cathy Harris Over 43–46 RFP River Of Time, Amy & Melissa Roberts 2012 43 & Under RFP Its About Time, Roberts Family Ponies or Amy Roberts Over 43–46 Michigan’s Touched By An Angel, Mike & Carol Want 2013 43 & Under Michigan’s Cajun Queen, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Michigan’s Victoria’s Secret, Matt Taylor & Stephanie Forbes 2014 43 & Under Michigan’s Cajun Queen, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 Michigan’s Show Ring Dream, Thomas Taylor 2015 43 & Under Rumorhasit, Martha Hickham Over 43–46 Michigan’s Victoria’s Secret, Stephanie Forbes 2016 43 & Under Pony Vista’s Chloe, Gordon Odegard Over 43–46 SMF’s Guilty Pleasure, Stephanie Forbes 2017 43 & Under Pony Vista’s Chloe, Gordon Odegard Over 43–46 Michigan’s Victoria’s Secret, Stephanie Forbes 2018 43 & Under Pony Vista’s Chloe, Gordon Odegard Over 43–46 Cornerstones Valiant Additude, Sherri Jolliff or Katelyn E. Riley 2019 43 & Under Knight’s Gunna Be Sassy, Melisa Johnson Over 43–46 Cornerstones Valiant Additude, Sherri Jolliff or Katelyn E.Riley 36 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Congress Grand Champions through the Years Modern Breed Champions GELDINGS 1998 43 & Under P.P.S. Making Magic, Lois Greenwood Over 43–46 King Henry IX, Bobbi Iverson 1999 46 & Under T.A.M. Sunburst, Scott Seils 2000 46 & Under P.P.S. Making Magic, Jeanne McClanahan 2001 46 & Under Michigan’s Crimson King, Thomas Taylor 2002 46 & Under Michigan’s Crimson King, Abbie, Nick, Jackie & Quinn Smith 2003 46 & Under Michigan’s Crimson King, Abbie, Nick, Jackie & Quinn Smith 2004 46 & Under AGS Special Effects, Garry & Anne Brumm 2005 46 & Under Michigan’s Crimson King, Abbie, Nick, Jackie & Quinn Smith 2006 46 & Under Ken-Mar’s Stars And Stripes, Larry & Debra Laramore 2007 46 & Under Ken-Mar’s Stars And Stripes, Larry & Debra Laramore 2008 46 & Under RFP The Time Has Come, Amy & Melissa Roberts 2009 46 & Under AGS Hi-Lee Extreme, Roger Slobody 2010 46 & Under RFP The Time Has Come, Amy & Melissa Roberts 2011 46 & Under Michigan’s Main Man, Thomas Taylor 2012 46 & Under AGS Special Effects, Darin Southwick 2013 46 & Under Harmony’s Shadow, Kenneth & Mike Wahl 2014 46 & Under The Phoenix, Martha Hickham & Sherri Jolliff 2015 46 & Under Excaliber’s Pickin’ High Cotton, Alex Schaefer 2016 46 & Under Knight’s Electric Trigger, Jennifer Shockey 2017 46 & Under The Phoenix, Martha Hickham, Sherri Jolliff or Marie Bierman 2018 46 & Under Last Dance, Amber Kildow or Martha Hickham 2019 46 & Under Pony Vista’s Goodtime Charlie, Gordon Odegard PLEASURE HALTER 1998 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 1999 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 2000 Stallion Talking Tree’s Checkmate, Murl Creel Mare J.B.’s Marissa’s Surprize, Catherine & Sabrina Brubaker Gelding Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 2001 Stallion V.J.’s Prince Valient, Jean C. Coyne Mare Double Vision, Catherine Brubaker Gelding Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 2002 Stallion Talking Tree’s Seawulf, Merl Creel Mare Michigan’s Prim And Trim, Connie & George McCreedy Gelding Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 2003 Stallion D & S Tom E. Hawk, Brenda Prince Mare Michigan’s Prim And Trim, Connie & George McCreedy Gelding Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 2004 Stallion Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Mare Michigan’s Prim And Trim, Connie & George McCreedy Gelding Bandkamps Maestro LDF, Jeanne McClanahan 2005 Stallion Michigan’s Prim And Slim, Connie & George McCreedy Mare Salute To Liberty, Connie McCreedy Gelding Bandkamps Maestro LDF, Jeanne McClanahan 2006 Stallion Pan’s Atomic, Johnny Robb Mare M.A.M. Spring Rain, Gary & Marcia Yeager Gelding Windermere’s The Intimidator, John & Melanie Rimmer 2007 Stallion Windermere’s Impress My Daddy, John & Melanie Rimmer Mare Black Cat Of Brush Creek, Harry Sharpless Gelding AGS Duramax, Keely Stawicki 2008 Stallion Willowlawn’s King’s Ransome, G & C McCreedy & L.Heimbach Mare Lil Britches Created By An Angel, Julie Bickford Gelding Brush Creek’s Diamond Jack, Bruce Becker The Journal • February thru April 2021 37
Congress Grand Champions through the Years 2009 Stallion, Over Single G’s Something Else, Glenn Russell Stallion, Under Brush Creek’s Premonition, Bruce Becker Mare, Over Envision Of Brush Creek, Dennis & Joyce Scott Mare, Under Lil Britches Created By An Angel, Julie Bickford Gelding, Over Pony Vista’s Lickety Split, Stacy & Mike & Zack & Beau Bonham Gelding, Under Harmony’s Shadow, Kenneth & Mike Wahl 2010 Stallion, Over Michigan’s Golden Eagle, Mike & Carol Want Stallion, Under Mo Breaking News EDV, Mike Herron Mare, Over Sharrway Provocative Woman, Wayne & Sharron Hinkle Mare, Under Pheasant Run - Tebone’s Covergirl, Sandra Nicolls Gelding, Over Springer Farm’s Money Maker, Lorraine Bailer Gelding, Under Bar Z’s Soul Shaker, Lorraine Bailer 2011 Stallion, Over Wilk I Can Doo, Lorri Wilkinson Stallion, Under Bar Z’s Helter Skelter, Philip & Jeanne Zander Mare, Over Jubulations Toodles, Tina Ferro Mare, Under Wilk. Were Talkin Shockin, Lisa & Pete Goettl Gelding, Over Michigan’s Prime Example, Kay Marschel & Thomas Taylor Gelding, Under Sharrway Patent Pending,, Wayne & Sharron Hinkle 2012 Stallion, Over Willowlawn’s Investment, George & Connie McCreedy & Linda Heimbach Stallion, Under Royal Spun Charmer, Lisa & Pete Goettl Mare, Over Wilk. Rachel Alexandra, Carey & Cheryl Hausman Mare, Under Willowlawn’s Song Bird, Fran & Linda Klavohn Gelding, Over Countrys The Contender, Sarah Kuzmic Gelding, Under Michigan’s Hart Of An Apache, Jennifer Radoi 2013 Stallion, Over Willowlawn’s Investment, George & Connie McCreedy & Linda Heimbach Stallion, Under Brush Creek’s Premonition, Bruce Becker Mare, Over Bar Z’s High Hopes, Cayla Schaefer Mare, Under Jubulations Toodles, Tina Ferro Gelding, Over Windermere’s Pretty Boy Floyd, John & Melanie Rimmer Gelding, Under Ken-Mar’s Mr Fashion, Martha Hickham 2014 Stallion, Over Willowlawn’s Investment, George & Connie McCreedy & Linda Heimbach Stallion, Under Brush Creek’s Premonition, Bruce Becker Mare, Over Sharrway Bedazzled, Wayne & Sharron Hinkle Mare, Under Excaliber’s Saving Per-Fection, Stephanie Forbes Gelding, Over Chromed And Dangerous SSH, John & Naomi Stacy & Melissa Roberts Gelding, Under Ken-Mar’s Mr Fashion, Martha Hickham 2015 Stallion, Over Willowlawn’s Investment, George & Connie McCreedy & Linda Heimbach Stallion, Under Swan. Fair Victory, Margaret Cahill Mare, Over Michigan’s Golden Te, Mike & Allison Rosauer Mare, Under Klavohn’s Bobby Socks, Fran & Linda Klavohn Gelding, Over Michigan’s Crazy Cajun, Greg & Barb Palas Gelding, Under Ken-Mar’s Mr. Fashion, Martha Hickham & Marie Bierman 2016 Stallion, Over Unfiltered, Stacy Sachen Stallion, Under Willowlawn’s Mr. Unique, Lewella Tembreull Mare, Over Jubulations Toodles, Tina Ferro Mare, Under Girl Crush, Jennifer Shockey Gelding, Over Windermere’s Pretty Boy Floyd, John & Melanie Rimmer Gelding, Under Grassmere’s Silver Lining, Stephen & Carolyn Henderson 2017 Stallion, Over Willowlawn’s Investment, G & C McCreedy & L Heimbach Stallion, Under Michigan’s Extravagant From The Hart, Della Goodman Mare, Over Michigan’s Dairy QUEEN, Thomas Taylor Mare, Under Klavohn’s Bobby Socks, Fran or Linda Klavohn Gelding, Over Windermere’s Pretty Boy Floyd, John or Melanie Rimmer Gelding, Under Michigan’s Semi Automatic, Ricky Wardlaw or Claire Neinast 2018 Stallion, Over Willowlawn’s Investment, Della Goodman Stallion, Under Michigan’s Cajun Style Hip Hop, Jan C or Dr Lindsey Gibson 38 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Congress Grand Champions through the Years Modern Performance Champions Mare, Over Watch Me Go! Shawn Cline & Sandra Simianer Mare, Under Michigan’s Razorback Queen, Erica Killion Gelding, Over SMF’S Aisle Party, Stephanie Forbes Gelding, Under Bar Z’s Pinball Wizard, Barb Herron or Peyton Sturtz 2019 Stallion, Over Windermere’s Impress My Daddy, Jeanne & Julie Zander Stallion, Under Erica’s Jagermeister, Erica Killion Mare, Over Soundview’s So Sharp, Mike or Leslie Herron Mare, Under Michigan’s She’s Loud & Proud, Robby & Andrea Barth Gelding, Over Coal Train, Michelle Legrotte Barcus Gelding, Under Bar Z’s Pinball Wizard, Barb Herron or Peyton Sturtz MODERN PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONS HARNESS 1947 46 & Under Shalimar, Jack Stofer 1948 46 & Under Gallant American, Bennett Bedell 1949 46 & Under Hillswicke Oracle, Volney Diltz 1950 46 & Under Reaping Gold C., C.L. Carlock 1951 46 & Under Reaping Gold C., C.L. Carlock 1952 42 & Under Little Masterpiece, Diltz & Carlisle Over 42–46 King’s XX, Ted Welch 1953 42 & Under Little Masterpiece, Sam Tayloe Over 42–46 Reaping Gold C., Don Vestal 1954 42 & Under Golden Boy Crescent, Clark McKelvey Over 42–46 King’s XX, Gene Elmore 1955 42 & Under Oklahoma Prince Of Crutcho, Vern Vandever Over 42–46 Reaping Gold C., Don Vestal 1956 42 & Under Oklahoma Prince Of Crutcho, Vern Vandever Over 42–46 X-Mischief, Fernwood Farm 1957 42 & Under Rip’s Little Masterpiece, John Tolan Over 42–46 Curtiss Frisco-Pete, Fernwood Farm 1958 42 & Under Rip’s Little Masterpiece, John Tolan Over 42–46 Silver Mane’s Meteor Cody, H.P. Kilkelly 1959 42 & Under Rip’s Little Masterpiece, John Tolan Over 42–46 Silver Mane’s Meteor Cody, H.P. Kilkelly 1960 42 & Under Hillswicke’s Captain Supreme, L.B. Anderson Over 42–46 Silver Mane’s Meteor Cody, H.P. Kilkelly 1961 42 & Under Hillswicke’s Captain Supreme, L.B. Anderson Over 42–46 Larigo’s Successful, George Heyl 1962 42 & Under Hi Hoof’s Pride Of Princess Cody, L.H. McNett Over 42–46 Frisco’s King, Fernwood Farm 1963 42 & Under Successful’s First, Don Norwood Over 42–46 Frisco’s King, Fernwood Farm 1964 43 & Under Larigo’s Successful, George Heyl Over 43–46 “Pony-Vista’s” Magic Mystery D.M.R., Joey Dorignac 1965 43 & Under Larigo’s Successful, George Heyl Over 43–46 “Pony-Vista’s” Magic Mystery D.M.R., Joey Dorignac 1966 43 & Under Wait And See Star Lite, Ben Edwards Over 43–46 “Pony-Vista’s” Magic Mystery D.M.R., Joey Dorignac 1967 43 & Under Wait And See Star Lite, Joey Dorignac Over 43–46 Lady Ester’s Rhapsody, Elmer Williams 1968 43 & Under Sunny Acres Billy Jack, Elmer Williams Over 43–46 Lady Ester’s Rhapsody, Elmer Williams 1969 43 & Under Sunny Acres Billy Jack, Elmer Williams Over 43–46 “Pony-Vista’s” Magic Mystery D.M.R., Joey Dorignac 1970 43 & Under Larigo’s Repeat Performer, Dewey Hostetler Over 43–46 Sunny Acre’s Air Borne’s Rocket, William & Betty Schuman The Journal • February thru April 2021 39
Congress Grand Champions through the Years 1971 43 & Under Bonny’s Pride, William Harris Over 43–46 Dun-Haven Amber King, Lowell Dunn 1972 43 & Under Bo-Jan’s Top Lady, T.R. & Janet Huston Over 43–46 Jimmy Joe, Merle & Thomas Michael 1973 43 & Under Sunny Acres Billy Jack, Roy & Marcia Strawhacker Over 43–46 Ridgelieu’s Performer, Loren & Geraldine Spesard 1974 43 & Under Holy Hill’s Bright Flame, Robert & Patricia Husband Over 43–46 Prairie Hills Premiere (a.k.a. Tom Terrific), John Vucichevich 1975 43 & Under Watkins Mark, Gerald Barga Over 43–46 Rangemore’s Miss America ’67, Bob & June Masters 1976 43 & Under Dun-Haven Glamourine, Richard Stockton Over 43–46 Spring Acres Step ‘N’ Pretty, Richard Rhoades 1977 43 & Under Holy Hill’s Bright Flame, Cliff & Cameron Richardson Over 43–46 Bill-Mar’s Play Boy, Mary Gaylord 1978 43 & Under Overlook’s Nora, Robert Heckman Over 43–46 Prairie Hills Premiere (a.k.a. Tom Terrific), John Vucichevich 1979 43 & Under Holy Hill’s Bright Flame, H & H Enterprise Over 43–46 Spring Acres Step ‘N’ Pretty, Richard Rhoades 1980 43 & Under Don-Wan’s Temptation, Adrian & Henrietta Slager Over 43–46 Spring Acre’s Step ‘N’ Pretty, Richard Rhoades 1981 43 & Under Royal Manor Supreme King, Lee & Beverly Dunn Over 43–46 Bill-Mar’s Play Boy, Mary Gaylord 1982 43 & Under Royal Manor Supreme King, Lee & Beverly Dunn Over 43–46 Candy Kisses Stormy Weather, Tom Michael 1983 43 & Under Royal Manor Supreme King, Lee & Beverly Dunn Over 43–46 Dun-Haven Crescendo, Bob & June Masters 1984 43 & Under Royal Manor Supreme King, Lee & Beverly Dunn Over 43–46 Mr. Trail Blazer, Jim Spurrier 1985 43 & Under Royal Manor Supreme King, Lee & Beverly Dunn Over 43–46 Mr. Trail Blazer, Jim Spurrier 1986 43 & Under Royal Manor Supreme King, Lee & Beverly Dunn Over 43–46 Spit-N-Image, Ron & Elizabeth Pettit 1987 43 & Under Royal Manor Supreme King, Lee & Beverly Dunn Over 43–46 Spit-N-Image, Ron & Elizabeth Pettit 1988 43 & Under Royal Manor Supreme King, Lee & Beverly Dunn Over 43–46 Spit-N-Image, Ron & Elizabeth Pettit 1989 43 & Under Knight’s Illusion, Jim Knight Over 43–46 Spit-N-Image, Ron & Elizabeth Pettit 1990 43 & Under Knight’s Illusion, James Knight Over 43–46 Spit-N-Image, Pam Mottinger 1991 43 & Under RFP 6/8 Time, Carolyn Roberts Over 43–46 Dun-Haven Crescendo, James Knight 1992 43 & Under RFP 6/8 Time, Donald McAllister Over 43–46 Dun-Haven Crescendo, James Knight 1993 43 & Under RFP 6/8 Time, Donald McAllister Over 43–46 Dun-Haven Crescendo, James Knight 1994 43 & Under Dun-Haven Crescendo, James Knight Over 43–46 Little John, Jeff McClean 1995 43 & Under RFP It’s About Time, Roberts Family Ponies or Amy Roberts Over 43–46 Georgetown Headlights, Harold & Charlene Lucas 1996 43 & Under Hi Tide, Barb Heywood Over 43–46 Georgetown’s Jericho, Pete Lucas 1997 43 & Under Hi Tide, Barb Heywood Over 43–46 Little John, Jeff McClean 1998 43 & Under The Duke Of Royal Manor, Beverly Dunn Over 43–46 Little John, Scott & Sheila Seils 40 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Congress Grand Champions through the Years Modern Performance Champions 1999 43 & Under Pecos East Moon Dancer, George & Tommy Hart Over 43–46 Little John, Scott & Sheila Seils 2000 43 & Under AGS Awesome Reward, Neil & Judy Gottlob Over 43–46 Little John, Scott & Sheila Seils 2001 43 & Under P.P.S. Eternal Love, Sandra Nicolls Over 43–46 King Henry IX, Bobbi Kelley 2002 43 & Under Rocket’s Remembrance, Bruce & Trudy Becker Over 43–46 Knight’s Stayin A King, John & Melanie Rimmer 2003 43 & Under Dun-Haven Grand Event, Glenn & Sandy Nicolls Over 43–46 Dun-Haven Fantabulous, Lee Dunn 2004 43 & Under Dun-Haven Fantastic, Richard & Jacque Mason Over 43–46 AGS Hi-Lee Extreme, Kristen Gallagher 2005 43 & Under TAM’s As Good As It Gets, Jim & Becky McKeith Over 43–46 AGS Hi-Lee Extreme, Kristen Gallagher 2006 43 & Under TAM’s As Good As It Gets, Jim & Becky McKeith Over 43–46 Glamor Shots, Rollie & Cindy Springer 2007 43 & Under TAM’s As Good As It Gets, Jim & Becky McKeith Over 43–46 Glamor Shots, Rollie & Cindy Springer 2008 43 & Under TAM’s As Good As It Gets, Jim & Becky McKeith Over 43–46 Glamor Shots, Rollie & Cindy Springer 2009 43 & Under TAM’s As Good As It Gets, Jim & Becky McKeith Over 43–46 Glamor Shots, Rollie & Cindy Springer 2010 43 & Under RFP Timed To Perfection, Amy & Melissa Roberts Over 43–46 Ready For Action, Cathy Harris & Jim Knight 2011 43 & Under TAM’s As Good As It Gets, Jim & Becky McKeith, Over 43–46 E’s Little Man, Lorraine Bailer 2012 43 & Under Michigan’s Ragin Cajun, Kay Marschel & Tom Taylor Over 43–46 Ready For Action, Cathy Harris & Jim Knight 2013 43 & Under I-C Iron Man, Ivan Gingerich Over 43–46 E’s The Jester, Francisca Eperthener & Lorraine Bailer 2014 43 & Under AGS Timeless, Garry Brumm Over 43–46 Time For You Providence, Scott Seils 2015 43 & Under I-C Iron Man, Ivan Gingerich Over 43–46 Satin Princess, Cathy Harris 2016 43 & Under Pony Vista’s Chloe, Gordon Odegard Over 43–46 Time For You Providence, Sheila Clouse 2017 43 & Under Pony Vista’s Chloe, Gordon Odegard Over 43–46 Satin Princess, Cathy Harris 2018 43 & Under Ags Timeless, Melissa Johnson or Brian Specht Over 43–46 Pony Vista’s Doctor MD, David or Julia Diemer 2019 43 & Under I-C Iron Man, Sheila or Carter Clouse Over 43–46 Time For You Providence, Sheila Clouse ROADSTER 1958 46 & Under Jolly’s Model Delight P., John T. Hughes 1959 46 & Under Silver White’s Surprise, Lazy N Stables 1960 46 & Under Someday Jim Dandy, L .B . Anderson 1961 46 & Under Hi Hoof’s Fashionable Cody, L.H. McNett 1962 42&U Rock and Rail’s Rusty, Knolland Farms Over 42–46 Someday Jim Dandy, Ralph Snow 1963 42 & Under Rock and Rail’s Rusty, Price Pony Farm Over 42–46 Frisco King Jr. of Royal Crescent, Happy Valley Pony Farm 1964 43 & Under Heatherstone Extravaganza, Heatherstone Enterprises Over 43–46 Captain Warren, George Park 1965 43 & Under Halbrook Little Master, W.R. Schuetze Over 43–46 Captain Warren, George Park The Journal • February thru April 2021 41
Congress Grand Champions through the Years 1966 43 & Under Halbrook Little Master, W.R. Schuetz Over 43–46 Tamerlane’s Golden Rose, Burnidge Bros. 1967 43 & Under Cedargrove’s Fascination Red, Tom Lightcap Over 43–46 Tamerlane’s Golden Rose, Burnidge Bros. 1968 43 & Under Cedargrove’s Fascination Red, Elbert Runnels Over 43–46 Terry-Jean’s Captain Pick, Walter Rohde 1969 43 & Under Cedargrove’s Fascination Red, Elbert Runnels Over 43–46 Terry-Jean’s Captain Pick, Lewis Reblitz 1970 43 & Under Fairview’s Tommy Walker, Sunday Farms Over 43–46 Fernwood Frisco Holiday IV, David & Janine LaSalle 1971 43 & Under Holy Hill’s Firecracker, Gerald Barga Over 43–46 River View’s Pistol Pete, R.K. & Geraldine Richards 1972 43 & Under Mighty Sweet Duchess, Kathleen Daley Over 43–46 Millie’s Ginger, Pat Harney 1973 43 & Under My Mark’s Prim Miss, Lloyd & Marie Wilson Over 43–46 Terry-Jean’s Captain Pick, Gale Bennett 1974 43 & Under My Mark’s Prim Miss, Adrian & Henrietta Slager Over 43–46 Terry-Jean’s Captain Pick, Gale Bennett 1975 43 & Under My Mark’s Prim Miss, Adrian & Henrietta Slager Over 43–46 Rangemore’s Royal Rebel, Norman R. & June Masters 1976 43 & Under My Mark’s Prim Miss, Adrian & Henrietta Slager Over 43–46 Hillview’s Commander, Wayne Hart 1977 43 & Under My Mark’s Prim Miss, Adrian & Henrietta Slager Over 43–46 Bar-G’s Bandito, Gerald Barga 1978 43 & Under My Mark’s Prim Miss, Adrian & Henrietta Slager Over 43–46 Bar-G’s Bandito, Gerald Barga 1979 43 & Under Lamps’ Favorite Boy, Bernard Bruening Over 43–46 Edition’s Headliner L., Joan Adkins 1980 43 & Under Dark Silver, Larry Parnell Over 43–46 Edition’s Headliner L., Joan Adkins 1981 43 & Under Green Acre’s Liberty Bell ’76, Norman & June Masters Over 43–46 Edition’s Headliner L., Joan Adkins 1982 43 & Under Green Acre’s Liberty Bell ’76, Norman & June Masters Over 43–46 Pony-Vista’s Hi-Fi, Michael & Debbie McCullough 1983 43 & Under Dun-Haven Drummer Boy, Larry Parnell Over 43–46 Ramble Ridge’s Cocky Corky, Cathy Willey 1984 43 & Under Dun-Haven Drummer Boy, Larry Parnell Over 43–46 Ramble Ridge’s Cocky Corky, Cathy Willey 1985 43 & Under Dun-Haven Drummer Boy, Drummer Boy Company Over 43–46 Ramble Ridge’s Cocky Corky, Cathy Willey 1986 43 & Under G-Land’s I’m Shad, Scott Barnett Over 43–46 Mr. Trail Blazer, Jim Spurrier 1987 43 & Under Davy’s Commander, Greg & Suzanne Holden Over 43–46 Dun-Haven Fashion King, Virgil & Gean Cagle 1988 43 & Under Dun-Haven Drummer Boy, Drummer Boy Co. Over 43–46 Knight’s Ring Leader, Mike Fisher 1989 43 & Under Dun-Haven Drummer Boy, Drummer Boy Co. Over 43–46 Ridgelieu’s Secret Pal, Lambert “Jr” & Betty Schut 1990 43 & Under Dun-Haven Drummer Boy, Drummer Boy Co. Over 43–46 Knight’s Eclipse, James & Marilyn Knight 1991 43 & Under Georgetown’s Tom Cat, Ron & Barb McHugh Over 43–46 Ridgelieu’s Secret Pal, Lambert “Jr” & Betty Schut 1992 43 & Under Georgetown’s Tom Cat, Barbara Schwartz Over 43–46 Ridgelieu’s Secret Pal, Lambert “Jr” & Betty Schut 1993 43 & Under Georgetown’s Tom Cat, Barbara Schwartz Over 43–46 Knight’s Happy Herbie, Ray & Helen Samples 42 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Congress Grand Champions through the Years Modern Performance Champions 1994 43 & Under Georgetown’s Tom Cat, Barbara Schwartz Over 43–46 RFP Time For Love, Roberts Family Ponies or C . Roberts 1995 43 & Under Hi Tide, Barb Heywood Over 43–46 Ridgelieu’s Secret Pal, Lambert “Jr”& Betty Schut 1996 43 & Under Hi Tide, Barb Heywood Over 43–46 Missy’s Hot Pepper, Joshua & Garry Brumm 1997 43 & Under Hi Tide, Barb Heywood Over 43–46 RFP Time For Love, Roberts Family Ponies or Amy Roberts 1998 43 & Under P.P.S Making Magic, Lois Greenwood Over 43–46 Melody Acres Royal Prince, Jim Torgersen 1999 43 & Under Hi Tide, Barb Heywood Over 43–46 The Barracuda, Scott & Sheila Seils 2000 43 & Under Michigan’s Broken Arrow, Thomas Taylor Over 43–46 The Barracuda, Scott & Sheila Seils 2001 43 & Under P.P.S. Making Magic, Jeanne McClanahan Over 43–46 Wait and See’s Black Satin, Garry & Anne Brumm 2002 43 & Under P.P.S. Making Magic, Jeanne McClanahan Over 43–46 Wait and See’s Black Satin, Garry & Anne Brumm 2003 43 & Under RFP Subject To Change, Robby Barth Over 43–46 Wait and See’s Black Satin, Garry & Anne Brumm 2004 43 & Under E’s Majestic Lady, Fran, Elizabeth, Richard & William Eperthener Over 43–46 Wait and See’s Black Satin, Garry & Anne Brumm 2005 43 & Under E’s Majestic Lady, Fran, Elizabeth, Richard & William Eperthener Over 43–46 Wait and See’s Black Satin, Garry & Anne Brumm 2006 43 & Under Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Over 43–46 Ken-Mar’s Man, Jim & Becky McKeith 2007 43 & Under Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Over 43–46 Road Rage, Patrick Sanders 2008 43 & Under High Rolling Success, Roger Slobody Over 43–46 Ken-Mar’s Man, Jim & Becky McKeith 2009 43 & Under Pony Vista’s Fe Fi, Denise Johnson Over 43–46 Ken-Mar’s Man, Jim & Becky McKeith 2010 43 & Under Pony Vista’s Fe Fi, Denise Johnson Over 43–46 Classy Secret, Denise Johnson 2011 43 & Under Pony Vista’s Fe Fi, Denise Johnson Over 43–46 Ken-Mar’s Man, Jim & Becky McKeith 2012 43 & Under Cornerstone’s Valiant Man, Sherri Jolliff Over 43–46 Tater Salad, Tracy & Vinson Gutscher 2013 43 & Under Sharrway Spiced Wine, Mark & Janice Cronin Over 43–46 Red Bull, Scott Seils 2014 43 & Under P.P.S. Last Edition, Alex & Rebecca Schaefer Over 43–46 On The Road Again, Patrick Sanders 2015 43 & Under Legacy’s First Love, Amy Roberts Over 43–46 On The Road Again, Patrick Sanders 2016 43 & Under Can’t Miss This, Mark & Janice Cronin Over 43–46 Raise The Roof, Denise Johnson 2017 43 & Under Sharrway High Voltage, Randy or Leslie Grimes Over 43–46 Raise The Roof, Denise Johnson 2018 43 & Under Sharrway High Voltage, Randy or Leslie Grimes Over 43–46 Red Bull, Scott Seils 2019 43 & Under Excaliber’s Perfect Day, Kimberly McCabe Over 43–46 Red Bull, Scott Seils MODERN FORMAL 1990 Buehrer’s Captain Corky, Marvin McCabe & Lavonne List 1991 Michigan’s Mr. Liberty, Wanda & William Murdoch The Journal • February thru April 2021 43
Congress Grand Champions through the Years 1992 Buehrer’s Captain Corky, Marvin McCabe & Lavonne List 1993 Knight’s Sioux, R.H. & Jim Lyme 1994 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 1995 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 1996 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 1997 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 1998 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 1999 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 2000 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 2001 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 2002 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 2003 Hollywood Dazzle, Gus Brumm 2004 Hot Hot Heat, Sabrina & Catherine Brubaker 2005 PT Cruiser, Scott & Sheila Seils 2006 Hot Hot Heat, Sabrina & Catherine Brubaker 2007 Hot Hot Heat, Sabrina & Catherine Brubaker 2008 Dun-Haven Captivation, Roger Slobody 2009 43 & Under Lil Britches Created By An Angel, Julie Bickford Over 43–46 Dun-Haven Captivation, Roger Slobody 2010 43 & Under Countrys Bombshell Stomp, Randy & Leslie Grimes Over 43–46 Springer Farm’s Money Maker, Lorraine Bailer 2011 43 & Under Knight’s Tennessee Tuxedo, Michelle LeGrotte-Barcus Over 43–46 Glass Slipper, Scott Seils 2012 43 & Under RFP It’s About Time, Roberts Family Ponies & Amy Roberts Over 43–46 Glass Slipper, Vivian Lee Galloway 2013 43 & Under E’s King Richard, Jan Gibson & Tom Frank Over 43–46 E’s Queen Elizabeth, Fran, Elizabeth, Richard & William Eperthener 2014 43 & Under Pony-Vista’s Mister Fantastic, Mark & Janice Cronin Over 43–46 E’s Queen Elizabeth, Fran, Elizabeth, Richard & William Eperthener 2015 43 & Under Grassmere’s Silver Lining, Stephen & Carolyn Henderson Over 43–46 E’s Queen Elizabeth, Fran, Elizabeth, Richard & William Eperthener 2016 43 & Under Willowlawn’s Grand Master, Denise Johnson Over 43–46 E’s Queen Elizabeth, Fran, Elizabeth, Richard & William Eperthener 2017 43 & Under Herron’s Wishbone, Michael Herron Over 43–46 Foolish Notion, Stacy Sachen 2018 43 & Under Herron’s Wishbone, Michael Herron Over 43–46 Wilk. Great Reward, Cheryl or Casey Hausman 2019 43 & Under No Entries Over 43–46 Tommy-Boy, Scott Seils MODERN COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING PONY 1998 Briarwood Cadillac Mac, Stephen & Michael Henderson 1999 He’ll Doo, Bruce Becker 2000 RFP Time & Temperature, Don & Carrie Rudeen 2001 Rocket’s Will Doo, Bruce Becker 2002 Buehrer’s Apache Joe, Neoma Buehrer & Tom Taylor 2003 RFP Time & Temperature, Don & Carrie Rudeen 2004 Rangemore Susan’s Skipper Do, Sabrina Brubaker 2005 RFP Time & Temperature, Don & Carrie Rudeen 2006 Moose Meadow Lady Liber-Te, Anthony Rizza 2007 AGS Duramax, Keely Stawicki 2008 AGS Special Effects, Garry & Anne Brumm 2009 43 & Under Talking Tree’s Rebel Rythum, Murl Creel & Felissa Vaccari Over 43–46 Hot Hot Heat, Marvin & Marci Stucki 2010 43 & Under No Entries Over 43–46 Hot Hot Heat, Marvin & Marci Stucki 44 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Congress Grand Champions through the Years Classic Breed Champions 2011 43 & Under Plattes Undeniably Royal, Donald & Suzanne Rogers Over 43–46 Hot Hot Heat, Marvin & Marci Stucki 2012 43 & Under Country’s Bombshell Stomp, Jan Gibson & Tom Frank Over 43–46 Hot Hot Heat, Marvin & Marci Stucki 2013 43 & Under The Loose Screw, Sherri Jolliff & Amber Montgomery Over 43–46 Hot Hot Heat, Marvin & Marci Stucki 2014 43 & Under Michigan’s Wild Attitude, Dr. Linda Fung & Dr. Kathleen Zahs Over 43–46 Hot Hot Heat, Marvin & Marci Stucki 2015 43 & Under Willowlawn’s Grand Master, Denise Johnson Over 43–46 E’s Shot In The Dark, William & Francisca Eperthener 2016 43 & Under Ken-Mar’s Mr Fashion, Martha Hickham & Marie Bierman Over 43–46 CH General Sul Ross, Cheryl & Carey Hausman 2017 43 & Under Michigan’s Main Man, Danielle Helbig Over 43–46 Dunhaven Excellence, Ricky Wardlaw or Dinah Peevy 2018 43 & Under Bar Z’s Pinball Wizard, Barb Herron & Peyton Sturtz Over 43–46 Michigan’s Scotch on the Rocks, Fran or Linda Klavohn 2019 43 & Under Bar Z’s Pinball Wizard, Barb Herron & Peyton Sturtz Over 43–46 Michigan’s Scotch on the Rocks, Fran or Linda Klavohn MODERN PLEASURE DRIVING PONY 2018 43 & Under Pheasant Run-Mr. Tea, Debi or Scot Morefield Over 43–46 Willowlawn’s Investment, G & C McCreedy & L Heimbach 2019 43 & Under Herron’s Family Tradition, Barb or Kenny Herron Over 43–46 Soundview’s So Sharp, Mike or Leslie Herron CLASSIC BREED CHAMPIONS STALLIONS 1984 Lust’s Woodsman, Charles & Helen Lust 1985 Frisco Cody’s Prince VB, Fredericka Wagner 1986 Scotch Label, Neil & Pam Best 1987 M.A.M. Happy Fella, Marvin McCabe 1988 Georgetown’s Tom Cat, Bruce Becker 1989 Michigan’s High Five, John Rimmer Jr. 1990 Michigan’s Mr. Liberty, Wanda & William Murdoch 1991 Michigan’s Pee Jay, Thomas Taylor 1992 Michigan’s Silver Dollar, William & Wanda Murdoch 1993 Michigan’s Heinz 57, Marvin & Jane Subbert 1994 Wilk Wind Walker, Dennis O’Keefe 1995 Legacy’s Prince Rose Bud, Dennis & Tim O’Keefe 1996 Legacy’s Prince Rose Bud, Dennis & Sharon O’Keefe 1997 Town & Country’s Colorful Cat, Beth Bigge 1998 42 & Under Town & Country’s Catipult, Neil & Judy Gottlob Over 42–46 B & L’s Rock “E” Show Stopper, Don & Carrie Rudeen 1999 42 & Under SG Up and Atom, Tom Demry Over 42–46 Rocket’s Will Doo, Bruce Becker 2000 42 & Under SWF Atoms Illusion, Sonia Tingle Over 42–46 J.T.’s Risk Taker, Alicia Slocumb & Bonnie Taylor 2001 42 & Under Master’s Painted Delite Too 2000, Larry Parnell & Murl Creel & Jeanne McClanahan Over 42–46 B & L’s Rock “E” Colonel Sunday, Ray Zoercher & Gary McMorrow 2002 42 & Under Reflected Image FMF, Melinda Doan Over 42–46 King Flamson of Dixie, Lee & Florence Rush 2003 42 & Under F.L.F. Tap Dance Kidd, Gary & Marcia Yeager Over 42–46 Pan’s Atomic, Tom Demry 2004 42 & Under Pan’s Atomic Particle, Tom Demry Over 42–46 Gold Mines Three Alarm Fire, Larry Parnell & Murl Creel & Jeanne McClanahan 2005 42 & Under Wall Street Rock E Ultra Bright, Richard & Jacque Mason Over 42–46 Wall Street Rock E Roxx, Richard & Jacque Mason The Journal • February thru April 2021 45
Congress Grand Champions through the Years 2006 42 & Under Wall Street Rock E Roxx, Richard & Jacque Mason Over 42–46 Buckeye WCF Classical Muzak, Jim & Becky McKeith 2007 42 & Under LMJ Thunder Struck, Pete & Lisa Goettl Over 42–46 Resolute EGF, Jac-Lynn Tyler 2008 42 & Under D & S Knight Cap, Marianne Eberth Over 42–46 DancingMoon Bright Panhandler, Larry & Debra Laramore 2009 42 & Under Rhapsody’s Fashion Heir, Linda & Shari Seddon Over 42–46 Pan’s Phantom Of The Opera, Johnny Robb 2010 42 & Under Wall Street Navigator Rock The Dice, William Humphries Over 42–46 Swan. Fair Victory, Emily Franz-Davis 2011 42 & Under Wall Street Navigator Rock The Dice, William Humphries Over 42–46 Wall Street Rock E Versace E, William Humphries 2012 42 & Under Wall Street Navigator Rock The Dice, William Humphries Over 42–46 Wall Street Rock E Seranade In Blue, Martha Hickham & Belinda Bagby 2013 42 & Under TF Hershey’s Remember Me, Teri Silva Over 42–46 Wall Street Rock E Versace E, William Humphries 2014 42 & Under Rhapsody’s Mr. Millionheir, Jennifer & John Christensen Over 42–46 Wall Street Navigator Rock The Dice, William Humphries 2015 42 & Under Rhapsody’s Mr. Millionheir, Jennifer & John Christensen Over 42–46 Stetson’s Hershey Never Forget, Stacy Sachen 2016 42 & Under Stars Calvary, Ludek & Marcela Filip Over 42–46 Stetson’s Hershey Never Forget, Stacy Sachen 2017 42 & Under Little Kings In Demand, Brian or Danielle Hill or Tina Fisseler Over 42–46 Beer Money, Erica Killion 2018 42 & U Where’s My Captain Morgan CLC, Robert Crater, Jr. Over 42–46 Ballore Sh-Bank, Michelle Lehmann 2019 42 & U DesertSprings Hersheys Blackgold WCR, Kristen Clark & Lorraine Bailer Over 42–46 ERL Can You Phil Me Now, Martha Hickham & Amber Kildow CLASSIC MARES 1984 Blue Chip’s Betsy VB, Fredericka & Bob Wagner 1985 Blue Chip’s Betsy VB, Fredericka & Bob Wagner 1986 Olney Quail, Joyce Eikenberry 1987 Pretty Please, Deane Gutman 1988 T.J.’s Katchina Doll, S. & E. & Dunham & Lagen Biles 1989 Pretty Please, Deane Gutman 1990 Bar-G’s Perfect Stride, R.H. & Jim Lyme 1991 Michigan’s Mother Theresa, Thomas Taylor 1992 My Lady Petunia, Catherine Brubaker 1993 Grassmere’s Showgirl, Dennis Robison 1994 JC’s Perky Peggy, P. Joyce Pierson 1995 JC’s Perky Peggy, P. Joyce Piereson 1996 Michigan’s Silver Penny, Thomas Taylor 1997 B&L’s Rock “E” Lady Of Fashion, Linda & Shari Seddon 1998 42 & Under Michigan’s Classic Copy, Thomas Taylor Over 42–46 Miss A’s “Apple Cider”, Don & Carrie Rudeen 1999 42 & Under Master’s Painted Knight Spot, William Wempe Over 42–46 Georgetown’s Knight Mare, Dale Lutke 2000 42 & Under Rhapsody’s Sweet Lolita, Susan Kaye Burgess Over 42–46 Florida’s Shimmering Satin, Linda Bennett 2001 42 & Under Cheg’s Fancy Dancer, Jeanne McClanahan Over 42–46 Florida’s Golden Moonlight, Kelly Gray 2002 42 & Under Cheg’s Fancy Dancer, Jeanne McClanahan Over 42–46 Rhapsody’s Fashionable Serenade, Richard & Jacque Mason 2003 42 & Under Pony-Vistas Dixie Delite, Stacy & Mike & Beau Bonham Over 42–46 AGS Rosebud, Garry & Anne Brumm 46 The Journal • February thru April 2021
Congress Grand Champions through the Years Classic Breed Champions 2004 42 & Under Wall Street Rock E Fashion Model, Richard & Jacque Mason Over 42–46 Pan’s Atomic Sweetheart, Deane Gutman 2005 42 & Under Wall Street Rock E Rocks Them, Larry & Debra Laramore Over 42–46 REM Black Beauty, Rollie & Cindy Springer 2006 42 & Under Wall Street Rock E Doll E, Richard & Jacque Mason Over 42–46 Pan’s Magic Dreamer, Joann Cole 2007 42 & Under Rhapsody’s Fashion Doll, Lori Davis Over 42–46 Pan’s Light and Lively, Julie Maple 2008 42 & Under Cross Country Hollywood Dreams, Larry & Debra Laramore Over 42–46 Leprechaun Acres Musical Gem, Gary & Marcia Yeager 2009 42 & Under Harmony’s Legacy, Timberly Miller Over 42–46 Cross Country Lady Stardust, Belinda Bagby 2010 42 & Under Vermilyea Mardigras Jambalaya, William Humphries Over 42–46 Pan’s Foxy Lady, Joann Cole 2011 42 & Under Wall Street Hershey’s Show Me Off, Laura & Hugh Schneider III Over 42–46 Decadent Details EGF, Martha Hickham 2012 42 & Under ERL Hershey Kiss, Martha Hickham Over 42–46 Harmony’s Legacy, Timberly Miller 2013 42 & Under Grassmere’s Antebellum Belle, Stephanie Forbes Over 42–46 Harmony’s Legacy, Patty Fingland, Ken & Mike Wahl 2014 42 & Under ERL Hershey Kiss, Martha Hickham & Kyle Edsall Over 42–46 Pink Martini EGF, Dennis & Joyce Scott 2015 42 & Under Rhapsody’s Paris The Heiress, Linda Seddon & Shari Harders Over 42–46 EWS Nebraska Chrome, Dan, Patsy & Zach Egeland 2016 42 & Under FXF Sierra Wonder, Leeana Hackworth & Joel Rosenstern Over 42–46 Harmony’s Legacy, Kenneth & Mike Wahl & Leeana Hackworth 2017 42 & Under Fashion E Sta CLC, Robert Crater, Jr . Over 42–46 Untold Fold EGF, Jac-Lynn Tyler 2018 42 & Under Rhapsody’s Fine Lines, Mike Wahl Over 42–46 THR’S Sweet Victory, Stacy Sachen & J. Riley Sachen Goode 2019 42 & Under Rhapsody’s Fine Lines, Mike Wahl Over 42–46 Little Kings Distinctive Surprise, Melinda Doan CLASSIC GELDINGS 1993 Wonmore’s Butter Rum, Deane Gutman 1994 Michigan’s AC-DC, Judith Bergman York 1995 Michigan’s Reverse Image, Thomas Taylor 1996 Michigan’s Reverse Image, Thomas Taylor 1997 Graham’s Stylemaster Hobo, Thomas & Harold Graham 1998 42 & Under Inka Rue Mike, Murl Creel Over 42–46 Michigan’s Reverse Image, Thomas Taylor 1999 42 & Under Master’s So-Neat, Alicia Slocumb & Bonnie Taylor Over 42–46 The Lady’s Man, Bruce & Trudy Becker 2000 42 & Under Michigan’s Elite Guard, Amber Montgomery Over 42–46 Magic Place Stafford, Buddy & Gerry Morris 2001 42 & Under Establo Superior, Glenn & Sandy Nicolls Over 42–46 Marjanes Prince Heinz, Marvin & Jane Subbert 2002 42 & Under Establo Superior, Tom & Earlene & Natalie Roberts Over 42–46 Pan’s Happy Prince, Tom Demry & Dean Chambers 2003 42 & Under Establo Superior, Tom & Earlene & Natalie Roberts Over 42–46 Snicker Hill O.K., Denise Johnson 2004 42 & Under Wall Street Rock E Mr. Mitz, Larry & Debra Laramore Over 42–46 Snicker Hill O.K., Denise Johnson 2005 42 & Under Wall Street Rock E Mr. Mitz, Larry & Debra Laramore Over 42–46 Pan’s Atomic Particle, Johnny Robb 2006 42 & Under Wall Street Rock E Mr. Mitz, Larry & Debra Laramore Over 42–46 F.L.F. Tap Dance Kid, Johnny Robb The Journal • February thru April 2021 47
Congress Grand Champions through the Years 2007 42 & Under Wall Street Rock E Mr. Mitz, Larry & Debra Laramore Over 42–46 Rhapsody’s Elegant Discovery, Dennis & Joyce Scott 2008 42 & Under Buckeye WCF Paposo Im On Fire, Lonnie & Denise Hardesty Over 42–46 F.L.F. Tap Dance Kidd, Zona Schneider 2009 42 & Under LBF’s Double Dancer, Anita Ray & Teresa Plemmons Over 42–46 Pan’s Cowboy Up and Atom, Diane Flemming 2010 42 & Under Cross Country Code Of Silence, Peggy Haverly Over 42–46 Rhapsody’s Elegant Discovery, Dennis & Joyce Scott & Ivy Templeton 2011 42 & Under Harmony’s Shadow, Kenneth & Mike Wahl Over 42–46 Dreamland’s Storm Warning, Dolores Williams & Lyn Wyvell & Danielle Helbig 2012 42 & Under Vermilyea Navigation On A Rock E Bey, William Humphries Over 42–46 Bold As Brass EGF, James & Alene Rutledge 2013 42 & Under Sharrway Fine Like Wine, Kelly & Hunter Raulerson Over 42–46 Alliance Hershey’s Othello, Ivy Templeton 2014 42 & Under Sharrway Fine Like Wine, Kelly & Hunter Raulerson Over 42–46 Alliance Hershey’s Othello, Ivy Jo Templeton 2015 42 & Under Erica’s Don’t Give A Rip, Erica Killion Over 42–46 Majestic Farm Singing The Blues, Allison Rosauer 2016 42 & Under Rhapsody’s Noble Heir, Jennifer Shockey Over 42–46 Majestic Farm Singing The Blues, Allison Rosauer 2017 42 & Under Marystown Cha Cha Charmer, Connie or Tara Goff Over 42–46 Majestic Farm Singing The Blues, Dinah Peevy 2018 42 & Under Stars Calvary, Debra Glosser Over 42–46 Briarwood Troubadour, Michelle Lehmann 2019 42 & Under Stars Calvary, Kerry & Olivia Rasp Over 42–46 Briarwood Troubadour, Michelle Lehmann CLASSIC PLEASURE DRIVING PONY 1989 E .T ., Murl Creel 1990 My Lady Petunia, Catherine Brubaker 1991 My Lady Petunia, Catherine Brubaker 1992 My Lady Petunia, Catherine Brubaker 1993 Michigan’s Heinz “57”, Marvin & Jane Subbert 1994 Michigan’s Heinz “57”, Marvin & Jane Subbert 1995 Miss A’s “Apple Cider”, Don & Carrie Rudeen 1996 Miss A’s “Apple Cider”, Don & Carrie Rudeen 1997 Town & Country’s Catipult, Neil & Judy Gottlob 1998 Miss A’s “Apple Cider”, Don & Carrie Rudeen 1999 42 & Under Bullseye’s Dawn, Sandy Canada & Ben Light Over 42–46 Florida’s Shimmering Satin, Linda Bennett 2000 42 & Under Bullseye’s Dawn, Sandy Canada & Ben Light Over 42–46 JC’s Diablo, William & Alex Schaefer 2001 42 & Under FLF Spellbound, Gerry & Howard Morris Over 42–46 Ace Of Hearts, Joann Cole 2002 42 & Under Masters Bonnie Buddy, Lee & Florence Rush Over 42–46 B & L Rock “E” Showstopper, Robby & Marcia Barth 2003 42 & Under Michigan’s High Note, Robert & Candice Youtsey Over 42–46 Pan’s Atomic, Tom Demry 2004 42 & Under Michigan’s High Note, Robert & Candice Youtsey Over 42–46 Grand Prix’s Foxy Lady, Jean & Ron Cronk 2005 42 & Under Michigan’s 2nd Installment, Pamela Flory Over 42–46 B & L’s Rock “E” Bright Day, Belinda Bagby 2006 42 & Under Buckeye WCF Be Steel My Heart, Les & Getitia Matheny Over 42–46 Michigan’s Crimson King, Abbie & Nick & Jackie & Quinn Smith 2007 42 & Under Larch Acres Zebulon, Erin Umphress Over 42–46 Linpacojo’s Lady Princess, Shannon Riffett 48 The Journal • February thru April 2021
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