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In This Issue On The CoverYear End Awards have been announced and Photo credit: Sandy Revardamong them are the Hall of Fame (HOF)Awards. This issue contains the listing of Hall Comfert’s Nightingale (aka Rose) has been a dream ofof Fame awards for 2016 as well as an article on a mare to own and love!! Not only has Rose started athe two inductees into the People Hall of Fame, wonderful friendship among the Gufler’s (owners) andBud Stephenson and Jack Swanson. her breeder (Jill Comfert), but she has made many great memories for us all! Rose started her show career goingTwo American Shetland Ponies that are taking AMHR Reserve National GRAND Champion Overcombined driving to another level with owner Mare as a weanling at her FIRST Nationals, and thenMary Phelps are included in this issue. Read went National Junior Champion and Reserve GRANDabout their achievements on page 8. Champion Over Mare AGAIN in 2016 as a 2 year old! We couldn’t be more thrilled she has now officiallyThe first mare to achieve Hall of Fame earned the title of 2016 AMHR Over Halter Horse ofQuadruple Superior Dam is Michigan Rock ET, Year and earned her Halter Hall of Fame.Thank you toread a bit about her from owners Karen and her trainer Belinda Bagby and all our friends for helpingKelli Shaw. make everything possible. Dreams do come true!Promoting our small equine is a job each andevery member can contribute to. A few haveshared their experiences and encourage othersto help grow the club and the interest in ourAmerican Shetlands, Miniature Horses, andShow Ponies.Show season has begun! This issue includes adsfrom various clubs promoting their 2017 shows- be sure to view them all! The most recentshow list from the home office is in the OfficialPages - make plans to attend as a participant,spectator, vendor or volunteer!As always, thank you to to those who supportthe Journal and the ASPC/AMHR/ASPR throughtheir advertising. Next issue is the All Star Issue(see advertising discounts on page 00) as well ashighlighting our successful Youth program.2 The Journal • February/March 2017

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CONTENTS 2016 Hall of Fame Listing............50 FEATURES People Hall of Fame................................ 14 AMHR Sweepstakes................................... 17 Al Capony & ASPC - Europa Magazine............................. 26 Bugsy Maloney Youth Scholarship Winners................... 30 2017 Royalty..................................................... 32 Mary Phelps and her Eye of the Tiger’s Story.......................... 40 team of American Shetlands have exceeded DEPARTMENTS her expectations and they show no signs of Letter from the President....................................... 6 slowing down. Page 8 From the Home Office............................................ 7 Annual Convention...............................................IBC Remembering Area News................................................................ 58 Dale Lutke Committees in Action............................................ 64 Official Pages A visionary with a generous Board of Directors...................................... 71 heart, Dale Lutke’s impact Committee Chairs....................................... 71 on our organization and the Board of Directors Meeting Minutes...... 73 small equine world will be Audit Summary............................................. 77 remembered for generations. Upcoming Clinics......................................... 79 Page 36 Judges & Stewards Roster.......................... 78 Show Schedule.............................................. 81 Promoting Our Recognized Clubs.................................................... 84 Small Equine Breeder-Owner Directory.................................... 92 Advertising Information......................................... 88 Owners of American Shetlands Classifieds................................................................. 96 and Miniature Horses are the Ad Index.................................................................... 96 best people to reach out to others and share their enthusiasm and knowledge. A few shared their experiences at local events. Page 20 2016 Hall of Fame - Quadruple Superior Dam Michigan’s Rock ET (Missy) recently achieved Quadruple Superior Dam Hall of Fame status. Page 48 Attending A Judges Clinic Amber Kildow, Judges Clinic instructor, shares some highlights of attending the clinic. Learn why it can be worthwhile for exhibitors to attend. Page 564 The Journal • February/March 2017

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Letter fromthe PresidentHello from frozen Wisconsin ! Something new this year at your Congress and Nationals willHard to imagine that there are new foals being born this time be video and audio recording of animals at the measuringof year when it’s been twenty below zero here! Signs of the stations. The stewards committee is developing the systemapproaching spring reveal themselves in subtle ways on the at this time, details can be found at the clinics and throughfarm. The ponies in the stall barn start slipping their winter the stewards committee updates (on page 66). The stewardscoats soon after the first of the year, the angle of the sun committee and your board feel this is an important step inchanges and those first few moments that are light after 5 pm assuring everyone the same fair experience we all deserve.say hang on! It’s almost spring! Foals will be romping around Look for ongoing updates on the website, in your Journal andbefore you know it! Some of our members are already weaning feel free to call for more information.the season’s foals as we are just beginning! It’s amazing howwe are connected from all over the world by these delightful Plans are also coming together for the spring board meetingcreatures. Be sure and browse thru this edition of your journal at Morton, Illinois. Please contact your area directors aboutfor news on the stallion sweepstakes, the stallions advertised questions you may have for them to bring to the meeting.throughout the issue in addition to the Hall of Fame awards, One of the projects most important to us is the updatinga “gangster” team of Shetlands and other interesting articles of the rule book. This has been a work in progress the lastand important information. year. The focus group will be meeting again and workingThe other exciting news is the move to St. Louis, MO, for the very hard to make it less cumbersome to navigate. My shortShetland Congress. We will be there five years with a much term goals have been the review and updating of rulebook,more agreeable date - starting the last of July into the first director manuals, employee handbooks and the fine tuning ofweek in August. Exact dates and details will be found on the all programs. Empowerment of committees has been anotherwebsite. This later ideal date affords a longer season and more very important goal. It’s been rewarding and sometimes it’spreparation time. been a bit bumpy. Change doesn’t always come easy for us. The good news is those stressful situations give way to clearer, more positive outcomes that benefit all members. As always, on behalf of your board, feel free to stop and talk. Pick up the phone and let us know what’s on your mind. Jackie Tyler6 The Journal • February/March 2017

The Journal From the THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF Home Office The American Shetland Pony Club and American Miniature Horse Registry Dear Members, The office has finished the 2016 All-Star 81B E. Queenwood and Top Ten tabulations and by now those Morton, IL 61550 who have achieved those honors have (309)263-4044 Fax: (309)263-5113 received your awards. Be sure to contact http://www.shetlandminiature.com the Journal staff to reserve your advertising ASPC/AMHR/ASPR Officers: in the April/May issue of The Journal. President - Jac-Lynn Tyler The year-end brings the National Office mounds of memberships, stallion 1st Vice President - Rob Crater reports and registrations and it is the goal of the staff to process work accurately 2nd Vice President - Mike Mounts and in a timely manner. Please remember to mark the back of your photos with the pony/horse name. We are receiving many photos that have slipped Journal Staff: from their paperclips during travel to the office and this is causing delays in Managing Editor - Susan Galloway processing work. Layout/Design - Susan Galloway Futurity nominations and sustaining forms must be postmarked on or before March 1, 2017. All futurity forms can be found on the official website. If you Billing - Nancy Smith have any questions regarding futurity, please contact the office and we will beThe Journal is published six times a year, every happy to assist you.other month. Subscription to The Journal is part We would like to thank those members that remembered us during theof an annual membership fee of $65 for U.S. resi- holiday season with cards, cookies, candies and best wishes. We have a greatdents (or $80 for first class mailing). Membership organization and the best members!rates for Canada, Mexico and all other foreigncountries are $92 which includes The Journal Jill Gleasonmailed first class. Non member or gift subscrip-tions to The Journal are available for $30 per year and the National Office Stafffor U.S. resident of $45 for all other countries.Please notify ASPC/AMHR at least six weeks in IMPORTANT DATES:advance of change of address. Futurity FormsEditorial manuscripts accompanied byhigh-quality photos are most welcome but we must be postmarked on or before March 1do not guarantee publication of any manuscript.Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and oth- Super Gelding Formser material becomes the property of The Journal must be postmarked on or before April 1and will not be returned unless accompanied bya stamped, self-addressed envelope. No compen- AMHR Sweepstakessation will be made unless agreed upon prior Bidding will run from Feb. 5 thru Feb 11to submission. Opinions expressed by authorsdo not necessarily reflect or represent those of Youth Royalty ApplicationsASPC/AMHR and The Journal. Junior Royalty due April 1Advertising and/or editorial matter is subject Senior Royalty due April 15to publisher’s approval and will be edited toconform to ASPC/AMHR policy if necessary.Advertisers are responsible for the accuracy oftheir ads and for obtaining reproduction rightsto all images used in their ads. ASPC/AMHR andThe Journal are not responsible for the accuracyof statements made in any advertising. All pay-ments 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 2017 by ASPC/AMHR The Journal • February/March 2017 7

Al Capony & Bugsy MaloneyMary Phelps shares her journey with thisamazing team of “Gangster” Shetland ponies,They are stealing the show at combineddriving events.By Mary PhelpsAs a longtime equestrian photographer and journalist I was To have reached the FEI (Federation Equeste Internationalefirst captivated by the sport of Combined Driving in the early – The governing body of world wide equestrian sport) was1980’s covering the events at USET Team Headquarters never on my radar when I got my first pony 11 years ago atin Gladstone, New Jersey. The sounds of the equipment on the age of 55, but my pony pair “The Gangsters” Al Caponythe carriages, the multiple clip clop of pairs and teams on and Bugsy Maloney made it possible, and worth the effort.the pavement, and the elegance of gorgeous hats and dress Combined driving, is a sport that is held regionally under thecaptivated me from the start. As my work took me across the guidance of the American Driving Society and is a world-classUSA and Europe, there was no time for horses directly in my sport. Held on the world stage each year it was developed bylife although I was exposed from the beginning to many of Great Britain’s Prince Phillip. Much like the sport of Eventing,the greatest horsemen and equestrian events in the world, Combined Driving includes three disciplines; Dressage,experiences that now serve me as a competitor. Marathon and the final phase Cones. Horses and poniesLittle did I know, that when I got my first pony at the age of compete as Single, Pairs, and Four-In-Hand, known as teams.55 I would be vying for a spot on the US Combined Pony Every two years, the World Pony Driving ChampionshipsDriving Team 12 years later with a pair of Classic American are held (always in Europe) with teams from about 15-20Shetlands, the smallest ponies doing a big sport. countries.8 The Journal • February/March 2017

Mary Phelps with her team challenge yourself. The people are great and always helpful. of shetlands at the 2016 The shows are hard work, great, with lots of walking to learn Kentucky Classic CDE with and to get a feel for the routes you are taking. Navigator David Getz In Dressage, we need to demonstrate up to four levels of trot: Photo Credit: Becky Bartosz collected, working, medium and extended (at the Advanced level). The walk needs to be long with a good overstep, and allCombined Driving Phases movements and transitions clearly defined, accurately executed with one handed deviations, figure eights and extensions.There is something for everyone in combined driving. The marathon is a series of 6-7 obstacles, some with water,Beginning with Training Level, one can progress to Preliminary, some with hills, and all with twists and turns which have toIntermediate and the FEI level Advanced. I was just happy to be navigated correctly through a series of gates – A-F at thebe out there doing the sport I had always enjoyed the most as advanced level. Miss a gate, and you are eliminated from thea journalist and photographer covering events. Shetlands and entire event. Make a “correction of course” and you incur 20Miniatures are very popular in this sport, often with their own penalty points. Knock down strategically placed balls anddivisions; VSE – Very Small Equine and Small Pony. more penalties are added. The fastest time in each obstacleWhile it is possible to compete using just one carriage, the becomes part of the overall result. The driver has a navigator,marathon vehicle at the lower levels, it is preferable to have a who helps with remembering it all and hopefully keeping thepresentation Carriage for Dressage and Cones, and required carriage upright and moving forward.at the FEI Advanced Level. Affordable synthetic harness The final phase, cones, has up to 20 combinations of conesworks just fine, so to get started in the sport is doable, and with just 4” clearance on each side of the carriage wheels,Shetlands make it easier to do that. The three phases, done at designated (and fast) time. Rarely in AdvancedDressage. Marathon and Cones, increase in difficulty but with Competition is there a “double clear”: in time with no ballsgood training and good ponies, it is possible to advance and down. Even the most experienced competitors have been known to go off course, or miss a cone, only to lose the entire event by elimination. How It All Began As a child, each birthday I would blow out the candles on my cake wishing for a pony. As the oldest in a family of five living in suburbia, my wish did not come true until at the age of 55 years old. A 41” American Shetland pony named Masters Bonnie Buddy came into my life and the journey, which was only about finally getting to drive a pony around my Kentucky Farm, began. Soon I began travelling to Tennessee for lessons with my first trainer, Johnny Ruhl, and was bitten by the competitive bug. Because of the size of my pony, to do a full CDE (Combined Driving Event) with a navigator on the back, it quickly became apparent that another pony was needed. I was given a rescue Shetland named Dusty. With the help of professional driver and US Team Competitor, Sterling Graburn, we put the two together and from the start, they were happy. They were a “Willing Pair”. Buddy was the one willing to do all the work, and Dusty was willing to let him. My work brought me to Ocala, FL, which is the mecca for these types of events and from the beginning we were thrown into competitions with International Judges at top-level events. My little pair would often be in the warm up circling the massive Dutch Harness Horse Teams of four-in-hands without batting an eye. We were never really very good in the Dressage phase, but when it came to the marathon we rocked it and kept up with the big boys. I called them my Combined Driving “Starter Kit”. The Journal • February/March 2017 9

Bugsy Maloney and Al Capony, the only Amer- cian Shetlands going FEI in the U.S. - pictured at the 2016 Kentucky Classic CDE with owner, Mary Phelps and navigator, David Getz Photo Credit: Becky Bartosz who found a home at The Kentucky Horse Park. Her photo represents the American Shetland at the Kentucky Horse Park Museum. Not knowing much about her, Joe added her to the pair, and she began her combined driving career as “the spare mare”. She rose to the occasion and did the dressage and cones with Bugsy, and the Gangsters rocked the marathon.In January of 2014, my friend and former American Shetland In the summer of 2016 I travelled to Europe to do journalistic work at somePony Club Director of Marketing, Johnny Robb (who I got major equestrian events and Olympic selection trials. I wasBuddy from) had a pair of Classic American Shetland able to leave the ponies on the good hands of US Pony Drivingpaint ponies for sale she wanted to advertise on my website, Team veteran Tracey Morgan. A well known pony personhorsesdaily.com. I saw the ad, and knew I had to check them who competed internationallyout. I had looked at more preferable with Dartmoors Tracey gainedTo have reached the FEI was(to the judges) larger Welsh and a new found respect for theseGerman Riding Ponies, but I lovedthe “get up and go” attitude of the never on my radar when I Classic American Shetlands andShetlands. The day I tried them they got my first pony 11 years admittedly missed them after theyhad just been together for 3 months came back to my farm.as a pair, and had to be cantered for ago at the age of 55 In 2016 we moved to the Advanced Level, training withabout 30 minutes before Gary Yeager the USEF Team coach, Thorston(well known in teh Shetland world) could get them to focus. AlCapony and Bugsy Maloney “The Gangsters” became a part Zarembowitz, and are currently residing for the winter ofof my family. 2017 at the Grand Oaks Equestrian Resort near Ocala. This is the year of the FEI Pony Driving World Championships toIn 2015 I was training with another US Team veteran Joe be held in Minden, Germany August 17-20, 2017. My poniesYoder, and left the ponies with him for 2 months to get them now have their required FEI International passports. We havegoing safely and correctly. It was well worth it, and we began two qualifying events to go, selection trails for the US Ponythe Florida season at Preliminary often as the only entry in Team. The Palm Tree CDE (Combined Driving Event) atour division. Chester Weber, well known US Four-In-Hand Little Everglades in Dade City, Florida January 26-29, and theDriver was judging at one of the events and encouraged us to Live Oak CDE, Ocala, Florida, March 9-12.move up to Intermediate, so we could enter his show Live OakInternational, in Ocala, Florida. Just before the event, another It is comparatively economical to get involved in CombinedShetland, the same coloring as my buckskin/white/and black Driving, especially for a single. The way I look at it, with a pairpony paint pair came into my life. Kimba had been a rescue of Shetlands, it’s the equivalent of one horse. The carriage10 The Journal • February/March 2017

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is the biggest investment. There is a in the US mini world, is a neighbor in there are no limitations and Shetlandswonderful carriage maker in Florida, Columbia, Kentucky, and he recently aren’t just for kids. We are going to giveRuss Hardwick, who created “The made a beautiful leather presentation it our best this year.Tadpole” designed just for small ponies. harness worthy of the new Bennington. Oh yes, and another perk, I just marriedThe carriage has brakes and a back step When I first began competing I did to Wayne Humphrey’s who, with his latefor the navigator. That is also why I went question myself as to “what was I wife Sybil and their Welsh Cobb Ponyto a pair, so the small ponies could do thinking”, but each event became better Cefnoakpark Bouncer, achieved thethe entire marathon at the CDE Level and easier to remember everything. ultimate -winning the Gold medal atwith navigator. There are several On this journey to just do the best I the Pony World Driving Championshipsharness suppliers, and the equipment could, I have trained with some of the in 2006 at Catton Park, England. Ouris available in synthetic that looks just best trainers in Combined Driving in the friendship and mutual love of thelike leather. Just soap and water, and US as well as Three Time World Pony sport grew into a lifetime commitment.a polish with Armor-All, and you are Champion Driver, Bram Chardon who Bouncer, now 21 years old and stillgood to go. It is admittedly a bit more came over from the Netherlands twice to driving every day, shares the barn withdifficult to get smaller sized equipment work with us. When he competed them The Gangsters and Kimba, no doubtbut it is available and holds its value and at the Kentucky Hermitage Classic in giving them tips along the way when wethe Small Pony Divisions continue to 2015, at the Intermediate level, they aren’t looking.increase in popularity. won the entire division. Best of all, we Qualifying Events for the FEI PonyNow that we have moved up to FEI, I knew they could do it, now it had to be Driving World Championships 2017have a new carriage for the Marathon, with me. January 26-29 – Palm Tree CDE atat the required weight for FEI, So, what began with just wanting to Little Everglades, Dade City, Floridawith delayed steering, a front, back drive around my farm in a small 2 March 9-12 – Live Oak Combinedand fifth wheel brake: kind of like wheel carriage has, in grown into an Driving Event, Ocala, FloridaNASCAR. I also recently imported opportunity to compete in a sport I have Wish us luck!a Bennington Carriage, the best ever always loved the best as a photographermade presentation carriage, designed and journalist. In the journey, we arespecifically for my small pony pair. Mose learning so much about the fact thatMiller a well-known harness makerUSEF Horse of the YearIt was recently announced that threeAmerican Shetland Ponies (Bugsy Malony,Al Capony and Kimba) owned by Mary Phelpsrecieved the 2016 National Shetland OpenCompetition Award. Photo credit: John Robinson - picsofyou.com12 The Journal • February/March 2017

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People Hall of Fame Intermediate Era (1941-1990) Jack SwansonJack Swanson spent many years as the ASPC/AMHR Area movement began, Jack encouraged shows to add miniature VIII Director in the 1980’s. During that time, the original horse classes. As an announcer, Jack was able to describeAmerican Shetland movement started and developed into the differences in the various Shetland classes and give thewhat we now know as the Classic Shetland. Jack worked audience the opportunity to learn about our wonderful,with Area VIII member and artist, Pers Crowell, to draw versatile pony breed.the first standard of perfection for the Classic Shetland. Jack Jack and his wife, Diane, and their three children, Tanya,was integral in developing the standard of perfection, class Velvet and Sean, found time to enjoy and show their family’sdescriptions and rules for the Shetland Pleasure Pony, which ponies during this time as well.eventually evolved into today’s Modern Pleasure Shetland. At After his career as a business owner and realtor, Jack and histhat time, there was only the Shetland pony that competed in wife moved back to his hometown in South Dakota where heharness, roadster and halter - there was no Classic Shetland, managed his family’s farm and hunting resort with his brotherModern Shetland or Modern Pleasure Shetland. He was after his father’s death. He continued as a licensed judge andinstrumental in bringing the first Western National Classic steward. Jack passed away several years ago after an extendedShetland Show to Area VIII. illness.Jack served many years as the Oregon Horsemen’s Association Jack’s induction into the ASPC/AMHR/ASPR PeoplePony Director and managed many ASPC/AMHR approved Hall of Fame was especially fitting this year since it wasshows in Area VII. During his tenure as horse show manager presented in AREA VIII where he worked so hard tofor the Oregon State Fair, owners and exhibitors saw an promote and grow the popularity of our small equine.increase in Shetland pony participation with the addition of Congratulations!pleasure driving and halter classes. As the miniature horse “Thank you for honoring Jack with this wonderful award. Throughout his life, Jack dedicated as much time as possible to horse and pony associations; whether it was judging, announcing, training or showing. He believed that horse and pony associations are very valuable to families and friends; teaching us how to win gracefully, care for animals, help others and make friends. Jack was great at making friends. His life-long friends Judy, Jean & Kathy Howard and Kathy Howe-Drysdale dedicated valuable time to honor Jack’s achievements. He considered them family. We would like to thank everyone for honoring Jack with this well-deserved award.” - Kitty LaFleur, daughter of Jack Swanson -14 The Journal • February/March 2017

People Hall of FameCurrent Era (1991 - Current)Thomas “Bud”StephensonThomas “Bud” Stephenson joined the ASPC in 1965 and He has been president of the Area II Shetland Pony & Miniature has served on the National Board of Directors as an Horse Association for over ten years and an officer for theArea Director for many years, beginning in the lates nineties. Darke County Shetland Pony Club for most of its existence.While a National Director, he has served on many and various As if that is not enough, he has served as a Steward for overcommittees including Congress Show Committee, National 20 years, both locally and at several AMHR Nationals andShow Relocation Committee, Finance Committee, National ASPC/ASPR Congress shows. If you have seen a measuringArea Show Selection Committee. He has chaired three stick used by stewards at a show, it has more than likely beensuccessful National Conventions in Area II and has helped in created and sent with care by Bud Stephenson, a service andmany other Board of Director endeavors. product he has provided for more than 15 years!To this day, his first love is for his ponies and the thrill of the We proudly induct Thomas “Bud” Stephenson into theshow ring and that FIRST PLACE ribbon. Running a close esteemed ASPC/AMHR/ASPR People Hall of Fame.second is his passion for breeding and raising his own stock Congratulations!to create winners for others. While doing all these manyand varied activities in the show ring and at the national level,he has faithfully served his local showmen and fellow membersby holding offices in two local pony & miniature horse clubs.I would like to thank all the horse and pony people in the club (they are special people) for the People Hall Of Fame Award. I wanted to thank everyone at the convention, but it took me by surprise (I really knew nothing about it) and all you people didn’t need to see an old man cry. I would like to thank the people that arranged this award: Mike and Cathy Mounts, my best friend and my wife (for over 65 yrs.), Jeanette, our kids, the Board of Directors, Jill Gleason, Susie Galloway and all others who helped put this together. THANK YOU -THANK YOU! - Bud Stephenson - The Journal • February/March 2017 15

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AMHR Stallion SweepstakesBy Jean Barnhill Rudick, Committee Chair We are now on an upward swing as We have also had a grand total of people are realizing the value of the 121 different stallions that have beenThe AMHR Stallion Sweepstakes com- program, and because we are making nominated over the years. Some weremittee was reborn in 2009, with the better use of social media to publicize in for just one year; one – Michigan’sidea of utilizing electronic media and the stallions, and their successes. We Heir To The Throne - has been in everyon-line bidding. have a Facebook page, our own web- single year. site with detailed information aboutThe first auction held in 2009 had an the stallions in the current auction, as Stallion nominations for 2017 will closeamazing response, with 45 stallions well as information about all of the on January 28, and bidding will be heldnominated and a total of $26,900 in past Sweepstakes classes and payouts. a little earlier this year, opening on Feb-nomination fees and bids. Numbers Stallion owners are encouraged to use ruary 5, and ending at approximatelywent down for a couple of years, with the Facebook and other social media 7:00 PM on Saturday, February 11. Thisour low point in 2012 with 20 stallions, pages to further profile their stallions will allow for earlier cover for winningand $8,750 total, but that was the year and their offspring. bids on outside mares.we tried a different bidding format. We I encourage anyone interested in thislearned we get the best response con- In 2016, we had a total of 32 stallions program to go out to our websiteducting a “real” online auction, using nominated, with a total of $15,100 col- (http://www.amhrstallionsweepstakes.the auction services donated by Little lected! Since 2009 we have collected com) for complete rules, forms, and toHorse Barn Auctions, affiliated with Lil $118,050, all of which is paid back to see the stallions and winning foals. IfBeginnings. participants except for the DNA fees! any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Visit www.shetlandminia- ture.com for rules and guidelines, as well as links to forms and to www.amhrstallion- sweepstakes.com. View and bid on allthe wonderful AMHR stallions offered during this year’s auction. Bidding opensFebruary 5th and ends at approx.7PM on Saturday, February 11th. The Journal • February/March 2017 17

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Promoting OurSmall EquineIt has been said that our small Clinic during Equine Affaire 2016equine are the best kept secrets.Now is the time to spread theword and many of our membersdonate their time (and money)to help promote the AmericanShetland Pony and the AmericanMiniature horse. From 4-H pre-sentations and nursing home visitsto State Fairs and expos, let’s showoff our great animals and sharethem with the world.The Journal asked Ken Byce, who had booths at the Georgia State Fair in October, and Sandy Croote, who held clinics at the EquineAffaire in November, about their preparations, expectations and results. Read more about these events on pages 22 & 23.Thank you to all members who share their passion and continue to promote American Shetlands and miniature horses to the public.KB = Ken Byce SC = Sandy Croote It was a fun show with miniatures and Shetlands so peopleHow far in advance did you plan for the event? could see adults and children having fun and the versatility of these small equine.KB: I started planning 6 months in advance, ordered Journals How many people were you expecting at the booth? Howto hand out as well. It is usually well-planned out and easy to many do you estimate actually visited?coordinate with a show at a State Fair.SC: I was asked to do the clinic mid-September (the SC: I expected 400 to 500 people but had more like a coupleshow was the first week of Nov). I reached out for mini thousand visit the booths. Equine Affaire estimates 100,000owners interested in being in the clinic a few days later. people in the door over the 4 days. All I know is that it wasArea I members were able to get a booth about 4 weeks super busy and the literature flew off the table.before the expo (Not much time, but well-coordinated by KB: I was expecting 1,000 people but we actually hadknowledgeable members). approximately 1,500. I gave out 100 Journals rather quickly.What kind of presentation did you give? What aspects did What were the most frequently asked questions?you cover? KB: Most people didn’t know that there was a breed calledSC: My first clinic was regarding judges and what they look American Shetland Pony. Everyone knew of the miniaturefor – covering everything from halter, showmanship, driving, horse but had no idea about the various registries of theand various in-hand performance. The second demo, Bomb ASPC, Inc. They came to the highly advertised MiniatureProofing your Horse with Everyday Training to Improve Show and ended up seeing Shetlands there, too. They allyour Driving, was in a large arena and I tried to show loved the miniatures but when the Shetlands came out, Ithat whatever the in-hand training horse did, so could the heard a lot of people saying “Wow, so refined, beautiful. Isdriving horse (walking across taros, weaving cones, etc., ). that a Shetland?”. It was fun to see them caught off guardThe 90 minute presentation had 2 in-hand horses, 2 minis about the ponies.that ground drove, and 2 that entered hitched and driving. I SC: Most common questions were “Where do you buy minishowed the progression from each perspective. tack?” “How big to they get?” and “What can you do withKB: I set up two booths, one in the aisle by the horse stalls them?”and the main one by the arena which had all of the postersand handouts from the club. I put Journals at both places.20 The Journal • February/March 2017

What demographic do you think was most interested in bleachers. This expo runs seven arenas and demo areasowning an American Shetland Pony or American at once in numerous buildings. There were some top-Miniature Horse? notch, famous clinicians on the roster but both of my demos had packed bleachers, with many people standingKB: First, other horse owners that want a show or pet for and sitting around the arena. To say there was an interesttheir young children (or themselves). was an understatement. There were 4H, show exhibitors and MANY new people looking to learn. If you have theSecond, new horse lovers that are intimidated by the big opportunity, the public will come. IT’s the best and easiesthorses and want something that’s easier (many go for the way to reach many new people and get the interest rising.minis and when they see an ASPC or ASPR pony, they are When we participate in shows, we meet people that alreadysurprised by the refinement). have Minis or Ponies. These expos and other events reach the potential show people, potential buyers, possible clientsThird, people that used to ride horses that are now older and future liaisons.and don’t want to give up having them. These smaller KB: Most people know about the miniature horse but theequine are much easier to take care of and you can have public didn’t seem to have any idea about the beautifulmore ponies in the same area as one horse. American Shetlands. In my opinion, this is our club’s responsibility. We can do it at the grass roots level (like ISC: The 20 – 45 age group were commonly leaning towards did at my state fair) and if everyone in the club would atponies (in my booth anyway), and younger and older people least promote at their state fair, it would be a start. Withwho were either just starting to own horses, or realizing that more exposure, I think our ponies would become the nextbig horses were more than they needed were very partial to hottest equine out there. We could have 1500 Shetlandsthe miniatures. at the Congress Show. It’s possible but we can’t just sit back and hope for it, we have to be proactive. I am onlyDid most people know of the American Shetland Pony one person trying to make a difference. My plan is toClub, Inc., and all its registries? continue to open the public’s eyes to the wonderful world of ponies and expand my reach to other large horse eventsSC: About 70% knew about ASPC but not how it relates to in Georgia (and other states, too). The states that don’t haveShow Ponies, NSPPR and Miniature Horses. a Shetland show so I am able to expose horse show people to these great show ponies. I would suggest the same toKB: None of the people that came to the booth had ever others who have the time and opportunity. The old saying –heard of the American Shetland Pony Club or its registries “advertising doesn’t cost, it pays” – is so true. This increased– they were familiar with miniature horses. This was an eye exposure would result in higher revenue for the club, for theopener for me. trainers, for the shows.Educating the public and promoting our small breeds ispart of the club’s mission. What advice would you givesomeone interested in promoting the club/small equine?SC: I was honestly worried I’d be doing a demo to emptyASPC/AMHR/ASPR display at the Georgia State Fair in Perry, GA The Journal • February/March 2017 21

Booth display at recent Equine AffaireMassachusetts Equine AffaireBy Mary Adams unregistered minis, and they were doing things with them, notEvery November since 1998, over 100,000 horse lovers just keeping them as pets. Driving seemed to be most popular,from all over the Northeast come to West Springfield, followed by some type of therapy work and practicing obstaclesMA for Equine Affaire (EA). The event features clinics, or jumping in the back yard. Those latter mini owners wereseminars, vendors of all kinds of horse-related products, shown the photo from an On-Line Horse Agility competitiona breed pavilion promoting different breeds, booths video and given the link to the International Horse Agilityfor universities, 4-H, non-profit organizations, riding Club to obtain more information. Many expressed interest inand driving clubs, and an evening “Fantasia” program. open shows for their unregistered minis, and yes, there wasMiniature horses had not been included in the breed pavilion a photo for that too, picturing minis in a class with full-sizesince 2013 although they had participated in clinics or been horses. They were encouraged to find existing horse shows inon display in barns since that time. Seeking to change that, their area and enter the halter and showmanship classes. Onceand barely a month before the event, EA contacted the six the first contact has been made, ask to get more classes added,people who had signed up to participate in a Sandy Croote such as trail-in-hand if trail is already offered for riding horses.clinic for miniature horses to see if any of them could help As part of the booth, an unscientific poll was taken of aout. Mary Adams, who had done it several years earlier for the “convenience sample” of people walking by, who were notNew England Miniature Horse Society agreed. In a few short necessarily planning to stop in the booth. There were twohours after asking for help on social media, Teri Silva, Cathy questions: “What kind of horses do you have?” and if theyWaxler, and Ian Beck offered donations to help her cover the didn’t include miniatures, “Do you think you would ever own abooth rental fee. Many others volunteered to help out in the mini?” No one refused to answer and most wanted to tell us farbooth during the four days of the event. Because of the very more about their horses than we needed to know for the survey!short lead time it was decided not to try to include horses in the Information was obtained from 280 attendees over the fourbooth or to do a 15 minute “Breed Demo” to showcase what days, including 148 who did not currently own a mini. Amongminiatures could do. those 148, 26% said they planned to own one someday, 48%The booth itself consisted of photos and posters showing said maybe they would and only 26% gave a definite “no.”Shetlands and miniatures engaged in a wide variety of Among all 280 surveyed, only 15% did not currently own anactivities from driving a cones course, pulling a plastic sled, equine. The survey also found that 2/3 of current mini ownersjumping incredible heights (thanks to Daniel Crider for the owned at least one other type of equine – either riding horses,photo of AMHA World Champion “Larry”), a nursing home ponies, or “Other” (donkeys or mules).visit, riding in a mini-van, example of conformation illustrating Both of Sandy Croote’s clinics on Friday were well-attended,correct proportions for any horse, being a companion for a the booth seemed quite popular and a lot of potentiallybig horse separated by fencing, On-Line Horse Agility, minis useful information was obtained to help promote the breed.being led by a group with special needs, to photos of them In addition, HorseGirlTV did an interview with Sandy.looking gorgeous. One panel, made by 4-H Club members, Thanks to EA for providing this opportunity and to the manyshowed examples of their activities with miniatures. Handouts volunteers who helped sponsor, set up and take down, providefrom AMHA and AMHR, plus one created with local contact photos, and spend time in the booth. We are thinking aheadinformation and the booth sponsors, were made available. to 2017 when there should be a longer lead time and some new(The latter handout has been posted on the AMHR page on people have already offered to help out.Facebook). In addition to the handouts, the table held a pairof Build-a-Bear sneakers which are used when visiting nursinghomes and a teeny-weeny foal halter. Those items proved verydifficult for attendees to ignore and were handled by many orjust put smiles on people’s faces as they walked by.Many, many miniature horse owners stopped in to visit thebooth over the course of the event. It seemed that most owned22 The Journal • February/March 2017

Georgia State FairBy Ken Byce very young and had only been off their and Shetlands. They do a complex seriesOn Columbus Day this year 2016, farms a couple times. They were great of maneuvers, including the flying figureShetland breeder Ken Byce-Flying ambassadors for the ASPC/AMHR. 8, where the drivers crises-cross in theX Farm, set up an ASPC/AMHR There was such a jam up of spectators middle. And the final maneuver is fourpromotional booth at the Minis & More the small equines had to be lead toClub Demonstration Day during the the arena entrance to be harnessed drivers from each side converging in theGeorgia National Fair. In addition, to and hitched. middle of the arena with the whip salutegiving out literature, he also gave away Last year, there was over 500,000 followed by a huge crowd applause.100 of the last 2 issues of the Journal. people to enter the gates of the fair Some of the spectators come every year not counting exhibitors. Which, makes on the same day just to see the Demo.This was the five year anniversary of the Georgia National Fair a great place As is the case with the Watson family.the Minis & More Club putting on an to showcase our breeds. The Minis Derek and Maggie Watson are a greateducational demonstration for the fair. & More Club puts on a mock, just for example of what Demo Day at the fairThe small club was organized for small fun show every year with a long list of can do. They came to the fair to look atequine enthusiasts to get together and classes that just keeps growing. While the horses. They weren’t around horsesenjoy their animals and learn from the mock competitors are in the ring the since their childhood. They instantlyeach other, as well as, have excuses just announcer is explaining the class and fell in love with the Shetlands and theyto get together. It has a wide array of some of the entries. Classes start at 9am now own 5 Shetlands; 2 of which aremembers from seasoned showman to with Halter and then to Halter Obstacle, dual registered ASPC/AMHR. All thegrandchildren, and even those that don’t Jumping, and the Costume class, which, Watson family and their grand childrenown an equine but just like to enjoy, (the is a crowd pleaser every year. There’s show and they now come and bring 3club members have plenty to go around). a lunch break and then it’s driving. Shetlands every year to the Demo Day.The equine also cover the many uses of Pleasure, Country Pleasure, Obstacle,our furry companions. From pasture Reinsmanship, Barrels, and Cones.pets, to therapy animals, to National Then a few others were added this year,show champions. And, from the tiniest Carriage Driving, and a Chariot class.of minis to Shetlands. The Chariots were a favorite as well as barrels. One event that the club hasThe barn isle was filled to capacity with been doing every year and tweaking isspectators of all sizes and walks of life. the Drill Team. The Minis and moreBaby strollers and motorized scooters Drill Team is usually 8 drivers of minialso squeezed through the crowdedisle. I was amazed at how well behavedALL the animals were. Some were Our hope if that all club members for every state will do the same type promotion each year at their State Fairs and other Horse events thru out each state to promote not only the Miniatures but the American Shetland and ASPR ponies.The chariot races and costumes with our small equine were enjoyed by the crowd. The Journal • February/March 2017 23

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AThemAemreircicaannShSetl(ahAnSdetPPlCoa)nny d Pony Club In the continued effort to educate and promote our small equine, the following article was published in Europa Magazine (this was a follow-up to an earlier article on Modern Shetlands published last year.). It includes a brief history, divisions, showing ASPC and AMHR in Canada, and Modern shoeing aspects. Thank you to everyone who contributed.Article and layout by kind permission of Europa Miniature Horse Magazine www.europa-magazine.co.ukClassic Shetland Gold Visions Jess A Desirable Diva ASPC/AMHR 33”The Classic American Shetland Pony’s ancestry dates back tothe Shetland Islands, where ponies roamed the hills and moors Gold Visions Jess Finneganof Shetland as early as the 8th and 9th centuries. Shetlands were ASPC/AMHR 37.5”brought to this country in the 1800’s and first registered in the Foundation CertifiedUnited States in 1888 by the American Shetland Pony Club. TheShetland Pony, having been in the United States for more than100 years, has been selectively bred for refinement resulting in asturdy but elegant pony. The Classics are a refined version of boththe British Shetland and their early American ancestors. They havebeen carefully bred and improved over the past 120 plus years. Thisbreed is often regarded for their outstanding top lines, well madebodies and refinement about the ears, head and throatlatch.With a maximum height of 46 inches, Shetlands are the perfectstarter size pony for a child. A well-trained Shetland not onlyexcels at driving, but also is a sturdy and reliable mount forany child.Classic Shetlands are more refined and light boned than aFoundation Shetland. Classics must have ASPC Division Apapers but keep in mind that not all division A ponies fit thebasic type for showing. Shetlands typically are shown accordingto type NOT necessarily what is on their papers. The ClassicShetland has always been promoted as the perfect child’s ponybeing known for a good disposition.Classic Shetlands should have free-flowing ground coveringmovement. But they cannot be as extreme as the Modern Pleasureor Modern Shetland type. Movement without extension isfaulted, extreme motion is also to be faulted. Classics can beshod but in most cases are shown barefoot. In driving if you needto have shoes it may help some that travel behind themselves ormay help in extensions of lift slightly.

Jros Classic Amir Ondele ASPC 42” & over ASPC Foundation Seal Graham’s Santana created a height registry (American Miniature Horse Registry) for ASPC 44” those Shetlands even smaller i.e. 34” and under, and over 34” to 38” measured at the last mane hair. The 39” and under Shetland (measuredFoundation Shetland at the wither) now also have classes offered at our once a year National Shetland Congress. The opportunity to show the taller Shetlands, not of Miniature height in Canada has been limited. There seems to be misconceptions and a lack of knowledge about the Shetland breed which will require ongoing efforts by area clubs, ASPC Inc., and its members in order to remedy. The current Canadian Shetland breeders, while few in number, are getting more inquiries and interest about the Classic and Moderns and hopefully this will continue and more people will experience these magnificent animals. Large horse clubs enjoy offering classes to accommodate their fellow small equine enthusiasts and this proves to be a wonderful opportunity to present and promote these wonderful Ponies!Foundation Shetlands are the type the breed was founded on. TheFoundation division was created to preserve the original type andbreeding. The Foundation Shetlands are more conservative intype than a Classic type although, many Classic Shetlands are alsoFoundation Certified. Typically, Foundation Shetlands are heavierboned and not as refined in type as a Classic relative. A Foundationseal on the registration papers is required for this division. They alsoshould be a well-balanced, strong, sturdy body in a compact packagewith an excellent top line, high tail set. Foundations have a show heightlimit of 42” and are the results of breeding non-diluted (for example:no Hackney bloodlines) for at least 4 generation. Eventually, sincethe stud books are closed to outside breeds, all Classic Shetlands willqualify for the Foundation Seal ...eventually.Showing AMHR and ASPC in CanadaAccording to the equine industry, anything under 14.2 hands isconsidered a ‘Pony’. This includes our Shetland Ponies and showingthem around the World. For the Shetland Pony, the breed registry also The Journal • February/March 2017 27

Shoes with Moderns There always seems to be the questions about the shoeing and associated hoof pads worn by the Modern Shetlands. There is one misconception of great cost. When routinely and properly done, the cost of shoeing is no more than that of other shoe bearing breeds. Cost may vary depending on one’s farrier’s rates, but finding a knowledgeable farrier may be the hardest task. Another misconception is how this type of shoeing creates movement. Like any other showing tool, shoeing may help enhance what is already there, but cannot create what isn’t. The shoeing can also make poor movement more evident. Correct breeding for proper confirmation is the key and success to proper motion in any breed of equine. Many people have different ideas for the use of wedges but the proper usage is for creativeness for proper angulations. Some horses do not grow heel at all so the wedge will put the proper angels on the horse so it will not go lame. The pads which can be leather or plastic, I prefer leather as it breaths and the pads are used as a cushion between the hoof wall and the wedge, they are weightless. On this page are some pictures of shoed Moderns and Modern Pleasures. Article in part provided by the ASPC, written by Lorraine Bailer of Wolf Creek Ranch Shetlands. Visit the ASPC website at www.shetlandminiature.com Pictures provided by Lorraine Bailer, Joanne Anderson, Joel Ros and Leanna Hackworth v28 The Journal • February/March 2016



ASPC/AMHR Scholarship Winners AMHR Scholarship awarded to Aimee SchulzTo everyone who played a role in the 2017 Scholarships; majoring in Genetics and minoring in Agronomy and AnimalThank you for the incredible honor of being selected as Science. Ultimately, after my undergraduate years, I plan onthis year’s AMHR Scholarship recipient. This scholarship continuing on to graduate school to obtain a Ph.D. in plantis a huge relief to me as a student, knowing that I can now breeding, with the goal of working to help solve world foodspend more time focusing on my studies and passion for hunger through improving world food sustainability. Althoughlearning instead of trying to find work to pay off student loans. my major is in Genetics with an emphasis on plant breeding,However, this scholarship means so much more to me than horses continue to be the cornerstone in my life. My AMHRthe financial aspect, it means that this wonderful organization registered one-eyed rescue mare, Skip To My Lulu, is atbelieves in me and supports me in what I am doing. Knowing college with me. Together, we have acted as an ambassador forthat the organization that has shaped my life in so many the breed through demonstrations across the Midwest, nursingways is cheering me on pushes me to study harder and set home visits, social media, competing at shows, and even beingeven higher goals for myself. I am currently in the second in Iowa State’s Homecoming Parade. I confidently know thatsemester of my Sophomore year at Iowa State University, I will always continue to own and show Miniatures, and one day I will open a facility where I can foster rescue horses and offer equine assisted psychotherapy sessions for at risk youth and veterans.   To all youth who are considering applying for next year’s scholarship, I highly encourage you to do so. If you aren’t a recipient next year, don’t be discouraged and keep applying! Who knows, you might just get it the following year, and you never know until you try. ASPC Scholarship awarded to Casey Waxler I am so thankful for everyone who participated in the events that lead to the opportunity of 3 scholarships to be awarded this year. The silent auction this year was a huge success and I hope this will continue so that other youth may be able to receive a scholarship to put toward their education.  I was lucky enough to be one of the three recipients and have used my scholarship to complete my education in cosmetology and nail technician training at Beaver Falls Beauty Academy. I will graduate in June from my programs and I am so excited to find myself in a career I am passionate about. I hope that many youth members will continue to enter this contest and send my luck to them for next year.30 The Journal • February/March 2017



ASPC/AMHR Royalty Casey Waxler crowned the 2017 Registry Queen By Casey Waxler I am so honored to have been chosen as The ASPC/ASPR/AMHR registry queen for 2017. I am excited to be involved in the royalty program once again this year and hope to meet lots of new people along the way. I have enjoyed my time in center ring in the past and believe that this year will be no different. I plan my entire year around Shetland Congress and AMHR Nationals and knowing I will get to be more involved this year gives me great joy.  I have been an active member of these wonderful registries showcasing the small equine my entire life. I have been a spokesperson at many events on behalf of these small horses and will continue to be for the rest of my life. I have learned so much from so many people since I was a young girl and I hope that other youth experience the same education that I have. I cannot wait to hand out ribbons to the very people who taught me everything that I know, and celebrate these proud moments with them.  Some of my fondest youth memories were made at the Congress and National show, and I wish the same for every other youth participating in years to come. So many great programs are offered by all three associations, the Royalty program included. When I was princess years ago I learned so much from sitting in center ring and being a larger part of the activities offered, and  I believe this year will be no different. I would like to wish everyone showing this year a good luck, and hope to see you somewhere along the way!The Bluegrass MH Club - ASPC/AMHR Shows - Recap and Updates The Bluegrass Miniature Horse Club, based in Kentucky, 4. Terry Thomas, a member of the Bluegrass Club, gave a but with members from many surrounding states, held their very informative talk about color genetics. second ASPC/AMHR show of the year July 30th. The show was held at the Western Kentucky Ag Expo Center in Bowling Thank you to all of our clinicians and everyone that attended Green, KY. This is a great facility with an air conditioned the clinic. Also, thank you to everyone that attended both of arena. our 2016 shows. The Club did it a little differently this time. We had a one It was decided recently that we will be having this show again day ASPC/AMHR show on Saturday, the 30th. Then held a in 2017. BUT.....it will be a full 2 day ASPC/AMHR clinic, open to all, on Sunday, July 31st. show in 2017! Held again in Bowling Green, KY. We had a good turnout for a new show, with 78 horses showing. Mark your calendars now and make plans to join the We heard lots of great comments about it. Everybody seemed Bluegrass Club in 2017. to like the later date. Tune up for Nationals. We had several great clinicians on Sunday: May 27-28 in Liberty, KY 1. Rebecca Green, equine dentist from Michigan and her August 19-20 in Bowling Green, KY sister/assistant Tina, gave a very educational talk about our Come enjoy some Southern hospitality and have some fun horse’s tooth health and need for regular dental work. showing your horses. 2.Kyle Edsell, taught us how to groom, clip and prepare a For updates visit us on Facebook or check out our website: show horse. www.bluegrassminiatures.com 3. D r. Matt Taylor, DVM discussed vaccinations and worming. If you have any questions feel free to contact Donna Phillips, He also gave an excellant demonstration about driving President at [email protected] or 859-265-1196. horses. We look forward to seeing everybody in 2017!!!!!32 The Journal • February/March 2017 (See their ad on page 55)

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In Loving Memory of Mr. Dale LutkeBy Janice Silvio and LarryFriend … By definition, one attached to another by strived for andaffection or esteem; one that is of the same nation, party, achieved theiror group; one that favors or promotes something (as a vision of whatcharity); a favored companion. When you look at some refinementof the definitions of the word, it is easy to see how fitting and movementit is to describe Mr. Dale Lutke as friend. Dale always could be inenjoyed and adored horses, first a miniatureworking with draft horses as a horse. The result is still standing in the show ring todaychild. As time went by, the sight of and the grand get of foundation of the Wave of the Future.a fine stepping harness horse surely Thank you, sirs, for a job well done.brought a twinkle to his eye, a smileto his face, and made his heart beat Dale always looked further than what was in front of hima little faster. It was easy to see that and this has been a benefit to our small equine communityDale would be a friend to the equine that some today may not realize. On a local scale withinfor the rest of his life. the state of Michigan, Dale and Jim Bruggink formed theDale was a retiree from the General Western Michigan Miniature Horse Club, which offeredMotors Corporation/UAW, having sewn in the upholstery yet another venue to showcase miniature horses at the Ioniadepartment. The foundation of excellence with the desire County Fairgrounds. Always the incredible host and hostess,and expectation of quality in the materials he used and sewed Dale and his beloved wife of 39 years, Shirley, felt a great showfor GM followed him and lead him into another chapter of would not be complete without a Saturday night exhibitorhis life. hot dog roast. This was a time of fellowship, laughter, andDale’s love of horses lead him to meet and become friends relationship buildingwith Mr. Harold Lucas (deceased) of Hudsonville, Michigan. that has beenHarold was showing ponies and when Dale saw these fine cherished andstepping horses, he realized this was more his style and the continues today atdesire for fancy high stepping little ponies was formed. Harold our Michigan shows.was a member of the Michigan Hackney Club, and Dale Thank you dear hostthen joined, as well. As time went on, Dale asked the club and hostess.to include Shetland Ponies & Miniature Horses, which theyaccepted and became the Michigan Hackney, Shetland Pony Dale and Shirley have& Miniature Horse Club. They hosted shows at the years old also been membersHudsonville Fair Grounds until the shows grew so large the and supporters of thefacility could no longer accommodate them. Blue Water MiniatureDale later met Mr. Bob Roudebush, who asked him to make a Horse Club sincemini harness. Needing a model for that, Dale bought his first their beginningmini and so began the miniature horse “Wave of the Future”. back in 1991. DaleAt the time, neither Dale nor his dear friend, Mr. Larry Parnell, helped with clinics onrealized their combined purchase of some very small Shetland harnessing horses correctly and giving information to thoseponies from the BHR herd would play into a future that beginning in the world of driving. He generously gave to thosecontinues today in the double registered ASPC/AMHR bred in need until he was no longer able because in his heart a fancyhorse. With foresight of excellent quality and design, Dale harness on a fine horse was a picture of perfection. Dale’s impact on the small equine clubs in Michigan have been long36 The Journal • February/March 2017



In Memory of Mr. Dale Lutkestanding and now have the strength to continue on for years to participant, once again working on the outline of the program,come as the Michigan Hackney Shetland Miniature Club and bylaws, entry forms and procedures. At the 2000 AMHRthe Western Michigan Miniature Horse Club have merged National Show the first AMHR Stallion Service Auction wasto form the ASPC/AMHR Club of West Michigan. The held in a small back room with 15 AMHR stallions for theclub president has said they are working on plans of doing 2001 breeding season. All services were sold and a purse ofa traveling trophy in Dale Lutke’s name at Nationals. It is a $7,625.00 was made. The AMHR Stallion Service Auctiongreat honor for this to come from the grass roots Michigan has changed management officers through the years, but theClub that Dale formed and was a part of the rest of his life. basis is still the same.We want anybody from anywhere to have a chance to benefitin Dale Lutke’s name. Anyone wishing to be a part of this, the Once again thinking outside the box, “Let’s have a chariotclub would gladly accept donations in memory of Dale. They class at Nationals”, Dale said with that smile. “I think it will bemay be sent to Jeanne Bragagnini, 139 Christy Drive, Battle fun and people will enjoy this. Can you imagine the chariotsCreek, Michigan 49015. and costumes people could come up with?” Presented at the 2000 National Convention the proposal passed and in 2001 Dale knew there Dale, as well as Larry Parnell, were in the first chariot class at was a reason and the Nationals in Columbia, Missouri. foundation to form an AMHR Dale has done many wonderful things - donating the first halter Futurity and to the youth program, Nationals goody bags for the kids, and the benefit it donating a beautiful harness to be given to a lucky D&S Lutke would have on Harness Winner at AMHR Nationals year after year. How he the industry’s looked forward each year when we would all come together breeding program as a registry family at the AMHR National Show where the as a vessel to host and hostess would set up their D&S Harness booth and keep aiming for bring out the coffee pot, fill the bowl of candy, open the higher success chairs, turn on the monitor and welcome … Welcome friends, in offspring of new people, visitors, anyone that came by the booth to ask a a stallion and question, share a laugh, ask for a sponsorship … whatever a mare, so he the reason, Dale & Shirley would welcome. Dale always felt CREATED the he was just a little harness maker and it would amaze him to AMHR Futurity see his harnesses in the show ring all across the nation and and Super G. around the world, just a little harness maker with an eye for He formed the excellence. Dale’s daughter, Sheri Lutke Yntema, will carryconcept with a draft of expectations, pay schedule, and entry on the business and D&S Harness Shop will continue to be astipulations. With members becoming a part of the futurity supplier of beautiful driving harnesses and equipment.back in the early 90’s, there was a need to have a show toshowcase this group of nominated offspring and at that time Rest in peace, dear friend, your journey was filled. Fly highthe AMHR National Show made a decision to allow room and soar among the heavens and shine down on us. Thankwithin the show. As time and interest grew the futurity also you for the memories.grew into a huge undertaking each year for Dale and Shirleyas they proudly and happily donated their time and effort to Dale Lutke, age 78, of Hudsonville, went to join his daughter, Dawnmanage the entries and payouts. Their den was filled with McClellan, in heaven on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He will be lovinglypaperwork and files for each and every horse and member remembered by his wife of 39 years, Shirley (Kurtzweil) Lutke; hisfrom March to May. Anyone that remembers the old growth children, Scott and Lori Lutke, Cindy and Mark Jones, Sheri and Dandays of the past of the AMHR Futurity and Super G know Yntema,Deb and Doug DeKruyter,his 18 grandchildren;his 15 great-that this was Dale’s pride and joy. With thoughts of the future grandchildren; his sister, Thelma Meidema; his sisters and brothers-once again, Dale came up with the AMHR Stallion Service in-law, June and Mick Winchel, Terry and Clarence (deceased)Auction. He created this venue to be another branch of Kurtzweil, Ron and Joyce Kurtzweil; many nieces, nephews andthe AMHR Futurity where horses being offered must be a cousins. He was a man that “loved” well and was “loved” by many. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice.38 The Journal • February/March 2017



From Heartbreakto Happy Ending The Story of Eye of the TigerBy Hal & Debbie BryantIt was late October, just one year ago. Show season was over, be hard on him. Could we really care for him at home and doit was a Thursday evening just like any other. The horses had right by him? Should we consider option three for his sake?been grained and the four hitch horses were turned into the We decided to make a second stop at Dr. Beasley’s clinic,dry lot to munch on hay for the night. Everyone was healthy Doc Beasley works with thoroughbreds and is one of the bestand peaceful but in the morning that would all change. Eye of diagnosticians anywhere. The x-rays showed two fractures inthe Tiger was carrying his front right leg, putting absolutely the upper leg. Doc Beasley emailed them to the University forno weight on it at all. He must have gotten kicked. a second opinion of the severity of the break. They all agreed with Doc York - we had three options. We chose to take careWe slowly walked him to his stall and called our vet. Dr. York of him ourselves and asked them, “How do we do this?”said to bring him in right away and he would take a look. Ittook him just a minute to tell us Tiger had broken his leg. We put him in an 8 x 8 stall, mounted a hay feeder and grainWe were sick. We all know what that means and it’s never box up on the wall so he didn’t have to lower his head to eat,good. But Doc, who has been by our side since we first got moved all other horses and distractions away from him. Nointo minis, knows that we never excitement or sudden moves by him orgive up on a horse unless the horse by anyone in the barn that would startlegives up on itself. So we asked him ...we never give up on our him. Take him off all pain medications.what our options were. Doc, who The pain would keep Tiger from tryingis an excellent Vet quickly told us horse unless the horse to use the leg before it could heal. Don’twe had three: 1) take him to the gives up on itself. expect to see him even try to lower thatUniversity and have surgery with hoof or put weight on it for the first twoplates and screws, 2) take him months.home, limit his mobility for six months and see what happensor 3) put him down. He felt the first option would probably Every morning for two months, we went to the barn, callinghave a good outcome since Tiger is a miniature/shetland Tiger by name to let him know we were there, leaving theand would cost in the neighborhood of $3500/$4000. If we radio on for company, stopping in several times a day to tofelt we could devote our time to him for the next six months, rub his head and keep him company, giving him a little treatoption two could/would have the same outcome with a little or a handful of hay to eat. We could monitor his weight butluck. And the third option - well we couldn’t bring ourselves there was nothing we could do about his muscle tone; thatto even consider that one - at least not yet. would have to come later. Finally, finally he lowered that front foot but instead of putting it down flat, he lowered it like aThe drive home was long and quiet. Yes, he’s worth every “lazyfoot”, just balanced on the tip of the hoof. Our firstpenny, if we took him to the University - but he’s not Secretriat thought was that he might have tendon or muscle damage soand we aren’t the Rockefeller’s plus the three hour trip would we called our Vets. They said not to worry, that’s perfectly40 The Journal • February/March 2017

normal, he will eventually put it down flat- when Having Tiger completely healthy and strong is the best happyhe’s ready. Around mid-January Tiger finally put ending we could have hoped for - but wait, there is more!his foot down flat. He still put no weight on it but During his recouperation, we were notified that he hadit was on the ground, flat. And we finally took a achieved his Hall of Fame status, we bred him to five beautifuldeep breath that we just might get through this. black and white mares and are looking forward to foals withBut would he ever be strong enough to go back to the his winning attitude next fall. Life is good!show ring, would he have any permanent damage, alimp, be off-balance?Progress was slow but in another month, he began toput weight on his leg. In March, on our Vet’s advise,we began taking him for short walks. In April, wehad followup x-rays done. Tiger’s leg was healingnicely! The Vet’s said that we could go back into lighttraining - but don’t push him to hard. So that’s whatwe did. Tiger had been part of our team but weknew that would be to strenous for him so we put himto the cart as a single. He was so ready to get out of that stalland start driving again. We have to admit - that first drive -there was a knot in our stomachs - but all went well! At the endof the month, he went to his first show and won his class andnext year he should be back to full a schedule.Futurity Prospects 4-Sale2016 Colt - Classic Futurity 2016 Colt - ASPR & ASPC RegisteredThistle Ridge HS Bested ASPC #166918 Thistle Ridge D Southpaw ASPC #166979 2016 Colt - Classic Futurity 2016 Colt - Classic Futurity Thistle Ridge HS Smooth Dude Thistle Ridge HS Max Heat ASPC #167133 ASPC #167133 Thistle Ridge Hi Spirits #160642 x Thistle Ridge M Sweet Boots ASPC #154217 The Journal • February/March 2017 41

ASPC and ASPR 2016 Hall of Fame CLASSIC HALTER SILVER MEADOWS LAZY FOX FARM FIDDLESTIX EXECUTIVE DECISION REYNARD ON THE RUN STRUTTIN MY ASSETS GRANDLAND’S JUSTIN TIME 146280 162779 164652 165076 OWNED BY OWNED BY OWNED BY OWNED BY JEAN HAINES CAROLYN MUZZEY SHERRY WINGFIELD PAMELA BAILEY MIDLAND, NC SHAWNEE, OK GRANTSVILLE, UT RHAPSODY’S NOBLE HEIR ALVA, FL RHAPSODY’S SWAN. CRUISE CONTROL SOUNDVIEW’S SECOND LOOK IMPRESSIVELY ADORED 162998 151807 OWNED BY 164935 165189 OWNED BY JENNIFER SHOCKEY OWNED BY OWNED BY KENNETH OR MIKE WAHL MONETT, MO JULIE BICKFORD LINDA SEDDON OR OR TINA FERRO MODERN HERSHEYS SPIRIT OLALLA, WA SHARI HARDERS GREENBACK, TN CROSS COUNTRY CORYDON, IA MUST BE MAGIC EGF 163759 ALL THE POWER OWNED BY MODERN HALTER 159264 BROOKE SMITH 165037 OWNED BY JEFFERSON, TX OWNED BY KA POW TOM OR CARMIE VIEBROCK RHAPSODY’S PARIS THE ROBERT CRATER, JR 158051 DRESSER, WI HEIRESS AUBURN, WA OWNED BY RHAPSODY’S RED CLOUD FIDDLESTIX I’M CRUZIN JENNIFER CARTER 164133 LOS LUNAS, NM 157829 OWNED BY 165075 THORN CREEK’S OWNED BY LINDA SEDDON OR OWNED BY DRAMA QUEEN SUZANNE OR KELLY SHARI HARDERS JIM OR KAREN OR 159427 ROBINSON CORYDON, IA KELLI SHAW OWNED BY VINE GROVE, KY FALL-FARM’S BULLET PROOF BURLESON, TX TRACE ANDERSON DEBRUCES TOP HAT ASKOV, MN 164479 FOUNDATION MICHIGAN’S CRAZY CAJUN 160286 OWNED BY HALTER 161107 OWNED BY CHARITY HORNE OWNED BY JEANNE DEBRUCE OR DENISON, TX JC’S STRUTTER GREG OR BARB PALAS KATHY MILLER CROSS COUNTRY 159513 STORY CITY, IA NORCO, CA LEATHER & LACE MAJEST FARMVERMILYEA FARM HERSHEYS OWNED BY DANCIN IN THE MOONLIGHT DOUBLE TAKE 164518 DELLA GOODMAN 162570 OWNED BY OWNED BY 160785 DENNIS OR JOYCE SCOTT CRETE, IL TAMMI NUTTALL OWNED BY BROOKINGS, SD CLAYBURYS MCALESTER, OK DELLA GOODMAN VERMILYEA FARMS ENTERPRISING REIGN LAST DANCE CRETE, IL HERSHEYS MAJESTIC 163718 MAJESTIC FARM 160610 OWNED BY SINGING THE BLUES 164581 OWNED BY MARTHA HICKHAM OWNED BY WILLIAM OR DONNA PHILLIPS MAGNOLIA, TX 161594 LISA OR DANIEL NAVRAT OR WILLIAM T PHILLIPS II KLAVOHN’S BOBBY SOCKS OWNED BY WALTON, KS HARRODSBURG, KY 164204 ALLISON ROSAUER VERMILYEA HERSHEYS LMJ JANIE’S GOT A GUN OWNED BY SPRUGER, TX FASHIONABLE LADY FRAN OR LINDA KLAVOHN COMFERTS 161581 WATAGA, IL BEST DRESSED MAN 164588 OWNED BY OWNED BY GABRIEL GUFLER OR 161971 LOIS WELTER-HALLBERG OR JILL COMFERT OWNED BY DR. J.W. HALLBERG EVERTON, AR JILL COMFERT NASHVILLE, MI FIDDLESTIX MINI COOPER EVERTON, AR ERL PHIL’S STORM CHASERAALIN WATCH ME WAUK AWAY 163092 164595 OWNED BY 162627 OWNED BY JIM OR KAREN OR OWNED BY AMY OR ANGIE TRUMPLER KELLI SHAWHOLLY WHYTE OR BILL CLARK MULMUR, ON BURLESON, TX TOMAHAWK, AB42 The Journal • February/March 2017

CLASSIC JUMPER FOUNDATION ROYAL CHERRY SURPRISE COUNTRY 149552J.B’S AFFAIR OF THE HEART PLEASURE 155728 DRIVING OWNED BY LINDA SEDDON OR OWNED BY ROYAL ROCK STAR SHARI HARDERS SUE CLARK 163011 FITZHUGH, OK CORYDON, IACOMFERTS BEST DRESSED OWNED BY TOM OR AMY DALSING S&B SILVER SIERRA BEAUTY 150536 157340 WEST LIBERTY, IA OWNED BY OWNED BY KALA PRICE MODERN COUN- LINDA SEDDON OR RUDY, AR TRY PLEASURE SHARI HARDERSCLASSIC COUNTRY DRIVING CORYDON, IA PLEASURE MARTIN’S MARDI’S DRIVING CH GENERAL SUL ROSS 162974 BONNIE BELLE GRAHAM’S 150634 CLASSIC SWING KING OWNED BY CHERYL OR CAREY P OWNED BY 152728 JIM OR KAREN OR OWNED BY HAUSMAN, DVM NANCY BREWER BIG TIMBER, MT KELLI SHAW VERSAILLES, OH BURLESON, TXROSE’S TOWN & COUNTRY CLASSIC STAR STRUCK HERSHEYS RED VIKING ROADSTER SWEET N SINFUL 153217 BRIARWOOD 155482 OWNED BY LIBERATED LADY OWNED BYCLAIR OR LINDA SEVERSON MIKE OR LISA STRASSLE HASTINGS, MN 157934 PONCA CITY, OK MAJESTIC FARM OWNED BY SINGING THE BLUES STEPHEN OR CAROLYN DOUBLE HENDERSON SUPERIOR DAM 161594 RICHMOND, KY OWNED BY DOUBLE SUPERIOR DAM ALLISON ROSAUER MODERN RHAPSODY’S SWEET LOLITA SPRUGER, TX HARNESS RCA CAJUN BANDIT 147255 E’S LITTLE MAN OWNED BY 153177 155151 LINDA SEDDON OR SHARON K OR SHARI HARDERS EDWARD S CLARK OWNED BY CORYDON, IA HARSBURG, MO LORRAINE BAILER WETASKIWIN, ALBERTA QUADRUPLE SHOW PONY SUPERIOR DAM PLEASURE SUPERIOR DAM DRIVING QUADRUPLE MASTERS B&L SHOW GLOW SUPERIOR DAM HEARTLAND PRISCILLA 143833 MICHIGAN’S ROCK ET 1858 OWNED BY 145318 OWNED BY ERICA KILLION OWNED BY DENISE JOHNSON JIM OR KAREN OR DRASCO AR KELLI SHAW GODDARD, KS PAINTED RED’S GEM H BURLESON, TX 147257 OWNED BY GABRIEL GULFER OR JILL COMFERT EVERTON, AR The Journal • February/March 2017 43

AMHR 2016 Hall of Fame HALTER DAKOTA SAN JUAN LORENZO SBS SO YOU THINK VERMILYEA FARMS 305748 U CAN DANCE CANDYMANS PHANTOMJDS IT’S BEEN A PLEASURE 314227 262440 OWNED BY OWNED BY 316484 TIFFANY ATCHLEY OWNED BY OWNED BY FORT DUCHESNE, UT CARRIE AND KRISTIN RUDEEN KIMBERLY LAFLEUR OR MADISON HOLLY RANDOLPH, MN KATHLEEN GREEN BUCKEYE WCF PLYMOUTH, MA NAMPA, ID 1 HOT MUSIC MAN SBS SMALL TOWN CHARM STEPPIN OUT RIVENBURGHS 314229 FASHIONABLY LATE REGGIE OF TROY S.E. 306408 OWNED BY OWNED BY 316577 264774 KELLY OR SUZANNE SAM BARTH OR OWNED BY OWNED BY ROBINSON CONNIE MC SWAIN LISA DUNN OR KATHIE PETERSON EKRON, KY LAURA MCINTYRE DAYTON, NV PARIS, TN RIVERSIDE, CA TAWNY RIDGE MODELS PPF’S QUEEN OF THE NITE CAPTAIN MORGAN WPS SIDS CALIFORNIA GIRL RAVENWOOD ARISTOCRAT 308994 OHH BEHAVE 316754 270412 314370 OWNED BY OWNED BY OWNED BY OWNED BY SUZANNE OR KELLY CHRISTINE OR DANIELLE DUPUIS OR ROBINSON MICHAEL SMITH CAROLYN AARUP VINE GROVE, KY CLYDE, NY DAVID COONEY MEAFORD, ON TRICETTA C. SHOCKING ARIONS BIG N BLACK PLAINFIELD, CT REVOLATION 289769 ALLIANCE BLUE BRAVADO DREAMCATCHERS 316834 OWNED BY 310055 PUCK UR UP OWNED BY PAM RIPPERDA, DVM 314561 FRED OR JUDI OR PRINCETON, TX OWNED BY OWNED BY COREY LUCHETTA TOTAL ECLIPSE CATHY FATIGATI STAMFORD, NY STARLIGHT DANCER MONTROSS, VA DAN OR GINA TIMMERMAN GRAHAMS APOLLOS PICK POCKETS NESTLE’S CLATONIA, NE CINCO DE MAYO 294126 LOS ARBOLES OWNED BY CARMELLA 316872 JAMEE BORNSTEIN 310383 ODYSSEYS RANGLER OWNED BY EAST TROY, WI 315056 BILL OR PATTY FINGLAND RED CARPET MINIS OWNED BY LOUISBURG, KS CAPTIVATED DREAM CASEY WAXLER OWNED BY MINIROCKS ATLASBURG, PA HEATHER WARD OR PRINCESS LILLY BELL 295446 STAR STRUCK’S GOLD DESIGN SUNNY BALSHAW OWNED BY COLUMBIA VALLEY, BC 317057 DIANE EDWARDS OR 310483 S BAR P’S I C PROMISE OWNED BY DONNA BASIC OWNED BY DESIREE WALLACE OR SUFFOLK, VA JAMES OR ALENE RUTLEDGE 315844 ALEXANDER STAPLES OR GOLD MINES MONTGOMERY, TX OWNED BY DENISE HARDESTY RUNS WITH SCISSORS LOOMIS’ A.J. INDY 500 AMY OR GARY PRICE PEFFERLAW, ON ANAMOSA, IA DCF VOTE INDEPENDENT 295733 310761 MARTIN’S OKEY’S OWNED BY OWNED BY SWEET WILLIAM 317076 JEANNE MCCLANAHAN EDWARD OR JACKI LOOMIS OWNED BY HIGHLANDS, TX LINCOLN, NE 316102 LISA DUNN OR ESTABLO BAY B BOOMER DOUBLE D SHADOW DANCER OWNED BY LAURA MCINTYRE SUE OR MATT CLARK RIVERSIDE, CA 304976 312786 FITZHUGH, OK RHA GENU INE FINE OWNED BY OWNED BY OP SUNSWEPT’S KING’S JEANNE MCCLANAHAN HOLLY WHYTE GRAND ODYSSEY 317295 HIGHLANDS, TX TOMAHAWK, AB OWNED BY D.M. ROCKY REO RHAPSODY’S 316109 SHAWNA HOLT IMPRESSIVE HEIR OWNED BY JOHNSTOWN, CO 305491 TIFFANY ATCHLEY OWNED BY 313936 FORT DUCHESNE, UT SANDY OWEN OWNED BY BUCKEYE WCF SEWARD, NE LINDA SEDDON OR COLOR ME GRAND SHARI HARDERS CORYDON, IA 316165 OWNED BY MELISSA MEHARRY OR ELOISE WHEELER PLAINFIELD, IL44 The Journal • February/March 2017

Free Co ee Donuts and Each Morning3 Judges May 18, 19, 20, 21 2017 Show will be participating inPam Allen Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Virginia the National High Point 5th Anniversary ShowSid Hutchcraft - 2017 World Judge Youth Program and the TripleRay Zoercher - 2017 National Judge Amateur Programs and4 Day AMHA/AMHR Show o ering COOL classes.Including Shetland, Pony All AMHR Stakes classes will o er paybacks. High PointsAMHR Western Halter, Carriage Classes Awards for Youth, Performanceand Virginia Born Payback Classes Over-Under, Amateur Over-Under.ArenasMain 120x260Warm-up 70x180 AMHA High Points Awards for Youth, Amateur, Performance,Camping w/Electric/Water Prizes: 2 Andis 5 Speed Clippers, 5 Wahl Face Classic, Country, Single Clippers, 8 of The Original Nibble Nets, 2 $300Dump Station onsite Star Lake Tack Gift Certi cates, 2 Custom Pleasure DrivingShowers Halter Hangers Show Manager: Laura Mullen Saturday between 705 Westland Drive Greensboro, NC 27410 AMHR and AMHA Show Gelding Awards [email protected] Watch for class lists, entry forms and other Information at www.odmhc.com and be sure to like us on Facebook The Journal • February/March 2017 45

AMHR 2016 Hall of Fame WA-FULL RED HOT ROCK E ZEPHYR WOODS ZEE ZEE TOP RAYVIK JOCOMOTION’S THR’S DESTINED TO BE A STAR 318309 323068 MOVE N TIME 327679 324913 OWNED BY OWNED BY OWNED BY OWNED BY CHRISTINA LAMBERT OR LISA KRICK CYNTHIA KANZLER DUNNVILLE, ON ROBERT WALSH OR SARA PEACOCK RIVENBURGHS LIL’S CHELSEA HOLT NACHES, WA WESTON, NE CHIP AND DIP SALSA TUSCARORA, MD VERMILYEAS RISING STAR JC’S RIVIERA DODSON’S HEART OF FIRE 323097 324949 327700 319957 OWNED BY OWNED BY OWNED BY JUDITH MOORE MINDY OR BARB MEYER OWNED BY WELWYN HERTS, UK MARK HORTON OR COLESBURG, IAJEREMY OR AMANDA DODSON BANDIDO’S LOCKED N LOADED ALTON GREENOUGH TIBBS BANNER KING EDWARDSVILLE, IL STRATFORD, IA 323108 327991 STRASSLEIN RED E OWNED BY SMHC’S OWNED BY “THE CONQUERER” LAUREN BLOCK EXCELSIOR’S OVERTURE MARIAN OR MICHAEL VINELAND, ON P HUSTON JR 321132 IRISH HILLS AMAZING 325532 WYMORE, NE OWNED BY OWNED BY COMFERT’S NIGHTINGALE LISA STRASSLE 323455 MARGARET CAHILL PONCA CITY, OK OWNED BY REDMOND, WA 327817 COYOTE CREEK’S SHERYL STEWART OR MOUNTAIN MEADOWS OWNED BY TRIGGER HAPPY PENNY LEE SIMPLY SENSATIONAL GABRIEL OR KASEY GUFLER BAXTER, TN WILDWOOD, MO 321842 FALLEN PINES 325773 MARYSTOWN CHARMER OWNED BY NO LES THAN PERFEKTION OWNED BY SHES INTOXICATING JESSICA POLACK JACOB ELLIOTT OR RICHARD KELLER, TX 323956 ERICKSON 327867 CALDWELL’S OWNED BY GALT, CA OWNED BY RACE WITH THE WIND CRYSTAL GOAD OR LITTLE KINGS UNIQUE STREAK TIARA OR DERBY DARLING NATALIE PHILLIPS LAMONT, OK 322208 GRAFTON, OH 326453 TIBBS KING CORONA OWNED BY PSMH GRAHAM’S OWNED BY TRACY AND LEE SAMMONS OCEAN PEARL BRIAN HILL OR ANDREW 327993 OWEN SOUND, ON MUELLER OWNED BY JHK RED HOT CANDYMAN 324165 DOVER, DE COLLEEN ANDERSON OWNED BY MODERN CANDYMANS LEGACY WINFIELD, AB 322218 CHERIE OR RAY KRAMER LITTLE KINGS IN DEMAND OWNED BY ABBOTSFORD, BC 326663 DEANNA FLAGET CMC ROYAL GRAND ELEGANCE OWNED BY 329300 RIVERSIDE, CA DONNA LAVERY OWNED BY DOS XX’S THE 324198 SUMMERFIELD, FL TINA FISSELER KINGS QUEEN OF HEARTS OWNED BY DBD DIAL 9-1-1 HEIDE-VENRAY, MOTHER MARIJA SHIELDS OR THE NETHERLANDS 322385 SISTER TERESKA TUSHER 326790 BANDIDOS HOT FLASH OWNED BY SUGARLOAF, PA OWNED BY SHERI STUTTS TOP ‘O THE MEADOW ALAN OR TAMMI DIAL 329427 WASHINGTON, TX MINUTE MAN SHELLEY, ID OWNED BY RHAPSODY’S REIGN KING ALLAINCE BOLEROS AMADOR LAUREN BLOCK AND PAM 324716 NEWMAN-CHRISTOPHER 322524 OWNED BY 326934 RIDGEVILLE, ON OWNED BY JONATHAN WHITT AND JOE OWNED BY BANDIDOS PUT IT IN PARK L SEDDON OR S HARDERS OR LAURA TENNILL CAREY OR VIRGINIA CAMPBELL OR K OR S ROBINSON WEST LIBERTY, KY RIVERSIDE, CA 329432 EKRON, KY TIBBS COMMANCHE KING WSS FIRECRACKER’S OWNED BY WSS FIRECRACKER’S HOTT EXPECTATION PAMELA CHRISTOPHER RED HOT SHOWGIRL 324863 RIDGEVILLE, ON OWNED BY 327584 B DIAMONDS FULLY LOADED 322526 WM OR L OR M OR K OR J OWNED BY OWNED BY SANDERS OR J YELTON WM OR L OR M OR K OR J 329608 WM OR L OR M OR K OR J GARDNER, IL SANDERS OR J YELTON OWNED BY SANDERS OR J YELTON GARDNER, IL TAYLOR OR JAY BASSETT GARDNER, IL FREMONT, NE46 The Journal • February/March 2017

AMHR 2016 Hall of Fame RAYVIK PHARAOH’S SHINE ON O.K. LYMRICKS VEGAS TIME TO BOOGIE 309105 WINNINGS TNTC 330560 OWNED BY OWNED BY 286464 JENNIFER BROWN-OSTLER OWNED BYRAYMOND OR VICKIE TOBIN DINAH PEEVY JUDSONIA, AR SNOHOMISH, WA CLARKESVILLE, GA MICHIGAN’S JC’S CLOSING TIME VERMILYEA FARMS HERSHEYS FOXY LADY PRIMARY VOTER 290074 313691 OWNED BY 330822 ROBERTA BEDSWORTH OWNED BY OWNED BY PECULIAR, MO J RILEY SACHEN GOODE BRIAN, TRACEY, TYLER & HHP BELLE STARR OF OR CAMERON NELSON RIVENBURGH PARK CITY, UT SAMANTHA SLAGLE ERL MIKEY’S CENTRAL CITY, NE 291786 SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE OWNED BY STEPPIN OUT PHILIP OR BARBARA 334799 FASHIONABLY LATE KEAIRNS OWNED BY RATHDRUM, ID MARTHA HICKHAM OR 316577 BUCKEYE WCF ERICA KILLION OWNED BY CLASSICAL I SIZZLE MAGNOLIA, TX LISA DUNN OR LAURA MCINTYRE 298327 PLEASURE RIVERSIDE, CA OWNED BY DRIVING NM WHISPERING PINES CATHY FATIGATI CASINOS STOMP MONTROSS, VA BELLA VISTAS EL TANGO CYGNET FARM FRIDAY 223399 319016 NIGHTLIGHTS OWNED BY OWNED BY JAN C. GIBSON OR 300714 CAITLIN CAMPBELL TOM FRANK OWNED BY ALBUQUERQUE, NM DIANE EDWARDS OR LAFAYETTE, NY DONNA BASIC ROYAL PALAS FANCI’S COUNTRY SUFFOLK, VA PLEASURE BLACK LADY DRIVING 246737 CENTURY FARMS LOOMIS’ A.J. FANCY PANTS OWNED BY OUTRAGEOUS 304859 KERSTIN MADSEN 208691 OWNED BY OWNED BY WAINFLEET, ON TRACI SCHLICK EDWARD OR JACKI LOOMIS MOUNTAIN MEADOWS BEY FORMAL ATTIRE ROYAL CENTER, IN LINCOLN, NE D.M. NIGHTLITE 7S NASHVILLES 289227 260882 OWNED BY OWNED BY VEGAS LITES FAYE DUNLAP 305809 VANDEN HOUT KERI OR LAURA LEE HEALDSBURG, CA HIGH RIVER, AB OWNED BY WHF SHOCKIN SLY FOX JUDY BRANSON OAK PARKS BIG N RICH GLENCOE, OK 302655 281369 OWNED BY VICKERYS CONNIE OR ALYSSA OR OWNED BY MINI V JO’S LEGACY KIMBERLY FOX PATRICIA SCHREURS BUCHANAN, MI 307062 FRANKIES MAGIC TOUCH OR TODD FENSKE OWNED BY OOSTBURG, WI DONNIE OR MARJORIE 303494 VICKERY OWNED BY CENTURY FARMS QUAZAR HODGENVILLE, KY KRISTY TAYLOR 282679 PRF IN YOUR DREAMS PARKER, CO OWNED BY 308732 HEATHER OR JOHN WARD OWNED BY MARCIA CHINNICK OR SUNNY BALSHAW ELMA, WA COLUMBIA VALLEY, BC The Journal • February/March 2017 47

HOF - QuadrupleSuperior DamThe owners of Michigan’s Rock ET, share a bit about thefirst mare to achieve this HOF status.Submitted by Karen and Kelli ShawMichigan’s Rock ET was bred by Dr.Tom Taylor of Taylor Pony Is there anything you’d change about Missy?Farm out of Ohio. Born June 2, 1997. This is a royally bredmare that goes back to Winks Jericho on the top and Bullseye If we could change one thing about Missy, we would merelyand Queen Ann’s Jet on the bottom .We purchased her from turn the clock back a few years to be able to produce moreCathy Brubaker of FMF farm in 2002.  foals, other than that we’d actually change nothing.  We believe she’s mastered producing quality foals year after yearMissy, as we call her, was never shown, but instead went that stand the test of time. straight to the broodmare band. We also purchased a stud bythe name of Pan’s Silver Image from Cathy Brubaker to whom We have been successful in the futurity and open divisionMissy was bred at the time of purchase.  classes.  Her foals are earners of over $2400 in the futurity program alone, not including incentive classes.The cross was very successful with the first foal was FiddlestixSilver Silhouette, a Halter and Driving HOF earner.  She’s What are your plans for Missy?produced 10 foals to date: one 2-time Performance Pony ofthe Year, 8 Halter HOF foals, and has 3 foals trained to drive Our future plans with Missy are to continue the same cross- one of which has earned her Hall of Fame  Since most have to keep producing the same Classic/Foundation cross thatnot yet been trained to drive, she’s currently producing more has worked so well.Halter ponies than performance.  SOUTHWEST CLASSIC MINIATURE HORSE SHOW PRESENTED BY INTERSTATE MINIATURE HORSE CLUB AMHR APRIL 7, 2017 AMHA APRIL 8-9, 2017 (TWO JUDGE) (THREE JUDGE) HORSESHOE PARK & EQUESTRIAN CENTER 20464 EAST RIGGS ROAD QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA 85142 COME HAVE SOME FUN AND HIT THE MINI JACKPOT!!! A DIFFERENT KIND OF “CHIP” THAN WHAT YOU ARE USED TO. CASH IN GAME CHIPS FOR COIN OR TAKE A RIBBON. YOUR CHOICE AT THE SOUTHWEST CLASSIC. PREMIUM POSTED ON OUR WEB PAGE www.interstateminihorseclub.com Contact: Jen Wachal Show Manager [email protected] The Journal • February/March 2017