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In This Issue On The Cover2017 Congress was hugely successful! This Dbl W WIN Farms My Michelle“Congress Wrap Up” issue celebrates this national Bugs is our first homebred pony and we couldn’t be moreshow and includes photos of the Grand Champions, pleased how well she has done in the show ring. She wasPerformance Stake Champions as well as Futurity unanimous Grand Champion for the first Foundation WesternChampions. Also Youth and Amateur awards with Country Pleasure Driving Stake at Congress 2017. She won thephotos.We want to congratulate all exhibitors! Youth and Open Foundation Western Pleasure classes and also won the debut of last year’s Classic Western Country PleasureConvention is fast approaching - don’t forget to Driving Stake. Bugs has not only excelled at driving all ages andsend in your registration form printed in this issue experience to the blue but has done well in halter and will(page 108) or it can be downloaded from our receive her HOF this year.website: www.shetlandminiature.com. People not only comment about what a pretty pony she is but also about the striking jacket her trainer-extraordinaire,Thank you to Casey McBride for providing the Michelle Herron-Sturtz, wears. The 1950’s vintage jacket (thephotos needed for this issue and for a spectacular background of the cover) belonged to a dear friend of oursjob capturing the moment in the show ring! Also, who passed in 2011. Bugs was also named after her.This friendthank you to committee chairs who provided was the one who encouraged me to get our first Shetlandupdates, and area liaisons who gathered information trained and shown. When using her jacket at Congressand submitted write ups for this issue! and Nationals, she is still going along for the ride with us. John Hallberg DVM and Lois Welter-HallbergAppreciation is given to all advertisers who support Dbl.W WIN Farms - MichiganThe Journal. Contact Susan or Nancy at the homeoffice to find out about advertising opportunities Photo credit: Casey McBride Photographythat fit your budget.Have ideas for articles or news to share?Send to The Journal at the home office or email [email protected] CORRECTIONLast month in the “On The Cover”page - the owner of Moose MeadowE-TE “Hotstuff” was incorrect. Theproud owner is Ken Byce of FlyingX Farm located in Georgia. Whilecorrected on additional copies andon the digital version - we offer oursincerest apologies for the error.

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CONTENTS 2017 CONGRESSFEATURES Grand Champions........................................ 22 Performance Stake Champions......... 26European Futurity Champions..................................... 32Nationals Youth...................................................................... 42 Amateur............................................................... 48In its 4th year, this Congress Results........................................... 80prestigious show Futurity Payouts............................................100brought the country’sfinest toLier, BelgiumPage 62 2017 Congress European Nationals................................. 62 Hot Show Products................................. 56 Congress included some new events and Breyerfest...................................................... 78 contests as well as the traditional. Browse the Congress section to see Working with My Pony by John Killacky........ 74 Champion photos, awards and more. Blast from the Past................................... 66 Page 20 DEPARTMENTS Breyerfest Letter from the President....................................... 6 & Spirit From the Home Office............................................ 7 Look-A-Likes Committee Updates............................................... 60 Area News................................................................ 70 Find out how this three Official Pages day event became a movie Board of Directors....................................105 star moment for three Show Schedule............................................105 miniature horses. Committee Chairs.....................................106 Judges To Be Considered..........................107 Page 78 Convention Agenda...................................108 Convention Registration..........................109 Super Gelding Judges & Stewards Roster........................110 Raffle Upcoming Clinics.......................................113 Recognized Clubs..................................................114 One lucky raffle ticket Breeder-Owner Directory..................................120 holder went home AMHR Nationals Championship Forms..........124 from Congress with a Trainer Directory..................................................128 gelding! Classifieds............................................................... 128 Ad Index..................................................................128 Page 584 The Journal • October/November 2017

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Letter fromthe PresidentGreetings to all of you! towards a better experience in terms of housing for the future.First of all, I want to take a minute to let all of you know how The awards were well received, with outstanding amateur andsaddened we were to see the struggles with horrible fires and youth committee work and participation.hurricanes. Many of our membership has been effected by AMHR Nationals was another fabulous showcase of thethese extreme acts of Mother Nature and we all hope for the nations best miniatures, we’ll have more in the specialbest in the efforts to rebuild. Nationals issue of your Journal. There are unfortunate reportsAs I write this, I am getting ready to embark on a dream of theft problems and exhibitor behavior issues. These willadventure. My husband, Stuff, and I are taking a personal be addressed by this board to ensure the best experience forvacation to visit the Shetland Islands. In a way you could call everyone in the future.it a pilgrimage as I’ve always wanted to see the islands where On behalf of your board I’d like to welcome Steve Hendersonour ponies originally came from. No matter the size, tiny Area 3, Tracey Slagle , Area 6, and James Walsh Area 1 as28”ASPC to 48” ASPR, the UK and particularly the Shetland your new incoming board members!Islands is where we got our start. It will be an honor to visit We also want to give a huge “thank you” to outgoing boardtheir native land. I just hope my knees cooperate! members Bill Eperthener, MaryWahl and Renee Bush.Once again I’m pleased to share the news about the largest Your annual convention will soon be here, consider attendingShetland pony show on record! The 2017 Congress at Lake this year and join us in Las Vegas on November 9th.St Louis was huge! You can find information elsewhere in this Journal and on theWe overflowed the barns with the best this country has to official website - www.shetlandminiature.com.offer! Of course, there were significant challenges in terms of Here wishing you all a wonderful fall season. Hoping you allhousing. Not enough permanent stalls made the use of tents have hay put up and a smooth weaning experience!necessary. Anytime there is uncontrolled growth this kind ofsituation takes place. Planning the Congress is a challenge as Jackie Tylerwe are always moving and never know quite how many arecoming. The show committee and your board will workImportant Forms & Deadlines:Convention Registration......................Page 109Deadline October 20th6 The Journal • October/November 2017

The Journal From the Home Office THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF The American Shetland Pony Club and We hope you are making your plans to join us American Miniature Horse Registry November 9-11 at the 2017 Annual Convention in Las Vegas! We have some exciting announcements 81B E. Queenwood as well as a fabulous guest speaker that you do not Morton, IL 61550 want to miss. You will find convention information (309)263-4044 Fax: (309)263-5113 in the official pages of this issue of the Journal as http://www.shetlandminiature.com well as the official website. ASPC/AMHR/ASPR Officers: The National office is making preparations for the President - Jac-Lynn Tyler Hall of Fame Awards. The awards will be presented 1st Vice President - Rob Crater at the Hall of Fame Breakfast followed by the annual 2nd Vice President - Mike Mounts meeting. A sign-in sheet for the annual meeting will be available for each attending area member and your signature is required for a record of attendance. Journal Staff: The 2017 Stallion reports will need to be in the ASPC office by January 15, 2018 Managing Editor - Susan Galloway along with a $10.00 fee. When you are sending in your applications, transfers, stallion Layout/Design - Susan Galloway service certificates, etc. please make sure you have completed all information on those forms as well as proper payment. This will assist in getting your work accomplished Proofing - Nancy Smith and back to you without delays. Billing - Nancy Smith Beginning January 1, 2018 the Transfer fees are: 0-6 Months - $20.00; 6-12 Months - $30.00; 12-18 Months - $100.00; 18 Months & Over - $200.00. Temporary toThe Journal is published six times a year, every Permanent on an Expired Registration will be $25.00. Temporary to Permanent onother month. Subscription to The Journal is a Non-Expired Registration will be $10.00. Lease Termination will be $10.00.part of an annual membership fee of $65 for We want your input! If you have suggestions, ideas that you would like to see ourU.S. residents (or $80 for first class mailing). association do or not do, please forward those to [email protected]. YourMembership rates for Canada, Mexico and all Board of Directors want to hear from you. We have a great association and a greatother foreign countries are $92 which includes membership and together all things are possible.The Journal. Non member or gift subscriptions If you are not receiving the official e-blast, please make sure the home office has yourto The Journal are available for $30 per year e-mail address on file. Remember to check shetlandminiature.com for upcomingfor U.S. resident of $45 for all other countries. events and additional information.Please notify ASPC/AMHR at least six weeks in Wishing everyone a happy fall. See you at Convention.advance of change of address.Editorial manuscripts accompanied by high- Jill Gleasonquality photos are most welcome but we donot guarantee publication of any manuscript. and the National Office StaffUnsolicited manuscripts, photographs and othermaterial becomes the property of The Journal Thanksgiving Office Hoursand will not be returned unless accompanied National Home Office will beby a stamped, self-addressed envelope. No closed Thursday, November 23rdcompensation will be made unless agreed upon and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving.prior to submission. Opinions expressed by Business will resume Monday, November 27thauthors do not necessarily reflect or representthose of ASPC/AMHR and The Journal.Advertising and/or editorial matter is subjectto 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/AMHRand The Journal are not responsible for theaccuracy 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 2017 by American Shetland Pony Club, Inc. The Journal • October/November 2017 7

Important Informationfrom the Home Office Stallion Service Report New Prices Effective Jan. 2, 2018 The following fee changes go into effectStallion owner to complete & file the required StallionService Report for the 2017 breeding season on or January 2, 2018.before January 15th, 2018, with appropriate fees. Be (Reference the Spring Board Meeting Minutes for moresure to include all registered & unregistered mares thatwere bred by the stallion to avoid having to amend detailed information.)your stallion report in the future. There is a $25 fee toamend reports that have been filed with our office. Transfer Fees: 0 to 6 months - $20.00Stallion owner to provide Stallion Service Certificates 6 to 12 months - $30.00to any owners of mares that will be required to submit a 12 to 18 months - $100.00breeding certificate with the resulting foal’s registration. 18 months and over - $200.00(Mare & stallion having different owners or selling abred mare) Temporary to Permanent on expired registration certificates: $25.00Both forms are available on our website -www.shetlandminiature.com. Temporary to Permanent: $10.00 Lease Termination: $10.00 Important Payment Reminders: When submitting registry work to the office, payment must be included. You may pay by check, money order, credit card or PayPal. If you live outside the US and are sending a check, it must be in US Funds only. If we receive a check that is not in US Funds, the foreign currency exchange amount will be charged to your account. If you wish to use a credit card and don’t feel comfortable with sending your information through the mail, do not write “call for payment” on the work order, please call the office and put the number on file with accounting before you put your work in the mail. If you would like to use PayPal for registry work, please include the email that is associated with your account.8 The Journal • October/November 2017

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Modern Gelding 46 & Under Classic Gelding – Over 42 to 46 THE PHOENIX #156934 MAJESTIC FARM SINGING THE BLUES #161594Martha Hickham or Sherri Jolliff or Marie Bierman (TX) Dinah C. Peevy (GA) Modern Pleasure Gelding – Over 43 to 46 Foundation Gelding - 42 & UnderWINDERMERE’S PRETTY BOY FLOYD #152884 HUMHILL’S CLASSIC ROCK #165018 Pamela Allen or Lauren Allen-Taubert (NC) John or Melanie Rimmer (OH) Classic Gelding – 42 & Under ASPR Gelding MARYSTOWN CHA CHA CHARMER #165756 KEN-MAR’S SPECIAL ADDITION #1280 Connie or Tara Goff (TX) Dr. Ken R. Wahl (TN)22

Modern Pleasure Gelding – 43 & Under Modern Mare – Over 43 to 46MICHIGAN’S SEMI AUTOMATIC #161945 MICHIGAN’S VICTORIA’S SECRET #161433 Ricky Wardlaw or Claire Neinast - TN Stephanie Forbes (ON) Classic Mare – Over 42 to 46 Modern Pleasure Mare – Over 43 to 46UNTOLD FOLD EGF #166382 MICHIGAN’S DAIRY QUEEN #167421 Jac-Lynn Tyler (WI) Thomas J. Taylor (OH) ASPR Mare Foundation Mare – 42 & Under 23KILBRO’S CELEBRATED ONE #1989 TSH NOT WITHOUT MY STILETTOS #166523 William or Stephen Kildow (IN) Michael Young or Kevin Thompson (FL)

Modern Mare – Under Classic Mare – 42 & UnderPONY VISTA’S CHLOE #164236 FASHION E STA CLC #166560 Gordon A. Odegard (IL) Robert R Crater, Jr. (WA) Modern Pleasure Mare- 43 & Under Modern Stallion – Over 43 to 46KLAVOHN’S BOBBY SOCKS #164204 GRAND PERFORMANCE #165228 Fran or Linda Klavohn (IL) Kay Marschel (TX) Classic Stallion – Over 42 to 46 Modern Pleasure Stallion – Over 43 to 46 BEER MONEY #164438 WILLOWLAWN’S INVESTMENT #159400 Erica Killion (AR) G & C McCreedy & L. Heimbach (MI)24 The Journal • October/November 2017

ASPR Stallion Foundation Stallion – 42 & UnderKILBRO’S COMMANDER JOHNNY #2116 SMF’S CRUISE CONTROL #164193 William or Ryan Kildow (IN) Carolyn N. Evans (GA) Modern Stallion – 43 & Under Classic Stallion – 42 & Under JUSTIFIED REVENGE #164674 LITTLE KINGS IN DEMAND #165052Amber Kildow or Martha Hickham (TX) Brian or Danielle Hill or Tina Fisseler (DE) Modern Pleasure Stallion – 43 & Under The Journal • October/November 2017 25MICHIGAN’S EXTRAVAGANT FROM THE HART #166435 Della Goodman (IL)

Classic Multi Hitch Draft Harness – 46 & Under Modern Country Pleasure Driving – Over 43 to 46 ONEKA’S JOSHUA DE JERICHO #150386 DUNHAVEN EXCELLENCE #157854 WINKS LITTLE BEAR #153885 Ricky Wardlaw or Dinah Peevy (TN) Hal Bryant (IL)Classic Country Pleasure Driving – Over 42 to 46 Classic Carriage Multi Hitch JAMES BOND #163708 WINKS LITTLE BEAR #153885 Mike Herron (IA) ONEKA’S JOSHUA DE JERICHO #150386 GRAHAMS CLOUD DANCER #153561 OWSLEY FORK HEAVENLY HARPER #154571 Hal Bryant (IL) Modern Pleasure Driving – 43 & Under ASPR Country Pleasure MICHIGAN’S OPTIMUS PRIME #163478 BREW MASTER #1645 Dr. Matthew or Ashley or Robert Taylor (MI) Kimberly or Connie or Alyssa Fox (MI)26 The Journal • October/November 2017

Classic Roadster - 42 & Under Foundation Country Pleasure - 42 & UnderBRIARWOOD SUGAR G-DIDDY #155581 SMF’S CRUISE CONTROL #164193 Carolyn Evans (GA) Justin or Greg or Barb Palas (IA)Modern Formal Driving - Over 43 to 46 Classic Pleasure Driving - 42 & Under FOOLISH NOTION #156442 SHARRWAY HIDDEN ESCAPADE #164535 Stacy Sachen (UT) Trace Anderson (MN)Modern Harness - Over 43 to 46 Classic Country Pleasure - 42 & Under SATIN PRINCESS #161343 CCR FREEKY STREAK #158228 Cathy J. Harris, DVM (MO) Stephanie Gilchrist (IA) The Journal • October/November 2017 27

ASPR Roadster Classic Western Country Pleasure Driving UnderHEARTLAND FIRE DANCER #2089 PRICELESS MIRACLES BAD BOY BRODY #163587 Denise Johnson (KS) Marian or Tommy Poole (TX) Modern Harness– 43 & Under Foundation Pleasure DrivingPONY VISTA’S CHLOE #164236 FIREFLY’S HESHE #165121 Cindy S. or Hannah R. Borst (IA) Gordon A. Odegard (IL) Classic Single Draft Harness - 46 & Under ASPR Pleasure Driving ONEKA’S JOSHUA DE JERICHO #150386 KEN-MAR’S SPECIAL ADDITION #1280 Hal Bryant (IL) Dr Kenneth R. Wahl (TN)28 The Journal • October/November 2017

Modern Roadster - 43 & Under Foundation Classic Roadster - 42 & UnderSHARRWAY HIGH VOLTAGE #162604 BUCKEYE WCF KITTEN HEELS #163942 Randy or Leslie Grimes (IA) Val Shingledecker (TX)Modern Formal Driving - 43 & Under Modern Country Pleasure Driving - 43 & Under HERRON’S WISHBONE #165111 MICHIGAN’S MAIN MAN #158987 Michael Herron (IA) Danielle Helbig (IL) Classic Pleasure Driving - Over 42 to 46 ASPR HarnessMAJESTIC FARM SINGING THE BLUES #161594 EXTREMELY GRAND #1574 Cathy J. Harris, DVM (MO) Dinah C. Peevy (GA) The Journal • October/November 2017 29

Classic Roadster - Over 42 to 46 Modern Roadster - Over 43 to 46BORN’S FIRESTORM #165119 RAISE THE ROOF #158928 Denise Johnson (KS) Michael Herron (IA) Classic Carriage Single Hitch Classic Western Country Pleasure Driving - OverMICHIGAN’S MAD BANKER #163267 RHAPSODY SONG OF THE PHOENIX #162782 Kristina and Kelsey Dahl (MN) Shari or George Harders (IA) Foundation Western Country Pleasure DBL.W WIN FARMS MY MICHELLE #161737 Lois Welter-Hallberg or Dr. J.W. Hallberg (MI)30 The Journal • October/November 2017



Modern/Modern Pleasure Futurity Foal of Modern Pleasure Futurity 2 Yr Old Mare Current Year Stallion/Gelding AGS GOOGLE DOLL #166177 WCS BLACK JACK’S WORK OF ART #167867 Owned by Garry or Anne Brumm (IN) Owned By MeLisa Johnson or Brian Specht (IA) Sire: JMR’s Whispering Hope #151383 Sire: Dun-Haven Master Piece #160181 Dam: AGS Double Down #161650 Dam: Wilk. Black Ice #157859 Bred by Garry or Anne Brumm (IN) Bred by Lorri Wilkinson Modern Futurity Yearling Mare Modern Futurity Yearling Stallion/Gelding TOUCH OF CLASS HS #167082 MICHIGAN’S MARK MY WORDS #166716 Owned by Kevin or Angela Lyme (OH) Owned by Neoma Buehrer or Thomas Taylor (MI) Sire: Created In His Image #146860 Sire: Michigan’s Wild Horse #146432 Dam: Pony-Vista’s Victoria Secret #151325 Dam: Michigan’s Christmas Stocking #152319 Bred by Kathy Howard or Marvin Stucki Bred by Neoma Buehrer or Thomas Taylor 32 The Journal • October/November 2017

Modern Futurity 2 Yr Old Stallion/Gelding Modern Pleasure Futurity 2 Yr Old Stallion/Gelding MICHIGAN’S EXTRAVAGANT FROM WCR THEE GOVERNOR #165452THE HEART #166435 Owned by Lorraine V. Bailer (AB) Sire: E’s Little Man #155151 Owned by Della Goodman (IL) Dam: E’s & Wallstreet Ultimate Design #152895 Sire: Michigan’s Hart Breaker #137608 Dam: JC’s Extravagant #160962 Bred by Lorriane Bailer (AB) Bred by Matthew, Wendy, Ashley or Robert Taylor Modern Pleasure Futurity Yearling Mare Modern Futurity 2 Year Old Mare I.C. HOME BEFORE DARK #166667 MICHIGAN’S MEDUSA #166245 Owned by Mark Cronin (SD) Owned by Kay Marschel or Dr. T.J. Taylor (OH) Sire: Truly Extreme #153996 Sire: AGS Te-Bonds #158208 Dam: I-C Marked For Success #162664 Dam: AGS Classical Dancer #156465 Bred by Ivan Gingerich Bred by Matthew Taylor, DVM The Journal • October/November 2017 33

Modern Futurity 3 Year Old Harness Modern Futurity 3 Yr Old Pleasure Driving MICHIGAN’S A WINNING STYLE CLONE HERRON’S WISHBONE #165111 #165357 Owned by Michael Herron (IA) Owned By Della Goodman (IL) Sire: Born To Be Free #158875 Sire: Michigan’s Ragin Cajun #158988 Dam: Pheasant Run E Z 2 Spot #160418 Dam: Michigan’s Winning Style #145320 Bred by Michael Herron (IA) Bred by Thomas J Taylor (OH) Modern Pleasure Futurity Yearling Stallion/Gelding Classic/Foundation Futurity Foal of Current Year Stallion/Gelding AGS ROGER THAT#166694 LILAC HILL’S KENOS CHROMIN’ROMAN Owned By Garry or Anne Brumm (IN) Sire: MJR’s Whispering Hope #151383 #167862 Dam: AGS Sushi #155055 Owned by John or Jenny Christensen (MN) Bred by Garry or Anne Brumm (IN) Sire: Rhapsody’s Mr. Millionheir #162959 Dam: Wall Street Rock E Fancy Dancer #152623 Bred by John or Jenny Christensen (MN) 34 The Journal • October/November 2017

Classic Futurity Yearling Mare Foundation Futurity Yearling Mare FASHION E STA CLC #166560 RHA UNIQUE BEAUTY #166555 Owned by Rob Crater, Jr. (WA) Owned by James and Robert Walsh (MD) Sire: Wall Street Rock E Serenade in Blue #155473 Sire: Wa-Full Unique Tom The Builder #161303 Dam: Quintessence EGF #159196 Dam: Wauk-A-Way Wind Gail #154473 Bred by Rob Crater, Jr. (WA) Bred by Robert or Pamela Walsh (MD) Classic/Foundation Futurity Foal of Current Year Mare Foundation Futurity Yearling Stallion/GeldingLILAC HILLS KENOS ARIA #167708 COMFERTS ONE NIGHT STAND #166587 Owned by John or Jenny Christensen (MN) Owned by Jill Comfert or Gabby or Kasey Gufler (MO) Sire: Rhapsody’s Mr. Millionheir #162959 Sire: TSL’s Ravens Nighthawk #157152 Dam: Wilk. Tahitian Pearl #162524 Dam: Shyacres Hershey Kisses #160297 Bred by John or Jenny Christensen (MN) Bred by Jill Comfert (MO) The Journal • October/November 2017 35

Classic Futurity Yearling Stallion/Gelding Classic Futurity 2 Year Old Mare JAMESON AN #166950 STARS BEKIRA #165610 Owned by Stacy Sachen or Kelly Campbell (CA) Owned by Diana Trainor (Australia) Sire: Establo Martini On The Rocks #153468 Sire: Wind Flight King’s Domain #162713 Dam: Say You Love Me #156443 Dam: Michigan’s Porcelain Figurine #151073 Bred by Stacy Sachen (UT) Bred by Mike or Allison Rosauer (TX) Classic Futurity 2 Year Old Stallion/Gelding Foundation Futurity 3 Year Old Stallion/Gelding MARYSTOWN CHA CHA CHARMER SMF’S BANDIDO’S CHROMED OUT SPECIAL #165756 #165081 Owned by Connie or Tara Goff (TX) Owned by Pamela Christopher (ON) Sire: Royal Spun Charmer #160760 Sire: Establo Bandido #149078 Dam: Royal Spun Surprise #159691 Dam: Golden Special #154749 Bred by Lisa or Pete Goettl Bred by Stephanie Forbes36 The Journal • October/November 2017

Foundation Futurity 2 Year Old Stallion/Gelding Classic Futurity 3 Year Old Mare CHERRYVILLE MAJIC’S SIR LANCELOT CROSS COUNTRY ROCKET QUEEN #164520 #166011 Owned by Rebecca Calkins (KY) Owned by Marcy Parsons (CA) Sire: Wall Street Rock E Seranade In Blue #155473 Sire: Rhapsody’s Majestic Reigh #158283 Dam: Hopwood’s S.D. Mona Lisa #148077 Dam: Golden Spirit #150600 Bred by Belinda Bagby (AR) Bred by Cindy or John Cherry (TX) Foundation Futurity 3 Year Old Mare Classic Futurity 3 Year Old Stallion/Gelding RHA LAVENDER BLUE #164673 RHAPSODY’S DANCE ON HEIR #164929 Owned by Linda or James Kint (PA) Owned by Stacy Sachen (UT) Sire: Wauk-A-Way Catch The Wind #148284 Sire: Rhapsody’s Fashion Heir #158089 Dam: EWS Unique Blue Jam #160872 Dam: Rhapsody’s Sweet Lolita #147255 Bred by Robert or Pamela Walsh (MD) Bred by Linda Seddon or Shari Harders The Journal • October/November 2017 37

Classic Futurity 3 Year Old Pleasure Driving Modern Futurity 3 Yr Old Roadster BORN’S FIRESTORM #165119 AGS HASH TAG #165199 Owned by Michael Herron (IA) Owned by Garry Brumm (IN) Sire: Born To Be Free #158875 Sire: Optimus Prime #151427 Dam: Firestorm #162029 Dam: Dun-Haven First Class #145760 Bred by Michael Herron (IA) Bred by Garry Brumm (IN) Foundation Futurity 3 Year Old Classic Futurity 4 Yr Old Pleasure Driving Country Pleasure Driving 46 & Under FIREFLY’S HESHE #165121 BIGNRICH IJUST WANNA KISSDA BOYZ TAP #164447 Owned by Cindy S or Hannah R Borst (IA) Sire: JC’S Firefly #154895 Owned by Trace Anderson (MN) Dam: Wauk-A-Way Willow’s Destiny #165121 Sire: Big N Rich FMF #154082 Bred by Michael Herron (IA) Dam: Thistle Ridge B.P. Silhouette #149049 Bred by Trace Anderson (MN)38 The Journal • October/November 2017

ASPR Futurity Foal of Current Year Mare ASPR Futurity Yearling Mare MICHIGAN’S ALWAYS DREAMING #2114 MICHIGAN’S THE GODDESS #2082 Owned by Thomas Taylor (OH) Owned by Thomas Taylor or Nick Smith (OH) Sire: Michigan’s Wild Horse #1910 Sire: Kilbro’s Johnny Angel #1913 Dam: Michigan’s Victory Lane #1909 Dam: Mastercraft’s Louise LF #1903 Bred by Thomas Taylor (OH) Bred by Thomas Taylor or Nick Smith ASPR Futurity Yearling Stallion/Gelding ASPR Futurity 2 Year Old Mare SMF’S DAUNTLESS #2108 KILBRO’S CELEBRATED ONE #1989 Owned by Stephanie Forbes (ON) Owned by William or Stephen Kildow (IN) Sire: Michigan’s B Sharp #1804 Sire: Kilbro’s Image #1929 Dam: SMF’s Truly Unique #1802 Dam: Kilbro’s Celebration #1914 Bred by Stephanie Forbes (ON) Bred by William or Stephen Kildow (IN) The Journal • October/November 2017 39

ASPR Futurity 2 Yr Old Stallion/Gelding Modern/Modern Pl. Fut. Foal of Current Year Mare HS UNIQUELY CREATED #2001 ROLE MODEL #167842 Owned by Kevin L. or Angela Lyme (OH) Owned by Scott Seils (IL) Sire: Created In His IMage #1739 Sire: Icon #161176 Dam: Impressive’s Surprise #1570 Dam: Red Neck Girl #164439 Bred by Kathy Howard or Marvin Stucki Bred by Scott Seils (IL) Thank You American Shetland Pony Club wishes to extend a special thank you to: Sponsors Exhibitors Show Staff Vendors Judges & Stewards for making it a great Congress! We hope to see you all at ASPC/ASPR Congress 201840 The Journal • October/November 2017

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Congress Youth Awards Sportsmanship: 13 – 17 Kimberly Cotter 12 and Younger Rhyan Nichols Vivian Galloway Awards for Overall High Point: Classic – Jessica Tamboe Modern/Modern Pleasure – Ashley Taylor ASPR – Ashley Taylor Showtime Senior (13 – 17) High Point Awards: Classic – Jessica Tamboe Modern/Modern Pleasure – Kim Cotter ASPR – Ashley Taylor Youth Committee Junior (8 – 12) High Point Awards: Classic – Zoey Dudich Modern/Modern Pleasure – Zoey Dudich ASPR – Peyton Sturtz Junior Judging: Senior Youth – Maddie Clark Junior – Shane Sansevere Quiz Bowl: Senior – Maddie Clark Junior – Claire Comfort 7 & Younger – Peyton Sturtz Coloring Contest: Senior (13 – 17) – Maddie Clark Intermediate (8 – 12) – Senay Pulscher and Skye Shultz 7 & Younger - Rhyan Nichols44 The Journal • October/November 2017

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COOL AwardsCongratulations goes to ASPC Congress COOL Youth High COOL Youth High Point winner was Levi Kennedy andPoint winner Levi Kennedy and reserve Shane Sansevere. reserve was Lauren Lanum. The COOL Adult High PointAlso ASPC Congress COOL Adult High Point winner Justin winner was Justin Palas and there was a tie for reserve andPalas and reserve Connie Kennedy. At the AMHR Nationals those recipients were Brooke Schmueckle and Allison Payne.46 The Journal • October/November 2017

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Amateur Program Updates& Congress AwardsSubmitted by Lisa Caldwell,Amateur Committee Chair Amateur of the MonthWe had an incredibly AWESOME Congress!! The Donna Phillips (August)Pizza Meet & Greet was a huge success and we had over110 amateurs come by for pizza and their goody bags. Donna Phillips has always had a lovePeople mingled, talked and met new friends. Could for horses! In 2004 they started the familynot have asked for a better turnout!! Once again our adventure with their first 2 minis. Thesponsors provided wonderful goody bags and lots of addiction didn’t take long and soon addedextra prizes within the goody bags – we can’t thank all more minis to the herd.Donna found herof our sponsors enough and will be doing something favorite thing to participate in was thespecial after nationals for them!! In addition we had lots Performance Driving Divisions. She usuallyof help putting the 200 bags together – thank you so shows 4-6 driving horses throughout themuch to all that helped. show season promoting them at registryThe ability, professionalism and helpfulness of the sanctioned shows, county fairs, EquineAmateurs at Congress was at an all time high. Every Affaire, and Breyerfest.time I turned around I saw someone helping someone –sometimes as simple as holding a horse while an exhibitor Donna has served on the AMHR BODran to the bathroom to pitching in and running horses to since 2016 for Area 3. She is also the Club President for the Bluegrassand from the arena. Miniature Horse Club. Donna donates countless hours of her time to theThe Amateur Committee changed up the awards a little clubs and travels to shows almost every weekend in the summer. Donnathis year and decided that we needed to provide more loves to compete in the Amateur Program with her horses and she wasawards especially since our Amateur numbers have nominated by an anonymous friend to be recognized.increased so much. We gave 25 awards to 19 differentpeople – how great is that !! The new Super All-Around One of Donna’s most emotional and highlighted moments was when herAwards (One horse/One Amateur) was a huge hit with heart horse CLR’s Cruisin won the title of 2009 Pleasure Driving Stakeover 30 entries. Champion along with being named the 2011 Performance Horse of the Year.Can’t wait to see what Nationals brings!! While all the awards are great, Donna will still tell you the friendships and the love for the horse is what keeps her going! Melissa Roberts Mary Sansevere Kimberly Fox Super All Around - Modern/Modern Pleasure Melissa Roberts with Chromed & Dangerous SSH Super All Around - Classic/Foundation Mary Sansevere with Larch Acres Zebulon Super All Around - ASPR Kimberly Fox with Brew Master48 The Journal • October/November 2017