Dec_Jan18 issue of the ASPC/AMHR Journal

Western Country Pleasure Stake, Over 30”-32” Pleasure Driving Stake, Over 32” - 34” WINGATE JADORE MI #337603 SILVER MEADOW MASTER JEWELER #330451 Erin Henson (CA) Jan C. or Dr. Lindsey Gibson (NM)Western Country Pleasure Stake, Over 32” - 34” Draft Harness Multi Hitch Stake, 38” & Under BROOKHAVEN SIMPLY SPOTLESS #269332 GRAHAM’S CLOUD DANCER #254860 Barbara Bemelmans (NJ) OWSLEY FORK HEAVENLY HARPER #315408 Hal Bryant (IL) Country Pleasure Stake, Over 30” - 32” Western Country Pleasure Stake, Over 34” - 36” 49ROGERS HSR SIR WINSALOT #326274 PRICELESS MIRACLES BAD BOY BRODY #321718Rebecca or Julianna or Jessica Myers (NM) Tommy or Marian Poole or Amy Sloan (TX)

Park Harness Stake, Over 34” - 38” Country Pleasure Stake, Over 34” - 36” MICHIGAN’S A WINNING STYLE CLONE #339203 RHAPSODY’S DANCE ON HEIR #328845 Della Goodman (IL) Stacy Sachen (UT) Country Pleasure Driving Stake, Over 36”- 38” Light Harness Stake, 2 or More, 38” & Under CHICK MAGNETT #305020 GRAHAMS CLOUD DANCER #254860 Greg & Barb Palas (IA) OWSLEY FORK HEAVENLY HARPER #315408 Hal Bryant, (IL) Pleasure Driving Stake, Over 34” - 36” Western Country Pleasure Stake, 36” - 38” STAR VALLEYS LIVING ON THE EDGE #312414 PRICELESS MIRACLES RAISIN KANE #329789 Margaret Cahill (WA) Renee Davis-Tipping (CA)50

Park Harness Stake, 34” & Under Country Pleasure Driving Stake, Over 32” - 34”GOLDMINES JOHNNY COME GREATLY #314517 SILVER MEADOWS BENNY & THE JETS #311199 Larry Parnell or Murl Creel (AR) Matthew Wilson or Diane Mayer (VA)Roadster Stake, Over 32” - 34” Pleasure Driving Stake, Over 36” - 38” KNIGHT’S MISS J #325412 EXCALIBER’S PERFECT DAY #334456Michael or Jennifer Shove (KS) Kimberly McCabe (OH) Pleasure Driving Stake, 30” & Under Roadster Stake, 36” - 38” 51CEDAR VALLEYS HOT SHOT #337324 RFP TIMED TO PERFECTION #290325 Timothy or Kim Audet (KY) Amy or Melissa Roberts (IL)

Congress Corrections: The following titles were placed with the wrong photos in the previous issue: Carriage Stake - 38” & Under Modern Pleasure Stallion – Over 43 to 46 STONE MAPLES MACKENZIES JOY #208708 WILLOWLAWN’S INVESTMENT #159400 Pamela Christopher (ON) G & C McCreedy & L. Heimbach (MI) Modern Stallion – Over 43 to 46 Congratulations to AMHR National Champions GRAND PERFORMANCE #165228 Kay Marschel (TX) and thank you to all thegenerous sponsors, exhibitors,trainers and fans that make thisevent so extremely successful! 2018 Annual Membership Renewals Are Due Renew Your Membership Online - www.shopshetlandmini.com Memberships expire on December 31, 2017. If you prefer to mail your renewal with payment, see form on page 175 2018 Calendar included with Feb/March issue of The Journal if renewal is received and processed before January 10th, 2018!52 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018



Stallion/Gelding Foal 30” & Under 3 Yr Old Country Pleasure Driving UnderKEEP ME POSTED DRF #338333 ERICA’S TROTTERS TALK OF THE TOWNOwned by James or Alene Rutledge (TX) #327295Sire: Wind Flight King’s Domain #320977 Owned By Amy Toliver (CA) Sire: Erica’s Tiny Trotter of Wallstreet #304422 Dam: Miss Atom Rocks EGF #328777 Dam: Cross Country Some N To Talk About #282316 Bred by James or Alene Rutledge Bred by Belinda Bagby & Erica Killion Stallion/Gelding Foal Over 30”-32” 3 Year Old Western Country Pleasure Driving Over BANDIDOS HUMDINGER PRICELESS MIRACLES RAISIN KANE #339920 #329789 Owned by Samantha Betts or Strachen Edwards (ON) Owned by Renee Davis-Tipping (CA) Sire: Pony-Vistas Opening Night #254454 Sire: Bandidos Run & Gun #296119 Dam: Twilight Sentinel #236567 Dam: Establo Paloma #234149 Bred by Candi Thomas Bred by Samantha Betts or Strachen Edwards54 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

Mare Foal 30” & Under 3 Year Old Country Pleasure Driving OverRHAPSODYS TRES CHIC #338708 DAKOTAWINDS BAYAMO Owned By Craig Westergaard (NC) #327064 Sire: Rhapsody’s Turbo-Charged #333773 Owned By Marie or Jessica Krawczyk (ON)Dam: Rhapsody’s Paris the Heiress #325014 Bred by Linda Seddon or Shari Harders Sire: Foxlane’s Wild Fire #294159 Dam: Ten LS Legacy’s Fiona #271772 Bred by Carolyn Aarup 3 Year Old Roadster, Under LUCKYTRAILS PHANTOM FOX #329762 Owned by Matt or Ferin Johnson (NC) Sire: Image’s Little Super Star #91979 Dam: Michigan’s Foxy Lady #230403 Bred by Cheryl or Heather Powell Mare Foal, Over 30” - 32” 3 Year Old Western Country Pleasure Driving UnderCHERRYVILLE MAJIC’S QUEEN BEE LTS STAR’S KICKSTART MY HEART #338637 #328152 Owned by Sophia Donecker (AU) Owned by Angela Wilkerson and Samantha Phipps (NC) Sire: Rhapsody’s Majestic Reign #291361 Dam: Riverstones Raven Rhythm #289566 Sire: LTS IBN Starstruck #289164 Dam: Lucky Trails Fashion Statement #299909 Bred by Cindy Cherry Bred by Cheryl or Heather Powell The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018 55

Yearling Stallion/Gelding 32” & Under 3 Year Old Roadster Over RHA UNIQUE CANDYMAN BANDIDOS BUDWEISER #335117 #327359Owned by Robert or Pamela Walsh (MD) Owned by Samantha Betts or Strachen Edwards (ON) Sire: Wa-Full Unique Legend #308682 Sire: Bandidos Run & Gun #296119Dam: Wa-Full Unique Laffy Taffy #308685 Dam: Sonara’s Hyacinth Bookay #304196 Bred by Samantha Betts or Strachen Edwards Bred by Robert or Pamela Walsh Yearling Stallion/Gelding Over 32” - 36” Yearling Mare 32” & Under JAMESON AN WIND FLIGHT KING’S INFINITI #336320 #335449 Owned by Stacy Sachen or Kelly Campbell (UT) Owned by Paige Mehlhope or Doug Sherwood Sire: Establo Martini on the Rocks #252064 or Andrew Mueller (OH) Dam: Say You Love Me #317908 Sire: Michigan’s The King #282876 Bred by Stacy Sachen Dam: Lil Darlings Sharp Image #28541056 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018 Bred by Ray Zoercher

Yearling Mare Over 32” - 36” 3 Year Old Pleasure Driving UnderSTRASSLEIN RED E FOR SUCCESS BREVE CAVALLO STREETERS RENO #335497 #327454 Owned by Lisa Strassle (OK) Owned by Linda Reyburn (OK) Sire: B & L’s Rock E Red Alert #245202 Sire: Graham’s Pro Street #270818Dam: Wall Street Illusions Hot Chile #294534 Dam: Buck Ons Portrait of Mona Lisa #273714 Bred by Mike or Lisa Strassle Bred by Linda Reyburn (OK) 3 Year Old Pleasure Driving Over 2 Year Old Stallion/Gelding Over 33”-37” FIREFLY’S HESHE CLAYBURY J-J’S HEIR BORNE #329536 #333774 Owned by Cindy or Hannah Borst (IA) Owned by J.Riley Sachen Goode or Cameron Nelson Sire: JC’s Firefly #267451 (UT)Dam: Wauk-A-Way Willow’s Destiny #306858 Sire: Rhapsody’s Fashion Heir #311942 Dam: JJ’s Painted Roseanne #235265 Bred by Mike or Kim Herron Bred by Linda Seddon or Shari Harders The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018 57

2 Year Old Mare 33” & Under 2 Year Old Mare Over 33” - 37” BONDE’S BOUNCIN B RED HOT CHERRYVILLE MAJIC’S FANTASIA QUESIDILLA #332974 #331003 Owned by Tina Walker (AB) Owned by Cindy or John Cherry (TX) Sire:Buck On Iceys Red Hot Sox #273712 Sire: Rhapsody’s Majestic Reign #291361Dam: Lucky Harts American Exotica #299271 Dam: Riverstones Raven Rhythm #289566 Bred by Brad or Machelle Bonde Bred by Cindy Cherry 3 Year Old Stallion/Gelding Under 3 Year Old Stallion /Gelding Over MODERN CANDYMANS LEGACY JUSTIFIED REVENGE #326663 #327512 Owned by Donna Lavery (FL) Owned by Amber Kildow or Martha Hickham Sire: Modern Gold’s Candyman #287552 Dam: Vermilyea Mardi Gras Anna Nicole #308654 Sire: In Cahoots #315215 Bred by Bobbi K. Noble or Kay Pate Dam: Time Is Of The Essence #31525458 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018 Bred by Amber Kildow and Candice Youtsey

3 Year Old Mare, Under 3 Year Old Mare OverMARYSTOWN CHARMER SHE’S STRASSLEIN RED E MARGARITA INTOXICATING #327867 #329558 Owned by Tiara or Derby Darling (OK) Owned by Erica Killion (AR) Sire: Royal Spun Charmer #316469 Sire: B & L’s Rock E Red Alert #245202 Dam: Royal Imagination #318232 Dam: Double K’s Mai Tai Of Establo #271880 Bred by Lisa or Pete Goettl Bred by Mike or Lisa Strassle Futurity Champions continue on page 60Futurity Guidelines:The following guidelines are intended to furnish general information to the prospective Futurity participant.Instructions can be obtained at shetlandminiature.com or by calling the office at 309 263 4044, asking for theFuturity Department. You must be a current member in good standing to enter the futurity.Nominating Procedure: Sustaining Procedure: A foal, whose parents were nominated in breeding year, must · N omination forms and Sustaining forms be sustained as a Yearling, Two Year Old and Three Year Old must be completed & submitted by March 1st in order to remain in the Futurity program for the three year duration. Due date is March 1st · F oals become eligible if the Sire & Dam were nominated in the Breeding Year. · Yearling Sustaining Fee = $10.00 · Stallion Nominating Fee = $25.00. · Two Year Old Sustaining Fee = $10.00 · Mare Nominating Fee = $10.00 · Three Year Old Sustaining Fee = $20.00 · Four Year Old Sustaining Fee (Classic ONLY) = $20.00 · All Sustaining years can be prepaid if so desired.Futurity Forms can be found on pages 147 through 155 as well as on our website: www.shetlandminiature.com. The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018 59

Super G Halter Gelding 3 Year Old Under Super G Halter Gelding 3 Year Old Over MODERN CANDYMANS DALTON ERICA’S DON’T GIVE A RIP #330117 #327290Owned by Dawn Henrich or Donna Lavery (FL) Owned by Erica Killion (AR) Sire: Erica’s Rip, Ride And Rock It #306163 Sire: Modern Gold’s Candyman #287552 Dam: Wallstreet Admiral’s Glory #289830Dam: Vermilyea Farm Daring Evening #302591 Bred by Erica Killion (AR) Bred by Kay Pate Super G Pleasure Driving Gelding 3 Year Old Under Super G Pleasure Driving Gelding 3 Year Old Over TWILITE CAPITAL VELOCITY TRU-LUV’S HEZA JIM DANDY #327619 #330067 Owned by Leslie or David or Nicole Bunke (MN) Owned by Chantal Brown, Sloann Meriguet Sire: Cannon River’s Capital One #300780 or Jan Gibson (NM) Dam: Ramakers A Sheer Delight #202520 Sire: Painted Black Eagle #310974 Dam: SSF’s Watch How Lovely I Am #315103 Bred by Leslie or David Bunke Bred by Roberta (Bobbi) Bedsworth (MO)60 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

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Supreme Halter - Under RHAPSODY TRES CHIC #338708 Owned by Craig Westergaard Sire: Rhapsody’s Turbo-Charged #333773 Dam: Rhapsody’s Paris The Heiress #325014 Bred by Linda Seddon or Shari Harders Supreme Halter - Over BANDIDOS HUMDINGER #339910 Owned by Samantha Betts or Strachen Edwards Sire: Bandidos Run & Gun #296119 Dam: Twilight Sentinel #236567 Bred by Samanth Betts or Strachen Edwards62 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

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AMHR Amateur Awards CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AMATEURS! 2017 AMHR NationalsMatthew Wilson HIGH POINT OVERALL AMATEURS: Halter: Champion - Cameron NelsonSuper All Around UnderChampion Overall Performance Reserve - Wesley SlobodyChampion Overall Driving Performance: Champion - Matthew WilsonChampion Performance, OverReserve Driving Under Reserve - Beth Booker Driving: Champion - Matthew Wilson Reserve- Wesley Slobody 2017 AMHR Nationals SUPER ALL-AROUND AMATEURS: Under Champion: Matthew Wilson with Wonder Horse Top Bananas Rambo Over Champion: Beth Booker with Lil Hoof Beats Clever Endeavor 2017 AMHR Nationals Amateur Awards: Driving Over - Champion - Wesley Slobody Reserve - Karleen Garrett - Boyd Halter Over - Cameron Nelson Reserve - Wesley SlobodyBeth Booker Wesley Slobody Champion Driving Over Reserve Halter OverSuper All Around Over Champion Reserve Overall HalterReserve Overall Performance Reserve Overall Driving Left: Cameron Nelson Champion Overall Halter Champion Halter Over Right: Danielle Helbig Reserve Halter Under Far Right: Gary Price Champion Driving, Under66 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

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Amateur Committee Updates Ammy of the Month (Nov.) - Ed McCarthy, Sr.By Lisa Caldwell, Committee Chair 2017 AMHR Nationals was a great success with almost Ed McCarthy Sr., 400 Amateurs participating. The Amateur Goody Bags now 79 years old were a great success along with all of the “Super Bags”, has been involved larger items, and $1900 worth of Gift Certificates that with equine were given away. The Pizza party could have been better from childhood. attended and we will work on time and location(s) next He showed and year that will better suit our Amateurs. Twenty awards raised Shetlands were given away with lots of different winners. Overall it in his 20’s. A was a great success! favorite champion back in those days was a mare called Stormy Rhythm. Our very first Online Show was held on facebook and we had around 200 entries. It was a huge success. Real His wife Bonnie was involved with equine all her life as well. Her father judges were used and we awarded 1st thru 3rd place. We was Elmer Briggs, who trained for a large pony farm near Chicago.When will holding them approximately once a quarter. These the Briggs family moved to the Syracuse area Ed and Bonnie met through were all minis and ponies that had not shown at Nationals ponies. or Congress. It was a great way to get more involvement in our Amateur Program. They continued to show ponies when their children were small, then I definitely learned a lot at Convention and apologize later changed direction and began showing Arabians.The family continued that I did not know all of the procedures going in. The to show Arabians for many years with great success. Amateur Committee is a program and we are not allowed to vote on proposals - only the Breed divisions that they When Ed was approaching early retirement at age 55 his family wanted affect vote and discuss and then all of the proposals go him to slow down some. The Mccarthys had met Bruce Abbott in the to the Rules Committee Meeting for a final vote to be Arabian world and become close friends. Bruce had already started proposed at General Meeting or to the BOD. showing ASPC/AMHR and he encouraged them to join in.At that time Ed The Novice Amateur Proposal was not presented to the bought a stallion called NFC’s Superman as his retirement project. Rules Committee because of the negative response in the general meetings. There will be a Novice Program Ed and Bonnie attended AMHR Nationals with “Superman” where they offered to all of the Show Managers for 2018 but they would burst on to the miniature horse scene with a National Grand in will be non-rated classes. It is up to the local clubs to halter and a National Grand in roadster.They were hooked! Ed contacted promote these classes and bring in the new people to his old friend, Dr.Tom Taylor and decided to make the trip to the Taylor their area. The Amateur Committee has budgeted to Pony Farm for the spring sale. provide ribbons for these classes. We will be sending out information very shortly on this program. The Mccarthys purchased Michigan’s Mighty Mom and Michigan’sTV Image. The Proposal wanting trainers spouses or significant Two mares that they would go on to show and breed. Ed and Bonnie won others to be able to show as Amateurs failed. The other National Grand Champion and Reserve National Grand Champion with proposal regarding families of Trainers was withdrawn these mares with each of them driving one. Michigan’s Mighty Mom later before convention. had a filly by NFC’s Superman who was named Mccarthy’s Dresden Doll. Overall the Amateur Committee was commended for This filly would take a National Grand in halter in as a yearling. their work this year and the progress made with new programs, awards and our visibility. Ed and Bonnie showed for several years, then their son Ed II decided Look for promotions and new programs in regards to he would go to the Taylor sale and purchase some mares as well. Eddie the Amateur Gelding Incentive Program and other new started breeding and having great success along the way. programs!! DEADLINE FOR END OF THE YEAR AWARDS Ed & Bonnie’s daughter, Michelle, started participating with the driving HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 15TH !! horses and showing too. Michelle’s two young boys would eventually join If you don’t enter you can’t win - doesn’t cost anything in and start showing as well! and who knows what you might win. We want to wish you all a Wonderful Holiday Season !! Ed & Bonnie’s youngest son, Mike, was the last to leave the Arabians behind and start showing ASPC/AMHR. Mike’s two young daughters68 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018 started showing at a young age as well. That is three generations of amateurs and youth showing to many titles in ASPC/AMHR! The Mccarthys have received the Sportsmanship award at AMHR Nationals and was well deserved. In 2014 Eddie also received the AMHR Breeder of the Year award. Mike and his wife Tracy decided to go professional and leave the amateur days behind.They now have a training facility near Syracuse. Ed, Bonnie, Eddie and Michelle all showed as Amateurs in 2017 and the wins continue. Ed Sr. can be seen driving his roadster mare, Mccarthys Masterpiece Unveiled or “Polly” still fulfilling his love of a great roadster pony. A wonderful family mentoring the family’s children, who are 4th generation equine enthusiast.

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AMHR National Show Youth Awards and Contests Submitted by Merry Wicke125 Youth members were registered to Three days of intense competition resulted in these awards:compete in the 2017 AMHR National showheld in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Youth gathered AMHR Nationals Youth Sportsmanship Awardand checked in Wednesday evening to Sponsored by the Youth Committeebe presented with the 2017 “Swag Bags”consisting of a grooming tote embroidered Award Description: Honors youth who display the highest level offor each youth by Stitches By Showtime, sportsmanship, willingness to aid fellow exhibitors, preparation of theirvarious snacks, and their 2017 team shirts with animals/equipment for the show ring, care of animals/equipment at the show,artwork designed by Brynn Longley. Brynn friendliness and courtesy to fellow exhibitors, during the current AMHRwas awarded a gift card and t shirts for the National Show. Adult members of a selected panel will observe all youthfamily. All participating youth were provided members at the National Show and consult with other exhibitors to gatherwith a gift certificate funded by the ASPC / information to help determine the winners. Decision of the panel is final.AMHR for a show photo taken by Casey Total of four awards were awarded this year – age division 12 & under, and ageMcBride, Official Show Photographer. Thank division 13-17. The award is their choice of a silver bowl or an embroideredyou Casey for capturing priceless memories! jacket. The Youth 13 to 17 winners were Nathan Boldt and Cianna Russ and the Youth 12 and Younger winners were Tristan Jones and Emmarose Cline. Youth High Point Champion Based on total points accumulated in youth classes at the AMHR NationalAlso, “Thank You” to the many smiling faces Show, with the award going to one boy and one girl in two age groups.who helped with the check-in and distribution. The High Point Girl 13 thru 17 was Brooke Wood and the High Point Girl 12You made it a quick and pleasant experience & Younger was Haley Sanders.for all! The High Point Boy 13 thru 17 winner is Tommy Yost and High Point Boy winner 12 & Younger is Matthew Logan Wells. Sponsored by Showtime Tack.72 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018 Continued on next page 74

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AMHR National Show Youth Awards and Contests74 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018 The Alvadar “Future of the Industry” Award was won by Brooke Wood. Alvadar Training Center is the generous sponsor of this award for the overall high points accumulated by one youth for the entire show. Reserve Youth High Point Champions Sponsored by ASPC/AMHR Trainers Committee. Award Description: Based on total official points accumulated in youth classes at the AMHR National Show. Award going to the youth with the second highest total points. Total of two awards each year – 12 & under and one 13- 17. Award is an embroidered horse cooler. Congratulations to all the Youth Reserve Overall High Point Winners AMHR Nationals COOL Youth High Point Award Sponsored by JoMiKo Farms Award Description: Based on total points a youth entered in Youth COOL classes accumulates at the AMHR National Show. Classes must be designated as Youth COOL classes. If no youth COOL classes are offered, Open COOL classes may be used to establish points. Youth does not have to show the same horse in every class. There will be one award for Champion and one award for Reserve Champion. All other COOL youth exhibitors will be presented an award. Awards will be determined by the sponsor. COOL Champion High Point winner was Levi Kennedy and Reserve Champion High Point winner was Lauren Lanum. Youth/Horse Combo AMHR Nationals High Point Award Sponsored by LS Miniatures and Hurricane Acres. Award Description: Awards are based on total points of a one youth and a single horse combination accumulated at the AMHR National Show, with the award going to one winner in each of 3 age divisions in both Division A and Division B Miniatures. Total of six awards each year – one 7 & under, one 8-12, one 13-17 in both Division A and B. Awards will be determined by the spon- sor. In order to compete for this award, youth MUST fill out the Youth Activity pre-entry form with ALL required information. The Chair of the award will compile points to determine the winners. Division A ages 7 & Younger Champion was Elizabeth Brooks. Reserve was Charlie Behnke. Ages 8 thru 12 Champion was Jadalyn Danberry. Reserve was Amelia Shipman. Division A ages 13 thru 17 Champion was Brooke Wood and Reserve was Jessica Tamboe. Division B ages 7 & Younger Champion was Charlie Behnke and Reserve was Ivy Lampert. Ages 8 thru 12 Champion is Isabella Seng and Reserve is Haley Sanders. Ages 13 thru 17 Champions (tie) was Hannah Borst and Heaven Leigh David- son. Reserve was Gracie McBride. Junior Judging Program The purpose of this program is to provide our youth with a better understanding of how to adequately identify positive conformation and performance traits in horses and ponies. Individuals who have expertise in evaluating and ranking horses and ponies according to specific criteria will be volunteer judge mentors and help our youth to expand their knowledge in this field. Participation is open to any ASCP/AMHR/ASPR/NSPPR Continued on next page 76

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Youth Awards and Contests Youth Member but must be pre-entered on the Youth Activity form. Our winners were Tristan Jones, 7 & Younger; Isabella Seng, 8 to 12, and a tie between Natalie Phillips and Brooke Wood, 13 to 17. Thank You to our Judging Mentor Andrea Barth for your time and talents and helping our youth understand the complexities of horse evaluation. And Thank You to the exhibitors who donate their time and horses for use in this program. Youth Teams Champion and Reserve Champion Team Awards Sponsored by 24/7 Farms, Paul Cotter Family This activity was created to promote teamwork and create new friendships. All youth exhibitors are placed on teams at random prior to the show by the Team Chairperson. Youth can earn points for their teams by participating in a variety of activities. Earned Team points will be recorded and team awards will be presented during the awards presentation at the show. High Point Team was the Orange Team. Reserve High Point Team was the Gold Team. Thank you to the Paul Cotter Family for their ongoing generous sponsorship! Coloring Contest Coloring Contest Activity Description: This is a fun activity for the Youth at Congress and Nationals. During check-in at the beginning of the show, each youth will receive an age appropriate coloring page. The Youth will color the page (crayons are provided) and turn it back in to the Youth Table by the deadline set forth at the show. Before the awards ceremony, the coloring pages will be judged. The coloring pages will be judged on originality and neatness. There will be three age divisions: 7 & Under, 8-12, & 13-17. Our champions were: Ages 7 & Younger: Addison Valley Ages 8 to 12: Marissa Moring Ages 13 to 17: Aedreanna Engle Equine Quiz Bowl Activity Description: The Equine Quiz Bowl is to test the knowledge of the Youth participants on equine health facts and their knowledge of the ASPC/AMHR//ASPR/NSPPR rules and regulations. Any youth at Congress or Nationals can participate. Participants will be divid- ed into teams according to age at the discretion of the Chairperson. Questions are broken into three age groups, 7 & under, 8-12, and 13- 17 and selected from a variety of sources. Champions of the Quiz Bowl were Brailyn Murray and Graycie Murray. THANK YOU! Thank you to our outstanding announcer DJ for making the show and awards ceremony so memorable!! Thank you to our generous award sponsors for making the awards presentations possible. And Thank you to our generous donors and bidders who made the Youth Scholarship Silent Auction a success. We met our goal to support the three Youth Scholarships for 2018!76 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

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Committee UpdatesAMHR SWEEPSTAKES COMMITTEE AMHR COMMITTEESubmitted by Jean Barnhill Rudick, Committee Chair Submitted by Dolores Willliams, Committee ChairThe number of foals showing in the Sweepstakes classes at Nationals The AMHR National Show had about 1600 horsescontinues to grow and this was the biggest class ever. And they were entered this year. Tulsa is building a new 138,000amazing, sired by some of the top stallions in North America, out of sq. ft. barn with a foot print larger that 2 footballsome of the most outstanding mares! fields. This barn will be attached to the Super DutyCongratulations to James and Alene Rutledge, owner of Keep Me barn and will house 384 new stalls, a 100X200Posted DRF, National Champion-Under Sweepstakes foal, and foot arena, 4800 sq. ft. multi purpose space and aCongratulations to Mike and Allison Rosauer, owners of this foal’s sire, balcony overlooking the race track. The price onWind Flight King’s Domain! Thank you to Mike and Allison for putting this barn - $17.5 Million. Projected finish is beforeDomain in the Sweepstakes and to James and Alene for bidding on him! our 2018 National show but there are no guaranteesAnd Congratulations to Gabby and Kasey Gufler, owner of Carefree’s due to possible delays.Self Portrait, National Champion-Over Sweepstakes foal! Gabby and The Convention in Las Vegas was very productive.Kasey also own this foal’s sire, TSL’s Portrait In Black. Thank you for Watch for a report in the Journal on all the rulehelping to add to the excitement of this program! changes.Both winning foals will take home a check of approximately (at the timethis is written) $1,815. The stallion owners of the winning foals will take CREATIVITY COMMITTEEhome a check of $726.Congratulations also to Lonnie and Denise Hardesty and Kirby Jones, Thank you to everyone who submitted entries intoco-owners of Rayvik Maserati! Maserati sired both the Reserve National this year’s Creativity Contest. The entries were onChampion Under Foal (Aloha Minirock Legendary Edition), and display the evening of the President’s reception andReserve National Champion Over Foal (Aloha Acres Lookin’ Fancy). dinner and tallied partway through the Trainer’sEach of these foals’ owners will receive a check of approximately Auction. The following will receive cash awards for$1,452! their winning entries:Complete results and payouts can be viewed on the AMHR Stallion Photography - Color - AdultSweepstakes website at www.amhrstallionsweepstakes.com. First Place: Jamee Bornstein ($50)Thank you to our judges, Amber Kildow, Janice Silvio, and Earnest Second Place: Traci Durrell-Khalife ($35)Lambden for volunteering to put their names in the hat and for their Photography - Black & White - Adultfine job out there. Also, thank you to our volunteer hair pullers (for DNA Traci Durrell-Khalife ($50)testing) of the Top Ten’s in each class...braving some rambunctious and Artwork - Color - Ages 7 - 12slightly angry foals: Jenny Christensen, Linda Owen, Savannah Erin, Stella Hinkle ($25)and Melinda Selk. You guys made it smooth as silk. Artwork - Color Ages 7 & YoungerIt is also time to consider putting YOUR stallion in the 2018 Auction. Tie: Scarlet Hinkle and Evie Hinkle (Each willDeadline to submit stallion nominations is January 20, 2018, and receive $25)bidding will be held from February 3 through February 10, 2018. Artwork - Fabric - AdultStallion nomination form and complete rules can be found at the web Kim Seipp ($50)address listed above. Literary - AdultThis is a great way to provide more exposure for your stallions. We have Tie: John Killacky and Traci Durrell-Khalifea web page that is accessed by thousands, and a strong social media (each will receive $50)presence. Miscellaneous - Adult (Decoupage)If any questions at all, don’t hesitate to contact me at any time – email: First Place: Traci Durrell-Khalife ($50)[email protected] or call me at 612-210-7187. Looking forward Second Place: Traci Durrell-Khalife ($35)to hearing from you! People’s Choice - Kim Seipp ($100) Please keep this contest in mind in the coming year and be sure to submit your creative endeavors to convention next year!78 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

MODERN & ASPR COMMITTEE The enforcement of these rules can be streamlined to these changes for the ASPC/AMHR/ASPR stewards to enforce:Submitted by Matthew Taylor, DVM, Committee Chair 1) Use of shackles (not to be construed as rubber or elastic exercising devices) is prohibited. This prohibits ropes, butThis was not submitted to the Board of Directors in time to allows rubber bands.be included in the Annual Meeting and Convention, it will be 2) Use of any explosive (e.g., fire crackers, torpedoes, fireaddressed at the Spring Board Meeting. extinguishers, etc…) or laser beam devices. This prohibits any sound maker especially if it emits a puff of smoke.Modern & ASPR Committees’ Motion to ASPC/AMHR/ 3) Soring and/or the use of action devices are prohibited. AnASPR Annual Convention and Board of Directors to Follow action device is defined by the USDA as any boot, collar, chain,USEF Rules Concerning Horse Welfare roller, or other device that encircles or is placed on the lower leg of a horse to cause friction or to strike the hoof (protectiveThe Modern and ASPR Committees have come together bell boots or heal boots are specifically excluded from thisin agreement with the 2017 USEF Rules concerning horse definition) . This prohibits soring and ginger as well as allwelfare. As a member organization of the USEF the ASPC/ chains and rubber flip-flops, but allows for leather ankle strapsAMHR/ASPR follows the USEF Rule Book when the that do not dangle down to the hoof and have no attachments.ASPC/AMHR/ASPR Rule Book doesn’t specifically mention 4) Attention getting devices&/or other noise makers (includinga particular situation, thus the USEF Rules not only can be but not limited to tape measures, blow horns, altered bamboofollowed without a Rules Change Proposal, in all actuality poles, explosives, etc.) are prohibited.we feel the USEF Rules should have already been followed To clarify these training devices are ALLOWED:in 2017 and all USEF Rules should be followed in the future 1) Bitting Rigs(where ASPC/ASPR/AMHR Rules are not in conflict or 2) Dumb Jockeysspecified). 3) Leather Ankle Straps 4) Rubber BandsIn 2017 USEF, along with the ASHA and AHHS, has adopted Respectfully the members of the 2017 ASPR and Modernnew rules concerning action devices, attention getting devices, Committees;and soring/ginger. These rules were put in place as a response ASPR Modern: Sandy Croote, Fran Eperthener, Stephanieto USDA’s proposed regulation changes that were not passed, Forbes, Amber Kildow, Ryan Kildow, Erica Killion, Mikebut did address issues important enough to warrant USEF and Rosauer, Robby Barth, Denise Johnson, Joel White, Caseyits member organizations to act. Campbell, Matthew Taylor,The Modern& ASPR Committees feel as though a consistencyin rules across all trotting breeds is important not only to theASPC/AMHR/ASPR, but also to the equine industry.The USEF Rules we are referencing appear under Subchapter8-F WELFARE OF THE HORSE; GR839- Cruelty to andAbuse of a Horse THROUGH GR840-Attention GettingDevices which appear on pages 101-102 of the USEF RuleBook.FINANCE COMMITTEE back to them at Spring Board Meeting on their projected budgets for the Board to review.Submitted by Phyllis Hopwood, Committee Chair The Board of Directors approved a capital expenditure for a new pedigree program to replace the current programThe Finance Committee is currently working on the budget for which is experiencing some serious problems and in need of2018. We are reevaluating many of our expenses and activities replacement.to make sure they are still effective and cost productive. You I would encourage you to view the financial information thatwill be seeing changes to many of our activities. Congress is posted each month in the members section on the ASPC/had a loss due to the 100 animal increase in entries which AMHR/ASPR web site for more detailed information on thenecessitated the use of tents in order to accommodate the associations financial position.increase. The show committee is working with the facility tosee how to more effectively handle the increase in entries andlower the cost. Mini Nationals also experienced a loss sincethere was a drop in the number of entries. Again, the showcommittee is working on how to lower costs for 2018. TheBoard of Directors has asked the show committee to report The Journal • August/September 2017 79

Area NewsArea I - L ower Eastern Ontario, Quebec, Area III - A labama, Florida, Mississippi, Minnesota, Nebraska, NorthConnecticut, Delaware, Maine, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Dakota, South Dakota, WyomingMaryland, Massachusetts, New South Carolina, TennesseeHampshire, New Jersey, New York, Area VII - A rizona, California,Pennsylvania, Rhode Area IV - Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin Hawaii, NevadaIsland, Vermont, Virginia, Area V - Arkansas, Louisiana, Area VIII -British Columbia, Alberta,Washington D.C., West Virginia New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas Saskatchewan, Oregon,Area II - C entral Ontario, Indiana, Area VI - Manitoba, Northern & Western Washington, Utah, Idaho, Michigan, Ohio Ontario, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, AlaskaAREA II status. Congratulations to all. BWMHC the winners. Meeting and plans for the has been hard at work on the 2018 show 2018 Show season are under way, newsBy Janice Silvio season. They will again be having their and dates as they become available. BWMHC Jubilee Show in Midland Please check the website for more detailsWell the jingle bells are ringing all across Michigan the weekend of July 21-22, or to contact for information. www.Area 2 with members preparing for the 2018, so make plans to attend. Also showsmallequine.com/Christmas Holidays spent with family BWMHC has been in serious discussions Miniature Horse Club of Ontario :and friends. Our small equine are in with members, show management and Renewal and membership discount is intheir fuzzy winter coats and enjoying other equine breed clubs in regards to place until 12-31-2017, take advantagebeing free to romp and play in the combining their BWMHC Midland and renew today. Club meeting andsnow with no thoughts of having to Show with another breed, more details plans for 2018 show season are inbe hard at work conditioning for show as they become available. The 2018 the works information as it becomescompetitions. Enjoy the restful play our BWMHC meeting will be January 20th available. Contact them at www.mhco.dear equine friends. held at Wally’s in Flint Michigan on ca.What a truly exciting ASPC AMHR Center Road just off of I-69, meetingConvention held in Las Vegas Nevada. starts at 12 lunch at 11. For more details OHIO:From the informational discussions held or any pertinent information, check Our thoughts and prayers for Mikewithin each committee to historical their website: www.bwmhc.org Mounts family as their son & grandsonreview of the year to topics of rules Western Michigan Hackney Shetland continue on battling their healthchanges and additions, there was much Miniature Horse Club: Have been concerns.to learn for each member. Convention hard at work planning for 2018 show Area 2 Shetland Pony & Miniaturein Las Vegas was also an opportunity season, they will be hosting the ASPC Horse Club Held a meeting to discussfor members to see the amazing sights AMHR Show in Centreville Michigan the Ohio World Show and their showand attend stunning stage shows. More on Memorial Day weekend and with schedule for 2018. At this time it wasdetails of rule changes and the minutes the success of combining the event with decided to drop one of the 30 yearcan be found in The Journal as final the Gypsy Vanner Club this will again tradition shows held over summer asapprovals are given. be the case. More news as it becomes there are so many shows being heldCongratulations are in order for each available. WMHSMHC Meeting with within Area 2 and the surrounding areaand every Area 2 Member of ASPC and be held January 6th 2018 at the home that make shows challenging, howeverAMHR who attended the Hall Of Fame of Shirley Lutke, please plan to attend. they will continue on with the OhioAwards Banquet and was called to the For any information please contact: World Show on a new date and locationfront to receive your award of hard work President Jeanne Bragagnini 269-317- to be announced later, please watchand dedication. What a memorable 0002 or [email protected] or for for details. Plan to attend the Area 2moment and a treasure to display, enjoy Membership Information Lori Wilson 2018 Meeting & Awards Banquet heldyour award with pride. [email protected]. in March 2018, more details as they become available.MICHIGAN: CANADA: NE Ohio Shetland Pony & MiniatureBlue Water Miniature Horse Club: Ontario Small Equine Show Association: Horse Breeders will once again beBWMHC held the 2017 Banquet Dec The season end banquet and awards hosting the Buckeye Spring Classic in2nd at Wally’s in Flint Michigan. Great were held and Area 2 Canada members Ashland Ohio tentative dates are Junefood and fellowship was the theme for continue to shine Congratulations tothe event along with awards for themembers who achieved high point80 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

9-10th 2018 pending approval, make dealing with health issues and recovery. Area Newssure you put this fun filled show on the Over this winter season if you get thelist, always a good time and beautiful chance to make a call to check in with a registry. As this year’s show season comeshorses in attendance. member, please do. With the long winter to an end, here are the participation days you just very well could be the numbers from Area III members at theINDIANA: bright in someone’s day. And please add 2017 Nationals! BHR Midwest Show Circuit / Mr. your editor of Area 2 News in the process FL-345Bertrand will be finalizing the dates to let us know what is happening in the MS-77and details for the BHR Midwest area and any exciting opportunities for GA-196Show Circuit, as soon as they become members. Thank You to those who sent KY-101available. Please plan to attend this information, please feel free to contact NC-362circuit, fun, points, competition, and me with any information to share. It is SC-12tons of laughter. appreciated. Janice Silvio amoremini@ TN-53Indiana Miniature Equine Club (IMEC): yahoo.com or Call 586-337-1501 As we look to the 2018 show season,Club has already been hard at work for Lorrie Shipman informed me thatthe annual Danville Show, tentative AREA III the Peachstate Miniature Horse Clubdate would be May 12th 2018 pending has been busy since the 2017 showapproval and club details. This is always By Janice Bryant season ended.  The clubs membersa first rate start to the show season to Hello Area III!  After all these years I have volunteered at Rivers of Mercyget those horses qualified and see those am glad to be writing again!  First order Church bringing minis to share withhappy faces you have not seen since last of business is to congratulate Area III’s children living in foster homes.  Otherseason. Watch for more details as they Steve Henderson as our new ASPC/ members have volunteered with thebecome available or contact Lori Benge AMHR president and to thank our Georgia Equine Rescue League [email protected]. Please check their previous Area III Directory, Mary Wahl, held a performance demonstration atwebsite out at www.imecnews.com for her years of dedicated service!  Next their gathering.  They are also planningAgain prayers go out to those who are is to congratulate the members of Area shows for next year! Peach state will III for their unwavering support of our Continued on next page 82$ 500CLSHIPAPREPREBNLIANDGE GSuatairsafanctteieodn!Your East Coast, West Coast and International Source for Sharpening, Clipper Repair & Grooming Supplies! AN APPROVED BIOGROOM EQUINE AND FURZONE DISTRIBUTER PET GROOMING SUPPLIESMail Blades To: The American Sharpening Company • 280 Amanda Drive • Littlestown, PA [email protected] www.AmSharpCo.com 717-345-3677 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018 81

Area News trainers surprised Yung with a gathering future events, please visit their website to celebrate his successful career and at etmhc.net.hold a one day, 2 judge show on April wish him a relaxing retirement in29th in Conyers, GA. They will host a Florida. Although he has officially In October, the ASPC/AMHR Club of3 judge show the first weekend in July closed his training practice, Yung plans North Texas had a successful ending toin Perry, GA. The Georgia Agriculture to return to the AMHR show ring as a the 2017 show season with their annualCenter is right off 75 and showing at the judge in the future. Halloween Spooktacular show in Glenindoor, air conditioned facility will be a On October 21, East Texas Miniature Rose, Texas. Judges Laurie Villalpandowelcome relief from the summer heat. Horse Club members and other local and Alan Dial, along with apprenticePerry has several hotels and restaurants participants enjoyed a great turnout judge Corey Luchetta, evaluated overto choose from. at the club’s fall show. The ETMHC 148 horses and their exhibitors. OutsideThe Tennessee Miniature Volunteers annual meeting, award ceremony and of the arena, Michelle McKenzieclub show will be April 7 and 8, 2018, in Christmas party will take place on received top honors in the stall decoratingShelbyville at Calsonic Arena. The club December 16. The club has selected contest, with Susan Horton and thewill offer ASPC Classic and AMHR several individuals to receive special Harborth family coming in second andclasses. The show will be on Saturday year-end awards, including PR San Juan third, respectively. Pat Smith Eastridgeand Sunday only this year, no Friday Condado Mystique as the Horse of the and her dog, Gizmo, won the doggieclasses. Shelbyville is my favorite show Year. As the 2018 season approaches, costume class, and Connie Kennedygrounds and is a great place to show! the ETMHC is currently accepting won the non-rated Adult CostumeThere are several hotels to choose from, 2018 memberships and continues to class dressed as a dog on a leash, ledand great food options. The area offers seek sponsors. The club by her “handler” Barbara Davis.two huge tack stores, Winners Circle and looks forward to a full Several vendors,Bedford Tack. Both stores offer harness schedule in 2018, starting including Irishrepair and can make training aids to with the Texas Sweetheart Leather, Star Lakeyour specifications. Make your plans to Miniature Horse Showcase Tack, Show Timeattend the first show of the year and get on February 9 through 11 Clippers, anda head start on the 2018 season!   at the Lufkin Expo Center. Paparazzi Jewelry,Be sure and review the Official Pages This show will be managed offered exhibitorssection of The Journal for information by Ruby Piore and include and spectatorson fee changes, judges for the 2018 cashback awards for both a wide array ofnational shows, and pending 2018 Amateur and Open classes. shopping choices.shows. If you have news or comments On May 18 through 19, the The club sendsabout anything going on in AREA III, club will return to Lufkin special thanks toplease drop me a line! Janice Bryant - for their May Madness Tracey Slagle,[email protected].  show, which will offer Pinto Vivian Galloway, classes in addition to the Katie Storey,AREA V AMHR events. The club Jana Dauber, plans to offer various others shows and Susan Horton,By Kaycie Timm clinics throughout the season. For more Rob Crater, Brian Slagle, SamanthaColder temperatures have finally made information regarding the club and all Slagle and Philip Zander for all theirtheir way into Area V and the holiday contributions that helped the showseason is nearly upon us. Now that the run smoothly. The Club of Northfinal shows for 2017 are officially in Texas was recently awarded thethe books, miniature and Shetland 2018 National Area V show, whichenthusiasts have begun looking ahead will take place June 8 through 10 atto next year. However, we cannot the Somervell County Expo in Glenforget to recognize some notable Rose. For more information aboutaccomplishments and events before this and other upcoming events,jumping into 2018. contact club President Karen ShawArea V members saw much success or show manager Tracey Slagle.in the show ring at the 2017 AMHRNationals. This year’s show also Land of Enchantment Miniaturebrought the bittersweet news of Horse Club members experiencedlongtime Area V trainer Lyn Yung’s great success at Nationals, returningretirement. Clients, friends and fellow home with multiple top ten placings82 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018 Continued on Page 84

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Area News for the upcoming year. The club Nationals have come and gone and welcomes anyone to join for the Area VIII needs to congratulate thoseand several National championships. annual price of $25 per family. who brought home championships/Back in New Mexico, LEMHC President For more information about the reserves and grand championships/Jeff Lisowski spread some seasonal cheer AMHS, visit their website at www. reserves. You did us proud!by graciously donating a horse to Rylee arkansasminiaturehorsesociety. I received a nice note from JoanneBrett, from Hull, Texas, whose beloved com or contact Shelley Huff at Richey. She was excited to share theminiature was shot and killed on her 870-917-5796. Spokane Area Small Horse Association’sfamily’s ranch in early November. After The San Antonio Area Miniature success with their first ASPC/AMHRseeing the tragic story on Facebook, Horse Club has already begun sanctioned show in many years.Lisowksi decided to take action by preparing for their 2018 show, 2017 was the first year in almost twocontacting the family and offering them which will take place May 18 decades the Spokane area has held ahis horse, Allie. He further contributed through 20 at the Rose Palace in San sanctioned ASPC/AMHR show. Theto the cause through organization Antonio.  This fall, members have Spokane International PonyFest wasof a fundraiser to cover the cost of enjoyed presentations from Marla held during the weekend of Aug. 18-20,shipping and veterinary work required Levy, who shared an informative 2017. Two and a half days of classesfor transport and by gaining donations program on Young Living Essential brought together 98 minis and poniesfrom several club members who wanted Oils, and a chiropractor who from all around!to get involved. Thanks to everyone worked on both the attendees The talented group of members thatwho came together to make this mission and their horses. In October, several make up the Spokane Area Small Horsea success, young Rylee will soon meet SAAMHC families attended the North Association (SASHA) came together toher new horse. For more information Texas Club’s Spooktacular. During put on the show as part of Area VIII.about the LEMHC and their outreach, the show, members Rochelle Cafferty SASHA would like to thank everycontact club President Jeff Lisowski. and Jacqueline Chandler participated member, participant, volunteer andThe Arkansas Miniature Horse Society in their first driving classes. For more spectator that came out during the show.will hold their annual Christmas party information about these or other events, Without all of you, this show wouldn’tand business meeting on December 9. contact club president Pamela Henry at have been the huge success that it was!At the meeting, they plan to discuss next [email protected]. Classes included open to 14.2 and underseason’s shows and elect new officers That’s all for this edition! If you love small horses and ponies, jackpot winning equine and live in Texas, Oklahoma, classes and even the longears, donkeys New Mexico, Arkansas or Louisiana, and mules came to participate! Judges, please submit your suggestions, news, Patricia Reiter and Laurie Villapando updates, events and activities related to were our amazing judges who endured Area V clubs and members to kayciet@ through two and a half long days of the gmail.com, 832-574-5811, or my show. personal Facebook account. Until next The SASHA club is looking forward to time, Merry Christmas, Happy New bringing another show to Spokane in Year and Happy Trails! 2018 and would like to invite everyone to the next event. AREA VIII Always looking for Area news to include in the next Area Column in the Journal. By Judy Howard Please send it to [email protected]. 2017 was a fantastic year for all Area VIII Remember to check the Area VIII exhibitors. The shows saw new faces, Enthusiasts FB group too. new ponies and miniature horses and some new shows. Congress and AMHRHave Some News To Share with ASPC/AMHR/ASPR Members? Please Contact your Area Liaison or Contact Susie Galloway at 309-263-4044 or [email protected] The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

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My First AMHR NationalsEveryone who goesto AMHR Nationalsmakes a “first trip”but I doubt manymake that first trip atthe age of 71 as I did. Author showing Flip in Golden Age driving.By Mary AdamsI have owned and shown miniatures since 2004 but the local show, making him the third newly trained horse I hadplanning for this trip started in June 2016 with a chat with driven at a show in 2017. I was also planning to show FlipClinton Jury of Clear View Training in Brookfield, MA. I in the new Golden Age Showmanship class, for which I wastold him I was interested in buying a driving prospect to send training him to trot while I walked.to him for training that ideally could be competitive in haltertoo. While he sent me potential candidates, I spotted the one Deciding on what classes to enter at Nationals was approachedI ended up with offered for sale by Nicole Pearsall of DVM scientifically, and yes, I really did make a spreadsheet! MyFarm. He is DVM Heza Grand Shaboda, who I co-own with main goal was to have fun. I didn’t want to enter so manyNicole, as it was pretty clear she really didn’t want to part with classes that I wore myself out or got overly stressed and Ihim. In 2005 we bought one of our best broodmares from her wanted to feel that I at least had a chance to place. I lookedMom (of Jones Mini Whinnies) and we had kept in touch ever up every potential class on ponyshows.com to see how manysince. Co-owning with a younger person that I knew seemed entries there were in 2016 and checked out photos that Caseylike an ideal situation. Shaboda was only a yearling in 2016 so McBride took to see what the competition looked like. Inwould not be ready to drive until 2018, but in the meantime this way, Flip was entered in 7 classes. The largest class washe would be shown in halter. Then enter second-person-I- expected to have about 15 entries. Shaboda was entered inknew selling a mini they didn’t really want to sell, one old a total of 9 classes, ranging from reasonably-sized Modelenough to drive in 2017, and it Stallion and Youth Jr. StallionWatching the show, we wereshould be easy to understand how I classes, up to >50 entries in Liberty. He would be shown byended up co-owning SRF Marengo 5 different people. The 2 youth didn’t meet until Nationalsconstantly struck by the high(Flip) with Kristina Slobody. So off and would show him in a huge liberty class, plus each wouldto Clinton’s he went in February to show him in one other class. By the time the horses left forquality of the horses and theirstart his driving training at the age Worlds and Nationals in lateabilities in performance classes.of 8. Clinton was excited because August, I was still unable to sit for very long and even the hour drive to Clinton’s wasFlip is <30”’ and he knew there uncomfortable. The physical therapist suggested that we stickwere separate driving classes at to our plans to drive to Oklahoma but that we should stopNationals for minis his height. every 2 hours so I could stretch. So on September 7, rightSpring and summer meant trips to Clear View for lessons after watching Shaboda’s Youth Jr. Stallion class on-line, wewith Flip, while I was also taking lessons with two minis at hopped in the already-packed car and took off for the 23 hourhome that I was training to drive. Then in early July, while drive. We did indeed need to stop every 2 hours but got tojumping one of the minis at home, I pulled the hamstring Tulsa even a bit earlier than planned and in plenty of time formuscle in my left leg. The good news is that this isn’t an “old my first class on Sunday September 10.people” issue but the bad news is that even athletes with such It was hard to take everything in at first – and to find anyonean injury are usually laid up for weeks or months. Luckily not stabled in our barn - but I soon found my way around toI could still drive horses but sitting anywhere other than in the show rings, office, and vendors. I picked up my wonderfula driving cart was painful and I could not run (trot) at all. Amateur “goody bag” right away and even got to use someLuckily Flip and Shaboda had both qualified for Nationalsbefore the injury but I still hadn’t driven Flip at a show. Forthe rest of the summer I had physical therapy twice a week,driving lessons a total of three times a week, plus my usualpart time consulting work. In mid-August I drove Flip at a The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018 87

Author with SRF Marengo (Flip) in My First Nationals continuedGolden Age Showmanship. Country Pleasure Driving 30” and under for Flip. Tenth place in that huge Liberty class for Shaboda and the two teens was also a high point of the show. The show low point came on Tuesday afternoon when I got a text from one of the people feeding the horses at home that Princess (Aloha Acres Fashion By Magic) was really sore on her back end. Several text messages later I made arrangements for the vet to come while on Wednesday while someone was there to make sure it wasn’t something neurological. My vet came as scheduled, ran some tests, and sent me videos, but did not find anything serious. Only when I knew Princess was OK was I able to get my mind back on Nationals and my next class, which was Golden Age driving. This was my largest class with 15 entries, all sizes up to 34”, and likely all of them had more driving experience than Flip. We had a good drive and came out with tenth place! Some things I learned and advice for others: For us, havingof the “goodies”. When we arrived, the Youth classes had a trainer to take the horses to Nationals and do the work andjust finished and Amateur classes were just beginning and, worrying was the only way to go. We are comfortable (and doof course, there were classes all day and sometimes in both well) showing our other horses at local shows, but transportingarenas. We found ourselves watching more of the classes horses this far and for this long was not something we wantedthan we thought we would because it seemed like we knew to do. Co-owning has also worked out well for me, with peoplesomeone in many of them. We also had lots of company and I know and written co-ownership agreements. I found it addsthat was one of the best parts of the experience. Having two greatly to the experience having more people to share it with,co-owners, with both minis at Clear View Stables, meant that whether co-owners, friends, or clients with the same trainer.there were always people around to cheer each other on, and Keeping in close touch with all those (including your vet) whoto help each other out. Clinton’s clients ran the gamut from are taking care of the horses at home can pay off in many ways,about age 7 to “golden agers” like us. Watching the show, but mostly peace of mind. For the show itself, I was shockedwe were constantly struck by the high at the number of people who were disqualified forquality of the horses and their abilities simple things, so be surein performance classes. One surprisewas repeatedly seeing a horse win in one you know and follow the rules for the classes youclass and be lucky to place in another of are going in. It is a horsethe same type, or maybe not even makethe cut in a huge driving class. Past show so there will always be plenty of “hurry upperformance was not necessarily a good and wait” and judgesindication of future results! with differing opinions!Some show high points were meeting One other thing I learnedlots of people that I had previously was that all the walkingknown only via social media and finding we did was helpful inthem to be as nice as I thought they Kristina Slobody co-owner of SRF Marengo, showing him to healing my injuredwould be. Of course the whole point Reserve National Champion in Ladies WCP 30” and under. hamstring.was getting into the show ring, which I did on the evening ofSeptember 10 in Amateur Ladies Western Country Pleasure The end of the show came way too soon – especially forDriving, 30” and under. And yes, I wore a helmet to drive at someone who thought they might get bored! My goal ofNationals and we placed 8th, with a first under one judge, having fun was certainly accomplished. The hard work Iso I guess it didn’t hurt us any. I was a lot calmer than I put in over the summer was definitely worth it. I returnedthought possible, which is a reflection of the preparation home with lots of memories and a strong desire to comeand support I got from Clinton Jury. For the Showmanship back next year. Shaboda will be driving by then and I planclass on Monday I found I was able to trot without pain for to enter both horses in more classes. If you have never beenthe first time in weeks and placed 5th. I would say that my to AMHR Nationals, I hope my experience provides someoriginal goals were far exceeded as each of the five people encouragement and incentive. There is more than one way towho showed Shaboda got at least one Top Ten and Flip do it, whether you do everything yourself, send your horse toplaced Top Ten in all 7 of his classes. These included National a trainer, share expenses with a co-owner, or come up withChampion in Novice Amateur Junior Stallion (under) for yet another way to go. Good luck, have fun, and look me up!Shaboda and Reserve National Champion in Ladies Western88 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

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Tribute To AShetland Breeder J. Edd Perdue Bailey, North CarolinaMarch 28, 1931 - July 17, 2017 Fowlers Monarck: first pony trained by In  1978 Edd met the “love Edd. Luke Woodbury in background. of his life”, Deborah Hufer, a banker in Florida. Edd Perdue was born in Loudon, TN, the youngest They have been marriedof  five children.  His family moved to  Mt. Airy, for 30 years.  In 1992NC when he was young and he attended schools his business took themin that area.  He is survived by his wife of 30 to Clemmons, NC.  Whileyears, Deborah Hufer Perdue; his children (from there he decided to get back into Shetlands and Deb jumpeda previous marriage) 3 daughters and a son; 7 right in, even though she had never had a pony!  They purchasedgrandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Edd a black stallion from Wayne Booker in Georgia (King Larigo’sserved his country as a Sergeant in the Marine Masterpiece of Dixie) and 2 mares.  Masterpiece is a maternalCorps during the Korean War.  His professional grandson of Michigan’s Midget Mike!  In 1996 when theycareer was in the life insurance industry which moved to Bailey, NC, west of Raleigh, they had 12 ponies totook him to several locations in the Eastern U.S.  He was move!  At one time they had 40 Shetland ponies at their farm. active in his church and his community.  He passed away July They had great bloodlines and spent their time breeding17, 2017 at his home and was laid to rest in the Nobles Chapel beautiful Shetland ponies which few people knew about!  TheBaptist Church Cemetery in Sims, NC with military honors. prefixes they used were Perdue’s andIn the early ‘60s Edd became interested in ponies and acquired Harmony’s.some Shetlands.  He and his daughters were active in theNC Caldwell County Fair and Lenoir horse shows, trainingand showing ponies  in halter and driving. The first ponyEdd trained himself in harness was a pony named Fowler’sMonarck.  In 1963 and 1964 they showed two ponies to NorthCarolina State Fair Grand Champions -  Highland Born andPonyland’s Dinner Date.  Edd loved to talk about how manyShetlands use to show at the North Carolina State Fair!   Hewas passionate about Shetland ponies!My husband Daniel and I decided we wanted a smaller equine been a joy and aas a pet and having had Shetland ponies as a child, I was journey!determined to seek one out.  I found ASPC online and looking onthe breeders’ page, I found Edd and Deb Perdue who only lived My husband andabout an hour away.  Edd picked out a yard pony for me but asI was leaving his farm my eyes fell upon a pretty white mare.  I are now bothEdd informed me that I couldn’t afford that one and I asked thathe let me know if he decided to sell her to at least give me a members of ASPC/ DND Masterpiece’s Got Da Business - sire is Edd’s stallionchance.  A week or so later, he called and said that after some AMHR and are and the dam is a mare that Edd sold to Dee. Edd had alwaysprayer he felt that Sue Ann needed to go home with me and he very active in local wanted to breed the two but never got around to it - hewould make her affordable.  So I ended up with two lovely ponies.  club activities.  Our made sure Dee did.After about a year, Edd started “encouraging” me to breed SueAnn.  I was very reticent but finally he talked me into it and about ponies have done very well, thanks to our great trainers and we11 months after visiting his stallion King Larigo’s Masterpiece ofDixie, we were gifted with Jack! Two years later after some more have shared all our adventures with Edd and Deb.  I always told“encouragement” we had Jack’s full sister Busy.  Both babies have Edd “YOU got us into this MESS!”.. and a very happy mess it has been.  I got to spend some time with Edd while he was in rehab watching the 2016 Congress on my iPad.  He was THRILLED! Having met and known Edd and Deb Perdue is one of the greatest blessings in our lives! - Dee Anna Braxton Pellegrino90 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

In the fall of 2005 we visited Edd and Deb Perdue in Bailey, Soon after the Wahls purchases Dee Anna BraxtonNC and walked their pastures full of Shetland ponies!  We went Pellegrino and Tina Ferro purchased ponies from Edd andback and purchased Jubilations FMF, a pinto Shetland stallion Deb. We were the fortunate ones to find the “Diamonds in theunder. Jub was trained and shown occasionally in Harness and Rough” and we appreciate the Perdue’s breeding program andPleasure Driving.  We used him primarily as an under Shetland the gems they allowed us to have! - Ken and Mary Wahlbreeding stallion.  He sired Ken-Mar’s Mr. Fashion, Ken-Mar’sRun for the Roses, Ken-Mar’s Black Satin and numerous others..Soon after purchasing Jubilation, Edd called and  indicatedhe had to cut down on his number of ponies.  We purchasedfour more ponies (two mares and two stallions) over thephone:  Harmony’s Legacy, Harmony’s Shadow, Perdue’sHarmony Melody, and Jubilation’s Double Trouble.  Harmony’sLegacy was trained and shown by Mike Wahl to 4 CongressGrand Championships-   Classic Mare over and 2 ReserveGrand Championships and earned her Hall of Famestatus!  Harmony’s Shadow was trained and shown by MikeWahl to 3 Congress Gelding Grand Championships and healso earned Hall of Fame status!  Melody produced numerousfoals for us, including Ken-Mar’s Run for the Roses currentlyshowing in halter and pleasure driving, Ken-Mar’s Music ManII, Ken-Mar’s American Spirit, and numerous others.  DoubleTrouble was sold and since has earned his Hall of Fame status. I met Edd back in 2009 when I began shopping for my first Shetland.  I drove up to Bailey, NC, where I met Edd a few miles from his house.  He pulled up in a large white truck and looked down at me in a red Miata. He later told me he thought I was just some kid that wanted to play with his ponies.  But he spent that afternoon showing me his herd and narrowed it down to two mares, a bay mare named Belle and a seal bay mare named Tootles.  I decided to let him pick the pony that might best suit me and he picked Tootles. Edd lived through my adventures with Jubulations Tootles, who I affectionately named Sercy. But it was in 2011, at her first show she won every class, making her the 2011 Grand Champion Modern Pleasure Over Mare.  The joy in Edd’s voice when I told him was priceless. From there, many an hour was spent on the phone discussing the future of this mare.  Edd always said she was special.  And he rejoiced after each win, which included Congress wins such as the2013 Grand Champion Pleasure Stakes, 2014 Grand Champion Modern Pleasure Under, 2014 Grand Champion NSSPR Halter, 2016Congress Grand Champion Modern Pleasure Mare. Eighteen Congress Titles as well as HOF in Modern Halter and twice as a POY;2013 Modern Pleasure Halter and 2016 ASRP Halter.  With each win, Eds became more excited about his ponies, though most ofhis herd was gone, all except his Masterpiece who still lives on.Edd looked forward to his phone calls, photos, boxes of ribbons and trophies.  And the highlight was watching online in 2016 as bothJubulations Toodles and Harmony’s Legacy won their respective division.Edd did receive the Superior Dam award in 2014 for thegreat producing mare Hot to Trot Farm’s Half Pint.  Dam to both Jubulations Toodles and Harmony’s Legacy, he proudly displayed hisplaque with Sercy’s Congress wins, as well as one of her Congress trophies that he treasured.True to the end, Edd was a huge supporter of his ponies and I don’t think Edd knew how great a herd of ponies he truely raised. Hewill be missed, but his legacy will live on in his ponies! - Tina FerroSpecial appreciation to Edd’s widow, Deb Perdue, who has assisted with information for this article and 91 for still caring for their “Masterpiece” pony who is  28 years old! The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

Emmett Eugene Carr Vance Wilkinson Emmett Eugene Vance K. Wilkinson, 67, of rural Chapman passed away on Carr was born Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, with his wife by his side. December 6, 1937 Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. in Madison, SD Condolences and sharing of memories may be made at www. to Emmett and livson.com. Phyllis Carr. Gene Vance was born on Oct. 14, 1950, on a farm near Elgin to graduated from Irl and Irma Wilkinson.He was the second youngest of five Madison High children. He was raised in Elgin and graduated in 1968 fromSchool in 1956 and then received a bachelor’s of education at Elgin High School. Shortly after his graduation, he marriedGeneral Beadle College, a master’s degree in physics from Univ. Lindy Heitmeyer, and to this union two children wereof Utah and a Specialist’s degree in Education Administration born, Heather and Tyler. Vance married Lorretta (Lorri)(EdS) from Univ of South Dakota. Of special note is Gene’s Wilkinson on Jan. 3, 1983, and they remained married untilcontribution to Project Physics Course at Harvard University his passing.in the late 60s that resulted in textbooks and methodology used Vance was a Christian man. He loved his Lord and especiallyfor teaching Physics in high schools across the U.S. for the next his family and friends. He owned his own semi and was leased30 years. With his education and passion for learning – he to Midwest PMS of Bradshaw and also Sunrise Express oftaught high school science classes at Garretson, Dell Rapids Grand Island. He loved to travel and treasured the friendsand Oldham. Seeing a need for greater change in science he met and worked with along the way. He enjoyed cars andeducation across the state of South Dakota Gene moved into always had a project in the garage.school administration in Oldham and at Hamlin High School Vance is survived by his wife, Loretta (Lorri) Wilkinson;and worked for education reform in Pierre. his children, Heather (Brian) Suckstorf of Meadow Grove and Tyler (Barb) Wilkinson of Norfolk; five grandchildren;Alongside his passion for learning was an interest in horses – brothers, Dale Wilkinson, Ron Wilkinson and Lynntogether it led to a pursuit of studying genetics in the Appaloosa Wilkinson; and a sister, Rose Ann Cool.Horse breed. Intrigued how one horse with few markings couldproduce off spring with a color blanket and many markings, Sandra NavarreGene worked to isolate the color pattern gene in Appaloosas.After studying pictures and lineage of over 2000+ Appaloosa Sandra Sue Navarre,horses – he succeeded in isolating the gene and published 71, passed awaythe work - Homozygous Appaloosa Coat Patterns. This led Friday, August 11,to opportunities to become an international renowned horse 2017, at the Goodbreeder and an international horse judge of 15 horse breeds in Shepherd HospiceNorth and South America, Europe, Australia and South Africa. House in Auburndale,His most profound contribution started when he married his FL. She was born inlove – Carrie – in 1962. This contribution of devotion and love El Dorado, KS.continued over the next 55 years of marriage as they raised Sandy’s great love6 children and 15 grandchildren – in the Christian tradition was her miniatureof the bible. He gave spiritual leadership both to his family horses which she took to many horse shows throughoutand the communities in which he resided. In the last week of Central United States.Gene’s life he had a knee replacement surgery and then was She is preceded in death by her parentstransferred to a rehab center. His health took a sudden decline and her sister, Romona Jean Ventress.and he passed away in the early morning hours of October 25, She is survived by her husband, Roger Lee Navarre; her2017 surrounded by family. children Cassandra Kay Navarre and Paul James (Heather)As an Area VI ASPC/AMHR judge - He judged many Navarre; her grandchildren, Dawson James Navarre,shows including the 2016 AMHR Nationals and will be Vaughn Nicholas Navarre and Josephine Scout Navarre;greatly missed. her siblings Mildred Edith Thomas, Glenn Roy (Mary) Andrus, and Carol Colleen (Rick) Hull; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.92 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

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Remembering Heather WardHeather Ward July 8, 1944 - Aug. 17, 2017 Heather became a Mother become a world champion in her own rightHeather Elizabeth Ward (Nee) McCallum as a very young woman. as a handler of their champion horses.born July 8, 1944 died on August 17, 2017. She was dedicated and The final years of Heather’s life wereHeather was predeceased by her parents determined to break the dedicated to family, friends, horses, andJoseph and Maidie McCallum, her first mold of the 50’s thinking volunteer devotion to the BC Miniaturehusband Don Muirhead and very dear limitations for both herself Horse Association, the American Miniaturefriend Gail Rothery. She is survived by and her children, and she Horse Association and the Columbia Valleyher second husband of 38 years John did. Once her children Rate Payers Association.Ward, her sister Lorna McCallum (D’Arcy were of school age she Some of us will remember Heather forTempleton), her daughters Kathleen broadened her horizons her kindness, others her wisdom andOuellette (Tom Sutherland), Karen Balshaw out into the work world. determination and all of us will miss(Barrie Balshaw) and Jennifer Parsons There she distinguished her. Her husband’s final thoughts were,(Rick Parsons) as well as her two honoree herself as a financial controller in the “everyone who met her really liked her andchildren Stuart Lindsay (Daniel Pacini), development industry. Her daughters would anyone who really got to know her felt luckyMichele Matthews (Glen Matthews) and her grow from her example to be powerful for that pleasure”. Heather E. Ward is andthree grandchildren Sunny Balshaw, Kaia women in their own right. Heather’s career was an amazing woman.Parsons and Caroline Parsons. encompassed many personal and financialHeather died of cancer but lived and accomplishments and when she became apreferred to think of herself as a cancer grandmother she returned full circle to thesurvivor. The family wishes to extend their passion of her youth, horses.deepest gratitude on her behalf to Doctors Heather and husband John, bought aWarren Murschell, Tamara Shenkier, the farm in the Columbia Valley, establishedentire staff at the Cancer Agency, and the themselves and retirement under theirstaff at Chilliwack Home Health. Heather’s banner of Sunnyvale Miniature Horsesfierce will, with your wisdom and belief in and began breeding what were to becomeher, helped her to live on and on, we are all world class miniature horses. Theirin your debt. granddaughter Sunny would show these horses and through the years to present The first thing that I think of when Gram comes to mind is “beautiful”. Those two were a cool pair, seeing their friendship grow was an Her smile, her eyes, her laugh. Everything about her made her amazing. amazing sight to see. It’s kinda like they were meant to be friends, but People know that she and I have that grandma and granddaughter that it was so special and that’s why they only got a little while together, relationship and that we are best friends, but I don’t think a lot of so they could both treasure it. people recognize how close we were, or at least to what extent. She was heaven for me. Losing her was like losing all of myself, too. The The 3 of us at the shows was really fun and I’ll never forget those times. fact that I have to spend the next 58 or so years of my life without her I am going to miss her beautiful laugh and the connection she made is going to be the hardest task of my life. Gram is my forever and will with people, she understood everyone. Any problem I had she would fix, always be my best friend whether she is in this world or not. any dream I had she would help me achieve it, and any sparkly show jacket I wanted, I got. For those of you that don’t know, Gram showed She decided to give me something that not everybody gets, the horses. in her first driving class ever at Nationals in 2011. She got thrown in I have been blessed to be as successful as I have been and to now be the cart with Eddie, a horse from our old barn. She was reluctant to do able to help others with their dreams is something I can only thank it, but she did and she got 4th in Amateur Western Country Pleasure Gram for giving me. Just this May she and I drove down to Moses Lake Driving over. She was so excited, then for some reason she didn’t do for a horse show, listening to the Bee-Gees. I have laughed the hardest it for years. Just recently, maybe 2 years ago, I wanted her to start with her and that trip was just like the old days, just sobbing with showing again. She was amazing, so beautiful in the cart showing. She laughter, not focusing on the road nor the trailer we have on the back got two more 4ths, one being with Rangler and a 10th with Dream Girl of the truck. I took videos of us on the road because, for some reason, I in halter out of 40 horses. I remember watching her show halter with got a funny feeling that this would be the last time. Sure enough, it was Dream and it’s something I will never forget. At first it started out great, the last time she and I ever went without anybody else. Every time I the judges looking at Dream and having her show perfectly for Gram, looked at her I thought she was the most beautiful human being in this then all of a sudden you can see both of them start to get more and World in every way possible and I really did think our adventure wasn’t more tired. Eventually Dream’s ears aren’t forward like they’re supposed over. I thought we had many more car rides together, many more shows to be, Grams trying to pull out everything in her pocket. I start to look together, and many more laughs. Looking over at her while she’s singing at someone else in the ring and all of a sudden I glance back at her to our favourite country songs, so out of tune, but you could see the joy and she starts dancing in front of the horse and all the judges. We all in her face; she was glowing. Then I’d start in and we’d sing the song start to laugh. My goal was to get Gram in the winner’s circle this year together, belting out every single word. at Nationals, but it just didn’t work out that way and I will always wish it had. ’m going to miss going to the Spanaway shows and going to the Mexican restaurant where she used to have her once a year margarita I was sad my best friend had to leave me, but thankful for all the years and having her whisper to me the next morning “I think I got a little I got to spend with this amazing human. A human who completely tipsy”. She had one this year, though, with her close friend, Leona. changed my life, but for the better. - Sunny Balshaw94 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

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Roelene Lundy - A Celebration of LifeOur friend and longtime member Roelene Lundy passed She was also a very accomplished driver and loved going fastaway Friday October 20th 2017 after waging a long brave in the roadster classes. In fact in 2015 with the help from herbattle with cancer. Born on Christmas day December, 1952, friends, Bob and Mary Sansevere, she made her last drive inshe was a real present to us all. Born and always living in the ladies roadster class which had her smiling and leavingGreenfield, Iowa, she was 64 years young. the ring with a blue ribbon!Roelene’s vast experiences included the secretary for the Horses were just in Roelene Lundy’s blood; her love of horsesQuarter Horse Association and she continued as a 4H project started at an early age and it gave her pleasure that lasted herleader for Adair County. As a project leader and with her a life time. Roelene Lundy was an amazing, smart, classylove of children, she was the perfect fit and coached many lady who was respected by whomever she met.youths sharing her wisdom, quality ethics and sense of During her illness Roelene never asked why me or knowinglysportsmanship for over 20 years. Roelene always kept current let on that she was ill. This just wasn’t her style. If youin the horse world and worked as an advocate for the industry; were to stop and visit the stalls at BL miniatures at a horseshe brought and shared all of her experience with our club show, you would find an environment filled with children,including the development of various show schedules. She joy, friendship and lots of good humor. Roelene, Scott andgave her time freely to help others, settle disputes, promote Ben as a family together used their experience and wisdomgood sportsmanship and always provided a sense of calm in and focused on breeding beautiful miniatures horses.a storm. Ben and Scott the current owners of BL Miniatures areRoelene Lundy was born into a family who loved and adored marching forward and continue to support our industry.horses; but in particular…Shetland ponies. Her father Andy Stop by and visit Scott and Ben; I know in the true Lundyand mother Eva Funke was one of the largest breeders of fashion they will welcome you at their stalls anytime andShetland ponies in the state of Iowa with about 100 head. you might even see a beautiful palomino to greet you, too.Roelene’s personal experience began when her father gaveher a palomino Shetland pony named “Goldie” and fromthere, her love for ponies and miniature horses blossomed. Butlove didn’t stop with ponies… she later married Scott Lundyand their union generated their only child Ben Lundy whobecame the obvious love of both their lives. They expandedtheir efforts and began a new chapter to bring the joy of smallhorses to others especially their son.Roelene was a talented craftsperson building and sewingthe famed chicken costume which earned her son Ben aNational first place title. Later at the 2015 Nationals, thelucky exhibitors Sienna and Shane Sansevere earned a 4thout of 17 and showedthe costume withgreat style. At the 2017nationals, the outfit gota repeat appearanceand yet another top 5 For 2018 a group of friends have gathered andribbon for Emerson Herron are in the process of designing a memorialand Peyton Sturtz-Herron trophy dedicated to her favorite class… Ladiesbringing smiles to yet another Roadster Over. Should you want to donategeneration. to the creation of this trophy, express your gratitude, or just give a gift please write a check to the “Roelene Lundy Family Fund”. If you wish to be specific write gift or trophy per your desires in the memo field. Please mail these checks to: 1st Community Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 457 Beecher, Il. 6040196 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018

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American Miniature Horse Registry 2017 Nationals September 7 - 17, Tulsa, Oklahoma Results Listing (Listed in exhibiting class order)1-AMHR Youth Showmanship, 2. OZARK MTNS BOOM TIME SCOUT, Pam Mares 7. LA BLUES CHARMING CHARLIE,Mares/Geldings, Ages 13-17, 34” & Under or Colleen Jaehnig, CA Athey, Lonnie, NE1. Brooke Wood, TX2. Gracie McBride, TX 3. RHA HELLO DARKNESS OK, Almay, Vicki A, NC 8. S ILVER MEADOWS JETS START THE SHOW,3. Haley Carsten, TX 4. B ANDIDOS THIS IS HOW WE ROLL, Byerlay, Anita Ray, William or Jennifer Cushion, FL4. Hannah Borst, IA5. Serena Krawczyk, ON Kevin, ON 9-AMHR Youth Halter Sr. Gelding Ages 7 &6. Heaven Leigh Davidson, OK 5. C HERRYVILLE MAJIC’S SIR LANCELOT, Par- Younger, 34” & Under7. Jessica Tamboe, FL 1. MIMINIS HERE I AM, Goff, Connie or Tara, TX8. Shelby Timmerman, NE sons, Marcy, CA 2. F ROST HILL SILENT OBSIDIAN, Rudolph, Karen9. Lauren Lanum, IA 6. R HA ROYAL UNIQUE RENEGADE, Robert Walsh,10. Tatum Basista, FL A, NH2-AMHR Youth Showmanship, Mares/Geld- Penny Gum & Jennifer Reiner, MD 3. SUNDANCE LB EXTREME DREAM OF THR, A.ings, Ages 8-12, 34” & Under 7. ALOHA ACRES CLASSICAL LITE, S Lee Crutch-1. Amelia Shipman, GA Friesz-Steward or S. Kanzler, or S Powell, WA2. Jadalynn Danberry, OH field or Kirby Jones, NC 4. E RL KING’S MAJESTY, Ivy Templeton and LaTo-3. Salma Ramirez, AZ 8. FAIRWIND LAREDOS AYDEN, Lori Davis or Ivy4. Haley Sanders, OR nya McCarthy, TX5. Ainsley Carter, NM Jo Templeton, OK 5. F ALLEN PINES NO LES THAN PERFEKTION,6. Anna Anglen, OK 9. B ANDIDOS KUERVO KING, Samantha Betts or7. Kylie Chambers, TX Crystal Goad or Natalie Phillips, OH8. Marisa Moring, OK Strachen Edwards, ON 6. Z EPHYR WOODS CHARMED IN THE HOPYARD,9. Jaed Jones, FL 10. BANDIDOS WHITE TRASH, Brown, Gayle or10. Bricen Freiwald, NM Mikayla Alger or Emily McCabe Alger, CT3-AMHR Youth Showmanship, Mares/Geld- Holly, ON 7. RDP HELL FIRE, Valley, Jessica or Addison, AZings, Ages 7 & Younger, Under 6-AMHR Youth Halter Jr. Gelding, Ages 7 & 8. BONDES BOUNCIN B RED HOT N READY,1. Maddison Hammond, TX Younger, 34” & Under2. Jayden Shroyer, MS 1. ALOHA ACRES SEXY IN THE LITE, Crutchfield, Cronin, Mark or Janice, SD3. Charlotte Behnke, CT 9. HA IVANS MOONLIGHT ISIDORE,4. Faith Bowen,TX S. Lee, NC5. Kadyn Gates, OK 2. Z EPHYR WOODS IT’S A CHARMED LIFE, Booker, Richard or Beth, MS6. Audreigh Goff, TX 10. BREVE CAVALLO STREETERS HIGH OCTANE,7. Tristan Jones, FL Jamaitus, Ellen or Madison, CT8. Courtney Melton, OH 3. AT LAST TRIPS INSIGNIA, Terry, Donna, OK9. Ivy Lampert, MN 10-AMHR Youth Halter Sr Gelding, Ages 8-12,10. Wyatt Jones, OH Lucas-Murray, Leigh, OK 34” & Under4-AMHR Youth Halter Jr Stallion, 4. C OMFERTS CALL IT A NIGHT, 1.LM IDOLS COMMANCHE HAWK,Age 13-17, 34” & Under (Non-Rated)1. CHERRYVILLE MAJIC’S WARLOCK, Hardesty, Denise, IN Toliver, Amy, CA 5. W INNING STREAKS EPIC MASTERPIECE, 2. IMAGINE FARMS STORM WARRIOR, Ivy Templeton or Lori Davis, OK2. ALLIANCE BOLEROS PADRON, Jones, Debra TX Lavery, Donna, FL Heimstadt, Cynthia, MI3. RHA UNIQUE CANDYMAN, 7-AMHR Youth Halter Jr. Gelding, Ages 8-12, 3. Z EPHYR WOODS ZEE ZEE TOP, 34” & Under Walsh, Robert or Pamela, MD 1. WINSTON AN, Campbell, Casey or Krick, Lisa E, ON4. DIAMOND T’S GET YOUR SHINE ON, 4. COUNTRYLANES SURFIN ON KOKOMO BAY, Kelly or Sue, CA Toliver,Amy, CA 2. STARS NEKODA, Murray, Leigh or Jamie, OK Conrad, Korey or Tracy, MB5. M ARYSTOWN MAJOR CHARMER, 3. C OMFERTS CALL IT A NIGHT, 5. LITTLE WHEELS REGEES COUNT MY SOX, Goettl,Lisa or Pete, TX Hardesty, Denise, IN Eloise Wheeler or Melissa Meharry, IL6. DVM HEZA GRAND SHABODA, 4. M ARYSTOWN CHARMER JOE, Dial, Alan or 6. M CCARTHY’S POCKET FULL OF KRYPTONITE, Nicole Pearsall & Mary Adams, PA Tammi or Alexandra, ID McCarthy II, Edward, NY7. PHOTOBOMB, Bluer, Jason, MI 5. LA BLUES CHARMING CHARLIE, 7. E RL KING’S MAJESTY, Ivy Templeton and8. B REVE CAVALLO BEARY COOL, Walmer, Rich- Athey, Lonnie, NE LaTonya McCarthy, TX ard, Kathleen, Shawn or Jessica, WI 6. VERSATILITY FARM’S DESTINED FOR 8. CONDERS ALL DUN WITH RULES, Henrich,9. AE CAPTAIN AMERICA, Bateman, Lynn, AZ10.DVM PASO’S HEZ OFF THE HOOK, SUCCESS, G Matheny, J Danberry or C or J Dawn, FL Melton, OH 9. DODSON’S HEART OF FIRE, Dodson, Jeremy or Nicole Pearsall or Elaine Buchanan, PA 7. S ILVER MEADOWS DREAM BOY, Anita Ray or5-AMHR Youth Halter Jr. Stallion, Age 13-17, Amanda O’Cull, FL Amanda, IAOver 34” - 38” (Non-Rated) 8. WINNING STREAKS EPIC MASTERPIECE, 10SUNDANCE LB EXTREME DREAM OF THR, A.1. WA-FULL UNIQUE REGALO, Thomas, Larry or Lavery, Donna, FL 8-AMHR Youth Halter Jr Gelding, Ages 13-17, Friesz-Steward or S. Kanzler, or S. Powell, WA Debbie, TX 34” & Under 11-AMHR Youth Halter Sr Gelding, Ages 13-17, 1. WINSTON AN, Campbell, Casey or 34” & Under Kelly or Sue, CA 1. ERL KING’S MAJESTY, Ivy Templeton and LaTo- 2. MARYSTOWN CHARMER JOE, Dial, Alan or Tam- mi or Alexandra, ID nya McCarthy, TX 3. RHA MISTER ROCK N ROLL, Walsh, Robert or 2. FANTA C’S FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX, D or L Pamela, MD 4. A T LAST TRIPS INSIGNIA, Lucas-Murray, Williams or D Helbig, IL Leigh, OK 3. FLYING TAIL FARM FORGET ME NOT, Housley, 5. SFR REGAL HEIR, Slobody, Roger T, MA 6. WINNING STREAKS EPIC MASTERPIECE, Bob or Sharon, CA Lavery, Donna, FL 4. W ESTWIND A BLAZE N FIERO, Tamboe, Joanie or Jessica, FL 5. A LLIANCE UNFORGETTABLY PROUD, Cooper, Heather L., AZ 6. ALLIANCE BOLEROS MAGNIFICO, Smith, Deana or Zachary, MS98 The Journal • December 2017 / January 2018