ATTENDEES PLEASED WITH CAA CONFERENCE DESPITE BEING DRENCHED The Carriage Association of America (CAA) held its Conference at the Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Virginia, June 17–20. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful Virginia countryside despite the frequent rain. The nearly 200 Conference attendees were joined by 16 children—sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren of CAA members—ranging in age from 4 to 16. These young attendees helped behind the scenes, enjoyed a fun Equine Quiz Bowl game prepared just for them, learned how to blow coach horns, and enjoyed playing with the hunt club’s hounds. The CAA was founded in 1960 and is the oldest and largest international organization devoted to the preservation and restoration of horse-drawn carriages and sleighs. The CAA has more than 3,000 members in all 50 states and in 40 other countries. AHHS ANNOUNCES CHANGES In order for more participation from American Hackney Horse Society (AHHS) members as well as making it beneficial to stallion donors the Limited Breeders’ Stallion Service Auction will be held separately from the AHHS/UPHA convention. This year the date for the LBS Stallion Auction will take place on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 and will be at the Old Stone Inn in Simpsonville, Ky. The evening will begin with a General Informational Membership Meeting (formerly held during the Kentucky State Fair) and Cocktails at 3:30 p.m. with Dinner to be served at 4:30 p.m. and the Auction will start at 5:30 p.m. LBS contracts will be available on-line as soon as any rule and guideline changes have been made. All stallion donors are required to review the new rules and guidelines before submitting stallion contracts. The LBS committee has also been working on plans to have the donated stallions featured on-line months before the auction. All foals resulting from this auction will be eligible to show in the 2011 LBS Limited Breeders’ Weanling Stake and for the 2014 Three-Year-Old Performance Class both to be held at the All-American Horse Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. Please mark the date on your calendar. Come and get involved! For more information contact: Chris Gantley phone: 859-221-7079, email: wcfpony@msn.com or contact AHHS office: 859-255-8694 or ahhscsl@qx.net. Also, due to last year’s lack of attendance, the General Informational Meeting will not be held during the week of the Kentucky State Fair. Plans for the AHHS General Information Meeting will take place during the 2010 Limited Breeders Stallion Auction at the Old Stone Inn in Simpsonville, Ky. See above for details. MID-WEST HACKNEY HELD SPRING SALE The Mid-West Hackney Association held a spring sale and clinic on May 1 and 2 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill. Friday, May 1 was devoted to a clinic day and Dr. Alan Raun served as moderator as well as organizer of the day’s activities. With help from Larry Bacon, Gib Marcucci, Randy Harper and Chris Gantry, the crowd was treated to a wide range of training tips and methods on starting ponies as well as tips to evaluate prospects. Members of the audience were able to participate by asking questions though out the day’s clinic. Jim Spurrier and Barrel Kolkman discussed showing in-hand ponies and Dr. Joe Lowry presented a very informative session on equine dentistry with Rick Medd discussing shoeing as well as giving tips for correcting problems. The Mid-West Hackney Association provided a complimentary buffet dinner for those attending and over 200 were served during the break in the clinic on Friday afternoon. Sale day on Saturday, May 2 saw a nice crowd for the tack sale and the gross sales on tack and carts was $15,111.50. The pony sale began at 1 p.m. with 58 head consigned to the sale. Auctioneer Steve Zindars kept the sale rolling with help from Greg Gilmore reading pedigrees. There were 33 head that sold for a total of $45,000.00. The Top Five selling ponies averaged $5,460.00 and the Top Ten selling ponies averaged $3,573.00 with an over-all sale average of $1,363.00. The high selling pony on the sale was Heartland Magic Man, a flashy 3 year old gelding sired by Heartland Equality. This individual was presented as a roadster prospect and at the final bid, this exciting youngster was headed to England for the new owner, Richard Denness. Mid-West Hackney is already working on plans for their fall pony sale to be held on October 16 th and 17 and is looking to the future for more possible clinics. The spring clinic only scratched the surface of possible topics that could be covered and it is hoped that more clinics of this caliber can be held. DVD sets of the spring clinic are available for purchase by going to the Mid-West Hackney website at www.midwesthackney.com where a form is available to download or you may contact Mid-West Hackney at 815638-2071 for more information. The Mid-West Hackney Futurity is held every year during the Illinois State Fair with a total of 17 classes offered. In 2008, the futurity paid out over $41,000.00 in premium money for classes ranging from weanlings through Four and Five year old Jackpot classes as well as a Junior Exhibitor Showmanship class and an Amateur Unshod weanling class. SCHA TO OFFER JUNIOR ROAD PONY CHAMPIONSHIP The South Central Hackney Association will once again offer the Garnett and Aldina Wood Memorial Jr. Road Pony Championship at the 2009 Alexandria Fair and Horse Show on Sunday evening, Sept. 6. To qualify for the Championship, all ponies must be fours years old or under, 52” and under and have up-to-date AHHS registration papers. All ponies will be mouthed for age verification at the horse show. Registration papers must be presented at time of entry in order for the pony to compete. Exhibitors and owners or leases must be SCHA members prior to June 30 of the current year in order for their ponies to show in the Championship. Ponies must qualify by showing in at least two SCHA: Junior Road Pony, Three Year Old Road Pony Futurity or Three Year Old Road Pony Open classes at SCHA member shows during the current year. SCHA received a $500 grant from KEEP (Kentucky Equine Education Project) which makes the class a $1,000 class (plus entry fees). The Southern States S.H.O.W. program also helps to fund the premium for this class. In order to maximize the prize money offered in this class, please save your proof of purchases from Southern States feed and mail to Ron Burcham, 1804 Graves Road, Hebron, KY 41048. The more proof of purchases we turn in, the greater the Junior Road Pony premium. For further information contact Debbie Sauer at 606-742-2262 or debsauer@windstream.net. SCHA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS The Board of Directors of the South Central Hackney Association is pleased to announce that Casey Bray of Burlington, Ky., and Jim Tom Galbreath of Flemingsburg, Ky., are this year’s recipients of the SCHA Monford Greer Memorial College Scholarships. Casey enjoys showing road ponies and is a previous SCHA high point winner in the juvenile road pony division with Kilbro’s Must B Dreamin. Casey is the daughter of Jim and Melissa Bray and she plans to attend Western Kentucky University in the fall. Jim Tom enjoys showing his road ponies Movin On and Deja Blue in the juvenile and 48” road pony classes. Movin On was the 2008 SCHA 48” road pony high point champion. Jim Tom will be attending Morehead State University this fall. ASHA YOUTH COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ANNUAL YOUTH AUCTION DETAILS The ASHA Youth & Auction Committees have announced that the ASHA Youth Auction will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009, during the World’s Championship Horse Show. The auction will be held at the new Crowne Plaza Louisville (formerly The Executive West Hotel) in Crowne Room A (formerly The Mary Room). Bid Numbers may be obtained beginning at noon on Wednesday, August 26, and bidding on silent auction items will begin at this time. Silent bidding resumes Thursday morning at 10:00 AM, with the live auction portion of the event beginning at 1:30 PM. Items such as Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and Breeders’ Cup tickets will be offered during the live auction. As in the past, a FREE reception and cash bar will be offered beginning at noon on Thursday. New this year will be special activities and prizes for ASHA Youth. All ASHA Youth Clubs are being asked to participate in the Basket Bonanza. Youth Clubs will put together baskets for the auction featuring items from their respective localities, or baskets geared towards a specific theme. The Youth Club basket that raises the most money at the auction will receive their ASHA Club dues paid for the following year. The Committees are in the process of gathering items for this annual event. This auction is the sole fundraiser for ASHA Youth Scholarships and all Youth Programs (Junior Judging, Saddletime Awards, Academy Awards, Showmanship at Halter Awards, and The ASHA Youth Award). Since 1991, these funds have helped to further the education of over 100 ASHA Youth members. If you would like to donate an item please contact Brenda Newell, ASHA Youth Programs Director, at b.newell@asha.net, or Ron Merwin, ASHA Auction Chairperson, at rmerwin91@aol.com or Germaine Johnson, ASHA Youth Chairperson, at auburntiger@insightbb.com. All donations are tax deductible. ASHA YOUTH PLANNING COMMITTEE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The ASHA Youth Committee is recruiting Junior ASHA Members to be on the Youth Planning Committee. We are looking for motivated, creative, positive Youth Saddlebred enthusiasts willing to serve on the committee, which will plan Youth activities for the week of the World’s Championship Horse Show (WCHS), and activities for the 2010 ASHA Convention and Youth Conference. Members must be able to attend a meeting to be held during The Lexington Jr. League Horse Show, July 6-12, 2009, at the Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky (Exact location and date TBD). Members also must be able to assist with Youth Activities planned for the week of WCHS. An application can be obtained from the ASHA website. For additional information, or if you have questions, please contact Brenda Newell at (859) 259-2742 ext. 343, or by email at b.newell@asha.net. TOM RYDER'S FINAL BOOK NOW AVAILABLE After gathering the information and images from a lifetime of research -- "... everything I know about horses," he said -- Tom Ryder wrote the book he called The Evolution of Many Modern Breeds of Light Horses. The Carriage Association of America has worked with him over the past year to get the book designed the way he wanted it and to get it printed. ALL AMERICAN CUP PLANS "GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH" The All American Cup is planning the largest promotional extravaganza ever for the American Saddlebred breeding industry. Your host, Jim Aikman, is inviting everyone to join him on The All American Cup Stallion, Broodmare and “Babies” Review. On Friday, July 10, you will make a memory as scores of Saddlebred fans will meet at the American Saddlebred Museum “bright and early.” A free continental breakfast will be provided by Peter and Lynn Via and will be waiting for you. The All American Cup is purchasing a core of seats at the Lexington Junior League so our guests will be provided with free seats to this greatest of all outdoor horse shows. After shopping in the ASB Museum and enjoying breakfast, you will be in for a real Saddlebred promotional treat as we stroll or ride up “the hill” to the famous “Big Barn.” Seeing this magnificent structure built in 1897, 476 feet long, with 52 stalls, is worth the price of admission. Coincidentally 1897 is the year of the founding of the American Saddlebred Horse. The “All American Cup Stallion Tour” will begin here. Famous “AAC” visiting stallions from all over the country will be paraded from the “Big Barn” and onto the green grass for your review. After the “Big Barn” presentation of Grand Stallions- guests will board the AAC luxury buses and head out for the trip of your life. Buses will be loaded with happy Saddlebred fans and we will head to Cornerstone and Leatherwood where Ann Smith and Barclay De Wet, Fred and Karen Sarver, and trainer Scott Perelli will be your host. You will see exciting stallions, beautiful mares, and “babies”- more surprises will entertain you. Buses will be reloaded and we are headed to the heart of the Saddlebred breeding world- Simpsonville and Shelbyville, Ky. What a show awaits us as the next stop will be the famous Copper Coin Farm owned by Wendy and Bob Johnson. No one welcomes the All American Cup guests like Bob and Wendy as they will present at least six of America’s finest! You may rest assured that there will be surprises of lovely mares, frisky babies, and promising prospects. Next stop is the fabulous facility of Alliance Stud owned by Dr. and Mrs. Scott Bennett, managed by Erin Yates, and embraced by two of our industries finest trainers, Steve and Tiffany Wheeler. Seven scintillating stallions will make you want to own broodmares- and you will see more broodmares and “babies” while at Alliance Stud. For more information and to reserve your seat, go to www.allamericancup.org. Seats are going fast! Thank you, welcome aboard, and email your comments and questions to allamericancup@yahoo.com.
ASHA ANNOUNCES REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GUIDELINES FOR 2009 The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has announced that updated guidelines for the 2009 Regional Championships are now available online at www.asha.net/RegChamp09Guide. The ASHA Regional Championships are a part of the Association’s ongoing effort to improve public education about the breed, as well as to increase competitive opportunities for all levels throughout the nation. Eleven Regional Championship competitions are scheduled throughout the country in 2009. In the west, they include the California Saddle Horse Futurity for the West Coast, and the Arizona Saddlebred Futurity for the Southwest; in the Northwest Region, the NWSA Fall Classic and Futurity; in the North Central Region, the Wisconsin Futurity; in the Heart of America Region, the Mid-America Mane Event; the South Central Region, at the State Fair of Texas UPHA Show; for the Bluegrass Region, the All American Horse Classic; for the Atlantic Coast, the North Carolina State Fair; in the Southeast, the Southeastern Charity Horse Show; in the Northeast, the ASHAV Horse Show; and in New England, the Eastern States Exposition. Among the changes and clarifications in this year’s Regional Championship guidelines are: * Declaration of region is no longer required. If a horse qualifies for multiple Regional Championship competitions and does not win the Regional Championship title at its first such event, it may compete for a Regional Championship title at other Regional Championship competitions for which it is eligible. However, a horse may earn only one Regional Championship title in any calendar year. *As in prior years, horses and equitation riders must compete and receive a ribbon (1 through 8) in three (3) separate competitions within the region, in the qualifying period, in the same section within the Saddlebred division, to qualify for a Regional Championship title in that region’s championship event. Sections include Five-Gaited, Three-Gaited, Fine Harness, Park, Park Pleasure, Show Pleasure, and Country Pleasure, Saddle Seat Equitation, etc. This means that a horse does not have to qualify for a specific class, such as amateur or junior exhibitor, and allows this aspect of regional qualifying to be consistent with Kentucky State Fair qualifying. *The qualifying period has been changed to include all competitions up to the starting dates of each respective Regional Championship. This adds urgency for all local competitions to submit their results to the ASHA as promptly as possible. The complete guidelines are available at www.asha.net/RegChamp09Guide. There are additional incentives for participating in the Regional Championships. Each Regional Champion will receive an exclusive tri-color and neck ribbon and make a solo victory pass. The American Saddlebred Registry’s Grand National program is offering $5,000 added money to classes at five Regional Championships including the ASHAV Horse Show, the Mid-America Mane Event, the NWSA Fall Classic, the Southeastern Charity, and the Wisconsin Futurity. Sections for those $5,000 stakes are Three-Gaited, Fine Harness, Three-Gaited Show Pleasure, Five Gaited, and Three-Gaited Park, respectively. For more information on the ASR Grand National program, visit www.asha.net/Prize-Grand-National. ASHA will soon be displaying a complete database of all horses’ current regional competition records, by section, on the ASHA Web site, so that all competitors and managements can easily see the region(s) and section(s) for which a given horse is qualified. Please direct any questions to Susan Harris, Registry Associate/Competitions, at s.harris@asha.net. ASB MUSEUM PREPARES EXHIBIT FOR WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES As September 2010 and the opening of the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky steadily approach, the American Saddlebred Museum is preparing for the arrival of the world at its front door. The museum plans to showcase the American Saddlebred horse in world class fashion for this unprecedented opportunity. The intention is to send international guests home full of enthusiasm and excitement about this wonderful and versatile breed! Along with construction of a new wing and renovation of the Museum’s current exhibit space, preparations include a special exhibit called This is the American Saddlebred, to display the versatility of today’s American Saddlebred by showing it in all possible disciplines. To that end, the Museum is seeking photographs, film footage, trophies and memorabilia relating to Saddlebreds participating in sport horse and non-traditional disciplines and events. “To mount an exhibit of this nature is definitely a departure from the Museum’s stated mission to preserve and display the history of our breed,” says Kim Skipton, museum curator, "but the board of trustees feels that we must not miss this unparalleled opportunity to display the talents and capabilities of the Saddlebred. In order to be successful, we need the assistance and support of the entire Saddlebred community.” If you know of any Saddlebreds who have competed successfully in eventing, dressage, endurance, driving, CDE, parade, circus, or any events other than saddle seat, the museum is asking for your assistance in acquiring the loan of materials for this important exhibit. In order to mount a successful and impacting exhibit, over 100 images, ample film footage and 30 or so artifacts will be needed. As a part of this special exhibit, the Museum will put together a film that highlights children and the reasons they love their Saddlebred. The Museum is requesting the submission of film clips of children and youth with their Saddlebred, showing and telling why their horse is so special. To be included in the clip, which should be 30–45 seconds in length, are the child’s first name, age, name of their horse, how long they’ve owned (or known) the horse and why it is special to them. The clip can show them on the horse, with or without tack, inside or outside, standing next to the horse or doing something extraordinary. Imagination is encouraged! When 500,000+ international horse enthusiasts come to see the museum, it intends to present an exhibit that not only intrigues visitors, but also presents the American Saddlebred in its best light. The success of such an exhibit depends in large part on the support of the entire industry. If you have any hidden gems of historical significance, please share them with the museum during 2010. This is the time to display today’s Saddlebred participating in the myriad of disciplines in which he excels. The World Equestrian Games are a once in a lifetime chance to showcase the American Saddlebred. Let’s not miss it! To offer your thoughts and ideas with us by phone, call (859) 259-2746, ext. 312, or by e-mail at museum@asbmuseum.org. KENTUCKY HORSE PARK OFFERS EQUINE EDUCATION CLASSES The Kentucky Horse Park will continue its tradition of offering a variety of educational opportunities for beginner and experienced horse men and women this summer. John Nicholson, Executive Director of the park stated, "The Kentucky Horse Park is dedicated to equine welfare, and we believe that the best way to advance this cause is through education. The more owners and caretakers understand about horses and their needs, the less likely those horses will be to end up in precarious situations. That is why we are committed to offering educational experiences for horsepeople at all levels of interest and involvement." The following seminars and courses are available for 2009: Adult Beginning English Riding Introduction to Pair Driving Class Youth Riding - For ages 10-18 Insights into Training the Horse to Drive Introduction to Single Driving Class Driving the Draft Horses City Slickers DEVON'S BLACK TIE AND BOOTS BALL ENJOYED BY GUESTS
Two of the most devoted volunteers of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair were honored at the Black Tie and Boots Ball, Saturday, May 9 at Bryn Clovis, Brushwood Farm in Malvern. The Ball, chaired by Beth Wright, benefited the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Foundation. Cocktails were served in a tent connected by a covered walkway to the tent for dinner and dancing. Guests mingled on the vast lawn overlooking rolling, green paddocks in which Brushwood Farm’s thoroughbreds galloped and played. Bryn Clovis is the thoroughbred breeding farm owned by Betty Moran’s Brushwood Farms, which has campaigned such champion race horses as Belmont Stakes winner Crème Fraiche, Aintree Grand National winner Papillon and I’m Sweets. In 2004, Brushwood Stable bred Hard Spun, who, in the colors of Rick Porter of Wilmington, Del., went on to finish second in the Kentucky Derby, third in the Preakness and fourth in the Belmont Stakes. During the cocktail hour, the Devon Champion of the Year Award was presented to Mrs. Robert R. (Kathy) Schwartz for her service to the Country Fair and to Richard G. (Dick) Webster for service to the Horse Show. “Kathy has volunteered for 50 years and has worked in every booth in the Country Fair,” said Country Fair co-chairman Mrs. Barry (Karin) Maynard. “Not only has she volunteered for 50 years, but she has also gotten all five of her children involved with Devon.” “I haven’t volunteered at Devon quite as long as Kathy, but almost as long,” said Webster after receiving his award from Devon Chairman Leonard A. King. “I started selling balloons in the Fair with my wife Peg,” he said. “Then I was put on the Trophy Committee. Kressley, who starred in “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”, has ridden his American Saddlebred horses in the Saddlebred divisions at Devon for about 20 years. Two of the highest priced items were a five day stay in a flat in London, which went for $3,300, and a shopping spree with Kressley at Ralph Laurens, which brought $3,100. The Black Tie and Boots Ball is celebrating its fourth year, having previously been held twice in the Dixon Oval at the Devon show grounds and last year at Ardrossan. The show begins Thursday, May 21 and runs to May 30. for additional information, visit the website at www.thedevonhorseshow.org. FOUR RARE FIREARMS BRING SIX FIGURES Four extraordinary firearms, each with a fascinating history, realized exceptional prices in Cowan’s Spring Firearms and Early Militaria Auction on April 29, 2009, the first of Cowan's two semi-annual Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auctions. Lot 14, a Colt Single-Action Revolver that sold for $143,750, surpassed the record for the highest-selling firearm in Ohio, but held the honor for only 20 lots. Lot 34, a Winchester Model 1886 made exclusively for the American icon, John F. Dodge, exceeded the Colt's record by selling for $450,000. Until today, the record for the highest-selling firearm in Ohio was held by Sitting Bull’s Whitney Revolver, sold by Cowan’s in November 2005 for $120,750. The two exceptional rifles sold were made for Dodge who founded the Dodge Motor Company with his brother Horace in 1913 after building a reputation for producing the finest quality automotive parts and supplying them to companies like Oldsmobile and The Ford Motor Company. The company grew to be the fourth-largest automobile manufacturer in the country by 1917. Both of the rare weapons made for Dodge exude the finest craftsmanship known in American Sporting Firearms. The first, lot 34, a never-fired Winchester Model 1886, which features Dodge&rsquos initials and a total of 195 grams of gold used in inlays of a buck, doe, fawn, bull moose, and cow, garnered $450,000, within its $400/500,000 estimate. A complete factory letter, an unusual find, details all the firearms exquisite components. Also interesting to note is that the rifle was engraved with Dodge’s initials by J. Ulrich, and the checkering was rendered by C. Ulrich; seldom does a collector find documentation that indicates both Ulriches’ contributions to the piece The second of Dodge’s firearms, lot 35, a Savage Model 1889 Takedown Rifle, which also features Dodge’s initials in raised gold, realized $230,000, within its estimate of $200/250,000. The rifle's exquisitely-carved walnut pistol grip stock and forearm, depicting leaf and vine motifs in deep relief and a beautiful stippled background, made it extremely desirable to collectors. Jack Lewis, Cowan's Director of Historic Firearms and Early Militaria, was pleased with the results. “Two of the best rifles made by Winchester and Savage were sold today here in Cincinnati. This is a milestone for not only Cowan’s, but also for our city,” he commented. Lot 14, a Colt Single-Action Revolver gifted in 1874 by W.B. Franklin, Vice President of Colt Patened Firearms, to his friend General Thomas H. Ruger, superintendent of West Point, sold for $143,750, far exceeding its $30/50,000 estimate. The revolver, likely never fired, descended directly through the family of General Ruger before it was offered for auction by Cowan’s. “This is the finest civilian-cased Colt Single-Action ever sold at auction, and collectors bid fiercely,” noted Jack Lewis. Lot 121, an exceptionally rare Gardner Gun, Serial Number 2, far surpassed its $50/75,000 estimate, selling for $149,500. William Gardner is believed to have had Serial No. 2 manufactured, based upon his patents of 1876 and 1879, by the Pratt Whitney Company. The weapon that sold is the Patent Gun that William Gardner had tested by the U.S. Navy, tried by the British Admiralty and British War Office, and other European governments. This is the very gun that Alexander Gardner took with him to Paris in 1878 for and exhibition in Paris with similar inventor’s machine guns in which Mr. Gardner’s gun took first place. This gun was used in competition against the Gatling gun. Mr. Gardner's gun won in Europe, but not in America. MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD FOR KY DERBY WINNER ALYSHEBA The Kentucky Horse Park remembered Kentucky Derby winner Alysheba in a memorial service at the Hall of Champions on Wednesday, April 29. The famous son of Alydar was euthanized at 11:13 pm on March 27 at the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky, where he was being treated after sustaining a serious injury in his stall at the Hall of Champions. He had resided at the park for only five months. The 25-year-old stallion was buried the following morning at the Hall of Champions, across from the grave of the legendary John Henry. John Nicholson, Executive Director of the park stated, "Although Alysheba left us a month ago, we felt that it was fitting for a Kentucky Derby winner to be memorialized during Derby week. This is a very special and exciting time of year for everyone who loves Thoroughbred racing, as we anticipate the next Kentucky Derby winner. We couldn't imagine a better time to honor the life and remember the accomplishments of Alysheba. "During the too-brief time he lived at the Kentucky Horse Park, Alysheba stole the hearts of our park employees - especially those who worked with him each day and frequently commented on his loving disposition. We are glad that his fans and those who revere champions joined us in this service to honor Alysheba." Before coming to the Kentucky Horse Park, Alysheba spent the previous eight years of his life in the royal stables of His Majesty King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, after standing his first years at stud at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky. Known on the track as "America's horse," he was sent to the Kentucky Horse Park as a gift from His Majesty to the American people in October 2008. Bred by Preston Madden at Hamburg Place in Lexington, Alysheba (Alydar-Bel Sheba, by Lt. Stevens) was sold as a yearling to Dorothy and Pam Scharbauer who campaigned him under the guidance of Hall of Fame trainer, Jack Van Berg. Alysheba won the 1987 Kentucky Derby (G1), Preakness Stakes (G1), Super Derby (G1), and an Eclipse Award as Champion 3-year-old colt. As a 4-year-old, he was even better, winning six Grade 1 stakes: the Strub Stakes, Santa Anita Handicap, Iselin Handicap, Woodward Stakes, Meadowlands Cup and the Breeders' Cup Classic. He was ridden in 17 consecutive starts by Hall of Fame Jockey, Chris McCarron. Alysheba is listed at #42 on The Blood-Horse magazine's list of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century, one notch above another Kentucky Derby-winner, Northern Dancer. His career highlights also included Horse of the Year honors and track records for 1 1/4 miles at Belmont and The Meadowlands. Along the way, he defeated Risen Star, Forty Niner, Bet Twice, Seeking the Gold, and another Kentucky Derby-winner, the ill-fated Ferdinand. Until two-time Horse of the Year Cigar came along, Alysheba was the world's richest Thoroughbred, with earnings of $6,679,242. In addition to John Nicholson, other speakers at Alysheba's Memorial Service were Preston Madden, Clarence Scharbauer III, representing the Scharbauer family and Valor Farm in Pilot Point, TX, trainer Jack van Berg and jockey Chris McCarron. Nicholson concluded, "We want to express our appreciation to the veterinarians at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute for doing everything humanly and humanely possible for Alysheba. We also want to thank His Majesty King Abdullah for sending Alysheba to our park so he could be reunited with many of his fans and taste the sweet, spring Kentucky Bluegrass once again." Park Hours and Rates: From March 15 through October 31, the park is open seven days a week. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for children 7-12. Children six and under are always admitted free of charge. Admission includes the International Museum of the Horse - In Association with the Smithsonian Institution - and the American Saddlebred Museum & Gift Shop. For more information on the park, go to www.KyHorsePark.com. MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2010 LTD. BREEDERS STALLION AUCTION In order for more participation from AHHS members, as well as making it beneficial to stallion donors, the Limited Breeders’ Stallion Service Auction will be held separately from the AHHS/UPHA convention. The date for the LBS Stallion Auction will be Saturday, February 27, 2010 and will be at the Stone Inn in Simpsonville, Ky. The evening will begin with a General Informational Membership Meeting (formerly held during the Kentucky State Fair) and cocktails at 3:30 p.m. with dinner to be served at 4:30 p.m. and the auction will start at 5:30 p.m. LBS contracts will be available on-line as soon as any rule and guideline changes have been made. All stallion donors are required to review the new rules and guidelines before submitting stallion contracts. The LBS committee has also been working on plans to have the donated stallions featured on-line months before the auction. All foals resulting from this auction will be eligible to show in the 2011 LBS Limited Breeders’ Weanling Stake and for the 2014 Three-Year-Old Performance Class both to be held at the All-American Horse Show in Indianapolis, Ind. Please mark the date on your calendar. Come and get involved! For more information contact: Chris Gantley phone: 859-988-6909, email: wcfpony@msn.com or contact AHHS office: 859-255-8694 or ahhscsl@qx.net. If you want the latest information from the AHHS check the AHHS website http://www.hackneysociety.com. Please check the website often as new information is posted frequently.
DEVON HOLDS ANNUAL BLACK TIE AND BOOTS BALL IN MAY The Black Tie and Boots Ball, featuring cocktails, dinner, dancing and a live auction, will be held Saturday, May 9 at Bryn Clovis, Brushwood Farm in Malvern. The Ball benefits the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Foundation, and limited tickets are available. Bryn Clovis is the thoroughbred breeding farm owned by Betty Moran, who has campaigned such champion race horses as Belmont Stakes winner Crème Fraiche, Aintree Grand National winner Papillon and I’m Sweets. In 2004, Brushwood Stable bred Hard Spun, who, in the colors of Rick Porter of Wilmington, Del., went on to finish second in the Kentucky Derby, third in the Preakness and fourth in the Belmont Stakes. The Black Tie and Boots Ball is celebrating its fourth year, having previously been held twice in the Dixon Oval at the Devon show grounds and last year at Ardrossan. Kressley, who starred in “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”, has ridden his gaited horses in the Saddlebred divisions at Devon for about 20 years. Among the items to be auctioned are; a week’s stay in a Paris apartment, a guitar signed by the Big And Rich band and a VIP concert package featuring multiple country stars donated by WXTU. Two Devon “insider” packages are also on the schedule to be auctioned. The first includes two tickets to First Night at the Devon Art Gallery on May 20, two 10 day passes for the show, two Devon Grand Prix tickets for May 28, membership in the Turf Club, VIP parking for the week and a trophy presentation. The second rewards the lucky buyer with two seats on a carriage during the Carriage Pleasure Drive on May 24, followed by a catered party for 12 in the VIP Sponsor’s Room. The Ball Committee is headed by Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Chairman Leonard A. King and President Wade L. McDevitt, and Country Fair co-Chairmen Karin Maynard and Mimi Killian. Black tie is optional, and boots are suggested. There will be valet parking. Tickets are $125 per person, with $75 per ticket tax deductible. Tables of 10 can be reserved. KY 4-H CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY DURING KY STATE FAIR The Kentucky State Fair is joining the celebration of the Kentucky 4-H program’s 100th anniversary. Since its humble inception in 1909, the commonwealth’s 4-H program has met the needs of hundreds of thousands of young people. In 2008, more than 233,000 Kentuckians participated in 4-H programs, projects and camps. Current 4-H members can participate in the centennial celebration by competing in 11 new Kentucky State Fair competitive classes specifically designed for the 100th anniversary. New competitions premiering at the 105th Kentucky State Fair: A class champion will be selected for each individual class. Junior and Senior champions will be named for each division. Entries in Centennial classes are limited to one item per class per county. Check the official Kentucky State Fair Web site for rules and regulations about entries. Along with the addition of the 11 Kentucky 4-H Centennial Division classes, the Kentucky State Fair competitive entrants have 30 departments and thousands of categories to showcase early every talent imaginable. Most competitions are open to the public and require a completed entry form to be submitted to the Kentucky State Fair entry department by July 1; late entries will be accepted until July 10. The exceptions to the entry deadline are livestock, poultry and pigeon (July 10) and rabbits (July 18). Participants can find rules, entry forms and guidelines for each competitive department in the 2009 Kentucky State Fair entry catalog. Free catalogs will be available in print and online at www.kystatefair.org beginning May 4. To request a catalog by mail, write to: For more information on competitive departments and other exciting Kentucky State Fair events, visit www.kystatefair.org. OHIO HACKNEY ASSOCIATION HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING The Ohio Hackney Association Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet was held March 28-29, 2009 at the Holiday Inn in Springfield, Ohio. The board meeting was held Saturday afternoon. The following 2009 officers were elected: President - Ron Yount; Vice President - David Estis; Secretary /Treasurer – Eileen Yount. Directors for 2009 Pam Ahrens, Richard Bevins, Beverly Dunn, Dave Estis, Jana Inkrott, Jon Inkrott, Terry McKenzie Jr. ,Lynda Molnar, Matt Schuckert, Steve Shrock, Ron Yount and Tammy Yount. Saturday evening David Estis gave the invocation with a moment of silence to honor our entire fellow hackney enthusiast that our no longer with us. They will be greatly missed. During the dinner hackney films where shown. Anyone interested in participating in the Ohio Hackney High Point Awards program only need to join the association. For more information on participating shows go to www.ohiohackneyassociation.com. Special guests attending the meeting were American Hackney Horse Society Foundation secretary Charlotte Carter, American Hackney Horse Society board members David Estis, Matthew Schuckert and South Central Hackney Association board member Maryann Madden. Thank you all for all your association updates. Auctioneer, Matt Schuckert started the annual trash and treasurer auction off. The trash and treasurer auction netted $1,300. Thank you to those that donated and purchased auction items. A very special thank you to all that attended and to those of you that couldn’t make it you where missed. OHIO HACKNEY ASSOCIATION & OHIO STATE FAIR INVITE YOU The Ohio Hackney Association and the Ohio State Fair would like to invite those of you that are not already participating in our Ohio Hackney Futurity and Ohio State Fair Show to come and be a part of promoting the Hackney Breed. The Ohio State Fair offers over 60 hackney classes with $2,000 Hackney, Harness, and Roadster Pony Open Championships, $750 Amateur Championships, UPHA Classics, AHHS Youth Medallion Classes, Ohio Hackney Futurity with $3,000 added money from the Ohio State Fair. The 2009 Ohio State Fair also hosts the American Hackney Horse Society Pony Futurity with $6,000 Ohio State Fair added money and the American Hackney Horse Society National 4 and 5 year old Hackney Pony Sweepstakes with $2,000 Ohio State Fair added money. Hackney Harness Horse Open, Amateur, and estimated $2,000 Hackney Harness Horse Championship. Judges for the American Hackney Horse Society pony futurity and open classes is Kent Swalla and the Ohio Hackney futurity is James Knight. Don’t forget to add this to your 2009 show schedule. For Ohio State Fair prize list other than the internet please call Judy Peters at 614-644-4035. AMERICAN SHETLAND PONIES FEATURED AS "BREED OF THE WEEK" American Shetland Ponies are getting their well-deserved time in the spotlight, starring as the Breed of the Week on the USEF’s Club Equestrian website. The American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) is a USEF recognized breed association and has enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with the USEF. The “Breed of the Week” spotlight details the breed’s history as well as the fact that the small but mighty equines are a favorite of children and adults. Many of today’s top horsemen got their start on a Shetland Pony. To check out the Shetland Pony as the “Breed of the Week” visit the Club Equestrian homepage or follow the link http://www.clubequestrian.com/breeds/shetland_ponies.aspx. ASHA OFFERS TATTERSALLS SPRING SALE WEBCAST The TSE/Tattersalls Spring Sale will be broadcast over the Internet starting this Friday, April 10, through Saturday, April 11, on the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Web site, www.saddlebred.com. As it has done in the past, ASHA will once again provide live, streaming video of each day of the sale in its entirety. The Webcast will allow viewers to see the sale of each horse as it is presented, and hear the auctioneer’s call, as well as see the hip number and bids. Subscription purchases for viewing the Webcast are available on the ASHA homepage, www.saddlebred.com. Each day’s sale is scheduled to commence at 10 AM Eastern Time. Lots 1-150 will sell Friday, April 10, and lots 151-300 will sell Saturday, April 11. Fees to view the Webcast are $15 per day per computer, meaning the license to view the Webcast is exclusive to each computer on which it is purchased. ASHA members receive a 20 percent discount for daily purchase, making the member price $12 per day, per computer. Two-day package purchasing is available at a discount: for ASHA members, the two-day package is $20, and for non-members, the two-day package is $24. Payment is accepted online using a credit or debit card. Viewers’ Internet connection should be broadband, DSL or cable modem for optimum quality (dial-up or satellite Internet connection is not sufficient). To purchase a subscription, follow the simple steps on the ASHA homepage. A link is provided to a “Help” page to assist subscribers in viewing the Webcast. Revenues received from subscribers go to offset the technical and production costs of the Webcast. Any surplus is applied to the promotional efforts of ASHA. GENEROUS DONATION MADE TO SADDLEBRED RESCUE Saddlebred Rescue, Inc. has gratefully accepted a donation from Dr. Scott Bennett and Alliance Stud in honor of the late World Champion Sire, General Steel. The renowned stallion was humanely euthanized February 25, 2009 at the age of 23 after standing many years at Alliance Stud in Simpsonville, Kentucky. Saddlebred Rescue recovers horses from many types of distressed situations, assessing their general health and determining if they can be returned to the industry as practice horses, lesson horses, pleasure horses, academy mounts or companion animals. On the road to their current precarious position, the majority of these purebred saddlebreds have become separated from their papers, obscuring their identity and heritage. “Dr. Bennett has been very generous to Saddlebred Rescue in the past with donations of his time and expertise, as well as much-needed supplements and medications.” noted SBR Director, Pat Johnson. “We are thrilled to have this monetary acknowledgement of our value as well.” SBR makes its headquarters on the grounds of North Wind Stables in Hardwick, New Jersey, which is currently the home of two of General Steel’s star get: CH Steel in Love and Steel a Secret TS. “It’s poignant to see these two wonderful mares, whose future seems assured, sharing the same practice ring with horses whose pedigree might be just as royal, but who will likely remain unknown because of their bad luck.” said Nealia McCracken, Trainer at North Wind and Co-Founder of Saddlebred Rescue, adding “Thank you Dr. Bennett and Alliance Stud for supporting us.” CROWNE PLAZA LOUISVILLE: WORTHY OF A GRAND INTRODUCTION
AJS Co. President and CEO Mary Moseley
Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson
Ribbon cutting festivities The Al J. Schneider Co. is proud to officially introduce IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) Crowne Plaza brand in the Louisville marketplace. As the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, IHG can now include Louisville as a city in which a Crowne Plaza property can be found as a result of the renovation and conversion of the former Executive West Hotel. The $26 million renovation included upgrades to all 588 guest rooms, the addition of Presidential and Executive Suites and a total re-design of public space to include the all-new Blue Horse Bar • Café • Terrace, 55,000 square feet of meeting space including the Crowne and Cornett Ballrooms, 24 meetings rooms, dedicated exhibit space, an executive boardroom and a new business center. Other improvements include major façade and exterior work, significant mechanical and HVAC upgrades, a new entrance canopy and a complete lobby renovation. “The hotel’s location near the airport and the expo center makes it a major attraction for meeting planners,” said Gina LaBarre, vice president, Brand Management, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, the Americas. “With the conversion of this hotel to a Crowne Plaza, we can now offer them our comprehensive meetings program, which they won’t find at any other hotel in the Louisville market.” The Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport offers 588 guest rooms and a variety of amenities, including a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool, gift shop, airport and local business shuttle and multiple dining outlets. Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts participates in IHG’s guest loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards. The industry’s first and largest guest loyalty program has 40 million members. Priority Club Rewards membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on at priorityclub.com, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of this hotel or any of IHG’s more than 4,100 hotels worldwide. HAY BAR NOW AVAILABLE White Oaks International is offering a way for you to "feed as nature intended" with its Hay Bar. Manufactured from high density Polyethylene with a reinforced top edge, this product is rust proof, rot proof, durable and easy to clean. Hay Bar is "far better for your horses and ponies, and far easier for you." The product is recommended by equine dentists for ensuring correct jaw alignment. It is trouble free, safe and far tidier than nets or racks improving the look of any stable. It improves top line as the top neck muscles are developed more than the lower ones. Licensees Nancy Krueger of Delaware, Ohio and John Richards of Chesire, England will be initially importing Hay Bar from the U.K., and in the near future, manufacturing it here in the United States. The company also has license to manufacture and sell for the U.S. and Canada. Hay Bar holds a complete small bale for ad lib feeding, and is far safer for foals and youngstock. It is less wasteful and less likely to mix forage with bedding. PLANS UNDERWAY FOR SADDLEBRED RESCUE'S 2ND ANNUAL LOUISVILLE LUNCHEON Plans are well under way for the 2nd Annual Louisville Luncheon to benefit Saddlebred Rescue! The Luncheon is the Rescue’s fundraiser that is held during the week of the World’s Championship Horse Show. The event will be held Thursday, August 27th, 2009. Lunch will be served at Noon and the Silent auction will close at 2pm! This year’s event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Airport which is located at Gate 4 off the fairgrounds for convenient golf cart access! The event is a great way to meet with other Saddlebred Rescue members and supporters. The Silent Auction will feature many different items which are horse and non horse related. Bring your barn friends, your trainer, and your husband; there is SOMETHING for everyone!! The featured item again this year will be a weekend stay at North Wind Stables to meet and greet one on one the Rescue’s Treasures and trainers. Tickets are available for $15 per person, which includes lunch. Buy your tickets early; last year’s event sold out and raised $8,000! This is an event you won’t want to miss! Sponsorships are available at various levels as well as advertising opportunities for the Luncheon. Silent auction donations and raffle items are needed and please remember that donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Items we would like to include in our auction are riding lessons, gift items, gift certificates for merchandise, art, jewelry, and a time share/vacation package, or any other item you would like to donate. For information on the Luncheon, how to volunteer, to purchase tickets, or make a donation, please contact Sarah Garner, fundraising@saddlebredrescue.com or Fundraising Office, P.O. Box 546, Goshen, KY 40026. For information regarding Saddlebred Rescue and adoption, please contact Pat Johnson at 908-304-3560. Donations can be sent to Saddlebred Rescue Inc. a 501 c3 nonprofit organization, 4 Westview Dr., Blairstown, NJ 07825, and visit us at www.saddlebredrescue.com. ROCK CREEK TO HOLD KICKOFF PARTY On Wednesday, April 15, there will be a Rock Creek Horse Show Kickoff Party at the historic Henry Clay Building in downtown Louisville. It is being sponsored by The Silver Spoon, owned by two of the Saddlebred world’s staunchest supporters, Kathy Hensley and Philip Koenig. Besides the scrumptious food and beverages, there will be both a live and a silent auction. Included are such stellar items as a stud fee to the young stallion Undulata’s Heir Apparent (Undulata’s Nutcracker x CH An Heir About Heir); two Kentucky Derby Tickets on the Clubhouse level with VIP parking included; a Golf Package Foursome at the world-famous Valhalla Golf Club; two Box Seats and VIP parking at the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show; and a week at a gorgeous villa on the island of St. Lucia and numerous other items. Tickets are $25 per person. For further information, contact Moe Anson, 502.893.5174 or Gail Kline at MarthaGail@aol.com. ASB MUSEUM ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS FOR ART AUCTION Consignments of art, rare books, artifacts and collectibles are now being accepted to the Museum’s 6th Annual Equine Art Auction. The event will be held Saturday, July 11, 2009 at noon in the Red Mile’s Stable of Memories (Round Barn) during the Lexington Junior League Horse Show. Acceptable items would be artwork in all media, including oil paintings, watercolors, etchings, prints, advertising posters, sculptures, jewelry, stained glass, antiques and rare books. Works portraying Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Standardbreds, Thoroughbreds, Coaching and Draft horses can be considered. Current artists as well as historic ones are welcome and encouraged to apply. Results from the past four auctions can be accessed on the Museum’s website at www.asbmuseum.org. For more information or to request a Consignment Contract, call the Museum at 859.259.2746 or e-mail museum@asbmuseum.org. SCHA OFFERS COLLEGE, ROAD PONY CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS The South Central Hackney Association will again be offering a $500 college scholarship for 2009. Interested applicants should contact Lisa Cox Sparrow (502-330-9036) for more information and an application. The SCHA is also pleased to announce it will once again be offering a scholarship to The Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp in Smithfield, Ky. Anyone under the age of 18 is encouraged to submit an essay and a brief biography. Scholarships will be awarded to the winner of an essay contest entitled “Why I Want to Learn More About the Hackney Breed.” The scholarship will cover the cost of camp fees, food and lodging. (Transportation to and from the camp is the responsibility of the winner). The dates for the 2009 camp are July 12-18. Applicants please submit your essay and a short autobiography, including equine experience, no later than June 15, 2009. Applicant should send essays to: Debbie Sauer, Sec/Treas. SCHA, 7238 Owens Pike, Maysville, KY 41056. Additional information on the scholarship may be obtained by calling Debbie Sauer at 606-742-2262. Additional information on the Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp may be obtained by calling Julianne Wilson at 502-845-2174. HEIROGANCE & ATTITUDE MOVED TO ALLIANCE STUD Heirogance & Attitude, owned by C. Brown and Linda Allen of Louisville, Ky., has been moved to Alliance Stud in Simpsonville, Ky. For breeding information, contact Business Manager Erin Yates at 502-722-0203. PROMOTING THE YOUNG HACKNEY On Feb. 20, the American Hackney Horse Society and Foundation sponsored, “An Evening with Jim Aikman”, in the Club Lounge at the Kentucky Horse Park. All members attending enjoyed a light buffet before the night was turned over to learn the “Why and How” factor of the outstanding success that the All American Cup has generated for the American Saddlebred by creator Jim Aikman. An Educational, Enjoyable and Inspirational message was presented. Aikman, pointed out this is the third organization that has explored the success of the All American Cup, which speaks well of the program. A robust round of discussion followed the presentation. It was obvious that the members left with a very positive attitude. It was noted at the American Hackney Horse Society Board of Directors meeting held on Feb. 21, to pursue revisions to the Limited Breeder’s Stakes Program that implemented some of the success points from the All American Cup. WWU HONORED AS LOCATION FOR UPHA CLINIC It’s been more than 20 years since the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) last held an Update on Equitation Clinic. This weekend (March 13-15) the UPHA plans to resurrect this exciting event, and they plan to do it at William Woods University. Approximately 125 participants—including 30 renowned instructors—will converge on WWU for this clinic, and according to the event coordinator, Sandy Sessink, they will hopefully all leave with some inspiration. “I’m on the UPHA Equitation committee and I started thinking about holding this clinic two years ago. I’ve been thinking for a while that the whole industry needs some inspiration and some direction,” said Sessink. “I wasn’t at the clinic the last time it was held, but I did see a video of it. I watched that video over and over and it was just inspiring; it gave me a lot to think about. I thought a lot of people could use that same sort of boost to get them interested again, whether as a rider, parent, instructor or trainer.” Sessink brought the idea up to her colleagues at the next convention and everyone seemed to like the idea. They began working on the project right away. “We originally started to plan it for last year. We had problems finding workable dates, so we decided to give ourselves a little more time and we’ve been planning it for about two years now,” said Sessink. Sessink says that WWU was chosen as the location for numerous reasons. “William Woods is the perfect facility for this sort of thing. Just the sheer size of it is WWU professor of equestrian science and saddle seat instructor, Gayle Lampe, feels that the benefits of the clinic with go both ways. “It’s about 30 of the top riding instructors in the United States. They will be talking about many different topics. Our students will be getting the opportunity to meet these teachers. We’ve got several seniors who are job hunting and this is an opportunity to make contacts…Also by watching the clinic they can learn to be better teachers. They need to get all the preparation they can get before they go out into the world. This can help them tremendously,” said Lampe. The clinic will begin on Friday evening with a dessert reception at 7 p.m., allowing participants to greet each other and socialize. At 9 on Saturday morning in Dulaney Auditorium the panel discussions begin with titles such as, “It’s In the Details: presenting your rider in the showring,” and “Communication between clients, riders and trainers.” There will be a break for a pizza lunch, and dinner will take place at a local restaurant, followed by a “Hop Topics” roundtable discussion and raffle. Sunday at 9 a.m. the participants will make their way to the WWU Stables, where students will help panelists with various live demonstrations. These will include demonstrations of lunge lessons, pattern work and judging. “I’m really looking forward to it,” said Lampe. “It’s been a long time since UPHA has done this, and it’s only the third time they’ve done it, ever. It’s a real honor that we were chosen as the location.” "HOT OFF THE PRESS" DVD AVAILABLE On the new exciting and entertaining video "HOT OFF THE PRESS" you will see 35 great stallions as you visit Sunrise, Willowbank, Copper Coin and Alliance Stud on The ALL AMERICAN CUP January '09 Stallion Tour. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PENN-OHIO EVENT On Saturday, February 28, the Penn-Ohio Futurity offered an opportunity to learn training tips from accomplished horseman Bret Day, of Grey Ridge Farm in Versailles, Kentucky. The training clinic was held at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. Day is well known in the Saddlebred community, partly for his involvement with the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA). Notable horses trained by Bret Day include WC Bono, WC Mahvelous Guy, WC Hallelujah Chorus, WC Go Big Blue and many other reserve world champions and national champions. Despite weather conditions deterring many who had intended to bring horses, alternate horses were provided by Mary Waickman Stables, Marcia Belcher at South Pointe Farm, and Wendy Lewis of Virtual Saddlebreds. The clinic included a demonstration by Wingate Farm, owned by Ray and Barbara Blanton of Delaware, Ohio, in which a horse was being tested for the academy program with one of the farm’s lesson riders. Another highlight of the clinic was a discussion in which Day emphasized the value of horses being happy, noting the importance of focusing on their national talents, and allowing a horse to have fun. The Penn-Ohio officers plan to continue their effort to promote the breeding, owning, training and showing of the American Saddlebred. “The American Saddlebred horse is the horse industry’s best kept secret. We need to work so that more people know what an exceptional breed this is,” said Day. For more information about the Penn-Ohio Futurity, visit their Web site at www.pennohiofuturity.com, or contact Marcia Belcher at (330) 421-4091. OAKCROFT CELEBRATES ASHA CONVENTION WITH DRAWING FOR FREE TRUNK Oakcroft Trunks & Stable Accessories, a fine custom trunk company, took part in a celebration of the American Saddlebred when they attended the 2009 American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Annual Convention. Oakcroft not only joined association members in celebrating their passion for the breed, but also held a drawing and awarded one lucky member with a free Oakcroft trunk. “The trunk raffle was a huge hit and we were really pleased to take part in the American Saddlebred Horse Association Convention,” said Naomi Despres, President of Oakcroft. Jay Hickey, President of the American Horse Council, and John Nicholson, President of the Kentucky Horse Park, were on hand for the presentation of the free trunk. “Leatherwood Stud is one of the premiere Saddlebred establishments in Kentucky, and we are thrilled that Browne won,” Despres said. Oakcroft’s exhibit at the ASHA convention offered attendees the chance to see the craftsmanship of Oakcroft trunks. Located in West Michigan, Oakcroft continues a third generation family tradition of fine wood craftsmanship with a commitment to service and timeliness. For more information on Oakcroft Trunks, visit their website at www.oakcroft.com. VA HORSE CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Virginia Horse Center Foundation’s Board of Directors voted to appoint Katherine Truitt as the Center’s new Executive Director at its regularlyscheduled meeting last Friday. This restructuring was part of the continuing process to respond successfully to changing economic conditions. Mrs. Truitt becomes the first woman known to head an equine show facility of this kind. “Commencing in the 3 rd quarter of 2008 we recognized the possibility for economic volatility in the market place,” explained Board President Stephen McBroom. “Uncertain of its impact on the core businesses of the VHC, it was clear that proper planning to meet this possible contingency was appropriate. “Our planning to meet the needs of the company in changing economic conditions has included sequential steps to streamline and enhance the administrative and corporate functions of our operations, McBroom continued. “The focus of the company’s operations continues to be providing our clients with an exceptional facility and a commitment to deliver service without equal.” Mrs. Truitt served with distinction on the VHC Board of Directors for four years prior to joining the Center full time last April, when she was hired as Office Manager with responsibilities for Human Resources. During the Center’s restructuring process, begun in the fall of 2008, she was named Director of Administration. In January, she assumed the added responsibilities of overseeing the Center’s operations. “I am looking forward to the challenges and opportunities before us. Methodically bringing to fruition our vision of assuming our place as the premiere equine facility in the world, in all aspects, is my goal.” said Mrs. Truitt. Mrs. Truitt, her husband Tom and daughter Rebecca, reside on a Rockbridge County farm where they have 16 horses, including four mustangs adopted through the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Program. She has served as District Commissioner for the Rockbridge Hunt Pony Club and continues as its Treasurer. Included in the Center’s restructuring, Mr. Thomas Shupe, who has served as VHC’s Director of Business Development since September of 2007, accepted the additional responsibilities of Assistant Executive Director. Mr. Shupe’s previous administrative experience has been primarily in intercollegiate athletics. Beginning his career as Sports Information Director at VMI, he subsequently became Associate Athletics Director at West Virginia University, and then Athletics Director at Wichita State University. He and his wife Elizabeth, Associate Director of the Career Services Center at Washington & Lee University, owned quarter horses during their previous stint in Lexington. More recently Mr. Shupe has worked numerous Arabian Horse Association clinics, schooling and Class A shows. “Both Katherine and Tom have extensive business and administrative experience, with a breadth of knowledge of the equine industry”. Mr. McBroom commented, “I have confidence in their abilities to lead the Center during this time of challenge, opportunity and growth.” In addition, Mrs. Truitt will have the luxury of two experienced horsemen already on staff as well as a consultancy of another veteran of the equine industry. Long time show manager Kent Moeller joined the Center last fall and serves as Director of Operations. In addition to extensive management experience at shows such as UPHA’s American Royal and Chapter 14 Spring Premiere, ASHAV, Arizona Saddlebred, and Mid-A-Morgan, Moeller has trained for such prestigious owners as The Oaks’ Joan Irvine Smith, Scripps Miramar’s Michele MacFarlane, and Seamair Farm’s Mr. & Mrs. John Pritzlaff. Moeller’s top assistant and ring manager is Chris Kelly who is associated primarily with the hunter/jumper discipline and worked as owner and trainer for almost 30 years before joining the VHC staff. Kelly and his wife Cindy have taught lessons and accommodated boarders throughout the midAtlantic region. In addition, Kelly has coached intercollegiate riding at St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Southern University (formerly Southern Seminary), Randolph Macon and Lynchburg Colleges. Well known course designer, Blake Alder of Germantown, TN serves as special consultant for the Center working closely with Moeller and Kelly on all footing issues. Over 400,000 people annually visit the Virginia Horse Center, which serves as host to more than 90 equine and community events each year. This past Saturday, the Lone Star Rodeo drew a record 4,015 fans to the Center – the largest rodeo attendance ever in Virginia. A total of 62 horse shows are scheduled in 2009, as well as professional bull riding events and the National Bicycle Association BMX Championships, representing its strongest schedule to-date. AHHSF OFFERS ROAD PONY CAMP SCHOLARSHIP The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation is pleased to announce that once again they will be offering scholarships to The Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp in Smithfield, Ky. Anyone under the age of 18 is encouraged to submit an essay and a brief biography. Scholarships will be awarded to the winner(s) of an essay contest titled “Why I Want to Learn More About the Hackney Breed.” The scholarship will cover the cost of camp fees, food, and lodging. (Transportation to and from the camp is the responsibility of the winner.) The Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp has consistently received wonderful reviews from campers and parents alike. Campers will spend a fun filled week of riding and driving ponies, grooming, and learning general equine knowledge. The experience is not all equine related, as picnics, swimming and field trips also add to the fun. The week will end with a chance for campers to show off their skills in an on site pony show! The dates for the 2009 camp are July 12 – July 18, 2008. Applicants please submit your essay and a short autobiography, including equine experience, address, phone number, and e-mail contact information, no later than June 1st 2009. Applicants should send essays to: Sharon Lewis, P.O. Box 403, Simpsonville, KY 40067 or e-mail: Sharonsponies@aol.com or fax: (502) 722-5095. Additional information on the scholarships may be obtained by calling Sharon at (502) 722-5292. Additional information on the Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp may be obtained by calling Julianne Wilson at (502)-845-2174. UK HORSE PASTURE EVALUATION PROGRAM HELPS HORSE FARMS MAXIMIZE PASTURES AND MINIMIZE HAY COSTS By Holly Wiemers Optimal use of horse pastures has always been an important component of horse farm management, but with horse owners worried about the current economic downturn and the costs associated with feeding their horses, maximizing pastures has become paramount. Add back-to-back summers with damaging drought conditions, and consulting with forage experts might be one of the best investments a horse farm can make. “For 2009, the UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program is adding an emphasis on how to maximize the economic benefits of pasture versus feeding hay, and how well-maintained pastures can reduce your overall feeding cost,” said Smith. “Consider that the cost of grazing is one-third to one-half the cost of feeding hay. We know that every dollar counts and will help farms focus on saving money by maintaining productive pastures." Smith said the program has also reduced its fees by 20 percent to help farms during the current climate and is now accepting applications from Kentucky horse farms. Now in its fifth year, the program, which is housed in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, has conducted approximately 70 evaluations for area horse farms and analyzed more than 11,000 acres of horse pastures. It runs April through October each year. The program’s two main objectives are to provide detailed pasture management recommendations to horse farm owners and managers and to evaluate tall fescue within pastures and determine its potential to cause fescue toxicity in pregnant broodmares. One past participant of the program completed a follow-up survey and said, “We think the Pasture Evaluation Program is a great asset to Kentucky's horse industry. The team's promptness in coming to the farm, astute observations and detailed recommendations has helped us tremendously. It was only days after our follow up meeting that we started rehabilitating our paddocks and fields. We simply took the recommendations to a local farm supply store and they put together everything we needed - as simple and clear as that. I know I will be referring to the notebook as the farm's Bible.” The assessment provided by the program includes soil type and soil productivity, types and ratios of grasses and weeds present in each pasture, an estimation of forage available, and a laboratory evaluation of endophyte, a fungus commonly found in tall fescue, and associated levels of ergovaline, a compound toxic to pregnant mares. Enhancements for this year include increased acreage (up to an entire farm if requested), an opportunity to enroll in a pilot study measuring ascarid egg contamination in pastures and follow-up measurements of ergovaline throughout the year. Findings are presented to each farm in a customized and detailed report. That report includes a satellite photograph of the farm; explanation of soil type and recommended horse numbers per acre; overall percentage of all grasses found; information about how to interpret percent of endophyte and ergovaline levels; general guidelines for tall fescue removal, weed control and soil fertility; and information on grazing management, renovating pastures, re-establishing grasses and grass-legume pastures. The final report also contains more than 20 publications related to managing horses on pastures. Farms interested in this service should contact Tom Keene (tom.keene@uky.edu , 859-257-3144) or Laura Schwer (laura.schwer@uky.edu, 859-257-0597) or visit www.uky.edu/Ag/Forage/HorseLinks.htm for the enrollment form and additional information about the program. AHHSF OFFERS THREE 2009 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation will be offering three $2,500 college scholarships. These Scholarships will be awarded to the selected students based on financial need, academic success and a commitment to the Hackney breed, whether present, past or future. The first Scholarship is funded by the Al Haugen Memorial and is awarded on an annual basis to an incoming freshman. The second Scholarship is funded by the American Hackney Horse Society Foundation and is also awarded on an annual basis to an incoming freshman. The third Scholarship is funded by the Ed Frickey Memorial and is awarded on an annual basis to a returning college sophomore, junior or senior. Presentation of these awards will be made at the World's Championship Horse Show in August 2009. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2009. Applications may be obtained by contacting: American Hackney Horse Society Foundation, Inc., Alan, R. Raun, DVM, Scholarship Committee Chairman ASB MUSEUM MOBILIZING FOR SHOWPLACE FOR SADDLEBREDS ADDITION Excitement is building as March 2, 2009 marks the mobilization date for construction of the Showplace for Saddlebreds – the7,000 sq ft addition onto the American Saddlebred Museum at the Kentucky Horse Park. “This is the day we have been working toward for the past four years,” says Museum President, Laurel Nelson. “Building design is completed, interior design is well under way and the capital campaign is almost funded. The addition will be open by the ASHA convention in February 2010 and ready for WEG when the world arrives in September 2010!” The addition will divide the Museum into two wings – the John & Dorothy Lenore Gallery Wing and the Elisabeth M. Goth History Wing. The contemporary style Gallery wing will feature three new elements that will add both substance and dimension to the visitor experience at the Museum. The Gaylord Family Changing Exhibit Gallery will house the Museum’s special exhibits; a George Ford Morris Art Gallery will showcase the Museum’s Saddlebred collection by the noted artist, as well as occasional pieces loaned by members; and a Pathway to the Kentucky Horse Park’s courtyard will allow visitors to enter and exit our facility inside the Horse Park. The History Wing will house a newly renovated, state-of-the-art theater, generously sponsored by James and Misdee Miller. The theater will boast electric glass walls that are clear when the movie is not running, but turn dark during the run time. Information regarding a host of additional new features will be released in the coming weeks as the interior design planning proceeds. Eventually, the newly relocated archives on the building’s lower level will be upgraded, compliments of Peter and Lynn Via. “The Saddlebred community has been extremely supportive of this project,” says Tolley Graves, Executive Director of the Museum. “$3.4M has been pledged to-date. We would like to add several more interactive and entertainment-oriented exhibits, and, therefore, are still seeking additional funding of $150,000” said Graves. “It is important that we provide a superlative showcase for our breed during the upcoming World Games.” Pledges at any level are both welcomed and solicited. For more information, contact Tolley Graves at 859-259-2746 ext. 304, or visit the Museum’s website at www.asbmuseum.org. EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR UPHA EQUITATION UPDATE III CLINIC The United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) will host the “Equitation Update III” Clinic at William Woods University, Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, 2009. The topic of the clinic, “Inspiration for Today’s Rider, Instructor, and Judge,” will focus on horsemanship. Attendance to the clinic is free for all UPHA members and college students with proper ID. For the registration form, visit www.horseshowcalendar.com/ShowPDFs/2009UPHAInstructorsClinic_Registration.pdf. A wide variety of topics will be covered including: starting your lesson program, pattern work, fitting the saddle, achieving an effective and balanced riding position, judging, and communication. Clinicians scheduled to appear include: Scott and Carol Matton, Betsy Boone, Mary Marcum Orr, Lillian Shively, Liz Jones, Kathy Boggs, Lynda Freseth, Gary Garone, Bonnie Kittredge, Kristen Cater, Cindy Boel, Sarah Byers, Barbe Smith, Tammie Conatser, Jennifer Dixon, Kent Swalla, Sandra Currier, Dale Becker, Donna Pettry-Smith, Julie Wroble, Bob Griffin, Cindy Muginer, Ellen Beard, Helen Robertson, Renee Biggins, Sandy Rafferty, Shelley Fisher, Maria Gilman, Nealia McCracken, David Erhart, Nancy Becker, Erin Richey, Lynn McNamara, and Gayle Lampe. A dessert reception, Friday evening, will cap off the day’s events, and a dinner will be held on Saturday night at Beck’s restaurant in Fulton, Missouri, which will feature a panel discussion entitled “Hot Topics” led by Barbe Smith. In addition, a Shively MMX Saddle, donated by Dabora Inc.and Lillian Shively, will be raffled off. Dinner tickets for Saturday night are $25. Likewise, on Sunday, a Freedman “Double Saddle,” donated by David Freedman, will also be raffled off. 200 tickets will be sold for $50 each. Contact Barbe Smith at (504) 460-7831 to purchase tickets. The Holiday Inn Express in Fulton, Missouri, will serve as the host hotel and reservations can be made by calling (573) 642-2600. For more information contact Donna Pettry-Smith (520) 991-6536. SADDLEBRED BALL CLOSES 2009 ASHA CONVENTION Nearly 500 ASHA members, youth, and guests poured into the ballroom at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday night (February 14) to enjoy the 5th Annual Saddlebred Ball, topped by a series of emotional acceptances delivered by individual award winners. Standing ovations greeted several, including Earl Teater, Jr. and Ed Teater (representing Earl Teater and Sons, who were inducted into the Breeders Hall of Fame in a surprise announcement), and Lifetime Achievement honoree Don Harris with his beloved wife Judy. Mike Spencer, who received the Cronan Sportsmanship Award, recounted his first riding “lesson” from the legendary Helen Crabtree, in another highlight of the evening. In matters of governance at the convention which preceded the evening’s festivities, three new members of the Association board of directors were elected through balloting by the membership: Betsy Boone of North Carolina, Germaine Johnson of Kentucky, and William Whitley of North Carolina. Re-elected as director for three-year terms were Louise Gilliland (Oklahoma), Nelson Green (Kentucky), and Jim Ruwoldt (Georgia). Leaving the board due to their terms having expired were Bill Blacklaw (Oregon), Mary Anne Cronan (Kentucky) and Kay Richardson (Illinois). Elected as officers of the Association for one-year terms were Judith Werner (Illinois) as president, Vicki Gillenwater (Tennessee) as first vice president, Barbara Molland (California) as second vice president, Paul Treiber (Wisconsin) as secretary, and Ruwoldt as treasurer. The American Saddlebred Registry board of directors was expanded to 11 members (from nine) as the result of a change in the bylaws. Those elected for one-year terms were Cronan, Lisa Duncan (Kentucky), Chuck Herbert (Indiana), Gilliland, Margaret McNeese (Texas), Molland, Brian Reimer (Georgia), Jimmy Robertson (Kentucky), Robert Ruxer (Indiana), Werner, and Art Zubrod (Kentucky). This board will have its organizational meeting to elect officers in the near future. At the Association’s formal Annual Meeting Saturday afternoon, per the procedures set out in the bylaws, nominations were made for candidates for the Nominating Committee to select directors to stand for election to the board beginning in February 2010. Members who voted in person or by proxy elected Nancy Boone (North Carolina) and Shirley Trail (West Virginia) from the membership; directors elected Molland and Zubrod to the Nominating Committee and the president will appoint the chair in accordance with the bylaws. CHOICE WOODS TO OPEN NEW, UPSCALE STORE On February 21, Choice Woods will have a Grand Re-Opening at their new location on 2801 S. Floyd Street (across from Papa John’s Stadium) in Louisville, Ky. Established in 1991, local woodturner and Choice Woods owner, Clay Johnson, is now welcoming customers and friends to his fifth expansion, now in a newly redecorated building and upscale showroom. Clay Johnson’s love of beautiful wood began when he worked at a veneer plant some 20 years ago. He discovered woodturning upon making a delivery to a company client in Berea Kentucky. That person was Rudy Osolnik – since deceased, but long considered the “father of woodturning”. They became good friends and Clay took classes from Rudy. From then on, Clay knew he wanted to pursue his love of woodturning and try to make a living at this endearing hobby; he also felt he had the spirit and drive of an entrepreneur. Clay and his wife Terry Dillard are fixtures at many horse shows with their company STEED Enterprises, including the American Royal, Louisville, Shelbyville and others. They offer their friendliness and quality products which includes their original custom-designed whips, as well as bags, caps, belts, key chains and custom embroidery. They specialize in the unique and hard to find items, many of which are hand made by this popular team. Clay is well known for the lovely wood products he makes and specially designed and made whips for the horse show scene. Over the years, and four locations later, Choice Woods now imports and exports beautiful woods from around the world, as well as gorgeous domestic woods. The wood is cut and sized for optimum use for your project. Lumber and veneer is also available. Choice Woods provides hand’s-on instruction to beginning and seasoned woodturners, attracting internationally acclaimed instructors. You can find a wide variety of tools, kits, supplies and finishes – everything needed to turn the beautiful wood that “mother nature” made into living and everlasting pieces of functional and visual art. And plans are underway to expand into the woodworking part of the industry. Unique to this business, Clay and employee and friend Chris Ellaby are experienced woodturners themselves. So when you call for information or advice, you’re not talking to just a sales person, you’re talking to a person knowledgeable in the product and service he’s selling. The Choice Woods motto: “We only ship what we would want to receive” is steadfast. Items for your project are always hand-chosen specifically for you. The Grand Opening will feature internationally known woodturner Jimmy Clewes, who will be providing demonstrations throughout the day. Jimmy has traversed the world giving classes and seminars to groups and individuals, and to date has published five (5) instructional videos. Grand Opening hours are 10am to 6pm. There will be coupon specials and give-aways. Choice Woods is a local business with far-reaching influence and clientele. Clay and Chris give the business a personal touch with their service, attitude and knowledge – and are quite often found at the store before and after regular business hours. In this time of economic duress, a step like this may seem like a leap of faith. But it has, in fact, become a good time for us all to regroup priorities, enjoy your hobbies (that can also make money for you!) and take pleasure in producing something by hand that can be enjoyed and used by many. Choice Woods is proud to be a Louisville native doing business in the wide world of woodturning and woodworking. Choice Woods contact Clay Johnson, 2801 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40209 or 502/637-1190 or 502/637-1189. LOUISVILLE EQUESTRIAN CENTER GROUNDBREAKING Betsy Webb, an equestrian industry icon in Kentucky, took one step closer to realizing her dream when Metro Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson and other dignitaries helped break ground today on the $3.5 million Louisville Equestrian Center, a new, state-of-the-art facility that will be located at 2612 S. English Station Road. Joining the Mayor were Metro Louisville District 20 Councilman Stuart Benson, 21st Century Parks Chairman & CEO Dan Jones, Greater Louisville Inc. President & CEO Joe Reagan and Greater Louisville Sports Commission President & CEO Diane McGraw. “The Louisville Equestrian Center represents a terrific example of a successful, visionary businesswoman taking full advantage of a public-private partnership,” said Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson. “Betsy Webb and her team are to be commended for investing $3.5 million in the future of Louisville to build her business while creating jobs in the horse industry for which the Commonwealth is so well known.” The 28-acre LEC complex, scheduled to open in early summer 2009 is the culmination of a four-year effort by Betsy Webb to bring modern, recreational equine amenities to Louisville. LEC will include a 100-stall barn, two indoor climate-controlled riding arenas, and several open-air facilities. In addition to the 28 acres, Equestrian Center customers and clients will have access to 60 acres of adjacent land for bridle trails and open riding that is part of the Metro Louisville / 21st Century Park Project along Floyds Fork. “The Louisville Equestrian Center will be a family and horse-friendly facility with full-service amenities for people,” Webb said. “We will provide the finest equestrian instruction and training, with well-trained horses and services for all levels of riders. Our emphasis will be on safety, education and fun.” Louisville Equestrian Center is an evolution of Betsy Webb Stables, in operation since 1999 and currently the largest riding program in the Louisville area. The LEC will consist of a riding academy, boarding services, riding camps, horse shows, and horse brokerage, as well as facilities for corporate and social events. The LEC tract connects two sections of the Floyds Fork Park system and the new equestrian center will take advantage of this unique location. “This facility is a wonderful addition to Louisville’s recreational landscape,” commented Dan Jones, chairman & CEO, 21st Century Parks, Inc. “It will provide world-class facilities to Louisville’s riding community. The fact that the Louisville Equestrian Center is so closely connected with the Floyd’s Fork Greenway Project makes it even more exciting. Betsy Webb’s willingness to work with 21st Century Parks on a critical connection for the Louisville Loop, a multi-use biking and hiking trail, is a wonderful outcome of this project.” Pallas Partners, an independent, Louisville-based strategic business-planning firm helped develop the financing package and business plan for LEC. ALL AMERICAN CUP PLANS "VERY GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH" The All American Cup is planning the largest promotional extravaganza ever for the American Saddlebred breeding industry. Your host, Jim Aikman, is inviting everyone to join with him on The All American Cup Stallion, Broodmare, and “Babies” review. On Friday, July 10, you will make a memory as scores of Saddlebred fans will meet at the American Saddlebred Museum “bright and early.” A free continental breakfast will be provided by Peter and Lynn Via and will be waiting for you. You can browse the museum where items you have always wanted will be available at maximum discounted prices. There are so many new items now available. Jim as been working in concert with Laurel martin, 2009 chairwoman of the “Triple Crown” Lexington Junior League Horse Show – now going into its 73rd year. The All American Cup is purchasing a core of seats so our guests will be provided with free seats to this greatest of all outdoor horse shows. After shopping in the ASB Museum and enjoying breakfast, you will be in for a real Saddlebred promotional treat as we stroll or ride up “the hill” to the famous “Big Barn.” Seeing this magnificent structure built in 1897, 476 feet long, with 52 stalls, is worth the price of admission. Coincidentaly 1897 is the year of the founding of the American Saddlebred horse. The All American Cup Stallion Tour will begin here. Famous “AAC” visiting stallions from all over the country will be paraded from the “Big Barn” and onto the green grass for your review. The management of the Kentucky Horse Park – John Nicholson and Sheila Stoval graciously welcomes the All American Cup. There are several other big events for other breeds being held at the Kentucky Horse Park this same day. We are inviting these people from other breeds to attend and view America’s best Saddlebred stallions on the morning of July 10 at 8 a.m. What a show is planned! There will be many surprises. After the “Big Barn” presentation of grand stallions – guests will board the AAC luxury buses and head out for the trip of your life. Buses will be loaded with happy Saddlebred fans and we will head to Cornerstone and Leatherwood where Ann Smith and Barclay de Wet, Fred and Karen Sarver, and trainer Scott Perelli will be your host. You will see exciting stallions, beautiful mares and “babies”- more surprises will entertain you. Buses will be reloaded and we are headed to the heart of the Saddlebred breeding world – Simpsonville and Shelbyville, Ky. What a show awaits us as the next stop will be the famous Copper Coin Farm owned by Wendy and Bob Johnson. No one welcomes the All American Cup guests like Bob and Wendy as they will present at least six of America’s finest! You may rest assured that there will be surprises of lovely mares, frisky babies and promising prospects. Next stop is the fabulous facility of Alliance Stud owned by Dr. & Mrs. Scott Bennet, managed by Erin Yeates and embraced by two of our industries finest trainers Steve and Tiffany wheeler. Seven scintillating stallions will make you want to own broodmares – and you will see more broodmares and “babies” while at Alliance Stud. The “All American Cup Stallion Review” will host the “grand finale” at Undulata Farm, owned by Edward Bennett. The lovely Undulata is adorned with antiques you will not forget, visiting stallions, and thrilling mares and foals will amaze you. Well, “that’s all folks” – we will load the AAC luxury coaches, bid farewell to Undulata and take you back to the Kentury Horse Park for last minute shopping, freshen up, and head for the Lexington Junior League Horse Show. The All American Cup is the leading ambassador for the promotion of the American Saddlebred horse. For more information and to reserve your seat, go to www.allamericancup.org (seats are going fast). Thank you, welcome aboard, and e-mail your comments and questions to: allamericancup@yahoo.com or call Jim Aikman at 317-862-4341. BLUEGRASS FUTURITY The Bluegrass Futurity was held January 25 at the picturesque setting of the Keeneland Race course in Lexington, Ky. Ninety five stallions where offered with 54 selling for a total of $78,350. There are still 39 stallions available for purchase and may be view at www.bluegrassfuturity.com. The Bluegrass Futurity has given away over $720,000 in the past seven year. This lucrative class is held at the Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show, which is the first week in October. The sale toppers at this years auction were Undulata’s Nutcracker, selling to Margo Baird of MBA Equestrian for $8,500; Sir William Robert, selling to Jim Aikman for $3,600; Northern Vegas, to Teri Kearney for $3,200; Deep Blue, to Carl Fischer for $3,100; and Seahorth’s Billionheir, for $2,900 to Sandy Dupue Wise, just to name a few of the top sellers. John and Tammi Conaster purchased the breeding to Callaway’s Cranston for $1,900 with all proceeds of this stud fee going to Saddlebred Rescue. The unsold stud fees will be available for purchase up until March 1 . Please contact Melissa Moore at mmoore8059@aol.com or 859-873-9129. This is an exciting lucrative futurity, please come be apart of it. MEADOW WOOD STABLES NEW HORSES Danny and Nancy Troutman of Meadow Wood Stables in Salem, Va., have clients that have purchased new horses since last November. Carol Reedy purchased the wonderful three gaited mare Spool's Top Star from previous owner Brenda Pulis. They look like a great pair and Carol is looking forward to showing her in amateur competition this year beginning at Raleigh Spring Premier. New saddlebred owner Rebecca Doss has purchased the five gaited pony Undulata's Kipling from Harrison Shiflet stables. Rebecca previously owned Chocolate River that she sold to Kathy Hall and now Kip is going to be her first show horse. Rebecca started riding with Erin Bolster in riding lessons a couple of years ago, rode Kip very well and is excited about showing her gaited pony this year. Jenny Feller is another riding student that has purchased her first show horse by buying the.park horse Silver Slugger from Erica Soule. Jenny sold her lesson horse Timely Material to Jamie Broyles and now has Silver Slugger to begin showing in Juvenile 3 gaited show pleasure this year. Dan and Jennifer Joiner of Salem have purchased the young pleasure horse Proof Perfect from Hickory Hill farm at John and Tammie Conaster's stable. Jennifer used to show very successfully with Charles and Helen Crabtree and Johnny Lucas stables but after having been out of the horse scene for several years, she finally has a horse again and is enjoying the pleasure of owning and working with a horse again. Some new horses in training with the Troutmans are the country pleasure horse Palie O'Malley owned and ridden by Doris Tyler, a four old mare, Willow Fortune, raised and owned by Karin Banks and a couple of two year olds by Harlem's Renaissance owned by Cherrystone Farm. Meadow Wood stables students will end a very busy winter tournament year at the March 7 th tournament to be held at the Virginia Horse Center and then the riding clinic and high points award brunch March 13th and 14th. SHELBY REIMER NAMED AS FIRST RECIPIENT OF AAC YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
Longtime American Saddlebred breeders Jim Aikman and Oz Mutz along with Emily Baker are pleased to announce the first ever recipient of the All American Cup (AAC) Youth Scholarship, Shelby Reimer of Turin, Ga. The scholarship drawing was held in conjunction with the AAC Auction on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 at Claudia Sanders Restaurant in Shelbyville, Ky. “I am delighted- no one is more deserving” said Aikman in regards to Reimer being selected the recipient of the scholarship. Shelby Reimer is a senior at Flint River Academy in Woodbury Georgia where she maintains a 4.0 grade point average and is a member of the National Honor Society. In addition to her scholastic achievements, Reimer has won numerous awards for her art work. No stranger to the winners circle as a junior exhibitor, she has won multiple World Championships as a catch rider including two championships in one day at the 2008 World Championship Horse Show. She is the daughter of longtime Saddlebred trainers, Brian and Susan Reimer. Reimer plans to attend the University of Georgia in the fall of 2009. The AAC offers two youth scholarships, valued at $2500 each, through the generosity of Linda Allen, Louisville, Ky., Oz Mutz of Lakeland, Fla., and Jim Aikman of Indianapolis, Ind. Only AAC participants who were buyers or donors of stallion services and who made their appropriate and timely mare declarations were eligible for the drawing. The winner of the Aikman/Mutz scholarship was Emily Baker of Cumming, Ga., who had purchased a breeding to Heir Jordan at the 2008 AAC auction. As is allowed by the AAC, Baker elected to bestow the scholarship to the recipient of her choice, in this case Shelby Reimer. Baker noted “it is wonderful that the AAC works not only to secure the future of our breed but also of our Saddlebred youth.” The AAC was founded in 2003 with the purpose of stimulating the American Saddlebred breeding industry. The following year, a history making reward of $70,112 was paid to the first AAC champion. In 2008, history was made again when a purse of $52,500 was paid to the winner of the inaugural three year old cup. For more information on or how to participant in the AAC, please contact Jim Aikman via electronic mail at allamericancup@yahoo.com or call 317-862-4341. OLD DOMINION FUTURITY PARTY, STALLION AUCTION
Jim Aikman The Old Dominion Futurity hosted its first annual holiday party and stallion auction on December 13, Following the dinner, Jim Aikman, the “Million Dollar Man”, presented the keynote speech, in which he Auctioneer Brian Chappell called the auction, which included breedings to some of the top stallions in All of the stallions that were donated for the auction will automatically have their futurity nomination ASHA ANNOUNCES DUAL WINNERS FOR CHARTER CLUB OF THE YEAR The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) is pleased to announce that the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Virginia (ASHAV) and the American Saddlebred Association of Maine (ASAM) have been selected as ASHA’s Charter Clubs of the Year. The two clubs’ dedication, and commitment to the promotion of the breed, will be honored during the Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, February 13, 2009, from 11:30 AM – 1 PM. The luncheon will be held in conjunction with ASHA’s Annual Convention, February 12-14, at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa in Lexington, Kentucky. ASHA salutes these two clubs for their philanthropic charge and service to the breed. Their grass-roots effort is admirable and serves as a blueprint for perpetuating the growth and heightening the interest in the American Saddlebred. AMERICAN SADDLEBRED 2009 REFERENCE DIRECTORY PUBLISHED; ALSO AVAILABLE ON-LINE The 2009 American Saddlebred Reference Directory, the breed’s most comprehensive publication each year, goes into the mail this week and is now also available electronically on the Association’s website to all active ASHA members. Just click the following link http://www.saddlebred.com/members/reference.php and login. Once a member has logged in, instructions are provided. The Reference Directory physical copy has been mailed to all active ASHA members by USPS book rate mail. In the meantime, the Association is providing its on-line service as a convenience to its members. New this year for the first time, Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show Dams (both mares under 40 as well as older, historic mares) are presented on-line in new, web-accessible databases that are sortable and searchable. In addition, high-quality PDF-format sections are searchable with methods which may vary according to each user’s computer program. ASHA offers two options for viewing the Reference Directory on-line. Members may choose to view and/or print the Directory by sections or download the entire Directory to one’s computer. Members should keep in mind that a dial-up Internet connection will slow the process of downloading the entire Directory. Due to the size of the Reference Directory file, expect to wait a few minutes when downloading the entire Directory, even with a high-speed Internet connection. However, accessing the Directory by individual sections should take little time regardless of Internet connection. Viewing by section provides members the freedom of clicking on an item from the Reference Directory’s Table of Contents and accessing only that specific portion of the Directory. Only active ASHA members can view the Reference Directory on-line. In addition, Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed. To obtain a free download of Adobe Acrobat Reader, visit http://get.adobe.com/reader/. An electronic version as well as a hard copy of the Reference Directory will soon be available for purchase by non-members at the Saddlebred Store. Non-members who join ASHA now will receive a free copy of the Reference Directory as a benefit of membership. Visit http://www.saddlebred.com/ASHA-Membership to become a member today. If you experience difficulty in accessing the Reference Directory on-line, contact ASHA Technology Manager Will Wood at w.wood@asha.net GUY WARNER NAMED MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL PERSON OF THE YEAR The Minnesota Horse Council announced the selection of Guy Warner as 2008 Horse Person of the Year at their Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Saturday, January 17, 2009. The award is presented each year to someone who shows long-term service and commitment to the equine industry in the Midwest. Numerous letters were submitted to the committee regarding Warner’s professionalism, history of many hours of volunteering, generosity, kindness, knowledge, talents, leadership and dedication to the horse world. Warner is the 39th recipient of this award. Previous recipients from the Saddlebred and Morgan industry include Keith Bartz (father of Cary Bartz), Ernie Wood (father of Jay Wood, Wife of VeeAnn Wood), Dr. Bill Sweeney, Judy Jensen, Ev Speltz, Verlan Balfanz, Ed Anderson, as well as winners from several other breeds and disciplines. Quoting from one of the letters received from a very well known prominent supporter of our nominee “In this day of declining standards and so many people seeking unfair advantages in competition, Guy stands for the human (and Minnesota!) ethics of hard work and integrity, not to mention total fairness in his every enterprise. It is always such a pleasure to turn to Guy for advice and counsel, knowing with confidence that he will steer us in the proper direction, always meticulous and careful and honest. I wish that I could say that about a great many more people than I can, Guy is at the top of all those attribute-Lists.” Guy Warner has put in over 40 years of service – both equine related and community related. He served 10 years in the Minnesota National Guard with final rank of Sergeant First Class, specializing in the Field of Artillery. He has served as past President of North Central Morgan Horse Association (NCMA), and as a horse show committee member for 3 years. He has served as past President of Tri-State Horsemen’s Association, and is still actively involved with them today. Guy Warner has been both a board member and Officer of American Horse Shows Association (AHSA) – serving as chairman of the Relocation Task Force of the AHSA offices move from New York, NY to Lexington, KY. He has also served as chairman and member of the National Nominating Committee of the United States Equestrian Foundation (USEF). Most recently, he served on the Audit Committee of the United States Equestrian Foundation (USEF). Currently, he is a member of the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, serving as Vice-Chair and Chairman of the Audit Committee. In non-horse related activities, he is Chairman of the Board of Directors for Warner Manufacturing Company as well as President of the American Cutlery Manufacturers Association. He is also co-founder and President of the St. Bonifacius/Minnetrista Crime Fund. You may know Guy Warner best as the announcer at the Minnesota State Fair as well as other Midwest shows, including the prestigious St. Louis Charity Show. He always tries to educate the audience as to the inner workings of the mysterious world of horse shows with tidbits of information. He has also served as emcee for many award banquets as well, and always entertains with his spontaneous humor. Guy Warner has been married to wife Pauline for 44 years and has helped raise 3 wonderful children – Carrie (husband Barry), Cathy (husband Mike) and Craig (wife Cindy). He currently has five precious grandchildren. Guy has been an owner, an exhibitor, and an enthusiastic supporter of family training, showing and winning on a National basis, taking his own Morgan horses to top National as well as local titles. He and his wife have owned some top Saddlebreds, mostly recently, CH Forever Aptor, that their daughters have shown. CAA PLANS TWO SPRING TRIPS This spring, travel with the CAA to one (or both!) of these exciting destinations: From April 22 to 30, we'll be in Seville, Spain to visit six private farms and carriage collections, witness a spectacular parade of hundreds of horses and carriages in the Seville bull ring, experience the famous Seville feria, and more. It will be a very special, memorable week, and we hope you'll join us! Saddlebred Rescue receives $7,500 grant from UPHA Foundation
Once Saddlebred Rescue saves these horses they are extensively evaluated by a professional trainer and immediately seen by veterinarians and farriers. Subsequently, the horses are placed up for adoption and very carefully matched with their adopted home based on the horses and adopters needs. STELLAR SADDLEBRED AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Winner of ASHA’s most coveted honor, for Lifetime Achievement, is professional horseman Don Harris of Don Harris Stables, Cox’s Creek, Kentucky. Among the most successful trainers in the history of the breed, Harris is perhaps best known for his achievements with World’s Grand Champion Five-Gaited Saddlebred CH Imperator, but he also won the “Big Stake” at the World’s Championship Horse Show on CH Protégé, won the World’s Champion Five-Gaited Gelding title and many championships with the wildly popular CH Giddy-Up-Go, the Three-Gaited World’s Grand Championship on multiple occasions with CH Sultan’s Starina and CH Finisterre’s Gift Of Love, and many other titles there and elsewhere with champions too numerous to list. To be inducted into the Breeders’ Hall of Fame this year is C. Thomas Galbreath of Castle Hills Farm, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Among the great stallions he has owned and stood is Sultan’s Santana, among the most prolific and successful of American Saddlebred studs. He bred Santana’s Charm, a successful performer in his own right, as well as an outstanding sire, and among his get is Sir William Robert, undefeated in Fine Harness and now among the leading American Saddlebred sires. The Breeder of the Year Award was begun for the 2006 year, and has been awarded twice since then to Callaway Hills Stable. This year, for the first time, a “small” breeder receives the award, based on a statistical analysis of breeding success during the 2008 calendar year: Mary Gaylord McClean’s Golden Creek Farms, Inc. is the winner (Simpsonville, Kentucky). Just at the Kentucky State Fair alone, she's bred four starters, all of which placed first or second, with three wins! Her outstanding home-breds include the Reserve World’s Grand Champion Five-Gaited Saddlebred According to Lynn, as well as the Fine Harness Amateur World’s Champion of Champions CH Nurse Goodbody (for Stonecroft Farm, owner). Winners of the C. J. “June” Cronan and Mrs. William P. “Lurline” Roth Sportsmanship Awards are, respectively, professional horseman Mike Spencer (Simpsonville, Kentucky) and Misdee Wrigley Miller, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Both Spencer and Miller are among the greatest sportspeople in history, whose innumerable contributions to the breed befit the namesakes of these awards as few others could. Other awards and winners include: for the Gordon Jenkins International Award, Brent Jacobs (Georgetown, Kentucky); Meritorious Service Award, Michele Macfarlane (San Diego, California); Gillenwater Family Award, both the Dix Family (Al, Edna, and Amy Dix Rock) and the extended, multi-generational Lynn Harvey McNamara Family; Frank Ogletree Youth Award, Ivy Johnson (Lexington, Kentucky). Wing Commander Medals are honors received by those who demonstrate outstanding service to ASHA and the breed, and through that dedication, have attracted interest in the highest quality show horses of the breed, thereby contributing to advancing the Saddlebred’s popularity with the public. For 2008, these Medals are to be presented to Minna Hankin Mintz (Horsham, Pennsylvania), Bill Wise (Valhalla Farm, Danville, Kentucky), and Earl Teater and Sons (to be represented by Earl Teater, Jr., Ed Teater, and their families). Information on the 2009 Annual Convention, February 12-14, at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, Kentucky, including tickets to the Saddlebred Ball on Saturday evening, is available at http://www.asha.net/ASHA-Annual-Meeting. Each of the honorees is saluted before an audience of 500 or more attendees, including special tributes and music videos representing their contributions to the breed. KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND HORSE SHOWS HIGH POINT AWARD WINNERS ASB Pleasure Driving: 1) SULTAN’S REMBRANDT, Carol Summers; 2) MS. GRETA GARBO, Gail Kline; 2) HIGHPOINT’S PRINCE, Charlotte Goodman. SOUTHEASTERN HORSE SALE MAKES DEBUT The first annual Southeastern Horse Sale was held on Saturday, December 6, in Asheville, NC. A total of 149 entries were consigned and the sale took place over two sessions. The first 83 entries went in the morning session, which started at 10:00 am. The remaining consignments sold during the evening session with a start time of 5:30 pm. There was a good mix of proven show horses, prospects, breeding stock, roadster horses and ponies, and hackneys to choose from. There was also a tack sale at 8:30 am featuring everything from bits to buggys. The weather was chilly, but the inside of the arena was very comfortable, and was decorated beautifully with a Christmas theme. The sale topper was A Material Girl, a sporty Three-Gaited mare consigned by Jill Quaid of Science Hill, KY. Tom Lee had the final bid for the buyer, Jeanie Waddell of Cedartown, GA. There were many other fine opportunities for buyers and several have already reported turning a profit from their purchases. The Southeastern Horse Sale is a new venture undertaken by Ray Cloninger and Wyatt Lilly, who plan to make it an annual event held the first weekend in December in Asheville. Here is a statement from Mr. Cloninger: “We would like to thank everyone who participated in the sale, both buyers and consignors. We thought the sale was a great success and we look for it to grow in the future. It is an idea that was needed in the southeast, and we are looking forward to bringing buyers and sellers together.” LANDMARK FARM HOSTS ANNUAL PARTY The fourth Annual Landmark Farm Holiday Party was held at the St. Charles, ll., home of Jonelle and Robert Gardiner. As guests arrived they were treated to the piano music of Larry Eckerling, and many warm faces from young to old. The menu included crisps with caviar, brie apricot & pistachio spread, Maytag grapes rolled in pecans, lamb chops with pepper glaze, and smoked salmon with creme to name a few; with a wonderful desert table provided by the guests.
Jonelle and Robert Gardiner with Cathy Klasic's design
Landmark's young riders
The Gardners, Calabrias, Batsons, & Hulls
Dr. McCaslin, Mr. & Mrs. Cooke, Ellyn Dorsey
Mr. & Mrs Lilja and friends
Shirley James & Jay Larkin
Bob Sauber & Leslie Jack SADDLEBRED MUSEUM UNVEILS LIMITED EDITION SCARF BY CARSON KRESSLEY Carson Kressley, American Saddlebred Museum Trustee and fashion guru, has designed an exquisite limited edition silk scarf, exclusively for the American Saddlebred Museum. The noted George Ford Morris image of Ann MacIntyre (the lady in the red hat) on Lively Talk adorns the center of a soft sage green scarf. Neutral tones and an equine-themed border make this classic accessory a must-have for any outfit. Handsome as well as useful, the scarf made from a 100 percent silk can also be framed and hung as artwork. It measures 43" x 43," and can be seen here. All proceeds from the sale of the scarf go to the Museum. For more information and other holiday gift items visit the Museum Web site, www.asbmuseum.org or call toll free at 1-800-829-4438. Museum members receive a 10 percent discount on all merchandise. ASHA YOUTH DRIVING CHALLENGE FINALS AWARD FOUR COMPETITORS The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Junior Exhibitor Youth Driving Challenge funded by Elisabeth Goth Chelberg, held its finals in November during the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri. Cash prizes, medals, and ribbons were awarded to three in the Show Pleasure Driving Challenge; and, in the Fine Harness Driving Challenge, for the second year in a row, CH Cary’s Moonraker took home first place. The winners are as follows: SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING CHALLENGE The ASHA Youth Driving Challenge was developed to promote the American Saddlebred driving divisions among junior exhibitors. Competitors 17 years of age and under are adding driving to their horsemanship portfolios as horse20shows add driving classes to their list. This program was designed with the intention of promoting both good sportsmanship and driving skills with ASHA youth members. All horses winning a ribbon in two official qualifying classes in their divisions are eligible to compete at the finals, at the American Royal Horse Show. JESSICA MOCTEZUMA SELECTED AS USEF JUNIOR EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) recently announced that Jessica Moctezuma has been selected as the USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year. Moctezuma will be honored with the Ruth O’Keefe Meredith Trophy during USEF’s Annual Meeting, January 14-18, 2009, in Cincinnati, Ohio, as part of the Pegasus Awards held Saturday evening. Moctezuma is at least the fifth member of the American Saddlebred Horse Association to be named the USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year, since its creation in 1985. Previous Saddlebred winners of this exceptional award include William Harris, Betty Cox, Reese Richey, and Adolph Zell. After reviewing an array of candidates nominated for one of USEF’s highest honors, the Awards Committee selected Moctezuma, of Hardwick, New Jersey, as the young equestrian who exceeded the demanding qualification criteria. Outside the ring, Moctezuma immerses herself in community service by using her love of horses as a platform. Moctezuma’s mother, Nealia McCracken, is the owner of North Wind Stables and in the last three years the stable has been very involved with Saddlebred Rescue, Inc. Moctezuma has been able to volunteer her time after school riding rescue horses and has assisted in evaluating suitability for the placement of misused and neglected horses. To date, she has ridden over 200 rescue horses. Moctezuma’s success as a community volunteer mirrors her success as an equine athlete. In 2008, she was the Senior Equitation Champion at the Lexington Junior League Horse Show. For the third year in a row she was the Mid-Atlantic Regional Equitation Champion and the 2008 NEHC Regional Equitation Champion. Also in 2008, she was the high-scoring rider in the three-gaited and five-gaited World Cup trials at William Woods University, which qualified her to compete on the five-gaited team at the United States Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup held in South Africa this fall, bringing home Silver medals in both the three- and five-gaited competitions. Likewise, she is one of the few multi-disciplined riders in the ring to achieve success with equitation, gaited, and show/country pleasure mounts, Hackney pony driving and under saddle, Western pleasure, hunt seat on the flat and road horses. To qualify for the Junior Equestrian of the Year award, a young equestrian must have competed at USEF-recognized shows over the past year, while displaying good sportsmanship and integrity. The winner is also someone who has excelled and has willingly given back to their sport. Moctezuma is a great example of the poise and horsemanship our riders must display to be successful equine athletes. Her outstanding contributions and dedication to the American Saddlebred and the equestrian industry in general, both inside and outside the ring, are nothing short of commendable. For more information about the Junior Equestrian of the Year, please contact Melissa Davis, USEF’s Marketing Coordinator, at (859) 225-6944 or via e-mail at mdavis@usef.org. EQUINE ROADSTER CUP By Holly Russell I would like to announce something new for this coming year for the Road Horses – the Equine Roadster Cup. This is a $10,000 added point incentive program. Horses that nominate for this program will compete at designated shows that sponsor a cup class and will receive points for how they place in the class. We will be announcing the shows that are going to participate in this program as soon as they become available to us. I will be putting these up on our website as soon as they come in. For the 2009 show season the Equine Roadster Cup Championship will be held at the Kentucky Fall Classic. This is where we will be passing out the prize money to the top eight point winners. I encourage all of you to help make this program a success and get the word out about this new program and help get as many horse shows signed up to sponsor a cup class. The more horses and horse shows we get in this incentive program the more money that will be added back to the prize fund. Anyone who has any questions about this, please feel free to ask anyone on the ERC Committee: Steve Crabtree, Mike Felty, Randy Harper, Lanny Judd, Tom Lowry and Jimmy Robertson, I would like to thank Equine Services and Dr. Scott Bennett for sponsoring this program! Also, I wanted to tell everyone that the ARHPA is holding a raffle drawing. Drawing will be held on the Thursday of Louisville. First prize will be $5,000; Second prize will be $1,000; Third prize will be $500. So anyone interested in selling tickets or buying tickets, please come see me – Holly Russell. Below is more specifics about the new Equine Roadster Cup. The Equine Roadster Cup is a new incentive program to help the The Equine Roadster Cup incentive points are offered in the RULES FOR ENTERING: Exhibitors must be 18 years of age or older. POINT SYSTEM Number of horses 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Results of point won and actual number in the class will be tabulated from official horse show results. The final Championship class will have double points. The Equine Roadster Cup Championship for 2009 will be held at The Kentucky Fall Classic. The location of the 2010 Championship will be determined at a later date. HORSE SHOW REQUIREMENTS: There will be a $150 fee for any horse show that would like to host the Equine Roadster Cup class. Any horse show wishing to host a Cup class must summit a request to the ERC secretary at least 30 days prior to the show. Please include in your horse show premium that it is an Equine Roadster Cup sponsored class. The horse show will receive a result sheet for each class it hosts, and these results sheets must be completed and returned to the ERC secretary within 30 days following the close of the show. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION: Prize money awarded in the Equine Roadster Cup will be divided in the following manner. This breakdown does not include the added money the will be added back to the purse from the money collected from the eligibility and horse show fees. For any further information please contact the listed Equine Roadster Cup committee members: Mike Felty, Jimmy Robertson, Tom Lowry, Randy Harper, Lanny Judd and Steve Crabtree. For Forms or any information please contact the ERC secretary: *EQUINE ROADSTER CUP SPONSORED BY* Please visit the website: http://p2.hostingprod.com/@equineservicesroadstercup.com for more information and forms.
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