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n the final Sunday of the 2012
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains held the Arabian Professional & Amateur Horseman’s Association (APAHA) Horseman’s Awards. With an overwhelming attendance, a new APAHA Hall Of Fame ceremony, and an overall air of prestige and appreciation, the Horseman’s Awards certainly did not disappoint. “This year we had the highest attendance ever,” says event host and Texas trainer Josh Quintus. “Having it on the last night of Scottsdale allowed for a lot of people to attend. Whether they were there for the whole week or just for the weekend, it suited everyone. They also made some good changes this year. They moved the whole thing back an hour, combined a few awards, and made it a shorter ceremony altogether.” Quintus also jokes that the high attendance was probably because of his stellar hosting abilities. “I’d like to say more people came because I was hosting, but then again, I can’t be sure,” quips Quintus. “I really did enjoy it. I got to share some funny stories about a few trainers and friends, which is always a fun thing for me.”
Trainer and Distinguished Service
Award winner Mary Trowbridge agrees that this year’s Horseman’s Awards was an exceptional event. “I thought that this year was one of the best Horseman’s Awards we’ve ever had because of a great compilation of efforts,” states Trowbridge. “Everyone put their shoulder to the grindstone, especially Holli Gallún. She worked very hard to make sure everyone was happy and kept the evening running smoothly.”
“The Horseman’s Awards are awarded to the most talented and deserving horsemen in our community, and it’s really a special event for the industry,” continues Trowbridge. “I think we sometimes take these awards slightly for granted or simply become immune to what they really mean. A Horseman’s Award identifies what it takes to be a true horseman—integrity, talent, and success. Integrity is the most important of these, mainly because our Arabians are such an honest breed, and as an honest community of horse people, we reflect our horses well.”
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Beyond awards and appreciation, there is one other aspect that makes the APAHA awards a different and unique affair—the attire for the occasion. “This ceremony is one of the few times that we get together wearing something other than blue jeans,” says Quintus. “Halter trainers wear suits all the time, but I rarely do. So, it’s a nice change. Plus, everyone gets dressed up for a good reason—to appreciate those who work so hard in the business.”
of the Horseman’s Awards. This year, being inducted into the Hall Of Fame at the same time as Stanley and Kitty White were presented with their Lifetime Achievement Award was really an unearthly moment for me. Being up there with them and others who have done so much for the Arabian horse made me realize once again that we are living the dream! As tough as it is to be a trainer sometimes, the upside of the industry is being a part of nights like these.”
Another addition to this year’s
Horseman’s Awards was the APAHA Hall Of Fame. Twenty-seven well-known and influential members of the Arabian community were inducted this year. One of these inductees was Mary Trowbridge. “The Hall Of Fame is an exciting thing,” shares Trowbridge. “It acknowledges the successful horsemen who have won a particular award multiple times, and it provides for other talented people in the industry to show that they work hard and deserve to be recognized too. There is a whole new generation of horsemen that really deserve an opportunity to be recognized, and this is giving them a chance. I’ve been fortunate to be nominated every year since the inception
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2011 APAHA HorsemAn’s AwArd winners Amateur Western
Joe Frizzell
Western Trainer
Stanley White III
English/Saddle Seat Trainer
Junior English
Amateur English
Amateur Of The Year
Jim Stachowski
Chloe Holmes
Mike Beethe
Irwin Schimmel
Junior Hunter/Show Hack
Amateur Hunter/Show Hack
Distinguished Service Award
Junior Working Western
Colby Powell
Amateur Halter
Van Jacobsen
Horsewoman Of The Year
Junior Halter
Josh Shino
Rising Star
Jessica Clinton
Horseman Of The Year
Junior Western
Working Western Trainer
Breeder Of The Year
Hunter/Show Hack Trainer
Halter Trainer
Hannah Noelle Bell
Colby Powell
Katie Russell
Tyson Randle
Cynthia Burkman
Keith Krichke
Professional Instructor
Amateur Working Western
Lisa Jo White
Mary Trowbridge Crystal McNutt Johnny Ryan
Cedar Ridge Arabians
Audrey Hart
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Stanley & Kitty White We are so honored to receive this incredible award and recognition. Our sincere appreciation to APAHA— we will cherish this forever. Thank you to everyone in the past, present and future Arabian horse community. What an amazing evening for the White Family. Receiving this award and having Stan Jr. introduce us was so special. Congratulations to Stan Jr. for his induction into the Hall of Fame; Stanley III, Western Trainer Of The Year, and Kaitlin, for your nomination in the Junior Western category. We are so very proud of our family, The White’s: Stan Jr., Kathy, Kaitlin, Stanley III, Stephanie, Zachary, Steve, Shanea and Dane.
Grandeur Arabians
Owners: Stanley and Kitty White Trainers: Stanley White and Steve White 1001 West Hwy. 316 Citra, Florida 32113 Ph: 352-595-4265 Fax: 352-595-1738
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F ull -S ervice F acility t raining , B reeding & M arKeting
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2011 APAHA Western trAiner Of tHe YeAr
Stanley White III I am both honored and humbled by this award and would like to thank my mom & dad, grandparents, and my wife and kids—without your love and support, none of this would be possible. Special thanks to all my clients, especially Dennis and Linda Clark of Long Meadow Arabians, for all the opportunities you have given me. I look forward to many more years of friendship and success with you all.
—Stanley White III Long Meadow Arabians Argyle, Texas 817-845-1065 Dennis and Linda Clark, Owners Stanley White III, Trainer
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Breeder Of The Year
Thank You
to everyone in the Arabian horse community
for
awarding
us
with Breeder Of The Year—we are deeply honored. We truly have a love and passion for the Arabian horse and all of those in it. Special thanks goes to Mike Brennan, who has been our breeding manager for the last 11 years. We wish all the best, in the 2012 breeding and show season.
Love, Dick and Lollie Ames
Jordan, Minnesota • 952-492-6590 w w w. C e d a r - R i d g e . c o m
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Rising Star Of The Year
Jessica Clinton I would like to take this opportunity to thank the clients of VHTC for their belief in, and support of me over the past few years. I look forward to continued success with all of you in the future as we continue on our journey! Most of all, thanks to my mom, Vicki Humphrey, for her love and guidance.
—Jessica Clinton
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2011 AHT Readers’ Choice
Saddle Seat Trainer Of The Year
&
2012 APAHA Inductee to
Horseman’s Awards Hall of Fame
Vicki Humphrey
I am honored to have been selected from such an incredible group of nominees. Special thanks to all the friends and clients of VHTC who play a vital role in the successes we all share. I am very proud of where we came from at VHTC, and even more excited about where we are going in the future. Jessica and I are proud to share in each others honors as we move into the future as partners.
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A m At e u r H A lt e r Of tHe YeAr
n e s b o c a J Van
Pshadrach+ Canadian National Champion
I want to thank everyone who voted for me, and I must state that I am honored and appreciate all of the support that I receive from my family and friends in my pursuits in the world of the Arabian horse. — Van
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“Congratulations to Crystal on being named APAHA Horsewoman of the Year. We are so proud to ride with McNutt Performance Horses and look forward to this enitre show season.” ~ Kathie & Audrey
“Audrey is a beautiful and talented, young woman who continues to make her family so proud! We applaud her successes, both in the ring and out. Thank you to the APAHA members for their support of Audrey's hard work and being named Working Western Amateur of the Year!” ~ Kathie Kathie & Audrey Hart • 55615 East 260 Rd, Afton, OK 74331 • 918 633 3535 • katharyn.hart@gmail.com Volume 42, No. 10 | 169
a pa h a e n g l i s h / s a d d l e s e at t r a i n e r
Words cannot express my deep appreciation for winning the 2011 APAHA English/Saddle Seat Trainer of the Year Award. I am grateful to all of the people who so kindly voted for me. However, I am keenly aware that this distinguished award is a team effort and would like to acknowledge and thank my incredible clients, staff, and family. Lastly, I never take for granted the amazing talent and superior performances of the horses I am privileged to train and show. — James Stachowski
StachowSki Farm, inc. Mantua, OhiO 330.274.2494 www.StachOwSki.cOM
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e t i h W o J Lisa 2 0 1 1 A PA H A H o r s e m a n’ s I n s t r u c t o r O f T h e Ye a r 2 0 1 1 A H T R e a d e r s ’ C h o i c e I n s t r u c t o r O f T h e Ye a r 2 0 1 0 A PA H A H o r s e m a n’ s I n s t r u c t o r O f T h e Ye a r 2 0 1 0 A H T R e a d e r s ’ C h o i c e I n s t r u c t o r O f T h e Ye a r 2 0 0 9 A H T R e a d e r s ’ C h o i c e I n s t r u c t o r O f T h e Ye a r “Thank you to everyone for your continued support and recognition. I am humbled, honored and very grateful for the awards that the Arabian community has bestowed upon me over the past years.” Sincerely, Lisa Jo
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Breed to the sire with a pedigree of winning Western Pleasure bloodlines ... MultiNational Champion
Desperado V
Sundance Kid V Sweet Shalimar V Back Street
Mane Street Nabaska
Huckleberry Bey Daraska Ali Jamaal SweetinspirationV *Eter Star of Erka *Bask Har Nazika
Joe Frizzell ~ APAHA Western Pleasure Amateur Of The Year “Thank you to my wife and family for their continued support, and thank you to everyone at Strand's Arabians for their hard work, talent, and friendship!” ~ Joe
Sweepstakes Nominated Sire • Iowa Gold Star Stallion • Minnesota Medallion Stallion • SCID Clear
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Standing at Strand’s Arabian Stables, 3625 Alice Rd, Toddville, IA 52341 319.393.4816 • mobile 319.360.5997 • info@strandsarabians.com • Strandsarabians.com Proudly owned by Joe and Debbie Frizzell of Ames, Iowa • jlfrizzell@aol.com
2011 APAHA Halter Trainer Of The Year
I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for all the gifts he has bestowed upon me, especially the gifts of my wife Maureen, and daughters Faith Marie & Hope Monet. Special thanks to my wife Maureen and our family, which includes the entire staff at Krichke Training Center. You are the ones that make these great things happen. Also, my most sincere gratitude to all the breeders and owners who entrust us with these magnificent animals, it is your faith in us that allows us to realize the dream, together. Sincerely and gratefully,
Keith Krichke Keith & Maureen Krichke Vicksburg, Michigan • 269-649-1282 E-mail:info@krichke.com www.krichke.com
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Katie Russell Katie Russell
2011 APAHA Hunter/Show Hack Amateur Of The Year “Thank you so much for this award. I have been showing Arabian horses since I was 12 years old (a long time now—do the math)! I am so thankful for the incredible horses that have come into my life, along with my wonderful horseshow friends; we have shared and created so many cherished memories together. I truly cannot imagine life without these special animals—they have given me so much. In addition, I would like to give special thanks to my amazing, and phenomenally talented trainer, Cynthia Burkman. Finally, a huge thank you to my husband Joe, he is my inspiration, my biggest fan and supporter—I couldn’t live without him and love him so much.”
—Katie
Russell Arabians at Hidden River Ranch 8001 Happy Canyon Road Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Trained by:
Cynthia Burkman
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