December 2014

2014 Year in Review

2014 Year End Banquet January 31st

On the Cover 2014 Year in Review ……..……………………10 Banquet Weekend Scheduled …………………..12

In This Issue Newsletter…………………………...…………………………2 Business Directory………..…..……………………………..2 Meet A Member: Aurora and Adrian Smith …......5 2014 Banquet Schedule…………………..……………..28 Current 2014 Board of Directors………………….…...29 2014 Incentive Class Review……………………………30 General Membership Minutes………………………..32 Become A Member TODAY!...................................34

Newsletter Greetings, with continued excitement , I bring you the December edition of The MApHA Magazine. This month we feature our year in pictures!

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Please take a moment and share this issue and the followThis was a great year for our meming issues on all of your social bers all over the state, and look formedia sites! Get the word out ward to a great 2015! there and support your local Appaloosa! If you would like to continue to receive a “printer Occasionally, I will be calling on you friendly” of the newsletter and to be apart of this growing online publication. As always we’ll continue meeting minutes, that option to share show related news and ways is still available. you can support our club and it’s members and continue to get all gen- If you have anything you’d like eral information that you as a mem- to submit, please contact ber (or potential member) need to Amanda Kutchey at 586-855know.

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With show season just around the corner, like most of you, I’ll be changing gears as soon as the weather gets warmer than 40 degrees. For most of my life the “gear change” was to get back into the show ring, and in that regard, not much has changed. The last several years, however, I have been showing my horses less and less, and judging more and more. Over the years, I have been blessed with some nice horses, and some great trainers, but I can honestly say that judging was the “missing link” in my horse show education, if you will. I never really knew what showing horses was about until I started judging…and in light of that, and in honor of show season, I’m going to share what I have found to be (my) top five myths of horse show judging, in no particular order. Others probably have their own list (and are free to start their own blog).

1. If you win, it means the judge really “likes” you and your horse.

Sometimes. But not always. Occasionally when you win, you were the best of what was out there, so don’t let it go to your head. Actually, you’d be better served to develop the ability to self evaluate your own performance and decide how happy to are with it. It’s better for everyone. And sometimes you get to see horses and riders that take your breath away. Those are the best days.

2. Judging is just “someone’s $5 opinion”.

Sometimes. But not really. There are specifications to each class and carded judges spend a lot of time learning those specs, honing their craft, and developing a system whereby they can make decisions fast enough for everyone to get through 150 classes by 6:00 pm. There may be some opinion involved in separating close pairs, but usually that opinion is based on class specifications and not much else.

3. Judging is really easy. If you’ve shown, you can do it.

Wrong again. Judging is one of the most physically and mentally demanding things I’ve ever done, with the possible exception of running the Detroit Marathon (and I use the term “running” loosely, but I did finish before they took down the finish line, which was my goal). Back to

judging horse shows. It’s hot. The days are long. The potty breaks are few. And every judge I know is dedicated to doing the best job possible based on the class specs mentioned above. I’d agree that often times finding the first, second and third place horses is pretty easy, but after that it can get messy, and that is probably where opinion comes into play more than anywhere else. In pleasure, for example, do I want to use the horse that lopes true, and drives hard off the hock when its because he’s running off, or do I want to use the one that listens to his rider, but maybe isn’t as high quality a mover as some of the others? (Again, this decision has to be made in about 3 seconds, taking all other gaits into consideration as well, in 90 plus degree heat, and 200 % humidity. Ok that’s an exaggeration I guess.)

4. Judges don’t understand what it is like to be an exhibitor, show a Morgan, etc..

That would be tough. I don’t know any judges who have never shown a horse. Now, I will admit that some open horse show judges may have classes or breeds that they are more well versed in than others, based on their background. I would get extremely frustrated, for example, when an older gentleman who probably hadn’t done a great showmanship pattern…well, maybe ever, didn’t appreciate the obvious skill of my superhorse and I. But eventually I figured out that said gentleman probably had more years working with and evaluating western horses, or cow horses, or Morgans, than I’d ever dreamed of. So when I became a judge, I told myself that I’d be a judge that truly appreciated showmanship and pattern classes, and the effort that goes into them. Because I’ve been there. I also told myself that I’d be a judge who learned to appreciate a great horse regardless of breed, color, or discipline. I think most judges try to do the same.

5. Judges want people to fail Absolutely not. Judges want to see people do their best, and treat their horses well, and work very hard to sort out talented horses and riders. That is what makes it fun. Going back to number two, I’d much rather sort horses and riders

based on positive things, as opposed to who had the fewest problems. If you’ve ever wondered what goes through many judges heads it’s probably something along the lines of “Come on kiddo, nail that turn. Come on horse, lift your back and lope like I know you can. Listen to your little girl, do what she asks.” I want to see those horses that take my breath away…and those riders who obviously love what they are doing…just like I do when I show.

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Aurora and Adrian Smith Tell us a little about yourself: Aurora: 4 years Old, Kindergartener Horse’s Name is Valentine who is 12 years old.

Adrian: 6 years Old, First Grade Horse’s Name is Lily who is 4 years old.

How did you get started in Appaloosas?

Aurora and Adrian: I was born into Appaloosas. My mom and grandma both show the breed. I started riding before I could even sit up What Brings you to show with us?

Aurora: I like showing at the appaloosa show because I like riding my horse, watching all the horses, sleeping in the horse trailer, and spending time with my grandma.

Adrian: I like showing at the appaloosa shows because I like to ride and trot with them. Eating dinner outside, petting puppies, and playing with all of the other lead liners!!

What is your favorite thing to do outside of showing horses?

Aurora: Out side of showing I like to ride my bike, ride scooters, running, , swimming in the pond, working the garden and planting flowers.

Adrian: Out side of showing I like to play on the trampoline, paint, fishing, riding my bike, play in my grandma's pond, planting flowers, and watching Smith (my sister) do weird things.

What is your favorite class at shows and why?

Aurora and Adrian: I like to do lead line at the horse shows because I get to ride!

If you could have one super power what would it be and why?

Aurora: If I could have super powers I would want to be like Elsa from Frozen.

Adrian: I like to pretend Im a mermaid and turtle in my grandmas pond.

What is your favorite foods?

Aurora: Everything! Including onions Adrian: any fruit or veggie

SH O WI NG • LESSO NS • T RAI NIN G • SA LES

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SUPPORT MApHA YOUTH

Cut the proof of purchase from any Tribute bag and turn in to a youth member or advisors.

TRIBUTE will generously donate a portion of their proceeds back to our organization. If you’re interested in purchasing TRIBUTE Feeds to help support MApHA Youth, please contact Cathy Wood using the information provided in our Business Directory.

Thank you TRIBUTE for this wonderful program.

2014 A Year In Pictures

Riders with Disabilities Classes Offered this year at both our Summer Sizzler and Classic Shows, allowed riders to showcase their stills with no entry fees just stall reservation

Appaloosa Games Horse Association Fundraiser

$3 each FREE shipping with 10 or more ordered.

Available in lime green, orange, yellow, neon pink, and neon blue

Contact AGHA for more details

Remembering friends of the MApHA and AGHA Helen and Richard Lankford

Incentive Class $100.00 Added To Each Class For All Three 2014 MApHA Shows

Classes Eligible For Incentive Money

$ $

AGED GELDINGS JUNIOR HUNTER UNDER SADDLE JUNIOR WESTERN PLEASURE OPEN CAMAS PRAIRIE STUMPS

AGED MARES SENIOR HUNTER UNDER SADDLE SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE OPEN NEZ PERCE STAKES

Pays National Point Fee Non-Pro and Youth members only in the following classes: Rules:  $100

Aged Gelding, Junior HUS, Senior WP

added to each class listed above and paid to the top four placing's.

 Additional

Money for the highest placing MApHA youth exhibitor. Must be three youth exhibitors per class to be eligible for payout.

 Additional

Money for the highest placing MApHA Non-Pro exhibitor. Must be three Non-Pro exhibitors per class to be eligible for payout.

 Incentive

class will run concurrently with regularly scheduled class on show bill.

 Exhibitor &

Owner of the Horse must be MApHA members to be eligible for payout.

 Class

will be placed under a “Call Judge” determined at random immediately prior to beginning the class.

 No

added entry fee to be eligible for the incentive money.

 Payout

rency.

are to be made in Cash, USD cur-

Banquet Schedule MApHA/WMAR Combined Banquet Schedule January 31, 2015

10:30 AM

WMAR Board Meeting

11:00 AM

WMAR General Membership Meeting

11:30 AM

WMAR NP/Open Awards

12:00 PM

LUNCH (handled by WMAR banquet committee)

1:00 PM

WMAR Youth and High Point Awards

1:30 PM

Youth Meeting / Start of Silent Auction

3:00 PM

NP Meeting

4:00 PM

MApHA General Membership Meeting

5:00 PM

MApHA Non Pro and Youth awards.

6:00 PM

DINNER (handled by MApHA banquet committee)

7:00 PM

Live Auction begins, Silent Auction closes

7:30 PM

MApHA Open and High Point Awards

8:30 DJ

Board of Directors Bobbie Best—President 25401 Dunning St Cassopolis, MI 49031 Home: 269-445-3357 Cell: 269-214-0097 Email: Best Farms Term Expires: 2016

Jennifer Schulte—Classic Show 1760 Ranch Drive NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Cell: 616-826-8004 Email: jennifer.schulte3@gmail.com Term Expires: 2016

Cathy Wood—Vice President/Youth Advisor PO Box 173 Mason, MI 48854 Cell: 5172566548 Email: cwoodshowhorses@aol.com Term Expires: 2016

Lee Fischhaber—Summer Sizzlwer/Trail Coordinator 22341 M Drive N Marshall, MI 49065 Home: 269-781-3453 Cell: 616-403-1073 Email: Jlee4140@gmail.com Term Expires: 2014

Judy Biber—Executive Secretary/Treasurer 28328 Dixboro Rd South Lyon, MI 48178 Home: 248-486-0695 Email: Judybiber@comcast.net Term Expires: 2016

Dean Wintjen 3234 Moryer Rd Williamston, MI 48895 Home: 517-655-2763 Email: deano327@aol.com Term Expires: 2016

Kay Bowen—Banquet/Minutes Keeper 9245 N Wyman Rd Barryton, MI 49305 Home: 989-382-8952 Cell: 231-3577366 Email: c4amile@dishmail.net Term Expires 2016

Kari Klein—Youth Advisor/Website 415 N Gould St Owosso, MI 48867 Cell: 989-382-8138 Email: Kariklein@hotmail.com Term Expires: 2015

Dustin Boehmer—Newsletter/Summer Sizzler 6466 McCue Rd Holt, MI 48842 Cell: 269-420-1242 Email: boehmer3@msu.edu Term Expires: 2014

Amy Zeigler—Open Awards/Show Bill 10327 W Grass Lake Rd Barryton, MI 49305 Home: 989-382-8138 Cell: 989-600-9922 Email: Appy_pharm06@hotmail.com Term Expires: 2015

Frannie Wintjen—Classic Show/Show Approval 3234 Moyer Rd Williamston, MI 48895 Cell: 517-719-8941 Email: dsfancy499@aol.com Term Expires: 2014

Amy Schweiger 1805 Riley Center Riley Twp, MI 48041 Cell: 810-602-8998 Email: amyschweiger@yahoo. Com Term Expries: 2016 Bob Clark—Spring Show 2776 Bellevue Road Leslie, MI 49251 Home: 517-589-9711 Email: clarkappaloosas@yahoo.com Term Expires: 2014

2014 Incentive Class Summary

MICHIGAN A PALOOSA HORSE ASSO ATION INCENTIVE FUND SUMMARY 2014

Money Payout

Aged Gelding

Show

General Non Pro Youth

# of NP/Y rid

Spring

$800

$300

$100

6

Sizzler

$800

$300

$125

8

Classic

$800

$300

$100

9

Total per fund

$2,400

$900

$325

Overall Total

$3,625

Total monetary benefit to M

Class entry Numbers

Spring 2013 Spring 2014

Geldings Mares 5 7 6 10

Jr. HUS 3 6

Sr. HUS 8 6

Sizzler 2013 Sizzler 2014

2 8

8 6

6 9

4 10

Classic 2013 Classic 2014

3 10

9 4

7 8

6 7

AP-

OCI-

Point Fees Paid

gs:

Jr. HUS:

Sr. WP:

# NP/Y X $8

# NP/Y X $8

$48

5

$40

7

$56

$144

$944

$64

5

$40

9

$72

$176

$976

$72

5

$40

5

$40

$152

$952

ders X $8

Total

Total/Show General Fund Cost Per Show

$472 Total

MApHA members:

Payout Pt Fees

$2,872

$3,625 $472 $4,097

Jr. WP 7 7

Sr. WP 7 10

Stumps 11 20

Stakes 13 20

7 8

4 13

19 22

17 19

8 7

9 11

20 26

17 25

Board of Directors Meeting November 8, 2014 The Board of Directors meeting was held at the Michigan State Pavilion beginning at 9:30 AM on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Those present were: Bobbi Best, Dean Wintjen, Frannies Griffith, Bob Clark, Sara Savedes, Amy Zeigler, Kay Bowen, Cathy Wood, Michelle Sterling, Lee Fischhaber and Kari Klein. Unexcused absence was Jennifer Schulte. Others present were Judy Biber, Sharon Clark, Terry Shelhammer and Amy Schweiger.

Agenda – There were no additions to the agenda.

Minutes – Minutes for the Board meeting held on October 11, 2014 had been distributed prior to the meeting. A correction was presented

by Judy Biber that the 2013 Banquet budget was actually $9,000, not the $9,500 that was published on the initial distribution. Dean Wintjen made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Bob Clark.

The motion carried by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report was postponed until the General Membership meeting.

Correspondence – There was no correspondence received.

Show Committees – Committee chairs had nothing to report at this time.

Judy Biber reported that we have the signed contracts for MSU but have nothing yet from the Ingham County Fairgrounds. Judy Biber asked Bob and Sharon Clark to see what they can find out about it. It was also brought up that some of the out-of-state exhibitors had asked about coming in earlier for the Classic Show. Coming in earlier costs the club more money

and is something that would have to be discussed with MSU. Judges Committee -- Nothing to report at this time. Bobbie explained that she was trying to get as many drive-in judges as possible.

shows satisfies that requirement.

The Indiana and Ohio shows shouldn’t cause a problem. Bottomline, this is something that will have to be brought up at the General Membership meeting in January. They can determine show by show what they want to approve.

Non-Pro – Amy Zeigler has nothing to report at this time.

Old Business: Banquet Agenda – Because the schedYouth – Awards have been ordered ule is going to be condensed to one and just waiting for the Banquet. day, there needs to be a major change. Amy Schweiger has already Games – Bobbie has communicated put a sample together but because of with Floyd regarding games for 2015 some minor adjustments that were and he has agreed to serve as the suggested, she will send it out to the chairperson.

Board before next meeting so we can review a final version in December.

Banquet – Nothing to report. Will be working with a caterer about a menu Scholarships – There were no appliand cost. Will present at the Decem- cants for 2015 scholarships so we ber meeting. won’t have any funds going out this year.

Website – Calendar is up on the site not.

Expo – Sharon Clark reported that she had received no contracts yet the Points – Points have been posted and price will be increasing—just not sure there is nothing to talk about at this to what. If there is no colt or stallion time. in the stall, we will go back to a booth only and will probably be moved out Member Services -- Frannie Wintjen of Stallion Alley. It would appear that had nothing to report at this time. the MHC may be impacting the sucJust waiting for the member packets. cess of the even due to the delay in getting contracts out to the vendors.

Show Approvals – Bobbie Best The Board needs to consider what we brought up for discussion whether we want to because when the contracts should approve the Indiana Hoosier are received, there will be limited Show at New Castle. Bobbi’s concern time to sign and turn them in. is that we get nothing back from them for approving this show and it forces Magazine – nothing to report. It was members to go out of state in order a great idea that Dustin started but to stay in the running for year-end we need to do something not to lose awards. Same is true with the Find- the advertisers. Frannie is looking at ley Show, besides the fact that it is getting Publisher software through extremely expensive. Indiana doesn’t her state employee discount so that do year end awards—they only do we can continue using the format that circuit points. Amy Schweiger clariwe started with. There was discusfied that the points system only resion about going to bi-monthly or quires that a member show with thir- quarterly? The hard work is getting teen judges so showing the Michigan the new ideas. Monthly is really hard

but bi-monthly is doable. We have

worked into a new show bill to be presented by Amy Zeigler at the next Board meeting for final approval.

There was a motion made by Frannie Griffith, seconded by Bob Clark, to eliminate the AGHA classes and replace it with MAPHA junior stumps and stakes. The motion carried.

Motion to have a $10 entry fee for the junior stumps and stakes classes which would to be added to the paybacks at the Classic show was made

by Frannie Griffith, seconded by Kari Klein. After discussion, the motion carried by a majority vote.

one person only—whether POA or Appaloosa—and that person would be Sharon Clark. We may have to try getting dual carded judges. Again, Bobbi will work more with the POA to see what we can do.

There was discussion about early check in for the out-of-state participants for the Classic Show. The MSU contract says you cannot check in before 8 AM on Thursday. Decided that if they want to come in, let them check with MSU to make the arrangements and pay the additional cost.

There was discussion about whether or not Jim Hollis still plans to be doing There was discussion about whether his three year old classes. The Board we should be using the covered arena needs to have a discussion about at the Spring Show in Mason. This what he needs to do in order to keep decision will be made by the Show this idea alive. Cathy Wood will make advertisers who desire to have the Committee when we know the actual contact with Jim to discuss this magazine out. Right now it’s only on situation in May and we will try to re- matter. The sponsorships need to inFacebook – needs to sent in pdf forflect that in the contract that will be crease so we can have more payback mat so it can be posted on the signed for the event. money for the participants.

MApHA site. It’s also linked to the National Club website. We can also A motion was made by Frannie Dean Wintjen made a motion to aduse a tag to the Appaloosa Journal.

Griffith to leave fees at the Spring journ the meeting, seconded by Lee Show the same for 2015, seconded by Fischhaber, at 11:08 am. The motion MApHA Club Article for the Appaloosa Michele Sterling. The motion carried carried by a majority vote.

Journal – Sharon Clark has written an by a majority vote of the Board. article about the MApHA we are going Respectfully submitted, to submit to the Appaloosa Journal to There was discussion about “toot” our horns about the good the including the POA with the Sum- Kay Bowen, Recording Secretary things that happen in Michigan. This mer Sizzler show. Bobbi Best will talk article should also go to the magazine. more with We would like to include as many pic- them to get tures with the article as we can. Sha- details reron is going to present the article at garding their the General Membership meeting. schedule Suggestion was made to also include and expecinformation about the non-pro Caltations in cutta and the game classes. We order to cowant to make certain that people un- ordinate this derstand the financial incentives for effort. It coming to the Michigan shows. was suggested that the New Business: Show bills for all of stall reservathe shows were reviewed and the tions be suggested changes/corrections will be handled by

Become a Member Today Why? MApHA offers a unique opportunity for those owners and enthusiast to engage in relationships and competition with fellow members of similar interests.

For years MApHA has been considered a great family organization and though we may not be related by blood we do share a undeniable common interest in the horses that we care for dearly.

Aside from the companionship gained from our wonderful organization are many other opportunities. Annually we award our top showmen at the MApHA Banquet, held in conjunction with our friends at WMAR. MApHA provides it’s youth members the chance at a yearly scholarship for educational purposes and provides youth with many other unique opportunities to grow relationships and responsibility. We also provide absolutely free advertising to you members in our monthly magazine, which in it’s first month reached 1000 viewer! While we remain proud of our Michigan residents, competitors come nation wide to enjoy the professionalism and proficiency of our shows. Time and time again, we here that we have some of the best shows and our national standings annually only prove the satisfaction rate!

We also engage in community events to help grow friendships and interest by attending tack sales, encouraging open shows via an annual high point award and supporting other organizations such as the Michigan Horse Council.

At the Stallion Expo & Trade show MApHA hosts an information booth and raffles off a gelding to help promote the breed, engage the public and grow our organization.

Whatever reason you choose, we hope that you choose MApHA and all the wonderful people that make us great. Thank your for your consideration. We hope to be having a great 2014 with you, whether it be in or outside the show pen!