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Volume 7 Issue 2 April 29, 2013 SHOW RING TIMES
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Wildwood Farm Feature UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere Meet April Provencher Ingleside Farm Feature Twin Lakes Feature Raleigh Spring Premiere Raleigh Invitational Meet Ashley Linkous Old Dominion Classic ASAC Robertson Equine Sales Indiana Spring Warm-Up Central States Winter Tournament ETSA Gasparilla Charity News Calendar Twin States Banquet Candids of the Week Gib Marcucci Sale Best of Times Show A Logo Website
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Our Advertisers: A Friend of Coal
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My Stately Lady
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A Perfect Affair
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Not E Nuff Farm
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A Royal Promise
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Pisgah’s Bella Sara
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A Starless Night
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Plamp Keen
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Bad Economy
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Rolex
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Blackjack
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Roselane’s Top Contender
Blue Rambler
Select Star
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Shadow Mountain Black Ice
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Central Park West
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Shadow Mountain Mattalee
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CH Among The Stars
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Shake Your Soul
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CH Zildjian
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Sheza Hottie Tottie
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Dun Haven Pure Elegance
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Stir It Up
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Fox Material
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Sudquest
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Freshman Cheerleader
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Summer Cocktail
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He’s Touched By An Angel
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Syracuse Horse Show
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Heartland Unique Design
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Teresa James
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Hilltop’s Angelica
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Titleist Patrick
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TW Scott
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Callaway’s Forty-Niner
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By Sheila Guay Wildwood Farm is located on a beautiful piece of land in East Hampton, CT. Just outside of Hartford CT, it is an easy location to find. The farm is owned by Sharon Stoltz and home of horseman Jon Douglas. Sharon Stoltz and her family built this main barn, containing 10 stalls in 1994. In 2000 the beautiful indoor was added to the property. The farm now has two barns, 3 large turnout paddocks, a large outdoor track and a spacious indoor. The facility is extremely well kept and its homey feel makes it a great place to be. All are welcome at Wildwood Farm. Everyone from World Champion owners, to those who have never ridden a Saddlebred are welcome at the farm. Jon strives to make all feel welcome who have an interest in the Saddlebred. He doesn’t want anyone to feel deterred from coming to the farm because they feel that riding or owning a saddlebred is unattainable financially. Everything in their power is done to provide a great Saddlebred experience to all, regardless of their finances. “If you want to have success, you’ve got to feel it.” Jon has always approached his horse training career with this mentality. A negative attitude or predicting that things will fail, will never get you anywhere. Jon tells everyone that walks into his barn, on a at least one occasion, that we all have ‘seeds of greatness.” He firmly believes that if you put forth your best effort, and stay positive then you will be successful. “If you believe you can, you will. If you believe you can’t, your right about that too!” At the age of 14 Jon went to work for Abbott Wilson in Rhode Island. Later when Abbott had moved to CT, that is when he met Sharon Stoltz. At Abbotts, he learned how to properly care for Saddlebreds. He worked there for a decade and learned a generous amount of knowledge. Jon specifically remembers showing a roadster horse named I Am Little Man to second place ribbon in the Roadster To Bike Stake in Northampton. Around the age of 25 Jon went to work with Grace Brooks Knibb at Brookmont Farms where he trained Standardbreds, Saddlebreds, and Hackney ponies. Sharon and Jon went their separate ways for a while and Jon moved to PA and went to work for the late Allen Reber, which he enjoyed because Allen was an all around great guy to work for. Allen was able to teach Jon a lot about mouthing a horse and the horse’s cadence. Jon worked there for 4 ½ years and then moved to Lancaster PA, and started his own boarding/training stable. He trained horses and did some lessons. Jon had a customer that he did carriage rides for to tourists in the Amish country. (Jon would like to clarify that there is no such thing as the Amish Mafia!) Next stop was working for George Nash. Together they started and worked some very nice horses, and also sold a lot of very nice horses. It was a great time working there with horses such as My Special Dream, Worthy Wonder, and Justice Due. Jon and Sharon reunited in 2001 in PA, where they lived for a while doing their own horses for a few years. They decided to move back to CT to Wildwood Farms in 2005 and reopen Sharon’s barn, with Jon as the trainer and Sharon as the owner. The rest is history in the making!
“Wildwood Farm has blessed me with the horse of my dreams. Jon Douglas told me about CH Callaway’s Forty-Niner and two days later we were on our way to Rob Turners in New Hampshire to try him out. I fell in love with him the moment he started to move. Jon has helped “Jerry” and I become a team. He has helped me learn how to rise to the occasion and be right there with “Jerry” in the show ring. I am now riding the horse of my dreams and it is all thanks to Wildwood Farm.” –Jackie Maynard
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Lets Get it Started Owned by Lisa & Michelle Antalik. “I found Wildwood Farm in the hopes of finding something that I could do after having a neurological disease that forced me to give up all of the sports I used to love. I didn’t realize how much horseback riding would make a difference in my life. It was hard starting out, but riding became a great way to get stronger and gave me something to look forward to. I never thought that I would ever have my own horse, but five years later “Ringo” and I are working hard for an exciting show year together. Ringo has become my best friend and teacher; I couldn’t ask for any more in a horse. Jon and Sharon have helped me in to transform into a good, confident rider and I can’t imagine where I would be without them. They are the reason that my dream has come true.”
photo by Chapman ‘13
Wildwood Farm
Currently business is booming at Wildwood Farm and Jon & Sharon are very thankful to their faithful customers. With a total of 21 horses on the premises, 13 of which are full time training horses, 4 lesson horses, with the remainder being retired champions, living out their lives at Wildwood. With 5 five gaited horses currently in his show string, Jon is staying busy all day, every day working horses! A big concern is trying to keep to a number of horses where each horse can get worked in the way that they need to be worked. It is very important to leave enough time for each horse. No horses get over looked, and none are more important than another. Each horse is treated fairly, and given the best possible training that Jon feels he can provide. In addition to doing all of the training, Jon shoes all of the horses on his show string as well. In the beginning Jon would shoe horses on the side to make some extra cash. Around ten years ago Jon got really serious about his shoeing skills and seeing the difference that a correct shoeing can make for a show horse. He credits other blacksmiths such as Baker Chapman who was able to teach him a lot about working of horses that have hoof issues. Also Glen Kriz who hauls all of Jon’s horses, taught him a lot about the best methods for shoeing a horse. “I do all of the shoeing here at Wildwood on my own. It is one of my passions and a skill that I strive to the best that I possibly can. I learned when I was younger by hanging around in the blacksmith shop and watching different guys shoe Saddlerbeds. I really enjoy shoeing because there is a lot of learning that goes with it, and the more you learn the better you get. The benefit is that I can fix a problem that I see, tune something up, and I am free to try what I want, when I want. I don’t have to wait for the blacksmith to show up!”
photo by Chapman ‘13
“I first came to Wildwood to get help for my relationship with my horse. My half-Arab, half-Saddlebred Kazzy and I had reached a wall and I didn’t know what to do next. I brought Kazzy to the farm, and Jon worked patiently with the both of us to mend the issues we were experiencing. As a huntseat rider, I didn’t know much about saddleseat; I just thought the horses were beautiful. Through Jon and Sharon, I learned about the discipline and was sold. It’s so different from the riding I’d grown up doing and everything is a new challenge. Also, the people we have here at Wildwood are a great, fun group who share the same passion for horses and riding. I often call Wildwood my “happy place”, and I am so grateful for Jon and Sharon for making the experiences I’ve had here some of the best in my life.” –Kate Kiniry
One thing that you will notice about Wildwood farm is that every show where there is an academy division, Wildwood brings a fleet of young riders. The young riders are the future of the Saddlebred breed & discipline. Jon likes to have all the young riders at the farm, and the pure joy and entertainment that they bring. Jon teaches them proper horsemanship and the best methods for riding an American Saddlebred. He stresses to his students the importance of preparing a horse for a show and doing the best that you can all of the time. Sometimes the young kids get so excited to go to a show, and don’t want to stick to their lesson agenda. Jon keeps them focused on their goals as rider, which isn’t just ribbons. He simply states, “They will show when they are ready!” Willing to work anything that comes down the line, Jon has a reputation to fixing problem horses. Jon will not turn a horse away just because it has a bad reputation. He will take a horse in and give the owner a fair evaluation of what he feels the horse is capable of. Jon takes horses of this nature in because he is a firm believer that god will not give him more than he can handle. So far this has stood to be true. “My horse experience started when I was about eight… I took lessons for years until other sports
“In the spring of 2012 I was contacted by Sheila Guay, who had a horse that took over my life. I had never owned my own horse, but it was always a dream of mine. Four she couldn’t manage. He would spin, quit, and run off with her. She told me she had years ago, I got the chance to fulfill that dream. A year after I purchased Buck, I was blessed once purchased him from an Amish man, and he had already gone to, and left another again with the chance to bring him to Wildwood Farm. Jon and Sharon saw something special training facility since she had owned him. In tears, she told me she needed to get rid of in him and encouraged me to pursue his abilities. We are now going into our third show season and I couldn’t ask for more. Not only have I learned a lot from Jon and Sharon, but I have also this horse because he was more than she could handle. She offered to sign his papers learned a lot from my boy! We are a team and are excited about the season to come!” Heather over to me because she felt I was more capable of helping him in the future than herAllen self. I took the horse in on a two week trial basis to evaluate the animal. The horse did have issues, but I saw an immense amount of talent in the animal. I knew that I would be stealing a great horse from her by taking him. I called her and told her she had a super talented horse on her hands, they just needed some help as a team. They became training customers and Sheila & her horse really improved together. It would be easy for most people to sign over those papers to themselves, but I am honest with everyone that I come across and maintaining that reputation is very important to me.” Jon really enjoys starting young horses as well. Throughout the years of breaking young horses a few things have become very obvious to him. Each horse has their own attitude towards learning and each horse learns a little bit differently. Some horses catch on very fast, and some act like each day your work with them, is the first time they have been handled. Patience is a virtue when it comes to breaking young horses. Jon has had many years of experience of trying methods to find out whether or not they would be effective. Recently Wildwood purchased two young horses from Burt Honaker at Northern Kiss Farm. Both of the horses are by Callaway’s Northern Kiss and Jon is really enjoying working with them, and brining them along. When starting horses Jon keeps sticks true to a wise saying. “You’ll never mess a horse up letting them do their job, But you can screw them up by trying to make them do something they can’t.”
“My riding experience here at WildWood Farm has been a great. Jon And Sharon are very welcoming. Jon will teach you a lot. If you are consider taking lessons I strongly suggest you taking take lessons here at WildWood Farm.” Macey Dugan age:13
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Wildwood Farm
Jon and Sharon are quick to agree that they have been very blessed at Wildwood Farm. Everything has fallen into place how they have wished, and they are very thankful everyday. They feel very fortunate to have had some of the same customers for many years. Jon feels like it is now that he really starting to come into himself as a horseman. He feels that his string of horses going into 2013 looks better than it ever has. Jon and Sharon attest all their success to nothing other than a lot of hard work, dedication and being persistent. If it’s worth having, than it is worth working towards. If you are ever in the area of East Hampton CT Wildwood would love for you to stop in and visit. Come in and check out the horses and meet all of the people there. It is a very fun, welcoming place and you will leave feeling as if you are family. You can contact Wildwood Farm at 860-267-9492 or feel free to look them up on their web site www.connecticutsaddlebred.com!
Jon Douglas & CH Callaway’s Forty-Niner
He’s The One & Kathleen Osnoe
photo by Chapman ‘13
Lauren Klein is leasing Sandy Horne’s mare Sweet Sara Lee and excited for 2013!
photo by Chapman ‘13
Heathermoor’s New Song & owner Deanne Iwanicki
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Heathermoor’s New Song and Carolyn McCutchan
Wildwood Farm
Janet Chapman & Sky Girl
Show Ring Times Rep Sheila Guay got a surprise ride on CH Callaway’s Forty-Niner while visiting Wildwood Farm! “I have known Jon and Sharon for 35 years. Jon was the assistant trainer to Abbot Wilson when I was showing (with Abbot Wilson Stables, back in the 80’s) and Sharon was the cute little kid that ran around, worked her tail off and helped everyone at the barn. I was out of horses for about 22 years when I found out that Jon and Sharon were back in CT. I judged a fun show for them and fell back in love with the Saddlebreds and the people of Wildwood. Jon and Sharon work harder than any two people I’ve ever met, the care of my horse is exemplary, and their friendship is priceless to me. I can’t say enough about this stable, the people who ride here and Jon and Sharon – it’s a love for all of us involved. It’s not a horse barn/business, it’s a family focused on these amazing animals. I wouldn’t have it any other way! Look out 2013, here come the redcoats of Team Wildwood!!” - Candy Chieppo
Candy Cheippo & The Ultimate Spitfire
Sharon Stoltz & Don’t Ask Why WRF
Sharon Stoltz & Harlem’s Last Call
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UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere West Springfield, MA
The awesome new addition to the park division, Buenas Noches and Betty Reeves won the Open Park Championship, under the watchful eye of Peter Axtel. Lynn Schweikert stands with her exciting new gelding after the win.
Ann-Marie Biron was all smiles after her win in the Amateur Three Gaited Championship with her new star Thunderboomer. Ann-Marie rides with Luman Wahdams.
Molly Codeane is no stranger to the winners circle. She is teamed this year with the exciting Zagnut. Molly rides under the expert guidance of Kristen and David Cater, and most certainly has her mother’s flair and natural talent! Watch for this thrilling new team as Molly excels at the challenge of working with new horse!
Kailin Elizabeth Baechle nailed the challenging workout that Rob Byers selected for the equitation championship. She rides with the Garones at Fairfield South.
Matt Roy has been a helping hand this past winter at L.M. Turner Stables. He won the Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure qualifier and championship aboard Gypsy Diamond. Here, he stands with Holly Esposito and Rob Turner.
Mike and Jessie Richardson has a stellar horse show. Here, they congratulate their star riders Claire Perreault and Emily Vicari for their great rides in the Walk and Trot Championship, taking home the championship and Reserve.
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UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere West Springfield, MA
Marissa and Paul Marks enjoy the horse show!
Madeline Bagshaw had a great ride to win the Junior Equitation Championship aboard Tommy Bahama. She rides at the well known Verrill Stables under the direction of Jess Verrill.
Amanda and Jerry Murchison enjoyed a great horse show! Amanda her fancy Stocco went two for two in the Adult Show Pleasure division, and her exciting new horse Cosby stole the show to win the Five Gaited Stake with David Cater riding!
Robin McGahey, trainer at RMD stables, had a great drive with his new pony, Stedman! Page 12
Missed Opportunity certainly didn’t miss his opportunity, winning the Junior Park Pleasure qualifier with Matt Lightner aboard.
UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere West Springfield, MA
Tracy Pike and Kim Timmons enjoy the show from the rail.
Kristen Cater presents Luman Wahdams with his award for being named UPHA Chapter 14 Horseperson of the year!
Brian Vigue enjoyed the show with Joaquin and Teddy Fortin. Brian’s home trained star, HS First Day made two great shows to win the Junior Novice Park class with Brian and the Junior Exhibitor Park class with Matt Roy aboard.
John Lampropolous and son Tyler enjoyed a smile at the UPHA Awards ceremony and exhibitor party on Friday night!
Erica Rae Faulkner and Rachel Sargent enjoy the show with RMD stables! Dressed and ready to ride for the Junior Exhibitor Three Gaited Class and the Open Park Class.
Callaway’s Time Well Wasted was the Junior Exhibitor Three Gaited Reserve Champion with Abbie Parker, under the direction of Chase Farms. Page 13
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Meet Heather Boodey of Ingleside Farm By Kelley Reason
There is something magical about little girls and horses. For some it is merely a passing phase, a fleeting fascination. But, for others it becomes a passion that directs and shapes their life and their future. Heather Boodey is one such young lady that was touched by the passion. Heather was born in Akron, Ohio to parents who were heavily involved in showing American Saddlebreds. So, she rode at home and also with Lonnie Lavery at Richlon Farms. When she was 8 her family made a move to Raleigh, North Carolina. Her talents and skills were quickly recognized and she was recruited to ride and show horses for Johnny Lucas, Claude Shiflet, Lewis Eckard, and others. She credits these “Carolina Trainers” as an important part of her development as a rider. At this same time her parents were training and showing horses out of their own barn. She did find time to enjoy her own Saddlebreds, Victory Coin and Regal Way. When asked about her first horse show, Heather replied, “My first horse show was a Coastal Plains Show in Wilson, NC. I think Harrison Shiflet was the judge and I rode a half saddlebred/half hackney pony named Fireball Dixie.” She recalls her first “big” win being in the 10 and Under Equitation class at the North Carolina Championships in 1982.
Heather Boodey on Teresa James
In 1991 Heather took over her parent’s barn in Raleigh, and later purchased property in nearby Franklinton, NC, in hopes that this would be home to the new Ingleside farm. In 2007 her plans came to fruition with a 27 stall barn, 200 x 60 arena, an outdoor arena, numerous paddocks and pastures, and a sign out front welcoming all to Ingleside Farm. Looking back Heather has had the opportunity to work with many great horses and experience many exciting and memorable rides and wins. One such ride that sticks out in Heather’s mind is the one she had on CH My Korbel at the North Carolina State Championship Show when she was The Reserve Grand Champion Five-Gaited winner behind CH Breaking News. Another exciting moment was winning the Reserve Championship in the Junior Harness Pony class at Louisville with Heartland High Interest. Sometimes you don’t have to win to have a special moment in the ring. Heather recalls such a moment, “I was 4th out of 18 in the Three Year Old class at Lexington Junior League with CH Sports Night and that was awesome!” There have been no shortage of winning horses that have been under the direction of Ingleside Farm and Heather Boodey: CH Zildjian, Douglas Fairbanks, Kitty Thomson, CH Future Treasue, CH What’s The Whoopla, CH First Asset, Justa Kid At Heart, Five Star Sweetie, CH Sports Night, The Brandon, Court Dance, CH I’m Simply Divine, Blue Dragon, Man Of Hour Dreams, Santana’s Flaming Dawn, Ventura’s Gold Card, Lakeside Lulu, Oh Santana, and Oh By George, and many others. Horses are only one piece of the winning team at Ingleside. Heather will tell you she has worked with some “amazingly talented” equitation riders such as Jana Weir, Lauren Nowell, Andrew Garrison, Bonnie Daniel, Hailey Mercurio, and Kim Mueller
Heather & Megan Whitby
Heather will be quick to point out that her accomplishments do not come by her own efforts alone. She credits a lot of her knowledge from the many hours spent working for the likes of Johnny Lucas, Billy Greenwell, and Nelson Green. But, her current successes she credits to the hard work of those closest to her, like her assistant, Megan Whitby,
Ingleside customers at this years Tampa show. Page 15
Ingleside Farm who has been with her for 10 years. She works horses, teaches lessons, and does about everything that needs to be done around the barn. Bredin Rush has joined the Ingleside Team this year and is teaching lessons and working with the show horses. Drew Love grew up riding with Heather and he is now working at the barn full time. Heather also gives credit to her wonderful clients, kids and adults, that like to help out in the barn. “They do everything from stall cleaning to tack cleaning, to grooming and helping with lessons.” When asked about the future, Heather points out that she has a Three Year old that she is very excited about. She is out of Number One Man who is the son of two of Heather’s favorite horses (besides Imperator) Man On The Town and Nighty Night. She is also excited about what the future holds for Ingleside. There are 17 horses in training and they have a very strong lesson program. She enjoys going to shows where her customers can do well. “Blowing Rock is definitely on my list of favorites because having the nights off allows the whole barn to socialize.” Heather has certainly put together something magical at her Ingleside Farm. “I love the American Saddlebreds and the Hackney Ponies. I love my job, my clients, my employees, and my horses. Having my family support me in this endeavor makes it that much better. I can’t imagine doing anything else.” When asked what advice she would give others she replied, “Remember, this is a dream job! Enjoy every day with these special animals and the people that love them!
Five Star Sweetie
Ingleside Farm is located at 606 Hicks Road, Franklinton, NC 27525. Heather Boodey can be reached at (919) 494-1095 or inglesidefarm@earthlink.net.
Heartland High Interest
Heather and I’m Simply Divine Page 16
Caitlin Leith’s first World Championship win
Ingleside Farm
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Twin Lake Stable Making Its Mark In The Industry By Sheila Guay Hannah Padgett is literally running a “one woman” operation at Twin Lake Stable is Moulton, Alabama. She holds truth to the saying that “A woman’s work is never done!” TLS started to take shape in 1999 when Hannah began helping her grandmother Jean Gilbert with her 20 Saddlebred horses. She remembers at that time, she was trying to see if this was something she really wanted to do. Hannah quickly learned that she had a deep love for horses and the people involved in them, and it was what she wanted to make her career out of. TLS is a 50 acre farm which is located just a half mile off the main road making it easy to find, and is still located in its original location. Several beautiful ponds surround the farm, making it a very enjoyable place to be. Customers can come to see their horses and also take the afternoon to enjoy time to relax taking in the beautiful view. The farm also has so availability to boarders. There are three turnout paddocks and two large pastures. One of the larger grass pastures is 20+ acres, giving the horses lots of room to roam and be turned out with other horses. Also on the property there are many beautiful trails right nearby which can be enjoyable for the horses and people to explore for a change of pace from routine ring work. Plans for the near future include building an indoor riding arena on the property. Currently the barn has a wide enough aisle where the horses can be worked during inclement weather. However horses are always worked outside unless the weather is bad. In 2006 Hannah decided to open her doors to the public and welcome in outside training horses and lesson students. With one large outdoor riding ring, and another one on the way measuring 200x100, there was plenty of room to start up a riding program. Today the lesson program at TLS is booming, to put it modestly. In 2013 there are over 80 registered riding students. Lessons are in full swing every day except for Fridays and Sundays. Saturdays are the busiest days with lessons running from 8am-6pm. “There are benefits to private lessons, and benefits to group lessons. The ideal schedule is one private and one group lesson per week. In private lessons, the student receives intense individual attention and will progress more rapidly in many areas. However, group lessons are also beneficial, as the rider must be able to steer around other riders and control the horse in the group. It is also very helpful to watch other riders, and the students in the groups learn quite a bit from each other as well. Riders who are interested in showing need to ride in a group as that is what they’ll be doing in the show ring, and they must be able to maneuver around the other horses. Every student begins with private lessons. For a beginner, it will probably take about 10 private lessons before you are ready for a group. It is very rare for a riders under the age of 6 to be safe in the group, so very young riders should plan to remain in private lessons” Says Hannah of her Lesson program Page 28
Twin Lake Stable A lesson at TLS includes all aspects of horsemanship. Students learn to groom and tack up their own horse, and also groom and cool the horse out when they are finished riding. Proper horsemanship is a very important element in the riding program. Hannah wants her students to be prepared to potentially own their own horse one day, possible even keep the horse at their own house. It is important that they know how to care for the horses on their own. Shannon Hughes’s seven year old daughter Emma Kate is in the lesson program at TLS. Shannon is thrilled with the program and atmosphere at the farm, and she can tell that her daughter enjoys being around the horses. “We recently moved to a new town, Moulton, AL. As a way to help Emma Kate get settled and involved in activities in our new town, we agreed to let her take riding lessons. We thought this would give her an opportunity to learn about horses and try something new. That’s when we found Twin Lakes Stables. She has only been taking lessons since the beginning of this year, but has really excelled so far. After 5 lessons, Hannah is already talking about getting Emma Kate to do a show in the 10 and under category! Hannah does a great job at explaining what Emma needs to do. I am truly amazed at what Emma has learned in that short time frame. Emma Kate is having a blast and leaves each week already talking about what she may get to do at the next lesson. As a mom, and a person with little experience around horses, I can say that Hannah helps to put my mind at ease. It’s not always easy to watch my little girl all alone on such a large horse. I’m just glad we have found a place that will teach Emma how to ride and be safe around horses.” – Shannon Hughes Melanie Davis and her eleven year old daughter Alex are involved in the lesson program as well. Melanie found TLS on the website groupon.com and purchased a package of lessons for Alex for Christmas. As a much younger girl Alex spent a lot of free time drawing horses and always expressed a strong interest in them. Originally Melanie hadn’t planned on taking lessons herself, but she ended up enrolling as well and now she attends lesson every Saturday with her daughter. The time that they spend together doing a Mother-Daughter activity that they both enjoy is priceless to Melanie. “Having ridden when I was much younger, I had a little knowledge of horses, but this was the first time Alex had ever been around them. From the moment we arrived until the end of our first lesson, she had a huge smile on her face! I remember asking her if she was having a good time & I’ll never forget her response: “Mom, I’ve waited my whole life for this!” Hannah has been an amazing trainer...so patient & kind. We drive about 40 minutes to the farm, but it is completely worth it just to be able to work with Hannah. Not only are we learning to ride properly, but we’re also learning how to care for the horses. We’re hoping this will allow us to have horses of our own someday soon!” – Melanie Davis TLS also offers a week long summer camp to a limited number Page 29
Twin Lake Stable of interested customers. The goal of the summer camp is to make learning fun for children 6 years of age and older. Participants get a riding lesson everyday that they are enrolled. A veterinarian comes and does an educational speech on basic horse care, including giving a demonstration on floating horses’ teeth. A blacksmith comes and does a shoeing demonstration and answers questions about maintaining a well shod horse. This year they will potentially take a field trip to the World Champion tack shop. In the afternoons arts and crafts are offered and fishing in the ponds! On the last day of the camp there is a big barbeque and TLS also rents a water slide and a bounce house for the kids. TLS has many lesson students that are interested in attending horse shows. Hannah plans on 2013 being a big year for more of her students to enter the show ring. At home during their lessons, Hannah instructs in a manner to prepare the students for competition at the National Academy Finals. Encouraging the students with the goal of attending this show gets them motivated to give their best effort, and makes them ambitious to learn more. Aside from an impressive lesson program TLS is also a full service training facility. TLS specializes in training horses for the amateur and juvenile riders. They also take horses and colts into training and break them to saddle and harness. TLS also has a reputation for fixing problematic horses. The standard training rate includes one lesson per week. Currently TLS is offering a great discount for the first three months of training on any new training horses. There is also a discount for multiple horses. Horses that are in the training program live in a 12x12 stall which is cleaned 7 days a week, and completely stripped and bedded once a week. All stalls have a fan to help maintain the horses comfort during the warmer months. Water buckets are emptied and cleaned daily. Horses are fed a premium Bermuda hay and Nutrena feed twice a day. There is always someone at the farm, as Hannah lives on the premises. Customer Kim McDonald has three horses in the training program at TLS. She became involved with Hannah a few years ago when she was attempting to sell a horse. After meeting Hannah they discussed that Kim’s daughter Keely had quit riding 2 years prior after a bad riding accident. Hannah invited Keely to come to farm to watch a few lessons, and told her that she was under no obligation to actually ride a horse. But Keely trusted Hannah and did ride a horse that day, and has been riding ever since and her confidence is back in full force. “One of my horses that that is in training at Twin Lake Stable I brought to Hannah straight out of my pasture. She is a wonderful 5 gaited horse. Hannah has my daughter riding this mare to hopefully show this fall. I have been impressed with how far she has brought Git Git and Keely. I have also been riding with Hannah, and have found my newest love of pleasure driving. My Saturdays are spent at Twin Lakes!” – Kim McDonald. Page 30
Twin Lake Stable Currently there are 12 horses that are in full time training at the farm. 5 of which are Hackney Ponies, TLS is not just limited to Saddlebred Horses. When a horse comes into the training program they are then evaluated and their training goes from there. Hannah works the horses herself and is able to quickly establish what the horses need to improve on before going to a horse show. Once the horse is ready for show, Hannah encourages owners to compete with their own horse, rather than her doing it. TLS’s goal and to train horses so that they are usable for their owners to compete with and enjoy. TLS will be in attendance at the ETSA shows, Southern, Mid South, Morristown, and the National Academy finals. The one other service that TLS offers is the sale of consignment horses for customers. Hannah believes in taking in horses and selling them for affordable prices to people who will be able to use them. To date in 2013 TLS has already sold eleven horses. TLS is very honest with customers –answering questions on all aspects of the horse that they are interested in. The last thing that they want to do is sell someone a horse that they can’t use, or was not accurate to the description that they gave. Hannah encourages anyone who is looking for a quality horse that is fairly priced to stop in at TLS and see what they have available for purchase. Hannah personally invites all interested lesson students or training customers to visit the farm and say Hello! Twin Lake Stable plans to continue to run their business with the honesty and integrity that they always have had in the past. Being honest and faithful to their customers has been the foundation on which they have built their business. They would like you to join their program, or consider them the next time you are interested in purchasing a horse. Contact information: tlstable@gmail.com or 256-341-8517. Also you can go their website www.twinlakestables.com or find them on Facebook!
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By Sheila Guay In 2012 Robertson Equine Sales had their first sales, one in the Spring and another in the fall. Being located in heartland of the American Saddlebred horse, this sale was set up to succeed. After both the Spring & Fall sale attendees were very impressed with the sale and the quality of horses that were available for purchase. Their goal is to draw the largest number of buyer and sellers to their sale of American Saddelbreds, Hackneys, and Standardbred Roadster Horses. The staff fully understands today’s market for these breeds and uses their knowledge to help consignors get top dollar for their horses. The entire staff is professional and knowledgeable and would like for all to consider letting them assist in purchasing or consigning a horse. On April 8, 2013 Robertson Equine Sales had their first sale of the year. With 102 horses originally listed to consign, it was expected to be a big day. And a great day it was! The sun was out and everyone was up-beat because of the arrival of the beautiful weather. Before the start of the horse sale, there was a tack sale as well. Several nice tack items including a fine harness buggy and beautiful pleasure driving cart were available from the Royal Crest’s Farm Dispersal. Before the horse sale started people chatted with each other outside of the sale barn waiting for the sale to begin. The sale took place at the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Shelbyville KY in the Bradley Barn. The Bradley barn is an exquisite indoor facility that measures in total 95’x220. In center of the barn there is a large area that is surrounded by 44 stalls. The indoor footing is made up primarily cedar shavings, creating a very pleasant atmosphere in the sale barn. The sales ring itself was a spacious 15’x220’ These even gave the Roadster horses a long enough stretch to show their stuff! The auction block was set up on one side of the arena with the work area for the horses directly in front of them. There were two televisions set up for the crowd to see the current price on the horses. Richfield video was there broadcasting the sale live for people to call in and make bids on the horses. The familiar voice of Peter Fenton filled the air at the sale. He kept attendees both in the sales arena and those outside up to speed on what was going on. Peter was professional as ever, offering helpful insight on the horses. He did a fabulous job. Auctioneers Tom Biederman from Lexington KY and Jim Price were on the stand as well. Both auctioneers did a great job entertaining the crowd, and running an excellent sale.
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Hip #2 Pasodoble
Hip #39 - Royal Crest’s Kiss My Stone
There were many quality horses that were available for purchase. Taking the lead as the first pony at the sale, Showtime’s So Tuff took the stage as a very nice pony that sold at a very affordable price. The pony was of top quality and beautiful. The final bid on this pony was $2,900. Hip #63 was a big hit with crowd and the bidding war went back and forth. (SA) Bridgewaters Lite Of The Nite was presented by Mitchell E. Clark of Danville, Ky. This fine horse was bred by D Poil, in South Africa. Foaled December 20, 2001. He came to the sale with wins at Burlington, Bourbon County Fair, Shelby County Fair, Boone County Fair, and many other shows. When he hit the sales ring he was immediately a crowd favorite. He did all gaits with ears, and came with the claim that he doesn’t have any vices. An all around great horse. The bidding went back and forth between multiple people. Just when the auctioneers thought they had found the highest bidder, yet another person would raise their hand! Auctioneer Jim price joked that “someone better buy this horse quick or we are going to have to reset his shoes soon!”
I see a champion park horse or a repeat champion harness horse in our future. I am excited to see how we work together. I never thought I’d own a horse like this! I had the best experience at the RES. I plan to attend many more of them in the future and hope that I Have the same luck I had at this one! –Kristen Chase Ricker
Topping the sale with the highest bid was Hip #71 Got No Shame. This horse was consigned by Jeff and Kelly J. Williamson and/or BRK Equestrian LLC in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Hollow Haven of Oconomowoc, WI was the agent for this horse. Got No Shame was bred by Bruce Ekstrom of Ocala FL and foaled June 6, 2004. He is a Three-Gaited Pleasure horse who is sired by Desert’s Supreme Admiral and a half brother to RWC Shame On You! Got No Shame came to the sale with wins at The Kentucky State Fair, Asheville, Bonnie Blue, and many other shows. After bidding was done, Leon & Deborah Richardson walked away as the new owners at $24,500. On April 5th 2013, I rented a car in Bangor Maine and headed south to Shelbyville, Kentucky to go to the Robertson’s Equine Sale. Not knowing what to expect, I had one thing on my mind. I was driving over 1200 miles one way to in hopes to buy a nice horse. We reached Shelbyville the evening of April 6th and spent the day of the 7th at the Kentucky Horse Park. Never having been to Kentucky, I had to make my rounds. We stopped and sat in at the Robertson’s tack auction that evening and also checked out some of the horses that had already arrived. My husband, a good friend and I headed back to the hotel after having dinner to get a good night’s rest. We woke up bright and early and headed to the sale. It was a great atmosphere with lots of friendly people. I had finally got a chance to meet a lot of my facebook saddlebred friends while at the sale. This sale was somewhat like other sales that I had been to. The smell of cedar shavings filled the air. We sat in the second row in front of the auctioneer. Away he went… I had bid on a couple horses prior to my winning bid, A horse that I had not really had my mind set on, but did meet in his stall and really liked him. When he came roaring in, I knew I had to have him. WC Bungalow Eight was mine at the fall of the hammer. A big bay Saddlebred Gelding that won a WC title in 2008 in Fine Harness. After I won him, we set up the insurance policy and went down to visit him. He was a very sweet horse in his stall. Once he gets back to Maine, we will decide what we plan to do with him.
Hip #61 - Apparently Nice & Tre Lee
Hip #63 (SA) Bridgewaters Lite Of The Nite & Mitchell E. Clark
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Indiana Spring Warm Up Kicks Off By Tyler Hawkins
Cloverdale, IN-The 5th annual Indiana Spring Warm Up show was held at the C Bar C expo in Cloverdale Indiana from March 15th17th. The C Bar C Expo is a great facility that allows for the stables, show ring and vendors to all be under one roof. This is the first show of the year for many barns and always has a great turnout. It also is the last show of the year for the UPHA Chapter 11 Academy Club. This year there were barns from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. All of the exhibitors and trainers really love this show because it allows them to bring out their horses for the first time of the year and figure out how they stack up against the competition and also find out what they need to work on when they get back home. The show kicked off on Friday night with a handful of great classes with great horses. It was a wonderful night for Lowry Stables. Their wins from the night included the junior five gaited class with TJ Santaferra aboard Start The Game, the open park class with Jim Lowry aboard Seven Spanish Angels and the amateur three gaited class with Cathy Schueler aboard CH Stonecroft Nightlight. The show got back underway Saturday morning with another group of great competitors. The gang at Northern Tradition Farm dominated Saturday morning’s classes. They took home blues in three-gaited park amateur, hunter country pleasure, saddle seat pleasure equitation 17 and under, and open western pleasure. Saturday afternoon was all about the academy riders. This was their last show of the year and they all finished it out strong. After the session was over the end of the year awards were given out for all the divisions. Saturday night was all about the green. The show committee showed their Irish spirit by decorating the ringside tables all in green. Shamrocks and pots of gold were on every table! There was even a real live leprechaun! The night ended with and exhibitors party that had wonderful food catered but the facility. The Indiana Spring Warm up show has a wonderful committee that puts it on every year. All the attendees, exhibitors and trainers have a wonderful time here, and it shows on everyone’s faces. It’s a great way to end the year for the academy riders and start the year for the performance horses! Mark your show calendars for 2014 season now because you won’t want to miss it!
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East Tennessee Hosts Its Spring Show By Sheila Guay McDonald, TN-The East Tennessee Saddlebred Association hosted their Spring Classic Horse Show April 19-20 2013 at the Tri-State Exhibition Center in McDonald TN. The show couldn’t have been in a more beautiful location. The facility is located on 92 acres, at the foot of the White Oak Mountain. Also, it is home to the Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center. The facility is immaculately cared for and was well prepared for a horse show. The show secretary was Janie Hamilton, who did an amazing job of keeping things organized and running in an orderly fashion. An exhibitor’s party sponsored by Happy Valley Farms with pizza and socializing was great for exhibitors and trainers to have some down time after the Friday evening session. Chris Bowen of Lexington KY was the judge marking the cards in center ring. Other show officials included announcer Travis Olinger, Farrier Taulby Runyon, Ringmaster Richard Witt, and Photographer Natasha Douglas. These show officials put together a top of the line horse show! The Friday evening session had many stellar performances. Chris Schubert took on all comers when he won the Amateur Pleasure Driving Pony Class with Dun-Haven Awesome Choice. Danny Pyburn of Happy Valley Farms took home the blue ribbon in the Three Gaited Park (Full Mane & Tail) Junior/Limit Horse Class with Grand Prince. Top honors in the Junior Exhibitor Five Gaited Class went to Emily Brock on her horse Strokin’. Dianne Gilbert won the Amateur Five Gaited Class on Roseridge’s All Mine. Rounding out the Friday night portion of the show was a very competitive field of horses and riders in the Adult Amateur Three Gaited English Country Pleasure class. The horses that turned out for the class were great of great quality and put on a good show. Hard work and dedication paid off for Deborah Richardson when she took home top honors with her horse Gateau. In reserve was the beautiful bay horse Rare Friends and owner Reagan Huguley.
Horse show Blacksmith Taulby Runyon
Saturday morning started out with a blue ribbon for Charlotte Wrather in the Single Harness Pony Open Stake class. Hunter Snyman and his Road Pony Twin Willow’s Tommy John were ready for speed in their Championship class. Under his father Pieter Snyman’s direction, Hunter drove his pony to the winners circle and received the tri colors. Saturday was also filled with many riders who are probably more excited than any other exhibitors to be at the show, The Academy Riders! All of the riders looked very well prepared, and it was apparent that they put their best effort forward when they entered the show ring. Everyone was diligent in listening to their instructors and did the very best that they could. All hard work and dedication paid off for many fabulous riders. Grace Kehoe earned herself top honors in the Academy Equitation WTC All Ages class on The King’s Will owned by Stepping Stone Farm. Second and third in this class were also won under the Stepping Stone Banner by Katie Wood & Mariah Bouchet. Meadow Rossi was poised to perfection and took home the win in the Academy Showmanship WT 8 & Under riding Miss Larue Co’s Princess. The final session of the show started Saturday night at 6:00pm. Rowdy And Ready was all set to win the Adult Amateur Five Gaited Show Pleasure class with Debbie Rachardson. There were many strong contenders that came to compete in the Three Gaited Park (Full Mane & Tail) Junior Exhibitor/Amateur Stake Class. Summer Cocktail and Dianne Gilbert were chosen as the best from the field and made a trip down victory lane. Don’t Tell ‘Em Jack with Pieter Snyman up was a crowd favorite of the evening session. This stallions beauty, talent, and ability to perform had all heads turned in his direction. He was victorious in the Three Gaited Open Stake Class. Victoria Gillenwater brought a tremendous string of horses out for competition to the ETSA Spring Fling. She had an amazing show, and brought home a blue ribbon in every division that she competed in. She ended her show with a bang, winning the Amateur Adult Three Gaited Show Pleasure Stake aboard In Bold Print. Deborah Richardson was also able to showcase many blue ribbons at the end of the Saturday night session. She had a successful show, and it is always enjoyable to see her well turned out horses. She made the last victory pass of the show winning the Five Gaited Open Stake on Hi There.
Meadow Rossi & Miss Larue Co.’s Princess
Rachel Wamble & It’s Alabama
All in all, the ETSA Spring Classic Horse Show was a great success. The weather was perfect and a lot of fun was had by all who attended. The East Tennessee Saddlebred Association invites you to attend their next show the ETSA Midsummer Classic in White Pine, TN. August 1-3 2013. If you have any questions you can view their website www.easttnsaddlebred.com or contact the show secretary Janie Hamilton 214-478-0897 dkhoss@aol.com
Pedro Martinez & Very Funny
Grace Kehoe & The King’s Will
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News Mark your Calendar for the 2013 Indianapolis Charity Horse Show! May 29 - June 1, 2013 Judge: Nancy Troutman, Salem VA Due to construction at the Indiana State Fairgrounds this season, and for the comfort and safety of our horses and trainers, the 2013 Indy Charity Horse Show will be held at the C Bar C Expo Center in Cloverdale, IN ... only 25 minutes from I-465, making the Indy-area shopping at Circle Center Mall downtown or Keystone at the Crossing still easily accessible. This fantastic facility contains over 500 stalls, Warm Up Ring, Show Ring, and all vendors in one BIG all-enclosed building!
Show Arena: 120’ x 240’ Make Up Area: 120’ x 200’ 500 Stalls Wi-Fi Access http://www.cbarcexpo.com Host Hotels: Blocks of Rooms with Special Rates: Holiday Inn Express: 6296 Cambridge Way Plainfield http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/plainfield/indsw/hoteldetail Enter the date needed and the computer will say, “Have a Group Code?” ENTER “ICH” You call direct at 317-839-9000 and ask for the Indianapolis Charity Horse show block. Staybridge Suites: 6295 Cambridge Way Plainfield Direct Link Instructions: www.staybridge.com/indyairport Enter the date needed and the computer will say, “Have a Group Code?” ENTER “ICH” You can also call direct at 317-839-2700 and ask for the Indianapolis Charity Horse show block. Rates at Staybridge start at $99.00 and include: Full Kitchen Suites, Hot Breakfast buffet, WIFI, Fitness center, DVD and Game Library, Spacious Suites, Two Bedroom Options, and hotel is AMERICAN owned.
Hotels in Cloverdale:
Holiday Inn Express: (765) 795-5050 * Motel 6: (765) 795-3000 * Super 8 Cloverdale: (765) 795-7373 * * pet friendly
Nearby Plainfield IN: (20 minutes East of the Show Grounds) Wingate By Wyndham: (317) 279-2500 Hampton Inn: (317) 839-9993 Homewood Suites by Hilton: (317) 839-1900
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News gayle lampe hosting saddle seat clinics Gayle Lampe is hosting three saddle seat clinics this summer at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo.The dates are: May 17-19,June 28-30,August 2-4 She will accept a maximum of five riders per session. Everyone will get to ride eight times. The cost for the whole clinic is $500.00. If you are interested please contact Gayle Lampe. Gayle.lampe@WilliamWoods. eduHome: 573.592.4395Office: 573.642.5169 Gayle LampeAdjunct Professor of Equestrian Science William Woods UniversityOne University AvenueFulton, MO 65251Home: 573.592.4395Office: 573.642.5169Cell: 573.590.1221Gayle. Lampe@WilliamWoods.eduWilliamWoods.edu
Rock Creek Horse Show Makes Changes in Class Schedule The 76th Rock Creek Horse Show will be held June 4 - 8, 2013 at the Rock Creek Riding Club in Louisville, Kentucky. There has been a change in the Ladies Three Gaited class. There will be two divisions, 15.2 and under and over 15.2. Both classes will be held on Wednesday night, June 5. Class 23 will be the Ladies Three Gaited Over 15.2 and Class 30 will be the 15.2 and Under. The show will start at 7:00 P.M. each night, except for Thursday which will start at 6:30 P.M. There will be dinner catered by Silver Spoon in the famous Club House starting at 5:00 P.M. each night.
National Academy Championship Finals The National Academy Championship Finals are pleased to announce the judges for the 14th Annual Finals,to be held, Nov 1-3,2013, Murfreesboro, Tn. Richard Wright, Fox Lake, Il, Mary Lou Greenwell, Cowpens, S.C, and Sarah Gove, Hampton Falls, N.H. will have the task of judging the 3 round competition to crown the Nation’s Best Academy Riders. Over $12,500 will be awarded to the Finalists, as well as a $1,000 William Woods Universtity scholarship, to the Sr WTC Equitation Champion and a beautiful Jeffries pro show Cut back saddle to the Jr. WTC Equiation Champion, The most awesome ribbons and unique medals and trophies won at the National Academy Championship Finals are treasured for ever, including director’s chairs with the National Academy Champion logo, and the Championship jackets. Come Catch the Vision, with your riders , if you have never been, just ask someone who has, and they will tell you what you are missing. This show provides a wonderful opportunity for your riders to compete with riders from all over the country and the excitement and thrill of competing at a level far beyond what they have experienced, makes this show “AN ENVENT THEY WILL NEVER FORGET!” Inviting all Academy riders to experience a thrill of a lifetime at the one and only NATIONAL ACADEMY CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS For more info go to: www nationalacademychampionships. org, or contact Joyce Webster , 147 Saddlebred Dr. Hartselle, Al 35640 email- joyce-webster@ att.net, or facbook National Academy Championships See you Nov 1-3, Tn Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, Tn
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9-11 May Classic, Shelbyville, KY, Gail Kline(502)722-8129; marthagail@aol.com or www.kaspha.org 9-12 Key Classic Benefit,Monroe, WA; Visit their website at www. pacificnorthwestmorganhorseshows.com. Contact Renee Cairns at 206-855-9405 or email rlcairns@aol.com for more info. 10-11 Asheville Spring Classic Horse Show, Fletcher, NC, Ray Cloninger (704)489-2000; kcloninger@aol.com or www.raycloninger.com
2-4 Dixie Cup Spring Classic, Conyers, GA, Contact Barb Goda at 770475-1244; 770-634-1232 (cell); 678-281-0552 (fax) or email godabarb@ aol.com for more information. 2-5 Red River Classic,Oklahoma City, OK; Contact Kelly McFaul at 316-650-2287 or email kellymcfa@aol.com concerning this event. 3-5 Colorado Classic, Denver, CO; Please contact Farra Baker at 303355-7633; 720-203-6037 (cell); farra@att.net. You may also contact Martin Cockriel 303-548-1718. Visit their website at www.ShowMeTheRibbons.com. 3-5 Big D Charity, Irving, TX, Nancy Lassiter(972)596-5151 or (214)2362149; www.texassaddlebreds.com or asb@aol.com 4-5 Southwest Classic Horse Show, Scottsdale, AZ, Visit their website www.arizonasaddlebreds.org. Joe Husband is the contact for this event and can be reached at 602-821-4284 or email jhusband3@cox.net. 5-6 Keystone Classic Horse Show, Quentin, PA, Marlene Sweigart(717)366-2327; sweigartstables@dejazzd.com or www.pa-saddlebred.com 8-11 UPHA Chapter 5 Horse Show, Kansas City, MO; For more information, text, email or call Show Manager Tuffy Owens at 602-579-3738 or DavidWOwens@hotmail.com or Chapter Chair Robert Gardiner at 630222-8599 or RobertMGardiner@hotmail.com. Information is also available at www.UPHAChapter5.com. 8-11 Bonnie Blue National, Lexington, VA, For further information contact Debbie Work 540-464-2953; dwork@horsecenter.org or Lenard Davenport 417-888-0686. 9-12 FASH Spring, St Paul, MN; Stephanie Peterson is the show manager. You can contact her at 612-708-9753; steph.peterson51@gmail.com. Visit their website at www.fashinc.com. 9-12 UPHA Chapter One Horse Show, Menlo Park, CA, Please contact show manager Peter Fenton at 859-321-9281 or email janniegiles@aol. com for more information. Page 70
10-12 Heartland Classic,Springfield, OH; For more event information contact Jusy Peters at 614-402-1260 or email allhorseshows@earthlink.net. 12 ASAM Dunegrass Living Classic, Hollis, ME; Visit their website at www.mainesaddlebredhorse.com. Contact Ricky Drew at 207-2720082 or email asamnews@yahoo.com for more information. 15-18 Asheville Lions Club Benefit Horse Show, Fletcher, NC, Ray Cloninger (704)489-2000; kcloninger@aol.com or www.raycloninger. com 16-19 New York State Breeders Association, Syracuse, NY; For more information contact Naomi Blumenthal at 315-682-1933 or email nblumenthal@twcny.rr.com. 17-19 TASHA Spring Fling, Katy, TX; Please vist TASHA’s website at www.texasasha.info. Contact Janie Hamilton at 214-478-0897 or email dkhoss@aol.com for more information. 17-19 Great River benefit, Cedar Rapids, IA, Show bills are available at www.horseshowcalender.com. You can also contact Nancy Weber at 309-791-0025 or 26906 124th Ave. W., Illinois City, IL 61259. 23-25 Mid South Premiere, Rainsville, AL, Kristy Leech(256)7383967; kristy1@bellsouth.net or www.midsouthspringpremiere.com 23-25 New River Valley Horse Show, Dublin, VA, Alice Martens(540)879-9976; www.nrvfair.com or martens@shentel.net 23-26 Madison Classic, Madison, WI, Vicky Holston (262)510-6614 or (262)560-9764; vhoston@msn.com or www.madisonclassichorseshow.com 24-25 Dallas Summer Classic Horse Show, Dallas, NC, Ray Cloninger (704)489-2000; kcloninger@aol.com or www.raycloninger.com 24-25 Burlington Spring Show, Burlington, KY, Jim Davis(859)4721322 or (859)912-1261; bsha@insightbb.com or www.burlingtonspringhorseshow.com or jimandsarah@fuse.net 24-26 Greater Boston Charity, Topsfield, MA; Contact John Lampropoulos at 603-770-7884 or email sheri2517@hotmail.com for further information.
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