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MQHA Hello, I am Kodi O'Boyle and I have the great job of reporting for the Michigan Quarter Horse Youth Association in 2015. First, the Youth would like to recognize and congratulate everyone who received awards at the 2015 year end banquet. Congratulations to our 2014 Mother and Father of the year, Jeff and Christine West, and our Youth Sportsperson of the Year, Emme Lantis. Other youth members that we extend a congratulations to are: Champion Youth 14-18 All Around, Hot Lollipop and Alexandra Stark, Champion Youth 13 & Under All Around, Huntin A Good Return and Katherine West, Champion Novice Youth 13 & Under All Around, Heres Your Captive and Audrey Barnes, and Champion Novice Youth 14-18 All Around, HQH Money Talks and Miller Lantis. This year the youth have had a great start! We held a membership drive at the MQHA tack sale in February and at this event the youth association gained 21 new members. At the same event, the youth sponsored a fundraiser. We served soup and baked goods to tack sale and clinic attendees. The soup and delicious baked goods were a big hit that they ran out by two o'clock! The youth are working on two big fundraisers this year. We are looking for sponsors to help support the association activities. Sponsorships will allow for youth teams to attend conferences and shows with little to no expense. Sponsorships can be accepted at any level of donation and all come with advertising in the MQHA Journal and many other benefits to thank you, the donor for your generosity. The second fundraiser is a raffle where youth members are selling tickets at $5.00 per ticket and the winner could win $1000.00! If you would like to help in either, or both of these fundraisers, all you have to do is look for a youth member, and ask them to participate. The MQHYA Spartan Spectacular show in May of this year will be hosting the Thayne Miner Memorial Horsemanship class. Any Michigan youth can enter, and it is a free class. A reminder to all youth members that if you are interested in competing at the Youth World Show or on the Congress NYATT teams, the letter of intent is posted on the MQHA website at www.miquarterhorse.com, under the youth tab. These letters must be post marked by May 15, 2015. There are some new requirements, so make sure you review the letters carefully. We hope to see you get involved with the youth association. If you would like more information, you can contact either Youth Advisor Nicole Veldhoff, email: nicole@nbvperformancehorses.com or Youth President Sasha Glover, email: gloversasha@gmail.com Hope to see everyone at the next show. Good luck! Kodi O'Boyle, Youth Reporter
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MQHA IS PROUD TO INDUCT
Hedy Levin INTO THE HALL OF FAME
Kim Rotenberry (left), Hedy Levin (right)
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Hedy Levin,continued
MQHA EQUINE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
Paleface Doll
“WHERE THE PROOF IS IN THE KIDS”
Hedy Levin, Shelley Donovan & Kim Rotenberry (left to right) Source: March 2001 NSBA Article www.MIQuarterHorse.com
Hedy Levin, Kim Rotenberry & Shelley Donovan (left to right) Source: April 2002 NSBA Article MQHA Journal • April 2015 • 05
MQHA 2015 MQHA OFFICERS Tiffany Weitzel, President 25122 D. Drive South Homer, MI 49245 517-206-1986 cell tiffyree@yahoo.com Jacque Moody, Vice President 10415 Territorial, Munith, MI 49259 517-596-2900 • 248-207-3800 cell jacquelin.moody@lpl.com Karen Waite, Past President 1580 Hawley Road, Mason, MI 48854 517-432-0383 • 517-331-3681 karen_waite@mac.com Kristie Woroniecki, Secretary/Treasurer PO Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 616-225-8211 • 616-225-8313 fax mqha@hotmail.com AQHA NATIONAL DIRECTORS Chris Baldwin 2215 N. Sheridan Rd., Stanton, MI 48888 989-944-3212 cell cbqh@frontier.com Kelly Chapman 15665 Dunn Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 269-209-6269 cell kellyboleschapman@gmail.com 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trevor Barnes 6466 McCue Road, Holt, MI 48842 517-204-7326 cell barnzt09@gmail.com Meggen Baynes 14020 Boichot Rd., Lansing, MI 48906 517-582-5286 cell mbaynes82@hotmail.com Kathy Christensen 4470 84th St., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-291-3784, 616-891-5618 fax kathy.christensen@henryschein.com Warren English Jr. 22185 Featherston Road Sturgis, MI 49091 269-651-7871 • 269-506-5688 cell warren@englishins.com Taylor Fabus 624 S. Main St., Ovid, MI 48866 517-862-4059 • 517-862-4059 cell tenlenta@msu.edu www.MIQuarterHorse.com
MQHYA Jill Finley 1349 Sargent Ave. SE, Ada, MI 49301 616-443-9574 cell • 616-682-5582 fax jill@noblehillsfarm.com Sasha Glover 4920 Bell Oak Rd., Webberville, MI 48892 517-920-0136 gloversasha@gmail.com Megan Hirschman 2576 S. State Road, Ithaca, MI 48847 989-875-3355 • 989-330-1265 cell Hirschm8@msu.edu Robert Milks 8360 N. Winans Rd., Alma, MI 48801 989-620-0766 cell milksrobert@yahoo.com Monty Montgomery 113 W. Sprague, Homer, MI 49245 269-830-7932 cell bayhushorses@yahoo.com Chris Perniciaro 3221 Williams Rd., Leslie, MI 49251 517-589-8778 • 517-281-4985 cell chris23250@hotmail.com Tom Powers 9675 Alden Nash Ave., Alto, MI 49302 616-262-2836 cell tomcpowers@aol.com
2015 OFFICERS Sasha Glover, President gloversasha@gmail.com Miller Lantis, Vice President memiller1@netzero.com Maddie Sharnowski, Youth Secretary m.sharnowski@gmail.com Kodi O’Boyle, Youth Reporter koboyle23@gmail.com Hayley Giamo, Youth Treasurer cgiamo@wmis.net Michelle McDowell, Past President Mcdowellm123@gmail.com Nicole Veldhoff, Youth Advisor nicole@nbvperformancehorses.com Board Of Directors Lauren Barnes lindab@accidentfund.com Audrey Barnes lindab@accidentfund.com Emme Lantis mlantis15@gmail.com Elizabeth West enwest525@aol.com Katherine West krwest525@aol.com
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2015 MQHYA
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AQHA/MQHA Approved • MSU Pavilion, E. Lansing, MI • 8:00 AM Start Time
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AQHA/MQHA Approved • MSU Pavilion, E. Lansing, MI • 8:00 AM Start Time
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Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17 AQHA/MQHA Shows in 3 Days! Judges: Don McDuffy, Gary Trubee, Derek Hanscome & Charlene Carter
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Summer Series
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2015 Jeff Bujack Quarter Horse Shows Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, Michigan 3 New
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2015 Jeff Bujack Quarter Horse Shows Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, Michigan 3 New
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AQHA, MQHA, NMQHA & MGLQHA Approved
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AQHA, MQHA, NMQHA & MGLQHA Approved
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Harbor Classic
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June 30 - July 5, 2015 Mason County Fairgrounds, Ludington, MI
AQHA Rookie Classes!
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6 AQHA Horse Shows!
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Quarter Horse Association
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Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI
Approved Show
AQHA Show Held Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26
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AQHA/NMQHA/MQHA Approved Shows
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LISA TERRY MEMORIAL HORSE SHOW In Your Memory Lisa ~
September 11, 2001 We Won’t Forget!
Rookie Classes!
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August 27–30, 2015 Judges August 27 & 28: Melissa Dukes & Valerie Kearns Judges August 29 & 30: Lisa Krohn & Karen Watters
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LISA TERRY MEMORIAL HORSE SHOW
special Thanks to... for your continued support of this event!
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MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic
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MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan
AQHA Shows!
September 17-20, 2015 Thursday & Friday Judges: Debbie Kail, Chris Thompson & TBA Saturday & Sunday Judges: Lita Hottel, Russ Smith (Futurity Only) & TBA
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AQHA Shows!
MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic AQHA/MQHA & MGLQHA Approved
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MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan
September 17-20, 2015
Exhibitor Party Saturday Evening
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All Breed Youth Show October 30th - November 1st, 2015 MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
New 3 day schedule! Classes for most light breeds, grade, and open too! Including AQHA, MQHA, APHA, and PtHA Approved Classes Plus, join us on Sunday for our Championship Classes and a
CHANCE TO WIN A SADDLE!!! AQHA Judge: Tom Robertson ? AQHA Youth Mares, yearlings ? AQHA Youth Mares, 2 year olds ? AQHA Youth Mares, 3 year olds ? AQHA Youth Mares, 4 and over ? AQHA Youth Performance Mares ? AQHA Youth Mares, Grand & Reserve ? AQHA Youth Geldings, yearlings ? AQHA Youth Geldings, 2 year olds ? AQHA Youth Geldings, 3 year olds ? AQHA Youth Geldings, 4 and over ? AQHA Youth Performance Geldings ? AQHA Youth Geldings, Grand & Reserve ? MQHA Showmanship, small fry ? AQHA Novice Showmanship, 18 & under ? AQHA Showmanship, 13 & under ? AQHA Showmanship, 14-18 ? MQHA Hunt Seat Equitation, small fry
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2015 MQHYA BOARD
Sasha Glover
Youth President
Hi, my name is Sasha Glover and I am pleased to serve MQHYA as president this year. I am a recent graduate of Webberville High School and I am now attending Lansing Community College. Although I have never shown horses through Michigan Quar ter Horse, my continued love for horses and business, drive me to love this association so much. I am looking forward to a great year and hope to see you around!
Miller Lantis
CONGRATULATIONS to the following MQHA Members for their accomplishments in 2014
Youth Vice President
Hello, my name is Miller Lantis. I am fifteen, and currently attend Corunna High School. My favorite activities include playing basketball, running, and of course spending time with horses or doing horse related activities. This upcoming show season will be my third year showing on the MQHA circuit, all of which I have been so thankful to do! I am also the 2015 Vice President of the MQHYA Board. I have been on the board for three years and thoroughly enjoyed that as well. I wish everyone the best of luck this show season!
Maddie Sharnowski
Mother & Father Of The Year Christine West & Jeff West
Youth Secretary
Hi my name is Madison Sharnowski. I am 17 years old and a senior at Swartz Creek High School. I have been showing Quarter Horse for two years with my companion Chex My Pulse, aka Spot. Outside of horses, I like to spend my time with my family and friends and I also love to sing. After graduating, I plan to go to school to become a nurse.
Kodi O’Boyle
Youth Reporter
I am Kodi O’Boyle and horses are a big part of my life, as well as MQHYA. I have been a board member for the last 10 years and I have helped with most of the fundraiser’s the youth have held. My yearly goals are to show at the Youth World Show and secure a position on the NYATT Team at the Congress. Currently I am serving as reporter, chairperson for our membership and on the Thayne Miner Memorial Horsemanship committee. I attend high school in Saint Louis, MI.
Hayley Giamo
Youth Sportsperson Of The Year
Adult Sportsperson Of The Year
Emme Lantis
Michelle McCarthy Warda
Youth Treasurer
I am 18 years old and a senior at Caledonia High School. I have participated in 4-H, and on Middle School and High School Equestrian Teams. This will be my fourth year showing MQHA. I have been enjoying my new position as the MQHYA Treasurer. My goal this year is to represent Michigan at the Youth World Show. Last year I had a great time on the NYATT team and hope to compete with my fellow youth again. Outside of horses, I like to run and spend time with family and friends. Good luck to everyone this show season! www.MIQuarterHorse.com
Member Of The Year Sasha Glover
Hall Of Fame Hedy Levin (right) & Paleface Doll (Kim Rotenberry, left)
2014 Show Of The Year Harbor Classic Thank You Minae Zomer, MQHA Queen for presenting all the awards at the 2015 Convention! MQHA Journal • April 2015 • 27
NEW Ranch Riding!
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Harvest Classic MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan
NEW DATES – November 6, 7 & 8, 2015 AQHA/MQHA/OMI & MGLQHA Approved! Judges: John Boxell, Jeff Greaves, Kim Myers & Jennifer Lynn Thompson
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NEW Ranch Riding!
4 SETS OF AQHA POINTS IN 2 DAYS!
Harvest Classic MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan
NEW DATES – November 6, 7 & 8, 2015 AQHA/MQHA/OMI & MGLQHA Approved! Judges: John Boxell, Jeff Greaves, Kim Myers & Jennifer Lynn Thompson
PAY $300 - INCLUDES UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES, STALL & FEES! (one horse)
MQHA MEMBER BENEFIT Current MQHA members get 5% off your total bill at any MQHA owned show (horse must be owned by a current member). This discount cannot be applied toward AQHA fees for those who are participating in the Prepaid Horse Show Program.
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BOARD MEETING DATES April 16, 2015 | 7:00 pm MSU Pavilion, Classroom B East Lansing, MI
May 12, 2015 | 7:00 pm MSU Pavilion, Classroom B East Lansing, MI
June 9, 2015 | 7:00 pm MSU Pavilion, Classroom B East Lansing, MI
July 2015 | No Meeting August 11, 2015 | 7:00 pm MSU Pavilion, Classroom B East Lansing, MI
September 8, 2015 Conference/TBD 7:00 pm
October 2015 | No Meeting November 2, 2015 | 7:00 pm MSU Pavilion, Classroom B East Lansing, MI
December 8, 2015 | 7:00 pm MSU Pavilion, Classroom B East Lansing, MI Conference/TBD (to be determined) - The President will make a determination if the meeting will be a conference call or a face to face meeting. If face to face, the location will be announced at that time.
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MQHA Happy Spring Everyone! I for one am so happy to finally be able to ride my horse in a sweatshirt. I am also so excited that the show season is officially underway! The last couple of months have been very busy for me. I was so honored and privileged to do a forum at the first annual MQHA Clinic Weekend on “Equine Royalty.” I know the lectures by many very well educated horsemen and women were well received. I was also able to attend the Michigan Horse Expo in March and represent MQHA at our booth. It was an exciting morning of sharing my equine knowledge with fellow horse enthusiasts, while informing many people about not only AQHA, but also about our wonderful association, the Michigan Quarter Horse Association! Lastly, I would like to mention that it is never to early to start considering to run for MQHA Queen. Information is available on the MQHA website and applications are due this coming June. I hope to see everyone at an upcoming show! Sincerely, Minae Zomer
MQHYA
Mil erLantis
Miller is a freshman at Corunna High School where she participates on the basketball and track team. She has been showing on the MQHA and AQHA circuit for three years. The past show season, she won the MQHA Novice All Around 14-18. She was Novice Youth Champion in the 14-18 Showmanship, Horsemanship and Trail. Miller was Youth Reserve Champion All Around and Reserve in Youth 14-18 Showmanship and Horsemanship. She was a finalist at the 2014 All American Quarter Congress in the 12-14 Western Pleasure and 12-14 Showmanship classes. Miller’s year-end standing in the nation was 4th in the Novice Youth Showmanship, 11th in the Novice Youth Trail and 13th in Novice Youth Horsemanship. This past December, Miller lost her best friend and show partner, HQH Money Talks, also known as Rodney. Even though this was an extremely tough loss for her, she still plans on pursuing her show career and getting back in the saddle. Miller will be attending all shows to see her many friends, and help them with their showing endeavors. Miller currently holds the position as the 2015 MQHYA Vice President, and she has been on the MQHYA board for the last three years.
Let a horse whisper in your ear and breathe on your heart. You wil never regret it. Author Unknown
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Congratulations TO OUR NEW 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS! Tiffany Weitzel
Jacque Moody
Kristie Woroniecki
Trevor Barnes
Meggen Baynes
Kathy Christensen
Warren English Jr
Taylor Fabus
Jill Finley
Megan Hirschman
Robert Milks
Monty Montgomery
Chris Perniciaro
Tom Powers
Mike Sinko
Cathy Thaler
Nicole Veldhoff
Debbie Wadds
Karen Waite
Morgan Warda
Christa Baldwin
Kelly Boles Chapman
Sasha Glover
Thank You to Our MQHA Board! Your time, passion and experience that you pass on to the MQHA membership cannot be measured or rewarded, but know that we do appreciate all that each of you do!
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