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Michelle McDowell Michelle is going to be a sophomore at Grand Valley State University this fall. She currently rides on GVSU’s IHSA Stock Team where she competes in Horsemanship. She was thrilled to win the Championship at the Semi-Finals in Texas and then was 10th at the Nationals in Pennsylvania! She is also pleased to serve her second term as President of Michigan Quarter Horse Youth Association (MQHYA). Her responsibilities as president range from overseeing all committees, meeting agendas, conference calls, and much more. “This is one of the most rewarding positions I have held over the years.” said McDowell. Along with going to college and serving as MQHYA President, she loves competing with her Quarter Horse friends, and enjoys watching them achieve their goals while she pursues her own. Her journey started out by showing in 4-H with her mare Capri. Under Capri she was able to win her first Quarter Horse points in Showmanship, Halter, and Equitation. Three years ago McDowell’s parents purchased her current horse, MillionDollarDetails, aka Paris, who she now shows in HUS, Showmanship, Equitation, and Horsemanship. McDowell is currently under the instruction of Michelle Warda at Quarter Horse shows, and takes lessons at home from Heather Brower. “My deep thanks to both of you for believing in us and keeping us on our toes.” said McDowell McDowell is excited to be competing at the American Quarter Horse Youth World Show for her third and final time, along with the All American Quarter Horse Congress in the fall on the NYATT Team. “I will never forget my years spent as a youth with MQHYA and all the great memories shared with the many great people I have had the opportunity to meet.” said McDowell. Written by Youth Reporter, Sasha Glover www.MIQuarterHorse.com
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ONTARIO QUARTER HORSE BREEDERS FUTURITY & Summer Finale Quarter Horse Show! August 20-24, 2014 Ancaster Fairgrounds, Jerseyville, Ontario 5 Sets of AQHA Points... combined with the Futurity! JUDGES: Aug 20/21 Darrell Bilke, Derek Hanscome, Lorie Gorden. Aug 23/24 Tony Burris, Delena Doyle
Schedule of Events: Wednesday, August 20th & Thursday, August 21st – 2 day/3 judges Friday – Youth Fun Showmanship Fundraiser, Silent Auction Friday – 5pm start with Trail & Trail Slot Classes Friday Evening – Youth BBQ Saturday – Wine and Cheese Saturday Evening – Pizza Social, Showmanship Challenge & Slot Classes Saturday/Sunday – AQHA split combined + OQHBF Classes
$475 All In Fee Includes stalls, AQHA fees and entries
For more information on entries, slots or to book stalls, please contact:
Sherrill Tisdale (519) 484-2043 | Email: sigrey@hotmail.com www.MIQuarterHorse.com
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Great Fun! Great Prizes!
Open to AQHA, APHA, PHBA, ApHC, IBHA, POA & Pinto $100 Entry Fee
APPROVED!
$500 ADDED
$1,000 ADDED
TO NON-PRO SLOTS!
TO OPEN SLOTS!
SLOT CLASSES OFFERED: All Age Open Hunter Under Saddle | All Age Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle All Age Open Western Pleasure | All Age Non-Pro Western Pleasure All Age Open Trail | All Age Non-Pro Trail
5 Days of Fun You Don’t Want To Miss! Non-Pro Showmanship Challenge with $500 Added Money! For more information...
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2014 MQHA OFFICERS Karen Waite, President 1580 Hawley Road, Mason, MI 48854 517-432-0383 • 517-331-3681 karen_waite@msu.edu Tiffany Weitzel, Vice President 25122 D. Drive S., Homer, MI 49245 517-629-3660 work • 517-206-1986 cell tiffyree@yahoo.com Trish Steele, Past President 3630 N. Eastman Rd., Midland, MI 48642 989-835-7437 • 989-615-3933 cell giddiupcowboy@hotmail.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 989-831-4887 • 989-944-3212 cell cbqh@frontier.com Kelly Chapman 15665 Dunn Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 269-209-6269 cell kellyboleschapman@gmail.com Ken Mumy 3857 Winding Pine, Metamora, MI 48455 810-678-2479 • 810-813-6415 cell feamgt@aol.com
Megan Hirschman 2576 S. State Road, Ithaca, MI 48847 989-875-3355 • 989-330-1265 cell Hirschm8@msu.edu Ted Meyer 3979 E. 32nd Road, Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-8968 • 231-468-9322 cell Ymeyer3979@hughes.net 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 Jacque Moody 10415 Territorial, Munith, MI 49259 517-596-2900 • 248-207-3800 cell jacquelin.moody@lpl.com Chris Perniciaro 3221 Williams Rd., Leslie, MI 49251 517-589-8778 • 517-281-4985 cell chris23250@hotmail.com
2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meggen Baynes 14020 Boichot Rd., Lansing, MI 48906 517-582-5286 cell mbaynes82@hotmail.com
Mike Sinko 4400 W. Jackson Rd., Alma, MI 48801 989-560-0140 cell sinkomichael@hotmail.com
Kathy Christensen 4470 84th St., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-291-3784, 616-891-5618 fax kathy.christensen@henryschein.com
Nicole Veldhoff 1195 West E Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49009 440-858-7823 cell nicole@nbvperformancehorses.com
Warren English Jr. 22185 Featherston Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091 269-651-7871 • 269-506-5688 cell warren@englishins.com
Debbie Wadds 6605 Simpson Rd., Ovid, MI 48866 616-550-6334 gwadds1@aol.com
Taylor Fabus 624 S. Main St., Ovid, MI 48866 517-862-4059 • 517-862-4059 cell tenlenta@msu.edu
Morgan McCarthy Warda 1301 Vernor Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446 810-358-1468 cell morgan_mccarthy63@aol.com
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BOARD MEMBERS
2014 OFFICERS Michelle McDowell, President Mcdowellm123@gmail.com Hayley Giamo, Vice President cgiamo@wmis.net Maddie Sharnowski, Youth Secretary m.sharnowski@gmail.com Sasha Glover, Youth Reporter gloversasha@gmail.com Nicole Veldhoff, Youth Advisor nicole@nbvperformancehorses.com Board Members Lauren Barnes Grace DeGelder Grace Gasper Emilee Landers Sheyenne Nelson Katherine West
Karlee Cassiday Cade Prime Maggie DeKraker Kodi O’Boyle Gracie Himes Francie Himes Emme Lantis Miller Lantis Alicia Ritsema Linc Reincke Rochelle Wilkinson
MQHA 2013 QUEEN
Tom Powers 9675 Alden Nash Ave., Alto, MI 49302 616-262-2836 cell tomcpowers@aol.com Jody Prime 5587 Station Road, Blissfield, MI 49228 517-499-6168 jprime@adrian.edu
Pattie Hall 1847N. Raisin Ctr. Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221 864-315-8732 hall.pattie4300@yahoo.com
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MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic
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MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan
AQHA Shows!
September 11-14, 2014 Thursday & Friday Judges: Terry Cross, Mike Hay & Stephen Stephens Saturday & Sunday Judges: Rick Christy, David Fairchild & Karen Watters
AQHA/MQHA & MGLQHA Approved
Exhibitor Party Saturday Evening
PAY $150 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse) 8:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11 7:00 a.m. Arena closed for prep & warm-up 1. (S1) SSS Stallion Owner Weanling Colts 2. (S3) SSS Mare Owner Weanling Colts 3. (S2) SSS Stallion Owner Weanling Fillies 4. (S4) SSS Mare Owner Weanling Fillies 5. Jim Evans Memorial Champion of Champions Class 6. (203100) Amateur Yearling Stallions 7. (203200) Amateur 2 YO Stallions 8. (203300) Amateur 3 YO Stallions 9. (203400) Amateur Aged Stallions 10. (273000) Amateur Performance Stallions Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 11. (F2) MQHBF Open Weanling Colts - $500 added 12. (F6) (103100) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Stallions $500 added 13. (103200) 2 Year Old Stallions 14. (103300) 3 Year Old Stallions 15. (103400) Aged Stallions 16. (173000) Stallion Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Stallions 17. (205400) Amateur Yearling Mares 18. (205500) Amateur 2 YO Mares 19. (205600) Amateur 3 YO Mares 20. (205700) Amateur Aged Mares 21. (275000) Amateur Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares 22. (F4) MQHBF Open Weanling Fillies - $500 added 23. (F8) (105400) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Fillies $500 added 24. (105500) 2 Year Old Mares 25. (105600) 3 Year Old Mares 26. (105700) Aged Mares 27. (175000) Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Mares 28. (207400) Amateur Yearling Geldings 29. (207500) Amateur 2 YO Geldings 30. (207600) Amateur 3 YO Geldings 31. (207700) Amateur Aged Geldings 32. (277000) Amateur Geldings Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings 33. (F10) (107400) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Geldings $500 added 34. (107500) 2 Year Old Geldings 35. (107600) 3 Year Old Geldings 36. (107700) Aged Geldings 37. (177000) Geldings Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Geldings 38. (S6) SSS Stallion Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP 39. (212002) Novice Amateur Showmanship 40. (212800) Amateur Select Showmanship 41. (212000) Amateur Showmanship 42. (S5) SSS Yearling Longe Line BREAK 43. (F14) MQHBF 2 YO HUS - $500 added 44. (444002) Novice Youth HUS 45. (144004) Green HUS 46. (244002) Novice Amateur HUS 47. (144100) Junior Hunter Under Saddle 48. (444000) Youth HUS (18 & Under) 49. (144200) Senior Hunter Under Saddle 50. (244800) Amateur Select HUS 51. (244000) Amateur Hunter Under Saddle 52. (S8) SSS SO & MO 3 YO HUS 53. (452002) Novice Youth Equitation 54. (452000) Youth Equitation 18 & U 55. (252002) Novice Amateur Equitation
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56. (252800) Amateur Select Equitation 57. (252000) Amateur Equitation CLASS 58 NOT TO START BEFORE 7 PM 58. MQHA/SMHS ALL BREED 2 YR OLD WESTERN PLEASURE CLASS 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 12 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep 7:30 a.m. Yearling Longe Line Warm-up 59. (F11) MQHBF Non Pro Yearling Longe Line $500 added 60. (405400) Youth Yearling Mares 61. (405500) Youth 2 YO Mares 62. (405600) Youth 3 YO Mares 63. (405700) Youth Aged Mares 64. (475000) Youth Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Mares 65. (407400) Youth Yearling Geldings 66. (407500) Youth 2 YO Geldings 67. (407600) Youth 3 YO Geldings 68. (407700) Youth Aged Geldings 69. (477000) Youth Gelding Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings Not to start before 9:30 a.m. 70. (412002) Novice Youth Showmanship 71. (412000) Youth Showmanship 18 & U BREAK 72. (F13) (142300) MQHBF/AQHA 2 YO WP-$500 added 73. (242002) Novice Amateur Western Pleasure 74. (442002) Novice Youth Western Pleasure 75. (142004) Green Western Pleasure 76. (442000) Youth Western Pleasure 18 & U 77. (142100) Junior Western Pleasure 78. (242800) Amateur Select Western Pleasure 79. (142200) Senior Western Pleasure 80. (242000) Amateur Western Pleasure 81. (440002) Novice Youth Horsemanship 82. (440000) Youth Horsemanship 18 & U 83. (240002) Novice Amateur Horsemanship 84. (240800) Amateur Select Horsemanship 85. (240000) Amateur Horsemanship 86. (F19) MQHBF 4 & Over WP - $500 added Class 87 not to start before 6 PM 87. MSBA Non Pro All Age HUS Slot Class 88. MSBA 2 YO WP Slot Class 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep 7:30 a.m. Warm Up for 2 & 3 YO 89. (F15) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO WP - $500 added 90. (F1) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Colts - $500 added 91. (F5) (203100) MQHBF/AQHA Am Yearling Stallions $500 added 92. (203200) Amateur 2 YO Stallions 93. (203300) Amateur 3 YO Stallions 94. (203400) Amateur Aged Stallions 95. (273000) Amateur Perform. Stallions Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 96. (103100) Yearling Stallions 97. (103200) 2 Year Old Stallions 98. (103300) 3 Year Old Stallions 99. (103400) Aged Stallions 100. (173000) Stallion Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Stallions 101. (F3) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Fillies - $500 added 102. (F7) (205400) MQHBF/AQHA Am Yearling Fillies $500 added
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(205500) Amateur 2 YO Mares (205600) Amateur 3 YO Mares (205700) Amateur Aged Mares (275000) Amateur Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares (105400) Yearling Mares (105500) 2 Year Old Mares (105600) 3 Year Old Mares (105700) Aged Mares (175000) Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Mares (F9) (207400) MQHBF/AQHA Am Yearling Geldings $500 added (207500) Amateur 2 Year Old Geldings (207600) Amateur 3 Year Old Geldings (207700) Amateur Aged Geldings (277000) Amateur Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings (107400) Yearling Geldings (107500) 2 Year Old Geldings (107600) 3 Year Old Geldings (107700) Aged Geldings (177000) Open Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Geldings (405400) Youth Yearling Mares (405500) Youth 2 YO Mares (405600) Youth 3 YO Mares (405700) Youth Aged Mares (475000) Youth Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Mares (407400) Youth Yearling Geldings (407500) Youth 2 YO Geldings (407600) Youth 3 YO Geldings (407700) Youth Aged Geldings (477000) Youth Gelding Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings (907) MQHA Small Fry Halter BREAK (F16) MQHBF 3 YO Western Pleasure - $500 added (F12) MQHBF Yearling Longe Line - $500 added (F21) MQHBF 4 & Over HUS - $500 added (444702) Novice Youth HUS 13 & Under (444802) Novice Youth HUS 14 -18 (144004) Green HUS (444000) Youth HUS 18 & Under (144100) Junior HUS (F17) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO HUS - $500 added (144200) Sr Hunter Under Saddle (244002) Novice Amateur HUS (244800) Amateur Select HUS (244000) Amateur HUS (904) Small Fry HUS (905) Small Fry Equitation (452702) Novice Youth Equitation 13 & U (452802) Novice Youth Equitation 14-18 (252002) Novice Amateur Equitation (452000) Youth Equitation 18 & Under (252800) Amateur Select Equitation (252000) Amateur Equitation Class 154 not to start before 7:00 PM MSBA Green HUS Slot Class MSBA Non Pro All Age WP Slot Class
9:00 a.m. Sunday, September 14 8:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep 8:30 a.m. Warm up HUS & WP Futurity 156. (F18) MQHBF 3 YO HUS - $500 added
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MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic
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MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan
AQHA Shows!
September 11-14, 2014 Thursday & Friday Judges: Terry Cross, Mike Hay & Stephen Stephens Saturday & Sunday Judges: Rick Christy, David Fairchild & Karen Watters
AQHA/MQHA & MGLQHA Approved
Exhibitor Party Saturday Evening
PAY $150 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse) Sunday, September 14 - continued 157. (212002) Novice Amateur Showmanship 158. (212800) Amateur Select Showmanship 159. (212000) Amateur Showmanship 160. (412702) Novice Youth Showmanship 13 & U 161. (412802) Novice Youth Showmanship 14-18 162. (412000) Youth Showmanship 18 & U 163. (900) Small Fry Showmanship 164. (F22) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over HUS - $500 added BREAK 165. (S7) SSS Mare Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP 166. (F20) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over WP - $500 added 167. (142004) Green Western Pleasure 168. (442702) Novice Youth Western Pleasure 13 & U 169. (442802) Novice Youth Western Pleasure 14-18 170. (142300) Two YO Western Pleasure 171. (242002) Novice Amateur Western Pleasure 172. (442000) Youth Western Pleasure 173. (142100) Junior Western Pleasure 174. (242800) Amateur Select WP 175. (242000) Amateur Western Pleasure 176. (142200) Senior Western Pleasure 177. (906) MQHA Lead Line (8 & under) 178. (901) Small Fry Western Pleasure 179. (902) Small Fry Horsemanship 180. (440702) Nov Youth Horsemanship 13 & U 181. (440802) Nov Youth Horsemanship 14-18 182. (240002) Nov Amateur Horsemanship 183. (440000) Youth Horsemanship 18 & U 184. (240800) Amateur Select Horsemanship 185. (240000) Amateur Horsemanship AQHA Entry Fees per judge: All Classes Any Division Blanket Fee Small Fry Small Fry Blanket Fee Office Charge AQHA Drug Testing Fee AQHA Processing Fee Lead Line Pay $150 for Unlimited AQHA classes (one horse/back number)
$10 $35 $5 $25 $5 $1 $4 $1
Other Fees: • MSU trailer in fee (per horse/day) $10 (without the purchase of a stall) • $35 charge for all returned checks/declined credit cards. • All credit cards will incur a 3% convenience charge. Member Benefit: Current MQHA Members – Get 5% off your bill at any MQHA owned show (horse must be owned by a current MQHA member). Futurity classes are not included in the discount. Stalls: • Stalls paid by Aug 1 are $100 (if available) in the main barn or $70 in the south barn. • Stalls paid by Sept 1 are $110 in the main barn (if available) or $80 in the south barn. • All stalls paid after Sept 1 are $125 • Refunds until September 1 • All stalls are assigned by date paid. • All stalls reserved must be prepaid with either a check or a credit card.
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Bedding: • Pre-ordered bedding is available for this event. • Prepay bedding with the MQHA office no later than Friday, September 5. Bedding ordered and paid for by September 5 will be delivered to your stalls. • Cost for prepaid bedding is $6 per bag. Pre-ordered bedding is paid to MQHA. • Bedding ordered at the Pavilion is paid to MSU. Camping: • Camping - $110 for the circuit. • Limited spaces available. Reserve early! • Generators allowed in the parking lot for no cost • No nightly rates • Full payment must accompany reservations • Camping is assigned by date paid • Refunds until September 1
MQHA Small Fry: • Exhibitors 12 & under as of January 1. All classes walk/trot (jog) only • Any breed horse or pony is allowed • MQHA membership not required unless accruing points for year end awards • Participants in Small Fry will not be eligible for any lope/canter classes during a circuit • Small Fry Showmanship entries may not participate in AQHA showmanship
Move In: • Negative Coggins (within 12 months) required for all horses upon check in. • Arrivals permitted after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10. • Arrivals on Tuesday, September 9 will be allowed after 2 p.m. with an additional fee of $25 per stall (including tack stalls) and $25 per campsite occupied (regardless of power usage). ABSOLUTELY NO ARRIVALS PRIOR TO 2 PM. YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY. • The arena will not be available for use until after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9. Stalls, camping and bedding can be reserved with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover card. There is a 3% convenience fee added to all credit card transactions. Make checks payable to MQHA Mail to: MQHA, PO Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 Contact: MQHA (616)225-8211 or email mqha@hotmail.com All MQHA events are online at: www.miquarterhorse.com Show Manager: Kris Woroniecki Show Secretary: Aschelle VanZandt Awards: High Point Awards to Small Fry, Novice Youth 13 & Under, Novice Youth 14-18, Novice Amateur, Amateur, Amateur Select, Youth, and Open. Ribbons for 1st through 6th. Prizes for 1st. Services available on site: • Shavings available through MSU • Food concession • Photographer • Showers Qualifications for High Point Awards: • Open, Youth & Amateur exhibitors must show in corresponding halter or performance halter class at least one time to be eligible for High Point Awards. • Novice & Amateur Select exhibitors do not have to show in halter. • Only Amateur Select Classes count towards the Amateur Select High Point Award. Exception: Amateur halter points will be counted for the select award. • Exhibitors must show in at least three events to be eligible (i.e. Western Pleasure, Showmanship, and Hunter Under Saddle). • Green classes do not count toward any high point award
ADDRESS OF GROUNDS The MSU Pavilion is located at the corner of Mt. Hope Rd. & Farm Lane. 4301 Farm Lane Rd., E. Lansing, MI 48824 SHOW OFFICE PHONE NUMBER 517-432-0665 after September 9th at 11:00 a.m. The MSU Pavilion is a smoke free environment. We ask that you respect this and smoke outside the Pavilion. Liability: Under the Michigan Equine Liability Act, the MQHA, MQHA agents, show staff or representatives are not individually or collectively responsible for loss, damage or injury to person, horse, or property in connection with the show due to the inherent risk in an equine activity. Hotels: Best Western Plus Candlewood Suites Comfort Inn Comfort Inn, Dimondale Holiday Inn Express Howard Johnson Radisson Hotel Red Roof Inn Super 8 The Gatehouse Suites
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Unsportsmanlike Conduct or any other form of misconduct that is irresponsible, illegal, indecent, profane, intimidating, threatening or abusive is prohibited. Show management may immediately expel individuals exhibiting unspor tsmanlike conduct from show grounds and shall file a written repor t with AQHA concerning the conduct in question. For more information, refer to the AQHA rule book, VIO220.
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Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!
AUGUST 1-9, 2014 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Madalyn allen
SYDNEY ANSON
Hello, I am Madalyn Allen and I attend Chelsea High School. I enjoy playing field hockey, running, playing in our school’s band, playing the guitar, and of course riding horses. I currently and always have trained with Rosie Sheffer. My horse’s name is Getting Hot in Here, also known as “Krump”. We currently compete in many classes such as Halter, Showmanship, HUS, HS Equitation, WP, Horsemanship and Trail.
Hi, I’m Sydney Anson. I’m 19 and graduated from Carleton Airport High School last June, and am now riding for Kansas State University’s Equestrian Team. I live with my parents, Ron and Kelly and have two brothers; Josh, 28 and Jake, who is 20. I started riding at age three, competing at open shows at seven and began my AQHA show career about five years ago. This year, I am showing RL Sudden Touch in Performance Halter Geldings, Showmanship, Equitation and Horsemanship.
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Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!
BAILEY ARMOCK
LAUREN BARNES
Hi, my name is Bailey Armock. I am sixteen years old and have just finished my sophomore year at Sparta High School. This will be my second year competing at the Youth World Show with my horse, Truly Natural, better known as Luigi. Luigi and I have been showing in Equitation Over Fences, Working Hunter, and Hunter Hack. I have been showing on the Quarter Horse circuit for the past three years. I hope to keep competing with Luigi throughout the rest of my high school career. I want to thank both my parents and my trainer, Suzanne Chubb, for supporting me!
Hi, my name is Lauren Barnes. I am 16 years old and currently a junior at Morrice High School. I enjoy my advanced Art classes and Science classes the most. I am looking forward to graduating and attending Lansing Community College and Michigan State University to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. I have been riding horses since I was 7. My passion for horses started when I went on a Girl Scout trip to a horse farm. My favorite class is Western Pleasure and Trail is a close second. I live with my morn, dad, sister, Audrey. She also rides on the Quarter Horse Circuit.
BROOKE BRINNING
KARLEE CASSIDAY
Hi, my name is Brooke Brinning. I’m 13 years old, attend 7th grade at Lenawee Christian School in Adrian, MI. I have been riding since I was 4 years old, beginning with lead line in 4-H. I met my trainer, Beckey Schooler when I was 9 years old and have been showing the Quarter Horse circuit ever since. I have met many friends, and learned many things through showing. This is my second year showing with Ima Lota Potential, aka Betty. Thank you to my parents, Ron and Belinda Brinning.
Hi, my name is Karlee Cassiday and I am 19 years old. I just finished my freshman year at Mid-Michigan Community college. I am planning to transfer to GVSU to become a physician’s assistant and compete on their equestrian team. I have been riding horses since I was 9, but have only shown Quarter Horse for a total of 6 years. I currently ride two horses, my 12 year old mare Don't Need a Mirror, aka Dottie, and Ms Mae Flash, aka Mae, a 5 year old mare. I would like to thank my family for dedicating their time and hard work and Christa Baldwin, my trainer.
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Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!
mCkENZIE CRIPPEN
GRACE DEGELDER
Hello, my name is McKenzie Crippen. I am 18 years old and just finished my freshman year at Kellogg Community College. I am going to school to become a Criminal Psychologist and will be transferring once I am finished with my Associates degree. I like to spend my time riding, hanging out with family and friends, baking, reading, and working out. I was also nominated to run for Miss Michigan and will be preparing all summer for it until July 5th-7th. I cannot wait to start this journey and for this show season and the warmer weather. I wish you all the best of luck!
Achieva Classic, aka Pepper, and I have been competing in Hunter/Jumper since 2010, we have participated in numerous local events. We began showing the Quarter Horse circuit in 2012. We participated in the 2012 AQHYA World Show and the 2013 AQHA Novice Championships. Pepper and I are so excited to participate in the 2014 AQHYA World Show in the Hunter classes. I would like to thank my incredible trainer Mary Luther, my wonderful mom, Kathy DeGelder, and my numerous friends, family, and supporters for this once-in-a-life-time opportunity.
MORGAN HULL
CASSIDAY JENSEN
My name is Morgan Hull. I’m 16 years old and live in Gregory, MI. I’ve been riding since I was 6 years old. I had shown Black Tie Invitation, a POA, aka Blackie. Being a stud when we purchased him, we needed the right trainer. Chris Baldwin was the perfect match for us. Chris helped me purchase Suddenly My Time, aka Beau, so I could compete at Quarter Horse shows. This is my first year showing Beau and presently we are leading the Novice 14-15 All Around.
I am Cassidy Jensen. I’m looking forward to competing with Michigan’s youth team at the AQHYA World show this year. I will be a Sophomore at Freeland High School and Great Lakes Bay Early College. I ride with Freeland High School’s Equestrian Team and I am also a hurdler/sprinter for Freelands varsity track team. I will be competing with 3 horses this year. I will be showing Don’t Stare, Aged Mare class, Paid Benefits, 3 Year Old Mare class, and Made of Dreams, 2 Year Old Mare class. I would like to wish my teammates the best as we endeavor to make our mark at the World Show!
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Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!
MILLER LANTIS
ALYSSA LUCKHARDT
I’m 14 years old and have just completed my 8th grade year in Corunna Public Schools. Academics are a top priority for me and I also enjoy school sports. Horses, however, are my true passion. I am extremely grateful for being able to be mentored under the guidance of my trainer, Michelle McCarthy Warda. I obtained my current horse, HQH Money Talks over a year ago (thank you Scott and Heidi). This is our 2nd show season together. I’m very fortunate to have tremendous support from my mother, grandparents, Michelle (my trainer), Stephanie and Mrs. Scheid, and all the wonderful youth members whom I have become friends with.
Hi! My name is Alyssa Luckhardt. I am 16 years old and a sophomore at Saline High School. This is my 2nd year at the Youth World Show and I am excited to be representing Michigan. This year I will be showing my horse Invitation to Boot, aka Booty. I have nationally qualified in trail, horsemanship, western pleasure, showmanship and performance halter mares. I would like to thank my trainer, Beckey Schooler, for all her guidance to help me to achieve my goals. Special thanks to my parents, Gary and Renee, and my brother, Ryan, for supporting me throughout the years.
MICHELLE MCDOWELL
KATERINA MENDEL
I just finished my freshman year at Grand Valley State University, where I compete on their college equestrian team. This is my last year showing as a youth. I have been showing my mare MillionDollarDetails, aka Paris, for the last 3 years in HUS, Showmanship, Equitation, and Horsemanship. I am proud of how far we have come as a team. Thanks to Michelle McCarthy Warda for your guidance and to Heather Brower for the lessons, you have helped me become the rider I am today. I am proud to have served MQHYA as the youth president for the last two years.
Hi, my name is Katerina Mendel. I am 19 years old, and I am a freshman at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI. I have been riding horses since I was 5 years old, and I started showing when I was 10 years old. I am now showing Willys On The Green, aka Indy, in Hunter Under Saddle and Hunt Seat Equitation. I want to say thank you to my trainer Rosie Sheffer of Rose Show Horses, and to my parents Susan and Richard for their continued support of my passion for horseback riding. I also want to say good luck to everyone at the 2014 Youth World Show!
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Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!
KODI O’BOYLE
CADE PRIME
Hello! I’m Kodi LynnAnn O’Boyle and I live in Saint Louis, MI. I am participating in cross country, bowling and track at Saint Louis High. I have earned my varsity letter and I am on the honor roll. I am 16 years old and this will be my 8th trip to the Youth World Show. I am currently showing a 3 year old bay gelding Aint I Sumthin, aka Merlin. I am the chairperson for the Thayne Miner Memorial Horsemanship for the MQHYA and Vice President for the MGLQHA. I would like to thank the following people for their love and support; my parents, my sister, Diane Troyer, my vet, my grandparents and all of my horse show friends.
14 year old freshman, Cade Prime, son of Troy and Jody Prime, will be returning for his 2nd trip to the Youth World Show. Cade will be showing in the halter division with two year old gelding by Kid Coolsified, Told You So, bred by Dr. Steve & Kelli Jensen of Freeland, MI, and reigning Res World champion youth gelding, four year old UGonnaKissMeOrNot by Western Gunslinger, bred by Scott Johnson, Romulus, MI. Both horses are owned by grandparents, Ed and Keitha Stutzman, and fit and presented by Tom Robertson Quarter Horses. Cade would like to thank his grandparents for two awesome horses, and his parents for their love, and support. He would also like to thank his trainers and friends, Tom and Mary Robertson.
LUCAS SMITH
ALEX STARK
Hello, my name is Lucas Smith and I am 14 years old. I just finished my 8th grade year at Beaverton Middle School. I have been showing in the Quarter Horse Association for 3 years. This will be my first year competing at the Youth World Show. I am currently showing my 12 year old mare, Don’t Need A Mirror, aka Dottie. I show Dottie in western pleasure, horsemanship and performance mares. I would like to thank my family for dedicating their time and hard work to help me follow my dreams. I would also like to thank Christa Baldwin, my trainer, for helping me grow as a rider and helping me along in my success.
Hello, my name is Alex Stark and I live in Clare, MI. This will be my 2nd year competing at the AQHYA World Championship Show. I will be showing in Performance Halter Mares, Horsemanship, Equitation, and HUS with my horse, Hot Lollipop. I am 18 years old and just graduated from Clare High School. Throughout high school, I participated in basketball, softball, track, equestrian team, NHS, and drama club. I plan on attending Central Michigan University in the fall and will continue to show. I have been showing Quarter Horse for 5 years, thanks to Christa Baldwin and Baldwin Quarter Horses. Best of luck to everyone headed to Oklahoma City – see you there!
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World Class Showing by Charlene Strickland, Green Grass Syndicated Features For t Wor th, Oklahoma City, Devon, or Harrisburg. If your dream means a championship, one of those cities could be your destination. Just exhibiting at this level confirms your success. The first time you ride down the ramp and see the crowd in the stands, you'll experience a singular thrill. And when you've ridden victory round at one of these arenas, you know you've arrived as an equestrian competitor. To achieve this state of equestrian nirvana, you must approach showing with a professional attitude. Begin by winning qualifying awards or points at preliminary events. Focus on a goal (which might escalate into an obsession). Mimic the attitudes of world-class riders, who blend athletic competence with a cool determination. Heed the words of noted dressage Olympian, Carol Lavell: "The selectors want consistency and 100 percent sound horses and riders that can stand the pressure.” Equally important, consider the components of world-class showing. The Big League When the stakes are high, the level of sport increases to match. The event itself expands from three or four days into a week, ten days, or two weeks. Instead of competing against the same hundred horses, you share the venue with a thousand or more entries. The atmosphere changes to a formal occasion. The schedule is orchestrated, and a sense of pomp prevails. You don't cope with dust, heat, or equipment failures. Here you blend concentration with a flexible attitude. Courses become more difficult, designed to test your mettle. You're surrounded by champions and you may recognize bigname trainers in the warm-up pen. But keep your perspective and realize that no matter how large, it's still a horse show. The rules don't change just because the show grows; the judges apply the same rules. Coach Alpha Russell helps young students prepare for shows like the Appaloosa Nationals where youths show separately in their own week. She notes that an important difference is that competitors generally ride in only one or possibly two events a day. "That's compared to your one-day show where you do all the classes. If you ride in the five basic classes at the nationals, you focus on details. In your lessons, you work on English one lesson, Western another, showmanship, and equitation.” www.MIQuarterHorse.com
Almost all amateurs ride with trainers at big shows. A trainer helps riders become seasoned to the atmosphere, letting them focus on preparing themselves for their classes. You'll benefit from attending your first bigleague show as an assistant to a trainer. Russell explains, "You get the feel without any pressure. You meet people, so you're not in awe of the big guys, and you get comfortable without having to prove anything. Then, next time, you come to the show with your animal." Prove Yourself Before you submit your entry forms for a yearend championship, you'll have to prove your authenticity. Buying a push-button horse doesn't automatically transform you into a high caliber rider. Russell notes, "Put your money in lessons, not a 'made' horse. You develop your own nerves and it's a growth process to clear your mind. It takes several seasons to grow into this.” Texas trainer Chuck Briggs coaches riders to World Championships in Paint and Quarter Horse breeds. He says, "You've got to have some talent to begin with -- the natural ability to feel the horse and tell what the horse is doing. When a problem happens in the ring, the mechanical rider won't know what to do.” In some disciplines, levels form a sequence from beginner to master. To progress, you must prove your basics at the lowest level and move up. Breaking through to the next level isn't automatic. In combined training and dressage, riders have to make a mental leap between Novice and Preliminary, or First and Second levels. And even those who now ride professionally have experienced getting stuck in a lower level. Colorado dressage trainer Nancy Chesney recalls a breakthrough that she achieved: "It took me six years of formal training before I popped into Second Level and started going up. You can and do get through it. Hang in there, and if you want it enough and you put in your hours, you can get there." Make the Cut At a championship, you'll cope with warm-up classes and qualifying rounds. A warm-up class, which international events like the Olympics call "friendly competitions," lets you and your horse experience the arena atmosphere before your first important class. In a go-round, you want to make the cut -- to score high enough so you compete in the finals. Your go-round strategy varies according to the physical demands of the event. In a pleasure or jumper championship, you show the best you can in every round. In a more demanding event
like reining, you may compete to qualify while saving your horse for the final go-round. You and your coach know your horse's abilities, so you know how hard to push. You pace yourself so your finals performance is your best ride. You'll show before a group of judges at a big show like the World. Usually the rules dictate the dropping of high and low scores, so your score in a go-round reflects the average of two or three of the four or five judges. When you study the posted score sheet, you see which judge awarded you which score. Handle Stress Show-ring nerves can plague anyone, even those big names. Competitors often admit to stage fright and the fear of riding in a huge arena with thousands of spectators watching every move. The atmosphere of the venue, the presence of prominent competitors, and the scrutiny of the media all intensify the show environment. Parental expectations may intimidate junior exhibitors. “A lot of riders get stressed to the limit," said Chuck Briggs. "They just choke under pressure and make errors they wouldn't normally make or they panic and overreact. For the good ones, it's just like another horse show.” To deal with this, you must overcome obstacles. Be aware that stress can actually help you progress when you deal with the setbacks that hinder your program. Realize that even the best riders make mistakes or have off days. Like them, you can focus on positive performance. You can push away fear as you build your skill and confidence level. Meet the challenge through grace under pressure. At the Barcelona Olympics, U.S. Equestrian Team (USET) rider Carol Lavell maintained her cool despite high expectations. And what pressure! Since 1912, America had won only three team and one individual medals in Olympic dressage. Europe has dominated dressage for the past 80 years, but Lavell and her horse Gifted rose above the pressure and led the Americans to a bronze medal. To get a grip on it before entering the ring, California Arabian trainer Gary Ferguson teaches his riders to breathe and to control their adrenaline. "Before they go in the arena, I have them take three or four deep breaths and fill themselves full of oxygen. Everybody gets nervous at a show because you're competitive. But if you're prepared, it's a lot easier to get through it." He coaches his riders by acting as a role model. "If I stay calm, you should stay calm. If I don't show any emotion when something's going wrong, you shouldn't either.” Persist with your goals, regardless of momentary setbacks. Like the skater who continues her program despite a fall, a rider MQHA Journal • July/August 2014 • 15
World Class Showing, cont. If you do blow a class, don't look back. Texas trainer Nancy Cahill advises, "You can't thrash yourself for the mistake. You made some glaring error when it really counted, that cost you the big win. It's history. You'll never fix it by 'what if.'” Adds New Mexico rider Kimmy Russell, winner of youth championships at the Appaloosa Nationals, "Relax and go with the flow. Remember your regular practice routine and relax your horse. It's still you and your horse out there." Partners Realize that the show atmosphere can affect your horse, too, with the noise and lights, so try to ride like you do at home. Take care of your horse through careful preparation. Gary Ferguson follows a program that he titles, "Three Stages to a Reining Horse." He says, "Training, preparation and showing -those have to take place every time you go show. Your horse is peaked and ready to go. Then when you go home, you let him relax and go back to be a horse again. Then you 'wind him up' for the next show. That way he's not always razor sharp, and he lasts for years. He won't get burnt out." Peaking a horse poses a challenge. You want the horse ready to compete at its best, yet not drill it too much and wear it out. Here's where a coach can help direct your preparations, to balance the factors. Olympic rider Mike Huber rode with the USET's master of Three-Day Eventing, Jack Le Goff, for three years. He notes how Le Goff's teachings has helped him: "I don't think there's a day that goes by that I don't think about Jack and the influence he had on me. Where his brilliance comes in is his uncanny ability to develop horses to peak for certain competitions at exactly the right time. It's not only being successful, but having the horse coming through it healthy and sound. In other words, in the time now where we're being criticized for hurting horses, back in Jack's day I don't ever remember him taking a horse that wasn't ready, for instance, to an Olympic Games.” Huber appreciates his horses not as pets but as partners in the business of competition. "The two of us have a job to do, and on course it's business first. I hope at times I can help him out, if he makes a mistake. Likewise if I make an error, I hope he'll bail me out. "When we get out of the ring, sure, I love to give my horse a pat. But with horses at the international level, you have to be careful not to make the horse too much of a pet. It can work against you and the horse in the long run. You www.MIQuarterHorse.com
keep it on an emotional balance -- you don't get too emotional or you can get soft." Confidence Combats Intimidation With major wins on the line, doubts arise. Are you worthy to challenge the best of breed? Do you even belong in the same ring as this caliber of exhibitors? To deal with such inner questions, learn to deny intimidation. When you see other riders in the practice ring, don't compare yourself to them by their attire, tack, or horses. Big names can also upset you before an important class. That pro might deliberately try to intimidate you, suggesting, "Let's see you do that lead change one more time." When you're confident, you don't let these tactics bother you. You know just how much warm-up your horse needs, and you stop before tiring him. You enjoy a certain advantage over the pro, because you and your horse know each other well. (And when the pro pays attention to you as a possible threat, you should feel flattered!) Says Nancy Cahill, "Watch your horse. Forget that Mr. World Champion, Mr. Famous, Mr. Advertising is there. He has been beat before, and he can be beat again.” In the warm-up, you might even benefit by watching the prominent riders. Dressage trainer Nancy Chesney cited such an opportunity at the 1987 Western AHSA Championships, a show that she considers a turning point in her career. First to ride in a class of 20, she applied the warm-up riding styles of her competitors. Inspired by observing USET riders like Hilda Gurney and Gwen Stockebrand, Chesney prepared her horse with determination. "I can remember Melle van Bruggen watching the pirouette I did and saying, 'Nancy, that's an 8!' When we entered the ring and cantered around the outside, I told myself, 'I'm just going to go for it.'" After riding her horse through the Fourth Level test, she then left the showgrounds with her family, wondering if her high score would hold. It did, and she won the Fourth Level Finals. "From that point on, it's been a whole different ball game. Nothing seems such a big hurdle any more. There are still hurdles, but your mind switches when you know you can do it. You approach shows with a lot less doubt, and you do better.” If you're prone to self-induced stress when you're "on deck," adopt an assertive attitude. Instead of walking in the pen to beat another rider, take another tack. "Make them beat you," recommends judge Brian Ellsworth. "If you make them beat you, then they make a mistake you won't. Transfer the stress from you to them. Mentally prepare yourself, technically prepare yourself, and then give the very best you can do.
The cream will come to the top." And treating the big show like just another show pays off. Nancy Cahill shares her philosophy: "There's another show tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that. There's another World show next year. If it doesn't work one year, you come back and try it again. That's your goal for next year.” ONE WOMAN’S ROAD TO GLORY Christine Doan represented Australia in dressage at the 1992 Olympics. This amateur rider spent the previous eight years training in Germany, starting "serious" dressage at the age of 34. Coming from a family of over-achievers, she notes, "I had to have a high goal. As far as sports are concerned, the Olympics are it." As she prepared herself for the Games, she devoted her life to this goal. She improved her physical fitness by riding three or four horses each day and following a strengthening program of gymnastics and aerobic exercise. She concentrated her energy by giving up her social life. Doan says, "It's an amazingly egocentric piece of self-indulgence combined with selfdenial. At this point my whole life revolves around getting my horses ready for a competition. I get nervous, and I have to do a lot of work on myself, such as meditation and visualizing. I don't enjoy competition, and I'll be glad when I can just get back to learn how to ride.” Riding her horse Dondolo, Doan targeted her pre-Olympic regime to be the first Australian to get into the Grand Prix Special. (Only the top 16 riders made it to this segment of the Olympic dressage.) "Getting to the top of a sport is where you've got to be tough, to put up with bad treatment or you won't get there," she says. "I'm amazed with myself. I got from a Grand Prix of 1018 points and I lived through it. It's hanging in there until you finally get there. It's important to have talent, connections, and money, but most important is to be so determined, to never let go, no matter how hard they step on you. I toughed 'em out!” In Barcelona, Doan was Australia’s sole dressage rider. She scored 1491, or 63.44 percent. This score placed her 28th of 48 riders. Charlene Strickland has authored five books on horsemanship including her latest, Western Riding, and has published articles in Horse Illustrated, HorsePlay, Horse & Rider, and numerous other equine magazines. She has ridden and shown Quarter Horses in hunter and western and now rides dressage. MQHA Journal • July/August 2014 • 16
MQHA MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION Meeting of the Board of Directors April 8, 2014 Meeting Minutes President Karen Waite called a meeting of the MQHA Board of Directors to order at 7:03 p.m. at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, MI. The following Directors and staff were present: Chris Baldwin, Meggen Baynes, Kathy Christensen, Taylor Fabus, Pattie Hall, Megan Hirschman, Michelle McDowell, Robert Milks, Jacque Moody, Chris Perniciaro, Jody Prime, Mike Sinko, Nicole Veldhoff, Karen Waite, and Kris Woroniecki. Excused was: Kelly Chapman, Warren English, Ted Meyer, Monty Montgomery, Tom Powers, Debbie Wadds, Morgan Warda, & Tiffany Weitzel. AGENDA: Kathy Christensen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Taylor Fabus seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. MINUTES: Megan Hirschman made a motion to accept the February 11, 2014 Board of Directors minutes as presented. Jacque Moody seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Kris Woroniecki presented the financial statement for the period ending February, 2014. The total assets of the Association as of February 28, 2014 are listed at $293,343.24; the total liabilities at $131,573.10 and the total members' equity are listed at $161,770.14. The net income as of the end of February is listed at $7,129.20 compared to $20,537.80 for the same period in 2013. A motion to approve the February, 2014 statement was made by Bob Milks. Mike Sinko seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kris Woroniecki presented the financial statement for the period ending March, 2014. The total assets of the Association as of March 31, 2014 are listed at $297,869.59; the total liabilities at $133,480.53 and the total members' equity are listed at $164,389.06. The net income as of the end of March is listed at $9,748.12 compared to $-5,110.78 for the same period in 2013. A motion to approve the March, 2014 statement was made by Bob Milks. Jody Prime seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Warren English submitted a report for the financials, reviewing the numbers. He also wrote the following in his report: While income is down approximately 5%, expenses are also down approximately 14%. www.MIQuarterHorse.com
The net income is up substantially so all in all, things are looking pretty good. While I would like to see the first show have more income, we are making better profit, so I'm good with this. We will be doing the due diligence review in the first week of May. Any Board member who is interested in reviewing this with us, please check with Kris for the exact date. We do have a new bookkeeper, so I will be going over our bookkeeping requirements and year to date budget numbers to see if we can get those numbers looking a little more in tune!! As usual if you have any questions please contact me anytime. TREASURER'S REPORT: Kris Woroniecki presented the check detail report showing all checks written for February 2014. After review, Taylor Fabus made a motion to accept the check detail report for February. Chris Perniciaro seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kris Woroniecki then presented the check detail report showing all checks written for March, 2014. After review, Chris Perniciaro made a motion to accept the check detail report for March. Bob Milks seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kris then presented the accounts payable and receivable reports for April. The accounts were reviewed. Mike Sinko made a motion to accept the report and Pattie Hall seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: It has been a very busy month, even though we are between events. The time has been used to publicize MQHA at the Michigan Horse Expo, make plans for the 2015 convention, review contracts, conduct the executive director review, develop a new pattern book sponsorship package, assist with the development of youth fundraisers for 2015, and much more. I would like to publically thank Kathy Christensen for her efforts in writing the thank you notes for the convention Silent Auction as well. OFFICE REPORT: Kris Woroniecki updated the Board on the progress of upgrading the horse show office equipment. Two laptops were purchased along with a wireless printer. Tom Gear brought a monitor for display outside the office for the February show and that seemed well received. We have not purchased the monitor for display as of yet. Tom Gear is also working with the MSU Pavilion staff to get the connection to the announcers stand. We are still unsure of how that connection will need to be made. Kris also displayed a new MQHA flag that was made. Two flags were produced; one will be displayed along US 10 in Ludington in July. The other one will be used for Convention and membership booths.
COMMITTEE REPORTS CONVENTION: Kris Woroniecki stated that there was a conference call for the Convention and that MQHA has agreed to return to the Ramada Inn for 2015. The hotel has reviewed a list of issues that we had during the 2014 convention and they have vowed to improve on them. EASTER SHOW: Monty Montgomery was unable to attend the meeting, but did report to the MQHA office prior to the meeting. He stated that the caterer is hired for the Sunday morning breakfast and that the bill should be submitted to the office soon. The help is lined up for the ring, the gate and the office. Committee members have been given a list of responsibilities during the show. The awards are finalized. The circuit awards will be delivered directly to the Pavilion. There is a need to increase the budget as had been discussed earlier in the year. There is not a major sponsor who committed to helping with the circuit awards. Taylor Fabus made a motion to increase the awards budget for the Easter show by $3500. Megan Hirschman seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Pattie Hall handed out a sponsorship form for the show and asked for help in obtaining sponsors. JOURNAL & WEBSITE: Kathy Christensen stated that one of the goals of the Journal Committee is to decrease the cost of producing the Journal. The magazine has been changed, beginning with the April issue, replacing the interior pages with a heavy white stock instead of the glossy paper we had been using. This change will save MQHA approximately $3000 per year plus decreased cost of mailing it because the new paper makes the magazine weigh less. The quality of the new paper is exceptional and the printed information looks clear and concise. Kathy Christensen compiled a Power Point presentation with information on the new website. The presentation showed the proposed map of the website as well as the expected costs and timeline of completion. After discussion and some additional questions by the Board, it was agreed that a task force needed to be set up. The task force will consist of Kathy Christensen, Morgan Warda, Taylor Fabus, Mike Sinko and Karen Waite. The discussion will be continued at the next meeting. NATIONAL DIRECTORS: Chris Baldwin explained that she had returned from a good AQHA Conference. There was a lot of discussion regarding hot button topics like the law suit regarding cloning and the new leveling program. She reminded everyone that the MQHA Journal • July/August 2014 • 17
MQHA April 8, 2014 Meeting Minutes, cont. AQHA World Cup would be held in Texas. AQHA is also working on getting the YES Conference pulled together and she reminded both Nicole Veldhoff and Michelle McDowell of the conference. Chris also told the Board that Suzie Morgan had passed away. Suzie’s family had been very involved with Michigan Quarter Horse for several years. Chris also mentioned that she had discussed a possible show management seminar with Patti Carter and she advised that the MQHA office contact Patti again about it. NOMINATIONS: Bob Milks requested that the committees that the Directors are chairing be listed in the journal and/or on the website. Kris will follow up on this. QUEEN: Kathy Christensen stated that she is currently looking for candidates for Queen for this year. The information for the contest has been updated on the website. STALLION SERVICE SALE: Chris Perniciaro stated that the SSS has generated $51,491 which compares to $53,206 last year which is a decrease of $1715. There are 61 stallions sold with a lot more available. SUMMER SERIES: Pattie Hall will get with the MQHA office to finalize the last of the details for the Allegan show. Kris has been in contact with American Stall Rentals to get the portable stalls lined up. There is also a load of bedding that will be delivered to the fairgrounds. The West Michigan Spring Swing committee has agreed to purchase any remaining bedding for their event in June. The concession trailer is confirmed. Tom Gear will announce. The Youth have asked to hold their pig roast during the show again this year. YOUTH: Nicole Veldhoff presented information on a new raffle that the Youth group would like to hold. Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve the raffle. Chris Perniciaro seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Michelle McDowell also explained the class sponsorship program for the MQHYA Spartan Spectacular. Chris Perniciaro made a motion to accept the class sponsorship fundraisers. Bob Milks seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS – Executive Secretary/ Treasurer Review: Karen Waite led discussion regarding the Yearly review of the Executive Secretary and presented an incentive bonus that Warren English had been working on. Karen asked the Directors to think about the www.MIQuarterHorse.com
proposal and to come back to the May meeting with their questions and thoughts. A motion to adjourn was made at 9:25 p.m. by unanimous consent without objection. ELECTRONIC BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: MQHA rules now allow for electronic voting when necessary. Any information voted on electronically between meetings will be recorded on the next set of minutes in this section: NEXT MEETING: The next Board meeting will be Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is scheduled to be a conference call. MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION Meeting of the Board of Directors May 13, 2014 Meeting Minutes President Karen Waite called a conference call meeting of the MQHA Board of Directors to order at 7:03 p.m. The following Directors and staff were present on the call: Chris Baldwin, Meggen Baynes, Kelly Chapman, Kathy Christensen, Warren English, Pattie Hall, Michelle McDowell, Ted Meyer, Robert Milks, Monty Montgomery, Chris Perniciaro, Jody Prime, Mike Sinko, Nicole Veldhoff, Debbie Wadds, Karen Waite, Tiffany Weitzel and Kris Woroniecki. Excused was: Taylor Fabus, Megan Hirschman, Jacque Moody and Morgan Warda. Tom Powers was unexcused. AGENDA: Bob Milks made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Monty Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. MINUTES: Mike Sinko made a motion to accept the April 8, 2014 Board of Directors minutes as presented. Bob Milks seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Warren English presented the financial statement for the period ending April, 2014. The total assets of the Association as of April 30, 2014 are listed at $313,242.07; the total liabilities at $139,694.72 and the total members' equity are listed at $173,547.35. The net income as of the end of April is listed at $19,118.19 compared to $28,877.95 for the same period in 2013. A motion to approve the April, 2014 statement was made by Bob Milks. Monty Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Warren explained that expenses were up slightly due to awards that were purchased earlier in the year. He stated that everything in quite comparable to last year and that he is happy with where the budget is. He does not see any big issues with the financial statements at this point. TREASURER'S REPORT: Kris Woroniecki
presented the check detail report showing all checks written for April 2014. After review, Warren English made a motion to accept the check detail repor t for April. Monty Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kris then presented the accounts payable and receivable reports for May. The accounts were reviewed. Kathy Christensen made a motion to accept the report and Bob Milks seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: President Waite thanked Monty and Stacy Montgomery for all of their hard work on the Easter Show. They make a lot of personal and professional sacrifices for that weekend, and for this association, and should be recognized. Congratulations to the youth on their successful show as well. Since our last meeting, Karen explained that she went to the office to meet with Warren English and Kris Woroniecki for the association due diligence review. She strongly encouraged everyone to participate in that process at some point in their tenure on the board. Warren does an excellent job of keeping the association on the straight and narrow, and also should be thanked for his time and effort. VICE PRESIDENT: Tiffany Weitzel commented on the MQHA horse show announcer, Tom Gear, posting the results of classes on Facebook. She said that there has been a lot of positive feedback about that. OFFICE REPORT: Kris Woroniecki stated that the MQHYA Spartan Spectacular concluded on Sunday. The show went well and was well attended. The financial statement would be available for the June meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCIAL: Warren English stated that the due diligence review is done and report will be shared at the June meeting. Warren welcomes any questions or comments on the process. He also invited the Directors to attend this meeting which is normally held in April or May. The report will be on file with the MQHA office. CONVENTION: Tiffany Weitzel stated that the hotel is secured for the 2015 Convention. It will go back to the same location as in 2014. We are awaiting the contract. HALL OF FAME: Jody Prime stated that there wasn't a lot going on yet for the Hall of Fame, but she asked Directors to give some thought now to nominations. They will be due later in the year. JOURNAL/WEBSITE: Kathy Christensen reported that she is working with the web designer to get answers to some of the questions that were brought up at the April MQHA Journal • July/August 2014 • 18
MQHA May 13, 2014 Meeting Minutes, cont. meeting. The committee is moving forward with website ideas. QUEEN: Kathy Christensen said that as of this meeting, there have been no queen applications received by the office. The sash, crown and saddle are all ordered. She is optimistic that there will be some girls who come forward and want to run. EASTER SHOW: Monty Montgomery thanked the office staff, Nicole Veldhoff and the youth group who helped, Meggen Baynes, Kathy Christensen, Tiffany Weitzel, Pattie Hall, as well as the businesses and individuals who sponsored the show. Overall, the show was down by 1 stall, up by 10 campers, up by 112 entries. The profit will be down from last year, but the biggest difference in this, is the cost of the circuit awards. HARBOR CLASSIC: Ted Meyer stated that the reserve high point bridles were ordered. The saddles will be ordered in the next week and the exhibitor party is in the works. HARVEST CLASSIC: Meggen Baynes reported that she is working on the high points and reserve high point prizes. She has ring stewards and a gate person secured for the event. NATIONAL DIRECTORS: Chris Baldwin shared that there would be a webinar on the AQHA Leveling Program at 5 pm on May 15. SUMMER SERIES: Pattie Hall stated that she still needs volunteers for gate help as well as two ring stewards for Saturday and Sunday. YOUTH: Michelle McDowell thanked everyone who supported the fundraiser at the horse show. The next youth fundraiser will be a pig roast/pot luck at Allegan during the Summer Series horse show. OLD BUSINESS: Kris Woroniecki was excused from the call for discussion regarding the ES Review and Incentive Bonus Proposal. Karen Waite reported that nine Directors returned their Executive Secretary Evaluation forms as requested, and that Kris received an average of between 4 and 5 for every category, with a reminder that 5 was the highest possible score. All comments were positive, and the only area of improvement mentioned was the need for Kris to delegate more so as not to burn herself out. Moving to the discussion of the E.S. Incentive Bonus proposal introduced at the April www.MIQuarterHorse.com
meeting, Waite began by stating that she recognized there were concerns regarding discussing the proposal via conference call. She reiterated that the intent was not to force the issue, but that the board runs as a democracy, and if a majority of those present wanted to resolve the issue via conference call, we would do so, and if the majority wanted to wait until June to discuss it face to face, that could be done as well. Bob Milks moved that the Incentive Proposal be discussed via conference call. Jodi Prime seconded. Waite asked for additional discussion and hearing none, called the question. Prime, Milks, Christensen, Sinko, Weitzel, Chapman, Hall, Wadds, English, Veldhoff, McDowell, Baynes, and Meyer voted in favor. Perniciaro and Montgomery opposed. Motion carried. Warren English presented the Incentive Bonus proposal once again, and explained that it would be 10% of the average profit over a two year period, and that the board would always have the option of voting to increase or decrease the base salary as needed, and that the incentive was not connected to the base salary. This proposal provides profit incentive for the ES, but also allows to the association the opportunity to provide more incentive when times are good, and possibly less when the funds are not there, which is win-win for both the ES and MQHA. Clarification of a few specific points, including the amount of last year’s COLA and the proposed bonus for this year were discussed. Milks moved to approve the Incentive Bonus Proposal as presented, Wadds seconded. Requesting and hearing no additional discussion, Waite called the question and the motion carried with none opposed. Waite texted Woroniecki to rejoin the call, which she subsequently did. Perneciaro asked about the possibility of using some of the funds in savings to provide incentives for exhibitors to come to shows. More discussion will be held on this topic at upcoming meetings. A motion to adjourn was made at 8:45 p.m. by unanimous consent without objection. ELECTRONIC BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: MQHA rules now allow for electronic voting when necessary. Any information voted on electronically between meetings will be recorded on the next set of minutes in this section: NEXT MEETING: The next Board meeting will be Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the MSU Pavilion, Classroom B.
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