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A great loss to family, friends & the MQHA Well respected horseman, Jim Evans, of Webberville, Michigan, passed away after complications following surgery on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013. He was 69. Evans was best known in the horse industry as the breeder and owner of the legendary, Mr Conclusion, along with his partner, Mark Toteff. “Jim was like a second father to me,” says Stephanie Scheid Griffin, who hauled with Evans and Christie (Morse) Showerman for 20 years. “I started showing with him and Christie when I was 15. He hauled my horses and me all over the country and was just that person that was always in your corner and always had such a calming presence when you were going into the pen at big shows.” Griffin continues, “He was always the life of the party and knew everyone, everywhere, from the most accomplished stallion owner to the office staff at every show he ever went to. We all have hundreds of Jim stories and laughs that I will treasure forever, and I don't doubt that he would have taken a bullet for me and lots of other people, but I will probably miss most the quiet times we shared just hanging out together discussing anything and everything or nothing at all. He was the kind of friend that you could just sit with and say nothing at all and completely enjoy his company.” While Evans hauled many clients including Griffin to shows all over the country, he will be forever known as the breeder and owner of the legendary, Mr Conclusion. The 1982 sorrel stallion was by Conclusive and out of Miss Amber Charge. According to Griffin, Jim always told her that he sold Miss Amber Charge with "Mr” in her belly and never got paid, so he went and brought her home, and raised the foal. Evans knew immediately that there was something special about this colt and that he had “star quality.” Halter trainer, Tom Robertson worked for Jim and Mark back then and showed him his yearling year. Mr went on to win the 1983 Congress in yearling stallions. Since Mr’s sire, Conclusive, had passed away in February of 1984, Joe Edge was looking for a son of his to stand, and, in August of that same year, he purchased, Mr, from Evans and Toteff for one million dollars. Mr Conclusion’s offspring went on to dominate the show ring, and his impact on the industry continued to reach unbelievable proportions. Since 1992, Mr Conclusion is the all-time leading sire of AQHA and AQHYA World and Reserve World Champions. His get has amassed over 49,000 points and 122 AQHA World Championships. While Mr Conclusion’s show and sire record is impressive, Evans will be remembered by many people in the industry not for breeding a legendary halter stallion, but for his character and involvement with the Michigan Quarter Horse Association. AQHA judge, Kathryn Boggetta says that Evans will be greatly missed. “I was on the Michigan Quarter Horse Board of Directors with him for 12 years. I called him the voice of reason. He raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for MQHA through the stallion service sale and really helped turn it into one of the premier stallion sales in the country.” Trainer, Katy Jo Zuidema, who grew up around Jim Evans at the shows, says that he made a major impact in her life. “He was a great man and did so much for MQHA and was an awesome mentor to so many young women like myself, who grew up in the horse world.” “Jim always had an unbelievable love for Quarter Horses, people and Northfork Farms. He never stopped putting time into all three,” Christie Morse Showerman fondly states. “The day before the surgery, he mowed the ten acres at Northfork and finished the last building he would complete for the farm. Jim instructed his helper how to complete any jobs left undone. He knew he would never return, even though all of his Northfork family waited for his return.” Showerman adds, “The doctor could not believe with his arthritis that he could even walk. Jim never complained or stopped working. He encouraged both me and all his students to never stop trying to improve themselves. He had the right words of wisdom that he would share with the students before each big show. Jim will be missed by me and all that knew him, I hope to have as much strength moving on as he did living.” In lieu of flowers, Jim requested that memorials be sent to Nicole Schafer for his grandchildren’s trust fund in care of Faulmann & Walsh Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Road, Fraser, MI 48026. www.MIQuarterHorse.com
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Mark Your Calendars... You Won’t Want To Miss This Opportunity!
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OQHA, OQHBF and Area 1 Promotional Club has teamed together to bring our exhibitors an amazing opportunity to show to 9 Judges, across 2 weekends at the same location! The fun starts off on August 15 thru Sunday, August 18th with the Area 1 Summer Celebration, followed with the OQHA 2 day/3 judged show on August 22-23rd, finishing off with the OQHBF & Summer Finale on August 24-25th, all being held at the Ilderton Fairgrounds.
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2013 OQHBF ALL BREED SLOT CLASSES Friday, August 23 & Saturday, August 24 New Classes This Year! Open & Non Pro Slots - $100 per class prior to August 23rd, 2013 $125 per class day of show Payouts will follow NSBA Rules (85% entry fee + $500 added money)
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MISSION STATEMENT “The Michigan Quarter Horse Association will be the industry leader serving all horse enthusiasts in Michigan with diverse programs the promote the American Quarter Horse.” The Michigan Quarter Horse Journal is the official publication of the Michigan Quarter Horse Association and is dedicated to the advancement and improvement of the American Quarter Horse. Manuscripts and photographs as editorial items are welcome and will be used as space permits. Direct inquiries to C & C Publishing, Inc. 8415 Hogan Road, Fenton, MI 48430. Phone 810.714.9000, fax 810.714.1465 or email mqjournal@gmail.com MQHA and the MQHA Journal are not responsible for the accuracy of the contents or claims of any advertisement. The contents or claims of all advertisements that appear in the MQHA Jour nal are solely the responsibility of the advertisers, and are not the responsibility of the MQHA, MQHA Journal and/or their respective employees, agents and staff. It is solely the advertiser’s responsibility to provide correct and appropriate information for publication. Incorrect information found after publication will be noted in a correction area of the MQHA Journal. MQHA reserves the right to refuse any advertising material. No portion of this publication may be reproduced by any means without express written permission.
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The September/October 2013 edition of the MQHA Journal is our Breeder’s Futurity Issue!
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MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic 4 AQHA Shows! AQHA/MQHA Approved
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
September 12-15, 2013
Exhibitor Party Saturday Evening
Thursday & Friday Judges: Debbie Kail, Clay MacLeod & Robert Meneely Saturday Judges: Todd Bailey, John Briggs & Dawn Clason • Sunday Judges: John Briggs & Dawn Clason
PAY $150 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse) 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm-up 8:00 a.m. - Thursday, September 12 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. (203100) Amateur Yearling Stallions 6. (203200) Amateur 2 YO Stallions 7. (203300) Amateur 3 YO Stallions 8. (203400) Amateur Aged Stallions 9. (273000) Amateur Performance Stallions Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 10. (F2) MQHBF Open Weanling Colts $500 added 11. (F6) (103100) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Stallions - $500 added 12. (103200) 2 Year Old Stallions 13. (103300) 3 Year Old Stallions 14. (103400) Aged Stallions 15. (173000) Stallion Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Stallions 16. (205400) Amateur Yearling Mares 17. (205500) Amateur 2 YO Mares 18. (205600) Amateur 3 YO Mares 19. (205700) Amateur Aged Mares 20. (275000) Amateur Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares 21. (F4) MQHBF Open Weanling Fillies $500 added 22. (F8) (105400) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Fillies - $500 added 23. (105500) 2 Year Old Mares 24. (105600) 3 Year Old Mares 25. (105700) Aged Mares 26. (175000) Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Mares 27. (207400) Amateur Yearling Geldings 28. (207500) Amateur 2 YO Geldings 29. (207600) Amateur 3 YO Geldings 30. (207700) Amateur Aged Geldings 31. (277000) Amateur Gelding Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings 32. (F10) (107400) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Geldings - $500 added 33. (107500) 2 Year Old Geldings 34. (107600) 3 Year Old Geldings 35. (107700) Aged Geldings 36. (177000) Geldings Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Geldings 37. (212002) Novice Amateur Showmanship 38. (212800) Amateur Select Showmanship 39. (212000) Amateur Showmanship 40. (F19) MQHBF 4 & Over WP - $500 added 41. (S5) SSS Yearling Longe Line 42. (142004) Green Western Pleasure 43. (S6) SSS Stallion Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP 44. (S7) SSS Mare Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP 45. (F18) MQHBF 3 YO HUS - $500 added 46. (244002) Novice Amateur HUS 47. (144100) Junior Hunter Under Saddle 48. (244800) Amateur Select HUS 49. (244000) Amateur Hunter Under Saddle 50. (144200) Senior Hunter Under Saddle 51. (S8) SSS SO & MO 3 YO HUS 52. (252002) Novice Amateur Equitation
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53. (252800) Amateur Select Equitation 54. (252000) Amateur Equitation CLASS 55 NOT TO START BEFORE 7 PM 55. ALL NEW! MQHA/SMHS ALL BREED 2 YO WESTERN PLEASURE STAKES CLASS 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm-up 8:00 a.m. - Friday, September 13 56. (F12) MQHBF Yearling Longe Line $500 added 57. (405400) Youth Yearling Mares 58. (405500) Youth 2 YO Mares 59. (405600) Youth 3 YO Mares 60. (405700) Youth Aged Mares 61. (475000) Youth Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Mares 62. (407400) Youth Yearling Geldings 63. (407500) Youth 2 YO Geldings 64. (407600) Youth 3 YO Geldings 65. (407700) Youth Aged Geldings 66. (477000) Youth Gelding Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings 67. (412002) Novice Youth Showmanship 68. (412000) Youth Showmanship (18 & Under) 69. (F14) MQHBF 2 YO HUS - $500 added 70. (444002) Novice Youth HUS 71. (144004) Green HUS 72. (444000) Youth HUS (18 & Under) 73. (452002) Novice Youth Equitation 74. (452000) Youth Equitation (18 & Under) 75. (F21) MQHBF 4 & Over HUS - $500 added 76. (442002) Novice Youth WP 77. (F13) (1423) MQHBF/AQHA 2 YO WP $500 added 78. (242002) Novice Amateur Western Pleasure 79. (442000) Youth WP (18 & Under) 80. (142100) Junior Western Pleasure 81. (242800) Amateur Select WP 82. (142200) Senior Western Pleasure 83. (242000) Amateur Western Pleasure 84. (F16) MQHBF 3 YO Western Pleasure $500 added 85. (440002) Novice Youth Horsemanship 86. (440000) Youth Horsemanship (18 & Under) 87. (240002) Novice Amateur Horsemanship 88. (240800) Amateur Select Horsemanship 89. (240000) Amateur Horsemanship CLASS 90 NOT TO START BEFORE 7 PM 90. MSBA Non Pro All Age HUS Slot Class 91. MSBA 2 YO WP Slot Class 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm-up 8:00 a.m. - Saturday, September 14 92. (F15) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO WP $500 added 93. (F1) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Colts $500 added 94. (F5) (2031) MQHBF/AQHA Amateur Yearling Stallions - $500 added 95. (203200) Amateur 2 YO Stallions 96. (203300) Amateur 3 YO Stallions 97. (203400) Amateur Aged Stallions 98. (273000) Amateur Performance Stallions Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 99. (103100) Yearling Stallions
100. (103200) 2 Year Old Stallions 101. (103300) 3 Year Old Stallions 102. (103400) Aged Stallions 103. (173000) Stallion Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Stallions 104. (F3) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Fillies $500 added 105. (F7) (205400) MQHBF/AQHA Amateur Yearling Fillies - $500 added 106. (205500) Amateur 2 YO Mares 107. (205600) Amateur 3 YO Mares 108. (205700) Amateur Aged Mares 109. (275000) Amateur Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares 110. (105400) Yearling Mares 111. (105500) 2 Year Old Mares 112. (105600) 3 Year Old Mares 113. (105700) Aged Mares 114. (175000) Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Mares 115. (F9) (207400) MQHBF/AQHA Amateur Yearling Geldings - $500 added 116. (207500) Amateur 2 Year Old Geldings 117. (207600) Amateur 3 Year Old Geldings 118. (207700) Amateur Aged Geldings 119. (277000) Amateur Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings 120. (107400) Yearling Geldings 121. (107500) 2 Year Old Geldings 122. (107600) 3 Year Old Geldings 123. (107700) Aged Geldings 124. (177000) Open Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Geldings 125. (F20) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over WP $500 added 126. (405400) Youth Yearling Mares 127. (405500) Youth 2 YO Mares 128. (405600) Youth 3 YO Mares 129. (405700) Youth Aged Mares 130. (475000) Youth Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Mares 131. (407400) Youth Yearling Geldings 132. (407500) Youth 2 YO Geldings 133. (407600) Youth 3 YO Geldings 134. (407700) Youth Aged Geldings 135. (477000) Youth Gelding Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings 136. (F11) MQHBF Non Pro Yearling Longe Line - $500 added 137. (144004) Green HUS 138. (444702) Novice Youth HUS 13 & Under 139. (444802) Novice Youth HUS 14 -18 140. (144100) Junior HUS 141. (F17) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO HUS $500 added 142. (904) Small Fry HUS 143. (444000) Youth HUS (18 & Under) 144. (244002) Novice Amateur HUS 145. (244800) Amateur Select HUS 146. (244000) Amateur HUS 147. (144200) Sr Hunter Under Saddle 148. (F22) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over HUS $500 added 149. (905) Small Fry Equitation 150. (452702) Novice Youth Equitation 13 & Under
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MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic 4 AQHA Shows! AQHA/MQHA Approved
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
September 12-15, 2013
Exhibitor Party Saturday Evening
Thursday & Friday Judges: Debbie Kail, Clay MacLeod & Robert Meneely Saturday Judges: Todd Bailey, John Briggs & Dawn Clason • Sunday Judges: John Briggs & Dawn Clason
PAY $150 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse) 151. (452802) Novice Youth Equitation 14-18 152. (252002) Novice Amateur Equitation 153. (452000) Youth Equitation (18 & Under) 154. (252800) Amateur Select Equitation 155. (252000) Amateur Equitation 156. (142004) Green Western Pleasure CLASS 157 NOT TO START BEFORE 7 PM 157. MSBA Green HUS Slot Class 158. MSBA Non Pro All Age WP Slot Class 8:00 a.m. - Sunday, September 15 159. (212002) Novice Amateur Showmanship 160. (212800) Amateur Select Showmanship 161. (212000) Amateur Showmanship 162. (412702) Nov Youth Showmanship 13 & U 163. (412802) Nov Youth Showmanship 14-18 164. (900) Small Fry Showmanship 165. (412000) Youth Showmanship (18 & U) BREAK 166. (142300) 2 YO Western Pleasure 167. (442702) Novice Youth WP 13 & U 168. (444802) Novice Youth WP 14-18 169. (242002) Novice Amateur Western Pleasure 170. (442000) Youth Western Pleasure 171. (142100) Junior Western Pleasure 172. (242800) Amateur Select WP 173. (242000) Amateur Western Pleasure 174. (142200) Senior Western Pleasure 175. (901) Small Fry Western Pleasure 176. (906) MQHA Lead Line (8 & under) 177. (902) Small Fry Horsemanship 178. (440702) Nov Youth Horsemanship 13 & Under 179. (440802) Nov Youth Horsemanship 14-18 180. (240002) Nov Amateur Horsemanship 181. (440000) Youth Horsemanship (18 & Under) 182. (240800) Amateur Select Horsemanship 183. (240000) Amateur Horsemanship 184. (138004) Green Trail 185. (138000) Trail 186. (903) Small Fry Trail 187. (438002) Novice Youth Trail 188. (438000) Youth Trail 189. (238002) Novice Amateur Trail 190. (238000) Amateur Trail 191. (238800) Amateur Select Trail 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
$10 $35 $5 $25 $5 $1 $4 $1
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• Effective April 1, 2013 all credit card transactions 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.) Not to be used with Prepaid Horseshow (CANR). Futurity classes are not included in the discount. Stalls • Stalls paid by Aug 15 are $80 (if available) in the main barn or $70 in the south barn. • Stalls paid after Aug 15 are $90 in the main barn (if available) or $80 in the south barn. • 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. There is no guarantee on stalls that are not paid. Camping • Camping - $100 for circuit. No nightly rates. • Full payment must accompany reservations. • Camping is assigned by date paid • Refunds until September 1 Move In • Negative Coggins (within 12 months) required for all horses upon check in. • Arrivals permitted after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11 • Arrivals on Tuesday, September 10 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. • Bedding will be available from the Pavilion from 3 to 11 pm on Tuesday, September 10. Bedding is available throughout the duration of the show. Bedding is paid to MSU and all open checks to MSU must be closed by noon on Sunday. • The arena will not be available for use until after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. • Stall and camping can be reserved with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover card. There is a 3% convenience fee added to all credit card transactions. Checks can be made 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 can be found at www.miquarterhorse.com Awards High Point Awards to Small Fry, Novice Youth 13 & Under, Novice Youth 14-18, Novice Amateur, Amateur, Amateur Select, Youth, and Open. Prizes for all 1st place winners and ribbons for 1st through 6th. 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 exhibitors do not have to show in halter. • Only Amateur Select Classes count towards the Am Select High Point Award. Exception: Am 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 hi-pt award 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 Address of grounds and show office phone: 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 517-432-0662 after September 10 at 10 am.
The MSU Pavilion is a smoke free environment. We ask that you respect this, 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. For safety reasons, all dogs must be tied or on a leash at all times. Hotels Comfort Inn, Dimondale Howard Johnson Red Roof Inn Holiday Inn Express Candlewood Suites
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BE SOMEBODY’S
SUPERHERO
MQHA YOUTH WORLD TEAM
AQHYA Youth World Show 2013
Congratulations to the 2013 MQHA Youth World Team! Sydney Anson
Bailey Armock
Hi, I’m Sydney Anson. I’m 18, and I have just graduated from Carleton Airport High School. I live with my parents Ron and Kelly, and have two brothers: Josh, 27 and Jake 19. I started riding at age 3, competing at open shows at 7 and began my AQHA career about 5 years ago. This year, I am showing RL Sudden Touch in Performance Halter Geldings, Showmanship, Equitation, and Horsemanship. I would like to wish everyone good luck in Oklahoma City!
Hi, my name is Bailey Armock. I am fifteen years old and am currently finishing my freshman year at Sparta High School. I have been jumping for four years. I ride Truly Natural, better known as Luigi. This is my first year showing with Luigi. For the few months that I have owned him, he has been an amazing horse! I hope to keep showing with Luigi all throughout my high school career. I appreciate all of the support and motivation given to me by my parents and my trainer, Suzanne Hilton. Riding has given me so many opportunities to succeed and excel. I am very excited to be participating in this year’s Youth World Championship Show. Good luck to everyone in Oklahoma!
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Congratulations to the 2013 MQHA Youth World Team! Caleb Bailie Hello, my name is Caleb Bailie. I am a 19 year old sophomore at Michigan State University where I am enrolled in the residential science college, Lyman Briggs and I plan on majoring in Physiology. This is my fourth and final year competing at the World Show. My teammate this year is “Invitation To Boot” aka “Booty”. We are nationally qualified in performance halter mares, trail, horsemanship and showmanship. I am honored to have this opportunity to represent the Michigan Youth World Team with my horse again this year. When I am not showing, I spend my time snowboarding and hanging out with my friends. I would like to thank my trainer, Beckey Schooler, for helping me attain my goals over this past year. Most importantly, I would like to thank my parents Marc and Becky Bailie, for being beyond supportive and always doing whatever they can to ensure my success. Good luck to everyone this year at the World Show!
McKenzie Crippen Hi, my name is McKenzie Crippen, and I live in Albion, MI. I am currently a senior at Olivet High School. Outside of showing horses, I love playing volleyball and being on the track team, reading, writing and helping out my school and community in any way possible. For my senior skip day, I am hosting a bake sale, car wash and other fundraisers to bring in donations for the six families that are being affected by cancer within my school community. After graduation, I will be attending Western MI University to study pre-law. I began taking riding lessons at six years old and started showing horses when I was eight with my 4-H club. I honestly would not be who I am today if it weren’t for the many opportunities I have been blessed with within the horse families I have been a part of over the years. I’ve met so many new people and made many new friends and I am so thankful to be a part of the MQHYA. I love the opportunity to represent Michigan’s Youth and NYATT teams. I wish everyone the very best of luck this show season!
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Karlee Cassiday I am 18 years old and just finished my senior year at Beaverton High School. This fall I will be attending Mid-Mich. Comm. College, then I wish to transfer to MSU to become an animal chiropractor. I have been riding horses since I was 12. I competed on my Jr High Equestrian team for 2 years and High School for 4 years. I have been showing on the Quarter Horse circuit for the past five years. This is my 2nd year competing at the Youth World Show. I am currently showing two horses, my 11 year old mare “Don’t Need A Mirror” aka “Dottie”. I show her in performance halter, showmanship, horsemanship and trail. My 2nd horse is a 4 year old mare “Ms Mae Flash” aka “Mae”. I currently show Mae in western pleasure. Outside of horses, I like to relax and hang out with my friends. I take vocal lessons throughout the year also! I enjoy singing and have always wanted to be a famous singer or be on The Voice. I would like to thank my family for dedicating their time and hard work to help me follow my dreams. Without their help, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I would also like to thank Christa Baldwin, my trainer, for helping me grow as a rider and helping me along in my success. I would like to wish everyone the best of luck in Oklahoma City!
Rebecca Hurst Hi! My name is Rebecca Hurst. I am 16 years old and live in Riga, MI. I am a sophomore and online schooled through James Madison Academy. This year, I will be showing The Big Blue Yonder aka Biggie. Although I have been riding and showing for as long as I can remember, I have only been showing Quarter Horse for the past 4 years. In 2009, I represented the Michigan NYATT team in the hunter under saddle and last year I represented the Youth World Team, so this year I am thrilled to be able to represent the Michigan Youth World Team again! When I am not riding or doing schoolwork, I enjoy snow boarding and hanging out with friends and family. I want to wish everyone a safe and fun World Show. Good luck in Oklahoma!
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Congratulations to the 2013 MQHA Youth World Team! Mikayla Jennings My name is Mikayla Jennings and my horse is Swooning The Ladies. His barn name is Mayder, named after the movie Cars. We have accomplished so much in our four years together. Last year at Congress was our biggest accomplishment, we ended up Novice Youth Reserve Champion high point. I could not have done any of this without my trainer Suzanne. Not only is she my trainer but also she is a parent figure to me. I’m looking forward to showing on the Youth World Team. Good luck to everyone showing this year!
Alyssa Luckhardt My name is Alyssa Luckhardt. l am 15 years old and a freshman at Saline High School. This is my first year competing at the world show and l am honored to be representing Michigan. l have nationally qualified for the western pleasure with my horse "Rageous Chocolates" aka "Roger.” When l am not showing horses, l like to hang out with my friends and show livestock at the local fairs. I would like to thank my trainer, Beckey Schooler, for pushing me to do my best and reaching my goals. l would like to give a special thanks to my parents, Renee and Gary for supporting me throughout the years. l wish everyone the best of luck in Oklahoma City.
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Emilee Landers Hi, I’m Emilee Landers. I’m 15 years old and from Augusta, Michigan. I’m a freshman at Gull Lake High School. Being able to qualify and being on the World Show Team for MQHA is extremely exciting to me. Especially since my parents just bought me Hot N Bothered a few months ago. We call him Dino. He is such a cool horse for me, I’m very lucky to have him. I’ve always wanted a really big hunter under saddle horse, I finally have one and he’s 17.2hh. I first started showing in 4-H when I was eight, I got my first little paint horse named Cricket. Ever since then I’ve just been getting better and better and I slowly moved up to the MQHA horse shows and I love it! I show the Hunter Under Saddle and Hunt Seat Equitation in the 1418. Last year in July, I started going to NBV Performance Horses with Nicole Veldhoff. She has helped me so much and has made everything easy. I hope to be very successful with the rest of my career in showing.
Rochelle Massa My name is Rochelle Massa. I am a 17 year old senior at Williamston High School where I have been a part of the National Honor Society for the past two years. I was on my high schools equestrian team, where we placed in the top three teams of the state for the past four years. This is my third year showing MQHA with Christa Baldwin as my trainer. This will be my first year showing “Chexx This Out,” aka “Wyatt.” Some other things that I am involved with are my high school gymnastic and lacrosse teams. This fall I plan to attend Central Michigan University to be in human resource management.
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Congratulations to the 2013 MQHA Youth World Team! Katerina Mendel Hi. My name is Katerina Mendel. I just graduated from high school and will be going to Washtenaw Community College in the fall. I started showing on the quarter horse circuit when I was twelve, and this has been my passion ever since. I look forward to going to the Youth World Show with Willys on the Green (Indy). He is my five year old gelding. Indy and I are excited to be nationally qualified in Hunter Under Saddle, and we will also be competing in Hunt Seat Equitation and Hunter Hack. A big thanks to my parents for always supporting me, and to my trainer, Rose Sheffer for her guidance to me and Indy. See everyone in Oklahoma City!
Kodi O’Boyle Hello! I’m Kodi LynnAnn O’Boyle and I live in St. Louis, MI, with my parents Thad and Kim, and my sister Taylor. I am fourteen years old and this will be my seventh trip to the Youth World Show. I am currently showing two horses, one is my eleven-year sorrel gelding “You Shock Me,” aka “Little Foot.” I am nationally qualified in Youth Performance Geldings, Showmanship, Horsemanship and Trail with Little Foot. My second horse is a five-year black gelding “Oops I Am Good,” aka “Hudson.” I am nationally qualified in Youth Performance Geldings, Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation and Trail. Currently I am a board member for the MQHYA, as well as on the board for MI Great Lakes QH Youth Association. This year I participated in volleyball and track at TNS Middle School in Saint Louis. When I am not riding my horses I like to watch movies, read or go swimming. 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. Good luck in Oklahoma City!
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Michelle McDowell My name is Michelle McDowell, and I am a Senior at Wayland Union High School. This year I was thrilled to be elected as the President of the MQHYA. This is my third year showing with MQ, however last year was the first year I showed my mare MillionDollarDetails (aka Paris). 2012 was one of the most exciting years of my life, and the highlights included representing Michigan at the Youth World Show in HUS, Showmanship, and Equitation and at the Congress on the NYATT team in HUS. I was proud to place 9th, and our awesome team went on to place 9th overall in the competition! I also placed Top Ten in NY HUS, and was a finalist in Y HUS there. Paris and I are looking forward to working hard at our new goals in 2013. Additionally, I plan on attending Grand Valley State University in the fall, and hopefully ride on their equestrian team. Good luck to everyone. I look forward to seeing what the youth can accomplish this year!
Cade Prime Thirteen year old Cade Prime, son of Troy and Jody, is having a great year! School's out for the summer, baseball is in full swing, and horse showing is proving to be pretty exciting. Cade’s grandparents, Ed and Keitha Stutzman, and trainers Tom and Mary Robertson, have put two very nice horses in his young hands, and the combination is proving to be pretty potent. UGonnaKissMeOrNot and Keep Mee In Mind are leading, or near the top of the national standings, in their respective halter divisions, which is adding to the building anticipation and excitement of the trip to this year’s World show. Cade’s grandmother’s retirement and subsequent purchase of these two horses, have given him opportunities to experience things that many horse kids only dream about. Coming off of two Reserve Championships at last year's QH Congress, Cade is now setting his sights on a trip out to Oklahoma City. While this will be his first trip to the Youth World, Cade is no beginner to the horse show life. His parents had him going to his first show by the tender age of 7 months! Cade is looking forward to heading out West for this next adventure. Oklahoma City here we come!
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Congratulations to the 2013 MQHA Youth World Team! Alex Stark Hello! My name is Alex Stark and I am from Clare, Michigan. This will be my first time showing at the AQHYA World Championship Show. I will be competing in the Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation and Hunter Hack with my horse, Art I Incredible. I am seventeen years old and will be a senior at Clare High School in the fall. Throughout high school, I have participated in basketball, softball, tack, equestrian team, NHS and drama club. I have been showing Quarter horse for three years now, thanks to Christa Baldwin and Baldwin Quarter Horses. Best of luck to everyone headed to Oklahoma City - see you there!
Elizabeth Wuopio
My name is Elizabeth Wuopio and I’ve been riding for over five years. I train at Rivendell Stables with the best trainer in the world, Suzanne Chubb. She has taught me everything I know about horses and riding. My horse’s show name is Captive Royalty and his barn name is Mario. I just recently bought him and we have come so far in a short amount of time. He has a one of a kind personality and is always confident when he steps into the show ring. I’m excited to be able to show at the World Show again this year! I want to wish everyone on the Michigan Team GOOD LUCK!
Cassidy Jensen No photo or bio available at press time.
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Bess Woody My Name is Bess Woody; I’m 18 years old and a graduate of Salem High School. I am from Plymouth, Michigan and will be attending Central Michigan University in the fall majoring in Entrepreneurship or Marketing with an emphasis in Sales. This is my first full year showing AQHA, and so far it’s been one of the most fun and rewarding experiences! My horse is Just Chippin (aka Zoe), and our favorite events together are trail, performance halter, and horsemanship. My trainer is Rose Sheffer and I can honestly say I don’t know where I would be without her. She has been able to take my equestrian goals and turn them into a reality. My Mom and Dad make showing and owning a horse like Zoe possible, and have supported my horse addiction since I was young, with Breyer horses, until I was old enough to take riding lessons and eventually start owning and showing my own horses! So thank you Mom and Dad, for everything. Besides riding, I enjoy spending my free time with friends, riding dirt bikes and quads, hunting, fishing, watching The Real Housewives on Bravo, and photography.
Best Wishes to everyone competing in oklahoma city, you are our
superheroes! “No matter what the competition is, I try to find a goal that day and better that goal.” Bonnie Blair, American Gold Medal Speedskater
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Give The People What They Want! What will engage your community on your social media platforms? Written by: Emily Konkel, Intern at Yellow Barn Media Have you ever wondered how companies get so many followers? What is their secret and how can you imitate this to get the same results? You don't necessarily have to invest in TV commercials and ads in the newspaper to get people to talk about your company. Social media is the key! It can be an inexpensive and very efficient way to get your company noticed. You want your fans/followers to think about your product or service every day. In order to do this, you need to be active on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Make a post at least once a day. Maybe multiple posts per day! Think about it – what do YOU like to see on Facebook and Twitter? Why would YOU want to become a follower of a company? 1. Free Stuff I have become a Facebook fan of certain companies for their freebies. People love free stuff! Don't worry; there are ways to do this without breaking the bank. These giveaways don't necessarily have to be a free car – these giveaways can be smaller items such as pens, sticky notes, magnets, note pads, etc. Just put yourself in your customers boots. What would you want to win? These items can be given away as prizes for correct answers on quizzes, drawings from “liking” or “retweeting” a post, etc. Get creative! People will begin to look for this on your page, so keep them excited and coming back for more. We want to share a few words to the wise. Make sure your offers comply with applicable laws, disclose any restrictions in the terms and conditions section, and know you cannot offer gift cards, gift certificates or store valued cards using the Facebook offer creator. Check out shortstack.com or woobox.com to utilize a 3rd par ty application to make sure your contests are FB “legal.” 2. Adding Your Own Input Whenever I see a horse related question on a Facebook or Twitter page, I usually stop to www.MIQuarterHorse.com
read it, and occasionally I'll even comment on it. Naturally, horse people love horse talk! Get your followers to engage in your community. Create posts or tweets that ask for your followers input. Who among us does not like talking about our horses? You can post pictures and ask followers to create a caption, ask for funny stories, and ask followers questions (ex: what type of bedding do you use?). You can also ask for opinions or expert advice on interesting and hot topics. We highly recommend you don't get into highly controversial topics such as horse slaughter or other emotionally charged issues. Again, get creative! What would you comment on?
create a fun, catchy graphic for social media. There are many of the options you can use that are free. So let your creative genius flow! As you can see, there are many different ways to get fans and followers engaged on your social media platforms. Use these tips to help you to create posts and tweets. Don't be afraid to create a post that doesn't get much action. This is something you must test and measure and see what works for your community. Don't give up! Give the people what they want!
3. Informational Posts People like to learn about things they are interested in. I, personally, love to read about informational articles that are horse related. Horse owners are typically pretty obsessed with their equine partners, so sharing links to educational posts is a key component to gaining more traffic on your social media platforms. Make sure these articles are from reputable sources and the links work. Also, add a little something to your post or tweet that will tell your viewers exactly what you are sharing. Don't just post the article without anything from you. You can add your opinion on the article or just a short synopsis of the article. You can also ask followers what THEY think about the article.
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4. Pictures and Quotes This is a SUPER easy way to help people find your Facebook or Twitter page. Share pictures that YOU love and you know will engage your audience. These don't have to be pictures that you've created (although it can be). You can Google these images to find something that is catchy. You can share cute “horsey” pictures with quotes on them, memos, funny sayings, etc. When you share or tweet these images, your fans and followers have the option to share this with their friends. Your page will still be linked to the picture shared. You want to make sure that the photos you are using are free stock photos and are not protected by a copyright. In this industry, it is imperative to give credit where credit is due. Please do not take a photo and crop out the watermark. That is the equivalent of theft in the digital world. Once you have found an appropriate photo and you would like to edit it we recommend using picmonkey.com. I've found that this is a great site to help novice picture editors
Join us on Facebook and talk with people that share your passion... Quarter Horses! It’s absolutely free and we have 1500 followers. You can sell horse tack, ask advice on how to clean a heavily tooled saddle, or just tell us about your horse. There’s photographs and news is posted regularly from the MQHA. We also post the Michigan Quarter Horse Journal bi-monthly so you can read your Journal online if you chose to.
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BOARD MINUTES
MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION Meeting of the Board of Directors April 24, 2013 Meeting Minutes President Karen Waite called a meeting of the MQHA Board of Directors to order at 7:05 p.m. at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI, Classroom A. The following Directors and staff were present: Chris Baldwin, Kelly Chapman, Kathy Christensen, Charlie Closser, Warren English, Taylor Fabus, Pattie Hall, Megan Hirschman, Ted Meyer, Monty Montgomery, Jacque Moody, Chris Perniciaro, Tom Powers, Jody Prime, Mike Sinko, Nicole Veldhoff, Debbie Wadds, Karen Waite, Morgan Warda, Tiffany Weitzel and Kristie Woroniecki. Excused were: Michelle McDowell and Mary Robertson. AGENDA: Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve the agenda. Jody Prime seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. MINUTES: Jacque Moody made a motion to accept the March 12, 2013 Board of Directors minutes. Kathy Christensen seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Warren English presented the financial statement for the period ending March 2013. Warren explained to the Directors that it was important to understand that the March financial statement reflects most expenses attributed to the Easter show, but the income was not deposited until April 1 due to the dates of the show this year. Therefore, the financials will look askew but it is a timing issue. Given the information that we have processed after the March statement, it appears as though we should be within $6000 or $7000 from April month end, year to date, once we are able to pull the April statements. The total assets of the Association as of March 31, 2013 are listed at $263,639.73; the total liabilities at $146,156.11, and the total members' equity is listed at $117,483.62. The net income as of the end of March is listed at a -$5,113.78 compared to $28,783.32 for the same period in 2012. Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve the March 2013 financial statement. Mike Sinko seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Warren again reminded everyone that the April statement will be very important in determining the finances of the Association for the remainder of the year. TREASURER’S REPORT: Kris Woroniecki presented the check detail report showing all checks written for March 2013. After review, Warren English made a motion to accept the check detail report for March. Monty Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kris Woroniecki presented the accounts payable and receivable reports. The accounts were reviewed. Mike Sinko made a motion to accept the report and Megan Hirschman seconded the www.MIQuarterHorse.com
motion. Motion passed with none opposed. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Karen Waite “I'd like to extend a big thank you to Monty & Stacy Montgomery and their committee for their excellent work on the Easter Show. We had a great turnout despite conflicting shows in the region, weather etc., and it was a wonderful event. The youth fundraiser and silent auction were also very successful, and thanks to all who worked so hard on the entire event. Also a thank you to Youth VP Sasha Glover, and President Michelle McDowell, for representing MQHA so well at the 4-H Equine Education Expo Awards program last weekend. We have also been very busy with the Executive Secretary and financial work, and we will discuss those later in the agenda. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Vice President Tiffany Weitzel “I am really excited to see everyone here for the meeting. What a great turn out! I appreciate the attendance. Thank you to Karen and Warren for their hard work. We met at office for the Executive Secretary review, worked on the financials and discussed other items. Also thank you to the Directors who returned evaluation forms.” OFFICE REPORT: Kris Woroniecki discussed the Dreamweaver software for accessing the website. Taylor Fabus made a motion to subscribe to Dreamweaver for a cost of $20 per month for one year. Warren English seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kris then discussed some changes to the tack sale that have been proposed. Taylor Fabus made a motion to eliminate the $2 admission fee, raise the cost of the booth spaces and add a 2 week window for MQHA members to purchase a tack sale space. Christa Baldwin seconded. Motion passed with none opposed. COMMITTEE REPORTS AWARDS: Monty Montgomery stated that the awards committee held a Silent Benefit Auction during the Easter show and it made $1540 for Year End Awards. Monty thanked everyone who donated to the auction as well as the buyers. EASTER SHOW: Monty stated that the 2013 show was down 780 entries, 28 camping spaces and 76 stalls however, the Committee was very happy with the show and it was still very well attended even with the other events going on at the same time. FINANCE: Warren English completed a due diligence report regarding the office and the financials. It was shared with the Directors and will be kept on file at the office for future reference. The office lease was reviewed. Megan Hirschman made a motion to accept the new lease. Taylor Fabus seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. The lease will be forwarded to Karen Waite for her signature. The State of Michigan gaming division information request was discussed. Our CPA firm has agreed to help compile the information necessary to fulfill the requirements requested by the state at a cost not to exceed $300. FUNDRAISING: Megan Hirschman stated that she
tried to set up a fundraising meeting but was unsuccessful. She will make another attempt and will send the notice to the entire board. FUTURITY: Jacque Moody stated that the Futurity Committee has lots of things going on with the new 2 Year Old Stakes Class with Tom Moore, as well as getting Futurity information ready for the website and the journal. The committee is working hard to get more revenue and have fewer expenses for 2013. Things turned around in 2012 and they hope to stay in the black for 2013. HARBOR CLASSIC: Ted Meyer stated that the committee is looking at awards. The Fair Association is working on upgrades to the grounds regarding drainage. They are also actively working to repair the main arena footing and that should be in great shape. They hope to have funding for several other projects and if all goes well, we will see several improvements when we arrive for the show. JOURNAL/WEBSITE: The April issue of the Journal was produced to 44 pages. The expenses totaled $5874.61. The income billed out was $3245. The net loss was $2629.61 but this does not include the internal billing pages which will be recharged. Kathy Christensen stated there is discussion about including articles that members write, including archive articles and photos and putting these things on the website to drive people there. MEMBERSHIP/PUBLICITY: Morgan Warda will be setting up a table at a CMHA show and sharing information about our Association. Her intention is to inform people of options like the Novice Championship, Youth World and NYATT if they are showing a Quarter Horse or want to be involved. QUEEN: The Committee will likely be implementing some changes to the Queen's Contest including an earlier deadline, requiring references and approval of the candidates by the MQHA Board of Directors. Kathy Christensen will get back to the Board once she has everything pulled together. SHOW APPROVAL: The All Breed Youth Show hired a replacement judge for their event. Chris Perniciaro asked about the addition of a Small Fry Halter Class to the MQHA shows. A motion was made was made by Monty Montgomery to begin offering Small Fry Halter as a MQHA approved class beginning with the MQHYA Spartan Spectacular. This class will not be included in the year end All Around Award. Chris Perniciaro seconded. Motion passed with none opposed. STALLION SERVICE SALE: A SSS meeting is tentatively set for Wednesday, May 8 in Lansing. Chris Perniciaro stated that the sale is down from $65,000 to $54,000 which reflects a difference of about $2200 in Association income. SUMMER SERIES: Jody Prime stated that the High Point Awards are ordered, the contract with the grounds is signed and returned, the insurance is taken care of. A food vendor has been hired. The Committee is currently working on the shavings and what to do about portable stalls since there are not a lot of stall reservations yet. Class awards will be finalized. Ring stewards and gate help need to be confirmed. MQHA Journal • July/August 2013 • 16
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April 24, 2013 Meeting Minutes, continued YOUTH: Nicole Veldhoff stated that she has three kids and one parent who are interested in attending AQHA's Y.E.S. Conference in Amarillo in June. Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve up to $225 for registration fees out of the youth budget. Warren English seconded. Motion passed with none opposed. Nicole then explained that the Youth are working on various fundraisers for each of the horse shows. They are hoping to hold a pig roast at Allegan during the Summer Series but there are still several details to work out. Nicole presented the youth minutes for acceptance. Taylor Fabus made a motion to accept the youth minutes presented for February and March. Morgan Warda seconded the minutes. Motion passed with none opposed. NATIONAL DIRECTOR UPDATE: Kelly Chapman
MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION Meeting of the Board of Directors May 14, 2013 Meeting Minutes President Karen Waite called a conference call meeting of the MQHA Board of Directors to order at 7:05 p.m. The following Directors and staff were present on the call: Kelly Chapman, Kathy Christensen, Warren English, Taylor Fabus, Pattie Hall, Megan Hirschman, Michelle McDowell, Monty Montgomery, Tom Powers, Jody Prime, Mary Robertson, Mike Sinko, Debbie Wadds, Karen Waite, Morgan Warda, Tiffany Weitzel and Kristie Woroniecki. Excused were: Chris Baldwin, Charlie Closser, Ted Meyer, Jacque Moody, Chris Perniciaro, and Nicole Veldhoff. AGENDA: Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve the agenda. Jody Prime seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. MINUTES: Megan Hirschman made a motion to accept the April 24, 2013 Board of Directors minutes. Monty Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Warren English presented the financial statement for the period ending April 2013. The total assets of the Association as of April 30, 2013 are listed at $302,592.83; the total liabilities at $151,117.48, and the total members' equity is listed at $151,475.35. The net income as of the end of April is listed at $28,877.95 compared to $37,717.04 for the same period in 2012. Mike Sinko made a motion to approve the April 2013 financial statement. Kathy Christensen seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. TREASURER’S REPORT: Kris Woroniecki presented the check detail report showing all checks written for April 2013. After review, Warren English made a motion to accept the check detail report for April. Mike Sinko seconded the motion. www.MIQuarterHorse.com
and Chris Baldwin mentioned the new parameters for AQHA Novice status. They stated that if anyone feels strongly about this, they need to write a letter to AQHA. OLD BUSINESS: Executive Secretary/Treasurer Annual Review There were eight reviews returned on Executive Secretary, Kris Woroniecki. The grades ranged from 4.0 to 4.6 on a 5 point scale. There was discussion during the review about potential goals which included continuing education and cross training all employees. The committee made a recommendation of a 3% cost of living increase. Taylor Fabus made a motion to approve a 3% cost of living increase for the Executive Secretary, retroactive to April 1, 2013. Tiffany Weitzel seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. 2012 Year End Review – Warren English reminded the Board that the Year End Review was contingent on the health of the finances through April 1. The Board agreed to proceed with the Review provided
that the spring shows went well. Kris stated that she will submit the information to the CPA to complete the Review. NEW BUSINESS: Board Evaluation – Karen Waite shared Board information for use at a future meeting. Included in the packet were: 1. Board member responsibility form 2. Board Evaluation Process 3. Evaluation summary 4. Ideas for the board to move forward A motion to adjourn was made at 10:15 p.m. by unanimous consent without objection. ELECTRONIC BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: MQHA rules now allow for electronic voting when necessar y. Any infor mation 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 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is scheduled to be a conference call.
Motion passed with none opposed.
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Kris Woroniecki presented the accounts payable and receivable reports. The accounts were reviewed. Kathy Christensen made a motion to accept the report and Tiffany Weitzel seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed.
QUEEN: Kathy Christensen has received the Queen crown and buckle. One application has been received by MQHA to date. The Queen forms have been updated.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Waite stated that she signed office lease since the last meeting. Karen also provided OQHA with an address for the Association. There is money left from the Regional Experience and OQHA will be sending the portion for Michigan back to MQHA within the next few weeks. Karen thanked the Youth and Nicole Veldhoff for their efforts at the MQHYA Spartan Spectacular. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: No report. OFFICE REPORT: Kris Woroniecki reported that the MQHYA show went well. It was down slightly from 2012 but there was still a great turnout. The financial report will be ready for the June meeting. Kris also explained that our bookkeeper, Kendra has taken on a new full time position and is unable to continue to do our work. We have replaced her with Polly. Polly actually did our books about 10 years ago. Polly and Kendra have since worked together to pull the April financial statements so it is hopeful that the transition will be seamless. Kris thanked Kendra for her years of help and welcomed Polly. COMMITTEE REPORTS FUNDRAISING: Megan Hirschman complimented the youth on their sponsorship idea from the weekend horse show. Megan thought the idea could be duplicated for other shows. Megan thought that the prizes might be able to be donated. MEMBERSHIP/PUBLICITY: Morgan Warda is going to the CMHA on Saturday, May 18. She has one person who may be helping her work a promotional table for MQHA. She could use
SUMMER SERIES: Jody Prime stated that she and Pattie Hall decided that they wanted to continue to offer grooming supplies as first place awards. They have also chosen leather halters with brass plates for high point. 180 stalls are rented to date which is up from 160 last year. YOUTH: Michelle McDowell stated that the Youth made about $1000 at the Easter show. They have also made money with a pop can drive. The O’Boyles donated ice cream for an ice cream social at one of the shows which made about $30. The Youth also did a guessing game that made them $150. The Youth offered sponsorships at the last show which she estimates to have made close to $1000. Michelle wanted to thank Tom Gear for keeping up with announcing the sponsors. He did a really great job. The upcoming fundraiser for the Youth will be a pot luck pig roast at the Allegan show. NATIONAL DIRECTOR UPDATE: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None A motion to adjourn was made at 7:45 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 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the MSU Pavilion, Classroom A. MQHA Journal • July/August 2013 • 17
Achieve Your Horse Show Goals Written by Charlene Strickland, Green Grass Syndicated Features The show ring--exhilaration or exasperation? Relying on optimism alone won't fulfill your expectations, but you can avoid frustrations by taking steps toward a memorable show season. Amateur riders who win at the show game set and follow goals. A goal doesn't have to be a World Championship or Olympic medal. Trainer Pat Parelli said at one of his horsemanship clinics, "What you accomplish with your horse is what’s important. What you win is better when you do it together. You should be able to say you did well, no matter how or if you placed. Be happy with what went well, and work on your shortcomings.” LEISURE ACTIVITY OR SPORT? Like any other sport, riding horses satisfies a desire. Riding shares a fundamental conflict with skating, skiing, and bicycling, in that people practice these sports at different levels--from pure pleasure through serious, world-class competition. Before you decide to show, determine your motivations. Most sportsmen compete to gain from the experience. The achievements can be concrete (prizes and money) or emotional (satisfaction, pleasure, prestige, or ego gratification). The way you view showing determines your approach to the sport. Do you thrive on a challenge, to seek your personal best? Or do you throw yourself into adversity, viewing sport as painful or even hazardous? Is the show ring your chance to parade "on-stage," enjoying the applause and winning ribbons? Or do you seek an escape from your daily life? The drive to win sustains today’s horse industry. As in other sports, this motivation can conflict with the pursuit of sport as art. Two California horsemen expressed viewpoints about the role of the show ring. Prominent hunter trainer Nick Karazissis said, "At home it’s hard to get motivated. Going to a horse show forces you up, and you have a reason.” Pat Parelli differentiated between the true horseman and the competitor. "The love of competition and winning is the root of all evil in the horse world. If you’re into competition, www.MIQuarterHorse.com
you care about winning, and only first place counts.” The respected sportsman is serious about the sport yet enjoys the process. Karazissis noted, "The beauty about riding is you never hit 100 percent. You try and try. You’re constantly working with these sliding ranges, rider and horse, and you try to nail down something that’s evasive. That’s what keeps everybody in it, and that’s what’s so difficult.” This equestrian combines the drive to win with the pursuit of perfection. "An amateur can compete with the pros, but you realize the commitment involved," said Aloha Schneider, a New Mexico amateur who campaigned her Paint to national honors in Western Riding. "You have a professional attitude, and you realize it doesn’t come easy. It’s an exhilarating feeling to know that you've created a horse that’s better than the horse was before. Nothing can replace that feeling of beating the best, to hold your own against people who make their living showing horses.” PROCESSES OF PROGRESS To prepare for any sport, you follow a program. The mastery of any equestrian discipline involves a progression toward establishing a partnership with your horse. Because you direct the horse’s performance, central to the partnership is your authority over the animal. Show officials and spectators observe your success as the dominant partner, through your body language, expression, and horse’s responses. In any group of exhibitors, certain individuals stand out because they exude a confident self-image and harmony with the horse. Although riding is a physical activity, you apply mental energy. German Coach Michael Hedlund-Beining explained, "No matter how well you have physically prepared your horse, you won’t excel in competition unless you have the ability to control your mind as well as your seat.” Your program begins with defining your goals: short-term, intermediate, and longterm. You determine priorities and which first steps will achieve your immediate goals. In all sports, today’s athletes have learned the importance of reaching goals through mental rehearsal and visualization. Pat Parelli explained a training approach: "Have a clear picture in your mind, and get it to go
through your body to the horse’s mind, his transmitter. Once the horse gets a clear picture, it goes to his feet. This is causing your idea to become the horse’s idea." Hedlund-Beining, who teaches workshops in Mental Preparation, said, "You can program yourself through visualization what you're going to do. You watch a rider on a video or at a clinic, and you replay what you saw in your mind. Then you run that movie in your mind. You feel a positive affirmation.” As you prepare your horse, you focus on specific requests for the actions you want. Break each action into steps of a process. Concentration separates the pleasure rider from the serious equestrian. HedlundBeining teaches attention control and emotional control in workshops for dressage riders. Through exercises in these two skills, riders can improve their accomplishments. He defined attention control: "Any time you want to accomplish something, it is based on how much you can focus. You just stay with what’s going on, right now. If your horse explodes in the ring because of a puppy, you stay with what you have to correct at that moment--not what most riders do, which is 'Darn, that ruined the whole test!” About emotional control, Hedlund-Beining noted two components: "First it helps you change your state. Picture yourself at a moment when you’re feeling really good. Second, you can reframe your context. Successful people, when others say they have failed, simply say, 'I had a different outcome than I planned. What can I learn out of it.' Those people aren't afraid of making mistakes.” Parelli looks for the active rider who controls her actions instead of reacting impulsively. He described how every action represents your attitude: "An attitude is the result of a multitude of actions and inner actions at any given time. All your actions and inner actions must be under control, or they come out in outer actions. When your inner actions are in control, you can be firm without being mean or mad.” He tells riders to be "actionary," and decide what to do according to the horse’s actions. Control influences the horse’s reactions. MOODS AND MENTAL CONTROL Riding combines physical with mental controls. Although you dominate the horse, you must also relax so you tactfully channel the horse’s energy. If you are tense, you MQHA Journal • July/August 2013 • 18
Achieve Your Horse Show Goals, cont. communicate that tension to the horse. California hunter trainer Jane Shaw explained the sensitivity of the horse. "You have to be as quiet as you want the horse to be. Emphasize whatever mood you want the horse to pick up. You may have to feign relaxation if you want the horse to relax.” The end result--how you present yourself in the ring--is important in rail and equitation classes. New Mexico Appaloosa trainer Alpha Russell emphasized a spirited partnership. "A bright-looking rider, welldressed and relaxed, happy-looking on a clean, well-fitted horse--the judge sees a happy pair that’s well-suited to each other. I emphasize the positive. If you know you look really sharp, you’ll try harder.” Art Perry, California Morgan trainer, also stressed the attention to detail. "In order to prepare the overall picture, like an artist, it should contain the horse, the handler or driver, all immaculately turned out. The overall picture tells the judge that you’re ready. You've prepared, and you want to be looked at.” MAINTAINING YOUR FOCUS DESPITE STRESS To improve, you must overcome obstacles. Stress can help you progress. Jane Shaw said, "Some days I look at a rider and a horse, and they are ‘cracking.' That’s the day I get them to reach beyond what they’ve been doing. Once they’ve done something successful a few times, they start to have a better feeling about their odds for success.” She described an example of encouraging a rider to jump a more complicated combination, or to jump higher and wider. “It's enjoyable to push them higher occasionally, so they can say, 'I jumped four feet today.” When you pursue a long-term goal, unforeseen events can endanger your plans. Reaching your goal depends on how 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. For example, Hedlund-Beining recalled the late Olympic Champion Dr. Reiner Klimke’s www.MIQuarterHorse.com
approach to show day preparation. "He warms up the morning of the show, and he does not work on the horse’s difficult points. He would not, if anybody would ask him, talk about the feelings that were not so great. He would exaggerate the good things to get himself and the feedback from others in a positive state of mind. From his whole surroundings, he gets positive feelings and he feels secure.” Fear affects many riders’ performances: the fear of being hurt and fear of making mistakes. "The process for both horse and rider is continually pushing back the fear threshold," said Jane Shaw. "Anyone who's aware of the dangerous elements of riding and jumping horses has that fear threshold. I want to build the skill and confidence level to continuously push back the fear.” Family, friends, and even coaches can increase the rider’s and horse’s anxiety. Shaw said, "I teach relaxation by talking to the rider in a relaxed voice. I try to break the tension cycle in my voice, speaking soothingly to the horse and rider. I make the rider realize that it’s her responsibility to communicate relaxation to the horse. You have to be aware of extraneous sources of tension, and get rid of them.” As you move up into higher level of competitions, the challenges increase. The intensity of exterior and self-imposed pressures cause some athletes to "choke" in the competitive arena. The atmosphere of the venue, presence of prominent competitors, and the scrutiny of the media all intensify the show environment.
When the stakes are high, the level of sport increases to match. You face more difficult courses, designed to test the mettle of those who seek the prestige of championships. Meet the challenge through determination and self-discipline. Riders in hunt seat finals have to cope with demanding gymnastics and technical courses, both including a bank, water, and grob. Only the mentally prepared competitors demonstrate their skills successfully. The athlete persists, regardless of momentary setbacks. If a skater falls, she continues her program. A rider continues showing, without panicking or making excuses, no matter what the disruption. At the 1990 World Equestrian Games, U.S. Vaulting Coach Nancy Stevens had two goals for the team: to attend the first-ever Games, and to have the youngsters represent their country with sportsmanship. The team met their goals and won the bronze medal, despite the misbehavior of their borrowed horse. Stevens noted, "With beginning vaulters, if an exercise or two fails, it has a tendency to totally undo all confidence in the rest. Our entire opening section was disrupted completely by the horse. Yet the kids took from where they could pick up again safely and move on, as if it never happened. We've been training for grace under pressure, to be able to handle anything, including disappointment.” The U.S. dressage team finished out of the medals at the same World Equestrian Games, 7th in team competition. USET competitor Marie Meyers put the effort into perspective, saying, "At the last World Championships, we were last. This wasn't our day, but we’ll all get over it, and we’ll be back. You either say, 'I've got to come back,' or you quit." In 1994, the dressage riders came back to win the bronze medal. A program with goals and follow-through-combine these with a positive mental attitude, and you’re on your way to an exhilarating show season! -the end The author of seven equine books, Charlene Strickland writes on equestrian topics for many publications. She is a member of the International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists; in 1998 she reported on the World Equestrian Games in Rome, Italy.
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Speaking of riding, a different kind of riding, I am considering riding my bike in the 2013 DALMAC Bicycle Tour at the end of the summer. The lengthy ride tours Michigan. It begins at the MSU Pavilion and ends in Mackinaw. If you have done the race before or if you are planning on doing it this year, I would love to hear about it from you.
I can't wait to see everyone at the next show. The Harbor Classic is a fun show and definitely one of my favorite summer shows! I am excited to compete for MQHA Queen again and to host the 2013 MQHA Princess Contest in Ludington. I hope to see you all there!
I must announce that sadly earlier in the summer we made the decision to retire my show horse “Terms of The Story” from the AQHA show pen. Although you will no
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