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YouthSpotlight Back by popular demand! Katherine and Elizabeth West are 9 year-old twins who recently started to show at MQHA shows in Small Fry Classes. The girls are the daughters of Jeffrey and Christine West of Williamston, MI. Katherine and Elizabeth began riding horses at their grandparents' horse and cattle farm when they were 4 years old. However, their real desire to take riding lessons increased after attending a birthday party at Nor thfork Far ms in Webberville, MI in the fall of 2009. The girls had the opportunity to ride miniature horses at the party and wanted to start taking riding lessons on the miniature horses. At the age of 6, Katherine and Elizabeth started taking riding lessons on miniature horses with Christy and Sharon Showerman at Northfork Farms. Once the girls mastered beginning-level riding skills on miniature horses, they progressed on to taking lessons on full-sized horses with Christy and continue to train with Christy, Jim Evans and Shelby Lawcock at Northfork Farms. Katherine and Elizabeth began their show careers at open shows in the summer of 2010. Elizabeth and Katherine started out showing in Walk classes on a Paint mare and their mother's retired AQHA cutting horse. Both girls really
enjoyed competing with their horses and wanted to continue showing. Later that year, Elizabeth transitioned to Shadow's After Shock, a 2000 AQHA gelding, and Katherine started riding and showing Ima Dynamic Lord, a 2004 AQHA gelding. They went on to compete in All-Around events for Walk-trot Novice Riders on the Central Michigan Horseman's Association circuit in 2011. Elizabeth and Katherine learned a lot exhibiting in their first full year of showing and finished the year as Champion and Reserve Champion AllAround Walk-trot Novice Riders, respectively. The girls' first MQHA show was the 2011 Harvest Classic. They had a lot of fun at the show and getting to know other youth exhibitors with interests similar to theirs. Katherine and Elizabeth really liked competing in the variety of Small Fry classes offered at the show and also liked watching and learning from the more experienced exhibitors in the other divisions. Elizabeth is excited to have gotten a new gelding, Hotroddin Chevy, from Chris Lenhart earlier this year. The pair is working together to get to know each other. At the Easter Eggtravaganza show in April, Elizabeth and Katherine were High Point and Reserve High Point Small Fry Exhibitors.
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The girls are looking forward to competing in more MQHA shows and continuing to develop the friendships they have made with their fellow exhibitors. Outside of horse showing, Katherine and Elizabeth are in third grade at Williamston Explorer Elementary School. They enjoy playing basketball and tennis as well as cheering for the MSU Spartans.
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AQHA DIRECTORS Chris Baldwin AQHA DIRECTOR 2215 N. Sheridan Road Stanton, MI 48888 989-831-4887 989-944-3212 cell cbqh@frontier.com Kelly Chapman AQHA DIRECTOR 15665 Dunn Road Bellevue, MI 49021 269-962-6476 269-209-6269 cell kellychapman1@hotmail.com
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BoardMinutes MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCATION Meeting of the Board of Directors March 13, 2012 President Trish Steele called a meeting of the MQHA Board of Directors to order at 7:03 p.m. This meeting was a conference call. The following Directors and staff were present on the call: Cindy Austin, Kim Chiodo, Kathy Christensen, Wendy Cook, Megan Hirschman, Monty Montgomery, Tom Powers, Jody Prime, Mary Robertson, Trish Steele, Karen Waite, Morgan Warda, Tiffany Weitzel, and Kristie Woroniecki. Also on the call was National Directors Christa Baldwin. Excused were: Ivy Allen, Charlie Closser, Warren English, MacKenzie Kastl, Julie Leek, George McCrumb, Ted Meyer and Jacque Moody. AGENDA: Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Monty Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. MINUTES: Monty Montgomery made a motion to accept the February 14, 2012 Board of Directors minutes with one spelling correction. Cindy Austin seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Kristie Woroniecki presented the financial statement for the period ending February 29, 2012. The total assets of the Association as of February 29, 2012 are listed at $251,114.91; the total liabilities at $144,728.38 and the total members' equity is listed at $106,386.53. The net income as of the end of February is listed at $21,139.80 compared to $11,181.20 for the same period in 2011. Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve the February 2012 financial statement. Kathy Christensen seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kristie then reviewed the profit and loss statement from the MQHYA Winter Spectacular. The show was up almost 100 stalls from the prior year. There were 654 more AQHA entries this year. The 2011 profit was $854 and the 2012 profit will end around $9000. Kristie reminded the board that 2/3 of the profit from this event belongs to the youth and 1/3 of the profit belongs to the Association. The great weather in 2012 and the blizzard in 2011 was the difference in this event. Kristie then reviewed the profit and loss statement for the tack sale. There were 26 fewer spaces sold due to the increase in the number of stalls sold this year. There were over 1500 paid admissions. The profit for 2012 will end approximately $1000 more than the 2011 event. The increase in the revenue for both of these events is what is reflected on the balance sheet. TREASURER'S REPORT: The check detail report for February for the general and special event checking accounts was presented to the Board by Kristie Woroniecki. After review, Tom Powers made a motion to accept the report as presented. Monty Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kristie then presented the accounts payable and receivable reports. After review, Megan Hirschman made a motion to accept the report and Cindy Austin seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: President Steele thanked everyone for joining on the conference call. She said that she hoped everyone was enjoying the fabulous weather! Trish stated that she has been in contact with a feed vendor who has been reviewing the Star Program information and they are very interested in pursuing a sponsorship with us. She hopes to get it finalized soon and will update the Board if it does happen. She stated that there has been good progress from the fundraising committee and she reminded everyone to keep working on obtaining corporate sponsorships. Trish then gave an
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update on the status of the Journal Editor contract. She stated that the contract is nearing completion. The language is being modified with the changes suggested by the attorney. Trish will have the contract ready for the Board to review at the April 17 meeting. The contract is very similar to the agreement with the previous editor. Trish closed by stating that she is looking forward to seeing everyone at the Easter show and that she hopes the Association can keep the momentum up that the first event provided for MQHA. VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Vice President Karen Waite brought to the attention of the Directors that she has been watching MQHA's Facebook page. There are over 800 members on it now and there have been 10 new members in the last two days. She reminded everyone that it is a great way to interface with people. She encouraged the Directors to utilize the page and “like” things if they are of interest. OFFICE REPORT: Kristie indicated that there was nothing additional to report. NATIONAL DIRECTORS: Chris Baldwin stated that she is just home from the AQHA Convention. She and Kelly Chapman will write up a report for presentation to the Board at the next meeting. She did say that the newest Executive Committee member was Dr. Blodgett from Texas. There was a rule change regarding the number of junior and senior horses an exhibitor may ride. She stated that the horse show office should familiarize with the rule change because it is effective immediately. Chris also said that there was discussion about horses with excessive white being allowed in performance halter classes. This has not been voted on yet. Carolyn and Walter Bay gave a speech during the AQHA Convention about their AQHA champion running horse. Christa stated that the 2013 Convention will be held in Houston, TX. COMMITTEE REPORTS EASTER SHOW: Monty Montgomery stated that everything is in place for the show. The main barn is almost full. Schneider's Saddlery will sponsor one half of the class awards and the awards have been shipped to us already. Stacy Montgomery has the Easter morning breakfast worked out and has hired the caterer from the Convention. The cost is down from the prior year. The Committee is working on sponsors for the T-Shirt contest. The committee hopes that there are some drawings returned for the contest. Monty asked that everyone keep their fingers crossed for good weather. FUNDRAISING: Megan Hirschman stated that she appreciated Trish's comments about the Star Partner program. She reminded the Board that both the Star Partner program and the Leave A Legacy program took everyone's considerations in mind and she hopes that they feel that way. She reminded the Directors to report gifts in kind as well as the sponsorships on these forms. FUTURITY: Kristie Woroniecki stated that the Futurity committee met and cleaned up all of the information that will publicized in the March/April Bluebook as well as the May/June issue of the MQHA Journal. HARVEST CLASSIC: Kim Chiodo reported that the Harvest Classic showbill has been reviewed. The novice youth classes will be offered as “all age” and the youth division will be split 13 & under and 14-18. The show will be run as a four judge, two day event. Because of the new schedule, the show will not offer speed classes. The format of the classes is a pretty standard showbill. INTRODUCTORY/NOVICE SHOW: The contract from the Montcalm Co. Fairgrounds has been reviewed. A preliminary showbill has been created. AQHA has not
approved the novice shows yet so there hasn't been anything confirmed with grounds or the judges. Kristie is working with Renee Kozlowski from Lope for Hope and is working on how to structure the event. Kristie will update the Board more if the event is approved by AQHA. MEMBERSHIP/PUBLICITY: Kathy Christensen reported that MQHA had a booth at the MHC Expo. There was a lot of positive feedback. Kathy stated that she appreciated all of the volunteer help. There were memberships sold as well as a lot of sweatshirts and other items. The committee will be meeting on March 28 in Lansing to come up with some ideas and strategies to improve outreach. The committee is tracking all new members and people who had not renewed their memberships in the last two years. There will be some correspondence sent to those people from the Committee. Tiffany Weitzel stated that they do have a lot of ideas and suggestions for both the Membership committee and the Journal committee. She also mentioned that the MQHA office had some blank note cards printed with the new design. They are perfect for thank you notes to anyone who has been supportive of the association. MHC: Karen Waite stated that the MHC Expo seemed to be fairly busy. There was a lot of activity in the MQHA booth. She indicated that the MHC survey will close soon and that the information would be analyzed and shared with the Board soon. REGIONAL SHOW: Karen Waite shared that there was a survey done through AQHA regarding the Regional Show. The survey was available at the MHC Expo. The survey received over 600 responses. Karen stated that the overwhelming response on the survey was that exhibitors want the event to stay in Columbus and they would like the event to become a pointed show. Karen indicated that the information on the 2012 event would be available soon. She reminded everyone that the dates for this year will be July 13-15. SHOW APPROVAL: Tom Powers explained that there has been an introductory show approval form sent to AQHA with a copy sent to MQHA. That show committee indicated that they are going to request MQHA approval as well. There haven't been any applications for Introductory shows received to date. Tom Powers explained the process and there was considerable discussion with the Directors. Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve the new Mt. Pleasant Introductory Show for MQHA points, with a $100 application fee, provided that they receive AQHA approval for the event. Tom Powers seconded the motion. Motion passed with Warda abstaining from the vote. Kristie then stated that the showbills for the other events are either posted on the website or are in their final review steps for the April blue book. Most of them should be on the website within the next week or two. STALLION SERVICE SALE: Kristie reported that the Stallion Service Auction is $3120 ahead of last year at this time. She hopes that the trend continues. SUMMER SERIES: AQHA has approved the move from Berrien Springs to Allegan for Memorial Weekend. The contract has been signed with the Fairgrounds. There are 40 portable stalls that we have committed to with an outside firm. Kristie has secured a concession and is working on getting the bedding for the event. The showbill is completed and is waiting for final corrections. There will be some speed classes offered Monday afternoon and these events will be sanctioned by NBHA MI-05 who are very excited about this opportunity. They have offered to add $300 to the NBHA portion of the show.
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YOUTH: Youth President Morgan Warda stated that the Harris saddle raffle tickets are printed and are for sale. The drawing will be held at the Harbor Classic. The Youth will be offering a silent auction during the Easter show on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. They will also be offering tickets for a TV raffle at the Easter show. Everything seems to be under control for the youth. The Youth Reporter has prepared her first update. Youth Director, Wendy Cook reminded everyone that the Letter of Intent is on the MQHA website. OLD BUSINESS: None, NEW BUSINESS: None A motion to adjourn was made at 8:15 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: Monty Montgomery made a motion that MQHA spend $405 on new trail poles. This amount would pay for half of the cost, with Tom Powers paying $405 for the other half. The poles would remain at MSU and be used by MQHA owned shows and Tom Powers exclusively. Cindy Austin seconded the motion. The following returned an electronic vote in favor of the motion: Allen, Austin, Chiodo, Christensen, Cook, English, Kastl, Leek, Meyer, Montgomery, Moody, Powers, Prime, Robertson, Waite, Warda & Weitzel. There were no votes against. Motion passed with majority.
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2012 MQHA Trainer Sale features new format! What is it? MQHA requests trainers to participate in their trainer sale. Any proceeds from the trainer sale are used to cover the added money for the 2012 Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders' Futurity. What does the trainer receive? Trainers receive exposure for their business through advertising that the MQHA does offering the trainer's services. Trainers receive the satisfaction of knowing that their service is being used to fund the prestigious Breeders' Futurity purses. This may be eligible as a business expense for tax purposes; consult your tax advisor for further information. In addition, any trainer who donates gets a free MQHA membership for the year. What does the buyer receive? The buyer gets an immediate $150 value! The buyer
pays $350 for a gift certificate worth $500. The $500 gift certificate is then given to the trainer to be used toward the cost of board and/or training. How many are available? There is one gift certificate available for each of the trainers who have donated their services. They are available on a first come, first served basis. I want to buy! How do I do it? Contact the MQHA office and determine if the trainer is still available. If so, the MQHA office staff will “hold” the trainer for you for up to 7 days. A check needs to be sent to the MQHA office. Once the check is received, the MQHA office will mail the certificate out to you, the buyer. The trainer will also be notified at this time that they are “sold”. If the check is not received within the 7 days, the trainer will be
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Facebook Frenzy Written by Jamie Clark You’ve heard about it, you’ve read about it, and many have experienced it. That's right folks. We are talking about that two word phrase, Social Media. If you were asked to choose between sitting in front of your computer or hanging out with your horse, most of you would choose your horse, hands down. So, between riding, cleaning the barn, giving lessons, baling hay and all the other honors of being a horse owner, where does social media fit into your business? What exactly is social media? According to Wikipedia, “Social media includes web-based and mobile technologies used to turn communication into interactive dialogue. Andreas Kaplan and Michael Haenlein define social media as "a group of internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0, and that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content. Social media is media for social interaction as a super-set beyond social communication.” This definition is so exciting to me because it truly describes what social media is NOT. Social Media is NOT sales; it is NOT selfpromotion. It is, instead, an avenue to interact with your clients and potential clients. It allows you to create a community around your brand. Your job as a business owner is to be more concerned about others than yourself. Quite simply, the Golden Rule says it all, “And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.” You must be more motivated by enriching the lives of those in the equine community than your bottom line. I am not saying that making money is not important, because we all know it is. However, I guarantee you that when you are genuine in providing a product or service to benefit others you will see money follow. As an added bonus, you will have clients for life that will send you referrals. They will be your best form of advertising. “The more you engage with customers the clearer things become and the easier it is to determine what you should be doing.” John Russell, President, Harley Davidson. Imagine, if you will, going to an equine event or expo with, let's say, 500 people in attendance. You will be connecting with businesses, clinicians and other equine professionals. For most events like I mentioned, you will have to pay for a booth, www.MIQuarterHorse.com
have travel expenses and invest a few days to expand your business. Now imagine being able to connect with thousands of potential clients by sitting at home, in your office or in the saddle. Social Media allows you to go beyond face to face communication. It promotes your brand to literally hundreds of thousands of people that want, need and have been looking for YOU! Whether you are a breeder, trainer, horse rescue, farrier, feed store, equine insurance agent, photographer, realtor, breed association or other horse related business, social media MUST be a part of your marketing plan. 845,000,000 users on Facebook agree with me! So the comment I hear most often is, “I am so busy, where do I get started and how do I get started?” As with any other success program, the best advice is make a plan and TAKE ACTION! “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” William B. Sprague. To help you in your quest to take action, following are a few simple steps to get you started and tips to enhance your current social media campaign if you are already galloping along. Social Media covers hundreds of different social sites, but I will be focusing on Facebook, which ranks among the Fab Four: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. I have to admit that Facebook is my favorite. However, each one is unique and important in your social media campaign. The terminology on Facebook can be confusing at times so for the purpose of this article I wanted to mention the difference between a personal profile and a business page. A personal profile allows you to add friends and this represents YOU as a person, not a business. A page is specifically for a business, organization or celebrity. You gain fans when they LIKE your page. If you currently have your business on Facebook and you have to accept friend requests, it is set up incorrectly and to be effective it needs to be changed to a page. So now that we have that settled, below are a few key items that will give your page a professional edge. These items are not going to break the bank and will be guaranteed to make your business stand out from the rest. • Customized Timeline Cover banner (approximately $50-100). • Customized hosted tabs ($1015/month). The easiest way to describe these are as mini-websites with specific content for a certain purpose. The best part about these is that they can be changed to focus on whatever your business needs as your business needs it. For example, if you are offering five discounted breedings to your stallion, you can
have the tab updated as soon as those breedings are snatched up. • Introduction/Welcome video – This is a MUST. A video does more than you can imagine by giving viewers a feel for your business's “flavor” as I like to call it. We all know there are hundreds of other businesses like ours, BUT, what truly makes us different? A video does wonders to get your message across. These can range from $250 and up, but your return on investment is priceless! • Post plenty of pictures, videos, heartwarming stories and testimonials. Talk about how you are involved or give back to your community. Ask clients to share how your service or product has impacted them. Social Media growth and success does not happen overnight. Just like anything else it takes time, dedication and consistency. If things still seem too big to tackle or time seems to be scarce, there are social media coaches and complete campaign management teams that are excited to help you pursue your dreams through social media. Where there is a will, there is a way! What is the best way to grow your fan base and keep current fans engaged? We recommend tuning in to radio station WEFM. No, this is not an actual radio station, but it is the “language” of your clients, potential clients and networking connections. All of us have this little antenna, so to speak, that sticks out of our head. When we hear or see something that pertains to us or makes us feel good, we tune in to that and stay tuned in. What will you do to ensure people are tuned in to your business? Will you take action, make a difference, change the world around you? “People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they CAN do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret to success.” Norman Vincent Peale. Jamie Clark started her riding career on a Welsh Pony when she was about 2 years old. She has participated in disciplines such as western, hunt seat, jumping, and showmanship throughout her show career and enjoys trail riding. From starting her own business at age 13, to being awarded the sportsmanship award at the World's Largest All Breed Youth Show at 14, her passion for horses and business has skyrocketed. In 2011 she was selected to be the co-anchor of America's Favorite Trail Horse, which aired on HRTV in September and she currently is a guest blogger for the Equestrian Stylist. She is 34 years old now, president of her own company, Yellow Barn Media, and still riding a Welsh Pony! Her company offers one-on-one coaching, brand development, networking training and marketing consulting. Contact Jamie at www.yellowbarnmedia.com or 517.375.5399. MQHA Journal • May/June 2012 • 14
Look what what the the Look MQHA MQHA is doing doing now... now... is NEW - MQHA’s Southern Michigan Horse Sale 2 Year Old Stakes Class! Held in conjunction with the 2013 Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders’ Futurity
$5,000 GUARANTEED GUARANTEED PAYOUT PAYOUT TO TO 1ST 1ST PLACE! PLACE! $5,000 Who’s eligible? ANY BREED Yearling purchased on November 3, 2012 and ANY BREED 2 Year Old purchased on February 23, 2013 through the “Special Stakes” sessions of the Southern Michigan Horse Sales. What’s the cost? Sale entry fee $125. Nomination fee $250 (November) or $350 (February). Commission: 10% (sale)/5% (no sale) of last bid/$50 minimum. Entry fee and nomination fee must be received by Southern Michigan Horse Sales before the horse will be cataloged. No additional entry fee to show in the 2 Year Old Stakes Class at the September 2013 show.
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NEW FOR FOR 2012! 2012! NEW $250 Added Open To The World - 3 Year Old Western Pleasure Held concurrently with the MQHBF 3 Year Old Western Please!
ONCE AGAIN AGAIN FOR FOR 2012! 2012! ONCE $1500 Added MQHA Stallion Service Sale Weanling Non Pro Sweepstakes Class $50 entry fee
$500 Added to all Breeders Futurity Classes 4 Year Old & Over Classes These classes do not require Futurity eligibility and are open to everyone!
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2012 RULE BOOK SECTION 1 – MQHA BREEDERS' FUTURITY MISSION The purpose of the Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders' Futurity is to promote and showcase American Quarter Horses resulting from Michigan breeding programs. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. All entries are eligible under any one of the following guidelines: a. if the sire of the entry sold in the Stallion Service Sale in the current year sale b. if the sire of the entry sold in the Stallion Service Sale the year of conception or as a carry over breeding c. if the entry is Michigan owned d. if the entry is Michigan bred – which is defined as the sire or the dam resides in Michigan, or the owners of those reside in Michigan. 2. All owners of record, open and non-pro/amateur exhibitors must be members in good standing of MQHA and AQHA. A. Any person on suspension or otherwise denied privileges from MQHA will be ineligible to exhibit or have horses exhibited at the Futurity if the Futurity is held during the specified dates of said suspension. All horses which are recorded in the name of such person, or owned in whole or part by such person, are not eligible to participate in said Futurity. B. Any horse on suspension from MQHA will be ineligible to be exhibited at the Futurity if the Futurity is held during the specified dates of said suspension. C. Any violation of AQHA rules, which the Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders’ Futurity adheres to as if the Futurity is an AQHA approved show, could result in the following: 1) Forfeiture of all monies and awards and 2) the exhibitor of the entry could be ineligible for exhibiting horses in the following year's Futurity. 3. Weanlings: Weanlings may be shown at halter as follows: open and/or non-pro fillies; and open and/or non-pro stallions or geldings. 4. Yearlings: Yearlings may be shown at halter as follows: open and/or amateur mares, open and/or amateur stallions, and open and/or amateur geldings. Yearlings may also be shown in open and/or non-pro yearling longe line, which will be considered performance classes. A. The MQHBF will follow NSBA yearling longe line rules. 5. Two Year Olds: Two year olds may be shown in performance classes in open and/or non-pro. 6. Three Year Olds: Three year olds may be shown in performance classes in open and/or non-pro. 7. Four Year Olds & Over: Four year olds & over may be shown in performance classes in open and/or non pro and are exempt from the Futurity eligibility requirements. 8. Horses entered in three year old performance may be shown one handed in a bit or two handed in a snaffle bit or bosal. 9. The Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders' Futurity will be shown each year at such place as may be designated by the Board of Directors. 10. All classes will be judged by a qualified judge or judges. 11. All fees and dues dates will be published in the MQHA Journal. 12. The Stallion Service Sale will pay a $25 nomination fee to the Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders Futurity for weanlings entered or nominated to the Futurity. CLASS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND FEES 13. To enter a 'Michigan Bred' horse in an open and/or non-pro halter or performance class at the Futurity, the following conditions must be complied with: A. A weanling must be eligible to be registered in either the appendix or numbered section of the AQHA Stud Book. B. Weanling sire and dam information, as well as the foal's date of birth must be included with original weanling entry. If the foal is not yet born by the payment due date, the sex and foaling date information must be provided as soon as possible. C. Yearlings and older must be registered with either the appendix or numbered registry of the AQHA Stud Book and a copy of the registration papers must accompany the payment of fees. D. If an entry is gelded, it is the owner's responsibility to notify the Futurity office in writing no later than August 15th prior to the date of the Futurity. Notification after the date of August 15th will require an additional payment of the entry fee amount to register and show in the gelding class. 14. Each class entry fee is a one time payment, with the fee progressively greater based on postmark date. The class entry fee schedule is published in the MQHA Journal. 15. All owners of record, open and non-pro exhibitors must be members of MQHA or pay the appropriate membership fee. A. Amateur exhibitor status will be determined according to current AQHA amateur rules. An amateur in the Michigan Quarter Horse Breeder's Futurity is required to hold an AQHA amateur card and present their card at the Futurity office.
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B. All exhibitors must be declared at least one class prior to the start of their class. Exhibitors in the first class of the day must be declared at least one-half (½ hour prior to the start of the show day. 16. All payments to the Futurity must be made to the secretary of the Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders' Futurity. Canadian entrants must make payments payable in U.S. funds. Entries will not be accepted by telephone. Entries may be faxed to the MQHA Office if accompanied by a Visa, MasterCard or Discover number. REFUNDS 17. No entry is liable for more than the amount paid in, but there will be no return of a payment unless the showing of the Futurity is called off in any and all divisions. The right is reserved to reject an entry, and to bar any entry from competition for failure to comply with the conditions of the Futurity. 18. In the event of the death of a Futurity horse prior to the Futurity, a refund will be allowed. The MQHA office must be notified in writing and a death certificate from a veterinarian must be submitted within 30 days of the horse's death. Non-sufficient Funds 19. Any entry whose payment of fees is returned by the bank for non-sufficient funds or any other reason will be assessed late/penalty fees. Such entry will be ineligible to show until all such fees have been paid by cash, certified check, or money order. Payment in full must be received by the day of the Futurity. PRIZE FUND 20. The value of the prize fund of the Futurity each year will be the total amount of money paid in entry fees, less 20%. 21. The following will be the payback format used in all open & non-pro classes based on the number of horses entered and paying a minimum of 4 places. (SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE) 22. Any money remaining from the operating fund after expenses will be included in the following year's operating fund. 23. Six ribbons will be awarded per class for all MQHBF classes. 24. Tie-breaker system: All placings will be determined on a point system. A. In the event there is a tie for first place, the following rules will be in effect: Prize monies for the tied entries will be added together and divided equally. The entries will be listed in the official results as tied and will receive equal publicity. Only one award will be given. The recipients of the first place award will be determined by the use of a tie breaker judge. All tied first place winners will receive first place ribbons. B. In the event there is a tie for any placing other than first, the following rules will be in effect: Prize monies for the tied entries will be added together and divided equally. The entries will be listed in the official results as tied. The recipient of the ribbon for the tied placing will be determined by the use of a tie breaker judge. C. An additional two horses will be placed beyond horses paid in each class. POST ENTRIES 25. A post entry shall be defined as an entry made during the Futurity. Post entries will be accepted at the Futurity accompanied by the appropriate fees under the following conditions: A. Once the in-gate opens for a class, no more post entries will be allowed for that class. B. Once the gate is open, only those whose back number appears on the recorder sheet shall be allowed to enter the ring. DISPUTED ENTRIES 26. In the case that a back number is not present on the recorder sheet, the gate will be held until the owner/agent or exhibitor can verify that payment was made for the class prior to the opening of the in-gate. A. If the owner/agent or exhibitor cannot provide immediate evidence of payment but still feels an error has been made on the part of the Futurity, the entry may be allowed into the ring under the following conditions: 1. A check, cash or credit card is used for full payment of the class with the appropriate late fees. 2. A $50.00 earnest fee is collected. 3. The class will be judged with the entry in question. 4. The owner/agent or exhibitor shall have 30 days after the class to produce evidence that the class had indeed been entered prior to the opening of the in gate. If the Futurity has made an entry error, the class payment, late fees and $50.00 earnest money paid at the in-gate shall be returned. 5. If pre-payment cannot be verified, the money collected at the in-gate shall be retained as payment for the class. B. It shall be the owner's responsibility to verify the accuracy of all entry information and to notify the MQHA office immediately if any corrections are necessary in the published list of entries.
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FUTURITY PAYBACK PERCENTAGES
Number of Places
2
3
4-12
13-15
16-18
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
100
60 40
50 30 20
40 30 20 10
35 25 20 13 7
30 24 18 12 9 7
29 23 15 11 9 7 6
28 22 13 10 9 7 6 5
27 21 12 10 9 8 6 4 3
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
All Futurity Classes
19-21 22-24
NUMBER OF PAID ENTRIES
JUDGING, EXHIBITING, EQUIPMENT AND ARTIFICIAL APPLIANCES 27. Judging begins when the gate is closed. The in-gate will not be re-opened once judging has begun. A. Failure by exhibitor to wear correct number(s) in a visible manner shall result in disqualification. B. Two and three year old performance classes will be split at the discretion of the show management. C. The Futurity Committee follows all AQHA rules and regulations regarding bits, bosals and artificial appliances. Further, the Futurity Committee, at its discretion, reserves the right to do a random check in all classes for artificial devices or equipment. If there are any violations discovered, then the horse involved will not be allowed to enter the ring. DRUG TESTING 28. For the purposes of the Breeders' Futurity ONLY, weanlings will not be subject to drug testing. All horses exhibited at the MQHBF are subject to the current AQHA Drug testing rules and regulations. A. Every exhibitor at the Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders' Futurity shall upon request permit a specimen of urine, saliva, blood or other substance to be taken for testing. Refusal to comply with such request shall constitute grounds for immediate disqualification of the animal from further participation at the show and forfeiture of all awards earned by that animal. If the laboratory report on the chemical analysis is of the presence of a forbidden drug or medication, this shall be taken as prima facie evidence that such substance has been administered to the horse either internally or externally. B. The exhibitor, whether owner or otherwise, shall be responsible for, and be the absolute insurer of, the condition of the horses he/she enters and exhibits, regardless of the acts of third parties. C. Any person entering the arena with a horse for the purpose of having his/her horse judged shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to have said horse submit to testing. D. If a positive drug test occurs at the MQHA Futurity, it could result in a maximum penalty of forfeiture of all monies and awards earned by that horse and owner/exhibitor in that current year's Futurity. In addition, the owner/exhibitor may be ineligible to show or have any of their horses shown in the following year's Futurity. 1. A sub-committee, consisting of, the Futurity Director, the Drug Testing Director and the MQHA Executive Committee, will review the drug test information and make its recommendation to the MQ Board. 2. The MQ Board will then proceed with the final decision abiding by section 8, MQHA DRUG TESTING AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICATION RULES in the MQHA rule book, or any other applicable AQHA guideline.
SECTION 2 - MQHA STALLION SERVICE AUCTION, FUTURITY AND SNAFFLE BIT 29. The Concept: A. To provide a select, direct entry Futurity for the benefit and promotion of both Stallions and Mares through participation in this Futurity. B. To develop a high-money Futurity funded by the sale of donated stallion services. C. This Futurity will be known as the MQHA Stallion Service Sale Futurity. It is only for foals resulting from the Stallion Service Sale. Classes offered are: weanling
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halter, yearling longe line, two-year-old snaffle bit, and three year old hunter under saddle. The MQHA Stallion Service Sale Futurity is completely separate and different from the regular MQHA Breeder's Futurity. D. All foals showing in the Stallion Service Sale Futurity (mare owners and stallion owners) must be eligible to be registered with a known breed association. 30. The Procedure: A. The MQHA Stallion Service Sale Futurity will be held in conjunction with the MQHA Breeders' Futurity and judged by three judges. One judge can be a non AQHA approved judge. B. A stallion owner will be eligible to enter a foal from the Stallion he/she donates. A stallion owner may donate more than one service if he/she wishes to do so. The stallion owner (agent) shall notify MQHA in writing, by September 1st of the year shown, the choice of which entry will represent the stallion. Entries will be accepted from September 2nd to the start of the class but will be subject to a late fee. The stallion owner (agent) is the owner (agent) who signed the breeding contract for the year the foal was conceived. Any conflicts will be decided by the SSS Committee. All decisions are final. C. Proceeds of the auction will be divided as follows after expenses: 20% MQHA, 40% Stallion Owner's purse, 40% Mare Owner's purse. 1. Stallion Service Sale pays MQHA 20% for MQHA contribution, which provides the Stallion Service Sale/Futurity Secretary. Stallion Service Sale will pay all additional expenses directly related to the Stallion Service Sale and a percentage of expenses incurred directly at the MQHBF/SSS circuit. Any expenses arising from past years sales will affect the current year's purse. D. Purchase of a service must be paid for on the day of the auction. Cash, money order, Visa/Mastercard or personal check will be accepted. E. September 10th is the cut-off date to purchase unsold stallion services from the MQHA Stallion Service Sale. 31. PAYBACKS: A. The purse structure is as follows: 34% to weanling fillies (mare owners and stallion owners), 34% to weanling colts or geldings (mare owners and stallion owners), 17% to the 2-year-old snaffle bit class entries (mare owners and stallion owners) 7% to the yearling longe line (mare owners and stallion owners) and 5% to the 3 Year Old Hunter Under Saddle (mare owners and stallion owners). Classes with fewer than 5 entries may be run concurrently and awarded by mare owner and stallion owner division. A 3% discretionary fund is established and its use will be decided by the committee on an annual basis. It will provide for larger awards and start up paybacks. 1. For the weanlings, the total weanling purse will be divided equally between the four weanling classes and the paybacks will go to six (6) places. If there are more than 32 exhibitors in the class, that class payback will go to seven (7) places. 6 places will pay 30%, 24%, 18%, 12%, 9% and 7%. 7 places will pay 29%, 23%, 15%, 11%, 9%, 7%, and 6%. The yearling longe line, the two year old and the three year old SSS classes will follow the SSS Payback Schedule. B. In the event of a tie, the tie breaker judge will decide who receives the award and ribbon, but monies will be combined and divided equally, the tie positions shall be designated as co-position (example: two-way tie for 1st place will be designated Co-Champions of said class).
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STALLION SERVICE SALE PAYBACK PERCENTAGES
1
2-5
6-9
10-13
14-18
19-24
25 & More
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
100
60 40
45 35 20
40 30 20 10
34 27 20 10 9
32 22 19 10 9 8
28 22 17 10 9 8 6
100
100
100
100
100
100
Number of Places
For All Classes Except Weanlings
NUMBER OF ENTRIES 100 32. General Rules: A. The primary means of raising revenue will be an auction, to be held at the MQHA Annual Convention. B. Cut-off date for all Stallion Service donations will be the day of and prior to the start of the MQHA Stallion Service Sale auction. C. Foals from this breeding will not be automatically paid up in the regular MQHA Breeders' Futurity. D. Any disputed contracts will be arbitrated by the MQHA Stallion Service Sale Committee and all decisions of this committee will be final. E. Terms and conditions of the auction will apply and be strictly adhered to. F. A stallion's service must sell in order for the Stallion owner's foal to be eligible. G. There will be five halter classes at the Futurity (Mare Owner Colts/Geldings and Mare Owner Fillies, Stallion Owner Colts/Geldings, Stallion Owner Fillies and Non-Pro Weanling), one Yearling Longe Line class, two 2-year old western pleasure snaffle bit classes: mare owner snaffle bit and stallion owner snaffle bit, and one 3-year old hunter under saddle class. H. A Non-Pro Halter Class will be offered for any weanling sired by a stallion that sold in the prior year Stallion Service Sale Auction. This weanling is not eligible to show in any other weanling SSS class. The class is Non-Pro only and requires MQHA membership and will have an entry fee. The added money will come from the discretionary fund and the amount will be determined on a yearly basis by the SSS Committee. 20% of the entry fee will be retained. 1. The two year old mare owner snaffle bit entry must be out of the mare declared during the breeding year three years previously, or the result of a re-breed the following year. The stallion owner snaffle bit entry is an entry by a stallion donated three years previously and declared by the stallion owner (agent) that signed the breeding contract. The stallion owner is allowed a free entry. All two year olds that are eligible for the MSSS snaffle bit classes must declare their intent to show in the respective class by sending in the entry form by September 1st. Entries will be accepted from September 2nd to the start of the class but will be subject to a late fee. I. The MQHA Stallion Service Sale Yearling Longe Line Class will follow current NSBA Longe Line rules. 1. This class is open to all yearlings sired by MQHA Stallion Service Sale stallions that sold two years previously in the MQHA Stallion Service Sale. (i.e. Stallion sold in 2004, yearling shows in 2006). 2. Entry fees, late fees and any added money, less no more than 10% for expenses, will determine the class purse. The entry fee will be due by September 1st of the calendar year. A late fee in addition to the entry fee will be assessed for entries received after September 1st and up to the day of the show. 3. A Stallion owner whose stallion's breeding has sold two years previously is eligible for one free entry in the SSS Yearling Longe Line class. (i.e. Stallion sold in 2004, free entry for yearling in 2006). J. All yearlings, two year olds and three year olds must show registration papers on the day of the futurity or mail a copy with the entry. Late entries must show registration papers upon making entry. K. Stallion owners may show any of their stallion's get (as long as the foal is eligible or already registered with a known breed association). 1. In the event a Stallion owner wishes to give another person authorization to exhibit an entry by their stallion in the appropriate stallion owner class, a letter of authorization must be sent to the MQHA office. No exhibitor will be allowed to show in stallion owner classes without an authorization letter. The authorization letter must indicate how any winnings will be dispersed. L. If a mare owner sells his/her horse, the eligibility goes along with the horse. M. Bids for all stallions in the MQHA Stallion Service Sale Auction will start at sixty (60%) percent of their advertised breeding fee or a minimum of $400.00. Mail in bids will be sold at 60% or highest bid over 60 % (minimum or $400.00). There will be an add’l. $25 office fee added to each transaction for each stallion sold.
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N. A Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle for mare owner and stallion owner will be offered. The entry will be due by Sept. 1st of the calendar year. Entries will be accepted from Sept. 2nd to the start of the class but will be subject to a late fee. 1. A 3 Year Old Hunter Under Saddle entry must be the result of a MQHA Stallion Service Sale Auction. The breeding would have been purchased by the mare owner four (4) years prior. (i.e. Breeding sells in 2004, entry shows in 2008). 2. The Stallion owner would get one free entry provided the breeding sold four (4) years prior. (i.e. Breeding sold in 2004, entry shows in 2008). 3. Entries are required to send a copy of the horse's registration papers with their entry form and fee. Entries the day of the Futurity must show registration papers at the show. 4. The AQHA Junior Hunter Under Saddle rules will apply; any exhibitor violating those rules will be disqualified. O. All entries of the MSSS must have the correct back number on or they will be disqualified. 33. MQHA STALLION SERVICE SALE RULES: A. Any disputes over eligibility will be decided by the Stallion Service Sale Committee. Their decision will be final. B. All donated stallion breeding services will be treated equally (advertising, etc.). C. All Mare Owners who purchased a stallion service through the MQHA Michigan Stallion Service Sale auction are required to declare one mare bred before December 1st of the year of the auction. If declaration is not made by December 1st, but by January 1st following the year of the auction, a $25 penalty will be imposed for eligibility. If declaration is not made before January 1st following the year of the auction, the resulting foal will be considered ineligible for competition in the MQHA Stallion Service Sale Futurities. The year following the auction will be the extent of validity of all contracts purchased through the auction. D. All Mare Owners who purchased a stallion service through the MQHA MI Stallion Service Sale auction may declare additional mares (provided he/she is owner or lessee of record) for a fee of $25 per mare due by December 1st of the year of the auction or $125 due January 1st following the year of the auction. E. The stallion owner's entry is in the year following his/her donation (As per 2009 Sale, 2010 Futurity) provided the service sells. F. The MQHA Stallion Service Sale Committee must be notified in writing when a mare is open or a substitute mare is necessary. A copy of this notification must be sent to the MQHA Office and the SSS Director. G. A written notice will be returned to the mare owner and the stallion owner by the SSS Committee upon receipt of this notification in response to rule "E". H. All money will be paid as per MQHA Stallion Service Sale records. I. No money will be transferred to another year. J. In the Stallion Owner Class the stallion owner may show a foal out of any mare and by the stallion he/she donated. The stallion owner does not have to own the foal or the mare. K. Each stallion breeding service donated and sold allows the stallion owner one (1) entry. L. The stallion owner who buys back his/her own service will have one entry in the stallion owner class and one entry in the mare owner class. However, the mare owner entry must follow all mare declaration guidelines as previously stated. M. In the case of the death of a foal after it stands and sucks, the contract will be considered to have been fulfilled. N. The mare owner must own or be a registered lessee with a known breed association at the time of breeding. O. When a stallion sells in the three previous years' auction and then becomes unfit to breed, is sold, or dies, his last foal crop (last year he sold and bred mares) will be eligible to compete in the SSS performance classes through their 3 year old year (yearling longe line and then in two years in the three year old classes).
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2012 Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders’ Futurity and Stallion Service Sale Futurity
Class
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 F18 F19 F20 F21 F22
Futurity Classes
Amateur Weanling Colts Open Weanling Colts Amateur Weanling Fillies Open Weanling Fillies Amateur Yearling Stallions (***concurrent AQHA) Yearling Stallions (***concurrent AQHA) Amateur Yearling Fillies (***concurrent AQHA) Yearling Fillies (***concurrent AQHA) Amateur Yearling Geldings (***concurrent AQHA) Yearling Geldings (***concurrent AQHA) Non Pro Yearling Longe Line Yearling Longe Line 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP (***concurrent AQHA) 2 YO Hunter Under Saddle Non Pro 2 & 3 YO WP 3 YO Western Pleasure Non Pro 2 & 3 YO HUS 3 YO Hunter Under Saddle 4 & Over Western Pleasure Non Pro 4 & Over Western Pleasure 4 & Over Hunter Under Saddle Non Pro 4 & Over Hunter Under Saddle Stallion Service Sale Classes
Added Money
* Per Class By 7/1
* Per Class By 8/1
* * Per Class Per Class By 9/1 After 9/1
**$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500 **$500
$75 $75 $75 $75 $115 $115 $115 $115 $115 $115 $75 $75 $115 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75
$100 $100 $100 $100 $140 $140 $140 $140 $140 $140 $100 $100 $140 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100
$125 $125 $125 $125 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $125 $125 $165 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125
$175 $175 $175 $175 $215 $215 $215 $215 $215 $215 $175 $175 $215 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175
None None None None $50 None None None $50
None None None None $50 None None None $50
None None None None $50 None None None $50
$25 $25 $25 $25 $60 $25 $25 $25 $75
Purse
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9
Stallion Owner Weanling Colts Stallion Owner Weanling Fillies Mare Owner Weanling Colts Mare Owner Weanling Fillies MSSS Yearling Longe Line **** Stallion Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure Mare Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure Stallion & Mare Owner 3 YO Hunter Under Saddle SSS Weanling Non Pro Sweepstakes Class
$7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $3,200 $4,095 $4,095 $3,300 $1,500
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All fees listed are one time fees with the postmark to control the amount.
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ALL $500 ADDED MONEY CLASSES ARE 3 HORSES TO FILL OR IT WILL REVERT TO 80% JACKPOT. CLASSES THAT DO NOT FILL WILL NOT RECEIVE A TROPHY BUCKLE.
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All entries in Futurity classes with a concurrent AQHA class are automatically entered in the AQHA portion of the class one time. All fees are included in the payment.
**** MSSS Yearling Longe Line – Open to all yearlings sired by stallions that sold in the MQHA SSS in the year that they were conceived. www.MIQuarterHorse.com
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2012 Michigan Quarter Horse Association Breeders’ Futurity Entry Form & Stallion Service Sale Entry Form One form per horse Owner’s Name
MQHA ID #
SS #
Address City, State
Zip
Phone
MQHA memberships for owner and exhibitor must be current to enroll in Futurity classes. Enclose a copy of registration papers (as soon as available). Includes copies of AQHA and MQHA exhibitor ID cards.
Horse
Registration #
Sire Class #
Date Foaled
Dam Class Description
Sex Exhibitor Current AQHA ID #
Exhibitor
In consideration of the possible injuries or losses which could occur by my being a participant and/or spectator at this horse show, I, the undersigned, release and hold harmless this horse show, its sponsors (including MQHA and AQHA), its personnel, its affiliated person, and/or its affiliated entities from any and all liability that may arise from any injuries, damages or losses whatsoever to myself or my personal property (including horses I may own) arising from my involvement in this horse show. Also, by signature hereon, acknowledge that I am aware of the MQHA drug testing program and expressly consent to the drug testing of any horse entered by me or on my behalf. I understand that failure to comply or cooperate with the program shall be interpreted as a determination of a positive test result pursuant to the drug program. I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE AND WITH THE FUTURITY/SSS RULES AS PRINTED.
Entry Fee $
Total Entry Fees (from above) (prior to Sept. 1) MQHA member stalls @ $80 main barn or $70 south barn Non-member stalls @ $90 Camping
@ $80 Total Enclosed Stall with request
Signature
Name on Credit Card Card #
Exhibitor Current MQHA ID #
Card Type q q q Exp. Date
SVC Code (back of card)
Or mail a check payable to: MQHA, P.O. Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 Fax: 616.225.8313 Please duplicate this form as needed. Retain a copy for your records. www.MIQuarterHorse.com
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2012 Futurity Stall & Camping Information RV Parking - Vehicles occupied overnight without displaying the permit are subject to enforcement of the University’s no camping ordinance by the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety. Permits are not allowed to be used more than one time. Campers are not allowed to plug into the facility (this includes the outside wall). Two water hydrants are located in the campground area to fill tanks. Except in connection with approved University activities which require overnight occupancy at the site of the activity, no person shall camp within land governed by the Board. “Camping” means the erecting of a tent or shelter of natural or synthetic material, preparing a sleeping bag or other bedding material for use, parking of a motor home, or trailer for the apparent purpose of overnight occupancy. It shall be in violation of this ordinance to camp without permit.
Futurity Stall & Camping Reservation Form Name
Phone
Address
City, State
Zip
Main Barn Stalls
@ $80/circuit MQHA Members by September 1
Main Barn Stalls
@ $90/circuit MQHA Members after September 1 (if available) $
South Barn Stalls
@ $70/circuit for MQHA Members by September 1
$
South Barn Stalls
@ $80/circuit for MQHA Members after September 1
$
Non Member Stalls
@ $90/circuit
$ We cannot guarantee placement, but will do our best to place your horses where you would like. Stalls are assigned by postmark date. No changes in location after Sept. 1, no refunds after Sept. 1.
Stall with request
Camping Sites Site Number Request Total Charges $
@ $80/circuit each = 1st Choice
2nd Choice
3rd Choice
Sites are assigned by postmark date. No changes in location after September 1, no refunds after September 1.
Signature
Name on Credit Card Card #
$
Card Type q q q Exp. Date
SVC Code (back of card) Duplicate this form as needed. Retain a copy for your records. MQHA Journal • May/June 2012 • 21
Or mail a check payable to: MQHA, P.O. Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 • Fax: 616.225.8313 www.MIQuarterHorse.com
MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic 4 AQHA Shows!
AQHA/MQHA Approved
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
September 13-16, 2012 Thursday & Friday Judges: Clint Fullerton, Kim Myers & Mike Hay Saturday & Sunday Judges: April Devitt, Debbie Kail & Tanya Green
Exhibitor Party Saturday Evening
PAY $150 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse) 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm-up 8:00 a.m. - Thursday, September 13 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. (S9) SSS Weanling Non Pro Sweepstakes 6. (F2) MQHBF Open Weanling Colts $500 added 7. (2031) Amateur Yearling Stallions 8. (2032) Amateur 2 YO Stallions 9. (2033) Amateur 3 YO Stallions 10. (2034) Amateur Aged Stallions 11. (2730) Amateur Performance Stallions Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 12. (F6) (1031) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Stallions $500 added 13. (1032) 2 Year Old Stallions 14. (1033) 3 Year Old Stallions 15. (1034) Aged Stallions 16. (1730) Open Performance Stallions Grand & Reserve Stallions 17. (F4) MQHBF Open Weanling Fillies $500 added 18. (2054) Amateur Yearling Mares 19. (2055) Amateur 2 Year Old Mares 20. (2056) Amateur 3 Year Old Mares 21. (2057) Amateur Aged Mares 22. (2750) Amateur Performance Mares Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares 23. (F8) (1054) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Fillies $500 added 24. (1055) 2 Year Old Mares 25. (1056) 3 Year Old Mares 26. (1057) Aged Mares 27. (1750) Open Performance Mares Grand & Reserve Mares 28. (F19) MQHBF 4 & Over WP - $500 added 29. (2074) Amateur Yearlings Geldings 30. (2075) Amateur 2 Year Old Geldings 31. (2076) Amateur 3 Year Geldings 32. (2077) Amateur Aged Geldings 33. (2770) Amateur Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings 34. (F10) (1074) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Geldings - $500 added 35. (1075) AQHA 2 Year Old Geldings 36. (1076) AQHA 3 Year Old Geldings 37. (1077) Aged Geldings 38. (1770) Open Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Geldings 39. (3120) Nov Amateur Showmanship 40. (2128) Amateur Select Showmanship 41. (2120) Amateur Showmanship 42. (S5) SSS Yearling Longe Line 43. (F18) MQHBF 3 YO HUS - $500 added 44. (3440) Novice Amateur HUS 45. (1441) Junior HUS www.MIQuarterHorse.com
46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55.
(2440) Amateur HUS (2448) Amateur Select HUS (1442) Senior HUS (3520) Novice Amateur Equitation (2528) Amateur Select Equitation (2520) Amateur Equitation (S8) SSS SO & MO 3 YO HUS (1424) Green Western Pleasure (S6) SSS Stallion Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP (S7) SSS Mare Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP
7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm-up 8:00 a.m. - Friday, September 14 56. (F12) MQHBF Yearling Longe Line $500 added 57. (4051) Youth Mares (2 & under) 58. (4052) Youth Mares (3 & over) 59. (4750) Youth Performance Mares Grand & Reserve Youth Mares 60. (4071) Youth Geldings (2 & under) 61. (4072) Youth Geldings (3 & over) 62. (4770) Youth Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings 63. (5120) Nov Youth Showmanship 64. (4120) Youth Showmanship 18 & U 65. (F14) MQHBF 2 YO HUS - $500 added 66. (5440) Novice Youth HUS 67. (1443) Green HUS 68. (4440) Youth HUS (18 & Under) 69. (5520) Novice Youth Equitation 70. (4520) Youth Equitation (18 & U) 71. (F21) MQHBF 4 & Over HUS - $500 added 72. (5420) Nov Youth WP 73. (F13) (1423) MQHBF/AQHA Two YO WP $500 added 74. (3420) Nov Amateur WP 75. (4420) Youth WP (18 & Under) 76. (1421) Junior Western Pleasure 77. (2428) Amateur Select WP 78. (1422) Senior Western Pleasure 79. (2420) Amateur WP 80. (F16) MQHBF 3 YO Western Pleasure - $500 added with $250 added OPEN TO THE WORLD 3 YO WP 81. (5400) Novice Youth Horsemanship 82. (4400) Youth Horsemanship (18 & U) 83. (3400) Nov Amateur Horsemanship 84. (2408) Amateur Select Horsemanship 85. (2400) Amateur Horsemanship 86. MSBA Non Pro All Age HUS Slot Class 87. MSBA 2 YO WP Slot Class 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm-up 8:00 a.m. - Saturday, September 15 88. (F15) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO WP $500 added 89. (F5) (2031) MQHBF/AQHA Am Yearling Stallions - $500 added
90. (2032) Amateur 2 Year Old Stallions 91. (2033) Amateur 3 Year Old Stallions 92. (2034) Amateur Aged Stallions 93. (2730) Amateur Performance Stallions Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 94. (F1) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Colts $500 added 95. (1031) Yearling Stallions 96. (1032) 2 Year Old Stallions 97. (1033) 3 Year Old Stallions 98. (1034) Aged Stallions 99. (1730) Open Performance Stallions Grand & Reserve Stallions 100. (F7) (2054) MQHBF/AQHA Amateur Yearling Fillies - $500 added 101. (2055) Amateur 2 Year Old Mares 102. (2056) Amateur 3 Year Old Mares 103. (2057) Amateur Aged Mares 104. (2750) Amateur Performance Mares Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares 105. (F3) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Fillies $500 added 106. (1054) Yearling Mares 107. (1055) 2 Year Old Mares 108. (1056) 3 Year Old Mares 109. (1057) Aged Mares 110. (1750) Open Performance Mares Grand & Reserve Mares 111. (F9) (2074) MQHBF/AQHA Amateur Yearling Geldings - $500 added 112. (2075) Amateur 2 Year Old Geldings 113. (2076) Amateur 3 Year Old Geldings 114. (2077) Amateur Aged Geldings 115. (2770) Amateur Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings 116. (1074) Yearling Geldings 117. (1075) 2 Year Old Geldings 118. (1076) 3 Year Old Geldings 119. (1077) Aged Geldings 120. (1770) Open Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Geldings 121. (F20) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over WP $500 added 122. (4051) Youth Mares (2 & under) 123. (4052) Youth Mares (3 & over) 124. (4750) Youth Performance Mares Grand & Reserve Youth Mares 125. (4071) Youth Geldings (2 & under) 126. (4072) Youth Geldings (3 & over) 127. (4770) Youth Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings 128. (F11) MQHBF Non Pro Yearling Longe Line $500 added 129. (1443) Green HUS 130. (5440) Novice Youth HUS 131. (1441) Junior HUS 132. (F17) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO HUS $500 added MQHA Journal • May/June 2012 • 22
MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic 4 AQHA Shows!
AQHA/MQHA Approved
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
September 13-16, 2012 Thursday & Friday Judges: Clint Fullerton, Kim Myers & Mike Hay Saturday & Sunday Judges: April Devitt, Debbie Kail & Tanya Green
Exhibitor Party Saturday Evening
PAY $150 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse) 133. (904) Small Fry HUS 134. (4440) Youth HUS (18 & Under) 135. (3440) Novice Amateur HUS 136. (2448) Amateur Select HUS 137. (2440) Amateur HUS 138. (1442) Sr Hunter Under Saddle 139. (F22) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over HUS $500 added 140. (905) Small Fry Equitation 141. (5520) Novice Youth Equitation 142. (4520) Youth Equitation (18 & Under) 143. (3520) Novice Amateur Equitation 144. (2528) Amateur Select Equitation 145. (2520) Amateur Equitation 146. (1424) Green Western Pleasure 147. MSBA Green HUS Slot Class 148. MSBA Non Pro All Age WP Slot Class 8:00 a.m. - Sunday, September 16 149. (5120) Nov Youth Showmanship 150. (4120) Youth Showmanship (18 & U) 151. (3120) Nov Amateur Showmanship 152. (2128) Amateur Select Showmanship 153. (2120) Amateur Showmanship 154. (900) Small Fry Showmanship 155. (1423) Two YO WP 156. (5420) Nov Youth WP 157. (3420) Nov Amateur WP 158. (4420) Youth Western Pleasure 159. (1421) Junior Western Pleasure 160. (2428) Amateur Select WP 161. (2420) Amateur Western Pleasure 162. (901) Small Fry Western Pleasure 163. (1422) Senior Western Pleasure 164. MQHA Lead Line (8 & under) 165. (902) Small Fry Horsemanship 166. (5400) Novice Youth Horsemanship 167. (4400) Youth Horsemanship (18 & U) 168. (3400) Nov Amateur Horsemanship 169. (2408) Amateur Select Horsemanship 170. (2400) Amateur Horsemanship 171. (903) Small Fry Trail 172. (1383) Green Trail 173. (1380) Trail 174. (5380) Novice Youth Trail 175. (4380) Youth Trail 176. (3380) Novice Amateur Trail 177. (2380) Amateur Trail 178. (2388) Amateur Select Trail 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. All MQHA events can be found at
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AQHA Entry Fees per judge All Classes $10 Any Division Blanket Fee $35 Small Fry $5 Small Fry Blanket Fee $25 Office Charge $5 AQHA Drug Testing Fee $1 AQHA Processing Fee $4 Lead Line $1 Pay $150 for Unlimited AQHA classes (one horse/back number) Other Fees MSU trailer in fee (per horse/day) $10 (without the purchase of a stall) $35 charge for returned checks/declined credit cards Stalls • MQHA Members (paid by 9/1/12) $80 (if available) in the main barn or $70 in the south barn. • MQHA Members (after 9/1/12) $90 in the main barn (if available) or $80 in the south barn. • All non member stalls - $90 • Refunds until 9/1/12 • 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. Awards • High Point Awards to Small Fry, Novice Youth, Novice Amateur, Amateur, Amateur Select, Youth, and Open. Prizes for all 1st place winners and ribbons for 1st through 6th. 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 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. Camping • Camping - $80 for circuit. No nightly rates • Full payment must accompany reservations. • Camping is assigned by date paid • Refunds until 9/1/12 Move In – Arrivals permitted after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12. • Neg. Coggins (within 1 yr.) required for all horses.
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. Payment by Visa, Master Card or Discover or make checks payable to MQHA. Mail to MQHA, PO Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 Contact MQHA (616)225-8211, mqha@hotmail.com Show Office Phone 517-432-0665 (after Sept. 11) Services available on site • Shavings available through MSU • Food concession • Photographer • Showers Address of Show Grounds 4301 Farm Lane Rd., E. Lansing, MI 48824 (corner of Mt. Hope Rd. & Farm Lane)
The MSU Pavilion is a smoke free environment. We ask that you respect this and smoke outside. For safety reasons, all dogs must be tied or on a leash at all times. 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 Comfort Inn, Dimondale Howard Johnson Red Roof Inn Holiday Inn Express Candlewood Suites
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Use Your Stethoscope Before You Need It!
Written by Dr. Juliet Getty www.gettyequinenutrition.com Your emergency kit likely includes a stethoscope – a highly valuable piece of equipment during any urgent health situation. Knowing your horse's normal heart rate and gut sounds beforehand will allow you to better assess the seriousness of the situation -- so use your stethoscope now. A resting pulse is typically between 32 and 40 beats per minute (ponies are slightly higher). Place the stethoscope in front of the girth area, just behind the elbow. Using the sweep second hand on your watch or a stop watch (usually a feature on your cell phone), count the number of beats for 30 seconds and double it to get beats per minute. Measure at various times of day, before and after eating, and at any change in circumstances or activity level; this will give www.MIQuarterHorse.com
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you a clear idea of how your horse generally responds to his environment. Marked deviation from normal (without obvious explanation such as exercise) can indicate the presence of infection, pain, or illness. Your stethoscope is especially useful for listening to gut sounds. It is normal and healthy for sounds to come from the digestive tract due to the movement of feed, gas, and fluid. Intestines are made of muscles; processing forage continuously provides the necessary exercise to keep these muscles in good condition. Normally, the sounds will be low in pitch with some growling. Colic occurs when there is a change within the intestines, ordinarily due to obstruction, gas, or torsion, and sounds change or stop altogether. If you don't hear any noise, or if the sounds have become higher pitched, significantly slowed, or sound hollow, it likely indicates colic and you should contact your vet immediately. Practice listening to four areas of the gut, along the upper barrel and the lower flank area on both sides. Generally speaking, sounds from the upper left come from the small colon and tend to be high pitched and of short duration. The lower left has sounds
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from the large colon. On the upper right, the sounds come from the large colon and cecum whereas the lower right has the large colon. However, the point of origin for gut sounds is not completely predictable; the important thing is to identify a variation from your horse's normal sounds. Deviations from normal in pulse or gut sounds may have many possible explanations, so unless you have extensive experience, you should never put yourself in the position of diagnosing colic or other disorders. But you can be a valuable resource to your veterinarian if you know what is normal for your horse and can identify a change, before illness happens. Dr. Juliet Getty has taught and consulted on equine nutrition for more than 20 years. The Getty Equine Nutrition website (www.GettyEquineNutrition.com) offers helpful articles, a library of previous tele-seminars and articles, and a nutrition forum. Subscribe on the website to her free and informative monthly e-newsletter, “Forage for Thought.” Dr. Getty serves as a distinguished advisor to the Equine Sciences Academy and her articles on equine nutrition are internationally published. She is available for individual consultations. MQHA Journal • May/June 2012 • 26
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