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Prepare Mentally for the Show Ring by Charlene Strickland Green Grass Syndicated Features Ask a champion why she succeeds in the show ring—she'll probably tell you it's mental preparation. Like any other modern sport, showing requires focus, concentration, and emotional control. Many champion riders apply the principles of sports psychology to equestrian competition. With stakes high at big-money and international events, a positive mindset can make the difference between the winners and the also-rans. To be a winner, you'll confront those anxietyproducing moments. Your first show of the season can affect your entire competitive year. To set you in a winning direction, here's a 4-step program. A POSITIVE ATTITUDE Every rider thrives on self-confidence—a requirement for anyone entering the show ring. That attitude influences every move you make, in or out of the spotlight. AQHA judge Brian Ellsworth explained how exhibitors display their inner feelings: "Confidence level is a giveaway in any class. The air of confidence, the self-assurance, will come across. "Many times a rider comes in and she's almost apologetic for being there. When someone apologizes to you, it's hard to score them high. The air of confidence, the overall picture, isn't there." Ellsworth, who has judged at the AQHA World Championship Show, considers this attitude a form of salesmanship. "The desire to win comes from within. It shows in the facial expression, body language, how you carry yourself, how you address a pattern. You almost need an air of arrogance on individual patterns." Acting like a winner also means squelching negative thoughts and comments. If every showgrounds complaint turned into a ribbon, tack rooms would be packed full! Horsepeople seem to indulge in griping about judges, fellow exhibitors, show management, trainers, and associations. Ignore the countless irritations that may occur, and focus on the reasons why you show. Maintain a healthy, positive attitude. At the 1993 AQHA World, amateur rider Jill Pennau went first in the Finals for Senior Western Riding, and marked a score of 222 on Skipa Stars Lace. While she watched the other 14 riders—including several well-known professionals try to beat her score, she expressed a champion's philosophy: "Whatever I score or place won't affect how I feel about me or my horse. I show for fun, not the awards ceremony. And it's always fun, trying to beat myself. I don't worry about others in the class." (Jill won that World Championship with the highest Western Riding score at the entire show!) www.MIQuarterHorse.com
INVISIBLE EMOTIONS Excitement, joy, tension, frustration—every show exhibitor experiences these feelings. Emotions make competition memorable, yet they can affect your horsemanship while you prepare and show. At one of his famous clinics, George Morris advised students, "When you're riding, get rid of your emotions." He emphasized that riders should always think and plan ahead, but not express emotions. In the saddle, emotions often develop into nervousness. You might thrive on nerves, which sharpen your concentration, or you might let panic take over. The most likely scenario is in the warmup ring, while you wait your turn through the ingate. "Everybody looks so good," your inner voice warns. "You aren't in this league." If you're a reiner, that voice could tell you, "Look at Mr. Bigname over there, spinning his Superstakes winner. You'd better practice right now!" You fall into the trap that ruins many goes—you spin your horse too many times and lower your score before you enter the ring. In a clinic for jumper riders, Olympic competitor Anne Kursinski advised, "Stay relaxed so you can think. When you get nervous, you don't think so well. You want to be disciplined, thoughtful, and organized." Curb your emotions until after you've completed your practicing and showing. VISUALIZE YOUR PLAN With a positive, clear attitude, develop a proactive plan for performance. Visualization helps many riders to imagine themselves matching an ideal. By observing a top performer, you can replay his presentation in your mind. You concentrate on his seat and hands and imagine the sensations of being in his place. On your horse, re-run the picture and replicate the feelings. For example, you recognize the sight of seeing a rider who keeps her dressage horse on the bit across the diagonal and into the turn. When you ride this movement, you copy what she did. In his seminar, "Mental Preparation for Peak Performance," Dressage trainer Michael HedlundBeining described the power of visualization to improve a rider's seat, after watching a video of a graceful rider. "Create in your mind the same feeling you had watching the video," he said. "See the pelvis of the rider being connected with the horse. See in your mind where that motion was coming from." Hedlund-Beining used Dr. Reiner Klimke as an example of mental control at the show. A living master of the art of dressage, Klimke focuses on a positive mental picture of himself. "Klimke would warm up in the morning. He would exaggerate all the good things about his horse, to get himself in a positive state of mind. He would not work on the things that are bad, or talk about the feelings that were not so great. From his whole surroundings, he got positive feelings and he was secure."
CONTROL YOUR ATTENTION Attention isn't the same as emotions, although out-of-control feelings certainly detract from your alertness. Attention means concentrating on your performance at every moment, and it affects how your horse listens and responds to you. You've visualized how to guide your horse, and now you live what you saw. Lela Kay Hughes, who won the All-Around Amateur award at the 1991 and 1993 Paint World Championship, said, "I always put forth my best effort whenever I go in a class, and I expect the best out of Kings Copy Cat. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes he or I get sidetracked." She advised to clear your mind from a previous class. Dwelling on a mistake can affect you so much that your worst fears come true. "You've got to say, 'That's behind me now. I'll think of this class I'm going in now.' You can't bring up things that happened an hour ago. You've got to go in another class and do your best. If you want to go for allaround, you've got to put out a lot of effort and have a lot of faith in your horse and confidence in yourself." Everyone experiences lapses in concentration. Horsemanship demands precision, yet riders at all levels just forget. The warm-up ring seems to generate bloopers, as the stress level rises. You may forget to observe your surroundings, and cut off another rider without realizing your rudeness. You might blank out at the in-gate. Waiting for the announcer to call your number, you realize you forgot the course in jumping, the test in dressage, or the pattern in reining or Western riding. Or as you enter the ring in a rail class, the first rider starts tracking left instead of right, and you blindly follow her lead. Stress makes you susceptible to an embarrassing memory lapse. You might go off pattern during a class, such as counting the number of times your reiner turns around. This happens to the most experienced reiners, as spectators saw at a one AQHA World Championship. In the Senior Reining finals, two champions tied for first place and broke the tie through a rein-off. The first to go, Todd Crawford, went off pattern by performing three instead of four turnarounds. Even Olympic riders go off course. At the 1993 Event at the Downs horse trial, Mike Huber simply forgot to jump the final fence on the last of six horses he competed that day. As soon as he galloped past and not over the fence, he realized his error and circled to jump it—earning a penalty for a runout. Mental sharpness will help you improve your show ring satisfaction. By controlling your mental state, you'll influence your horse more effectively for a more polished performance. Author of four equine books, Charlene Strickland contributes to equestrian magazines in the U.S. and United Kingdom. She is a member of the International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists and American Horse Publications. Strickland lives in Bosque Farms, New Mexico.
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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
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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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2013 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
100
Number of Places
For All Classes Except Weanlings
NUMBER OF ENTRIES 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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2013 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
None None None None $50 None None None
None None None None $50 None None None
$25 $25 $25 $25 $60 $25 $25 $25
Purse
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8
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
$7,732 $7,732 $7,732 $7,732 $3,149 $3,889 $3,889 $2,409
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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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2013 Michigan Quarter Horse Association Entry Form for Breeders’ Futurity & Stallion Service Sale Classes 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). Include 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.
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2013 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.
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Blue Ribbon Relationships by Jamie Clark On a recent trip to Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, I was greeted by amazing southern hospitality. From the time I stepped off the airplane to checking into my hotel, I was greeted by genuine, smiling faces. The American Horse Publications conference that I was attending was outstanding. So many great business minds were in attendance. While at the conference, we talked about the horse industry and how as a whole, we could use our businesses to grow the industry. As I talked with individuals at the conference it was apparent that we were all of one accord and had one goal: to advance an industry. I left the conference wanting to shout to the world how amazing this industry truly is! Because of social media, I was able to do just that. I was able to create a testimonial video with my iPhone and upload it directly to YouTube. I was able to seek out business owners and give them feedback on their Facebook pages. I was also able to receive feedback about my business through Facebook. I stayed connected throughout the conference by tweeting what I learned. It was my honor to give a recommendation on LinkedIn to those professionals that I met and made a connection with. The POWER of social media is so vast, but it is more than just a sales tool or a place to “collect” fans. It is more than ROI (return on investment), figures on a report or announcing a sale. It is a place to create advocates for your business or brand. It is an avenue to create a caring culture. In his book, The Thank You Economy, Gary Vaynerchuk, brilliantly talks about how social media success is not dependent on the platform you use (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.), but the culture you are creating. He shares, “If you apply social media correctly, your customers will buy more, they will be more loyal, they will spread your message, and they will defend you should you ever need them to.” So how do you create those advocates? How do you create a culture of caring? The secret is to first care! Care more about your customers, fans and employees more than you care about the bottom line. I am not denying that we have to be cognizant of the bottom line. We must be professional, responsible business owners, BUT when you create a culture of caring, your fans will be your best advocate. In a report published in 2010 by RightNow, a customer service consulting firm, 85 percent of U.S. consumers say they would pay 5 percent to 25 percent more to ensure a superior customer experience. This should give you the best motivation to create an amazing experience for your fan or customer through social media! www.MIQuarterHorse.com
BE AUTHENTIC The best way to begin, no matter what social media platform you are using, is to be authentic! Your business is unique. You have something to offer the world that no one else does – YOU! You may have a tack store, own a breeding stallion, manage a feed store, run a dude ranch or have another horse business, but yours is unique. Remember no matter what you are posting or how you are communicating you must remain authentic at all times. Communication is key. If a fan posts on your Facebook page about their horse or something general, respond by asking another question. Give them an opportunity to share about their horse, their show experience or a problem or challenge they may be facing. The more you genuinely respond to each comment or post, the more authentic you become in the eyes of your fans. They start to see you as a real person, not just another page on Facebook. They start to build; wait here it comes...a relationship with you and your business. Take a moment and evaluate your relationships with family and friends that you have known for a long time. If it has been a good experience, you would go to bat for them at any time. You would gladly recommend them to a friend. You feel connected to them because of the relationship. If you can do this with your fans using social media, you will experience more ROI than you can imagine; more loyalty than you ever dreamed. Keep in mind social media relationships, much like face to face relationships, take time and patience. IT’S NOT ABOUT THE NUMBERS I was talking to a local business owner a few months back and during the conversation it came up that I was a social media coach. He immediately said that he did not need any of my services because he had over 3,000 fans on his Facebook page. Keep in mind, I was not trying to sell him, but he assumed that I would. As we talked, I asked him to pull up his Facebook Insights. He had just over 3,000 fans, but the number of people talking about his company was 29. I am not sure about you, but if I have 3,000 fans, I want more than 1% of my fans talking about my company. I would rather have a page with 200 fans and 75 to 100 people talking about the company or the product. Do you agree? It is not about the numbers, it is about consistency and engagement. Are you engaging your fans? Yes, your numbers will increase as you provide VALUE to your fans. If you only try and sell them something they will not stay. They will seek out a place – most likely your competitor – where they can receive education, entertainment and feel valued and cared for genuinely. If time is an issue for you and you cannot commit to being on the computer daily to post on your social media sites, consider using a tool such as Hootsuite. Hootsuite allows you to
schedule your posts to go out to multiple social media platforms. This will help with time management, but you want to make sure that you are responding to any comments that are made on those posts in a timely manner. COLLABORATION One of the definitions of collaboration according to Merriam-Webster is, “to cooperate with or willingly assist an enemy of one’s country and especially an occupying force.” I find this humorous because this is how most business owners view their competition – as the enemy. I cannot count the number of times (in this article as well) that I have shared, referenced or applauded my competitors article or information in what I write. A fellow marketer once scolded me for doing so. He pointed out how my clients and fans could easily go and do business with my competitor, since I was opening the door by sharing their articles. He is 100% correct, but do I worry about that? Heck no! I do not know everything there is to know about social media or marketing. Just as it is with horses, we need to be continual learners. I want to offer my fans VALUE so I share worthwhile information even if it is not branded with my logo (of course I always share it directly from their website to ensure they get all the credit). Many of these connections offer the same products or services that I do, but I want to offer my fans the choice of who they want to hire. Most will do business with me because I continue to be authentic and provide them value. As a business owner it is truly the little things that matter. The little things set us apart from our competitors. The little things show our character and integrity. In those little things our businesses establish a strong foundation that will stand the test of time. If you continue to do what you have always done, you will continue to get what you have always gotten. What will you commit to doing this month that will set you apart? Jamie Clark is one crazy country chic with a passion for marketing and social media. She is known for her contagious energy and never-ending smile. She 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, showmanship and trail riding throughout her show career. 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 skyrocketed. In 2011 she was selected to be the coanchor of America’s Favorite Trail Horse, which aired on HRTV in September 2011. Jamie currently contributes to the Michigan Quarter Horse Journal, Horse Circuit News, Saddles and Stirrups and the Equestrian Stylist. She is 34 years old now, still riding, president of her own company, Yellow Barn Media. Her company offers one-on-one coaching, brand development, social media management, networking training and marketing consulting. Jamie can be contacted at www.yellowbarnmedia.com or 517.375.5399.
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MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION Meeting of the Board of Directors March 12, 2013 Meeting Minutes President Karen Waite called a conference call meeting of the MQHA Board of Directors to order at 7:04 p.m. The following Directors and staff were present on the call: Chris Baldwin, Kelly Chapman, Kathy Christensen, Charlie Closser, Warren English, Taylor Fabus, Pattie Hall, Monty Montgomery, Jacque Moody, Tom Powers, Jody Prime, Mary Robertson, Mike Sinko, Debbie Wadds, Karen Waite, Morgan Warda, Tiffany Weitzel and Kris Woroniecki. Excused were: Megan Hirschman, Michelle McDowell, Ted Meyer, Chris Perniciaro and Nicole Veldhoff. Also on the call was Youth Vice President, Sasha Glover for Michelle McDowell. AGENDA: Mike Sinko made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Tiffany Weitzel seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. MINUTES: Charlie Closser made a motion to accept the February 12, 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 February 2013. The total assets of the Association as of February 28, 2013 are listed at $285,748.05; the total liabilities at $142,612.85, and the total members' equity is listed at $143,135.20. The net income as of the end of February is listed at $20,537.80 compared to $23,694.78 for the same period in 2012. Mary Robertson made a motion to approve the February 2013 financial statement. Mike Sinko seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Warren discussed the financial position of the association. He indicated that all of the money is in the savings accounts as the certificates of deposit were not paying much in interest. He would like to look into doing something with the money within the next few months and asked for feedback. Warren also reported that he is happy with the February show income. TREASURER’S REPORT: Kris Woroniecki presented the check detail report showing all checks written for February 2013. After review, Jacque Moody made a motion to accept the check detail report for February. Mary Robertson seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kris Woroniecki asked the Board about paying the Michigan Equine Partnership membership dues of $500. MQHA was not a member for 2012. Mary Robertson made a motion to not renew the membership with MEP until MQHA is able to learn more about what direction the MEP is heading. Taylor Fabus seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kris Woroniecki presented the accounts payable and receivable reports. The accounts were reviewed. Taylor Fabus made a motion to accept the report and Charlie Closser seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Karen Waite said thanks to all who helped out at the Michigan Horse Council Expo this weekend. The attendance seemed very good, and vendors had very positive reports. She stated that she is looking forward to the Easter Show,
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and to continuing the momentum that MQHA has after the February event. Finally, Karen thanked the eight Directors who submitted the Executive Secretary/ Treasurer evaluation for Kris Woroniecki. The annual review is scheduled for March 20 at the office. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Vice President Tiffany Weitzel also thanked everyone who helped at the Expo. She also reported that she had several conversations about addition of small fry classes to our showbills. It has been met with a lot of enthusiasm. OFFICE REPORT: Kris Woroniecki reported that she would be participating in the Dreamweaver training on Friday at the office. She has downloaded the software necessary to access the MQHA website. It is available on a free trial for 30 days. If we choose to continue, a one year commitment is $19.99 per month. Commitment month to month only is $29.99 per month, or to purchase software $399. Kris will report back to the Board at the next meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS EASTER SHOW: Monty Montgomery reported that everything for the Easter show is now on “cruise control”. Stacy Montgomery is working to secure items for the silent auction which will benefit Year End Awards. Monty is still in need of some gate help. Everything else appears to be ready. FINANCE: Warren English mentioned again that the Executive Secretary/Treasurer review will be March 20 at the MQHA office. He will also be meeting with the bookkeeper to work on the year end accounting check list on the same day. He would also like to get the bookkeeper to show a percent by month in the budget breakdown. Currently we are looking at an annual budget compared to a year to date. FUNDRAISING: Tiffany Weitzel stated that Megan Hirschman is working to set up a meeting for the fundraising committee. Megan will get back to the Board on the date. Tiffany encouraged the committee chair people to respond to Megan’s request. HARBOR CLASSIC: A proposal to help the West Michigan Fair Association come up with some upfront money to fabricate some additional interior stalls was presented. Many questions were asked and Kristie Woroniecki will put the questions and answers together for discussion after the conference call. The Board agreed that they wanted to table the discussion and work through it via email at a later time. MEMBERSHIP/PUBLICITY: Morgan Warda reported that she has reviewed her calendar and is willing to set up a MQHA marketing table at some other open shows throughout the summer. She would like to set up a banner, a table, the youth scrapbook and youth team information. Taylor Fabus offered to help her as well. Morgan stated that she would contact the show managements to get permission to set up something. Kathy Christensen updated the Board on the Expo. She said that the group took four memberships and sold about $350 worth of stuff. There were three youth who volunteered their time at expo as well as several adults. Kathy said that she would like to consolidate some of the items in the space next year and have fewer items in the booth. SHOW APPROVAL: Tom Powers mentioned that there has been a long standing Show Approval Committee Recommendation that a judge can only judge one show in Michigan per year. It has been brought to his attention that the All Breed Youth Show has hired a judge that is already judging here. Discussion followed and the
decision was that the All Breed Youth Show would be notified. If they are unable to hire a different judge, then it would be allowed for this year with a reminder that they need to do their best to not duplicate a judge. Comments from the board included that the All Breed Youth Show only involves youth classes, the judge would be judging four months after the first show he is doing, and that the Youth Show has a hardship in that they must hire a multicarded judge. STALLION SERVICE SALE: Kristie Woroniecki reported that a Stallion Service Sale meeting would be held on Thursday, April 18 in East Lansing and that anyone interested in attending was welcome to attend. YEAR END AWARDS: Monty Montgomery stated that all of the Year End Awards that have not been picked up will be made available at the Easter show. Several Directors suggested that we post on both the website and on Facebook that the awards will be there and if they aren't picked up, or if arrangements for pick up aren't made, the awards will be donated back to the Association at the completion of the Easter horse show. YOUTH: Youth Vice President Sasha Glover explained a new fundraiser that the Youth are hoping to get approval for. They would like to fill 200 to 300 Easter eggs with candy, prizes and notes that say “sorry, try again”. The prizes would be donated. They would sell the eggs for $5 each or $10 for three. All money raised would go to the general fund. Taylor made a motion to approve the egg fundraiser. Kelly chapman seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. NATIONAL DIRECTOR UPDATE: Kelly Chapman and Chris Baldwin discussed the highlights of the AQHA Convention. There was a lot of talk about the new novice rules. Everything goes back to the Executive Committee and will be voted on in April. AQHA registrations are up. Membership levels are about the same with focus being put on building the youth memberships. There has been a lot of positive feedback about the new leveling program. OLD BUSINESS: President Waite reminded the Directors to get their bio and photo to the journal editor by the March 15 deadline. She stressed the importance of being visible to the membership. NEW BUSINESS: None A motion to adjourn was made at 8:40 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: The following motion was made via email by Ted Meyer: MQHA will loan the West Michigan Fair Association up to $12,000 to cover the cost of manufacturing 26 new stalls for use at the Ludington Fairgrounds beginning in 2013. MQHA will be repaid by WMFA by allowing MQHA to rent 44 stalls for the Harbor Classic over the next six years at no cost. The motion was seconded by Monty Montgomery. The following Directors returned an electronic vote in favor of the motion: Baldwin, Christensen, Closser, English, Fabus, Hall, Hirschman, McDowell, Meyer, Montgomery, Moody, Perniciaro, Powers, Prime, Robertson, Sinko, Veldhoff, Wadds, Warda, Weitzel. Motion passed with none opposed. NEXT MEETING: The next Board meeting will be Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the MSU Pavilion, Classroom A, East Lansing, MI.
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