May June 2015 MQHA Journal

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MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI Judges: Don McDuffy, Gary Trubee, Derek Hanscome & Charlene Carter

AQHA, MQHA & MGLQHA Approved Mason County Fairgrounds, Ludington, MI Judges Aug. 27 & 28: Melissa Dukes & Valerie Kearns Aug. 29 & 30: Lisa Krohn & Karen Watters

May 22, 8:30am | May 23-25, 8am MQHA Summer Series 4 Sets of AQHA Points!

AQHA, MQHA, & MGLQHA Approved Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan, MI Judges May 22 & 23: Tyler Crouse & Courtney Fuller May 24 & 25: Allen Mitchels & Pete McAllister

June 20-21, 8am Jeff Bujack Quarter Horse Shows 3 AQHA/MQHA Shows!

Berrien Co. Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, MI Judges: Mike Carter, John Dean & Russ Smith

June 30-July 5, 8am MQHA Harbor Classic AQHA, MQHA, NMQHA, MGLQHA Approved Mason County Fairgrounds, Ludington, MI Judges June 30, July 1 & 2: Gigi Bailey, Mike Hay & Steve Heckaman July 3-5: April Devitt, Bob Kail & Tracy Willis

July 24, 9am NMQHA All Novice Horse Show

September 17-20, 8am MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic AQHA, MQHA & MGLQHA Approved MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI Sept. 17 & 18 Judges: Debbie Kail, Michael Ochetto & Chris Thompson Sept. 19 & 20: Lita Hottel, Russ Smith (Futurity Only) & Nancie Wright

October 30 - November 1 MHSA All Breed Youth Show AQHA, MQHA, APHA & PtHA Approved MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI Judge: Tom Robertson

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AQHA, NMQHA & MQHA Approved Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI Judge: Scott Carmichael

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Hayley Giamo

Hayley is a Senior at Caledonia High School and will be attending college in the fall. This will be her fourth and final youth year showing on the MQHA and AQHA circuits.

She participated on the All American Quarter Horse Congress NYATT team in 2013 and 2014 placing 13th and 10th/NSBA in Hunter Under Saddle. She was also a finalist at the 2014 Novice Championships in HUS with Skip The Coatsntails.

Hayley and Space Age Irons (aka Brady) are Nationally Qualified for the 2015 AQHA Youth World Show in Hunter Under Saddle. She will also be showing at the NSBA World Show and the 3 year old non-pro events throughout the year. Hayley is so excited to continue showing this young, very talented gelding.

Hayley has been active on the MQHYA Board for 3 years and is currently serving as Treasurer. She would like to say to everyone - “Good luck to all my fellow youth during the 2015 show season!”

Written by Kodi O’Boyle, MQHYA Reporter www.MIQuarterHorse.com

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MQHA Office (616) 225-8211 mqha@hotmail.com Feel free to reach out to one of our board members on a specific committee P.O. Box 278, if you have questions, recommendations or if you wish to volunteer.

Greenville, MI 48838 www.miquarterhorse.com Your comments and suggestions are appreciated!

MQHA Committee Contacts

AWARDS

SHOW APPROVAL

Monty Montgomery, Chair, 269-830-7932 cell, bayhushorses@yahoo.com Tiffany Weitzel, 517-206-1986 cell, tiffyree@yahoo.com Meggen Baynes, 517-582-5286 cell, mbaynes82@hotmail.com

Megan Hirschman, Chair, 989-330-1265 cell, Hirschm8@msu.edu Tom Powers, 616-262-2836 cell, tomcpowers@aol.com Mike Sinko, 989-560-0140 cell, sinkomichael@hotmail.com Morgan Warda, 810-358-1468 cell, mowarda@umfint.edu

CONSTITUTION REVISION & RULES Cathy Thaler, Chair 269-214-2111 cell, thalercathy@gmail.com Bob Milks, 989-620-0766 cell, milksrobert@yahoo.com

CONVENTION Tiffany Weitzel, Co-Chair 517-206-1986 cell, tiffyree@yahoo.com Debbie Wadds, Co-Chair 616-550-6334, gwadds1@aol.com Taylor Fabus 517-862-4059 cell, tenlenta@msu.edu Sasha Glover, 517-920-0136 cell, gloversasha@gmail.com Monty Montgomery 269-830-7932 cell, bayhushorses@yahoo.com Nicole Veldhoff 440-858-7823 cell, nicole@nbvperformancehorses.com

FINANCE Warren English, Chair, 269-506-5688 cell, warren@englishins.com Megan Hirschman, 989-330-1265 cell, Hirschm8@msu.edu Bob Milks, 989-620-0766 cell, milksrobert@yahoo.com Cathy Thaler, 269-214-2111 cell, thalercathy@gmail.com

FUTURITY & GREAT LAKES CLASSIC Jacque Moody, Chair, 248-207-3800 cell, jacquelin.moody@lpl.com Monty Montgomery, 269-830-7932 cell, bayhushorses@yahoo.com Chris Perniciaro, 517-281-4985 cell, chris23250@hotmail.com Tom Powers, 616-262-2836 cell, tomcpowers@aol.com Jill Finley, 616-443-9574 cell, jill@noblehillsfarm.com

JOURNAL (Includes Website & Social Media) Kathy Christensen, Chair, 616-291-3784, kathy.christensen@henryschein.com Cathy Thaler, 269-214-2111 cell, thalercathy@gmail.com Meggen Baynes, 517-582-5286 cell, mbaynes82@hotmail.com Jill Finley, 616-443-9574 cell, jill@noblehillsfarm.com MEMBERSHIP

STALLION SERVICE SALE Chris Perniciaro, Chair, 517-281-4985 cell, chris23250@hotmail.com Jacque Moody, 248-207-3800 cell, jacquelin.moody@lpl.com Mike Sinko, 989-560-0140 cell, sinkomichael@hotmail.com Debbie Wadds, 616-550-6334, gwadds1@aol.com Jill Finley, 616-443-9574 cell, jill@noblehillsfarm.com

YOUTH Nicole Veldhoff, Chair 440-858-7823 cell, nicole@nbvperformancehorses.com Taylor Fabus, 517-862-4059 cell, tenlenta@msu.edu Sasha Glover, 517-920-0136, gloversasha@gmail.com

SHOWS COMMITTEE EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Monty Montgomery, Chair 269-830-7932 cell, bayhushorses@yahoo.com Nicole Veldhoff, 440-858-7823 cell, nicole@nbvperformancehorses.com HARBOR CLASSIC Tom Powers, Co-Chair, 616-262-2836 cell, tomcpowers@aol.com Mike Sinko, Co-Chair, 989-560-0140 cell, sinkomichael@hotmail.com Sasha Glover, 517-920-0136 cell, gloversasha@gmail.com HARVEST CLASSIC Meggen Baynes, Chair, 517-582-5286 cell, mbaynes82@hotmail.com Debbie Wadds, 616-550-6334, gwadds1@aol.com

Morgan Warda, Chair, 810-358-1468 cell, mowarda@umfint.edu Kathy Christensen, 616-291-3784, kathy.christensen@henryschein.com Mike Sinko, 989-560-0140 cell, sinkomichael@hotmail.com

SUMMER SERIES Trevor Barnes, Chair, 517-204-7326 cell, barnzt09@gmail.com Cathy Thaler, 269-214-2111 cell, thalercathy@gmail.com

NOMINATIONS & ELECTION

Jill Finley, Chair, 616-443-9574 cell, jill@noblehillsfarm.com Tiffany Weitzel, 517-206-1986 cell, tiffyree@yahoo.com Tom Powers, 616-262-2836 cell, tomcpowers@aol.com

Bob Milks, Chair, 989-620-0766 cell, milksrobert@yahoo.com Megan Hirschman, 989-330-1265 cell, Hirschm8@msu.edu

QUEEN Kathy Christensen, Chair, 616-291-3784, kathy.christensen@henryschein.com Morgan Warda, 810-358-1468 cell, mowarda@umfint.edu Debbie Wadds, 616-550-6334, gwadds1@aol.com www.MIQuarterHorse.com

HALL OF FAME

AQHA NATIONAL DIRECTORS Kelly Chapman, 269-209-6269 cell, kellyboleschapman@gmail.com Christa Baldwin, 989-944-3212 cell, cbqh@frontier.com MQHA Journal • May/June 2015 • 04

AVOIDING HEAT STRESS IN THE WORKING HORSE

by Marcia King, Green Grass Syndicated Features Riding, training, working, and competing under intense dry heat or in high heat and humidity is not only uncomfortable, it can be dangerous: In extreme dry heat, horses can sweat off so much moisture that they become dehydrated due to loss of fluids and electrolytes; in hot, humid conditions, horses are unable to sweat off excess moisture, resulting in a coat so wet that the horse's cooling mechanism is impaired, again resulting in loss of electrolytes and fluids. "The consequences of dehydration, high heat, and electrolytes losses are heat exhaustion or heat stress - fundamentally a circulator y collapse," says equine researcher Jerry Gillespie, DVM, Ph.D., and department head of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University. "Their lives can be very much endangered because the potential for circulatory collapse means the circulatory system can no longer sustain all the parts of the body."

When a horse starts feeling the stress of heat overload, he tires more easily, is less willing to work, and has a diminished athletic performance. His temperature, pulse, and respiration increase and he may experience muscle cramping and twitching.

Fortunately, riders can keep a horse healthy and active during hot summer sizzlers.

Here's how.

Make sure your horse is fit and properly conditioned. Explains Dr. Gillespie, "There is no substitute for good physiological conditioning. Conditioning builds the circulatory and respiratory systems so the horse can cope with the additional stresses of heat during exercise."

Build fitness and conditioning through interval training, a method using gradually increasing work/rest/work segments at the trot and canter.

Monitor heart and respiration rate prior to and right after exercising to ascertain stress: "The normal heart rate for a horse at rest is between 30 and 40 beats per minute," says Gary Carlson, DVM, Ph.D. and Chief of Large Animal Medicine Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California.

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fairly markedly. A racehorse that's been running may have the maximum heart rate of 220 to 240 beats a minute, but most horses doing Pleasure sorts of things will have a heart rate around 120 to 150 beats a minute. Within a short period of time, the fit horse with a heart rate of 120 to 150 beats per minute will have dropped down to a recovery heart rate of around 60 to 70 beats per minute. In less fit horses, the heart rate will remain elevated for a longer period, perhaps not even coming down in half hour or hour."

When coming from a cool or dry area to compete where it's muggy or extremely hot, arrive three or four days early to help the conditioned horse acclimate himself to the warmer environment. Notes Dr. Gillespie, "The premiere athletes don't take long to adjust because their physiology is superior and they have reserves that other horses do not. Those horses acclimate rather quickly to a whole variety of environments and still do really well." Horses with less conditioning need up to several weeks of training or conditioning in higher temperatures in order to adjust to the change.

Develop sensitivity to how your horse is responding to the combination of work and heat by noting if he fatigues sooner, resists more, or has elevated heart, pulse, or respiratory rates. Pace your horse accordingly with shorter or less intense workouts and more breaks. Warns Dr. Gillespie, "Superbly athletic horses will by nature push themselves, so the rider has a responsibility in hostile environments to sense how the horse is and to take care of the competitor so he doesn't overstress himself."

During periods of activity in extreme heat, compensate for electrolyte loss. Says Dr. Carlson, "When it's hot and we're exercising horses, we know they're going to sweat and loose substantial amounts of electrolytes, so it becomes very important that horses have ready access to salt. Their consumption of salt, thought to be 25 grams a day for a resting horse, may go up to 80 or 100 grams a day if they're sweating heavily.

Most of the other electrolytes are probably present in the common feeds we have, but supplemental salt really needs to be provided."

Make sure plenty of water is always available in the pasture and barn to replace fluids

lost through heat and exercise. For working or competing horses, remove their water about 45 minutes before and after an event, but continue to offer them small quantities at a time so they don't become dehydrated.

Check your horse's feces. If they are drier than normal, your horse is either working too hard or not drinking enough water.

In intense heat, cool your horse out properly.

Immediately after exercise, loosen the nose bands and girth, but not the saddle; taking the saddle off too soon could cause heat bumps to develop. Walk the horse for several minutes, then rinse the horse with cool - not cold - water. This process not only helps the horse cool off quicker but also removes irritating salt residue from the skin.

Install fans to circulate the air in hot, stuffy barns. Be sure fans are not blowing directly on the horse or left running after temperatures cool down at night. Take care that fans are installed outside stall bars where the blades and wiring are inaccessible to inquisitive equines.

If, despite your precautions, your horse succumbs to mild heat stress, cool him out right away. "It's important to cool the horse off by washing him, particularly on the undersides, the limbs, and the neck with lots of water, then walking him for a few minutes, and then cooling him off with water, again," says Dr. Gillespie. "Walking is important because it helps them move the heat away from the muscles of the skin. Oscillate between walking the horse and washing the horse, and keep the horse in the shade."

However, if your horse shows signs of serious heat stress - major sweat loss, dehydration, or an elevated heart rate that won't drop down - contact your veterinarian immediately. "The veterinarian may need to give electrolytes and fluid replacements to replenish the horse," says Dr. Gillespie. "But while you're waiting for the veterinarian, take the rectal temperature and find out how hot the horse really is, watch the pulse, and begin cooling the horse off with generous washing with water."

Prevention is the key to riding in the heat. By keeping your horse conditioned and adjusting your workouts, you and our equine friend can safely continue with pleasure riding or training programs even during the dog days of summer.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2015 MQHA OFFICERS Tiffany Weitzel, President 25122 D. Drive South Homer, MI 49245 517-206-1986 cell tiffyree@yahoo.com Jacque Moody, Vice President 10415 Territorial, Munith, MI 49259 517-596-2900 • 248-207-3800 cell jacquelin.moody@lpl.com Karen Waite, Past President 1580 Hawley Road, Mason, MI 48854 517-432-0383 • 517-331-3681 karen_waite@mac.com Kristie Woroniecki, Secretary/Treasurer PO Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 616-225-8211 • 616-225-8313 fax mqha@hotmail.com AQHA NATIONAL DIRECTORS Chris Baldwin 2215 N. Sheridan Rd., Stanton, MI 48888 989-944-3212 cell cbqh@frontier.com Kelly Chapman 15665 Dunn Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 269-209-6269 cell kellyboleschapman@gmail.com 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trevor Barnes 6466 McCue Road, Holt, MI 48842 517-204-7326 cell barnzt09@gmail.com Meggen Baynes 14020 Boichot Rd., Lansing, MI 48906 517-582-5286 cell mbaynes82@hotmail.com Kathy Christensen 4470 84th St., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-291-3784, 616-891-5618 fax kathy.christensen@henryschein.com Warren English Jr. 22185 Featherston Road Sturgis, MI 49091 269-651-7871 • 269-506-5688 cell warren@englishins.com Taylor Fabus 624 S. Main St., Ovid, MI 48866 517-862-4059 • 517-862-4059 cell tenlenta@msu.edu www.MIQuarterHorse.com

Jill Finley 1349 Sargent Ave. SE, Ada, MI 49301 616-443-9574 cell • 616-682-5582 fax jill@noblehillsfarm.com Sasha Glover 4920 Bell Oak Rd., Webberville, MI 48892 517-920-0136 gloversasha@gmail.com Megan Hirschman 2576 S. State Road, Ithaca, MI 48847 989-875-3355 • 989-330-1265 cell Hirschm8@msu.edu Robert Milks 8360 N. Winans Rd., Alma, MI 48801 989-620-0766 cell milksrobert@yahoo.com Monty Montgomery 113 W. Sprague, Homer, MI 49245 269-830-7932 cell bayhushorses@yahoo.com Chris Perniciaro 3221 Williams Rd., Leslie, MI 49251 517-589-8778 • 517-281-4985 cell chris23250@hotmail.com Tom Powers 9675 Alden Nash Ave., Alto, MI 49302 616-262-2836 cell tomcpowers@aol.com

MQHYA

BOARD OFFICERS

2015 OFFICERS Sasha Glover, President gloversasha@gmail.com Miller Lantis, Vice President memiller1@netzero.com Maddie Sharnowski, Youth Secretary m.sharnowski@gmail.com Kodi O’Boyle, Youth Reporter koboyle23@gmail.com Hayley Giamo, Youth Treasurer cgiamo@wmis.net Michelle McDowell, Past President Mcdowellm123@gmail.com Nicole Veldhoff, Youth Advisor nicole@nbvperformancehorses.com Board Of Directors Lauren Barnes lindab@accidentfund.com Audrey Barnes lindab@accidentfund.com Emme Lantis mlantis15@gmail.com Elizabeth West enwest525@aol.com Katherine West krwest525@aol.com

MQHA 2014 QUEEN

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Thursday & Friday Judges: Debbie Kail, Michael Ochetto & Chris Thompson Saturday & Sunday Judges: Lita Hottel, Russ Smith (Futurity Only) & Nancie Wright

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PAY $150 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm-up 8:00 a.m class start 1.

(S1) SSS Stallion Owner Weanling Colts 2.

(S3) SSS Mare Owner Weanling Colts 3.

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(203200) Amateur 2 YO Stallions (203300) Amateur 3 YO Stallions (203400) Amateur Aged Stallions (273000) Amateur Performance Stallions Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions (103100) Yearling Stallions (103200) 2 Year Old Stallions (103300) 3 Year Old Stallions (103400) Aged Stallions (173000) Performance Halter Stallions Grand & Reserve Stallions (F3) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Fillies $500 added (F7) (205400) MQHBF/AQHA Amateur Yearling Fillies - $500 added (205500) Amateur 2 YO Mares (205600) Amateur 3 YO Mares (205700) Amateur Aged Mares (275000) Am Performance Halter Mares Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares (105400) Yearling Mares (105500) 2 Year Old Mares (105600) 3 Year Old Mares (105700) Aged Mares (175000) Performance Halter Mares Grand & Reserve Mares (F9) (207400) MQHBF/AQHA Amateur Yearling Geldings - $500 added (207500) Amateur 2 Year Old Geldings (207600) Amateur 3 Year Old Geldings (207700) Amateur Aged Geldings (277000) Am Performance Halter Geldings Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings (107400) Yearling Geldings (107500) 2 Year Old Geldings (107600) 3 Year Old Geldings (107700) Aged Geldings (177000) Performance Halter Geldings Grand & Reserve Geldings (405400) Youth Yearling Mares (405500) Youth 2 YO Mares (405600) Youth 3 YO Mares (405700) Youth Aged Mares (475000) Youth Performance Halter Mares Grand & Reserve Youth Mares (407400) Youth Yearling Geldings (407500) Youth 2 YO Geldings (407600) Youth 3 YO Geldings (407700) Youth Aged Geldings (477000) Youth Performance Halter Geldings Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings (900) MQHA Small Fry Halter BREAK (F16) MQHBF 3 YO WP - $500 added (F12) MQHBF Yearling Longe Line $500 added (444001) Rookie Yth Hunter Under Saddle (444702) L1 Nov Youth HUS 13 & Under (F21) MQHBF 4 & Over HUS - $500 added (444802) L1 Novice Youth HUS 14 -18 (144004) L1 Green HUS (444000) Youth HUS (18 & Under) (144100) Junior HUS (244001) Rookie Amateur HUS

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143. (F17) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO HUS $500 added 144. (144200) Senior Hunter Under Saddle 145. (244002) L1 Novice Amateur HUS 146. (244800) Amateur Select HUS 147. (244000) Amateur HUS 148. (905) Small Fry HUS 149. (906) Small Fry Equitation 150. (452702) L1 Nov Youth Equitation 13 & U 151. (452802) L1 Nov Youth Equitation 14-18 152. (452000) Youth Equitation (18 & Under) 153. (252002) L1 Novice Amateur Equitation 154. (252800) Amateur Select Equitation 155. (252000) Amateur Equitation Class 156 not to start before 7 PM 156. MSBA Green HUS Slot Class 157. MSBA Non Pro All Age WP Slot Class SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm up 8:00 a.m. class start 158. (F18) MQHBF 3 YO HUS - $500 added 159. (212002) L1 Nov Amateur Showmanship 160. (212800) Amateur Select Showmanship 161. (212000) Amateur Showmanship 162. (412702) L1 Nov Yth Shwmnshp 13 & U 163. (412802) L1 Nov Yth Showmanship 14-18 164. (412000) Youth Showmanship (18 & U) 165. (901) Small Fry Showmanship 166. (F22) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over HUS $500 added BREAK 167. (S7) SSS Mare Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP 168. (442001) Rookie Youth Western Pleasure 169. (F20) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over WP $500 added 170. (142004) L1 Green Western Pleasure 171. (442702) L1 Novice Youth WP 13 & U 172. (442802) L1 Novice Youth WP 14-18 173. (142300) 2 Year Old Western Pleasure 174. (242001) Rookie Amateur Western Pleasure 175. (242002) L1 Novice Amateur WP 176. (442000) Youth Western Pleasure 177. (142100) Junior Western Pleasure 178. (242800) Amateur Select WP 179. (242000) Amateur Western Pleasure 180. (142200) Senior Western Pleasure 181. (910/911) MQHA Lead Line/Int LL (8 &U) 182. (902) Small Fry Western Pleasure 183. (903) Small Fry Horsemanship 184. (440702) L1 Nov Youth Horsemanship 13 & U 185. (440802) L1 Nov Youth Horsemanship 14-18 186. (440000) Youth Horsemanship (18 & U) 187. (240002) L1 Nov Amateur Horsemanship 188. (240800) Amateur Select Horsemanship 189. (240000) Amateur Horsemanship AQHA Entry Fees Per Judge: All Classes Any Division Blanket Fee Small Fry Small Fry Blanket Fee Office Charge AQHA Drug/Processing Fee Lead Line Pay $150 Unlimited AQHA Classes (one horse/back number)

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September 17-20, 2015 Other Fees: • MSU trailer in fee (per horse/day) $12 (without the purchase of a stall) • $35 chg. all returned checks/declined credit cards.

• All credit cards will incur a 3% convenience charge.

Member Benefit: Current MQHA Members Get 5% off your bill at any MQHA owned show (horse must be owned by a current MQHA member). Futurity classes are not included in the discount. Discount cannot be applied toward AQHA Drug/Processing fees for those who are participating in the Pre-Paid Horse Show Program.

Stalls: • Stalls paid by Aug 1 are $100 (if available) in the main barn or $70 in the south barn.

• Stalls paid by Sept 1 are $110 in the main barn (if available) or $80 in the south barn.

• All stalls paid after September 1 are $125 • Refunds until September 7 • All stalls are assigned by date paid.

• All stalls reserved must be prepaid with either a check or a credit card.

Bedding: Pre-ordered bedding is available for this event. Pre-pay bedding with the MQHA office no later than Monday, Sept. 7. Bedding ordered and paid for by Sept. 7 will be delivered to your stalls prior to arrival.

• Cost for prepaid bedding is $6.50 per bag.

• Bedding ordered upon arrival is $6.00 per bag and is paid to MSU. Camping: $110 for the circuit.

• Limited spaces available. Reserve early!

• Generators allowed in the parking lot at no cost • No nightly rates for camping • Full payment must accompany reservations • Camping is assigned by date paid pmt. received • Refunds until September 7 Move In: • Neg. Coggins (within 1 yr.) required upon check in.

• Arrivals permitted after 10 a.m. on Weds., Sept. 16

Arrivals on Tuesday, September 15 will be allowed after 2 p.m. w/additional fee of $25 per stall (including tack stalls) and $25 per campsite occupied (regardless of power usage).

ABSOLUTELY NO ARRIVALS PRIOR TO 2 PM. YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY. • The arena will not be available for use until after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15.

Stalls, camping and bedding can be reserved with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover card. There is a 3% convenience fee added to all credit card transactions.

Make checks payable to MQHA Mail to: MQHA, PO Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 Contact: MQHA (616)225-8211, mqha@hotmail.com All MQHA events onine at www.miquarterhorse.com Show Manager: Kris Woroniecki Show Secretary: Aschelle VanZandt Awards: Ribbons for 1st through 6th. Prizes for first.

High Point & Reserve High Point Awards to: Small Fry, Novice Youth 13 & Under, Novice Youth 14-18, Novice Amateur, Amateur, Amateur Select, Youth, and Open.

Qualifications for High Point Awards: • Open, Youth & Amateur exhibitors must show in corresponding halter or performance halter class at

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least one time to be eligible for High Point Awards.

• Nov & Am Select do not have to show in halter.

• Only Amateur Select Classes count towards the Amateur 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 don’t count toward high point 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 Please refer to the MQHA rule book for additional eligibility requirements MQHA Lead Line: 1. Participants in Lead Line will be assisted by a handler that must be 18 years of age or older. These exhibitors will not be placed at this event.

2. Participants in Intermediate Lead Line will not be assisted by a handler but must have a sidewalker at least 18 years old. They may be asked to perform a walk only pattern. The exhibitors will be judged and placed on horsemanship.

Services available on site: • Shavings available through MSU • Food concession • Photographer • Showers 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., East Lansing, MI 48824. The MSU Pavilion is a smoke free environment. We ask that you respect this and smoke outside the Pavilion.

Show office phone number 517-432-0665 after September 15 at 11:00 am.

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. Unsportsmanlike Conduct or any other form of misconduct that is irresponsible, illegal, indecent, profane, intimidating, threatening or abusive is prohibited. Show management may immediately expel individuals exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct from show grounds and shall file a written report with AQHA concerning the conduct in question. For more information, refer to the AQHA rule book, VIO220. For safety reasons, all dogs must be tied or on a leash at all times.

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2015 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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Number of Places

2

3

4-12

13-15

16-18

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3

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7

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100

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50 30 20

40 30 20 10

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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

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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

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4

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40 30 20 10

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28 22 17 10 9 8 6

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100

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100

100

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For All Classes Except Weanlings

NUMBER OF ENTRIES SHOWN 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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2015 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

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8

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

Added Money

* Per Class By 8/1

* Per Class By 9/1

* Per Class 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 $90 $90 $90 $90 $90 $90 $75 $75 $115 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75

$100 $100 $100 $100 $90 $90 $90 $90 $90 $90 $100 $100 $140 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100

$200 $200 $200 $200 $90 $90 $90 $90 $90 $90 $200 $200 $240 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200

None None None None $50 None None None

None None None None $50 None None None

$25 $25 $25 $25 $60 $25 $25 $25

Stallion Service Sale Classes

Purse

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

$6,029 $6,029 $6,029 $6,029 $2,548 $3,866 $3,866 $2,249

* **

All fees listed are one time fees with the postmark to control the amount.

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. *** 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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2015 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.

Exhibitor Current MQHA ID #

Entry Fee $

Total Entry Fees (from above) Until Aug 1 stalls @ $100 main barn or $70 south barn.

Aug 1-Sept 1 $110 main/$80 south. After 9/1 $125.

Pre-ordered bedding Limited Camping

x $6.50/bag @ $110/circuit XXXXX

Stall with request Credit card transactions must add 3%

Total Enclosed

Required Signature

Name on Credit Card

Card Type q q q

Card #

Exp. Date

Credit Card Billing Zip Code (required)

SVC Code (back of card)

Signature

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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2015 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.

FOR THOSE REQUIRING 50 AMP POWER We have fourteen 50 amp spots available along the fence, south of the main barn.

These are available on an “earliest paid” basis.

Duplicate this form as needed.

Retain a copy for your records.

Futurity Stall & Camping Reservation Form Name

Phone

Address

City, State Main Barn Stalls

Zip

@ $100/circuit by 8/1, $110 by 9/1,

$

$125 after 9/1 (based on availability)

$

Tuesday, early arrival Stall Fee

$

South Barn Stalls

@ $70/circuit by 8/1, $80 by 9/1, $125 after 9/1

$

Bedding $6.50/bag x

# bags

$

Bedding =

Camping Sites

Stall with request

Camp Site Number Request 2nd

@ $110/circuit each

Tuesday, early arrival Camping Fee

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 August 15th, no refunds after September 7th.

1st

x $25 ea.

$

x $25 ea.

$

Credit Card transactions must add 3% $ Total Charges $

Name on Credit Card 3rd

Card Type q q q Exp. Date

Sites are assigned by postmark date. No changes in location after August 15th, no refunds after September 7th.

SVC Code (back of card)

Credit Card Billing Zip Code (required)

Mail check payable to: Card # MQHA, P.O. Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 or Fax 616.225.8313 Signature www.MIQuarterHorse.com

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20 SIZZLING TIPS FOR HOT WEATHER TRAILERING

By Marcia King, Green Grass Syndicated Features The long road beckons: It's summer, and all kinds of diverse opportunities await you and your horse--shows, competitions, sales, trail riding, equine vacations, and more. Some events are just a couple of hours away, while others involve many hours, perhaps even a few days, of trailering.

Should your journey take you and your equine traveling companions through areas of scorching heat or sweltering humidity, you need to take steps to protect your charges from the oven-like temperatures and stresses that can occur in a horse trailer. Here's how.

Horse Prep 1. Decrease the risk of stress-related immune problems by supplementing with vitamins C and E, both of which are antioxidants, suggests Carey A. Williams, PhD (equine nutrition), equine extension specialist at Rutgers University.

"Administer 1,000 to 3,000 IU per day of vitamin E three weeks prior to hauling, as it takes that long to build up enough of a store to become additionally effective, or throughout the show season if you haul often. Give about 7-10 grams of vitamin C daily for a day or two before hauling and for three to four days after hauling."

2. Use caution if providing electrolytes to address excess sweating during the trip or to encourage more drinking of water.

"When using electrolytes, make sure to provide water every couple of hours," Williams says. "You could actually increase the severity of dehydration if you provide electrolytes, but not enough water, or if your horse doesn't drink while on a trailer. If your horse doesn't drink while trailering, discontinue electrolyte use until the horse is rested overnight or safely at its destination."

3. Teach your horse to load and unload calmly, says Carolyn Stull, PhD (animal science), extension specialist in the Animal Welfare Program/Veterinary Medicine www.MIQuarterHorse.com

as the interior lights with a remote switch to activate them."

9. Make modifications, if needed, by having windows and screens installed by a fabrication company or a body shop.

Suggests Scheve, "Remove head dividers (if they're not needed) and lower center dividers to improve airflow. For trailers without screens on the doors, put fly masks on the horses to protect their eyes.” continued next page.

Extension at the University of California, Davis. A horse that's already stressed out from loading is more susceptible to the stresses of heat and travel, reports Stull, who has studied the physiological responses of horses to transportation.

4. If possible, transport horses only when they're in good health. Stull warns, "Transport stresses compromise the immune system of sick horses." This is true for horses of all ages.

5. Check and record your horse's resting vital signs before departure to use as a comparison, if needed, while en route.

6. If possible, acclimate your horses to trailering and see how they react to trailering by trying shorter trips in hot weather before embarking on a longer trip, advises Randy Lewis, Featherlite national sales manager.

7. Skip the sheet or lightweight blanket.

"They can help keep the horse clean and dust-free," Stull says, "but sheets and blankets also compromise the horse's ability to dissipate heat."

Trailer Prep 8. Ventilate the trailer. "Prior to loading, open all windows and roof vents and turn on fans to help cool the trailer," advises Tom Scheve, co-author with his wife, Neva, of The Complete Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Servicing a Horse Trailer and CEO/owner of EquiInternational Inc. (EquiSpirit Trailer Company). "You can install oscillating fans on the same circuit

BUYING A COOL TRAILER If you're shopping for a new or used trailer, investigate the trailer’s ability to maintain cool temperatures.

"Consider the size of the windows and the amount of light and air entering the trailer," suggests Randy Lewis, Featherlite national sales manager. Look for large feed door windows, which allow maximum airflow, and ceiling roof vents positioned down the center of the trailer, which draw air more efficiently into the trailer (vents can also be installed aftermarket).

Tom Scheve, CEO/owner of EquiInternational Inc. (EquiSpirit Trailer Co.), says large windows, tubular dividers, no lower dividers, and vents for each horse contribute to good ventilation. He states that straight-load trailers permit better airflow than slant style trailers, while manger style trailers get hotter in the head area (because of the small enclosed area for the horse’s head) than styles that have an open area.

Avoid single walls and dark exterior colors, which contribute to increased heat. Explains Scheve, "Single walls get as hot on the inside as they do on the outside." In contrast, dual-insulated walls stay as much as 10 degrees cooler on the inside as on the outside.

"Dark colors such as black, red, dark green, and dark blue will absorb the heat, whereas light colors will reflect it."

Finally, Scheve suggests taking a test ride by riding in the trailer yourself to assess problems, including how well the trailer is ventilated, how well air flows through the trailer, and how quickly heat builds up.

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HOT WEATHER TRAILERING, cont.

10. Make sure your trailer's tires are fully inflated, Scheve says. "In hot weather, fully inflated tires flex less, therefore ride cooler, keeping them less likely to blow on hot roads.”

11. Put down two rubber mats where the horse stands. "Two mats really help keep the heat off the horse's legs," notes Stull.

12. Leave the horse's head unrestricted and don't put him in cross-ties. "Studies at UC Davis found that cross-tied horses were more likely to suffer from dehydration and immune system dysfunction, during and after travel, than horses moved in box stalls without head restraint," says Stull.

13. Install a thermometer or two inside the trailer (and check them every three or four hours while on the road).

14. Carry ample drinking water for your horse while en route.

15. Load everything else first, horses last, and depart immediately after loading in order to avoid heat buildup in the trailer, Scheve states.

En Route 16. Drive at night or during the cooler parts of the day when the sun isn't adding extra heat and discomfort to the horses, suggests Lewis.

17. Periodically stop and check your horse's demeanor and vital signs--a pinch test for dehydration, capillary refill time, pulse, and temperature. "Keep in mind that horses can be sweating profusely, but dry off quickly because of the ventilation, so it may not be apparent how much they're sweating," warns Scheve.

18. Stop and offer water every four to five hours, as some horses don't drink as much or at all on a moving trailer.

19. Periodically stop and unload your horses. However make sure you do so in a secure area to avoid loose horses or the chance they might not want to reload. How

often depends on individual circumstances, says Stull. "Is the horse acclimated to trailering?" she says. "Is he an athlete or sedentary horse? Is he traveling with other horses that are calm and cool?"

20. Avoid stopping and leaving the horses on the trailer, especially in the sun. "Heat builds up incrementally the longer the duration that you're stopped," warns Stull.

"Anytime you can, try to park the in the shade."

Safe Arrival By taking a few precautions and practicing a little common sense, you can help ensure that your horse arrives at his destination in the best shape and health as possible.

Marcia King is an award-winning author and former Horse Illustrated columnist who writes extensively for equine, pet, and veterinary publications.

HEAT STRESS Heat stress is the response of the horse's body to increased dehydration, high heat, and electrolyte loss. If unaddressed, heat stress can lead to heat exhaustion and circulatory collapse.

In extreme dry heat horses can sweat off so much moisture that they become dehydrated due to loss of fluids and electrolytes. In contrast, a working horse in hot and humid conditions doesn't evaporate much sweat because there's so much water in the air already; consequently, the horse gets no cooling effects from evaporation and continues to sweat, resulting in loss of electrolytes and fluids.

Signs of mild heat stress include a temperature above 103ºF and an increased capillary refill time (more than two seconds). Signs of serious heat stress include a temperature of 106ºF or above, elevated heart rate, dehydration, thready pulse, pale or brown-red gums, depression, lack of appetite, and a lack of thirst in spite of dehydration.

If your horse appears to be suffering from mild heat stress: • Move him to a shady, well-ventilated spot.

• Cool him off by sponging or hosing him, particularly on the undersides, the limbs, and the neck, with lots of cool or cold water.

• Walk him for a few minutes (this helps move the heat away from the muscles).

• Cool him off again with water.

If your horse appears to shows signs of serious heat stress, immediately contact a veterinarian, then apply the above cooling techniques while waiting for the veterinarian's arrival.

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MQHA MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION Meeting of the Board of Directors February 17, 2015 Meeting Minutes President Tiffany Weitzel called a conference call meeting of the MQHA Board of Directors to order at 7:02 p.m. The following Directors and staff were present on the call: Chris Baldwin, Trevor Barnes, Meggen Baynes, Kelly Chapman, Kathy Christensen, Warren English, Taylor Fabus, Jill Finley, Sasha Glover, Monty Montgomery, Jacque Moody, Tom Powers, Mike Sinko, Cathy Thaler, Nicole Veldhoff, Debbie Wadds, Morgan Warda, Tiffany Weitzel and Kris Woroniecki. Excused were: Megan Hirschman and Bob Milks. Chris Perniciaro was unexcused.

AGENDA: Mike Sinko made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Kathy Christensen seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed.

MINUTES: Monty Montgomery made a motion to accept the January 10, 2015 Board of Directors minutes as presented. Mike Sinko seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed.

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Warren English presented the amended financial statement for the period ending December, 2014.

The total assets of the Association as of December 31, 2014 are listed at $277,008.70; the total liabilities at $97,019.56 and the total members’ equity is listed at $179,989.14. The net income as of the end of December is listed at $25,447.23 compared to $31,851.76 for the same period in 2013. A motion to approve the amended December, 2014 statement was made

by Cathy Thaler. Jill Finley seconded the motion.

Motion passed with none opposed. Warren explained that the budget came in very close to projection. He also reminded the board that the expenses for grounds and facilities as well as the judges’ expenses continue to creep up. There has been a consistent increase in these items over the last three years. He cautioned that one bad show could turn things upside down.

Warren English presented the financial statement for the period ending January, 2015. The total assets of the Association as of January 31, 2015 are listed at $285,551.26; the total liabilities at $104,688.45 and the total members’ equity is listed at $180,862.81. The net income as of the end of January is listed at $873.68 compared to a loss of $2,381.34 for the same period in 2014. A motion to approve the January, 2015 statement was made by Kathy Christensen. Monty Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Warren stated that the first few months are difficult to project due to timing issues. The statement ending March, 2015 will give a much better feel for how the year is likely to play out.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Kris Woroniecki www.MIQuarterHorse.com

presented the check detail report showing all checks written for January, 2015. Debbie Wadds made a motion to accept the check detail report for January. Mike Sinko seconded the motion.

Motion passed with none opposed. Kris Woroniecki presented the accounts payable and accounts receivable report. After review, Kathy Christensen made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report for January. Warren English seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Newly elected President Tiffany Weitzel started by commending everyone for a great tack sale and clinic event. She stated that she knows the office staff worked hard on this as did Taylor Fabus and her committee. The youth had a phenomenal fundraiser with their soup fundraiser, and Tiffany stated that she was very excited to see so many of the Board members donate soup! There were also many members, both youth and adult, who helped tear down tables after the tack sale and that was greatly appreciated. Tiffany also mentioned that she is eager to hear about the responses received from the online survey that was on Facebook.

President Weitzel also mentioned that she was excited about the phone calls and emails that were exchanged after the committee list was sent out.

She wants people to be involved in committees that they are excited about and wants to make sure we have committees that meet the needs of our Association. She stated that one of the first questions the office often gets from new board members is what are they supposed to do for their committee? Tiffany explained that one of the goals that she and Vice President Moody have is to start compiling committee information that is intended to be passed on to the next committee chairperson. She also reminded everyone that what they received regarding the committee tasks is not set in stone and she looks forward to the conversation and hopes everyone will give feedback.

Tiffany went on to report that there were a few general items she wanted to share. Per the Executive Secretary/Treasurer contract, Kris Woroniecki receives mileage reimbursement. The new rate for 2015 is now 57.5 cents per mile.

Also, if there is email correspondence, she requested that the Directors respond even if they have no additional comments, just so the sender (which usually is someone from the office) knows that the information has been received and acknowledged. Finally, the Finance committee will be conducting Kris’s annual review in March or April. Everyone who was on the Board in 2014 will be asked to fill this out. Last year, only eight responses were received back. Tiffany reminded the Directors that this is one of their duties and she asked that they take a few minutes to complete it.

Tiffany is also exploring some ways that it might be done electronically.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Vice President, Jacque Moody welcomed the new board

members, Trevor Barnes, Jill Finley and Cathy Thaler as well as the new Youth President, Sasha Glover. Jacque also commended Youth Advisor, Nicole Veldhoff on her work for the Youth Board at the Convention. Jacque explained that she was one of the three people given the responsibility of critiquing the Youth Directors who were interested in officer positions. Jacque stated that she felt that the process was invaluable to the development of the youth for leadership positions. Jacque also mentioned that there would be a lot of discussion on this call regarding the committees during the committee reports.

OFFICE REPORT: Kris Woroniecki reviewed the profit and loss for the tack sale for 2015. There were 187 spaces sold for the sale this year compared to 141 spaces for 2014. The overall profit was down just over $1000. Kris explained that due to splitting the tack sale from the horse show, the venue costs were different; therefore it affected the bottom line of the tack sale. Monty Montgomery questioned the increase in advertising fees. Kris explained that $300 of the increase was due to the brochure printed to promote the 4H Clinic. The overall financial impact of moving the shows off the tack sale weekend won’t be known until after the Easter and Spartan Spectacular shows, when it can be determined if those shows saw an increase due to the addition of more judges at them.

Kris then explained the $1500 Prepaid Horseshow Expense Program for the benefit of the new Directors. She stated that it has been well received and asked if the Board was interested in continuing it. Debbie Wadds made a motion to keep the Prepaid Horseshow Expense Program going as it currently exists. Taylor Fabus seconded. Motion passed with none opposed.

There was discussion and the Board requested that it be publicized on the website and on Facebook. Kris agreed to get the information out.

COMMITTEE REPORTS CONVENTION: Tiffany Weitzel stated that there were 237 dinners served for the Year End Awards banquet. The benefit auction raised $1365. The overall event cost the Association $110. This event is not intended to be a money maker, but to at least cover its own costs. Congratulations to everyone involved in the event. It seemed well received according to Membership comments.

Tiffany also stated that Taylor Fabus sent thank you notes to the donors for the silent auction and to various people who helped with the event.

After the event, Tiffany requested committee feedback and the majority felt that we should continue to host the Convention at this facility as many of the issues from the prior years were either resolved or greatly improved upon. There was a request to look into Firekeepers Casino, as it is near I-69 and right off of I-94 meaning it would be quite accessible by most of the membership.

The committee will look into the facility and any other recommendations that are received. She reminded the Board that in order to move to a MQHA Journal • May/June 2015 • 18

MQHA February 17, 2015 Meeting Minutes, continued different venue, the new location would need to exceed the current one in terms of menu and comfort and/or be significantly cheaper to allow us to charge less to the membership.

EASTER SHOW: Monty Montgomery reported that things are coming together nicely for the show. He and Nicole Veldhoff will be discussing some final items over the next few days. There are still a few more awards need to be purchased. The ring steward and gate help positions are being filled. The committee will again offer a silent auction during the show as a year end awards rainy day fundraiser. This has been well received in prior years. Monty reminded the Board that if anyone is interested in helping, there are always things to do. Meggen Baynes has agreed to help with trail again.

FINANCE: Warren English stated that he had received his committee information including the committee members. He stated that the Due Diligence meeting would be held in early May. He stated that Tiffany and Jacque would be in attendance at this but welcomed anyone else who was interested in the process.

FUNDRAISING: Morgan Warda reported that the salsa fundraiser was well received. She sold one half of it at the Convention and the tack sale. She is trying to decide whether or not to order more for the MHC Expo.

FUTURITY: Jacque Moody explained that the Futurity Committee met after the Annual Membership Meeting during Convention. There were eleven in attendance at the meeting. The committee didn’t make any major changes to the format. The showbill seemed to flow well last year. The fees for the Futurity classes and the payment due dates will remain the same. There was discussion about the Two Year Old WP/SMHS event which will receive some adjustments to the purse based on the results of the November, 2014 yearling sale.

HALL OF FAME: Kris Woroniecki stated that Hedy Levin and her mare Paleface Doll were inducted in the 2015 MQHA Hall of Fame. The choices were well received as the comments were that they very deserved recipients.

HARVEST CLASSIC: Meggen Baynes reported that AQHA has officially approved the show dates of November 7 & 8, 2015 at MSU. The show will be held as a two day, four judge event and will host some ranch riding classes.

INTRODUCTORY SHOWS/CLINICS: Taylor Fabus stated that the 4H Clinic went well overall. The speakers in the classrooms were fantastic. They all showed up very prepared and were well received by attendees. She thanked the riders in the clinic who provided the horses for the 4H contest. Taylor had posted an online survey about www.MIQuarterHorse.com

the event and received 71 responses. All of them attended the event. About half of the attendees responding were not with the tack sale. Most of the responses indicated that they were “extremely satisfied” or “satisfied”. Most all respondents indicated that they would return again next year.

Additional comments concerned the cost of the tack sale booth and the cost of auditing the clinic.

They also requested more signs pointing to where things were.

JOURNAL/WEBSITE: Kathy Christensen began by sharing that the next Journal will go to print the 3rd week in March. The deadline for advertising and information for this issue is March 16. This issue will have the showbills for the season (the Blue Book). Kathy requested a page in the March issue for the Queen. It got missed in the September issue and she wants to be sure that Minae is able to thank her sponsors.

Website: Kathy is collecting and identifying pictures for the website. She has a picture of the Hall of Fame pin, the Queen’s crown and many other images we will use to identify the different pages and points of interest on the site. She has also asked Chris Frantz for pictures of MQHA logo clothing items for the General Store area. If any Director is interested in updating their photo on the website, the photos should be sent to Cindy Couturier soon. The committee will be having a conference call with the web designer in the immediate future to better understand what she needs to complete the project.

FB/Social Media: Kathy stated that the MQHA Facebook page has 1905 likes. The postings reaching an average of 1284 people monthly.

Photographs receive the most views. The MQ Marketplace group page now has 4,377 members with 59 newly accepted. Kathy and the committee are actively and carefully watching who is requesting to join.

MEMBERSHIP/PUBLICITY: Morgan Warda reported that the MHC Expo sign up sheet was sent out today. She has received responses to fill time slots and will update the document and send it again soon.

QUEEN: Kathy Christensen reminded everyone that the MQHA Queen will next be seen at the MHC Expo in Lansing. She will work the Sunday morning shift.

SHOW APPROVAL: Kris Woroniecki mentioned that the mandatory Show Approval meeting was held as a conference call on Monday, January 19 and that all of the shows seeking MQHA approval were represented on the call.

YOUTH: Newly elected Youth President, Sasha Glover thanked Vice President Moody for her warm welcome. Sasha reported that the Youth acquired 23 new members as a result of their membership drive which was held during the tack sale. The Youth soup fundraiser also brought in a little over $1000 for this year. He stated that 22 crock pots of soup were donated along with a wonderful selection of baked goods and some

farm fresh eggs. Sasha thanked everyone who supported the event. He also stated that while the Youth Board is smaller this year, there is a lot of excitement and a lot of willingness to help.

NATIONAL DIRECTORS: Christa Baldwin reminded the Board that the AQHA Convention is coming up in March. AQHA has also hired a new Vice President to replace Don Treadway, who is retiring. AQHA is also setting up “town hall” calls for AQHA directors to provide feedback from what was turned in on recent surveys.

OLD BUSINESS: No old business NEW BUSINESS: Jacque Moody began the discussion about the new committee assignments. She has requested that three goals be turned in by each committee prior to the April meeting. Jacque’s hope is that they can be included in the Board information that will be sent out. Discussion began after the Directors reviewed their committee tasks that had been emailed. Cathy Thaler, a member of the Journal Committee asked if there was a social media plan and if there were goals and guidelines to use it effectively. Cathy offered to work on that aspect.

Taylor Fabus also offered to help with this. Taylor Fabus then asked about the proposed “Outreach Shows” Committee which could replace the Introductory Show/Novice Show Committee. She explained that since she would be chair of the committee that she thought the tasks were a bit disjointed and likely not properly allocated to the correct committees. She offered to rewrite the focus of the possible committee. There was also discussion about whether adding the committee would be within the MQHA rules.

A motion to adjourn was made at 9:00 p.m. by unanimous consent without objection.

ELECTRONIC BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: MQHA rules now allow for electronic voting when necessary. Any information voted on electronically between meetings will be recorded on the next set of minutes in this section: NEXT MEETING: Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 at the MSU Pavilion, Classroom B.

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS May 12, 2015 | 7:00 pm MSU Pavilion, Classroom B East Lansing, MI

June 9, 2015 | 7:00 pm MSU Pavilion, Classroom B East Lansing, MI July 2015 | No Meeting

August 11, 2015 | 7:00 pm MSU Pavilion, Classroom B East Lansing, MI Conference/TBD (to be determined) - The President will make a determination if the meeting will be a conference call or a face to face meeting. If face to face, the location will be announced at that time.

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MQHA Hello everyone! The youth are working on their two big fundraisers for the year. We are looking for sponsors to help support the youth association activities. These sponsorships will allow the youth to attend the Youth World Show and to participate on the All American Quarter Horse Congress NYATT team with little to no expenses.

Sponsorships can be accepted at any level of donation and all come with advertising and many other benefits to thank you, the donor for your generosity.

DIAMOND LEVEL: $5,000 or more • One Year Individual MQHA Membership with Journal subscription.

• Full page b & w or color ad, in an MQHA Journal, one month of your choice (digital, camera ready copy provided to MQHA) • Business Card on the MQHA website, www.miquarterhorse.com with link to your website.

• Announcements at all MQHA owned horse shows.

• Complimentary tickets for up to 4 people to the MQHA Banquet.

• Individual banner with logo at all MQHA owned shows.

• Vendor space (1) at the annual MQHA tack sale.

• Special sponsor appreciation gift at the MQHA Banquet.

• Class Sponsor at the MQHYA Spartan Spectacular, name announced before the class (you pick the class).

• Trail Obstacle Sponsor, sponsors name on sign next to obstacle.

Announcements during the Trail Classes at all MQHA owned shows.

PREMIER LEVEL: $2,500-$4,999.

• Full page b & w or color ad, in an MQHA Journal, one month of your choice (digital, camera ready copy provided to MQHA) • Business Card on the MQHA website, www.miquarterhorse.com with link to your website.

• Announcements at all MQHA owned www.MIQuarterHorse.com

horse shows.

• Complimentary tickets for 2 people to the MQHA Banquet.

• Individual banner with logo at all MQHA owned shows.

• Vendor space (1) at the annual MQHA tack sale.

• Special sponsor appreciation gift at the MQHA Banquet.

• Class Sponsor at the MQHYA Spartan Spectacular, name announced before the class (you pick the class).

• Trail Obstacle Sponsor, sponsors name on sign next to obstacle.

Announcements during the Trail Classes at all MQHA owned shows.

GOLD LEVEL: $1,000-$2,499 • Half page b & w or color ad, in an MQHA Journal, one month of your choice (digital, camera ready copy provided to MQHA) • Recognition on the MQHA website, www.miquarterhorse.com • Announcements at all MQHA owned horse shows.

• Complimentary tickets for 2 people to the MQHA Banquet.

• Individual banner with logo at all MQHA owned shows.

• Special sponsor appreciation gift at the MQHA Banquet.

• Class Sponsor at the MQHYA Spartan Spectacular, name announced before the class(you pick the class).

• Trail Obstacle Sponsor, sponsors name on sign next to obstacle.

Announcements during the Trail Classes at all MQHA owned shows.

SILVER LEVEL: $500-$999 • Recognition on the MQHA website, www.miquarterhorse.com • Announcements at all MQHA owned horse shows.

• Special sponsor appreciation gift at the MQHA Banquet.

• Class Sponsor at the MQHYA Spartan Spectacular, name announced before the class (you pick the class).

• Trail Obstacle Sponsor, sponsors name on sign next to obstacle.

Announcements during the Trail Classes at all MQHA owned shows.

BRONZE LEVEL: $250-$499 • Recognition on the MQHA website, www.miquarterhorse.com • Announcements at all MQHA owned horse shows.

• Special sponsor appreciation gift at the MQHA Banquet.

For the second fundraiser, the youth is having a raffle. We are selling tickets at $5.00 per ticket and the winner could win a $1000.00! If you would like to help with either or both of these fundraisers, all you have to do is look for a youth member.

A reminder to all youth members: If you are interested in competing at the Youth World Show or on the Congress NYATT teams, the letter of intent is posted on the MQHA website at: www.miquar ter horse.com/youth. These letters must be posted marked by May 15, 2015.

If you would like more information, you can contact either contact Youth Advisor, Nicole Veldhoff by email at: nicole@ nbvperformancehorses.com or Youth President, Sasha Glover at gloversasha @gmail.com Hope to see everyone at the next show!

Good luck, Kodi O’Boyle

MQHA Youth Reporter Kodi O’Boyle

Photo Credit: Jeff Kirkbride MQHA Journal • May/June 2015 • 22

Thank You Everyone... from the MQHA and the MAQHA Easter EggStravaganza Committee!

Major Show Sponsor

Class Sponsors

Prime Quarters (4 Classes) The Toledo Ticket Company Blissfield, MI Tom Carter, Toledo, OH Northfork Outback (2 Classes) Show Sponsor Christie Showerman, Webberville, MI Oakdale Large Animal Clinic Infinity Pleasure Horses Dr. Irving & Dr Thornsberry, Homer, MI Greg Holstege, Holland, MI Totally Outfitted, Renee Holstege, Holland, MI High Point Sponsors Rosie Sheffer, Grass Lake, MI Bauer & Gooding, Garth Gooding, Fennville, MI Closet Space, Trista Mallow, Watertown, WI Baldwin Quarter Horses, Chris Baldwin, Stanton, MI Mike Sheedy (2 Classes), South Haven, MI A & W Manistee, Mary Wilkosz, Freesoil, MI Chris’ Custom Creations (3 Classes) Circuit Award Sponsors Chris Frantz, Coopersville, MI Absolute Equine, Becky Botsford, Sparta, MI Rick Barnes, Northville, MI Baynes Construction Co., Josh/Meggen Baynes, Lansing, MI Michelle Warda, Metamora, MI Chris Lenhart Quarter Horses, Chris Lenhart, Allerton, MI Corlinda Huffman, Homer, MI NBV Performance Horses, Nicole Veldhoff, Kalamazoo, MI Julie Reincke (2 Classes), Marshall, MI Ryan Lindsay Horse Shoeing (2 Classes), Dryden, MI Noble Hills Farm, Jill & Todd Finley, Ada, MI Silent Auction Donations Received From: Peggy Derby, Brenda Arnold, Vault Denim, Ken McDavitt, The Show Stopper, The Barnes Family, The Roth’s, Toledo Ticket Co., Game Time Sports Medicine, Stunning By Deb, Sweet Shop, Meggen Baynes, Horsewares, Licky Dog Farm, Great Lakes Classic -Tom Powers, Corlinda Huffman, Kris Woroniecki, DAC, Closet Space, Kathy Christensen and Wendy Cook

A Special Thanks to the following individuals : Amy Atkinson, Meggen Baynes, Kathy Christensen, Kevin Cubitt, Mike Elliott, Barb Foster, Gary Gawel, Pattie Hall, Corlinda Huffman, Jacque Moody, Julie, Linc & Trace Reincke, Starr Ries, Joni Roth, Cathy Thaler, Nicole Veldhoff, Jennifer Wahr and Tiffany Weitzel This event runs so much smoother, thanks to all of you!

All of your support helps make the Easter EggStravaganza a success each year! www.MIQuarterHorse.com

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