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WELCOME 2014 MQHA QUEEN
Minae Zomer Queen Minae Zomer & First Runner-Up Ashlynn Balmer Left to right: Kylie Klotz, Meghan Murphy, Minae Zomer, Ashlynn Balmer & Erin Duquette The Michigan Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce our 2014 MQHA Queen, Miss Minae Zomer. Minae, daughter of Greg and Renee’ Holstege, is 22 years old, and is from Holland, Michigan. She is currently attending Western Michigan University, where she will soon graduate with a degree in Sociology. Minae has been showing horses since she was three years old, and has won MQHA All Around Youth a few years in a row. She also works at the Alaskan Pipeline Restaurant and volunteers at Renew Therapeutic Riding Center. Minae did serve as President of the MQHA Youth Association in 2011. Congratulations to Minae, who was crowned at the Harbor Classic show, July 5th, our 2014 MQHA Queen. First Runner-up in the Queen’s competition was Miss Ashlynn Balmer. Ashlynn, daughter of Ronald & Colleen Balmer is from Lapeer, Michigan. I would like to take a moment to say Thank You to Miss Meghan Murphy, our 2013 MQHA Queen, for all her hard work and service to our association as Queen this past year. We wish Meghan the very best as she finishes out her reign as the 2013 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen. This year MQHA also crowned a Princess and a Junior Princess. Please help me in congratulating Princess Kylie Klotz and Junior Princess Erin Duquette. I would like to send a special THANK YOU, to all our many MQHA Queen Contest Sponsors. This event is so fabulous because of your support! Jack & Nancy Christensen, Warren, Laurie & Corrine English, Millbrook Tack, Lope for Hope & Rene’ Kozlowski, Bodacious Cowgirl & Wendy Cook, The Wire Horse, Stephanie Cline, Anna Marie Cooper, Corlinda Huffman, Sharon Merchant, Lexi Heney, Christa Baldwin, Jeanne Norcross & SpartanNash Stores, MaryBeth Hegedus, Tiffany Weitzel, Jimmy & Joni Roth, Tom’s Western Store, Massman Stables, Wenger Saddlery, Williamson Quarter Horses, Ken & MaryEllen Mumy, Cassidy’s Casuals & Brenda Arnold, Kathy Williams Tails, Chris Frantz & Chris’ Custom Creations, Horsefeathers Equestrian Apparel, Ramada Inn of Lansing, Bob & Becky Daniels, Karin Stayton, Tim & Karen Waite, Tom Moore, Kathy Christensen. Thank you also to Debbie Wadds for all her help during the Queen’s contest and to the Queen’s Contest Interview judges, MaryBeth Hegedus, Diane Schrotenboer, and Dominique Powers, we appreciate all your help! Kathy Christensen, MQHA Queen Committee
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MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic
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MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan
AQHA Shows!
September 11-14, 2014 Thursday & Friday Judges: Terry Cross, Mike Hay & Stephen Stephens Saturday & Sunday Judges: Rick Christy, David Fairchild & John Dean
AQHA/MQHA & MGLQHA Approved
Exhibitor Party Saturday Evening
PAY $150 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse) 8:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11 7:00 a.m. Arena closed for prep & warm-up 1. (S1) SSS Stallion Owner Weanling Colts 2. (S3) SSS Mare Owner Weanling Colts 3. (S2) SSS Stallion Owner Weanling Fillies 4. (S4) SSS Mare Owner Weanling Fillies 5. Jim Evans Memorial Champion of Champions Class 6. (203100) Amateur Yearling Stallions 7. (203200) Amateur 2 YO Stallions 8. (203300) Amateur 3 YO Stallions 9. (203400) Amateur Aged Stallions 10. (273000) Amateur Performance Stallions Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 11. (F2) MQHBF Open Weanling Colts - $500 added 12. (F6) (103100) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Stallions $500 added 13. (103200) 2 Year Old Stallions 14. (103300) 3 Year Old Stallions 15. (103400) Aged Stallions 16. (173000) Stallion Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Stallions 17. (205400) Amateur Yearling Mares 18. (205500) Amateur 2 YO Mares 19. (205600) Amateur 3 YO Mares 20. (205700) Amateur Aged Mares 21. (275000) Amateur Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares 22. (F4) MQHBF Open Weanling Fillies - $500 added 23. (F8) (105400) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Fillies $500 added 24. (105500) 2 Year Old Mares 25. (105600) 3 Year Old Mares 26. (105700) Aged Mares 27. (175000) Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Mares 28. (207400) Amateur Yearling Geldings 29. (207500) Amateur 2 YO Geldings 30. (207600) Amateur 3 YO Geldings 31. (207700) Amateur Aged Geldings 32. (277000) Amateur Geldings Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings 33. (F10) (107400) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Geldings $500 added 34. (107500) 2 Year Old Geldings 35. (107600) 3 Year Old Geldings 36. (107700) Aged Geldings 37. (177000) Geldings Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Geldings 38. (S6) SSS Stallion Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP 39. (212002) Novice Amateur Showmanship 40. (212800) Amateur Select Showmanship 41. (212000) Amateur Showmanship 42. (S5) SSS Yearling Longe Line BREAK 43. (F14) MQHBF 2 YO HUS - $500 added 44. (444002) Novice Youth HUS 45. (144004) Green HUS 46. (244002) Novice Amateur HUS 47. (144100) Junior Hunter Under Saddle 48. (444000) Youth HUS (18 & Under) 49. (144200) Senior Hunter Under Saddle 50. (244800) Amateur Select HUS 51. (244000) Amateur Hunter Under Saddle 52. (S8) SSS SO & MO 3 YO HUS 53. (452002) Novice Youth Equitation 54. (452000) Youth Equitation 18 & U 55. (252002) Novice Amateur Equitation 56. (252800) Amateur Select Equitation 57. (252000) Amateur Equitation
CLASS 58 NOT TO START BEFORE 7 PM 58. MQHA/SMHS ALL BREED 2 YR OLD WESTERN PLEASURE CLASS 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 12 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep 7:30 a.m. Yearling Longe Line Warm-up 59. (F11) MQHBF Non Pro Yearling Longe Line $500 added 60. (405400) Youth Yearling Mares 61. (405500) Youth 2 YO Mares 62. (405600) Youth 3 YO Mares 63. (405700) Youth Aged Mares 64. (475000) Youth Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Mares 65. (407400) Youth Yearling Geldings 66. (407500) Youth 2 YO Geldings 67. (407600) Youth 3 YO Geldings 68. (407700) Youth Aged Geldings 69. (477000) Youth Gelding Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings Not to start before 9:30 a.m. 70. (412002) Novice Youth Showmanship 71. (412000) Youth Showmanship 18 & U BREAK 72. (F13) (142300) MQHBF/AQHA 2 YO WP-$500 added 73. (242002) Novice Amateur Western Pleasure 74. (442002) Novice Youth Western Pleasure 75. (142004) Green Western Pleasure 76. (442000) Youth Western Pleasure 18 & U 77. (142100) Junior Western Pleasure 78. (242800) Amateur Select Western Pleasure 79. (142200) Senior Western Pleasure 80. (242000) Amateur Western Pleasure 81. (440002) Novice Youth Horsemanship 82. (440000) Youth Horsemanship 18 & U 83. (240002) Novice Amateur Horsemanship 84. (240800) Amateur Select Horsemanship 85. (240000) Amateur Horsemanship 86. (F19) MQHBF 4 & Over WP - $500 added Class 87 not to start before 6 PM 87. MSBA Non Pro All Age HUS Slot Class 88. MSBA 2 YO WP Slot Class 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep 7:30 a.m. Warm Up for 2 & 3 YO 89. (F15) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO WP - $500 added 90. (F1) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Colts - $500 added 91. (F5) (203100) MQHBF/AQHA Am Yearling Stallions $500 added 92. (203200) Amateur 2 YO Stallions 93. (203300) Amateur 3 YO Stallions 94. (203400) Amateur Aged Stallions 95. (273000) Amateur Perform. Stallions Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 96. (103100) Yearling Stallions 97. (103200) 2 Year Old Stallions 98. (103300) 3 Year Old Stallions 99. (103400) Aged Stallions 100. (173000) Stallion Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Stallions 101. (F3) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Fillies - $500 added 102. (F7) (205400) MQHBF/AQHA Am Yearling Fillies $500 added 103. (205500) Amateur 2 YO Mares 104. (205600) Amateur 3 YO Mares 105. (205700) Amateur Aged Mares 106. (275000) Amateur Mares Performance Halter
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Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares (105400) Yearling Mares (105500) 2 Year Old Mares (105600) 3 Year Old Mares (105700) Aged Mares (175000) Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Mares (F9) (207400) MQHBF/AQHA Am Yearling Geldings $500 added (207500) Amateur 2 Year Old Geldings (207600) Amateur 3 Year Old Geldings (207700) Amateur Aged Geldings (277000) Amateur Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings (107400) Yearling Geldings (107500) 2 Year Old Geldings (107600) 3 Year Old Geldings (107700) Aged Geldings (177000) Open Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Geldings (405400) Youth Yearling Mares (405500) Youth 2 YO Mares (405600) Youth 3 YO Mares (405700) Youth Aged Mares (475000) Youth Mares Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Mares (407400) Youth Yearling Geldings (407500) Youth 2 YO Geldings (407600) Youth 3 YO Geldings (407700) Youth Aged Geldings (477000) Youth Gelding Performance Halter Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings (907) MQHA Small Fry Halter BREAK (F16) MQHBF 3 YO Western Pleasure - $500 added (F12) MQHBF Yearling Longe Line - $500 added (F21) MQHBF 4 & Over HUS - $500 added (444702) Novice Youth HUS 13 & Under (444802) Novice Youth HUS 14 -18 (144004) Green HUS (444000) Youth HUS 18 & Under (144100) Junior HUS (F17) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO HUS - $500 added (144200) Sr Hunter Under Saddle (244002) Novice Amateur HUS (244800) Amateur Select HUS (244000) Amateur HUS (904) Small Fry HUS (905) Small Fry Equitation (452702) Novice Youth Equitation 13 & U (452802) Novice Youth Equitation 14-18 (252002) Novice Amateur Equitation (452000) Youth Equitation 18 & Under (252800) Amateur Select Equitation (252000) Amateur Equitation Class 154 not to start before 7:00 PM MSBA Green HUS Slot Class MSBA Non Pro All Age WP Slot Class
9:00 a.m. Sunday, September 14 8:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep 8:30 a.m. Warm up HUS & WP Futurity 156. (F18) MQHBF 3 YO HUS - $500 added
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MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan
AQHA Shows!
September 11-14, 2014 Thursday & Friday Judges: Terry Cross, Mike Hay & Stephen Stephens Saturday & Sunday Judges: Rick Christy, David Fairchild & John Dean
AQHA/MQHA & MGLQHA Approved
Exhibitor Party Saturday Evening
PAY $150 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse) Sunday, September 14 - continued 157. (212002) Novice Amateur Showmanship 158. (212800) Amateur Select Showmanship 159. (212000) Amateur Showmanship 160. (412702) Novice Youth Showmanship 13 & U 161. (412802) Novice Youth Showmanship 14-18 162. (412000) Youth Showmanship 18 & U 163. (900) Small Fry Showmanship 164. (F22) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over HUS - $500 added BREAK 165. (S7) SSS Mare Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP 166. (F20) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over WP - $500 added 167. (142004) Green Western Pleasure 168. (442702) Novice Youth Western Pleasure 13 & U 169. (442802) Novice Youth Western Pleasure 14-18 170. (142300) Two YO Western Pleasure 171. (242002) Novice Amateur Western Pleasure 172. (442000) Youth Western Pleasure 173. (142100) Junior Western Pleasure 174. (242800) Amateur Select WP 175. (242000) Amateur Western Pleasure 176. (142200) Senior Western Pleasure 177. (906) MQHA Lead Line (8 & under) 178. (901) Small Fry Western Pleasure 179. (902) Small Fry Horsemanship 180. (440702) Nov Youth Horsemanship 13 & U 181. (440802) Nov Youth Horsemanship 14-18 182. (240002) Nov Amateur Horsemanship 183. (440000) Youth Horsemanship 18 & U 184. (240800) Amateur Select Horsemanship 185. (240000) Amateur Horsemanship AQHA Entry Fees per judge: All Classes Any Division Blanket Fee Small Fry Small Fry Blanket Fee Office Charge AQHA Drug Testing Fee AQHA Processing Fee Lead Line Pay $150 for Unlimited AQHA classes (one horse/back number)
$10 $35 $5 $25 $5 $1 $4 $1
Other Fees: • MSU trailer in fee (per horse/day) $10 (without the purchase of a stall) • $35 charge for all returned checks/declined credit cards. • All credit cards will incur a 3% convenience charge. Member Benefit: Current MQHA Members – Get 5% off your bill at any MQHA owned show (horse must be owned by a current MQHA member). Futurity classes are not included in the discount. Stalls: • Stalls paid by Aug 1 are $100 (if available) in the main barn or $70 in the south barn. • Stalls paid by Sept 1 are $110 in the main barn (if available) or $80 in the south barn. • All stalls paid after Sept 1 are $125 • Refunds until September 1 • All stalls are assigned by date paid. • All stalls reserved must be prepaid with either a check or a credit card.
Bedding: • Pre-ordered bedding is available for this event. • Prepay bedding with the MQHA office no later than Friday, September 5. Bedding ordered and paid for by September 5 will be delivered to your stalls. • Cost for prepaid bedding is $6 per bag. Pre-ordered bedding is paid to MQHA. • Bedding ordered at the Pavilion is paid to MSU. Camping: • Camping - $110 for the circuit. • Limited spaces available. Reserve early! • Generators allowed in the parking lot for no cost • No nightly rates • Full payment must accompany reservations • Camping is assigned by date paid • Refunds until September 1
MQHA Small Fry: • Exhibitors 12 & under as of January 1. All classes walk/trot (jog) only • Any breed horse or pony is allowed • MQHA membership not required unless accruing points for year end awards • Participants in Small Fry will not be eligible for any lope/canter classes during a circuit • Small Fry Showmanship entries may not participate in AQHA showmanship
Move In: • Negative Coggins (within 12 months) required for all horses upon check in. • Arrivals permitted after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10. • Arrivals on Tuesday, September 9 will be allowed after 2 p.m. with an additional fee of $25 per stall (including tack stalls) and $25 per campsite occupied (regardless of power usage). ABSOLUTELY NO ARRIVALS PRIOR TO 2 PM. YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY. • The arena will not be available for use until after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9. Stalls, camping and bedding can be reserved with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover card. There is a 3% convenience fee added to all credit card transactions. Make checks payable to MQHA Mail to: MQHA, PO Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 Contact: MQHA (616)225-8211 or email mqha@hotmail.com All MQHA events are online at: www.miquarterhorse.com Show Manager: Kris Woroniecki Show Secretary: Aschelle VanZandt Awards: High Point Awards to Small Fry, Novice Youth 13 & Under, Novice Youth 14-18, Novice Amateur, Amateur, Amateur Select, Youth, and Open. Ribbons for 1st through 6th. Prizes for 1st. Services available on site: • Shavings available through MSU • Food concession • Photographer • Showers Qualifications for High Point Awards: • Open, Youth & Amateur exhibitors must show in corresponding halter or performance halter class at least one time to be eligible for High Point Awards. • Novice & Amateur Select exhibitors do not have to show in halter. • Only Amateur Select Classes count towards the Amateur Select High Point Award. Exception: Amateur halter points will be counted for the select award. • Exhibitors must show in at least three events to be eligible (i.e. Western Pleasure, Showmanship, and Hunter Under Saddle). • Green classes do not count toward any high point award
ADDRESS OF GROUNDS The MSU Pavilion is located at the corner of Mt. Hope Rd. & Farm Lane. 4301 Farm Lane Rd., E. Lansing, MI 48824 SHOW OFFICE PHONE NUMBER 517-432-0665 after September 9th at 11:00 a.m. The MSU Pavilion is a smoke free environment. We ask that you respect this and smoke outside the Pavilion. Liability: Under the Michigan Equine Liability Act, the MQHA, MQHA agents, show staff or representatives are not individually or collectively responsible for loss, damage or injury to person, horse, or property in connection with the show due to the inherent risk in an equine activity. Hotels: Best Western Plus Candlewood Suites Comfort Inn Comfort Inn, Dimondale Holiday Inn Express Howard Johnson Radisson Hotel Red Roof Inn Super 8 The Gatehouse Suites
(517) 694-8123 (517) 351-8181 (517) 347-6690 (517) 721-0000 (517) 347-8700 (517) 351-5500 (517) 351-1440 (517) 332-2575 (517) 393-8008 (517) 332-7711
Unsportsmanlike Conduct or any other form of misconduct that is irresponsible, illegal, indecent, profane, intimidating, threatening or abusive is prohibited. Show management may immediately expel individuals exhibiting unspor tsmanlike conduct from show grounds and shall file a written repor t with AQHA concerning the conduct in question. For more information, refer to the AQHA rule book, VIO220.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2014 MQHA OFFICERS Karen Waite, President 1580 Hawley Road, Mason, MI 48854 517-432-0383 • 517-331-3681 karen_waite@msu.edu Tiffany Weitzel, Vice President 25122 D. Drive S., Homer, MI 49245 517-629-3660 work • 517-206-1986 cell tiffyree@yahoo.com Trish Steele, Past President 3630 N. Eastman Rd., Midland, MI 48642 989-835-7437 • 989-615-3933 cell giddiupcowboy@hotmail.com Kristie Woroniecki, Secretary/Treasurer PO Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 616-225-8211 • 616-225-8313 fax mqha@hotmail.com AQHA NATIONAL DIRECTORS Chris Baldwin 2215 N. Sheridan Rd., Stanton, MI 48888 989-831-4887 • 989-944-3212 cell cbqh@frontier.com Kelly Chapman 15665 Dunn Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 269-209-6269 cell kellyboleschapman@gmail.com Ken Mumy 3857 Winding Pine, Metamora, MI 48455 810-678-2479 • 810-813-6415 cell feamgt@aol.com
Megan Hirschman 2576 S. State Road, Ithaca, MI 48847 989-875-3355 • 989-330-1265 cell Hirschm8@msu.edu Ted Meyer 3979 E. 32nd Road, Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-8968 • 231-468-9322 cell Ymeyer3979@hughes.net Robert Milks 8360 N. Winans Rd., Alma, MI 48801 989-620-0766 cell milksrobert@yahoo.com Monty Montgomery 113 W. Sprague, Homer, MI 49245 269-830-7932 cell bayhushorses@yahoo.com Jacque Moody 10415 Territorial, Munith, MI 49259 517-596-2900 • 248-207-3800 cell jacquelin.moody@lpl.com Chris Perniciaro 3221 Williams Rd., Leslie, MI 49251 517-589-8778 • 517-281-4985 cell chris23250@hotmail.com
2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meggen Baynes 14020 Boichot Rd., Lansing, MI 48906 517-582-5286 cell mbaynes82@hotmail.com
Mike Sinko 4400 W. Jackson Rd., Alma, MI 48801 989-560-0140 cell sinkomichael@hotmail.com
Kathy Christensen 4470 84th St., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-291-3784, 616-891-5618 fax kathy.christensen@henryschein.com
Nicole Veldhoff 1195 West E Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49009 440-858-7823 cell nicole@nbvperformancehorses.com
Warren English Jr. 22185 Featherston Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091 269-651-7871 • 269-506-5688 cell warren@englishins.com
Debbie Wadds 6605 Simpson Rd., Ovid, MI 48866 616-550-6334 gwadds1@aol.com
Taylor Fabus 624 S. Main St., Ovid, MI 48866 517-862-4059 • 517-862-4059 cell tenlenta@msu.edu
Morgan McCarthy Warda 1301 Vernor Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446 810-358-1468 cell morgan_mccarthy63@aol.com
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2014 OFFICERS Michelle McDowell, President Mcdowellm123@gmail.com Hayley Giamo, Vice President cgiamo@wmis.net Maddie Sharnowski, Youth Secretary m.sharnowski@gmail.com Sasha Glover, Youth Reporter gloversasha@gmail.com Nicole Veldhoff, Youth Advisor nicole@nbvperformancehorses.com Board Members Lauren Barnes Grace DeGelder Grace Gasper Emilee Landers Sheyenne Nelson Katherine West
Karlee Cassiday Cade Prime Maggie DeKraker Kodi O’Boyle Gracie Himes Francie Himes Emme Lantis Miller Lantis Alicia Ritsema Linc Reincke Rochelle Wilkinson
MQHA 2014 QUEEN
Tom Powers 9675 Alden Nash Ave., Alto, MI 49302 616-262-2836 cell tomcpowers@aol.com Jody Prime 5587 Station Road, Blissfield, MI 49228 517-499-6168 jprime@adrian.edu
Pattie Hall 1847N. Raisin Ctr. Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221 864-315-8732 hall.pattie4300@yahoo.com
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MISSION STATEMENT “The Michigan Quarter Horse Association will be the industry leader serving all horse enthusiasts in Michigan with diverse programs the promote the American Quarter Horse.” The Michigan Quarter Horse Journal is the official publication of the Michigan Quarter Horse Association and is dedicated to the advancement and improvement of the American Quarter Horse. Manuscripts and photographs as editorial items are welcome and will be used as space permits. Direct inquiries to C & C Publishing, Inc. 8415 Hogan Road, Fenton, MI 48430. Phone 810.714.9000, fax 810.714.1465 or email mqjournal@gmail.com MQHA and the MQHA Journal are not responsible for the accuracy of the contents or claims of any advertisement. The contents or claims of all advertisements that appear in the MQHA Jour nal are solely the responsibility of the advertisers, and are not the responsibility of the MQHA, MQHA Journal and/or their respective employees, agents and staff. It is solely the advertiser’s responsibility to provide correct and appropriate information for publication. Incorrect information found after publication will be noted in a correction area of the MQHA Journal. MQHA reserves the right to refuse any advertising material. No portion of this publication may be reproduced by any means without express written permission.
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MQHA 15 Board Meeting Minutes 6 Board Members 4, 5 Breeder’s Futurity/Great Lakes 23 Convention 2015 22 Lisa Terry Memorial Winners 3 New Queen - Minae Zomer 12-14 NYATT Team 20 Oldest Journal Contest 20 Queen’s Message 8 Thayne Miner Past 9 Thayne Miner Present 9 Youth World Sponsor Thank You MQHA Business Directory Beadle Lake Equine Performance Beckey’s Place Betsy Howell Performance Horses
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2014 Thayne Miner Horsemanship Award Each year at the Spartan Spectacular show youth members are able to take part in the Thayne Miner Memorial class. This class was started back in 1980 after the passing of Thayne in 1979. Thayne was from Freeland, Michigan and devoted much of his time to the Michigan Quarter Horse Association and Youth Association. He served as youth advisor for 4 years helping guide, critique and support youth members. His passing in 1979 was greatly felt by his family and friends of Michigan Quarter Horse Association. In order to preserve his memory, each year youth members have the opportunity to take place in the memorial class. A youth is selected to win the trophy to represent their great love and passion for horses, just as Thayne Miner had himself. This year at the Spartan Spectacular Show in East Lansing, Michigan the class was once again very competitive and well attended, with 17 entries. The winner of the 2014 Thayne Miner Memorial trophy was Sheyenne Nelson. We congratulate all youth members that took place in this class!
Congratulations Sheyenne Nelson!
Sasha Glover, Youth Reporter
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WINTER WORK-OUTS By Marcia King, Green Grass Syndicated Features Come May, Trisha Dowling of Saskatchewan is ready to take on the challenges of competitive endurance – and equally important, so are her horses. The same can be said of Carey Williams of New Jersey: Her sport is eventing, in which she competes spring through fall. Andy Kaneps of Massachusetts used to raise and compete on hunters and jumpers; today, he prefers riding noncompetitive dressage, year-round. All three riders and horse experts recognize the importance of working their horses throughout the winter: Winter work-outs are valuable for maintaining fitness, preserving training, and providing mental well-being. Winter exercise also provides an opportunity to fix problems in a horse's training and to prepare both horse and rider for the upcoming competition or riding season. Here's how to get with the program WINTER WARM-UPS Warming up and stretching cold muscles prior to exercise is important for getting the circulation going and loosening up stiff muscles and joints. These actions are critical for the prevention of injury and the enhancement of performance any time of the year, but especially so with the onset of frosty temperatures. Somewhere between 10-20 minutes of warm-up exercise is generally sufficient for most horses. “Horses that mostly stand in a stall all day or night usually require a longer warm-up to get them moving comfortably again,” notes Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in equine nutrition and exercise physiology and serves as Equine Extension Specialist at Rutgers University and Associate Director of Outreach for the Equine Science Center. “Horses that are turned out and already moving around a little might not need as long of a warm-up before getting down to serious work.” Although slow, easy, stretching movements are the foundation of the warm-up, you can also incorporate a few training elements into your warm-ups. For example, Williams, who works outside year-round, begins her 1015 minute warm-up with 3 - 5 minutes of stretching at the walk, followed by stretches www.MIQuarterHorse.com
and large circles at the trot for the next 5 minutes. But then Williams slowly collects her mare and asks for smaller circles, lateral movements, counter flexions, halts, walks, and trot transitions. Then she canters larger circles working to smaller 10-meter circles as she nears the end of warm-up, again doing counter flexion, change of speed within the canter, and lots of transitions between gaits - work that blurs the line between “warm-up” and “maintenance” exercise. Canadian national endurance champion Dowling, who is also a DVM, Diplomate of the American Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology, and a professor of veterinary clinical pharmacology at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, likewise combines a little training into the warm-up: Four to six miles of easy trotting or, when working in an arena, a half-dozen laps or so, each direction, at a loose, extended trot. MAINTENANCE WORK-OUT As with summer work, you should gear post-warm-up maintenance exercises towards keeping your horse in some sort of condition and, optionally, refining skills. “In the winter I try to ride at least three days a week, with at least one serious lesson (flat or jump) or more serious discipline schooling,” says Williams. “The other days I mix with hacking, lighter flat work, gymnastics, etc.” “For cardiovascular fitness, regardless of the discipline, the horse needs 15-25 minutes of active exercise, 5 days a week, to maintain baseline fitness,” states Kaneps, DVM, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, co-editor of Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery (a physiology of exercise and problems of equine athletes), and clinical practitioner at the New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center in Dover, NH. “Although the basics of cardiovascular fitness are no different from one discipline to another, discipline-specific exercises are very important. A dressage horse, for example, will need to do a lot more lateral work, leg yields, etc, than a trail horse.” Similarly, a jumper or eventer should jump at least a few times a month, says Williams. “Taking an indoor jump lesson or working on gymnastic jumping at home really helps
keep a horse's mind in the game.” Although Dowling primarily works outside, she, too, occasionally works a horse inside in order to address specific problems. “My FEI mare had a real fast canter and I couldn't sit it,” she says, “so I worked her over winter in an indoor arena to teach her a slow, collected canter that we can do for miles and miles. She is an Arabian/Standardbred, so straight is her natural way of going; therefore we do a lot of bends, circles, and serpentines.” Otherwise, Dowling rides trots and canters through fields and hills for about 5-8 miles, 3 to 4 times a week. If you can, do some hill work. “Walking hills really gets horses to use their hind legs, which are the muscles that seem to lose condition first,” says Williams. “Walking hills also allows horses to work both sides evenly without causing the amount of sweating as when cantering hills.” Consider, too, competing in a couple of small, low-key, indoor schooling shows. “These are good for keeping your horse used to traveling and showing and for working out the kinks.” CONDITIONING FOR SHOW For some riders, cold weather work-outs include prepping for the winter show circuit. “Winter showing is not really any different than showing the rest of the year,” says Kaneps. “You base your exercises on how much fitness is needed for your showing.” Kaneps does caution, however, that snowpads, caulks, or other winter hoof wear for turned-out horses could get in the way of MQHA Journal • September/October 2014 • 10
WINTER WORK-OUTS, cont. show training, depending on the discipline. Either exercise with caution or pull the winter hoof wear and work inside. “Pulling winter shoes will then prohibit safe outdoor turnout in places like New England or Minnesota. A safer alternative is to use bell boots and/or protective lower limb wraps if self-injury with winter shoes is a concern. As for horses that winter-train barefoot but are shod at the onset of the show season, it's usually a seamless transition, says Dowling. “Ideally, it's best to shoe your horses 3-7 days prior to competition to make sure they have time to adjust to the shoes and that there are no problems.” R&R Don't forget to ease up now and then and indulge in some hacking. The change of scenery and breaks from overt training are healthy for both you and your horse. “Hacks break up the monotony of ring work, keep your horse's mind fresh, and help with conditioning,” says Williams. “Intervals of trot work while hacking help cardiovascular function. Start with 10 minute intervals 2 or 3 times and work up to 20 minutes or so.” Caution: Don't gallop on frozen surfaces, which are hard on your horse's feet and legs, nor ride on unfamiliar, snow-covered ground that could hide holes or other hazards. COOL-DOWNS After a hard work-out, your horse needs a proper cool-down prior to returning to the stall or turn-out. Why? “Good circulation through the muscles and other soft tissues is important to clear the by-products of exercise,” says Kaneps. “If these waste products are not cleared, they can lead to muscle stiffness and soreness.” Secondly, wet skin needs to dry to avoid tieing up or chills. “The best way to cool and dry a horse is with quiet walking under saddle or in-hand,” says Kaneps. In most cases, plan on spending at least 10-15 minutes postexercise on the cool-down. A horse with a clipped coat dries faster than a natural coated horse, but becomes chilled more quickly, so you might need to cover his hindquarters with a sweat-sheet or quartersheet to protect against chills while still permitting moisture to wick away. www.MIQuarterHorse.com
“The key is to give the horse some time to stop blowing,” says Kaneps. “If he's flaring at the nostrils, is blowing hard, or his veins are popped out, his heart is still working pretty hard.” The skin itself should be dry before you end the cool-down, although the coat can be left damp -- unless you're going to put your horse back in his regular blanket. “Wet horses should not be put back into their overnight or daytime blankets because the trapped moisture will give them quite a chill in cold weather,” Kaneps warns. “Blankets, even the breathable ones, don't breathe as well as no blankets at.” For those horses, you'll need to continue walking them, place them in a heated area, or maintain the horse in a fleece cool-down blanket until quite dry, then switch over to the regular blanket. (Kaneps notes that a breathable cool-out blanket such as a polar-fleece type-blanket allows moisture to wick through without restriction and is very appropriate in the winter. Such a cool-out blanket is very useful to slow the cooling of a clipped horse following a sweat-producing workout.) “I don't recommend using a hair dryer on horses,” Kaneps adds, “because the hair dryer may burn the skin or damage the skin by drying the natural oils out of the skin.” If lengthy cool-downs are inconvenient, shorten the intensity or length of sweatinducing exercises. Dowling's horses live and work-outside, unblanketed 24/7. Having natural coats, they always work up a sweat during their runs. To cool them down, Dowling walks them under saddle the 10 minutes or so it takes to return to the farm. “This gets the heat out of the muscle and the sweat wicked away. Although the coat remains wet at the hair tips, the skin is dry.” At that point, Dowling gives the horse a quick grooming with a curry comb to fluff up wet hairs, then turns him out. “The first thing they'll do is go roll in the snow, then shake off the snow. This fluffs up the coats, creating an insulating layer of air. As long as they have a wind-break and plenty of heat-generating hay to eat, they do just fine.” WINTER WISDOM Consider how current weather conditions will affect your horse, adapting your workouts accordingly: If it's sunny and the air is still, your horse will warm up faster but
could work up a sweat faster and thus require a longer cool-down. Conversely, a cold, cloudy day or an ice-box arena might mean a longer warm-up but allow for a longer or more intense work-out with less sweat. Remember: Winter doesn't . . . and shouldn't . . . be a time of hibernation for your horse. Celebrate the colder temperatures – no biting flies, no debilitating heat, no scorching sun. Pull on your wool socks, don a pair of warm gloves, then go ride for pleasure, for conditioning, for training. – the end Marcia King is an award-winning author and former Horse Illustrated columnist who writes extensively for equine, pet, and veterinary publications.
EQUIPPING YOUR HORSE Generally, a horse that is in normal health, natural-coated, and lives outside won't need sheets or blankets while warming up, cooling down, or working (or, for that matter, while turned-out, as long as there is an area of protection from precipitation). It's another story for clipped horses. In extreme cold – generally temperatures that are 20 degrees below the temperature which the horse is comfortable without a blanket -clipped horses benefit from the bit of extra warmth of a quarter-sheet while starting the warm-up or cool-down, or a sweat-sheet to wick away moisture while cooling off. But clipped horses don't need blankets during their workout -- they'll get too warm and sweaty. You needn't make any particular shoeing changes for indoor work. Shod horses working outside might need caulks or borium for traction on frozen, slippery surfaces or snow pads to prevent snow from balling up under their feet. SNOWY AND FROZEN SURFACES Avoid working on bare, frozen ground, inside or out, especially if your horse has thin soles: Bruising could result. Riding in light snow up to a depth of two feet offers excellent resistance training. Bonus: The snowy cold also decreases inflammation in the joints and tendons. MQHA Journal • September/October 2014 • 11
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The National Youth Activity Team Tournament (NYATT) is the most popular youth event at the All American Quarter Horse Congress coming this October. State and regional Quarter Horse Associations across the United States and Canada form teams consisting of at least four youth that compete in Barrel Racing, Horsemanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining, Showmanship and Western Pleasure. Only contestants 18 years of age and younger, that are sponsored by an association affiliated with AQHA and/or recognized by the NYATT committee, are eligible to show in NYATT events. Teams must consist of a minimum of four youth members and a maximum of 12 members, with no more than two members competing in each of the NYATT classes. The top ten places in each event receive awards and points. First place receives ten points, second nine points, and so on. The top six overall teams will receive tournament trophies. The winners of each class receive awards, and the top ten youth in each event receive medallions. This year, the MQHA NYATT Team consists of 10 youth competing in Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle and Barrel Racing. The MQHA is proud of our youth and wishes each and everyone a successful journey to the American Quarter Horse Congress, October 2-26, at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Enjoy the ride!
MQHA MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION Meeting of the Board of Directors June 10, 2014 Meeting Minutes President Karen Waite called a meeting of the MQHA Board of Directors to order at 7:04 p.m. The following Directors and staff were present: Kathy Christensen, Warren English, Taylor Fabus, Megan Hirschman, Michelle McDowell, Bob Milks, Monty Montgomery, Jacque Moody, Chris Perniciaro, Tom Powers, Mike Sinko, Nicole Veldhoff, Debbie Wadds, Karen Waite, Morgan Warda, Tiffany Weitzel and Kris Woroniecki. Excused were: Chris Baldwin, Meggen Baynes, Kelly Chapman, Pattie Hall, Ted Meyer, and Jody Prime. AGENDA: Bob Milks made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Taylor Fabus seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. MINUTES: Bob Milks made a motion to accept the May 13, 2014 Board of Directors minutes as presented. Monty Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Warren English presented the financial statement for the period ending May, 2014. The total assets of the Association as of May 31, 2014 are listed at $337,896.69; the total liabilities at $139,003.66 and the total members' equity are listed at $198,893.03. The net income as of the end of May is listed at $44,463.87compared to $56,925.67 for the same period in 2013. A motion to approve the May, 2014 statement was made by Mike Sinko. Bob Milks seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Warren commented that the budget is working quite well and that the numbers are very close on many things. The committee will continue to work to be sure things stay on track. TREASURER’S REPORT: Kris Woroniecki presented the check detail report showing all checks written for May 2014. After review, Bob Milks made a motion to accept the check detail report for May. Morgan Warda seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kris then presented the accounts payable and receivable reports for June. The accounts were reviewed. Megan Hirschman made a motion to accept the accounts payable and receivables report and Taylor Fabus seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Monty Montgomery made a motion to submit a letter to a delinquent account, and if the letter did not result in action, then the account would be sent to collection. Bob Milks seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Karen Waite thanked everyone on the Board for their continued hard work and commitment and she specifically thanked Pattie Hall for her work on the recent Summer Series. www.MIQuarterHorse.com
COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCIAL: Warren English explained that the Due Diligence report he had promised the Board was not completed but would be sent in the next week. He reminded all of the Directors that they are welcome to be part of the process. CONVENTION: The Convention contract has been returned. Tiffany Weitzel stated that she is looking for help and for ideas for the event. FUTURITY: Jacque Moody explained that there would be a Futurity meeting on June 16. She will have an update on the Futurity for the next Board meeting. HARBOR CLASSIC: Kris Woroniecki reported that the show was coming along nicely. Ted Meyer has the exhibitor party worked out. Expenses will likely be up dramatically this year due to huge increases in airfares, hotel rooms and staff. There was also a considerable amount of money spent on the reserve High Point which is new this year. The show looks like it will be well attended. QUEEN: Kathy Christensen stated that she has two Queen Candidates; Ashlynn Balmer and Minae Zomer. Kathy stated that both girls would be great representatives for MQHA. Kathy is looking for help for the interview. The test is complete. The buckle and crown are scheduled to arrive in the next few days. The committee is always looking for support for the candidates in the form of money or gifts. Megan Hirschman made a motion to accept Ashlynn and Minae as the 2014 MQHA Queen Candidates. Taylor Fabus seconded. Motion passed with none opposed. SUMMER SERIES: The financial report for the Summer Series was reviewed. The show ended up very comparable to last year, with entries being down by 16, stalls being down by 10 and income being down by about $300. YOUTH: Youth President, Michelle McDowell presented the Youth minutes. Megan Hirschman made a motion to accept the Youth minutes. Taylor Fabus seconded the motion. Youth Advisor, Nicole Veldhoff discussed the pig roast held during the Summer Series. She stated that the youth had put a lot of effort into the dinner and that very few people made any kind of a donation for their food. There was discussion that the dinner might have to have a minimum donation per plate. Luckily, Nicole was able to get a sponsor for the food, or the youth would have lost money on the dinner. Ideas to help were to post a reminder about the food when the patterns are put on the website and on Facebook, find something to serve that was less expensive – especially with projected pork prices, and possibly moving the dinner to a different show. Nicole reported that the Youth World Team was set. There are 19 youth and 20 horses going to the World Show. She also reported that she may not be in attendance at the show and asked how that should be handled. Warren English explained that if she did choose to attend, she could present a projected budget to the Board for her travel expenses and it could be approved via email.
Michelle McDowell explained that the Youth wanted to have the dog races again at the Harbor Classic. Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve the dog races at the Harbor Classic. Taylor Fabus seconded. Motion passed with none opposed. Nicole reminded everyone that the Youth are still selling raffle tickets for the cash drawing that will be the end of July. OLD BUSINESS: Kathy Christensen spoke regarding the website update. She explained that Word Press will be the format for the new website. Word Press is reported to be easier to work with. Kathy explained that she is comfortable Katie, the website designer. All of Kathy's concerns and questions have been answered. Katie will work with Cindy Couturier, the journal editor and the person who will be primarily responsible for maintaining the website. Taylor Fabus made a motion to accept the proposal from the web designer for a cost of $1050. Bob Milks seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. The ad hoc committee for the website is Kathy Christensen, Taylor Fabus, Megan Hirschman and Karen Waite. NEW BUSINESS: Megan Hirschman made a motion to move the Board into Executive Session. Warren English seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Megan Hirschman made a motion to move the Board out of Executive Session. Tiffany Weitzel seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Megan Hirschman made a motion that warning letters for unsportsmanlike conduct be sent to two individuals discussed in Executive Session. Taylor Fabus seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. The Board touched on the subject of safety of the children at the horse shows. Many kids are left unattended at the shows and there have been several situations that Board members have witnessed that have been close calls when it comes to safety. Karen will draft a letter to go in to the next journal and on the website, reminding parents that we want to continue to have a family
friendly environment for all participants, but it cannot be without supervision of children. The Board wants parents to be aware before there is a tragedy. The Board resumed discussion about ideas for incentives for exhibitors. The primary goals would be to a) boost the number of entries and b) give back to the exhibitors. The ideas will continue to be shared at the board meeting as time permits. 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 necessar y. Any infor mation voted on electronically between meetings will be recorded on the next set of minutes in this section: NEXT MEETING: There is no July meeting. The next Board meeting will be Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. MQHA Journal • September/October 2014 • 15
HERBS FOR HORSES By Marcia King Green Grass Syndicated Features While there is some scientific evidence that herbs can be used as effective treatments and preventives in humans and animals, "natural" doesn't always mean "benign." You probably know the types: Eager Ellen, who is sold on "natural" therapies, eschewing as much as possible conventional Western treatments, especially medications. She administers lots of supplements and tinctures, based on information provided by product Web sites, testimonials, and the horse owners on her favorite Internet lists. She doesn't say anything to her equine veterinarian about what she's giving her horse, because her veterinarian is a traditionalist and would disapprove. Then there's Suspicious Sally, who automatically rejects anything outside the realm of conventional Western medicine. To her "natural" means "ineffective," regardless of the modality or whether it's practiced by-or under the auspices of--a veterinarian. And so it goes with herbal therapies: Overhyped here, misused there, ignored elsewhere, resulting in a facts-and-fiction soufflĂŠ that obscures how herbs can be appropriately and effectively used in equine treatment. Flower Power Here's the big question concerning herbal medicine: Is it effective? On its Web site, the Mayo Clinic notes that "herbal supplements have active ingredients that can affect how your body functions, just as over-thecounter and prescription drugs do." Although relatively few studies on herbal therapies have been done in the United States (although many studies have been performed in Europe and Asia), the Mayo Clinic and other equally credible institutions have produced evidence that particular herbs can help in the treatment and prevention of specific human and veterinary conditions. That shouldn't be surprising news, given that plants have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, and that many modern drugs have their roots in plantbased medicine: aspirin from willow bark, digitalis from foxglove, Taxol from yews, quinine from cinchona bark, etc. Further, it's www.MIQuarterHorse.com
well-established in the human and veterinary worlds that certain plants can contribute to either wellness or sickness: Various teas and plant oils, fruits and berries, vegetables and legumes, nuts and grains, lush grass, etc., can either help or hinder the human or animal condition. What is an herb, after all, but a subcategory of consumable plants? In a world where cranberry juice, oatmeal, and olive oil are touted for their specific proven health benefits for humans, the end results produced by plants classified as herbs and plants classified as food are becoming increasingly blurred. If you accept that the whole grain oats in your breakfast cereal can lower your cholesterol, then is it so unlikely that other plants with other properties can produce other health benefits? So why turn to herbs instead of, or in addition to, conventional Western drugs? For the same reason most people would rather lower their cholesterol with breakfast cereal instead of with statins: It's cheaper and there is less likelihood of side effects. "The main advantage is the lack of serious side effects in all but a few herbs," explains Kimberly Henneman, DVM, CVA, CVC, of Animal Health Options in Park City, Utah. "Overall, herbs are extremely beneficial in situations where the horse either cannot tolerate the side effects of a particular medication or the caregiver wishes to avoid pharmaceuticals that have limited benefits with moderate health risks." Henneman prescribes herbs for prevention, maintenance, and treatment. "Used appropriately, herbs can prevent chronic problems from returning (for example, the horse that colics in the fall or gets hives during a certain time of the year), maintain a level of immune health or energy in a healthy animal undergoing stressful training or competition, and assist in recovery after a major health stress (a serious injury, surgery, or illness). Herbal therapies are also helpful for non-life-threatening conditions, such as Cushing's disease; bone, tendon, or ligament injuries; gastric ulcers; insulin resistance; immune deficiencies; allergies; fatigue; reproductive problems; anemia; and heart, kidney, and liver dysfunction." Herbs generally are not suitable for emergency or life-threatening conditions, Henneman says. Like the oat grain cereal that takes weeks to produce therapeutic
effects, herbs also take time to spool up. "Where a pharmaceutical might create an effect within minutes to hours, many herbs can take days to weeks, limiting their use in emergency situations." Part of the Garden Often herbs are used along with pharmaceutical products. "There are no contraindications with most herbs and drugs," notes Carole Holland, DVM, CVA, of Palm Beach Equine Clinic in Wellington, Fla. "With some internal medical conditions, both the herbals and the pharmaceuticals work well together to keep the horse healthy. For example, many older horses with insulin resistance and equine metabolic syndrome can be managed on pergolide, herbals, and diet modifications. These horses live happier and healthier than on just pergolide alone." Sometimes herbs can replace or decrease pharmaceutical use, says Holland. Examples are situations where pharmaceuticals haven't helped the presenting complaint, for many chronic pain conditions, or when entering competitions where a drug is disallowed, but for which an herbal could be used instead. However, pharmaceutical therapy should not be halted for certain disorders, Holland warns. Examples include the treatment of acute infections with antibiotics, equine metabolic syndrome and Cushing's disease with pergolide ("Should either be weaned off or not stopped if there is a laminitis risk," she says), or conditions requiring corticosteroids ("should be weaned and not halted abruptly"). Doing otherwise could jeopardize the horse's health. Favorite Recipes Herbs and herbal formulas are often described as being either "Western" or "Chinese," with some falling into both categories. In simple (and incomplete) terms, Western herbs are North American or European plants, often utilized as single herbs meant to treat clinical signs. Chinese formulas are blends of several herbs native to or gathered in the Far East that address patterns of disease in the body, as described by traditional Chinese medical practice, as well as the root cause of imbalance. Herbs can be used separately or formulated with other herbs. "Formulas of herbals provide a (synergistic) balance in treatment," says Holland. "Singly, herbs have only one effect." MQHA Journal • September/October 2014 • 16
HERBS FOR HORSES, cont. Depending upon the individual plant or formula, some herbs are best used for shortterm treatments, while others are used as long-term preventatives. Fresh herbs are seldom used, as they are difficult to obtain and to quantify. Instead, herbalists usually rely on oral products made from dried powdered herbs or topicals applied as oils, patches, sprays, poultices, or ointments. "I use powders of pure herbals with no additives, so that I know what I'm dispensing is the correct amount," Holland says. "Owners can add in flavorings of molasses, applesauce, or alfalfa as needed." Well-Seasoned Herbs don't particularly lend themselves to "do-it-yourself" diagnosis and treatment. "Herbals are medicinal and should be respected and regarded as such," emphasizes Holland. "Working with a trained professional is essential to prevent treating the wrong condition, wasting precious money, or worse, injuring your horse. Many veterinarians are now well-trained in this field or know someone who is." Henneman agrees: "A knowledgeable, herbally trained veterinary practitioner
knows how to use herbs as either the primary treatment or integrated in conjunction with conventional Western care. An herbally trained veterinarian is your best bet, but missing that, an herbalist who can consult with a knowledgeable veterinarian would be a second choice. A human herbalist should never diagnose and treat without the input of a veterinarian." To find qualified practitioners, Henneman suggests contacting the Chi Institute (www.TCVM.com, 800/891-1986), the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association (www.vbma.org), or the American Holistic Ve t e r i n a r y M e d i c a l A s s o c i a t i o n (www.ahvma.org). Take-Home Message As a relatively new field in the United States, herbal therapy is developing and expanding rapidly, says Holland. As with whole grain oat cereals and other beneficial food ingredients, herbal products offer the horse owner additional choices for addressing wellness and illness. Marcia King is an award-winning author and former Horse Illustrated columnist who writes extensively for equine, pet, and veterinary publications.
NATURALLY GOOD--NOT! You hear it all the time: If it's natural, it must be safe. But it isn't always so. Consider the effects of a generous glass of all-natural Conium maculatum juice or a liberal slathering of freshly formulated Rhus radicans lotion, aka poison hemlock and poison ivy, respectively. Perhaps you recall the ma huang scare a few years back. It was used in traditional Chinese medicine for 5,000 years for the treatment of colds, asthma, and hay fever; overused, misused, this "natural" remedy was abused in the United States as a human weight loss supplement, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and death. Don't remember it? Perhaps you know it by its American moniker, ephedra, now banned on these shores. Other examples: Garlic administered orally to horses as a fly repellent can cause hives, ulcers, and behavioral problems; Gingko has contra-indications for patients taking blood thinners. “Although most herbals are safe and can be used without harm, they are medicinal," warns Carole Holland, DVM, CVA, of Palm Beach Equine Clinic in Wellington, Fla. "Using them without regard to knowledge could be dangerous."
PREVEN- TREATMENT TION
HERB
USE
Aloe Vera juice
Stomach ulcers
Bupleurum (Chai Hu) and Cyperus (Xiang Fu Zi)
Vaccine Side Effects
Angelica (Dang Gui) and Paeonia (Bai Shao Yao)
Relieves back & hip pain, pain associated w/founder. Helps underlying conditions of founder & w/general inflammatory conditions of the foot. Potent anti-inflammatories.
X
(Epimedium) Yin Yang Huo and (Polygonum) He Shou Wu
Stallion and mare fertility
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Arthritis that worsens in the cold, colics that happen in the fall, diarrhea from antibiotic use, and chronic Lyme disease. Very safe for long-term use.
Ginseng
Stress, exhaustion from over work, competition or travel.
Milk thistle (Sylibum marianum)
Liver health, particularly recovery from medications, toxins, surgery, and hospitalization. Very safe for long-term use. Bleeding during castrations, wounds; bruising with hematomas; Slows and stops hemorrhage in chronic exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage
X X X X X
Notoginseng (Yunnan Baiyao formula) Ostrea (Mu Li, Oyster shell), Ziziphus suan zao ren, Ziziphus zizyphus (Jujube date), and Ophiopogon (mai men dong)
Calms horses prior to stressful situations
Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva), Marshmallow (herb, Althea officinalis, not the confection)
Diarrhea, ulcers and chronic cough
Topical witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Bruises, sore muscles, tendons and ligaments
Yin Qiao formula, containing Lonicera (jin yin hua), Forsythia
Influenza, rhinopneumonitis, and shipping fever
Yucca, devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), white willow bark (Salix alba)
Arthritis and muscle soreness
X X
X X X X
X
X X X X
Source: Kimberly Henneman, DVM, CVA, CVC, and Carole Holland, DVM, CVA www.MIQuarterHorse.com
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MQHA Hello Everyone, I am so excited to represent this wonderful association as the Michigan Quarter Horse Association Queen for 2014! It is a great honor and a memory I will treasure forever! My first appearance as Queen was made at the Michigan State 4-H Horse Show on August 17. I would like to thank Karen Waite and Taylor Fabus, along with all the wonderful volunteers that I met for the warm welcome. The exhibitors did a fabulous job. I was very excited to hand out their awards and to see their beaming faces upon all of their accomplishments. I am looking forward to representing MQHA at The All-American Quar ter Horse Congress coming up the second week in October. The Queen competition consists of an Interview, a written test over the AQHA Rulebook, and a horsemanship class. I have been diligently preparing and anxiously awaiting the arrival of the fall like weather that precedes the most wonderful horseshow of the year! www.MIQuarterHorse.com
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one who I have always been inspired by, starting back in 2006 when she was the Michigan Quarter Horse Queen, and she handed me a pink halter after winning one of my first classes at an AQHA show. She has been a great role model through the years, and I am honored to not only follow in her footsteps, but in the footsteps of previous Queens that have represented this great association so well throughout the years! “Dreams don't work, unless you do.” With much gratitude, Minae Zomer 2014 MQHA Queen MQHA Journal • September/October 2014 • 20
BECOMING A REMARKABLE HORSE BUSINESS By Jamie Samples You have heard about it, you have read it and many have experienced it. That's right folks. We are talking about that two word phrase, Social Media. If you were asked to choose between sitting in front of your computer or hanging out with your horse, most of you would choose your horse, hands down. So, between riding, cleaning the barn, giving lessons, baling hay and all the other honors of being a horse owner, where does social media fit in to your business? What exactly is social media? According to Wikipedia, “Social media includes web-based and mobile technologies used to turn communication into interactive dialogue. Andreas Kaplan and Michael Haenlein define social media as "a group of internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0, and that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content. Social media is media for social interaction as a super-set beyond social communication. This definition is so exciting to me because it truly describes what social media is NOT. Social Media is NOT sales; it is NOT self-promotion. It is, instead, an avenue to interact with your clients and potential clients. It allows you to create a community around your brand. Your job as a business owner is to be more concerned about others than yourself. Quite simply, the Golden Rule says it all, “And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.” You must be more motivated by enriching the lives of those in the equine community than your bottom line. I am not saying that making money is not important because we all know it is. However, I guarantee you that when you are genuine in providing a product or service to benefit others you will see money follow. As an added bonus you will have clients for life that will send you referrals. They will be your best form of advertising. “The more you engage with customers the clearer things become and the easier it is to determine what you should be doing.” John Russell, President, Harley Davidson Imagine, if you will, going to an equine event or expo with, let's say 500 people in attendance. You will be connecting with businesses, clinicians and other equine professionals. For most events like I mentioned, you will have to pay for a booth, www.MIQuarterHorse.com
have travel expenses and invest a few days to expand your business. Now imagine being able to connect with thousands of potential clients by sitting at home, in your office or in the saddle. Social Media allows you to go beyond face to face comm-unication. It promotes your brand to literally hundreds of thousands of people that want, need and have been looking for YOU! Whether you are a breeder, trainer, horse rescue, farrier, feed store, equine insurance agent, photographer, realtor, breed association or other horse related business, social media MUST be a part of your marketing plan. Over one billion users on Facebook agree with me! So the comment I hear most often is, “I am so busy, where do I get started and how do I get started?” As with any other success program, the best advice is make a plan and TAKE ACTION! “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” William B Sprague To help you in your quest to take action, here are a few simple steps to get you started and tips to enhance your current social media campaign if you are already galloping along. Social Media covers hundreds of different social sites, but I will be touching on Facebook, which ranks among the Fabulous 4: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. I have to admit that Facebook is my favorite. However, each one is unique and important in your social media campaign. The terminology on Facebook can be confusing at times so for the purpose of this article I wanted to mention the difference between a personal profile and a business page. A personal profile allows you to add friends and this represents YOU as a person, not a business. A page is specifically for a business, organization or celebrity. You gain fans when they LIKE your page. If you currently have your business on Facebook and you have to accept friend requests, it is set up incorrectly and to be effective it needs to be changed to a business page. So now that we have that settled, below are a few key items that will give your page a professional edge. These items are not going to break the bank and will be guaranteed to make your business stand out from the rest. • Customized Timeline Cover banner (approximately $50-100) • Introduction/Welcome video – this is a MUST. A video does more than you can imagine by giving viewers a feel for your business's “flavor” as I like to call it. We all know there are 100's of other businesses like ours, BUT, what truly makes us different? A video does wonders to get your message
across. These can range from $250 and up but your return on investment is priceless! • Post plenty of pictures, videos, heartwarming stories and testimonials. Talk about how you are involved or give back to your community. Ask clients to share how your service or product has impacted them. Social Media growth and success does not happen overnight. Just like anything else it takes time, dedication and consistency. If things still seem too big to tackle or time seems to be scarce there are social media coaches and complete campaign management teams that are excited to help you pursue your dreams through social media. Where there is a will, there is a way! What is the best way to grow your fan base and keep current fans engaged? We recommend tuning in to radio station WIIFM. No, this is not an actual radio station, but it is the “language” of your clients, potential clients and networking connections. What's In It For Me All of us have this little antenna, so to speak, that sticks out of our head. When we hear or see something that pertains to us or makes us feel good or shows us a benefit, we tune into that and stay tuned in. What will you do to ensure people are tuned in to your business? Will you take action, make a difference and change the world around you? How remarkable is your business? Yellow Barn Media 517.375.5399 www.yellowbarnmedia.com www.facebook.com/yellowbarnmedia Jamie Samples, Owner & Founder Jamie Samples’s Bio: Jamie is one crazy country chic with a passion for marketing and social media. She is known for her contagious energy and neverending 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 just skyrocketed. In 2011 she was selected to be the co-anchor of America's Favorite Trail Horse, which aired on HRTV in September and she currently is a guest blogger for the Equestrian Stylist. She is 36 years old now, still riding, president of her own company, Yellow Barn Media and still riding a Welsh Pony! She prides herself in bringing out of the box ideas to the equine industry through creative social media strategies. Her company offers one-on-one social media coaching & complete management, brand development, networking training and marketing consulting. MQHA Journal • September/October 2014 • 21
In Your Memory Lisa ~
L I S A T E R R Y M E M O R I A L H O R S E S H O W
September 11, 2001 We Won’t Forget!
August 21–24, 2014 • Western MI Fairgrounds, Ludington, MI
Circuit Award Winners Exhibitor/Owner
Horses Name
Circuit Award Winners Exhibitor/Owner
Horses Name
2 YO Mares Aged Geldings Am 2 YO Mares Am Aged Geldings Am Aged Mares Am Equitation Am Horsemanship Am Hunter Under Saddle Am Perf Geldings Am Performance Mares Am Performance Mares Am Reining Am Select Horsemanship Am Select HUS Am Select Showmanship Am Select Trail Am Select WP Am Showmanship Am Trail Am Western Pleasure Am Yearling Geldings Green HUS Green Trail Green Western Pleasure Green Working Hunter Hunter Hack Junior HUS Junior Western Pleasure Nov Am Equitation Nov Am Horsemanship Nov Am Hunter Hack Nov Am HUS Nov Amateur Reining Nov Am Showmanship Nov Amateur Trail Nov Am WP Nov Yth 13 & U WP Nov Yth 14-18 WP Nov Yth Equitation 13 & U No Youth Equitation 14-18 Nov Yth Equit Over Fences Nov Yth Hrsmnshp 13 & U
Misdiagnosis Little Mr Wonderful Misdiagnosis Little Mr Wonderful Shesdeckedin The Face Chevrolatte Mea Major Mito Chevrolatte Riding The Range A Sleepy Margarita ML Hot Iron Chick Another Smooth One The Perfect Detail Regal N Me The Perfect Detail Mystified Me Good Prestigous Madonna Wish Me A Moxie Hot Amigo Leaguer A Blazin Hot Leaguer Ex Coos Me Huntin Hubba Ms Mae Flash A Cowgirl Margarita On Sacred Ground Achieva Classic Al Have This Dance Ms Mae Flash Mist My Invitation Just Get N Zipped ML Hot Iron Chick Mist My Invitation Another Smooth One Mist My Invitation A Sleepy Margarita Invite Me With Roses Lope Lazy Lope Levis Pine Chip Gota Lota Lace Achieva Classic Lukamotion Heres Your Captive
Nov Yth Hrsmnshp 14-18 Nov Yth Hunter Hack Nov Yth HUS 13 & Under Nov Yth HUS 14-18 Nov Yth Show 13 & U Nov Yth Show 14-18 Nov Youth Trail Nov Youth Western Riding Nov Youth Working Hunter Performance Geldings Performance Mares Reining Rookie Am Horsemanship Rookie Am Showmanship Rookie Yth Horsemanship Rookie Yth Showmanship Senior HUS Senior Western Pleasure Small Fry Equitation Small Fry Halter Small Fry Horsemanship Small Fry HUS Small Fry Showmanship Small Fry Trail Small Fry Trail Small Fry WP Trail Working Hunter Yearling Geldings Youth Aged Geldings Youth Aged Mares Youth Equitation Youth Horsemanship Youth Hunter Hack Youth HUS Youth Perf Gelding Youth Perf Mares Youth Showmanship Youth Trail Youth Western Pleasure Youth Working Hunter
I O You One Lukamotion Heres Your Captive Art Of An Indian Heres Your Captive HQH Money Talks HQH Money Talks Suddenly My Time Lukamotion Suddenly My Time Ms Mae Flash Jeter 357 Face A Big Chip Flying Ready Freddie Heres Your Captive Art Of An Indian Chevrolatte Ima Hot Time Hez Wicked Lopin Yella Fella Charlies Lil Leaguer Hez Wicked Hot On The Sierra Lopin Yella Fella Hez Wicked Lopin Yella Fella Ms Mae Flash Achieva Classic Ex Coos Me Sweet Talkin Johnnie Levis Pine Chip Hot Lollipop HQH Money Talks Achieva Classic MillionDollarDetails TC Casual Attire Ms Mae Flash MillionDollarDetails Huntin A Good Return Ms Mae Flash Achieva Classic
Mike Sinko Marshall Morford Nancy Sinko Marshall Morford Trevor Barnes Brandy Baldwin Bunting Morgan McCarthy Warda Brandy Baldwin Bunting Janet Egolf Tie Meggan Morrow Baynes Tie Holly Gordon Ashley Jabrocki Cindy Fultz Kathy Christensen Cindy Fultz Brenda Schrader John Bellow Maureen Pappas Amy Errer Karen Larsen Mike Sinko Kelli Jensen Terri Smith Tom & Dom Powers Sydney Murphy Grace DeGelder Stacy Crawford Terri Smith Alex Barnes Stephanie Cline Holly Gordon Alex Barnes Ashley Jabrocki Alex Barnes Meggan Morrow Baynes Christina Bruhn Julia Sherman Abbey Quinn-Rozanski Gracie Himes Grace DeGelder Josephine Horlings Audrey Barnes
HIGH POINT WINNERS
RESERVE HIGH POINT WINNERS
Nov Youth 13 & Under Madison Foster & Zippo Pine Chex Nov Youth 14-18 Miller Lantis & HQH Money Talks Youth All Age Alex Stark & Hot Lollipop Novice Amateur Alex Barns & Mist My Invitation Amateur Select Janet Egolf & Riding The Range Amateur Brandy Baldwin Bunting & Chevrolatte Open Ms Mae Flash, Terri Smith Small Fry Grace Gasper & Lopin Yellafella www.MIQuarterHorse.com
Nov Youth 13 & Under Gracie Himes & Gota Lota Lace Nov Youth 14-18 Madison Sharnowski & Chex My Pulse Youth All Age Karlee Cassiday & Ms Mae Flash Novice Amateur Stephanie Cline & Just Get N Zipped Amateur Select Cindy Fultz & The Perfect Detail Amateur Morgan McCarthy Warda & Mea Major Mito Open Chevrolatte, owned by Christa Baldwin Small Fry Kylie Klotz & Hez Wicked
Emily VanWingen Josephine Horlings Audrey Barnes Morgan Lantz Audrey Barnes Miller Lantis Miller Lantis Elizabeth Kooistra Josephine Horlings Morgan Hull Terri Smith Tom Pierson Darcy Stouffer Courtney McRobert Audrey Barnes Morgan Lantz Chris Baldwin Marina Bellow Kylie Klotz Grace Gasper Emme Lantis Kylie Klotz Alyssa Jipping Tie Grace Gasper Tie Kylie Klotz Grace Gasper Terri Smith Grace DeGelder Mike Sinko Amanda Bearden Abbey Quinn-Rozanski Alex Stark Miller Lantis Grace DeGelder Michelle McDowell Lauren Barnes Karlee Cassiday Michelle McDowell Katherine West Karlee Cassiday Grace DeGelder
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