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MQHYA by Cat Guenther
Catherine Tata
For this issue’s Youth Spotlight, I had the chance to talk with Catherine Tata. Catherine is a recently graduated high school senior who is planning to attend Schoolcraft College this fall. She hopes to then transfer to Michigan State University. Catherine currently shows her horse “Surely Im Invited” aka Rummy in Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Trail, Equitation, Showmanship, and Halter. Catherine and Rummy have had many accomplishments together, including winning the 2016 Thayne Minor Horsemanship Class at the MQHYA Spartan Spectacular, winning AllAround High Point at the Novice Championships, and recently placing 4th in the Performance Halter Mares at the AQHYA World Show! I asked Catherine to describe her show partner and she said, “Rummy is one of the sweetest horses you can nd. She loves her porta coolers, magna wave, and theraplate. She’ll always fall asleep in front of the fans and is known to turn the theraplate up on her own.” I also asked Catherine what her experience was like at the 2016 AQHYA World Show and she replied, “I had a great time at the World Show. I do have to say it’s really intimidating to be competing with the best riders, but it’s a super fun show. Advice I would give is to have fun; you get lost in the moment and start to panic, but you need to breathe and remember that you can do it.”
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is 12 years old and will be a Alyvia Dixon 7th grade student at Gull Lake Middle school. As long as she can remember she has been around horses. Her 5 year old mare If Onley, “Lucy” and Alyvia have been together almost 2 years. They show in Hunter Under Saddle, Showmanship and this is their irst year showing Equitation. Alyvia also enjoys cross country and volleyball, but her love of showing her horse has always been her top priority. She hopes to compete at the Congress and youth world show in the future. Alyvia hoped to have this cover as a way to celebrate her birthday, September 19th. Happy Birthday girlie girl!! Here’s to many more successes in the years to come. Love, Mom and Dad
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How to Put Your Horse in Balance through Proper Bending – Part I Have you ever ridden a horse on a curve or a circle and felt the horse speed up, lose his balance and not be able to follow the path of the curve or the circle? You may have been asking your horse to trot in a curved arc over logs in a trail class, lope a circle in a horsemanship pattern or ride a turn on a hunter course. If you've had this experience chances are your horse was making every effort to do what you asked, however he may not have been asked to maintain a proper bend to allow him to be balanced and keep a steady tempo to his gait on the curve or circle. This week's “How to Put Your Horse in Balance Through Proper Bending” PPT Training Tips will describe what a proper bend looks like and the aids sequence to ask your horse to bend properly. Look forward to many successes with your horses once you've mastered how to communicate to bend properly! The Bend – What does a horse look like when he has a proper bend in his body? If you look at the horse from an “overhead view” – that is if you were viewing the horse directly above him, you would see that from his poll to the top of his tail there would be a slight arc to his body. If you were riding your horse to the right you would see the horse's head and neck slightly bent to the right. When you're riding the horse you'll just be able to see the corner of the horse's right eye when traveling right. The horse's spine will be slightly arced, and the horse will be bent around your right leg, and supported with your outside aids. Please note that many riders think correct bending of the horse is just bending the head and neck. When you only ask the horse to bend his head and neck you only bend the head and neck and not the rest of the horse's body. This can hurt a horse; and when done extensively, can build a horse with a rubber neck (too flexible) that will always lose his balance. Bending a horse properly is bending the horse through his entire body from his poll (top of the head) to his dock (top of the tail). What is the Relationship between Bending and Balance? When the horse is balanced, he will have a proper bend to his body as we discussed above. When a horse is not properly bent on a curve he will be unbalanced and increase or decrease speed which in turn may cause you to lose your balance. When the horse is properly bent, you'll find it easy to steer or guide your horse because he is responding to lighter aids, to keep the same speed and to feel the horse move with free-flowing strides. Remember: No bend = No balance | Bend = Balance Bending Aids Sequence – To allow your horse to bend properly on a curve you'll need to understand and follow a correct aids sequence to get the best responses from your horse. Both legs and both reins have to act together in order to achieve control of your horse's body. By practicing the correct aids sequence you'll be able to automatically adjust your aids to feel what you need to do to keep your horse bent properly. I'll describe the bending aids sequence as you're riding to the right. You'll first start with the inside right leg aid on a curve. You'll want to do this at a walk first so you can get the feel of what you're asking from your horse. Your right leg will be first in the sequence with the activity right behind the girth. The active right leg will ask your horse to compress his body slightly inward so he starts to bend. www.MIQuarterHorse.com
Your rein aid has to come second because it controls from the horse's poll to the withers. Your right rein or inside rein on the curve has to be next in the aids sequence to slightly flex your horse's head to the right which will then slightly bend the neck through the shoulder to get the forehand to bend correctly. To flex the horse's head, you have two different rein aids; either the open rein or the indirect rein (against the neck). The open rein is used to ask for a slight bend of the head and neck, and the rein against the neck is used if a horse wants to bend the head and neck too much to the inside – in this case to bend too much to the right. The open rein is used so there is no pulling on the horse's mouth. The hand moves sideways for the horse to give to the bit and flex the head to the right. If the horse turns to the right when using the open rein, use your indirect rein for the horse to yield to the pressure against the neck, which also moves the head inward. This will also flex the head right. The inside leg and the inside rein are the two active aids used to bend the horse. Next in the aids sequence you'll use your outside left leg and left rein aid to support the bend of the horse. The left leg keeps his hips from going out on the curve. The left rein keeps the shoulder from going out or the head bending too far to the inside. You'll use your outside or left leg slightly further back than the position of your right leg. You'll use a light pressure with your outside leg to keep the hips from swinging out. Your outside leg will keep the horse's hips slightly inward to create the curve from the withers to the top of the tail. The outside indirect rein is used against the neck to support the balance of the forehand. Your inside aids are the active aids which create the horse's bend. Your outside aids support the horse bending through the curve so he stays balanced. Bending Aids Sequence – “How to” Active Bending Aids 1. Use light or vibrating pressure with the inside leg to ask the horse to bend his body. 2. Using an open or indirect neck rein, to flex the head slightly in the direction of travel to create an arc from the withers to the poll. Supporting Bending Aids 3. Move the outside leg slightly back behind the girth to keep the hips from swinging out. 4. Bring the outside rein against the neck to keep the shoulder from going out on the curve and also to keep the head from going too far inside the curve. Key Point – When you are able to bend your horse correctly on a curve you will achieve a balanced horse. There's no greater feeling than a happier and more willing horse! In the next Training Tips we'll continue with several different exercises to train your horse to bend correctly. If you would like more step by step guidance for achieving a proper bend you will really enjoy Palm Partnership Training's “How to put Your Horse in Proper Balance Through Bending” Parts I and II. http://shop.lynnpalm.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/33/produ cts_id/135 http://shop.lynnpalm.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/33/produ cts_id/136 “Keep one leg on one side, the other leg on the other side, and your mind in the middle.” Henry Taylor MQHA Journal • September/October 2016 • 5
MQHA 2016 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
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PAY $180 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse) 143. (444802) L1 Novice Youth HUS 14 - 18 144. (144004) L1 Green HUS 145. (444000) Youth HUS (18 & Under) 146. (144100) Junior HUS 147. (244001) Rookie Amateur HUS 148. (F17) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO HUS $500 added 149. (144200) Senior Hunter Under Saddle 150. (244002) L1 Novice Amateur HUS 151. (244800) Amateur Select HUS 152. (244000) Amateur HUS 153. (905) Small Fry HUS 154. (906) Small Fry Equitation 155. (452702) L1 Novice Youth Equitation 13 & U 156. (452802) L1 Novice Youth Equitation 14-18 157. (252002) L1 Novice Amateur Equitation 158. (452000) Youth Equitation (18 & Under) 159. (252800) Amateur Select Equitation 160. (252000) Amateur Equitation **CLASS 162 NOT TO START BEFORE 7 PM** 161. MSBA Green HUS Slot Class 162. MSBA Non Pro All Age WP Slot Class SUNDAY, September 18 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm up 8:00 a.m. class start 163. (F18) MQHBF 3 YO HUS - $500 added 164. (212002) L1 Nov Amateur Showmanship 165. (212800) Amateur Select Showmanship 166. (212000) Amateur Showmanship 167. (412702) L1 Nov Yth Showmanship 13 & U 168. (412802) L1 Nov Youth Showmanship 14-18 169. (412000) Youth Showmanship (18 & U) 170. (900) MQHA Small Fry Halter 171. (901) Small Fry Showmanship 172. (F23) HUS Prospect Longe Line 173. (F22) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over HUS $500 added BREAK 174. (S7) SSS Mare Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP 175. (442001) Rookie Youth Western Pleasure 176. (F20) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over WP $500 added 177. (142004) L1 Green Western Pleasure 178. (442702) L1 Novice Youth WP 13 & U 179. (442802) L1 Novice Youth WP 14-18 180. (142300) 2 Year Old Western Pleasure 181. (242001) Rookie Amateur Western Pleasure 182. (242002) L1 Novice Amateur WP 183. (442000) Youth Western Pleasure 184. (142100) Junior Western Pleasure 185. (242800) Amateur Select WP 186. (242000) Amateur Western Pleasure 187. (142200) Senior Western Pleasure 188. (910/911) MQ Lead Line/Int LL (8 & under) 189. (902) Small Fry Western Pleasure 190. (903) Small Fry Horsemanship 191. (440702) L1 Nov Yth Horsemanship 13 & U 192. (440802) L1 Nov Yth Horsemanship 14-18 193. (240002) L1 Nov Amateur Horsemanship 194. (440000) Youth Horsemanship (18 & U) 195. (240800) Amateur Select Horsemanship 196. (240000) Amateur Horsemanship
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AQHA Entry Fees per judge: All Classes $10 Any Division Blanket Fee $40 Small Fry $5 Small Fry Blanket Fee $25 Office Charge $5 AQHA Drug/Processing Fee $5 Lead Line Free Pay $180 for Unlimited AQHA classes (one horse/back number) Other Fees: • MSU trailer in fee (per horse/day) $15 (without the purchase of a stall). • $35 charge for all returned checks and declined credit cards. • All credit card transactions will incur a 3% convenience charge. 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 6. • 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 Monday, September 6. Bedding ordered and paid for by September 6 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: • Camping - $120/ 4 nights. • Limited spaces available. Reserve early. • Generators allowed in parking lot at no cost. • No nightly rates for camping. • Full payment must accompany reservations. • Camping is assigned by date paid. • Refunds until September 6. Move In: • Negative Coggins (within 12 months) required for all horses upon check in. • Arrivals permitted after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14. • Arrivals on Tuesday, September 13 will be allowed after 2:00 p.m. with an additional fee of $25 per stall and $25 per campsite occupied. • ABSOLUTELY NO ARRIVALS PRIOR TO 2:00 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 13. Stalls, camping, & bedding can be reserved with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. 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 Call (616)225-8211, Email mqha@hotmail.com
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 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. NEW FOR 2016! MQHA Small Fry, Lead Line and Intermediate Lead Line exhibitors - Properly fitted ASTM/SEI approved helmet required, all riding events. MQHA Small Fry: Exhibitors 12 and under (as of January 1), all classes walk/trot only. MQHA Lead Line: 1. Participants in Lead Line must be 8 years or younger and 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 must be 8 years or younger and 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. Address of grounds and show office phone: 4301 Farm Lane Rd., E. Lansing, MI 48824 Show office phone number 517-432-0665 after September 13 at 11 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. Dogs: For safety reasons, all dogs must be tied or on a leash. Smoke Free: MSU is a smoke free environment. Hotels: Best Western Plus (517) 694-8123 • Candlewood Suites (517) 351-8181 • Comfort Inn (517) 347-6690, Comfort Inn, Dimondale (517) 721-0000, Holiday Inn Express (517) 347-8700, Radisson Hotel (517) 351-1440
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4 SETS OF AQHA POINTS IN 2 DAYS!
AQHA/MQHA Approved!
Harvest Classic
Exhibitors, Saturday Night Baked Potato Bar!
November 4-6, 2016
MSU Pavilion East Lansing, MI
Judges: Jan Dublin, Jessica Gilliam, Jonathon Meilleur & Brent Tincher • Tim Abler: Friday Night Trail Only
PAY $300 - INCLUDES UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES, STALL & FEES! (one horse) FRIDAY, November 4 – 3:30 p.m. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
(138004) L1 Green Trail (138000) Trail (238002) L1 Amateur Trail (238800) Amateur Select Trail (238000) Amateur Trail (904) MQHA Small Fry Trail (438002) L1 Youth Trail (438000) Youth Trail
SATURDAY, November 5 – 8:00 a.m. 9. (203100) Amateur Yearling Stallions 10. (203200) Amateur 2 YO Stallions 11. (203300) Amateur 3 YO Stallions 12. (203400) Amateur Aged Stallions 13. (273000) Am Performance Stallions Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 14. (103100) Yearling Stallions 15. (103200) 2 Year Old Stallions 16. (103300) 3 Year Old Stallions 17. (103400) Aged Stallions 18. (173000) Open Performance Stallions Grand & Reserve Stallions 19. (205400) Amateur Yearling Mares 20. (205500) Amateur 2 YO Mares 21. (205600) Amateur 3 YO Mares 22. (205700) Amateur Aged Mares 23. (275000) Amateur Performance Mares Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares 24. (105400) Yearling Mares 25. (105500) 2 Year Old Mares 26. (105600) 3 Year Old Mares 27. (105700) Aged Mares 28. (175000) Open Performance Mares Grand & Reserve Mares 29. (405400) Youth Yearling Mares 30. (405500) Youth 2 YO Mares 31. (405600) Youth 3 YO Mares 32. (405700) Youth Aged Mares 33. (475000) Youth Performance Mares Grand & Reserve Youth Mares 34. (207400) Amateur Yearling Geldings 35. (207500) Amateur 2 YO Geldings 36. (207600) Amateur 3 YO Geldings 37. (207700) Amateur Aged Geldings 38. (277000) Amateur Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings www.MIQuarterHorse.com
39. (107400) Yearling Geldings 40. (107500) 2 Year Old Geldings 41. (107600) 3 Year Old Geldings 42. (107700) Aged Geldings 43. (177000) Open Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Open Geldings 44. (407400) Youth Yearling Geldings 45. (407500) Youth 2 YO Geldings 46. (407600) Youth 3 YO Geldings 47. (407700) Youth Aged Geldings 48. (477000) Youth Performance Geldings Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings 49. (900) MQHA Small Fry Halter 50. (901) MQHA Small Fry Showmanship 51. L1 / Rookie Amateur Showmanship** 52. (212800) Amateur Select Showmanship 53. (212000) Amateur Showmanship 54. L1 / Rookie Youth Showmanship 13 & U ** 55. L1 / Rookie Youth Showmanship 14 -18 ** 56. (412000) Youth Showmanship BREAK 57. (144004) L1 Hunter Under Saddle 58. (244001) Rookie Amateur HUS 59. (244002) L1 Amateur HUS 60. (244800) Amateur Select HUS 61. (244000) Amateur Hunter Under Saddle 62. (144100) Junior Hunter Under Saddle 63. (444001) Rookie Youth HUS 64. (444702) L1 Youth 13 & U HUS 65. (444802) L1 Youth 14 -18 HUS 66. (444000) Youth HUS 67. (144200) Senior Hunter Under Saddle 68. (905) MQHA Small Fry HUS 69. (906) MQHA Small Fry Equitation 70. L1 / Rookie Amateur Equitation** 71. (252800) Amateur Select Equitation 72. (252000) Amateur Equitation 73. L1 / Rookie Youth 13 & U Equitation ** 74. L1 / Rookie Youth 14 -18 Equitation ** 75. (452000) Youth Equitation 76. (143000) Ranch Riding 77. (243000) Amateur Ranch Riding 78. (443000) Youth Ranch Riding
SUNDAY, November 6 – 7:30 a.m. 79. (136004) L1 Western Riding 80. (136000) Western Riding
81. (236002) L1 Amateur Western Riding 82. (236000) Amateur Western Riding 83. (436002) L1 Youth Western Riding 84. (436000) Youth Western Riding 85. (134000) Reining 86. (234002) L1 Amateur Reining 87. (234000) Amateur Reining 88. (434000) Youth Reining Not to start before 8:30 a.m. 89. (142004) L1 Green Western Pleasure 90. (242001) Rookie Am Western Pleasure 91. (242002) L1 Amateur Western Pleasure 92. (242800) Amateur Select WP 93. (242000) Amateur Western Pleasure 94. (142100) Junior Western Pleasure 95. (442001) Rookie Youth Western Pleasure 96. (442702) L1 Yth 13 & U Western Pleasure 97. (442802) L1 Yth 14 -18 Western Pleasure 98. (442000) Youth Western Pleasure 99. (142200) Senior Western Pleasure 100. (910/911) MQ Lead Line/Int LL(8 & U) 101. (902) MQHA Small Fry WP 102. (903) MQHA Small Fry Horsemanship 103. L1 / Rookie Amateur Horsemanship** 104. (240800) Amateur Select Horsemanship 105. (240000) Amateur Horsemanship 106. L1 / Rookie Yth Horsemanship 13 & U ** 107. L1 / Rookie Yth Horsemanship 14 -18 ** 108. (440000) Youth Horsemanship **Rookie Youth & Rookie Amateur Showmanship, Equitation & Horsemanship classes will run concurrent with the L1 Youth & L1 Amateur classes. MQHA Small Fry & Lead Line - Exhibitors 12 & under (as of January 1), all classes walk /trot only. NEW for 2016: A properly fitted ASTM/SEI approved helmet for all Small Fry & Lead Line exhibitors is required in all riding events. STALLS: • Stalls $50 if paid by October 23. • All stalls $65 after October 23. • No refunds after October 23. • All stalls reserved must be prepaid with either a check or a credit card. Credit card payments will incur a 3% convenience charge. MQHA Journal • September/October 2016 • 10
4 SETS OF AQHA POINTS IN 2 DAYS!
AQHA/MQHA Approved!
Harvest Classic
Exhibitors, Saturday Night Baked Potato Bar!
November 4-6, 2016
MSU Pavilion East Lansing, MI
Judges: Jan Dublin, Jessica Gilliam, Jonathon Meilleur & Brent Tincher • Tim Abler: Friday Night Trail Only
PAY $300 - INCLUDES UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES, STALL & FEES! (one horse) CAMPING: Camping is $60 for the weekend. No nightly rates. MOVE IN: • Move in allowed after 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 4. Please no early arrivals. • Negative Coggins within one year required upon check in. FEES PER JUDGE: All AQHA classes Any AQHA Division Blanket Fee Lead Line Office Charge AQHA Drug Testing/Processing MQHA Small Fry classes MQHA Small Fry Blanket Fee
$10 $45 $1 $5 $5 $5 $25
All Inclusive Fee Pay $300 – includes stall (if stall paid by October 23), unlimited AQHA classes, office and AQHA fees for the circuit for one horse. OTHER FEES: $35 returned check or declined credit card fee 3% convenience charge for MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card purchases.
MQHA MEMBER BENEFIT Current MQHA members get 5% off your total bill at any MQHA owned show (horse must be owned by a current member). This discount cannot be applied toward AQHA fees for those who are participating in the Prepaid Horse Show Program. PAYMENTS: Make checks payable to MQHA. Mail to: MQHA, PO Box 278 Greenville, MI 48838. Payments with MC, Visa or Discover are also accepted with a 3% convenience charge. CONTACT THE MQHA OFFICE: Call the office at 616-225-8211 or email mqha@hotmail.com www.MIQuarterHorse.com
AWARDS: • Ribbons for 1st through 6th place. • Prizes for all 1st place winners. • HIGH POINT AWARDS and RESERVE HIGH POINT AWARDS TO: Small Fry, Novice Youth 13 & Under, Novice Youth 14-18, Youth All Age, Novice Amateur, Amateur, Amateur Select and Open • Open, youth, amateur and amateur select must show in corresponding halter or performance halter class at least one time to be eligible for high point awards. • Exhibitors must show in at least three events to be eligible. • Green classes do not count towards any high point award.
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MGLQHA will be holding a Silent Auction on Saturday – details will be announced during the show.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON SITE: • Food concession • Bedding sales • Showers ADDRESS OF THE SHOW GROUNDS: 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824 (corner of Mt. Hope and Farm Lane) 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. DOGS: All dogs must be tied or on a leash with a handler at all times. 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.
All MQHA Events can be found online at:
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The Michigan Quarter Horse Association has two Facebook pages! One for official MQHA business, and one to buy and sell everything horse related. MQHA Journal • September/October 2016 • 11
2016 MQHA NYATT TEAM All American Quarter Horse Congress October 6-30, 2016 • Columbus, Ohio
Audrey Barnes
My name is Audrey Barnes. I am 13 years old and I am in 8th grade. I have shown in the Michigan Quarter Horse Youth Association (MQHYA) for 2 years. I am currently the treasurer of the youth board. When not showing my horses, I enjoy playing basketball, participating in track and hanging out with my friends.
Charlotte Chubb I am an 18 year old from Richland, Michigan and recently graduated from Gull Lake High School. I moved to Michigan from the United Kingdom almost nine years ago and knew as soon as I moved here that I wanted to try riding horses. After taking my first lesson at the age of 11, I knew that I had found my passion and have never looked back. I started showing a short time after and became hooked to the atmosphere, intensity, and competition of the show pen. My horse “Indy” and I started showing at Quarter Horse shows last year and I have loved it ever since the beginning. I am so grateful and honored to have been given the opportunity to represent the MQHA at the All American Quarter Horse Congress this year. www.MIQuarterHorse.com
Madison Burlett 14 year old Madison Burlett completed her 8th grade as an honor roll student and has now started her freshman year at Chelsea High School. When not busy with her horse show schedule, Madison competes in cross country, track, playing catch with her brother, riding go-carts in addition to swimming, reading and baking. Seven years ago, she began riding and showing Invitation to Dream in Small Fry and 13 & Under instructed by Becky Schooler. Currently she is showing her five-year-old gelding, Im Too Sleepy with numerous circuit champions and multiple points in performance halter and showmanship along with Top 3 at NSBA World in HUS. Madison is continuing her training with Beckey, Becca Hurst and Kyle Doughtery, they will start adding Equitation and Horsemanship to their talent wheel. Madison lives in Chelsea, Michigan and is supported in all her endeavors by her mother Susan, step-dad Stevens, and her brother Matt.
Maggie Dekraker My name is Maggie Dekraker, I’m 19 and I have been showing horses for 7 years. I started out doing 4-H and loved it, but I wanted to go bigger so that is when I decided to start doing quarter horse shows. I have only been showing Cudda Invited Me for two years now. He is a 7-year-old bay gelding. I show him in showmanship, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, horsemanship, and equitation. This year we have been working on adding the trail and western riding, but we are still not quite ready to show in those events yet. Cudda started off being kind of a tough horse for me, but the more I rode, the better we got and we make a great team. This year is my last year showing as a youth and I would not want to do it with any other horse than Cudda! MQHA Journal • September/October 2016 • 12
2016 MQHA NYATT TEAM All American Quarter Horse Congress October 6-30, 2016 • Columbus, Ohio
Madison Foster
Daisy Gamble
My name is Madison Foster and I am 14 years old. I am from Fremont, MI. I am currently in 8th grade, and I enjoy playing basketball for my school. I will be showing my mare Hoos Got Legs in Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation, and Showmanship. Let’s have a fun and memorable 2016! Good Luck everyone down in Ohio!!
Hi, my name is Daisy Gamble and I am 17 years old. I am a freshman in college, where I study Welding Engineering. I have only been showing my horses for 4 years, and this will be my first time attending Congress. I will be showing my horse Aced The Gold Bar in the NYATT Barrels. I am very excited for this opportunity to represent MQHA, and I would like to thank my parents, my boyfriend, and my trainer, Megan Daniels for helping me reach my goals. Good luck to everyone at the Quarter Horse Congress!
Emilee Landers
I’m Emilee Landers. In the beginning of the 2016 show season, I acquired a new show partner, “What R U Luken At” aka Zack. Together the events we show in are the youth hunter under saddle and the youth hunt seat equitation. I am a 2016 graduate from Gull Lake High School and West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty. I am looking forward to the rest of the show season and wish the best of luck to all other exhibitors! www.MIQuarterHorse.com
Lance Matthews Lance Matthews is from Conklin, MI and currently attends Coopersville High School as a sophomore. Lance has been involved in horses from a very young age. His family previously showed on the ApHC circuit, but up until recently has mainly enjoyed trail riding the family’s horses. Through the school’s Equestrian Team Program in both junior high and now high school, Lance has re-entered the show scene focusing on speed events. Lance has only had his new Quarter Horse “Phyl” for a little over a year, but has enjoyed running him in both NBHA and smaller local shows. Lance also is active in band, paintball and really likes late 1960’s Chevelles. MQHA Journal • September/October 2016 • 13
2016 MQHA NYATT TEAM All American Quarter Horse Congress October 6-30, 2016 • Columbus, Ohio
Kodi O’Boyle
Madison Sharnowski
Hello! I am Kodi LynnAnn O’Boyle and I live in St. Louis, MI. I am currently showing my 5 year old bay gelding Aint I Sumthin, aka “Merlin.” I will be showing at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Yth Performance Halter Geldings, Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation, Horsemanship, and Trail. In addition, I will be representing Michigan in the NYATT Showmanship. Currently, I am a board member for the MQHYA and the co-chairperson for the Thayne Miner Memorial Horsemanship event. I am very involved at my school, participating on the varsity Cross Country and the varsity Bowling teams, treasurer of the class of 2017, National Honor Society member, and member of the Spanish Club. I would like to thank the following people for their love and support: my parents, my sister, Dan and Darlene Trein, my grandparents, Diane Troyer my vet, and all of my horse show friends. I would like to wish everyone Good Luck!
Hello, my name is Madison Sharnowski. I am 18 years old and currently a sophomore at Grand Valley State, studying biology with an emphasis in pre-vet. Outside of riding, I enjoy singing and acting. I started riding horses when I was six and have been hooked ever since. I have shown through 4-H clubs, local shows, MQHA, and also joined GVSU’s equestrian team this past year. My current gelding, Chex My Pulse, aka “Spot,” has been my partner for the past four years. We will be showing in horsemanship for the NYATT team. This will be my last year showing youth. Good luck to everyone competing!
Elizabeth West
Katherine West
I am 13 years old and an 8th grade student at Williamston Middle School. I live with my parents Christine and Jeff, and my twin sister Katherine. I have been showing horses for six years. My horse’s name is Chevrolatte or “Mocha.” We show in Halter, Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation, Horsemanship, and Trail. I have been showing Mocha for about a year. We have won several circuit awards and high points, a Superior in Showmanship and an AQHA Youth Championship. At the 2015 Congress we were Reserve Champion in the NSBA Showmanship and Top Ten in the Horsemanship. I am very thankful to be under the guidance of my trainer Christie Showerman. I am the Vice President of the MQHYA Board. Aside from my horse activities, I play basketball for Williamston and my AAU team Capitol City Express.
My name is Katherine West, and I am a thirteen year old 8th grader at Williamston Middle School. I live with my parents Jeff and Christine West and my twin sister Elizabeth. I am involved in my middle school band and my school’s basketball team, along with my AAU team Capital City Express. I have been showing at the MQHA shows for 6 years, and I have been on the MQHYA board for 3 years. In addition, this year I am serving as the Youth Board Secretary. I am showing a new mare this year, Got My Swag On or “Lola.” I got her in April and have enjoyed getting to know her over the show season! We have been competing in Western Pleasure, Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Performance Halter Mares under the guidance of Christie Showerman.
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2016 MSBA NYATT TEAM All American Quarter Horse Congress October 6-30, 2016 • Columbus, Ohio
Lily Atkinson
Peyton Baxter
My name is Lily Atkinson. I am 17 years old and a senior at Grand Haven High School. I competed on the NYATT team in 2013 and 2014 with my mare, Mighty Pretty Storm, “Harley” in barrels. I now also have a gelding, Invitations Are Good, “Truman,” who I now show as an all-around horse in shows through MQHA. Although I have only shown him in the QH circuit for the last two years, we have also competed at the Congress and the 2016 Novice Championships and had great success. I’m excited for the 50th anniversary of the Congress and wish everyone best of luck!
Hi, my name is Peyton Baxter. I am a 7th grader at East Rockford Middle School in Rockford, MI. I have been riding horses since I was 6 years old. Besides showing horses, I also enjoy playing basketball for my 7th grade middle school team, sewing, and hanging out with my friends. I’m on the principal’s honor roll at school. I will be showing my gelding, Fightin Off Sleep on the NYATT Team at the Congress I am honored to be representing Michigan in Ohio!
Emme Lantis Hello, I’m Emme Lantis. I am 13 years old and in the 8th grade at Corunna High School. I have been showing quarter horses for the past four years. I’m an active member of the MQHYA Board where I enjoy helping at all the horse shows. I also participate in many school sports including swimming, volleyball, track, and golf. I also serve on the student council. I will be competing at Congress with my best friend “Charlies Lil Leaguer” also known as Billy. We will represent the MSBA NYATT team in showmanship. We will also be competing in the all-around events under the guidance of Michelle McCarthy-Warda. I would like to give a big thanks to my grandparents, mom, and Michelle for making this all possible. I would also like to thank the MSBA for sponsoring the NYATT team and providing this opportunity. Good luck to everyone at the Congress! www.MIQuarterHorse.com
Miller Lantis Hello, my name is Miller Lantis. I am sixteen years old and currently attend Corunna High School. I am vice president of my class, have a GPA of 4.25, and I am part of the varsity track team and basketball team. One of my main passions, however, is showing horses. I have been showing for six years now, four of which have been at the AQHA level. My showing partner is a 2011 gelding, Hes A Lazy Lover (aka Tosh). Together, Tosh and I compete in the allaround. In previous years, I have had the opportunity to compete on the MQHYA World Team and the MQHYA NYATT. The experience was one that I will never forget. I cannot wait to make more memories at the upcoming NYATT. Good luck and best wishes to call the competitors!
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2016 MSBA NYATT TEAM All American Quarter Horse Congress October 6-30, 2016 • Columbus, Ohio
Rilynn Lindsay
Alicia Ritsema
Hello, I am Rilynn Kalis Lindsay. I am 10 years old and live in Dryden, MI with my mother, Danielle, and my father, Ryan. I attend Dryden Elementary School where I am in the 5th grade, and have been on the honor roll the past 5 years. I play softball and basketball, play the saxophone, and show cattle. I love doing all those things, but I love riding and showing my horse Tyroan the best. I started out like most exhibitors, showing leading line, then moved to the small fry events when I was 5 years old. I am very excited for the 2016 show season, because this will be my first year showing in the 13 & under events. I’d like to wish all the MQHA exhibitors good luck this show season!
My name is Alicia Ritsema, I am 16 years old and a junior at Schoolcraft High School, in Kalamazoo County. I have been riding horses for 10 years and showing quarter horse for 4 years. The past year, along with this year, my show partner has been The Last Good Mac (aka Tucker). Last year we won the Rookie Youth Hunter Under Saddle at the AQHA East Coast Novice Championship Show, and we also got 9th in the Horsemanship and the Novice Hunter Under Saddle. When I am not riding horses, I participate in an Education of Employment class that will help me in the future to become a doctor. I am also a freshman mentor at my school. Good luck to all the exhibitors showing and have a great show season!
Madison Simons
NYATT CONTESTS The National Youth Activity Team Tournament (NYATT) is the most popular youth event at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. State and regional Quarter Horse Associations across the U.S. and Canada form teams consisting of at least four youth that compete in Barrel Racing, Horsemanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Reining, Showmanship and Western Pleasure.
ELIGIBILITY Madison Simons is from Sparta, Michigan and currently attends Kent City High School as a senior. Madison has been involved in horses from a very young age. She previously comes from the show world and did open and 4-H shows. She just started running barrels within the last year and loves the thrill of it. She is very excited about the opportunity to be on the NYATT and represent her home state of Michigan and the American Quarter Horse. www.MIQuarterHorse.com
Only contestants 18 years of age and younger (as of January 1st), 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.
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MQHA MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION Meeting of the Board of Directors June 14, 2016 Meeting Minutes President Tiffany Weitzel called a meeting of the MQHA Board of Directors to order at 7:10 p.m. The following Directors and staff were present: Meggen Baynes, MacKenzie Chapman, Kathy Christensen, Sasha Glover, Megan Hirschman, Rob Kirkpatrick, Jacque Moody, Chris Perniciaro, Tom Powers, Morgan Warda, Tiffany Weitzel, Jeff West and Kris Woroniecki. Excused from the meeting were: Trevor Barnes, Jill Finley, Ted Meyer, Bob Milks, and Monty Montgomery. AGENDA: Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Meggen Baynes seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. MINUTES: Megan Hirschman made a motion to accept the May 10, 2016 Board of Directors minutes with one correction to a date in the financial section. Sasha Glover seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Treasurer, Megan Hirschman presented the financial statement for the period ending May, 2016. The total assets of the Association as of May 31, 2016 are listed at $444,258.86; the total liabilities at $139,759.38 and the total members’ equity is listed at $304,499.48. The net income as of the end of May is listed at $86,777.99 compared to $59,895.80 for the same period in 2015. Tom Powers made a motion to accept the May financial report as presented. Kathy Christensen seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Megan added that she thought the Association’s financial picture looked good. Overall, income is up. The numbers do include Summer Series. Paid staff expense is up but the board did request that there be more help at the shows. TREASURER'S REPORT: Megan Hirschman presented the AR and AP summary as of June 14. Rob Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the summary report. MacKenzie Chapman seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. The May, 2016 checks written report was presented. There were checks written totaling $87,877.03 for the month. Jeff West made a motion to approve the May checks written report. Chris Perniciaro seconded. Motion passed with none opposed. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Weitzel stated that she wanted to thank everyone who www.MIQuarterHorse.com
helped with the Summer Series. She was unable to attend but heard that several people stepped up to help. She wanted to thank Jeff Moody for all of the time he took at the show to help keep the arena maintained under the conditions we had to work with. She also mentioned that Jill Finley’s mother passed away. VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Vice President Moody stated that the description of the Executive Committee was in need of being expanded. The rules and constitution committee has been working on getting this updated. The current wording is: ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS AND DUTIES SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee of the Association will consist of the President, Vice President, Vice President Elect and the Treasurer. The proposed wording is: ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS AND DUTIES SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee of the Association will consist of the President, Vice President, Vice President Elect and Treasurer. If needed, another qualified individual, as determined by the sitting President; i.e. an attorney or CPA; whose input might be needed to make an informed decision can be requested. The Executive Committee is a decision making think tank that can be called upon between board meetings by the President of the Board. The main purpose of the Executive Committee is to make a decision on any issue that should not and just cannot wait for a full board discussion; under such circumstances the Executive Committee can be convened and can vote. Actions taken by the Executive Committee will be discussed with the Board by the President at the next board meeting following the vote of the Executive Committee on any given issue. A motion was made by Sasha Glover to accept the proposed change to Article IV, Section 2. Megan Hirschman seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. OFFICE REPORT: Executive Secretary Woroniecki reminded the board that there is no July meeting. She also shared the 2015 tax return with the Board as well as offered copies of the year-end review. She reminded the Board that a decision needs to be made with regard to the credit card equipment. Megan Hirschman stated that she will continue to work on getting additional quotes and bring the information back for the August meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS MEMBERSHIP AND PUBLICITY: Kathy Christensen stated that the active membership is
682 as of today. There was also a rack card printed that she passed out. The card will be available for events such as the Tom Powers Futurity. It lists the MQHA shows on it. HARBOR CLASSIC: Kris Woroniecki stated that there are currently 333 stalls reserved. At this point, she is expecting to order one tent. She currently has 114 campers reserved. She will provide a list to Jeff West so he can start working on placement for sponsor and those who paid for priority camping. She will be ordering some more signs for camping spaces. The concession is lined up. The saddles are in. The headstalls should be in at any time and the final awards have been ordered. She is in need of a scribe on Tuesday for trail. The number of jumps and rails needs to be confirmed with the fairgrounds. JOURNAL, FACEBOOK AND WEBSITE: QUEEN: Kathy Christensen mentioned that she had a person request to run for queen. The person is from Indiana and Michigan rules state that they must be a Michigan resident. OMI has asked for a page in the journal to recognize their queen. Megan Hirschman made a motion that any affiliate wanting to promote their queen in the MQHA Journal can do so at the regular advertising rate. Meggen Baynes seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Kathy reminded the Board that the deadline for queen applications is quickly approaching. SHOW APPROVAL: SUMMER SERIES: Sasha Glover reported that the new show schedule for Allegan seemed to work well. The show income was down approximately $5000 from 2015. Entries were down a total of 28, campers down 13 and stalls rented increased by 13. The grounds expense was up due to an increase in the rental of the grounds, including camping. The temporary stalls also increased in cost for 2016. The condition of the riding arena was a topic of a lengthy discussion. Kris Woroniecki read an email from the Allegan County Fairgrounds Executive Director, Saree Miller. Saree apologized for the issues that we had at the show this year. She reiterated the plan for the arenas which is to remove all of the sand from the arenas, level the arenas and add either four inches of fine crushed dust or clay. Once it is packed, they will then add two inches of sand back on top. In addition to the arenas, she also listed several more items that will be addressed for next year which include signage and parking help while the antique show is taking place. Once the arenas are fixed, which should be by the end of August, the hope is that the membership can be invited out for a day to ride on it and voice their opinions. Alternative MQHA Journal • September/October 2016 • 17
MQHA June 14, 2016 Meeting Minutes, continued locations are also being contacted and discussed for the 2017 show. YOUTH: Youth President, MacKenzie Chapman stated that the mandatory Youth World Show meeting was held last night. Everything went well. Sasha Glover explained that during the meeting, the decision was made to spend the fundraising money on the port a cools, the night watchman and team t-shirts. Additional fundraising income will be disbursed after the meeting at the Harbor Classic and upon the final review of the raffle fundraiser. Kris Woroniecki stated that she will begin to process the Youth World Show Team entries next week. They are due July 1. She is hoping to have them sent in to AQHA at least a week early. Jeff West explained the process of the selection committee for the world show team. Jeff West explained NYATT and NYATT team requirements. Megan Hirschman made a motion that MQHA will provide sub-affiliates a NYATT Team approval letter pending MQHA filling the team and members not changing out to a sub-affiliate. Meggen Baynes seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Jeff also reminded the Board that the NYATT Letters of Intent are due June 15. Jeff West brought up the need for new stall
curtains for the teams. Megan Hirschman made a motion that the youth purchase stall curtains for the show teams. Meggen Baynes seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Youth minutes from the March and April, 2016 meetings were reviewed. Tom Powers made a motion to accept the youth minutes. Chris Perniciaro seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Jeff West asked to speak about the school calendar. Schools had been starting after Labor Day. They will now be required to go 180 days per year instead of 170 days. This is forcing the schools to start much earlier. Many schools are also getting stricter about the number of school days a child can miss. Discussion needs to happen soon about how to treat school days for team points and for year end points. Kris Woroniecki also spoke to the Board and indicated that she would like to stop managing the MQHA Horse Shows effective in 2017. She has suggested that the position be opened up for bids. She is interested in maintaining the Executive Secretary job, if the Association wishes for that to happen and if the hours and pay make sense. A motion to adjourn was made at 9:15. by unanimous consent without objection. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at
the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI, Classroom B at 7 p.m. 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:
2016 BOARD MEETINGS September 6 - Tuesday, 7 p.m. Conference Call/TBD October - No Meeting November 8 - Tuesday, 7 p.m. Classroom B, MSU Pavilion, E. Lansing December 14 - Wednesday, 7 p.m. Classroom B, MSU Pavilion, E. Lansing Conference Call/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 the meeting is face to face, the location will be announced at that time.
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A NOTE FROM THE MQ OFFICE Every morning, I am fortunate enough to wake up and look out the window at an amazing view. The lake, often like glass, reflects the trees and the sky so elegantly that if you take a photograph, and turn the picture around and around you will never know which way it is really supposed to go. This view is 50 feet from my bedroom window. Also within view is our pontoon, still wrapped from being winterized, the dock, not put in the water and my kayak, which is now doubling as a bull frog hideaway. As some of us are very aware, life goes by too quickly. Now that I have made the transition into “select” company, I have begun to realize how quickly I arrived here. My kids, no longer kids, but grown men. My husband looking for a golf partner. My best friend growing up, a new widow. Our parents – always fiercely independent, now requiring some extra help. I’ve been in this business since 1987, and my first horse shows were with Tom Powers. I then started working full time for MQHA in 2001. For 16 years I have managed both the office and the horse shows. I have spent a lot of time away from home. For years, I didn’t celebrate Mother’s Day. I haven’t had an Easter, Memorial Day weekend or a Fourth of July with my family or friends since I can’t remember when. I have finally decided it is time to hang up my horseshow hat and take a deep breath. I have notified the MQHA Board of Directors that effective in 2017, I no longer wish to manage the horse shows. I will remain the Executive Secretary of the Association. As of the August meeting, my contract has been negotiated and approved. I will continue to take care of things for all of you, including stall and camping reservations, fully intending to maintain the continuity that you are used to. Everything should remain as it has been, the only difference is that I won’t pack up and be at the events. As of this writing, the Board has not made a final decision on who will manage the events, but rest assured that we will all do our best to make the transition as smooth as possible for all of you. This is of the utmost importance to us. I ask that you remain patient and understanding especially for whoever steps in to do this job. You are like my family and I want you to know that I care about all of you and appreciate the friendships that have been built over the years. I won't be far, just around the corner. ~ Kris www.MIQuarterHorse.com
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Congratulations MQHA Royalty! 2016 Queen Andrea Armbruster Princess Ashley Rytman & Jr Princess Dana Moody On Saturday, July 9th, at the Harbor Classic, MQHA crowned their 2016 Queen. Miss Andrea Armbruster, of Milan, Michigan, has a Liberal Arts degree from Washtenaw Community College. She currently works for Camis, Inc. Andrea shows her mare “Val,” GSF Hot To Be Invited, in Amateur classes. She is a fourth generation horsewoman, and has been riding horses ever since she was born. From her first year in 4-H to her senior year on the Milan High School Equestrian Team, her partner was a little bay mare named Double Dee Chips. Her favorite class then, with “Snickers” was showmanship. In the last few years, with GSF Hot To Be Invited, Andrea has earned Top Ten awards at the Novice Championships, Reserve Amateur All Around at the 2014 Harbor Classic, 2015 MQHA High Point Halter Mare, and Top Ten awards for 2014 and 2015 at the MQHA Convention. Andrea is looking forward to the All American Quarter Horse Congress where she will be competing in the Queen’s Contest. MQHA wishes her the best during this competition! The MQHA Princess Contest was held on Friday, July 8th. We had eleven beautiful young ladies hoping to be either Princess or Jr. Princess. After doing a Horsemanship pattern and answering a couple of questions, the 2016 Princess and Jr. Princess were chosen. Congratulations to Princess Ashley Rytman and Jr. Princess Dana Moody. Thank you to Queen Andrea Armbruster for organizing this wonderful event!
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MQHA Hello MQHA! I hope everyone has had a warm, safe, and horse filled summer! It was great to see our association gathered in Ludington, and I hope you got to stick your toes in the sand.
for this Contest, and for that I want you to know how sincerely I appreciate it. Thank you to my parents and family, who have always supported me on this journey! I’ll see everyone in the fall as we wrap up the end of the show season in Michigan! Take care until then, and best wishes. Love from, Andrea
First of all, I want to thank the MQHA and NMQHA staffs for once again organizing and having a successful Harbor Classic! Thank you for your efforts, I know it required patience at times since it was a new format and there were a few kinks to work out, but the show wrapped up well as always, regardless! Congratulations to all of the exhibitors and their horses who achieved the All-Around and Reserve All-Around titles at the end of the show, that is truly an amazing accomplishment! A second special thanks goes out to the girls who participated in the MQHA Princess Contest. All of the young ladies did such a wonderful job, and it was absolutely the hardest decision of the show. I would like to congratulate our two new Princesses: Junior Princess, Dana Moody and Princess Ashley Rytman! They all completed a horsemanship pattern on stick horseback, took note of specific details, and then answered questions about their horses and favorite things to do. I would also like to thank the three judges, Cindy Fultz, Kay Stanek, and Marla Dais for helping with the Contest on Friday evening! Saturday morning, our two newly crowned Princesses and I went out to the beach for the photo shoot, and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful morning, albeit very windy. With the days dwindling down at the Harbor Classic, it was time to take my test, and complete my own horsemanship pattern (unfortunately not on a stick horse, but Valerie (my horse) did a great job for me anyway), and I was crowned as the 2016 MQHA Queen. I’m looking forward to competing for the Congress Queen crown again in October, and now that I have a year under my crown, I’m ready to try again, and try even harder! Once again this year, I am truly grateful and blessed that I’ve gotten this opportunity to represent my MQHA family as their Queen.
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