September 2016 Issue

Congratulations are in order for many of our members that have come home

from various national events with many titles and lots of hardware! MAHA is blessed to have

so many friends in our club out showing their beautiful horses.

MAHA’s TALENTED MEMBERSHIP

MAHA News!

In This Issue...

Congratulations

to all MAHA

members

MAHA Meeting

Reminder

Youth Member

Highlights

Member’s Going

Open

Tack/Hoses for

Sale

Officer Election /

Planning Meet-

ing

Membership re-

newal form

Dates to re-

member

National Events

Youth Nationals in Ohklahoma City, OK July 2016

Cori Proctor -Reserve Champion Intro dressage (TJS Fancy Theory) -Top 10 Intro dressage (Beyond the Seaz) Libby Montgomery -Reserve Champion Training Level Dressage JOTR (Alada Motion) -Top 10 Training Level Dressage JTR -Top 10 First Level Dressage JTR -Top 10 Dressage Seat Equitation Mina Folkerts -Top 10 Training Level Dressage JTR (Ben Dauber) -Top 10 Sport Horse In Hand (SF Smoke Bomb) Adrianne Ryan -Top 10 Sport Horse in Hand (Promethius Beast) Caroline Dickenson -Top 10 Training Level Dressage JOTR (Kays Top Gun) -Top 10 First Level Dressage JOTR and JTR -Top 10 Sport Horse in Hand -Top 10 Dressage Seat Equitation Brenna Rose -Top 10 Training Level Dressage JTR (Beyond the Seaz) Bayleigh Cates -Top 10 Hunter Hack (Beyond the Seaz) -Top 10 Sport Horse Under Saddle Claire Nickelson -National Champion Second Level Dressage JTR (Tagg Yorr It) -Reserve Champion First Level Dressage JTR and JOTR -Reserve Champion Sport Horse Show Hack -Reserve Champion Dressage Seat Equitation Hannah Cole -Top 10 Western Horsemanship (Xtreme Redemption)

Karoline Lewis -Top 10 Training Level Dressage JOTR (Beyond the Seaz) -Top 10 Regular Working Hunter (Beyond the Seaz) -Top 10 First Level Dressage JOTR (Zulu LOA) -Top 10 Dressage Seat Equitation (Zulu LOA) -Top 10 Reining JTR and JOTR (Hollywood Playboy) -Top 10 Reining Seat Equitation (Hollywood Playboy) Rebecca Thornhill -Top 10 Hunter Hack (Prometius Beast) -Top 10 Hunt Seat Equitation Over Obstacles (Promethius Beast) -Top 10 Regular Working Hunter (Promethius Beast and SF Smoke Bomb) Kaleb Erwin -Top 10 Training Level Dressage JOTR and JTR (Buy me a Toi) -Top 10 First level Dressage JOTR and JTR (Buy me a Toi) -Top 10 Dressage Seat Equitation (Buy me a Toi) -Top 10 Sport Horse Under Saddle (Buy me a Toi) -Top 10 Training Level Dressage JOTR (Night Vision CLS) -Top 10 First Level Dressage JTR and JOTR (Night Vision CLS) Ashley Meyer -Top 10 HA English Side Saddle JOTR (In The Money SKF), -Top 10 Arabian English Side Saddle JTR (Nocternal) Brennah Davis -Top 10 Training Level Dressage JTR and JOTR (TJS Fancy Theory)

Youth Nationals cont’d from page 1

Page 2 MAHA News!

Where: Arnold City Park Address: Ferd B Land-Arnold City Park

1824 Big Bill Road, Arnold MO, 63010

When: October 8th, 2016.

Time: 2:00 P.M.

Good Luck to our members heading to Sport Horse Nation-

als in Idaho! May you all have safe travels and winning

rides!

Name Youth Spotlight Member

Page 3 MAHA News!

When Brett is not working or

showing horses, he also enjoys

baseball, hunting and motorcycles.

Brett currently attends Mineral Area

College with plans to transfer to

Southeast Missouri State University

in Cape Girardeau where he will

pursue a Bachelors' Degree in Edu-

cation. Brett also plans to continue

with his riding, training and

showing. He plans to move

forward showing at the Region-

al and National level as well as

working with the young foal

crop that he and his family are

breeding.

Congratulations Brett and good

luck with your future plans!

Its always a bittersweet

feeling to see our youth grow up

and move into adulthood. Its sad

to see them go and thrilling to see

the new paths that they take. This

spotlight is to recognize Brett

Rigdon as he moves on to the

Adult Amateur division of our in-

dustry and paves his own way as an

adult. Brett, the son of Chris

and Kiley Rigdon is officially

18 years old and has been rid-

ing since the age of 2. His

disciplines of choice are

Country Pleasure, Native Cos-

tume and Hunter Pleasure.

Brett has had great success

with several horses but some

of his favorites are CRR Ma-

maserati, SA Ikon, Comic

Strip, and RS Mysterious.

Brett Rigdon—All Grown Up Youth Spotlight

Member

Page 3 MAHA News!

Youth Spotlight

Member Congratulations to Kate

Lewis!! Kate was elected to the

new AHYA board at AHA’s

Youth National Show in Oklaho-

ma City this summer. MAHA is

thrilled to have local representa-

tion at the national level. Kate has

a firm background in many facets

of our industry as a very successful

youth competitor and as the Re-

gion XI Youth director. Kate has

National Championships both in

the main ring and the sport horse

division.

CONGRATULATIONS KATE!

Kate Lewis—MAHA’s own is now AHYA Vice President!

AHYA Board: Preseident Flora ElmColone, Vice President Kate Lewis, Secretary Danika Overstreet and Treasurer Tessa Kimbler.

Page 4 MAHA News!

Mid West Connemara Show

-Rebecca Thornhill with Promethius Beast and SF Smoke Bomb in Jumping

The Kirkwood show at Lake St. Louis–

-Rebecca Thornhill and Mina Folkers with Promethius Beast, SF Smoke, Baskagidas Splendor and,

Gewels Gew in Jumping

-Madelyn Williams with Beyond the Seaz in Jumping

-Maddie Sutton with Hunny Bee in Jumping

-Sue Schultz with M.M. American Pi in Dressage—see page 5

-Kristi Herbst with A Ring of Fyre in Dressage

-Demie Darian with Primera SF in Dressage

Dressage at Lamplight in Wayne Il.—

-Claire Nickelson with Tagg Yorr It—see page 5

World Western Dressage Championships in Oklahoma-

-Libby Montgomery with Alada Motion

-Steve Beam and Andy Amsden with Hhere Kitty Kitty

I am sorry if I missed anything or anyone.

~Because of the versatility of our Arabian breed we would like

to recognize some of our members who are not just showing

in the Arabian world but are also venturing out with their

Arabian bred horses into open competition. Today we are

seeing more and more Arabian and Half Arabians going above

and beyond at recognized open events and doing very well!

Page 5 MAHA News!

CRESSANT HILL ARABIAN FARM NEWS: We wish to congratulate our daughter, La-rissa Smith, on all her many show wins thus far this 2016 show season on the beautiful Straight Egyptian Arabian mare, Alayla (Thee Desperado x Eskada Yasmine)! All of her hard work is paying off in their Hunter Seat, Western Pleasure, Ranch Horse and Halter classes; setting a great example of versatility of the Arabian breed! Way to go; we are so proud of you! (Pictured below)

The Lamplight Experience:

Thirteen year old Claire Nickelson attended the

USEF National Dressage Seat Equitation Finals in

August at the beautiful Lamplight Equestrian Center

in Wayne Ill. Claire qualified to attend the event in

2015 at the USDF Region 4 Championships with her

partner of 4 years, Tagg Yorr It, by winning the

Championship at the semi-final level. The top 2

competitors from each region are then invited to at-

tend the finals at Lamplight. Claire and Tagg fin-

ished 4th in a field of 11 finalists aged 13 & Under

from all USDF Regions across the US. Claire recalls

it being quite a thrill to take the victory lap with the

top competitors at this beautiful facility. The Equita-

tion finals were held in conjunction with the MAR-

KEL Young Horse Championships, the Festival of

Champions, the Brintina Cup and the USEF Pony

Finals providing an amazing opportunity to see ex-

quisite dressage competition. The opportunity to at-

tend this event was an honor Claire will never for-

get. While at the show, Claire and Tagg also gave

3rd level a try for the first time and earned the scores

needed to win the USDF Bronze Medal. Claire and

Tagg are coached by MAHA member Andy Amsden,

who was with her every step of the way during this

journey. (Picture top left)

At the Kirkwood show, a USDF open dressage show held in St. Louis August 20th - 21st, Sue Schultz’ 5 year old half Arabian gelding won his final points to achieve his Legion of Masters and Legion of Excel-lence achievement awards from AHA. He will now officially be M.M. American Pi++++//. Sue says that having bred Pi; raised him; and shown him, she is extremely proud of his achievements. As she should be! Congratulations Sue!

Page 6 MAHA News!

Farm For sale: 10 acre farm for sale outside

Farmington, Mo with 3 br 2 bath brick home , In

ground pool, five stall Morton barn, chat outdoor

arena. $239,000

Contact: Christina Rariden At

chricklns@aol.com

Tentative Date set for November

Mark your Calendars and keep an eye on email!!

Location yet to be determined We will also be discussing resolutions before our delegates head to the

AHA Convention in Tulsa

Horse for Sale or lease: 1999 purebred

Arabian mare. Previously show hunter. Suit-

able for experienced youth or adult. Would

like to try pattern work. Would explore lease

options. Just want her to be used. Contact:

Christina Rariden at chricklns@aol.com

Page 7 MAHA News!

Membership Renewal Form

If you renew through AHA—please select The Missouri AHA as your club affiliate. If you are

already an affiliate member elsewhere but want to be included in MAHA happenings, please fill

out the attached membership form, include a check for the appropriate fee and mail to our Mem-

bership Chair: Robinn Lindvall * 144 Haddock Road * Silex MO * 63377 * 633-299-6163

2016 Application for Membership

Missouri Arabian Horse Association

New Membership ( )

Associate Renewal ( )

SENIOR MEMBERSHIP $20

(Does not include membership to AHA)

YOUTH MEMBERSHIP--18 & Under $5

(Does not include membership to AHA)

Junior Member's Birthdate _________________________

Name___________________________________________

Address_________________________________________

_________________________________________

Phone______________________________

Email______________________________

September 14 - Club Level Volunteer Service Awards Nominations Due

- Nominations for AHA Convention-Elected Positions Deadline

October 1 - Early bird registration discount for AHA Convention

October 3 - Resolutions mailed to registered convention attendees

October 8 –MAHA Members Meeting (See Flyer)

October 15 - Election of Directors for odd-numbered regions must be completed

October 15 - National Volunteer Service Award nominations awarded

-Election of Directors for Even-Numbered Regions

October 28- Extraordinary Resolutions submission deadline for AHA Convention

October 31 - Regional level Volunteer Service Award nominations due

November 1 - List of mares bred in current year by Nominated Sire due from sire owners

-Deadline for submission of Distance Horse of the Year Award

November 12-15 - Equine Affaire, Eastern States Expo, West Springfield, MA

November - MAHA Meeting—Election of Officers

November 16 - Board of Directors meeting, Tulsa, OK

November 16-19 - AHA Annual Convention, Hyatt Regency Tulsa, Tulsa, OK

November 19 - Application deadline, dates for regional shows

November 30 - Regional Youth Team Tournament points/results close

December 15 - Regional Youth Team Tournament results due to AHA

December 31 - Breeders Sweepstakes: Breeding Entries, Nominated Sires and Mares entry deadline

DATES TO REMEMBER

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