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Katherine and Elizabeth West enjoyed competing with their are 9 year-old twins who horses and wanted to continue recently started to show at showing. Later that year, MQHA shows in Small Fry El izabeth transi t ioned to Classes. The girls are the Shadow's After Shock, a 2000 daughters of Jeffrey and AQHA gelding, and Katherine Christine West of Williamston, started riding and showing Ima MI. Katherine and Elizabeth Dynamic Lord, a 2004 AQHA began riding horses at their gelding. They went on to grandparents' horse and cattle compete in All-Around events farm when they were 4 years for Walk-trot Novice Riders on old. However, their real desire to t h e C e n t r a l M i c h i g a n take riding lessons increased Horseman's Association circuit after attending a birthday party in 2011. Elizabeth and Katherine a t N o r t h f o r k Fa r m s i n learned a lot exhibiting in their Webberville, MI in the fall of first full year of showing and 2009. The girls had the finished the year as Champion opportunity to ride miniature and Reserve Champion All-horses at the party and wanted Around Walk-trot Novice to start taking riding lessons on Riders, respectively. the miniature horses. At the age The girls' first MQHA show of 6, Katherine and Elizabeth was the 2011 Harvest Classic. started taking riding lessons on They had a lot of fun at the show miniature horses with Christy and getting to know other youth and Sharon Showerman at exhibitors with interests similar Northfork Farms. to theirs. Katherine and

Once the girls mastered Elizabeth really liked competing beginning-level riding skills on in the variety of Small Fry m i n i a t u r e h o r s e s , t h e y classes offered at the show and progressed on to taking lessons also liked watching and learning on full-sized horses with Christy from the more experienced and continue to train with exhibitors in the other divisions. Christy, Jim Evans and Shelby Elizabeth is excited to have Lawcock at Northfork Farms. gotten a new gelding, Hotroddin

Katherine and Elizabeth Chevy, from Chris Lenhar t began their show careers at earlier this year. The pair is open shows in the summer of working together to get to know 2010. Elizabeth and Katherine each other. At the Easter started out showing in Walk Eggtravaganza show in April, classes on a Paint mare and Elizabeth and Katherine were their mother's retired AQHA High Point and Reserve High cutting horse. Both girls really Point Small Fry Exhibitors.

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update on the status of the Journal Editor contract. She approved the novice shows yet so there hasn't been MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCATIONstated that the contract is nearing completion. The anything confirmed with grounds or the judges. Kristie is

Meeting of the Board of Directors language is being modified with the changes suggested working with Renee Kozlowski from Lope for Hope and is

March 13, 2012 by the attorney. Trish will have the contract ready for the working on how to structure the event. Kristie will update President Trish Steele called a meeting of the MQHA Board to review at the April 17 meeting. The contract is the Board more if the event is approved by AQHA.Board of Directors to order at 7:03 p.m. This meeting was very similar to the agreement with the previous editor. MEMBERSHIP/PUBLICITY: Kathy Christensen reported a conference call. The following Directors and staff were Trish closed by stating that she is looking forward to that MQHA had a booth at the MHC Expo. There was a lot present on the call: Cindy Austin, Kim Chiodo, Kathy seeing everyone at the Easter show and that she hopes of positive feedback. Kathy stated that she appreciated Christensen, Wendy Cook, Megan Hirschman, Monty the Association can keep the momentum up that the first all of the volunteer help. There were memberships sold Montgomery, Tom Powers, Jody Prime, Mary Robertson, event provided for MQHA. as well as a lot of sweatshirts and other items. The Trish Steele, Karen Waite, Morgan Warda, Tiffany Weitzel, VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Vice President Karen committee will be meeting on March 28 in Lansing to and Kristie Woroniecki. Also on the call was National Waite brought to the attention of the Directors that she has come up with some ideas and strategies to improve Directors Christa Baldwin. Excused were: Ivy Allen, been watching MQHA's Facebook page. There are over outreach. The committee is tracking all new members Charlie Closser, Warren English, MacKenzie Kastl, Julie 800 members on it now and there have been 10 new and people who had not renewed their memberships in Leek, George McCrumb, Ted Meyer and Jacque Moody. members in the last two days. She reminded everyone the last two years. There will be some correspondence AGENDA: Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve that it is a great way to interface with people. She sent to those people from the Committee. Tiffany Weitzel the agenda as presented. Monty Montgomery seconded encouraged the Directors to utilize the page and “like” stated that they do have a lot of ideas and suggestions for the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. things if they are of interest. both the Membership committee and the Journal

committee. She also mentioned that the MQHA office had MINUTES: Monty Montgomery made a motion to accept OFFICE REPORT: Kristie indicated that there was nothing some blank note cards printed with the new design. They the February 14, 2012 Board of Directors minutes with additional to report.are perfect for thank you notes to anyone who has been one spelling correction. Cindy Austin seconded the NATIONAL DIRECTORS: Chris Baldwin stated that she is supportive of the association.motion. Motion passed with none opposed. just home from the AQHA Convention. She and Kelly MHC: Karen Waite stated that the MHC Expo seemed to be REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Kristie Chapman will write up a report for presentation to the fairly busy. There was a lot of activity in the MQHA booth. Woroniecki presented the financial statement for the Board at the next meeting. She did say that the newest She indicated that the MHC survey will close soon and period ending February 29, 2012. The total assets of the Executive Committee member was Dr. Blodgett from that the information would be analyzed and shared with Association as of February 29, 2012 are listed at Texas. There was a rule change regarding the number of the Board soon.$251,114.91; the total liabilities at $144,728.38 and the junior and senior horses an exhibitor may ride. She stated

total members' equity is listed at $106,386.53. The net that the horse show office should familiarize with the rule REGIONAL SHOW: Karen Waite shared that there was a income as of the end of February is listed at $21,139.80 change because it is effective immediately. Chris also survey done through AQHA regarding the Regional Show. compared to $11,181.20 for the same period in 2011. said that there was discussion about horses with The survey was available at the MHC Expo. The survey Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve the excessive white being allowed in performance halter received over 600 responses. Karen stated that the February 2012 financial statement. Kathy Christensen classes. This has not been voted on yet. Carolyn and overwhelming response on the survey was that exhibitors seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. Walter Bay gave a speech during the AQHA Convention want the event to stay in Columbus and they would like the Kristie then reviewed the profit and loss statement from about their AQHA champion running horse. Christa stated event to become a pointed show. Karen indicated that the the MQHYA Winter Spectacular. The show was up almost that the 2013 Convention will be held in Houston, TX. information on the 2012 event would be available soon. 100 stalls from the prior year. There were 654 more AQHA She reminded everyone that the dates for this year will be COMMITTEE REPORTSentries this year. The 2011 profit was $854 and the 2012 July 13-15.

EASTER SHOW: Monty Montgomery stated that profit will end around $9000. Kristie reminded the board SHOW APPROVAL: Tom Powers explained that there has everything is in place for the show. The main barn is that 2/3 of the profit from this event belongs to the youth been an introductory show approval form sent to AQHA almost full. Schneider's Saddlery will sponsor one half of and 1/3 of the profit belongs to the Association. The great with a copy sent to MQHA. That show committee the class awards and the awards have been shipped to us weather in 2012 and the blizzard in 2011 was the indicated that they are going to request MQHA approval as already. Stacy Montgomery has the Easter morning difference in this event. Kristie then reviewed the profit well. There haven't been any applications for Introductory breakfast worked out and has hired the caterer from the and loss statement for the tack sale. There were 26 fewer shows received to date. Tom Powers explained the Convention. The cost is down from the prior year. The spaces sold due to the increase in the number of stalls process and there was considerable discussion with the Committee is working on sponsors for the T-Shirt sold this year. There were over 1500 paid admissions. Directors. Megan Hirschman made a motion to approve contest. The committee hopes that there are some The profit for 2012 will end approximately $1000 more the new Mt. Pleasant Introductory Show for MQHA drawings returned for the contest. Monty asked that than the 2011 event. The increase in the revenue for both points, with a $100 application fee, provided that they everyone keep their fingers crossed for good weather. of these events is what is reflected on the balance sheet. receive AQHA approval for the event. Tom Powers FUNDRAISING: Megan Hirschman stated that she TREASURER'S REPORT: The check detail report for seconded the motion. Motion passed with Warda appreciated Trish's comments about the Star Partner February for the general and special event checking abstaining from the vote.program. She reminded the Board that both the Star accounts was presented to the Board by Kristie Kristie then stated that the showbills for the other events Partner program and the Leave A Legacy program took Woroniecki. After review, Tom Powers made a motion to are either posted on the website or are in their final review everyone's considerations in mind and she hopes that accept the report as presented. Monty Montgomery steps for the April blue book. Most of them should be on they feel that way. She reminded the Directors to report seconded the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. the website within the next week or two.gifts in kind as well as the sponsorships on these forms. Kristie then presented the accounts payable and

STALLION SERVICE SALE: Kristie reported that the FUTURITY: Kristie Woroniecki stated that the Futurity receivable reports. After review, Megan Hirschman made Stallion Service Auction is $3120 ahead of last year at this committee met and cleaned up all of the information that a motion to accept the report and Cindy Austin seconded time. She hopes that the trend continues.will publicized in the March/April Bluebook as well as the the motion. Motion passed with none opposed.

May/June issue of the MQHA Journal. SUMMER SERIES: AQHA has approved the move from PRESIDENT'S REPORT: President Steele thanked Berrien Springs to Allegan for Memorial Weekend. The HARVEST CLASSIC: Kim Chiodo reported that the everyone for joining on the conference call. She said that contract has been signed with the Fairgrounds. There are Harvest Classic showbill has been reviewed. The novice she hoped everyone was enjoying the fabulous weather! 40 portable stalls that we have committed to with an youth classes will be offered as “all age” and the youth Trish stated that she has been in contact with a feed outside firm. Kristie has secured a concession and is division will be split 13 & under and 14-18. The show will vendor who has been reviewing the Star Program working on getting the bedding for the event. The showbill be run as a four judge, two day event. Because of the new information and they are very interested in pursuing a is completed and is waiting for final corrections. There schedule, the show will not offer speed classes. The sponsorship with us. She hopes to get it finalized soon will be some speed classes offered Monday afternoon format of the classes is a pretty standard showbill. and will update the Board if it does happen. She stated and these events will be sanctioned by NBHA MI-05 who that there has been good progress from the fundraising INTRODUCTORY/NOVICE SHOW: The contract from the are very excited about this opportunity. They have offered committee and she reminded everyone to keep working Montcalm Co. Fairgrounds has been reviewed. A pre-to add $300 to the NBHA portion of the show.on obtaining corporate sponsorships. Trish then gave an liminary showbill has been created. AQHA has not

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The Michigan Quarter Horse Association is an enthusiastic group of individuals who breed, raise, train, show or just plain love the American Quarter Horse.

The MQHA offers those who wish to compete, over 50 AQHA/MQHA approved shows, including an All-Novice Show/Open show to introduce less seasoned competitors to national competition. Shows not only include halter, showmanship, western and hunt seat classes, but trail, western riding, roping, reining, barrels and poles, over fences and many other specialty competitions.

In addition, the MQHA hosts a yearly trail ride for those who choose to enjoy their horses on a more recreational level.

The MQHA is committed to educating its members. Clinics are offered at many shows by AQHA professional horsemen.

The MQHA includes a youth association to provide young people with many opportunities, including membership on our very successful Congress and Youth World teams. Scholarships, Incentive Funds and Fundraisers help many of our youth exhibitors participate in these, and many more, life-enriching experiences.

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YOUTH: Youth President Morgan Warda stated that the Harris saddle raffle tickets are printed and are for sale. The drawing will be held at the Harbor Classic. The Youth will be offering a silent auction during the Easter show on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. They will also be offering tickets for a TV raffle at the Easter show. Everything seems to be under control for the youth. The Youth Reporter has prepared her first update. Youth Director, Wendy Cook reminded everyone that the Letter of Intent is on the MQHA website.

OLD BUSINESS: None, NEW BUSINESS: None

A motion to adjourn was made at 8:15 p.m. by unanimous consent without objection.

ELECTRONIC BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: MQHA rules now allow for electronic voting when necessary. Any information voted on electronically between meetings will be recorded on the next set of minutes in this section:

Monty Montgomery made a motion that MQHA spend $405 on new trail poles. This amount would pay for half of the cost, with Tom Powers paying $405 for the other half. The poles would remain at MSU and be used by MQHA owned shows and Tom Powers exclusively. Cindy Austin seconded the motion. The following returned an electronic vote in favor of the motion: Allen, Austin, Chiodo, Christensen, Cook, English, Kastl, Leek, Meyer, Montgomery, Moody, Powers, Prime, Robertson, Waite, Warda & Weitzel. There were no votes against. Motion passed with majority.


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2012 RULE BOOK B. All exhibitors must be declared at least one class prior to the start of their class. Exhibitors in the first class of the day must be declared at least one-half (½ hour prior to the start of the show day.

SECTION 1 – MQHA BREEDERS' FUTURITY 16. All payments to the Futurity must be made to the secretary of the Michigan Quarter MISSION Horse Breeders' Futurity. Canadian entrants must make payments payable in U.S. The purpose of the Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders' Futurity is to promote and funds. Entries will not be accepted by telephone. Entries may be faxed to the MQHA showcase American Quarter Horses resulting from Michigan breeding programs. Office if accompanied by a Visa, MasterCard or Discover number.

GENERAL PROVISIONS REFUNDS1. All entries are eligible under any one of the following guidelines: 17. No entry is liable for more than the amount paid in, but there will be no return of a

a. if the sire of the entry sold in the Stallion Service Sale in the current year sale payment unless the showing of the Futurity is called off in any and all divisions. The b. if the sire of the entry sold in the Stallion Service Sale the year of conception or as right is reserved to reject an entry, and to bar any entry from competition for failure to

a carry over breeding comply with the conditions of the Futurity.c. if the entry is Michigan owned 18. In the event of the death of a Futurity horse prior to the Futurity, a refund will be d. if the entry is Michigan bred – which is defined as the sire or the dam resides in allowed. The MQHA office must be notified in writing and a death certificate from a

Michigan, or the owners of those reside in Michigan. veterinarian must be submitted within 30 days of the horse's death.2. All owners of record, open and non-pro/amateur exhibitors must be members ingood standing of MQHA and AQHA. Non-sufficient Funds

A. Any person on suspension or otherwise denied privileges from MQHA will be 19. Any entry whose payment of fees is returned by the bank for non-sufficient funds or ineligible to exhibit or have horses exhibited at the Futurity if the Futurity is held any other reason will be assessed late/penalty fees. Such entry will be ineligible to during the specified dates of said suspension. All horses which are recorded in show until all such fees have been paid by cash, certified check, or money order. the name of such person, or owned in whole or part by such person, are not Payment in full must be received by the day of the Futurity.eligible to participate in said Futurity.

B. Any horse on suspension from MQHA will be ineligible to be exhibited at the PRIZE FUNDFuturity if the Futurity is held during the specified dates of said suspension. 20. The value of the prize fund of the Futurity each year will be the total amount of money

C. Any violation of AQHA rules, which the Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders’ paid in entry fees, less 20%.Futurity adheres to as if the Futurity is an AQHA approved show, could result in 21. The following will be the payback format used in all open & non-pro classes based the following: 1) Forfeiture of all monies and awards and 2) the exhibitor of the on the number of horses entered and paying a minimum of 4 places. (SEE CHART ON entry could be ineligible for exhibiting horses in the following year's Futurity. NEXT PAGE)

3. Weanlings: Weanlings may be shown at halter as follows: open and/or non-pro 22. Any money remaining from the operating fund after expenses will be included in the fillies; and open and/or non-pro stallions or geldings. following year's operating fund.4. Yearlings: Yearlings may be shown at halter as follows: open and/or amateur 23. Six ribbons will be awarded per class for all MQHBF classes. mares, open and/or amateur stallions, and open and/or amateur geldings. Yearlings 24. Tie-breaker system: All placings will be determined on a point system.may also be shown in open and/or non-pro yearling longe line, which will be considered A. In the event there is a tie for first place, the following rules will be in effect: Prize performance classes. monies for the tied entries will be added together and divided equally. The entries

A. The MQHBF will follow NSBA yearling longe line rules. will be listed in the official results as tied and will receive equal publicity. Only 5. Two Year Olds: Two year olds may be shown in performance classes in open and/or one award will be given. The recipients of the first place award will be non-pro. determined by the use of a tie breaker judge. All tied first place winners will 6. Three Year Olds: Three year olds may be shown in performance classes in open receive first place ribbons.and/or non-pro. B. In the event there is a tie for any placing other than first, the following rules will be 7. Four Year Olds & Over: Four year olds & over may be shown in performance classes in effect: Prize monies for the tied entries will be added together and divided in open and/or non pro and are exempt from the Futurity eligibility requirements. equally. The entries will be listed in the official results as tied. The recipient of the 8. Horses entered in three year old performance may be shown one handed in a bit or ribbon for the tied placing will be determined by the use of a tie breaker judge.two handed in a snaffle bit or bosal. C. An additional two horses will be placed beyond horses paid in each class.9. The Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders' Futurity will be shown each year at such place as may be designated by the Board of Directors. POST ENTRIES10. All classes will be judged by a qualified judge or judges. 25. A post entry shall be defined as an entry made during the Futurity. Post entries will 11. All fees and dues dates will be published in the MQHA Journal. be accepted at the Futurity accompanied by the appropriate fees under the following 12. The Stallion Service Sale will pay a $25 nomination fee to the Michigan Quarter conditions:Horse Breeders Futurity for weanlings entered or nominated to the Futurity. A. Once the in-gate opens for a class, no more post entries will be allowed for that

class.CLASS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND FEES B. Once the gate is open, only those whose back number appears on the recorder 13. To enter a 'Michigan Bred' horse in an open and/or non-pro halter or performance sheet shall be allowed to enter the ring.class at the Futurity, the following conditions must be complied with:

A. A weanling must be eligible to be registered in either the appendix or numbered DISPUTED ENTRIESsection of the AQHA Stud Book. 26. In the case that a back number is not present on the recorder sheet, the gate will be

B. Weanling sire and dam information, as well as the foal's date of birth must be held until the owner/agent or exhibitor can verify that payment was made for the class included with original weanling entry. If the foal is not yet born by the payment prior to the opening of the in-gate.due date, the sex and foaling date information must be provided as soon as A. If the owner/agent or exhibitor cannot provide immediate evidence of payment possible. but still feels an error has been made on the part of the Futurity, the entry may be

C. Yearlings and older must be registered with either the appendix or numbered allowed into the ring under the following conditions:registry of the AQHA Stud Book and a copy of the registration papers must 1. A check, cash or credit card is used for full payment of the class with the accompany the payment of fees. appropriate late fees.

D. If an entry is gelded, it is the owner's responsibility to notify the Futurity office in 2. A $50.00 earnest fee is collected.writing no later than August 15th prior to the date of the Futurity. Notification after 3. The class will be judged with the entry in question.the date of August 15th will require an additional payment of the entry fee amount 4. The owner/agent or exhibitor shall have 30 days after the class to produce to register and show in the gelding class. evidence that the class had indeed been entered prior to the opening of the in

14. Each class entry fee is a one time payment, with the fee progressively greater based gate. If the Futurity has made an entry error, the class payment, late fees and on postmark date. The class entry fee schedule is published in the MQHA Journal. $50.00 earnest money paid at the in-gate shall be returned.15. All owners of record, open and non-pro exhibitors must be members of MQHA or 5. If pre-payment cannot be verified, the money collected at the in-gate shall be pay the appropriate membership fee. retained as payment for the class.

A. Amateur exhibitor status will be determined according to current AQHA amateur B. It shall be the owner's responsibility to verify the accuracy of all entry information rules. An amateur in the Michigan Quarter Horse Breeder's Futurity is required to and to notify the MQHA office immediately if any corrections are necessary in the hold an AQHA amateur card and present their card at the Futurity office. published list of entries.

JUDGING, EXHIBITING, EQUIPMENT AND ARTIFICIAL APPLIANCES halter, yearling longe line, two-year-old snaffle bit, and three year old hunter 27. Judging begins when the gate is closed. The in-gate will not be re-opened once under saddle. The MQHA Stallion Service Sale Futurity is completely separate judging has begun. and different from the regular MQHA Breeder's Futurity.

A. Failure by exhibitor to wear correct number(s) in a visible manner shall result in D. All foals showing in the Stallion Service Sale Futurity (mare owners and stallion disqualification. owners) must be eligible to be registered with a known breed association.

B. Two and three year old performance classes will be split at the discretion of the 30. The Procedure:show management. A. The MQHA Stallion Service Sale Futurity will be held in conjunction with the

C. The Futurity Committee follows all AQHA rules and regulations regarding bits, MQHA Breeders' Futurity and judged by three judges. One judge can be a non bosals and artificial appliances. Further, the Futurity Committee, at its AQHA approved judge.discretion, reserves the right to do a random check in all classes for artificial B. A stallion owner will be eligible to enter a foal from the Stallion he/she donates. A devices or equipment. If there are any violations discovered, then the horse stallion owner may donate more than one service if he/she wishes to do so. The

stinvolved will not be allowed to enter the ring. stallion owner (agent) shall notify MQHA in writing, by September 1 of the year shown, the choice of which entry will represent the stallion. Entries will be

ndDRUG TESTING accepted from September 2 to the start of the class but will be subject to a late 28. For the purposes of the Breeders' Futurity ONLY, weanlings will not be subject to drug fee. The stallion owner (agent) is the owner (agent) who signed the breeding testing. All horses exhibited at the MQHBF are subject to the current AQHA Drug testing contract for the year the foal was conceived. Any conflicts will be decided by the rules and regulations. SSS Committee. All decisions are final.

A. Every exhibitor at the Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders' Futurity shall upon C. Proceeds of the auction will be divided as follows after expenses: 20% MQHA, request permit a specimen of urine, saliva, blood or other substance to be taken 40% Stallion Owner's purse, 40% Mare Owner's purse.

for testing. Refusal to comply with such request shall constitute grounds for 1. Stallion Service Sale pays MQHA 20% for MQHA contribution, which provides immediate disqualification of the animal from further participation at the show the Stallion Service Sale/Futurity Secretary. Stallion Service Sale will pay all and forfeiture of all awards earned by that animal. If the laboratory report on the additional expenses directly related to the Stallion Service Sale and a percentage chemical analysis is of the presence of a forbidden drug or medication, this shall of expenses incurred directly at the MQHBF/SSS circuit. Any expenses arising be taken as prima facie evidence that such substance has been administered to from past years sales will affect the current year's purse. the horse either internally or externally. D. Purchase of a service must be paid for on the day of the auction. Cash, money

B. The exhibitor, whether owner or otherwise, shall be responsible for, and be the order, Visa/Mastercard or personal check will be accepted.absolute insurer of, the condition of the horses he/she enters and exhibits, thE. September 10 is the cut-off date to purchase unsold stallion services from the regardless of the acts of third parties.

MQHA Stallion Service Sale.C. Any person entering the arena with a horse for the purpose of having his/her

horse judged shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to have said horse 31. PAYBACKS:

submit to testing.A. The purse structure is as follows: 34% to weanling fillies (mare owners and

D. If a positive drug test occurs at the MQHA Futurity, it could result in a maximum stallion owners), 34% to weanling colts or geldings (mare owners and stallion penalty of forfeiture of all monies and awards earned by that horse and owners), 17% to the 2-year-old snaffle bit class entries (mare owners and owner/exhibitor in that current year's Futurity. In addition, the owner/exhibitor stallion owners) 7% to the yearling longe line (mare owners and stallion owners) may be ineligible to show or have any of their horses shown in the following and 5% to the 3 Year Old Hunter Under Saddle (mare owners and stallion year's Futurity.owners). Classes with fewer than 5 entries may be run concurrently and 1. A sub-committee, consisting of, the Futurity Director, the Drug Testing Director awarded by mare owner and stallion owner division. A 3% discretionary fund is and the MQHA Executive Committee, will review the drug test information and established and its use will be decided by the committee on an annual basis. It make its recommendation to the MQ Board.will provide for larger awards and start up paybacks.2. The MQ Board will then proceed with the final decision abiding by section 8, 1. For the weanlings, the total weanling purse will be divided equally between the MQHA DRUG TESTING AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICATION RULES in the MQHA four weanling classes and the paybacks will go to six (6) places. If there are rule book, or any other applicable AQHA guideline.more than 32 exhibitors in the class, that class payback will go to seven (7) places. 6 places will pay 30%, 24%, 18%, 12%, 9% and 7%. 7 places will pay SECTION 2 - MQHA STALLION SERVICE AUCTION, FUTURITY AND SNAFFLE BIT29%, 23%, 15%, 11%, 9%, 7%, and 6%. The yearling longe line, the two year old 29. The Concept:and the three year old SSS classes will follow the SSS Payback Schedule.A. To provide a select, direct entry Futurity for the benefit and promotion of both

B. In the event of a tie, the tie breaker judge will decide who receives the award and Stallions and Mares through participation in this Futurity.ribbon, but monies will be combined and divided equally, the tie positions shall B. To develop a high-money Futurity funded by the sale of donated stallion services.

stbe designated as co-position (example: two-way tie for 1 place will be designated C. This Futurity will be known as the MQHA Stallion Service Sale Futurity. It is only Co-Champions of said class).for foals resulting from the Stallion Service Sale. Classes offered are: weanling


All Futurity Classes

FUTURITYPAYBACK

PERCENTAGES

NUMBER OFPAID ENTRIES

1

1

100

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

4020

10

2

2

6030

20137

3

3

5030

201297

4-12

4

4025

1811976

13-15

5

3524

15109765

16-18

6

3023

131098643

19-21

7

2922

12

22-24

8

2821

9

27

25 & More

Numberof Places


For All Classes Except Weanlings

STALLION SERVICE SALEPAYBACK

PERCENTAGES

NUMBER OF ENTRIES

100

100 100 100 100 100 100 100

4020

10

6035

20109

1

1

4530

201098

2-5

2

4027

1910986

6-9

3

3422

17

10-13

4

3222

14-18

5

28

19-24

6 7

25 & More

Numberof Places

32. General Rules: N. A Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle for mare owner and stallion owner will be stA. The primary means of raising revenue will be an auction, to be held at the MQHA offered. The entry will be due by Sept. 1 of the calendar year. Entries will be

ndAnnual Convention. accepted from Sept. 2 to the start of the class but will be subject to a B. Cut-off date for all Stallion Service donations will be the day of and prior to the late fee.

start of the MQHA Stallion Service Sale auction. 1. A 3 Year Old Hunter Under Saddle entry must be the result of a MQHA Stallion C. Foals from this breeding will not be automatically paid up in the regular MQHA Service Sale Auction. The breeding would have been purchased by the mare

Breeders' Futurity. owner four (4) years prior. (i.e. Breeding sells in 2004, entry shows in 2008).D. Any disputed contracts will be arbitrated by the MQHA Stallion Service Sale 2. The Stallion owner would get one free entry provided the breeding sold four (4)

Committee and all decisions of this committee will be final. years prior. (i.e. Breeding sold in 2004, entry shows in 2008).E. Terms and conditions of the auction will apply and be strictly adhered to. 3. Entries are required to send a copy of the horse's registration papers with their F. A stallion's service must sell in order for the Stallion owner's foal to be eligible. entry form and fee. Entries the day of the Futurity must show registration papers G. There will be five halter classes at the Futurity (Mare Owner Colts/Geldings and at the show.

Mare Owner Fillies, Stallion Owner Colts/Geldings, Stallion Owner Fillies and 4. The AQHA Junior Hunter Under Saddle rules will apply; any exhibitor violating Non-Pro Weanling), one Yearling Longe Line class, two 2-year old western those rules will be disqualified.pleasure snaffle bit classes: mare owner snaffle bit and stallion owner snaffle bit, O. All entries of the MSSS must have the correct back number on or they will be and one 3-year old hunter under saddle class. disqualified.

H. A Non-Pro Halter Class will be offered for any weanling sired by a stallion that sold in the prior year Stallion Service Sale Auction. This weanling is not eligible 33. MQHA STALLION SERVICE SALE RULES:to show in any other weanling SSS class. The class is Non-Pro only and A. Any disputes over eligibility will be decided by the Stallion Service Sale requires MQHA membership and will have an entry fee. The added money will Committee. Their decision will be final.come from the discretionary fund and the amount will be determined on a yearly B. All donated stallion breeding services will be treated equally (advertising, etc.).basis by the SSS Committee. 20% of the entry fee will be retained. C. All Mare Owners who purchased a stallion service through the MQHA Michigan 1. The two year old mare owner snaffle bit entry must be out of the mare declared Stallion Service Sale auction are required to declare one mare bred before

stduring the breeding year three years previously, or the result of a re-breed the December 1 of the year of the auction. If declaration is not made by December st stfollowing year. The stallion owner snaffle bit entry is an entry by a stallion 1 , but by January 1 following the year of the auction, a $25 penalty will be

stdonated three years previously and declared by the stallion owner (agent) that imposed for eligibility. If declaration is not made before January 1 following the signed the breeding contract. The stallion owner is allowed a free entry. All two year of the auction, the resulting foal will be considered ineligible for competition year olds that are eligible for the MSSS snaffle bit classes must declare their in the MQHA Stallion Service Sale Futurities. The year following the auction will intent to show in the respective class by sending in the entry form by September be the extent of validity of all contracts purchased through the auction.

st nd1 . Entries will be accepted from September 2 to the start of the class but will D. All Mare Owners who purchased a stallion service through the MQHA MI Stallion be subject to a late fee. Service Sale auction may declare additional mares (provided he/she is owner or

stI. The MQHA Stallion Service Sale Yearling Longe Line Class will follow current lessee of record) for a fee of $25 per mare due by December 1 of the year of the stNSBA Longe Line rules. auction or $125 due January 1 following the year of the auction.

1. This class is open to all yearlings sired by MQHA Stallion Service Sale E. The stallion owner's entry is in the year following his/her donation (As per stallions that sold two years previously in the MQHA Stallion Service Sale. (i.e. 2009 Sale, 2010 Futurity) provided the service sells.Stallion sold in 2004, yearling shows in 2006). F. The MQHA Stallion Service Sale Committee must be notified in writing when a 2. Entry fees, late fees and any added money, less no more than 10% for mare is open or a substitute mare is necessary. A copy of this notification must expenses, will determine the class purse. The entry fee will be due by be sent to the MQHA Office and the SSS Director.

stSeptember 1 of the calendar year. A late fee in addition to the entry fee will be G. A written notice will be returned to the mare owner and the stallion owner by the stassessed for entries received after September 1 and up to the day of the show. SSS Committee upon receipt of this notification in response to rule "E".

3. A Stallion owner whose stallion's breeding has sold two years previously is H. All money will be paid as per MQHA Stallion Service Sale records.eligible for one free entry in the SSS Yearling Longe Line class. (i.e. Stallion sold I. No money will be transferred to another year.in 2004, free entry for yearling in 2006). J. In the Stallion Owner Class the stallion owner may show a foal out of any mare

J. All yearlings, two year olds and three year olds must show registration papers on and by the stallion he/she donated. The stallion owner does not have to own the the day of the futurity or mail a copy with the entry. Late entries must show foal or the mare.registration papers upon making entry. K. Each stallion breeding service donated and sold allows the stallion owner one (1)

K. Stallion owners may show any of their stallion's get (as long as the foal is eligible entry.or already registered with a known breed association). L. The stallion owner who buys back his/her own service will have one entry in the 1. In the event a Stallion owner wishes to give another person authorization to stallion owner class and one entry in the mare owner class. However, the mare exhibit an entry by their stallion in the appropriate stallion owner class, a letter of owner entry must follow all mare declaration guidelines as previously stated.authorization must be sent to the MQHA office. No exhibitor will be allowed to show M. In the case of the death of a foal after it stands and sucks, the contract will be in stallion owner classes without an authorization letter. The authorization letter considered to have been fulfilled.must indicate how any winnings will be dispersed. N. The mare owner must own or be a registered lessee with a known breed

L. If a mare owner sells his/her horse, the eligibility goes along with the horse. association at the time of breeding.M. Bids for all stallions in the MQHA Stallion Service Sale Auction will start at sixty O. When a stallion sells in the three previous years' auction and then becomes unfit

(60%) percent of their advertised breeding fee or a minimum of $400.00. Mail in to breed, is sold, or dies, his last foal crop (last year he sold and bred mares) will bids will be sold at 60% or highest bid over 60 % (minimum or $400.00). There be eligible to compete in the SSS performance classes through their 3 year old will be an add’l. $25 office fee added to each transaction for each stallion sold. year (yearling longe line and then in two years in the three year old classes).


2012 Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders’ Futurity and Stallion Service Sale Futurity

F1 Amateur Weanling Colts **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F2 Open Weanling Colts **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F3 Amateur Weanling Fillies **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F4 Open Weanling Fillies **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F5 Amateur Yearling Stallions (***concurrent AQHA) **$500 $115 $140 $165 $215

F6 Yearling Stallions (***concurrent AQHA) **$500 $115 $140 $165 $215

F7 Amateur Yearling Fillies (***concurrent AQHA) **$500 $115 $140 $165 $215

F8 Yearling Fillies (***concurrent AQHA) **$500 $115 $140 $165 $215

F9 Amateur Yearling Geldings (***concurrent AQHA) **$500 $115 $140 $165 $215

F10 Yearling Geldings (***concurrent AQHA) **$500 $115 $140 $165 $215

F11 Non Pro Yearling Longe Line **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F12 Yearling Longe Line **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F13 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP (***concurrent AQHA) **$500 $115 $140 $165 $215

F14 2 YO Hunter Under Saddle **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F15 Non Pro 2 & 3 YO WP **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F16 3 YO Western Pleasure **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F17 Non Pro 2 & 3 YO HUS **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F18 3 YO Hunter Under Saddle **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F19 4 & Over Western Pleasure **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F20 Non Pro 4 & Over Western Pleasure **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F21 4 & Over Hunter Under Saddle **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

F22 Non Pro 4 & Over Hunter Under Saddle **$500 $75 $100 $125 $175

S1 Stallion Owner Weanling Colts $7,647 None None None $25

S2 Stallion Owner Weanling Fillies $7,647 None None None $25

S3 Mare Owner Weanling Colts $7,647 None None None $25

S4 Mare Owner Weanling Fillies $7,647 None None None $25

S5 MSSS Yearling Longe Line **** $3,200 $50 $50 $50 $60

S6 Stallion Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure $4,095 None None None $25

S7 Mare Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure $4,095 None None None $25

S8 Stallion & Mare Owner 3 YO Hunter Under Saddle $3,300 None None None $25

S9 SSS Weanling Non Pro Sweepstakes Class $1,500 $50 $50 $50 $75

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

** ALL $500 ADDED MONEY CLASSES ARE 3 HORSES TO FILL OR IT WILL REVERT TO 80% JACKPOT. CLASSES THAT DO NOT FILL WILL NOT RECEIVE A TROPHY BUCKLE.

*** All entries in Futurity classes with a concurrent AQHA class are automatically entered in the AQHA portion of the class one time. All fees are included in the payment.

**** MSSS Yearling Longe Line – Open to all yearlings sired by stallions that sold in the MQHA SSS in the year that they were conceived.

Class Futurity Classes

Stallion Service Sale Classes Purse

AddedMoney

*Per Class

By 7/1

*Per Class

By 8/1

*Per Class

By 9/1

*Per ClassAfter 9/1

2012 Michigan Quarter Horse Association Breeders’ Futurity Entry Form

& Stallion Service Sale Entry Form


One form per horse

Owner’s Name MQHA ID # SS #

Address

City, State Zip Phone

Horse Registration # Date Foaled

Sire Dam Sex

Name on Credit Card Card Type q q q

Card # Exp. Date SVC Code (back of card)

�MQHA memberships for owner and exhibitor must be current to enroll in Futurity classes.�Enclose a copy of registration papers (as soon as available).�Includes copies of AQHA and MQHA exhibitor ID cards.

In consideration of the possible injuries or losses which could occur by my being a participant and/or spectator at this horse show, I, the undersigned, release and hold harmless this horse show, its sponsors (including MQHA and AQHA), its personnel, its affiliated person, and/or its affiliated entities from any and all liability that may arise from any injuries, damages or losses whatsoever to myself or my personal property (including horses I may own) arising from my involvement in this horse show. Also, by signature hereon, acknowledge that I am aware of the MQHA drug testing program and expressly consent to the drug testing of any horse entered by me or on my behalf. I understand that failure to comply or cooperate with the program shall be interpreted as a determination of a positive test result pursuant to the drug program. I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE AND WITH THE FUTURITY/SSS RULES AS PRINTED.

Signature

Please duplicate this form as needed. Retain a copy for your records.

Or mail a check payable to: Fax: 616.225.8313

MQHA, P.O. Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838

Class # Class Description Exhibitor Exhibitor CurrentAQHA ID #

Exhibitor CurrentMQHA ID #

Entry Fee $

Total Entry Fees (from above)

Total Enclosed

Non-member stalls @ $90

Stall with request

(prior to Sept. 1) MQHA member stalls@ $80 main barn or $70 south barn

Camping @ $80

2012 Futurity Stall& Camping Information


Name on Credit Card Card Type q q q

Card # Exp. Date SVC Code (back of card)

Duplicate this form as needed.Retain a copy for your records.Or mail a check payable to: • Fax: 616.225.8313MQHA, P.O. Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838

RV Parking - Vehicles occupied overnight without displaying the permit are subject to enforcement of the University’s no camping ordinance by the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety. Permits are not allowed to be used more than one time. Campers are not allowed to plug into the facility (this includes the outside wall). Two water hydrants are located in the campground area to fill tanks.Except in connection with approved University activities which require overnight occupancy at the site of the activity, no person shall camp within land governed by the Board. “Camping” means the erecting of a tent or shelter of natural or synthetic material, preparing a sleeping bag or other bedding material for use, parking of a motor home, or trailer for the apparent purpose of overnight occupancy. It shall be in violation of this ordinance to camp without permit.

Futurity Stall & Camping Reservation Form

We cannot guarantee placement, but will do our best to place your horses where you would like. Stalls are assigned by postmark date. No changes in location after Sept. 1, no refunds after Sept. 1.

Sites are assigned by postmark date.No changes in location after September 1, no refunds after September 1.

Name Phone

Address City, State Zip

Main Barn Stalls

Main Barn Stalls

South Barn Stalls

South Barn Stalls

Non Member Stalls

Stall with request

@ $80/circuit MQHA Members by September 1

@ $90/circuit MQHA Members after September 1 (if available)

@ $70/circuit for MQHA Members by September 1

@ $80/circuit for MQHA Members after September 1

@ $90/circuit

$

$

$

$

$

Camping Sites @ $80/circuit each =

Site Number Request 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice

Total Charges $ Signature


7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm-up 46. (2440) Amateur HUS 90. (2032) Amateur 2 Year Old Stallions8:00 a.m. - Thursday, September 13 47. (2448) Amateur Select HUS 91. (2033) Amateur 3 Year Old Stallions1. (S1) SSS Stallion Owner Weanling Colts 48. (1442) Senior HUS 92. (2034) Amateur Aged Stallions2. (S3) SSS Mare Owner Weanling Colts 49. (3520) Novice Amateur Equitation 93. (2730) Amateur Performance Stallions 3. (S2) SSS Stallion Owner Weanling Fillies 50. (2528) Amateur Select Equitation Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 4. (S4) SSS Mare Owner Weanling Fillies 51. (2520) Amateur Equitation 94. (F1) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Colts -5. (S9) SSS Weanling Non Pro Sweepstakes 52. (S8) SSS SO & MO 3 YO HUS $500 added6. (F2) MQHBF Open Weanling Colts - 53. (1424) Green Western Pleasure 95. (1031) Yearling Stallions

$500 added 54. (S6) SSS Stallion Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP 96. (1032) 2 Year Old Stallions7. (2031) Amateur Yearling Stallions 55. (S7) SSS Mare Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP 97. (1033) 3 Year Old Stallions8. (2032) Amateur 2 YO Stallions 98. (1034) Aged Stallions9. (2033) Amateur 3 YO Stallions 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm-up 99. (1730) Open Performance Stallions 10. (2034) Amateur Aged Stallions 8:00 a.m. - Friday, September 14 Grand & Reserve Stallions11. (2730) Amateur Performance Stallions 56. (F12) MQHBF Yearling Longe Line - 100. (F7) (2054) MQHBF/AQHA Amateur YearlingGrand & Reserve Amateur Stallions $500 added Fillies - $500 added12. (F6) (1031) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Stallions - 57. (4051) Youth Mares (2 & under) 101. (2055) Amateur 2 Year Old Mares

$500 added 58. (4052) Youth Mares (3 & over) 102. (2056) Amateur 3 Year Old Mares13. (1032) 2 Year Old Stallions 59. (4750) Youth Performance Mares 103. (2057) Amateur Aged Mares14. (1033) 3 Year Old Stallions Grand & Reserve Youth Mares 104. (2750) Amateur Performance Mares15. (1034) Aged Stallions 60. (4071) Youth Geldings (2 & under) Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares16. (1730) Open Performance Stallions 61. (4072) Youth Geldings (3 & over) 105. (F3) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Fillies - Grand & Reserve Stallions 62. (4770) Youth Performance Geldings $500 added17. (F4) MQHBF Open Weanling Fillies - Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings 106. (1054) Yearling Mares

$500 added 63. (5120) Nov Youth Showmanship 107. (1055) 2 Year Old Mares18. (2054) Amateur Yearling Mares 64. (4120) Youth Showmanship 18 & U 108. (1056) 3 Year Old Mares19. (2055) Amateur 2 Year Old Mares 65. (F14) MQHBF 2 YO HUS - $500 added 109. (1057) Aged Mares20. (2056) Amateur 3 Year Old Mares 66. (5440) Novice Youth HUS 110. (1750) Open Performance Mares 21. (2057) Amateur Aged Mares 67. (1443) Green HUS Grand & Reserve Mares22. (2750) Amateur Performance Mares 68. (4440) Youth HUS (18 & Under) 111. (F9) (2074) MQHBF/AQHA Amateur Yearling Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares 69. (5520) Novice Youth Equitation Geldings - $500 added23. (F8) (1054) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Fillies - 70. (4520) Youth Equitation (18 & U) 112. (2075) Amateur 2 Year Old Geldings

71. (F21) MQHBF 4 & Over HUS - $500 added 113. (2076) Amateur 3 Year Old Geldings$500 added72. (5420) Nov Youth WP 114. (2077) Amateur Aged Geldings24. (1055) 2 Year Old Mares73. (F13) (1423) MQHBF/AQHA Two YO WP - 115. (2770) Amateur Performance Geldings 25. (1056) 3 Year Old Mares

26. (1057) Aged Mares $500 added Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings27. (1750) Open Performance Mares 74. (3420) Nov Amateur WP 116. (1074) Yearling GeldingsGrand & Reserve Mares 75. (4420) Youth WP (18 & Under) 117. (1075) 2 Year Old Geldings28. (F19) MQHBF 4 & Over WP - $500 added 76. (1421) Junior Western Pleasure 118. (1076) 3 Year Old Geldings29. (2074) Amateur Yearlings Geldings 77. (2428) Amateur Select WP 119. (1077) Aged Geldings30. (2075) Amateur 2 Year Old Geldings 78. (1422) Senior Western Pleasure 120. (1770) Open Performance Geldings 31. (2076) Amateur 3 Year Geldings 79. (2420) Amateur WP Grand & Reserve Geldings32. (2077) Amateur Aged Geldings 80. (F16) MQHBF 3 YO Western Pleasure - $500 121. (F20) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over WP -33. (2770) Amateur Performance Geldings added with $250 added OPEN TO THE $500 addedGrand & Reserve Amateur Geldings WORLD 3 YO WP 122. (4051) Youth Mares (2 & under)34. (F10) (1074) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Geldings 81. (5400) Novice Youth Horsemanship 123. (4052) Youth Mares (3 & over)

124. (4750) Youth Performance Mares - $500 added 82. (4400) Youth Horsemanship (18 & U)Grand & Reserve Youth Mares35. (1075) AQHA 2 Year Old Geldings 83. (3400) Nov Amateur Horsemanship125. (4071) Youth Geldings (2 & under)36. (1076) AQHA 3 Year Old Geldings 84. (2408) Amateur Select Horsemanship126. (4072) Youth Geldings (3 & over) 37. (1077) Aged Geldings 85. (2400) Amateur Horsemanship127. (4770) Youth Performance Geldings38. (1770) Open Performance Geldings 86. MSBA Non Pro All Age HUS Slot ClassGrand & Reserve Youth GeldingsGrand & Reserve Geldings 87. MSBA 2 YO WP Slot Class128. (F11) MQHBF Non Pro Yearling Longe Line - 39. (3120) Nov Amateur Showmanship

40. (2128) Amateur Select Showmanship 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep & warm-up $500 added41. (2120) Amateur Showmanship 8:00 a.m. - Saturday, September 15 129. (1443) Green HUS42. (S5) SSS Yearling Longe Line 88. (F15) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO WP - 130. (5440) Novice Youth HUS43. (F18) MQHBF 3 YO HUS - $500 added $500 added 131. (1441) Junior HUS44. (3440) Novice Amateur HUS 89. (F5) (2031) MQHBF/AQHA Am Yearling 132. (F17) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO HUS -45. (1441) Junior HUS Stallions - $500 added $500 added

MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic

September 13-16, 2012

MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI4 AQHA Shows!

Thursday & Friday Judges: Clint Fullerton, Kim Myers & Mike HaySaturday & Sunday Judges: April Devitt, Debbie Kail & Tanya Green

Exhibitor PartySaturday Evening

AQHA/MQHA Approved

PAY $150 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse)

133. (904) Small Fry HUS134. (4440) Youth HUS (18 & Under)135. (3440) Novice Amateur HUS136. (2448) Amateur Select HUS137. (2440) Amateur HUS138. (1442) Sr Hunter Under Saddle139. (F22) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over HUS -

$500 added140. (905) Small Fry Equitation141. (5520) Novice Youth Equitation142. (4520) Youth Equitation (18 & Under)143. (3520) Novice Amateur Equitation144. (2528) Amateur Select Equitation145. (2520) Amateur Equitation146. (1424) Green Western Pleasure147. MSBA Green HUS Slot Class148. MSBA Non Pro All Age WP Slot Class

8:00 a.m. - Sunday, September 16149. (5120) Nov Youth Showmanship150. (4120) Youth Showmanship (18 & U)151. (3120) Nov Amateur Showmanship152. (2128) Amateur Select Showmanship153. (2120) Amateur Showmanship154. (900) Small Fry Showmanship155. (1423) Two YO WP156. (5420) Nov Youth WP157. (3420) Nov Amateur WP 158. (4420) Youth Western Pleasure159. (1421) Junior Western Pleasure160. (2428) Amateur Select WP161. (2420) Amateur Western Pleasure162. (901) Small Fry Western Pleasure163. (1422) Senior Western Pleasure164. MQHA Lead Line (8 & under)165. (902) Small Fry Horsemanship166. (5400) Novice Youth Horsemanship167. (4400) Youth Horsemanship (18 & U)168. (3400) Nov Amateur Horsemanship169. (2408) Amateur Select Horsemanship170. (2400) Amateur Horsemanship171. (903) Small Fry Trail172. (1383) Green Trail173. (1380) Trail174. (5380) Novice Youth Trail 175. (4380) Youth Trail176. (3380) Novice Amateur Trail177. (2380) Amateur Trail178. (2388) Amateur Select Trail

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.

All MQHA events can be found at


AQHA Entry Fees per judge MQHA Small FryAll Classes $10 • Exhibitors 12 & under as of January 1.Any Division Blanket Fee $35 All classes walk/trot (jog) only.Small Fry $5 • Any breed horse or pony is allowedSmall Fry Blanket Fee $25 • MQHA membership not required unless accruingOffice Charge $5 points for year-end awards.AQHA Drug Testing Fee $1 • Participants in Small Fry will not be eligible for anyAQHA Processing Fee $4 lope/canter classes during a circuit.Lead Line $1 • Small Fry Showmanship entries may not participatePay $150 for Unlimited AQHA classes in AQHA showmanship.

(one horse/back number)Payment by Visa, Master Card or Discover or make

Other Fees checks payable to MQHA. MSU trailer in fee (per horse/day) $10 Mail to MQHA, PO Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838

(without the purchase of a stall) Contact MQHA (616)225-8211, [email protected] $35 charge for returned checks/declined credit cards Show Office Phone 517-432-0665 (after Sept. 11)

Stalls Services available on site• MQHA Members (paid by 9/1/12) $80 (if available) • Shavings available through MSU

in the main barn or $70 in the south barn. • Food concession • Photographer • Showers• MQHA Members (after 9/1/12) $90 in the main barn (if available) or $80 in the south barn. Address of Show Grounds• All non member stalls - $90 4301 Farm Lane Rd., E. Lansing, MI 48824• Refunds until 9/1/12 (corner of Mt. Hope Rd. & Farm Lane)• All stalls are assigned by date paid.• All stalls reserved must be prepaid with either a

check or a credit card. There is no guarantee onstalls that are not paid.

Awards • High Point Awards to Small Fry, Novice Youth, Novice Amateur, Amateur, Amateur Select, Youth,

and Open. Prizes for all 1st place winners andribbons for 1st through 6th.

Qualifications for High Point Awards• Open, Youth & Amateur exhibitors must show in

corresponding halter or performance halter class atleast one time to be eligible for High Point Awards.

• Novice exhibitors do not have to show in halter.• Only Amateur Select Classes count towards the

Amateur Select High Point Award. Exception: The MSU Pavilion is a smoke free environment.Amateur halter points will be counted for the We ask that you respect this and smoke outside.select award. For safety reasons, all dogs must be tied or on

• Exhibitors must show in at least three events to be a leash at all times. eligible. (i.e. Western Pleasure, Showmanship, andHunter Under Saddle) Liability – Under the Michigan Equine Liability Act, the

• Green classes do not count toward any high point MQHA, MQHA agents, show staff or representatives award. are not individually or collectively responsible for loss,

damage or injury to person, horse, or property in Camping connection with the show due to the inherent risk in • Camping - $80 for circuit. No nightly rates an equine activity.• Full payment must accompany reservations.• Camping is assigned by date paid Hotels• Refunds until 9/1/12 Comfort Inn, Dimondale (517)721-0000

Howard Johnson (517)351-5500Move In – Arrivals permitted after 10 a.m. on Red Roof Inn (517)332-2575Wednesday, September 12. Holiday Inn Express (517)347-6690• Neg. Coggins (within 1 yr.) required for all horses. Candlewood Suites (517)351-8181

MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic

September 13-16, 2012

MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI4 AQHA Shows!

Thursday & Friday Judges: Clint Fullerton, Kim Myers & Mike HaySaturday & Sunday Judges: April Devitt, Debbie Kail & Tanya Green

Exhibitor PartySaturday Evening

AQHA/MQHA Approved

PAY $150 FOR UNLIMITED AQHA CLASSES! (one horse)



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you a clear idea of how your horse generally from the large colon. On the upper right, the responds to his environment. Marked sounds come from the large colon and deviation from normal (without obvious cecum whereas the lower right has the large explanation such as exercise) can indicate colon. However, the point of origin for gut the presence of infection, pain, or illness. sounds is not completely predictable; the

important thing is to identify a variation from Your stethoscope is especially useful for your horse's normal sounds. listening to gut sounds. It is normal and

healthy for sounds to come from the Deviations from normal in pulse or gut digestive tract due to the movement of feed, sounds may have many possib le gas, and fluid. Intestines are made of explanations, so unless you have extensive muscles; processing forage continuously experience, you should never put yourself in Your emergency kit likely includes a provides the necessary exercise to keep the position of diagnosing colic or other stethoscope – a highly valuable piece of these muscles in good condition. Normally, disorders. But you can be a valuable resource equipment during any urgent health situation. the sounds will be low in pitch with some to your veterinarian if you know what is Knowing your horse's normal heart rate and growling. Colic occurs when there is a normal for your horse and can identify a gut sounds beforehand will allow you to change within the intestines, ordinarily due to better assess the seriousness of the situation change, before illness happens. obstruction, gas, or torsion, and sounds -- so use your stethoscope now. change or stop altogether. If you don't hear A resting pulse is typically between 32 and any noise, or if the sounds have become 40 beats per minute (ponies are slightly higher pitched, significantly slowed, or sound higher). Place the stethoscope in front of the hollow, it likely indicates colic and you should girth area, just behind the elbow. Using the contact your vet immediately. sweep second hand on your watch or a stop

Practice listening to four areas of the gut, watch (usually a feature on your cell phone), along the upper barrel and the lower flank count the number of beats for 30 seconds area on both sides. Generally speaking, and double it to get beats per minute. sounds from the upper left come from the Measure at various times of day, before and small colon and tend to be high pitched and of after eating, and at any change in short duration. The lower left has sounds circumstances or activity level; this will give

Use Your StethoscopeBefore You Need It!

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May June 2012 MQHA Journal