MQHA Journal July/August 2014

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Michelle is going to be a sophomore at Grand Valley State University this fall. She currently rides on GVSU’s IHSA Stock Team where she competes in Horsemanship. She was thrilled to win the Championship at the Semi-Finals in Texas and then was 10th at the Nationals in Pennsylvania!

She is also pleased to serve her second term as President of Michigan Quarter Horse Youth Association (MQHYA). Her responsibilities as president range from overseeing all committees, meeting agendas, conference calls, and much more. “This is one of the most rewarding positions I have held over the years.” said McDowell.

Along with going to college and serving as MQHYA President, she loves competing with her Quarter Horse friends, and enjoys watching them achieve their goals while she pursues her own. Her journey started out by showing in 4-H with her mare Capri. Under Capri she was able to win her first Quarter Horse points in Showmanship, Halter, and Equitation. Three years ago McDowell’s parents purchased her current horse, MillionDollarDetails, aka Paris, who she now shows in HUS, Showmanship, Equitation, and Horsemanship.

McDowell is currently under the instruction of Michelle Warda at Quarter Horse shows, and takes lessons at home from Heather Brower. “My deep thanks to both of you for believing in us and keeping us on our toes.” said McDowell

McDowell is excited to be competing at the American Quarter Horse Youth World Show for her third and final time, along with the All American Quarter Horse Congress in the fall on the NYATT Team.

“I will never forget my years spent as a youth with MQHYA and all the great memories shared with the many great people I have had the opportunity to meet.” said McDowell.

Written by Youth Reporter, Sasha Glover

Michelle McDowell

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ONTARIO

QUARTER HORSE

BREEDERS FUTURITY

August 20-24, 2014

Ancaster Fairgrounds, Jerseyville, Ontario

combined with the Futurity!

& Summer Finale Quarter Horse Show!

5 Sets of AQHA Points...

JUDGES: Aug 20/21 Darrell Bilke, Derek Hanscome, Lorie Gorden. Aug 23/24 Tony Burris, Delena Doyle

Schedule of Events:Wednesday, August 20th & Thursday, August 21st – 2 day/3 judges

Friday – Youth Fun Showmanship Fundraiser, Silent AuctionFriday – 5pm start with Trail & Trail Slot Classes

Friday Evening – Youth BBQSaturday – Wine and Cheese

Saturday Evening – Pizza Social, Showmanship Challenge & Slot ClassesSaturday/Sunday – AQHA split combined + OQHBF Classes

For more information on entries, slots or to book stalls, please contact:

Sherrill Tisdale (519) 484-2043 | Email: [email protected]

$475 All In FeeIncludes stalls, AQHA fees and entries


www.oqha.on.ca

Open to AQHA, APHA, PHBA, ApHC,IBHA, POA & Pinto

$100 Entry Fee

Non-Pro Showmanship Challenge with $500 Added Money!

5 Days of Fun You Don’t Want To Miss!

Great Fun!Great Prizes!

Sherrill Tisdale (519) 484-2043 | Email: [email protected]

For more information...

SLOT CLASSES OFFERED:All Age Open Hunter Under Saddle | All Age Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle

All Age Open Western Pleasure | All Age Non-Pro Western Pleasure

All Age Open Trail | All Age Non-Pro Trail

$500 ADDEDTO NON-PRO SLOTS!

$1,000 ADDEDTO OPEN SLOTS!

APPROVED!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2014 OFFICERS

Michelle McDowell, [email protected]

Hayley Giamo, Vice [email protected]

Maddie Sharnowski, Youth [email protected]

Sasha Glover, Youth [email protected]

Nicole Veldhoff, Youth [email protected]

Board MembersLauren Barnes Karlee Cassiday Cade PrimeGrace DeGelder Maggie DeKraker Kodi O’BoyleGrace Gasper Gracie Himes Francie HimesEmilee Landers Emme Lantis Miller LantisSheyenne Nelson Alicia Ritsema Linc ReinckeKatherine West Rochelle Wilkinson

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2013 QUEEN

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2014 MQHA OFFICERS Megan Hirschman2576 S. State Road, Ithaca, MI 48847

Karen Waite, President 989-875-3355 • 989-330-1265 cell1580 Hawley Road, Mason, MI 48854 [email protected] • [email protected] Ted Meyer

3979 E. 32nd Road, Cadillac, MI 49601Tiffany Weitzel, Vice President 231-775-8968 • 231-468-9322 cell 25122 D. Drive S., Homer, MI 49245 [email protected] work • 517-206-1986 [email protected] Robert Milks

8360 N. Winans Rd., Alma, MI 48801Trish Steele, Past President 989-620-0766 cell3630 N. Eastman Rd., Midland, MI 48642 [email protected] • 989-615-3933 [email protected] Monty Montgomery

113 W. Sprague, Homer, MI 49245Kristie Woroniecki, Secretary/Treasurer 269-830-7932 cellPO Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 [email protected] • 616-225-8313 [email protected] Jacque Moody

10415 Territorial, Munith, MI 49259AQHA NATIONAL DIRECTORS 517-596-2900 • 248-207-3800 cell

[email protected] Baldwin2215 N. Sheridan Rd., Stanton, MI 48888 Chris Perniciaro989-831-4887 • 989-944-3212 cell 3221 Williams Rd., Leslie, MI [email protected] 517-589-8778 • 517-281-4985 cell

[email protected] Chapman15665 Dunn Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 Tom Powers269-209-6269 cell 9675 Alden Nash Ave., Alto, MI [email protected] 616-262-2836 cell

[email protected] Mumy3857 Winding Pine, Metamora, MI 48455 Jody Prime810-678-2479 • 810-813-6415 cell 5587 Station Road, Blissfield, MI [email protected] 517-499-6168

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Mike SinkoMeggen Baynes4400 W. Jackson Rd., Alma, MI 4880114020 Boichot Rd., Lansing, MI 48906989-560-0140 cell517-582-5286 [email protected]@hotmail.com

Nicole VeldhoffKathy Christensen1195 West E Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 490094470 84th St., Caledonia, MI 49316440-858-7823 cell616-291-3784, 616-891-5618 [email protected]@henryschein.com

Debbie WaddsWarren English Jr.6605 Simpson Rd., Ovid, MI 4886622185 Featherston Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091616-550-6334269-651-7871 • 269-506-5688 [email protected]@englishins.com

Morgan McCarthy WardaTaylor Fabus1301 Vernor Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446624 S. Main St., Ovid, MI 48866810-358-1468 cell517-862-4059 • 517-862-4059 [email protected]@msu.edu

Pattie Hall1847N. Raisin Ctr. Hwy., Adrian, MI [email protected]

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July/August 2014

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Michigan with diverse programs the promote the American Quarter Horse.”

The Michigan Quarter Horse Journal is the official publication of the Michigan Quarter Horse Association and is dedicated to the advancement and improvement of the American Quarter Horse.

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September 11-14, 2014MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan

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

MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic

AQHAShows!AQHAShows!44

Thursday & Friday Judges: Terry Cross, Mike Hay & Stephen StephensSaturday & Sunday Judges: Rick Christy, David Fairchild & Karen Watters

Exhibitor PartySaturday Evening


& MGLQHAApproved

AQHA/MQHA

8:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11 56. (252800) Amateur Select Equitation 103. (205500) Amateur 2 YO Mares 7:00 a.m. Arena closed for prep & warm-up 57. (252000) Amateur Equitation 104. (205600) Amateur 3 YO Mares 1. (S1) SSS Stallion Owner Weanling Colts CLASS 58 NOT TO START BEFORE 7 PM 105. (205700) Amateur Aged Mares2. (S3) SSS Mare Owner Weanling Colts 58. MQHA/SMHS ALL BREED 2 YR OLD 106. (275000) Amateur Mares Performance Halter3. (S2) SSS Stallion Owner Weanling Fillies WESTERN PLEASURE CLASS Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares4. (S4) SSS Mare Owner Weanling Fillies 107. (105400) Yearling Mares5. Jim Evans Memorial Champion of Champions Class 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 12 108. (105500) 2 Year Old Mares6. (203100) Amateur Yearling Stallions 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep 109. (105600) 3 Year Old Mares7. (203200) Amateur 2 YO Stallions 7:30 a.m. Yearling Longe Line Warm-up 110. (105700) Aged Mares8. (203300) Amateur 3 YO Stallions 59. (F11) MQHBF Non Pro Yearling Longe Line 111. (175000) Mares Performance Halter9. (203400) Amateur Aged Stallions $500 added Grand & Reserve Mares10. (273000) Amateur Performance Stallions 60. (405400) Youth Yearling Mares 112. (F9) (207400) MQHBF/AQHA Am Yearling Geldings

Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 61. (405500) Youth 2 YO Mares $500 added11. (F2) MQHBF Open Weanling Colts - $500 added 62. (405600) Youth 3 YO Mares 113. (207500) Amateur 2 Year Old Geldings12. (F6) (103100) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Stallions 63. (405700) Youth Aged Mares 114. (207600) Amateur 3 Year Old Geldings

$500 added 64. (475000) Youth Mares Performance Halter 115. (207700) Amateur Aged Geldings13. (103200) 2 Year Old Stallions Grand & Reserve Youth Mares 116. (277000) Amateur Performance Geldings 14. (103300) 3 Year Old Stallions 65. (407400) Youth Yearling Geldings Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings15. (103400) Aged Stallions 66. (407500) Youth 2 YO Geldings 117. (107400) Yearling Geldings16. (173000) Stallion Performance Halter 67. (407600) Youth 3 YO Geldings 118. (107500) 2 Year Old Geldings

Grand & Reserve Stallions 68. (407700) Youth Aged Geldings 119. (107600) 3 Year Old Geldings17. (205400) Amateur Yearling Mares 69. (477000) Youth Gelding Performance Halter 120. (107700) Aged Geldings18. (205500) Amateur 2 YO Mares Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings 121. (177000) Open Performance Geldings 19. (205600) Amateur 3 YO Mares Not to start before 9:30 a.m. Grand & Reserve Geldings20. (205700) Amateur Aged Mares 70. (412002) Novice Youth Showmanship 122. (405400) Youth Yearling Mares 21. (275000) Amateur Mares Performance Halter 71. (412000) Youth Showmanship 18 & U 123. (405500) Youth 2 YO Mares

Grand & Reserve Amateur Mares BREAK 124. (405600) Youth 3 YO Mares 22. (F4) MQHBF Open Weanling Fillies - $500 added 72. (F13) (142300) MQHBF/AQHA 2 YO WP-$500 added 125. (405700) Youth Aged Mares23. (F8) (105400) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Fillies 73. (242002) Novice Amateur Western Pleasure 126. (475000) Youth Mares Performance Halter

$500 added 74. (442002) Novice Youth Western Pleasure Grand & Reserve Youth Mares24. (105500) 2 Year Old Mares 75. (142004) Green Western Pleasure 127. (407400) Youth Yearling Geldings25. (105600) 3 Year Old Mares 76. (442000) Youth Western Pleasure 18 & U 128. (407500) Youth 2 YO Geldings 26. (105700) Aged Mares 77. (142100) Junior Western Pleasure 129. (407600) Youth 3 YO Geldings 27. (175000) Mares Performance Halter 78. (242800) Amateur Select Western Pleasure 130. (407700) Youth Aged Geldings

Grand & Reserve Mares 79. (142200) Senior Western Pleasure 131. (477000) Youth Gelding Performance Halter28. (207400) Amateur Yearling Geldings 80. (242000) Amateur Western Pleasure Grand & Reserve Youth Geldings29. (207500) Amateur 2 YO Geldings 81. (440002) Novice Youth Horsemanship 132. (907) MQHA Small Fry Halter30. (207600) Amateur 3 YO Geldings 82. (440000) Youth Horsemanship 18 & U BREAK31. (207700) Amateur Aged Geldings 83. (240002) Novice Amateur Horsemanship 133. (F16) MQHBF 3 YO Western Pleasure - $500 added32. (277000) Amateur Geldings Performance Halter 84. (240800) Amateur Select Horsemanship 134. (F12) MQHBF Yearling Longe Line - $500 added

Grand & Reserve Amateur Geldings 135. (F21) MQHBF 4 & Over HUS - $500 added85. (240000) Amateur Horsemanship33. (F10) (107400) MQHBF/AQHA Yearling Geldings 86. (F19) MQHBF 4 & Over WP - $500 added 136. (444702) Novice Youth HUS 13 & Under

$500 added Class 87 not to start before 6 PM 137. (444802) Novice Youth HUS 14 -1834. (107500) 2 Year Old Geldings 87. MSBA Non Pro All Age HUS Slot Class 138. (144004) Green HUS35. (107600) 3 Year Old Geldings 88. MSBA 2 YO WP Slot Class 139. (444000) Youth HUS 18 & Under36. (107700) Aged Geldings 140. (144100) Junior HUS37. (177000) Geldings Performance Halter 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13 141. (F17) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO HUS - $500 added

Grand & Reserve Geldings 7:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep 142. (144200) Sr Hunter Under Saddle38. (S6) SSS Stallion Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP 7:30 a.m. Warm Up for 2 & 3 YO 143. (244002) Novice Amateur HUS39. (212002) Novice Amateur Showmanship 89. (F15) MQHBF Non Pro 2 & 3 YO WP - $500 added 144. (244800) Amateur Select HUS40. (212800) Amateur Select Showmanship 90. (F1) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Colts - $500 added 145. (244000) Amateur HUS41. (212000) Amateur Showmanship 91. (F5) (203100) MQHBF/AQHA Am Yearling Stallions 146. (904) Small Fry HUS42. (S5) SSS Yearling Longe Line $500 added 147. (905) Small Fry Equitation

BREAK 92. (203200) Amateur 2 YO Stallions 148. (452702) Novice Youth Equitation 13 & U43. (F14) MQHBF 2 YO HUS - $500 added 93. (203300) Amateur 3 YO Stallions 149. (452802) Novice Youth Equitation 14-1844. (444002) Novice Youth HUS 94. (203400) Amateur Aged Stallions 150. (252002) Novice Amateur Equitation45. (144004) Green HUS 95. (273000) Amateur Perform. Stallions 151. (452000) Youth Equitation 18 & Under46. (244002) Novice Amateur HUS Grand & Reserve Amateur Stallions 152. (252800) Amateur Select Equitation47. (144100) Junior Hunter Under Saddle 96. (103100) Yearling Stallions 153. (252000) Amateur Equitation48. (444000) Youth HUS (18 & Under) 97. (103200) 2 Year Old Stallions Class 154 not to start before 7:00 PM49. (144200) Senior Hunter Under Saddle 98. (103300) 3 Year Old Stallions 154. MSBA Green HUS Slot Class50. (244800) Amateur Select HUS 99. (103400) Aged Stallions 155. MSBA Non Pro All Age WP Slot Class51. (244000) Amateur Hunter Under Saddle 100. (173000) Stallion Performance Halter52. (S8) SSS SO & MO 3 YO HUS Grand & Reserve Stallions 9:00 a.m. Sunday, September 1453. (452002) Novice Youth Equitation 101. (F3) MQHBF Amateur Weanling Fillies - $500 added 8:00 a.m. Arena Closed for prep54. (452000) Youth Equitation 18 & U 102. (F7) (205400) MQHBF/AQHA Am Yearling Fillies 8:30 a.m. Warm up HUS & WP Futurity55. (252002) Novice Amateur Equitation $500 added 156. (F18) MQHBF 3 YO HUS - $500 added

Sunday, September 14 - continued Bedding: MQHA Small Fry:157. (212002) Novice Amateur Showmanship • Pre-ordered bedding is available for this event. • Exhibitors 12 & under as of January 1. All classes 158. (212800) Amateur Select Showmanship • Prepay bedding with the MQHA office no later than Friday, walk/trot (jog) only159. (212000) Amateur Showmanship September 5. Bedding ordered and paid for by • Any breed horse or pony is allowed

September 5 will be delivered to your stalls. • MQHA membership not required unless accruing points 160. (412702) Novice Youth Showmanship 13 & U• Cost for prepaid bedding is $6 per bag. Pre-ordered for year end awards161. (412802) Novice Youth Showmanship 14-18

bedding is paid to MQHA. • Participants in Small Fry will not be eligible for any 162. (412000) Youth Showmanship 18 & U• Bedding ordered at the Pavilion is paid to MSU. lope/canter classes during a circuit163. (900) Small Fry Showmanship

• Small Fry Showmanship entries may not participate in 164. (F22) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over HUS - $500 addedCamping: AQHA showmanshipBREAK• Camping - $110 for the circuit. 165. (S7) SSS Mare Owner 2 YO Snaffle Bit WP• Limited spaces available. Reserve early!166. (F20) MQHBF Non Pro 4 & Over WP - $500 added• Generators allowed in the parking lot for no cost167. (142004) Green Western Pleasure• No nightly rates168. (442702) Novice Youth Western Pleasure 13 & U• Full payment must accompany reservations169. (442802) Novice Youth Western Pleasure 14-18• Camping is assigned by date paid170. (142300) Two YO Western Pleasure• Refunds until September 1171. (242002) Novice Amateur Western Pleasure

172. (442000) Youth Western PleasureMove In:173. (142100) Junior Western Pleasure• Negative Coggins (within 12 months) required for all 174. (242800) Amateur Select WP

horses upon check in. 175. (242000) Amateur Western Pleasure• Arrivals permitted after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 176. (142200) Senior Western Pleasure

September 10.177. (906) MQHA Lead Line (8 & under)• Arrivals on Tuesday, September 9 will be allowed after 178. (901) Small Fry Western Pleasure

2 p.m. with an additional fee of $25 per stall 179. (902) Small Fry Horsemanship(including tack stalls) and $25 per campsite occupied 180. (440702) Nov Youth Horsemanship 13 & U(regardless of power usage). 181. (440802) Nov Youth Horsemanship 14-18

ABSOLUTELY NO ARRIVALS PRIOR TO 2 PM. 182. (240002) Nov Amateur HorsemanshipYOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY. 183. (440000) Youth Horsemanship 18 & U• The arena will not be available for use until after 6 p.m. 184. (240800) Amateur Select Horsemanship

on Tuesday, September 9. 185. (240000) Amateur HorsemanshipADDRESS OF GROUNDS

Stalls, camping and bedding can be reserved with a Visa, The MSU Pavilion is located at the corner of Mt. Hope Rd. AQHA Entry Fees per judge:MasterCard or Discover card. There is a 3% convenience & Farm Lane. 4301 Farm Lane Rd., E. Lansing, MI 48824All Classes $10 fee added to all credit card transactions.Any Division Blanket Fee $35

SHOW OFFICE PHONE NUMBER 517-432-0665Small Fry $5Make checks payable to MQHA after September 9th at 11:00 a.m.Small Fry Blanket Fee $25Mail to: MQHA, PO Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 Office Charge $5Contact: MQHA (616)225-8211 The MSU Pavilion is a smoke free environment. We ask that AQHA Drug Testing Fee $1or email [email protected] you respect this and smoke outside the Pavilion.AQHA Processing Fee $4 All MQHA events are online at: www.miquarterhorse.com Lead Line $1Show Manager: Kris Woroniecki Liability: Under the Michigan Equine Liability Act, the MQHA, Pay $150 for Unlimited AQHA classesShow Secretary: Aschelle VanZandt MQHA agents, show staff or representatives are not (one horse/back number)

individually or collectively responsible for loss, damage or Awards: High Point Awards to Small Fry, Novice Youth 13 injury to person, horse, or property in connection with the Other Fees:& Under, Novice Youth 14-18, Novice Amateur, Amateur, show due to the inherent risk in an equine activity.• MSU trailer in fee (per horse/day) $10Amateur Select, Youth, and Open. Ribbons for 1st through (without the purchase of a stall)6th. Prizes for 1st. Hotels:• $35 charge for all returned checks/declined credit cards.

Best Western Plus (517) 694-8123• All credit cards will incur a 3% convenience charge.Services available on site: Candlewood Suites (517) 351-8181 • Shavings available through MSU • Food concession Comfort Inn (517) 347-6690Member Benefit:• Photographer • Showers Comfort Inn, Dimondale (517) 721-0000Current MQHA Members – Get 5% off your bill at any

Holiday Inn Express (517) 347-8700MQHA owned show (horse must be owned by a current Qualifications for High Point Awards: Howard Johnson (517) 351-5500MQHA member). Futurity classes are not included in the • Open, Youth & Amateur exhibitors must show in Radisson Hotel (517) 351-1440discount.

corresponding halter or performance halter class at Red Roof Inn (517) 332-2575least one time to be eligible for High Point Awards. Super 8 (517) 393-8008Stalls:

• Novice & Amateur Select exhibitors do not have to The Gatehouse Suites (517) 332-7711• Stalls paid by Aug 1 are $100 (if available) in the main show in halter.barn or $70 in the south barn.

• Only Amateur Select Classes count towards the Amateur Unsportsmanlike Conduct or any other form of misconduct • Stalls paid by Sept 1 are $110 in the main barnSelect High Point Award. Exception: Amateur halter that is irresponsible, illegal, indecent, profane, intimidating, (if available) or $80 in the south barn.points will be counted for the select award. threatening or abusive is prohibited. Show management • All stalls paid after Sept 1 are $125

• Exhibitors must show in at least three events to be may immediately expel individuals exhibiting unspor • Refunds until September 1eligible (i.e. Western Pleasure, Showmanship, and tsmanlike conduct from show grounds and shall file a written • All stalls are assigned by date paid.Hunter Under Saddle). repor t with AQHA concerning the conduct in question. For • All stalls reserved must be prepaid with either a check

• Green classes do not count toward any high point award more information, refer to the AQHA rule book, VIO220.or a credit card.

September 11-14, 2014MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, Michigan

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

MQHA Breeders Futurity & Great Lakes Classic

AQHAShows!AQHAShows!44

Thursday & Friday Judges: Terry Cross, Mike Hay & Stephen StephensSaturday & Sunday Judges: Rick Christy, David Fairchild & Karen Watters



& MGLQHAApproved

AQHA/MQHA


Good Luck Everyone, we are all so proud of you!Good Luck Everyone, we are all so proud of you!Good Luck Everyone, we are all so proud of you!Good Luck Everyone, we are all so proud of you!

Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!

AUGUST 1-9, 2014OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!

Madalyn allen SYDNEY ANSONHello, I am Madalyn Allen and I attend Chelsea High School. I enjoy playing field hockey, running, playing in our school’s band, playing the guitar, and of course riding horses. I currently and always have trained with Rosie Sheffer. My horse’s name is Getting Hot in Here, also known as “Krump”. We currently compete in many classes such as Halter, Showmanship, HUS, HS Equitation, WP, Horsemanship and Trail.

Hi, I’m Sydney Anson. I’m 19 and graduated from Carleton Airport High School last June, and am now riding for Kansas State University’s Equestrian Team. I live with my parents, Ron and Kelly and have two brothers; Josh, 28 and Jake, who is 20. I started riding at age three, competing at open shows at seven and began my AQHA show career about five years ago. This year, I am showing RL Sudden Touch in Performance Halter Geldings, Showmanship, Equitation and Horsemanship.


Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!Congratulations MQHA Youth World Team!

BROOKE BRINNING KARLEE CASSIDAY

BAILEY ARMOCK LAUREN BARNES

Hi, my name is Brooke Brinning. I’m 13 years old, attend 7th grade at Lenawee Christian School in Adrian, MI. I have been riding since I was 4 years old, beginning with lead line in 4-H. I met my trainer, Beckey Schooler when I was 9 years old and have been showing the Quarter Horse circuit ever since. I have met many friends, and learned many things through showing. This is my second year showing with Ima Lota Potential, aka Betty. Thank you to my parents, Ron and Belinda Brinning.

Hi, my name is Lauren Barnes. I am 16 years old and currently a junior at Morrice High School. I enjoy my advanced Art classes and Science classes the most. I am looking forward to graduating and attending Lansing Community College and Michigan State University to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. I have been riding horses since I was 7. My passion for horses started when I went on a Girl Scout trip to a horse farm. My favorite class is Western Pleasure and Trail is a close second. I live with my morn, dad, sister, Audrey. She also rides on the Quarter Horse Circuit.

Hi, my name is Karlee Cassiday and I am 19 years old. I just finished my freshman year at Mid-Michigan Community college. I am planning to transfer to GVSU to become a physician’s assistant and compete on their equestrian team. I have been riding horses since I was 9, but have only shown Quarter Horse for a total of 6 years. I currently ride two horses, my 12 year old mare Don't Need a Mirror, aka Dottie, and Ms Mae Flash, aka Mae, a 5 year old mare. I would like to thank my family for dedicating their time and hard work and Christa Baldwin, my trainer.

Hi, my name is Bailey Armock. I am sixteen years old and have just finished my sophomore year at Sparta High School. This will be my second year competing at the Youth World Show with my horse, Truly Natural, better known as Luigi. Luigi and I have been showing in Equitation Over Fences, Working Hunter, and Hunter Hack. I have been showing on the Quarter Horse circuit for the past three years. I hope to keep competing with Luigi throughout the rest of my high school career. I want to thank both my parents and my trainer, Suzanne Chubb, for supporting me!



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My name is Morgan Hull. I’m 16 years old and live in Gregory, MI. I’ve been riding since I was 6 years old. I had shown Black Tie Invitation, a POA, aka Blackie. Being a stud when we purchased him, we needed the right trainer. Chris Baldwin was the perfect match for us. Chris helped me purchase Suddenly My Time, aka Beau, so I could compete at Quarter Horse shows. This is my first year showing Beau and presently we are leading the Novice 14-15 All Around.

Hello, my name is McKenzie Crippen. I am 18 years old and just finished my freshman year at Kellogg Community College. I am going to school to become a Criminal Psychologist and will be transferring once I am finished with my Associates degree. I like to spend my time riding, hanging out with family and friends, baking, reading, and working out. I was also nominated to run for Miss Michigan and will be preparing all summer for it until July 5th-7th. I cannot wait to start this journey and for this show season and the warmer weather. I wish you all the best of luck!

Achieva Classic, aka Pepper, and I have been competing in Hunter/Jumper since 2010, we have participated in numerous local events. We began showing the Quarter Horse circuit in 2012. We participated in the 2012 AQHYA World Show and the 2013 AQHA Novice Championships. Pepper and I are so excited to participate in the 2014 AQHYA World Show in the Hunter classes. I would like to thank my incredible trainer Mary Luther, my wonderful mom, Kathy DeGelder, and my numerous friends, family, and supporters for this once-in-a-life-time opportunity.

I am Cassidy Jensen. I’m looking forward to competing with Michigan’s youth team at the AQHYA World show this year. I will be a Sophomore at Freeland High School and Great Lakes Bay Early College. I ride with Freeland High School’s Equestrian Team and I am also a hurdler/sprinter for Freelands varsity track team. I will be competing with 3 horses this year. I will be showing Don’t Stare, Aged Mare class, Paid Benefits, 3 Year Old Mare class, and Made of Dreams, 2 Year Old Mare class. I would like to wish my teammates the best as we endeavor to make our mark at the World Show!



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MILLER LANTIS ALYSSA LUCKHARDTHi! My name is Alyssa Luckhardt. I am 16 years old and a sophomore at Saline High School. This is my 2nd year at the Youth World Show and I am excited to be representing Michigan. This year I will be showing my horse Invitation to Boot, aka Booty. I have nationally qualified in trail, horsemanship, western pleasure, showmanship and performance halter mares. I would like to thank my trainer, Beckey Schooler, for all her guidance to help me to achieve my goals. Special thanks to my parents, Gary and Renee, and my brother, Ryan, for supporting me throughout the years.

Hi, my name is Katerina Mendel. I am 19 years old, and I am a freshman at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI. I have been riding horses since I was 5 years old, and I started showing when I was 10 years old. I am now showing Willys On The Green, aka Indy, in Hunter Under Saddle and Hunt Seat Equitation. I want to say thank you to my trainer Rosie Sheffer of Rose Show Horses, and to my parents Susan and Richard for their continued support of my passion for horseback riding. I also want to say good luck to everyone at the 2014 Youth World Show!

I’m 14 years old and have just completed my 8th grade year in Corunna Public Schools. Academics are a top priority for me and I also enjoy school sports. Horses, however, are my true passion. I am extremely grateful for being able to be mentored under the guidance of my trainer, Michelle McCarthy Warda. I obtained my current horse, HQH Money Talks over a year ago (thank you Scott and Heidi). This is our 2nd show season together. I’m very fortunate to have tremendous support from my mother, grandparents, Michelle (my trainer), Stephanie and Mrs. Scheid, and all the wonderful youth members whom I have become friends with.

I just finished my freshman year at Grand Valley State University, where I compete on their college equestrian team. This is my last year showing as a youth. I have been showing my mare MillionDollarDetails, aka Paris, for the last 3 years in HUS, Showmanship, Equitation, and Horsemanship. I am proud of how far we have come as a team. Thanks to Michelle McCarthy Warda for your guidance and to Heather Brower for the lessons, you have helped me become the rider I am today. I am proud to have served MQHYA as the youth president for the last two years.



LUCAS SMITH ALEX STARK

KODI O’BOYLE CADE PRIME

Hello, my name is Alex Stark and I live in Clare, MI. This will be my 2nd year competing at the AQHYA World Championship Show. I will be showing in Performance Halter Mares, Horsemanship, Equitation, and HUS with my horse, Hot Lollipop. I am 18 years old and just graduated from Clare High School. Throughout high school, I participated in basketball, softball, track, equestrian team, NHS, and drama club. I plan on attending Central Michigan University in the fall and will continue to show. I have been showing Quarter Horse for 5 years, thanks to Christa Baldwin and Baldwin Quarter Horses. Best of luck to everyone headed to Oklahoma City – see you there!

Hello! I’m Kodi LynnAnn O’Boyle and I live in Saint Louis, MI. participating in cross country, bowling and track at Saint Louis High. I have earned my varsity letter and I am on the honor roll. I am 16 years old and this will be my 8th trip to the Youth World Show. I am currently showing a 3 year old bay gelding Aint I Sumthin, aka Merlin. I am the chairperson for the Thayne Miner Memorial Horsemanship for the MQHYA and Vice President for the MGLQHA. I would like to thank the following people for their love and support; my parents, my sister, Diane Troyer, my vet, my grandparents and all of my horse show friends.

I am 14 year old freshman, Cade Prime, son of Troy and Jody Prime, will be returning for his 2nd trip to the Youth World Show. Cade will be showing in the halter division with two year old gelding by Kid Coolsified, Told You So, bred by Dr. Steve & Kelli Jensen of Freeland, MI, and reigning Res World champion youth gelding, four year old UGonnaKissMeOrNot by Western Gunslinger, bred by Scott John-son, Romulus, MI. Both horses are owned by grandparents, Ed and Keitha Stutzman, and fit and presented by Tom Robertson Quarter Horses. Cade would like to thank his grandparents for two awesome horses, and his parents for their love, and support. He would also like to thank his trainers and friends, Tom and Mary Robertson.

Hello, my name is Lucas Smith and I am 14 years old. I just finished my 8th grade year at Beaverton Middle School. I have been showing in the Quarter Horse Association for 3 years. This will be my first year competing at the Youth World Show. I am currently showing my 12 year old mare, Don’t Need A Mirror, aka Dottie. I show Dottie in western pleasure, horsemanship and performance mares. I would like to thank my family for dedicating their time and hard work to help me follow my dreams. I would also like to thank Christa Baldwin, my trainer, for helping me grow as a rider and helping me along in my success.



World Class Showing Almost all amateurs ride with trainers at big like reining, you may compete to qualify while

shows. A trainer helps riders become seasoned saving your horse for the final go-round. You by Charlene Strickland, to the atmosphere, letting them focus on and your coach know your horse's abilities, so Green Grass Syndicated Features preparing themselves for their classes. you know how hard to push. You pace yourself

so your finals performance is your best ride.For t Wor th, Oklahoma City, Devon, or You'll benefit from attending your first big-Harrisburg. If your dream means a You'll show before a group of judges at a big league show as an assistant to a trainer. Russell championship, one of those cities could be your show like the World. Usually the rules dictate explains, "You get the feel without any pressure. destination. the dropping of high and low scores, so your You meet people, so you're not in awe of the big

score in a go-round reflects the average of two guys, and you get comfortable without having Just exhibiting at this level confirms your or three of the four or five judges. When you to prove anything. Then, next time, you come to success. The first time you ride down the ramp study the posted score sheet, you see which the show with your animal." and see the crowd in the stands, you'll judge awarded you which score. experience a singular thrill. And when you've Prove Yourself

ridden victory round at one of these arenas, you Handle StressBefore you submit your entry forms for a year-know you've arrived as an equestrian Show-ring nerves can plague anyone, even end championship, you'll have to prove your competitor. those big names. Competitors often admit to authenticity. Buying a push-button horse To achieve this state of equestrian nirvana, you stage fright and the fear of riding in a huge arena doesn't automatically transform you into a high must approach showing with a professional with thousands of spectators watching every caliber rider. Russell notes, "Put your money in attitude. Begin by winning qualifying awards or move. The atmosphere of the venue, the lessons, not a 'made' horse. You develop your points at preliminary events. Focus on a goal presence of prominent competitors, and the own nerves and it's a growth process to clear (which might escalate into an obsession). scrutiny of the media all intensify the show your mind. It takes several seasons to grow into Mimic the attitudes of world-class riders, who environment. Parental expectations may this.”blend athletic competence with a cool intimidate junior exhibitors.

Texas trainer Chuck Briggs coaches riders to determination. Heed the words of noted “A lot of riders get stressed to the limit," said World Championships in Paint and Quarter dressage Olympian, Carol Lavell: "The selectors Chuck Briggs. "They just choke under pressure Horse breeds. He says, "You've got to have want consistency and 100 percent sound and make errors they wouldn't normally make some talent to begin with -- the natural ability to horses and riders that can stand the pressure.” or they panic and overreact. For the good ones, feel the horse and tell what the horse is doing. Equally important, consider the components of it's just like another horse show.”When a problem happens in the ring, the world-class showing. To deal with this, you must overcome mechanical rider won't know what to do.”The Big League obstacles. Be aware that stress can actually In some disciplines, levels form a sequence

help you progress when you deal with the When the stakes are high, the level of sport from beginner to master. To progress, you must setbacks that hinder your program. Realize that increases to match. The event itself expands prove your basics at the lowest level and move even the best riders make mistakes or have off from three or four days into a week, ten days, or up.days. Like them, you can focus on positive two weeks. Instead of competing against the

Breaking through to the next level isn't performance. You can push away fear as you same hundred horses, you share the venue with

automatic. In combined training and dressage, build your skill and confidence level.a thousand or more entries.

riders have to make a mental leap between Meet the challenge through grace under The atmosphere changes to a formal occasion. Novice and Preliminary, or First and Second pressure. At the Barcelona Olympics, U.S. The schedule is orchestrated, and a sense of levels. And even those who now ride Equestrian Team (USET) rider Carol Lavell pomp prevails. You don't cope with dust, heat, professionally have experienced getting stuck in maintained her cool despite high expectations. or equipment failures. a lower level.And what pressure! Since 1912, America had Here you blend concentration with a flexible Colorado dressage trainer Nancy Chesney won only three team and one individual medals attitude. Courses become more difficult, recalls a breakthrough that she achieved: "It in Olympic dressage. Europe has dominated designed to test your mettle. You're surrounded took me six years of formal training before I dressage for the past 80 years, but Lavell and by champions and you may recognize big- popped into Second Level and started going up. her horse Gifted rose above the pressure and name trainers in the warm-up pen. But keep You can and do get through it. Hang in there, and led the Americans to a bronze medal. your perspective and realize that no matter how if you want it enough and you put in your hours, To get a grip on it before entering the ring, large, it's still a horse show. The rules don't you can get there." California Arabian trainer Gary Ferguson change just because the show grows; the

Make the Cut teaches his riders to breathe and to control their judges apply the same rules.At a championship, you'll cope with warm-up adrenaline. "Before they go in the arena, I have Coach Alpha Russell helps young students classes and qualifying rounds. A warm-up them take three or four deep breaths and fill prepare for shows like the Appaloosa Nationals class, which international events like the themselves full of oxygen. Everybody gets where youths show separately in their own Olympics call "friendly competitions," lets you nervous at a show because you're competitive. week. She notes that an important difference is and your horse experience the arena But if you're prepared, it's a lot easier to get that competitors generally ride in only one or atmosphere before your first important class. through it." He coaches his riders by acting as a possibly two events a day. "That's compared to

role model. "If I stay calm, you should stay In a go-round, you want to make the cut -- to your one-day show where you do all the calm. If I don't show any emotion when score high enough so you compete in the finals. classes. If you ride in the five basic classes at something's going wrong, you shouldn't either.”Your go-round strategy varies according to the the nationals, you focus on details. In your

physical demands of the event. In a pleasure or Persist with your goals, regardless of lessons, you work on English one lesson, jumper championship, you show the best you momentary setbacks. Like the skater who Western another, showmanship, and can in every round. In a more demanding event continues her program despite a fall, a rider equitation.”


World Class Showing, cont. keep it on an emotional balance -- you don't get The cream will come to the top." too emotional or you can get soft." And treating the big show like just another show

If you do blow a class, don't look back. Texas Confidence Combats Intimidation pays off. Nancy Cahill shares her philosophy:

trainer Nancy Cahill advises, "You can't thrash "There's another show tomorrow, and the next With major wins on the line, doubts arise. Are yourself for the mistake. You made some day, and the day after that. There's another you worthy to challenge the best of breed? Do glaring error when it really counted, that cost World show next year. If it doesn't work one you even belong in the same ring as this caliber you the big win. It's history. You'll never fix it by year, you come back and try it again. That's your of exhibitors? 'what if.'”goal for next year.”To deal with such inner questions, learn to deny Adds New Mexico rider Kimmy Russell, winner

intimidation. When you see other riders in the of youth championships at the Appaloosa practice ring, don't compare yourself to them by Nationals, "Relax and go with the flow. their attire, tack, or horses. Remember your regular practice routine and Big names can also upset you before an relax your horse. It's still you and your horse out important class. That pro might deliberately try there."to intimidate you, suggesting, "Let's see you do Partnersthat lead change one more time."

Realize that the show atmosphere can affect When you're confident, you don't let these

your horse, too, with the noise and lights, so try tactics bother you. You know just how much

to ride like you do at home.warm-up your horse needs, and you stop

Take care of your horse through careful before tiring him. You enjoy a certain advantage preparation. Gary Ferguson follows a program over the pro, because you and your horse know that he titles, "Three Stages to a Reining Horse." each other well. (And when the pro pays He says, "Training, preparation and showing -- attention to you as a possible threat, you should those have to take place every time you go feel flattered!)show. Your horse is peaked and ready to go.

Says Nancy Cahill, "Watch your horse. Forget Then when you go home, you let him relax and

that Mr. World Champion, Mr. Famous, Mr. go back to be a horse again. Then you 'wind him

Advertising is there. He has been beat before, up' for the next show. That way he's not always

and he can be beat again.”razor sharp, and he lasts for years. He won't get

In the warm-up, you might even benefit by burnt out."watching the prominent riders. Dressage trainer

Peaking a horse poses a challenge. You want Nancy Chesney cited such an opportunity at the

the horse ready to compete at its best, yet not 1987 Western AHSA Championships, a show

drill it too much and wear it out. Here's where a that she considers a turning point in her career.

coach can help direct your preparations, to First to ride in a class of 20, she applied the

balance the factors. warm-up riding styles of her competitors.

Olympic rider Mike Huber rode with the USET's Inspired by observing USET riders like Hilda

master of Three-Day Eventing, Jack Le Goff, for Gurney and Gwen Stockebrand, Chesney

three years. He notes how Le Goff's teachings prepared her horse with determination. "I can

has helped him: "I don't think there's a day that remember Melle van Bruggen watching the

goes by that I don't think about Jack and the pirouette I did and saying, 'Nancy, that's an 8!'

influence he had on me. Where his brilliance When we entered the ring and cantered around

comes in is his uncanny ability to develop the outside, I told myself, 'I'm just going to go for

horses to peak for certain competitions at it.'" After riding her horse through the Fourth

exactly the right time. It's not only being Level test, she then left the showgrounds with

successful, but having the horse coming her family, wondering if her high score would

through it healthy and sound. In other words, in hold. It did, and she won the Fourth Level Finals.

the time now where we're being criticized for "From that point on, it's been a whole different

hurting horses, back in Jack's day I don't ever ball game. Nothing seems such a big hurdle any

remember him taking a horse that wasn't ready, more. There are still hurdles, but your mind

for instance, to an Olympic Games.”switches when you know you can do it. You

Huber appreciates his horses not as pets but as approach shows with a lot less doubt, and you partners in the business of competition. "The do better.”two of us have a job to do, and on course it's

If you're prone to self-induced stress when business first. I hope at times I can help him out,

you're "on deck," adopt an assertive attitude. if he makes a mistake. Likewise if I make an

Instead of walking in the pen to beat another error, I hope he'll bail me out. Charlene Strickland has authored five books on rider, take another tack. "Make them beat you,"

horsemanship including her latest, Western "When we get out of the ring, sure, I love to give recommends judge Brian Ellsworth. "If you Riding, and has published articles in Horse my horse a pat. But with horses at the make them beat you, then they make a mistake Illustrated, HorsePlay, Horse & Rider, and international level, you have to be careful not to you won't. Transfer the stress from you to them. numerous other equine magazines. She has

make the horse too much of a pet. It can work Mentally prepare yourself, technically prepare ridden and shown Quarter Horses in hunter and against you and the horse in the long run. You yourself, and then give the very best you can do. western and now rides dressage.

ONE WOMAN’S ROAD TO GLORY

Christine Doan represented Australia in dressage at the 1992 Olympics. This amateur rider spent the previous eight years training in Germany, starting "serious" dressage at the age of 34. Coming from a family of over-achievers, she notes, "I had to have a high goal. As far as sports are concerned, the Olympics are it."

As she prepared herself for the Games, she devoted her life to this goal. She improved her physical fitness by riding three or four horses each day and following a strengthening program of gymnastics and aerobic exercise. She concentrated her energy by giving up her social life.

Doan says, "It's an amazingly egocentric piece of self-indulgence combined with self-denial. At this point my whole life revolves around getting my horses ready for a competition. I get nervous, and I have to do a lot of work on myself, such as meditation and visualizing. I don't enjoy competition, and I'll be glad when I can just get back to learn how to ride.”

Riding her horse Dondolo, Doan targeted her pre-Olympic regime to be the first Australian to get into the Grand Prix Special. (Only the top 16 riders made it to this segment of the Olympic dressage.) "Getting to the top of a sport is where you've got to be tough, to put up with bad treatment or you won't get there," she says. "I'm amazed with myself. I got from a Grand Prix of 1018 points and I lived through it. It's hanging in there until you finally get there. It's important to have talent, connections, and money, but most important is to be so determined, to never let go, no matter how hard they step on you. I toughed 'em out!”

In Barcelona, Doan was Australia’s sole dressage rider. She scored 1491, or 63.44 percent. This score placed her 28th of 48 riders.

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The net income is up substantially so all in all, COMMITTEE REPORTS things are looking pretty good. While I would CONVENTION: Kris Woroniecki stated that like to see the first show have more income, we there was a conference call for the Convention are making better profit, so I'm good with this. and that MQHA has agreed to return to the MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATIONWe will be doing the due diligence review in the Ramada Inn for 2015. The hotel has reviewed a

Meeting of the Board of Directors first week of May. Any Board member who is list of issues that we had during the 2014 April 8, 2014 Meeting Minutes interested in reviewing this with us, please convention and they have vowed to improve on

check with Kris for the exact date. We do have a President Karen Waite called a meeting of the them.new bookkeeper, so I will be going over our MQHA Board of Directors to order at 7:03 p.m.

EASTER SHOW: Monty Montgomery was bookkeeping requirements and year to date at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, MI. The

unable to attend the meeting, but did report to budget numbers to see if we can get those following Directors and staff were present:

the MQHA office prior to the meeting. He numbers looking a little more in tune!! As usual Chris Baldwin, Meggen Baynes, Kathy

stated that the caterer is hired for the Sunday if you have any questions please contact me Christensen, Taylor Fabus, Pattie Hall, Megan

morning breakfast and that the bill should be anytime.Hirschman, Michelle McDowell, Robert Milks,

submitted to the office soon. The help is lined Jacque Moody, Chris Perniciaro, Jody Prime, TREASURER'S REPORT: Kris Woroniecki up for the ring, the gate and the office. Mike Sinko, Nicole Veldhoff, Karen Waite, and presented the check detail report showing all Committee members have been given a list of Kris Woroniecki. Excused was: Kelly checks written for February 2014. After review, responsibilities during the show. The awards Chapman, Warren English, Ted Meyer, Monty Taylor Fabus made a motion to accept the are finalized. The circuit awards will be Montgomery, Tom Powers, Debbie Wadds, check detail report for February. Chris delivered directly to the Pavilion. There is a Morgan Warda, & Tiffany Weitzel. Perniciaro seconded the motion. Motion need to increase the budget as had been

passed with none opposed. Kris Woroniecki AGENDA: Kathy Christensen made a motion to discussed earlier in the year. There is not a then presented the check detail report showing approve the agenda as presented. Taylor Fabus major sponsor who committed to helping with all checks written for March, 2014. After seconded the motion. Motion passed with the circuit awards. Taylor Fabus made a motion review, Chris Perniciaro made a motion to none opposed. to increase the awards budget for the Easter accept the check detail report for March. Bob show by $3500. Megan Hirschman seconded MINUTES: Megan Hirschman made a motion Milks seconded the motion. Motion passed the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. to accept the February 11, 2014 Board of with none opposed. Pattie Hall handed out a sponsorship form for Directors minutes as presented. Jacque

the show and asked for help in obtaining Kris then presented the accounts payable and Moody seconded the motion. Motion passed sponsors.receivable reports for April. The accounts were with none opposed.

reviewed. Mike Sinko made a motion to accept JOURNAL & WEBSITE: Kathy Christensen REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Kris the report and Pattie Hall seconded the motion. stated that one of the goals of the Journal Woroniecki presented the financial statement Motion passed with none opposed. Committee is to decrease the cost of for the period ending February, 2014. The total PRESIDENT'S REPORT: It has been a very producing the Journal. The magazine has been assets of the Association as of February 28, busy month, even though we are between changed, beginning with the April issue, 2014 are listed at $293,343.24; the total events. The time has been used to publicize replacing the interior pages with a heavy white liabilities at $131,573.10 and the total MQHA at the Michigan Horse Expo, make plans stock instead of the glossy paper we had been

members' equity are listed at $161,770.14. for the 2015 convention, review contracts, using. This change will save MQHA

The net income as of the end of February is conduct the executive director review, develop approximately $3000 per year plus decreased

listed at $7,129.20 compared to $20,537.80 a new pattern book sponsorship package, cost of mailing it because the new paper makes

for the same period in 2013. A motion to assist with the development of youth the magazine weigh less. The quality of the

approve the February, 2014 statement was fundraisers for 2015, and much more. I would new paper is exceptional and the printed

made by Bob Milks. Mike Sinko seconded the like to publically thank Kathy Christensen for information looks clear and concise. Kathy

motion. Motion passed with none opposed. her efforts in writing the thank you notes for the Christensen compiled a Power Point

Kris Woroniecki presented the financial convention Silent Auction as well. presentation with information on the new

statement for the period ending March, 2014. website. The presentation showed the OFFICE REPORT: Kris Woroniecki updated the The total assets of the Association as of March proposed map of the website as well as the Board on the progress of upgrading the horse 31, 2014 are listed at $297,869.59; the total expected costs and timeline of completion. show office equipment. Two laptops were liabilities at $133,480.53 and the total After discussion and some additional purchased along with a wireless printer. Tom members' equity are listed at $164,389.06. questions by the Board, it was agreed that a Gear brought a monitor for display outside the The net income as of the end of March is listed task force needed to be set up. The task force office for the February show and that seemed at $9,748.12 compared to $-5,110.78 for the will consist of Kathy Christensen, Morgan well received. We have not purchased the same period in 2013. A motion to approve the Warda, Taylor Fabus, Mike Sinko and Karen monitor for display as of yet. Tom Gear is also March, 2014 statement was made by Bob Waite. The discussion will be continued at the working with the MSU Pavilion staff to get the Milks. Jody Prime seconded the motion. next meeting.connection to the announcers stand. We are Motion passed with none opposed.

still unsure of how that connection will need to NATIONAL DIRECTORS: Chris Baldwin Warren English submitted a report for the be made. Kris also displayed a new MQHA flag explained that she had returned from a good financials, reviewing the numbers. He also that was made. Two flags were produced; one AQHA Conference. There was a lot of wrote the following in his report: will be displayed along US 10 in Ludington in discussion regarding hot button topics like the While income is down approximately 5%, July. The other one will be used for Convention law suit regarding cloning and the new leveling expenses are also down approximately 14%. and membership booths. program. She reminded everyone that the

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proposal and to come back to the May meeting presented the check detail report showing all with their questions and thoughts. checks written for April 2014. After review,

Warren English made a motion to accept the A motion to adjourn was made at 9:25 p.m. by check detail repor t for April. Monty unanimous consent without objection.April 8, 2014 Meeting Minutes, cont.Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion

ELECTRONIC BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: AQHA World Cup would be held in Texas. passed with none opposed.MQHA rules now allow for electronic voting AQHA is also working on getting the YES

Kris then presented the accounts payable and when necessary. Any information voted on Conference pulled together and she reminded receivable reports for May. The accounts were electronically between meetings will be both Nicole Veldhoff and Michelle McDowell of reviewed. Kathy Christensen made a motion to recorded on the next set of minutes in this the conference. Chris also told the Board that accept the report and Bob Milks seconded the section: Suzie Morgan had passed away. Suzie’s family motion. Motion passed with none opposed.

had been very involved with Michigan Quarter NEXT MEETING: The next Board meeting will PRESIDENT'S REPORT: President Waite Horse for several years. Chris also mentioned be Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting thanked Monty and Stacy Montgomery for all that she had discussed a possible show is scheduled to be a conference call. of their hard work on the Easter Show. They management seminar with Patti Carter and she make a lot of personal and professional advised that the MQHA office contact Patti

MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION sacrifices for that weekend, and for this again about it.association, and should be recognized. Meeting of the Board of DirectorsNOMINATIONS: Bob Milks requested that the Congratulations to the youth on their May 13, 2014 Meeting Minutescommittees that the Directors are chairing be successful show as well. Since our last

listed in the journal and/or on the website. Kris President Karen Waite called a conference call meeting, Karen explained that she went to the will follow up on this. meeting of the MQHA Board of Directors to office to meet with Warren English and Kris QUEEN: Kathy Christensen stated that she is order at 7:03 p.m. The following Directors and Woroniecki for the association due diligence currently looking for candidates for Queen for staff were present on the call: Chris Baldwin, review. She strongly encouraged everyone to this year. The information for the contest has Meggen Baynes, Kelly Chapman, Kathy participate in that process at some point in been updated on the website. Christensen, Warren English, Pattie Hall, their tenure on the board. Warren does an

Michelle McDowell, Ted Meyer, Robert Milks, STALLION SERVICE SALE: Chris Perniciaro excellent job of keeping the association on the Monty Montgomery, Chris Perniciaro, Jody stated that the SSS has generated $51,491 straight and narrow, and also should be Prime, Mike Sinko, Nicole Veldhoff, Debbie which compares to $53,206 last year which is thanked for his time and effort.Wadds, Karen Waite, Tiffany Weitzel and Kris a decrease of $1715. There are 61 stallions VICE PRESIDENT: Tiffany Weitzel commented Woroniecki. Excused was: Taylor Fabus, sold with a lot more available. on the MQHA horse show announcer, Tom Megan Hirschman, Jacque Moody and

SUMMER SERIES: Pattie Hall will get with the Gear, posting the results of classes on Morgan Warda. Tom Powers was unexcused. MQHA office to finalize the last of the details for Facebook. She said that there has been a lot of

AGENDA: Bob Milks made a motion to approve the Allegan show. Kris has been in contact with positive feedback about that.the agenda as presented. Monty Montgomery American Stall Rentals to get the portable stalls

OFFICE REPORT: Kris Woroniecki stated that seconded the motion. Motion passed with lined up. There is also a load of bedding that will the MQHYA Spartan Spectacular concluded on none opposed.be delivered to the fairgrounds. The West Sunday. The show went well and was well

Michigan Spring Swing committee has agreed MINUTES: Mike Sinko made a motion to attended. The financial statement would be to purchase any remaining bedding for their accept the April 8, 2014 Board of Directors available for the June meeting.event in June. The concession trailer is minutes as presented. Bob Milks seconded the

COMMITTEE REPORTS confirmed. Tom Gear will announce. The Youth motion. Motion passed with none opposed. FINANCIAL: Warren English stated that the due have asked to hold their pig roast during the REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: diligence review is done and report will be show again this year. Warren English presented the financial shared at the June meeting. Warren welcomes YOUTH: Nicole Veldhoff presented information statement for the period ending April, 2014. any questions or comments on the process. on a new raffle that the Youth group would like The total assets of the Association as of April He also invited the Directors to attend this to hold. Megan Hirschman made a motion to 30, 2014 are listed at $313,242.07; the total meeting which is normally held in April or May. approve the raffle. Chris Perniciaro seconded liabilities at $139,694.72 and the total The report will be on file with the MQHA office. the motion. Motion passed with none opposed. members' equity are listed at $173,547.35.

Michelle McDowell also explained the class CONVENTION: Tiffany Weitzel stated that the The net income as of the end of April is listed at sponsorship program for the MQHYA Spartan hotel is secured for the 2015 Convention. It will $19,118.19 compared to $28,877.95 for the Spectacular. Chris Perniciaro made a motion to go back to the same location as in 2014. We same period in 2013. A motion to approve the accept the class sponsorship fundraisers. Bob are awaiting the contract.April, 2014 statement was made by Bob Milks. Milks seconded the motion. Motion passed Monty Montgomery seconded the motion. HALL OF FAME: Jody Prime stated that there with none opposed. Motion passed with none opposed. Warren wasn't a lot going on yet for the Hall of Fame,

explained that expenses were up slightly due to OLD BUSINESS: None but she asked Directors to give some thought awards that were purchased earlier in the year. now to nominations. They will be due later in NEW BUSINESS – Executive Secretary/ He stated that everything in quite comparable the year.Treasurer Review: Karen Waite led discussion to last year and that he is happy with where the regarding the Yearly review of the Executive JOURNAL/WEBSITE: Kathy Christensen budget is. He does not see any big issues with Secretary and presented an incentive bonus reported that she is working with the web the financial statements at this point. that Warren English had been working on. designer to get answers to some of the

Karen asked the Directors to think about the TREASURER'S REPORT: Kris Woroniecki questions that were brought up at the April

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meeting, Waite began by stating that she recognized there were concerns regarding discussing the proposal via conference call. She reiterated that the intent was not to force

May 13, 2014 Meeting Minutes, cont.the issue, but that the board runs as a

meeting. The committee is moving forward democracy, and if a majority of those present with website ideas. wanted to resolve the issue via conference call,

we would do so, and if the majority wanted to QUEEN: Kathy Christensen said that as of this wait until June to discuss it face to face, that meeting, there have been no queen could be done as well.applications received by the office. The sash,

crown and saddle are all ordered. She is Bob Milks moved that the Incentive Proposal optimistic that there will be some girls who be discussed via conference call. Jodi Prime come forward and want to run. seconded. Waite asked for additional

discussion and hearing none, called the EASTER SHOW: Monty Montgomery thanked question. Prime, Milks, Christensen, Sinko, the office staff, Nicole Veldhoff and the youth Weitzel, Chapman, Hall, Wadds, English, group who helped, Meggen Baynes, Kathy Veldhoff, McDowell, Baynes, and Meyer voted Christensen, Tiffany Weitzel, Pattie Hall, as well in favor. Perniciaro and Montgomery opposed. as the businesses and individuals who Motion carried.sponsored the show. Overall, the show was

down by 1 stall, up by 10 campers, up by 112 Warren English presented the Incentive Bonus entries. The profit will be down from last year, proposal once again, and explained that it but the biggest difference in this, is the cost of would be 10% of the average profit over a two the circuit awards. year period, and that the board would always

have the option of voting to increase or HARBOR CLASSIC: Ted Meyer stated that the decrease the base salary as needed, and that reserve high point bridles were ordered. The the incentive was not connected to the base saddles will be ordered in the next week and the salary. This proposal provides profit incentive exhibitor party is in the works.for the ES, but also allows to the association

HARVEST CLASSIC: Meggen Baynes the opportunity to provide more incentive when reported that she is working on the high points times are good, and possibly less when the and reserve high point prizes. She has ring funds are not there, which is win-win for both stewards and a gate person secured for the the ES and MQHA. Clarification of a few event. specific points, including the amount of last

year’s COLA and the proposed bonus for this NATIONAL DIRECTORS: Chris Baldwin shared year were discussed. Milks moved to approve that there would be a webinar on the AQHA the Incentive Bonus Proposal as presented, Leveling Program at 5 pm on May 15.Wadds seconded. Requesting and hearing no

SUMMER SERIES: Pattie Hall stated that she additional discussion, Waite called the still needs volunteers for gate help as well as question and the motion carried with none two ring stewards for Saturday and Sunday. opposed. Waite texted Woroniecki to rejoin the

call, which she subsequently did.YOUTH: Michelle McDowell thanked everyone who supported the fundraiser at the horse Perneciaro asked about the possibility of using show. The next youth fundraiser will be a pig some of the funds in savings to provide roast/pot luck at Allegan during the Summer incentives for exhibitors to come to shows. Series horse show. More discussion will be held on this topic at

upcoming meetings.OLD BUSINESS: Kris Woroniecki was excused from the call for discussion regarding the ES A motion to adjourn was made at 8:45 p.m. by Review and Incentive Bonus Proposal. Karen unanimous consent without objection.Waite reported that nine Directors returned

ELECTRONIC BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: their Executive Secretary Evaluation forms as MQHA rules now allow for electronic voting requested, and that Kris received an average of when necessary. Any information voted on between 4 and 5 for every category, with a electronically between meetings will be reminder that 5 was the highest possible score. recorded on the next set of minutes in this All comments were positive, and the only area section:of improvement mentioned was the need for

Kris to delegate more so as not to burn herself NEXT MEETING: The next Board meeting will out. be Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the MSU

Pavilion, Classroom B. Moving to the discussion of the E.S. Incentive Bonus proposal introduced at the April

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