Midwest Horse Fair® Shatters Attendance Record

May 2015

New Facilities, Excellent Weather Contribute to Event’s Success 2 Mission Statement

3 2015 Judge Seminar MADISON, Wis. (Tuesday, April 21, 2015) – What do the One-Armed Bandit, magical fairies, buffalo, a tie- 4 WSHCEF died pony and 61,000 people have in common? All of them were part of the Midwest Horse Fair® last weekend at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. 5 Ride Wisconsin Awards

6. JCDHA Judges Seminar to feature Saddleseat and Gaited Horses in 2014 The 2014 Judges Seminar has been set for March 29, 2014. We are happy to report that it will again be in Custer, Wi at the Heartland Stables. The clinician will be at Best Western in Plover with a live demonstration at Heartland Stables. Judges, Judge candidates and auditors are welcome to attend and learn. Please fill out the enclosed registration form to sign up. The clinician this year is Nicole Carswell -Tolle who has been a professional in the Tennesse Walking Horse industry for 25 years. She currently resides in Fountain, Colorado. The 2015 fair, held April 17-19, had a themeNicole has held many positions within the Tennessee Walking Horse world. of “Galloping Into the Future” since the event took place for the She provided instruction during judge education courses for NHSC and SHOW. She created the original Equitation Certification Judges Test; she has judged several of the industry’s top shows including the National Fun Show and the WHOA International Colt and Pleasure Horse Show. Nicole’s passion is teaching the art of riding instruction and how rider effectiveness applies to horse training. She is a strong advocate for youth as they are the foundation of tomorrow. She also strongly encourages adult riders to achieve their greatest potential regardless of age. Currently, Nicole travels to Europe twice a year for horsemanship and training camps. Nicole is the author of Matter of Pride, Horsemanship for Riders of Tennes- see Walking Horses, has produced videos; Equitation and Show Ring Presentation, and Teaching Your Horse to Park. 7 Kickapoo Reserve Plan first time in the New Holland Pavilions that were recently built on the Alliant Energy Center grounds. The multi- use indoor facilities encompass a total of 290,000 square feet and replaced nine agricultural barns. 8 WDCTA Memorable Moments

9 Quilts of Valor/MHF Pictures Attendance was 23,000 on Friday, 25,000 on Saturday and 13,000 on Sunday.

10 In Remembrance The fair attendance record was set in 2010, when 56,000 people came through the fair gates. Approximately 54,500 individuals attended the 2014 fair. 11 WHC Awards

12 Judging Western Dressage Sunny skies and temperatures in excess of 70 degrees during most of the fair also helped bring fairgoers to 13 Thank You the event, said fair General Manager Rhonda Reese.

14 NAWD Partnership "We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend weather-wise, and our new facilities surely improved the overall 15 CC Facts experience for those who attended and exhibited this year," Reese said. "We’re proud that this event has be- 16 Equine Fire & Safety come so successful, and has boosted Wisconsin’s reputation for a strong equine past, present and future. The Midwest Horse Fair® has become the place for horse owners and horse lovers alike to celebrate the many different breeds and disciplines in the horse world.” 18 Upcoming Events 17 Classified Ads Highlights for this year included the World Blacksmith Championships; visits with Romulus, the world’s tallest 19 Upcoming Events cont. donkey, and his little brother, Remus; Epic Night of the Horse, the evening fairytale-themed performance; the 20 CC Nomination Form PRCA Rodeo; and Express Clydesdales, which raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other charitable organizations as they tour the country. 21 Trail Quest/ Excess Liability Ins. The event’s estimated economic impact on the Madison area each is $8.5 million, resulting from spending at 22 CC Show Bill local hotels, restaurants, shops and other businesses. 23 CC Reporting Form 24 Championship Challenge The 2016 Midwest Horse Fair® dates are April 15–17, and the theme will be “The Sky’s the Limit.” Visit the Sponsorship Form fair’s Facebook page or website, MidwestHorseFair.com, in the coming year to learn more. 25 WHC Product Order Form About Us: The Midwest Horse Fair® is one of the largest three-day horse fairs in the country. Since 1979, the 26 Advertising Form fair has attracted seasoned horse owners, new horse owners and horse lovers each year for educational semi- 27 WHC Districts nars, clinics, riding demonstrations and competitions, entertainment and shopping. It caters to both Western and English riders. The Midwest Horse Fair® is owned by the Wisconsin Horse Council, a nonprofit organiza- 28 Districts tion that promotes the equine industry in the state of Wisconsin. All event proceeds are returned to the Horse Council to be used for grants and scholarships, trail improvement, leadership programs and communication to help future growth and development of the equine industry. For more information, visit MidwestHorseFair.com. Pictures on page 9.

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Wisconsin Horse Council Our Mission Statement: Executive Board 2014– 2015 Executive Officers To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin. President: Nancy Edwards 262-673-9092 To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and [email protected] communication. Vice President: Katie Bachhuber 920-539-0601 And to take a proactive role in the future growth and [email protected] Secretary: Jill Feller development of the equine industry. 920-948-9502 [email protected] Wisconsin Horse Council Treasurer: Ron Miller 608-873-3848 Advertising Rates [email protected] Member Advertising Non Member Advertising

Rates Rates Executive Board Members $75.00 Full Page $100.00 Full Page Karen Kroll 608-795-2321 $37.50 1/2 Page $60.00 1/2 Page [email protected] $18.75 1/4 Page $35.00 1/4 Page Larry Gage 608-624-3446 [email protected] $9.40 Business Card $25.00 Business Card Gary Jackson 608-655-3347 [email protected] See inside back page for advertising form Floyd Finney 608-868-4543 [email protected] Membership in the Wisconsin Horse Council is open to individuals, Sheila Kisling 715-651-1213 associations, businesses, societies, or other entities whose interests [email protected] are in line with WHC’s purpose and Mission Statement. Our member- Gail Seasor 608-655-3780 ship year will follow the calendar year. Members will also receive our [email protected] monthly newsletter where FREE classified ads can be placed and Linda Ernsberger 920-960-0662 reasonable 1/4, 1/2 and full page ads can be arranged. The [email protected] newsletter reaches 500+ horse enthusiasts. Holly McMullen 715-351-0961 The Council employs a professional Lobbyist who works with us on [email protected] pending legislation as needed for the equine industry.

We are constantly working on adding new benefits for our members. Wisconsin Horse Council Staff Members Please feel free to contact us with your comments or suggestions. Pam Pritchard; Newsletter Editor, Administrative Assistant Check Out Our Product Order Darla Schack; Web Site Coordinator, Form On Page 25. Administrative Assistant

PO Box 72 121 S. Ludington Street Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-0393 voice 920-623-0583 fax [email protected]

Midwest Horse Fair General Manager: Rhonda Reese 131 S. Ludington St. 920-623- 5515 voice 920-623-5454 fax [email protected] Wisconsin Horse Council May Page 3

Judges Seminar 2015

This is going to sound like a record playing over and over…...I couldn’t have asked for a better seminar and clinic. The weather was great, the facilities (Rawhide Boy’s Ranch) was amazing and the clinic was awesome.

The Rawhide Boy’s Ranch in New London was simply amazing. The grounds were spotless and the staff was helpful and extremely polite. The fine arts auditorium, where clinician, Lance Treptow, addressed the audience was exceptional. A huge screen was the icing on the cake.

We then had a delicious catered meal and went to the barn and arena for the live demonstrations. Dan Grunewald, Paul Huettl and many others gave us an incredible showing of their trained horses. The arena was heated and the judges, candidates and auditors were seated and watching with interest. Questions were answered and the tests handed out.

We received great reviews forthe clinician, location and the seminar in its entirety. It’s a good feeling when people are pleased. We hope to see you next year and are in the process of finalizing the 2016 agenda.

A big Thanks to our special Seminar committee members-Dana Panella, Bill Heiser, Ron Miller, Paul Huettl, Karen Kroll, Lynne Levy, Pam Pritchard, Roger Blaies, Doug Tooley, Liv Sandberg and Jane Brady.

Pictures by Lee Sackett & Pam Pritchard

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Welcome to the Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation The bond between an equestrian and their equine is an experience worth cherishing; we are dedicated to strengthening this bond and enriching the equestrian experience in Wisconsin through education, research, charity, and scholarship. Visit our website www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org– Go to the WSHCEF tab - near the top What is the mission statement of the WSHC Equine Foundation? The Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation was created to better serve Wisconsin's growing equestrian community and to help that community realize its fullest potential. The Foundation is a tax exempt, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and as such allows individuals to make tax-deductible contributions to support Wisconsin equine projects. The mission of the Equine Foundation is to support Wisconsin's expanding equestrian community by funding: ....Educational Initiatives ....Equine Research ....Trail Development ....Youth Scholarship and Participation

What is our relationship with the Wisconsin State Horse Council? Wisconsin State Horse Council is our parent organization and the sole member of the WSHC Equine Foundation. WSHC Board of Directors are elected to serve on the WSHC Equine Foundation Board of Directors, along with non-WSHC individuals. The WSHC was incorporated in 1972 as an advocate for the equine owners and industry in the State of Wisconsin. It has grown to become the focus of the equine industry in Wisconsin. The Mission Statement of the Wisconsin State Horse Council is: To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wiscon- sin. To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and communications, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry in the State of Wisconsin. WSHC Equine Foundation is a federally approved 501C(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement of equine activities and the equine industry in general. The Foundation's main objectives are to promote education, research and development, charity, and scholarship opportunities for equestrians in Wisconsin. WSHCEF Board of Directors

President Gary Jackson Board of Directors & Volunteer Team Vice President Diane Sackett Don Schwandt Mike McGowan Karen Meekma Secretary Linda Ernsberger Linda Ernsberger Don Smith Lee Sackett Treasurer Elaine Gauthier Margo Miller Rich Ernsberger Lila Lemanski

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Ride Wisconsin Awards given out at Midwest Horse Fair

Ride Wisconsin is the WHC Trail Riding/Driving Award Program that is an annual self-supporting program that awards riders/ drivers for the hours spent enjoying the trails. Annual Program membership is $10. A current WHC Individual membership ($20) or a current WHC Youth membership (free when a parent or guardian is a current WHC Individual member) is required to participate.

If you are not a current WHC member, please send the membership form along with your Riding/Driving program membership form. Riding/Driving hours must be reported by January 31 of the following year using the approved Annual Log Form. For more information please contact Patty Wisneski at 920-680-6668 or click on her e-mail address below to send her a message. Patty's e-mail address is: [email protected]. Looking for new trails to enjoy and log hours on? Purchase the 10th Edition Wisconsin Trail Directory!

Lorelai Haase-youngest participant

Peggy Butler Receiving her jacket for 1500 hours

Sharon Phimister Receiving her jacket for Lori Gottsacker 1500 hours Receives a hoodie for 750 hours

Sandy Misco Receiving a sweatshirt for 500 hours Carrie Quatsoe Receiving a sweatshirt for 500 hours

Patty Wisneski received a hoodie for 750 hours. Claire Hill and Gwen Kanies received a sweatshirt for 500 hours. Donna Dochterman received a cap for 250 hours. Virginia Betts received a tee shirt for 150 hours.

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Jefferson County Draft Horse Asociation by Dirk Hildebrandt and pictures by Jackie Schuster Old World Wisconsin is a state historic site located near Eagle, WI. We are a 600 acre outdoor museum of ethnic and immigrant architecture and living. As the Historic Farmer at Old World, it is my responsibility to maintain the animals and crops and to provide our visitors with accurate and authentic representations of 19th century rural Wisconsin life. During the year we shear sheep, prepare our fields for planting, plant, harvest and thresh grain, haul and saw logs and provide sleigh rides in the winter. All these activities are very labor intensive and without the help of the Jefferson County Draft Horse Assoc. we could not provide our visitors with the authentic experience that they have come to expect. The Draft Horse Assoc. provides people, horses and equipment for our special events and their members participate as volunteers. The equipment that they provide is especially welcome. Plowing is done with single bottom walking plows, as well as wheeled sulky plows. Disks, harrows and seeders are also used. All their horse drawn machinery is original from the 19th or early 20th century with only wooden or steel wheels. The logging is done the same way. Horses pull the logs out of the woods with chains, hooks and stoneboats. The logs are then loaded onto steel wheeled wagons and hauled to the mill site. When we thresh grain, we bring in a large steam engine to power our threshing machine as the horse drawn wagons bring in the shocks from the fields. For a more relaxed experience, their horses pull our Omnibus. The Omnibus is a large, canopied, wooden wheeled carriage that we use to provide our visitors with a leisurely ride around our site. The bobsleds, that we use in the winter, are also original, wooden with iron runners, and give our visitors the taste of another time. Jefferson Co. is very generous with their time as well as their equipment. They have, more than once, lent me a piece of machinery, so that I could continue my work with the proper equipment. Jefferson County Draft Horse Association presence at Old World Wisconsin is made possible by the grant we receive from the Wisconsin State Horse Council. This help defray the cost of fuel for the teamsters that go down to Old World Wisconsin.

Hope to see you down there, May 23 and 24, for the Rituals of Spring.

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Kickapoo Reserve Plan Draws Opposition by Karen Parker

More than 100 people jammed the Kickapoo Valley Reserve meeting room in rural La Farge February 19, wanting to know why oversight of the 8.569 –acre property would be shifted from the Department of Tourism to the Department of Natural Resources under the proposal in Gov. Scott Walker’s 2015-2017 biennium budget.

The scene was reminiscent of the contentious meetings of the 1990’s, when the property was transferred from federal to state ownership. The property now hosts about 16,000 visitors a year for horseback riding, hiking, camping and winter sports.

The reserve has its origins in the failed La Forge dam project; via eminent domain, about 150 families had been forced from their homes and farms in the 1960’s and 1970’s to make way for a flood-control project that was halted in 1975 due to costs and environmental concerns.

Rep. Lee Nerison, R-Westby, and state Sen. Jennifer Shillling, D.-LaCrosse, told the crowd they had been “blindsided” by the proposal and had received no indication from the governor’s office prior to the release of the budget.

Shilling called it an insult to the KVR’s board and its full time staff members, including executive director, Marcy West, who has served in the position for 18 years.

“We have got to get it back to (the Department of) Tourism”, Nerison told the crowd. But Shilling was less enthusiastic, pointing out the department also was being “gutted” in the governor’s proposal, as many of its duties and that of other smaller agencies were being rolled into a “pilot program” under the Department of Administration.

What they did agree on, however, is the DNR had not been the right agency nearly 20 years ago and it was not the right one now.

This time, however, they may have a powerful ally in the Ho-Chuck Nation. In 1996, Congress gave the tribe 1,200 acres of the property.

Bill Quackenbush, the environmental representative on the KVR management board and a Ho-Chunk Nation member, said the tribe also had not received a heads-up on the proposed changes.

Quackenbush referred to Executive Order 39, which Gov. Jim Doyle signed 2004. That document orders Cabinet agencies to “recognize the unique government-to-government relationship between the State of Wisconsin and Indian tribes when formulating and implementing policies or programs that directly affect Indian tribes and their members, and whenever feasible and appropriate, consult the governments of the affect- ed tribe or tribes regarding state action or proposed action that is anticipated to directly affect an Indian tribe or its members”.

Quackenbush went on to say the co-management of the property between the tribe and the local management board had worked out “far better than (he) had ever imagined possible” and that it was a unique arrangement not duplicated elsewhere.

He expressed skepticism of DNR management, saying the tribe had a “far different philosophy,” which he called “enhanced.” The tribe, he said, is far more protective of archeological sites and had worked to eliminate the sources of erosion on the property. The tribe has also augmented the Reserve’s 922,000 budget with funds for trail maintenance, building covered bridges and other projects.

He expected Ryan Greendeer, spokesman for the tribe, would be taking the matter up with legislators in Madison.

KVR board representative, Dick Wallin concurred. The retired DNR conservation warden noted many decisions made by the board would be different if the property fell under the DNR’s auspices.

Shilling called the proposal a “slippery slope.” With massive cuts to the education and science divisions of the DNR, Shilling asked how would they manage the KVR with its investment in environmental education. Citizen management and support had made the property “an enormous success,” she noted, with its extensive education program for students and adults.

“Why are we fixing what is not broken?” she asked.

Noting most of his fellow lawmakers had been elected in recent years, Nerison said he would spend time educating them about the KVR and the work it is doing.

He also suggested that perhaps he could buy some time by persuading the governor to conduct a study on the move.

The budget process will take many months, Schilling said. Concerned residents may contact one or all of the 16-member Joint Finance Com- mittee, she suggested.

As Senate Minority leader, Schilling acknowledged she is at a disadvantage in the Republican-dominated legislature, but it was possible enough Republicans might join in the fight.

“We could be the little reserve that could” she told the crowd. Page 8 Wisconsin Horse Council

WDCTA Central WI Chapter Memorable Moments – Vicki Hodel Wisconsin Dressage and Combined Training Association (WDCTA) Central WI Chapter wishes to recognize and applaud our member’s horsemanship activities and asked member’s to share clinics attended, shows competed in or judged, goals accomplished or are still working on, a new horse.... anything members did with their horse or with other’s horses in 2014. We all learn from each other and wish to encourage horsemanship sportsmanship. WDCTA Central WI Chapter is proud to introduce Vicki Hodel, President of WDCTA Central Chapter, applaud her 2014 Memorable Moment and wish to share lessons learned with her beautiful horse Beamer.

“What is my 2014 memorable moment? This is a hard one. 2014 was a year of many highs and lows. There isn’t one WOW moment for me this year. Instead, it was a year of revelations and growth. The year started off great. I started riding Beamer for Shelly Reichart, trainer, coach, competitor and clinician, of Paradigm Farm, Lake Mills WI. Beamer was amazing and I really learned some great things about how to ride him correctly. I was so excited and he was progressing so well that I finally got up the courage to attend our first show!

I decided WEC (Wisconsin Equestrian Center) would be a great place to go. It was a long drive and after lots of detours we finally made it! Wow, what a beautiful facility with such friendly staff. I got unloaded, settled Beamer in and parked the truck. I quick walk around the grounds to get my bearings and I was ready. We dressed and entered the warm-up ring, where again everyone was so nice. I received a lot of compliments on our turnout and also on Beamer. I was feeling so positive! Ready for our scheduled ride time. Almost our turn and so we walked down to the ring. Ding Ding….we’re up. Ok, breathe. We enter and start our test. Breathe. Trot in. Halt at X (it’s square). Nod to the judge and away we go. Beamer felt really nice, a little fussy with the footing but behaving. He was so calm that I wasn’t sure I was on the right horse. Then it happened… a whistle. Change rein, wait what? Did I hear a whistle? Unfortunately I did, so we walked up and talked with the judge.

So hears the low…Beamer is 22 years old. He’s had a long career of Dressage, Eventing and Jumping. The judge felt that there was enough arthritis showing that she didn’t want us to continue. Wow! What a blow. “Keep your cool, don’t cry and it’s ok” I thought.I calmly walked Beamer out of the arena and to the barns. I was devastated and I still get teary eyed when I think about that day. What a feeling to be rung out on our first show when things had been going so well.

So now the thinking starts and I was faced with some real decisions to make. What do I do now? Enter him into another show and see what happens? Pack it up and put him out to pasture? There was a lot of crying, yelling and discussing the situation and his arthritis with doctors, friends and trainers. I realized then, that his riding future and longevity was in my hands. I could continue to train him hard, riding every day and increasing his levels. I could put him on medications. I could keep taking him to shows. Then I realized…why would I want to do all those things if I don’t have to? I don’t have to train him to 3rd Level. I don’t have to ride him every day for hours. I don’t have to put him on medications so that his arthritis doesn’t show, so that I can get a ribbon. I had a choice.

I chose to listen to my horse. I chose to understand his level of training, his physical health and his future life with me. I chose to know that we were not going to Rolex, The Olympics or any other competition. I chose to know that even if we were, how long would I have this wonderful horse in my life, if I pushed beyond a reasonable limit. For what? For my gain. It just isn’t worth it. My memorable moment for 2014 was the total realization that my horses are my life. And my life isn’t complete without them. As their owner and caretaker, it is my duty to provide the best care possible. This past year has taught me how to truly embrace husbandry and my role.”

Created in 1971, Wisconsin Dressage & amp; Combined Training Association (WDCTA) is a non-profit organization that offers educational activities, ses- Vicki Hodel & Beamer sions, clinics and shows in eventing and dressage throughout Wisconsin, including chapters within Central WI, Kettle Moraine, Southwest and Upper Peninsula Chapters. WDCTA is a charter member of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). WDCTA welcomes all breeds & riders….Youth/Jr Riders, Adult Amateurs and Professionals, please join us! Website http:// www.wdcta.org/| Email [email protected] |Phone 608-745-3442 | Monthly eQuester newsletter | Vicki Hodel & Beamer Facebook groups WDCTA – Wisconsin Dressage and Combined Training Assoc. | Central Chapter WDCTA

May 2-Youth Clinic sponsored by District 2 at Western Connection Ranch in Rhinelander. Registration required. Becky 715-581-9480.

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Quilts of Valor Presentation

At the WHC Annual Meeting on 3-25-15, Jim Simons gave a presentation on the Quilts of Valor. He presented a quilt to Steve Haase, (who is a WHC Alternate Director representing the Clydesdale Breeders of the U.S.A.) for serving our country in Viet Nam. Thank you, Steve for your service!

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In Remembrance - Hoof Beats in Heaven Kris Blacklock & Gayle Zinniel, KMRR/KMEZ Equestrian Drill Team

JEFFERSON WI - In Remembrance - Hoof Beats in Heaven - Like you, the Kettle Moraine Rough Riders and EZ Riders Equestrian Drill Team love our horses as much as any family member and we mourn their death just as deeply. We respect the unique and deep bond each of us form with our equine companions, including our teammate’s horses. Each horse is a unique magical spiritual being, leaving a painful void in our hearts, souls and minds created from their loss of life. The KMRR/KMEZ Equestrian Drill Teams respectfully wish to pause a moment to embrace precious memories, remember the sound of their nicker, smile at their enthusiastic and playful zest of life and pay tribute to fallen KMRR/KMEZ rider horses who have inspired us all with the ‘thrill of drill’. They will be forever in our hearts.

Six KMRR/KMEZ drill team horses remembered – Lucas (2-24-14) - Jean Welch, Milton WI; Ace (2-15-13) - Valerie Nelson, Fort Atkinson WI; Spanish Event (6-07) - Bertie James, Waterloo WI; Senor (2-19-13) - Kim Ley, Fort Atkinson WI; Rusty Dusty Steele (Skip) (2-16-15) - Joan and Will Beyer, Watertown WI; and Ima Skipster Two (Skippy) (2-8-15) - Mia Erspamer, Dousman Lucas & Jean Welch WI. As we take a moment of silence to mourn their loss and see how they touched our lives, let’s also listen for their glorious syncopated sounds of their hoof beats in heaven and imagine their dazzling drill performances as they continue to WOW! the angels above.

Spanish Event, owned and ridden by Bertie James since she was age 3, Waterloo WI, joined the Kettle Moraine EZ Riders in 2006 and had their first ride with the Kettle Moraine Rough Riders at the April 2007 Midwest Horse Fair. Spanish Event, a ma- jestic National Show Horse mare (a relatively new breed whose USEF registry was founded in 1981 is an Arabian cross between an American Sadddlebred and an Arabian horse) stood 16.2 hands, absolutely loved drill and grew another three inches each time the performance music started. Spanish Event, beautiful, sweet and very brave, passed in June 2007 from colic at age 18. Ace & Valerie She gave Bertie the courage to start her drill adventures and passion to continue on with another Nelson partner. Per Bertie, “Spanish Event was simply the best and never will be forgotten.”

Senor, an American Quarter Horse gelding, owned and ridden by Kim Ley, Fort Atkinson WI, was called to heaven February 19, 2013. Senior touched many lives throughout his life’s adventures and was the ‘go to’ horse for everyone. His ama-ZING journey started with a silent bid at a 1996 Midwest Horse Fair Purina horse Spanish Event & auction, brought home as a 2 yr. old and started under saddle shortly thereafter. His drill Bertie James team career started at age 5. Senor traveled to numerous states for various competitions, demonstrations, arades and fundraisers under the guidance of Kim and multiple other drill team members and proved to be a horse everyone trusted. All who rode him has fond memories and stories of his unforgettable little quirks. After Senor ended his career as a drill team horse, he entered the show world and became a successful show horse for Kirsten Ley, Kim’s daughter because her previous show horse had to be retired. This was a difficult transition; however didn't disappoint. Senor and Kirsten performed successfully as a team and brought nothing but the best to the show pen, earn- Senor & Kim Ley ing and accumulating multiple ribbons, high point awards and year-end awards. Senor’s show career came to an unexpected end when he fell ill in the winter. As days went by and no diagnosis could be made and there was no improvement, Senor was hauled to UW-Madison for another opinion. It was just then Senor’s family got the unbearable news. Senor was diagnosed with Lymphoma a form of cancer that was causing his kidneys to fail. It was then when the good lord called Senor home.

Rusty Dusty Steel (Skip), a registered Paint gelding was owned and ridden by Joan and Will Beyer, Watertown WI and was truly amazing! Joan recalls how Skip became an important member of their family. “Bestowed in 1999 as Christmas gift from my loving husband Tom, Skip was by far the best family present ever. Encouraged by best friend, Brenda Link, we joined the KMEZ drill team in 2007. Throughout our practices and during our very first competition, Skip knew exactly what to do. He calmed my nerves. He gave me strength. The thrill of drill was in his every hoof print. He built my confidence, fostered an enduring partnership, brightened my day and paved the way to current and future Baroque Horse adventures with Braveheart, our family Friesian. Skip, 19 year young, unexpectedly passed February 16, 2015. May you rest in peace, know that you are missed and will always in our thoughts and prayers.” Skip & Joan Beyer

Ima Skipster Two (Skippy), an American Quarter Horse gelding became a part of Mia Erspamer, Dousman WI, family when he was 7 yrs. old. Initially, he was a jumper, trail horse and was enlisted in a local search and rescue group that resulted in a lot of spook-proof training. After the rescue group dissolved, Gail Zinniel asked Mia and Skippy to join the KMRR drill team. When time constraints prevented Skippy and Mia to perform, he was trained to pull an antique doctor’s buggy in several parades and events before he was semi-retired and rehomed. He spent one year in northern Michigan before he moved back to live across the street from Mia’s family farm where a neighbor boy fell in love with him. Skippy passed Join us on Facebook and become a friend. You will receive the most away 2-8-2015 in his sleep in his straw-lined stall at age 28. Skippy & Mia up -to -date information and connect with fellow horse people. Erspamer

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Continued In Remembrance

In Tribute - To our horses that have passed, KMRR/KMEZ salutes and honors their memory with a poem by Stanley Harrison …

Somewhere in time's own space There must be some sweet pastured place Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow Some paradise where horses go. For by the love that guides my pen I know great horses live again. We also express appreciation to our retired and semi-retired horses for their athleticism and enduring performances – Petey, Elena Korn- kven; Maverick, Gayle Zinniel; Casey, Kenda Shotliff; Socks, Abby Moravec; Fat Boy, Roxanne Shannon; Foxy, Susie Glab; Silkie, Amy Korn- kven; Snip, Amy Kornkven and Desie, Valerie Nelson.

Interested in joining or starting an equestrian drill team? Wish to have the KMRR/KMEZ riders perform for you? Visit the Kettle Moraine drill team website www.kmrr.com for information on upcoming events, competitions, team sponsorship and membership | Call Gayle Zinniel at Home 262-392-2293 or Cell 262-490-3550 to schedule a performance| Email [email protected] with questions | ‘Like’ our Facebook page | Look for the Kettle Moraine Drill Team at 2015 drill team competitions and performances within and outside Wisconsin. Our first competition will be held June 27 at Shotliff’s Farm, Evansville WI. We look forward to meeting drill enthusiasts, getting you started in drill and per- forming for you.

Kris Blacklock | Cell 608-370-4629 | Email [email protected] +++++Gayle Zinniel | Cell 262-490-3550| Email [email protected]

We wish to thank all the individuals and groups that helped sponsor our 2014 Championship Challenge Horse Show .Unfortunately, the show was cancelled due to the EHV1 scare. Your overwhelming support has helped a bad situation bounce back and continue on to 2015.

Caines Saddle Shop Crystal Creek Riders

Kin Krest Saddle Club Irongate Equine Clinic

Plymouth Trail Riders Wisconsin 4-H Horse Association

Eloise Simons Dodge County Horsemen’s Association Jim Simons

Quilters Rule International Sport Horse Massage

Mill’s Fleet Farm Lindinhof LLC

Northern Kettle Moraine Wisconsin Horsmen’s News Horse Trail Association

The Wisconsin Horse Council would like to CONGRATULATE the following people for winning this year’s Annual Awards. We would like to thank them for their commitment to the Horse Industry . Pat Stevenson– 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award Rachael Meek-2015 Horseperson of the Year Award Jean Sandmire– 2015 Judge of the Year Award

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Judging & Scoring Western Dressage – What’s Expected at Open Shows?

Western Dressage, recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation in December 2013, is catching on like wild fire - especially in Wisconsin where there are numerous open horse shows and schooling shows offering Western Dressage classes. What is Western Dressage? It’s a systematic and progressive system of training for the everyday rider and their horse using Lynne Levy traditional Western saddles and tack and purposeful riding to develop enjoyable, safe, willing, & Michelle maneuverable, and versatile lifelong riding partners. It encourages youth and adult riders of all ages and steeds of all breeds to learn and apply the historically validated training scale principles of dressage along with the maneuvers required of Western traditions of a working horse. Whether your ultimate goal is trail riding, gymkhana, ranch work, drill team, obstacle challenges, or whatever you enjoy, you’ll see, feel and uncover a lifetime partnership that Western Dressage training offers. Progressive Rider Instruction & Judge’s View - Lynne Levy, Wisconsin Horse Council certified judge, member of Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) and progressive riding instructor, encourages riders of all ages and horses of all breeds (including gaited) to learn, ride and ‘test’ their training with Western Dressage. Lynne has actively been offering monthly Western Dressage clinics since early 2010 at Claudia and Gary Shipshock’s LazyCreek Farm, Juneau WI, making their clinics the longest running series of Western Dressage sessions within Wisconsin. What did Lynne and Claudia see as the next step? Claudia, as a competitor and Lynne as a riding instructor and Claudia Shipshock judge, both saw a need to share their knowledge and passion with horse show judges often asked to score Western Dressage tests at open shows. On Saturday, April 4, 2015, a Judging & Scoring Western Dressage clinic was held so Wisconsin Open Horse Show judges and riders could learn how to accurately evaluate horses/ riders, understand how to score Western Dressage test directives & collective marks and provide helpful comments to riders. The two hour clinic’s objectives were to also bring awareness to the various levels of Western Dressage tests, clarify and broaden a judge’s perception of gaits for the variety of breeds that compete in open shows, understand how to capture impulsion, submission, rider position and seat, the rider’s correct and effective use of aids on a test scorecard, harmony between its rider, and tips on capturing score and comments within the 3-5 minute test with ‘hands on’ judging of what a judge would see at an open show – youth and adult riders of all ages, riding levels and a variety of breeds. Lynne was well prepared and shared key Western Dressage resources that got right to the point: Standard Dressage Court Dimensions & Lettering, Origin of Dressage Arena Letters, WDAA’s “Western Dressage Judges Guidelines – What to Expect, Glossary of Dressage Terms (i.e. Above the Bit, Behind the Vertical, Change of Rein, Collection, Submission, Engagement, etc.), Test Errors & Elimination, and examples of Western Dressage Tests (Intro Test 1, Intro Test 2 and Basic Test 2); each Western Dressage level test (Intro, Basic, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4) offers progressively more difficult incremented tests. Did you know that if you don’t have a traditional small or large dressage ring at home, where you board or where you show, North American Western Dressage offers an easy to use online ‘Dressage Court Calculator’ to help you determine lettering placement for the size riding area you have available? Visit ‘Virtual Shows’ on their website www.nawdhorse.org and use the ‘Search this site’ for ‘Dressage Court Calculator’ http://www.northamericanwesterndressage.org/virtual-shows What were the day’s highlights? Auditor Ellie Jensen drove 2 hrs one way to attend and provided an excellent recap…“It was well worth the drive. There was a very open atmosphere to be able to share and learn. Loved hearing the comments from the group watching plus the input & answers Lynne gave us on each ride. Many questions were asked and answered along with details & examples helped with the whole picture. Details of what to look for was covered prior to the tests including elements of the required salute, dressage arena sizes, what happens if horse/rider goes off course, etc.. It was very obvious the value of having a scribe to write details and keep your eyes on scoring. The session helped determine a good base of the rational for scoring a 0 to the almost unattainable perfect movement score of 10. Individual experiences were shared, which provided invaluable insight and different perspec- tives. It was very heartwarming to see a youngster dive right in with her first Western Dressage Intro test; plus we judged a Morgan being ridden one handed and then were able to see the difference of a gaited horse’s movements. Hats off to each of the riders who were confident and open enough to ride in front of us and let us pick apart and ana- lyze each movement of their tests.” Continued….. Wisconsin Horse Council May Page 13

In Appreciation. Both Lynne and Claudia wish express appreciation and kudos to the judges, riders and auditing participants who attended the clinic (some drove more than 3 hours one way to attend), asked clarifying questions, actively judged Western Dressage Intro and Basic tests and provided constructive horse/rider feedback. Lynne summed the day up with “Thanks everyone for supporting this wonderful discipline. It's so much fun when people want to learn. I appreciate it more than you know.” Attending the clinic were WSHC judges Lee Sackett, Burnett WI, Sandy Vosekuil, Beaver Dam WI, Miranda Weber-Schneider, Niagra WI, and Gary Shipshock, Juneau WI. Auditors included Michelle Bruni, Juneau; Ellie Jensen, Green Bay WI, and a few others. Special appreciation is also extended to the day’s test caller Michelle Bruni from Juneau WI and demo riders – Youth rider Kendra Smith, age 12, daughter of Kris Smith, Hartford WI riding Lignite Emrys (‘Mierdom’), a 20 yr. old Morgan gelding; Adult riders Claudia Shipshock of Juneau WI riding Baroncrest Emelita, a 12 yr. old Morgan mare; and Kris Blacklock of Prairie du Sac WI riding Gamblers Jackpot, a gaited 7 yr. old Rocky Mountain Horse gelding.

Advice to Show Chairs – Western Dressage classes, like Traditional Dressage, are ridden with one horse/rider in the arena at one time. Show participants receive their scorecard at the end of the show so they can use the score and comments for improving their horsemanship. For each test, required sequential maneuvers are listed along with test directive. The directive states the purpose of the test and the overall concept the judge is looking for when judging a ride. During a test, the judge sits at the letter ‘C’ accompanied by a scribe who writes the judges’ comments on the test so that the rider has a better understanding of why they got the particular mark they received. Anyone can volunteer at a schooling show to scribe. Please ensure you have a ring steward and scribe available for your judge. Open Shows are not recognized by USEF as official shows but are a great way for riders to practice riding tests or to learn Kris Blacklock to scribe for a judge. Several breed associations (i.e. Morgan Association, Paint Association, Arabian Association, etc.) do reward their members participating in Open Show Western Dressage classes so it’s important that both Open Show Judges and Show Chairs are knowledgeable on the rules, scoring and etiquette of Western Dressage. Riders, be sure to let the show chair know you are willing to scribe at a level you’re not entered so the judge can watch each horse/rider within that class and not be distracted by having to man- ually capture scores and comments. By offering educational sessions for judges and riders, we hope Wisconsin’s growing popularity of the Western Dressage discipline will encourage riders/horses of all ages, riding levels and all Kendra Smith breeds in having a solid horsemanship foundation and a true partnership that employs light hands, subtle cues, and an appreciation of Classical Dressage and Western Horsemanship. Questions? Please contact Lynne Levy | 414-873-2956 | [email protected] | Claudia Shipshock | [email protected] | 920-349-3623

Thank You,

Your support is greatly appreciated. Thanks for the grant. It will help offset the expenses at our regional rally.

The Lakeshore Region United States Pony Club

Nature’s Edge Therapy Center

On behalf of all of us at the center, we want to thank you for donating Hippotherapy for our patients with limited funds for medical therapy.

Thank you immensley,

Becky Payne (Director) Page 14 Wisconsin Horse Council

NAWD SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

NORTH AMERCIAN WESTERN DRESSAGE (NAWD) SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION PROGRAM NAWD is proud to be a leader in the development of competition programs that enable Student Equestrians to compete na- tionally and internationally without the expense of travel. NAWD is writing a new chapter in the recognition of school athletic programs, one that honors Equestrian athletes and their schools. The NAWD Student Equestrian Athlete program is open to equestrian athletes, regardless of breed of horse, who are interested in competing in Western Dressage Tests, Traditional Dressage Tests, Ground Work Tests, Western Dressage Freestyle tests, or Western Dressage Trail tests. This is a program that allows students to work with their horses and highlight a progressive training plan, one very similar to how K-12 and College education curricula are designed – setting a foundation and then building a knowledge and skill base that allows for lifetime achievement. NAWD offers the opportunity to start with groundwork, progress to ridden tests and then increase the degree of difficulty by specializing in Freestyle development or NAWD Trail. How the program works: Student athletic teams can compete from the comfort of their own school stabling/program arena so this reduces the cost of travel to horse shows. Students who house their horses away from the school, can still form competitive teams with other students at their school and submit tests that will count towards their team point accumulations. Team coaches and/or par- ents video each equestrian riding/handling in Western Dressage, Traditional Dressage, NAWD Six Feet on the Ground, West- ern Dressage Freestyle, or NAWD Western Dressage Trail tests. Videos are then uploaded (to Youtube) and judged by NAWD Licensed judges. Students receive scores and feedback on their rides within 7 to 10 days of submission. Schools form competitive teams with a minimum of two individuals. All video tests are submitted to NAWD for judging and then NAWD tracks points. Any school team that accumulates a total of 750 points or more in a given competition season (Spring or Fall) will have each team member receive a NAWD Star Embroidered patch with the competition season/date. Each score a student receives is counted in the cumulative total for the school’s points. For example, if a student scores a 65, 62, and 67 – 194 points will be awarded to that school for that season. Competition is divided into two seasons per year. There is a Spring and Fall season. Spring Season runs from February 1 to May 15 and the Fall season runs from September 1 to December 15. Teams compete against other schools through grade level divisions. NAWD has divisions for Grades 6-8, 9-12, and College. If at least five schools nationwide sign up to compete as teams for a season, within a division, a National Champion and Re- serve National Champion team for that division will be named (and awarded a team ribbon) based on total points awarded for that year. Program Costs: Equestrian Competitor – This basic package allows for submission of three tests to be judged by a NAWD Licensed judge through NAWD’s virtual show format. The cost of this package is $50 per Equestrian per competitive season. Additional tests can be submitted for judging at a cost of $10 for each test so that the students and schools can accumulate more points and receive more feedback. A letter from a school administrator or school coach, on school letterhead must be submitted with the names of the team members who will be signing up. Sign-ups can be done individually or NAWD can facilitate a single sign-up that will include all team members. North American Western Dressage assumes no liability for students or horses involved in the competition. Additional Information: Western Dressage, Traditional Dressage, Western Dressage Freestyle, or NAWD Western Dressage Trail tests can be ridden in a traditional dressage court (20 x 40 m; or 20 x 60 m) or in a court that is at least 50 feet wide with length proportioned. Con- tact NAWD and we can help you determine the right space configuration for your tests. NAWD Six Feet on the Ground can be performed in any safe, level space area that has adequate space for completing the tests. There are multiple levels and tests for Western Dressage and Traditional Dressage. NAWD Trail has three tests and NAWD 6 Feet on the Ground has seven tests. College level students on a team must be enrolled as a full time student taking a minimum of 12 units. College students have four years of eligibility. Continued... Wisconsin Horse Council May Page 15

Program Highlights

All competition is completed using video submissions so equestrians can compete from their home arena, saving hundreds in travel costs.

School teams compete for a national title each season (when 5 or more teams sign up in a division) for that season.

When a student achieves 3 scores of 65% or greater, on a specific Western Dressage test level, the student will be awarded a NAWD Star for that level at no extra charge. The student’s horse can also receive up to one NAWD Star per Horse Category.

A competition page sharing the cumulative points for each School will be displayed on the NAWD Website.

Interested in signing up team members from your Student Equestrian program for this great opportunity? Email [email protected] and we will get you the necessary information for signing up to be a part of this program.

FAQ’s about NAWD School Team Competition

What School Divisions are available?

Junior High 6 – 8th grade

High School 9 – 12th grade

College (four year eligibility)

What makes up a team?

At least 2 students from the same school in one of the above listed divisions.

Championship Challenge Horse Show 2015: Your One Stop Shop for Rules, Forms and List of Sanctioned Shows

The WHC Championship Challenge Horse Show has been scheduled for September 12, 2015, and will be held at West 20 Ranch & Saddle Co.located at W4812 Hwy. 20, East Troy, WI.

In an attempt to make this program easier to understand and to make all forms readily accessible to you, this will be your one stop shop! If you should have questions, please feel free to contact the WHC Office at (920) 623-0393 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation If you’d like to learn more about the Wisconsin State Equine Foundation-Go to our website (www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org) and click on the Equine Foundation tab on top the website. Learn more about the Foundation.

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EQUINE FIRE & SAFETY BY RICHARD J. KEYWORTH, CFPS EACH YEAR WE HEAR REPORTS OF HORSES GETTING KILLED OR MAIMED IN FIRES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THIS FACT REALLY CAME HOME TO ME WHEN THERE WERE MORE THAN 30 HORSES KILLED IN A BARN FIRE LAST FALL. I BEGAN TO REALIZE THAT I HAD TAUGHT FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS BUT NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT OUR EQUINE POPULATION. During his career as a Fire Officer, Inspector, Investigator and Hazardous Materials Unit Commander, for the Elk Grove Village Fire Department, he never lost a life in a building or facility that he inspected. The Village of Elk Grove Village was home to more than 4,000 Industrial and Commercial Facilities, and it was and still is, the largest contiguous industrial park in the US. Over the past 50 plus years, he has had the opportunity to learn a great deal. He has owned 3 horses and would have never forgiven himself if any of them died in a fire, and he had failed to protect them. Reverting back to his investigative skills, he began to research the number of horses killed by fire over the past 5 years. While there is not an abundance of statistical data, there was enough found to develop a call to action. “If I were to go out and individually examine or inspect a barn or stable, I would probably be able to do 1 a day. With some degree of good fortune I would find a barn or stable owner who would call me in to perform this review. This would not be an effective way to prevent further losses”. As an Instructor in the Fire Science Program at Harper College in Palatine, IL, He taught Fire Prevention, Fire Investiga- tion, Building Construction, Hazardous Materials, Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression Systems, etc. Over the 42 years he taught at Harper and the appearance as a guest lecturer at numerous conferences and seminars, he was able to reach thousands of people whom he educated and trained, to conduct the Inspections, Investigations and assist in the correction of unsafe As an Instructor in the Fire Science Program at Harper College in Palatine, IL, He taught Fire Prevention, Fire Investigation, Building Construction, Hazardous Materials, Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression Systems, etc. Over the 42 years he taught at Harper and the appearance as a guest lecturer at numerous conferences and seminars, he was able to reach thousands of people whom he educated and trained, to conduct the Inspections, Investigations and assist in the correction of unsafe activities, thereby reducing the potential loss of life and damage to property. Rich is now available as a Professional Speaker for organizations and groups, to educate and motivate them to take the actions needed to prepare for an unexpected occurrence. If your organization would be interested in a presentation by Rich and/or hosting a 1 day conference, he would be interested in working with you, your association, club or group. As a former First Responder he especially welcomes Fire and Emergency Services personal.

“FIRE’S…Accidental or Arson?” is a novel written by Rich about some of the many Fire Investigations he performed as a Municipal Fire Investigator and a Private Investigator.

He has been qualified as an “Expert Witness” in Depositions and Court- room testimony. His expertise has been in the Cause and Circumstance of Fires, Amusement Ride Accidents, Fire Code Enforcement and Environmen- tal Crimes. He would welcome the opportunity to meet with and/or discuss future opportunities, before one of your friends or facilities has the next fire. Rich can be contacted at 630-776-0284 or at [email protected] Wisconsin Horse Council May Page 17 Exclusively for Wisconsin Horse Council members...... We are offeringFREE classified ads in our newsletter. Ads will be posted for 2 consecutive newsletters; limit of 4 lines (approx. 75 words) subject to editing to fit space. These are personal ads for equine-related items; not meant for business/commercial advertising. Don’t forget to advise our office when your item sells.

For Sale: Morgan/Friesian cross: 10 year old gelding. Must sell due to owner health issues. Please call 608-513-4488 for more information.

For Sale: Folding Top Buggy (Doctor’s Buggy type), Rubber capped wheels-Cut under, Patent dash-Dark blue-fits 14-16h horse. Amish made. Consider offers. call Jan 920-689-2364

For Sale: Yearling APHA Filly. Daughter of CR Good Machine. Ground work training this year-will be ready fir Fall riding. Very nice filly. Contact Amy 605-659-1808-Fall River-Columbus Rd.

For Sale: 12 year old AQHA Mare-Legacy Zippo Lady. Confirmed in foal to recently deceased AQHA/APHA stallion, I’m Suddenly Famous.(sire: Impulse Foxy). Mare is due 3-15 confirmed in foal 6-23-14. Contact Amy 605-659-1808-Fall River-Columbus Rd.

For Sale: Smucker Driving Harness- Horse Size. Black leather, excellent quality-black and chestnut reins. Patent leather trim and blinkers-brass accents on browband-all hardware is brass (almost new condition. $250.00 608-513-4488

For Sale: SHOW QUALITY AQHA WEANLINGS. Palomino Colt, halter western. Palomino Filly, halter, western. Bay Filly, hunt, jumping, dressage. Bred the best, phenomenal dispositions! $3,000 EACH EMAIL [email protected] 920-295-2237 Montello

For Sale:Two Amazing Percherons. Trained in multiple disciplines. Well manered, gentle and loving. Love children. Need to work and want to please Contact 608-438-6361

For Sale: 18” Regent English Saddle, Black Leather, leather knee roll, stirrups and irons included - $375. New 110” dark brown braided hunt reins - $40. Like New 48” Courbette girth - $60. Like New silver trimmed western headstall w/tooled browband - $120. Photos available of all. E-mail sunsetsandsqh@ yahoo.com. 920-295-2237.

For Sale: 10 year old AQHA Broodmare, beautiful 16+ hand hunt-type mare. Nice, pretty mover with an exceptionally sweet disposition! A hind leg injury prevented her from ever riding or showing, but she is a great producer & super mom. Co-ownership/lease arrangement available. 920-295-2237. E-mail [email protected].

For Sale: Featherlite Two Horse strait load bumper pull “V” horse trailer, model 9407. Used only a few times locally, LIKE NEW! Call 262-215- 3889 or email [email protected]

For Sale or Lease: 8 year old Halter Broodmare. BS Paint Palomino. 16H daughter of Obvious First Clue. Money winning foals- Easy breeder and great mom. $2,000.00 or best offer 608-434-4530 North Freedom

For Sale: 2 sets of Fine Show Harnesses for a 14.2. 860lb. horse. Brown reins-Clean and in good shape. $500.00 each or $750 each. 920-894-7239

For Sale: Jerald Show (2 Wheel Cart) wirh wooden basket. $1050 OBO 920-894-7239

For Sale: 6 year old PB Arab Mare. 14.2 H 860lbs. Good Manners-meeds experienced rider. Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Emtry/ Placing in 2014 NEWPHA & WDHR High Point Year Ends Award Program. Scored 7 & 7.5 in intro A & B tests at Sunflower Farms Schooling show (Aug. 2014)-Owners 1st Dressage competition. $7,500.00 920-894-7239

For Sale Meadowbrook Carriage with 48” wheels ( horse or small draft). Located in Woodstock, IL. $1,200 or best offer. 815-861-0965 [email protected]

For Sale or Lease: Bay AQHA Stallion. Sire is Superior Pleasure Horse, selling as we are gettting too old to handle outside breedings. He must have a good home. Broke to ride-never shown. Siblings have pages of show records with AQHA. mccoy.susan73@yahoo,com, Call afternoons 715-361-2468

For Sale: Show Carriages-1 Phaeton & 1 Antique, 4 wheel (Black & Burgandy) for 15.2 or 15.3 horse Both have competed in many shows, always in the Winners circle. Great condition. 920-484-3066 Page 18 Wisconsin Horse CouncilWisconsin Horse Counc

Upcoming Events

May May 2 Western Dressage Clinic 123 Series by Tuskey Dressage, Dover Stables Waterford-Bethany 630-935-4738 May 2 Youth Clinic-Sponsored by District 2, Western Connection Ranch-Rhinelander, pre registration 715-675-7016 May 2 Draft Horse Driving Clinic, 9am-4pm, Horseshoe Springs Ranch, Fond du Lac ,Annie 920-960-0634 May 2-3 Horse A Rama, Manitowoc Cnty Expo Grounds. 920-323-7394

May 2-3 Endurance Ride-Kettles & Bits, New Prospect Katie 920-539-0601 May 3 4H Clinic, Heartland Stables-Custer 715-347-7728 S May 9 WDHA Meeting-noon at Pizza Ranch, Appleton-Gail 920-536-0447 T May 10 WDHA Spring Clinic-Harmony & Balance, Gail 920-536-0447

N May 9 +++Fuzzy Wuzzy Open Show, Waukau Flying Mane, 9am, Cindy 920-379-2483 SANCTIONED

E May 9 +++West 20 Annual Open Show, East Troy– 262-642-4272 SANCTIONED

V May 9 +++Circle E Summer Series, Seymour, SANCTIONED May 9-10 +++ Winnebago 4H Warm Up Show, English & Western, Oshkosh, Merry 920-722-3763 SANCTIONED May 10 +++Woodside Ranch Mother’s Day Show, 9am Woodside Ranch 608-847-4275 E SANCTIONED May 9-10 Endurance Ride, Glacier Trails , Palmyra, Katie 920-539-0601 G May 10-18 Trail & Western Dressage Virtual Show/ North American Western Dressage, Jen 507-246-6293

N May 16 Fix A Test Instructional Clinic, Heartland Stables Custer,9am-5pm I May 16 WHC District 2 Meeting - Sam Scasidi facility in Merrill, guest speaker who will address back packing and camping-contact Becky 715-581-9480

M May 16-17 +++UMBHA IBHA & All Breed Show, Black River Falls 7:30am Ann 608-697-3503 SANCTIONED

O May 16-17 Wisconsin Pinto Horse Show, Jefferson Cnty Fair Park-Jefferson, start at 9am Jim 708-279-7298

C May 17 Wisconsin Cowboy Dressage Schooling Show, Heartland Stables, Custer 608-206-0596

P May 16-17 Endurance Ride-Border Battle Boogie, Cushing, Katie 920-539-0601 May 17 +++Plymouth Open Horse Show, Sheboygan Cnty Fairgrounds, Plymouth SANCTIONED U May 17 +++Wild Bill’s Riders Show, Elk Mound, 715-874-5690 SANCTIONED May 17 +++Kenosha Cnty 4H Open Show Lauren 262-748-6974 SANCTIONED May 22 Merrill Riders Club, Friday night Gymkhana, Lincoln Cnty Fairgrounds Merrill– Helen 715-536-5074 May 22-24 The Badger Classic-Jefferson-Kris 920-284-2929 (this is a 1 day show, co sponsored by WDHA/WAWA) May 24 +++All Breeds Show , Manitowoc Fairgrounds, Brenda 920-901-5686 SANCTIONED May 23 Sorenson Equestrian Park-Dressage Schooling Show-East Troy, 262-404-5700 www.sorensonpark.com May 23 +++Sunflower Farms All Breed Show, Bristol, 8 am, SANCTIONED May 23 LazyCreek Casual/Horse Clinic with Lee Sacket-11am-2pm ,$50.00 for clinic and Show on May 30 May 25 +++Oregon Horse Show, Triple K Stables, Oregon 8:30am, SANCTIONED May 30 LazyCreek Casual Horse Show, 10am (Paid from May 23 LazyCreek Clinic) 920-349-3623 May 30 Western Dressage 123 Clinic Series by Tuskey Dressage-Dover Stables Waterford-Bethany 630-935-4738 May 30 +++West 20 Dean Benefit Show, East Troy– 262-642-4272 SANCTIONED May 30-31 +++Broken Cinch Saddle Club, FDL Fairgrounds FDL SANCTIONED May 30-31 Heartland Dressage Schooling Show, Custer 715-347-7728 May 30-31 Triple A Riding Club Spring Trail Ride, Crocker Hills Horse Camp-715-627-7658 May 30-31 Dressage Clinic with Katie Hiller, Plum Lake Dressage –Sayner 715-542-3742 May 31 Western Dressage 123 Clinic Series , Prairie du Sac, Sharon 608-253-7018 June

June 6 +++LazyCreek Pleasure Show, Juneau-920-349-3623 SANCTIONED June 6 +++Circle E Summer Series, Seymour, SANCTIONED June 6 Silver Classic Western Day, Heartland Stables-Custer Alysia 715-347-7728 June 6-7 Connected Ground Work & Riding 2 Clinic, Anke Johnson 608-467-0008, Snapdragon Farm– Mt. Horeb June 7 Silver Classic English Day, Heartland Stables-Custer Alysia 715-347-7728

June 7 +++Wild Bill’s Riders Show, Elk Mound, 715-874-5690 SANCTIONED June 7 +++ RB Riders Pleasure & Speed Shows, Bangor-Pat 608-269-7352 (Speed is nor sanctioned)SANCTIONED June 7 +++Branch River Riding Club Show, Manitowoc Cnty Expo, SANCTIONED June 8-9 Cowgirl Camp Heartland Stables-Custer Alysia 715-347-7728 June 12-14 Wisconsin Cowboy Dressage Gathering & Trail Ride, Spur of the Moment in Mountain,WI June 12 +++Twilight Show, West Bend-Diane 262-622-2500 SANCTIONED June 13 Cowboy Dressage Clinic, 9am-3:30 pm, WBS Club Grounds– Wausau-Vickie 715-573-9665 June 13-14 Wisconsin Charity Classic Open Horse Show, Jefferson Cnty Fairgrounds– Jefferson.

June 13-14 +++Horse & Pony Show, Sheboygan Cnty Fairgrounds, Plymouth (June 14 is the open show) SANCTIONED June 14 June 13-14 +++Waukau Flying Mane Horse Show, Waukau SANCTIONED June 13-14 WDCTA –SW Chapter Capitol Mini-Event Clinic Sat., event Sunday Kelly 608-886-8999 920-623-0393 June 13-14 POA Open Horse Show, Heartland Stables-Custer Alysia 715-347-7728 Wisconsin Horse Council May Page 19 UPCOMING EVENTS June June 14 +++ Wisconsin Charity Show, Jefferson SANCTIONED June 14 +++West 20 Annual Open Show, East Troy– 262-642-4272 SANCTIONED June 14 +++Kenosha Cnty 4H Open Show Lauren 262-748-6974 SANCTIONED June 18 Horse & Pony Project Speed Show, Sheboygan Cnty Fairpark, Plymouth-Delda 892-6766 June 18-19 19th WDHA Dressage & Sporthorse Show, Waukesha-Kris 920-863-8253 (This is the pre-show for the region 10 Sporthorse & Dressage Show on June 20-21) June 19-20-21 +++Wisconsin Buckskin Horse Association, Jefferson Cnty Fairgrounds, Jefferson SANCTIONED June 20 +++ Clark County Pleasure Show, Greenwood Julie 715-937-8388 SANCTIONED June 25-28 Cowboy dressage & Into to Cattle, All Cowgirls Retreat, R Hangin’T Ranch. Norwalk 608-206-0596

June 21 +++Badger Horse Show, Rust B Arena-Westfield SANCTIONED June 21 Western Dressage 123 Clinic Series , Prairie du Sac, Sharon 608-253-7018 June 27 12th Annual Equestrian Drill Team competition hosted by KMRR, Shotliff Farm-Evansville June 27-28 Connected Ground Work & Riding 1 Clinic, Anke Johnson 608-467-0008, Snapdragon Farm– Mt. Horeb June 26-27-28 +++Wisconsin Buckskin Horse Association, Jefferson Cnty Fairgrounds, Jefferson SANCTIONED June 27 +++Golden Horseshoe Club NCWHA Horse Show, Marshfield, Nina 715-551-7596 SANCTIONED June 27 Kettle Moraine Rough Riders Drill Team Competition, Kendra 608-436-4331 June 27-28 +++Broken Cinch Saddle Club, FDL Fairgrounds FDL SANCTIONED June 27-28 Donkey & Mule Association, Heartland Stables-Custer Alysia 715-347-7728 June 29 Heartland Stables Beginner YMCA Horse Camp, 715-347-7728 JULY July 4-5 Wisconsin Pinto Horse Show, Jefferson Cnty Fair Park-Jefferson, start at 9am Jim 708-279-7298 July 5 Practice Makes Sense Show, Heartland Stables-Custer Alysia 715-347-7728 July 10 +++Twilight Show, West Bend– Diane 262-622-2500 SANCTIONED July 11-12 +++Partners for Progress & AQHA Introductory Show-Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn SANCTIONED July 11 +++Lazycreek Farm Pleasure Show, Juneau-call Claudia 920-349-3623 SANCTIONED July 11 WI Cowboy Dressage Gathering & Show, Heartland Stables-Custer Alysia 715-347-7728 July 11 +++Open Pleasure Show, Manitowoc Fairgrounds, Brenda 920-901-5686 SANCTIONED July 12 Open Speed Show, Manitowoc Fairgrounds, Lucy 920-905-5606

July 12 +++57th Annual Indianhead Saddle Club Show, Rice Lake-Em 715-234-7574 SANCTIONED July 12 +++ RB Riders Pleasure & Speed Shows, Bangor-Pat 608-269-7352 (Speed is nor sanctioned)SANCTIONED July 12 +++Badger Horse Show, Hwy 33 Beaver Dam, 920-858– 2880 SANCTIONED July 13-17 YMCA Beginner Camp, Heartland Stables-Custer Alysia 715-347-7728 July 18 PMS Show, Heartland Stables-Custer Alysia 715-347-7728 July 20-24 YMCA Beginner Camp, Heartland Stables-Custer Alysia 715-347-7728 June 21 +++Wild Bill’s Riders Show, Elk Mound, 715-874-5690 SANCTIONED July 25-26 Heartland Dressage Schooling Show, Alysia 715-347-7728

AUGUST

August 1 +++Lazycreek Farm Pleasure Show, Juneau-call Claudia 920-349-3623 SANCTIONED

August 1-2 Badger Horse Show, Red Ridge Ranch-Mauston, 920-858-2860

August 1-2 +++Broken Cinch Saddle Club, Fond du Lac Fairgrounds, Buzz 920-279-1469 SANCTIONED 920-623-0393

August 8 +++Chequamegon E-Z Riders Show, Bayfield Cnty Fair, Iron River, 715-292-5242 SANCTIONED

August 15-16 Wisconsin Pinto Horse Show, Jefferson Cnty Fair Park-Jefferson, start at 9am Jim 708-279-7298

August 15-16 Heartland Dressage Schooling Show, Alysia 715-347-7728

August 17-21 Advanced YMCA Camp, Alysia 715-347-7728

August 22-23 Heartland Stables, Ryan Rose Clinic, Alysia 715-347-7728

August 23 +++Wild Bill’s Riders Show, Elk Mound, 715-874-5690 SANCTIONED

August 29 Heartland Stables Shootout-Western-Alysia 715-347-7728

August 30 Heartland Stables Shootout-Eastern-Alysia 715-347-7728 Page 20 Wisconsin Horse Council

CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE 2015 SHOW NOMINATION FORM

Exhibitor Name Age (as of Jan 1st)______

Owner Name E-mail ______

Address Phone ______

City/State/Zip County ______Dist #______

Horse Name Breed ______

NOMINATION INFORMATION – Qualification must be between September 7, 2014 and August 30, 2015. Under the “Nominating Classifications”, place an “X” by the classification you wish to compete in. Remember, your nomination form and appropriate payment MUST be postmarked at least one day prior to participation in the first sanctioned show that you wish to use to qualify towards the WHC Championship Challenge Horse Show. To qualify for the Championship Challenge Horse Show, you must receive either one (1) First or two (2) Seconds at a WHC sanctioned show. If you receive two (2) Seconds in the same class, at a double judged show, they will both count towards your qualification. You will only be allowed one (1) second per nominated class for all other shows, as results need to be earned under two different judges. No nominations or memberships accepted the day of the show. Nomination deadline is August 1, 2015. ------NOMINATING CLASSIFICATIONS------_____ 1. Weanling & Yearlings at Halter _____37. Sr. Hunter Under Saddle _____ 2. Colored Horse at Halter (Paint/Pinto/App/Palo/Dun) _____38. Sr. Sr. Hunter Under Saddle _____ 3. Pony/Mini at Halter – 56” & under _____39. SportHorse Under Saddle (Hunt or Dressage Tack/Attire) _____ 4. Quarter Horse at Halter _____40. Saddleseat Pleasure _____ 5. Arabian & Half-Arab at Halter 41. Jackpot English Equitation – NQ ($10 entry fee) _____ 6. Morgan & Saddlebred at Halter _____42. Youth Huntseat Equitation _____ 7. Draft Horse/Draft Horse Type at Halter _____43. Jr. Huntseat Equitation _____ 8. Open Stock Type at Halter _____44. Sr. Huntseat Equitation _____ 9. Open Hunter Type at Halter _____45. Sr. Sr. Huntseat Equitation _____10. Open English Type at Halter _____46. Saddleseat Equitation _____11. Any Other Breed/Type at Halter _____47. Tiny Tot Western Pleasure (walk-jog only) _____12. SportHorse in Hand _____48. Tiny Tot Western Horsemanship (walk-jog only) _____13. Performance Horse at Halter (must exhibit in a riding/driving class) 49. Open Walk/Trot Western Pleasure - NQ Supreme and Reserve Supreme at Halter 50. Jackpot Western Pleasure – NQ ($10 entry fee) 14. Jackpot English Showmanship – NQ ($10 entry fee) _____51. Youth Western Pleasure _____15. Tiny Tot English Showmanship _____52. Jr. Western Pleasure _____16. Youth English Showmanship _____53. Sr. Western Pleasure _____17. Jr. English Showmanship _____54. Sr. Sr. Western Pleasure _____18. Sr. English Showmanship _____55. English Type Horse Western Pleasure (non-stock breed) _____19. Sr. Sr. English Showmanship 56. Jackpot Western Horsemanship – NQ ($10 entry fee) 20. Jackpot Western Showmanship – NQ ($10 entry fee) _____57. Youth Western Horsemanship _____21. Tiny Tot Western Showmanship _____58. Jr. Western Horsemanship _____22. Youth Western Showmanship _____59. Sr. Western Horsemanship _____23. Jr. Western Showmanship _____60. Sr. Sr. Western Horsemanship _____24. Sr. Western Showmanship 61. Egg & Spoon – NQ ($7 entry fee) _____25. Sr. Sr. Western Showmanship 62. Ride-A-Buck – NQ ($5 entry fee, winner takes 50% of all entry 10 min. WARM UP FOR DRIVING ONLY fees) _____26. Driving – Mini & Pony Pleasure _____27. Driving – Reinsmanship Mini & Pony NQ = Non-Qualifying class – open to all qualified exhibitors _____28. Driving – Horse Pleasure (single/multiple/hitch) _____29. Driving – Reinsmanship Horse (single/multiple/hitch) Age as of January 1, 2015 BREAK for riding warm-up Tiny Tot: 10 and under 30. Lead Line (6 and under) - NQ Youth: 13 & under _____31. Tiny Tot English Pleasure (walk-trot only) Jr: 14 - 17 _____32. Tiny Tot English Equitation (walk-trot only) Sr: 18 - 39 33. Open Walk/Trot English Pleasure – NQ Sr Sr: 40 & over 34. Jackpot English Pleasure – NQ ($10 entry fee) _____35. Youth Hunter Under Saddle _____36. Jr. Hunter Under Saddle *NQ Classes are non-qualifying classes. Exhibitor must be qualified in at least 1 other class to participate in NQ classes, and they need not nominate for these classes, sign up or pay for them until the day of the show.

Mail this form & payment to: Classifications nominated in _____ @ $4.00 = $______Wisconsin Horse Council WHC Level I Membership (required) * $ 20.00 Championship Challenge 2015 P.O. Box 72 * Youth/Juniors are FREE if parent/guardian is a member. Columbus, WI 53925 TOTAL PAID (make check payable to: WHC ) $ ___

If you have any questions, please contact WHC at 920-623-0393 or look us up online at www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org. Click on the “programs” tab to read more about the Championship Challenge program. Wisconsin Horse Council May PAGE 21

Excess Liability Insurance Join us on Facebook and become a friend. This $1,000,000 Excess Liability Insurance policy is an You will receive the most up-to-date optional member benefit. Become an individual Information and connect with fellow member of WHC and choose this valuable protection Horse people. today.

The value of this benefit is tremendous! Cost of equine liability insurance is estimated to range from $300 to $400 per year to the average horse owner...if purchased individually.

Wisconsin Horse Council Individual Membership Cost w/ Excess Liability Insurance: only $40 per year. If an owner’s horse hurts someone or damages someone’s property, the rider and owner can be held responsible for the damages. Even if proven not liable, you could incur considerable legal defense costs. Seldom is equine liability insurance extended from homeowners policies. $1,000,000 Equine Excess Personal Liability Insurance is an optional benefit available with an Individual or Family membership with the Wisconsin Horse Council.

Trail Quest 2015

Back by popular demand! Trail Quest will continue in 2015 with a new set of trails to visit. Here is the list:

District Trail Name Page in WI Horse Trails book

1 Dugan’s Run 38

2 Horseshoe Falls not in book

3 Northern Kettle Moraine 120

4 Black Hawk Unit 166

5 White Mound County Park 189

The rules are to visit each trail head. Take a picture of you and your horse at the trail sign. Turn in all five (5) pictures to me - Carrie Quatsoe via the Wisconsin State Horse Council, P.O. Box 72, Columbus, WI,53925. Receive an award! There is no extra fee to participate in the Trail Quest 2015, but you must be a member of the Wisconsin Horse Council and Ride Wisconsin! Explore our Wisconsin trail system and have a great year! Ride Wisconsin. Page 22 Wisconsin Horse Council

9th Annual Championship Challenge Horse Show Tentative Showbill September 12th, 2015 8:00 A.M. Rain or Shine Judge: TBD West 20 Ranch & Saddle Co., East Troy, WI Open to Qualified Exhibitors Only

1. Weanling & Yearlings at Halter 31. Tiny Tot English Pleasure (walk-trot only) 2. Colored Horse at Halter (Paint/Pinto/App/Palo/Dun) 32. Tiny Tot English Equitation (walk-trot only) 3. Pony/Mini at Halter – 56” & under 33. Open Walk/Trot English Pleasure – NQ 4. Quarter Horse at Halter 34. Jackpot English Pleasure – NQ ($10 entry fee) 5. Arabian & Half-Arab at Halter 35. Youth Hunter Under Saddle 6. Morgan & Saddlebred at Halter 36. Jr. Hunter Under Saddle 7. Draft Horse/Draft Horse Type at Halter 37. Sr. Hunter Under Saddle 8. Open Stock Type at Halter 38. Sr. Sr. Hunter Under Saddle 9. Open Hunter Type at Halter 39. SportHorse Under Saddle (Hunt or Dressage Tack/Attire) 10. Open English Type at Halter 40. Saddleseat Pleasure 11. Any Other Breed/Type at Halter 41. Jackpot English Equitation – NQ ($10 entry fee) 12. SportHorse in Hand 42. Youth Huntseat Equitation 13. Performance Horse at Halter (must exhibit in a riding/driving class) 43. Jr. Huntseat Equitation Supreme and Reserve Supreme at Halter 44. Sr. Huntseat Equitation 14. Jackpot English Showmanship – NQ ($10 entry fee) 45. Sr. Sr. Huntseat Equitation 15. Tiny Tot English Showmanship 46. Saddleseat Equitation 16. Youth English Showmanship 47. Tiny Tot Western Pleasure (walk-jog only) 17. Jr. English Showmanship 48. Tiny Tot Western Horsemanship (walk-jog only) 18. Sr. English Showmanship 49. Open Walk/Trot Western Pleasure - NQ 19. Sr. Sr. English Showmanship 50. Jackpot Western Pleasure – NQ ($10 entry fee) 20. Jackpot Western Showmanship – NQ ($10 entry fee) 51. Youth Western Pleasure 21. Tiny Tot Western Showmanship 52. Jr. Western Pleasure 22. Youth Western Showmanship 53. Sr. Western Pleasure 23. Jr. Western Showmanship 54. Sr. Sr. Western Pleasure 24. Sr. Western Showmanship 55. English Type Horse Western Pleasure (non-stock breed) 25. Sr. Sr. Western Showmanship 56. Jackpot Western Horsemanship – NQ ($10 entry fee) 10 min. WARM UP FOR DRIVING ONLY 57. Youth Western Horsemanship 26. Driving – Mini & Pony Pleasure 58. Jr. Western Horsemanship 27. Driving – Reinsmanship Mini & Pony 59. Sr. Western Horsemanship 28. Driving – Horse Pleasure (single/multiple/hitch) 60. Sr. Sr. Western Horsemanship 29. Driving – Reinsmanship Horse (single/multiple/hitch) 61. Egg & Spoon – NQ ($7 entry fee) BREAK for riding warm-up 62. Ride-A-Buck – NQ ($5 entry fee, winner takes 50% of 30. Lead Line (6 and under) - NQ all entry fees)

NQ = Non-Qualifying class – open to all qualified exhibitors

Age as of January 1st, 2015: SEI Approved Helmets are required for 17 & under and are Office Fees: $3.00 per horse/rider recommended for all. This rule will be enforced! combo. Tiny Tot 10 & under Youth 13 & under Every equine must present an original 2015 negative Lunch will be available on the grounds. Coggins test & leave a copy for show records. Jr. 14-17 years Camping will be available on the Sr. 18-39 years Stallion handlers must be 18 years or older. grounds. Contact West 20 for Sr. Sr. 40 & over reservations. Horses may enter more than 1 halter class if qualified. Contact: Pat Miller (608) Stall Fees: $25.00/day, $40.00/overnight, 873-3848 or Entry Fees: $7.00 per class per horse/rider combo if pre- $5.00 per horse to show out of trailer. WHC (920) 623-0393 if entry is postmarked by 9/04/15. $10.00 per class per Contact West 20 for reservations. questions. horse/rider combo if entry is postmarked after 9/04/15 and day of show. Bedding/shavings available for purchase on-site for $6.00 per bag.

Wisconsin Horse Council, it’s members, volunteers, and West 20 Ranch & Saddle Co. will not be responsible for any injury, damage or loss to horse, equipment or rider. Forms and more information available at www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org. Wisconsin Horse Council May PAGE 23

CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE 2015 Open Show Program Qualifying Placings Reporting Form

Exhibitor Name: Age (as of 1/1/15): ______

Street Address: ______Horse’s Name: ______

City, State, ZIP: County: ______

Phone: ______E-mail: ______�� Please place only one show’s results on a form.

Name of Show Attended: ______Date of Show: ______

1. Name of Class Entered: ______Placing: 1st or 2nd (Please Circle one) Nominated Class You Want This To Count Towards: ______

2. Name of Class Entered: ______Placing: 1st or 2nd (Please Circle one) Nominated Class You Want This To Count Towards: ______

3. Name of Class Entered: ______Placing: 1st or 2nd (Please Circle one) Nominated Class You Want This To Count Towards: ______

4. Name of Class Entered: ______Placing: 1st or 2nd (Please Circle one) Nominated Class You Want This To Count Towards: ______

5. Name of Class Entered: ______Placing: 1st or 2nd (Please Circle one) Nominated Class You Want This To Count Towards: ______

6. Name of Class Entered: ______Placing: 1st or 2nd (Please Circle one) Nominated Class You Want This To Count Towards: ______

7. Name of Class Entered: ______Placing: 1st or 2nd (Please Circle one) Nominated Class You Want This To Count Towards: ______

�Show Secretary’s Signature: (required) ______

Show Secretary’s Phone Number and/or E-mail: ______

*Please attach a copy of the showbill from the above listed show. *Please keep a copy of this for your own records. *Please send form within 7 days of qualifying, with all submissions due in the WHC Office by Sept. 4, 2015.

� Mail to: WHC Championship Challenge, P.O. Box 72, Columbus, WI 53925

If questions, please contact WHC at 920-623-0393 or [email protected]. Page 24 Wisconsin Horse Council

Wisconsin Horse Council Championship Challenge Sponsorship Form

We would appreciate your support through sponsorship to help ensure success of this show.

Level 1 “Copper Bit” Sponsor 1 Class for $25.00 Announcement during class

Level 2 “Bronze Boot” Sponsor 2 Classes for $50.00 Announcement during class Business card listing on sponsor page of WSHC website Championship Challenge show page Listing on signage at entry booth

Level 3 “Silver Spur” Sponsor 3 Classes for $75.00 Announcement during class Business card listing on sponsor page of WSHC website Championship Challenge show page Listing on signage at entry booth Link to your website on our show website Literature dispersed at show

Level 4 “Golden Horseshoe” Sponsor 4 Classes for $100.00 Announcement during class Ringside Banner Business card listing on sponsor page of WSHC website Championship Challenge show page Listing on signage at entry booth Link to your website on our show website Literature dispersed at show and your logo will also be printed onto the back of a t-shirt given to each competitor

Level 5 “Platinum Bridle” Sponsor 6 Classes for $150.00 Announcement during class Ringside Banner Your logo will also be printed onto the back of a t-shirt given to each competitor Business card listing on sponsor page of WSHC website Championship Challenge show page Listing on signage at entry booth Link to your website on our show website Literature dispersed at show Name of Sponsor ______

Address ______Please send completed form and payment to: City, State, Zip ______Wisconsin Horse Authorized Signature ______Council

Website ______PO Box 72 Columbus, WI 53925 Phone ______Email Address ______Questions? Call Type of Sponsorship: 920-623-0393 ______Copper ______Bronze______Silver ______Gold ______Platinum www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org

Check #______Amount ______Wisconsin Horse Council May Page 25

Wisconsin Horse Council

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Equine Limited Liability Sign $6.00 ea. $3.00 ea. Small 11”x16” Heavy Plastic Equine Limited Liability Sign $15.00 ea., $7.00 ea. Large 16”x26” Heavy Plastic or 2 for (2 for $8.00) $25.00 Wisconsin Horse Trails - $20.00 $7.00 ea. 10th Edition WSHC Canvas Tote Bag $8.00 $5.00 ea.

HorseSmarts®: Essential Advice WHC Member $2.50 ea. for Today’s Horse Owner - DVD $10.00 Non-Members $15.00

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Make Checks Payable to “Wisconsin Horse Council” Send this form with payment to:

Wisconsin Horse Council PO Box 72 Columbus, WI 53925 Page 26 Wisconsin Horse Council

Wisconsin Horse Council CounciLetter Advertising Order Form

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Order, payment, and ad copy should be mailed to: Wisconsin Horse Council, Inc. PO Box 72 Columbus, WI 53925-1516 Phone: 920-623-0393 Fax: 920-623-0583 May Page 27 WisconsinWisconsin Horse Horse Council Council February District 1 includes the counties of: Ashland, Barron, Bay- field, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor and Washburn District 2 includes the counties of: Florence, Forest, Lan- glade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Shawano, and Vilas District 3 includes the counties of: Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, Wau- paca, Waushara, and Winnebago District 4 includes the counties of: Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha, Lafayette, Milwaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, and Waukesha District 5 includes the counties of: Adams, Buffalo, Clark, Dis Columbia, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Mar-

quette, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Trempealeau, - Vernon, and Wood

WHC District 1 News: Contact Amy Sturino 715-651-9486 Counciletter Deadlines [email protected] The deadlines for advertising articles, upcoming events and advertisements for the WHC Counciletter is ; WHC District 2 News: Contact Dr. Becky Myszka 715-581-9480 June Issue: May 15 noon [email protected] Articles must be equine related, may not be for commercial benefit and must be sent to us in a timely fashion. The Editor reserves WHC District 3 News: the right to revise or refuse articles. Contact Rich Ernsberger DVM Ads and articles are best sent in electronic format (prefer 920-960-0483 or [email protected] MS Word or Adobe Acrobat) to: [email protected] WHC District 4 News: Office hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Contact Lynne Levy at 414-873-2956 or [email protected]

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