Spring/Summer 2012

Congratulations! Elyse Moore, Charlotte, NC ASHA Youth Photo Contest Winner 13 and Under Division Club Listings ...... 3 Youth Conference ...... 4-10 23 Conference Survey ...... 11 Academy Awards ...... 12-18 Junior Judging ...... 19 Saddle Time ...... 20-21 Golf Cart Contest ...... 23 Follow us on USEF ...... 24 Facebook: Reader Contributions ...... 25 ASHA — American Club Happenings ...... 26-33 Saddlebred Horse Association Youth Driving Challenge ...... 34 Triple Crown Contest ...... 35

Germaine Johnson, Chair Katy Hannah Parker Lovell Christy Parker-Cordell 4025 Peppertree Drive P.O. Box 194 2915 Shetland Drive 13765 Old Post Road Lexington, KY 40513 Simpsonville, KY 40067 Winston Salem, NC 27127 Hortense, GA 31543 859-296-5554 (home) 502-722-5737 336-785-0983 (home) 912-577-0089 859-338-4901 (cell) [email protected] 336-971-9388 (work) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jeana Hein Kay Richardson Ron Merwin, Auction Chair 8384 River Road Carol Matton 13507 Fawn Drive 10236 Copper Chase Drive Nashville, TN 37209 2800 Oakwood Road Bloomington, IL 61704 Granger, IN 46530 615-352-4699 Hartland, WI 53029 309-827-5606 (home) 574-674-8116 (home) [email protected] 262-367-4026 (home) 309-824-4265 (cell) 574-262-2060 x 3514 (work) 262-367-9111 (work) [email protected] [email protected] Lori Jackson [email protected] 182 Mallard Trail Andrea Steponaitis Vicki Gillenwater, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Sally McConnell 2365 Versailles Road Scholarship Chair 502-338-3382 201 Woodland Avenue Versailles, KY 40383 859-509-8746 COMMITTEE 307 Triplett Road [email protected] Mt. Washington, KY 40047 Knoxville, TN 37922 502-538-6100 (home) [email protected] 865-250-1273 (home) Alice Lear 502-957-2186 (work) 865-693-8332 (work) 19025 Coates Blvd. 502-396-8472 (cell) Kent Swalla [email protected] Hastings, MN 55033 [email protected] 4550 North Glendale Drive 651-437-2725 (home) Columbia, MO 65202 Renee Biggins 651-438-9008 (work) Louise Miner 573-814-1152 P. O. Box 302 612-749-6651 (cell) 8328 Penn Avenue South [email protected] Simpsonville, KY 40067 [email protected] Bloomington, MN 55431 502-722-5068 (home & work) 952-888-1903

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2 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction Join The Fun! If you want to enjoy American Saddlebred horses in the company of other horse lovers, join an American Saddlebred Horse Association Youth Club (ASHAYC). If there is not yet a Club in your area, get some friends together and start ASHAYC one. For more information on starting an ASHA Youth Club or for information on existing Clubs in your area, check out www.saddlebred.com or contact ASHA, 4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511, 859/259-2742, fax 859/259-1628, e-mail [email protected].

ALABAMA ILLINOIS MICHIGAN NORTH CAROLINA ASA of Alabama Youth Club  Club Landmark  Rackin’ Riders Youth Club  Halters and Hearts Brittany A. Fox, 5008 Long Leaf Lane, Nora Ozer, 5648 Hillcrest Rd., Erin Shirey/Sena Bowling, Brooke Vanderspuy/Kelly Nadler, Birmingham, AL 35242, 205-807-0423, Downers Grove, IL 60518, 414-899-9988, 11121 Beethoven Blvd., Davison, MI 10610 Kerns Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078, [email protected] [email protected] 98423, 248-459-0059, 704-947-7433, [email protected]  Knight Riders [email protected]  High Caliber Hot Shots ARIZONA Toni Shipman Knight, 36W788  Tall Tails Youth Club Mary Orr, 1100 Reynolds Price Dr.,  Bridleway Barn Stormers Red Gate Rd., Saint Charles, IL Jodi Higdon/Kelly Neu, 5531 Atlas Rd., Kerners ville, NC 27284, Sabrina Ball, 22088 N. 79th Way, 60175, 502-249-0292, Grand Blanc, MI 48439, 810-636-7000, 704-500-6166, 336-769-4701, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 480-473-2767, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]  Woodwind Farm Showstoppers  Whispering Oak Winners  Lovell’s Little Bits  Little Legacys Bonnie Kittredge, 2910 S. Justen Rd., Stacey Finley/John Fenger, Parker Lovell, 2915 Shetland Dr., Jacquelyn Kral/Connie Alexander, McHenry, IL 60050, 815-477-2740, 67380 Sisson, Washington, MI 48095, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, 336-784-6385, 28811 N. 44th St., Cave Creek, AZ [email protected] 586-709-5752, [email protected] [email protected] 85718, 312-613-4315,  Shiflet Stirrups [email protected] INDIANA MINNESOTA Beverly Shiflet, 108 Joanda Farm Rd.,  Sarabande Super Stars Trinity Trotters  Centre Pointe Saddle Club Mooresboro, NC 28114, 828-245-0600, Betsy Dian Lundell, 3250 East Allen Rd., Mary Lynn Foster/Taylor Windle, Jennifer King, 5756 Ehler Avenue S.E., [email protected] Tucson, AZ 85718, 520-907-3965, 10310 S. County Rd. O, Clayton, IN Delano, MN 55328, 612-839-0050, [email protected] 46118, 317-507-9372, [email protected] OHIO  Tucson Trotters [email protected]  Valiant Riders Youth Group  Ridge Riders Kendall Weber, 7513 East Camino De Cary Bartz, 11755 N. Partridge Rd., Marsha Anderson/Toria Heck, Querabi, Tucson, AZ 85115, 520-886-6672, KENTUCKY Stillwater, MN 55082, 651-430-1763, 1959 County Rd. 104, Chesapeake, OH [email protected]  Biggins Bridle Bunch [email protected] 45619, 740-867-2276, Renee Biggins, 750 Noland Rd., [email protected] CALIFORNIA P.O. Box 302, Simpsonville, KY 40067, MISSOURI  The Sassy Saddlebreds  Firefly Equestrian Lightning Bugs 502-722-5068  Abby Road Riders Colleen Martin, 7440 Lilly Chapel Cathryn Hager, P.O. Box 8618, Rancho  Brannon Barnsters Kelly Stewart, 19608 South State Rt. J, Georgesville Rd., Lon don, OH 43140, Santa Fe, CA 92067, 858-395-5708, Deb Rateri/Nancy Brannon, Peculiar, MO 64078, 813-803-0036, 614-374-6149, [email protected] [email protected] 973 Turkey Foot, Lexington, KY 40502, [email protected]  Johnny 6 Saddle Club 859-983-0856, [email protected]  Destiny Riders TENNESSEE Amanda Groce, 9655 New Ave.,  Premier Youth Club Lisa Mullen/Mary Jo O’Malley,  Locust Run Rebel Riders Gilroy, CA 95020, 408-833-3870, Sarah Byers/Katy Hannah, 1702 Mystery Hill Dr., Pleasant Hill, MO Rebecca Brown, 1100 Oak Plains Rd., [email protected] 8655 Shelbyville Rd., P.O. Box 99, 64080, 816-540-3635, Clarksville, TN 37043, 931-362-2798,  Little Bits Horse Club Simpsonville, KY 40067, 502-722-5737, [email protected] [email protected] Jennifer Granger, 12366 Chandler Blvd. [email protected]  Fairview Crew  Sumner Saddlebreds #H, Valley Village, CA 91607,  Reining Ainsleys Valery Kron/Tonya Brison/C. Perkins, Will Harris/Brittany Simmons, 323-365-2035 Elizabeth Rhoads, 205 Wooldridge Rd., 9580 County Rd. 367, New Bloomfield, 923 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville, TN  Rancho Del Martians Youth Group Apt. 3, Versailles, KY 40383, MO 65063 , 573-491-3710, vshey78@ 37204, 727-251-7815, Rancho Del Mar/Kim Bonta, [email protected] yahoo.com, [email protected] [email protected] 7608 Galleon Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009,  Rock Creek Juniors  Glendale Giddy-Uppers [email protected] Michelle McMahon, 3114 Rock Creek Dr., Kent Swalla, 4550A N. Glendale Dr., TEXAS Louisville, KY 40207, 502-893-7792, Columbia, MO 65202, 314-565-5582,  VPF Stirrup Squad COLORADO [email protected] [email protected] May Chadick, 8514 Katy Hockley Rd.,  Colorado High Steppers  Shamrock All Stars  The Pride Katy, TX 77493, 281-787-9051, Jackie Rosellen, 212 South Roland Ave., Whitney Hill, 541 McCoun Rd., Kate Coup Younker, 1008 Fairmount Ct., [email protected] Fort Lupton, CO 80621, 303-857-4726, Smithfield, KY 40068, 502-682-6100, Jefferson City, MO 65101, 573-823-2173,  Winning Ways Whinnies [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sherry Frankel, 21403 Mueschke Rd.,  PVF Pony Pals  Showtime Show Stoppers,  Timbermist’s Cutback Kids Tomball, TX 77377, 281-224-0679, Jamie Volz, 12136 Desert Hills St., Nicole Reason/Kiersten Fuchs, Tina English/H. Gillespie/T. Poettgen, [email protected] Parker, CO 80138, 303-841-9884, 9300 Old Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 17703 Wakefield Rd., Pleasanton, KS [email protected] 40299, 502-231-1171, 66075, 402-991-9033, [email protected] WISCONSIN [email protected]  De Equus Stablemates CONNECTICUT  Southlund Farm Youth Club NEBRASKA Ginger Schinktgen/Candy Wildenberg, Wildwood’s Shaky Tails Sandy Andrews, 124 Shaw Avenue, Cheradon’s Cheval’s 1033 Cty. S, Manitowoc, WI 54220, 920- Sharon Stoltz/Kasha Morris, Versailles, KY 40383, 859-361-7657, Cheryl Dorff, 12211 Fairview Rd., 775-4088, [email protected] 124 White Birch Rd., East Hampton, CT [email protected] Springfield, NE 68059, 402-253-2550,  Equitate Equestrians 06424, 860-267-9492,  Step Ahead Saddlebreds [email protected] Bridget Ward, 3200 S. Stone Gate [email protected] Betsy Webb, 2612 S. English Station Rd., Circle #101, New Berlin, WI 53151, Louisville, KY 40299, 502-267-0881, NEW JERSEY 262-244-7771, [email protected] GEORGIA [email protected] Kierson Kavaliers  Glen Valley Gaiters  Jr. ASHAG  Wingswept Walktrots Karen Greenwell, 107 W. Woodschurch Cynthia Griswold/Odessa Merten, Bruce Payton, 405 Savannah Circle, Stephanie Sedlacko, 7175 Harrodsburg Rd., Rd., Flemington, NJ 08822, 1753 Baron Lane, Oshkosh, WI 54904, Jonesboro, GA 30236, 404-353-8912, Nicholasville, KY 40356, 859-887-0955, 908-528-3307, [email protected] 920-233-7117, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]  Knollwood’s Knockouts  Mountain Laurel Super Riders  Zu-Kru NEW HAMPSHIRE Nancy Turner, 2800 Oakwood Rd., Tina Smith & Jennifer Spurlin, Cindy Boel/Deveau Zubrod, P. O. Box 379, Fairfield Fillies Hartland, WI 53029, 262-367-2391 138 Saddlebred Ln., Baldwin, GA Prospect, KY, 502-228-3377, Devon Garone, 11 Old Turnpike Rd.,  Willis Stables Youth Group 30511, 706-244-2861, [email protected] Richmond, NH 03470, 603-828-7020, John Willis/Susan Nicola, 4414 N. [email protected] [email protected] Marlborough Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211, 414-963-9949, [email protected] Listings current as of April 19, 2012

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 3 2012 Saddlebred Convention and Youth Conference

Photos by Janice Hatfield Clockwise from top right: A saddle at Hillcroft Farm, one of the sites visited on Saturday’s youth field trip. The Valiant Riders at Claiborne Farm, another stop on the field trip. The Friday night pizza party and roundtables drew large crowds. The Step Ahead Saddlebreds at the International Museum of the Horse on Friday night. The TallTails youth club visits Secretariat's grave site at Claiborne Farm. A Fun-Filled Field Trip Highlighted the Weekend! 2012 CONVENTION AND YOUTH CONFERENCE

By Emma James Bryant On our way here to the first barn which is Hillcroft Farm. At Hillcroft Farm, Misdee Wrigley the owner is so nice and she moved from Florida to a big barn in Kentucky! She’s been riding since she was two and has a lot of trophies! We just got into the tack room, she has a lot of saddles! But there’s a western saddle and it has a lot of bling! That saddle be- longed to her family. She thinks it was made in 1935. The saddle weighs 200 or more pounds! Then we went into the carriage room and it is really cool. She even has an awesome Photo by Janice Hatfield sled. She says Above and below: At Claiborne Farm, youth got the chance to pet Blame and see a she cannot pick number of areas of the historic horse farm. a favorite. She has a family. We are going to Secretariat’s tariat’s grave. We just passed a street pony coach stall to see some name plates. called Secretariat Way!! Next we are which is really Every colt goes outside about 1:00 going to lunch. We are eating at the rare to have. p.m. and comes inside about 3:00 lodge at Blue Licks State Park. She has two car- p.m. to bathe; they repeat this process Next we are going to Cornerstone riages that be- everyday. They raise about 140 race Farm! The owner of the barn, Fred Photo by Janice Hatfield Misdee Wrigley Miller longed to her horses. They brought out a horse Sarver brought some horses out for us of Hillcroft Farm. great grandpar- named Arch and he won the super to see. The first horse that he brought ents. She also derby in 1988. He is 17 years old. out is named CHHarlem Town. Next has two tailgating carriages! They are Arch has many daughters and sons. he’s bringing out I’m A New Yorker. really big! Every carriage is old fash- Next he is bringing out a horse He’s so fluffy!! He is 32 now!!! ioned. One of the carriages says named Blame. Blame is the son of This story was written on the Cumberland Hotel and there’s a T Arch. He had 13 starts on the race ASHA Youth Field Trip by Emma design on the carriage. I wonder track. He won the Breeders Cup Clas- James Bryant. Emma is 9 years old what that means? sic! He just turned 6. He is so soft! and rides with Diamond View Farm Next we are going to Claiborne At the end we went to see Secre- in Versailles, Kentucky. Farm! We just arrived, and we saw some cute colts running! We saw two swans and four geese on top of a wa- terfall. Claiborne Farm just celebrated their 100th anniversary last year. They’re raising 130 colts this year, 28 colts are already born. There are over 400-450 horses on the farm. He said that there are over 3,000 acres. There are over 90 barns at Claiborne Farm. They do 75-100 breedings day and night. They raise horses for sale and for racing. Some will go and some will race. The ones that stay go some- where to be broke or trained! The barn has had 11 horses who have won Triple Crown races. One of the horse’s names was Seattle Slew!! Clai- borne Farm is owned by the Hancock

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 5 2011 ASHA YOUTH AWARDS Region 8 ASHA 2010 YOUTH CLUB AWARDS  ASHA SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER Drew Mallery, Goodrich, MI — 49.5 pts. Membership  Camryn Mallery, Goodrich, MI — 34.5 pts. High Caliber Hot Shots, Kernersville, NC National High Point Champion  Alyssa Wedell, Batavia, IL Nicole Rodriguez, Grand Blanc, MI — 16 pts. History  Michaela Kratofil, Grand Blanc, MI — 14 pts. De Equus Stablemates, Manitowoc, WI Regional High Point Champions Meetings and Programs Ages 14-20 ASHA YOUTH AWARD High Caliber Hot Shots, Kernersville, NC 14-20 Division Region 1 Educational Activities Alyssa Wedell, Batavia, IL Michele Porter, Glendale, AZ — 29 pts.  Bridleway Barn Stormers, Scottsdale, AZ Region 5 13 and Under Division  Lovell’s Little Bits, Winston-Salem, NC  Courtney Ball, Scottsdale, AZ Alyssa Wedell, Batavia, IL — 57 pts. Community Service  Amanda Isoda, Naperville, IL — 42 pts. JUNIOR JUDGING HIGH POINT AWARDS  Bridleway Barn Stormers, Scottsdale, AZ Region 8 Kentucky  Vantage Point Stirrup Squad, Tomball, TX Alexis Fenger, Lapeer, MI — 22 pts. Ages 14-20: Tori Gray, Louisville Fund Raising Ages 13 and Under Ages 13 and Under: Kaeli McCarty, Simpsonville Lovell’s Little Bits, Winston Salem, NC Region 1 North Carolina Promotions  Courtney Ball, Scottsdale, AZ — 30 pts. Ages 14-20: Megan Batten, Wilson  Club Landmark, Oak Brook, IL  Nicole Bigelow, Scottsdale, AZ — 29 pts. Ages 13 and Under: Jamie Bo Lucas, Gibsonville  Tall Tails, Grand Blanc, MI  Cassidy Ball, Scottsdale, AZ — 21 pts. IASPHA YOUTH CLUB OF THE YEAR  Emily Burg, Scottsdale, AZ — 10 pts. Ages 14-20: Alexandra Fischer, Elgin Biggins Bridle Bunch, Simpsonville, KY  Hallie Ungerson, Phoenix, AZ — 5 pts. Ages 13 and Under: Aspen Wheeler, Rochelle  Skylar Stepien, Glendale, AZ — 4 pts. FRANK OGLETREE YOUTH AWARD Drew Taylor Hewitt, Bermuda Run, NC

Photo by Janice Hatfield Photo by Janice Hatfield Region 5 Showmanship at Halter winners Amanda Isoda and Showmanship at Halter winners from Region 1. Alyssa Wedell.

Photo by Janice Hatfield Photo by Janice Hatfield ASHA Youth Award winners Alyssa Wedell and Courtney Ball. Kaeli McCarty was the age 13 and under winner of the 2012 CONVENTION AND YOUTH CONFERENCE 2012 CONVENTION AND YOUTH Junior Judging High Point Award in Kentucky. 6 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction 2012 CONVENTION AND YOUTH CONFERENCE

Photo by Janice Hatfield Photo by Janice Hatfield The High Caliber Hot Shots were honored for outstanding The Bridleway Barn Stormers were honored for outstanding achievement in membership and meetings and programs. achievement in educational activities and community service.

Photo by Janice Hatfield Photo by Janice Hatfield Lovell’s Little Bits were honored for outstanding achievement in The Vantage Point Stirrup Squad was honored for outstanding educational activities and fund raising. achievement in community service.

YOUTH CLUB OF THE YEAR

Photo by Janice Hatfield Photo by Janice Hatfield The Tall Tails Youth Club was honored for outstanding Biggins Bridle Bunch was honored as Youth Club of the Year. achievement in promotions. Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 7 2012 CONVENTION AND YOUTH CONFERENCE was HillcroftFarm inParis,Ken- field trip.The first farmwewentto mous racehorses. Bask, andmanytrophiesfrom fa- a hugestatueoftheArabian horse of interestingthingsthereincluding seum oftheHorse.Therewerealot Kentucky HorseParktotheMu- party. Afterthat,wewenttothe the conferencewasgotopizza were there. and seethebarnshorsesthat really excitedtogoonthefieldtrip went toKentucky, andweallwere girls fromouryouthgroupwho ton, Kentucky. Therewereseven Youth ConferenceheldinLexing - this year’s ASHA Conventionand Minnesota, wewereabletoattend bles Youth GroupinStillwater, By Brooke andErikaWhitney A SecondFun-FilledAccountoftheWeekend! Tall Tails attheFridaynightfieldtriptoInternationalMuseumofHorseduringASHAYouth Conference. SPRING/SUMMER 2012 8 Saturday morningwestarted the The firstthingwedidaspartof As membersoftheValiant Sta- Junior Junction room andsaw allofhercarriages, huge! Nextwe went intoacarriage ring, anditwas look atherriding Then wegotto horses, including at someofher grandmother. longed toher fancy, andbe- really shinyand saddle, whichwas pound western had abig200- nesses. Shealso trophies andhar- some of also lookedat and hotcider. We have somecookies Miller. Thefirstthingwedidwas tucky, ownedbyMisdeeWrigley CH Grande Gil. Next welooked Misdee’s Arch atClaiborneFarm. talked aboutwhat weweregoingto guides, David and Kevin.They anddidn’t pretty coaches andsleighs;theywerereally Photo byJaniceHatfield have anyduston we wentwasClai- wedding. grandmother’s was usedinher her weddingthat one sheusedin cept thesleigh, at sometimeex- driven allofthem us thatshehas one. Misdeetold see theinsideof old. We also gotto she wassixyears one ofthemwhen them. Shedrove was meetthetour first thingwedid borne Farm.The The nextplace Photo byJaniceHatfield 2012 CONVENTION AND YOUTH CONFERENCE see at the barn and gave us a lot of information about the farm. Like, 6 out of 11 Triple Crown winners were bred there including Seabis- cuit and Seattle Slew. They are going to have about 130 babies this year and have about 450 horses there, they own 3000 acres, and had their 100-year celebration last year. Mr. Seth Hancock is the owner; he is the grandson of the founder of the farm. He drives around the farm every day and knows all the horses by name! We saw many horses in pastures and saw the breeding shed. We also got to walk through the stallion barn and got to see where Secretariat’s stall was. His name was on the stall on a big plaque. Eddington is the Photo by Janice Hatfield stallion in that stall now. Erika Whitney taking notes for magazine coverage during the youth visit to Next we got to see a horse Cornerstone Farm. named Arch. He is 17 years old and won the Super Derby in 1998. He also breeds at least 100 mares a year. He was a really nice horse. We saw another horse named Blame, the horse that beat Zenyatta in the Breeders Cup. He is also the son of Arch. He won $4 million in racing and is now 6 years old, breeding at least 97 mares each year. When Kevin was done telling us about Blame, we got to go up and pet him. Next we went to go and see the cemetery. Secretariat, Bold Ruler and many other horses are buried here. Bold Ruler is Secretariat’s sire. There are a few horses in the cemetery buried in caskets like humans, including Swale and Secretariat. The others are buried Photo by Janice Hatfield The Valiant Stables Youth Group at Secretariat’s Grave at Claiborne Farm. traditionally with the heart, head and hooves. stalls. One of them — I’m A New you don’t get to see him every day. We left Claiborne for our next Yorker — is 32 years old and still  Brooke’s favorite thing was stop at Blue Licks State Park, where breeding. The other was CHHarlem seeing all of Misdee’s carriages be- we had a nice lunch, and awards Town, who is 28. Both of them cause they are cool. were distributed. Five riders from were really pretty.  Abby’s favorite thing was Clai- our barn received medals! We had an awesome time at all borne Farm because there were cool After an interesting bus ride we of these barns, and they all had nice horses there. got to the last farm called Corner - and pretty horses!  Caitlyn’s favorite thing was stone. We met Fred Sarver, who let Here are some of the things that everything because it all was inter- us look all around their brand new specific members of our youth esting. barn. They had many horses, and group liked:  Katelyn’s favorite thing was also had some cute yearlings  Cece’s favorite thing was see- the museum because she liked the running out in the pasture. Most of ing Secretariat’s grave because he is history of the museum. the horses were stallions, and they her favorite race horse.  Erika’s favorite thing was Sec- were really big and pretty. We got to  Kala Jo’s favorite thing was retariat’s grave because he is a good see 2 of the horses out of their seeing Secretariat’s grave because race horse.

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 9 2012 CONVENTION AND YOUTH CONFERENCE classes atthe2011 World’s Champi- sions andhasshown 8horsesin13 ent Saddlebredsin13different divi- Currently shehasshown34 differ- plishments atage16isimpressive. Ronald McDonaldHouse. Academy andfundraisingforthe Riverwood TherapeuticRiding her timeandeffortsto also rodeSaddlebreds. Aunt JenniHewitt,who ciety onbehalfofherlate the AmericanCancerSo- tions werecontributedto Over $100,000indona- Walk forHopein2005. co-founder ofJenni’s many years. Club) Youth Clubfor tive memberoftheASAC(Charter from 2000-2008.Sheisalsoanac- ticipant intheLovell’s LittleBits Youth Clubandwasanactivepar- of theHighCaliberHotShots Clubs. SheiscurrentlythePresident been activeinthreeASHAYouth active memberofASHAandhas try DaySchool.DrewTaylor isan honor rollstudentatForsythCoun- olina. Sheiscurrentlyajuniorand from BermudaRun,NorthCar- award wenttoDrewTaylor Hewitt their peers. ing servedastruerolemodelsfor sonal characteristics,aswellhav- show ring,exhibitedpositiveper- pation andachievementwithinthe bers whohavedemonstratedpartici- must beactiveASHAJuniorMem- his orhershowcareer. Nominees sportsmanlike attitudethroughout each yearwhohasexhibiteda bred horses. involvement withAmericanSaddle- young peopleandencouragedtheir Ellen, hewasespeciallyinterestedin Director. Becauseofhisdaughter of histimeandtalentsasanASHA (1930-1985), whogaveunselfishly honor JamesFrankOgletree,Jr. Drew Taylor HewittHonored withOgletree Award 0SPRING/SUMMER 2012 10 Her listofHorsemanshipaccom- She hasalsodonated Drew Taylor wasthe This yeartheFrankOgletree This awardhonorsoneyouth This awardwasestablishedto Junior Junction and representing varioustrainers High CaliberStables, catchriding assisting withacademyshows at interning atClarkClouseStables, Under Saddle. 2006 World’s ChampionRoadPony Pleasure GrandChampion,and ton JuniorLeagueFive-Gaited Team andwonaSilvermedal. dle SeatWorld CupFive-Gaited was alsoamemberofthe2010Sad- participated inSouthAfrica.She vitational Five-GaitedTeam that member ofthe2011World CupIn- onship HorseShow. Shewasa Vicki Gillenwaterpresents Drew Taylor HewittwiththeFrankOgletree Award. Drew Taylor spentlastsummer 2009/2008/2007 Lexing- Five-Gaited Pleasure, serve World’s Champion Gaited Pony, 2010Re- World’s ChampionFive- ure, 2011Reserve Gaited CountryPleas- Championship Three- hibitor, 2011World’s Five-Gaited JuniorEx- World’s Championship complishments are2011 Among herotherac- and aLifeMembership withASHA. can Saddlebred HorseAssociation, one canbebestowedbytheAmeri- of thehighesthonoruponwhich crafted julepcupwhichissymbolic true sportsmanshipprinciples. every opportunitygivenandhas show your thank youcardforallowingherto uitation class,shealwayssendsa an academyhorsejusttofillEq- catch rides,showsagaitedhorseor she nomination sharedthatwhether Drew Taylor, twooftheletters through handsoninvolvement. a horse,whichcanonlybelearned ring comesfromtheabilitytoread games.” Hersuccessintheshow stands itismorethanjust“funand dren. Asarolemodel,sheunder- a rolemodelfortheyoungerchil- shehasbecome and horsemanship, ments bothincommunityservice American Saddlebredindustry. professionally associatedwiththe across thecountry. Hergoalistobe Drew Taylor receivedacustom- Just toshowthecharacterof Through hermanyaccomplish- horse. Sheappreciates Photo byGayleStrickroot 2012 CONVENTION AND YOUTH CONFERENCE SPRING/SUMMER 2012 11 Junior Junction No Yes  Yes

2012 ASHA YOUTh YOUTh 2012ASHA Three-Gaited Champions Three-Gaited

PLEASE RETURN BY MAY 15 TO [email protected] BY MAY PLEASE RETURN Roundtables during pizza party Roundtables during Activities at the hotel Additional field trip on Friday during a separate breakfast presented Academy Awards during lunch presented Academy Awards Field trips Night Luncheon” with trainers of of Saturday Staying at hotel to attend “Legends       

THE FIRST 50 YOUTH SUBMITTING SURVEYS WILL WIN PRIZES! YOUTH SUBMITTING SURVEYS THE FIRST 50 CONFERENCE EVALUATION CONFERENCE NAME: ______ADDRESS: ______ROUNDTABLES FIELD TRIP & YOUTH AWARDS LOCATION LOCATION FIELD TRIP & YOUTH AWARDS (Remember it will need to be close to the trip) 1.  this year? Did you attend the conference 5.ACTIVITIES to do next year? Under the following headings, what would you like 2. for Friday night? What activities do you prefer 3. for Saturday? What activities do you prefer 4. What was your favorite parts of convention this year? ACADEMY AWARDS PROGRAM

ASHA is proud to offer this unique program. All instructors, advisors and horse show committees are encouraged to promote academy classes in their areas. The development and appreciation of horsemanship and sportsmanship in our beginning Saddle Seat riders will develop skill and appreciation for the American Saddlebred that will last a lifetime.

Academy Awards Program Enrollment ASHA membership is REQUIRED for participation in the Academy Awards program. For information on becoming a member, please contact ASHA at (859) 259-2742. Definition of Academy Class An academy class is any class offered in a local tournament in which two or more stables are participating, or any class designated “academy” at an open show. To be eligible, partici- pants in these classes must be riding a horse designated as a “school” horse, a horse used REGULARLY in lesson program instruction. Acceptable attire is jodhpurs or dark pants, boots, and dress shirt or sweatshirt bearing stable logo. Riding suits are unacceptable. Hard hats are optional. How Points Are Earned 1 point: Participation in an academy riding or driving class. 1 point: Placing 2nd – 8th in an academy riding or driving class. 2 points: Placing 1st in an academy riding or driving class.

Points will be tabulated throughout the show year, beginning October 1 and ending September 30 of the following year. An official point sheet verifying an individual’s participation and placement in academy classes must be signed by BOTH the rider and the instructor or Youth Club advisor, and submitted to ASHA by October 31 of the award year. To qualify for an award, a total of 15 points must be accumulated during a single show year in either juvenile (17 and under) or adult (18 and over) divisions. Points earned in one year may NOT be carried forward into a subsequent show year. Awards A bronze medallion will be awarded for earning 15 points in the first year of competition, a silver medallion for 15 points in the second year, and a gold for 15 points in each additional year. Only one medallion per year may be earned by an individual competitor. Point Reports Copies of the Academy Awards Official Point Reports can be downloaded at www.asha.net/files/academy_awards_points.pdf. Tony Scarlati photo Tony

12 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction ASHA ACADEMY MASTER MEDAL AWARD

ASHA is proud to offer this award, which goes beyond the ASHA Academy Awards program. After participants in the Academy Awards Medal Program attain their first gold medal, they then have the option to continue with the Academy Awards program by earning gold medals on a yearly basis or enter the Academy Master Medal Awards Program, which encourages participation in promotion, education, and continued involvement with the American Saddlebred.

HOW POINTS ARE EARNED Riding points are earned according to the rules of the Academy Awards Program. A list follows giving the options for activity points.

MASTER BRONZE: 20 riding points + 15 activity points MASTER SILVER: 20 riding points + 20 activity points MASTER GOLD: 20 riding points + 25 activity points

Activity points can be accumulated from the following list. All points must involve a combination of no less than 3 different activities total. Participate in Junior/Adult judging or Showmanship at Halter – 5 points each Enter the ASHA Youth Photo Contest (entries received by November 30 of award year) – 5 points Give a speech to a Youth Club, organization, or class about the American Saddlebred – 5 points Volunteer at a horse show – 5 points (i.e. pass out ribbons, help stable or barn, assist other riders, concessions, etc.) Be a member of an ASHA Youth Club – 5 points Volunteer at an equine therapy riding program – 5 points Participate in an ASHA Youth/ASHA Youth Club activity – 5 points (i.e. assist with summer camp, assist with donation for annual ASHA Youth Auction at the Kentucky State Fair, etc.) Participate at the ASHA Annual Meeting and Youth Conference – 5 points Participate in ASHA Saddle Time Program Complete level 1-3 – 5 points Complete level 4-6 – 10 points Participate in ASHA International Youth Program Earn a Badge – 5 points Enter an ASIYP activity/horsemanship competition – 10 points Complete a level of ASIYP Level 1 – 5 points Level 2 – 10 points Level 3 – 15 points

Points will be tabulated throughout the show year, beginning October 1 and ending September 30 of the following year. An official point sheet verifying an individual’s participation and placement in academy classes and activities must be signed by BOTH the rider and the instructor or Youth Club advisor, and submitted to ASHA by October 31 of the award year. The point sheet can be found online at www.asha.net/files/ashamastermedalactivityreport.pdf.

To qualify for an award, a total of 20 riding points, plus the required number of activity points must be accu- mulated during a single show year in either juvenile (17 and under) or adult (18 and over) divisions. Points earned in one year may NOT be carried forward into a subsequent show year.

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 13 2011 ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS

Kentucky: Allison Cloud Arizona: The Bridleway Barn Stormers’ Academy Award winners. ILLINOIS Silver: PALOS HILLS Taylor Collins RIDING STABLE Kelsey Miller Silver: Regan Moore Gold: Lauren Ehrlicher Mady Gill HUNTOON Christa Giroux STABLES Anna Dearen Gold: Gracie Sandlin Amanda Isoda Macy Brangers Sofia Brown

KANSAS BIGGINS PEEPER RANCH BRIDLE BUNCH Kentucky: Annie Bennett with Biggins Bridle Silver: Gold: Bunch adviser Whitney Hill. Nicole Jackson Kara Bekebrede Master Bronze: ARIZONA Sean Michael KENTUCKY Annie Bennett Allison Cloud BRIDLEWAY Moffett LOUISVILLE Gold: Master Silver: STABLES EQUESTRIAN Kaeli McCarty Bronze: Ryan Kelledy CENTER Chloe Ball Skylar Stepien Bronze: BLUE WILLOW Eliya Rogoff Eliessa Eddie Haley Mitchell Master Bronze: Illamri Penne FARM Maitlin Hunt Silver: Addy Quigley Hallie Ungerson Taylor Parker Caroline Walker Silver: Master Silver: Sydney Glenn Annie Walker Finn Cooper Michelle Porter Regan Giles Kendall Kelledy Katie Maxwell Kentucky: Kaeli McCarty Jessica Ridgway

14 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction Arizona: Winners from the Bridleway Barn Stormers Kentucky: Winners from the Louisville Equestrian Center.

Kentucky: Winners from Biggins Bridle Bunch. Kentucky: Winners from Premier Stables.

Kentucky: Winners from the Brannon Barnsters. Kentucky: Winners from Blue Willow Farm. Gold: Meredith Murray PREMIER SHOWTIME Alexis Pickett Ellie Hummel Samantha Sheets Jayna Crisp STABLES ACADEMY Gold: Silver: Laura Wood Bronzie Peach- Bronze: Silver: Madelyne Grace Lisa Tiemeyer Master Gold: Yancey Jordan Eades Isabelle Fuchs Stephens Lee Lenkoff Hailey Stantz Kelli Crosby Reagan Bosse Melissa Steinkamp Claire Deschler Victoria Rookard Jeannie Soto WINGSWEPT Molly Steinkamp Dana Maynard BRANNON Gold: Silver: FARM STABLES Ashley Johnson Brielle Boudreau Bronze: SIGNATURE SPRING HILL Bronze: Master Bronze: Gold: Ashely STABLES STABLES Laura Oh Devin Sell Ellie Lyons McLaughlin Bronze: Silver: Anita Wilkerson Deb Rateri Maggie Kaelin Isabella Wester Samantha Sierra Newsome Silver: Master Silver: Isabel Mitchell Havana Wester Aebersold Master Bronze: Cayla Conyers Zoe Brannon Tori McLaughlin Colby Hoover Grace Shaftner

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 15 Michigan: Drew Mallery Michigan: Carmen Gonzalez

Michigan: Winners from the Valiant Riders. Michigan: Winners from Tall Tails Youth Club. ZUBROD Drew Mallery Silver: Silver: NEW Courtney STABLES Master Silver: Cassidy Dolby Kayla Jo Davis Kramlick Bronze: Carmen Gonzalez Gold: Gold: JERSEY Kimberly Lia O’Bryan Master Gold: Gianna DeSimone Cecilia Ball KIERSON FARM Earlywine Alexis Fenger Libby Wicker Bronze: Gold: MICHIGAN Michaela Kratofil Camryn Silverton CHERADON Leo Melancon Camille Ricci Camryn Fedeli EXECUTIVE ACRES Maggie FARMS TAYLOR CREEK VALIANT Gold: NORTH O’Connell Bronze: STABLES STABLES Stephanie Stoley Bronze: Bronze: Grace Allison CAROLINA Nicole Rodriguez Jackie DiCaro BOONES FARM Gold: Aidan Silverton Jaclyn North Ava Musolino Bronze: Camryn Mallery Allie Okopny Elysabeth Kleinke Brooke Whitney Cara DeForge Emma Robinson

16 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction Michigan: Camryn Mallery North Carolina: Jozy Unal North Carolina: Sadie McAuley

North Carolina: Winners from the High Caliber Hot Shots. North Carolina: Academy riders from Cash Lovell Stables.

Silver: CASH LOVELL Emma Soucy Madelaine Avery Rose Lily Sweeney Morgan Robinson STABLES Brenna Smith Seeber McCutcheon Silver: Alice Brinkley Bronze: Blair Huff Kim Stewart Terra Johns Ali Fitton Camille Brinkley Kayla Rickmon Emma Grace Sara Musser Master Bronze: Laney Henley Scarlett Brinkley Lily Jordan Lovell Elizabeth Stewart Emily Stokes Corbin Gold: Taylor Moore Alaya McCarter Bella Weise Jozy Unal Bumgarner Laura Cedrone Chanler Cook Victoria Voletto Elizabeth Felicia Elliott Gold: Parker Todd Carley Ramey Raelyn Long Marshall Margaret Bassett Sydney Beason Master Bronze: Morgan Miller Kylie Jankowicz Gold: Rachel Whitt Mackenzie Todd Christy Silver: Adriana Peacock HIGH CALIBER Rachel Baker Lauffenburger Willard Dodson Merrick Semans STABLES Gracie Bargoil Ritter Dodson Sadie McAuley Bronze: Lizzy Miller Gena Wright Becca Turner

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 17 Wisconsin: Winners from the Knollwood Knockouts.

North Carolina: Winners from Lovell’s Little Bits. North Carolina: Lovell’s Little Bits Academy riders at the WCHS. LENUX STABLES TEXAS WISCONSIN Bronze: LONE STAR EQUITATE LLC Brie Biddle SADDLEBREDS Bronze: Sara Peters Bronze: William Paige Wilson Karla Mortiz Grosspietsch Taylor Bridgers Suzanne Couture Maddie Manz VANTAGE Grace Cutting Allie Hochman POINT FARM Allyson Herman Silver: Bronze: Sydney Busch Melissa Chatto Ian McPhee Lauren Gall Michelle Conley Morgan Wright Silver: Stephanie Bush Alexa Bernal Anna Amineva Rachel Sanford Silver: Giovanna Greco Gold: Betsi Kate Riddle Tay Mair Paige Mahoney Gold: Gold: Wisconsin: Winners from the Equitate Equestrians. Master Bronze: Sydney Young Ellie Grosspietsch Maria Traeger Gold: PEPPER HILL Elyse Moore Mallory Brown Ellie Metz Kiersten Lockman Silver: Gina Vilar FARM Alex Albrecht Jordan Vavra Gold: KNOLLWOOD HARRISON VIRGINIA Jordan Bartosiak Kelly Manion Brittany Esser COUNTRYSIDE FARM Jen Fox Jessica SHIFLET Bronze: STABLES Margaret Homa Kuzniewski GLEN VALLEY STABLES Haley Berget Bronze: Silver: Abby Kastenholz Lizzy Janikowski FARM Ashley Nickey Megan Parr Jordan Dowdy Rachel Kreiter Heather Campbell Bronze: Micki Thelen Ainsley Budzinski Miriam Griswold

18 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction JUNIOR JUDGING To hold a Junior Judging event, contact Brenda Newell at (859) 259-2742, Ext. 343 or e-mail [email protected]

Shiflet photo Members of Junior ASHAG participated in Junior Judging at the Pro-Am Benefit Classic Horse Show in April.

CAROUSEL CHARITY PRO-AM BENEFIT CLASSIC 2. Grace Donall, Judd Stables, FL HORSE SHOW HORSE SHOW 3. Isabel McSwain, Brian Reimer SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA PERRY, GEORGIA Stables, GA 4. Emily Candelaria, Judd Stables, FL MARCH 17, 2012 APRIL 4-7, 2012 5. Caron Elwell, Ward Stables, GA 6. Daniella Gallo, Avalon Stables, FL Ages 14-21: Ages 14-21: 7. Mina Mueller, Avalon Stables, FL 1. Sam McCutchan, Granville, OH 1. Nick Cervantes, Creek Bend 8. M. L. Sutton (tie), Red Oak 2. Kirwan Kennedy, Phoenix, AZ Stables, GA Stables, FL 3. Caitlin Moffett, Glendale, AZ 2. Samantha Elyse Hocking, Jewellee Love (tie), Ward 4. Michelle Porter, Glendale, AZ Dixie Stables, GA Stables, FL Jay Love (tie), Ward Stables, GA Ages 13 & under: Ages 13 & under: Karen Jarrard (tie), Red Oak 1. Courtney Ball, Scottsdale, AZ 1. Claire Mutheney, Ward Stables, GA Stables, GA 2. Skylar Stepien, Glendale, AZ 3. Cassidy Ball, Scottsdale, AZ Junior 4. Hallie Ungerson, Phoenix, AZ Judging 5. Ella Lentz, Phoenix, AZ winners at the 6. Eliessa Eddie (tie), Peoria, AZ Carousel Stella Dillard (tie), Scottsdale, AZ Charity Horse Participating Ribbons: Show in  Kaitlyn Jackson, Cave Creek, AZ Scottsdale,  Elizabeth Banks, Phoenix, AZ Arizona.  Elsa Alexander, Cave Creek, AZ  Sean Michael Moffett, Glendale, AZ  Finn Cooper, Centennial, CO  Emily Burg, Scottsdale, AZ  Chloe Ball, Scottsdale, AZ  Halle Lentz, Phoenix, AZ

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 19 SaddleTime The ASHA Saddle Time Riding Program is an incentive-based program that rewards you with recognition and gifts for doing what you already love to do. It works like this: you keep a log of hours spent riding registered American Saddlebred* horses, and at the various hour levels, you receive special Saddle Time awards. Download an application at www.asha.net/files/saddletimeapplication.pdf.

Requirements: Courtney  Current/active ASHA Membership  *Levels one through three do not have to be accumulated on Saddlebreds  Ball Levels four through six must be earned on registered Saddlebreds  No time limit as long as membership stays active What types of activities  Time recorded will begin upon receipt of enrollment were completed in order to fee and application earn your hours (lessons,  Hours will be recorded on an honor system trail riding, etc.)?: Mainly  Hours required for each award are cumulative lessons and play riding.  Ownership of horse is not required What did you like about Courtney Ball, 14, of participating in the Saddle Hours required and awards offered: Scottsdale, Arizona, has Time program?: I liked earned the high accom- tracking down all of my Patch and certificate 20 plishment of Saddle Time lessons and seeing how 50 Patch and lapel pin Level 6. Courtney, daugh- many hours I have. 100 Patch and cap ter of Sabrina and Ed Ball, 150 Patch and T-shirt took a few moments re- What do you like most 200 Patch and tote bag cently to discuss her expe- about the American Sad- 250 Patch and award, with an acknowledgement and rience with Saddlebreds. dlebred horse?: What I like is how beautiful they are photo in Junior Junction, the ASHA Youth newsletter What grade are you in, when they move. and what is the name of Hours WILL count in the your school?: I am in the Who is your favorite horse 8th grade at Mountain and why?: My favorite following activities: Trail Middle School. horse is either my horse • trail riding Zeus, a.k.a. Chaka Zulu, • lessons How long have you been or our pony Bonny be- • parades riding?: 7 years. cause I ride both and even • drill teams though one is very big and Who is your instructor, the other is very small, • non-recognized events/shows and where is he/she lo- both have taught me to be- (only 15 minutes allowed per class) cated?: My instructors are come a better rider. Marcia Everett, Erin Rae Hours WILL NOT count in the Smith and Jolene Galvin at Do you participate in Bridleway Stables in other horse programs (ex- following activities: Scottsdale, Arizona. ample: 4-H, ASIYP, etc.)?: • recognized events/shows • grooming I participate in ASIYP and How long did it take to have finished all levels and • competitive trail rides • driving earn your hours?: About finished all of the badges • endurance rides • hot walking 5 years. for Saddletime.

20 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction Hannah Fowler Maggie McElroy Caroline Gomel Erin McNaughton Saddle Time 2012 Miriam Griswold Katie McLaughlin Ellie Kangur Natalie Penegar NEW Shelby Hobbs Ashlynn Seagle Eliessa Eddie Erin Kennedy Alexis Rasmussen ENROLLMENTS Savannah House Katelyn Sette Isabelle Fuchs Camryn Mallery Elizabeth Reimer Kaylyn Abbott Nicole Jackson Grace Shaftner Sydney Gardner Lily McNair Johonna Sheldon Rylee Abbott Grace Kehoe Mercedes Shannon Chloe Griffis Grant Middleton Mackenzie Todd Elizabeth Affeld Cassidy Kelly Sydney Shelton William Grosspietsch Cassie Neu Destiny West Morgan Balentine Audrey Kim Aidan Silverton Marjorie Hannamen Josie Neu Chloe Ball Katie LeClaire Amanda Smith Loewe Kasprenski LEVEL FOUR Ashley Nickey Lindsey Beckett Avery Barlow Caroline Lowe Hanna Speese Grace Kelly Cara Rafanelli Ellie Grosspietsh Lauren Beck Chelsea Lowry Graham Troxell Lauren Kirk Maria Rodgers Amanda Isoda Alexa Berres Meredith Macy Annie Tupper Megan Klostermeyer Lisa Simonis Jessica Kuzniewski Alyssa Berres Sarah Madden Reilly Voit Kiersten Lockman Ramsey Skrepenski Melina Labonte Nicole Bigelow Josephine Manville Erica Vrabec Drew Mallery Parker Todd Michelle Porter Stephanie Brackett Mackenzye McAdams Sydney Young Emmie Neu Emily Vicari Stephanie Stoley Emily Brogna Hannah McBride Taylor Young Mallory Osborne Brittany Wendt Hallie Ungerson Mallory Brown Kaeli McCarty Selin Yulcinkaya Allie Poovey Brandon Wingett Anna Grace Whitworth Emily Burg Samantha McCutchan Alexa Pletcher Laura Wood LEVEL FIVE Emily Burt Brandon McKnight LEVEL ONE Nicole Price Kelsie Zuercher Miah Carey Alison McMillin Elisabeth Acheson Delaney Raker Ellie Grosspietsch Michaela Kratofil Alexandria Cedrone Remington Mealey Erica Aldridge Emma Robinson LEVEL THREE Jackie Taylor Amy Cedrone Isabella Middleton Elsa Alexander Morgan Robinson Corie Allen Hannah Vandeventer Karissa Clark Kara Mohar Devan Altman Ashley Roe Cassidy Ball Madison Waddell Emma Cook Shelby Monroe Lauren Amos Jared Rowe Samantha Bannister Finn Cooper Sydney Monroe Alana Bloomfield Ainsley Ruley Sydney Beason LEVEL SIX Irelynn Coy Allie Okopny Libby Bowen Samantha Sheets Gentry Beauclair Alexandra Fischer Anthony Dawson Laurel Partyka Lilly Boyd Aidan Silverton Gabrielle Clauser 3/2012 Gianna DeSimone Bailee Patton Bjorn Brinkley Camryn Silverton Jennifer Connelly Courtney Ball Samantha Dunn Anabelle Pelto Camille Brinkley Hailley Stantz Taylor Cooley 11/2011 Elise Dygert Laura Plant Scarlett Brinkley Rachel Starke Victoria Daniel Alyssa Wedell 9/2011 Lauren Fitzpatrick Katie Prows-Lepera Allison Burt Kyra Terenzio Kathryn Evans Lauren Ehrlicher Alexandra Foster Shalynn Randel Jenny Case Caley Trujillo Christine Fitzgibbon 2/2011 Emma Gearon Madison Reed Arielle Clauser Halle Workman Carmen Gonzalez Christy Stovall 3/2010 Ashlynn Glancy Kendall Rezek Lauren Comer Maria Gudger Delynn Uttecht Johnny Jean Groce Betsi Riddle Sydney Craig LEVEL TWO Claire Hankins 4/2010 James Grosspietsch Nicole Rodriguez Victoria Dawson Cecilia Ball Kirwan Kennedy Alexis Fenger 9/2010 Laney Henley Eliya Rogoff Erinn DeMarco Macy Blake Halle Lentz Current as of Drew Taylor Hewitt Sausha Saunders Cassidy Dolby Nika Lynn Cornell Ella Lentz April 25, 2012 Alexandra Fischer Alexandra Fischer, he/she located?: My instructors are What do you like most about the Ameri- 16, of Elgin, Illinois, has Bonnie and Megan Kittredge at Wood- can Saddlebred horse?: How they present earned the high accom- wind Farm in McHenry, Illinois. themselves in such an elegant and beauti- plishment of Saddle ful way while still being strong and bold. How long did it take to earn your Time Level 6. Alexan- hours?: About 3 years. Who is your favorite horse and why?: dra, daughter of Linda Twist and Shout, “Twister,” was my first Olson, took a few mo- What types of activities were com- horse. Like an older brother, he would ments recently to discuss her experi- pleted in order to earn your hours pick on me but in the end he was always ence with Saddlebreds. (lessons, trail riding, etc.)?: I took mul- there for me to learn not only how to be tiple lessons during the week, went on What grade are you in, and what is the a better rider but a better person. a few trail rides with my friend, and name of your school?: I am a junior at participated in horse shows. Do you participate in other horse pro- Burlington Central High School. grams (example: 4-H, ASIYP, etc.)?: I have What did you like about participating in How long have you been riding?: My participated in ASIYP since I was 9, and I the Saddle Time program?: I think it’s a entire life. have been an active member and President great way for equestrians to be recog- of the Wood Wind Showstoppers. Who is your instructor, and where is nized and rewarded for what they love. Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 21 Girl Scouts Earn Barn Girlz Rock Patch at Colorado Classic Horse Show By Alice Hughes Event organizer and volunteer, Girl Scouts of Colorado Girl Scouts of Colorado partnered once again with the Colorado Classic Horse Show to offer the 6th annual Barn Girlz Rock event on April 14, 2012. Nearly 80 Girl Scouts, ages 10- 12, attended the 36th annual Colorado Classic Horse Show to learn about horse health, horse care and the horse show industry. The Girl Scouts watched the horse show to learn about the Saddlebred, Morgan and Arabian breeds. After the show, the girls rotated through 10 edu- cational stations with topics such as: horse behavior, horse health, safety around horses, riding equipment and clothing, grooming, horse shoeing, adopting wild mustangs, barn tours and a horse trivia game. “This event is fun,” said Shea, 9, Lake- wood, from Troop 3895. “Getting to pet and feed the horses is the best part.” Rebecca, 9, Troop 3450, from Highlands Ranch, holds the lead rope of American Saddlebred The patient purebred Arabian horse gelding I’m Hot You’re Not at the Safety Around Horses station. “Just Smokin’” demonstrated equipment while presenter McKenna Caspers Slaugh. He demonstrated how he makes home notebook filled with horse facts, delved into the three styles of riding rep- a horse shoe from a piece of steel, heat- fun activities and equine industry con- resented at the horse show and the beau- ing it until it is bright yellow at 2,200 tact information. Girls could also win tiful equipment specific to each style. degrees Fahrenheit and then shaping it free riding lessons donated by profes- “I have to admit that I’m scared of with his hammer. Each group of Girl sional horse trainers. horses, but I love them so much,” said Scouts got to take a completed, but still Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the Annabelle, 10, Denver, from Troop warm horse shoe home with them. USA is the pre-eminent leadership devel- 3895. “Horses are so beautiful and “It looks like hard work to be a far- opment organization for girls, with 3.2 they can talk to you with their ears, rier,” said Miranda,10, Wheatridge, million girl and adult members world- eyes, body and feet.” from Troop 2520. “My favorite things wide. Girl Scouts is the leading author- Girl Scouts learned how messy it is to about horses are that they are beautiful ity on girls’ healthy development, and brush a furry pony at the grooming sta- and graceful. Horses just click with me!” builds girls of courage, confidence, and tion. Godzilla, a mini-Shetland pony left At the veterinary station, Dr. Lauren character, who make the world a better an explosion of creamy white fur on the Fischer described a horse’s skeletal struc- place. The organization serves girls from ground much to the Girl Scouts’ delight. ture and drew bones on a Shetland pony every corner of the United States and its “This is so fun to brush a pony,” named Chili. Girl Scouts also listened to territories. Girl Scouts of the USA also said Sarah, 10, Lakewood, from Troop Chili’s heart beat and lungs breathing. serves American girls and their class- 2801. “I’ve never done this before. I’ve “That was cool listening to a horse’s mates attending American or interna- never been this close to a horse be- heart beat,” said Jacqueline, 9, Aurora, tional schools overseas in 90 countries. fore.” Sarah’s sister Willa, 11, chimed from Troop 2105. “I love horses. They For more information on how to in “I like making patterns in her fur.” are calm and lovely. I like riding them join, volunteer or reconnect with, or Troop 2510 from Wheatridge too at Girl Scout camp.” donate to Girl Scouts, call 800-GSUSA- learned the complicated process of mak- After the event, girls could continue 4-U (212-852-8000) or visit ing a horse shoe from farrier Del their education with a special take- www.girlscouts.org.

22 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction YOUTH ACTIVITIES AT THE 2012 WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW DON’T RIDE AROUND IN A PLAIN JANE GOLF CART Enter the ASHA Youth Golf Cart Decorating Contest

Everyone knows ASHA Youth are creative, and here’s another way to show it! Prizes will be given in different categories and ages (13 & Under and 14-21). $20 entry fee. Categories include Best Horse Theme, Glitziest Golf Cart, Home Barn Theme, Regional Decoration (i.e. Georgia Peach), Your Horse’s Name Theme (i.e. Miss Outta My Way), Holiday Themed, Zaniest, ASHA Youth Group Name Theme, Occupation Themed, and Animal Theme (other than horse). To participate, please contact Brenda Newell at b.newell@ asha.net or 859-475-1461. (GOLF CART DRIVER MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE)

YOUTH SCAVENGER HUNT JUNIOR JUDGING CONTEST The annual Youth Scavenger Hunt returns to the Walk in the shoes of a World’s Championship World’s Championship Horse Show. Be sure to Horse Show judge. Awards presented to the win- bring your cameras! ners in the 13 and under and 14-20 age divisions. Shiflet photo

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 23 24 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction READER CONTRIBUTIONS Each year, ASHA Charter Club ASA of Alabama holds an essay contest for youth to explain their love of Saddlebreds. This year’s topic was, “What Does Riding Mean to Me?” Below are two of the many excellent responses received.

By Jenny Leech been riding horses since I was born. him talking to a horse named Sprite. I I am the daughter of two horse train- Horses have made a huge impact on my could tell he wanted to ride. So the next ers, and I basically grew up on horses. I life. Throughout most of my high school week I got permission and I got Sprite am an average teenage girl. I career, when most kids hang out ready for Michael. I brought Sprite out happen to be outgoing, I talk a with friends on Friday nights and and told Michael it was his turn. He lot, I like to teach people, and goof off, I have been in a barn, started to cry he was so happy. I got him like everyone in the world, I have riding, practicing, learning, and on and I led him around. Michael com- bad days. I am sure that there are watching horses change lives. pletely opened up, he talked, he laughed, many things people can do to It is amazing to see how a and he made eye contact. When Michael feel better on a bad day; my ac- horse can impact a life. I met a was finished riding Sprite he hugged me. tivity of choice is riding a horse. boy named Michael, and he was I was so shocked to see how being Horses never judge, they never autistic. I met him when he was around a horse had given him confi- make fun, they never tease or joke at in- 18. He needed a job, and he liked horses. dence. Sprite completely changed his life. appropriate times, they are always there He was really sweet and shy, he would Even though Michael and I are not the for you, and they always listen — never look at you in the eyes, he could same, seeing how a horse had changed his whether they want to or not. not hold a conversation, and he did not life led me to realize that horses have the What does riding mean to me? It understand how to complete a simple same emotional affect on me. You have a seems like such a simple question, but it task like sweeping a floor. He came to special bond with a horse that cannot be is extremely hard to put an answer into the barn everyday and I started to teach explained. Horses mean the world to me, words. I do not know how to fully ex- him simple tasks like sweeping the barn, and on a day-to-day basis they shape and plain the huge impact riding has had on watering horses, and getting shavings for change my life for the better. my life. It is everything to me — a hobby, the stalls. Jenny rides with Winsalot Stables in a sport, and most of all a lifestyle. I have One day I walked into a stall and saw Guntersville, Alabama

By Layla Z. Tatum from this beautiful beast and throw tried acting, I’ve done it all a million “Turn your hands into each other!” away my gloves and whip forever, I times over. Riding is the blood running “Slow down your posting! You don’t think I would die a little inside. That through my veins. have to post as fast as he’s trotting!” part of me would slowly fade away; it No matter what I do, I always end “Change Layla, change!” would desperately grab back onto the back up at the same place — a stable, a Change. Slow down. Grace. Control… reins and climb back into the saddle. barn, a pasture. My shelves have al- Do you hear that? It’s the sound of Riding is the one thing in life that I ways been filled with books on horses, my heart pounding as I tell you about can honestly say makes me want to tip how to care for a horse, the history of what riding means to me. Maybe you my head back and scream “I love this!” horses and man. I truly believe that it noticed just now that I said I’m telling Maybe I’m so turned on by riding be- was fate that I start riding. Nothing you about myself and not riding. cause of the fact that I’m a complete less or nothing more. If I was in a dance studio right now I adrenaline junky. Maybe I see the horse Riding is an art form. You must have wouldn’t be myself. If I was standing on as how I wish I could see myself — style, class, elegance, and presence, a field with a black and white soccer ball something with beauty beyond com- while all the while you’re trying to con- dancing beneath me, I wouldn’t be my- pare, tamed, but still untamed at heart. trol a thousand pound beast. That to self. If I were anxiously waiting to attend Something with the power of eight adult me is completely different from ram- an art conference, I wouldn’t be me. men, but with the gentleness of a lamb. ming your body into people, or running I don’t know when riding became a Riding is not a sport to me, or a as fast as your heart will take you. part of me. Maybe it happened years hobby, or even a lifestyle choice. Riding Riding for me is not a hobby. It is ago when the equestrian world was still for me is fate. It is intertwined with my not a sport. It is a part of me. It is me. new to me or maybe it happened a heart, my soul, my being. I’ve tried bal- Layla is 13 years old and rides with week ago. I just know it happened. let, I’ve tried tennis, I’ve tried soccer, Stepping Stone Farm in Chelsea, Right now, if I were to climb down I’ve tried choir, I’ve tried piano, I’ve Alabama

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 25 CLUB HAPPENINGS

LOVELL’S LITTLE BITS NORTH CAROLINA The Cash Lovell Stables’ Little Bits Youth Club in Win- ston-Salem, North Carolina kicked off the new year with great plans for the 2012 Show Season! First on the list were two Youth Club road trips — one to the ASAC Convention in Concord, NC, and the other to the ASHA Annual Convention and Youth Conference in Lexing- ton, KY. Many of their youth club members attended the con- ferences and had wonderful weekends filled with educational activities, youth meetings, awards, great food and dancing! Next, their riders got to work raising funds and collecting items for their winter and spring community service projects. During the first few months of 2012, the Little Bits supported Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center, CLS’s Ghana Orphan Relief Fund, the Ronald McDonald House of Winston Salem, Play for Peace Global Initiative and Crisis Control Ministry. Their Youth Club also held five different meetings to start the year off right! Barn Safety, Show Rider and Academy Rider preparation and a mission trip to Ghana were just a few of the subjects they covered in January, February and March! They began their official 2012 Show Season at Latta Park Plantation in Huntersville, NC. The American Saddlebred As- sociation of the Carolinas held their Winter Tournament and the Little Bits were happy to bring almost 30 new and sea- soned riders to participate in this exciting show! After practic- ing at the Winter Tournament, they were ready for the Raleigh Spring Premiere Horse Show in Raleigh, NC. They had a great turnout, loads of fun and celebrated the efforts of all their riders! As they move on into the summer months, the Little Bits are looking forward to riding clinics with Scott Matton of Knollwood Farms, Cash Lovell Stables Spring Charity Fun Show to benefit Horses Against Hunger and attending one of Cash Lovell Stables’ five different summer camps. They will be competing in horse shows such as JD Massey Classic, Asheville Lion’s Club Benefit, and Blowing Rock Charity.

BRIDLEWAY BARN STORMERS ARIZONA The Bridleway Barnstormers from Scottsdale, Arizona started 2012 off right with a successful Arizona Livestock Show held the first weekend of January. They welcomed farrier Monte Masterful to their January meeting to give a demonstration on horse shoeing. They learned the importance of properly shoeing a horse and why, “Shoes are a horse’s best friend.” The 5th Annual American Saddlebred Association of Ari- zona Awards were held January 22, 2012. The Bridleway Barn Stormers again swept the ASAA Awards winning in The Cash Lovell Stables’ Little Bits Youth Club of Winston-Salem, every category! Way to go, Barn Stormers! North Carolina, began their 2012 show season with the American Winners were: Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas Winter Tournament. Shown Cassidy Ball: Showmanship in Hand 9 & 10 Reserve, Eq- at top is Academy rider Sydney Glenn and below is Academy rider uitation Riders 10 & Under Reserve Kylie Jankowicz.

26 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction The Bridleway Barn Stormers have had a busy start to the year. Clockwise from top left: The Barnstormers took home lots of awards from the 5th annual American Saddlebred Association of Arizona Awards Ceremony held January 22, 2012. The group welcomed farrier Monte Masterful to their January meeting to give a demonstration on horse shoeing. The Barn Stormers also showed at the Arizona Livestock Show in January.

Courtney Ball: Showmanship in uitation & Showmanship 10 & Under BRANNON BARNSTERS Hand 11-14 Champion, OTAB English WTC Champion, Academy Equitation KENTUCKY Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor Champion & Showmanship Western The Brannon Barnsters from George- Marshalle Berge: OTAB English Brandi Parker: Country Pleasure Jr. town, Kentucky held a Mounted Pony Pleasure Amateur Champion Exhibitor Reserve Games fundraiser for the American Red Coley Bigelow: Showmanship in Michelle Porter: Showmanship in Cross Disaster Relief Fund on March Hand 9 & 10 Champions, Equitation Hand 14-17 Champion, Academy Equi- 10, 2012 to help raise funds for the tor- Riders 10 & Under Champion tation 11-17 WTC Champion nado survivors from the recent torna- Emily Burg: Showmanship in Hand Addy Quigley: Academy Equitation 8 dos that came through their state. They 11-14 Reserve & Under Leadline Walk Only Reserve, collected several bags of clothing, food Emily Chapman: Equitation Riders Academy Showmanship 8 & Under and toys and raised $325. Special 14-17 Reserve Leadline Walk Only Champion thanks to Nancy Brannon for donating Finn Cooper: Academy Equitation 8 Eliya Rogoff: Academy Equitation 7 her time and the mounts, Casey, Fancy, & Under W/T Champion & 8 Leadline W/T Reserve Huck, Merry, Moe, and Stanley. Also Eliessa Eddie: Academy Equitation 8 Skylar Stepien: Academy Equitation 9 thanks to the volunteers for setting up & Under W/T Reserve, Academy Show- & 10 W/T Champion, Academy Show- and helping with the lead lining: Ben, manship 8 & Under W/T Reserve manship 9 & 10 W/T Champion Natalie, Zoe, Mackenzie, Jayna, Anita, Maitlin Hunt: Academy Equitation Hallie Ungerson: Academy Show- and Bronzie. Of course, many thanks to 11-17 WTC Reserve, Academy Show- manship 11-17 WTC Reserve all that participated in the games! manship 11-17 WTC Reserve The Brannon Sophie Isom: Equitation Riders 11-13 Barnsters Champion held a Kendall Kelledy: Academy Equitation Mounted 6 & Under Leadline W/T Champion, Pony Academy Showmanship 8 & Under Games Leadline W/T Champion fundraiser to assist Kirwan Kennedy: Show Pleasure Jr. survivors of Exhibitor Champion, Show Pleasure a series of Driving Champion, Equitation Riders deadly 14-17 Champion tornadoes Caitlin Moffett: Western Country that hit Pleasure Champion, Western Country Kentucky. Pleasure 17 & Under Champion, OTAB Western Country Pleasure Champion Sean Michael Moffett: Academy Eq-

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 27 ABBY ROAD RIDERS MISSOURI In April, the Abby Road Riders went to William Woods University to view the World Cup tryouts.

Tall Tails members help at the ASHAM booth at the Michigan Stallion Expo.

phone and entertained the crowd with his unique perspective of the 2011 season and hopes for 2012. Following the pres- entation, the Knockouts continued the celebration on the dance floor until the Bristlecone Pine staff politely suggested it was time to end the evening —truly a sign that a good time was had by all!

KNOLLWOOD KNOCKOUTS 2012 President Shelby Hader then ad- TALL TAILS WISCONSIN dressed the crowd and promised to con- MICHIGAN Award banquet season got off to a tinue the great work Syd had done in her Tall Tails members have been very rousing start with the Knollwood term. Shelby and her officers are looking busy this year, starting with helping to Knockouts Annual Award Banquet. forward to trying some new events as run and participating in the Michigan A record gathering of more than 130 well this year, including support of the Academy Program shows from January members turned out to celebrate the Honor Flight Network. Awards were through March. They will be attending 2011 show season and to look forward presented for both ‘in barn’ and ‘out of an awards banquet in May to wrap up to 2012. The Legend at Bristlecone once barn’ academy showing, as well as for the Winter MAP show season. This just again provided a beautiful setting for the ‘A’ and ‘B’ circuits. In addition, high in time to start the barn Fun Shows, held this formal yet fun event. Team Knoll- point awards were presented for each from Spring through the Fall season. wood enjoyed a lively social hour to circuit. Champion and Reserve High Many members also attended the catch up with old friends and meet new Point winners all received garment bags, ASHA Youth Conference in February, ones. With the large group attendance, it rolling duffels, or tote bags, each em- where they received numerous Academy was easy to meet lots of new interesting broidered with their name and title! medals, ribbons, and Showmanship people to talk horses with! They enjoyed Academy riders who earned medallions Awards. The club received the Outstand- a delicious buffet dinner and then settled from ASHA were also recognized. ing Achievement in Promotions. They re- in for the evening’s awards presentations. A year in review video highlighting ally enjoyed all the activities as well as 2011 Knockout President Sydney the people and animals of Knollwood the farm tours. Upon returning, the club Buzinski recapped all the events of the entertained the crowd with memories of held a meeting where some members past year, including the inaugural helper Knockouts riding, planking and having prepared posters and a presentation on Olympics, ASAW car wash, supporting fun. Images of Forest, Skeet and Dean the trip for all those that could not go to our troops overseas, and the many other provided comic relief from the animal set. the conference. The new Badge Work- charitable activities for the group. Scott Matton then took the micro- shop schedule was worked out, to begin

28 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction on alternating Wednesdays for the rest of the year. March has been the busiest month of all, starting with members working at the Michigan Stallion Expo held at the Michigan State University. They helped staff the ASAM booth, passing out liter- ature to attendees and giving out Saddle- bred tattoos to the young visitors. Another event held at the barn was a Saddleseat Clinic for the local Goodrich Schools Equestrian Team. Many of the Tall Tails riders wore their show apparel, and RACKIN’ RIDERS demonstrated the finer points MICHIGAN of Saddleseat equitation “do’s” and The Rackin’ Riders “don’ts.” This was very well received by in mid-Michi- would like to recognize the Equestrian Team members, and after gan, and also two of their riders that the demonstration, E-Team members have invited a are graduating from rode and received a lesson themselves in local horse chi- high school this year! Saddleseat equitation. ropractor to Cassidy Dolby (bot- March also brought the annual give a demon- tom right) will be gradu- Spring Egg Hunt Festival at the barn. stration. ating from Linden High They had beautiful sunny weather, and Beyond all School. the largest turnout to join in the egg these activities, Taylor Gunderson hunt, hidden in and all around the barn Tall Tails is (top right) will be gradu- and grounds. Photos with the Easter looking for- ating from Pinckney Bunny, pony rides, and hayrides were ward to a very High School. also enjoyed. A bake sale in the lounge, fun and re- Congratulations! and a silent auction fundraiser for the warding sum- club were held, and attendees donated mer show canned food for local shelters. It was a season! very successful event! The first weekend in April, trainer JOHNNY 6 SADDLE Brenda Benner flew up from Missouri to CLUB give the members a three-day clinic, dur- CALIFORNIA ing which private and group lessons were The Johnny 6 Saddle given. Many took advantage of the clinic, Club has been having a great and got to work on areas they felt they time learning and having fun needed the most improvement in their with the horses. They en- riding. Thank you to Brenda Benner! joyed having guest Amanda Spring also brought the opportunity Apesos, an equine chiroprac- for the adoption of Robert Redford from tor, give a demo. They also The Johnny 6 Saddle Club. the Saddlebred Rescue. He is fast becom- learned a lot about anatomy. ing a favorite for lesson riders at the The club meetings barn, and has been in a few Academy ranged from clinics to learning to wash RIDGE RIDERS shows already. Welcome Red! a horse to participating in a Saddlebred OHIO Earth Day is approaching, and the Art Show. They also had some of the The Ridge Riders is a new club based club is planning a clean-up day at the Johnny 6 Saddlers make up their first out of Saddle Ridge Farm in Chesapeake, Goodrich Plaza, a shopping center ever drill team, all riding saddleseat on Ohio, owned by Marsha and Curtis An- nearby. Other activities voted on by the Saddlebreds. Their first demonstration derson. There has been a lot of interest in club for this summer will be attending was at the Fall Fun Horse Show and the the youth club from both the children an American Horseman Challenge com- six-rider team did a great job! and parents involved in the lesson pro- petition nearby where they will watch A few of the members joined the Sad- gram at Saddle Ridge run by Toria Heck. all levels of competitors take their dle Time Program and a few achieved the At their first meeting, the Ridge Riders horses through a timed course of really Tack, Mythology, and Saddlebred badges elected officers to lead the club for the unusual and challenging obstacles. They through the ASIYP program. They are upcoming year. Many of the officers also voted to visit a horse surgical clinic looking forward to another fun filled year. have been involved with ASHA and

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 29 The VPF Stirrup Squad writes letters to American soldiers serving in Afghanistan. showing American Saddlebreds for years possibility of getting involved in junior ASHA Award for Outstanding Commu- and are looking forward to sharing their judging competitions to better understand nity Service. knowledge of the breed as well as learn- what to look for when picking a winner Continuing on this path, the group ing more about American Saddlebreds and how to better themselves by watching took some time to write personal letters throughout the great learning experi- others. An upcoming field trip to the Ken- of thanks to soldiers serving in Afghan- ences the club is hoping to plan. tucky Horse Park will also be discussed istan and spent the rest of the afternoon This is a new experience for many of along with fundraising to pay for the trip. grooming and loving on the school horses. the riders involved and the first meet- The Ridge Riders are looking forward March brought the first two shows of ings were spent discussing what amaz- to an exciting year of learning more the year for them. Many members at- ing opportunities a youth club has to about the breed and getting involved in tendted the Texas High Point Awards offer the kids participating. There were their community to share their love of Banquet during the SASHA show and sign-up sheets passed around for many horses through community service and began their fundraising efforts by selling programs such as the Academy Awards, good character. bags of homemade horse treats through- High School Equestrian Athlete, Saddle out the weekend. They met on March Time and UPHA Ribbons of Service. VPF STIRRUP SQUAD 17th at the farm, during which the group The Ridge Riders are not just inter- TEXAS formed a plan to continue the sale of the ested in what a youth club can do for The Stirrup Squad is off to a big start horse treats at the Pin Oak Charity them, but what the youth club can do in 2012. Club members have had three Horse Show. They spent a few hours, for the American Saddlebred breed and meetings to date and are well on their working as a team, preparing over 650 their community. They are interested in way to a record year. packets of information for elementary helping with Saddlebred rescues and the The group met in January to elect of- students who would be attending the Pin Susan G. Komen Foundation and hope ficers for the new year, discuss possible Oak Education Day. These packets in- to soon have some fundraisers under- club activities, community involvement, cluded ASHA brochures, a Pin Oak way in the names of these organizations. and select their charities. The February Show Program, a ticket to the horse In the next meeting, they will be learn- meeting was a fun one. They enjoyed show, and coloring books. ing more about showing horses and the snacks and Valentine’s fun and reviewed April 7 brought the third annual VPF intricacies involved in getting ready for lessons learned during the VPF Saddle Crawfish Boil and Easter Egg Hunt. Al- a show. Everything from clothes to hair Seat Clinic with Lynda Freseth. The ways a popular event, it was a fun-filled and makeup will be discussed along group got down to business as they pre- day of great food and family fun. with show ring manners and what they sented their riders’ 2011 Academy Their next meeting will be in May, will be judged on. Award Medals and surprised everyone during which they will plan their sum- The Ridge Riders are looking into the with the presentation of the 2011 mer events.

30 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction The High Caliber Hot Shots supported the Ronald McDonald House in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by providing a thorough cleaning!

LITTLE LEGACYS The members are looking forward to ARIZONA the upcoming summer and all the activi- The Little Legacys is a new youth ties they have planned. It will be very group from Cave Creek, Arizona that busy, but that is just how they like it! has combined an ASHA and AMHA (American Morgan Horse Association) HIGH CALIBER HOT SHOTS youth group. The club was established NORTH CAROLINA this January! After the move to the new location of Little Legacys have organized their High Caliber Stables, the High Caliber monthly meetings with activities planned Hot Shots got busy and stepped out to for each. Upcoming events include devel- meet some of their new neighbors! oping horsemanship skills, fundraising, In February, the Hot Shots visited and educational seminars. Club mem- Countryside Manor in Stokesdale to de- bers will also participate in upcoming liver handmade valentine cards to the horse shows this season. Some members residents. The residents greeted the Hot will start their first show with Academy Shots with big smiles and were apprecia- classes while others have moved up to tive of the valentines as well as the time full suit classes. And as always, everyone spent with such a dynamic group of will be there to cheer each other on! young people. Last but not least, the youth raised A group of the Hot Shots made the $200 at the Carousel Horse Show selling trip to Kentucky to attend the ASHA crafts they made. The money was given Youth Conference and congratulate fel- to the Horse Rhythm Foundation, which low Hot Shot Drew Taylor Hewitt, who is commited to offering highly special- received the Frank Ogletree Youth ized equine assisted services, outdoor Award. They were also recipients of two therapies, and wellness for veterans, first Youth Club Awards: Membership and responders, and their families suffering Meetings and Programs. from war time afflictions, mental health Finally, the Hot Shots also continue disorders, and physical disabilities. They to support the Ronald McDonald The Little Legacys of Arizona are one of also donated a gift basket valued at House in Winston-Salem by providing ASHA’s newest youth clubs! They have $200 to the Arizona Saddlebred Horse bags of toiletries for the guests. It is already raised $200 selling crafts and given Association. amazing to see how many small bottles it to the Horse Rhythm Foundation.

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 31 of shampoo and lotion can be collected after a horse show! Since the Ronald McDonald House relies on volunteer work to provide their service, the Hot Shots rolled up their sleeves to help clean the house. There were lots of paper towels and bottles of Windex involved as well as lots of smiling faces working together!

EQUITATE EQUESTRIANS WISCONSIN The Equitate Equestrians Youth Group has been busy this year! They had a lot of fun organizing a roller skating party for the barn and participating in their annual fall festivities. They also learned about each other’s different cultures and backgrounds. One family shared their Chinese New Year cus- toms and another barn family from Russia shared their Russ- ian heritage with them! In addition, they are always learning more about their horses and showing. At one meeting they made snappy whip tubes and at another they had grooming contests. They also were busy with community service projects and demonstrating their care for the greater good by partnering with Soles4Souls, which is a non-profit organization that col- lects new shoes to give relief to victims of abject suffering and collects used shoes to support micro-business efforts to eradi- cate poverty. Members of the club and friends collected more than 100 pairs of shoes for this effort. They also have been busy creating Mo-Neighs (horse muz- zle paintings) and plan to sell them at the UPHA show to raise funds for local farm owner Richard Wright and his Black Tie Stables in McHenry, Illinois who lost his farm and house in a fire. They have already donated $300. And back at the barn, Youth Club members and parents graciously donated their time and effort to get the farm ready for summer by cleaning, painting, weeding, etc. They love what they do and enjoy spending their time together! The Equitate Equestrians along with ASHA mascots Max and Maxine represented the breed in the Christmas Parade in December. Max and Maxine were a big hit and everyone had a great time!

Above: Beyond cleaning the Ronald McDonald House in Winston-Salem, The Equitate Equestrians Youth Group learned about each other’s North Carolina, the High Caliber Hot Shots also provided bags of cultures and backgrounds earlier this year. One family shared their toiletries for their guests. Chinese New Year customs. 32 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction Left: The Equitate Equestrians have been busy creating Mo-Neighs to sell at a UPHA show to raise funds for a local farm owner whose property was destroyed in a fire. Above: The youth club has also collected more than 100 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls. A Saddlebred Christmas

Clockwise from top left: The Equitate Equestrians were the Little Saddlers in their local Christmas parade. Denver joined ASHA mascots Max & Maxine at the parade. Skylar Fritsche brushed Denver before the festivities.

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 33 2012 ASHA Youth Driving Challenge Show Pleasure Driving • Country Pleasure Driving Qualifies for 2012 finals June 27-30: Syracuse International, New York August 2-4: ETSA Mid-Summer Classic, State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., WSCC Great Smoky Mountain Expo Center, May 18-20: Great River Benefit, Iowa Equestrian Syracuse, NY 13209, Julie Kritzler, 1615 Pavilion Dr., White Pine, TN 37890, Center, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, 315.736.1928, [email protected] www.ws.edu/expo, Tammie Moore, IA 52406, horseshowcalendar.com, Mark Weber, 423.586.3602, [email protected] [email protected] June 27-30: Tanbark Cavalcade of Roses, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1784 Judson Ave., August 31 to September 2: ASAM Summer May 31 to June 2: Nebraska Charity Horse Show, St. Paul, MN 55108, www.horseshowcalendar.com, Spectacular, Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston Lancaster Event Center, 4100 North 84th St., Sally Snyder Tesch, 763.559.4896, Rd., Topsfield, MA 01983, www.topsfieldfair.org, Lincoln, NE 68507, Sue DeBoer, 402.553.7699, [email protected] Ricky Drew, 207.272.0082, [email protected] [email protected] July 6-7: Huntsville Horse Show, Huntsville September 7-12: Iowa Fall Classic, Iowa June 8-10: Jersey Classic Horse Show, Horse Fairgrounds, Sutliff Stadium, Huntsville, MO Equestrian Center, Kirkwood Community Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524, Allentown, 65259, July 6-7, Lynn Frazee, 573.696.3601, College, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, Gloria Paulsen, NJ 08501, www.ashanj.net, Joan Booth, [email protected] 319.266.3363, [email protected] 908.995.9807, [email protected] July 24-28: Blue Ridge Classic, WNC Agricultural October 5-7: Mid-Atlantic Fall Finale, Gloucester June 12-15: Charity Fair, San Diego County Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher, NC County Dream Park, 400 U.S. Rte. 130 South, Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 28732, www.blueridgeclassic.com, Logan Township, NJ 08085, October 5-7, CA 92014, www.charityfairhorseshow.com, Liz Holmes, 919.563.5992, Ann Scussell, 518.423.3354, Harriet Landrum, 805.687.8711, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] July 26-28: UPHA Chapter 15 Children’s Benefit, Finals will be held November 13-17: June 12-16: Midwest Charity, Illinois State Fair- Gloucester County D.R.E.A.M. Park, 400 Rt. 130 UPHA/American Royal National Championship, grounds Coliseum, 801 Sangamon Ave., South, Logan Township, NJ 08085, July 26-28, Hale Arena, 1701 American Royal Ct., Springfield, IL 62702, www.midwestcharity.com, www.horseshowcentral.com, Ann Scussell, Kansas City, MO 64102, November 13-17, Judy Kjellander, 217.793.0670, 518.423.3354, [email protected] www.americanroyal.com, Beth Snider, [email protected] 502.647.0076, [email protected]

34 SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Junior Junction Turn your Feed Bags into Scholarships for Our Youth!

Youth Clubs are asked to help support our ASHA Youth Scholarships by participating in our ASHA Triple Crown Scholarship Contest, where the clubs compete against each other by collecting the proof of purchases from Triple Crown and Southern States Legends horse feed bags. We can even earn money for bulk purchases of feed by submitting the original copy of the delivery ticket! Ask your neighbors and those large barns in your area you’ve been dying to see to save them for you. The proofs of purchases will need to be submitted under your club name to the ASHA for tabulation. The club earning the most money toward the scholarships will be recognized and awarded at each of our Triple Crown shows — Lexington Junior League, World’s Championship Horse Show and the UPHA American Royal Horse Show. Valid proofs of purchase include Triple Crown 10% & 14% Performance, Lite, Low Starch, Senior, Growth, Complete, 12% & 30% Supplements, Triple Crown Grass Forage, Alfalfa Forage, Safe Starch Forage, Southern States and Legends Horse Feeds. More brands may be added as we enhance the program. ASHA Youth Clubs may participate in this contest by contacting Brenda Newell at 859-475-1461 or [email protected].

Junior Junction SPRING/SUMMER 2012 35 Congratulations! Kiersten Lockman, Kannapolis, NC ASHA Youth Photo Contest Winner 14-20 Division

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