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FEATURES INEVERYISSUE SPONSORS/PROGRAMS 32 Summer Magic 2 APHA Calendar IFC Hart Scenes from the 2010 Summer 4 Letter from Headquarters IBC Purina World Show By the Paint Horse Connection staff 6 Readers Forum BC APHA Corporate Sponsors 8 Ask APHA 3 Superpages.com 34 2,000 Miles on a “Rocker” James Brown fulfilled his lifelong 10 Bits & Pieces 5 NRHA dream of completing a 2,000-mile 12 Association News 9 Health Discount ride with the help of his trusty Paint, 56 Paints & People 9 Paint Horse Journal Rocker Man. By Kelsey Pecsek 58 APHA Programs & Services 11 APHA Convention 38 Working to Win 60 Paint Markings 15 General Store Review the hot topics discussed 20 Registration/ at APHA Workshop. JZONE Transfer Incentive By Abigail Wilder Boatwright 16 J Zone News 25 UPS Member Benefit 44 Everything in its Place 25 Rustler Raffle An organized trailer is only three 17 Ask Paint Horse Pete steps away. 18 AjPHA President’s Letter 30 APHA Lifetime Members By Charlene Strickland 19 Youth Club Profile 31 Breeders’ Trust Select Sale 48 Sound Theories 21 Art Your Heart Out 42 Paint Inspired by his own deaf Paint Check out the results of the 2010 42 My APHA Plus mare, this UC-Davis vet found a AjPHA Photo Contest. 43 Find A Trainer link between Paint coat patterns By Megan Brincks and some types of deafness. By Dr. K. Gary Magdesian 26 Celebrity Status Fleetstreet Max and Alisa 52 Qualified to Ride Bernhard were a hit at the Get the scoop on the new World 2010 Breyerfest. Show qualification rules. By Jeannie Blancq Putney By Megan Brincks 62 Dual Image #555 By Frank Holmes COURTESYTOMSEAY Read about James Brown and Rocker Man’s exciting 2,000 mile journey on page 34.

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Fellow Paint Horse Enthusiasts: that “connections” are the threads I believe the connections we share Before I came to work for the that bind the publication and the make us the best breed association American Paint Horse Association a association. around! few months ago, I didn’t give much Old friends, new friends, members So the next time you are thinking thought to the name of APHA’s connecting and reconnecting—visit about the value of your APHA mem- member publication: Paint Horse any gathering of APHA members, bership, I ask you to think about the Connection. As my family has been from shows and events to committee connections that being a member has a member of APHA since the late meetings and informal get-togethers, provided you: great friends, business 1970s, I have certainly seen the mag- and you will experience the power opportunities, fabulous sponsors and azine countless times over the years, of APHA connections. The whole partners, and incredible resources, yet it was only after becoming more of our association is certainly much along with wonderful opportunities engrossed in the people, programs greater than the sum of our parts. to showcase the breed we love. It’s all and inner workings of the association about connections. I am honored to that I understood the profound accu- be working at APHA and look for- racy of this publication’s title. Everywhere you look, ward to connecting with you. Everywhere you look, you will find amazing connections throughout the you will find amazing association. connections throughout Within the pages of the maga- the association. zine, you will find great examples of connections. From the cover of the publication—upon which We can’t ignore the connection the APHA Graphics and Editorial between Paint and their teams diligently work to find the fans. For me, that is one of the most perfect photograph depicting our incredible connections of all. The members connecting with their Paint intelligence and versatility of our Horses—to the “Paints & People” breed makes it second to none and section that highlights a few of the the foundation upon which so many Karrie Patterson many wonderful stories that embody connections, human and equine, are Director of Marketing and the association, I think you will see built. Communications

2010 Executive Committee

President Linda Vance Fifth Committee Mary Parrott 172 Mountain View Way, Winlock, WA 98696 Member P.O. Box 798, Ruston, LA 71273 (306) 520-4081 (phone/fax) (318) 255-8153 (home) • (318) 251-3579 (fax) [email protected] [email protected] President-Elect Dr. Travis Titlow Sixth Committee Ron Shelly 3030 Wise Rd., Lincoln, CA 95648 Member 141 Logan Ranch Road, Georgetown, TX 78628 (916) 645-1850 (phone/fax) (512) 863-0325, 868-2749 (fax) [email protected] [email protected] Vice President Scot Jackson Immediate Past John Corbin 7998 FM 3025, Stephenville, TX 76401 President 4040 Walker Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80908 (254) 968-4453 (home) • (254) 968-5323 (fax) (719) 488-2430 (home) • (719) 488-5586 (fax) [email protected] [email protected] Senior Committee Gregg Reisinger Executive Director Lex Smurthwaite Member 2213 Washington St., Eldora, IA 50627 American Paint Horse Association (641) 858-3233 (home) • (641) 858-3963 (fax) P.O. Box 961023, Fort Worth, TX 76161 [email protected] (817) 834-2742, extension 403

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PAC-approved We have had two horses so far that have been recog- My Paint Horse is a little bit different because he is an nized. CL Shes The Kind earned a COR in Western eventer, and you don’t see too many Paints in the event- pleasure and a COA in , and Exotic Zippo earned a ing world. It’s nice to compete in and send in COR in Halter and a COA in . my PAC [Paint Alternative Competition] credits when I earn them, and then get some Barb Myers and Carol Beck special recognition for my Centerview, Missouri horse. He deserves the awards he has won for the hard work Protect and serve that he and I have put into the The Paint Horse Connection staff received several let- Courtesy Dawn R obbins Dawn Courtesy sport. He really has a huge ters regarding the Summer 2010 issue’s cover image— heart, and it shows when we are out on the cross-country specifically about the young child who was not wearing course! You could say I’m exceptionally proud of my a helmet and didn’t have his feet in the saddle’s stirrups. Paint, but that would be an understatement! This image was shot as part of a controlled photo shoot intended to illustrate the family bonds that Paint Horses Thank you for the fine article on the PAC program! help develop. Although we understand the need for cor- rectly fitted tack (for both horse and rider) and the use of Dawn Robbins protective safety gear, the American Paint Horse Associa- Oak View, California tion respects its members’ personal choices regarding the use of helmets and other tack for themselves and their The PAC program has truly been a blessing to me. families. At APHA-approved events, the use of a hel- In 2006, I received a met with a harness properly attached under the chin is beautiful solid Paint mare; required for all Youth participating in warm-up, school- I attended three Paint ing or competing over jumps. The association encourages shows in my area, but the the use of helmets and other safety gear at all other times. number of solid Paints was Your feedback inspired several questions in the June c y riley

ta very limited, making it 2010 APHA member survey, distributed as part of the difficult to get points. association’s monthly APHA E-Newsletter. More than That’s when I turned to our 700 respondents participated in the online survey, and Courtesy S Courtesy local all-breed show circuit. the results of the helmet-focused questions appear below. Zimas My Name earned her Certificate of Recognition (COR) in 2009, and my goal for 2010 is to earn her Do you wear a helmet while riding? Certificate of Achievement (COA). Yes: 30.5% What has PAC done for me? It has given me the No: 69.5% opportunity to show against solid and colored Paints, and it showed me that judges look at the overall horse Should minor children be required to wear and not just color. The forms are simple, and the show a helmet while riding? staff is always helpful in completing them Yes: 70.4% No: 10.8% Thank you APHA for creating such a great program! No opinion: 18.8%

Stacy Riley Activities in which helmets should be worn: South Dayton, New York Jumping: 67.4% : 46.2% I have been in the PAC program since 1999. It is nice Anytime: 40.4% to go to our local shows to support them and have fun. I : 26.9% liked it when they added walk-trot to the list of approved During practice: 24.1% classes. Rail classes: 12.7%

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06-07-Readers_Forum.indd 6 8/17/10 3:47:53 PM HEAVEN SENT B-I-N-G-O I just wanted to say what a beautiful story Cassie told I loved the story on Sky Bug Bingo (Summer 2010 about Angel [“An Angel’s Tale,” Summer 2010 issue]. issue). I own a black-and-white homozygous grandson of It reminded me of a horse that I lost in winter 2009. I him and raised him from a 4-month-old colt. Like Bingo, acquired Sandy, an unregistered overo mare, when she he is a joy to own, quick to learn anything he’s taught, was about 4 years old. Before I got her, her left eye and he’s one of the nicest stallions I’ve ever owned. was damaged severely in an accident, which rendered it blind. Being half blind didn’t stop her from being a good Bonnie Gorby horse and companion. I was soon riding her in gymkha- Autryville, North Carolina nas and even earned a belt buckle on her. She ended up getting glaucoma in her good eye and became totally Your recent article about Sky Bug Bingo in the Paint blind. We stopped events not because she was Horse Connection prompted this writing. We own an blind, but because I grew older. We still rode on trails, APHA Champion, Superior halter mare Be A D Lite— and I knew she trusted me to guide her. sired by Sky Bug Bingo—who just celebrated her 30th Cassie, if you trust yourself and let Angel trust you, I birthday. bet you can do anything you want with her. Keep giving At 18 years old, due to arthritis, we chose to stop her lots of love, and just because she can’t see with her using “Dee” as a broodmare and let her enjoy retirement. eyes, when you climb on her back, she’ll be able to see She stayed with our other broodmares and became their through yours. babysitter after they foaled. Because of her wonderful, JoLynn Jarrett calm disposition she eased each crop through the stress of Malin, Oregon weaning. When she seems to need a break from the foals, we let her out of the pasture and she wanders around the I just read the article titled “An Angel’s Tale,” and farm, into the backyard, wherever she chooses. wanted to comment on the abilities of a blind horse. My previous horse was an Appaloosa mare. I owned her Vicki Reinbolt for six years, the last three of which she was completely Woodburn, Kentucky blind. Both eyes were removed surgically due to uncon- trolled glaucoma. I do not believe it was cruel to keep her CORRECTION alive. She knew her way around her stall and was comfort- On page 56 of the Summer 2010 issue, we mistakenly able being turned out to graze. She usually led trail rides, identifi ed the zebra-painted horse as Lenas Smoke sometimes won obstacle course trail rides, trained in dres- N Bandit—the striped equine is actually Chiqua Little sage and even completed a 25-mile endurance ride. Lena. We apologize for the error. Angel should certainly be given a chance. It is marvel- ous to see how well they can adapt and how they can enjoy life being blind. TO SUBMIT LETTERS Sara Shaw OR GREAT PHOTOS: Kaysville, Utah Paint Horse Connection BRAND NAME Readers Forum A couple of weeks ago several of my bud- 2800 Meacham Blvd. dies called me and said to look on page 43 of the Spring Fort Worth, Texas 76137 2010 Paint Horse Connection [“Gone in a Flash”]. There was our brand—how exciting! I have had a lot of people come or e-mail [email protected] and include Paint Horse in the subject line. to me at shows and say that they had seen a horse with our Connection brand on it in a different part of the country. This brand (Hint: Clear, high resolution photos have a stands for J B Paint Horses. By the way, great article. distinct edge.) Jackie Gay Grand Cane, Louisiana

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Q: How do I use my General Store gift certificate Q: How do I earn points on my horse? or World Show “bucks” certificate when ordering A: In order to earn APHA points, you must show at an online? APHA-approved show—you can find the show calendar A: Using your General Store gift certificate to order at aphaonline.org/aphaonline/pub/calendarofevents to APHA merchandise online is very simple. At the end locate a show in your area. In most cases, you may enter of your order placement, a box appears for remarks or the day of the show; however, some have entry deadlines comments. In this box, type your General Store gift or offer discounts for early registration. certificate number and the amount of the certificate. The At the show, you must have the original or a copy of online service will still require credit card information your horse’s registration papers, an APHA or AjPHA to complete the order; however, the credit card will not membership card, and an Amateur/Novice Amateur card be used if the complete order amount (including ship- or a Novice Youth card, if applicable. Amateur/Novice ping) is less than the amount of the gift certificate. Please Amateur cards, Novice Youth cards and memberships note the expiration date on the certificate when ordering. may be purchased at the show, but you’ll need to pay a APHA prefers that used gift certificates be mailed to rush fee. the association—the mailing address is General Store, Each show will submit its results within 15 days of the APHA, 2800 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas, 76137. last day of the show. The show results are then processed Include a note indicating the name on order to ensure it is by the APHA Performance Department, and any points properly matched. your horse may have earned will be posted on its record. When using World Show bucks—which are presented to the top six contestants under each judge in every class Q: How are APHA show points tabulated? at the APHA World Shows—enter the order following A: Points are awarded to qualifying horses participat- the above procedure. In the remarks box, indicate how ing in APHA shows according to rule SC-060 in the many World Show bucks you are redeeming and note the Official APHA Rule Book. They are based on the total expiration date on the World Show bucks when ordering. number of horses actually judged in each class, and a Then, mail your World Show bucks to APHA using the minimum of three horses are required for APHA points to address above—your order will not be processed until be awarded. The point tabulation is as follows: the World Show Bucks have been received. Include a note with your bucks indicating the name on the order to Point Tabulation. Points given for show and contest classes: ensure it is properly matched. # of Horses 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th in Class Place Place Place Place Place Place Q: We want to put on an APHA-approved show or 3-5 1 offer APHA-approved classes at our all-breed show. 6-8 2 1 What do we need to do? 9-11 3 2 1 A: Visit apha.com/showing for information about 12-14 4 3 2 1 holding a show or special event. You’ll need to check with 15-17 5 4 3 2 1 APHA regarding the date of your show and its proxim- 18 & Over 6 5 4 3 2 1 ity to other APHA events on that day—Show Approval Manager Linda Knowles, available at (817) 834-2742, Remember to bring the necessary documents— ext. 245, is happy to assist you. You’ll also need to hire including your membership cards and horse’s registration APHA-approved judges. Check out apha.com/judges for papers—when you show at an APHA-approved event. a list and judge contact information. Next, complete the show event application—this can be downloaded at apha.com/showing. Mail, fax or e-mail Questions wanted! the application to APHA along with the application fee Do you have a question you’d like to ask of $25 per judge along with a show bill to secure the APHA? E-mail your question to Managing date for the event—this must be received at least 90 days Editor Jessica Hein at [email protected]. before the show date to avoid late fees.

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08-ask_APHA.indd 8 8/17/10 3:43:11 PM Perks that work My 2010 New Year’s resolution was to be proactive about staying healthy and investigate health insurance for myself for the fi rst time in years (as I’ve been uninsurable for quite some time). In the meantime, I downloaded the APHA free pharmacy card and took it to my pharmacy. I was surprised how much money I saved (almost $20.00 per month). The savings alone justify almost half of a lifetime membership in APHA. Then a month or so ago, I got my prescription health card and gave it to the pharmacy. When the pharmacist came back, she said not to switch because the pharmacy benefi t on my health insurance was not as cost effective as the APHA program. I was shocked. Now, our family is signing up for the other benefi ts APHA has to offer and I’ve even shared it with our family doctor! He lives and practices in a rural area in western Colorado and being a member of APHA fi ts many of his patients’ lifestyles anyway. Thanks APHA! Francine Acord-Brown 191 Performance Horses Parachute, Colorado

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Radisson Hotel at Opryland TENNESSEE SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2, 2010 Saturday, October 2 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 1 Youth Leadership Conference (Tentative Schedule) 11:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – Zone 3 breakfast meeting Standing Committee reports Wednesday, September 29 – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Convention registration Convention registration – Noon Music City tour including 9:00 a.m. evening at the Grand Ole Opry 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Board of Directors meeting Executive Committee meeting Noon – 1:30 p.m. Convention Headquarters Luncheon–Guest Speaker Radisson Hotel Craig Wood, PhD, University of Kentucky Thursday, September 30 – 2:00 p.m. at Opryland 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 2401 Music Valley Drive Reconvene–Board Convention registration Nashville, TN 37214 of Directors meeting 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 615-889-0800 Executive Committee meeting 2:30 p.m. Standing Committee meetings with Chairs and Vice Chairs Convention Information Amateur Theresa Anderson 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Breed Improvement Long Range Planning General Show & Contest Rules (817) 222-6403 2:30 – 4:00 Closed [email protected] Committee meeting Judges – 4:00 – 5:00 Open apha.com/convention 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ways and Means Professional Horseman’s Registration Committee meeting For Discounted Rules airfares call American 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Youth Air Lines at 1-800- Youth Committee meeting 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 433-1790 and refer to 12:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. American Paint Horse Foundation Index #21175 Committee meeting Regional Club Committee meeting 1:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Avis Car Rental APHF Therapeutic Riding International Committee meeting off ers special rates Commitee meeting 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. for our members, Executive Committee call 1-800-331-1600 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. welcomes newly elected General Membership meeting and refer to AWD 2010/2011 Directors/Alternates #J094829 5:30 pm. – 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Welcome reception Cash Bar 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Presidential Inauguration dinner Entertainment by recording artist Trent Willmon

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Meet APHA’s management team In April 2010, Executive Director Lex Smurthwaite restructured APHA’s management team, creating a senior management team consisting of representatives from the association’s four major business areas. In addition to overseeing operations for APHA, Smurthwaite leads the management team.

The team includes: · Karrie Patterson: responsible for marketing, communications, publications, advertising, sponsorships and graphics · Rosemary Teate: responsible for accounting, human resources, facilities and the mail center · Bob Steach: responsible for information technology, registration, processing/records and member services · Holly Nelson: responsible for shows, Amateur/Youth, racing, judges, Breeders’ Trust, Paint Alternative Competition jessica hein

“The new management team has more than 75 years of combined experience at APHA,” said Smurthwaite. “I feel very fortunate to have a variety of talent, skill and experience in my management team, and believe this group provides a strong foundation to help advance the association’s mission well into the future.”

APHA media stands out from the crowd Blending in was not an option for a recent APHA advertisement. Entered in the 2010 Awards for Publication Excellence (APEX) competition, the ad titled “Blending is not an option,” created by APHA Promotional Campaign Marketing Manager Cristin Conner and designed by Graphic Artist, Kelly Wise, earned an APEX Award of Excellence in the Print Ads and Advertorials division. This year’s contest featured more than 3,700 entries in 127 categories. APEX awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence. An 18” x 24” poster of “Blending is not an option” is available from APHA’s General Store for $9.99. Order yours today by calling (877) 460-6275. At the 2010 American Horse Publications Awards Contest, Paint Horse Journal entries in

APHA.COM editorial, design and illustration bested nearly 800 others to take home top honors for material published in 2009. The Paint Horse Journal received 10 awards in six categories, including two winning entries: “Smart Choices” a September 2009 Journal article by Amy Center, Janet Cawley and Jessica Hein, won first place in Instructional Single Article, circulation 10,000 to 20,000 (print), and “Simply Awesome,” an August 2009 Journal article designed by Kelly Wise, won first place in Editorial Design, circulation 10,000 to 20,000 (print). Full results can be found in the August 2010 Paint Horse Journal.

Digital Connection Want to be eco-friendly and also get your Paint Horse Connection instantly? APHA members now have the option of receiving it digitally. Go to aphaonline.org today to sign up for a digital subscription. You can also check out back issues of the Connection there, too.

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012-014-Association_News.indd 12 8/19/10 11:54:15 AM PAINTED AT THE WEG! This fall, the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington will host one of the largest and most prestigious international equine competitions: the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG). Paint Horses will be representing at the internationally important event. At press time, two Paints have qualifi ed to compete in the WEG reining competition. Bonnies Smart Chic, a 2000 sorrel overo stallion owned and ridden by Guillermo Recio of Petaluma, California, will represent Spain. Colonels Nite Special—a 2004 sorrel solid stallion who competes as Gunners Special Nite—and Tom McCutcheon of Aubrey, Texas, will represent the United States. Held every four years, the WEG is the world championships for eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestre International (FEI), the international governing body of horse sports. The WEG runs from September 25–October 10, and this is the fi rst time the event has ever been held in the United States. Check out the other Paint ambassadors taking part in the WEG Equine Village, a multi-breed extravaganza. Tommie Turvey, an extreme trick rider and comedian, will perform at the Equine Village with his Paints. Equestrian drill team The California Cowgirls will perform complex drill routines aboard their Paints, as well. World-famous trainer Lynn Palm also perform daily demonstrations aboard her Paint Horse, Rugged Painted Lark—come meet Palm at APHA’s Equine Village booth! Keep an eye out for more Paint performers, as well. Television network NBC will air 6.5 hours of competition on Sundays during the WEG, and NBC Universal Sports will air more than 30 hours of TV coverage of the event. It’s not too late to make plans to attend this historic event and cheer on our breed. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit alltechfeigames.com. Check out the December 2010 Paint Horse Journal for APHA’s WEG coverage.

APHA MEMBERS GO PRO APHA’s new Professional Horsemen program is designed to certify equine professionals who exhibit professional- ism, integrity and fairness—particularly within the Paint Horse industry. Potential candidates must apply to and be accepted into the program, which requires a $25 annual fee. They are required to be APHA members in good standing, provide member references and agree to function as experts at Paint Horse shows and other equine events. They must be willing to answer questions and act as ambassadors, promoting the breed and the association. Members who compete at the Amateur level are not eligible for this program. By becoming an APHA Professional Horsemen member, the participant understands that the equine industry and clients expect a higher standard of conduct. Membership in APHA’s Professional Horsemen is a privilege subject to continual review by the Professional Horsemen’s Committee. As such, each member understands and agrees that APHA has the right to investigate complaints regarding a member’s alleged conduct.

Current members of APHA Professional Horsemen include:

• Trisha Shorten Armstrong of Cushing, Oklahoma • Ann Jones of Flowery Branch, Georgia • Julie Black of Bakersfi eld, California • Jan Larsen of Gilroy, California • Lucas Cash of Staunton, Virginia • Lisa Ligon of Sanger, Texas • Floyd Danley of Whitesboro, Texas • Twain Mara of Saginaw, Texas • Carolyn Dobbins of Apache Junction, Arizona • Jodie Moore of Langley, British Columbia • Delena Doyle of Azle, Texas • Ron Morris of Belen, New Mexico • Ken Gibbons of Ringtown, Pennsylvania • Ronnie Stallings of Aubrey, Texas • Sonnesa Gooding of Fennville, Michigan • Fred Tabor of Aubrey, Texas • Monika Hagen of Haidenwang, Germany • Pamela A. Wuest of Lehighton, Pennsylvania • Mike Hachtel of Collinsville, Texas • Heather Young of Beeville, Texas • Jodie Janssen of Albert Lea, Minnesota

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012-014-Association_News.indd 13 8/17/10 3:10:29 PM Great geldings Each year, APHA’s Gelding Plus program provides $3,000 to each Zone-O-Rama show to recognize outstanding geldings and their owners. Following are 2010 recipients from the previous quarter:

Memorial Day Texas Spectacular Zone 4 ZOR May 29–30, Waco, Texas • Open ($1,000): Come Get Ya Some, owned by Ron Shelly of Georgetown, Texas • Amateur (1,000): Who Needs Therapy, owned by Penny Reeves Goff of Driftwood, Texas • Youth ($1,000): Lynns Hot Luke, owned by Rockin Bar S, LLC, in Magnolia, Texas

Zone 6 Deep South ZOR May 8-9, West Monroe, Louisiana • Open ($1,000): Ima Spuds Mckenzie, owned by Anne Hurt of Decatur, Alabama • Amateur ($500): SSF Oopsmyzippersdown, owned by Josyanne L. Frazee of Joelton, Tennessee. • Novice Amateur ($500): Guard My Zipper, owned by Jessica Coker of Braxton, Mississippi • Youth 13 & Under ($500): J C Bears Freckles, owned by Sophia Arlene Rome of Bossier City, Louisiana • Youth 14–18 ($500): Heza A Toy Too, owned by Jacque Jaworski and Carly Odom of Petal, Mississippi

In the zone At each APHA Zone show, the association sponsors special Zone High-Point trophies awarded to the winners in the show’s Open, Amateur, Youth and Solid Paint- Bred divisions. Following are the award recipients from the previous quarter:

Memorial Day Texas Spectacular Zone 4 ZOR May 29–30, Waco, Texas • Open: Skip My Zipper, owned by Rockin Bar S, LLC, in Magnolia, Texas • Amateur: Who Needs Therapy, owned by Penny Reeves Goff of Driftwood, Texas • Youth: Lynns Hot Luke, owned by Rockin Bar S, LLC, in Magnolia, Texas • Solid Paint-Bred: None eligible

Zone 6 Deep South ZOR May 8–9, West Monroe, Louisiana • Open: Ima Spuds Mckenzie, owned by Anne Hurt of Decatur, Alabama • Amateur : SSF Oopsmyzippersdown, owned by Josyanne L. Frazee of Joelton, Tennessee. • Youth: Party At Midnight, owned by Anna Caroline Hutlas of Shreveport, Louisiana • Solid Paint-Bred: None eligible

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APHA Youth SPB classes at the Youth World Games results: It’s reining Paints event. 1.Dutch Diamonds, 33 points At the 2010 Battle in the Saddle in Isabelle van Seumeren, Lisanne Congratulations to our AjPHA Oklahoma City, Kaylee Dufresne of Olyhoek, Vera Houweling, Jaime members who slid their way to Scottsdale, Arizona, placed second in Meeuwissen top spots at some recent big-name the Youth 10 & Under Reining with 2.Team USA, 31 points reining events. Doctor Champagne, her 2003 bay Taylor Prince, Paige Stawicki, Former AjPHA member Jason tobiano gelding, on July 10. Peyton Weldon, LeRoy Poignant Romney of Farmington, Utah, 3. Team Germany, 28 points won the Open Reining and High- Jennifer Dolpp, Kim Blockus, Point Western Rider title at the Say cheese Jennifer Abroll, Verena Hagen 2010 Intercollegiate Horse Show All entries for the AjPHA Photo 4. Team Canada, 28 points Association National Championship, Contest must be postmarked Rinske Rupert, Brooke Barber, held during May in Lexington, by November 1. This contest Breana Bailey, Emilee Kentucky. In June, Jason placed offers great prizes in three age Chamberland fourth in the National Reining Horse categories, and winners will even 5. Team Australia, 26 points Association’s (NRHA) Collegiate see their photographs in an APHA Stacey Bentley, Amanda Carter, Reining Championship during the publication! Victoria Egan, Lauren Louw NRHA Derby in Oklahoma City, To enter, send us an 8” x 10” 6. Team Sweden, 24 points Oklahoma. Check out the article photograph of a registered Paint Chantel Kuhn, Carolina Hult, “Collegiate Colors” in the July 2010 Horse. Enter as many times as you Emma Arkinger Paint Horse Journal for the complete want! Mail your entries to: 7. Team Austria, 24 points scoop about Jason and other AjPHA Xenia Hackler, Florian Larch, members at the IHSA National AjPHA Sophie Muhr, Belinda Fritsch Championships. Shelly deBarbanson, 8. Team United, 14 points In addition to clinching another Director of Youth Activities William Hupp, Kirsten APHA world championship in P.O. Box 961023 Chamberland, Elin Arkinger, reining in June, Will Letner of Fort Worth, Texas 76161 Chelsea van den Berg Harris, Missouri, and his 1999 sorrel Youth Team Tournament results: overo gelding A Genuine Diamond World Show recognition 1. Team Texas, 130 points placed second in an international- 2. Carolina PHC Youth Team, 105 level reining class at the NRHA This year’s AjPHA World Show points Derby. For their effort at the event, was jam-packed with exciting 3. Illinois Junior Paint Horse Club, Will and his gelding also qualified classes, great contestants and lots of 96 points for the North American Junior and fun! Some of the special awards we 4. Colorado Paint Horse Club, 94 Young Riders Championships. presented at the show include: points Devin Spencer of Evergreen, Youth Member of the Year: Lauren 5. Missouri Junior Paint Horse Ohio, and Gunnin For Diamonds Kelly of Brighton, Illinois Club, 92 points also earned second place in NRHA Youth Club of the Year: Missouri Derby’s United States Equestrian Junior Paint Horse Club Pick up the September 2010 Federation Youth Reining 14–18 From the Heart Award: Gulf Coast Journal for complete Summer World class. The duo also placed well in Paint Horse Club Show results.

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16-17-News_Ask Pete.indd 16 8/18/10 4:55:49 PM Lead the way Elect-ric slide Mark your calendar and make Congratulations to our newly plans to attend the 2010 Youth 2010 elected AjPHA Executive Committee Leadership Conference, October 1–2 ajpha and Zone Representatives. These in Nashville, Tennessee. Along with Youth will lead the organization for taking part in the APHA Convention youth the 2010–2011 term. Turn to page 18 meetings, participants will learn leadership for the complete list. about leadership and problem conference nashville solving in interesting sessions—and, of course, they’ll have a little fun in Music City, too. For more information, visit Upcoming AjPHA deadlines/events ajpha.com or contact Director of October 1 Essay/short story contest entry deadline (postmarked) Youth Activities Shelly deBarbanson October 1–2 AjPHA Youth Leadership Conference, Nashville, Tennessee at [email protected] or (817) 834-2742, ext. 436. November 1 Photo contest entry deadline (postmarked) December 1 National Director nominations due (postmarked) December 31 Novice Youth cards expire January 1 Regional club updates due (postmarked) Ask Paint Horse Pete

Q: How high should an indoor arena’s roof be for a Do you have a question that you are dying to ask Paint horse to be comfortable? Horse Pete? Send them our way, and we might feature them in an upcoming issue. -Samantha Shofestall, 11, Erie, Pennsylvania Send your questions into AjPHA, and if your Q: The height of the arena should be determined by question is published in an issue of Paint Horse the events that are going to be held in it. Most builders Connection, you will receive a cool prize! insist on a 14- to 16-foot minimum, and ropers and jumpers often want a 18- to 20-foot ceiling because Please send lower structures may create an optical illusion that can your questions to: affect their horse’s performance. AjPHA Attention: Ask Pete P.O. Box 961023 Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0023 or e-mail [email protected]

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16-17-News_Ask Pete.indd 17 8/17/10 12:00:32 PM AjPHA PRESIDENT’S Letter

Hello, “j” members!

I hope you all are resting up after the World Show. You pledged to donate one dollar for every halter point earned all did a great job, and you should be really proud. by her daughter Kensy in 2010. At the World Show, our National Directors elected new In other news, we have some great ideas in the works, members to our Youth Executive Committee. Because we including trying to put together a college incentive have new faces on the Executive Committee, I hope we program to benefit AjPHA youth who have earned APHA will have some great new ideas. I personally can’t wait to show points throughout their Youth careers. start working with them. Have a great fall, stay cool, and I’ll see you soon! Also during the World Show, I introduced my Remember, “He who never fell, never climbed!” Presidential Service Project, “See it in Color,” which benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association (which is Happy trails, also known as Helping Jerry’s Kids). There, we had our first fundraiser—a Calcutta, featuring halter trainers riding in a Western pleasure class. Spectators “bought” each rider, and their donations benefitted my project. We raised more than $16,500 that night through donations, bidders and t-shirt sales. Thank you to everyone who helped. We are off to a great start, but we still have a long way to go to meet my $400,000 goal. I’d like to give a special thank-

you to Lisa Maxwell of Independence, Missouri, who has jessica hein

Garrett Skinner 2010–2011 AjPHA President jessica hein Garrett Skinner’s inaugural “See it in Color” fundraiser, a Calcutta at the Summer World Show, raised more than $16,500.

AjPHA Executive Committee Zone Representatives President—Garret Skinner, Conroe, Texas Zone 1 Representative—CJ Fisher, Newberg, Oregon Zone 2 Representative—Cassandra Stambuk, Yorba Linda, California President-Elect—Kate Peterson, Chico, California Zone 3 Representative—Bailey Johnson, Loveland, Colorado Zone 4 Representative—Kelsay Singleton, Granbury, Texas Vice President—Danielle Kemper, Gilbert, Arizona Zone 5 Representative—Colt Cumpton, Adrian, Missouri Zone 6 Representative—Helena Hattendorf, Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee Secretary—Madison Malsch, Castle Rock, Colorado Zone 7 Representative—Taylor Dixon, Dover, Delaware Zone 8 Representative—Sarah York, Greentown, Indiana Zone 9 Representative—Carlee McDuffie, Morganton, Treasurer—Kaitlyn McCulley, Kenney, Texas North Carolina

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18-AjPHA_PrezLetter.indd 18 8/17/10 3:39:43 PM excellence By Megan BrincksewardingThe Missouri Junior Paint Horse Club demon- strates leadership and responsibility, which led R to the title of 2010 AjPHA Club of the Year. In the heart- The club organizes a variety of philanthropic events each land of America, year, including collecting canned food, donating money a group of 17 to local animal rescue facilities and helping with therapeutic young Paint riding clinics. They also held a raffle for the 2009–2010 Horse enthusiasts AjPHA Presidential Service Project, Wounded Warriors. learn that being a At the local Paint Horse shows, the MjPHC supports the member of AjPHA lead line classes by providing prizes for the winners. means more than Giving back to the community is important to club

courtesy sue h ilton courtesy riding and show- members, especially MjPHC President Colt Cumpton, MjPHC members pose during the ing pretty horses. a 16-year-old from Adrian, Missouri. 2010 Summer World Show. Through their “We feel blessed to be doing what we are doing and what involvement with APHA and their community, members we love—showing our horses—and we feel that giving back of the Missouri Junior Paint Horse Club (MjPHC) take on to our community is very important,” Colt said. leadership roles, gaining skills that will last a lifetime. APHA awarded the MjPHC the title of Club of the Year at the 2010 APHA Summer World Show. Meant to acknowledge outstanding regional Youth clubs, this award recognizes clubs that serve the community, promote Paint Horses, and provide social and educational activities for members. With its extensive community involvement and focus on sportsmanship, the MjPHC filled all of these criteria. The club also won this award in 2005 and 2006.

The MjPHC is rooted in the idea of developing young Megan Brincks Paint Horse riders into responsible leaders and APHA The MjPHC received the 2010 AjPHA Club of the Year Award for participants of tomorrow. By involving club members in a their leadership, sportsmanship and community involvement. variety of activities throughout the year, the MjPHC helps He says the club’s outstanding participation makes the young people develop skills useful for the rest of their lives. club unique. “This Youth club lets us do things that adults would do, “Through the MjPHC advisers and past officers, we pass so we are preparing to be the next Amateurs and leaders of our leadership skills down to the younger members,” Colt the MPHC [Missouri Paint Horse Club] and APHA,” said said. Participating in the MjPHC builds members’ indi- Courtney Hall, a 15-year-old from Creighton, Missouri. viduality, responsibility, respect and good sportsmanship “Our club also teaches us responsibility and patience, things Even though members of the MjPHC compete against we all need when we grow up!” one another regularly, they still maintain friendships outside Leaders of the club, including adviser Sue Hilton, the show ring, behavior modeled after older members of the encourage members to run for office and participate in MjPHC as well as their parents and mentors. club social activities. Hilton says the club is strong because “Everyone is like family,” Colt said. “The older kids the members share their opinions and stay involved with watch out for the younger kids, and the parents watch out club decisions. for all of us.”

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20-APHACal_APHATransfer.indd 20 8/19/10 5:22:56 PM By MEGAN BRINCKS

AjPHA members astounded judges with their inspired art in the 2010 Great Paint Brush Off.

AjPHA members aren’t just talented riders. With the Great Paint Brush Off contest, Youth proved they also possess impressive artistic talents. Judges voted anonymously to place each division, and the top three winners are listed below. With just a few simple tools and a passion for Paint Horses, these young artists demonstrated their eye for excellence in a variety of art forms.

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2nd Stephanie Smith, 8 Winchester, Virginia

1st Nicole Vick, 9 Taylorsville, North Carolina

Fourth-grader Nicole loves to draw, especially horses. She says El Bees Sliding Zippo, her 2001 brown 3rd tobiano gelding, inspired her winning drawing. Nicole Amanda Nelson, 10 and “Slider” compete in Walk-Trot classes at a variety North Logan, Utah of shows during the year.

“[Paint Horses] are beautiful, and they have nice- looking color,” Nicole said. Her favorite color of horse is black and white, but she likes all Paint Horses because of their variety and unique qualities.

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021-024-Art_contest_winners.indd 22 8/20/10 8:23:17 AM Youth 10–14 Division Results

2nd Tyler Stampley, 12 Como, Mississippi

1st Anna-Marie Anspaugh,14 Eaton, Ohio

Anna-Marie is an avid artist of photography, painting and drawing, but she enjoys drawing the most. She started a painting for the art contest, but as the process continued, she realized her work wasn’t turning out as she had hoped. Switching to pencil, she was inspired by a photograph in the Paint Horse Journal. Currently, Anna-Marie is working on a drawing of horses lined up at a show.

3rd In addition to her artistic endeavors, this ninth Hannah Chaney, 12 grader enjoys showing her 2003 palomino Quitman, Texas solid Paint-bred mare, Paula Golden Array, almost every weekend during the summer.

“They have so many different colors, like all their markings are so different from each other,” Anna-Marie said about Paint Horses. “They never look the same.”

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2nd Christi Gordon, 17 Evergreen, Colorado

1st Alyssa Bethke, 16 New Richland, Minnesota

Alyssa says she was pretty surprised when she won her division. This eleventh grader experimented with a colored pencil drawing before deciding to submit a painting for the art contest.

“I just wanted to try painting; I’d never done it before,” Alyssa said. “I do mostly drawings, all of horses.” 3rd Laura Yelavich, 19 To comment on this article, e-mail [email protected] San Jose, California

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25-UPSPerks_NHRaffle.indd 25 8/18/10 5:11:11 PM As a new Breyer model horse, Fleetstreet Max draws a crowd at the 2010 Breyerfest.

Article and photography by Jeannie Blancq Putney

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026-029Breyerfest_Jzone.indd 26 8/17/10 11:26:29 AM any horse lovers of all ages collect model Mhorses. While some may envision breeding, training and showing a horse that will end up as one of those models, few actually realize the dream. For 26-year-old Alisa Bernhard and her 13-year-old sorrel overo gelding Fleetstreet Max, however, this very dream became a real- ity earlier this year. “Max” and Bernhard were guests at the 2010 Breyerfest, held July 23–25 in Lexington, Kentucky, because Max is one of Breyer® Animal Creation’s® newest model horses. “I really had no idea he’d ever become a Breyer,” said Bernhard, who splits her time between Pilot Point, Texas, and Germantown, Wisconsin. “When I was a kid, I was obsessed with Breyers. I am pretty sure that I begged my mom every year to bring me to Brey- erfest, and it didn’t happen until now. I never thought I would be here a guest here one day.” Bernhard received the first offi- cial model and a case of 12 Max models. Part of the honor also included an all-expense-paid trip to Lexington and the Kentucky Horse Park, where she and Max were celebrities among celebrities for the weekend. They partici- pated in autograph signings, and fans posed with and doted on Max. The pair also wowed crowds each day with a 10-minute dem- onstration in the Horse Park’s covered arena.

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026-029Breyerfest_Jzone.indd 27 8/17/10 11:26:51 AM and he was a stud. Minor details, but I’m not going to com- plain about my Breyer horse. I wonder if people might come up to me and say, ‘We thought he was a stud and we wanted to breed to him.’ ” Max’s Breyerfest experience was a positive one, but Ber- nard says he wasn’t exactly sure of his role. “I think he’s wondering when we’re going to show,” Bern- hard joked. Busy enjoying the rich Kentucky bluegrass, Max seemed like he was in heaven at Breyerfest, save for a few odd sights that included horse-drawn carts and uncommon equines. “There was a mini [horse] dressed up as a sheep—some- body was dressed up as Little Bo Peep or something—and The earner of 29 world and reserve world championships and more he did not like that,” Bernhard said. “He’s never seen all than 9,000 APHA points, Fleetstreet Max certainly deserved to these different kinds of breeds, like ponies and Friesians. He become a Breyer model horse. can tell that these are all very different. There’s definitely a Other guests this year included William and Elizabeth big variety of horses here at Breyerfest.” Shatner’s horse All Glory; Priscilla Presley, who was on hand As a serious show horse that knows and loves his job, Max to introduce Elvis Presley’s Graceland Stable Exhibit at the is always ready to compete. Having throngs of fans in his International Museum of the Horse; and Priefert’s Radar, the face, however, took some getting used to for the gelding. world’s largest horse at nearly 20 hands and 2,300 pounds. “He can get kind of grumpy when people get all in his Max’s road to celebrity status wasn’t always obvious. face, but he likes to be scratched,” said Bernhard. “He does Early in his career, several professional trainers told Bern- like attention. It’s just that sometimes in a huge crowd where hard that Max would never make an all-around horse. A everyone is trying to pet his nose, he gets a little like ‘Ahhh teenager at the time, Bernhard took over the homebred just leave me alone.’ ” gelding’s training duties, and it wasn’t long before the pair proved their worth. Bernhard and Max amassed an extensive show record together by earning multiple APHA world and reserve world championships in seven different disciplines, includ- ing working hunter, hunt-seat , equitation over fences, hunter hack, horsemanship, trail and Western riding. Max’s road to They also made APHA history in celebrity status 2008 by achieving the most world wasn’t always championships earned by a single horse—currently obvious. numbering at 21. Their accomplishments include five APHA World Show all-around titles and more than 9,000 APHA show points. Bernhard’s cousin made these accomplishments known to Breyer, and the company was obviously impressed. They con- tacted Bernhard in August of 2009 and broke the good news. “It was kind of a long process that involved sending in a lot of very detailed pictures,” she said. “They wanted to make his markings very exact, and he has a lot of markings.” Two discrepancies with the model are its gender and the position of the mane. “The model is a stud because Breyer makes certain molds

and then paints them to match certain horses,” said Bern- In addition to daily autograph sessions, Alisa Bernhard and “Max” hard. “When that mold was made, it was for Zippo Pine Bar, also wowed fans with their riding skills.

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026-029Breyerfest_Jzone.indd 28 8/17/10 11:27:28 AM Despite having to get used to his celebrity status, Max is a pretty laid-back guy, says Bernhard. “He’s kind of been everywhere and seen everything, but he still has a really good attitude about stuff. He really enjoys being ridden and going to shows. You’d think at his Max facts age and as many shows as he’s been to he’d be sour by now, but he really likes it. When he doesn’t get ridden and shown, he feels like he’s left out, so he has a very funny personality. He really kind of thinks that he’s the man—and he is. He’s one of those horses that knows he’s pretty special, so he kind of demands attention all the time.” The Bernhard family has many Paints at their farm in Germantown, and Max even has a few full siblings—two of which Bernhard owns. Max, however, was the family’s fi rst Paint, and Bernhard recalls that they didn’t really know what to expect. “We kind of bred him on a whim,” said Bernhard. “He’s really versatile and athletic, and he loves to show. You can just teach him anything. He’s so smart.” Bernhard says she and Max enjoy jumping and trail more than any other classes, but she is especially careful about her Name: Fleetstreet Max or “Max” show schedule to preserve her horse and keep him healthy. Stats: 1997 sorrel overo gelding “He loves to jump,” she said. “I don’t do it a lot with him anymore just because that’s the hardest thing there is on Current owner and breeder: Susan Bernhard of their joints. He’s proven himself a lot in the jumping classes, Germantown, Wisconsin and I just want to make sure he doesn’t hurt himself.” Sire: Fleet Machine Overall, the pair does fewer shows these days, nothing like the 10–15 a year that they used to do. Dam: Cash Bar Maiden AQHA “He really likes to show,” says Bernard. “As long as he Total APHA points earned: 9,263 enjoys it and is sound and healthy, I’ll keep showing him— ROMs: 32 just not a ton.” Despite the pair’s record-breaking career, Bernhard says Superiors: 24 she’s still amazed at Max’s accomplishments. World and reserve world championships: 29 “I didn’t really ever expect he’d accomplish the things he’s done,” Bernhard said. “I didn’t know he was going to do anything except Western until he was about 4 years old. I tried English one day, and he now has way more world championships in English than in Western. He kind of kept getting better and better and better. He didn’t really peak until he was 8 or 9 years old. A lot of horses are done show- ing by the time they are 5.” As a Breyer model horse, Max joins a long list of distin- guished Paint Horses, including Colonels Smokingun, Like A Diamond, Rugged Painted Lark, Big Chex To Cash, Sacred Indian, Mister Mister, Silky Keno, Yellow Mount, Sam I Am, Leahs Fancy Chick and Wahoo King. Certainly befi tting of the honor, Max will give horse lovers the joy of bringing home one of their favorite Paint Horse legends.

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026-029Breyerfest_Jzone.indd 29 8/17/10 11:27:58 AM Life-long Dedication The American Paint Horse Association welcomes these members and their commitment. APHA New Lifetime Members second quarter of 2010 Renita R Massey, Texas Deborah F Lee, Texas Sonja Merkle, Germany William R Lewallen, Texas Roxanne L Schulze, Texas Georg Jungbecker, Germany Curt Hilliard, Texas S M (Suzanne) Harland, Netherlands Jennifer T Hilliard, Texas Renea or Randy Johnson, Oklahoma Gabriel Ochoa Herrera, Mexico J Elaine Hunter, Texas Angelia L Chaney, Texas Philippe Aced, France Larry D Russell, Texas Bryan M Poynter, Missouri Hardy Oelke, Germany Lori Ann Coughlin, New York Ursula Mayer, South Africa Charlyn Osmer, Georgia Philippe & Marie Laflaquiere, France Donald J & Ellen Coughlin, New York Jose Lopez Vasquez, Mexico John R Walker, South Carolina Nikole J Offutt, Washington Emily Jayne Ream, Michigan Francois Lejour, France Linda Jo Landau, Minnesota Judy-Dee Ostrander, Alberta Charles & Rebecca Wells, Mississippi Shane & Stephanie Begley, Wisconsin Marla Holdstock, Saskatchewan Laina Stashek, Wisconsin Kerri A Ruby, Nevada Kirstine & Niels Jensen, Denmark Caroline Spencer, Montana Charlotte Decoster, Texas Maurice W Hendrick, North Carolina Manuela Raedler, Germany Jayne & John Powers, Ohio Alexandra Schrievers, Germany Kara Honeysuckle-Mehaffy, Iowa Tammy A Botsford, Alberta Susan Dee Sappok, California Alexandra Fasel, Switzerland Jim & Sue Corley, California Michelle Tebault, Nevada Dana Henderson, Texas Lesa M Schrader, Oklahoma Jody L Rhody, Pennsylvania Ronald A Cramer, Ohio Randy Bagley, California Elizabeth Schellenger, Pennsylvania Palle Hansen, Denmark Arzenet T Burnes, Texas Renee & Greyson Marshall, North Carolina Paula Ouellette, Massachusetts Tamara Gregory, Oklahoma Delores Marie Kuhlwein, Arizona Richard Polniaszek, California John Conrad Bailey, Texas Petra Brickmann, Germany Raven Micah Marsden, Colorado Gregg A Cummings, Montana Heike Wedler, Germany Kim Crutchfield, Georgia Bryan David Paul Wilson, Czech Republic Emily Cramer, Ohio Karen E Jones, Arizona Martha Davis, Nevada Denise E Turner, California Dawn Dempsey, Idaho Casey & Debbie Faunce, Arizona Cathy Corrigan-Frank, Arizona Luca Cavalleri, Italy

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032-033-SWS_Collage.indd 33 8/18/10 3:47:45 PM 2,000 miles on a “Rocker”

Just by riding “ my horse every day, we learned to communicate together.”

James Brown on Rocker Man Photos courtesy T om S eay Photos courtesy

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34-37-Rocker.indd 34 8/16/10 1:54:32 PM on a “Rocker” James Brown and his trusty trail horse Rocker Man developed a deep partnership while riding from Mexico to Canada.

By Kelsey Pecsek

magine waking to a beautiful sunrise over a natural After encouragement from his wife, Brown signed up for the landscape every morning. extensive ride. INow picture that morning with your horse right out- “I never had any second thoughts about it,” said Brown. “It side the door to your camper, eagerly awaiting breakfast and was a real privilege to be able to ride across the United States. another day of adventures that many will only dream about. “The opportunity to see America from the back of a horse This was everyday life for James Brown and his 12-year- is pretty special. You see things when you’re down an old bay overo gelding Rocker Man for five months in 2009, interstate highway at 70 mph in a glimpse. You don’t really during which they traversed more than 2,000 miles of trails appreciate or understand the countryside.” across the United States. With every step Rocker took, Brown’s appreciatiation The horse-and-rider team joined RFD-TV’s “Best of grew for the world that surrounded them. On the Santa Fe America by Horseback” crew, along with riders from eight Trail, he saw deep ruts bored into the desert floor from countries, and rode from Mesilla, Mexico, to the Canadian wagon trains that set out to tame the unknown so many border. The show’s host, Tom Seay, hopes footage from the years ago. Rocker boldly carried Brown through a herd of ride will air next spring. bison, even when other horses were unsure of the new Brown and “Rocker” were the only partnership to accom- creatures. They were also lucky enough to gaze upon baby plish the entire trip together. While many of the other riders pronghorn antelope and even a few wild horses in their completed their goals, Brown “never even considered not natural setting. And there were other critter sightings riding Rocker,” despite the fact that others participants as well. sometimes rode different mounts. “Some days we counted the number of rattlesnakes we “I thought it would be best to ride every day,” said Brown. saw per mile, instead of per day,” said Brown. “That’s what I like to do, and otherwise I was just sitting in The riders stumbled across coyotes and even saw moun- camp somewhere. I would rather be on my horse enjoying tain lion tracks. To Brown, however, some of the fondest the scenery.” animal encounters were of an avian variety. The Greenville, South Carolina, resident always enjoyed “There were different birds all along the trip that were reading articles depicting rides that spanned the country. unique to that one particular area,” said Brown. As they rode Though he had an interest in embarking on one, Brown never by natural ponds, migratory birds covered the water, provid- had the opportunity until he heard about the RFD-TV ride. ing an awe-inspiring sight.

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34-37-Rocker.indd 35 8/16/10 1:54:42 PM James Brown and “Rocker” ride along the Rio Grande river with “Best of America by Horseback” host Tom Seay (right).

“ Brown represents trail riders everywhere who believe that trail riding is an extension of freedom in this country.” —Tom Seay, host of “Best of America by Horseback” Photos courtesy T om S eay Photos courtesy

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34-37-Rocker.indd 36 8/17/10 3:40:01 PM The Black Hills of South Dakota stole Brown’s heart with “Needless to say, I was, and still am, moved by that ges- its magnificent countryside, he says. Brown favored the lack ture on his part,” said Brown. of development and “the true feeling of being outdoors.” Any horse and rider that become so close are destined to “I can truly say that I enjoyed the entire experience,” said learn from each other. Brown and Rocker are no exception. Brown. “That included days where the wind blew so hard “Just by riding my horse every day, we learned to commu- you could hardly keep a hat on your head.” nicate together,” said the proud Paint owner. While Brown never really considered any part of the ride The team’s communication skills have improved tremen- negative, he admits that the weather didn’t always cooperate. dously, and riding cues have been refined to perfection. Extreme storms sometimes arose suddenly in the middle of Rocker is a unique horse because “he is fearless” and “he a clear afternoon, with lightning soon flashing all around the never gives up,” testifies Brown. His reliability and endur- party with little warning. ance make him stand out among others. The most memorable collision with abrupt weather occurred “Every morning of the ride, he was ready to go,” said in New Mexico. It was a beautiful, sunny day until an alarming Brown. “He always has a real ‘Let’s go!’ attitude.” dark cloud appeared, says Brown. Soon, four inches of hail Rocker Man is an excellent example of what people love completely covered the hills surrounding the campsite. about the Paint Horse breed, and his owner is not reluctant to “In the middle of summertime, it just looked like it had validate such a fact. snowed,” said Brown. “Rocker is a special horse to me,” said Brown. “But he is a No one knows just how many steps Rocker took on the representative of his breed, and I think a lot of people have a journey, but he took each one bravely, carrying his owner of Paint Horse similar to him.” 10 years the entire way. Brown’s faith and loyalty to Paint Horses comes from Looking back on past experiences with his horse from his a library of experiences that prove to the seasoned horse new viewpoint, Brown admits to having taken Rocker for owner what multi-faceted and versatile qualities the breed granted a little in the past. has. He says the qualities he sees in Rocker can be attributed “We’d see each other,” said Brown, “but we were not that to all Paint Horses and encourages other riders to try similar close of buddies.” journeys. That could not be further from the truth today. After cover- “He’s not a quitter, he’s not lazy, and he has a positive ing such an expansive distance hand-in-rein, they share a attitude,” said Brown. “Other people and other horses will be bond that is deeper and stronger than ever before. able to do these things as well. Several days after their return, Brown went out to the pas- “He’s a regular horse with a can-do attitude!” ture to visit the Paint. Rocker was drinking from the trough when he noticed Brown. The horse walked to his friend and To comment on this article, e-mail [email protected]. laid his head on Brown’s chest.

The group rode through the North Dakota Badlands, just north of the Teddy Roosevelt National Park and about 100 miles south of the Canadian border.

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34-37-Rocker.indd 37 8/17/10 4:19:05 PM Working to win APHA’s “A-Team” gets down to business at Workshop. ABIGAIL WILDER BOATWRIGHT ABIGAIL

By Abigail Wilder Boatwright he mood was decidedly upbeat decision to implement an APHA World as more than 100 active APHA Show participation-based qualification Tmembers convened in Grapevine, system. Beginning in 2011 for the 2012 Texas, June 3–5 for APHA Workshop. World Shows, horses must participate in a During Workshop, the Executive Com- minimum of four APHA-approved shows mittee, national directors, committee with at least eight judges in order to qualify members and other participating mem- for World Show competition. This system bers took part in committee meetings to was strongly supported by the majority of plan for the future of the association and the APHA Board of Directors, specifically review rule change proposals. Approved the Amateur, Youth, Breed Improvement proposals will be presented at APHA and Show and Contest committees. For Convention September 30–October 2 in more information, turn to page 52. Nashville, Tennessee, for voting. Throughout Workshop, several rule APHA’s Management Team presented change proposals were passed and will the 2010 Annual Business Plan to a be presented at Convention for voting. packed audience of directors on June 4. A summary of these proposals appears in The plan was constructed in 2009 and the sidebar on page 39; the proposals can has been updated to reflect the future be reviewed in their entirety in the August goals of the association. With a strong 2010 Paint Horse Journal or at apha.com. sense of direction and steps outlined to Executive Committee members thanked execute its goals, the business plan was participants for making the 2010 Work- a positive addition to Workshop. Mem- shop a positive event. bers responded favorably, breaking out “Thank you all for working so hard for the into applause several times during the association,” said APHA President Linda presentation. Vance to the audience in closing. “You are ABIGAIL WILDER BOATWRIGHT ABIGAIL “Ideas that spread win,” said Execu- what I like to call APHA’s ‘A-Team’ for APHA members engaged in lively discus- tive Director Lex Smurthwaite during the helping to make the Paint breed a success.” sions during the committees’ meetings presentation. “Together we will create an including Youth (top) and General Show & exciting future for APHA.” Contest/Amateur (above). One of the most talked-about topics at To comment on this article, e-mail Workshop was the Executive Committee [email protected].

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038-041-Workshop_2.indd 38 8/17/10 8:39:29 AM Rule change proposals Meet the new Executive from the 2010 Workshop Committee candidates

The following is a list of some of the main The process to choose the next member of Executive rule change proposals that will be presented Committee was revised and featured a new nomination at Convention: procedure. Out of 10 nominees, fi ve were interviewed at Workshop and these three candidates were advanced to the ballot. For more information about the 2011 Executive • Creation of “green” horse classes—designed for Committee sixth committee member candidates, check out inexperienced horses—in hunter under saddle, the August Paint Horse Journal. Western pleasure, trail and Western riding • Permitting working ranch horse competition Susie Shaw points to count toward achieving lifetime and Lifetime APHA member Susie Shaw year-end awards hails from Parsons, Tennessee. Owner • Formation of an Amateur Walk-Trot program for of a Paint breeding farm and active with Amateurs age 19 and over, complete with Register the Tennessee Paint Horse Club for 14 of Merits, Superiors and Honor Roll awards years, Shaw has been a National Director • Including information about Polysaccharide Storage for eight years and is a current member Myopathy (PSSM) in the glossary section of the of the APHA Advisory Panel. She’s been Offi cial APHA Rule Book an active participant on eight APHA • Modifi cation of state/regional club activity APHA FILE PHOTO committees. requirements Shaw has managed a human relations department; worked • Modifi cation of procedures used to submit a formal with insurance, risk management and workers compensation; complaint about unsportsmanlike conduct created a home-based marketing and advertising business; • Prohibiting the approval of new shows taking place and is a grand jury foreperson for Decatur County in during the APHA Workshop and Convention dates Tennessee. • Modifi cation to English attire guidelines, advocating the use of protective headgear at all times Mike Short • Modifi cations to the Western tack guidelines A resident of Edmond, Oklahoma, regarding hackamores, romal reins and chin straps Mike Short has 25 years of experience • Inclusion of additional reining penalties in APHA as a judge, trainer, breeder • Inclusion of new patterns and promoter. He’s served as a National • Elimination of a penalty for poles Director since 1995 and has worked touched by a rider’s hand with four different Paint Horse clubs. • Modifi cation to Amateur halter grand and reserve A member of the APHA Advisory champion rules Panel, Short has served on three APHA • Reduced time limits for Amateur and Youth APHA FILE PHOTO committees. , and Short has been a general manager; a manager and horse • Provision allowing any Amateur heeler age 50 and trainer; a veterinary clinic manager; and a hospice and over and women age 19 and over to tie on home health consultant. Currently, he is an operations and • Modifi cation of Novice Amateur and Novice Youth compliance director for a senior living facility. performance categories • Addition of text requiring Youth to show in their George Ready appropriate age division based on their age as of George Ready of Hernando, Mississippi, January 1 has shown, raised and maintained horses, and he’s been involved with APHA since 1985. Ready’s children have shown in APHA competition since 1999, and Be heard! Ready has served as an APHA show Do you have thoughts regarding any of the topics manager. A National Director for six

or rules discussed at Workshop? Let your area APHA FILE PHOTO years, Ready has worked at the zone level director know your opinion. All the 2010 directors and served on three APHA committees. are listed on APHA’s website at: Ready is an attorney with 30 years of experience. He’s apha.com/directors/2010BoardofDirectors.pdf served as a commissioner, judge, state senator and special assistant attorney general.

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038-041-Workshop_2.indd 39 8/17/10 8:40:44 AM The following are brief descriptions of the Marketing of Paint Horses was discussed; suggested standing committee reports presented at the 2010 solutions include online marketing of horses for sale by Workshop. zone and Breeders’ Trust horses by zone. Zone regional experiences were also discussed. Amateur Other topics discussed but not approved for further An update was given on Amateur program numbers and action include allowing Solid Paint-Breds to participate in new processes initiated for 2010. The group discussed the slot classes, cloning or sex specifications, and the elimination benefits of the World Show qualifying system. Nine rule of world champion titles for Novice divisions. change proposals were reviewed, and seven were passed. Committee members were asked to increase awareness General Show & Contest of new Solid Paint-Bred classes, the Hart Trailer Non-Pro Twenty-one rule change proposals were reviewed and Versatility Challenge and slot classes offered at the Fall 16 passed. As requested by the Executive Committee, the World Show. The group’s recommendation regarding committee discussed allowing Amateurs and Youth to year-end award recognition is to continue with the World lease horses to show for APHA points. Show Amateur welcome reception and wall of fame. At the request of the Executive Committee, the Amateur International (Did not meet) committee reviewed the topic of leasing. After discussion, the group’s consensus was that it is not currently a viable Judges option for the association as presented. Research will be The list of new judges and the 2010 Judges Academy done prior to Convention as to why leasing was originally Seminar evaluations were reviewed. The current judge removed from the rules. tenure pins were distributed and a sample of a new style Three rule change ideas for the 2012 Official APHA of pin was reviewed. Staff will bring additional ideas for Rule Book were presented, including how to address tenure awards to Convention for review. domestic partnership in relation to the Amateur ownership The Western Attire and Conflict of Interest for Judges eligibility rules; giving show management the option to rules were reviewed; legal counsel will be asked for guid- combine Amateur age groups and considering halter color ance for possible wording changes. classes for year-end Honor Roll recognition. The group A total of 126 carded judges were reviewed for renewal. also discussed the APHA Business Plan. A judges code of ethics was discussed for possible imple- mentation in 2011. One judge applicant, three temporary American Paint Horse Foundation judges and one variance were reviewed. Eleven European Kevin Hardcastle gave an update about the Therapeutic judge applicants were considered for judging status, and Riding committee. The committee approved grants worth six were approved. $4,000–$4,500 for Summer World Show therapeutic riding center participants and NARHA. Long-Range Planning APHF officers will be elected at Convention, and The committee discussed several ways to expand show- the board hopes to add new members. The committee ing opportunities for Solid Paint-Bred (SPB) horses and discussed honorary board memberships, which would be presented their recommendations to the Executive Com- non-voting positions. mittee. These include: allowing SPB to participate with A total of 66 scholarships were approved—37 renewals Regular Registry horses in non-pointed APHA classes and 29 new applicants. A suggestion was made by the with conditions; re-investigating APHA’s relationship Executive Committee to establish a sub-committee to with other discipline associations as an opportunity to raise funds for heritage. The creation of a historical DVD bring Paints showing at these venues back into APHA; for the 50th anniversary of APHA was suggested. and providing SPB owners with more information on the The board discussed the filly donated by Floyd and opportunities of solid horses in the show ring and Paint Maryann Moore, and agreed the filly would generate more Alternative Competition program; and the value of regis- money in an online auction rather than a raffle. Online tration to develop better relationships with SPB owners. sale sites are being researched. A collegiate judging program was discussed and the committee suggested that universities and colleges be Breed Improvement invited to attend the Summer World Show as a venue A clarification regarding the World Show qualification to meet AjPHA Youth. The committee suggested an system was given to each committee member so they will assistance program to provide hands-on help for those be able to explain the system to their constituents. applying for scholarships.

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038-041-Workshop_2.indd 40 8/17/10 3:31:15 PM Other topics to be discussed at Convention include forums; useful website links; trail riding and Paint Alter- a review of the current Executive Committee format to native Competition (PAC) resources; and database infor- allow shorter periods of involvement. mation storage. Other suggestions to enhance regional clubs include awards for successful clubs and charts on Professional Horsemen show statistics. Sixteen APHA members have applied to become APHA Recreational/Trail Riding and PAC sub-committees Certified Professional Horsemen since the program’s were formed. These sub-committees brainstormed growth inception in December 2009. The program received $850 opportunities, strategies and concerns for these two areas. in income from application fees, with expenses of $536 for 50 pins and approximately $65 in conference calls. Registration The current balance is $240. A new policy was passed to A request to include information about Polysaccharide replace a member of the certification committee if that Storage Myopathy (PSSM) in the glossary section of the person misses two conference calls or meetings. Official APHA Rule Book was approved. The committee The group discussed how Professional Horsemen should also decided that a rule change proposal allowing for the handle disputes or complaints—it decided to use the registration of cropouts in the Regular Registry should be Judges Committee procedures as a guide. Members also drafted for review at Convention. The rule will include a conferred about how to attract new Professional Horse- separate color rule requiring extensive white markings. men to the certification program. Application forms will be included in World Shows packets for judges and Open Rules exhibitors. Certified members are expected to promote Two rule change proposals were passed to the conven- Paints and APHA at all functions they attend and to be tion for a vote, and five rules were clarified. No changes available, accessible and positive. were made to the committee’s purpose. The committee The Committee recommended that the benefits of asked to review future member polls. They also reviewed a membership include quaterly listings of members in an Youth scholarship proposal and the World Show qualifica- APHA publication, a listing on apha.com and a small ban- tion rules. ner for members to display. Ways & Means Racing The committee reviewed 13 rule changes proposals The racing committee approved the 2011 graded stakes for financial impact to the association and passed its races, including two stakes races in Canada. comments on to the appropriate standing committees. The 3-Year-Old and Over Champion Distance and The committee also reviewed the financial presentation Claiming horses and the upgrade status from Solid Paint- that was presented to the Board of Directors. The group Bred to Regular Registry rule proposals were approved and discussed the leasing of show horses and other revenue- will be submitted for a 2012 implementation. generating ideas. Paint racing statistics were discussed. Numbers continue to hold steady for 2010 but are still declining from 2009. Youth The committee discussed the Paint Horse Racing maga- The Youth Committee passed two of five rule change zine and remain committed to its success. The committee proposals. It reviewed current AjPHA membership num- suggests including more information in each bers and Novice Youth numbers through April 2010. issue and assisting in a subscription campaign. Updates were given on ongoing and new projects and The committee will encourage owners of double-regis- sponsorships. Activities and new ideas for the World tered horses to name their horses to use the same name in Show were discussed, as were leasing horses and improving both associations to help ensure correct information. Youth World Games involvement. The committee also The new testing requirements for piroplasmosis and talked about ways to grow Youth leadership and participa- Texas H.O.R.S.E.’s legislative efforts were discussed. tion in AjPHA. The Youth committee discussed current APHA scholar- Regional Clubs ships procedures, the creation of a scholarship program The committee reviewed the proposed APHA regional for AjPHA leaders and a Youth point-based scholarship club website. Suggestions about additional information program. Two new junior charter clubs were approved: for the website included ways to engage regional club Palmetto Junior Paint Horse Club and Pennsylvania membership; webinars; club resources; online forms; Junior Paint Horse Club.

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043-Find A Trainer.indd 43 8/19/10 8:41:09 AM Everything in its Have a plan before you pack your trailer so that you can

maximize your available space. By Charlene Strickland

hatever you pack in your trailer, the key rule is posi- Wtion. With every piece stored in a designated spot, you’ll easily find it when you need it. With an organized trailer, you’re ready to groom your horse, tack up, grab your longe line or spurs, and train, ride or show. You’ll also be prepared to react quickly to incidents or emergencies. Unlike a building, even the largest horse trailer offers limited storage space. In a gooseneck slant-load rig, dress- ing rooms typically measure 39–40 inches on the short wall. Bumper-pull trailers give you less space in the trailer’s nose. Your trailer might include side tack compartments or a nar- row rear tack area. Using these spaces wisely can help make room for every piece of equipment you need to bring along.

1. Match gear to destination You want to have the right equipment with you when you arrive. Basics include tack, grooming items, first aid, feed, water and clothing. Some items—such as spare tire, jack and

a flashlight—should remain on the trailer at all times. Charlene Stri c kland Charlene Stri c kland Charlene Stri c kland

Some trailers have up to three separate storage areas, located in the front, side and rear of the rig.

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44-47-TrailerOrganization.indd 44 8/17/10 10:06:05 AM Before going to a show, determine how long you’ll be on the road. A one-day event, where you show out of the trailer, reduces the amount of necessary gear. When going farther

CHARLENE STRICKLAND and staying longer, you’ll want to add tools, furniture and additional feed and supplies. p The same plan applies to a trail ride, where you’ll take camping gear to match the length of the trip. For a riding lesson or clinic, you’d pack the essentials that you’d use at home. Hauling to the vet or breeding farm usually requires minimal add-ons. Avoid stowing excess gear in your trailer—this strategy can save you money, says Suzanne Whittington of Silver Legacy Performance Horses in Tucson, Arizona. “With the expensive gas prices, don’t take things you don’t need,” she said. “They are heavy and weigh you down. The fi rst step to organize your trailer For example, certain times of the year we’ll need the fans for tack areas is to decide what—and how l much—you really need to pack for your show stalls. But during the wintertime, take the extras out trip. that will weigh you down and that you aren’t going to need.”

2. Maximize walls and fl oors To augment limited fl oor space, look for better uses of your trailer walls. Your trailer may include built-in racks for CHARLENE STRICKLAND saddles and bridles, a blanket bar and hooks for clothes and hats. Totes, duffels and grooming bags can hang on hooks. You can also use a grooming caddy with pockets for brushes and products. These have built-in hooks to hang on a blanket bar, trailer door or wall. a You can also add more racks. Karen Craighead of Craig- head Paint Horses in Fulton, Missouri, explains her strategy of adding hooks to maximize space in her six-horse trailer

“It only had one 18-inch long bar of hooks to hang bridles,” said Craighead. “So we bought commercially made

bridle racks that bolt to the wall. My husband put them on the dressing room wall, running the length of the trailer on c Inexpensive plastic drawers keep even the smallest supplies right at hand. two levels.” Tom Duke of Duke Performance Horses in Marana, Ari- zona, had a similar strategy. “We added two shelves for hats (in boxes) and extra clothes racks in the nose,” he said. He straps hatboxes in pairs, one on top of the other, to stay in place on the shelves during transport. Another approach is the easy-in, easy-out Handy Organiz-

CHARLENE STRICKLAND ing Storage Systems (HOSS) from the Organized Barn & Trailer. A metal wall grid hangs on brackets secured in your trailer or tack room. You attach wire baskets, rail bars, hooks or even a saddle rack to the grid. When you need to transfer gear to or from the trailer, simply remove the grid from the brackets. “You can move the whole thing into your tack stall,” said e company employee Suzanne Downey. “Carry the baskets to Blanket bars are perfect for more than the stall, and then move the panel. You can put the panel and just saddle pads. everything into a rolling hay bale bag and go right in.

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44-47-TrailerOrganization.indd 45 8/20/10 8:43:09 AM “The system is unique because it’s portable,” Downey continued. “You go directly from the barn to the trailer. It’s perfect for boarders.” Molded plastic containers are lightweight carryalls. Craig- head uses a multi-drawer unit to keep all of her mane band- ing supplies at hand. “It’s stacked with drawers, it’s on wheels and it has a handle that pops up,” she said. “In the one big drawer we can store clippers.” Another plastic box serves as the away-from-home medi- cine cabinet. “Everyone needs a medicine box,” Craighead said. “I have a larger toolbox with Banamine®, bute, wraps—all that you need if something should get hurt or we have a colicky horse.”

Craighead also uses Rubbermaid® tubs with snap-on lids. Jessica Hein “They can carry things like chains and lightbulbs we can clamp on because barns are so dark,” she said. “I have one Top: Adding additional for each trailer. Anything that I can’t find a place for in the storage containers, like banding box or medicine box goes in the tub.” a second level of bridle Other storage units consume floor space but reduce the hooks, a detachable number of trips in and out of the trailer. basket or a grooming bag, can give you even “Wheels are your best friend,” said Craighead. She uses a more space. two-wheeled Rubbermaid cart for easy transport. Whittington uses two-wheeled show carts with baskets, Right and bottom: A commercially available like an E-Z Haul Cart, to haul and stow grooming items. A organization system, like larger cart is the Easy-Up Foldup Tackroom on Wheels, a this grid, enables you three-shelf dolly with a large basket and two saddle racks. to attach baskets, bars, hooks and saddle racks The cart is heavy to hoist in and out of a trailer’s tack room, where you need them but it transports saddles easily. If you only need to haul a most. single saddle, a saddle cart is easier to maneuver in and out of the trailer. Opposite page: Bulky items should be loaded A tack trunk can store everything, but consider its size and last onto the floor of the weight. Molded plastic trunks weigh 20–40 pounds empty. trailer; then, they’re the When they are loaded, you’ll need a helper to hoist them in first to be unloaded, too. and out of the trailer. A small trunk—measuring 35” x 17” Ch arlene S trickland or 32” x 19”—will take up most of the space in the dressing room of a two-horse trailer. If you prefer using a trunk, get the wheeled model for easier transport on the ground.

3. Pack and unpack wisely Some items—or duplicates—can be stored in your trailer when not in use, saving you packing time and energy. “We will come home and unload the trailer long enough to clean it, then put everything back,” Whittington said. “We always store our stall curtains, chairs and hoses in the rig. All our grooming equipment stays in the trailer all the time.” She also keeps all the paperwork for all the show horses in the rig. “The horses’ papers stay in the trailer,” said Whittington. “We don’t ever get to a horse show and not have the papers.

Everything is with me at all times.” Ch arlene S trickland

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44-47-TrailerOrganization.indd 46 8/20/10 8:45:24 AM Regardless of your trailer’s size, group your equipment. “I have certain sections that are dedicated to one type of item,” Whittington said. “One side is for show bridles, one side for schooling bridles and one side for tails.” She adds that first-aid kits—for horses and humans—and Making a list, emergency tool kits are vital supplements to any trailer. The Duke trailer has three tack rooms—located in the checking it front, rear and under the mangers. “Our changing room (in the front) is for show clothes. We twice also hang the show tails, slinkies and halter bags on racks,” A few days before you haul, put together a Duke said. “Our boot box is full of stall curtains, lights, checklist of things to be loaded on the trailer. If you drills and extension cords. We store the cooler here and have a small refrigerator for when we’re at shows for a long time, don’t store duplicate equipment in the trailer, your such as the World Show.” list will help you remember those items. You can In the mid-trailer tack room, Duke and his wife, Kelly keep the list on your computer and print copies to Penrod, store saddles on racks. An entire wall of bridle post in the barn and trailer. Or try keeping the list hooks is for show and on your phone, so you can have it with you when schooling bridles. The you’re shopping before a trip. tack room has doors on both roadside and curbside, each fitted with swing-out racks for show and working saddle pads. Liquids, including hoof black and flyspray, go in the rear Some things to include are: tack compartment. Penrod suggests load- Tack (saddle, bridles, ing gear in a specific order. saddle pads, etc) “Everything is stacked Grooming supplies in order for the tack Protective boots and wraps stall, all the saddle racks Horse blankets and sheets on bottom, then the wire shelves, then floor Extra halter and lead rope Charlene Stri c kland mats,” she explained. Buckets (and attachments) In a smaller rig, you must pack carefully to use available Hose space. Hang tack and grooming bags on wall racks and hooks first, and then bring in containers and items that fit Stall fans and extension cords onto floor space. A wheeled cart could be the last thing you Stall mats stow, so it’s the first thing you remove. Shavings, feed, hay and water Try to leave clear access to the spare tire and jack, just in case. If you’re on the side of the road with a flat tire, you Horse documents (registration don’t want to unpack equipment to get to the tire and jack. papers, Coggins test, health Organizing your rig streamlines unpacking on arrival, and certificate, etc) the repacking when you leave. Following a strategy for both operations simplifies your life on the road. “I train my clients,” said Whittington. “For the takedown, to put everything back in the trailer, everybody knows where everything goes. It always goes in the same place.”

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048-051-deaf_paints.indd 48 8/18/10 9:53:33 AM Sometimes linked to Paint coat patterns, deafness isn’t the end of the road for your horse. By DR. K. GARY MAGDESIAN

eafness associated with coat color and white documented. All of the deaf horses were overos or toveros. spotting has been described in dogs (Dalma- The most common pattern represented was splashed white, Dtians), white cats, laboratory animals and even either solely or along with frame—it represented at least 65 humans (Waardenburg syndrome). Deafness in horses is percent of the cases. Others included frame overos (nine), rarely recognized and is most often associated with head a few solid white horses, toveros and frame-sabino blends. trauma, neurological diseases, ear infections and drug tox- No horses in my study exhibited only the tobiano or sabino icities. Recently, however, deafness has been defi nitively patterns. associated with coat-color spotting in overo horses, as has Interestingly, the amount of white spotting varied from been suspected by some Paint breeders for many years. minimal (small belly spot with four socks and bald face) to My fi rst encounter with deafness in horses was as a youth very extensive (more than 50 percent of the surface area of with my American Paint Horse mare, “Kena.” As a foal, the hair coat). All had extensive head white (bald-, apron- or Kena was very quiet and did not respond to loud noises like bonnet-faced), leg white (socks or stockings) and at least a other horses. She would sleep through sounds that would partial blue eye. The majority of horses had two blue eyes frighten all of the other horses in the barn. Since then, I have and three to four white legs. Blue eyes are associated with examined several other deaf Paints, which led to my pursuit deafness in a number of other species, including dogs. of researching the syndrome. The link between white spotting and deafness lies in the The initial origin of the cells within the embryo. Melanocytes, the cells investigation that produce pigment in the skin, are necessary for normal occurred with development of the hearing cells within the inner ear. The Kena. The fi rst overo genes select for a lack of migration of melanocytes step was to con- from the neural crest cells in the embryo, leading to white fi rm the deafness spotting in those areas. They can also lead to abnormal through a neu- migration of these cells to the inner ear, leading to deafness. rophysiological In order to compare the deaf Paint Horses with hearing test called brain- horses, I also studied hearing Paint and Pinto horses. In con-

COURTESY GARY MAGDESIAN GARY COURTESY stem auditory trast to the deaf horses, the hearing horses included tobianos Dr. Magdesian’s Paint Horse inspired his evoked response and sabinos as well as patterns observed in the deaf horses. research into the link between certain coat (BAER). This Many of these horses looked phenotypically similar to the patterns and deafness. The study found a link between splashed white, splashed-blend and test examines deaf horses. frame overo patterns; however, not all horses the receptors, Based on these results, phenotype alone cannot predict with those patterns are deaf. nerves and deafness. However, it can be concluded that certain pheno- nerve pathways within the brain necessary for hearing. The types are at risk for deafness. This is especially true with BAER yielded a fl at line, consistent with complete deafness splashed white, splash-frame blend and, less commonly, the originating in the hearing receptors. Next was ruling out frame overo patterns. Not all splash overos are deaf, but other causes of deafness through careful ear and neurologi- rather the prevalence of deafness is likely highest among cal examinations, blood work and head X-rays. All of these horses with this pattern. results were negative, indicating the cause was from a con- The horses were tested for the endothelin B receptor gene genital problem within the hair cells of the inner ear. mutation. This mutation causes overo lethal white syndrome As a veterinarian, I continued to pursue this interest in (OLWS) in the homozygous state and is associated with the deafness. I studied 14 deaf horses confi rmed through the frame overo phenotype in the heterozygous state. The major- BAER test, and an additional 20 horses that were believed to ity of deaf horses (91 percent) were positive for the muta- be deaf by their owners. tion. In contrast, only 43 percent of tested hearing horses In order to describe the phenotype associated with carried the mutation. The deaf horses were statistically more deafness, the horses’ coat patterns and eye colors were likely to be positive for the mutation. While this does not

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048-051-deaf_paints.indd 49 8/18/10 9:55:17 AM A bigail wilder boatwright Deaf Paints can have successful show careers, as evidenced by horses like NRHA $2 Million Sire Colonels Smokingun. “Sometimes it’s a big advantage,” said owner Tim McQuay, “because they can’t hear the crowd and the excitement going on around them. They just think it’s another day.” Jessica hein “The biggest thing when you’re riding [a deaf horse] is that you need to pay attention,” said trainer Devin Warren, who won the 2010 reserve world championship in Senior Reining with Lil Bright Gun, who is deaf. “They’re listening to every movement of your body. I still say ‘whoa’ and cluck to them so my body stays exactly the same. They end up riding just like my other horses.” courtesy megan mulqueen courtesy “The deaf foals we have had have been so sweet and gentle when they are learning about the world,” said Colorado breeder Megan Mul-

queen. ”They really do use their other senses more to explore.” megan mulqueen courtesy “You have to halter break deaf babies right away—you can’t yell at them, and their moms can’t call them back,” said Mulqueen. “They just go on their merry way, and often that isn’t in the direction of the barn.”

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048-051-deaf_paints.indd 50 8/18/10 9:56:41 AM imply that the OLWS gene alone is responsible for the deaf- ness, it does show an association. I hypothesize that the presence of more than one overo gene may increase the chances of deafness. However, this Take-home points requires further study. For example, many of the deaf horses with a classic splash overo phenotype and no frame charac- teristics also carried the OLWS gene. Currently, a genetic about deafness test for the splashed gene is not available. When the gene is found, it will aid in elucidating the genetics of deafness. It should also be emphasized that the OLWS gene is not 1. Deafness is associated with the splashed necessary for a horse to be deaf, as nine percent of the deaf white, splashed-blend and frame overo pat- horses did not carry the mutation. Interestingly, three lethal terns, but not all horses with these phenotypes white foals were also hearing-tested prior to being humanely are deaf. euthanized. All three were homozygous for the OLWS gene, and all were completely deaf. An important finding of the study was that deaf horses 2. Deaf horses often exhibit blue eyes (at least can lead productive, normal lives. Many of the horses in this partial), white markings on 3–4 legs, and study were used for and showing, including extensive white markings on their heads. halter, Western pleasure, , , and jumping. Some owners felt that their horses were less skittish than hearing horses, whereas others believed the 3. Paint Horses with deafness associated with deaf horses were more easily startled by visual stimuli. their coat patterns cannot hear from birth. A Deaf horses need to be identified early, especially prior horse that is initially hearing and later devel- to training. People working with deaf horses could easily ops deafness should be evaluated by a veteri- become frustrated with the animal if the deafness is not narian for another cause of the deafness. recognized, as deaf horses are unable to respond to vocal commands. Once recognized, deaf horses are easily trained through visual and tactile cues. 4. The lethal white gene is common in deaf Having lived with a deaf mare, I know firsthand that horses, but it alone (without modifying genes) deafness does not have to limit the horse’s success as a is unlikely to be the sole cause of deafness, performance horse. No one, except those who knew her inti- except in lethal white foals where two cop- mately, ever noticed anything different about Kena. She was ies are present. Not all deaf horses carry the shown at halter, ridden and eventually retired to pasture until OLWS gene. her death at age 26. Being aware of deafness, and training accordingly, is very important to the success and well being of these horses. 5. Deaf horses can have successful show and performance careers. Dr. K. Gary Magdesian, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC, ACVCP, is a professor at the University of California–Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The Loomis, California, resi- 6. Deaf horses need to be trained with tactile dent is a lifetime APHA member and owns several Paints. and visual cues.

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048-051-deaf_paints.indd 51 8/18/10 9:56:28 AM 052-055-WS Qualifying.indd 52 JESSICA HEIN 52 FALL 2010 • PAINT HORSE CONNECTION 8/16/10 3:29:06 PM Qualifi@42 ed to @42Ride The recently approved participation-based World Show qualifi cation system will attract more people to regional clubs and promote grassroots APHA participation.

By MEGAN BRINCKS

eginning in 2012, qualifi cation will be required in requirement, no matter the zone in which the horse is shown. order to participate in the American Paint Horse Events that are dual-approved through the APHA, such as BAssociation’s World Championship Shows. NRHA and NSBA, also count toward qualifi cation. After several years of discussion on the matter, the Execu- Event-specifi c horses—such as jumpers or cutters—that tive Committee voted on and passed the proposal prior to are unable to fi nd a specifi c event in their zone will be the American Paint Horse Association’s annual Workshop granted an exemption for that particular event at the World on June 3–5, 2010. Because this change deals exclusively Show. However, those exempt will be qualifi ed only for that with the APHA World Show, it only needed approval by the class, not every event. Executive Committee, and it was not subject to the normal rule-change process. The World Show qualifi cation guidelines are as follows: In a 2009 survey of APHA members to solicit input on the 1. All horses (Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred) qualifi cation system, more than 66 percent were in favor of must qualify to participate at the World Champion- a participation-based qualifi cation system. An overwhelm- ship Paint Horse Shows. (See Number 5 for excep- ing number of respondents agreed that four events and eight tions.) This is done by competing at four (4) different judges were ideal for participation-based qualifi cation. APHA-approved show events, with a minimum of Starting on April 1, 2011, shows will be tracked in eight (8) judges total during the qualifying period. preparation for the 2012 Summer World Show by cross Horses may be shown in any state, regardless of resi- referencing the show rosters with the show reference num- dence, to qualify—participation is the key. bers. Although the APHA Performance Department is still Example: A two-day, two-judge show held working on exactly how to track qualifi ed horses, they plan Saturday and Sunday counts as one show event. A to have a user-friendly online system where APHA members four-judge POR counts as one show event. Two back- can check Paints’ qualifi cation status. to-back two-judge shows count as two events total. The new system requires only horses to qualify, and any In each case, the number of judges may be counted APHA-approved show counts toward the participation toward the minimum judge requirement.

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052-055-WS Qualifying.indd 53 8/16/10 3:29:36 PM Horses are not required to World Show in any division. Amateur and Youth eligibility and ownership rules apply. qualify in a specifi c event. 5. Horses being shown in the following classes are not required to qualify due to time restraints and age of horse: • Weanling halter • Yearling halter • Yearling Longe Line and Yearling In-Hand Trail • 2-year-old performance classes • 3-year-old performance classes Note: Additional exceptions will be determined JESSICA HEIN by zone, based on classes not offered during the qualifying year in the owner’s zone. Exemption will be granted to horses whose owners reside in that Special events held with APHA dual-approval (i.e. zone only in the classes that were not held. If a horse a NRHA reining with APHA dual-approval or NSBA is qualifi ed by the exemption, the horse must be classes with APHA dual-approval, etc.) count toward the entered in that class to be eligible to compete at the qualifi cation requirements. Paint Alternative Competi- tion-approved events do not count toward qualifi cation. Note: All owners must be APHA members at the If your horse time of the show in order for that show to count competes in a towards the show requirement for qualifi cation. specialized 2. Qualifi cation Period: a. Summer World Show—qualifying period is from event not April 1 through March 31 of the World Show year. offered in b. Fall World Show—qualifying period is from your zone, August 1 through July 31 of the World Show year. 3. Horses are not required to qualify in specifi c events you can in any division. Any qualifi ed horse may be shown in apply any class at the World Show in any division in which for an they are eligible. Horses will show in their appropri- ate age division at the World Shows, regardless of the exemption. JESSICA HEIN qualifying division. 4. Exhibitors are not required to qualify. Any exhibi- tor may show any qualifi ed horse in any class at the World Show. Example: roping, cutting, over fences, etc., in certain areas. Horses competing 6. Specialty classes (including Youth Lead Line, Parents Western Pleasure, Challenge, Sweepstakes, slots and only in Challenges, futurity classes) do not require horse qualifi cation Sweepstakes, Slots, to enter, although if regular classes are also to be futurities or other entered, then the horse must qualify.

specialty At no time will the number of points or lack thereof events are be considered for qualifi cation. Participation at APHA- exempt. approved shows is the only basis for qualifi cation. APHA Senior Director of Show and Contest Holly Nelson says the new system is still a work in progress. She encourages constructive feedback, both positive and negative, from members across the world—e-mail your thoughts to [email protected].

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052-055-WS Qualifying.indd 54 8/18/10 5:20:48 PM Horses competing in age-specifi c performance events for ages 3 and under, along with weanling and yearling halter horses, are exempt

JESSICA HEIN from qualifying.

Exhibitors do not have to qualify—only horses. Qualifi cation is based only on participation— not on points. JESSICA HEIN JESSICA HEIN

Right now, I see this as a way to bring way to add more shows” –Jamie Ikemoto, Facebook more entries to the local shows.” –Darcy Mesa, Arizona Schroeder, Las Vegas, Nevada “Love it!!!! Now move it closer to Alberta!!” Feedback “I am for it, as I agree support of the –Belinda M. Hansen, Alberta, Canada regional shows needed to happen. We “In North Carolina, all the Paint shows APHA’s Facebook fans had immediate travel between seven and 10 hours to are west—6+ hours away from the East reactions to the news of the recently passed attend any shows in the Northwest; [it] is Coast area—except for state fair at Raleigh APHA World Show qualifying rule. Here are just something we have to do. We would and last year there were only 30–35 horses some of their comments: love it if there were more shows in the total at the entire show. [I] guess we will “Thank you APHA. I see this as a move three to four hour range.” –Leila Tom Styer, just stick to the Open shows; at least there to get more participation in the local area Garfi eld, Washington are enough entries to get PAC [credits].” APHA shows. When people understand that “This was a terrible move on APHA’s –Suzette Joyner, Four Oaks, North Carolina they do not have to ‘qualify’ in a specifi c part. We are still in a down economy … “This was a great move by APHA! Now the class, just participate in the shows them- People are having to work ever harder to regional clubs will have support for their local selves, they will understand it’s not as hard pay for the equine expenses and for their shows. If you can haul all the way to Fort Worth, as they think to qualify.” –Sherry Haynes, families due to increasing costs.” –Christie you should be able to haul to four shows.” Stephenville, Texas Lyday, Greenville, Texas –Renee Rogers Wesley, Saraland, Alabama “It’s nice that the committee had the fore- “It is possible that with this new rule To share your thoughts and to see more sight to not make it class specifi c. Maybe change local clubs will take this into con- comments about the qualifi cation system, in the future they can go that direction. sideration and possibly have to fi nd a visit facebook.com/americanpainthorse.

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052-055-WS Qualifying.indd 55 8/16/10 3:30:16 PM PAINTS & PEOPLE Edited by megan brincks

Presidential fanfare W. R. “Bob” Watt Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas, retired after more than 40 years of service to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Watt served in multiple positions, including board secretary, general manager and president. Under his presidential leadership since 1978, the stock show has grown substantially. He also oversaw significant additions to the Will Rogers Memorial Center, the facility that hosts the show. Over the years, Watt has played a role in continuing to expand the Paint Horse competition though the stock show, but he also has a personal interest in APHA. Watt says he spent a lot of time traveling to APHA shows with his daughter, Susan Foster, when she was younger. “It’s been a real pleasure working with the [American Paint Horse] Association,” Watt said. In retirement, Watt will continue to stay active in the Watt Cattle Co., a family ranching operation. c k show sto worth fort Courtesy

Flying Paints Bar J Zandas Beauty, a 1999 black tobiano mare, returned to the show ring this spring in true Paint style after a fractured hip and broken tail. Owners Ron Stolp and Kelly Allen never thought the mare would make such a comeback, but at the April 23–25 Gateway Championship Series at the Thunderbird Show Park in Fort Langley, British Columbia, the recovered mare won first place in jumping with Stolp aboard. Stolp also rode their Paint gelding Winddancers Cimaron, a 1999 bay tobiano, in the same competition. Amazingly, the gelding finished within 1/100 of a second of the mare in the timed jump-off round. The show awarded both horses first place in the class of 34 horse-and-rider teams. Allen says she would never trade her Paint for another breed. Both Allen and Stolp participate in Ride America® and Paint Alternative Competition events. ourtesy kelly allen kelly c ourtesy

Riding for a cause Based out of Muskogee, Oklahoma, members of the Bedouin Shrine Mounted Horse Patrol ride Paint Horses to raise money for the Shriners Hospitals. This Masonic group of 30 rides in parades around the region, and in July 2009, they were named the International Shrine Parade Champions in San Antonio, Texas. Team member Levi Johnson of Bunch, Oklahoma, says the group placed first in parade competition and second in drill. “It’s for the benefit of the kids, and it’s just something for us to do to get out and have fun,” Johnson said. “We ride and have fun so kids can walk.” ourtesy levi johnson c ourtesy

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56-57-Paint&People.indd 56 8/16/10 3:22:19 PM Living canvas Miss Corvette and Teena Westmoreland of Dod- dridge, Arkansas, nurture creativity with kids at schools, summer programs, churches, 4-H clubs and special-needs groups by painting a Paint Horse. Miss Corvette, a 1998 sorrel tovero mare, becomes a paint- ing canvas for kids, and Westmoreland donates her time to these special visits. “I was blessed to have a living canvas who loves kids and her job,” Westmoreland said. Children at the Price T. Young Middle School painted an American flag on Miss Corvette in November 2009. Westmoreland says she educates children about safety around horses, and

then they get to paint Miss Corvette with non-toxic Westmoreland T eena tempera paint. Courtesy Courtesy

Paint protector Bambi Red Bingo, a 1987 chestnut solid mare, and owner Nancy Reeves showed the world that Paint Horses—including solid Paints—can do any- thing. From barrel racing and reining to team penning and roping, “Wyn” and Reeves eventually evolved into a mounted police team in Los Angeles. At the 2009 Equine Affaire in Pomona, California, Reeves and Wyn repre- sented the Paint Horse in the breed demonstration as part of Reeves’ personal mission to educate others about solid Paint-bred horses. Wyn died in May 2010, but the mare left a lasting impression. “Anything she wanted to do, she did on that horse,” said Susan Fleczok of the Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club. She notes that Reeves was always proud to tell others that her horse of so many talents was a Paint Horse. usan Fle c zok S usan c ourtesy

Domino effect Dominos Delivers, a 1991 black overo gelding, is helping people of all ages both mentally and physically. Now a therapeutic riding mount at Freedom Farm in Waverly, Minnesota, “Domino” was donated to the program by Kerry Barnauskas of Delano, Minnesota. Susie Bjorklund, founder and executive director of Freedom Farm, says Domino’s calm mannerisms and beautiful markings make him a favorite at the farm. He is used for riders who require both a leader and two side walkers, but students who ride independently love him as well. She says Domino’s markings are great for students to use as guidelines when grooming. “He really is such a blessing to our program,” Bjorklund said. ourtesy S usie Bjorklund c ourtesy

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56-57-Paint&People.indd 57 8/16/10 3:22:28 PM PAINT PROGRAMS & SERVICES Megan Brincks Megan

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58-59-Paint_Programs.indd 59 8/16/10 2:43:21 PM PAINT MARKINGS Edited by ABIGAIL WILDER BOATWRIGHT

Skip The Master Plan 1999 red dun solid mare Owned by Korynn Ziama Oakfield, Wisconsin “She has a seahorse on her forehead,” writes Korynn.

Awesome Pine 2007 sorrel tobiano gelding Owned by Alicia Anspaugh Eaton, Ohio “We have found three different kinds of animals on Awesome Pine,” writes Alicia. “We think the white on his neck looks like a stingray, and on his shoulder it looks like a cow head. He has a hippo’s head across his rump—the brown dot is his eye.”

Stuck Up Zipper 2006 buckskin overo mare Owned by Melissa Ilic Franklinville, New Jersey “Here is a picture of my mare, Stuck Up Zipper, who has a genie’s lamp on her side,” writes Melissa. “The vet always chuckles when she draws her Coggins test. She can’t believe I didn’t name her ‘Genie!’ ”

Preacher Joe Speck 1994 red roan overo gelding Owned by Cleosa Hill Molalla, Oregon “I want to share a picture of my horse ‘Teddy,’ ” writes Cleosa. “In his markings are a paw print on his shoulder, the number seven on his side and a panda bear on his jaw.”

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60-61-PaintMarkings.indd 60 8/16/10 3:24:24 PM Queen Prime 2001 sorrel tovero mare Owned by Susan Lambert Chestertown, New York “We call her ‘Satin,’ ” writes Susan, “and she has a deer hunter on her belly.”

Didnt Neda Bunny 2001 sorrel tovero mare Owned by Jason and Kimberly Gawel Seaside, California “From the day she was born, we all could see a rabbit on her right cheek,” writes the mare’s breeder, Kay Gawel. “The rabbit shares her ear so as she moves it, it looks like a rabbit is sitting up and moving its ear.”

Watch My Color Jack 2003 sorrel overo gelding Owned by Bert and Debbie Holland Lake Stevens, Washington “ ‘Boogie’ has three unique markings, all on his left side,” writes Bert. “On his neck, he has a witch riding a broomstick. At the top of his shoulder, in brown, he has the silhouette of an Indian face. On his hip, my wife says it looks like Abe Lincoln’s head with the top hat and beard.”

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60-61-PaintMarkings.indd 61 8/16/10 3:24:32 PM DUAL IMAGE #555 As one of the industry’s first “triple threat” superstars, this loud-colored overo stallion was a true trendsetter. An excerpt from More Than Color— Volume 2 by FRANK HOLMES

Engineered for speed In 1952, Amando hauled his Paint mare to San Diego, Texas, and the Los Harcones Ranch of George Parr. There, she was bred to Danger Boy … The result of this cross was a 1953 overo Paint mare, who was named Dangerous Girl. During this same time, Amando had also purchased a top stallion named Slow Motion from George Parr … In 1955, Amando Canales bred Dangerous Girl to Slow Motion. Canales Black, a 1958 solid black gelding was the resulting foal. Despite the fact that his dam was a Paint, Canales Black was registered with AQHA. What’s more, he went on to enjoy a sterling career as a straightaway sprinter … In 1958, Dangerous Girl produced a Paint full brother to Canales Black that was purchased by Alfonso Gonzales. Named “Texas Paint” because of an odd state of Texas-shaped white marking on his side, he went on to become a top match-racing gelding. Bred back to Slow Motion in 1959, Dangerous Girl foaled an overo Paint fi lly named Crystal Eye in 1960. Also purchased by Gonzalez, she went on to stardom as both a racehorse and a producer. APHA FILE PHOTO Bred for a fourth and fi nal time to Slow Motion, Dual Image earned a reputation as one of the fi rst Paints to excel in halter, performance and racing. in 1961 Dangerous Girl produced a loud-colored sorrel overo colt who was named Dual Image and who ual Image was born at roughly the same time, became one of the breed’s fi rst great “triple threats”—a Din the same part of the country and to the same proven winner on the race track, in the halter ring and speed-bred family of horses as was Hy Diamond Boy. in the performance arena. And, like “Diamond Boy,” Dual Image found the fl edging Paint Horse industry to be fertile ground in A triple threat which to carve a name for himself. Dual Image was born shortly before the formation The American Paint Horse Association identifi es of the two Paint Horse registries. This timing, together Dual Image as a 1961 sorrel overo stallion, sired with the fact that he had a full brother who was tearing by Slow Motion AQHA and out of Dangerous Girl. up the Quarter tracks, made the loud-colored Paint colt Although his breeder is still offi cially listed as unknown, a highly desirable commodity. he has, in fact, been identifi ed as Amando Canales of Sometime between his birth and yearling years, Premont, Texas. Armando Canales sold the colt to Carl Vickers of Canales passed away in the mid-1970s, but his close Corpus Christi, Texas … Early the following year, he relative, Alfonso Gonzales of Palito Blanco, Texas, sold him to Jack Archer, also of Corpus Christi. While was privy to the set of circumstances that wound up under Archer’s ownership, Dual Image was raced and giving birth to a quartet of speedy full siblings… shown in halter.

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62-64-Excerpt-DualImage.indd 62 8/17/10 12:09:23 PM Having arrived on the scene before the advent of honors as the national champion Senior English regulated Paint racing, “Image” was relegated to the role Pleasure Horse. of a match racer. Although no extensive record of his His final APHA show record reveals that he earned a track accomplishments is known to exist, it is recorded total of 89 points: 26 halter, 22 hunter under saddle and 41 that on October 10, 1965, he won a 350-yard match Western pleasure. race against a tobiano Paint grandson of Sugar Bars named On And On. The official track win photo reveals that Dual Image covered the distance in the solid AAA PEDIGREE time of :18.3. Because the race was run before any rules for Paint Jack Lary AQHA Slow Motion AQHA Horse racing were in place, however, Image’s time was Dolores G. AQHA never recognized. And, although he was actually the first Dual Image Danger Boy II AQHA Paint Horse to run and win in AAA time under regulated Dangerous Girl conditions, he was never accorded an official APHA Unknown race rating … Although his race record may remain cloudy, Dual Image’s halter and arena performance records are Corporate crystal clear. Image was his Shown at halter by Archer, the race-bred stallion sire’s highest earned honors as the grand champion stallion at the point earner, tallying nearly 1966 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in 1,900 APHA Fort Worth, Texas, and won the aged stallion class at the points in Houston Fat Stock Show. his career. Exhibited the following October at the 1966 National Championship Show in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Image APHA FILE PHOTO was named the reserve champion Aged Stallion … In early 1967, he swept the Texas stock show winter circuit by earning grand champion stallion honors at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show, the Paired with Chris Coffin, San Antonio Livestock Show and the Houston Dual’s Doll II was well known Livestock Show … as a great Youth show horse. While in attendance at the San Antonio show, Dual Together, they earned more than Image came to the attention of C. E. and Larry Swain, 80 points and a Youth APHA Champion title in the 1970s. owners and operators of the Circle Dot Ranch in San Antonio. In February of 1967, the father and son team made Paint Horse history when they purchased Dual Image for the then-record-setting price of $15,000. Soon after arriving at his new home, the 6-year- old stallion was put in performance training with Larry Daniels. Exhibited by both Daniels and Pam APHA FILE PHOTO Swain, the talented stallion went on to become APHA Though his race record Champion #36, with ROMs in hunter under saddle and went unrecorded by APHA, Dual Image Western pleasure. clocked AAA times­—due The high point of his performance career occurred at in part to his the 1971 APHA National Championship Show in Tulsa, speed-bred lineage.

Oklahoma. Exhibited there by Pam Swain, he earned APHA FILE PHOTO

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62-64-Excerpt-DualImage.indd 63 8/17/10 1:16:24 PM LIKE BEGETS LIKE

Even while being raced and shown, Dual Image saw Championships, 10 Superior awards, 20 ROMs and considerable duty as a breeding animal. His fi rst foal 1,891 total points. crop, numbering four, hit the ground in 1964. From Several additional Dual Image champions were born it came Snow King, the eventual earner of an ROM in during this stage of the prolifi c stallion’s life. Among . them were: Dual’s Doll II, a 1967 sorrel overo mare by Dual Image and • Blazing Image, a 1980 sorrel overo stallion out of What out of Miss Hi Tex, was the family’s fi rst legitimate superstar … A Lady—Superior Western pleasure, six ROMs and she was the 1971 national champion 3-Year-Old Mare. In 231 points. addition, she was a two-time APHA Champion … a Superior • Barely An Image, a 1980 sorrel overo mare out of Leotoe halter horse and the earner of three ROMs. Bars Lady AQHA—APHA Champion, Superior Western Under the ownership of Circle Dot Ranch, Dual Image pleasure, one ROM and 101 points. quickly established a name for himself as a sire for versatile The year 1981 marked Dual Image’s last signifi cant halter and performance horses. Among his most accomplished foal crop … get were: Tiger Image, a 1981 sorrel overo gelding out of April • Dual Spots, a 1968 brown overo gelding out of White Moon Charger AQHA, was the earner of four Superior Specks—1978 national champion Heeling, Versatility award event awards, eight ROMs and 414 points. Handsome winner, Superior reining and heeling, and nine ROMs. Image, a 1981 bay tobiano stallion out of What A Lady, • Hollywood Image, a 1970 sorrel overo mare out of Sonado was the 1990 Amateur reserve world champion heading Babe—1974 national champion Aged Mare, APHA Cham- horse. In addition, he earned a Superior in Western plea- pion, Superior halter and two ROMs. sure, fi ve ROMs and 173 points. • Ima Image, a 1972 bay tobiano mare out of Miss Ed—two Dual Blue Eyes, a 1981 sorrel overo stallion out of Versatility awards, two APHA Championships, nine Superior Picotte Rose, stands out as Dual Image’s last big-time awards, 14 ROMs and 466 total points. performer and one of his best … As a performer, Dual Blue • Spittin Image, a 1973 palomino overo gelding out of Queen Eyes was an APHA Champion and a Superior Western Polly Bee AQHA—one Versatility award, two APHA Cham- pleasure horse. In addition, he earned ROMs in Western pionships, eight Superior awards, 14 ROMs and 783 total pleasure and trail, and amassed 121 total points … points. As for Dual Image, the patriarch of the strain, his last • Sterling Lady, a 1976 black overo mare out of Bold Begra two foal crops hit the ground in 1982 and 1983 … Dual Bar AQHA—1982 Amateur reserve national champion Hunter Image passed away in 1982, at the age of 21. Under Saddle, 11 ROMs and 236 total points. In retrospect, this stallion was one of the Paint Horse • Dual Refl ection, a 1976 sorrel mare out of Leotoe Bars Doll breed’s fi rst legitimate superstars. With his excellent con- AQHA—two APHA Championships, six ROMs and 90 total formation and fl ashy markings, he turned a lot of heads points. and generated a great deal of interest in the new “sport In June of 1976, Dual Image was sold for the fourth and model” registry. fi nal time to Charles Parker of Grapevine, Texas … Under A true triple-threat individual, he displayed AAA speed Parker’s ownership he continued to turn out a steady stream on the track, champion-caliber conformation in the halter of champions. ring and versatile athletic ability in the performance arena Dual Image’s fi rst North Texas foal crop was born in … All things considered, Dual Image had much to do with 1977. From it came Corporate Image, his most prolifi c point projecting a positive Paint persona. He was absolutely the earner. A 1978 sorrel tobiano gelding out of Dude’s Darling, right horse, and he appeared on the scene at absolutely Corporate Image earned two Versatility awards, two APHA the right time.

For the complete story on Dual Image, along with more photos and biographies of other influential Paint Horses, see More Than Color, Volume 2, available from the APHA General Store for $23.95.

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