Vol. XVII, Issue 3 Official Newsletter of The American Trakehner Association May/June 2004 - A Unification of the NATA and the ATA -

2004 ATA STALLION AND MARE INSPECTIONS

Insp. Date Inspection Site Type Host Organizer Host Phone E-mail Deadline

danette@gethorses. Jul. 31 Abbotsford, BC (Can) Mares Danette Ball 604-607-7480 net Jun. 19

[email protected]. Aug. 7 Union Bridge, MD Mares Janet Geyer 443-745-0207 com Jun. 26

Aug. 14 Fort Collins, CO Mares Judy Riba-McMahan 970-420-2458 [email protected] Jul. 3

meadowview@ Aug. 14 Sherwood Park, AB (Can) Mares Eileen Poole 780-467-7001 connect.ab.ca Jul. 3

Carol Schuehler/ Aug. 21 Coopersburg, PA Mares Deb Kinneer 610-346-8673 [email protected] Jul. 10

Mares/ LornaTerry@ Jun. 28 S Aug. 28 Adams, TN Stallions Lorna Thomason 615-696-2057 aol.com Jul. 17 M

Kim McMillan/ looncrek@ Sep. 11 Valparaiso, IN Mares Kristin Crowe 260-468-2392 citznet.com Jul. 31

Sep. 18 Ashland, OR Mares Lori Whitley 541-535-7164 [email protected] Aug. 7

sherry@ Sep. 18 Nipomo, CA Mares Sherry Tourino 805-929-5175 fantasyfarm.net Aug. 7

irishhillsfarm@ Sep. 18 Micanopy, FL Mares Lisa Dworkin 352-793-3366 aol.com Aug. 7

Mares/ Hilda Gurney/ hildagurney@ Jul. 19 S Sep. 19 Moorpark, CA Stallions Mary Contakos 805-529-3576 prodigy.net Aug. 8 M

Brierbankfarm@ Sep. 25 Marine, IL Mares Gay Anderson 618-887-4439 juno.com Aug. 14

Stallions karouselfarms@ Oct. 2 Maple Park, IL only Suzette Bernhold 630-365-4423 netscape.net Aug. 2

Mares karouselfarms@ Oct. 3 Maple Park, IL only Suzette Bernhold 630-365-4423 netscape.net Aug. 22

Nov. Cedar Valley, ON Mares/ Annual Meeting - atahorses@ 12-13 (Toronto, Canada) Stallions ATA Office 740-344-1111 alltel.net Aug. 31

The above inspections have been scheduled on the basis of nominated . If you have a that was not nominated, particularly if you just acquired it, or you know of someone who has a horse to be inspected but is not familiar with the ATA, please do not hesitate to apply for inspection at the site suitable for you. Even walk-ons are accepted occasionally, if the schedule allows. It is imperative, however, that the horse’s original registration papers come with the horse.

©2004 The American Trakehner Association , A Unification of the NATA and the ATA 1514 W Church Street, Newark, OH 43055 Tel. 740-344-1111, Fax 740-344-3225 E-mail: [email protected]; URL: http://www.americantrakehner.com ATA FREE-JUMPING PROTOCOL (Updated April 1, 2004)

1. All stallions presented for inspection will be required 8. The first element will be crossed poles, with the ends in to participate in a Free-Jumping Test. the standards at 30 inches of height, and a ground pole in front (Figs. 1a and 2a). 2. It will be judged with a jumping score and will be taken into account in the final evaluation of the stallion for 9. The second element, about 20 feet from the first approval. element (measured from the back of the first element to the front of the second) will be similar to the first 3. A team of one supervisor and four assistants carefully but with a horizontal rail, also at 30 inches of height, selected (to be arranged by hosts or owners) and immediately behind the crossed poles (Figs. 1b. and suitably equipped with longeing whips will be in the 2b). ring. The supervisor will be in charge of the entire process. 10. The third element, approximately 23 feet from the second, (measured from the back of the second 4. One stallion handler only, designated by the owner, element to the front of the third) will be an oxer (Figs. will be permitted in the ring with the horse. 1c and 2c), 33 inches high, with a spread of 24 inches, which will also have a ground pole in front. It will be 5. The chute is to be constructed with side rails to form raised to 39 and 45 inches, respectively, and the spread an opening of about 4 feet wide on one side directly increased accordingly, for the second and third runs. behind the first two jumps to allow for the horse to The front rail on the third oxer will be placed about 6 enter for observation and later to station a person to inches lower than the back rail to allow ramping of the encourage the horse over the jumps. To construct the oxer. chute and catch pen, 20 standards, 6 wings and 30 poles are needed for proper setup. 11. A catch pen will be constructed after the final jump to contain the horse after each run. This should be con- 6. The handler will first walk the stallion into the chute at structed with standards and poles and should be the provided side opening to allow the horse to see and approximately 35-40 feet long and the width of the familiarize itself with the chute and obstacles. chute.

7. Unless otherwise directed by the Inspection 12. For each run, the stallion will be trotted in hand Committee, each horse will be allowed three jumping up to the first element. A 36-inch length of plain runs through a triple combination jumping chute nylon cord will be run through the near snaffle ring contained by side rails the entire length of the chute. from which the reins have been removed. One end of the cord will be released to allow the cord to slip out about 8 to 10 feet in front of the first element as the horse is sent down the jumping chute.

2 FULLY APPROVED AMERICAN TRAKEHNER ASSOCIATION, INC. COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT We are pleased to report that the stallion 2002 TO 2003

T F P ero n s B rillia n ce REVENUE: 2002 2003 by Peron *Pg*, out of TF Antoinette ox (PSB) Membership Dues 71,675.00 65,710.00 bred and owned by Judy Ernst, Seagoville, TX Registration & Related Fees 37,748.25 42,765.00 Breeding Fees & Permits 29,775.00 20,987.78 has fulfilled his performance requirement by successfully Stallion & Mare Inspections 42,490.00 34,318.32 completing the Senior Novice Division at the Las Colinas Horse Genetic Testing 14,640.00 17,265.00 Trials, Irving, TX, on February 28, 2004. He is now a fully Branding Licenses & Fees 4,660.00 3,740.00 a pproved breeding stallion. Congratulations! Annual Meeting 16,520.50 16,864.50 Magazine Advertising 15,982.30 15,054.00 Magazine Subscription 1,420.00 690.00

CONTEST Breeders/Sellers List 150.00 320.00 Website Income 0.00 390.10 Help the ATA Advertising Committee come up with a new ad Promotional Items 9,938.12 11,877.22 slogan/tag line for our new edition of ATA ads. Enter our contest Stallion Service Auction 20,004.96 21,966.52 by sending your ideas by E-mail, phone or postal mail by May Schilke Book 719.90 465.99 20, 2004, to Miscellaneous 1,075.10 2,455.00 ATA Advertising Chairman Kim MacMillan Investment Income 6,012.06 13,194.11 425 East - 100 South TOTAL REVENUE 272,811.19 268,063.54 Huntington, IN 46750 Telephone 260-468-2392 EXPENSE: E-mail: [email protected] Executive Office Financial Review 1,500.00 950.00 The person who submits the winning advertising slogan will Insurance 4,607.00 4,950.00 receive a $20 gift certificate to the ATA store to use toward the Management Staff 122,231.28 129,590.79 purchase of ATA sportswear, books or glassware. Office Facilities 12,725.48 12,855.14 Postage & Telephone 8,040.91 6,967.31 TREASURER’S REPORT Staff Travel 247.99 441.61 Supplies, Services, Dues 2,987.81 4,319.04 The following financial statement details the Association’s Office Eqt & Depreciation 6,042.95 3,878.03 revenue and expense activity for 2002 and 2003. Total Executive Office 158,383.42 163,951.92 Committees Considering our reserve funds, the ATA is currently in sound Advertising 1,622.17 3,927.74 financial shape. The general fund investments have helped the Awards 5,726.16 6,916.84 association to cover operating losses in recent years, and the Branding 929.88 130.00 funds showed a gain of $64,000 at year’s end over the initial Corporate Regulations 902.03 539.79 investment of $59,800. A reorganization of the office staff and Education 0.00 0.00 new health coverage should save the association nearly $35,000 Membership 47.47 261.11 in 2004. Annual membership dues have steadily declined since Public Relations 1,624.53 414.51 publication of the magazine was reduced from 4 issues to 3 as a Registration 1,580.63 1,299.53 cost saving measure, and current plans call for a reduction to 2 Inspection 14,409.36 16,282.78 issues in 2004. The trustees and magazine volunteers are working Total Committees 26,842.23 29,772.30 to streamline and modernize the way the magazine is published, so look for a return to 3 issues in 2005. The income from stallion Booths 2,512.80 3,229.47 annual fees has declined since the new Stallion Service Auction Breeders/Sellers List 0.00 0.00 began in 2000, participation in which allows the stallion owner to Promotional Items 4,235.96 6,679.53 forego this fee. Yet, the reduction of about $4,000 per year in Schilke Book (87.06) 0.00 this fee is more than made up for by the net revenues of between Magazine Publication 34,208.33 27,896.08 $13,000 and $15,000 generated by the new Stallion Service Newsletter 5,744.78 5,598.00 Auction. Genetic Testing 9,391.49 8,906.62 Meetings 18,826.64 23,204.11 Overall revenue is down about $4,700 in 2003 when compared Stallion Service Auction 6,877.48 6,365.26 to 2002. Declines in revenues from membership dues, Credit Card Fees 2,411.75 3,357.66 inspections, and breeding fees offset gains in registrations, Miscellaneous 2,619.45 1,909.92 genetic testing, and sales of promotional items. TOTAL EXPENSE 271,967.27 280,870.87

Overall expense is up $8,900 when compared to 2002. The EXCESS REVENUE/(EXPENSE) 843.92 (12,807.33) increased costs of health insurance and the annual meeting expenses offset reductions in expenses for management staff and magazine publication.

3 STALLIONS BREEDING 10 OR MORE MARES IN 2003 HIGH SCORE

DRESSAGE RIBBON WINNERS Stallion Breeding Trak. Other Total FARRARI, ORB-D-G319, (Martini *Pg*E* - Johanniter (SW)) Impressionist Hailo *Pg*E* - 32 20 52 , 61.042%, Grand Prix, Spring Into , OR, March 28, E.H. Mackensen 2004, rider/owner Debbie Evans, Creswell, OR

Heling Bukephalos - 7 25 32 HACEDERO, ORB-D-S685, (Hailo *Pg*E* - Goldfürst) , E.H. Consul 61.250%, Prix St. Georges, Golden State Dressage Premiere, CA, Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2004, rider/owner Alexsandra Howard, Feuertänzer Martini *Pg*E*- 6 20 26 Freedom, CA Pregelstrand *Ps*E* JOEWELL, ORB-E-G554, (Empire - Cornelius) , 63.333%, Leonidas *Pg* Condus *E* - 12 10 22 Grand Prix B, Mid-Winter Dressage Fair, CA, Feb. 27-29, 2004, Siegbert rider Dirk Glitz, owner Gwen Blake, Enumclaw, WA

Hadrian Beauté - 1 19 20 LANDFÜRST, ORB-A-S1199NA (Donaufürst *Ps*E* - Koree) Herbststurm , 65.595%, Second Level 2, Lake Erie College Dressage Fall/Winter Series, OH, Feb. 28, 2004; 62.432%, Second Level Windfall *Pg* Habicht - 4 16 20 2, Lake Erie College Dressage Fall/Winter Series, OH, Mar. 19- Madruzzo xx 21, 2004, rider Cecily Bonadio, owner Katrina Merkies, Chardon, OH Donaufürst Mahagoni - Pregel 7 11 18 *Ps*E* SIR RICCO, ORB-A-G559, (Enrico Caruso *Ps*E* - Habicht) , 68.333%, Third Level 1, Gold Coast Dressage Opener Guy Laroche E.H. Michelangelo 12 6 18 CDI***, FL, Jan. 23-25, 2004, rider Linda Todenhagen, owner - Lucado Molly Fine, Williamsville, NY Advocate *Ps* Graditz *E* - 6 10 16 , *Pg*E* TIMOTHEUS, OSB-A-S365, (E.H. Caprimond - Avignon II) 72.692%, Training Level 4, Denville-Kanani Dressage Series, Incantare Enrico Caruso *Ps*E* 7 9 16 CA, Feb. 20-21, 2004; 65.294%, First Level 4, Denville- Kanani - Martini *Pg*E* Dressage Series, CA, Mar. 21-22, 2004: rider Yves Sauvignon, owner Bonnie Brabbs, Grass Valley, CA Hailo *Pg*E* Anduc - Thor 3 12 15

Pennant Graditz *E* - 3 11 14 Laptop Anyone? Pasteur xx Do you have an old laptop computer that you would be Stiletto Martini *Pg*E* - 4 9 13 willing to donate to the ATA office? We have an occasional Abdullah *Pg*E* need for portability at meetings, shows, exhibits, booths, etc. It would need to be about 800 MHZ, with 256 MB RAM to run our Malachi Advocate *Ps* - 3 8 11 software. Please send questions or possibilities to Allen Gunnar MacMillan at [email protected].

Enrico Caruso Mahagoni - 8 2 10

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Request for Help from “Old-Timers” Website Committee This being the 30th anniversary of the founding of the ATA, Charlotte Schickedanz, on old-timer herself, and Anna Calder are We would like to send a special thank-you to Vicki Aranda for hoping to put together a slide show reflecting the history of the all of her help in setting up the AmericanTrakehner.com site and ATA. For this they would like to have as many photographs as running it almost singlehandedly for so long. It has really grown. possible from the early days of the ATA. Please look through To facilitate future upkeep we have formed an ad hoc website your stacks of old photos and see if you have something suitable. committee. Kari Cassel has agreed to be the chairperson, and Dr. If you do, please send it to Charlotte at Galten Farms, 10206 Fred Rockhold will be the liaison to the Board of Trustees. Kari Warden Avenue, Markham, ON, L6C 1N3, Canada, or, if you will have a few people on her committee; they will determine the wish to send it electronically, to charlotte@ galtenfarms.com. best way to split up the work and institute future changes. This is a big task and we thank them for their enthusiasm.

4 HIGH BIDDERS IN . www.rbg.ca , The Royal Botanical Gardens . www.rom.on.ca , The Royal Ontario Museum 2003 STALLION SERVICE AUCTION . www.torontozoo.com , The Toronto Zoo . www.blackcreek.ca , Black Creek Pioneer Village The average bid in this auction was $806.87 or 60% of . www.batashoemuseum.ca , Museum of Footwear from the average stud fee. ancient times to present including footwear of royalty, sports heroes, and other famous people . www.toronto.com/squareone , 360-store Shopping mall STALLION HIGH BIDDER LOCATION . www.ago.net , Art Gallery of Ontario . www.magnotta.com , Magnotta Winery . www.durhamtourism.ca , The Durham Region east of Advocate *Ps* Vanessa McCormick Brighton, IL Aul Magic ox Heather Buttrum Cave Creek, AZ Toronto

Emeer C hristy Riley E nterprise, AL For those of you flying to Toronto, use Lester B. Pearson Fandango Nancy Peltier Spring City, PA International Airport (formerly Toronto International) located Feuertänzer # Nancy Winning Holtwood, PA at the junction of highways 401 and 427.

Guy Laroche Lyman Taylor Lincoln, NE For drivers from the U.S., be aware that speed limits are in Hadrian D eborah Bly Owings, MD kilometers (80 kmh = 50 mph) and gasoline is sold in liters (3.8 liters = 1 U.S. gallon). Heling Christy Riley Enterprise, AL Ichi-Ban Shelley Higgins Orangeville, ON The GST (goods and services tax) on most goods purchased Incantare Heather Buttrum Cave Creek, AZ by visitors to Canada is refundable by way of mailed-in applica- Jonesborough, tion. You can pick up a refund application in the hotel lobby. Kovington Cynthia Reynolds TN Kreshendo *Ps* Jenny Prahl Kingsley, MI Entry into Canada , From the United States: U.S.-born citizens should carry a passport or an original birth certificate Leonidas *Pg* Malinda Zielke Athens, WI plus photo ID; naturalized citizens need a passport or the Paramoure L ynn Beheler E lizabeth, PA original naturalization certificate with photo ID; permanent residents (who are not citizens) need their alien registration card. Rüdiger C hris Bredeson Olympia, WA Sinatra Tricia McConathy Avon, CO Visitors to Canada from countries other than the U.S. must have a valid passport; a visa may also be required. For additional Sonset's Sieger J anet Egger L ouisville, KY information on visas go to http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca. Stiletto M ike Hassel Alpharetta, GA TF Perons Rebecca Returning to the US with purchases , Every 30 days, returning Brooklyn, WI Brilliance Bebber-Wells U.S. citizens are allowed to bring back $400 (retail value) in merchandise duty-free, provided they have been out of the U.S. Tribute J ulie Baxley Ringgold, GA for 48 hours. This amount can include one carton of cigarettes, Kathy Smith/ Windwalzer *Pg* Lancaster, OH 100 cigars (not Cuban), two kilograms of smoking tobacco and Toni Turk one liter of liquor, provided the buyer is 21 years of age. If the length of the stay is less than 48 hours, $200 in merchandise may # This stallion lost his approval after the sealed bid be taken back to the U.S. duty-free (including five ounces of donation was made. Foal is registerable. alcohol and 50 cigarettes). The following items are not permitted into the U.S.: Cuban or Iranian products, fruits and vegetables, and uncooked grains. Goods bought in Canada but manufactured in the U.S. are duty-free and not included in the basic exemption. Make the ATA Annual Meeting a Original handmade crafts and works of art are also exempt; Vacation for the Whole Family however, a receipt of purchase may be required. For further information on U.S. customs regulations, please call 905-676- This year’s annual meeting in Toronto, Ontario, promises 2606. something for everyone. In addition to the membership meeting, awards banquet, and other social functions of the ATA, there is Visitors from other countries should check the customs the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and many other sites to see in regulations of their country by contacting the appropriate and around Toronto. Here are a few websites to pique your government department. interest. Have fun in Toronto and, US citizens, remember to take your passports! Foreign currency can be changed into Canadian funds at any . www.royalfair.org , Official site of the Royal Winter Fair bank or exchange house. Some identification may be required. . www.radison.com/ataagm , Where ATA members can make Credit cards are accepted virtually everywhere. hotel reservations . www.torontotourism.com , General information about what Pets and horses must be up-to-date on vaccinations and have to see and do in Toronto recent health certificates. . www.niagaraparks.com , What to see and do at Niagara Falls . www.casaloma.org , Known as “Toronto’s Majestic Castle,” The average temperatures in November are , High: 46.10 it was modeled on the great castles of Europe Fahrenheit = 7.80 Celsius, Low 35.30 F, 1.80 C.

5 amnesty effective January 1, 2004, in which every Trakehner or Trakehner cross foaled in North America will be registered at the 2005 ANNUAL MEETING SITE minimum fee of $75 ($40 for geldings) and no penalty fee for The 2005 Annual Membership Meeting will take place late submission of the breeding certificate will be assessed. All November 3-5, 2005, at the Lone Star Expo in Conroe, TX. other fees remain the same. To qualify for this amnesty, November 2 and 6 are reserved as move-in and move-out dates, complete registration applications must be received in the respectively. Conroe is on the north side of Houston. You can ATA Office by December 31, 2004. learn about it at www.thelonestar.org. ATA contact person is Pam Norton, 936-372-2336 or [email protected] WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

The following have joined or rejoined the ATA since our last NEW EXCEPTIONAL HORSE AWARDS newsletter. We bid them a hearty welcome and hope they enjoy their membership. The following horses have been awarded exceptional horse designations: Sandy Alexander, Summerville, SC H a ilo *P g *E* Kim Anderson, Attica, NY Mary T. Anderson, West Mansfield, OH (upgraded from *Ps*E*) Michael Asthalter, Elliston, VA by E.H. Anduc, out of Heraklia by Thor Julie Bailey-Selzer, Verona, WI bred by Peter Langmann, Dillenburg, FRG Margo Benedict, Shaftsbury, VT owned by Jean Brinkman, Wellborn, FL Black Lightning Horses, Rockwood, ON for his accomplishments in Dressage Brigit Bursey, N. Plymouth, MN Jeanette Bussard, Geneva, IL Felix Cabarle, Mt. Holly, NJ W in d w a lz er *P g * Mary S. Carpenter, Scottsdale, AZ by Saxon, out of Wonnedame by Virgil Lester Crampton, Ortonville, MI bred by Patricia Sullivan, High Meadow Ranch, Solvang, CA Paula Crampton, Ortonville, MI owned by Flora Jean Weiss, Sun Valley, CA Susan Evans, Sherwood Park, AB for his accomplishments in Dressage Laura Fay, Rensselaer, NY Natalie Garcia, Las Vegas, NV Crystal Gaskell, Cazenovia, NY P reg elstra n d *P s*E* (deceased) Jill Giancola, Shelburne, ON by Morgenglanz *E*, out of Pelerissa vom Schimmelhof by Jayme Grant, Alpine, CA Garbenbinder Nancy Griffin, Naples, FL bred by Eugen Wahler, Bad Bevensen, FRG Barbara Hasse, Dongola, IL last owned by Vanda N. Werner, Parker, CO Sarah Hogle, Grass Lake, MI for his accomplishments in Dressage and his successful get Barbara Holliday, Troy, IL Jennifer Howeth, Austin, TX Anita Leigh Hunter, Olympia, WA H eim isch e *E* (deceased) Elizabeth Jenner, Acampo, CA by Gazal (ShA), out of Heimliche by Carajan Jennifer Klein, El Dorado, CA bred by Trakehner Gesellschaft Gestüt Birkhausen, FRG Amy Lynn Knussmann, Hutto, TX last owned by Gerhard Schickedanz, Markham, ON Sylvia Labrash, Chelmsford, ON for the accomplishments of her offspring Karrie Leach, Lafayette, IN Crystal McFarlane, Andrew, AB Susan Miller, Gulf Shores, AL So n set *E* Howard Moore, Ashland, KY by Habicht, out of Scharade II by Magnet *E* A. K. Morgan, Shelbyville, TN bred by Trakehner Gestüt Rantzau, FRG Elizabeth Munson, Fort Collins, CO owned by Perlebach Trakehners, Gretna, NE Madigan Murphy, Minneapolis, MN for the accomplishments of her offspring Jessie Myers, Ann Arbor, MI Veronica Reinhardt, Orlando, FL The program for awarding exceptional mare or stallion Nancy Roth, New Haven, MO status was revised slightly by the ATA Board at its meeting Vicki Ryckman, Consecon, ON in Denver, CO, this spring. The revised, presently Karen Saunders, Kalispell, MT applicable program requirements are printed on page 8 of t Margo Scofield, Tully, NY h is issue. Karen Stadleman, Walsinghham, ON Kelly Stallbaumer, Pollock, MO Stopek Stables, Adel, IA ANNIVERSARY REGISTRATION AMNESTY NOW IN Kenton Taylor, La Honda, CA FULL SWING Lily Wary-Davis, Cedar Hill, TN Betty Weibel, Hiram, OH With 2004 being the 30th anniversary year of the founding of Carol Woodridge Banner, Dallas, TX the ATA, the Board has decided to offer another registration

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Deadline for classified ads and editorial material is June 1, 2004.

7 . Combined Training , earn 50 lifetime grading points or Recognition of Exceptional Mares more in USEF (formerly AHSA) or CEF recognized Horse (Revised March 2004) Trials or Three-Day events at the Intermediate level or above; or A system has been developed which will give recognition to . Hunters , Five championships or reserves at A-rated shows the best mares registered in the Official Stud Book or the in any division recognized by USEF or CEF where the fences Preliminary Stud Book of the American Trakehner Association. are at least 3'6". (This does not apply to Pilot Program mares.) Three categories will exist: GOLD - *Pg*: . , at A-rated USEF (formerly AHSA) or 1. Model Mare: *M* CEF recognized shows win at least $25,000 in Open Jumper This designation will be awarded to those mares which classes; or participate in World Cup Finals, World Champi- exhibit above average qualities of type, conformation and onships or Olympic Games; or movement. It deals with external appearance only and . Dressage , at Grand Prix, at five different USEF (formerly gives an indication of the mare's high potential as a brood- AHSA) or CEF recognized shows, under five different mare or for competition. It will usually be applied to judges, receive scores of at least 60%; or participate in World younger mares, but may be given to mares of any age. Championships or Olympic Games; or place on the USDF Using the scoring system in which the maximum score Horse-of-the-Year List with a median score of 62.000% or is 70 (Type/10; Frame/10, Legs/10; Walk/10, Trot/10, higher; or Canter/10; General Impression/10), the mare must have a . Combined Training , earn 100 lifetime grading points or total score of not less than 56. more in USEF (formerly AHSA) or CEF recognized Horse Trials or Three-Day events at the Advanced level, or com- 2. Elite Mare: *E* plete the Three-Day Event competition at the World Champi- Awarded to those mares which produce outstanding off- onships or Olympic Games; or spring. Minimum requirements will be: . Hunters , place first through fifth nationally in any division . two sons approved as ATA Breeding Stallions; or recognized by USEF or CEF where the fences are 3'6" or . three ATA registered offspring meeting the higher. requirements for an *E*, *M*, or *P* mare; or . one son approved as an ATA Breeding Stallion and Performances not falling within the above-defined categories one *E* daughter; or are subject to Independent Consideration by the ATA Board of . one son approved as an ATA Breeding Stallion and Trustees. All of these awards may be given posthumously. two ATA registered offspring meeting the Documentation from official sources (USEF, CEF, USDF, requirements for an *E*, *M*, or *P* mare; or USEA) must be provided together with the application for any of . by independent consideration. the above designations. ______3. Performance Mare: *P* Awarded to those mares which show outstanding performance in competition. Recognition of Exceptional Stallions Minimum documented performance requirements will be as follows: This program applies to approved ATA stallions (not to Pilot Program stallions). The stallion must be in good standing and his BRONZE - *Pb*: owner must be a paid-up member of the associatin at the time of . Show Jumping , at A-rated USEF (formerly AHSA) or application. There are two categories for earning recognition: CEF recognized shows win at least $1,550 in one or more . on the basis of a stallion’s producing exceptional ATA Jumper Classes; or registered offspring; . Dressage , at Third Level, at five different USEF (formerly . on the basis of a stallion’s own performance accomplish- AHSA) or CEF recognized shows, under five different ments. judges, receive scores of at least 60%; or place on the USDF Horse-of-the-Year List with a median score of 62.000% or Elite Stallion: *E* higher; or Minimum requirement is an accumulation of at least 50 . Combined Training , earn 30 lifetime grading points or points from any one or a combination of the following catego- more in USEF (formerly AHSA) or CEF recognized Horse ries: . Son approved as an ATA Breeding Stallion , 10 points Trials or Three-Day events at the Preliminary level or above; , or . Daughter awarded *M* or *E* Mare recognition 10 points . Hunters , Five championships or reserves at A-rated shows . Offspring (stallions, mares, geldings) performing at the *Pb* level , 2 points in any division recognized by USEF or CEF where the fences , are at least 3'. at the *Ps* level 6 points at the *Pg* level , 15 points SILVER - *Ps*: . the stallion himself performing , . Show Jumping , at A-rated USEF (formerly AHSA) or at the *Pb* level 2 points at the *Ps* level , 6 points CEF recognized shows win a total of at least $5,000 in , Jumper Classes; or participate in Pan Am Games; or at the *Pg* level 15 points , . Dressage at Prix St. Georges, at five different USEF , (formerly AHSA) or CEF recognized shows, under five The requirements for a Performance Stallion *P* (Pb, different judges, receive scores of at least 60%; or participate Ps, or Pg) are the same as listed above for mares. in Pan Am Games or the Olympic Festival; or place on the USDF Horse-of-the-Year List with a median score of Application for recognition must be submitted to the ATA 62.000% or higher; or Central Office for consideration by the ATA Board of Trustees.

8 THE NEW ATA FUTURITY - Explained examination, plus treatment options including surgery. Bentz also discusses how to minimize the chances for colic.

For Foals Born in 2002 Or Later Dr. Bentz is an assistant professor in equine internal medicine When you breed your mare to any ATA approved Trakehner at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. stallion, the resulting foal will be automatically eligible to be He also maintains a private show horse practice. nominated to the American Trakehner Association Futurity upon registration. In fact, all ATA registered foals are eligible to enter the Futurity through the payment program, including Appendix THE BENEFITS OF ATA MEMBERSHIP horses. Marcia Johnson, our treasurer, reports that she has heard from The New Futurity offers two opportunities to show your many members that the magazine is the main, if only, benefit of Trakehner foal and two opportunities to win money. First, you membership in the association. She asks each member to may show your 3-year-old in hand in the Cosequin/U.S. Dressage consider the following list of benefits that she composed in less Federation Breeders Championship Series (USDF/ BCS) under than two minutes. Can you add your own items to this list? the rules laid out by the USDF for their Horse-of-the-Year program for which we receive the scores from the USDF. . ATA magazines . Newsletters Those who continue their payments may compete the horse . Discounted fee schedule again as a five-year-old in Training Level Dressage as specified . Year end awards by the USDF for their Horse-of-the-Year program. We will . Eligibility to compete in the ATA Futurity + over $300,000 receive the horse’s year-end score from the USDF. You may paid out! compete in either or both sections of the Futurity and you could . Young rider scholarships and awards win money in one or both. . Stallion Service Auction . One time free annual membership for purchase of an ATA The cost of the payment program will depend on when you registered Trakehner or for first-time breeding to an ATA start your nomination. If you are planning to compete only in the approved stallion In-Hand part of the Futurity and start your nomination by the . New member information packet horse’s first birthday, it will cost you $225 over three years. If . Regional inspections with great educational comments you wish to continue to compete in the Dressage Futurity, it will . Opportunity for website marketing of your horses/services cost $200 more over the next two years. In this new Futurity, you . Annual meetings with great activities will be allowed to delay your nomination until right before the . 10- and 20-year-membership pins horse’s second or third birthday, but it will cost you more. . 2004 Registration amnesty program Details are in the Rules and Regulations obtainable from the . And perhaps, most important, the opportunity to get to know other Trakehner enthusiasts. ATA office or on the ATA Web Site.

KENTUCKY ROLEX ON NBC-TV AND ON OLN

For those of you unable to attend the Rolex CCI**** at the Kentucky Horse Park this year, you will be able to see a 90- minute telecast on your local NBC Television station. It is scheduled for Sunday, May 2, 2004, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. EDT. Make sure you have your recorders set if you are unable to watch at that time.

Those able to receive the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) will be able to watch , or record , two 60-minute specials on the modified CCI**** (no steeplechase), the way it is to be run in the Athens Olympics. The specials will air Sunday, May 9, and As always, your trustees welcome your comments, sugges- tions, and volunteer efforts. Sunday, May 16, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. EDT.

NEW BOOK ON COLIC

A news release on AOL reports that a new book called “Understanding Equine Colic” by veterinarian Bradford Bentz is now available. It is published by Eclipse Press (192 pages for $16.95 in a paperback edition) and discusses the many types of colic, warning signs owners should look for, a typical colic

9 International News SPONSOR NEEDED FOR FUTURITY Invitation to Trakehner Mare Show

HELP! The ATA Futurity is looking for a sponsor or two for The Trakehner Verband in Germany cordially invites all promotion in return for advertising, such as “The ATA/ interested Trakehner breeders from around the world to attend (company name) Futurity.” This name will appear every time the the 5th National Trakehner Broodmare Show scheduled to take Futurity is mentioned in advertising and on the Internet Web site. place July 16-18, 2004 (Friday, 1:00 p.m. to Sunday, 4:00 p.m.) We are looking for ideas. If any of our members have any ideas at the Main Stud in Neustadt/Dosse. The event or connections that could help, please contact Vanda Werner at includes the following: [email protected]. . A Trakehner breeders meeting with discussions about the law involving horse sales, conformation judging, the Trakehner breeding program and news in veterinary medicine relating to Equine Affaire 2004 horses Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH . An in-hand competition of more than 100 select Trakehner broodmares in seven age classes For the tenth year the Trakehner breed was well represented at . Qualification classes for 3- and 4-year-old Trakehner horses Equine Affaire in Columbus, OH, in late March. Four Trakehners for the upcoming National Riding Horse Championships in participated in the breed demonstration on Saturday morning in Warendorf the Coliseum right before Captain Mark Phillip's clinic. . A competition of young Trakehner breeders from all over Attendance at this year’s event was high every day. Germany, similar to a Pony Club competition, to determine who is the best among them The approved stallion KHALIF, by E.H. Consul, out of . A mare family competition Kathinka V by Herbstruf, was ridden in dressage by Megan . A free-jumping competition Huey, Zanesville, OH, while his Hanoverian-cross 3-year-old . A Breeders Ball daughter, GENEVE K, was shown in hand by junior Kerry Radcliff, also of Zanesville. For any ATA member who wants to make a vacation around Trakehners in Germany, the Verband offers a week’s free stay Junior event rider Melissa Miller, Hamilton, OH, and her with German breeders. During this week, they will be able to Anglo-Trakehner gelding SCOTCHFELDER'S FANCY by visit several Trakehner breeding farms and other interesting Schoenfelder *Ps*, jumped the fences set for the Mark Phillips sights in northern Germany. The Trakehner Mare Show in clinic during our demonstration. Melissa and “Scotch” are Neustadt/Dosse will then be the culminating end point of the trip. members of the Miami Valley Pony Club. If you are interested and need more information, contact the Last in the ring was the approved stallion MALACHI by Trakehner Verband at [email protected] or call Wiebke Advocate *Ps*, out of Mallorka by Gunnar, shown in hand by his Rosenthal at the Trakehner Verband, 01149-4321-902716, or owner Allen MacMillan, Huntington, IN, and by the ATA’s guest Julia Martin (who just spent several weeks in the ATA office and from Germany, Julia Martin. The MacMillans wish to thank Julia is fluent in English) at 01149-177-689-9897. for her help with the horses and the ATA booth! STALLION NEWS FROM GERMANY Khalif and Malachi were stabled together in the Farm & Exhibitor Area with the ATA commercial booth right next door. Maren Engelhardt reports from Germany that the approved Many pictures of Trakehner horses were displayed both in the stallion MÜNCHHAUSEN (by E.H. Hohenstein - Königstein), at booth and on the side of the stallions’ stalls. Over $300 worth of his debut at Grand Prix dressage, won the Intermediaire II items were sold during the weekend, which more than covered (73.6%) and the Grand Prix Freestyle class (75.6%) at the the cost of the booth space. stallion show in Herningen, Denmark, in early March.

Besides the above handlers and horses, many thanks to others The approved stallion MONTEVERDI (by E.H. Partout - who helped in the booth: Charee Adams, David Huey, Briann Matador) competed at the same show and won a Prix St. Georges H uey, Kim MacMillan, Linda Roberts & Shannon Sorenson. Freestyle and an Intermediaire I Freestyle. Both horses were ridden by Fie Skarsoe of Denmark.

Enclosed with this Newsletter Trakehner Times is published six times per year, as needed. Editors: Charee Adams, Helen Gibble, Rhea Gibble ATA Officers: Enclosed for your convenience is an Inspection Application Allen MacMillan, President form as well as a form for a Mare or Foal Profile in the Brad Kerbs, Vice-President upcoming Breeding Issue of THE AMERICAN TRAKEHNER, Marcia C. Johnson, Treasurer and an awards form for reporting performance success in Shawnda Nadeau, Secretary disciplines other than dressage or combined training in the U.S. Address all inquiries and changes of address to: Charee L. Adams, ATA General Manager 1514 W Church Street, Newark, OH 43055 Attention: Newsletter E-Mail: [email protected]

10 CLASSIFIEDS For Sale: Please submit classified ads to the ATA office in Newark and enclose 30 cents per word, minimum $6 (telephone number = 1 word; Anglo-Trakehner = 2 Peron breedings. 7 frozen straws, should service two breedings. words; 3-year-old = 3 words; 16.2 h. = 2 words). Only prepaid ads are accepted Have lost my broodmares. $1,800.00 and will be printed in the next scheduled newsletter if received by the stated deadline. Please include your state or province with your telephone number so callers can adjust to your time zone. 701-388-0958, 701-799-5763 (CO) If the ad is for a horse for sale, the horse must be ATA registered and at least its sire given. Foals less than one year old must be eligible for registration. Information included in ads was submitted by the advertiser. All statements, comments, claims, statistics, etc., are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. For Sale:

TRAK/THBD Filly for sale. 2 years old, 15.2 h. Sired by Approved Stallion TYCOON, 3 years old, 17 h., by Onassis, out Hennessey. with 3 white socks. Shown successfully in of Tanzania by Avignon II. $25,000. hand. Loves people. Ready for a job. $5,500. 859-264-1392 or 859-576-2729 (KY). Tanzania (1992) by Avignon II, out of The Princess Conde. Dam of approved stallion. Available in foal to Onassis, $10,000, open $7,000, o.b.o.

Trinity Farm Proudly Presents For Sale: Other young stock also available on www.flyingchange.com. Contact [email protected] or call 936-372-2336 (TX) Four purebred youngsters by Impressionist, out of Raumflug by Erzsand and Margarita’s Magic by Parsival, aged four on down. These young fellows have been handled daily since birth, have the wonderful Trakehner temperament and the willingness to please. For pictures and more information, please see our website: www.trinityfarmfl.com or call Linda at 850-971-5392 (FL)

MUST SELL ASAP

Stunning 1997 gray mare by Grand Prix Dressage stallion Apache (Merkur *E*, out of Alouette *E*). Dam: Lady Bo by Merkur *E*. A-Circuit Conformation Hunter Zone winner. Multiple 2003 EC/CEF Zone Championships (Hack and Hunter O/F). Solid 15.3 h. Not marish. Ultra-safe. Excellent first horse. Schooled Basic Dressage. Dressage/Hunter/Eventing/Breeding Prospect. Sadly, health forces sale!

$23,000.00 (negotiable) Gail 902-477-2326 (NS)

1993 Enrico Caruso OSB Mare, 16.0 h. Dressage to First Level, Pony Club rated to C-1, prepping for C-2, combined training. Needs tactful but confident rider. Is sound, very personable and people focused. Family illness forces sale: $16,500. Wendy 415- 893-9168 or [email protected] (CA)

PREGELSTRAND *Ps*E*

Don't miss out on this. We have enough frozen semen left for a few mares only. His straws have been used successfully for the past 6 years. Thaws at 50-55%. Fee $1200 ($200 booking and $1000 when the mare is in foal) plus shipping. No difficult mares, please. E-mail: [email protected] or call 303-841-4323 (CO).

11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This column is intended to advise members of upcoming events that October TBA: Equifair, Memphis, TN. Chairpersons of give an opportunity to showcase the Trakehner or provide educational the ATA booth are Dennis Wolf and Barbara Wowk. benefits. We will not list regular shows, recognized or not, (unless the Please contact them at 901-757-2669 or ATA will have a booth there) only those that have scheduled breed classes wolftrakfarm@hotmail .com if you are interested in or exhibitions, as well as seminars and clinics. If you have an event you would like included, please send it to the ATA office by the stated deadline volunteering and include a contact phone number. November 10-14, 2004: ATA Annual Membership June 11-13, 2004: Western States Horse Expo, Cal Expo, Meeting and stallion/mare inspection, Toronto, ON Sacramento, CA. For more information call 916-606- 6699 or E-mail to o‘[email protected]. A November 11-14, 2004: Equine Affaire, Springfield, MA, chairman is needed for the ATA booth and breed There will be an ATA booth and breed demonstration, demonstration. To volunteer, please contact PR jointly managed by Dawn Cabral-Quimby and Suzie Chairman Julie Baxley at [email protected] or call Kent. Interested in helping? Contact Dawn at 706-581-3584 dawn_m_cabral@ fleet.com.

July 2-4, 2004: National Trakehner Show, Kreuth, Nov. 30 - Dec. 5, 2004: USDF National Convention & Germany* Symposium, Lexington, KY. Chairperson of the ATA booth is Jane Volberding. Please contact her at 773-775- July 9-11, 2004: World Championship of Young Dressage 7156 if you are interested in volunteering in the booth. Horses, CDI*** and International Jumper Competition, Verden/Aller, Germany, For details, contact Verdener *) For details, contact Trakehner Verband, Tel. 01149- Turniergesellschaft, Tel. 01149-4231-67330 4321-90270, Fax 01149-4321-902729, e-mail [email protected], website: www.trakehner- July 16-18, 2004: 5th National Trakehner Broodmare v erband.de Show and Musical Gala with Trakehner Horses, Parade of Mares and Sale, Brandenburg State Stud, Neustadt/Dosse, Germany. For details, call 01149- 38458-20226

September 2-5, 2004: National Riding Horse Championships (Bundeschampionat), Warendorf, Germany*

Sept. 28 - Oct. 3, 2004: Dressage at Devon, Devon, PA. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Carol Schuehler at 610-346-8673

October 21-24, 2004: International Stallion Market and Inspection, Holstenhalle, Neumünster, Germany*

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