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FAHRFAHR TIDINGSTIDINGS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY, INC. VOLUME 14 NO. 1 JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2011 “ out of the mist of time” FAHR OFFICERS EDITOR & DIRECTOR Edna Street TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT 4415 183rd Avenue SW FROM THE PRESIDENT ……………………...…………...3 Rochester, WA 98579 FROM THE EDITOR ………………………………………..3 John Hess 360/273-9355 FROM THE SADDLE LOG …………………………………4 2778 E2625 Road [email protected] FAHR BUSINESS …………………………………………4 Marseilles, IL 61341 FINANCIAL STATEMENT .………………………………….5 815/795-2993 DIRECTORS WEBSITE REFERRAL.…………………………………...6-7 [email protected] Arita Harwood PERFORMANCE POINT PROGRAM …………………...9-10 96845 N. Big Creek Lane FAHR MERCHANDISE……………………………….12-14 VICE-PRESIDENT Lakeside, OR 97449-9605 PROMOTIONAL……………………………………….15-16 541/759-3231 LETTERS /MEMBER INPUT ...…………………………….17 Bill Wicklund [email protected] QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS …………………………… 26 P.O. Box 301 FAHR PROGRAMS ……………………………….. 27-28 Soper, OK 74759 BREEDER’S DIRECTORY ..........................…….. 29-31 580/345-2487 Craig Wells (Pro Tem) ADVERTISING …………………………………………...32 [email protected] 2275 E 600 S ADVERTISING RATES .....................................….. 33 Wolcottville, IN 46795 REGISTRATIONS AND TRANSFERS ………………….34-35 DEPARTMENT HEADS: 260/854-2025 FAHR BULLETIN BOARD …..…………………………. .36 CTSWellSligtel.com DID YOU KNOW? ..........................................…… 38 TREASURER /FINANCIAL SECRETARY Tom Leahy ARTICLES: 8800 Winding Way SHAVANO INDUCTEE TO 2010 HALL OF FAME ………..18 Dawn Bates Gilmer, Texas 75645 THE MAKING OF A CHAMPION…………………………..19 5120 N 1100 W 903/797-4723 GOING THE EXTRA MILE ………………………………..20 Middlebury, IN 46540 [email protected] BEN JOHNSON’S ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH………...21-22 574/825-1475 ACCENTUATE APPALOOSA’S IN YOUR BREEDING...23-25 [email protected] Rob Bates 5120 N 1100 W SECRETARY Middlebury, IN 46540 574-825-14 Barbara Hayden [email protected] 8 Chestnut Road Staunton, VA 24401 Vicki Grant 540/851-0267 5928 E. 169th Street [email protected] Noblesville, IN 46060 317/773-7159 REGISTRAR & DIRECTOR [email protected] Kathy Conklin Deanna Brown 836 S. Warner 1594 Turkey Rd. Fremont, MI 49412 Gladewater, TX 75647 231/924-6456 903-759-5649 [email protected] [email protected] ON THE COVER This beautiful picture is of MWA Yakima Snoeagle, FAHR #625, of Mt. Wind Appaloosas. Breeder /owner of this fine horse DEFINITION OF A FOUNDATION is Susan Heite. APPALOOSA A FOUNDATION APPALOOSA IS AN APPALOOSA THAT CARRIES 75% OR GREATER APPALOOSA BLOOD OR AN APPALOOSA THAT HAS THE ABILITY TO CREATE SUCH AN APPALOOSA. This issue of FAHR TIDINGS may not be reproduced in whole or part without written permission of the Editor. Articles and photographs are welcome and should be sent to FAHR, Inc., P.O. Box 1134 Middlebury, IN. 46540 in C/O the Editor. They will printed if space permits. Opinions expressed in FAHR TIDINGS are of the writer and are not necessarily the opinions of the FOUNDATION APPALOOSA HORSE REGISTRY, INC. http://www.foundationapp.org FFROMROM THETHE PPRESIDENTRESIDENT FROM THE EDITOR Horses play an important role in Hello, the personal development of I saw a small group of Robins yes- young and old alike. Management terday and Spring is definitely on and proper care of horses teach the way. I keep telling myself that responsibility and appreciation for as I shut down the barns at night humane care of living things. and drain the water pipes so they Horses play a vital role in thera- don’t freeze. It has been a very peutic programs, such as riding for cold and wet winter and I for one the handicapped and care pro- am eager for some warmer, dryer grams in juvenile homes. Defying weather. economic analysis, horses are an In these last weeks of winter I am enduring link to the simpler times going to take the opportunity of be- gone by. The attraction between ing housebound to clean all my man and horse has withstood mil- Dear Fellow FAHR Members, tack. My saddles could use a good lions of years and economic cleaning and polishing as well as I would like to welcome the new changes. Newborn foals frolicking members and thank those who my headstalls. I have a veritable in a spring pasture, horse-drawn mountain of horse tack needing to have renewed their memberships carriages carrying newlyweds for 2011. Spring is on its way, it be washed as well, from lead lines down a city street, draft horses to halters and horse blankets. You has been a long and cold winter. plowing an Amish field and the It's the time to deeply reflect on know the saying “The only way to look on a child’s face as she trots end of with 10 horse blankets in what we've achieved during the along on her first pony are price- warmer months. It's also the per- good condition after a winter is to less sights and will endure as long start out with 30”, well that’s where fect time to ponder where we're as there are horses and people. headed in life, as we'll feel more I’m at right now. Public horse trails help to preserve This winter has been hard on my inclined to put our plans into action natural areas which otherwise may in the Spring. In today’s continued farm as well. I lost two sections of be developed for commercial pur- my rail fence due to falling downturn economy and the politics poses. The outlook for the horse of the ApHC two conflicting notions branches and I have several roofs industry is bright following very en- on the barns and out buildings that are battling it out in my head. The couraging data based upon its Dream of owning Foundation Bred are going to need repair. market research. One in three U.S. I started painting the barns last fall Appaloosas and the dawning irony households wants to own or ride a of not being able to breed or sell and that is a project that is going to horse! 2.2% of American house- need to be finished as soon as the them. I’ve come to the conclusion holds currently own horses. 7.9% that the cavalry is not coming and weather changes. I was able to are current riders. 4.9% of Ameri- plow two sections of pasture for that it’s up to each one of us to cans are interested in owning a “Git ‘er done.” When I was elected reseeding next month and as long horse. 13.3% are interested in rid- as the rain doesn’t wash out the FAHR president, I had a list of ing a horse. The outlook for the goals I wanted to accomplish dur- seed I should have two nice fields horse industry is bright it can and for some light grazing come June. ing my term in office. I was deter- will be advanced by the Horse- mined to keep trying and to keep During one wind storm the men’s Council and also in coopera- neighbors 12 ft. metal building pushing. Doing my best with the tion with other horse organizations hand that I have and not to give up came flying through several of my representing all facets of this im- pastures taking out fencing as it the fight. mense and important industry. The horse industry in the nation is came. This too will need to be re- paired, as well as numerous gates, a little-recognized giant. The busi- Sincerely, ness generated by horses totals stall doors, feed boxes, etc. After reading the list of things I BILLIONS of dollars. The Billion- John Hess Dollar Facts Horses are a major have to do when the weather im- proves it leaves we scratching my segment American agriculture. John Hess Horses rank as the fourth largest head wondering if maybe winter FAHR President isn’t such a bad time of year after source of recreation in the United States. Horses also mean enter- all. Eddie Street tainment. Spectators attend a wide variety of equine sporting events. Editor 3 FAHRFAHR BUSINESSBUSINESS SADDLE LOG NEWS DIRECTORS Web Master Wanted Needed Help maintain the web site for FAHR and earn your annual membership. Be apart of pre- serving Foundation Appaloosa Horse the Foundation Bred Appa- Registry Is currently looking for loosa. individuals to serve as directors of Email [email protected] our non-profit organization. Be a Phone: 815-795-2993 Congratulations to Vickie Grant part of the effort to protect, pre- who has over 500 hours. Vickie is serve, perpetuate and promote the winner on hours in the saddle the bloodlines of the Foundation for the FAHR Saddle Log Program. Appaloosa. Help us be more ef- Ginger Karns is right behind Vickie fective. with over 400 hours. Bill Wicklund Computer Wanted last year alone, has over 100 hrs. Any member desiring to fill a di- rector position shall submit a writ- FAHR is looking to buy a good Nell Weber, Dawn Bates and Ra- ten biography to the secretary by used desktop computer. Must chel Bates are keeping us in sus- May 1st of that election year. If have a minimum of 1GB RAM, pense - I hope their surprise to us more than 3 candidates submit 80 GB Hard drive with Win- are many hours in the saddle. Ra- biographies for the position FAHR dows XP operating system. chel has done well showing her will have an election. If 3 or fewer horse I know she’s had to put in than 3 submit their candidacy, Email: [email protected] hours of practice. Jean Adelson they will be considered elected by thought she was going to win the default without an election provi d- award again this year for having ing he or she meets the following the least number of hours riding.