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September 12-18, 2016 1 We Cannot Strive for Perfection; They Are Already Perfect 2 0 1 6 National Championship Show HOSTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ANDALUSIAN & LUSITANO HORSE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2016 September 12-18, 2016 1 We cannot strive for perfection; they are already perfect. We can only strive to be worthy of such perfection. Tilley Andalusians Devoted to the preservation and at Fieldstone Farms enhancement of the Andalusian breed Thousand Oaks, CA - 805.379.9390 through select breeding services and sales. www.TilleyAndalusians.com Photos © Lavan, Locke Photos, Scott Trees | Ad Design by Working Lens September 12-18, 2016 2 Show Personnel and Key Volunteers The 2016 Show Committee would like to thank all the exhibitors, spectators, sponsors, patrons, volunteers, and staff who have come together to make the 2016 IALHA National Championship Show a wonderful experience. SHOW COMMITTEE Lisa Camp, Region 2 Bruce W. Menke, Region 5 Kendra Martland, Region 2 Terrye Branson, Region 5 Nancy Holman, Region 3 Doug Ramsay, Region 6 Cheryl Thompson, Region 3 Johnny Robb, Region 7 Misti Seppi, Region 4 Janita Smith, Ex Officio Cameron English, Region 5 Julie Alonzo, Chair Malen Dell, Region 5 SHOW STAFF & VOLUNTEERS SHOW MANAGER: Steve Buddin VENDOR MANAGER: Misti Seppi SHOW SECRETARY: Jean Buddin SILENT AUCTION: Doug Ramsay ASSISTAT SHOW SECRETARY: Cindy Savage SCORER: Kristine Strasburger PADDOC MASTER/GATE STEWARD: Dan Savage EMTs: Rian Andrus & Alex Kluger ANNOUNCER: Pam Barkley PHOTOGRAPHER: Lisa Harding Photography RING MASTER: David Lach PROGRAM DESIGNER: Crippen Design BARN MANAGER: Julie Alonzo (530) 521-8755 WORKING EQUITATION COORDINATOR: Bruce W. Menke WORKING EQUITATION OBSTACLES: Supplied by Working Equitation Utah, Diane Wieser & Sheri Prucka SHOW OFFICIALS DRESSAGE & DSHB JUDGE: TECHNICAL DELEGATE: Eva-Maria Adolphi Cesar Torrente, FEI, Colombia USEF SHOW STEWARD: Francie Newsom, R C2 USEF JUDGES: Steward Chris Bickford, R, Oregon SPECIALTY JUDGES Karen Homer-Brown, R, Kentucky José María Neila Neila, Spain Kit Calafato, R, California Rui Rosado, Portugal Wayne Hipsley, R, Kentucky (Working Eq.) September 12-18, 2016 3 About the Cover Artist Kasia Bukowska Kasia Bukowska is not only an artist, but also an equestrian. Since she was three years old and had the opportunity to grab the mane of a poor pony at Griffith Park in Cali- fornia, she says, she has never let go of that dream: to ride horses and be around these amazing, graceful, and powerful animals. Kassia rode as much as I could as a child, took as many lessons as her parents would allow, and competed at as many shows as possible. Her horse ob- session took her to Poland, where I planned to pursue her career in rid- ing. However, it soon became difficult for her to do everyday activities, and she restricted to her bed for five months. Ultimately, Kasia was diagnosed with Lupus SLE and Fibromyal- gia. Today, she is still working with doctors on getting her health challenges back into remission so she can go back to spending time at the barn with her horses, training, and competing. At the moment, she pours her passion for horses into her artwork. “Art is a way for me to express myself and has always been an important part of my life, but being separated from horses is what gave me the motivation and ambition to paint my abstract pieces,” Kassia explains. “Horses set my heart free on those rough days so, even if I cannot get to the barn, I paint and draw to stay in touch with my true passion. I believe that this passion for my equine friends cap- tures their true beauty and translates it into my unique works of art. I use many medi- ums, including acrylics, spray paint, pencil, and pastels.” September 12-18, 2016 4 Kassia admits that she has been doodling on class notes and sketching on homework assignments for as long as she can remember. In high school, she dipped into stencils and spray paint and had her pieces exhibited at The Hive Gallery and The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Stenciling is a style that she still uses in some of her more modern, retro equine pieces. Her artwork has developed over the years, and she really started focusing on her horse portraits after being diagnosed with Lupus. Considering a life without horses, she channeled her feelings onto canvas. She got an overwhelming response on Facebook when she posted some of her pieces and was delighted when people began inquir- ing about custom orders. Kassia’s inspiration for this year’s winning artwork, The Un- tamed, came to her one morning when she woke up and had an urge to paint something bold and valiant. Like a majority of her paintings, Kassia said that initially she had no idea what she wanted to paint, or even what colors to use, but she knew she needed to paint. She picked out the biggest canvas she had, laid out all her acrylics and paint brushes on a table, divided the colors into groups, and ended up picking the pile of browns. “I just had a feeling of what to paint, but nothing specific in mind. I expressed these feelings I had mustering inside me onto canvas and the result was The Untamed. The Untamed is my perspective on the Lusita- no, a dauntless and gallant spirit that is, at the same time, calm and affectionate. I see and feel all of these traits in the eye of The Untamed. Kassia’s future goal as an artist is to exhibit her work globally. She has already exhibit- ed in California and Poland and would like to travel across Europe sharing her burning love of horses with other horse lovers and art enthusiasts. As far as her riding career, she plans to compete on her Polish Warmblood jumper by the end of this year. “Some doctors say I’m crazy, but I say my love of horses keeps me going and keeps me strong,” Kassia says, “I have always dreamed of owning, training, and breeding young horses, and I’ve never had more ambition than I do now to make that happen. September 12-18, 2016 5 Schedule at a Glance Monday, September 12: Move in Day! Please check in at the show office, get your stall assignments, and settle yourself and your horses in for a fun week. You are welcome to lunch / school in the covered arena and/or other available outdoor arenas throughout the day. The main arena may also be available (depending on set-up). Please check at the show office for more information. Tuesday, Sept. 13: Dressage and DSHB! The following classes will be judged by Cesar Torrente, FEI Judge, Bogotá, Colombia 1. National Championship USEF Training Level - Test 3 – Open 2. National Championship USEF Training Level - Test 3 - Adult Amateur 3. National Championship USEF Training Level - Test 3 - Junior Exhibitor 4. National Championship USEF First Level -Test 3 – Open 5. National Championship USEF First Level -Test 3 - Adult Amateur 6. National Championship USEF First Level - Test 3 – Junior Exhibitor 7. National Championship USEF Second Level- Test 3 – Open 8. National Championship USEF Second Level - Test 3 - Adult Amateur 9. National Championship USEF Second Level - Test 3 - Junior Exhibitor 10. National Championship USEF Third Level - Test 3 – Open 11. National Championship USEF Third Level - Test 3 - Adult Amateur 12. National Championship USEF Third Level - Test 3 - Junior Exhibitor 13. National Championship USEF Fourth Level - Test 3 – Open 14. National Championship USEF Fourth Level - Test 3 - Adult Amateur 15. National Championship USEF Fourth Level -Test 3 - Junior Exhibitor 16. National Championship FEI Prix St Georges 17. National Championship FEI – Intermediate-I 18. National Championship FEI – Intermediate II 19. National Championship – Grand Prix 20. National Championship Musical Freestyle - USDF First through Fourth Level 21. National Championship Musical Freestyle - FEI I-1 & Grand Prix BREAK 22. National Championship USDF Young Horse – Dressage SH Prospect in Hand (AL Fillies 3 Years & Under) 23. National Championship USDF Mature Horse - Dressage SH Breeding in Hand (AL Mares 4 Years & Over) 24. National Championship USDF Dressage SH Breeding in Hand (Half-Andalusian Mares all ages) Presentation of CUSTOM SADDLERY MOST VALUABLE DRESSAGE RIDER AWARD 25. National Championship USDF Young Horse - Dressage SH Prospect in Hand (AL Colts 3 Years & Under) 26. National Championship USDF Mature Horse - Dressage SH Breeding in Hand (AL Stallions 4 Years & Over) Presentation of THE HORSE OF COURSE HIGH SCORE DRESSAGE AWARD 27. National Championship USDF Dressage SH Prospect in Hand (Half-Andalusian Stallions & Geldings All Ages) 28. National Championship USDF Dressage SH Prospect in Hand (AL Geldings All Ages) September 12-18, 2016 6 Tuesday continued... 6:30 pm Welcome Party: Please plan on joining us for an exhibitor party on Tuesday evening to kick off the 2016 Nation- als! Look for the seating area up on the concourse, and come prepared to have fun! Tickets can be purchased at the Show Office ($25 per person). Wednesday, Sept. 14: Starting at 8 am The following classes will be judged by Chris Bickford, Karen Homer-Brown, and Kit Calafato 29. National Grand Championship AL Fillies 2 Years Old & Under 30. National Grand Championship AL Colts 2 Years Old & Under 31. National Grand Championship AL Jr. Geldings 3 Years Old & Under 32. National Grand Championship Half-Andalusian Fillies 2 Years Old & Under 33. National Grand Championship Half-Andalusian Sr. Mares 3 Years & Over 34. National Grand Championship Half-Andalusian Colts/Stallions - All Ages 35. National Grand Championship Half-Andalusian Geldings - All Ages 36. National Grand Championship AL Senior Geldings 4 Years & Over BREAK AFTERNOON SESSION WILL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 1 PM 37. National Championship AL /Half-Andalusian Reining Open 39. National Championship Half-Andalusian Driving Open 40.
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