Wisconsin Morgan Horse Club Newsletter
AMHA 2013 Club of the Year December 2014 Affiliated with the Wisconsin State Horse Council and The American Morgan Horse Association
WMHC is raising funds to make a donation to the Ackermann family for Sue’s continuing care/rehab. Judy Tate, 2015 treasurer, will be responsible for the collection. We hope to continue to receive donations until Sarah’s fund raiser this winter. HOLIDAY BRUNCH and JOLLY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Lauraine Smith is already busy planning for next year’s Horse Fair. As SUNDAY DECEMBER 14TH 11 AM always,this is a major undertaking on the part of this club and its members. at the Fox and Hounds Information on how to nominate your horse to participate is on pp. 12~13 1298 Friess Lake Rd, Hubertus, WI (262) 628-1111 foxandhoundsrestaurant.com Don’t know who Dundee was? The cost is $21 for adults and $18.50 for Find out pp. 14~15 seniors. That includes beverage, tip & tax. Carol needs to collect the money at the onset. Please RSVP to Carol Pasbrig promptly Find the revised membership form for [email protected] (262)-593-5612 2015 on pages 16 & 17 - and use it! Once again you can list all your horses at no additional cost - which makes a In the spirit of the season, please bring an item/items permanent the record of Morgans in for donation to a food pantry. Also good chance to make a contribution to the fund for Sue Ackermann’s ! Wisconsin. Your horses will be proud to continued care. be included. Also, you can buy an ad or place a special family photo for posterity! Directions (sort of): Located about midway south of Membership dues have not gone up in Slinger and north of Sussex. You can take Freiss Lake Rd ages (probably since last century. ) south from Holy Hill Rd (167) and follow signs. Or, coming north (from Sussex area) on 164, go left/west on Huburtus Rd. What a deal. Turn north on Friess Lake Rd. and follow signs. Strongly Please do renew and plan to return your suggest you go on line for your own version of membership by Jan 15th to be included in the directory . Oh good! directions. This ‘n That
We have one tote left from a previous 2014 Officers fundraiser. It was decided by the Club Ron Loos ~ President last Sunday that they would be sold [email protected] for $10.00 each and the proceeds will go 262-673-5061 to the continued therapy for Sue Ackermann. Carol Pasbrig ~ Vice Pres. The tote is plastic lined to be water [email protected] resistant. It is white with a royal blue (262)-593-5612 trim. There is a logo of a running horse in a navy multicolored thread. THERE IS ONLY ONE LEFT!! You can reserve Katz Jackson ~ Secretary it and I will deliver it to the next meeting. It might make a great Christmas gift [email protected] to a special friend or relative. (608)-655-3347 Contact Judy Tate at 608-524-3938 or [email protected]
Chrissy Kirch ~ Treasurer [email protected] (608)-606-5807 Want to walk safely in the yard/barn yard this winter? Even down hill on glare ice? Directors: Amy Ziegler ~ Dist. 1 ICE trekkers diamond grip stretch on “grippies” come [email protected] with a 5 star recommendation from me (editor)! Leave them (608)-332-2418 on a spare set of boots for those days when you NEED them.**
Beth Anne Heyrman ~ Dist. 2 [email protected] Thanks to the officers and others who shepherded the (920)-488-2703 WMHC through 2014. Hurray for us! Jim Harris ~ Dist. 3 [email protected] And welcome and good luck to the officers (mostly the same with some (608)-987-3600 shuffling) for 2015. Left: secretary extraordinaire Mary Ellen Gray, Newsletter Katz Jackson, new [email protected] treasurer, Judy Tate, and (262)-242-3043 now well seasoned director Jim Harris (also our WHC rep.) Next, that national Debbie Fairbanks, treasure, vice president [email protected] Carol Pasbrig, Facebook Membership /Directory guru and director Amy Ziegler and past president - Heidi Harvey - Website moving into a director slot, [email protected]: Ron Loos. Beth Anne www.wisconsinmorganhorseclub. Heyrman will debut at the president position. 2 AMHA CONVENTION IN NEAR-BY MINNEAPOLIS IN FEBRUARY. CHECK IT OUT Wisconsin Morgan Horse Club (WMHC) Minutes Benvenuto’s Italian Grill, Fitchburg, WI November 16, 2014 @ 11:00 AM
Members Present-Karen Grace Brunsell, Debbie Fairbanks, Karla Gay, Mary Ellen Gray, Jim Harris, Jeff Heise, Katz Jackson, Ronald Loos, Carol Pasbrig, Annie Randall, Lauraine Smith, Judy Tate, Amy Ziegler
Call to order - President Ron Loos called the meeting to order at 12:40 PM following lunch. Introductions were made and new member, Karen Grace Brunsell, and returning member, Karla Gay, were welcomed into the club. Approval of Minutes - October 19, 2014 meeting minutes - Jeff Heise moved to approve. Jim seconded. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report - Chrissy forwarded checking and CD amounts to Katz. The checking account - balance of $7428.25; the CD was the same as last month, $5107.52. Carol moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Debbie seconded. Motion passed.
Directory & Membership Report-Chairperson Debbie requested that all use the revised form distributed on this date. Edits were made to the form included in the November newsletter. Dues must be paid by January 31 to be included in the 2015 Directory.
Website - New web-master Heidi Harvey is planning to review the newly designed WMHC website and will demonstrate how to work with the site, including the Facebook feature, at the January 2015 meeting.
Newsletter-Mary Ellen provided some information about the MN newsletter, which moved their quarterly publication on-line, with loss of advertising and a total of only six pages. WMHC’s directory costs approx. 70 cents to ship and $1.00 to print. Overall consensus of the group was to retain hard copies of our newsletter, and continue to include special articles. Marsha Valence’s articles on the history of famous Morgan horses were especially noted as adding value to the newsletter.
Historian - Chrissy Kirch was not present-no report.
Library-Carol Pasbrig encouraged all to see the list of books and video tapes in the November newsletter that are available for check out. An effort is being made to get some of the VHS tapes recorded onto the more user-friendly DVD format in the next several weeks. The tapes provide a valuable repository of knowledge and we look forward to having at least some of them copied into the more usable form.
Wisconsin Horse Council (WHC)-Representative Jim Harris reported on the WHC, which he stated is comprised of a very diverse group of individuals interested in promoting the equine industry. Jim clarified that WHC membership has three levels, from individual to association-based. Jim represents WMHC as a Level III Director with voting rights. He also noted the availability of $1 Million Excess Liability Insurance for members and an opportunity to advertise in the newsletter. The council employs a legislative contact who reports at every meeting on upcoming issues and solicits ideas to bring to the Legislature. The WHC monthly Council Letter provides a good summary of upcoming activities and events.
WHC provides opportunities for a variety of grants each year for initiatives that are mainly educational in nature. Grant applications are due by January 31 with funds becoming available July 1 of that year. Educational events, trail building, printed material, clinics and seminars are examples of activities funded. Ideas for our club might include the Morgan Field Day, possibly individual application for individuals majoring in an equine-related field, funding for personal acquisition of equine massage therapy program. Much more information is also available on the WHC website, including examples of previously granted scholarships.
Wisconsin State Horse Council’s Equine Foundation (WHCEF) is a tax exempt non-profit 501(c)(3) component of the WHC whose purpose is raise funds to support equine needs. As such, individuals can make tax exempt contributions. All were encouraged all to check out the WHC website at www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org for more information on all aspects of WHC and its initiatives.
At this time the council is spending much time and effort on the upcoming Midwest Horse Fair (MHF), scheduled for April 17, 18, and 19, 2015, with the theme of “Galloping into the Future”.
Morgan Demo at MHF-Chair Lauraine Smith shared comprehensive packets of information on the MHF Morgan demo. She emphasized the importance of honoring application deadlines. Last year she had a hard time getting all information in on time. All are requested to see her handout, including the information on the new stall dimensions. Hopefully there will be a good number of horses who want to participate. Individuals bringing horse(s) must be members of WMHC. Morgan stallions are also encouraged to join our group, and a young Justin Morgan will also be needed, similar to in 2014.
Charity Horse Show-Chair Jeff Heise reported that Mandt Equestrian Center was sold to an in-house trainer. A previous contact stated ground fees may go up and health certificates may also be required. There are reportedly more boarders, which will result in a restricted number of available stalls. Jeff agreed to check back with Mandt again, especially given the tradition of going there since 2009 in early June. Some regular show attendees might be lost with new date and location. Other location possibilities might be the Alliant Center, or an Oshkosh facility. An answer will be needed by the end of the year. Folks should contact Jeff with any ideas regarding the show. continued on page 11 3 VIDEO: Downtown Baraboo Christmas Light Parade There are 4 videos on this site. Go to Video # 3. WMHC is in the first minute. Hooray for new WMHC member Patty who drove more than 2 hours from Marengo Illinois to pick up the poop!
VIDEO: Downtown Baraboo Christmas Light Parade and Tree Lighting : Baraboo News Republic
The 2014 parade participants, two and four footed, have done a great job, sometimes under trying circumstances - just ask that cutie, Alexander! The Holiday parade in Baraboo, with everyone dressed in tinsel and lights, was an especially impressive undertaking. I asked all the 2 footed paraders from this year to share a thought or two. Thanks guys. pictures thanks to Eleanor and, Lauraine. They will look better on our website. I thoroughly enjoyed participating in four parades this year. It's great fun and the camaraderie is wonderful. Witwen was the first parade of the year. Phaedra and I left home early because the last time we did the parade we were late. The drive went smoothly until we hit Sauk City and the bridge was out. Then I couldn't find the rest of the unit, so once again I was late. We rushed and got ready and the parade went fine. Afterwards some of us went to the tasty chicken dinner. It was a lovely day and the company was fun. The other parades went smoothly as well, and it was a great season. More club members need to take advantage of this fabulous way to get our Morgan horses seen in public. Beth Anne (Heyrman)
My comment: parades are fun! My first year and looking forward to next year. The ladies are very well organized and Darcy is so much fun. Rosetta (RBD Dream Come True) was a champ in her 1st parade on the 4th at Witwen. I thought it would be too long of a day at Warrens for a youngster so I led a horse of Darcy's (Roxy). Happy trails, Carmen Dederich
O.k. When asked by the WI Morgan Horse Club to participate in Baraboo's Holiday Light parade, I wanted to say "NO! How insane to ride horses festooned with blinking light on cold, slippery roads in the dark, through streets lined with children and adults who no longer know to stand back from prancing horses.....!" But I was begged (the Club had promised at least 10 mounted horses), so I relented and took Talon. Talon handled it all very well, and it turned out to be fun! Kids kept yelling "Can I pet your horse?", just as I would have at that age. I do wonder often about where the next generation of horse riders will come from.... so last night I did my bit to help keep the mystery and magnetism alive. Eleanor Chiquoine (lifted form facebook)
4 Here are some off-the-cuff comments from Annie Randall: True! It takes us 2 days (one for clipping, one for bathing & primping) to get 3 horses ready for parades and it costs a small fortune to haul horses. (Thank heavens the club gives us some gas money.) True! Our club is spread out and we have to rely on more than a little help from our non-club friends. True! My horse Alexander is terrified and I am even more "afeared" than he is! Mind you, Gryphie and Sophy take pretty much everything in stride but I don't get to ride either of them! True! Alexander's reputation has now been ruined (although people think I am some sort of bruising expert rider. Ha ha ha.) Picture Baraboo News Republic. This is grossly unfair since he is sweet, honest, and never tries Alexander made it to the front page of the to get the upper hand with a human. Furthermore he is very paper today plus the website. (It looks like I brave on trails and will do anything I ask on the ground am yelling "whoa" or something!) Thanks to (including standing on a stump and waving his lip in the air if I everyone for making it happen including new ask him if he is a little elephant. I mean, how much is that members Susan, Karla and . It was GREAT! worth?! Mr. Ed made tons just standing in his stall...no stump at all.) True! Way more than 100.000 people saw our beautiful Morgans (elegantly clad) in 6 different parades. Our season I participated in several parades this year with our mare, "Feather Ridge Feather". She doesn't really culminates with the Baraboo Lighted Christmas Parade and mind the bands and is a good flag carrier, even though you had to see it to believe how wonderful our TEN Morgans each parade has its own unique characteristics in terms looked bedecked in silvery lights. Patti's manure cart was of seemingly simple things like parking one's trailer, pretty darn cute too! getting set up, parade route, and spectators. I don't True! The parade unit, through the aggressive marketing of think I've ever seen such an amalgamation of all age Darcy Overturf, now commands a pretty penny to participate groups, from tiny infants in carriages to old folks in wheel chairs, waving at us and cheering us on as our and the resulting funds make other endeavors possible, from unit passed by. My daughter, Jess, also joined us for the Midwest Horse Fair to breed promotion and charities. the Baraboo Lights Parade with her AQHA three year True! No one will complain louder than me, the Empress of old mare, "Whiskey", and they blended in beautifully Whine, but I am so grateful to my friends (Morgan and with our Morgan group. Feather even got to ride with otherwise) and will undoubtedly be back on my little firebrand her full sister, Talon, at that parade. Very sweet! Parades take a lot of work to get ready for, but the pay- at Witwen on the 4th of July. This is because Alexander and I off. literally, is wonderful, both for participants and for will have had almost 8 months to regain our courage and, if he our club. Katz (Jackson) has gotten used to fireworks (he'll be 19 years old after all)
5 Farm /People News
Flower Valley Morgan Farm. It was a very busy summer and fall. Once the rains stopped we were fortunate to have a bumper crop of hay this year so our herd (15 Morgans) will be well fed this winter, which appears will be a long one. Our foals have been weaned and are doing well: 2014 filly Kells Xquisite Jewel (Kells Above R Xpectations x Do More Diamond Dream) tries to ignore the “boy” antics of Kells Destined To Xcel (Kells Above R Xpectations x Kells Magic Karess) and Kells Full Moon Rising (Whippoorwill Newmoon x Kells Maija Blessed Event). We plan to retain Moon, while Jewel and Desi are offered for sale, as we can produce those crosses again.
We will be expecting three foals in 2015 - Bird Flirt GD, Kells Magic In The Heir, and Kells Onyx Pearl are all bred to Kells Above R Xpectations and Kells Accent On Xcellence getting some confirmed in foal. Kells Ruby McBride Flynn was exercise also bred but is out on lease.
We traveled to Prairie Du Chien WI to watch the Villa Louis Carriage Classic in early September. There were about a dozen Morgans participating including a couple of our breeding. Enjoyed seeing all the various driving vehicles and horses ranging from minis to large draft cross breeds.
Attached photo is of Kells Accent On Xcellence (Kells Above R Xpectations x Blue Knolls Delphia) – 7 year old gelding trained and ridden by Lindsey Kahn. We are very excited about what Lindsey has done with Onyx. He is one versatile boy and is also Suzie Smith’s THW's Diva and her buddy, shared with a 13 year old rider. Love to see our Stella, the mule. The have grown up Morgans grow up and used to their full potential. together and remain good friends. Photo credit - Derith Vogt of D & G Photography.
I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving (there is lots to be thankful for) and have a very Merry Christmas. Our daughter and 4 year old granddaughter, McKenna, who live in North Carolina will be with us for Christmas, so very excited about that. I need to get a helmet and smaller sized saddle since McKenna has decided she enjoys the horses. Coming 34 year old Pittridge Shonda is her horse now. Cindy Kells www.kellsmorgans.com
And a merry Christmas to you. Love the names you pick for your horses. ed. 6 Tamra had requests for this treat so she is sharing Lazy Creek Farm. Well here is a small recap of with us all. Bacon, brown sugar ...! our fun year.. we had 5 pleasure shows here at Lazycreek farm and there was a lot of new young Crockpot lil' smokies faces very eager to show again and get the ribbons and trophies. Gary and I had our 30th wedding 1 pack of 12 oz bacon - cut into thirds anniversary party here on September 13th. We had 2 cups brown sugar old friends new friends tons of relatives and great 1 pack of Iil smokies fun and great food. We made new memories and Wrap smokies with bacon cuts use toothpick to hold new friends . I came in on horse back and we were remarried Gary still had his crutches but we made Put one cup of sugar in bottom of crock pot . Then it down the isle to the priest and she remarried us.. add smokies. Most of our original wedding party was here and Use the rest of the sugar to sprinkle on top. Cover that made it very special. and cook on high for 3-5 hours . Or till bacon is We did many horse shows, learned new things and cooked. Stir occasionally to mix up sugar so every we are now back in the swing of the Western smokie gets covered. And enjoy!!! Dressage clinics again.We try to do them in winter Ps: the crock pot liners are fabulous so you are not to keep the horses in shape. scrubbing your pot! Gary got his biggest and best buck on opening day right on his own land and is as pleased as punch .I think he is still beaming!!! That is the big news for this year, I have all my shows and judges set for 2015 . I am also planning for the new year to do more shows with Baroncrest Emelita and make her my grand champion this year,, Thanks you to all for a great year and please be safe, healthy and happy MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and to all a good night Gary and Claudia Shipshock wow! Congratulations on your second marriages! ed.
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7 SUMMARY OF 2014 HYLEE FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
The 7th HyLee Farm Production and Consignment Auction had 15 consignors bring 26 head to be sold. All of the horses were of great quality and presented in high order. Of the 26 head there were 5 who did not meet their reserve. The total of the auction was $71,100.00. Of the 21 head that sold the average was $3386.00. The Top 5 selling horses averaged $8500.00. Both averages were down some from the 2013 auction.
We had the repeat consignors of Wingait Farm, Oldfield Farm, Rustic View Farm, Tripolgy Morgan Farm, Dan Yoder, Bonnie Anderson, Arcola Farm and HyLee Farm. New consignors came from clients of Lynn and Kathleen Peebles, Melissa Lambrecht and Jonalyn Guinup, and S & D Morgans. We had a nice blend of young horses, broodmares, trail horses, hunt and English pleasure horses. Buyers were active on the phone, the DVAuction internet and live bidding in the house. This year we did not have any Canadian buyers as in 2013.
The auction was staffed with the incredible group who make the auction possible. Bill and Terry Addis and their staff managed the auction; Terryl Smith provided the Preview’s wonderful snacks and the great tasting food for auction day. Doug Irvine read pedigrees and offered valuable notes for the horses going through the auction arena. DVAuction has provided a great venue for non-attending buyers to participate. Preparation for the auction is no small feat and could not be done without the staff of HyLee Farm, with Melanie Jelle being the Auction Coordinator, LaVern Stamplfi in charge of set up and footing, Tasha Smazinski presenting many of the horses with the help of my good friend Tim Coss, and the rest of the HyLee staff.
Topping the auction was a 3-year old gelding from Tripolgy Morgan Farm, GGG Instyle by Mastroianni. He was bred by the late Gary Glover. Kathy Gefke, Tipperary Ridge, purchased him for her daughter, Samee for $12,000.00. Kathy Gefke had her eye on another young western prospect who had 60 days of training by Dan Lynch and presented by Rachel Perrin, HyLee’s Pin Oak Dude, by HyLee’s Rare Flaire, who brought $10,000.00. A wonderful young horse, though only 2-years old who showed incredible promise for the future. Third high selling was a very impressive and bold daughter of Minion Millennium, Flintwood’s Margaret, with Mark Yoder signing the ticket for $9000.00. Fourth high seller was a Bell Flaire daughter, Banbury Hill Belletrist, and fancy-bold hunter to HyLee Farm for $6300.00. Fifth high seller was Bucksnort’s Yellow Eagle, a palomino trail horse from Dan Yoder who sold to Sharon McGann for $5200.00.
We appreciate all who come to sell and to purchase at the auction and everyone who is involved in helping put this auction on. With the downsizing of HyLee Farm’s Production portion of the auction future auctions will depend on committed consignments from outside consignors to continue. HyLee has, in the past consigned a measurable number to the auction. If you are interested in consigning in 2015 please let me know as we would need a minimum of 36 head and can only stall 40 head. Report from Jackie Sweeney
LOT# HORSE’S NAME PRICE BUYER
1 DEBE GRAND BAM BAM RNA 2 RUSTIC V’S TRUE COLORS RNA 3 A VERY SPECIAL FAVOR $1,500.00 HARRY WEAVER 4 GOSSIP GIRL $1,650.00 JOE ZEHR 5 RUSH RIVER CANTATA $ 900.00 KEVIN ENGEL 6 WGF MEXICALI ROSE $5,200.00 SHARON MCGANN 8 HYLEE OPITMYZTIC $2,200.00 HARLEY H YODER 9 HYLEE’S BUSHMILL $3,000.00 ASHLEIGH WOOD 10. ARCOLA’S WATCH THIS $1,800.00 MICHAEL G LANGER 11 WSG SUPRA SCINTILLA $1,200.00 ABNER ALGYER 12 GGG INSTYLE $12,000.00 KATHY GEFKE 13 SMALAND PINA COLADA $2,250.00 TIM COSS 14 ADC MAN ALIVE $3,100.00 HARRY WEAVER Jackie overseeing the 15 DOMINIC YOU $ 850.00 DONNA COLE proceedings at HyLee 16 OLDFIELD WILD IRIS RNA 17 HYLEE’S PIN OAK DUDE $10,000.00 KATHY GEFKE 18 BANBURY HILL BELLETRISTE $6,300.00 HYLEE FARM 19 HYLEE’S REFLECTION $1,400.00 SUSAN ELLIS 20 WRR CASSENOVA $1,900.00 KACIA MARSTERS 21 AERIE MEADOW HIGH ROLLER $2,500.00 JOHN KNIPPER 22 T-TOWN TELL ME TRUE $1,550.00 KARIN MILLER 23 FLINTWOOD MARGARET $9,000.00 MARK YODER 24 ARMADA HOOK LINE&SINKER RNA 25 RUSTIC V’S KOONTA KINTAY $1,600.00 MICHAEL G LANGER 26 HYLEE’S AT LAST RNA
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above: Flintwood's Margaret; GGG Instyle &Samee; 2 yr oldT HyLee's Pin Oak Dude.
Pictures are by Sevie Kenyon Beauty
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Homozygous Black 15.3 HH 15.3 Black New member:Homozygous No. 00131021 No. Bucksnort’s AMHA Yellow Eagle Karen Grace Brunsell
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