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VOLUME THIRTY-FIVE SECOND QUARTER 2019

#WSHLifestyle

Canal Zone Member Sheridan Kent and FF Ghenesis - winners of the 2018 Dres- sage Perpetual A System Award for single highest score and the Dressage Per- petual A System High Score Award. Page 2 - WSH Canter / April 2019

Executive Board President’s President - Emma McLaughlin Message 509.435.1765 / [email protected] Enjoy Every Minute of 2019 Vice President - Lisa Gardner 253.208.8319 / [email protected]

Treasurer - Jean Garcia 360.893.3231 / [email protected] Happy Spring, Everyone! After just returning from a 3,100- Secretary - Cheryl Moriarty mile road trip with my mom, I have had the chance to reflect 509.299.4191 / [email protected] on all of the things we came across; some I had only heard about in the past. As we were driving through Utah, we saw Immediate Past President - Terri Lehnertz wild horses just off of the road. No fencing; nothing. They 509.993.5439 / [email protected] were just free roaming. This took me back to Connor McLaughlin’s 2016 Youth Merit speech on wild horses and legislation regarding them. He did a great job presenting both the pros and cons of this topic and his essay was print- Games Director - Melissa Stockman ed in the January 2017 issue of the Canter (if you’d like to 509.276.9862 / [email protected] reread the article). Traveling throughout the Rocky Moun-

Horse Show Director - Lisa Gardner tain area (we hit WA, ID, MT, WY, CO, UT, AZ, and NM), I 253.208.8319 / [email protected] realized just how lucky we are to be able to enjoy our horses whether it is in the show ring, in the arena, or on the trails in Trails and Pleasure Director - Willie Hansen the Pacific Northwest. I feel so blessed to be a part of Wash- 360.264.4043 / [email protected] ington State’s premier multi-discipline, multi-breed, and multi-age equine organization that remembers that our youth members are our future. Since it’s spring, that means show season has begun! It Director 1 (Canal) - Sandy Popelka (12/31/19) seemed like it was never going to get here with all of the 360.275.8558 / [email protected] late snow we received this year. To those that have joined us this year as a new member, WELCOME! To those that Director 2 (Cascade) - Kamie McDowell (12/31/20) have rejoined again this year...THANK YOU for your contin- 425.301.6492 / [email protected] ued support! If you haven’t joined yet...please contact your Director 3 (NC) - Glenna Eilers (12/31/19) club secretary as soon as possible or if you do not belong to 509.760.0713 / [email protected] a club, the membership form is on the final page of the Can- ter and on our website. Director 4 (NE) - Jessie McLaughlin (12/31/20) 509.434.4555 / [email protected] April 13th is just around the corner and the WSH Board will be holding their second quarter meeting at the Kittitas Val- Director 5 (NWB) - TBA (12/31/19) ley Event Center in Ellensburg. The meeting will begin at To Be Announced 10:00 a.m. in the Naneum Room.

Director 6 (Olympic) - TBA (12/31/20) Please be sure to put this year’s Convention dates on your To Be Announced calendar (November 8-10) in Bellevue. Start planning now to make this a family vacation trip as there is so much to do Director 7 (Prairie) - Willie Hansen (12/31/19) in that area and we’d love to see you all there! 360.264.4043 / [email protected] As you venture out this year, have fun and be safe! We’d Director 8 (Puget) - Sondrea Garcia (12/31/20) also love to see your photos (and your accomplishments). 360.893.3231 / [email protected] Please share them on our Facebook page and tag them with Director 9 (South Central) - TBA (12/31/19) #WSHLifestyle. See you soon! To Be Announced - - Emma McLaughlin

Director 10 (Z1) - Bonnie Schuchman (12/31/20)

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Page 3 - WSH Canter / April 2019 YOUTH MERIT Members 0 to 17 years of age...Are you enrolled in this FREE Program?

Youth Merit continues to be one of Washington State Horsemen’s best kept secrets. “Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, my name is Connor McLaughlin and Youth that are 17 years of age or under (as of 08/01/18) are encouraged to enroll. today my speech is about horses and their use in World War I. Horses were The process is easy! heavily used in conflicts, battles, and wars leading up to World War 1 but tech- nology was changing and the use of these horses in World War I marked a 1. REGISTER: Visit the WSH website, download a Youth Merit application, transitional period in the evolution of armed conflict. In previous conflicts, caval- complete and return to either Cheryl Hayward (West Side) or Jessie McLaugh- lin (East Side). ry units were considered essential offensive elements of a military force, but the 2. WORKBOOK: While on the website, download either Workbook 1 (for mem- vulnerability of horses to modern machine gun and artillery fire reduced their bers that are still too young to do their own writing) or Workbook 2 (for all effectiveness on the battlefield in World War 1. The development of tanks would others). also ultimately replace cavalry needs. 3. HAVE FUN: Answer questions in the workbooks, complete and record “demonstration” tasks, record points for items done through school and in the All major combatants in World War I (1914–1918) began the conflict with caval- community. ry forces. The central powers which included Germany and Austria-Hungary 4. TURN IT IN: Turn in your completed workbook to your Zone Youth Merit stopped using horses on the Western Front soon after the war began. They Advisor (if one has been appointed) or mail the original to the West or East- continued to be used in a limited fashion on the Eastern Front well into the war. Side Chair. We encourage you to take a copy of your workbook before mail- The Ottoman Empire (Turkey) used cavalry extensively during the war. The ing it off in case it is lost in transit. Keep the copy for your records. Once the Allied Forces of the United Kingdom used mounted infantry and cavalry forces workbook is “graded”, it will be returned to you so that you can continue on. throughout the war but the United States used cavalry for only a short time. The 5. AWARDS: Beginning at just 50 points, youth will receive awards. The points are cumulative from year to year. Please remember that you can earn up to cavalry was not very successful on the Western Front but did excel in the Mid- one medallion level each year. So in your first year, you can earn as many dle Eastern theatre likely because the enemy was weaker and less technologi- points as you would like but you will only receive up to the Bronze Medallion cally advanced. Russia used cavalry forces on the Eastern Front with a little for awards (plaque, tags, t-shirt, medallion). Any points above and beyond the success. medallion level earned will be carried over for 2020. Although not used as offensive forces, the horses still had great purposes. Participation Plaque (50 Points) Horses were better at traveling through deep mud and rough terrain than motor- Yellow Tag / Certificate of Merit (100 Points) ized vehicles so many were used for logistical support during the war. They Red Tag / Certificate of Excellence (200 Points) were also used for carrying messengers, reconnaissance, and pulling artillery, Blue Tag / T-Shirt / Honor of Excellence (300 Points) ambulances, and supply wagons. Several people feel strongly that the presence Bronze Medallion (500 Points) Superior Jacket (650 Points) of horses increased morale among the soldiers at the front. That is the positive. Silver Medallion (800 Points) The negative was that the animals contributed to disease and poor sanitation in Supreme Buckle (1,000 Points) camps, caused by their manure and carcasses. An Allied blockage prevent the Gold Medallion (1,200 pts) Central Powers from importing horses to replace those that were lost. Because $50 / 75 / 100 Cash Awards (1,400+ points) of this and their value, some troops were told in 1917 that the loss of a horse

Thank you to the Zones that have appointed Youth Merit Advisors to act as a point was a greater tactical concern than the loss of a human soldier. The inability to of contact for youth in their Zone. This person will gather workbooks at the end of replace lost horses due to the blockade contributed to Germany’s defeat. In the “season” which is August 1. The 2019 Youth Merit Zone Advisors are Sue 1914, the U.S. Army had only 25,000 horses but by the end of the conflict, they Dillman (NC), Cheryl Beck (NE), and Cheryl Hayward (Prairie). We are still in need had purchased over 460,000 horses and mules from across Britain and Ireland of representatives from the other seven zones. If your Zone is not listed and you have selected someone to serve as Youth Merit Advisor...please let Jessie and from overseas. However, through loss, even the U.S. Army suffered from a McLaughlin know as soon as possible so that we can connect youth in your area to shortage of horses by the end of the war. Y Pres 2016 states that “The demand you should we receive inquiries! To those that have agreed to serve, THANK YOU for horses was so great due to the heavy losses, between 1914 and 1917 in the for your time and commitment to the Youth of WSH. We look forward to hearing U.S. a 1,000 horses a day were loaded onto ships bound for Europe. With the about your Zone Youth Merit adventures this year. Remember...you are mak- horses being so vital to the war effort there were constant threats of naval at- ing a difference in a child’s life. Again, THANK YOU. tacks and even attempts at poisoning of horses before even embarking on the Speaking of “thank you”, I wanted to express our appreciation for the support journey.” In one attack, the horse transport SS Armenian was torpedoed by a U the following individuals gave Youth Merit this year through their purchases -24 off the Cornish coast on June 28, 1915. The surviving crew members aban- during the silent and live auction at Convention: Alex, Beverly B., Teri Blair, doned ship but the 1,400 horses and mules the ship was carrying all died. Emili Brandt, Sue Dillman, Mike Giese, Maria Howe, Terri Hughes, Kim Lan- sing, Kamie McDowell, Jane Rodriguez, and Angela Tanner. If we missed your The toll taken on horses serving in World War 1 was severe. They were killed / name, please accept our apologies. Together, you helped raise $866 for the injured by artillery fire, poisonous gas, weather, and horrible conditions includ- program. EVERY penny of your generosity is spent on awards that our amazing exhaustion and starvation. Animals in War.org.uk estimates the number of ing youth earn each year. Thank you! horses, mules, and donkeys that died in World War 1 over the four-year period

Youth Merit had two essay submissions this last year (both hailing from the to be approximately eight million. According to History Learning Site.co.uk, two Northeast Zone) - Connor McLaughlin and Courtney Stockman. They present- and a half million horses were treated at veterinary hospitals with about two ed their essays during Saturday’s Youth Merit Meeting at Convention. The million cured and sent back to duty. essay subject for 2018 was “Horse Power Through the Ages” focusing on tasks horses were utilized to complete in the early years. Connor’s essay was titled, In conclusion, books, movies, and monuments have told the stories of these “War Horses” and is included in this edition of the Canter. The 2019 topic is heroes. This year on June 8, the War Horse Memorial was unveiled at Ascot, “Horse Power Today” which focuses on tasks horses participate in today. Berkshire in England. The bronze horse “Poppy” stands as a reminder of the Those having received the Gold Medallion (or higher) last year are invited to service and sacrifice millions of horses, mule, and donkeys made in World War contact Jessie McLaughlin to reserve their speech topic. These speeches over 1 to help secure freedom and democracy. World War 1 was the last time hors- the years have proven very enlightening and informative and we look forward to es were used on a mass scale in modern warfare.” this year’s presentations!

For more information contact: East Side Chair - Jessie McLaughlin at [email protected] / 509.434.4555 West Side Chair - Cheryl Hayward at [email protected] / 360.280.4933

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CONVENTION 2019 Loris Gies (Convention Committee Chair), along with Lisa Gardner, Kamie McDowell, Jane Rodriguez, and Tammy Call-Jones are carrying forth the momentum they had at the 2018 Convention into this year’s event. As Zones, we can begin preparing by making plans to donate a centerpiece or $25 to purchase a centerpiece. The items will be auctioned off at the end of Sat- urday's dinner. Additionally, Zones should identify members that will be attending in hopes of having them (or sending with them) cookies for the hospitality area. Zones should also plan to hold their 2020 Officer elections in October which will allow the new officers to attend Convention in their elected role and be involved in various meetings. If you have suggestions for the committee, or would like to volunteer, please contact Loris Gies at [email protected]. The registration fees for this year’s Convention are the same as last year and thus those members registering on or before September 30 will see a considerable savings in the registration fee and in the cost of the banquet meal. This year’s Convention is scheduled for November 8-10 in Bellevue. The host hotel is the Red Lion where we have a limited number of hotel rooms held for our members at the special rate of $105 per night plus tax (single or double occupancy) or $115 per night plus tax (triple or quad occupancy). This rate includes their Roaring Start Hot Breakfast Buffet, complimen- tary shuttle service to areas within 3 miles of the hotel, high speed wireless internet service, FREE parking, and a $15/ weekend pet rate. When reserving (call 844.248.7467), be sure to tell them that you are with Washington State Horsemen to get the special room rate. We are required to have a minimum of 10 rooms Thursday Night, 20 rooms Friday Night, and 25 rooms Saturday Night in order to meet the conditions of our agreement with the hotel. If you’d rather complete your room booking on-line, visit www.redlion.com/bellevue and utilize the promo code of WSHA2019 to receive our special rate.

Bellevue, WA November 8-10, 2019

The final schedule for this year’s Convention will be found on the WSH website no later than July 1 and in the October issue of the Canter. We’ve been able to paint amazing works of art the last two years but painting was a little intimidating for some of our members. Lisa Gardner has coordinated an opportunity for us to put together an amazing papercraft on Fri- day. We’ll get more information out (as well as cost) in the October Canter. Emma McLaughlin is also working on an inter- active social event for Saturday night following the awards that everyone will be able to participate in.

A little more about our host hotel - it is just two blocks from the Meydenbauer Convention Center, has onsite dining and lounge, located near I-405 and downtown Bellevue for easy access, has large outdoor open spaces and beautiful land- scaped gardens, has an on-site car rental service, includes a business center, has bicycles available to borrow, includes fit- ness facilities, and each room has a refrigerator and microwave. When the name of a city means “beautiful view,” you can expect a plethora of outdoor activities that provide fun for all. Bellevue (the 5th largest city in Washington) is surrounded by mountain peaks from Mount Rainier to the Cascades to the Olympic Mountains. Soak up the scenery or go for a hike on one of the areas many pristine trails. If you prefer water to land, the Puget Sound boasts boat rides that are fun for the entire family. After you’ve had your fill of Bellevue’s beautiful landscape, check out some of the more modern attractions including the Bellevue Arts Museum and the lanes and arcade at Lucky Strike...friendly competition anyone? The Parlor Comedy Club featuring a billiards lounge and bar will also provide you with some great laughs. Meanwhile, Old Bellevue offers a quaint place to shop, dine and enjoy entertainment. Need more? Additional points of interest include the Bellevue Botanical Garden, KidsQuest Children’s Museum, antique shopping at one of the many local stores, Serial Events Escape Room, Early Bellevue Walking Tour, and the Downtown Bellevue Public Art Walk. If you head into Seattle, even more awaits you such as the Pacific Science Center, the Space Needle, more shopping, and the world famous Pike Place Market. So maybe 3 days won’t be enough!

Put November 8-10 on your family’s vacation calendar for 2019. You can also take the opportunity to book an extra day (before or after) and take in all of the sites that Western Washington has to offer with your family!

Each year WSH awards special perpetual trophies to deserving members and clubs. Further information and criteria will be included in the October issue of the Canter. Please begin thinking about worthy nominees for this year’s Club of the Year, Twin Benson Memorial (Member of the Year), Junior Inspirational Award, and the Jesselyn Roehr Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, nominations will be accepted by Lisa Gardner for the Jerry Prigge Memorial Award.

As a reminder, the October Canter will also include all division rule change proposals and bylaw change proposals. Division rule change proposals must be submitted directly to Lisa Gardner (Horse Show), Melissa Stockman (Games), and Willie Hansen (Trails) by the deadline established in each division. Bylaw change proposals must be submitted directly to Presi- dent Emma McLaughlin at [email protected] on or before September 1.

2019 WASHINGTON STATE HORSEMEN Annual Convention Registration November 8-10, 2019 Red Lion - Bellevue WA

Those registering early will save by paying the “early bird” fee for registration and meals. Room reservations may be made by con- tacting the Red Lion at (425) 455-5240 We have blocked only a few rooms this year so reserve early to get the group rate. Www.redlion.com/Bellevue code WSHA2019. On the dinner portion of this form, please circle either “A” for adult or “C” for child (10 & under) in the appropriate date column. Refunds (registration and dinners) will not be granted after November 4.

I WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE DINNER AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY VOICE HEARD AND AWARDS CEREMONY ON SATURDAY ATTEND THIS YEAR’S MEETINGS

Attendee’s Name (Please Print) < 10/18 >10/18 Attendee’s Name WSH #

A / C A / C A / C A / C

A / C A / C

A = Adult Dinner Cost - $35 (On or Before 10/18), $40 (after 10/18) Member Cost - $15 (Before 9/30), $20 (10/1-18), $25 (after 10/18) C = Child Dinner Cost - $17 (On or Before 10/18), $20 (after 10/18) Family Cost - $35 (Before 9/30), $40 (10/1-18), $45 (after 10/18)

Total Fees for Banquet Dinners: $ Total Fees for Meeting Attendance: $

Adult Plate (11 and Over) Kid’s Plate (10 and Under) House Green Salad / Artisan Rolls with Butter Mustard Crusted Pork Loin Chicken Strips Mashed Potatoes with Pan Gravy French Fries Seasonal Steamed Vegetables Macaroni and Cheese Lemon Cake and Chocolate Cake Dessert Lemonade Coffee, Iced Tea, and Lemonade

Address: ______Phone: ______City / State / Zip: ______Zone: ______E-Mail: ______Club: ______

Sorry no credit Please Make Checks / Money Orders Out to WSH and Mail To: Sorry no credit cards in 2019 PO Box 1010 - McKenna WA 98558 cards in 2019

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TRAILS AND PLEASURE DIVISION

IMTCA, also known as extreme mountain trail, was started in 2001 as an indoor trail challenge to provide another outlet for people to ride, train and enjoy their horses. Mark and Lee Bolander were instrumental in promoting this sport and providing stand- ards and rules to go by. The courses are a combination of elevated, moving and tactical obstacles that require the horse and rider/handler to maneuver through. The courses teach the horses to be careful with their feet, trusting of the rider/handler and confident on the trail. Each challenge is a combination of in-hand and ridden levels ranging from novice to advanced for both horses and riders. If you are not comfortable riding, you may participate in in-hand. Judging is provided by trained judges who have a good knowledge of what is required to perform the maneuvers on the course. This sport has grown greatly in Europe, Australia and is growing here in the U.S. Washington has three courses - one in Monroe, one in Eastern Washington, and Mark and Lee’s facility in Silver Creek on Highway 12. There is also a facility in Sherwood, Oregon. Any horse breed, registered or not, may compete. I’ve seen mustangs, draft cross breeds, backyard ponies compete successfully. It’s not about the breed it’s about the training. The events are nicely relaxed and every one is helpful to each other. Some riders at first are fearful that their horse would not be able to compete...you might be surprised and if you attend a schooling or clinic event, you will be given hints and instruction. Come and watch....check it out....give it a try. Written by Georgina Fair.

2019 -2020 WSH Trails & Pleasure Division Hours count from 60 days prior to joining WSH. Season runs October 1 through September 30.

Which Division you are entering? In-Hand ___ Riding ___ Driving ___ Mountain ___ Adult ___ Youth ___

Rider’s Name ______Date of Birth___/___/___ Address ______City ______State _____ Zip______Phone # ______Email ______

WSH Member # ______Indicate first year in T&P ______or This is My First Year _____

Fees: Pleasure Riding Logged Hours (Non-competitive) $15.00 ______In Hand/Ground Driving Hours (Non-competitive) $15.00 ______Driving Hours (Non-competitive) $15.00 ______Mountain Trail Competition $15.00 ______

Total Fees Paid $______

Make checks (no cash please) payable to: Washington State Horsemen

Mail to: WSH Trail & Pleasure Division C/O Willie Hansen 12016 Bronson St SE - Tenino WA 98589

For more information on the WSH Trails and Pleasure program visit the WSH website at: www.washingtonstatehorsemen.org or contact Director Willie Hansen via 360.264.4043 (home - messages okay), 360.790.5419 (cell - do not leave a message / texts are okay), or [email protected] (email).

Page 7 - WSH Canter / April 2019 ZONE PRESIDENTS PRAIRIE ZONE Willie Hansen - Reporter

Canal - Mike Giese 4414 NE Lincoln Rd - Poulsbo WA 98370 Well, another year has come and gone, and we’re on to the next. We 360.731.4621 / [email protected] had eleven members compete and complete the zone requirements for awards this year, and four of us were over 40. Not bad. The Cascade - Camille Ducharme youngest to complete was Sky Anderson, age 6, and the oldest, Wil- 2316 284th St E - Roy WA 98580 lie Hansen (me), older than dirt.

253.347.5567 / [email protected] Our Youth Merit group was spectacular! Two of our members, Melo- dy Hackworth and Emili Brandt, finished their year with enough North Central - Chris Thompson points to win their Superior Jacket at the State level, and were our 12596 Road A NW - Ephrata WA 98823 zone’s top 3rd year winners. Second year winners were Diamond 509.760.6760 / [email protected] Caldwell and Chase Jones. Chase also got his Bronze medallion at State this year. Our first year winners were Sky Anderson and Krista Northeast - Terri Lehnertz Skinner. All of these kids did an outstanding job this year at both PO Box 326 - Cheney WA 99004-0326 State and Zone level and earned every point they received. Great 509.993.5439 / [email protected] Job! A very special thank you to their zone YM Advisor, Cheryl Hay- ward. She made learning a blast and everyone had a great time. Northwest Border - Inactive Most were a little surprised to find out just how well they did.

Our zone awards were: Olympic - Trina Cozzolino 464 Sandhagen Rd - Port Angeles WA 98362  Shellie Brandt - Top Senior Trails and Pleasure rider, followed by 360.460.4321 / [email protected] Cheryl Hayward and myself.

 Emili Brandt - Top Junior Trails and Pleasure rider, followed by Alex Prairie - Willie Hansen Meyers, Savannah Price, Chase Jones and Sky Anderson. 12016 Bronson St SE - Tenino WA 98589-9444  Green Horse/Rider - Alex Meyer; Second-Avery Bulloch. 360.264.4043 / [email protected]  Limit Rider - Savannah Price. Puget Sound - Jean Garcia  10 & Under - Lillie Phillips; Second - Krista Skinner. PO Box 1794 - Orting WA 98360  13 & Under - Melody Hackworth followed by Emili Brandt, Delaney 206.423.1215 / [email protected] Johnson, and Diamond Caldwell.  18 & (way) Over Top Rider – Willie Hansen. South Central - Erica Lackey 974 Wallula Ave - Walla Walla WA 99362-8245 Prairie Zone has four perpetual awards that go out to our most deserv- 509.526.3487 / [email protected] ing members. This year our President’s “Member of the Year” went to Shellie Brandt. The “Due North Versatile Horse “ went to Alex Zone One - Kim Lansing Meyer and Magic Meg. “Most Improved Horse” was Lori Fair and 831 N Forsell Rd - Grandview WA 98930 Obviously Fate. “Most Improved Rider” was awarded to Savannah 509.539.0247 / [email protected] Price.

I would like to thank my fellow officers, Vice President - Cheryl Hay- ward, Secretary/Treasurer - Loris Gies, Points Keeper - Anne Hanlon/ As a member of Washington State Horse- Meyer and all of our family support members that make it a good time men, you are encouraged to become in- for all. We did a few 'ROAD TRIPS” with our members going to shows, volved in all levels (club, Zone, and State) camping out and just enjoying each other. Nothing like bringing your of our State-Wide organization. Contact own cheering section with you! Can't wait to get started again this year. We are still holding our meetings at the Scott Lake Club House, your Zone President to see how you can at Scott Lake, just south of Olympia. We meet the second Wednesday become more involved. Start today by of each month at 6:00 and food is provided. The exception is June, attending your Zone’s next meeting July and August; we have no meetings these months. To qualify for zone awards this year, members are required to attend a minimum of where members from all disciplines in three (3) meetings, with the October (election of officers) meeting neighboring vicinities join together to being a mandatory meeting. There are requirements for time served conduct business as well as visit and during our zone fundraiser that needs to be discussed at the March share stories of their equine adventures. meeting to decide just what we are going to do.

You are also invited to attend the quar- Our officers for 2019 are the same with the exception of our points terly WSH Board Meetings. keeper. Due to family needs, Anne has stepped down and Stephanie Price has agreed to step in and fill that position. Many thanks to her for her efforts. We hope to have a really good year and invite anyone Where can you find more information from our area to come to any of our meetings or activities, We'd love about WSH, Zones, and Clubs? to have you join us!

Page 8 - WSH Canter / April 2019 CAPTURING THE MOMENT

Quarter Horse Director Anna Rodriguez

Samantha Yoder and Catch Me If UCann

Sheridan Kent and FF Ghenesis Melody Hackworth and Van Go (Vinnie)

Melody Hackworth and her 2018 season winnings.

Carrie Gregory

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HORSE SHOW DIVISION

The Horse Show Division is excited to kick off the new year with a full slate of shows. We have a few new shows on the books so be sure to like us on Facebook and check out the WSH website. We also have a special on Year End Awards sign ups this year! Ten classes for $100 or all for $200. On top of all the great classes offered, we now have a full slate of Ranch Riding year end awards. Be sure to take a peek at all that’s being offered. Feel free to contact us if you need help with any of the forms -- Lisa Gardner.

WA State Junior Horse / Open Show Approved Horse Shows We are still doing one last modification on the class list but APRIL all is in place for the Washington State Jr. Horse Show's 20-21 Fat and Fuzzy (Spokane) Dual Judge Open Show in Yakima on June 28-30. There will also be a Pre-Show Clinic with Sue Sultze, Sally Park- MAY wood, and Dawn Spencer. 4-5 Springtime Open (Pasco) 11-12 YEA Benefit and Zone Challenge Show (Enumclaw) Dale Waite, Tammie Whitt, and Dawn Spencer have ac- 25-26 IEAHC Memorial Day Classic Value Show (Spokane) cepted invitations to officiate this new Open Show adven- ture, it is all so exciting! Kim Giglio will be our 4-H judge JUNE for the weekend. Show Secretaries are: 4-H - Gloria Mar- ley and Open - Barb Hento. 1-2 Summerfest (Pasco) 21-23 Star Spangled (Port Angeles) There will be a tack sale hosted by WSJHS and a silent auc- 28-30 WA State Junior Horse and Open Show (Yakima) tion hosted by WSH Zone 1. Potluck dinner Saturday night. We look forward to having you all there! JULY 5-7 Fist Full of Silver (Spokane) Please look for show information on: https:// 6-7 Kitsap Saddle Club (Port Orchard) www.facebook.com/yakimahorse4h/ 20-21 Camp Bow Wow (Kitsap Fairgrounds) -- Kimberly Lansing 26-28 Four Seasons Horsemen 3-in-1 (Spokane)

AUGUST 10-11 AQHA Region One and AQHA Open Show 17-18 Fistful of Silver Hot August Spots (Spokane)

SEPTEMBER 20-22 WS Finals / Jerry Prigge Memorial (Monroe) 28-29 Late, Late Show (Spokane)

Dressage Shows

MAY 4 Inland Northwest Dressage Association (Spokane Liberty Grove Farm) 11-12 Post Falls Equestrian Center Dressage and Hunter Series (Post Falls ID)

JUNE 8-9 Appleatchee Dressage Show (Wenatchee) 22 Inland Northwest Dressage Association (Meadow View Farm)

AUGUST 3 Inland Northwest Dressage Association (Spokane Sport Horse) 30-31 PFEC Dressage and Hunter Series (Post Falls ID)

Thank you to the fairs across Washington State that provide us with opportunities to showcase our equine friends! Make plans to exhibit in your local fair this year.

#WaFairsMatter

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LOOKINGBACK 30+ YEARS AGO IN WSH HISTORY

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ARABIAN: Greetings! As I write this, my yards are still covered with snow but it is melting fast. Maybe Spring will make it after all. This month I have two special guest writers. Samantha Yoder has written about her very first Scottsdale show and Melody Hack- worth has written about her special friend Van Go aka Vinnie - winner of 16 High Point awards and 9 perpetual trophies in 2018 with Washington State Horsemen. Samantha has been showing for several years now in WSH “B” and “A” System and this excellent training has stood her in good stead as she ventured into the Big Leagues. This is her story. Thank you to both young ladies for sharing their special stories with the Arabian Division this month. Best of luck for 2019 - Kathy Norton.

My first Scottsdale show could not have been any better. This horse show is the largest Arabian horse show in the world, with over 2,300 horses entered and 6,000 spectators on the final Saturday night. It has been my goal to compete at this show since I first be- came serious about showing Arabian horses. I was so excited in December when my trainer told me he thought me and my horse, Charlie, would be ready to show at this level. Charlie, whose registered name is Catch Me If UCann, is a 7-year-old purebred dark bay Arabian. When I got there, I was really stressed about showing, mainly because of how huge the arena is at Westworld. But, once I got some lesson rides in the arena, I realized it is actually fun! I was still kind of scared because I had never shown at a show that big. When it came to the morning of my first class, I was pretty nervous. The feeling that you get when you trot into the Equidome for the first time is very nerve racking and kind of scary, so our first class was pretty terrible. But, we got things worked out somehow for our next classes. I learned that when you are really relaxed when you are showing that everything just runs a bit smoother! In our next class, I was much more relaxed. We did not place but our ride was a million times better than our first one. In our third regular class, I placed 9th out of 22 horses and had an amazing class. When it came time for the championships – where they place champion, reserve, and top ten – my only goal was to get a top ten placing with a good ride. Charlie and I had a good ride in our JTR class, but with a couple bobbles, so I didn’t think I would make top ten. I was so happy yet very surprised when they called my number for my first top ten! We somehow managed to get another top ten in our JOTR class – and even got a 2nd placing on one of the judge’s cards – which was a huge accomplishment for me and my horse. I’m so proud of him. Scottsdale was the best horse show ever and it was so much fun hanging out with my horse friends and eating Cold Stone ice cream (even though it was freezing there). I couldn’t have done it without my amazing trainer – Joey Canda, my family, my friends, my former instructors, and everyone else that has helped me along the way to make it to my first Scottsdale show. * * * * * * * * * * When driving up to the barn, some people might look out in the field and just see an older, gray horse grazing. When I look out in the field, I see the best horse in the world because that horse in the field is VanGo (Vinnie). Vinnie is my 20-year-old, gray, Arabian gelding who has played many roles in my life. He’s been my babysitter, teacher, partner, and buddy.

I started riding Vinnie when I was five years old. All I knew about him was that he belonged to my trainer, Cheryl Hayward. He was

MINOR DIVISION REPORTS DIVISION MINOR her sorting horse and he was very mischievous. I do not know how many times I have had to quickly halter him before he would

grab that halter and hang onto it. I started lessons on him and a year later Cheryl let me take him to a show. I showed him in Octo- - ber 2013 at Flying M Stables when I was six years old. Little did I know that he was an experienced show horse. In addition to showing, I discovered that he had done reining, gaming, penning, jumping, and drill team with Tiffany Hayward, Cheryl’s daughter. So we did pretty well at our first show. He was a fantastic babysitter.

Over the years, Cheryl graciously let me ride Vinnie and eventually buy him from her. I continued to show him and our relationship started changing from Vinnie being my babysitter to being my partner, but always my teacher. In addition to showing, I ended up competing in cow sorting with him in 2016/2017 at Westside Team Penning Club events. We finally won a buckle at the end of 2017! Vinnie loves working with the cows. The past several years have been strengthening our partnership through doing trail rides, gaming, sorting, and, of course, showing.

QUARTER HORSE: Whether you have been showing for many years or have just started, the American Quarter Horse Association has plenty to offer. This month I asked some AQHA exhibitors what their favorite part about showing AQHA is, here is what they had to say!

 Madison Hammon: “Getting to meet so many new people and the opportunity to keep working towards a higher goal and level.”  Shelby Bogen: “My favorite part of showing AQHA is learning new patterns and competing against my past Go’s and hanging out with all the AQHYA kids!”  Matt Olson: “My favorite thing about showing AQHA is the versatility of the horses and how I can display that as a trainer with all styles of performance horses within the breed.”  Chiana McInelly: “My favorite part for sure is the community we get from showing! I have made so many great HORSE SHOW DIVISION DIVISION SHOW HORSE friends who are so unbelievably talented over the years and that has helped me to work towards my own goals even more! I am so appreciative of all the amazing people who show AQHA along with me, because they are so inspiring along with so fun to be around!”

AQHA offers tons of different disciplines for their members, even if you don’t show you can join the AQHA Horseback Riding Program! You can earn awards by logging your hours of riding! My favorite part about showing AQHA is that it can be challeng- ing but fun all at the same time. All of the youth members I have met at the shows and through the Washington State Quarter Horse Youth Association are so incredibly nice and make it so fun to be at the shows. If you own a registered Quarter Horse, now is a great time to join AQHA and WSQHA. For more information, contact Quarter Horse Director Anna Rodriguez.

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DRESSAGE: Happy Spring time! We are looking forward toward better weather to start the show season. Shows are counted from October 1 through September 30. To sign up for high score awards in the Dressage Division, you must (1) Be a WSH member (2) Register for dressage high score awards in WSH and (3) Get a dressage score report form from the WSH website under Horse Show forms and downloads. Amateur cards are free for dressage riders competing in one high score award.

The rider is responsible for submitting his/her own scores to the Dressage Points Keeper, Gena Loper via e-mail at [email protected] or by mail at PO Box 3555 - Post Falls ID 83877. Gena can be reached by phone at 208.660.0955. Be sure to send copies of the front page of your three best tests under two different judges. Save all of your tests if you choose to apply for a Register of Merit. (ROM) The points are cumulative.

This year, the Dressage Division will offer several WSH B System Shows. LPSDC will put on seven LPSDC league/ WSH B Shows. Appleatchee HORSESHOW DIVISION Riders an the Post Falls Equestrian Center will each offer shows.

The Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club held their Annual Awards Banquet / Auction on February 2 at the Canterwood Golf and Country Club . Over 100 people attended this gala event. LPSDC awards as well as WSH awards were presented. Many of our members received Register of Merit Awards (ROM's). Coolers, vests, jackets with the WSH logo were awarded. For dessert, the auction supplied us with cheesecakes, tall cakes and pies. Table bids during the cake auction amounted to over $1,800. This money will be used to fund scholarships for clinics - Adult Amateur, Jr., and Professional Rider. The silent auction consisted of donated items and services from local merchants, professionals and nationally recognized manu- facturers. Everywhere one looked, there were intriguing auction items - art, jewelry, horse items, clothing and vacation weekends. The proceeds from the auction will be used to fund LPSDC shows and other activities such as clinics for our membership. Visit LPSDC.com online. Good luck to all of you for a successful show season!

For more information regarding the Dressage Division, please contact Director Mary Brady at [email protected] or via phone at 360.894.5855

or Points Keeper Gena Loper at [email protected] or via phone at 208.660.0955.

MINORDIVISION REPORTS

Carrie Gregory and Hummer Thyme - winners of the Dressage Perpetual B System Award for single Highest Score and the Professional Dressage Perpetual Award

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GAMES DIVISION

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE: The first show for 2019 took place on March 30 for the Washington State Championship Benefit Show in Spokane. It’s always great to see everyone after the long winter and a big thanks to those that 2018 SPONSORS traveled over from Moses Lake for the event and to all of our local riders. Your continued support of WSHGD and

the Washington State Championship Show is truly appreciated! Up from last year, we had 266 rides. Thank you to Cheryl Beck, Wade Field, Sharon Kelsey, Emma and Jessie McLaughlin, Arlene Marquart, and Rich Parnell who SADDLES AND AGE HIGH POINT officiated most of the day. Char Trejbal and Cheryl and Josie Beck were troopers again putting together the lunch ALT Training & Horsemanship counter. Many of our riders also helped by cleaning up the grounds during the show and after. This event is successful because of all of your hard work...thank you! It is time to renew your Judge’s / Timer’s cards if you have not Bob-Mart already as they expired on March 31, 2019. If you need to renew, please be sure to e-mail [email protected] Crotsley Designs / Trejbal Family and request the updated test. These tests are open book! Without officials, the shows will not be able to take Jodie Field and Associates place. Even if you can help with just a piece of an event or two at a show, you don’t know how much this means to the other officials that are also trying to ride. We have several more officials that will be joining us this year be- McKinlay & Peters Equine Hospital cause of the clinic held at the 2018 WSH Convention. If you were at Convention, once we receive word that your NW Orthopaedic Specialists 2019 dues have been paid...you will be e-mailed a new official’s card. Sponsorship forms for the 2019 Washington Triple Creek Ranch / Jim Riddle State Championship Show are available on the WSH website at www.WashingtonStateHorsemen.org under Games then Games Forms. This year, we had to raise the cost of a saddle sponsor to $650 as the costs of the saddles, lettering, and shipping increased. We would love to be able to give away another $10,000 to $15,000 in SUPPORTERS cash and prizes to those competing in the WSCS but to do so, we will need your help in making sure that we can reach that goal. Please begin asking those you come in contact with for their support at this year’s show. Ad space Bronze Star Inc., Camden Construction & begins at just $25! Once a sponsor is obtained, please e-mail their information / program artwork (or ad) to stock- Excavation, Cinch Jeans / Cruel Denim, [email protected] and mail the payment to Treasurer Jodie Field. Thank you, in advance, for helping to make Convoy Supply Construction Materials, this year’s WSCS great again! Country Financial, Deer Park Auto Body, Deer Park Vet, Earl Insurance, A list of the currently approved shows for 2019 are included below. Hopefully, we’ll have a few more dates added this season. If you have an arena, we can help you put on the show! If you aren’t able to put on a show, please do Ferguson Waterworks, ForeFront Equine, the next best thing...invite a friend to come and ride with you at the next show. We love introducing WSH (home of Franklin Accounting & Tax Service, the original 4D system) to new friends. See you soon -- Melissa Stockman. Frye Family, Garden Spot Floral,

Inland Feed & Farm Supply (Deer Park), March 30: WSCS Benefit Show (Spokane) Jerry’s Auto Supply, Knotty Girlz, April 13-14: North Country Riders (Deer Park) Live Real Estate - Eric Eden, Lowry Family, May 4-5: Desert Duellers (Ephrata) Miller International Inc., Morgan and Son, May 11-12: North Country Riders (Deer Park) Mountain Empire Veterinary Services, June 8-9: Desert Duellers (Coulee City) Mrs. Pasture’s Cookies, June 15-16: North Country Riders (Deer Park) NE WA Family Counseling, Redmond, June 22: Desert Duellers (Quincy) Red Door Café (Moses Lake), July 13-14: North Country Riders (Deer Park) S and R Custom Panels, July 27-28: Cowgirl Up (Cusick) Sally Cloke Memorial, Star Rentals, August 23-25: Washington State Championship Show (Cashmere) Will Rogers Saddle Co. Sept. 28-29: North Country Riders (Deer Park) Oct. 5-6: North Country Riders (Deer Park) Oct. 12-13: Desert Duellers (Ephrata) 2019 SHOW APPROVALS

Pictured below are the 2018 High Point Age Division Winners from left to right: Sharon Kelsey (Super Senior B), Show Committees...please e-mail your Melissa Stockman (Super Senior A), Molly Frye (Senior B), Alaina Weiss (Leadline), Ashley Valdez (Senior A), show approval forms to Secretary Jes- Bailey Nowlin (Intermediate), Alyssa Howe (Junior), and Roper Dillman (Buckaroo). Congratulations! sie McLaughlin and mail payment to Treasurer Jodie Field at least 10 days prior to your show for approval.

Thank you to our Show Committees for all of the hard work that they put into making it possible for our riders to qualify for a spot at the WSCS!

2019 OFFICERS

Melissa Stockman (Director) Kimberlee McCoul (East Side Vice) Mike Rickert (West Side Vice) Jessie McLaughlin (Secretary) Jodie Field (Treasurer) Tracy Crotsley (Times Keeper) Emmett Howe (Jr. Rider Rep.) Tracy Crotsley (Rules Committee Chair) Sue Dillman and Scott Howe (Rules Committee) 2018 WSCS HIGH POINT WINNERS Sharon Kelsey (Rules Committee Alt)

For more information contact the Games Division Chair: Melissa Stockman at [email protected] / 509.220.9099

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Speaking from the perspective of a Show Chair, let me explain how you as a rider can help make the experience of registration smoother for show management and, more importantly, for YOU!

It really comes down to this one thing -

RENEW YOUR WSH MEMBERSHIP TODAY! (Don’t wait until the first show).

It’s easily done by utilizing one of two methods:

1. If you are a member of a club (either 100% club or affiliated club), contact your Club Secretary for the amount due and then mail the Club Secretary a check. They will sub- mit the information to WSH on your behalf. 2. If you are not associated with a club, utilize the form on the back page of the Canter or go to the WSH website for a Non-Club Membership Form. After completing the form, mail to the WSH Membership Chair, Kamie McDowell at 33515 SE 301st St - Ravensdale WA 98051-9773.

Once the information and payment are received by the WSH Membership Chair, she will mail a 2019 WSH Membership Card to the address you provided. This card may then be shown to show management upon checking in. Show Management will be greatly appreciative of the pre-show efforts you have made.

As a reminder, ALL memberships have expired unless you have renewed for 2019 already this year. Board Members and Zone Officers...if you have not already sent in your 2019 membership dues, this will need to be done immediately. Thank you for being a part of WSH in 2019!

Interested in placing an ad in the July 2019 issue of the e-Canter?

Please send the ad (jpg format) to [email protected] no later than June 15.

Business Card - $25 Quarter Page - $40 Half Page - $80 Full Page - $160

Washington State Horsemen 33515 SE 301st St Ravensdale WA 98051-9773

Please deliver to the household of:

WSH Membership Application Welcome! Thank you for joining the State’s premier organization offering something for all ages and all disciplines.

NAME(s): ______MAILING ADDRESS: ______PHONE # / E-MAIL: ______MAJOR DIVISION IN WHICH YOU ARE PARTICIPATING: ______BIRTHDATES OF THOSE 17 AND UNDER: ______

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES / NON-CLUB: _____ Individual Member (17 or Under): $15.00 _____ Individual Member (18 or Over): $27.00 _____ Family Membership: $43.00

If you are joining through a club recognized by WSH, please contact the Club’s Secretary for registration. If you have any questions, please contact the WSH Office at [email protected] or by phone at 509.435.1765 or by mail at WSH c/o Kamie McDowell, 33515 SE 301st St - Ravensdale WA 98051-9773.