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Page 2 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Riding The Range ARHA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ARHA Quarterly Newsletter Dear Members, Volume 4 Number 15 2008 ARHA has had a good year. Even with the soaring gas prices and a slow The economy, this tells me that the members are starving for a place to gather and show their horses with fellow horsemen. There are still several events on the calendar; go to the ARHA website (www.americanranchhorse.net) “Events Calendar”, choose an event and attend!

Next issue: THE CHARTERS NEED YOU! I am © challenging those of you who do not belong to a charter….join one. Those of you who belong to a CONTENTS charter….become active in your charter. It is not the ARHA that provides the shows you love to attend. It is the individual charters that make the shows possible. The charter shows enable you to earn points and achieve ARHA Contributing Writers: Mona Prater • Nikki Sutton titles for your horses. But these shows do not happen on their own. It takes ARHA Cartoon Artist Jimmy Shaw Graphic/Design Layout: Erica Keeney more than a handful of people to make it happen. Numerous volunteer hours are spent planning and preparing before a show takes place. Then, on the Page 2………………………………………Jimmy Driver Training Page 3………………………………………..Presidents Message show date, it takes more man hours to make the plan run smoothly and Page 4………………………………………….Calendar of Events efficiently. THE BOTTOM LINE: Each and every charter needs all of its BB Performance Horses Lazy K Farms/Kennels members to GET INVOLVED. Page 5…………………………………………….On The Horizons ARHA Business Directory Mark your calendars for the 2009 ARHA Convention, February 12-14 at the Page 6……………….………….……………….ARHA Advertising Crown Plaza in Lexington, KY. This is a unique opportunity for old and new Page 7……………………………………..…..……..Charter News Page 8…………………….…Rockin R Horse Farm/Strake Clinic members to share ideas for building the future of ARHA without saddling Page 9………………………………………World Show Sponsors your horse. Multiple events will take place at this year’s convention, check Page 10……………………………………………..Stallion Stakes Page 11………………………………………..Betty’s Copper Doc the website for more details. Also, the first ARHA Youth Scholarship Page 12…………..……………………………….Creek Plantation interviews will take place at this convention. All the information about the Page 13………………………………………………….…..Neogen scholarship is on the website as well. Page 15………………………………...…Denney Cutting Horses Page 16………………………………………….Cow Horses Rock Page 17……………Showing Exhibitors the Values of Versatility Plans are already being made for the 2009 World Show. If you are interested Page 18………………………………Davis Bros. Quarter Horses in being involved, I encourage you to contact the ARHA office. Also, any CoolShot Photography Page 19……………………..Volunteer Ranch Horse Association suggestions for the 2010 rule book changes need to be turned into the office Page 21…………………..Middle GA Ranch Horse Winter Show by mid 2009. Contact your Charter Representative or the ARHA website for Page 22………………..…………………2009 ARHA Convention Page 23…………………………...…Gary Fluhr Equine Dentistry the official rule book change request form. Davis Bros. Quarter Horses Saddle Log Program Randy Cope Page 24……………………….2009 ARHA Convention Schedule Page 25……………………….…...2009 Convention Registration 2008 ARHA President Page 26……………………2009 ARHA Membership Application Page 27………………………………………..World Show Survey Page 28……………………………...Midwest F.A.S.T. Structures Page 29…………………………………………..…Shoe-N-Ranch B. Sutton Performance Horses Worm Garner Memorial Challenge Page 30………………………2009 Judges Seminar Registration Page 31………………………………………………….JML Farms Back Cover……………………………………..Tennessee Co-Op

Front Cover Kory Smith, Lebanon, Tennessee showing Dakotas Status Quo in July at his first ever ARHA Class - Youth Geldings 3 & Over.

This newsletter is provided by ARHA as a service to it’s members and anyone interested in Ranch Horses. ARHA does not assume liability for any errors and/or omissions. This publica- tion does not in any way, either expressed or implied, guarantee or warrant any of the merch- June 22 - 27, 2009 andise or livestock advertised. RTR /ARHA does not take responsibility for the content of any advertisements. Any questions or comments should be directed to the advertiser. ARHA Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, Tennessee reserves the right to refuse any item for publication. All contents © 2008, Riding The Range.

Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Page 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2008 ARHA Events Start making your plans to attend the ARHA Ranch Horse Shows that are scheduled for 2008. ARHA points for 2008 Honor Roll & High Point awards run calendar year, January 1st to December 31st. ARHA members are required to present their membership card (s) and registration papers at time of entry. The show secretary is required to submit correct ARHA numbers with show results. Any horse or member that does not have correct ARHA numbers will be required to purchase a new membership and/or registration at show. Accurate information is required or it will result in loss of ARHA points earned at that show. Memberships and registration may be submitted at shows. Only new members will be allowed to place a “P” (pending) for ARHA Quality Horses For Sale numbers at that show. Specializing in For complete show listings, contact information and to download show bills go to: www.americanranchhorse.net/events.php . Reining & Working Cow Horse * Pending Show applications REMEMBER TO CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL!!!

COME SHOW WITH US!!!! October 3—Scott Stevenson Free Stylin Friday Nite 4 & 5 - SKRHA Triple Threat Fall Finale & the 2nd Annual Worm Garner Ranch Horse Challenge 4— MoRHA Fall Round-Up Show 18 & 19— VOLRHA Futurity 18 & 19— CRHA Cowboy Lifestyle Series Ben & Jessica Bowman (812) 798-1833 25— EMRHA Fall Spooktacular Ranch Horse Show Sandborn, Indiana (812) 798-1832 25 & 26— IRHA “Keepin It Real” Series

November 1 & 2— WCSC/GRHA Ranch Horse Bonanza 15 & 16—VOLRHA Tour Around Tennessee Finale

December 6 — Middle Georgia Ranch Horse Winter Show 6 & 7—IRHA “Keepin It Real” Series

Janaury 24 & 25 — SKRHA Winter Show

February 12-14 — ARHA National Convention 12-13 — Judges Seminar 13– Charter Representative Meeting 13– Show Management/Secretary Seminar 14– Convention Speakers, Awards Banquet & Dance

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Page 4 Riding The Range • 2009 Convention/Judges Seminar Youth Scholarships The ARHA invites you to join us February 12-14 for the 2009 ARHA Annual ARHA is excited to award our first scholarships in 2009! Six $500 scholarship Convention to be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky. This will be available. A lot of hard work and many generous donations have been important events provides educational and networking opportunities (not to made to make this worthy cause a reality. For more information contact the mention FUN!) for all ARHA members. ARHA Office or you can down load the information and application at www.americanranchhorse.net. There will be a drawing for a “FREE” Suite for the Convention week-end for all those who advance register. The winner will be notified by phone. Also, there Youth Scholarships Raffle Filly will be several drawings for prizes and gifts during the convention with the grand Lost Creek Cattle Company is donating it’s second raffle filly in 2009 and their prize being FOUR - $250 gift certificate for the 2009 World Show! generosity will continue to help us raise money for the ARHA Youth Scholarship Fund. Stay tune for more information and pictures! We will kick Tentative schedule, speakers, and advance registration form are included in off this fund raiser off at the 2009 Annual Convention. Cost of the tickets will this issue of Riding The Range or you can visit the web site at be $10.00 each. Drawing for the filly will once again take place at the World www.americanranchhorse.net or call ARHA office at (606)271-2963. Show. Please help us and support a great cause .

The 2009 Judges Committee is looking forward to another great judges 2009 ARHA Memberships seminar. Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 12th and Friday,13th. This 2009 is fast approaching! Now is the time to re-new your membership, or join will be held in conjunction with the Annual Convention at the Crowne Plaza the association for the first time. Check-out the new application, our hopes are Hotel in Lexington, KY. Don’t miss out on the opportunity at hand. to streamline and eliminate excess paperwork, the new form also includes youth and amateur card applications. Membership application can be found in All forms can be downloaded from the ARHA website under “ARHA download- this issue of Riding The Range or can be downloaded from the ARHA web able forms”. (Judges Seminar Registration is on page 30 of this issue) Judges site. Renew your membership today so you can receive all the great ARHA applications and registration fee deadline is January 1, 2009. benefits!

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This is the last of the THE ROAD TO ARHA YEAR-END AWARDS: Quintana “Gone Wild” Series. It’s Garcia (Garcia Performance Horses Plus) and her mare Lady been an incredible year for Bird Lark are on a quest to win the ARHA high-point award the KTRHA. It all started in 2008. Quintana is racking up the miles and the points with winning the Charter of despite the price of gasoline going to record levels. It will all the Year and continued be worth the price when Ms. Quintana and Lady Bird Lark through to awarding the finish with the 2008 ARHA high-point honors. Reinsman Trophy Saddles. Congrats to our versatility Another MoRHA member to keep an eye on is Sarah Smith winners Samantha Knight, and her yearling, Skipa Hollywood Dream (Barn name Cody). Randy Cope, and Mike Cody is on his way to claiming ROMs in Open Conformation, Clark! Trail-In-Hand and Showmanship. This will be an outstanding accomplishment for a yearling gelding. You Go Cody!

Also, our “Tough Enough SPONSORS AND DONORS: We cannot thank our to Wear Pink” Show Series corporate sponsors enough. Without their help, our shows has yielded great results. would not be nearly as successful as they have been. We have Thanks to everyone who had numerous contributions from our members, individuals in contributed to the silent the community and from local and national businesses. Please auction and all the heated bidding - KTRHA added yet see our website for a complete list of MoRHA friends. another $1,000.00 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation! YEAR-END-AWARDS BANQUET: We would like to invite But - the year isn’t done - we still have those “one of a kind” all ARHA members to attend the 2008 MoRHA year-end- chinks that are to be sold to the highest bidder. Check out awards banquet. After a delicious dinner from Cattleman's www.ktrha.com for a picture of these chinks being auto- BBQ, you can choose to be a participator or a spectator in our graphed by a very famous country music duo! The website famous (or is it infamous?) dance troop, "The MoRHA also has info on an upcoming trail ride/youth clinic in Spring- Electric Sliders."MoRHA President, Mike Kavanagh led this field, and our fabulous year end banquet. dance troop in 2008 and will be out there in 2009 sliding in his own personal style. We have a video of ARHA President On behalf of KTRHA members and officers, thanks so much Jerry Keeney's face as he was dazzled by the grace and skill of for participating in our shows. Without each of you making the 2008 MoRHA performers. Erica said they had a grand the trip to show with us - our year would not have been the time and that it only took a few months of therapy and success it was!! medication for them to get over the event. She said something about our dance routine and its relation to "PTSD." Do you Missouri Ranch Horse Association think that "PTSD" stands for "Perfectly Timed Slide Dancers?" No matter, we will give them an encore at the 2009 FALL ROUND UP: The September 13 and 14TH, double- ARHA convention and cheer them up once again. We MoRHA members are just thoughtful that way. judged MoRHA Fall-Round-Up show was a huge success. We had over 400 entries, approximately 70 horses and exhibitors Until next time – Happy tails! from 3 states. Competition was fierce and most classes had Shannon Hart-McInerney double-digit exhibitors. This was the second annual "Tough Enough To Wear Pink ©" Wrangler Benefit Show. All the CHARTER NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 benefits from our silent auction will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness along with a portion of the proceeds from the show. Jackie and Tina Davis were the officials of the September show and we think TO VIEW: they did a fine job. Thank you Jackie for giving a little mini CHARTER SHOW RESULTS log-dragging clinic. YEAR-END STANDINGS HARVEST PARTY: On October 11, 2008 the MoRHA youth POINTS EARNED BY HORSE/RIDER members are invited to a hayride and BBQ at the Wright R.O.M. (Posted at year’s end) Equestrian Center in Troy, MO. Christine Watts-Wright, MoRHA youth director, will be hosting this event. Christie is GO TO: asking that all who attend bring a dish and a smile. Please call www.americanranchhorse.net Christine at 636-462-3334 if you would like more information. Click on ARHA Shows

Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Page 7 Including a 2-Day

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Page 8 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 The 2008 World Show was a great success! We thank and appreciate all who participated and the sponsored this show to make the prizes, awards and exhibitor parties possible! The fun will continue in 2009! Watch for upcoming information on the 2009 World Show.

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Page 10 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Here he is… look no farther!

AQHA # 5054888 2007 BAY STALLION Senor Copper Bar X Betty’s Hot Tot

Out of an NCHA Stallion with earnings over $45,000 Full brother going to Fort Worth Futurity in November!

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Wisconsin Ranch Horse Association It has been a very busy few months here at WRHA. This char- ter club was formed over a breakfast meeting of eight people back in February of this year. We now have about 50 mem- bers. And our goal is to double that by next year.

Our first fully stationed ARHA show was held on September 28th at 2K Ranch and Cattle Company in Helenville, Wisconsin. I won’t say the show went off without a hitch, but pretty close to it, even the weather cooperated.

Thanks to a generous member, we gave away some gorgeous hi-point awards. GIST trophy buckles for open and youth hi- point and a COPE customized saddle pad for our amateur hi- point winner.

We had 48 horses in attendance, 201 entries, signed up 12 new WRHA members, 15 new ARHA members and 17 new Wisconsin Ranch Horse Association September ARHA horses. Our sponsorship drive was very successful, Show High-Point Winners. (From left to right) Amateur High Point Champion- Jo Ellen Milke, Paymyra, WI; Open CONTINUED ON PAGE 29 High Point Champion– Dennis Mayner, Portage, WI and Youth High Point Champion - Becca Hull, Helenville, WI

Volunteer Ranch Horse Association Volunteer Ranch Horse has had a great year so far. We just completed the first ever ARHA sanctioned all cattle futurity/derby. Now we are setting our sights on the October 4 judge weekend Performance Futurity and hope everyone who is able will come join us for the fun and the second Spooktacular Trail Course with $250.00 added money each day. We are recruiting the young and the old. Congratulations to all of show high point, Derby and Futurity Winners to date this year. Keep up with current events with Volunteer Ranch Horse Association at: VRHA.net. (Picture on cover: Kory Smith showing Dakotas Status Quo in July in his first ever ARHA class youth geldings 3 and over.)

South KY Ranch Horse Association In 2004 the first American Ranch Horse Association charter was formed. It was named “South Kentucky Ranch Horse As- sociation”. We are well into our 5th season of having fun, working hard and having more fun.

Our goal from the start was to develop and build our horses to be a competitive ranch horse. Most of all, we wanted a family atmosphere, to have fun and make everyone feel welcome. Our members are very proud of what SKRHA is becoming.

This season we had 3 successful shows. Our April show was headlines with the first Friday night “Reining 101” clinic with Jed Lawrence. The clinic was enjoyed by all. In June, at the World Show, Derf Garner and Billy Bittle hit a home run with the Annual Pancake Breakfast. Debbie & Tex Nelson put on a cole hole tournament at the World Show...fun was had by all. Combined with our October 4th & 5th show SKRHA was proud to offer the annual Worm Garner Ranch Horse Chal- lenge. $1250 in cash prizes, buckles and awards were given. 2008 SKRHA Officers Plus on Friday night we had the 4th Annual Scott Stevenson (From left to right) Memorial Freestylin’ Friday Nite. Gary Faulkner-Charter Representative,

Tex Nelson-President, Debbie Nelson-Treasurer, There is a whole lot more to come. So come show and have Billy Bittle-Vice President, and Secretary-Allissa Bittle. fun with us! We welcome you and your family. -Gary Faulkner, SKRHA Charter Representative

Page 14 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Greg riding Chipolas Tinker Bell

FIRST SHOW, FIRST COW!

Randy riding Regal San Tari

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Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Page 15 Brandon Sutton & Haidas April Fool

Volunteer Ranch Horse Association Cattle Futurity and Derby Article by Nikki Sutton ● Photos Courtesy by Folster Photography

September 6 and 7, Murfreesboro, Tennessee was gearing up for the Volunteer Ranch Horse Association’s Cattle Futurity. With guaranteed money back in the Futurities and Derbies to the first place horse no matter how many entries, it was a win-win situation.

The show started off with a large group of cutting horses. With four judges to show to the points race was high. One Catalystic Cat, owned by Gary Peevehouse and shown by Ernie Tracy overtook Peppys Butterscotch for first in the All Age Cutting and walked away with 40 points for one class. Peppys Butterscotch, owned and shown by Mike Clark came back in the Derby to prove himself and walked away with $360.00 in winnings. He was followed by One Catalystic Cat with $240.00 in winnings.

Ramsey Goolsby & Ranch Cutting followed with Mike Clark once again showing his talent on a Smooth To Touch cutting horse by winning the Futurity on Royal Sun Peponita owned by Roger Pratt, and coming in second on Peppys Foxy Lady owned by Sherryl Horton. Winnings were $264.00 and $176.00 respectively. Mike also won the Ranch Cutting Derby on Peppys Butterscotch with winnings of $300.00

Ranch Roping followed with Perry Neal wrapping up the Derby on Sonny Dot with winnings of $125.00.

The Working Ranch Horse Derby was a tight race with Mike Clark winning on Peppys Butterscotch with earnings of $200.00. Brandon Sutton riding Indian Soldier for Amy Robinson came in a close second.

The Working Cow Horse Derby brought in a new top horse ridden by Joe Harper for Vicki Black. Pepper Lena Lynx took home $200.00 in winnings.

The Steer Stopping Derby was won by Haidas April Fool ridden by Brandon Sutton for Nikki Sutton with winnings of $125.00. And the Ranch Sorting Derby was won by Jimmy Russell riding Miss Starlights Glo and Mitchell Martin on HL Coyote Ann with winnings of $125.00 each.

Weekend Hi Point winners were Ramsey Goolsby in the Youth, riding Smooth To Touch. Nikki Sutton in Amateur riding Haidas April Fool, and the Hi Point Mike Clark & Peppys Butterscotch Open Horse was Playguns Travalena ridden by Brandon Sutton for Dr. Brad Newman.

For those who didn’t attend, plan on it next year. This show offers the competitor a huge opportunity to gather points while showing in a wonderful atmosphere with others who appreciate the value of a great cow horse. With four of the top cow horse judges, Roger Elder, Billy Prather, George Fluhr and Wayne Whitehead the judging was intense and competitors waited anxiously for the results. Up to 40 points per class were available, and as most competitors know it takes a lot of shows and hauling to get that many points.

A surprising amount of spectators came to watch, and the office staff stayed busy answering questions and giving out information on the events and the American Ranch Horse Association in general. Several new members were signed up, and the feedback was very positive on the show in general. ##

Page 16 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 How American Ranch Horse Youth Spent Their Summer Vacation By Mona Prater

issouri Ranch Horse Association excellent horses and exhibitors, and great sportsmanship. (MoRHA) youth members have been The kids from MoRHA really rocked. Kaylee Padkins showing off their horses’ talents in many and her great mare, Ima Cool Krystal, won the 12 & M equine venues this summer. Most of Under Trail and 12 & Under Reining. Rylea Troesser and these kids considered the height of their show season Bright Eyed Blend continued their winning ways with top exhibiting at the ARHA World in June. However, their five placings in Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Trail, considerable success at the World Show obviously in- and a Championship in Western Pleasure. Kelsey spired them to go elsewhere and to showcase the talents Luebbert and Andrew’s Cloud placed in the top five in of the versatile ranch horse. One of the things that all of Showmanship and English Pleasure, and in the top ten in these exhibitors have learned in the last several years of Western Pleasure and Horsemanship. Sami Mealy and showing the American Ranch Horse is that showing The Final Edge were in the 13 – 14 age division and made horses is still fun, and there is a market for and a place for the cut in all of their classes. As a novice exhibitor, with a the all-around horse. young horse, she really looked great.

Four MoRHA youth showed at the Missouri State Fair Mary Grace Warren and her 3 year old gelding, May I Be 4-H Horse Show. The classes were large with the smaller Included, went to the Appaloosa Horse Show at the classes in the 12 & Under age division – all with 40 – 50 Missouri State Fair and won their halter and pleasure entries. The oldest division, the 16 – 18 year olds, classes. Amateur member, Kim Willer Buckman, took included 50 – 60 entries in all of their classes. It was great being at a horse show that included many breeds, CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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Page 18 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 2007 ARHA World Champion Stallion

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Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Page 19 Kelsey Luebbert & Andrews Cloud

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 that they work hard, but they still have fun. This is a Sonny’s Royal Leo to the Quarter Horse State Fair Show value that has been infused into their horse show manners at the same time, and placed in Showmanship and Hunt from going to and participating in the ARHA events. Seat Equitation. One more note on a MoRHA member’s Later in the summer some of us traveled to Tulsa, Okla- accomplishments. Maggie O’Leary, 2007 ARHA Youth homa to the Reichert Celebration to watch the pleasure Rookie of the Year, just started her freshman year in horses. There was Lindsey Conti – working for her college. She is attending William Woods University in grandfather and getting yearlings ready for the sale. Fulton, Missouri. William Woods is noted for having Lindsey was caring for eleven yearlings and previewed one of the premiere Equestrian Programs at the university her stock like a true professional. It was really level in the United States. Maggie is attending the impressive seeing Lindsey, always with a smile on her program on an equine scholarship. She is not giving up face, showing some of the finest yearlings at the sale to on the ARHA/MoRHA. She comes to Prater Farms trainers, potential buyers, and all types of interested several times a week and is in charge of a two year old viewers. It looked like Lindsey’s grandfather, a and helps with several other horses. She will also respected quarter horse breeder and trainer himself, Buzz continue showing at ARHA shows in the area. Oliphant from Rowley, Iowa was quite proud of Lindsey’s skills. Many of the adults in the horse show industry think about the hard work and expenses associated with training and One of the benefits of participating in all of these showing horses. What we all need to remember that we activities, including several State Fair Breed Shows, is are also providing the kids involved with a tremendous that it gives Ranch Horse owners and exhibitors a chance foundation based on sportsmanship, sound competition, to talk about the ARHA and also to recruit new members. and the hard work that goes into success. These are All of these kids talked about the other exhibitors’ com- lessons that will go far beyond the Ranch Horse show ments on how much fun it looked like they were having. environment, but will not be forgotten. They laughed and shared that this is part of showing…. ###

Page 20 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Page 21 6th Annual ARHA Convention & Awards Banquet Crowne Plaza Hotel - Lexington, Kentucky February 12 - 14, 2009

All association members are encouraged to take part in this His wealth of experience in the horse industry can open our important function. Attendees will have the opportunity to minds to the possibilities of a “program restructure” in todays express their views on matters of importance to the horse market. association, to ask questions of ARHA officers and staff, to meet the association’s board of directors, and to enjoy a ARHA is excited to offer some great door prizes for this friendly social event in the company of Ranch Horse year’s convention attendees! enthusiasts from across the country. • Four $250.00 2009 ARHA World Show Gift Certificates. The 2009 Convention headquarters is at the Crowne Plaza These may be used towards stalls, RV Camper Site,or Hotel (The old Campbell House) in Lexington, KY. entry/cattle fees. You must be present at the drawing Discounted room rates are available for all convention Saturday to win. attendees. • All pre-registered convention attendees will be eligible The Judges Seminar is set for Thursday, February 12 and for a free week-end suite during the convention at the Friday, February 13, while the Charter Representative Crowne Plaza. Winner will be contacted by phone by meetings will take place at 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, and January 30. So get those reservations in early! the Show Management/ Secretary Seminar will start at 2:30 For more information and to register go to p.m. that afternoon. www.americanranchhorse.net, or contact ARHA Office at: Friday’s agenda also includes the ever popular Presidents (606) 872-ARHA or email [email protected]. Reception. Mary Perkins with Woodford Reserve will be back Dear Members, with the famous Bourbon Tasting. We hope to see everyone at As we look forward to a fun informative convention, a great this this fun social mixer. show season, and a more awesome world show than we have For those who would like to take in some of the interesting ever had, we ask for your help and support. ARHA is proud sites of Lexington on Thursday & Friday you will have the to present it’s first scholarships to our deserving youth in opportunity to take some tours of the Kentucky Horse Park, 2009 and we need to continue to grow this program for many (Home of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games), years to come. Old Friends at Dream Chase Farms, Woodford Reserve Distillery or on Friday take a guided 3 hour narrated bus tour We ask for your help in acquiring Silent Auction items for of some famous Kentucky Thoroughbred farms. the youth scholarship fund, whether from you personally or donations from a local business, please keep in mind that all Among the special attractions slated for this years Annual proceeds go to support our youth. ARHA Convention, Billy Prather, Camden, South Carolina will be one of our guest speakers on Saturday. Mr. Prather is Please bring your donations to the convention and give them an ARHA Judges, he holds several AQHA and NRCHA titles to Mona Prater, ARHA Youth Scholarship Chairperson. We and was the 1997 High Point Cow Horse in the Nation. He appreciate your support! believes in the basics and that riding success boils down to your foundation. Mr. Prather’s programs have worked for not only himself but also for youth and non-pro riders he has mentored from regional shows to world championship events. His basic belief create an “Are You Ready To Win” founda- American Ranch Horse tion for is to explore with him. Youth Scholarship Also joining us on Saturday will be Mike Jennings, Fund Professional Auction Service. Professional Auction Services Is a nonprofit 501C3 organization. was formed in 1978 by Mike & Tim Jennings. They have All Donations are tax deductible! managed over 110 horse auctions with gross sales of more than 47 million dollars. Professional Auction Services has been a leader in quarter horse auctions which includes the AQHA World Championship Show Sale. Mr. Jennings held an AQHA judges card for the last 16 years along with an NRHA judges card, and has been showing horses since 1967.

Page 22 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 6th Annual ARHA Convention & Awards Banquet Crowne Plaza Hotel - Lexington, KY February 12 - 14, 2008

Serving all surrounding areas of Kentucky During your stay at the ARHA Convention you may want to take in some of Lexington's beauty and activities. Meet past and future Kentucky Derby winners and get a behind-the-scenes look the multi- billion dollar Thoroughbred industry on personalized horse farm tours. Visit The Kentucky Horse Park, the world's only state park dedicated to the horse. Get a taste of the racing industry with DAVIS BROS. Keeneland’s Race Course or take an educational distillery tour and learn the history of bourbon. Registered Quarter Horses The Kentucky Horse Park SONNY DAVIS We Board, Ride & Train 1200 acres in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region. Dedicated to the relationship between man & horse. 177 Hopkinsville Street Home of some 50 different breeds. Cerulean, Kentucky 42215 Open Wednesday thru Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm Adults $5.00 Children 18 & Under Free Phone: 270-235-5636 For more information 859.233.4303 or 800.678-8813 Fax: 270-235-9636 Approximately 10 minutes from Crown Plaza Hotel [email protected] Old Friends At Dream Chase Farms Home of The Ladies Tack-Valora L. Davis Dedicated to providing a safe harbor and dignified retirement to thoroughbred whose racing & breeding careers have come to an end. Tours at: 10:00 am; 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm FREE Approximately 12 minutes from Crowne Plaza Hotel For more information: 859.863.1775 Kentucky Farm Tours

3 hour narrated driving tour by bus to visit, famous thoroughbred farms, Ideal for the Ranch Horse Keeneland Race Track and where motion pictures Seabiscuit and enthusiast who enjoys the wide open spaces of the trail & Dreamer where filmed, and have a personal visit with Kentucky Thoroughbreds. woods. Special ARHA Tour on Friday, February tour will be picked up at 1:00pm at Crowne Plaza Hotel. Must pre-registered on ARHA Convention Form ARHA offers a way to earn Adults: $28.00 Youth 12 & Under $16.00 rewards and recognition with your American Ranch Horse. For more information :www.seethechampions.com

For more information & downloadable forms go to: The Woodford Reserve www.americanranchhorse.net Located in the heart of Kentucky Bluegrass hidden between some Thanks to our 2008 Saddle Sponsor of the most scenic thoroughbred farms in the country, the distillery

CONGRATULATIONS!!! sits on a hugh limestone aquifer, serving as a giant filter Today, Krystal Gregory the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a national landmark is known 2007 Saddle Winner throughout the world as the home place for bourbon. All of the buildings are over 100 years old, with the distillery building being built in 1838.

2008 Saddle Log Program Open Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Saddle will be awarded Sunday 12:30pm-4:30pm February 14th, 2009 at the Adults $5.00 Children 18 & Under Free The ARHA Convention

Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Page 23 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Crowne Plaza Hotel ● Lexington, Kentucky February 12 - 14, 2009

Thursday, February 12, 2009 Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:00 am 9:00 am Judges Seminar Registration Desk Open Welcome by ARHA President Randy Cope 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Judges Seminar 9:10 am - 10:30 am Day of Information/Instructional Ride’Em, Slide’Em, Rope’Em or Lead’Em? Examining the aspects of the “Conformation” horse and what that means to the true Friday, February 13, 2009 ranch horse from ranch riding to the roping pen. Panel will present information to be followed by Q & A. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kentucky Farm Tours 10:30 am - 10:45 - BREAK (*must pre-register on Advance Convention Form) You will be picked up for Bus Tour at Hotel 10:45 am - 11:45 am Score Sheets….What’s The Point? Friday, February 13, 2009 Examining, understanding, and how to read score sheets. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Judges Seminar 11:45 am - 1:00 pm - Lunch Testing & Interview 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Are you Ready To Win? Billy Prather Charter Representative Meeting Winning occurs long before the show– goals, preparation, pre-show routines, dealing with set-backs, nerves and the recipe for success. Followed by a brief Q & A. 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Show Manager/Secretary Seminar 1:45 - 2:00 pm - BREAK

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Presidents Reception - Hospitality Room The Horse Market is bad for me, or is it? Appetizers & Drinks Mike Jennings, Professional Auction Services Bourbon Tasting Sponsored by Woodford Reserve Improving breeding programs, show strings, and the personal horse… now may be the time to restructure your program.

3:45 - 3:00 pm - BREAK

3:00 pm - 3:30 Closing Youth Scholarship Report World Show Committee Report Presidents Closing

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Social Hour/Cash Bar Silent Auction for Youth Scholarship Fund Come see all your old friends and make new ones too!

6:00 pm - Midnight Awards Presentation Banquet & Dance Admittance by ticket only Come celebrate with this years winners!

Located in the heart of horse country and Kentucky’s scenic Sunday, February 15, 2009 Bluegrass region, the city is surrounded by beautiful manicured horse farms, where fences and green fields seem to extend for ever. There will be a casual gathering of friends for breakfast in the hotel about 9:00 am. We just wanted everyone to know and to invite you to join us. Lexington combines the conveniences of a metropolitan city with the hospitality of a small southern town.

Page 24 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 2009 ARHA National Convention ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM Crowne Plaza Hotel • Lexington, Kentucky • February 14, 2009 Please note the activities you plan to attend and the number in your party. Complete and return with the appropriate fees to: ARHA, Attn: Convention P.O. Box 186, Nancy, KY 42544 By January 12th, 2009 or fax to (606) 636-6197 to avoid late fee.

Name: ______Daytime Phone: ______

ARHA ID #: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Additional Attendee Names: ______

Date Event Number Paid by After Subtotal Attending 1/12/2009 1/12/2009

Friday 2/13 Show Secretary Seminar $30.00 $40.00

Friday 2/13 Charter Rep Meeting No Charge No Charge

Friday 2/13 Presidents Reception No Charge No Charge

Friday 2/13 Kentucky Farm Tours Adults $28.00 N/A 3 hour narrated driving tour by bus to visit, famous thoroughbred farms, Keeneland Race Track and where motion pictures Seabiscuit Children 12 & U and Dreamer where filmed, and have a $16.00 personal visit with Kentucky Thoroughbreds. FMI: www.seethechampions.com

Saturday Lunch $21.00 N/A 2/14 Soup & Salad Buffet *includes Soup, Caesar Salad & Chef Salad, Tax/Gradituity Dessert & Drink

Saturday Convention, Awards Banquet & Dance $45.00 $55.00 *Dinner Reservations Available 2/14 Roast Loin of Pork, Garden Salad, Mashed until Noon Potatoes, Country Green Beans, Yeast Rolls, Dessert & Drink

Saturday Convention Day Only (9am-4pm) $10.00 $15.00 2/14 Awards Presentation & Dance Only (7pm) $10.00 $15.00 TOTAL ______

Type of Payment enclosed: (check one): □ Check/money order □ Visa □ MasterCard

Credit Card Number: ______Exp Date: ______

Names as it appears on card: ______Signature: ______For hotel reservations call Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lexington, KY 859.255.4281 Ask for the American Ranch Horse Association special rate of $89.00 Reservations must be made by January 12th, 2009 to receive ARHA room rate. MAIL TO: ARHA • ATTN: CONVENTION • PO BOX 186 • NANCY, KY 42544 Questions??? Call 606-872-2742 or 606-271-2963

Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Page 25 2009 ARHA Membership Application Important: All memberships are based on calendar year and expire December 31. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for processing. One form per membership. Please duplicate if needed. RETURN TO: ARHA, PO Box 186, Nancy, KY 42544 COMPLETE APPLICATION IN FULL

AMATEUR STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY Please read carefully and answer the following questions to ensure you meet ARHA’s amateur eligibility requirements. Name:______First Middle Initial Last • Have you received payment, directly of indirectly for riding, training, exhibiting, schooling or driving horse(s) any time during the past five (5) years (60 months)? Family Members: (Family Membership Only) □ YES □ NO • Have you instructed another person, or conducted a seminar in riding, training, ______driving or showing a horse at any time during the past five years for payment? Name/Relationship/YTH DOB Name/Relationship/YTH DOB □ YES □ NO • Have any of your expenses (including lodging, transportation, mileage, etc) been ______paid by someone else other than family members? □ YES □ NO Name/Relationship/YTH DOB Name/Relationship/YTH DOB • Are you now, or have you ever been approved as a horse show judge by any breed or show association? □ YES □ NO

• Have you judged any horse shows, Open, 4-H, or approved breed shows during Ranch Name: ______the past five years for payment? □ YES □ NO

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you DO NOT qualify to be an ARHA Amateur Address: ______Are you competing for ARHA Amateur Rookie Of The Year City, State, Zip: ______□Yes □No (Cannot have earned ANY breed association points prior to the year of the award) Have you ever competed in any recognized equine association

competition at any time? □Yes Date: ______□No Home Phone:______Work Phone:______Name of horse to be exhibited: ______Cell Phone: ______Fax Number:______ARHA Registration #: ______

Email: ______In submitting this application or renewal for ARHA Amateur Exhibitor program, I hereby affirm that the information contained herein is true and correct. I understand that my status in the ARHA Amateur Program and my ARHA Amateur card is revocable. Should Occupation: ______Birth Date: ______the Association find that, for any reason, I am no longer eligible to compete in ARHA- Required for all amateurs Required for all youth approved Amateur classes, I agree to surrender said card to the Association immediately upon request. Furthermore, should I, for any reason, become ineligible to compete as an Amateur, I will refrain from exhibiting in the corresponding classes, and agree to volun- CATEGORY (Check One Below) tarily surrender my Amateur Card to the Association without request. Failing to do so, I

Those wishing to compete in specific categories of competition at ARHA Events and approved ARHA Shows are REQUIRED to apply for am subject to possible disciplinary action under the Associations rules. By signing this the desired status EACH YEAR. Their ARHA membership cards will be labeled as to the eligibility category in which they are allowed to application for Amateur status, I acknowledge my responsibility for knowledge of ARHA show. The eligibility section of the membership application must be filled out in order to qualify for specific category status. rules regarding the Amateur program.

□ New Membership □ Renewal for Member # ______Signature: ______Date: ______

□ Individual: $30.00 □ Family: $40.00 (Husband/Wife & children 18 & U) YOUTH DIVISION To qualify for the Youth division: Youth must be 18 and younger. Youth must be current □ Lifetime: $300.00 □ International Membership: $65.00 member and must hold a Youth Division Card. Please refer to rulebook for complete rules.

Ranch/Farm Membership: $45.00 ( Horses must be registered in ranch/farm name. Employees not included) □ Are you competing for ARHA Youth Rookie Of The Year □Yes □No (Cannot have earned ANY breed association points prior to the year of the award) □ Amateur Membership: $40.00 □ Amateur Card:$10.00(must hold current individual or family membership) Have you ever competed in any recognized equine association □ Youth Card: $10.00 (must hold family membership) □Youth Individual Membership: $20.00 competition at any time? □Yes Date: ______□No

Youth Date of Birth: ______/______/______Name of horse to be exhibited: ______

□Please check here of you are a trainer to be listed in the ARHA Trainers Directory on ARHA website$20/Year ARHA Registration #: ______

Check here for donation to the ARHA Youth Scholarship Fund (501C3) In submitting this application for the Youth exhibitor program, I affirm that all the $50 Donation $20 Donation $10 Donation Other ______information I have listed is correct. I understand that my Youth status is revocable. By □ □ □ □ signing this application, I accept responsibility for knowledge of ARHA rules regarding the Youth program.

TOTAL OF MEMBERSHIP $______+ DONATIONS $______= $______Signature of Applicant: ______

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______There is a 5% handling fee on all credit card transactions. For Credit Card ARHA ID#: ______Date: ______Payment (Visa, MasterCard, Discover), please provide the following information:

TYPE OF CARD:______EXP Date:______FOR ARHA OFFICE USE ONLY CARD NUMBER:______

NAME PRINTED ON CARD______Date Received:______

Signature Check Number:______Dated:______of Authorization:______PLEASE MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE IN US FUNDS TO: AMERICAN RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION Amount: ______

Page 26 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 ARHA World Championship Show Survey

If you attended the ARHA World Championship Show this year, we would love to hear your feedback. As a token of our appreciation, exhibitors that complete this survey by December 15th, will be entered to win a $200 gas card. Please complete the contact information at the end of this survey to be eligible. Drawing will be held at the 2009 ARHA Convention. Winner does not need to be present to win.

HOW SATISIFIED WERE YOU WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING? Will you attend next years World Very Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Satisfied Dissatisfied Show? Trade Show □ □ □ □ □ □ Very Likely Facility (Miller Coliseum) □ □ □ □ □ □ Likely Convenience of show location □ □ □ □ □ □ Unlikely Date of show □ □ □ □ □ Level of Publicity □ □ □ □ □ □ Very Unlikely RV Campsites □ □ □ □ □ World Show Staff □ □ □ □ □ HORSES EXHIBITED Entry Fees □ □ □ □ □ How many horses did you show at the Hotel Accommodations □ □ □ □ □ World Show this year? Over all, how was your World Show Experience? □ □ □ □ □

How Many Days Did You Attend the DINING Please list one horse that you World Show? Where did you eat? exhibited to be eligible for the □ 1-2 days □ Steak houses gas card drawing. □ 3-5 days □ Sea Food Restaurants □ Entire Show □ Fast Food Horses Name or ARHA Registration #: WORLD SCHEDULE □ Pizza Overall, what was your impression □ Chinese ______of the show schedule for the World □ BBQ Show? □ Other: ______Addt’l Comments: □ Excellent, I had no problems AREA ATTRACTIONS □ Good Did you visit any of the area □ Average attractions? □ Poor, I had many conflicts □ Sam Davis Home Comments: □ Cannonburgh Village

□ Oaklands Historic Home Museum SPECIAL EVENTS □ River National Battlefields Which, if any, social events did you □ Antique Shopping attend? □ The Avenue Shopping Mall ______□ VOLRHA Welcome Reception □ None of the Above First Name: □ KTRHA Getting Goin’-Get Together □ Other: ______□ MoRHA Ice Cream Social AWARDS BANQUET Last Name: □ Playguns Travelena Pizza Party Did you attend the awards banquet? □ SKRHA Pancake Breakfast □ Yes □ No ______□ SKRHA Corn Hole Tournament What aspect of the Awards Banquet Address: □ None did you enjoy the least? Comments: ______□ Facility City: □ Meal

□ Awards Presentation ______LODGING □ Socializing State: Where did you stay? □ Other: ______□ Best Western ______What aspect of the Awards Banquet □Howard Johnson Zip: did you enjoy the most? □ Holiday Inn □ Facility ______□ Quality Inn □ Meal Phone #: □ Baymont Inn □ Awards Presentation □ Wingate Inn □ Socializing □ RV At Miller □ Other: ______Thank-You! □ Other: ______Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Page 27 Engineered trusses for heavy snow and wind loads. Comes in 44’ to 200’ wide and any length in 10’increments.

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Page 28 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 WRHA Charter News continued from page 14 bringing in over $1,500 to the club and another $240 in silent auction items. Money badly needed for a new club.

We have received several emails and phone calls from folks who were at the show, some competing, some just watching, they all said how much they enjoyed themselves and plan on coming back next year.

We are very happy to be a part of ARHA and are spreading the word here in Wisconsin about Ranch Horse Shows and ranch horses. It has been a motivational and educational to watch the Specializing in the all-around Performance Horse! other charter clubs in this region grow., we are learning a lot and have some big plans for 2009. Our first show is already Roping - Cutting - Working Cow Horse scheduled for May 23rd & 24th in Deerfield, WI. At Brandon Sutton Performance Horses,

Thank-you ARHA for all your support (the Keeneys are We are dedicated to helping you obtain the results you need to be competitive in the show pen. wonderful) and special thanks to the Indiana and Michigan charters for answering all the may questions we had, you all have been great. HORSES FOR SALE Contact us today! Sue Hilbrand President, WRHA (423) 618-2713

2nd Annual SKRHA Worm Garner Memorial Versatility Challenge

Congratulations To All That Participated!

1st THF Hollywood Crome EX: B. Bowman Owner: Kammi Kern-Norton, IN 2nd Peppys Butterscotch Exhibitor/Owner: Mike Clark, AL Training ● Showing ● Sales 3rd Montanas Jackson Exhibitor/Owner: Bill Jovenall, PA

♦♦♦ 4th Docs Pepper Smoke ALL AROUND HORSES EX: Jackie Davis Owner: Evelyn Meacham, KY 5th Playguns Travelena ROPING ● REINING EX: B. Sutton Owner:Brad Newman, FL WORKING COW HORSE 6th Haidas Little Tiger ♦♦♦ Exhibitor/Owner: Mary Fields, KY

7th Kiss My Dually Delza & Julie Noble EX: B. Sutton Owner: Heidi Banks, GA Phone: 423.727.4488 8th RR Pet Me Please www.shoenranch.com EX: Jackie Davis Owner: Annette Reese, TN [email protected] 9th Mr Stitch Bar Exhibitor/Owner: Kathryn Ayers, TN

10th Mini Poco Doc EX: Lucas Ayers Owner: Ray Donnell, KY

Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Page 29 For more information or to download judges application go to: www.americanranchhorse.net

ARHA proudly presents The Art of Judging

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read or write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn! “ -Alvin Toffler

February 12th & 13th, 2009 Crown Plaza Lexington, Kentucky

2009 ARHA Judges Seminar • February 12th &13th, 2009 Thursday, 2/12/2009 9:00 am • Instructional Seminar Friday, 2/13/2008 9:00 am • Testing & Interviews

COST OF THE TWO DAY SEMINAR: $50.00 APPLICATION & RESERVATION FORM DEADLINE 1/1/2009

Crowne Plaza Hotel • 1375 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504 • (859) 255-4281 Hotel Rate: $89.00 Ask for ARHA Special Room Rate • Hotel Reservation Deadline: January 13th, 2009

Name: ______ARHA Membership #: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Phone: ______Email: ______TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $50.00 Payment by: □ Check □ Visa □ MasterCard (Please note: A 5% handling fee will be added to credit card payments)

Credit Card #: ______Exp Date: ______

Name on Card: ______Cardholder’s Signature: ______Please return this form along with payment to: ARHA Judge’s Seminar • P.O. Box 186 • Nancy, KY 42544 Phone: (606) 872-2742 Fax: (606) 636-6197 Email: [email protected]

Page 30 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Riding The Range • Fall 2008 Page 31 American Ranch Horse Association • PO Box 186 Nancy, KY 42544 • www.americanranchhorse.net