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From the Editor Official publication of the GHRA As you could probably tell from the last magazine we ran into some programming 1611 Old Reno Road Springtown, TX 76082 problems. We have a new line editor, Angie Richardson, who did a fabulous job editing 817-677-4272 the magazine. But the program we were using was unable to save those changes (even www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org

though the changes appeared on the workscreen). When the files were converted to go * to the printer the changes were not in the files and what you saw in your magazine was Editor the unedited version. Appologies to Angie for the errors after all her hard work. Jan Easter [email protected] We are now using a new state of the art magazine building program InDesign CS5. You Line Editor Angie Richardson [email protected] will notice some changes in the look of the magazine. This is quite a learning curve for me, and I am sure as I become more adept at this new program you will be thrilled with * the advanced look. Masthead Art Allison Alvino and Ryan McGovern Jan [email protected]

* Registrar Features Priscilla Cox [email protected]

* Registry News...... Page 4-5 Directors Equine Herpesvirus...... Page 5 Region 1 George “Bud” Hartmann Important World Show Information...... Page 6 [email protected] Showing Your Gypsy Horse to His Best Advantage...... Page 8 Region 2 Pam Barthel - [email protected] Show Prep...... Page 12, 24 Region 3 Region 1 Bud Hartmann...... Page 18 Deb Prichard - [email protected] Region 4 Region 2 Pam Barthel...... Page 18 Jan Easter- [email protected] Region 4 Jan Easter...... Page 20 Region 5 Michelle Purcell - [email protected] Region 5 Michelle Purcell...... Page 22 Region 6 Region 7 Carol Smettem-Minson...... Page 24 Gail DeMarco - [email protected] Region 7 Judges...... Page 26 Carol Smettem Advertisers Index Page...... 26 [email protected] * Advertising Cover front $350 cover $300 On the Cover: Centerfold $500 Inside front or back cover $275 A Wizards Spell Trevor - A00000512, Full page $200 1/2 page $100 trained by SueDeLaurentis of www.imagin- Classified $35 eahorse.com, practicing before Fort Worth The Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. is a tax-exempt, not for profit, educational organization, and IRS 501(c) (3). The in- Stock Show. A Wizards Spell Ranch in Bur- clusion of advertisements in Gypsy Horse World does not in any leson, Texas is breeder of the top producing way imply endorsement or approval by GHRA of any advertising claims or of the advertiser, its product, or its services. The GHRA in the world under both judges, the does not assume any liability or responsibility for the contents of any of the advertising for the quality of any products or services World Reserve Grand Champion Stallion, advertised. GHRA’s liability for errors or omissions in advertise- the top producing Mare(s) in the world un- ments shall be limited to the cost of advertising space in an amount equal to the erroneous advertisement. Notwithstanding der both judges, Western Pleasure, English the foregoing, GHRA shall have no liability for and no credit shall be issued to Advertiser for errors that do not materially affect the Pleasure winners, and more. value of the advertisement or where Advertiser is responsible www.GypsyHorsesInTexas.com has yours. for the error or omission. The advertisements and articles in this magazine are only the opinion of the author of the article Linda Brown 817-297-9292 or advertiser, not the opinion of the GHRA, Gypsy Horse World Magazine or the printer. Publishing of ads or articles does not imply sponsorship or endorsement. Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 3 REGISTRY NEWS Many members and judges have contacted As one who has shown Arabians for over 25 us, sharing a common concern: The Gypsy years, I know how to turn out a show horse 2011 GHRA Annual Meeting Horse should be left natural and close — however, I was horrified to see at some The GHRA Annual Meeting will be held shaving should not be allowed on shown of the Gypsy shows I attended that they April 9, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. at the GHRA . We as your Board of Directors were shaving the chin and jaw hairs, ears registry office. feel that this ballot is an important step and muzzles of these horses. I personally The office is located 16 miles NW of toward this goal. It seems incredible to us think that should not be allowed. At all: The Fort Worth, Texas. Posted ballots will be that people are so attracted to this horse hair is one of the defining characteristics opened and counted, and attendees will because of its unusual looks that they of the Gypsy Horse. If the judges can’t vote at the meeting. If you are mailing in a bring them to this country — and then try look at them with hair on, they shouldn’t be ballot please make sure it is postmarked by to slick them up to look like all the other judging. I think it takes away completely the March 15, 2011. Voting members (includ- show horses in the U.S. character of the horse. If exhibitors want to ing Region 4 voting members) will find show “fine” horses, go show something else. rule ballots in with their magazines. Beards, mustaches, long silky I think the Registry has an obligation to and full flowing manes, forelocks preserve the original character and type of Directions to the GHRA office from and tails are desirable these cobs. I would like to see that shaving DFW airport are: Exit the south entrance characteristics! We reproduce below a anything on the head NOT be allowed from DFW airport, take the exit to Fort representative letter, in which a GHRA except for a very small (2”) -path (if Worth SH183 west. At Loop 820 go west. judge eloquently advocates keeping the necessary). Take the Hwy 199, Jacksboro Hwy and breed true to its nature. I saw some very nice horses consistently go Northwest (away from Fort Worth). placing below lesser but shaved horses. This From that exit go 15 miles and turn right I’ve been a judge of horses with USEF for is not correct. Yet if shaved horses continue at the traffic light at FM2257. Go just over over 35 years in Arabian, Morgan, Western to win, everyone WILL shave — I guarantee a mile to the blinking yellow light at the and . I judged livestock and it. Soon you will never see a Cob with its crossroads and turn right on Old Reno horses in both 4-H and for Colorado State original hair in a class. That would be very Road. Turn into the second driveway on University. Just for some background, I lived sad. I feel it is a misrepresentation of the the left and drive around the log home to in for several years, doing a Masters breed to shave away all of the jaw, facial the GHRA building. degree at University College Dublin, and and ear hair. There was an original purpose have been traveling there for over 25 years. to that hair and we are turning these horses

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 4 REGISTRY NEWS, continued into American-style show horses. It lessens you have more than one breeding stallion. Remember, your stallion needs to have them. All mares your stallion has bred need to a veterinarian’s Certificate of Inspection — Cindy Reich, Colorado be listed on the report whether they are before any foals can be registered out of registered Gypsy Horses or not. If they him. All must have this done are registered in another registry or other when they go to permanent, but if you are STALLION REPORTS ARE DUE NOW! of any kind, that registration breeding a stallion before he turns 5, you Included with this magazine you will find number needs to go on your stallion must submit this completed form for their a stallion report. You can copy this form if report. files.

Equine Herpesvirus 1 Detected at Western New York Racetrack * by NY State Department of Agriculture & Markets

ALBANY, NY (11/23/2010)- Animal health officials from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets are investigating a case of Equine Herpesvirus 1 at a western New York State track. Dr. David Smith, state veterinarian, states that a 4-year- old female horse has tested positive for the disease and that his agency is in the early stages of investigating the extent of the infection.

One barn at the racetrack in which the affected horse was housed has been quarantined. Racing officials are working diligently with the Department of Agriculture and Markets to determine horse movements and prevent spread.

Equine Herpesvirus 1 is a common viral infection of horses and related species and its effects are quite variable. Often, the infection is unnoticeable. It may also cause mild respiratory symptoms and may cause mares in late pregnancy to abort. The form that concerns animal health officials and the most occurs when the virus attacks the central nervous system. This neurologic form is life threatening to horses and can disrupt horse industry activities.

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 5 Gypsy Horse World Show Exhibitors Important Information

Arrival Date: Thursday, January 27 side of Burnett Tandy Drive. No RV or living test, also known as a “Coggins” Test, within the Departure Release: At any time, but must be off quarters trailers are allowed to stay on the past twelve (12) months. Test date, accession the grounds by Monday, January 31, 10:00 a.m. Grounds overnight. All other general Stock number and name of laboratory must be listed Show rules apply. on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Designated Warm-Up Times: Exemption: Equine may enter shows, fairs, Thursday — Behind Coliseum Warm-Up Pen, 4. There are NO DOGS allowed anywhere on exhibitions or assemblies without a Certificate 8 – 5 p.m. the premises during this event. of Veterinary Inspection when accompanied Exercise Arena in the Richardson/Bass by a valid equine interstate passport or equine Building, after 5:00 p.m. 5. Only horses officially entered in the show identification card and a completed VS Form Friday — Behind Coliseum Warm-Up Pen, 8:00 will be allowed on the show grounds. 10-11 showing negative results to an official a.m. – 12:00 noon EIA test within the previous six (6) months. Justin Arena after the conclusion of the Show 6. All general Stock Show rules apply. Saturday — No designated Warm-Up time OUT OF STATE ORIGIN available 7. OFFICIAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Horses must meet the same requirements as The Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Texas origin horses. Important Notes Show is an intrastate (accepting entries of livestock and poultry only from within Texas) 1. THIS SHOW IS FOR GYPSY for Junior Division livestock and all REGISTRY OF AMERICA, INC. poultry entries and an interstate (accepting REGISTERED HORSES ONLY AND NO entries of livestock from within Texas and OTHER BREED REGISTRY OR BREED IS TO from other states) show for Open Division BE DISPLAYED IN OUR STALLING AREA. livestock and horse entries. Exhibitors with The FWSSR has designated our stalling area livestock originating outside the state of and our show for GHRA only. Texas are encouraged to contact their state Animal Health officials to confirm specific 2. Move-in cannot be before 10 a.m. on requirements (if any) their state may impose on Thursday, January 27, and we MUST vacate animals returning from a Texas show. premises no later than 10 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2011. NO EXCEPTIONS. (Other TEXAS ORIGIN breeds are coming in on our heels.) A. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued Map to Fort Worth Stock Show and within forty-five (45) days. 3. No horses are to be taken on the south B. Negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Rodeo Grounds.

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 6 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 7 Showing Your Gypsy Horse to His Best Advantage — Jan Easter When you’re showing your horse in halter the situation. helps a horse get used to being touched all classes, your horse needs to be presented to over the body, which judges may do, and his best advantage. You have only so much If your horse is not sure that you will let brushing their silky coat is its own reward. time for the judge to see your horse. So you them know what to do then in an arena, need to present the best possible overall under unfamiliar lighting with an audience, In breed classes in the arena a judge will ask view of your entry. loudspeakers and all the other frightening to see the horse’s bite. This is not the time for situations of showing, they will act out. Daily you to find out your horse doesn’t like your Standing in line watching other exhibitors practice and handling instills confidence and opening his mouth to show off his teeth. showing their horses standing perfect, calm even in completely new surroundings. Practice every day opening his lips with the paying close attention and responding to head perpendicular to the ground. Lifting a handlers’ cues, you can bet they have worked Practice Makes Perfect horse’s head to show the bite can sometimes many hours with their horses. They have Take the time each day to handle your horse make the bite appear off. The same with put the time and effort into showing well. If in a show routine. From a square stance, ask pulling a horse’s head to his chest to get him you bring your horse out of the pasture to him to walk for a distance and then the to open his mouth. Practice opening his lips the show without any preparation, that fact same distance further, then back down to a in a natural position, so your horse will not will be obvious. And nobody will blame the walk. Now take him to a designated place fight you in the ring. horse! and stop him and square him up. Ask him to stand for a good while to get him used to If your horse stands crooked the judge Confidence Confers Calm waiting for review. will be judging a crooked horse. If he is When you handle your horse daily it not unruly the judge will not be seeing the only teaches the horse how to respond, If you have someone to help, ask your calm temperament he expects to see in a but gives them confidence in you as their helper to walk around your horse as he stays Gypsy Horse. Entrants who don’t solve these handler. Horses are herd animals and follow standing in the correct position. Have the problems with daily practice fail to give the leader they trust; they need to feel person pretend to look at a horse in front of themselves and their horses the confidence confident in what you are asking them to do, your horse and behind. This will teach your needed to achieve their full potential. so they will know they are giving you what horse familiarity with what a judge will be Beauty and lineage can only go so far. Daily you want. They will be nervous and fidget doing in the arena. handling will help you show your horse to and act out when they are not confident in his best advantage — and boost both his and you as a handler or when they are unsure of Daily grooming also builds confidence. It your confidence and ability considerably!

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 8 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 9 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 10 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 11 Show Prep — Priscilla Cox Now that you and your Gypsy Horse are dark horses tend to draw more attention veterinarian’s contact information, a sign partners and you are both ready to take to them. to hang on your stall with your horse’s part in showing, where do you go from : Use show-type harness of the name and your contact information, paper there? Entering your first show can be appropriate color and type for your horse and pencils. daunting, but if you take some time to and rig. Horse Care: Feed and water buckets with prepare yourself and your horse, things Clean and polish all the leathers. Clean clips for hanging in stall; hay net, grain, can go smoothly. your and bridle thoroughly with hay; Jell-O or Kool-Aid, if needed to flavor saddle soap and condition them. Do this water, electrolyte paste or powder; manure Preparing Your Gypsy Horse the day before you leave for the show. fork and bucket or basket, barn broom, Clipping: Clipping the Gypsy Horse is a Polish all the metal on the saddle and bri- rake; horse blanket and hood, sheet or fly controversial practice, because beards, dle with metal polish or polishing cloth so net; slinky, mane tamer, fly repellent, and moustaches, feather and full, luxurious that it gleams — except the ! (You don’t shavings/stall bedding, if applicable. manes and tails are breed characteristics want to poison your horse.) Remember to Traveling: Travel blanket, shipping boots, of the Gypsy Horse. Any clipping you buff off any excess polish, because any you tail wrap, halter and lead rope, stall sani- plan should be kept to a minimum, and miss will leave the metal looking dull. tizer/disinfectant, lock for tack stall. thinning of manes and tails is unneces- Pack your tack in padded bags and load Tack: , , show halter and sary and unacceptable. In my opinion, for them into the truck or tack room portion lead; cart, cart harness, saddle pad or blan- winter shows, clipping adds definition to of your horse trailer. This will keep your ket, girth or cinch; leg wraps, extra halter your horse’s body shape and improves the tack clean en route to the show. and lead rope, riding crop, buggy whip; overall presentation for the judge. sponges, cloths, saddle soap, metal polish First of all, bathe your horse to get every Clothe Yourself Appropriately, Too! and small bucket. part of him or her squeaky clean and Western: Always wear an outfit that makes Grooming: Hoof pick, rubber curry, dandy remove stains from mane, tail and feather. your horse stand out and color coordi- brush, body brush, rubber mitts, rub rags, Be sure and rub your horse down with nates with your saddle pad. This will add sponges, sweat scraper, bucket, shampoo, a shine-enhancing product (e.g., Show great style to your overall presentation. detangler, shine enhancer, spray chalk, Sheen™) which will help the clippers glide Acceptable clothing can be anything from hose, cornstarch, baby oil, stain remover, smoothly for a more even clip. a button- or snap-up western shirt, nice electric and battery-operated clippers, Clip your horse at least 4 – 6 weeks before show pants, boots and a belt to more comb, hair brush; yarn and needle for the show, so that the coat can grow out elaborate and expensive show clothes with hunter, rubber bands, tape, scissors, tail enough to show your horse’s true color and rhinestones, etc. Faded blue jeans are not wrap and wipes. no pink skin is showing. This will give the appropriate; if you wear jeans they should Rider: Coat or vest, pants, chaps, shirts, tie look of a summer coat. be new, clean and pressed. As long as your or pin, boots, spurs, gloves; hat, helmet, You may clip a bridle path, the length of an outfit complements you as well as your hair net, comb, brush, safety pins, mirror; ear, or create a single braid no more than horse, it will be appropriate. rain gear and rubber shoes/boots; nutri- 3” wide behind the ear, which tucks behind English Pleasure or Hunt Seat: You must tious snacks and water; folding chairs, the rest of the mane. Any other braiding wear breeches or jodhpurs of traditional hangers, boot polish and number clip. is not allowed except in English and/or shades (buff, gray, rust or canary) and a First Aid: Iodine-based antiseptic solution, Costume classes. coat of conservative color and material triple antibiotic ointment, non-stick gauze Give your horse another bath the day (tweed, melton or plaid). Your shirt should pads, self-conforming gauze rolls, stretch before or the day of the show and fluff the have a stock collar and pin, hair must be bandaging tape, elastic adhesive tape, feather with clean shavings to help it dry. neat and contained in a net or braid. Your scissors, chemical ice pack, twitch, digital Chalking of feather is acceptable. Rub boots should be highly shined and your thermometer, etc. your horse down with shine-enhancing gloves should match your boots. Helmets formula after he or she is dry, but avoid are required; dark blue, black or brown are Clean your truck and trailer. Make sure using this around the saddle area, as you recommended. the trailer is free of any old manure and don’t want saddle slippage. Driving: Wear an outfit appropriate to the provide fresh shavings for your horse. rig you are driving. Lap robes may be used Fill the truck’s tank with gas, if needed. Use the Proper Tack for Your Discipline and should coordinate with your outfit. Hook up the trailer and the truck the night Western: Use a complete leather bridle, Note: Once you decide on an outfit, try it before you leave. Make sure the chains western saddle and saddle pad. Your outfit on to make sure everything matches, fits, and the hitch are secure. Check the lights looks very put together if your reins, head- and is comfortable. You don’t want any of the trailer and make sure they all work stall and saddle are all one leather color. surprises on show day! properly. Load your gear the night before Dark colors on light horses and light colors you leave for the show, too. Always do a on dark horses tend to draw more atten- Travel Checklist walk-around before you leave and after tion to them. Documents: Copy of GHRA registration each road stop to check that your hitch, English: Use a hunt seat-type saddle and papers, Coggins test certification, health lights and horses are secure. pad with an English bridle. Again, dark certificate, copies of release waiver, proof colors on light horses and light colors on of age (youth), show bill, rule book, your Show Prep article continued on page 24 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 12 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 13 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 14 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 15 Youth Page — Brenda Hearon GHRyA Members Delight a close call. Simona Forsyth Susan had feathers in her mane and tail Oklahoma State Fair Crowds riding Argyle Two Thumbs and we put an old Indian blanket on her. When the Oklahoma State Fair hosted its Up, B00000750, won 1st, and We won the Costume class! After that we annual Gypsy Horse show, five GHRyA Layla Smith on 4C Scarlett Lace, played with the other horses and friends, members who participated on their Gypsy A00000669, took 2nd in a class Layla and and we played games like Cops and Horses awed and thrilled the crowd. of five. Corky Robbers and Red Light Green Light, all on With cameras flashing Cylen Howell, Spotlight on Maclane May a horse. It was a blast! riding 4C Flashy Maya, B00000566, Hallie Hello! My name is Maclane May and I And the Towsons, the owners of Image Hearon on CDF am 11 and in the 5th grade. I have one Setter Ranch, invited us to join them in Heza Corker, Gypsy Horse, a mare named 4C Susan The Fort Worth Parade of Lights! Thank A00000183, and B00000562. I love her a you so much, Mr and Mrs Towson, for McHale Howell, lot! I have had Susan since inviting us! riding 4C Maladi, April 2010, and she and After the World Show, I want to breed A00000564, took I have enjoyed a fun and Susan to the AWESOME stallion, Image center stage to busy first summer together! Setter Jimbo. I can’t wait for all the fun we will have in the future. Cylen and compete in the McHale and I took Susan to Blue Moon Leadline Class. Equestrian Center to be Thank you for your time! Maya Maladi Maclane May As they rode trained by the awesome and Susan — Maclane May their trusty steeds around the show trainer, Bree Bearden — [email protected] arena the crowd chose their favorite who is also my riding instructor! Susan Youth and Gypsy Horse rider, but the ultimate decision fell on and I also went to a horse camp there. It of the Quarter the judge’s shoulders was really fun to ride with all the other as the placings were horses and my friends. I was out there all announced: 3rd place the time with Susan this summer, riding for Hallie and Corky. her, grooming her and just talking to and Taking 2nd place in petting her. I plan to take her home in Hallie and Corky his riding debut was January, after the World Show. Yes, we will McHale on Maladi. And be competing in some classes! taking the Blue Ribbon in 1st place were More recently, Susan and I attended a Cylen and Maya. Halloween Party at Blue Moon. I was an The Youth Walk, Trot Class was also Indian Chief for the Costume class, and

Babe Scholarship for Youth Hi, my name is Gracie Hearon. I am 9 The GHRyA “Babe” Scholarship has now been established, and we’re looking years old and I’m in 3rd grade. I have been for our first recipient. This scholarship will be available for the 2010 – 2011 showing Gypsy Horses for about two years. school year and will be awarded in May of 2011 to a high school senior. I like to show horses because it is fun and The scholarship is awarded to youth based on background information and I win a lot! an essay discussing one of the following topics: 4C Flashy Maya B00000566 is my horse • The impact their association with GHRA or GHRyA has made on their life that I work with the most and that I like • Their love of the Gypsy to show the most. Maya is a 2-year-old • How they plan to stay involved with Gypsy Horses Gypsy filly. She is bay and white and has beautiful electric blue eyes. Maya is such Applications are now available from Brenda Hearon, GHRyA Director, or through the a good horse. She is very gentle with GHRA office. Contact Brenda at [email protected] or the GHRA office at ghra@ everyone. My favorite thing about Maya is flash.net. The requirements for consideration for this scholarship are as follows: her SMILE! She really likes to show off her • Applicant must be a current member of the Gypsy Horse Registry Youth smile during shows. Association and a high school senior When Maya was a baby she would run all • Applicant must complete scholarship application including a 500-word essay over the farm, but would be the first one to (topics are described above) come give you kisses. My favorite thing to • Applicant must have competed in a GHRA approved Gypsy Horse Show do with Maya is ride and do obstacles. In • Applicant must be planning to attend an Institute of Higher Education shows I have won lots of ribbons with her. Priority will be given to seniors planning to continue their education in an equine- Next year I hope to do barrel races with related field.To be considered for the scholarship, entries must be postmarked by March her and ride her in parades! 1, 2011. Send your completed application and essay to: GHRyA YOUTH send your story Brenda Hearon about you and your Gypsy Horse to 2441 CR 1335 [email protected] so you can be Blanchard, OK 73010 featured in the Youth & Gypsy Horse of the Quarter. Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 16 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 17 Region 1 Bud Hartman Log Cabin Farm Stoney Creek Farm John and Colleen Bursley Jodi & Tim Knecht Bowdoinham, Maine Waymart, Pennsylvania Log Cabin Farm attended the Fryeburg Secret Desire, is awe- Fair in Fryeburg, Maine October 3 - 10. A aka Cricket some! We couple of years ago we purchased a Gypsy B00000792, foaled participated Flat cart through the folks at Clononeen Aug. 10 and had in cones Rye and Chirp Farm in Ireland, and this year we finally a black colt that courses, wa- driving in Edinburgh. had a chance to hitch to it! named Fabio. ter obstacles, The Gypsy Horse Registry of America Amazingly, even trace pace and orienteering, as well as lots helped us set up a nice display by provid- Fabio with different of leisure driving! ing pamphlets and copies of Gypsy Horse parents, Fabio SCFs Classic Harley, aka Harley World magazine to give to the public. and our other colt, SCFs Midas, are almost B00000793, will be turning two and is identical, they are for sale. moving on to her next step in training. She Fabio’s dam, Secret Desire was awarded has all her ground manners in place and the NPHA Grand Championship in the will be started under saddle and in driving. driving division for 2010 at their awards Harley should follow in mother Secret ceremony in December. Desire’s At the National Drive in Edinburgh, Indi- hoofprints ana, with Rom Rye, aka “Rye,” B00000790, and be a and SCFs Secret Treasure, aka Chirp champion B00000791, were driven single and as a on many pair; everyone was amazed that we could levels. drive a stallion and mare as a team, but that just proves the Gypsy temperament

Region 2 Pam Barthel Rosewater Gypsies Summerhill Ranch Julie & Jeff Heise Bob and Sandy Brown Watertown, WI Waukee, Iowa On September 24 – 26, 2010, the annual Heartland Feathered Classic at Danville, Feathered Gold Indiana, marked the show’s fourth year. Derek and Denise Krause We have gone since the first show, and it Ogdensburg, WI is always fun to see everybody. This year Danville, Indiana, brought us great plea- we took Clo- sure and joy. Our very own Micky Finn, noneen Lismore, B00000300, and trainer Audrey Nusz won B00000461, Overall High Point Gypsy Cob and High shown by Keri Point AGHBA Horse at The Heartland Rogalla. It was a Feathered Classic Show. Thank you so beautiful week- Sandy Brown driving Bailey much, Audrey and Micky, for such a great end and around 2010 Show/Expo Season. 65 horses were Dr. Bob and Sandy Brown and family there. Lismore have been riding, driving and taking A took a 2nd in the Wizards Spell Kensingtons Bailey, GHRA Clononeen In-Hand Ob- B00000527, Gypsy gelding, all around Lismore and stacle Course with Iowa and expos- Keri Rogalla 18 in the class, ing an entirely new and a 1st in the group of people to Obstacle Course our fabulous breed. Under Saddle with six in the class. In class They have also 7 Open Ground Driving Poles & Cones, brought their three Lismore took 3rd. Lismore placed in her Gypsy foals from A in-hand class Gypsy Mares 4 & over, tak- Wizards Spell Ranch Bailey and the ing a 5th, and in Gypsy Walk/Trot Western in Texas home to Iowa grandkids Pleasure she placed 5th out of nine in the to begin their future Audrey Nusz and Mickey Finn class. breeding program. Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 18 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 19 Region 4 Jan Easter Gypsy Lane Texas training. Trevor and his world renowned O’Neal led the parade with Gary and Sue Niesen, Anson, TX trainer, Sue DeLaurentis of www. the number banner. Steve and We had a great time at the Oklahoma ImagineAHorse.com, put on an amazing Nancy Stokes and daughter State Fair in September. There were a lot performance fascinating the crowd. He Jennifer Groomsbridge of of Gypsy Horses in attendance from many performed pedestal work, early high farms Gypsy Lane, 4C’s Gypsy Horses, stepping, and retrieved a Frisbee to name Gypsy Run, Thorn Hill Gypsys, Chinkapin just a few. Ranch, Cyclone Gypsy Horses, just to www.GypsyHorsesInTexas.com name a few... Lake Ridge British Truffle B00000176 took 1st place and Gypsy Lanes Elegant Tinker A Gypsy Run brought their two young B00000570 took fillies, A Wizards Spell Winstons Mersey, 2nd place in the A00000797, and A Wizards Spell Winstons Color class. Whimsey, A00000801. Gary and Megan We had one girl Parks of Cimmarron Ranch brought Raelee Perry, geldings Image Setters Ace, A00000479, that stopped Parade of Lights - Megan Parks Image Setters Johnny Ringo, B00000483, by Thursday Unwrap the Magic was the theme for ACR Noble Ladd, B00000728, and mascot night and had her dad bring her back on the 2010 Fort Worth Parade of Lights, miniature Drifter. Jason May and his son Saturday to spend time with Truffle, she and indeed we did — a record 13 Gypsy Maclane joined the fun and helped walk spent time brushing and Gary even lead Horses formed our group! Each horse Johnny Ringo and Ace. Breanne Bearden her around on Truffle, she said she was in and rider carried 150 lights, sparkling brought her gelding Image Setters Royal heaven!!! red and gold holiday bows and bells Joker and Christina Fasching brought her On adorned their manes and blankets, and a young stallion Image Setters Jimbo Junior. November waterfall of lights draped down the tails, Also in the parade, Karen Philips and Lisa 26 through complementing the theme of the parade. Clark volunteered their much-needed help 28th was Getting ready like one big family, everyone and enthusiasm and rider support. Renee Lake Ridge helped each other, brushing and primping Sterlings as needed, hot coffee and cocoa for Kachina’s everyone! B00000964 first outing at Tractor Supply. Kachina loaded like a dream and was very well behaved for the kids. www.gypsylanetx.com Straley and her husband Scott walked the lead with mascot Drifter, who was A Wizards Spell Gypsy Horses blanketed as if he were a shiny wrapped Linda Brown, Burleson, TX present. In mid-October Linda Brown of A First-time parade participant Nancy Stokes Wizards Spell Ranch in Burleson, Texas The parade itself is approximately 2.5 said of the experience, “Extraordinary is was invited to be the head clinician at an miles long, winding its way from the the only way to describe how it felt, and to Expo event in Weatherford, Texas. A large banks of the Trinity River to Sundance see the lights sparkling and people waving, crowd turned Square and back once full darkness falls. cheering, looking on from the crowds out to learn Record crowds watched as the parade was and watching from the buildings. The about Gypsy televised for the first time in North Texas sights and sounds of this parade are truly Horses, their — on three different channels! spectacular!” The atmosphere was warm training, and The participants represented Gypsy and friendly, the evening clear and bright to meet two Horse owners across North Texas; Craig with just the right chill in the air to set 2010 Gypsy and Di Ann Towson of Image Setter the mood. The Gypsies really wowed the foals as well Ranch brought Image Setters Bayonetta, crowds with their beauty, flash of feather, as five year A00000377, Image Setters Artero, and quiet steadfast demeanor. Over and old gelding, B00000378, and more. Deb Stone of over we could hear folks ooohing and A Wizards Spell Trevor A00000512 who CornerStone Farm rode and Don was at exclaiming that THOSE were their favorite had completed only four weeks trick her side. Ryan Towson and friend Rachel horses! Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 20 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 21 Region 5 Michelle Purcell The Cowboy Way... The latest adventure with me and WCF I was up and ready to It’s not for sissies Gypsy Diva B00000340 was a two day go at dawn. I can be Reined Cow Horse and Bison Clinic with a sissy at times, but I Bozeman, Montana, is in the south Patrick Severance trainer/clinician at am so happy I didn’t western part of the state, and home Saddle Peak Equestrian Center. Of the sit this dance out. I am anxious to work to many equines. Michelle Purcell 10 riders and horses, my favorite was the Bison again and hope others with Gypsy introduced its first three Gypsy Horses Bison, although it’s more intimidating than Horses will have the same opportunity to in 2003, and it has been a show-and-tell a cow. I know it was Diva’s favorite. share the fun. love affair ever since. Gypsy Horses turn YAHOO! Happy Trails, heads wherever they go in public and have Patrick taught and emphasized dry —Michelle Purcell shown they can shine in competition with work foundations. Some to mention GHRA Director, Region 5 the best of other breeds and enjoy doing it. are: drifting, counter bending, side pass, driving into the hand, turn-arounds, Montana is quarter horse country and a circling, lead departures, speed control, hard nut to crack but the Gypsy Horses lead changes, stopping, roll backs, and 45’s have gained much respect and admiration into the fence. Whew, what a couple of for their versatility. days of hard work—­but so enlightening! Even though the first day I was so exhausted when I got home I literally had to crawl to my big easy chair and claw my Michelle and Diva waiting for their go. way up into it. Michelle and Diva working a bison.

Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 22 Gypsy Horse Artist at the Carnegie Museum The GHRA is extremely proud to an- She is also responsible for placing this nounce that the original painting for the year’s artwork in the exhibit hall; exposing 2011 Gypsy Horse World Show limited our incredible breed to an entirely new edition print has been chosen for display audience’s appreciation is her painting of a in the Carnegie Building, which houses the Gypsy Horse — the first exhibit you see as Terrell Heritage Society Museum in Texas. you enter the museum. For the second year in a row Gail Finger (www.TexasEquineProductions.com), The original artwork, borrowed back from Events Chairman of North East Texas Fine the museum, will be on display at the Art Alliance, designed and painted the Gypsy Horse World Show. artwork for the World Show print. That’s gratifying, but the GHRA is grateful as well for a reason that’s related: Gail has painted a smaller original of this artwork and donated it to the GHRA archives, and version 1.5 of the 2011 Gypsy Horse World Show now graces our office walls.

A sincere thank you goes out to Gail Fin- ger, who so generously donates her talents to whatever project we set her to. Be sure to get a copy of the GHRA Graphic Art Coloring Book if you have not already pur- chased a copy. You can get one for $10.00 through the office or at the GHRA Gypsy GHRA Gypsy Horse World Show Horse World Show. Carnegie Building, housing the print on display at the museum Terrell Heritage Society Museum

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We finally got some photos of the fair we had at the beginning of September. As promised, here’s a cool photo of the length of Aiden’s mane. We handed out all the magazines you generously sent us; there seemed to be people coming out of the woodwork to see the Gypsy Horses. We kept hearing, “Oh, my, I have always wanted to see one of these horses in real life.” Lots of people from different countries all had to get their Aiden sporting a luxurious mane picture taken with one of the boys. We are proud to say that Horse Feathers Custom Chrome Gypsy Horses Aiden, A00000489, did us proud. With Nancy & James Brown over 200 horses entered, Aiden won Aiden, Canadian Supreme Stallion Armstrong, BC Canada Supreme Stallion.

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Show Time! Grab your mini grooming bucket with dandy brush, mane/tail Get there on time. Being early gives you time to relax and visit with comb, wipes, etc., and head to the holding area a class or two friends. Check in with the Show Secretary for stall assignments and (depending on how many horses are in the previous classes) show packet. before yours. Be sure and dust off your pants and wipe your Disinfect your horse’s stall and, while the disinfectant is drying, boots off to remove dust and barn filth. Listen for your class to unload your tack and equipment. Prepare bedding, unload your horse be called by the gateman and follow his instructions. and provide him/her with fresh water and hay. Make sure your horse Good luck, but above all smile — and have a great time! is comfortable and then review your show packet. The following morning be sure and exercise your horse in the practice ring. Warm up before you begin practicing your patterns. Generally start at a walk and do a few large circles of walk, then trot and then, if you have time, a canter or a lope. Be sure to watch what direction or where others are going, and only go the speed the steward allows you to. Study your patterns. Make sure that you only study the pattern of your next class. If you begin studying more than one pattern, you may get confused and mix your patterns up. If you have a problem with a pattern, speak to a fellow competitor. If they too are confused, be sure and ask about it in the walk-through. Practice your patterns. If you have time to practice your patterns, make sure you only study the first few patterns. Begin with reading the pattern, and imagine how the workout would look. At home you would have practiced circles, backing, side-passing, gaits and changes of direction, so all you have to do is put them together. Check your entries before you start grooming your horse or getting dressed. This will allow you to check for any changes to the program and you will get an idea of how long until your first and subsequent classes. Dress yourself for the appropriate classes. Tack up your horse in the appropriate show gear. If it’s a Halter class, put your show halter on your horse and use the stable halter and a lead, over the show halter, to secure your horse in the holding area. Do the same for English and Western, ensuring you have enough time to do a warm-up and to do a gear safety check. Check your horse’s tack: Ensure that the saddle is on correctly and that all leather that is flat on horse is indeed flat. Run a hand flat along your horse’s side or face, making sure that the hair won’t pinch. When mounted, check your girth and stirrup length. Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 24 Gypsy Horse World Magazine Volume 8 No 4 Page 25 GHRA JUDGES AND CONTACT INFORMATION To view the judge’s bios go to our website www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org Arizona Idaho Oklahoma Megan Kenney-Spiess Roger N. Eitel Kristina Hedrick Wilson 120 N. Vidal Trail 26325 N. Warren Road P. O. Box 288 Benson, AZ 85602 Athol, ID 83801 Purcell, OK 73080 603-303-0168 208-546-5587 614-327-5747 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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