March 2016 Winter Day at the Park—February 13, 2016 2 Mission Statement The Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Founda- 3 St. Jude Charity Open Show tion (WSHCEF) sponsored their Annual Winter 4 WSHCEF Day at the Park fund raising event on February 13 at the Fireman’s Park in Columbus. This year’s weather was a big improvement over 2015. It was 5 Confidence Bldg Clinic/ Stateline6. JCDHA Equine Program brisk, but not windy, and an all around nice winter Judges Seminar to feature Saddleseat and Gaited Horses in 2014 The 2014 Judges Seminar has been set for March 29, 2014. We are happy to report that it will again be in Custer, Wi at the Heartland Stables. The clinician will be at Best Western in Plover with a live demonstration at Heartland Stables. Judges, Judge candidates and auditors are welcome to attend and learn. Please fill out the enclosed registration form to sign up. The clinician this year is Nicole Carswell -Tolle who has been a professional in the Tennesse Walking Horse industry for 25 years. She currently resides in Fountain, Colorado. Nicole has held many positions within the Tennessee Walking Horse world. She provided instruction during judge education courses for NHSC and SHOW. She created the original Equitation Certification Judges Test; she has judged several of the industry’s top shows including the National Fun Show and the WHOA International Colt and Pleasure Horse Show. Nicole’s passion is teaching the art of riding instruction and how rider effectiveness applies to horse training. She is a strong advocate for youth as they are the foundation of tomorrow. She also strongly encourages adult riders to achieve their greatest potential regard- less of age. 7 NEW- Currently, Nicole travels to Europe twice a year for horsemanship and training camps. Nicole is the author of Matter of Pride, Horsemanship for Riders of Tennes- see Walking Horses, has produced videos; Equitation and Show Ring Presentation, and Teaching Your Horse to Park. Business Cards day. A roaring fire was main- 89 WHCNEWDA Judges So. Seminar Chapter tained outside and the food area was kept warm and inviting. 10 North American Western All those in attendance ap- Dressage peared to enjoy themselves 1112 MW Renegade Dare Devils thoroughly. It was a full day BCHTA Thanks/Gov. with 52 model horse exhibitors 13 Park Registration showing and competing inside, Governor Dodge State Park while the sleigh competitions, Ski- Joring and bobsled rides were going 1514 Wisconsin Cowboy Dressage Youth on outside. Among the gorgeous 16 NEW Championship New Horse Trails sleighs, gutsy ski-jorers and specta- tors ,were people hailing from Illinois, Challenge Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana and 17 Championship Challenge Wisconsin. 18 Upcoming Events 19 Advertisement The weather created a few challeng- 20 MHF Lineup es such as cancellations and attempting to Ready to Hit the Trails/ keep food, drinks and spectators warm. The 21 Foundation members and volunteers put in 22 Corriente Ad WHC Advertising Form long hours 23 Rodeo to make 4 Day Trail School/MHF their event 24 Midwest Horse Fair a success. Their ability to stay positive and support 25 each other under the challenging conditions illustrates 26 Classified Ads their commitment to the Foundation that serves the 27 Ride Wisconsin equine industry in Wisconsin. Thanks to everyone for their attendance and hard work to make this Sleigh 28 Trail Quest 2016 Rally another great success. 29 Success Challenges 30 Success Challenges cont. Form 31 WHC Product Order WHC Districts Page 2 Wisconsin Horse Council Our Mission Statement: Wisconsin Horse Council Executive Board 2015-2016 To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin. Executive Officers President– Nancy Edwards To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and 262-623-9092 [email protected] communication. Vice President– Katie Bachhuber 920-539-0601 And to take a proactive role in the future growth and [email protected] development of the equine industry. 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Our member- [email protected] ship year will follow the calendar year. Members will also receive our Holly McMullen 715-351-0961 (Dist. 2 Rep.) monthly newsletter where FREE classified ads can be placed and [email protected] reasonable 1/4, 1/2 and full page ads can be arranged. The Bonnie Shepherd 262-670-1426 (Dist. 3 Rep) newsletter reaches 500+ horse enthusiasts. [email protected] The Council employs a professional Lobbyist who works with us on Wisconsin Horse Council Staff Members pending legislation as needed for the equine industry. Pam Pritchard-Newsletter Editor, Admin. We are constantly working on adding new benefits for our members. Assistant [email protected] Please feel free to contact us with your comments or suggestions. Darla Schack-Web Site Coordinator, Admin. Assistant [email protected] Check Out the merchandise on our Product Order Form PO Box 72 121 S. Ludington St. on page 30. Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-0393 ofc. 920-623-0583 fax [email protected] Midwest Horse Fair General Manager-Rhonda Reese [email protected] 131 S. Ludington St. Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-5515 ofc. 920-623-5454 fax pp Page 4 Page 3 MWFQHA St. Jude Charity Open Horse Show Mid-West Foundation Quarter Horse Association will host an open show on May 7th, 2016 at Diamond G Ranch, 4564 Knoll Road, Rochelle, Illinois, 61068. This will be the 9th year we have hosted an event to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude was started in 1962 by actor Danny Thomas with the promise that families would not have to pay for services provided by St. Jude. Before research began at St. Jude, childhood cancer was considered a death sentence. Only 20% of children diagnosed survived. With the research now being done the overall survival for children is 80% and 94% for children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Some of the services provided by St. Jude include free transportation to and from the hospital for the child and one parent. If the child must stay at the facility for an ex- tended period of time the entire family will be transported to the location for a visit. Accommodations are made for the child’s parent to stay in the same room with the child and all meals are provided for the parent. All treatments are provided at no cost to the family. Mid-West Foundation Quarter Horse Association donates 100% of the profit from this show to St. Jude. Over the last 9 years we have donated a total of $12,462.97. We are hoping to have a great turn out this year to provide more help for St. Jude, and would like to thank all of the volunteers that help us put on a great show. Sleigh Rally 2016 Page Wisconsin4 Horse Welcome to the Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation The bond between an equestrian and their equine is an experience worth cherishing; we are dedicated to strengthening this bond and enriching the equestrian experience in Wisconsin through education, research, charity, and scholarship. Visit our website www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org– Go to the WSHCEF tab - near the top What is the mission statement of the WSHC Equine Foundation? The Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation was created to better serve Wisconsin's growing equestrian community and to help that community realize its fullest potential. The Foundation is a tax exempt, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and as such allows individuals to make tax-deductible contributions to support Wisconsin equine projects. The mission of the Equine Foundation is to support Wisconsin's expanding equestrian community by funding: ....Educational Initiatives ....Equine Research ....Trail Development ....Youth Scholarship and Participation What is our relationship with the Wisconsin State Horse Council? Wisconsin State Horse Council is our parent organization and the sole member of the WSHC Equine Foundation. WSHC Board of Directors are elected to serve on the WSHC Equine Foundation Board of Directors, along with non-WSHC individuals. The WSHC was incorporated in 1972 as an advocate for the equine owners and industry in the State of Wisconsin. It has grown to become the focus of the equine industry in Wisconsin. The Mission Statement of the Wisconsin State Horse Council is: To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wiscon- sin. To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and communications, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry in the State of Wisconsin. WSHC Equine Foundation is a federally approved 501C(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement of equine activities and the equine industry in general. The Foundation's main objectives are to promote education, research and development, charity, and scholarship opportunities for equestrians in Wisconsin.