Spring 2009 A life changing experience is a common way riders describe riding with Ricky. He helps people create true partnerships with their horses in the tradition of the Vaquero style of horsemanship! Pictures by www.GoodnickPhotography.com Check out Ricky Quinn at: www.rickyquinnclinics.com! July 30th - August 2, 2009 Windara Farms, Pendleton, Indiana ( For directions only - www.windarafarms.com) ● $400 - 4 day Colt Starting ● $300 - 3 day Horsemanship 1 Class ● $10/day - Audit Fee ● Arena & stall fee paid directly to Windara Farms For more information contact: Lisa Klipsch [email protected] 317.752.3759 Page 2 Riding The Range • Spring 2009 Riding The Range ARHA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ARHA Quarterly Newsletter Dear Members Volume 5 Number 16 2009 In case you missed it or you have not heard, we had a great time at the convention. The weekend was full of fun and speakers who shared a lot of beneficial and useful information. For those that were there, we sincerely appreciate your partici- pation and for those that were not able to attend we hope you will make plans to attend the 2010 convention. © Along with all the convention activities we had a wonderful silent and live auction that benefited CONTENTS the Youth Scholarship Fund. We had more than 50 items in the silent auction and 7 theme baskets, all of which raised over $ 4,000. The first scholarship interviews were also conducted and went very well. The 1st scholarships will Contributing Writers: be awarded at the World Show. Also, don’t forget to purchase your tickets Mona Prater • Doug Emerson for the filly Dr. Kinslow has so graciously donated again this year. Contact ARHA Cartoon Artist Jimmy Shaw Graphic/Design Layout: Erica Keeney the ARHA office for tickets and please don’t forget this is all about our youth Page 2………………………………………………….Ricky Quinn and making their future brighter. Page 3………………………………………..Presidents Message Range Magazine The 2009 World Show is shaping up and all the information should be on the Page 4………………………………………….Calendar of Events Cappel Systems website at this time. The World Show promises to be competitive, exciting Davis Quarter Horses and lots of fellowship with friends. We have a class that will interest our Lazy K Farms Page 5…………………………………………….On The Horizons Senior rider this year. A Senior Select Ranch Riding Class will be offered for Business Directory our exhibitors 55 and over. Page 6……………….……….…….MoRHA Charter Of The Year Page 7………………..………ARHA World Championship Show Page 8…………………………………………Segundo Insurance Be sure to check the events calendar on the website. Charter shows are in full Page 9…………………………………………..……Charter News Page 10……………………………...…Ranch Horse Of Michigan swing, so plan your calendar and remember to support you local charter. Page 11……………….…..South East Ranch Horse Association They can’t put these shows on without you. Page 12…………..………………….Dowell Performance Horses Page 13…………………………………………...…..Prater Farms Page 14………………………Missouri Ranch Horse Association Last note before we get back to riding. The rule book committee is getting Page 15……………………...…KY-TN Ranch Horse Association ready to start on the 2010 rule books. If you have any rule proposal changes Page 16………………………..So. KY Ranch Horse Association Page 17………………………Carolina Ranch Horse Association that you would like to have considered please go to the web site and Page 18……………………………………………..Mr Quincy Red download the form. You can find it at Forms/Misc/ Rule Proposal. Deadline Page 19…….……..………..Volunteer Ranch Horse Association Page 20…………………………...ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility is May 30th. Page 21………………………..…..Youth Scholarship Raffle Filly Stallion Stakes/3 Year Old Ranch Horse Challenge Page 22……………………………………..Denny Cutting Horses We are looking forward to seeing all of you out and about this show season. Page 23…………………………….…2008 Member Of The Year Remember practice makes perfect. Roger April Performance Horses Kavanagh Quarter Horses Page 24……………………...Shoe N Ranch Performance Horse Sincerely, Gary Fluhr Equine Dentistry Youth Scholarship Thank-You Randy Cope Page 25……………………………..….ARHA Convention Recap 2009 ARHA President Page 26…………………...…2008 Year End High Point Winners Page 27…………………………………………...…Mini Poco Doc Back Cover………..…………………………..………...Tub’s Tack American Ranch Horse Association P.O. Box 186 Nancy, KY 42544 Phone: 606-653-7097 or 606-271-2963 Email: [email protected] www.americanranchhorse.net This newsletter is provided by ARHA as a service to it’s members and anyone interested in 106 E. Adams, STE. 201, Carson City, NV 89706 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- 775-884-2200 www.rangemagazine.com 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 reserves the right to refuse any item for publication. All contents © 2009 Riding The Range. SUBSCRIBE TODAY!!! Riding The Range • Spring 2009 Page 3 SUSPENDED PERSONS LIST CALENDAR OF EVENTS Any person, farm, ranch or business issuing check for payment of any ARHA service and/or product that is returned for NSF or on a closed account will be charged $50. Any person listed below has been barred from any ARHA 2009 ARHA Events activities, and will not be eligible for any awards and/or honorarium from any Start making your plans to attend the ARHA Ranch Horse Shows ARHA organization until reinstated. that are scheduled for 2009. ARHA points for 2009 Honor Roll & High Point awards run calendar year, January 1st to December 31st. • Mike Lilly, TN • Middle GA Ranch Horse Assn. ARHA members are required to present their membership card(s) • Laura Bolton, TN • Harold Hardin, GA and registration papers at time of entry. The show secretary is • Skinsational Spa, TN • Kim Ward, GA required to submit correct ARHA numbers with show results. Any horse or member that does not have correct ARHA numbers will be required • Stephanie Holst, AR Lesa Schomberg, MO • to purchase a new membership and/or registration at show. Accurate • Phyllis Phillips, TN • Steve & Debbie Lovell, TN information is required or it will result in loss of ARHA points earned at • Steve Pippin, TN • David McCoil, AR that show. Memberships and registration may be submitted at shows. • Katrina Johnson Newbold, MO • Tim Fowler, OK Only new members will be allowed to place a “P” (pending) for • Badlands Rodeo Company, KY ARHA numbers at that show. For complete show listings, contact information and to download show bills go to: www.americanranchhorse.net/events.php . DAVIS BROS. **See page 20 for complete details on ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Program or visit the ARHA website. Registered Quarter Horses * Pending Show applications REMEMBER TO CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL!!! SONNY DAVIS We Board, Ride & Train COME SHOW WITH US!!!! Cerulean, Kentucky 42215 Phone: 270-235-5636 April Fax: 270-235-9636 25 - Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Show, Johnstown, NY [email protected] **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes 25 & 26 - South KY Ranch Horse Show , Bowling Green, KY Home of The Ladies Tack-Valora L. Davis **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes May 9 - SouthEast Ranch Horse Show, Ridgeland, SC **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes 16 & 17 - Missouri Ranch Horse Show, Columbia, Mo **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes 16– Virginia Ranch Horse Show, Lofton, VA 22 - 24 Volunteer Ranch Horse Association, Murfreesboro, TN **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes 23 & 24 Wisconsin Ranch Horse Association, Deerfield, WI **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes 30 & 31 KY-Tennessee Ranch Horse Association, Bowling Green, KY **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes June 6 - Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Association, Easthampton, MA **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes 6 & 7 - Ranch Horse Association of Michigan, Berrien Co. Fairgrounds **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes 6 & 7 South East Ranch Horse Association, Augusta, GA **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes 22–27 ARHA World Championship Show, Murfreesboro, TN SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION & FORMS July • Mini Aussie 11 - Dodge Co. Horsemans Assn Ranch Horse Show, Beaver Dam, WI • Yorkshire Terriers 11-12 Ranch Horse Association of Michigan, Berrien Co. Fairgrounds **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes • Cavalier King July 25 & 26 Volunteer Ranch Horse Show Charles Spaniels **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes July 25 & 26 Indiana Ranch Horse Association, Hoosier Horse Park **Including ARHA Ranch Horse Versatility Classes Page 4 Riding The Range • Spring 2009 Email Blasters 2009 World Show If you would like to receive the ARHA E-News Blasters, please send us The 2009 World Show information, rules, stall, RV and entry forms an email at [email protected] with your name and email address. are posted on the website. Pre-Entry deadline is May 22nd. ARHA Horses For Sale? World Show is open to any current ARHA member and ARHA registered horse. Remember that memberships/registration must be Current ARHA members may post up to three free classified ads with completed by 5/22 or a $15 rush fee will apply. pictures on the ARHA website. Email us at [email protected] your full name, phone number and your ARHA membership ID number and Please remember that you will need to present ARHA membership we will send you the log in user information and password so that you card(s), horse’s Certificate Of Eligibility (ARHA registration papers), can post your ad on the website. negative coggins and out of state health paper at the show office to To View Horses For Sale Visit: pick up your show packet. With out complete paper work show pack- www.americanranchhorse.net/horsesforsale.htm. ets WILL NOT be released! Check It Out! OOPS! Please note that Senior Ranch Riding will be classes # 37a.