kentucky CHA International Conference October 30 – November 2, 2008 Kentucky Horse Park • Lexington, KY Certified Horsemanship Association 1-800-399-0138 www.CHA-AHse.org • www.CHAinstruCtors.Com CONGRATULATIONS CHA - 41ST ANNIVERSARY 2008 KENTUOur HostCKY SiteHORSE PARK – LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY The Kentucky Horse Park is a blend of old and new, respecting both CHA CORPORATE OFFICE honored traditions of the Bluegrass horse country and modern innova- 4037 iron works Parkway suite 180 tion. It is a place where over twelve hundred acres of land are devoted Lexington, KY 40511 to the horse and the important role it has played in the history of man. 800-399-0138 www.cha-ahse.org [email protected] Two world-class museums can be found on the Park grounds, the International Museum of the Horse and the American Saddlebred Museum. From Mid-March through October the Park comes alive with the color, sound and excitement of the Breeds Barn which hosts the Parade of Breeds, a presentation CHA STAFF highlighting the 50 different breeds that reside at the Park. The Hall of Champions is home to an elite Christy Landwehr • Chief executive officer 800-724-1446 [email protected] group of horses representing the Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter Horse racing and past Polly Haselton Barger • Program Director stars of the Saddlebred show ring. Visitors also have the opportunity for hands-on experience with 800-399-0138 [email protected] a horse on a trail ride, a horse drawn trolley ride or a carriage tour of the Park grounds. Besides the terri weaver • membership services Director daily activities, the Park is the premier equine event facility in the United States. There are currently 800-399-0138 [email protected] Julie goodnight • spokesperson 1,084 permanent stalls, two outdoor stadiums, five outdoor show rings, five dressage arenas, a cov- 719-530-0531 [email protected] ered arena, a planned indoor coliseum arena, a cross-country/marathon course, four polo fields, and a steeplechase course. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Pat mullins, [email protected] tara gamble, President elect [email protected] The Park has one of the finest resort campgrounds in the region offering 260 campsites and full-service Jessica Yankey, Vice Pres. [email protected] recreational facilities. The Park is also home to the National Horse Center, an office complex made up Phil Peterson, immed. Past Pres. [email protected] of many of the most influential equine associations, commissions, organizations and services within Peggy Adams, treasurer [email protected] the industry. The Kentucky Horse Park welcomes the CHA International Conference! Lynn o’Brien, secretary ......................... [email protected] 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS scott Carter [email protected] susanne Valla [email protected] WELCOME TO THE BLUE GRASS COUNTRY Beth Powers ............................. [email protected] It is my pleasure to welcome you to Kentucky and to the Kentucky Horse Park! We are honored that Beth Austin [email protected] shellie Davis [email protected] you chose the Kentucky Horse Park National Horse Center for your national headquarters and the site Jill montgomery [email protected] of your annual convention. Your mission is important and appreciated. We recognize that you work Chad Coppess [email protected] tirelessly to make horse sports safer and more enjoyable for everyone from beginners to seasoned pro- tammi gainer ................................. [email protected] fessionals, and that many lives have been saved as a result. Your expertise, creativity and passion are Don Kleckner [email protected] improving all facets of horse sports, and your presence at the park is a benefit to everyone here. S o it is with genuine appreciation that I wish you a very successful and enjoyable convention! everyone is welcome to get involved on a committee of their choice. Sincerely, Please contact the CHA office at 800-399-0138. John Nicholson Executive Director, Kentucky Horse Park REGION 1 - REGION 7 - BC, WA, W. MT, ID, OR, Alberta NC, GA, FL, SC, AL Christine Guenther Laura Elliott 503-873-5580 205-655-3782 Some of you might know that I served for six years as Vice Chair of the Virginia Horse [email protected] [email protected] Center. When asked what horse facility in the US was one of the best, my immedi- REGION 2 - REGION 8 - ate response would be the Kentucky Horse Park. I am excited that CHA is holding Saskatchewan, Manitoba, OK, Texas, MI, AK, LA, NM E. MT, ND, SD Darla Ryder the International Conference at the Kentucky Horse Park this year. The program and Phyllis Shaw 817-688-3430 speakers that the staff have put together for this event are outstanding. All of our liv- 204-224-1180 [email protected] [email protected] ing CHA Past Presidents will be with us and the trail encampment will be hosting the REGION 9 - Friday night meal under the stars. By the way, some of these tents are better equipped REGION 3 - MI, NE, CO, KS, WY with more amenities than any Hyatt Regency room I have ever stayed in! My Method- MN, WI, W. Ontario, Julia Hershey Upper MI, IA, IL 719-440-4979 ist pastor back in West Virginia wrote a book titled “The Truth as I Remember It.” Keep Kathy Findley hersheysheavenlyhorses@ this in mind as you hear our Past Presidents and the “Black Hats” spin yarns around 262-895-6978 earthlink.net whisperingwillowfarm@ the campfire over the next several days.....it’s the truth as they remember it! Welcome yahoo.com REGION 10 - to all you all (Kentucky and Virginia talk). Have a great week while you renew old acquaintances and CA, NE, UT, AZ, HI REGION 4 - Lori Hall-McNary make new ones. Most importantly have a wonderful time in this most magnificent horse country. Lower MI, IN, OH, TN, KY, 760-224-2483 and West VA, Eastern Ontario 760-741-1179 , CHA President Terry Williams (Jones) [email protected] Pat Mullins 513-932-8709 or 513-850-5397 REGION 11 - [email protected] AK, Yukon Territory, Frozen North REGION 5 - Robert Minnich NY, NJ, Washington DC, 907-262-3585 Thank you to our CHA Corporate Partners VA, DE, PA [email protected] Jo-Anne Young 585-567-8142 or REGION 12 - 585-567-4374 INTERNATIONAL [email protected] CHA Corporate Office 1-800-399-0138 REGION 6 - [email protected] NH, VT, ME, MA, CT, RI, New Brunswick, Quebec, NF Equisure, Inc. Spalding Labs Horse Media Group Lori Maciulewicz 774-259-1004 800-752-2472 866-379-3897 800-829-2521 [email protected] www.equisure-inc.com www.220.spalding-labs.com www.horsemediagroup.com CHA International Conference 2008 • 3 CHA Awards ThCHAESE AREPast TH PresidentsE LEADERS IN THE ORDER THAT THEY HAVE SERVED THE VOLUNTEER AwARD WINNERS Special Events CERTIFIED HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION. MANY OF THEM ARE WITH DON DUNLAP US AT THIS CONFERENCE. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO FIND THEM Don was the executive Director of triple r 2007 ................................................................Lynn o’Brien - HIGHLIGHTS - AND SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL THEY HAVE DONE ranch in Chesapeake, Virginia. Along with 2006 ..................................................................Beth Powers stan Loewen, Don developed a great arena 2005 ....................................................................... Bill enns and trail program for triple r ranch. Don was an advocate for the CHA trail Program and 2004 ..................................................................Lynn squire SILENT AUCtion – HoliDAY INN LEXINGTON NORTH to be held thursday - saturday. Final bids accepted at the banquet on saturday supported every effort to get it completed. 2003 ..................................................... Christine guenther FOR CHA. night. make sure to stroll through the auction area and bid on your favorite Don loved trail riding and was known to take 2002 .................................................................. Dodi stacey his whole board to Alaska for pack trips. Don 2001 .............................................................Jo-Anne Young items. All proceeds benefit CHA to help provide scholarships to those who need was CHA President during the time the CHA 2000 ..................................................................michal Kays financial help to attend a CHA clinic. BILL WILEY office moved from michigan to texas. At 1999 ...............................................................susanne Valla conferences Don could be found doing Dutch Bill wiley became a charter member of Camp 1998 .........................................................Barbara Christian oven cooking or horse hair braiding. many CHA ANNUAL AwARDS BANQUET Horsemanship Association when Dan Hemp- CHA members have horse hair items that 1997 .................................................................. Lew sterrett saturday night, november 1st at 7 p.m. – Holiday inn Lexington north hill had a business booth at a national ACA LEW STERRETT 1996 ................................................................. susan Harris Lew sterrett PhD is no stranger to CHA, hav- Don helped them create. Help us celebrate in our