American Saddlebred Museum Holding Online Gift Shop Sale
The American Saddlebred Museum will be hosting a website sale from April 18th through 27, 2008. Now is your opportunity to save on EVERY item featured in our online store. Over 50 items are already marked down 20 to 60% including fall, winter and transitional season merchandise. During the 10 day sale, non-museum members will receive 10% off all regularly priced items. Museum members will receive an extra 10% over and above their regular discounts for a total of 20% off all regularly priced merchandise. If you are not currently a Museum member, sign up on line at the time you place your order and receive the extra discounts. Appropriate discounts will be applied prior to shipping each order although the order confirmation may not reflect the savings. To place an order go to www.asbmuseum.org then click on Gift Shop.
2008 AHHSF Road Pony Camp Scholarship Essay Contest
The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation is pleased to announce that once again they will be offering scholarships to The Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp in Smithfield, Ky. Anyone under the age of 18 is encouraged to submit an essay and a brief biography. Scholarships will be awarded to the winner(s) of an essay contest titled “Why I Want to Learn More About the Hackney Breed.” The scholarship will cover the cost of camp fees, food, and lodging. (Transportation to and from the camp is the responsibility of the winner.)
The Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp has consistently received wonderful reviews from campers and parents alike. Campers will spend a fun filled week of riding and driving ponies, grooming, and learning general equine knowledge. The experience is not all equine related, as picnics, swimming and field trips also add to the fun. The week will end with a chance for campers to show off their skills in an on site pony show!
The dates for the 2008 camp are July 13 – July 19, 2008.
Applicants please submit your essay and a short autobiography, including equine experience, address, phone number, and e-mail contact information, no later than June 9th 2008.
Applicants should send essays to: Mike Gallagher
746 Westland Drive
Lexington, KY 40504
E-mail: mikegallagher1@yahoo.com
Fax: (859) 246-1188
Additional information on the scholarships may be obtained by calling Mike at (859) 967-3820. Additional information on the Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp may be obtained by calling Julianne Wilson at (502)-845-2174.
ASHA Junior Exhibitor Driving Challenge sponsored by Elisabeth Goth Chelberg
Lexington, Kentucky - The American Saddlebred Horse Association and Elisabeth Goth Chelberg are pleased to offer the ASHA Junior Exhibitor Driving Challenge program to promote the sport of driving American Saddlebreds for young enthusiasts.
The ASHA Junior Exhibitor Driving Challenge will consist of qualifying classes in two divisions, Junior Exhibitor Fine Harness and Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Driving, at selected shows throughout the year. Each show must offer both classes! Custom medals and ribbons will be provided by ASHA. By adding both driving classes to your schedule ASHA will be able to enhance promotional efforts for the Junior Exhibitor Driving Challenge through press releases and advertisements.
To be eligible for the $10,000 in cash and prizes offered, a horse must be a ribbon winner in two qualifying classes prior to the ASHA Driving Challenge Finals. A horse must qualify in two official Junior Exhibitor Fine Harness classes to qualify for the ASHA Junior Exhibitor Fine Harness Driving Challenge Final or two official Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Driving classes to qualify for the ASHA Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Driving Challenge Final. For a copy of the rules click here.
Support is needed to make this program a success. Please click here to download the necessary registration form. Forward any questions to Brenda Newell at 859.259.2742 extension 343.
U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup
The US Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup is pleased to announce the members of its teams for 2008. Twenty three-gaited and ten five-gaited finalists competed for positions on the teams at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri over the weekend of February 22-24. Five riders and an alternate were selected for each of the teams.
These outstanding riders will represent the United States at the 2008 International Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup event. The prestigious international competition will be held September 21-28, 2008 in Tulbagh, South Africa.
“The 2008 World Cup trials were a tremendous example of the depth of exceptional saddle seat athletes we have here in the United States,” said Ellen Beard, Executive Director. “The finalists represented the Saddlebred, Arabian, National Show Horse and Morgan breeds, and all share the common goal of achieving the pinnacle of Saddle Seat Equitation competition. The combination of talent from both the equitation and horsemanship aspects of the discipline leave me quite confident that our teams are up to the challenge of taking on the best saddle seat riders from around the world in 2008.”
The members of the 2008 US Saddle Seat World Cup Teams are:
THREE-GAITED
Emily Abbott (Whitestown, IN)
Jacqueline Beck (Aliso Viejo, CA)
Brittany McGinnis (Fishers, IN)
Victoria McHenry (New Orleans, LA)
Eleanor Watkins (Louisville, KY)
Angela Darrow (Alternate) (Hartland, WI)
FIVE-GAITED
Brittany Baird (Hinsdale, IL)
Brooke Jacobs (Georgetown, KY)
Mackenzie Lyttle (Huntington Beach, CA)
Jessica Moctezuma (Hardwick, NJ)
Cydni Simmons (Burlington, KY)
Calee Dillon (Alternate) (Dallas, TX)
William Woods University again served as the site for and provided the horses used in the trials. Gayle Lampe, Laura Ward and their staff and students at William Woods continued their outstanding efforts to ensure that the competition was fair and went smoothly. The trials are designed to prepare riders for the unique atmosphere of the International event.
The Team Selection Trials consisted of two days of competition during which riders completed two rail sessions, two individual patterns and one personal interview. Scoring was equally weighted among the riding portions to total 90%, while the interview accounted for the remaining 10% of each rider’s total score. A distinguished panel of judges scored the event. The judges included: Lewis Eckard, Maria Gilman, Patty Kent, Ray Krussell, Liz McBride-Jones and Renae Van Zomeren.
Riders from all Saddle Seat breeds were eligible to compete for membership on the 2008 teams. The purpose of the Saddle Seat World Cup is to promote the discipline of Saddle Seat Equitation on an international level. The diversity involved in Saddle Seat Equitation in the United States creates the unique opportunity to draw from an expanded pool of top riders.
For the three-gaited team, seven finalists earned their bids to the trials by winning one of several designated qualifying finals or by virtue of a breed association nomination. The remaining finalists for the three-gaited team were chosen from a pool of applicants. In addition, ten finalists competed for the honors of Five-Gaited Team membership. Two automatic bids for this team were extended to the winners of the Five-Gaited Horsemanship Finals and the NSH Five-Gaited Horsemanship Finals. The remaining eight five-gaited finalists were chosen from a pool of applicants.
Once again riders were permitted to apply for both the three- and five-gaited teams but had to submit separate application materials and fees for each team. However, riders were asked to designate their team of preference prior to the competition. In the event that a rider qualified for both teams, they were assigned to their first choice team. US rules state that a rider may only represent the US on one team. A total of five finalists competed for membership on both teams.
All finalists were honored at a dinner held on Saturday evening and the teams were announced at an awards luncheon on Sunday, the final day of the trials.
For more information on the US Team Selection process or the 2008 international event—including sponsorships and contributions—please contact Executive Secretary Christy O’Donnell (e-mail at WCEquitation@aol.com or telephone at 813-760-0465).
The mission of the US Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup is to expand the presence of Saddle Seat Equitation on both national and international levels through team-based competition and promotion of the discipline by our athletes and officials. The US Saddle Seat World Cup is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation. |
Biggins Stable Offers Summer Camp
Biggins Stable, located in Simpsonville, Ky., will be hosting their annual summer riding camp in June. The camp is designed for kids 18 years of age and under. Beginners through advanced riders are welcome. The dates are June 16 – 21, 2008. There is an option for day or overnight camp and a non-refundable $100 deposit is required upon registration.
Intensive riding instruction is the central focus of the Biggins Summer Camp. The camp features: All meals; lodging; swimming; trail riding; bareback riding; educational activities; a field trip; a daily one-hour riding lesson; the care of one horse; a grooming contest and a fun show.
Evening activities for overnight campers include a hayride, a barbecue, and junior judging at the Shelby County Fair Horse Show.
Educational activities will include show grooming, learning workouts, a session with a farrier and veterinarian, harnessing and driving, tail-sets, and tail braiding, etc.
Come join us in June if you’re looking for a fun experience, an opportunity to learn new training techniques or to polish up your show skills. Please call Renée at (502) 722-5068 for more information.
Documentary - “What about the Horse?”
Exposes the Disappearance of US Wild Horses.
New York, NY – Feb 22, 2008 – Voluntary Instinct Productions – Is the only thing that’s really wild about the West anymore, the Stewards? As the editing process continues for the production of “What About the Horse?” startling facts are revealed. Few people seem to know or question the fact that Government protected Wild Horses on Government protected lands have somehow managed to dwindle down to less than 20,000. On the flip side of the coin, the cattle industry is thriving with approximately 8 million head of cattle, many privately owned grazing on public lands. The ratio seems a bit off, but since the water supplies have been rerouted to primarily care for the cattle, it’s perfectly logical that 1 wild horse to every 400 cattle could cause severe ecological damage to US public grazing lands. (video clip: http://www.voluntaryinstinct.org/id5.html )
(Breaking news: Reportedly an equine member of Wild Mustang Union #1 was arrested for installing a freshwater well without a permit or license to drive a back hoe. He was also unable to provide his union card or show proof of residence, which left he and his family condemned to immediate slaughter. Outrageous behavior)!
Yet somehow the wild horses are being blamed for most riparian damage. When in fact many wild horses are thirsting to death, just feet away from the fenced in, rerouted water supplies. Voluntary Instinct’s interview coupled with the Humane Society footage of the downer cows being horribly abused and sold for consumption, may lead some to ponder;
Perhaps the ‘Stewards’ caretaking the ‘Wild West’, are the only thing that’s really ‘wild’, and out of control in the West these days.
These are just some of the issues Voluntary Instinct’s three part documentary series entitled
‘What About the Horse?’ will explore. If you are interested in a solution for preserving our national heritage of wild horses, please contact www.voluntaryinstinct.org .
We need Angel Donors and / or investors to help fund ‘What about the Horse?’
Unfortunately, time is not on the side of our wild horses.
Voluntary Instinct is a New York based 501c3 Non Profit Environmental Media Company.
To learn more visit our web site @ www.VoluntaryInstinct.org or write to:
Voluntary Instinct, PO Box 3582, New York, NY 10163.
Tel: 347-236-7107
USEF Announces New Roadster Division Requirements
By Stacey Meier
Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) would like to advise all members that participate in the Roadster Division to be aware of a new rule (RD101.2) that takes effect April 1, 2008 which will require all owners, exhibitors and trainers of horses and ponies to be members of the American Road Horse and Pony Association (ARHPA).
Therefore, if a roadster horse class or a roadster pony class is operating under the Roadster Division rules of the USEF Rule Book, then the owner, trainer and exhibitor of the entry must be members in good standing with the ARHPA and provide copies of the membership cards to the competition prior to competing. Lessees are considered owners in connection with this membership requirement. In the event of an entry under multiple ownership, only one owner will need be a member of ARHPA.
Any questions regarding this rule and membership requirement should be directed to Carrie Mortensen, USEF’s Director of Breeds & Western, at 859-225-6986 or via email cmortensen@usef.org.
KENTUCKY SPRING PREMIER HORSE SHOW ANNOUNCES IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES
LEXINGTON, KY – February 27, 2008 -- Looking for a fun show to start up your spring show season? The Kentucky Spring Premier wants you! The 2008 Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show will be held May1-3 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Kicking off with a Thursday afternoon session, the show will run Thursday night, continue with both day and evening sessions on Friday, Academy classes on Saturday morning and end with Saturday evening’s performance. Brett Day will handle all judging duties with the exception of the Morgan, Friesian and Academy divisions which will be judged by Conky Price.
An enthusiastic horse show board has implemented several events in hopes of putting this show back on top. The class schedule has been reevaluated and streamlined with the open stakes moving to Friday night and the show culminating with the amateur championships on Saturday night. Footing issues have been addressed and a plan is in the works to reduce the ring to a size more conducive with exhibiting show horses.
To attract more horses the Kentucky Spring Premier is offering $500.00 to the Kentucky trainer with the most entries along with an additional $500.00 to the out of state trainer bringing the most entries.
This year the Spring Premier Show will benefit the American Saddlebred Museum. The benefits have already started as many of the trophies have been selected from the Museum’s own Gift Shop. Be sure to stop by the Museum and enjoy the rest of the Kentucky Horse Park between performances.
With the coming of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games the Horse Park is embarking on a huge renovation. New arenas, both covered and outdoors, are being added as well as new and improved stabling. Help keep this show in the forefront so that we can enjoy the benefits to come from being one of the premier shows at the Horse Park.
Exhibitors won’t have to worry about missing the running of the Kentucky Derby. A Derby party will be held before Saturday’s evening session. The wizards at Richfield Video will arrange the television hook up and a barbecue, catered by Corky’s, will be provided along with a cash bar. Come mingle with friends and enjoy the race.
For more information please contact Scarlett Mattson at 270-547-2407
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