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Horsemanship 101: Trail with
MApHA Professional
Patty McCartin
Focus on Focus on Focus on MApHA MApHA MApHA NONNONNON---PRO PRO PRO
NEW for NEW for NEW for 2014 2014 2014
MApHA MApHA MApHA Incentive Incentive Incentive ProgramProgramProgram
On the Cover Meet A Member: Gay Mullen.………………..………...3
MApHA Non-Pro……………………………………………..4
Horsemanship 101……….………………………………..14
*NEW* Incentive Program……………………………...10
In This Issue Newsletter…………………………...…………………………2
Raffle Gelding………………………………………………….2
Current 2014 Board of Directors………………………...7
Business Directory………..…..……………………………11
Meeting Minutes………………………………..………….16 Become A Member TODAY!...................................17
Greetings, with continued excite-ment , I bring you the February edi-tion of The MApHA Magazine. This month we feature MApHA’s Non-Pros.
Occasionally, I will be calling on you to be apart of this growing online publication. As always we’ll continue to share show related news and ways you can support our club and it’s members and continue to get all gen-eral information that you as a mem-ber (or potential member) need to know.
Please take a moment and share this issue and the following issues on all of your social media sites! Get the word out there and support your lo-cal Appaloosa! If you would like to continue to receive a “printer friend-
ly” of the newsletter and meeting minutes, that option is still available.
If you have anything you’d like to submit, please contact Dustin Boehmer at 269-420-1242 or e-mail at [email protected].
Until next month,
Newsletter
2013 MApHA Raffle Gelding
Raffle tickets are $2.00 each or 3 tickets for $5.00
Tickets are available from MApHA Board members
The drawing to be held Sunday, March 9 at 4:00 p.m. at the MApHA booth during the Michigan Horse Council Stallion Expo & Trade Show
(License #X85654 to Michigan Appaloosa Horse Association Inc. Winner may choose gelding or $500.00)
This month we had the opportunity to speak with and “Meet a
Member”, MApHA’s newest member, Gay Mullen. Thank you
for taking the time to sit down and answer my questions!
Please help me to welcome Gale as she comes out to support
and join our wonderful organization!
What originated your love for the breed? How did you get started with Appaloosas? As a youth I had an Appaloosa and completely fell in love with the breed, from that point on I knew I wanted to show Appaloosas. What brings you to show with us this year? My entire life I’ve wanted to compete on the circuit level with Appaloosa’s. I’ve achieved many of my other goals in various other organizations, but now that I own an Appaloosa, I plan on crossing this goal off my bucket list! As a follow up, do you plan on being involved with the organization past your bucket list goal? For now that is yet to be seen. I plan on owning Appaloosa’s and showing for life, but I don’t know what opportu-nities exist to further my involvement with the club. I’ll be using this year to figure out where I belong! Besides showing in general, what’s your biggest goal for this year? I’d love to win a year end award, and become more comfortable in a Hunt Seat saddle. After attending the banquet, what is your first impression of MApHA? I was very impressed that MApHA uses social media. I found out about the banquet from Facebook and follow up-dates religiously. Special thanks to Joanne Raver for reaching out to me and encouraging me to come to Banquet. Everyone was wonderful and accommodating! I couldn’t believe all the awards that the association provides for it’s members. I also enjoyed that everything seemed thought out and organized. Though it was smaller than ex-
pected, I was really excited to be part a part of this group for 2014 show season.
Gay Mullen
MApHA Non-Pro As we take time this month to Focus
on MApHA’s Non-Pros, I sat down
with Tami Vickery and Joanne Raver
to discuss some of the wonderfully
unique aspects of our Nations only
regionally organized Non-Pro Appa-
loosa Board of Directors.
MApHA’s Non-Pro Association goal is
to enhance every Non-Pro members
experience with MApHA. This in-
cludes, but is not limited to several
add-on events to our regularly sched-
uled show day. What is the most won-
derful thing about these extra-
curricular events? All proceeds earned
are then turned around and donated
back to the Non-Pro Association, in
the form of giveaways, door prizes
and their fantastic year end awards,
pictured in this article!
As a member, or a visitor to our
shows, your are encouraged to en-
gage and support this wonderful affili-
ate association. Some activities in-
clude: Buying a laminate, permanent
back number to show with for the
season. Enjoying a massage, where
HALF the proceeds go to the Non-Pro
association. Participating in the silent
and live auction at the Banquet. Pur-
chasing raffle tickets for various prizes
at our shows and annual Banquet.
Lastly, enjoying the Non-Pro pattern
book provided at all our shows.
The annual Open Barrels Calcutta is
the largest fundraiser for MApHA Non
-Pros. For those of you that might be
inquisitive , a Calcutta is an event
where horse and rider are auctioned
off to the highest bidder. The money
is divided between winning rid-
er, that teams buyer in the auc-
tion and host, in this case
MApHA Non-Pros. As you can
imagine, bidding on nationally
recognized, world champion
AND MICHIGAN NATIVE, gaming
horses can be pretty intense and
hilariously enjoyable. This en-
sures high profits and extreme
benefits for everyone involved!
The Non-Pro association would
like to thank MApHA for it’s
wonderful camaraderie, fantas-
tic events, and huge support. They
promise to uphold the standards of
the parent association and continue
to aid and enrich the Non-Pro experi-
ence.
This year’s MApHA Non-Pro Board of
Directors are:
Tami Vickery - President Amanda Kutchey - Vice President Joanne Raver - Secretary/Treasurer Jim Hollis Jenny Schwab Susan Ogier
Bobbie Best—President 25401 Dunning St Cassopolis, MI 49031 Home: 269-445-3357 Cell: 269-214-0097 Email: Best Farms Term Expires: 2016 Cathy Wood—Vice President/Youth Advisor PO Box 173 Mason, MI 48854 Cell: 5172566548 Email: [email protected] Term Expires: 2016 Judy Biber—Executive Secretary/Treasurer 28328 Dixboro Rd South Lyon, MI 48178 Home: 248-486-0695 Email: [email protected] Term Expires: 2016 Kay Bowen—Banquet/Minutes Keeper 9245 N Wyman Rd Barryton, MI 49305 Home: 989-382-8952 Cell: 231-3577366 Email: [email protected] Term Expires 2016 Dustin Boehmer—Newsletter/Summer Sizzler 6466 McCue Rd Holt, MI 48842 Cell: 269-420-1242 Email: [email protected] Term Expires: 2014 Frannie Wintjen—Classic Show/Show Approval 3234 Moyer Rd Williamston, MI 48895 Cell: 517-719-8941 Email: [email protected] Term Expires: 2014 Bob Clark—Spring Show 2776 Bellevue Road Leslie, MI 49251 Home: 517-589-9711 Email: [email protected] Term Expires: 2014
Jennifer Schulte—Classic Show 1760 Ranch Drive NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Cell: 616-826-8004 Email: [email protected] Term Expires: 2016 Lee Fischhaber—Summer Sizzlwer/Trail Coordinator 22341 M Drive N Marshall, MI 49065 Home: 269-781-3453 Cell: 616-403-1073 Email: [email protected] Term Expires: 2014 Dean Wintjen 3234 Moryer Rd Williamston, MI 48895 Home: 517-655-2763 Email: [email protected] Term Expires: 2016 Kari Klein—Youth Advisor/Website 415 N Gould St Owosso, MI 48867 Cell: 989-382-8138 Email: [email protected] Term Expires: 2015 Amy Zeigler—Open Awards/Show Bill 10327 W Grass Lake Rd Barryton, MI 49305 Home: 989-382-8138 Cell: 989-600-9922 Email: [email protected] Term Expires: 2015 Amy Schweiger 1805 Riley Center Riley Twp, MI 48041 Cell: 810-602-8998 Email: amyschweiger@yahoo. Com Term Expries: 2016
Board of Directors
$$ Incentive Class
AGED GELDINGS
JUNIOR HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
JUNIOR WESTERN PLEASURE
OPEN CAMAS PRAIRIE STUMPS
AGED MARES
SENIOR HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE
OPEN NEZ PERCE STAKES
Classes Eligible For Incentive Money
$100.00 Added To Each Class For All Three 2014
MApHA Shows
Pays National Point Fee Non-Pro and Youth members only in the following classes:
Aged Gelding, Junior HUS, Senior WP
$100 added to each class listed above and
paid to the top four placing's.
Additional Money for the highest placing
MApHA youth exhibitor. Must be three
youth exhibitors per class to be eligible for
payout.
Additional Money for the highest placing
MApHA Non-Pro exhibitor. Must be three
Non-Pro exhibitors per class to be eligible
for payout.
Incentive class will run concurrently with
regularly scheduled class on show bill.
Exhibitor & Owner of the Horse must be
MApHA members to be eligible for pay-
out.
Class will be placed under a “Call Judge”
determined at random immediately prior
to beginning the class.
No added entry fee to be eligible for the in-
centive money.
Payout are to be made in Cash, USD cur-
rency.
Rules:
Showing - Lessons - Training - Sales
Mason, MI - 517-256-6548
Thank you to everyone for their
continued support. If you are interested
in placing a business card in our monthly
newsletter, contact me using the
information provided on the Board of
Directors page for information.
Trail has become quite popular and will challenge any horse and rider. However, the scoring system has helped make this class easier to judge on quality, presence and deductions viewpoint. Most profes-sionals will agree that the easiest way to improve your trail score is to avoid penal-ty points. The following are my thoughts on how to do just that, while maneuver-ing through some of the most common trail obstacles. We will begin with the Rope Gate; a slow-down and breath obstacle. As you ap-proach the gate stop with your shoulder beside the rope’s end. This is your first tip to stay out of the penalty box. As you have to adjust you or your horse’s posi-tion to comfortably handle the gate, your penalty score will increase. Pick up the rope, then proceed to the back. If you’re horse hasn’t developed a straight back, make certain that you cue his hip away from the gate while completing this por-tion of the maneuver. Again, avoiding the penalty box by avoiding the gate it-self. Stop and relax a moment when your horse’s nose is in the center of the gate’s opening. Turn towards the gate opening and walk thru. If the gate includes a walk pole, be conscious and soft in your turn. Walk over with good pace as not to tick the pole, but not to disturb your flow ei-ther. Keeping this consistent pace is a big factor in your overall score. As you walk over, turn in the direction to keep the rope between you and the gate. Stop
when you are thru and parallel with the gate. Take a moment to collect yourself and access your landing spot. Back straight, if you have a straight back and side pass gently over if needed, not to hit the pedestal holding the gate up. You’re almost there! Hook the rope back on the gate. Final tip for staying out of the pen-alty box for the gate; Take a moment to stand quiet and collect yourself after the obstacle, switch reins if need be and do not let your horse touch any part of the gate! This bridge is all about expression and cadence. Though, before you can achieve the finishing touches you have to be-come accustomed to the bridge itself. I think the best way, albeit not the easiest is to commitment and time . Make the bridge part of your daily routine. As you start a horse on the bridge patience is key
as some days one foot up is all you’ll get. Be happy and reassuring as you begin this obstacle. As you approach the bridge make certain that you maintain a nice, easy, but confident, 1-2-3-4 walk ca-dence. Several feet before stepping up on the bridge your horse should look for the bridge, showing some expression as you walk carefully over the center of the bridge. Keep your eyes forward and your pace set for the next obstacle, not to rush or lag. Lastly we’ll bring our focus to ground poles. Pace and cadence are key to ma-neuvering any combination of poles. Ob-viously, horses with a longer stride should easily get over the pole but horses with a short stride will have to move out to maintain their pace and cadence, which in turn will keep their strides while completing the obstacle. Just as in the bridge, your horse should be alert, aware and traveling over the center of the poles (in most layouts or configurations) . With canter poles specifically, your focus should be on the length of stride in your horse. Horses will a lengthy stride should approach a pinwheel towards the outside of the wheel. Horses with smaller strides should aim more near the center to maintain optimal performance. In closing, keep your focus forward and your pace consistent while maneuvering thru all obstacles and you will be success-ful in your endeavors. If you are interest-ed in learning more, feel free to contact Patty McCartin via Facebook or phone 419-706-2861. Thank you for all your wonderful advice.
Horsemanship 101:
Trail Tips by Patty
SHOWING • LESSONS • TRAINING • SALES SHOWING • LESSONS • TRAINING • SALES
MASON, MI MASON, MI -- 517517 -- 256256 -- 65486548
SUPPORT MApHA YOUTH
Cut the proof of purchase from
any Tribute bag and turn in to a
youth member or advisors.
TRIBUTE will generously donate
a portion of their proceeds back
to our organization. If you’re interested in pur-
chasing TRIBUTE Feeds to help support MApHA
Youth, please contact Cathy Wood using the in-
formation provided in our Business Directory.
Thank you TRIBUTE for this wonderful program.
December BOD meeting was
cancelled. Stay tuned next month
for January’s Minutes. Enjoy some
of our MApHA youth kids doing
what they love instead!
Become a Member Today Why? MApHA offers a unique opportunity for those owners and enthusiast to engage in relationships and competition with fellow members of similar interests. For years MApHA has been considered a great family organization and though we may not be related by blood we do share a undeniable common interest in the horses that we care for dearly.
Aside from the companionship gained from our wonder-ful organization are many other opportunities. Annually we award our top showmen at the MApHA Banquet, held in conjunction with our friends at WMAR. MApHA provides it’s youth members the chance at a yearly scholarship for educational purposes and provides youth
with many other unique opportunities to grow relationships and responsibility. We also provide absolutely free ad-vertising to you members in our monthly magazine, which in it’s first month reached 1000 viewer! While we remain proud of our Michigan residents, competitors come nation wide to enjoy the professionalism and proficiency of our shows. Time and time again, we here that we have some of the best shows and our national standings annually only prove the satisfaction rate!
We also engage in community events to help grow friendships and interest by attending tack sales, encouraging open shows via an annual high point award and supporting other organizations such as the Michigan Horse Council. At the Stallion Expo & Trade show MApHA hosts an infor-mation booth and raffles off a gelding to help promote the breed, engage the public and grow our organization.
Whatever reason you choose, we hope that you choose MApHA and all the wonderful people that make us great. Thank your for your consideration. We hope to be having a great 2014 with you, whether it be in or outside the show pen!
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