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Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best.
For Michigan Amateur and Non-Pro competitor Elisabet Teagan, competing is ultimately about the horses. She shows because she’s competitive by nature and enjoys the challenge. That challenge meshes perfectly with the way her mind works.
“My brain is never at rest. It is in a state of perpetual motion,” she said. “I’m continuously planning, thinking about the future, anticipating challenges and trying to think of solutions.”
Showing horses takes all that brain power. It requires formulating strategies.
“But I also know that it’s entirely possible that none of my plans or practices will work due to the circumstances I’m dealing with.”
Teagan has always loved animals and especially horses. She started taking riding lessons at the age of 9 and when she turned 10, her family bought her a green-broke 3-year-old Appaloosa gelding.
“Initially, I had no desire to show,” Teagan admitted. “My mom had to work hard to convince me to show at the 4-H level.”
From there, Teagan moved on to competing in Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) shows throughout her high school years and then American Paint Horse Association (APHA) contests for a hot minute before moving on to American Quarter Horse (AQHA) sanctioned shows.
For years Teagan showed English horses under the guidance of Texas trainer Nancy Sue Ryan.
“With Nancy Sue, you learn more than how to ride and hone your skills,” Teagan said. “You learn about all aspects of caring for your horse. She pushes you and your horse to improve every time you ride. I always learn something new, whether it be riding, soundness, or breeding.”
It was at Ryan’s Show Stop Farm that Teagan fell in love with Krymsun Kisses, a 2005 sorrel mare by Quarter Horse Congress and AQHA World s
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Champion Western Pleasure stallion, One Hot Krymsun, out of a Superior Western Pleasure mare by the name of Boot Scootin Babe.
“Naturally, I fell in love with a western horse at Show Stop,” Teagan laughed.
His ultimate choice for her was a After A Few (Reba), a 2019 sorrel mare by Extremely Hot Chips out of one of Brian’s favorite mares, Only Ever After, bred by Capital Quarter Horses.
“Brian had Reba in the barn for another client and thought she would be the perfect fit for me,” Teagan said.
After purchasing Reba she earned a Reserve Championship in the 3-Year-Old & Over Limited Horse Western Pleasure at the March To The Arch, winning the Super Sires bonus with Baker. In 2023 Baker also rode Reba to a Reserve Championship in the Level 1 Western Pleasure at the AQHA World Show and his assistant trainer Gaven Young showed the mare to a win in the Level 2 Junior Western Pleasure. This year Reba has been moved from the Bakers to Beckey Schooler and Austin Lester to begin her Trail and Western Riding career. She will be shown in Open Western Pleasure by Schooler and Lester and in Amateur and Non-Pro by Teagan. She will make her debut in Trail at the Premier and will be shown in Green Trail by Lester.
Hacked The Code has already made his mark in the Trail arena with Martin Doustou at Mayabb Show Horses in Florida. He captured a bronze at the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) World Championship Show and was top five and top 10 at the Quarter Horse Congress in Trail. This year he is being shown in Open Trail and Western Riding by Doustou and in Level 1 Amateur Trail with Liz.
“Datsyuk is special also in that he taught my mom how to ride,” Liz explained. “My mom did not grow up around horses. Dawn Baker (Brian’s wife) really encouraged her to start riding and do the Amateur Walk-Trot. Datsyuk used to be so proud to show in the Walk-Trot with my mom. It’s like he knew the importance of his job in teaching her the ropes.”
Sheza Showstopper is competing in First Year, Green and Junior Trail with Samantha Gately and Carmen Mayabb.
Liz says she laughs because she is a futurity person accustomed to having young Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure prospects but that she’s somehow turned into a Trail and Western Maturity person.
Ryan bred Krymsun Kisses to VS Code Red and Teagan and her family bought the resulting offspring, a 2018 red roan gelding named Hacked The Code (Datsyuk) as soon as he was born. They loved him so much that in 2020 they returned to Show Stop to purchase his full sister, Sheza Showstopper (Reba) on the day she was born.
Hacked The Code got his start in the show arena in Western Pleasure but ultimately moved to all-around competition.
“It was about that time that I went looking for my next Western Pleasure horse,” Teagan said.
For that task she enlisted the help of Ohio trainer, Brian Baker. She told him that she would only look at a mare and that she preferred a bay.
“Brian tried to convince me to look at geldings, too, with no luck,” Teagan said.
“Just me and my band of red horses,” she said. “For the last few years, my focus has been Western Pleasure, and now I’m learning Trail. Before the 2024 Congress, I had not shown Trail since 2010 when I still showed Appaloosa, so it was a whole new experience. The Trail has become a lot more challenging and intricate than I remember.”
Pictured on the opposite page is Elisabet Teagan with her show partner, Sheza Showstopper (Kate). On this page (top) Samantha Gately is pictured showing Kate in Trail. Below that (left to right): Martin Doustou showing Hacked The Code (Datsyuk) in Trail; Gaven Young with After A Few (Reba) at the AQHA World Show; and Liz riding Hacked The Code at the Love Circuit.
But, it’s the welfare of the horses that comes first.
“The horses are my children, and I love being with them,” she said. “I’m an involved owner and like spending time with my horses. I enjoy seeing my horses show at their highest capability as much as I enjoy showing them myself. Obviously, everyone wants to win and be successful, but for me, it’s about getting better every ride.”
Each time Liz rides she strives to be better than she was the last time.
“I’m immensely hard on myself and aim for perfection,” she explained. “However, perfection is not attainable so I try to focus on different pieces each ride. Sometimes, I think you learn more when it doesn’t go as planned than you do from executing correctly.”
Liz loves to compete herself. She was third at the NSBA World Show and earned serveral top 10 placings there. She has also been in the top 15 at the Congress. But, she says she gets as much joy from watching the trainers do well on her horses.
When not practicing with one of her horses or at a show, school has consumed much of Liz’s time. She graduated from Kalamazoo College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and completed a general course at the London School of Economics. She then earned a Master of Management Studies degree from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and most recently earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.
When U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 2 that he was imposing tariffs on imports from multiple countries - including Mexico, Canada and China, those involved in the horse industry were left to wonder what type of impact the tariffs would have and how to deal with the repercussions.
On April 5, 10 percent tariffs were imposed on all imported products (except from Mexico and Canada). Additional tariffs kicked in on April 9, and those tariffs range from 10 percent for the United Kingdom to 20 percent for countries in the European Union, including Ireland and France. Japan had an even higher tariff, 24 percent, placed on its products.
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“horse product” is anything “consumable” (i.e., usable) derived from a horse. This includes semen, embryos, and other breeding products, art made from horsehair (such as bracelets or jewelry made from manes and tails), and more. It can also sometimes include carriages, sulkies, and other types of horse-drawn “transportation.”
Over the last couple of weeks however, tariff rates have fluxed for some countries, which all has an impact on businesses and markets.
According to the American Horse Council, tariffs on horses and horse products could affect the broader global trade network, impacting both breeders and owners involved in international transactions. Keeping up with changes in trade policies is important for making informed decisions regarding horse purchases and sales.
But that is much easier said than done due to the rapid (often hourly) changes in tariff information coming from the government.
As of April 14, increased tariffs had been paused for most countries for 90 days – this means goods from the UK, EU and others are currently subject to a blanket 10% tax. But the US’s escalating tit-for-tat tariffs
“There has been NO impact yet,” said Dr. Candice Hall. “We’ve travelled across the border. We’ve had horses go south and come north as usual.
with China meant goods from China were subject to 125% tax.
Of further importance, when calculating possible tariffs and import fees, they are based on the value of the horse or item you’re importing, not necessarily the most recent purchase price. You must often be able to provide documentation concerning the value of the horse at the border. If you buy a horse for $1 from a friend, but the horse was most recently valued at $10,000, you would pay a tariff on $10,000, not $1. Some tariffs require a minimum valuation for specific items.
If your horse is entering or leaving the United States, your requirements will be different depending on whether it’s for temporary purposes (like racing, competition, or breeding) or a permanent relocation.
It’s important to remember that when importing and exporting horses, tariffs are a separate issue from necessary health documents. You must always ensure that you have the appropriate permits and health certificates and follow necessary quarantine procedures when importing and exporting horses.
AHC provided several “need to know” items about potential tariffs, including:
• Tariffs on horses and horse products could increase costs. Tariffs may be applied to horses, horse equipment and related products, leading to increased costs for owners importing or exporting horses. Understanding tariff schedules is crucial to avoid unexpected expenses.
• Temporary vs. permanent imports. There is a distinction between temporary imports, such as horses brought in for competitions, and permanent imports. Horses temporarily imported may avoid tariffs, but owners must provide adequate documentation and may need to pay refundable deposits.
cluding health certificates and permits, is essential for importing horses or related products. These documents help ensure compliance with international trade regulations and can affect tariff responsibilities.
• Tariff codes. Horse owners need to familiarize themselves with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which assigns specific codes to various goods, including horses and related products. The correct code determines the tariff rates applied to imports or exports.
The most direct impact is that the tariffs are based on country of origin, which may affect UK companies selling goods made in China, for example.
One area businesses are trying to get clarity on is whether the tariff is a flat 10% or if it is 10% on top of previous duties, which were specific to each product. Businesses are also grappling with expected changes and uncertainty around the application of the de-minimis rule, which previously meant packages under $800 did not qualify for any taxes or tariffs.
Erreplus Italian Saddlery, for example, recently announced it would absorb any potential tariff increases and would keep prices for their jumping and dressage saddles the same in 2025.
Dr. Candice Hall
Dr. Candice Hall lives in Black Creek, British Columba with her husband, Dr. Cory Seebach. A practicing veterinarian Hall and her husband, a dentist, both compete in American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and National Snaffle Bit Association sanctioned events and breed Western Pleasure contenders. They own AQHA Leading Western Pleasure sire Machine Made, who stands at Riverside Ranch in Sultan, Washington.
Hall said there has been a lot of panic over the news of the tariffs but so far she has not noticed any difference in traveling although she notes it has been difficult to obtain any actual official information.
“There has been NO impact yet,” she said. “We’ve traveled across the border. We’ve had horses go south and come north as usual.
In addition, Hall and Seebach have been traveling to the U.S. to compete for over 30 years say they have experienced no fee changes. s
Dr. Candice Hall and her husbnd, Dr. Cory Seebach, pictured on the opposite pge with their stallion, Machine Made,have been traveling to the United States to compete in AQHA shows and futurities for 30 years say they have noticed no difference since additional tariffs were announced. It remains unclear the total impact the tariffs will have on the horse industry.
So far, Pierre Briere has not noticed a difference in business due to tariffs but said “I am concerned since many bedding companies that supply the northeast are from Canada and therefore, it’s a matter of time before tariffs impact our costs.”
Pierre Briere
Born in Quebec, Canada, professional trainer Pierre Briere said, so far, his operation has not been impacted by tariffs.
“Costs have remained on their customary trend but no real impact has been noticed.”
Briere and his wife, Nicole, own and operate Pierre Briere Quarter Horses in Frenchtown, New Jersey, where they specialize in the preparation of Quarter Horses for all-around events.
Briere moved to the United States in 1987 to train horses and has been a U.S. citizen ever since. In addition to training, he is an AQHA and NSBA carded judge.
So far, Briere says his clients don’t seem worried.
“I have not had any conversations with clients who expressed concern about traveling to Canada or tariffs concern.,” he said.
Briere did, however, acknowledge that he’s keeping a close eye on the issue.
“I am concerned since many bedding companies that supply the northeast are from Canada and therefore it’s a matter of time before tariffs impact our costs,” he said. “Hopefully a new trade deal between Canada and the United States will come soon.”
Like many, Briere said it is difficult to keep up with what the current news on tariffs.
“There is a lot of confusion in the media about tariffs,” he said. “It is my understanding that the tariffs imposed by U.S. on Canada are on steel, aluminum and cars. I’m not certain about what Canada has imposed on U.S. as a retaliatory tariffs, what goods coming into U.S. are subject to the retaliatory tariffs.”
Understanding Tariff Type
All tariff types are coded and given an identification number. The majority of countries rely on a semi-standardized code list known as a Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HS). Knowing the HS code will often allow you to efficiently search for a country’s trade requirements to understand what documenta-
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Pierre Briere and his wife, Nicole, are pictured on this page. They own and operate Pierre Briere Quarter Horses in Frenchtown, New Jersey.
tion you need to provide or what duty you potentially pay.
The United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule can be found at: https://hts.usitc.gov/
Once you know the tariff HS code, you can enter it into the FTA Tariff Tool to find the tariff rate and rule of origin for your product (in this case, your horse). FTA Tariff Tool: https://www.trade.gov/fta-tariff-tool-search Rules of Origin (ROO) are used to determine if products are eligible for duty-free or reduced duties. ROOs for horses can be different depending on the destination country. Some countries say where a horse is born is the country of origin, whereas other countries say where a horse permanently lives is the country of origin. You must check the ROOs of the country you’re importing to for the correct determination. You’ll have to prove the origin of your horse; this could count as an FEI passport or breed registration paper. If a horse is visiting a country for competition while a new tariff is imposed, it will not have to pay a tariff upon return to its country of origin.
For up to date information on how the tariffs are impacting the horse industry visit www.horsecouncil.org.
More than $665,000 awarded to competitors
Text Corrine S. Borton with WEC reports
Photos Cody Parmenter, Shane Rux & Courtney B. Ament
The World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Florida hosted the 2025 Sudden Impulse Futurity, held in conjunction with the Orange Blossom AQHA Circuit April 17-27. The annual event drew competitors and spectators from all over the globe for 10 full days of American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) sanctioned classes.
Highlighting the event were two maiden classes, both held in the stunning Grand Arena.
The $30,000 NSBA Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Open & Limited Hunter Under Saddle, featured on April 19, drew a total of 15 entries competing for the first time. R C Kola, sired by Its A Southern Thing out of Its Al Over claimed championship titles in both the Open and Limited divisions of the class with North Carolina trainer Joy Wheeler in the irons. R C Kola was bred and is owned by Johnny Tart, of Greensboro, North Carolina and earned $10,000 for winning the Open Division and another $2,500 in the Limited.
“He’s a great trotter, and to me, he checks
at 2025 event
all the boxes, but he just has so much rhythm loping. It’s just so easy to ride,” Wheeler said. “We helped raise him along with our customers, Johnny and Karen Tart. We watched him be born, so this is extra special because we were all there — my husband (Justin) and his owners. It’s so hard to have one make it to the pen, let alone one that you raise from the start, so it’s just hard to put into words.”
“When we watched him in the pasture as a young horse, we knew he was pretty special,” Wheeler recalled. A lot has to fall into place to make it this far, but we knew he was special.”
R C Kola was paid into a Maiden class in Kentucky but Wheeler opted to show him for the first time in Ocala because of her fondness for the WEC.
“I love this pen; I love this facility,” she said. “I thought it would be amazing to show him in front of the hotel. There is nothing’s like this, and since he told me he was ready, I said let’s do it.”
R C Kola, who also won the Open and Limited divisions of the $10,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old Open & Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle on April 23, has since been sold to Madeleine Bayless, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Reserve honors and a check for $7,000 in the Maiden Hunter Under Saddle class went to A Top Gun, sired by Required Invitation out of Miss Silver Sensation, and Sara Simons. A Top Gun was bred by Simons Show Horses and is owned by Stephanie Mohindra. Katy Jo Zuidema rounded out the top three riding Marcie McClenon’s 4-year-old stallion, What Is The Matter, sired by What Matters Most out of Lastminuteinvestment.
One day later the $50,000 NSBA Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Open & Limited Open Western Pleasure took center stage with a total of 12 entries competing.
When the judges selections were tabulated, Katie Green and All Nett, sired by Nothin But Nett out of Just Cool Movin, claimed victory and a check for $15,000.
All Nett is a 2022 gelding, bred by Todd Michael and owned by Nothin But Nett’s owner Susan K. Johns, of Scottsdale, Arizona.
“He’s just such an exotic, cool-moving horse,” Green shared. “He sweeps across the ground so effortlessly, and he’s absolutely beautiful. I really just try to stay out of his way and let him do his thing.”
Showing a maiden horse has its challenges but Green was confident in All Nett.
“You never really know how a horse will react until you’re in that arena, so it’s definitely a bit nerve-wracking,” she said. “Honestly, I was probably more nervous than he was. There are so many great places to show, but nothing
compares to this venue. You always want to bring your best when you come here.”
Green said everyone involved with All Nett is excited about his future.
“We’re planning to show him throughout the year to get him really seasoned,” she explained.
“Next year, he’ll likely head to Arizona to begin his all-around career. I have no doubt he’s going to be exceptional. He’s truly the coolest horse ever.”
Florida trainer Christopher Holbin was Reserve in the class riding Lady Mamalade, earning $10,000.
The 2022 mare, sired by The Lopin Machine out of My Mama Said So, was bred and is owned by Angela Wade. Chris’ wife, Shannon Curl-Holbin rounded out the top three in the Open Division of the class teamed with Saltt Life, sired by Machine Made out of Krymsun Annie Mation. They collected a check for $7,500 earning Shannon a spot in the NSBA’s Quarter Million Dollar Club.
Miss Goodlookin, sired by Hay Goodlookn out of Missy Machine and Katie Cochran won the Limited division collecting $2,500. Miss GoodLookin was bred and is owned by Anthony Leier, Gordonville, Texas.
In earlier highlights from the Orange Blossom Circuit, Keith Miller teamed with The Company You Keep (All Time Fancy x In Good Company), owned by Madeleine Bayless, to win the NSBA 3-Year-Old Open & Limited Hunter Under Saddle with 16 entries. Reserve honors went to If I Were A Boy and Katie Cochran riding for Morgan Miller. Rebekah Kazakevicius piloted Al Right All Right (Allocate Your Assets x IE Malibu Barbie), owned by Cindy Kazakevicius, to claim the Limited title.
Western Pleasure
London Liner earned top honors in the 19 entry NSBA Maturity Non-Pro Western Pleasure aboard The Perfect Illusion, a 2019 mare by The Lopin Machine x A Certain Illusion, owned by Lorren and Barry Tarp. Michelle Montieth took the top spot in the Limited division with The Lopin Illusion (The Lopin Machine x A Certain Illusion), owned by MNM Stoneridge LLC.
A total of seven competed in the Maturity Open Wetern Pleasure with Waffle House (The Born Legacy x BestSeatNThe House) and Aaron Moses taking top honors. The bay mare, ownd by the Glover Galyean Partnership, earned $650.
Alec Cochran rode CP Show Stoppin (Heart Stoppin x Its A Pretty Thing) to a win in the $1,000 Novice Horse
Pictured on the opposite page (bottom) is Joy Wheeler and R C Kola. They are also pictured (top right) n their win photo after winning the Maiden Hunter Under Saddle. Below that, Katie Green and All Nett, winners of the Maiden Western Pleasure class. s
Open Western Pleasure with 11 entries. The win was worth $650.
Deanna Willis teamed with Guitarz N Cadillacz (Machine Made x HP Only The Best) to win th 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure with 12 entries. Guitarz N Cadillacz is owned by Rusty & Katie Green.
Trail
The $30,000 NSBA 4-Year-Old & Over Open & Limited Maiden Trail drew 15 entries with Anthony Montes and Socks For Dayz claiming the win and $10,000. Socks For Dayz (RL Best Of Sudden x A Krymsun Babe) is owned by Ingrid Miller Quarter Horses LLC.
Montes said the pattern was challenging but really fun.
“There were some cool maneuvers in it, and I especially liked the first trot sequence to the gait,” he said. “With maiden horses, you don’t always know what you’ve got until you get in the ring and show. The crew did a really great job.”
Elizabeth Yoder teamed with Best Dayz R Here, owned by Whitney Nicole, to capture the Limited Division title.
Montes also won the NSBA Junior Open Trail with Whiskey Made Me (Whiskey Made Me x Easy To Be Super), owned by Lauren Graves, with a combined score 238.
In the Limited Division, Carli Jerrell claimed top honors aboard The Cookie Club, a 2021 gelding by Lazy Loper out of A Good Cookie, owned by Jackie Adams. The pair secured the win with a 16.5-point lead and a final score of 233.
Chad Evans and Sugaray (RL Best Of Sudden x WhatsCookingGoodLookin), owned by Kathy Huspeni, claimed victory in the NSBA Senior Open Trail with 37 entries, collecting a check for $2,200.
Tyler Haney rode Shootin The Breeze, owned by Marcie McClenon, to claim the Limited Division title, earning $1,480.
The NSBA Amateur Non-Pro Trail was won by Caroline Cavallo and her partner, Hot Lopin Lily (RL Best Of Sudden x A Krymsun Babe). The 2019 gelding, owned by the Cavallo Family Trust, topped a competitive field of 21 entries with an impressive score of 240.50, earning both the overall and Limited titles.
Lauren Stopperich of Venetia, Pennsylvania, rode Showin My Ace (Lazy Loper x Potential Advantage) to victory in the 16 entry NSBA Select Non-Pro Trail, earning a total score of 238. They also claimed the Limited Division title.
On Easter Sunday, the final day of the 2025 Orange Blossom Classic, competition wrapped up with the NSBA Non-Pro Open Trail Challenge. A total of 25 entries gathered under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena to compete. Open to horses of all ages, the class welcomed back the top 10 horse-and-rider combinations from the week’s Amateur, Youth, and Select NSBA Trail classes. Angela Wade captured the top prize with her longtime partner, A Soxy Dream (A Dream Remembered x Roxie Soxy). The duo navigated a
technical trail course designed by Tim Kimura and built by Garry McAllister, earning a winning score of 244.50.
“I really like how they started with the slow work and then progressed and then slowed it down again,” Wade said. “I think they did a really good job of creating a pattern that made the riders have to execute and have patience.”
Katie Kopf and her 2015 gelding, Two Ziplines (VS Flatline x Two Dips Of Zip), secured third place overall and also took home the Limited Division title.
Over Fences
In the NSBA Open Hunter Derby, Ryan Painter bested the field with Hana Thomas’ My Next Edition, (The Next Detail x My First Kiss). The pair led the standings after the classic round with a score of 88. They scored a 90 in the second round for a two-round total score of 178, securing them the win with an 11-point lead.
Isabella Vass laid down two solid rounds to secure the win in the NSBA Non-Pro Hunter Derby aboard Westminster’s Dancing In The Moonlight (Untouchable x Orissa M), owned by Kristen Crowe-Rajan. The duo earned a score of 74 in the classic round and a score of 79 in the handy, ending the class with a total score of 153.
Ranch
The $10,000 NSBA Senior Ranch Riding was secured by Bud Lyon aboard Alpha Black (Wimpy Chic x Chexanicki), owned by Circle Y Ranch.The pair earned a winning score of 237.50.
Although new to Ranch Riding, the 2017 stallion is already making an impression.
“Alpha Black has had a very successful career as a reining horse up until the beginning of this year, when they sent him to me to transition into the ranch classes,” Lyon explained. “He’s relatively new to the discipline, so I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. Compared to some of the more seasoned horses in that class – he handled the pattern really well and he’s such a good-minded horse.”
Steve Meadows rode The Half Time Show, (Yellow Jersey x Hang With Juice), owned by Kara Ann Bennett, to a win in the Senior Ranch Riding with 23 competitors.
Meadows also rode Kathryne Zachrich’s RunningOutOfBoonelite (Once In A Blu Boon x Cat In White Nikes) to win the NSBA Maiden Ranch Riding, with a combined score of 231.
In Amateur Ranch Riding action, Tianna Cooper loped to the win aboard Suzanne Cooper’s Good Gravy (SG Frozen Enterprize x Smart Oaklynn). The pair was awarded a combined score of 230.50, earning them the winning title
with a nine-and-a-half point lead.
Kara Ann Bennett, of Erie, Pennsylvania, claimed the top spot in the NSBA Select Ranch Riding aboard her own The Half Time Show and also finished third with her other partner, Seven S Crossfire. Bennett and The Half Time Show (Yellow Jersey x Hang With Juice), led the field of seven competitors with a winning score of 228.50. Her third-place ride, Seven S Crossfire (Stevie Rey Von x Seven Pepto Whiz), earned a score of 223.
A SUDDEN IMPULSE
After a short pause from competition following the Orange Blossom AQHA Circuit, action got under way at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala for A Sudden Impulse Futurity.
Jordan Macan and her 2021 mare, Hay Girl Hayy, sired by Hay Goodlookn out of Johnnie On The Spot/Shesjohnnieonthespot, took home top honors in the NSBA Maturity Non-Pro Western Pleasure.
Macan said Western Pleasure is relatively new to her but she’s got a trusted partner in Hay Girl Hayy to transition.
“I call her Sushi. Sushi Roll,” she said shared. “From the moment we went and looked at her, I fell in love. Having a horse like her is such a rewarding experience. She’s just a great mare. I couldn’t ask for a better partner.”
Melanie Parker secured the Limited Division title aboard She Be Creepin (Justa Creepin x Sassy Lil Goodbar), owned by Kaitlyn Crane.
In some additional highlights from The Sudden Impulse Futurity, Andy Cochran rode Diime Piece (Machine Made x Shez Slippin Around) to a win in the NSBA 4-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure with 12 entries. The 2021 mare is owned by Morgan Miller, and earned $2,200 for the victory.
“She’s only shown about three times in her life,” Cochran said. “She debuted in the Maiden class here at WEC as a 3-year-old. We’re really just getting started. She uses her ears a lot and looks through the bridle. It stands out – for the public and the judges to look across and the horse be looking forward and expressive.”
Devon Meshach captured the Limited Division in the class aboard Sundi Bar Hopper (Best Brew At The Bar x Hotroddin On Sundi), owned by John Zuidema Jr.
Fresh off his success in the Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Western Pleasure class, Chris Holbin piloted Lady Mamalade (The Lopin Machine x My Mama Said So) to a win in the NSBA 3-Year-Old & Over $2,500 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure with 18 entries. The Limited Division title was awarded to Mark Zeitler and No Doubt Im A Oh K, owned by Richard and Betty Jo Carr. The 2021 gelding is by No Doubt Im Lazy x OHK Goodbars Krymsun.
Pictured on the opposite page (top) is Bud Lyon riding Alpha Black in the Senior Ranch Riding at the Orange Blossom Circuit. Below that (left) Deanna Green and Guitarz N Cadilliacz and Ryan Painter and My Next Edition in the Open Hunter Derby. On this page, Jordan Macan with Hay Girl Hayy. s
Cody Parrish teamed with After Midniite (Nothin But Nett), owned by Courtney Stephens, to win the 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure with 16 entries. The win was worth $2,200. Limited Division champions were Mark Katafiasz and Shesa HotMoonRising, owned by Cliff Hartman.
Ray Arnona teamed with The Wild Wiild West to win the Non-Pro Color Western Pleasure out of a field of nine. They collected $375 for the win. They also won the NSBA 3-YearOld Non-Pro Western Pleasure with 12 entries. Angela Wade and Lady Marmalade were Limited Division champions in that class.
Waffle House returned to the winner’s position in the NSBA Maturity Open Western Pleasure. The 2020 mare owned by the Glover Galyean Partnership LLC, earned $2,200.
Mark Katafiasz rode Renee Norleen’s WellThereYouGo (Certainly A Vision x Miss Good N Red Dee) to claim the Limited Division title in the class.
Trail
The $30,000 Open Trail Challenge was the marquee event of A Sudden Impulse. Held under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena, the top 15 horse-and-rider combinations from the week’s Junior and Senior NSBA Trail classes returned to compete one final time. Thirty entries earned a spot in the Open Trail Challenge, but it was Anthony Montes who dominated the class, taking home first place with Victoria Coombs’ 2016 mare KM Best Dressed, sired by RL Best Of Sudden out of Hot Little Mama, as well as Reserve with Natalie Hudson’s 2008 gelding Hot Ovations (Ovations Only x Blazing Hot Dixie).
Tim Kimura delivered yet another intricate pattern featur-
ing over 90 poles, with assistance from Garry McAlister and the WEC crew. The arena was transformed into a winding course that put both precision and partnership to the test.
KM Best Dressed and Hot Ovations have been partners with Montes for several years now. They earned $10,000 and $7,000 respectively in the class.
“I’ve had Hot Ovations for, I think, three years, and when I first got him, I instantly felt a connection,” he said. “I’ve also had KM Best Dressed for about three years. Both horses just fit me. I know them inside and out and exactly what they need.”
Earlier in the week 26 horse-and-rider pairs competed in Junior Trail. The class served as the final qualifying opportunity for the $30,000 NSBA Open Trail Challenge. Nick Mayabb and the 2020 gelding Straight Line Breeze (VS Flatline x Only A Breeze), owned by Nancy G Chapman Ttee Ngc Trust, secured the top spot with a score of 245, setting themselves up strong going into the challenge.
Jeffrey Johns topped a field of 16 in the NSBA Amateur Trail, riding Susan Johns’ Nothin But Nett to victory. Aboard the 2017 stallion by Machine Made out of KM Hot Number, Johns earned a standout score of 248, finishing with a 10.5point lead.
Susan Johns of Scottsdale, Arizona, claimed top honors in the $5,000 NSBA Amateur Select Trail aboard her own KM Flat Out The Best (VS Flatline x KM Best To Be Slow). The 2015 mare delivered a standout performance, earning a combined score of 240 to secure the win.
NSBA Senior Open & Limited Open Trail drew 36 horseand-rider combinations to compete for top honors through an intricate pattern designed by Tim Kimura. Two entries stood
out to the judges to both earn final scores of 241.50: Blake Weis and Ryan Cottingim. By way of tie, Weis and the 2017 mare Hot Lopin Lily (RL Best Of Sudden x Shes A Lopin Machine), owned by the Cavallo Family Trust, took the top prize.
Hunter Under Saddle
Beth Case brought home the top prize in the 3Year-Old & Over Limited Horse Open Hunter Under Saddle, riding Michelle and Sheila Bauer’s 2022 bay gelding, HeresTalkinToYouKid (Extremely Hot Chips x Talk About Lazy) with 16 entries.
“He did everything I asked, he was quiet and soft,” Case said. “He was just really good.”
In the 18 entry NSBA 4-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle, Katy Jo Zuidema took the win aboard What Is The Matter, a 2021 stallion by What Matters Most x Lastminuteinvestment, owned by Marcie McClenon, earning $750. Jesse Jones riding Easy Peazy owned by Flentje Enterprises LLC claimed the Limited Division title.
Mallori Bordic secured the Limited title, riding Jamie Oakley’s That Certain Sumthin, a 2021 stallion by Certainly A Vision out of Fabulicity.
Michelle Bauer bested a field of nine entries in the 3Year-Old Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle with Couture In Chrome (When In Chrome x Blue Couture) to earn $2,200. The 2022 gelding is owned by Michelle and Sheila Bauer. The Limited Division championship was awarded to Jennifer Leavengood and Daisy Raken’s With You Al Be Best, a 2022 mare by Good Better Best out of Withoutyoualbeblue.
In the NSBA Maturity Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle, 14 horse-and-rider combinations took to the rail in hopes of impressing the judges. The top prize was awarded to Susan Renee Phillips on Corrival Ranch LLC’s Ma Donna, a 2021 mare by Allocate Your Assets out of Truly Graceful.
Cheyenne Augsburger claimed the top Limited spot with her own 2018 gelding The Irons Hot (One Hot Chocolate x Duplicated Irons).
Keith Miller closed out two successful weeks at the Orange Blossom Classic and A Sudden Impulse with a win in the $10,000 NSBA Maturity Open Hunter Under Saddle. On the final day of competition, Miller guided Im Willy Good Today, owned by Madeleine Bayless, to the top of a 14-horse field to earn the champion ribbon.
In the Limited division, Rebecca Spellman rode Best Bea Goodtime (Good Better Best x Bea Sweet Blaze), a 2021 gelding owned by Allison Ann Rassinoux to the win. Over Fences
Ryan Painter and My Next Edition (The Next Detail x My First Kiss), owned by Hana Thomas, continued their winning ways during A Sudden Impulse with another victory in the $5,000 NSBA Open Hunter Derby.
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Pictured on the opposite page is Anthony Montes showing KM Best Dressed to a win in the $30,000 Open Trail Challenge, the marquee event of A Sudden Impulse.
“The handy round is where he truly shines, and I feel like that’s where we made up ground,” Painter said.
Driving
Kevin Dukes from Weatherford, TX and Orange Is The Newbay (It’s All About Blue x Jazz E Invitation) owned by Loretta Magnuson drove to victory in the $2,000 NSBA Senior Pleasure Driving.
In the $2,000 Junior Pleasure Driving, Kevin Dukes drove Cathy Corrigan Frank’s 2020 mare, Al Be Large (Living Large x Al Be Watching), to the top spot.
Loretta Magnuson claimed the win in the $2,000 NSBA Amateur Pleasure Driving aboard Orange Is The Newbay (Its All About Blue x Jazz E Invitation), a 2012 gelding owned by Cathy Corrigan Frank.
Ranch
Bud Lyon and Bet Boon Gone Blue (Bet Hesa Boon x Shes Gone Dark), owned by Carol Dewrell, continued to impress during their second week at WEC, once again claiming top honors in the NSBA Junior Ranch Riding with 12 entries.
Lyon also dominated the NSBA Senior Ranch Riding. He teamed with Whizenboonsmal (Peptoleap x She Whiz A Star), owned by Madison Hayden Rafacz, to earn the top spot and secured second place aboard Alpha Black, owned by the Circle Y Ranch.
Not to be outdone, Rafacz then rode Whizenboonsmal to a win in Youth Ranch Riding with nine entries.
Thalia Postins teamed with Thank Mi Later to win the Amateur Ranch Riding with five entries.
English Versatility
Open and Non-Pro English Versatility classes, a growing event designed to showcase the adaptability and skill of horse and rider, were offered for the first time at the WEC in Ocala. Inspired by western Trail classes, English Versatility challenges competitors to complete a pattern featuring maneuvers like turns on the forehand, small jumps or ground rails, leg yields, and lead changes. The emphasis is on smooth, forward movement with light rein contact and a natural head carriage. Open to horses aged 3 and older, the class offers divisions for Open, Amateur, Youth, and WalkTrot riders.
In the $500 Open English Versatility, Caroline FrenchCampbell of San Miguel, California and her own Mr Goody Too Shoes captured the win. The 2019 gelding by Too Sleepy To Zip x Sky’s Lady In Blue, earned a combined score of 232 to finish 7.5 points ahead of the field.
Kenzie Bracken aboard Hoos Sophisticated (Sophistication Only x Shez Dressed Hot) captured the win in the $500 Non-Pro English Versatility, earning a combined score of 233. The 2017 stallion, owned by Laura Bracken, delivered a smooth and grateful performance in the newly added class.
Next year’s Orange Blossom Circuit will be held at WEC Ocala April 8-12 and A Sudden Impulse will follow April 14-18. For more information, including complete results from this year visit www.anequineproduction.com.
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Iowa competitor getting off to a strong start with new show partner
Text Corrine S. Borton Photos 831 Ranch Photography
Iowa Amateur competitor Teresa Krueger likes to tell people that her addiction to horses is something she just never outgrew.
When she was just a child, her sister decided to buy a half quarter/half arabian mare.
“I used to ride double with her everywhere,” Krueger recalled. “I was finally able to get my first 50-inch black pony (Hondo) when I was about 8 years old. At first I was scared of him because he was so rotten. But, after riding him a bit I figured out he was only trying to scare me and I would ride him all over the place.”
Before long Krueger and her sister got involved in 4-H and her sister in FFA and they never looked back.
“I was hooked,” she said.
Like many, Krueger got her competitive start showing in 4-H where she learned about different disciplines like Western Pleasure, Showmanship, Halter, Trail, Horsemanship and Hunt Seat.
“The first trophy I ever won in a costume class at the Bremer County (Iowa) Fair,” she said. “We were dressed in a Hawaiian outfit. My mom sewed plastic garbage sacks and slit them up the middle and we put the ‘Hawaiian skirt’ all the way around him. We had flowers down his tail and around his neck as well as me. I was so excited to win.”
In high school Krueger graduated to open shows, which she says were very competitive. Then after a break to attend college she started competing in American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) sanctioned shows.
For the past eight years Krueger has been competing under the guidance of Shannon Walker, Hannah Lind and Spencer Groth, of Show Horses by Shannon. Teamed with Peace Of My Heart, a double registered AQHA/APHA mare, she won numerous Circuit Championships in Equitation and Hunter Under Saddle.Then with Slew Of Details, Krueger won the Amateur Showmanship at the 2019 AQHA Level 1 Championship Show-East.
“I couldn't believe it,” Krueger said. “I would never have thought I would win a Showmanship class. Slew of Details is a Showmanship machine. She probably could have done the pattern without me. I was so excited and blessed.”
Last August Krueger received a picture of Its Game On (Rocky D), sired by Machine Made out of Moonlite In Dixie, from Walker who asked her if she’s be interested in flying to Florida with Lind to try him out. The 2018 brown gelding was owned at the time by Tali Terlizzi and was in training with Amanda Ringer.
“He was a trooper,” Krueger said. “Hannah put him through Equitation, Horsemanship, and even tried some lead changes. At that point he had only been shown in Hunter Under Saddle but Amanda had started him on some Trail and Equitation. We were excited to find how quickly he picked up on things.”
Rocky D was purchased and Lind showed him a couple times in Hunter Under saddle classes last fall before Krueger launched her show career with him in February. They compete in L1 Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation, Horsemanship and Performance Halter.
They got off to a strong start by winning Circuit Championships in Level 1 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle at the
Arizona Sun Circuit in March and in Cloverdale last month.
Krueger is excited about the future with Its Game On.
“I have been riding with Shannon and Hannah for at least eight years. Over this time I've owned three to four different horses. I was very fortunate to purchase Rocky D, who has a great foundation, and they both have worked hard on getting him ready for the pattern classes as well as on coaching me.
When Krueger is not at a show she is busy as Executive Director for Brio of Johnston (Iowa), a WesleyLife Community, where she is responsible for all of the different levels of senior living – independent living, assisted living, skilled care and memory support.
Krueger also enjoys wake boarding, boating, concerts, golfing and walking her three dogs (Coco, Cooper and Gigi), who also accompany her to work every day and visit the residents.
In addition, her fiance, Jeff Drummond owns a six-passenger Saratoga plane and they love to fly to Nashville.
“Before he met me, Jeff had never been to a horse show,” Krueger said. “He’s been super supportive and serves as photographer, videographer, cheerleader and stirrup holder,”
Amateur Profiles are part of InStride Edition’s editorial content. If you know someone who would make a good subject for an Amateur profile email Corrine Borton, Editor, at: CorrineBorton@InStrideEdition.com.
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Teresa Krueger is pictured on the opposite page with her new show partner, Its Game On. Across the top she is also shown (left to right) with her three dogs at work; with her barn family and flying to Nashville with her fiance, Jeff Drummond. Teresa and Its Game on (pictured on this page) are showing in L1 Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, Horsemanship and Performance Halter.
GOOD ADVICE by Katherine Jarve
Legal ramifications to consider when giving, receiving veterinary medical suggestions via social media
Facebook groups and other online platforms have become common places to seek advice on all types of topics, including veterinary advice for horses. You have probably seen horse owners post pictures along some basic information about a horse’s health problem and then ask the Facebook world, “What’s wrong with my horse?” or “What should I do?”
People are quick to offer medical advice and, often, it can be difficult to discern the good from the bad. Of course, commenters have good intentions and are just trying to help fellow horse people, but, unfortunately, misinformation is freely given.
In reality, most horse owners know a lot about horses and know how to properly care for them despite not being a licensed veterinarian. Unfortunately, giving and receiving equine advice of a medical nature can be harmful to your horse and may also be illegal.
Every state has a law known as the Veterinary Practice Act (“VPA”). The specifics of the law vary from state to state. In a general sense, the VPA prohibits individuals from diagnosing diseases, recommending specific treatments, performing medical procedures, and prescribing medications unless they are a licensed veterinarian in that state. The primary goal of a VPA is to protect both animals, including horses, and the public by regulating the practice of veterinary medicine. The VPA also identifies what activities are considered within the scope of practice for veterinarians.
may incorrectly assume that you are a veterinarian when you are not, which may expose you to legal problems. It is important to remember that not all social media users are adults. For example, I came across a story where a teenage girl gave her horse an entire tube of phenylbutazone or “bute” all at once because her horse came up lame.
As many know, “bute” is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug sometimes kept on-hand for emergencies. The dosage the teenage girl administered far exceeded recommended daily intake and the horse went into acute renal failure. Unfortunately, the teenage girl had relied upon bad advice on a Facebook group as opposed to calling a veterinarian.
While horse owners do have a breadth of knowledge about the care and treatment of horses, it is important to acknowledge that they are not experts.
To avoid any legal problems down the road, the best course of action would be to refrain from leaving comments identifying a horse’s medical problem or recommending a specific course of treatment altogether.
When a non-veterinarian gives a horse owner specific medical advice such as diagnosing a problem or what medication to administer, whether in person or via social media, it could be viewed as practicing veterinary medicine without a license.
This can be very problematic from a legal standpoint. You can face civil or criminal penalties for the unauthorized and unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine. In some states, practicing veterinary medicine without a license is considered a felony. Getting caught can result in significant fines and even prison time depending on the circumstances.
To avoid any legal problems down the road, the best course of action would be to refrain from leaving comments identifying a horse’s medical problem or recommending a specific course of treatment altogether.
However, if you do decide to post, then you should make it very clear that you are not a licensed veterinarian and are simply sharing comments based on your own experience. Readers
Horses, like people, are all different and what works for one horse may not work for the next. It is best to rely upon licensed veterinarians with the education, training, and experience to properly diagnose and recommend the appropriate course of treatment for each horse’s particular injury or condition.
Non-veterinarians giving medical advice online are also problematic from a health perspective. Many medical conditions look similar, but have very different underlying causes. Veterinarians are trained in evaluating and diagnosing a full range of diseases or disorders.
Often, individual horse owners have limited experience in the number of horses they have seen and the types of medical conditions or disorders they have encountered.
Additionally, a proper veterinary evaluation goes beyond just looking at a picture of a horse on Facebook. In order to arrive at a diagnosis and recommend the best course of action, veterinarians often need to physically see and examine the horse as well as perform diagnostic testing, such as X-rays or bloodwork. Non-veterinarians often focus on one symptom that they are most familiar with and will provide advice based upon prior experience. Of course, this may or may not be relevant to the actual problem in that specific horse. Giving or receiving
LUSH PASTURES by Laura Kenny
All that green grass can be a risk to laminitis-prone horses
Spring is here! The birds are singing, grass is greening, and we are planning the year ahead. However, anyone who owns a laminitis-prone horse may dread this season because of the increased risk from pasture forages.
While the study of laminitis is ongoing, we have learned much that can help us manage our horses. For instance, we know that the horses at greatest risk of pasture-associated laminitis are those with metabolic conditions that affect their insulin levels. Normal horses can consume moderate and high amounts of starch and sugar with no problems; their hormonal systems regulate glucose and insulin levels.
Horses with risk factors such as obesity and insulin dysregulation may have an abnormally high or prolonged insulin response to these same feeds, which can cause a bout of laminitis.
If you have a horse that is prone to laminitis, your first line of defense is your veterinarian. They can guide you through testing, management, and even medical treatment options. Nutritional and exercise management often do wonders for controlling insulin sensitivity. Your veterinarian can also advise you on whether your horse should be totally off fresh pasture or can have some controlled grazing.
If your horse has been cleared for grazing, you may be wondering when the safest time is to do so. By now, most of us know that sugars (nonstructural carbohydrates or NSCs) are highest in pastures at certain times of day, but there are multiple other factors that affect NSC levels. Remember that NSC is the fuel source that plants create and use for growth, so plants will always contain NSC.
The bottom line is that you can never precisely guess what the NSC level of a pasture is at any given time. There are simply too many factors at play at the same time. However, if you familiarize yourself with these factors, you can make some educated decisions about when to graze or dry lot your at-risk horse (with veterinarian clearance, of course).
Time of Day
Plants photosynthesize when the sun is shining and accumulate NSC throughout the day. At night, plants can use up this NSC for growth. This means that an average day has the highest NSC levels at sunset after a full day of photosynthesizing, and the lowest NSC levels at sunrise after a night of NSC utilization. As a result, early morning hours are the safest time to graze.
However, keep in mind that when overnight temperatures
are below 45 degrees, NSC utilization slows down and levels may still be high the next morning. A series of sunny days followed by cold nights can result in extended high NSC levels in pastures.
Season
Research has shown that NSC levels follow a seasonal pattern as well. NSC is highest in the early spring, dips in the summer, and is moderate in the fall. Keep in mind that other weather patterns and environmental conditions can create exceptions, such as sunny days and cold nights in the fall.
Forage
Pasture forages may be grasses or legumes, warm-season or cool-season, and these categories affect their nutrition and
Normal horses can consume moderate and high amounts of starch and sugar with no problems; their hormonal systems regulate glucose and insulin levels. s
NSC levels. Legumes, like alfalfa and clover, tend to have the highest calorie and protein levels, but they are not capable of accumulating excessive amounts of NSC. Cool-season grasses that we typically grow in Pennsylvania and other Mid-Atlantic states, like timothy, orchardgrass, fescue, and Kentucky bluegrass, are on average lower in calories and protein than legumes but can accumulate unlimited amounts of NSC. Finally, warm-season grasses such as bermudagrass, teff, and crabgrass tend to contain the lowest calorie and protein levels and cannot accumulate very high levels of NSC.
Temperature
Cool-season grasses tend to contain higher NSC levels during cool weather compared to warm weather. Warm-season grasses may have small fluctuations based on temperature but overall do not vary as much as cool-season grasses.
Sunlight
If photosynthesis is what drives NSC production, then days or areas with less sun may be safer for at-risk horses. Cloudy days or shady paddocks may have lower NSC levels compared to sunny ones.
Environmental Stress
Any stressors that prevent forage growth and therefore NSC utilization will cause NSCs to accumulate until the stressor is removed. One example is drought. The plant continues to photosynthesize and store NSC but cannot grow and utilize
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them without water. Another example is low soil fertility, and yet another is overgrazing.
As you can see, there are too many competing factors to accurately predict a pasture’s NSC level at any given time. But if you can identify when these factors are increasing the NSC level of your pasture, then you can make better decisions about when your at-risk horses graze. Don’t forget that your veterinarian should be involved in this decision.
Laura Kenny is part of the Penn State Extension Equine Team and a lifelong "horse person". She received her B.S. at Rutgers University in Animal Science with an Equine specialization and her M.S. at Rutgers University in Plant Biology. Her graduate work studied rotational and continuous grazing systems for horses. You can email her at LBK8@psu.edu.
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inaccurate information online can delay the appropriate treatment, which may allow the condition to worsen or cause a new problem altogether.
In sum, if your horse is in need of veterinary help, then you should skip the Facebook post and just call the professionals. Seeking free advice online can be tempting; however, it may lead to even bigger problems down the road.
Katherine Jarve is a partner at the Marlton, New Jersey law firm of Jarve Kaplan Granato Starr, LLC. She is licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and maintains a practice in personal injury and civil litigation, including equine related issues. Katherine spent her childhood competing on the national AQHA show circuit. This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. If you have a specific legal question or problem, consult with an experienced equine law attorney. Questions, comments or suggestions can be e-mailed to kjarve@nj-triallawyers.com.
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(IN) LIFE
AQHA and NSBA competitor Aubrey (Alderman) and RJ Jacobs welcomed their first child on Feb. 3.
The new arrival, a son named Randy Lee Jacobs III weighed 6 pounds and two ounces and was 19 inches at birth. Aubrey, the daughter of Ray & Tracy Alderman, is the regulatory manager for Direct Action Company Inc. (DAC) Vitamins & Minerals. RJ is the son of Randy and Holli Jacobs and is the general manager of DAC.
(IN) DEATH
Longtime judge and AQHA director at large Joseph Carter passed away on April 10, at the age of 83.
Born in Francois, Newfoundland, Carter and his wife, Pat, founded Carter's Training Facility in St. George, Ontario. An AQHA, APHA and NSBA judge, he officiated at nearly every major event in the horse industry and was the 2008 AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year.
(IN) ACCOLADES
The late Cyndy Hetzell of Bridgeton, New Jersey, is being honored posthumously with APHA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award. Hetzell was the longtime Youth director for the Garden State Paint Horse Club and a longserving volunteer and program director for her local 4-H program. Hetzell died in November 2023, and the Cyndy Hetzell Dream Foundation was established in her memory. The non-profit organization awards higher-education scholarships to students.
AT WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER IN OCALA, FLORIDA GEORGIA WINS EIGHTH NATIONAL COLLEGIATE
The University of Georgia equestrian team earned its eighth National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) national title on April 19, at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida.
The seventh-seeded Bulldogs upset the No. two-seeded Auburn Tigers, 13-4, in the quarterfinals on Thursday, the No. sixseeded Texas A&M Aggies, 16-4, in the semifinals Friday and the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Ponies, 12-8, to secure their National Champion title.
“"It's just grateful, gratitude, it's that final breath, it's the realization of a dream, it is a legacy continued,” said Head Coach Meghan Boenig. “This means we have another class again, not leaving without a championship ring. These ladies, these two seniors sitting beside me, they've set a tone for this postseason that was just absolutely phenomenal and coming in here and just laying down ride after ride. In some ways, I don't feel surprised. The foot that's been on the gas at the end of this tournament here, but in other ways, the work that goes into it, the dedication that these guys have brought, I just would sum it up with so much gratitude."
Catalina Peralta, earned the Dual Discipline Jumping Seat Most Outstanding Player Award (MOP), Flat All-Championship Team.
"I rode Celcius today on the flat, and he's a lovely horse from Texas A&M, and when I got on him, I was very pleased and I knew that I was going to love riding him because I've ridden him once before in a meet last year, he was just so lovely and I really felt like I could show off,” Peralta said. “I wanted to kind of seal the deal for that first point in flat and set the tone for
points coming in for that second rotation. So I was really grateful to be able to do that, and then I got to ride a lovely horse from Auburn named Rico in fences as well, and he was great."
The Bulldogs completed the Reining competition 3-2. Kennedy Buchanan recorded a career-high 72.2 on Chloe and earned a point for the Bulldogs, and Cadence Eger rode to a season high in Reining competition with a score of 72.7 on Boss.
In the Horsemanship competition, Abbey Zawisza racked up a career-high score of 77.3 on Hector. Jordan Davis also earned a career-high with a 77.5 on Charlie, from Oklahoma State University.
“He's actually the horse that I'd had my previous high score on, so it was a really special full circle moment to get to ride him again today, and he truly is so special, and I let it all out there and I came out with the biggest smile on my face, and I don't think I've ever been happier with a ride," Davis said.
Georgia swept the Flat competition for the second straight meet in a row with its 5-0 score against the Ponies. Catalina Peralta rode to a season-high score of 91.7 on Celcius and earned a Flat point for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs secured the victory with Tessa Brown's Fences score of an 86 on MJ. Georgia finished the English competition 8-2.
NCEA competitions are in a head-to-head format, and schools may choose to compete as a single or dual discipline team (Jumping Seat and Western). Each discipline has two events: in Jumping Seat, Fences and Flat, and in Western, Horsemanship and Reining. Teams can have five riders per event, with horses assigned by random draw at the start of the competition.
ASSOCIATIONS
STALLION NOMINATIONS
(IN) NSBA NEWS
Stallion owners have until May 15 to nominate their horse to the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) the Breeders Championship Futurity before fees increase.
To participate in the Breeders Championship Futurity (BCF), stallion owners must be current NSBA members, and pay an annual $500 fee to nominate their stallion. After May 15, nominations increase to $800, and can be paid at any date, to make foals eligible. The year in which a stallion is paid into the BCF, will make foals born in that year eligible for enrollment.
Horses may be enrolled at any time beginning as weanlings through their three year old year.
Weanling year enrollment by Dec. 15: One to four foals $125 per foal; five or more foals $100 per foal.
Yearling enrollment beginning Dec 16May 15: $200
Yearling enrollment May 16 to Dec. 31: $1,000
2-year-old enrollment: Beginning Jan. 1 of two-year-old-year, $2,000 per two-year-old.
3-year-old enrollment: Beginning Jan. 1 of three-year-old year, $3,000 per three-yearold.
Certificate of Registration - Once the enrollment form has been received and validated, and a copy of the breed registration papers have been forwarded to the NSBA office, a Certificate of Registration is emailed to the foal owner. The Certificate must be current when the horse is shown.
Any changes in information will need to be forwarded to the NSBA office, along with a transfer form. The fee for changes, including those listed below, is $45. Please note that a copy of the horse's registration papers, showing the current ownership, must accompany the transfer form.
• Change in ownership
• Change in the name of horse •Loss of original certificate
For more information contact the Registration Department at (847) 625-6594 or registration@nsba.com.
2025 CHANGES ANNOUNCED
19 ALL-AROUND AWARDS OFFERED AT THIS YEAR’S WORLD SHOW
Exhibitors at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show will vie for 19 all-around awards this year. That includes new All-Around English Youth and All-Around English Amateur awards, plus other honors across Open, Amateur, Novice, Walk-Trot and Youth divisions. Remember, Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred Registry horses now compete together in all classes.
2025 World Show All-Around Awards include: Open Show Horse; Open Western Performance Horse; Open English Performance Horse; Open Exhibitor; Amateur; Masters Amateur; Amateur English; Novice Amateur; Amateur Walk-Trot; Youth 13 & Under; Youth 14–18; Youth English; Novice Youth 13 & Under; Novice Youth 14–18; Youth Walk-Trot; Open Ranch Horse; Amateur Ranch; Novice Amateur Ranch; Youth Ranch;
All-around award winners earn more than just bragging rights—they score great prizes, too. Prize packages include: Champions willl receive: Custom Martin Saddle, courtesy Martin Saddlery (exception: English Performance will receive an English hunt seat saddle, courtesy Schneiders); 8” x 10” photograph, courtesy Ruehle Photographix’ $500 scholarship (Youth divisions only), courtesy APHA
Reserve Champions receive: Harris gift certificate, courtesy Harris Leather & Silverworks; (exception: English Performance will receive an English bridle, courtesy Schneiders); Rod Patrick Boot certificate, courtesy Rod Patrick Bootmakers; 8” x 10” photograph, courtesy Ruehle Photographix; $250 scholarship (Youth divisions only), courtesy APHA.
Youth World Championship Scholarships: $100,000 added.
The 2025 World Show will award $100,000 in scholar-
ships across all Youth world championship classes, thanks to the generosity of the American Paint Horse Foundation. Each class features $1,375 in scholarships, presented to the first-, second- and third-place finishers plus one randomly selected exhibitor. All-Around Youth award winners also receive scholarships: champions earn $500 scholarships, and reserve champions earn $250 scholarships.
For additional information, including a complete list of awards being presented this year, visit www.apha.com.
OFFICIAL PEDIGREES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FREE ON NEW WEBSITE (IN) AQHA NEWS
The American Quarter Horse Association launches Quarter Horse Resource, the only place to access free official AQHA pedigrees.
Quarter Horse Resource makes it easy to view the bloodlines of any registered American Quarter Horse 24/7 on your computer or mobile device*. This tool gives users the ability to look up any registered American Quarter Horse, anytime, completely free.
Additionally, links to five-generation pedigrees can be placed directly in
sale ads to easily share online and on social media.
Through Quarter Horse Resource, users have access to vital information. By clicking on the horse’s name, users can view the current owner and breeder
of any horse listed in the pedigree. When looking at the pedigree, viewers can also select any horse within the bloodline to directly view that horse’s full pedigree.
As the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization, the American Quarter Horse Association is the only official source for American Quarter Horse pedigrees.
For additional information or a pedigree visit www.quarterhorseresource.com/home.
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