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Text Corrine S. Borton Photos Shane Rux, Larry Williams, Ruehle Photographix & Cody Parmenter Showing horses at the very top level takes a lot of hard work, focus and commitment. Now imagine doing it with your husband or wife and three young children. That’s exactly what the Cook family, of Cypress, Texas, is doing and they say they would have it no other way. JR Cook grew up showing Cutting horses and his grandparents still own and show Halter horses. His wife, Melissa, had a long and successful career competing in the American Paint Horse Association as both a Youth and Amateur contender. But in 2008 they stepped back to start a family - which now includes three daughters - Georgia, Isabella and Elizabeth - and to launch their own business, Allstate Signal & Construction, a heavy highway electrical construction company.
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ttt JR Cook and Line Up Behind winning the Amateur Western Pleasure at the 2021 AQHA World Show. On the opposite page, Cole Baker and Calvin take a victory lap after winning the Level 3 Junior Western Pleasure there last year.
JR and Melissa returned to the show world when Georgia was just getting her start competing in all-around youth classes and the couple enlisted the help of Florida trainers Cole and Elizabeth Baker. It wasn’t long before JR got the itch to get back in pen himself and Cole found him the perfect partner in Line Up Behind (Calvin), a 2017 bay gelding by VS Flatline out of Shes Immortal. “He was a big, strong 2-year-old, with amazing natural self-carriage and rhythm,” JR recalled. “When I watched him whether it was in the show pen or practice arena, he just looked like it was easy for him and he could hold that rhythm forever.” By the end of the year, Calvin was purchased from his
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breeders, Capital Quarter Horses, and there has been nothing but success ever since. “When we were looking for a show horse for JR we wanted a taller horse with self carriage,” Cole explained. “Calvin fit the bill with the self carriage and being just shy of 16 hands.” There have been Congress Championships and American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) World Championship titles and futurity wins almost too many to keep track of. In fact, it seems there’s nothing they haven’t been able to achieve.
“He wants to be good and is so natural,” Cole Baker said. “He’s truly a show horse.” In 2020 Cole showed Calvin to an AQHA Reserve World Championship title in Level 3 Junior Western Pleasure and won the 3-Year-Old Circuit Championship at the Arizona Sun Circuit. JR and Calvin claimed an AQHA Reserve World Championship title in Level 2 Amateur Western Pleasure as well as the 3-Year-Old Limited and Open NonPro Western Pleasure championships at the Arizona Sun Circuit and a Reserve Championship in the 3-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure at the NSBA World Show. But they were just getting started. At the 2021 A Sudden Impulse Futurity, Cole and Calvin won the Open Western Pleasure Maturity. They placed third in Junior Western Pleasure a the Quarter Horse Congress then capped off the year by winning an AQHA World Championship title in Level 3 Junior Western Pleasure, ending the year as the NSBA High Point Open Western Pleasure and Junior Western Pleasure horse. JR and Calvin had a year dreams are made of. They won the Amateur Western Pleasure and the Breeders Championship Futurity Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity at the NSBA World Show; the Amateur Western Pleasure at the Quarter Horse Congress and an AQHA World Championship in Amateur Western Pleasure. They ended the year as NSBA High Point Champions in Amateur Western Pleasure. “He is a blast to show and just ride,” JR said. “His lope has so much natural carriage and rhythm. He’s very honest and has a ton of try. As a rider, you just have to focus on your rhythm. The biggest key is to stay soft and keep in rhythm with him.” And his personality is definitely mellowing as he ages. “When he was younger, Calvin never had a super strong personality,” JR said. “He was always a good horse and well behaved. These days however, he knows he is special, and you can just see it in his eye. After a class, when we are on the wall waiting for the results, you will notice him constantly turning his head and looking back at me. That’s him trying to get you to scratch his neck.
As soon as you start scratching his neck he will look back forward. You stop and he’s back to staring at you again. He still sleeps all the time.” Perhaps those personality traits help Calvin to stay competitive in the show pen as this year has been just as successful as the past two. Cole rode Calvin to wins in the Open Western Pleasure Maturity at both the A Sudden Impulse and Back To Berrien futurities. They earned a Reserve NSBA World Championship title in Junior Western Pleasure and won the BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure there as well. They were Quarter Horse Congress Champions in Junior Western Pleasure and were Reserve in the Open Western Pleasure Maturity. Not to be outdone, JR rode Calvin to wins in the Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity at both the Virginia Spring Breakout and the Back To Berrien Futurity. They claimed a NSBA World Championship title in Amateur Western Pleasure and won the BCF Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity at the NSBA World Show. They followed that up with a Reserve Congress Championship title in Amateur Western Pleasure and placed third in the Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity. This month, Line Up Behind defends his Junior Western Pleasure and Amateur Western Pleasure titles at the AQHA World Show. “I have said this before, but I truly believe it. When you compete at this level, the difference between those top group of horses is like splitting hairs,” JR said. “They are all great horses. Its going to take a really good ride. Error free, consistent both ways and going to take 110%. We have worked very hard this year, and we are going to go out there, put it all on the line and see where the chips fall.” Next year Calvin moves up to the Senior Pleasure and JR says he’d really like to see him go in that class and have some success, both for him and Cole. “I will continue to show in Amateur Western Pleasure and at some point down the road, we will probably start adding events for him,” JR said. “He’s pretty fancy at changing leads.” Although he says he and Cole always hoped for and strived to achieve the level of success they have enjoyed but Calvin has far exceeded even his lofty goals. “I always thought that Calvin would be good enough and I knew I could get him shown, but it takes a lot of different pieces to all come 14 | INSTRIDE EDITION | NOVEMBER 2022
together to win at this level,” he admitted. “I could never have imagined having the success we have had. But I am proud of what we have accomplished and the journey to get here.” This year the journey has been even more fun, albeit even more challenging. After a 14-year hiatus, Melissa returned to the show pen with Flo Rida, a 2019 sorrel gelding by No Doubt Im Lazy out of Why Not Invite Me. Once again, Cole was tasked with finding a member of the Cook family the perfect partner, a task that took over a year. “Buggs caught my eye In Tampa in January,” Cole said. “He has so much presence and self carriage. As soon as I saw him I knew he was the one for Melissa. He has lots of expression and his movement is natural so he is not hard to show. He enjoys his job.” Initially, Melissa was not sure it was the right time to start back showing. “At first, I was thinking ‘I do not need to show.’ I have two kids to get ready for showing with the clothes and make-up. Before long I know Elizabeth will be started. I just felt like there was no way I would have time and be able to enjoy it all,” she said. But JR was right there to encourage her. “He kept telling me, ‘We got this, We can do it, We can do anything. I always would just roll my eyes at him,” she said. “But I am glad I let him talk me back into it. I’m not going lie, some show schedules are little more stressful than others. But JR and I are a good team. I just make sure I take care of the hair and makeup! The biggest thing to do is just have everything ready and prepared.” It didn’t take long for Flo Rida (Buggs) to start finding his way to the top of Western Pleasure classes. Cole got
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started early by winning the 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure with Buggs at the Fun In The Sun Futurity. They also won the 3-Year-Old & Over Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure at the A Sudden Impulse Futurity and at the Virginia Spring Breakout. After that they were Reserve Champions in the 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure at the Georgia On My Mind Circuit and then claimed an NSBA World Championship title in the 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure before placing fifth in the 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure at the Quarter Horse Congress. Melissa, who said it’s been nice getting back to showing, got started in her quest for success with Buggs by being named co-champion in the 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure at the Georgia On My Mind Circuit. They won both the Open and Limited divisions of the 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure at the Back To Berrien Futurity and at the Big A/Stars N Stripes circuits. At the NSBA World Show they claimed a bronze trophy in the 3-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure and won the BCF 3Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure before heading off to the Quarter Horse Congress where they placed fifth in the 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure. Cole feels that once Melissa got back in the groove of showing, she has had very consistent rides. “She improves all the time, which has resulted in uturity wins and top placings everywhere we have been this year,” he said. “Melissa is a fantastic pilot. I never have to worry. Most of the time she gets Buggs ready for me.” Now that Melissa has some shows under her belt with Buggs she is happy to be back. “I always loved showing when I was younger and still love it today,” Melissa said. “I feel like my feel came back to me relatively quick and after the first couple times of showing, I felt like I was back to my old self. Buggs helped me too. He is a really nice show horse. Even though he is a 3-year-old, and still considered a young futurity horse, he wants to be a good show horse. We went through all the normal challenges of showing a growing 3-year-old pleasure horse. But he made it easier.” NOVEMEBR 2022| INSTRIDE EDITION | 15
Next year Melissa plans to show Buggs in the Amateur Pleasure as well as in Non-Pro Western Maturity classes at all the major show circuits and futurities. It will be interesting since she will then be competing against her husband, something JR is surprisingly looking forward to doing. “Melissa and I are pretty competitive,” JR said. “It’s friendly competition, but a competition none the less. We always had a good time showing against one another when e were younger. She has always been the better showman than me, so she used to beat me all the time. So we will see if I can change that this time around.” Melissa is actually looking forward to showing with JR. “It’s been a long time since we have.” But for now she is focused on becoming a solid team with Buggs. “He’s somewhat like a mare in that when you walk up to his stall he gives you a look like ‘Don’t touch me,’ but then when you start petting him, he just turns into a big softy,” she explained. His personality reminds Melissa of ChristenOnImpulse, an APHA mare she showed as she transitioned into the Amateur Division, ultimately winning multiple World Championship titles. “She did the same thing, and she and I got along well and had a lot of success, so maybe his personality is perfect for me,” Melissa said. And he is developing into an excellent show horse.
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“He has really good presence in the arena. He is a pretty horse, and when he is all dressed up and showing I think it’s really flashy,” she said. “He’s a good jogger so when he enters an arena everybody sees how well he jogs and he makes that good first impression, which is a big plus. Then when they ask you to lope, you look at him and it looks amazing. He does all things that you want a Western Pleasure horse to do exceptionally well.” While JR and Melissa are enjoying their return to the show pen, what makes it special is sharing their passion for the sport with their three daughters. “Family is very important to Melissa and I and the girls are priority number one to us,” JR said. “The memories that we are making now, I hope will stay with the girls forever. The girls love the horse shows. My grandpa and grandma have Halter horses, and the horse shows where we are all together are extra special.” Georgia, the oldest is showing Lazy Illusion, a 2013 bay gelding by Lazy Loper out of
A Certain Illusion in Youth Western Pleasure, Showmanship and Horsemanship. This year they won a bronze trophy in Novice Youth Western Pleasure 18 & Under at the NSBA World Show. At the Quarter Horse Congress last month they placed fourth in
Youth Western Pleasure 11 & Under; sixth in Novice Youth Pleasure 13 & Under; fourth in Youth Showmanship 11 & Under; and sixth in Level 1 Showmanship 13 & Under. Georgia also has a new Hunter Under Saddle partner in Lukes Like Money, a 2014 black gelding by Fabuluke and out of Im Mony Too. They will compete in Level 1 Youth Hunter Under Saddle 11 & Under and Youth 13 & Under classes. At their first appearance at a Congress together they placed eighth in Youth Hunter Under Saddle 11 & Under and fifth in Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle 13 & Under. Georgia has been working hard and improving with every show. Like her parents, she has lofty goals. In fact, she has set her sights on showing Line Up Behind in the not so distant future. “At some point I am going to have to hand the reins over to her,” JR said. “We may see her show him in Western Pleasure class or two later next year. Eventually he will probably become her horse completely. But I think/hope I have one more year before that happens.” Isabella shows Famous N Foolish, a 2008 sorrel gelding by Hes Suddenly Famous and out of Prestons Angel, in Small Fry Small Fry Showmanship, Horsemanship and Western Pleasure. Together have earned numerous circuit championships at some of the most competitive AQHA shows across the country. The Cooks’ youngest daughter, Elizabeth, will also be starting her show career soon. And the Bakers will no doubt be there to help her. “Liz and Cole are very good at finding the right horse for the right rider,” Melissa said. “They have a knack for building the right teams.” The Cooks credit their trainers with helping them navigate their return to showing. “They have been such an integral part of our success,” JR said. “Cole, Liz, and all the members of their team are amazing. There are a lot of pieces to the puzzle that have to come together, and they are a huge piece to that puzzle. They take impeccable care of our horses and are great with the girls.” NOVEMEBR 2022| INSTRIDE EDITION | 17
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rom 20-time winners like Kathie Kennedy of Ocala Florida, to highly-decorated exhibitors who have been knocking at the door for years, and even those showing for the very first time, there’s one thing that all Quarter Horse Congress champions have in common.... once those results are announced...there’s plenty of celebrating going on. In Longe Line Competition Kennedy took home her most recent Congress Championship this year showing Dee From Tennessee to a win in the Open Western Longe Line with 22 competing. The sorrel filly, sired by The Lopin Machine out of KM All The Best, is owned by Ditty Up LLC earned $2,689.38. “She caught Nancy Ditty’s eye at the NSBA Sale for good reason,” Kennedy said. “The spot on her hip sure does set her apart and grabs your attention. I think the nicest thing about her is that she walks, jogs and lopes with the same cadence. She carries herself with such grace.” Other Longe Line winners this year include: Open Hunter Longe Line (18 shown): Easy Peazy, owned by Flentje Enterprises LLC, shown by Anthony Leier, Gordonville, Texas, $2,401.50. Non-Pro Western Longe Line (29 shown): Makin Shine, owned by Brett And Heather Caplinger, shown by Heather Caplinger, Xenia, Ohio, $2,066. Non-Pro Hunter Longe Line (16 shown): Easy Peazy, owned by Flentje Enterprises LLC, shown by Kara M Flentje, Verona, Wisconsin, $1,654.75. Hunter Under Saddle Although she has dozens of Reserve Championships and Top 10 honors, Judy Zietler captured her first Congress
Championship title this year in the Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle Maturity with Onn Cloud Nine, owned by Anya Danielson. The 2016 chestnut gelding, sired by Iron Enterprise and out of A Walk In The Sky (by Skys Blue Boy) earned $1,934.40. Im Willy Good Today left the 2022 Congress undefeated. With owner Erin Boatwright in the irons, the 2016 brown gelding by Good I Will Be and out of A Walk In The Sky (by Skys Blue Boy) won the Maturity Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle Stakes, earning $2,783.16. They also won the Limited Division of the class, taking home an additional $1,855.44. In addition, Keith Miller piloted Im Willy Good Today to a win in the Maturity Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes, earning $2,901.60 and they also won the Senior Hunter Under Saddle. Give Me The Moves, a 2019 gelding by Give Me The Goods and out of Boys Move Over, won the Open Division of the 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle with his owner, Rebekah L Kazakevicius, of Temple, Texas, in the irons. Kazakevicius spotted Give Me The Moves as a yearling and knew right away she had to have him. They have enjoyed lots of success this year, winning a National Snaffle Bit Association World Championship title this year in the 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle and they won the Breeders Championship Futurity 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle there this year, in addition to the Congress Championship. “He is also easy to maneuver so I can put him exactly in the spots where I want him to have nice passes in front of the judges,” Kazakevicius said. Kaitlin Hutchinson, of Orrum, North Carolina, also placed fifth on Give Me The Moves in the Limited Division
of the 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle. “I think when he comes in the pen he just has a ton of presence,” Hutchinson explained. “His trot is absolutely beautiful. He profiles great. You just want to watch him.” Hutchinson captured her first Congress Championship this year in the Limited Division of the 2- Year-Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity riding My Daddys Broke, for owner Randahl Hoffmann. The win was worth $4,910.13. Other Hunter Under Saddle winners include:
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Kathie Kennedy is pictured on the opposite page just after winning the Open Western Longe Line with Dee From Tennessee, owned by Ditty Up, Ocala Florida. On this spage (top) Judy Zietler wins her first Congress Championship in the Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle Maturity riding Onn Cloud Nine, owned by Anya Danielson. Below that, Erin Boatwright with Im Willy Good Today, who won both the Open and Limited Divisions of the Non-Pro Hunetr Under Saddle Maturity and Kenzie Bracken and Stules Sophisticated, winners of the Youth Hunter Under Saddle 12-14.
Super Sale 2Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes:WR Pretty Bigtime, owned by Tiffany Shank, shown by Theresa Wills, Ocala, Florida, $3,037.50. Also winner of the Limited Division, earning an additional $1,000. 2-Year-Old Open and Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes: Al Wow Ya, owned by Stacey Carleton, shown by Scott Jones, Boerne, Texas. 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity: Cool Ladys Man, owned by Brooke Granzow, shown by Beth Case, Pilot Point, Texas, $7,365.20. 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle Stakes: Well Ill Be, owned by Joseph Brewer and shown by Elizabeth Brewer, Wilson, North Carolina, $2,144.96. Junior Hunter Under Saddle: Only Ride The Best, owned by Caroline L Cavallo, shown by Dawn Baker, Sunbury, Ohio. Level 1 Hunter Under Saddle: Im Willy Fabulous, owned by Sandra Morgan, shown by Tami Thurston, Tarboro, North Carolina. Amateur Hunter Under Saddle: Makin Me Happy, owned by Three Fox Farm LLC, shown by Angela Fox, Frisco, Texas. Amateur Select Hunter Under Saddle: Hez A Dancin Hubba, owned and shown by Chris Lagerblade, Scottsdale, Arizona. Level 1 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle: Real Southern Assets, owned and shown by Kristen N. Galyean,Claremore, Oklahoma. Level 1 Amateur Select Hunter Under Saddle: Im Always Sleepy, owned and shown by Rebecca Edward, Billings, Montana. Youth Hunter Under Saddle 11 & Under: Certenly A Good Time, owned and shown by Eva Johnston, Madison, Georgia. Youth Hunter Under Saddle 12-14: Styles Sophisticated, owned and shown by Kenzie Bracken, Trafalgar, Indiana. Youth Hunter Under Saddle 15-18: If Im Honest, owned by The Shoemake-Doles Partnership, shown by Evie Doles, Saint Louis, Missouri. Level 1 Youth Hunter Under Saddle 14-18: You Had Me At Allo, owned by Keisha Capitola, shown by Taiya Capitola-Christopher, North Augusta, South Carolina. NOVEMBER 2022| INSTRIDE EDITION | 27
Level 1 Youth Hunter Under Saddle 13 & Under: Amarillo By Moonlite, owned and shown by Estelle McParlan, Fennville, Michigan. Small Fry Hunter Under Saddle: Hubbout A Dance. owned by Madison Nirenstein, shown by Sloane Weakly, Boerne, Texas. Western Pleasure A pretty bay Western Pleasure mare, sired by Gone Viral, was the talk of the Congress this year. After winning the Virginia Maiden earlier in the year and collecting $13,500 she made her presence known in the 3Year-Old Western Pleasure classes at the Congress as well. Ridden by Pennsylvania trainer Taft Dickerson, Gone Commando, captured Congress Championship titles in both the Open and Limited Divisions of the 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity, taking home in excess of $14,587. Not to be outdone, Gone Commando’s owner, Karen Carter, of Chesterfield, Virginia, was declared the unanimous winner of the Limited Division of the 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure, earning an additional $6,073.84 Other Congress Western Pleasure winners include: 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Stakes: VS Whole Lotta Lucy, owned by Kristen N. Galyean, shown by Jay Starnes, Summerton, South Carolina, $2,033.04. 2-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure Stakes: Made Some Money, owned by Lisa Walter, shown by Beckey Schooler,Adrian, Michigan, $1,355.36 Maturity $10,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure Stakes: Thats How U Holiday, owned by Alexa Rowland, shown by Jay Starnes, Summerton, South Carolina, $2,901.60. . Limited Maturity $10,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure Stakes: Extremely Lazy, owned by Steve/Tanya Relander, shown by Ashley Lakins, Wilmington, Ohio, $1,934.40. Open Western Pleasure Maturity: KM Suddenly So Easy, owned by the 3Gs Partnership LLC, shown by Aaron Moses, Pilot Point, Texas, $3,237.12. Limited Open Western Pleasure Maturity: Never Have I Ever, owned by Evon Werner, shown by RJ King, Collinsville, Texas, $2,158.08. 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure: VS The Fireman, owned and shown by Kristen N. Galyean,Claremore, Oklahoma, $9,110.76. Congress Super Sale 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Stakes: Dun Makin Me Wild, owned by Michael LaPlace, shown by RJ King, Collinsville, Texas, $4,452.24 plus $3,000 Limited Award. 2-Year-Old Maiden Limited Open Western Pleasure Fu
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turity: Martini Time, owned and shown by Ashley Lakins, Wilmington, Ohio, $10,600.68 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity: VS Phantom Code, owned by the Glover Galyean Partnership LLC, shown by Aaron Moses, Pilot Point, Texas, $15,901.02. 3-Year-Old $2,500 Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure Stakes: Figured Itsa Battman, owned by Loretta Shore, shown by Chase Barnes, Warren, Pennsylvania, $6,119 plus $1,000 for the Limited Division. Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity: The Cooki Monster, owned by Capital Quarter Horses, shown by Hillary Timchak, Pilot Point, Texas, $3,691.20. Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity: Line Up Behind, owned by JR & Melissa Cook, Cypress, Texas, shown by JR Cook, $2,460.80. 2-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure Stakes:VS Phantom Code, owned by the Glover Galyean Partnership LLC, shown by Kristen Galyean, Clarmore, Oklahoma, $2,506.80. 2-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure Stakes: Queen Ov Hearts, owned by Cory Seebach/Candice Hall, shown by Dr. Candice Hall, Black Creek, BC, Canada, $1,671.20. Junior Western Pleasure: Line Up Behind, owned by JR & Melissa Cook, shown by Cole Baker, Dunnellon, Florida.
Level 1 Western Pleasure: Obsessed To Be Best, owned by Susan Juroe, shown by Aaron Moses, Pilot Point, Texas. Senior Western Pleasure: Moonrageous, owned by Starland Ranch LLC, shown by Aaron Moses, Pilot Point, Texas. Amateur Western Pleasure: The Cooki Monster, owned by Capital Quarter Horses, shown by Hillary Timchak, Pilot Point, Texas. Amateur Select Western Pleasure: Moonrageous, owned by Starland Ranch LLC, shown by Anneene Miller,
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Gone Commando is pictured on the opposite page winning the 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity with Taft Dickerson. Below that, her owner, Karen Carter, is shown reacting to her unanimous win in the Limited Division of the 3-YearOld Non-Pro Western Pleasure. Two of the largest Western Pleasure purse winners at this year’s Congress are pictured on this page, including VS Phantom Code (top), winner of the 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure, ridden by Aaron Moses and Martini Time, winner of the Limited Division of that same class with Ashley Lakins. And, Gracelyn and Aislynn Galyean await results in the Small Fry Western Pleasure.
El Reno, Oklahoma. Level 1 Amateur Western Pleasure: Willys Goodride, owned and shown by Sarah Lebsock,Hilliard, Ohio. Level 1 Amateur Select Western Pleasure: Do I Look Lazy, owned by Waukegan Farms LLC, shown by Laura Gilliam Hull, High Point, North Carolina. Youth Western Pleasure 11 & Under: Certainly Flatlined, owned and shown by Logan Starnes, Summerton, South Carolina. Youth Western Pleasure 12-14: Marilynn Monroe, owned and shown by Emm Grace Gore, Croton, Ohio. Youth Western Pleasure 15-18: RR Magical Moonlite, owned by Debbie or Dennis Martin, shown by Kylee Faith Wiseman, Beaver, Ohio. Level 1 Youth Western Pleasure 14-18: Hot Under The Collar, owned by Stephanie Hilgenberg, shown by Mallory Prescott. Level 1 Youth Western Pleasure 13 & Under: S Dixie Hwy, owned by Barry Tarp, shown by London Liner, Lubbock, Texas. Small Fry Western Pleasure: KM Suddenly So Easy, owned by 3Gs Partnership LLC, shown by Gracelyn Galyean, Claremore, Oklahoma. Horsemanship One of the largest Horsemanship Classes at the Congress this year was Amateur Horsemanship with 98 entries. Once all the pattern work was done and finalists returned to the Coliseum for rail work Giorgia Grace Medows, of Cuba, Missouri, and her show partner were declared the winners. Other Horsemanship winners include: Amateur Select Horsemanship: Strawberri Wine, owned and shown by Laina Banks, Schulenburg, Texas. Level 1 Amateur Horsemanship: Waiting On Moonlight, owned and shown by Jenny Thomas, Lakeview, Michigan. Level 1 Amateur Select Horsemanship: Essentially Good, owned and shown by Penni Himes, Bristol, Indiana. Youth Horsemanship 11 & Under: KM Movin The Best, owned by Allison Hudson, shown by Addaley Hudson, Clare, Michigan. Youth Horsemanship 12-14: Chex Out My Lope, owned by Kristine Kruchten, shown by Kaylyn Gabrielle Kruchten, Waunakee, Wisconsin. Youth Horsemanship 15-18: Almost Invited, owned and shown by Sydney Ann Swallom, Kirkland, Washington.
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Level 1 Horsemanship 13 & Under: Valentinosblazinride, owned and shown by Madison Stuart, Lake Odessa, Michigan. Level 1 Horsemanship 14-18: Lastpeaceofpotential, owned and shown by Shelby Bogen, Woodway, Washington. Small Fry Horsemanship: Dangerously Famous, owned and shown by Alyvia Kladny, Westminster, Maryland. Trail Trail classes once again proved to be among the largest offered at the Congress. Ohio trainer Carly Veldman Parks, Sabina, Ohio marked a 244.5 to win the 4 & 5-Year-Old Open Trail Stakes and collect $4,303.08 with Wrapped In Red, owned by Siena Holyoak. Heza Flatliner, owned by Bruce Vickery & Anthony Montes, of Aubrey, Texas, and shown by Montes, won the Limited Division, earning $2,983.47. Other Trail winners included: 3-Year-Old Open Trail Stakes: KM Some Like It Best, owned by Brooke Granzow, shown by Jason Gilliam, Greensburg, Indiana, $2,644.92. 3-Year-Old Limited Open Trail Stakes: KM Get In Line, owned by Arzenet Burnes, shown by Anthony Montes, Aubrey, Texas, $1,763.28. 3-Year-Old & Over $2,500 Novice Horse Open Trail Stakes: Dirty Monie, owned by Brister B Shum, shown by Ryan Cottingim, Shelbyville, Tennessee, $4,539.80. 4 & 5-Year-Old Non-Pro Trail Stakes: My Mama Said So, owned and shown by Angela H. Wade, Wellington, Florida, $3,659.82. Junior Level 1 Trail: Snippity Snap, owned by Evon Werner, shown by Blake Weis, Pilot Point, Texas. Senior Level 1 Trail: Whats My Sign, owned by J & N Stables LLC, shown by Whitney Lagace, Higganum, Connecticut. Level 2 Senior Trail: Tennessi Whiskey, owned by Heather Lange, shown by Tami MCallister, Southbury, Connecticut. Level 3 Senior Trail: Eye On The Ball, owned by Kenneth or Laina Banks, shown by Bruce Vickery, Krugerville, Texas. Level 3 Amateur Select Trail: Good To Be Macho, owned and shown by Ben Debrouwer, Blenheim, Ontario, Canada.
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Level 2 Amateur Select Trail: Irresistibly Hot, owned by Kirk/Debra Sharp, shown by Debra Sharp, Valentine, Nebraska. Level 2 Amateur Trail: Krymsun Kryptonite, owned by Barbara Gonzalez, shown by Melissa Wahrmund, Center Point, Texas. Level 1 Amateur Trail: Mechanic Parkin Only, owned by Catherine De Coster, shown by Charlotte Green, Desert Hot Springs, California. Level 1 Amateur Select Trail: The Best Party Ever, owned and shown by Sharon Chaput Costa, New Hampshire, New Hampshire. Level 3 Youth Trail: Lopin So Lazy, owned Mark Dunham, shown by Sidney Kay Dunham, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Level 2 Youth Trail 15-18: Are U A Hot Charlie, owned and shown by Abigail Roos, Niles, Michigan. Level 3 Youth Trail 12 - 14: Cooler In Blue, owned and shown by Emma Grace Gore, Croton, Ohio. Level 3 Youth Trail 11 & Under: Made Just For U, owned by Jane Knelly, shown by Kenidee Thomas, Berwick, Pennsylvania. Level 2 Youth Trail 11 & Under: Certainly A Hottie, owned by Wayne Hembry, shown by Zoey Crawford, Albany, Missouri. Level 1 Youth Trail 13 & Under: Itzonly Make Believe, owned and shown by Alexandra Rippeon, Mt Airy, Maryland. Level 1 Youth Trail 14-18: Chex Out My Lope, owned by Kristine Kruchten, shown by Kaylyn Gabrielle Kruchten, Waunakee, Wisconsin. Small Fry Trail: Dont Doubt Im Good, owned by Rhonda Lavelle, shown by Kendall Lavelle,Rochester, Minnesota.
Western Riding Junior Western Riding: Not Dun Lopin, owned by Robin H. Sowell, shown by Blake Weis, Pilot Point, Texas. Level 1 Junior Western Riding: Snipity Snap, owned by Evon Werner, shown by Blake Weis, Pilot Point, Texas. Level 3 Senior Western Riding: Snap It Send It, owned by Evon Werner, shown by Blake Weis, Pilot Point, Texas. Level 2 Senior Western Riding: No Question Im Lazy, owned by Lauren Graves, shown by Troy Lehn, Tioga, Texas. Level 1 Senior Western Riding: To Cool To Be Hot, owned by Addisyn Brooke Albers, shown by Micah Hansen, Gretna, Nebraska. Level 2 Amateur Select Western Riding: Heza Radical Zip, owned and shown by Bonnie Sheren, Studio City, California. Level 2 Amateur Western Riding: Two Ziplines, owned and shown by Katie Kopf, Edwardsburg, Michigan. Level 1 Amateur Western Riding: VS Top Gun, owned
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and shown by Anne Oldfather, Kearney, Nebraska. Youth Western Riding 13 & Under: I Will Be Hot, owned by Anna and Jimmy Langley, shown by Addison Langley, Oxford, Mississippi. Level 3 Youth Western Riding 14-18: Hand Made Machine, owned by Anna Armstrong, shown by Grant Mastin, Jackson, Ohio. Level 2 Youth Western Riding 14-18: Justa Machine, owned and shown by Lydia Marie Menossi, Edwardsville, Illinois. Level 1 Youth Western Riiding 13 & Under: Amarillo By Moonlite, owned and shown by Estelle McParlan, Fennville, Michigan. Level 1 Youth Western Riding 14-18: Justa Machine, owned and shown by Lydia Marie Menossi, Edwardsville, Illinois. Equitation Amateur Equitation: Better Buy The Minit, owned and shown by Morgan Ratowski, Pleasant View, Tennessee. Amateur Select Equitation: Real Good Reason, owned and shown by Jo Ann Niffenger, Corona, California. Level 1 Amateur Equitation: Where I Come From, owned and shown by Cale Thompson, Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Level 1 Amateur Select Equitation: Party In The Clouds, owned and shown by Heidi Ann Oosting, Fremont, Michigan. Youth Equitation 11 & Under: A Diggin Hot Time, owned by Courtney Winter, shown by Liv Jillian Winter, West Branch, Michigan. Youth Equitation 12-14: I Will Be A Good RV, owned by Richard & Betty Carr, shown by Ava Hathaway, Coldwater, Michigan. Youth Equitation 15-18: Huntin Hotty Tottys, owned by Whitney Lagace, shown by Jayna Legace, Higganum, Connecticut. Level 1 Youth Equitation 14-18: The Best Ryde, owned and shown by Madeline Rippeon, Mt Airy, Maryland. Level 1 Youth Equitation 13 & Under: Amarillo By Moonlite, owned and shown by Estelle McParlan, Fennville, Michigan. Small Fry Equitation: Dont Doubt Im Cool, ownd by Rhonda Lavelle, shown by Kendall Lavelle, Rochester, Minnesota. Pleasure Driving Junior Pleasure Driving: Al My Assets, owned by Michelle & Sheila Bauer, shown by Charlie Cole, Pilot Point, Texas. Senior Pleasure Driving: Strutin To The Blues, owned by Rodger Call, shown by Brian Holmes, Pucell, Oklahoma. Amateur Pleasure Driving: Al My Assets, owned by Michelle & Sheila Bauer, shown by Michelle Bauer, Holland, Michigan
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Congress Sales This year, the Quarter Horse Congress hosted two horse sales: The Congress Ranch Horse Sale and the Congress Super Sale, both organized by Pro Horse Services. The Ranch Horse Sale was held first on Oct.1 and featured over 50 horses from a variety of breeds. Sold at $45,000, the highest sale of the Ranch Horse Sale, was Heza Satin Ego, a 2018 Appaloosa gelding, by Suchan Ego and out of Satin Collection, the palomino was consigned by Jake Masters and is described as “goofy, friendly, and outgoing.” Horses sold for a total of $368,350 and the sale average was $14,167.31. Congress’s other sale, the Super Sale, was even larger, with over 153 horses offered. The highest seller of the Super Sale was the 2021 mare, Makin Me All Fancy, who sold for $65,000. Registered with both the AQHA and PHBA, the palomino filly is by Makin Me Willy Wild and out of Invite Tinkerbelle. Consigned by Brett and Heather Caplinger, the agents for Patti Cerio, Makin Me All Fancy already holds multiple World Champion titles in Longe Line. Overall, the Super Sale finished with a total sale price of $1,155,950, over $20,000 more than the 2021 Super Sale, and a sale average of $13,286.78. All of the yearlings sold this year at the Super Sale will be eligible to compete in the allured Sales Stakes classes in Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle, with both Open and Non Pro classes being offered for Western Pleasure and an Open class being offered for Hunter Under Saddle. The purse of these classes is developed by nomination fees paid at the sale for each yearling to be nominated Sale Stakes classes plus money added by the Ohio Quarter Horses Association and the Sale Stakes Classes offer some of the highest purses of the Congress.
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Blood Drives The Ohio Quarter Horse Association and the Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association hosted blood drives in support of Brady Martin, of Canal Winchester, Ohio. Brady has High Risk Pre-B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He also has an extremely rare mutation that has only been seen 64 times in the world in a span of almost 20 years. Donors were entered in a raffle to win a range of prizes from generous vendors at the Congress. Prizes ranged from clothing to saddle pads to parking passes for the 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Looking Ahead The 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress will be held, Sept. 27 to Oct. 23, at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The world’s largest single-breed horse show attracts 650,000 people, and generates over $409 million to the central Ohio economy. For details on next year’s event visit www.quarter horsecongress.com.
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The Arizona Quarter Horse Association hosted its Fall Championship Show Circuit Sept. 21 to 25, at the West World Equestrian Complex in Scottsdale. The show features a wide array of leveled classes including Ranch, English, Western, Trail, Cutting, Reining and Cow Horse. Ranch Riding exhibitors competed for added money events. The Farnam $5,000 Added L1 Open Ranch Stakes drew green Ranch horses in Level 1 Ranch Riding, Ranch on the Rail and Ranch Trail along with a Halter class. Ryan Kail rode Charleston LK to championship honors winning $2,000 and the prize buckle. That same team also won the $5,000 Added Ranch Riding Derby with 20 entries for horses 5 and Under, sponsored by Markel Insurance, collecting another $3,040. Ranch Riding and Trail exhibitors earned hundreds, and even thousands of dollars in the 2D and 3D Jackpots which featured a total of $32,000 in added money. Jackpots were concurrent with the regular AQHA classes, and with two or three payout tiers, exhibitors could win money without winning the class. Best of Show Awards acknowledged high point winners in All Around and Ranch, Reining and Cattle divisions. Champions won a pair of Rod Patrick Ostrich boots and a Cinch Jeans and Shirts certificate. Ciera Bennett claimed the Amateur All Around Best of Show award. Andrea Kail showed Made Four Lopin to earn the Best of Show All Around Level 1/Green horse title and a new pair of boots. The All Around Open exhibitor was Bob Stubbs. Kim Gutowski picked up another title in the All Around Select Amateur division. Sydney Swallom won the All Around Division Youth 18 & Under and the Level 1 All Around Youth was Ruby Gunderson.
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National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) futurity classes were also popular. Iron Lion Zion, owned by Richard and Betty Car, of Bremen, Indiana, won the 3-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle with Stacy Huls in the irons. Kaci Rodriguez rode her horse Rock It Man Rockn to a win the 3- Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle. The NSBA 3 Year Old Open Western Pleasure winner was Cant By Me Love owned by Ron & Linda Coakley and shown by Kip Larson. Cant By Me Love also won the 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure with Linda in the saddle. Andrea Kail scored another win in the NSBA 3 Year-Old Open Trail with Titos On The Rocks owned by Amanda Kemling. For more information on the Arizona Fall Championship, including complete results visit www.azqha.org.
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NATURAL DISASTERS by Katherine Jarve It is important to have a plan in place to avoid heartbreak and legal problems
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event that it does not, you should, at minimum, discuss what is This fall Hurricane Ian devastated the southeast United expected and required of you in the event of a natural disaster. States, especially the states of Florida and South Carolina. It For example: has been considered the deadliest hurricane to strike Florida • Does the facility have a hurricane or natural disaster plan since 1935 leaving over a hundred people dead and thousands in place? more displaced due to widespread damage. Unfortunately, • If so, what is your role and/or responsibilities in the plan? horse owners are not immune to natural disasters. Hurricane • How is the property prepared and protected in the event Ian is a difficult reminder that many are unprepared for the extreme weather. This can lead to heart break as well as potential of extreme weather forecast? • How are horses kept safe? legal trouble. • Does the facility have an evacuation plan? To protect yourself and your horse, both legally and physi• If so, where are the horses going and how are they getcally, from extreme weather such as hurricanes, there are steps ting there? that every horse owner should take. Of course, geographic lo• What role are owners expected to play? cation will make a difference in what types of extreme weather Getting the answers to these questions up front will make events you may face. However, regardless of where you live, the process less stressful. you need to establish a plan for extreme weather hazards as there likely won’t be time to figure things out during an emergency. Horse owners have plenty to consider when managing the Plan ahead. Horse owners have plenty to safety of their horses and property during hurricane season or consider when managing the safety of their horses any other natural disaster, but planning ahead can be the and property during hurricane season or any other natural disaster, but planning ahead can be the difdifference between minor damage vs. catastrophic loss. ference between minor damage vs. catastrophic loss. Evacuation plan. Sometimes sheltering in place may be Make sure your property and barn are secured and make it too dangerous and you will need to evacuate. If evacuation is a habit to perform maintenance and repairs as needed. Check the best choice, do so as soon as possible. It’s a good idea to for loose or missing fence rails. Make sure all gates and barn identify an evacuation site early, including other farms and doors are secured. Trim trees and any weak branches that trainers you know. If you cannot find an empty stall at a could fall on buildings or fences. Depending on the nature of friend’s place, there are often large animal shelters set up. Lothe weather, it may be safer to leave horses outside in a large cate these places in advance of any storm threat and know their fenced in pasture as opposed to inside a barn. capacity, as they are likely to be in high demand during a seKeep a reserve of food and water in the barn that will be vere event. You don’t want to be left scrambling to find somedry and easily accessible. If you have or care for a large numwhere to take your horse with a storm rapidly approaching. ber of horses, you may consider investing in a generator to run Understand insurance coverage. Coverage for natural well water. disasters can vary and not all natural disasters are treated the You should also have your horse easily identified prior to same by an insurance carrier. Of course, this will depend on the onslaught of severe weather. Some horses are mithe type of policy you have and the policy language. It is imcrochipped or are branded. However, you should always put a halter on your horse identifying the horse’s name and your con- portant that you purchase the correct policy for your needs. As previously discussed in August’s article, most hometact information. You should also keep your horses up to date owner’s policies are not intended to cover farms and ranches. on all vaccinations, including a tetanus booster (tetanus can reIn fact, your farm or ranch is unlikely to be covered at all under sult from an injury caused by storm debris) and encephalitis (which can be carried by mosquitoes often more prevalent after a homeowner’s policy. Be sure that your outbuildings such as turn out sheds, barns and equipment buildings, are placed on a a storm). farm policy. Additionally, if you are in the commercial side of What if your horse is kept off-site at a trainer’s or breeder’s facility? Any well-drafted boarding or training agree- the equine industry (i.e. horse trainer or breeder), you will need the appropriate commercial and business insurance. ment should discuss the responsibilities of the parties. In the
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NATURAL DISASTERS (continued) You need to understand what is and, importantly, what is not covered by your policy. For example, not all sources of flooding will be covered by insurance. Typically, flooding from damaged plumbing, burst pipes or appliances will be covered by insurance. However, flooding from storm surge, sinkholes or overflowing lakes will not be covered. If you live in an area prone to flooding following a severe storm, you should obtain additional insurance to cover this situation. The same goes for earthquakes, forest fires and the like. Obtaining additional coverage for these specific perils can be expensive and often comes with a high deductible; however, you may be leaving yourself exposed without it. It may seem like a no-brainer, but make sure that your policy is current! Of course, this includes paying your premiums; however, you will also want to alert your insurance carrier to any renovations or additions to the covered property. You should also be sure to fairly and accurately represent the true value of the property you are insuring. This
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includes not only barns and riding arenas, but also farm equipment, tack, and horses. You may consider taking photographs or videos of the property and its contents. An insured has the duty to represent the true value of such items to the insurance carrier. Failure to do so or misrepresentation can result in the carrier voiding the policy. If you are an equine professional living in an area prone to severe weather, you may also consider purchasing “Business Interruption Insurance.” For those in the horse business, a natural disaster can affect the ability to carry on business and earn income. For example, consider the impact of a tornado destroying your barn and indoor riding area used for training and lessons. If this property is damaged and cannot be used, then you will lose out on income. There are many nuances to this coverage, but business interruption coverage generally can help replace income you lose if you can’t operate your business temporarily after a covered loss. It can also help cover other operating expenses such as mortgage payments, payroll and relocation costs if
you have to move to a new or temporary location. It is important to discuss this coverage an experienced insurance agent to determine what is best for your needs. The bottom line is that natural disasters are unpredictable. The best thing you can do for yourself and your horse is to have a plan in place for every type of disaster. This way when the worst happens, you’ll be prepared to weather the storm. 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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AQHA and NSBA professional trainer Brent Garringer and his wife, Alyssa, of Washington Court House, Ohio, welcomed their first child, a daughter, on Oct. 12. The new arrival, named Bayleigh Grace, was 9 pounds and 6 ounces and 20 inches at birth. Brent operates Brent Garringer Show Horses. AQHA and NSBA competitor Sharnai Thompson Hurlstone and her husband, Ric Hurlstone, of George Town, Caymen Islands, welcomed their first child, a son, on Aug. 23. The new arrival, named Richard Andrew Hurlstone Jr., weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces.
EXPECTED TO OPEN IN DECEMBER WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER IN OCALA, FLORIDA ADDS TWO ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR ARENAS The World Equestrian Center, located in Ocala, Florida, is nearing completion of two new rings. The generously sized rings are 180-by-300 feet and feature all weather footing. Both rings are located on the northwest side of the property, by Barn Y. The new rings are being built to accommodate exhibitors who are conducting training and schooling rides, and to supply them with dedicated riding space that is separate from the main competition and schooling areas. “Our goal is to ensure that there is ample room for the important training and riding that our exhibitors do outside of preparing to go in the ring,” said Vinnie Card, WEC, Ocala Director of Operations. “We wanted to offer more, separated space for
people to try horses, conduct lunging, training and to school young horses and horses being exercised on their non-showing days.” The rings are expected to be completed in time for the second half of the World Equestrian Center Ocala Fall Show Series, which runs for two consecutive weeks from Dec. 7-18. World Equestrian Center features two premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venues in Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio. These exclusive facilities comprise state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and well-appointed exposition centers. For more information visit www.worldequestriancenter.com.
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Well known AQHA and NSBA judge Betsy Tuckey passed away on Sept. 30, following a difficult 11-month battle with stage 4 bladder cancer. Tuckey held five judging cards including AQHA, NSBA, APHA, NRHA and NRCHA with her longest standing card being held for 30 years. Betsy resided in Georgia with her husband, fellow judge John Tuckey. In 1985 she started making high quality custom show chaps in a small corner of her living room in Pennsylvania and eventually moved into fully stocked shop, built in the second story of the show barn on the Tuckey farm in Liberty, Kentucky and established Horsewares Custom Chaps.
American Paint Horse Association Lifetime Leading Sire All Time Fancy passed away on Oct.19. Nicknamed “Nike,” the 1998 bay overo stallion by CF Wicked Willie and out of Forced To Be Fancy was bred by Rosemarie Shedd of Rockton, Illinois, and owned by Peggy Knaus of Tuttle, Oklahoma. Nike caught Knaus’ eye as a yearling at the World Wide Paint Horse Congress—she knew she needed to bring him home, and he was so laid back, she actually thought he was a gelding at first. Naturally talented, with floating extension at the trot and a naturally slow canter, Nike became a fan favorite in Hunter Under Saddle and Pleasure Driving, ultimately earning 277 points and a 2003 Reserve World Champion buckle in Junior Hunter Under Saddle. As a sire, Nike has 1,039 registered offspring. More than half have APHA show records, earning 95,864 performance points, 11,882.5 halter points, 141 world/national championships and 128 reserve world/national championships to date. To date, Nike is leading all four APHA 2022 Leading Sires Lists
for halter and performance (as of October 20, 2022). He ranks high on APHA’s Lifetime Leading Sires lists, too; data as of Feb. 4, , shows Nike is: • No. 1 Lifetime Leading Sire Halter Point Earners • No. 2 Lifetime Leading Sire Performance Points Earned • No. 2 Lifetime Leading Sire Performance Point Earners Photo/APHA Journal
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H�n� Hedm� Indiana competitor tried every sport offered but her favorite was always riding Text Corrine S. Borton Photos RG Photo & Shane Rux In high school, 23-year-old Hannah Hedman, of Granger, Indiana, tried almost every sport offered. She played softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer and she even ran track. But she did not love any of those as much as she loved riding horses. When Hannah was five years old her parents surprised her with enrollment in a week-long horse camp at a local facility for her birthday. She went back for several years before her parents signed Hannah and her sister up for weekly riding lessons. She was hooked. So when in middle school the opportunity arose for Hannah to become part of the her school’s English Intercollegiate Equestrian Association team, she jumped at the chance. By 54 | INSTRIDE EDITION | NOVEMEBR 2022
high school, Hannah had given up all other sports to focus on her riding and it was then that she started competing at local American Quarter Horse Association sanctioned shows. “Angie Gingerich introduced my family to the AQHA horses and we loved it,” Hannah explained. “She helped us find our first couple of horses and got us involved in showing.” The Hedman family’s first show horse was King Cobra Willy (Coby), a big, beautiful bay gelding who excelled in Hunter Under Saddle. “Unfortunately, we had to put him down a month after we bought him due to a terrible colic,” Hannah explained. “After Coby passed away, we spent about six months traveling the midwest to find the perfect horse. We looked at about
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we have attended,” she said. “Over the summer of 2022 we won two saddles.” A few months ago Hannah teamed with Radical Signs R Good (Rad), a 2012 brown stallion by Radical Rodder out of VitalSignsRBlazin, for Amateur and NonPro Western Pleasure, under the guidance of Ashley and Kenny Lakins. “Rad and I have won multiple circuit championships in Amateur and Senior Western Pleasure,” she said. Hannah graduated from Penn High School in 2017 and then attended Indiana University of South Bend. She graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Business. She is the barn manager and social media manager at Four Arrows Ranch, located in Granger, Indiana. “I help with the day-to-day operations and finances of the barn,” Hannah said. “Preston Bartow and I manage a boarding barn and are building our breeding business. We have about 20 boarders, 15 mares and babies, and three of our own personal horses. We also own Lil Rick E, a 2-year-old stud colt currently with Houston Huff.” When Hannah is not at the barn she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, including parents, Hugh and Lorie Hedman; and sisters, Hallie and Harper. She has been to 17 different countries but says her dream vacation always involves a sunny beach. But between work and her show horses, Hannah spends most of her time riding. She’s competed at the Quarter Horse Congress and National Snaffle Bit Association’s World show. “It was so exciting to be able to show at those venues because I grew up dreaming of being able to show there,” she explained. Hannah gets her motivation to show from the high she gets when she has a good ride. “When I have bad rides, I am even more motivated to work harder,” she said. “I love going to horse shows and meeting new people and forming new friendships. I also love getting all dressed up in my bling.” Although Hannah has always loved showing in Hunter Under Saddle, she says recently her favorite event in which to compete is Horsemanship. “I love that there are always different patterns at every show,” she said.
Hannah Hedman is pictured on the opposite page with her show partners, Love Konnection and Radical Signs R Good. Aross the top Hannah is pictured (left to right) riding Rad; showing Patrick in Showmanship at the Congress; and completing her Level 1 Amateur Equitation pattern at the 2022 Congress. On this page she is shown with her family: parents Hugh and Lorie Hedman; and sisters, Hallie and Harper.
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20 different horses until we found CharliesFavHoliday (Lucy), a 2010 sorrel mare by On Holiday and out of Charlies Lace. Both Hannah and her sister, Hallie, showed Lucy with Hannah winning numerous circuit champions and high point honors with her. “We still own Lucy,” Hannah said. “She is my heart horse and has a forever home with me.” This year Hannah has two show partners. She competes in Novice Amateur Hunter Under Saddle, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure and Equitation with Love Konnection (Patrick), a 2016 bay gelding by One Hot Krymsun, under the direction of Brent Maxwell. “Patrick and I have won many circuit championships in every event as well as high point honors at almost every show
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ASTHMA by Jackie Bellamy-Zions Stem cells now under investigation as possible future treatment for disease Bienzle explains there are already well-developed methods for Heaves is known as a disease that can leave a horse strugexamining the lower airway using endoscopes. Administering gling to breathe, ending athletic careers and even rendering a stem cells using this targeted method may be an appealing oppleasure horse unsuitable for riding. Commonly known today tion versus intravenously where it is uncertain where the treatas equine asthma, it’s an irreversible disease brought on by repeated exposure to dust and molds. Ontario Veterinary College ment ends up. When explaining the challenges and expertise required to researcher, Doctor Bienzle has a long history of primary and collaborative work studying asthma in horses. Her most recent produce stem cells, Bienzle says, “This is not for the casual investigator because it takes some experience to have the right contributions include working with a group of researchers in culture conditions to make sure those cells are clean. They are Slovenia, investigating stem cells as a potential treatment opnot cultured for very long, and when the final preparation is adtion. Bienzle explains the usual causes of heaves are long term exposure to dusty or moldy hay, bedBy the time equine asthma is diagnosed, it has usually ding, dusty environments and sometimes even been present for a few years, if not several. Treatment of the grass in hot humid climates that provide the right symptoms includes immunosuppression, but the disease conditions for mould to thrive. “Horses get sensitized to these components in the inhaled air and cannot be reversed. with time, they develop airway inflammation and that begins to manifest with occasional coughing ministered to an animal, it must be free of cell culture compoor runny nose.” With continued exposure to the same particulates, the con- nents that could make inflammation worse.” The preliminary, proof of concept work is quite exciting, dition worsens, and the coughing becomes more continuous. with stem cell therapy outperforming traditional corticosThe nose may be running and then there is thickening of the teroids. Stem cells have no side effects per se, as many drugs bronchial wall in the lung. There is extra smooth muscle being do, which makes the study of biologic treatments very attraclaid down and it becomes hard for the horse to exhale against tive. mucus and inflammatory cells in the lumen of the airway. This study, Effect of intrabronchial administration of autolIn the later stages of disease, horses can develop a ‘heaves ogous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells on severe line’ (hypertrophic abdominal muscles are recruited to assist equine asthma, published in Stem Cell Research and Therapy, with exhaling air). By the time equine asthma is diagnosed, it was funded by the Slovenian Research Agency fund. The has usually been present for a few years, if not several. Treatground-breaking work is in its infancy with future studies ment of the symptoms includes immunosuppression, but the planned which could one day help horses, and potentially hudisease cannot be reversed. mans suffering from asthma utilizing biologic therapy. “The vast majority of the horses are unable to perform as athletic horses or even as a companion horse with a little bit more strenuous riding,” says Bienzle. “It’s an incurable disJackie Bellamy-Zions is an Equine Canada Certified Level ease for the most purposes. It’s somewhat treatable, but not cur2 Eventing Coach and "r" Dressage Judge. She is a member of able.” the Communications & Administration Team at the University Dr. Bienzle elaborates on the importance of good hay, clean air and other important stable management considerations of Guelph in Canada. It is a unique partnership dedicated to the health and well-being of horses, supported and overseen by in a video interview where she goes on to explain the exciting new research investigating stem cells as a potential future treat- equine industry groups. Equine Guelph is the epicentre for academia, industry and government – for the good of the equine ment option. industry as a whole. For further information, visit The potential to downregulate inflammation with a biologic therapy like stem cells versus traditional drugs, like corti- www.equineguelph.ca. You can email Jackie directly at: engcosteroids is clearly attractive. For administration of treatment, lish_coach@yahoo.ca
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Mall�y Pr�co� Iowa youth competitor overcomes lack of confidence and turns show anxiety into Congress win in Western Pleasure Text Corrine S. Borton Photos Megan Punt and Shane Rux For quite a while, 18-year-old youth competitor Mallory Prescott, of Scranton, Iowa, had forgotten “why” she showed horses. Although she has been in the saddle most of her life, she says she developed anxiety in the show pen and suffered from a lack of confidence in her showing abilities. It seemed to start when Prescott began competing at AQHA shows where she says the competition was tougher than she had experienced at local open shows. “I put a lot of pressure on myself to be successful and in the process, I lost the enjoyment in the ride,” she explained. “But I always knew I still wanted to show.” With the support of her family and encouragement and “wise words’ from her
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trainers, Bill and Dillon Hatten, Prescott got her swagger back this year. “I remember Bill telling me that nothing changes once you go in that show pen,’” she recalled. “‘It’s just you out there riding your horse,’” he said. It made a difference. So she did what Dillon told her. “He told me ‘Go out there and show your horse, you know how to do it!’” she said. Prescott started focusing on herself and her show partner, Hot Under The Collar (Tiffani), a 2015 bay mare by Blazing Hot and out of A Certain Illusion. And success started to follow. She started winning and placing in Level 1 Youth Western Pleasure classes and Circuit Championships at tough shows like
the Cornhusker Classic and the NSBA World Show. Then last month, Prescott and Tiffani captured a Congress Championship in Level 1 Youth Western Pleasure 14-18 with 82 entries. “I never expected to go to higher-level shows, let alone become a Congress Champion,” she said. “But that did not matter to me, going into this class all I wanted was to come out of the ring happy with my ride. I have always strived for a good ride with my horse.” It’s always been that way for Mallory. Since she was very little, her family has always had horses around, on her grandparents’ farm. “It was always a great pastime to enjoy,” she said. “If it was just riding around on them or taking them to little open shows to just have fun.” Mallory started competing at open shows around home just to have fun with her mother, Stephanie Hilgenberg and aunt, Taylor Punt, who owns and operates Punt Show Horses.
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Mallory Prescott is pictured on the opposite page with her current show partner, Hot Under The Collar (Tiffani). The pair just won the Level 1 Youth Western Pleasure 14-18 at the Quarter Horse Congress. On this page, Mallory and Tiffani are shown in their win picture. Below that, she is shown at her high school graduation and with her mother, Stephanie Hilgenberg; brothers, Ty and Jase; and sister, Harper.
“Even if I did not have a horse to show, I still loved going to horse shows because it was always such a fun time with family and friends,” she explained. “I loved the atmosphere and it always felt like a fun getaway to do something I loved.” Mallory attended the Green County School District from fourth to 12th grade and was very active in FFA, the National Honors Society, and Student Council, serving all as either president or vice-president. She is currently enrolled in classes at Iowa Central Community College and enjoys reading, listening to music and watching movies. “When I was younger, it was always a treat to go see a new movie with my mom and brother, so it always resonates with happy feelings,” she said. Mallory also loves spending time with her brothers, Ty and Jase; sister, Harper; and her
friends and roommates. “I am lucky to have great friends/roommates that support me in everything I do. We love to spend hours talking, watching movies, and going on adventures. I have also made a lot of new friends through showing horses that I talk to regularly.” Prescott can be shy when you first meet her but once you get to know her you will find her to be outspoken, bold and confident .... traits that will serve her well as she returns to the show pen next year. Mallory and Tiffani will continue to compete in Youth Western Pleasure as well as in some Novice Horse Non-Pro and Novice Horse and Novice Rider classes at select shows and futurities. “Since I only show Western Pleasure, I have a great fondness for it,” she said. “But I enjoy watching all different classes. I’m not picky when it comes to other classes, I just like to sit and watch horses show. Youth Profiles are part of InStride Edition’s editorial content. If you know someone who would make a good subject for a youth profile email Corrine Borton, Editor, at: CorrineBorton@InStrideEdition.com.
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RIDERS HONORED (IN) NSBA NEWS The National Snaffle Bit Association recently announced that Jay Starnes is now the third rider to achieve the status of Million Dollar Rider, making him only the third rider to achieve the status in the association’s 40 year history. The South Carolina trainer and exhibitor reached the milestone after the NSBA World Championship Show in August. In a brief ceremony honoring Starnes at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, in Columbus, Ohio, the NSBA also welcomed three new members – Charlie Cole, Sara Simons and Keith Miller – into its Quarter Million Dollar Club. Induction into the NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club tells the story of a career that demonstrates sustained excellence, and profound impact. Cole has been involved in the industry for more that 35 years, and has trained over 50 World Champions. His success has been woven through every aspect of our industry, accruing more than $262, 845 across disciplines including the Western Pleasure, Trail, Western Riding, and Pleasure Driving. Simons has spent her entire lifetime in the horse industry. From a successful youth and amateur exhibitor, to her professional career beginning in 2008, she has accrued more than $290,000 in NSBA earnings in the all around events. Miller unofficially crossed into the Quarter Million Dollar Club at this year’s 2022 All American Quarter Horse Congress. He is best known for his success in the training, and preparation of Hunter Under Saddle horses. To date, Keith has logged approximately $260,000 in NSBA earnings.
PERFORMANCE ALTERATION TESTING
AQHA RAMPS UP SCREENING AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW In an effort to continue protecting the welfare of the American Quarter Horse, the American Quarter Horse Association is enhancing an industry-leading performance alteration testing program at the 2022 AQHA and Select World Championship Show, being held this month at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. AQHA will be using thermographic imaging, palpation and neck flexion to determine if a horse’s neck has abnormal characteristic(s)/functionality. All exhibitors qualified for finals in designated classes will be required to have thermographic images taken of both sides of their horses’ neck prior to competing in the finals. Finalists must be
tested at least one hour before their finals class in order to qualify for the competition. Failure to test will result in the horse and exhibitor being disqualified from the finals. Following the finals, all horses sent for drug and tail testing will also have their necks palpated, flexed and thermographically imaged for the second time by an AQHA approved and American Association of Equine Practitioners member licensed veterinarian. A variety of classes will be tested throughout the show. More information regarding testing will be shared onsite at the show and provided to the exhibitors qualifying for the finals of designated classes. Visit www.aqha.com for details.
BREEDERS’ TRUST ENROLLMENT CHANGE ALLOWS MORE PAINTS TO EARN CASH PRIZES (IN) APHA NEWS The American Paint Horse Association’s Breeders’ Trust Stakes classes are now available to more 3-year-old Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle horses, thanks to a program enrollment date modification recently approved by the Board of Directors. The former Breeders’ Trust Stakes enrollment deadline has been eliminated. Now, horses can be enrolled in the program up to 5 p.m. the day before Breeders’ Trust Stakes classes take place at the APHA World Championship Show. A late fee will be assessed for horses enrolling after Dec. 31 of their 2-year-old year. “When the Breeders’ Trust Stakes was modified from a sale graduate program to an enrollment program back in 2017, no horses were permitted to enroll after Dec. 31 of their 2-year-old
year. That limited the number of horses eligible to show in the Breeders’ Trust Stakes classes,” said Matt Arias, program director. “Starting with 2023, a new Breeders’ Trust Stakes enrollment late fee will allow people to make their horses eligible for Breeders’ Trust Stakes opportunities and their significant guaranteed purses at any time, though a higher fee applies for late enrollments.” Enrollment fees are separate from class entry fees. They help support the total purses awarded in the classes. The 2022 APHA World Show’s Open Breeders’ Trust Stakes classes awarded a combined payout of $64,000—that included purses for maiden horses and limited exhibitors, as well. Horses enrolled in the Breeders’ Trust Stakes program are also eligible for two Non-Pro 3-yearold classes as well (additional entry fees apply). NOVEMBER 2022| INSTRIDE EDITION | 61
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Backes QH ..........................................61
Elite Trailers .........................................63
Baker Futurity Horses .............................61
Equine Healthcare Int ..............................6
Baker Show Horses ............FC, 2-3, 12-17
English Show Horses..............................61
Bar H Photography ...............................65
North Farm ..........................................48
Parrish Quarter Horses ...........................63 Pickard Hanson Show Horses...........35-40
Barger QH ...........................................61
Fisher, Alan ..........................................65
Pilot Knob ............................................60
Barry, Jon .............................................65
Folck Insurance ....................................65
Powers, Tom ........................................65
Blue Ribbon Tack .................................61
Pro Horse Services .........................8, 111
Boatwright, Erin .....................................9
Galyean, Gil .............................18-23, 62
BooYah Custom Clothing .......................63
Garcia Quarter Horses ...........................62
Recchiuti, Donnie ................................62
Boxell, John .........................................62
Glover/Galyean ...................................64
Richland Ranch ...................................71
Briere, Pierre ........................................61
Golden West ........................................61
Roberts, Alyse ..................................... 60
Britton, Blake .......................................60
Gumz Farms ........................................64
Roberts Quarter Horses ..........................61
Burris, Tony ..........................................60
Ryan Geiger Photography ......................64 Harris Leather ................................34, 62
CAC Show Horses ................................60
Horn, Ron ............................................63
Caplinger Qtr Horses .............................64
Shane Rux Photography .........................65 Show Horses By Shannon ...............10-11
Chafin Perf. Horses ..............................63
Jeff Kirkbride Photography .....................62
ShowString ..........................................88
Coast To Coast Trailers ............................64
Jones, Chris & Melissa .............................64
Starnes Insurance Agency ......................64
Cook, JR & Melissa .............FC, 2-3, 12-17
JML Design ..........................................61
Sweet Shop ..........................................64
Corrival Ranch ................................46-47
JS Show Horses ....................................41
CR Ranchwear .....................................62
Kathy’s Tails ..........................................62
Weiss Show Horses ..............................99
CT QH .................................................62
Kendalls Western Hats ...........................60
Wheeler Show Horses ............................60
Custom Tails ........................................64
Kennedy, Kathie ...................................63
Williams, Kathy ...................................60
Knelly, Laura ........................................61 DAC ....................................................63
Zeitler, Mark & Judy .............................65
Darci’s Show Horses .............................63
Lakins, Kenny ......................................60
Davis, Wayne & Judy ............................63
Leeman Farms ......................................63
DePalma, Meg .......................................7 Dickerson Show Horses .......................BC
Malone QH .........................................62
Dobbs Insurance ..................................60
McLendon, Farley ..................................5
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Zuidema Perf Horses .............................65
