Horse Association & Trail Riders News
MI FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION I neglected to post last time that member, Vicky Tobler of Canton, MI, and her gorgeous black and white MFT mare, Beauty, also participated in the July Ivy Schexnayder clinic. They perfected Beauty's gait and showed us all an awesome fox trot! The next association event is the MFTHBA/ MFTA/MTRA National Trail Ride across beautiful Northern Michigan September 1728 heading east. You must be an MTRA member to participate (for insurance purposes). Annual dues are $35 with each day of the 12 day ride costing $12 to camp. Go to www.mtra.org or call Chuck Fanslow at 989435-9224 (evenings) for more information. Also, enroll in the Fox Trot America Program at mfthba.org and earn a point toward a great prize! The MFTA Versatility program is in full swing! There is still time to get involved however. Earn a cool prize for doing everything with your horse! I know some have been in parades, participated in clinics, taken lessons, gone to horse camps and have ridden trails in ours and other states. Get credit for it! Go to our website to find more information and print off an enrollment form or call Kathy Kruch at 989-390-1838 if you have any questions. Awards will be given out at our January 2018 meeting. Is anyone going to the Celebration show at the Ava, MO show grounds? It should be a very fun show! It is held annually during the first week of September. This year the dates are Sept. 3-9. There will be classes for adults and youth from all states and countries, MFTs of all ages and both sexes, performance and model. There will be versatility, cattle sorting and local trail rides in the Ozarks, too! Lots of Grand Champions will be awarded garlands and professional pictures taken. Go to www.mfthba.com to learn more. Don't miss it! Improvements (lighting, signage, footing, etc.) to the Ava show grounds are happening quickly to improve the show experience. Vendors will be on-site, as well as food offerings. You will meet and make many new
friends if you go! If you are interested in learning more about our versatile breed and association activities, go to our website www.michiganfox trotters.com where you will find links to many things including a membership form which you can fill out and become more involved. We also have a Facebook page where many pictures and videos are posted by members. We are an educational association promoting the breeding and use of Fox Trotters in Michigan. We conduct as many different clinics as we can to help people learn how to enjoy their MFTs more. You do not have to own one to join!
NORTHERN MI PAINT HORSE CLUB What a Great Show the NMPHC had July 22nd and 23rd at MSU. Despite a little bit of rain Saturday morning and the moving of the show booth/annoucer stand many times made things interesting, the show staff came though with flying colors. Thank you Jennifer and Dustin. The NMPHC would like to thank all the All-Breed exhibitors who came to show. The All-Breed turnout increased twofold at this show and we hope all of you come again next year! Congratulations to High Point Winners: Stallion: R Star Attraction. Gelding: Burning Style. Mare : R Image of a Star. Yearling: One Lazy Loper. Amateur: Norma Hamilton. Novice Amateur: Livn Large, Rachel Rodenhouse. Youth 13 & Under: Scent To Be Fancy, Julie Knapp. Novice Youth: Lope NB Still, Hannah Wright. WT Amateur: Custom Built Hotrod, Linda Krzemecki. All Breed Adult: HowBoutThisHilfiger, Melissa German. All Breed Youth: Long Cool Woman, Andi Reynolds. All Breed Walk Trot: Fantacize Alott, Abigail Ebner. Youth 14-18: Lopin To The Big Time, Hailey Davis. SPB Amateur: HowBoutThisHilfiger, Melissa German. SPB Youth: Long Cool Woman, Andi Reynolds. SPB Open: Long Cool Woman. All Breed Walk Trot: Chute the Rocket, Kimberly Krawczak. High Point APHA Open: Drop Top Diva. ©2017 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. • SEPTEMBER 2017 (52)
Sweepstakes Sponsors: Geldings: Gary & Kathy Vankampen. Mares: MI Open Horse Show Championships, Jennifer Kiser. Showmanship: Diane Lynn Kerman. Longe Line: Todd Olsen. Hunter Under Saddle: Phyllis Imhoff. Western Pleasure: Ream Performance Horses, Emily Ream. Trail: Jeff Race. Sweepstakes Results: Halter Geldings: No Apologize, Kearstin Miller. Halter Mares: R Image of a Star, Robert Rasch. Trail: Drop Top Diva, Norma Hamilton. Showmanship: Drop Top Diva, Norma Hamilton. Hunter Under Saddle: Hoos Real, Rachel Kooiker. Western Pleasure: Drop Top Diva, Norma Hamilton. Longe Line: When Im Good N Sleepy, Michael Jankowske. Our last show of the season will be our Fall Color Classic at MSU, October 20 – 22, 2017, with a 4 judge All Youth/Amateur Show on Friday and Split/Combine 4 judge show on Saturday and Sunday. Circuit Awards and Point Approved for NMPHC and MPHC. Check out the NMPHC website at: www. NMPHC.net or Facebook for details. This is a homecoming weekend of MSU, book your hotel now!
ORTONVILLE RECREATION EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION (OREA) It’s time for OREA's annual Judged Trail Ride, happening September 16th at the Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Area. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. at the pavilion next to the trailhead. Riders hit the trail between 10 am and 12 noon. The requested donation is $25 for adults and $15 for youth 16 & under. Cash prizes/ribbons for the best scores, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and lunch await you after the ride. Camp with us on Friday and/or Saturday night and get your name in the drawing for a surprize bag. Just bring your camping receipt to one of the organizers at the pavilion to participate. OREA is a 501c3 and welcomes all interested persons. Membership directly supports our work at the park. Applications can be printed WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM