2012CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

In This Issue:Collegiate Show Results

Regional News & MORE!!

July 2012

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2012 American Stock Horse AssociationExecutive BoardPresident Dr. Dennis Sigler - Texas1st Vice President Thomas E. Fuller - Alabama2nd Vice President Jobie Priest - New MexicoSecretary Alicia Burton - TexasTreasurer Janet Yeates - TexasExecutive Director Vicki Hoggett

Board of DirectorsRegion 1Tom Neel - TexasBrian Sumrall - Texas

Region 2Patrick Kayser - Tennessee

Region 5Kimberlee Gabel - Colorado

ASHA Offi ce Staff Brandi ThigpenLandra Sheffi eld

On the cover: 2012 National Collegiate Championship Show participants at the Headquarters of the American Quarter Horse Association.

In this Issue:

From the President: 4Regional Show Schedule: 5

Collegiate Championship: 6Around the Region: 8

ASHA Futurity Info: 10

Mustang Challenge: 13

ASHA Derby Info: 14

Upcoming Events: 16Contact the ASHA Offi ce for information on advertising rates and deadlines for Stock Horse Today.

American Stock Horse Association(254) 898-0906(254) 898-0908info@americanstockhorse.org

P.O. Box 3038Glen Rose, TX 76043

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The Versatile Stock Horse movement is alive and well and rolling down the tracks! Everywhere I look, there is another article about the stock horses and their riders. As I look around at other segments of the horse industry, it is refreshing to be involved in the Stock Horse movement, where the emphasis is on improving the horse’s level of training and the rider’s ability and have fun doing it. Folks are getting together for the sake of actually enjoying one another’s company and for the sake of getting better at what they do. Imagine that - and we even act like we like it! Other associations are now trying to emulate what we have been doing successfully for years.

ASHA is growing and now has members in 33 states. We will sanction close to 70 events this year, including 4 regional championship shows. My hat is off to all the ASHA affi liates, sponsor groups and individual members across the nation, who believe in and support our great concept.

About 16 years ago, when Jack Brainard, B.F. Yeates, Roger Blackmon, Dr. Bill Jackson and myself all met in Jack’s living room and sat around throwing out ideas for an association dedicated to preserving the versatility in our western horses, few of us had the far-reaching vision that we would someday actually see this concept expand beyond the borders of our own state and grow into a national organization. Our premise, at that time, was that our stock horses had become too specialized and there was not enough emphasis on the all-around horse and on education for the average horse owner. One of our founding principles has always been to appeal to the grass roots horse enthusiast. Those who may have fallen by the wayside amongst all the huge purses, expensive horses and level of training required to be competitive at the top level. We believed, as you all obviously do, that there is still a place for the horse owner who wants to ride their own horse and get a little help occasionally. As evidenced by member involvement in local and regional events, our founding principles have been confi rmed.

As with any growing association, we do occasionally run into bumps in the tracks or maybe the train slows down a bit as we go up the next hill, but our coal box is still full of coal and the engine is building steam! Our founding principles of promoting the versatile stock horse and in helping people ride a better stock horse is as needed today as it was 16 years ago. The association is you, the members, and it will never be any more successful than the success of individual members in promoting our mission and taking it to the next person down the road. We are all evangelists for the versatile stock horse and if we all do our part, our growth and success cannot be held back.

Winston Churchill once said, “The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man (or women).” Ride all you can and every day, strive to “Ride a Better Horse”. Hope to see all of you at a show before long!

From the President...

Dr. Dennis Sigler

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Dr. Sigler grew up with horses and has a lifetime of practical horse experience. He has been an AQHA-approved judge for 29 years and has judged horse shows in nearly every state and in 5 foreign countries. He also was previously an NCHA judge. He is an accomplished horseman, having trained and shown horses for a variety of performance events, including cutting, reining and cowhorse. He has trained and/or shown numerous state and national High-Point Champions and one Reserve World Champion. He was a founding member and Past-President of the Stock Horse of Texas Association and currently serves on the Board of Directors and as President of the American Stock Horse Association as well as the Executive Board of the Texas Quarter Horse Association.

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REGION 1SEPTEMBER 8 – 9 , 2012

Henderson County Fair Park – Athens, TexasHost: Henderson County Horse Committee

Contact: Charlotte AllgoodEmail: pistolsmom@live.com Phone: 903-288-0043

REGION 2SEPTEMBER 21 – 23, 2012

Tennessee Miller Coliseum – Murfreesboro, TennesseeHost: Peak Equine Promotions for TnSHA

Contact: Patrick KayserEmail: Patrick.kayser@comcast.net Phone: 615-962-3655

REGION 5NOVEMBER 29 – December 2, 2012

National Western Complex – Denver, ColoradoHost: CoWN Stock Horse Association, Inc

Contact: Cody Crow Phone: 970-214-9983 orKimberlee Gabel Email: gabelstable@aol.com Phone: 970-302-9675

REGION 6AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Linn County Fair & Expo – Albany, OregonHost: Western States Stock Horse Association

Contact: Robert HartleyEmail: hartleyperformance@msn.com Phone: 503-798-1077

www.AmericanStockHorse.org

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The American Stock Horse Association hosted the 2012 ASHA National Collegiate Championship Show, April 12 – 14, in Amarillo, Texas. Fourteen University and Colleges from across the nation rode in to town with their best stock horsemen and women to compete for this prestigious event. Collegiate teams are made up of a six person team consisting of two Non Pro riders, two Limited Non Pro Riders and two Novice Riders. The privilege to claim the title of the 2012 ASHA National Collegiate Champion Team was highly contested along with 107 individuals riding for the top horsemen awards in each division.

The Championship event began with a clinic for the contestants provided by the National Reined Cow Horse Association. Clinician for the event was the

NRCHA’s $2,000,000 rider and President, Mr. Todd Crawford. NRCHA joined with ASHA to promote the versatility of the stock horse and education of stock horse enthusiasts. Following the clinic a Welcome Supper was hosted by the Panhandle Reined Cow Horse

Association.

The battle for the Championship spanned two days of hard riding by each of the Collegiate teams and the titles were on the line until the very end of the competition. Rising up over the other teams to claim the

2012 ASHA National Collegiate Championship Team award was Texas A&M University. Team riders for Texas A&M were Ryan Birkenfeld, Melanie Armstrong, Anna Haines, Kyle Birkenfeld, Sally Williams, and Amy Peterson. The Texas A&M team is coached by Dr. Dennis Sigler.

Texas Tech won Reserve Champion National Collegiate Champion Team. Team riders for Texas Tech were Kelsey Watring, Luke England, Jordan Williams, Jennifer Bouse, Spencer Perkins, and Hannah Langendoefer. The team was coached by Cooper Cogdell. Rounding out the top fi ve collegiate

teams were New Mexico State University, 3rd; North Central Texas College, 4th; and Tarleton State University, 5th.

The top All-Around Division Champions were: Non Pro – Christina Dvorak, Tarleton; Limited Non Pro – Jennifer

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Collegiate Team Winners:

1.Texas A&M University

2.Texas Tech University

3. Tarleton State University

4. North Central Texas College

5. New Mexico State University

Non Pro All Around Individual Winners:

1. Christina Dvorak - TSU

2. Ryan Birkenfeld - TAMU

3. Kelsy Watring - Texas Tech

4. Melanie Armstrong - TAMU

5. Kelsey Stokes - Texas Tech

Bouse, Texas Tech; Novice – Sally Williams. Reserve Champions: Non Pro – Ryan Birkenfeld, TAMU; Limited Non Pro – Anna Haines, TAMU; Novice – Amy Peterson, TAMU.

Individual Class Champions included: Non Pro Division – Pleasure- Ryan Birkenfeld, TAMU; Trail - Christina Dvorak, TSU; Reining- Melanie Armstrong, TAMU; Cow Horse -Christina Dvorak, TSU. Limited Non Pro Division – Pleasure, Jennifer Bouse,- TTU; Trail, Katherine White, NJC; Reining- True Burson, TTU; Cow Horse- Emily Sims, SRU. Novice Division – Pleasure- Amy Peterson, TAMU; Trail- Hannah Langendoerfer, TTU; Reining- Hannah Langendoerfer; Cow Horse- Sally Williams, TAMU.

Tarleton State University

LTD NON PRO All Around Individual Winners:

1. Jennifer Bouse - Texas Tech

2. Anna Haines - TAMU

3. Katy Rosencrans - NMSU

4. Katie Crews - TSU

5. Parke Greeson - Texas Tech

Novice All Around Individual Winners:

1. Sally Williams -TAMU

2. Amy Peterson - TAMU

3. Gage Moorhouse - Texas Tech

4. Luke Hendryx - Sul Ross University

5. Tiffiny Taylor - NMSU

proved to have the Top Trainers amongst the collegiate students in the nation. Coaches nominated students in each division who owned, trained and showed the horses which they competed on in the National Collegiate Show. Winners of the Top Trainer Awards received handmade trophy spurs donated by David Farkus

of Weatherford, TX. Winning this coveted award were Christina Dvorak, Non Pro, TSU; Katie Crews, Limited Non Pro, TSU; Demetrio Naverette, Novice, TSU.

Upon conclusion of the last class, the American Quarter Horse Association treated participants to a special tour of the American Quarter Horse Museum. AQHA Hall of Famer

and past ASHA President, BF Yeates, was in attendance along with the students and their collegiate advisors. The Show concluded with a banquet and awards ceremony. Special thanks are extended to West Texas A&M University Stock Horse Team for hosting and helping management with production of the show and to all sponsors.

The ASHA Collegiate Stock Horse Program has 23 collegiate teams actively participating. With number of students growing next year’s show will prove to be bigger and even more exciting. For information on the ASHA Collegiate Stock Horse Program visit our website: americanstockhorse.org or call 254-898-0906.

REGION 5 - CoWN

I am excited to announce that the 2012 CoWN fund raising event held at the McPhaul Arena was a HUGE success!! We far exceeded our expectations and this event was only possible because of our great membership and your support. There were 40 clinic participants and over 50 entries in the schooling show portion. Thank you! I would also like to thank Jim and Kathleen McPhaul for donating their very nice facility for the event! The feedback on the event was overwhelmingly positive and it has been suggested that we do another event like this in the fall. Let me know if this is something you would like to have put together.

CoWN had a great kick off to the 2012 show season with the NJC Showdown in Sterling, CO. We had 78 entries with several new faces and lots of new membership applications turned into the offi ce. With the success of this show, I greatly look forward to the rest of the summer and all that it will bring for CoWN and its members.

We have now added new shows in Burlington, Briggsdale, CO in June and Black Hawk, CO in August. This are in addition to the two Slidin Daze shows to be held in Greeley and Salida. Please check the website for updates and show information. We will be sure to keep

you all posted as more details emerge!

It is offi cial!! CoWN was granted the bid to host the 2012 ASHA National Futurity and Derby with our Region 5 Championship show!! This is a great opportunity for CoWN to showcase that we can not only host phenomenal local shows, but we can also do it right with shows at both the regional and national level! Please check the website for details on Futurity and Derby nominations and please pass the word! The Regional Show will be held in Denver at that the National Western Events Center on November 29- December 2nd, 2012.

My heartfelt condolences go out to Matt and Kim Lindsey, and Kelsey Watring on the loss of Zinn Lindsay. The Lindsey family has been very active in the stock horse world and was highly involved in the origination of CoWN. This is a tragic loss to a family and friends of our community. Please send your thoughts their way.

Have a good ride!

Cody Crow, PresidentCoWN Stock Horse Association

AROUND THE REGIONSRegion 6

Arizona became the fi rst in Region 6 to have ASHA shows with the Winter Saddle Series. Over the three shows and clinics we had over one hundred riders from Arizona, California, New Mexico and several Canadians. It was a fun and friendly place to learn and grow your horsemanship then show what you learned.

Series winners:

Non Pro saddle winner: Diana DeBlanc Limited Non Pro buckle winner: Dave BellarNovice saddle winner: Lynne Hayman Green Horse buckle winner: Ed RobertsSenior Youth buckle winner: Savanna Christie Junior Youth buckle winners: Kayla and Megan Bently

REGION 2 - ALSHA

Alabama Stock Horse Association is on the road! ALSHA is traveling across the great state of Alabama hosting a series of educational Clinics. Clinics are very aff ordable and will be benefi cial to novice and experienced riders who are not familiar with the stock horse concept and program and also experienced horsemen who wish to brush up on the Basics. The purpose of the Clinics are to acquaint horsemen with the Stock Horse program. ASHA rules and regulations will be covered; participants will be given direction on which Division would be best to compete in; judging procedures explained; safety, courtesy and good sportsmanship emphasized; and attire, tack and equipment will be discussed. ALSHA is providing great opportunities for Alabama horsemen to polish up on their skills!

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REGION 2 - SESHA

Stephen Freeman Benefit Auction

Friends and family gathered April 14th & 15th at the Southeast Stock Horse Association show, in Headland, Alabama, for a fundraising benefit for injured horseman, and 2011 Region 2 Open Champion, Stephen Freeman.

On the evening of Monday, April 2nd, Freeman was turning a stallion out to pasture when it grabbed him by the throat causing severe damage to his windpipe and vocal chords. After a successful surgery, he is making an astounding recovery.

When the news of Freeman’s accident spread, a group of close friends and fellow horse enthusiasts gathered together to help raise funds for his treatment and recovery, by way of a silent auction during the stock horse show. Over $9,000 total was raised through

the auction and monetary donations to benefit Freeman, his wife Kristen, and their new baby boy, Jacob.

To date Stephen has made an astounding recovery! Doctors were able to remove the tube from his throat and he has been able to ride again!

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REGION 2 - SESHA

YOUTH CLINIC

Southeast Stock Horse Association in Headland, Alabama hosted its first-ever all-youth clinic on June 8. With participants ranging in age from 9 to 18, it was a day full of fun and learning for 27 kids. Six clinicians donated their time, Carolyn Smith, Cindy Wynn, Darryl Landreth, Dickey Maraman, Ed Wilson, and Henry Wynn. The kids were able to learn about all 4 events offered at Stock Horse shows.

Through the generosity of several donors, the kids also enjoyed a free lunch, were each provided with a t-shirt, and had a water slide. There was also a “raffle” and each child was able to get at least 1 item from the selection which ranged from saddle pads to an mp3 player. The clinic was a lot of fun and can’t wait until next year!!

Region 1

There are some hot races for the End of Year High Points being run in Region 1. Shows have been held in Denton, Vernon and Belton, Texas. Membership still has plenty of chances to make a run for the Gold though with three more shows scheduled in some of the finest facilities in the state of Texas. The State Fair of Texas is hosting an ASHA Show in Dallas, Texas in their wonderful facilities, August 25-26. Henderson County Horse Committee has scheduled the Region 1 Championship Show in the Henderson County Fair Park in Athens, Texas on September 8-9. The Wise County Extension Horse Committee is gearing up for their show which is being held in the NRS Arena in Decatur, Texas, October 20-21. Make plans to attend these great shows! Check the website www.americanstockhorse.org for more information.

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2012 American Stock Horse Association

3-Year Old Versatility Futurity World Championship

To be Held during ASHA Region 5 Championship Show

Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 2012 Denver, Colorado RULES

Purpose and History:

In keeping with the concept of a four event, versatile stock horse, ASHA has developed the three year old futurity event. This event provides an opportunity to showcase the talents of the four event horse at an early age, as well as providing a logical mea-sure of progress for the training of the young stock horse.

Available to ASHA members in good standing, this is an age specific event, open to three year old horses of all breeds. Horses are to be shown in four classes and the Champion will be chosen as the highest placing horse in the “all around”. These classes will be: Pleasure, Reining, Trail and Working Cow Horse. Class rules will be the rules governing the Open division as approved by the 2012 ASHA handbook.

Rules:

• Horse(s) must be shown as a three year old determined by age as of January 1.

• Horse(s) will be exhibited in a snaffle bit, bosal, or hackamore on the day of the futurity. Horse(s) may be ridden one handed or two handed.

• Horse(s) exhibited in the versatility futurity must have an ASHA competition license. (See ASHA Rules and Bylaws, EV-039 Horse Eligibility and Licensing)

• Non-Breed Registered Horses must provide: A signed veterinarian certificate verifying age in addition to four (4) color photo-graphs of the horse. Photos must exhibit a right and left profile of the horse, and a front and rear view. Any and all markings, brands, etc. must be visible. All other documents concerning Non-Breed Registered Horses will be pursuant to ASHA Rules, GR-100 Competition Licensing Rules and Regulations).

• Rider must be a member in good standing of the ASHA.

• Horse(s) may be exhibited by only one rider in the futurity, multiple horse and rider combinations are prohibited.

• At futurity, each horse and rider combination will have one opportunity to show in Pleasure, Reining, Trail and Working Cow Horse. Therefore, there will only be one go.

• Non-Pro rider may pay a $500 Non-Pro nomination fee and a $500 Open nomination fee to be eligible for pay-out in each divi-sion. Rider will pay one entry fee and make one single run in each class.

• All competition rules and guidelines of the futurity will be those pursuant to the ASHA Open Division as defined in the judging criteria and rules governing the individual classes.

• Jackpot payback for the futurity will be determined according to ASHA Rules and Bylaws EV-180, ASHA Entry Fees and Paybacks.

• The Versatility Champion will be determined by the highest placing horse and rider combination in the four event competition also known as the “All Around”.

• The Open All Around Champion will be named the “ASHA 3- Year Old Versatility Open World Champion”

• The Non-Pro All Around Champion will be named the “ASHA 3- Year Old Versatility Non-Pro World Champion”

Nomination Fees and Procedures:• A nomination form with a $100 nomination fee must be submitted for each horse and rider combination. Nomination Fees are nonrefundable. However substitutions may be made. Rider substitutions may be made for a fee of $50. Substitutions for a horse can only be made for death or injury which results in loss of use. A veterinarian certificate must be submitted with a fee of $100. Substitution changes with fees must be made by the entry deadline of the Futurity.

• The total Nomination Fee is $500. Futurity nomination fees will be over and above standard ASHA show fees which would be ap-proximately $150.

• Credit will be applied to the $500 Nomination fee for every ASHA show in which the nominated horse and rider participate in all four classes after the original $100 fee and nomination are received in the ASHA office. Participation may be in any division where rider is eligible to compete (Open, Non-Pro, Limited Non-Pro, Novice, Youth or Green Horse). Horse/Rider will be eligible for year-end awards, class awards, and merit awards, where applicable. Horses shown in ASHA collegiate shows will also be eligible to gain

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credits for nomination fees. If a horse that is already nominated and has received show credits for futurity payments is sold, the show credits for the futurity are transferred to the new owner.

• Credit will be given according to the following sliding scale:

Total Nomination Fees Initial Nomination Fee Paid

Participation in ASHA Shows

Credit Applied Nomination Fee Bal-ance Due at Deadline October 31

$500 $100 Four shows attended $200 $ 200

$500 $100 Three shows attended $150 $ 250

$500 $100 Two shows attended $100 $ 300

$500 $100 One show attended $ 50 $ 350

$500 $100 Zero shows attended $ 0 $ 400

100% of all Futurity Nominations will be PAID BACK to Contestants

• Options to pay the $500 Nomination fee is as follows:

1. Submit Nomination form and pay $100.00 nomination fee at anytime during the year and all future ASHA shows in which the Horse/Rider combination listed on the Nomination Form competes can be counted for credit on total nomination fees.

2. Submit Nomination Form with total $500 at any time prior to entry deadline of Futurity.

Equipment Rules:

1 Horse(s) will be exhibited in a snaffle bit, bosal, or hackamore on the day of the futurity. Horse(s) may be ridden one handed or two handed.

2 If horse is to be shown in snaffle bit, it shall be “D” or “O” ring type, no larger than 4 inches and no smaller than 2 inches in diam-eter on inside of the ring. They must have a broken 2 piece, mouthpiece, being a minimum of 5/16 inches in diameter, measured 1 inch from the inside of the ring with a gradual decrease to the center of the snaffle. The mouthpiece must be round, oval or egg shaped smooth and unwrapped metal

3 A leather or woven material chin strap may be used. No iron, chain or other material may be used.

4 If horse is to be shown in hackamore or bosal, equipment must be made of braided rawhide, braided leather, or rope, and will be a maximum of ¾ inch at the cheek. There must be a minimum of 2 finger widths, approximately 1 ½ inch, between bosal and nose. Absolutely no metal under the jaw or on the noseband in connection with the bosal

5 Mechanical hackamores are prohibited

6 Split reins or mecate reins must be used

7 Before each class, headstalls must be dropped and viewed by equipment official and mouth checked

8 A horse found to have blood present on the mouth on anywhere else on its body can be disqualified at the discretion of the equipment official

Special 2012 ASHA 3 Year Old Versatility Futurity World Championships Awards

Non-Pro Incentive Award

Non-Pro ASHA members entered in the Futurity may be eligible for the Non-Pro Incentive.

• To be eligible for the Non-Pro Incentive, the horse must be the property of the rider or an immediate family member.

• Must hold Non-Pro status with ASHA, and be a member in good standing

• Must be in compliance with all other Futurity rules.

• Incentive money will be paid according to EV-180, starting with the highest placing Non-Pro in the all-around portion of the futurity, followed by the next highest placing Non-Pro entry and so on, until all incentive money has been paid.

• For ease of book keeping it is suggested that futurity competitors who may be eligible for the Non-Pro incentive confirm eligibil-ity prior to the event.

2012 American Stock Horse Association 3-Year Old Versatility Futurity World Championship

To be Held during ASHA Region 5 Championship Show – Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 2012 - Denver, Colorado

2012 ASHA Futurity Nomination Form

All horses must have an ASHA Competition License and all riders and owners must be current ASHA members.

Horse/Rider combinations MUST BE NOMINATED for the futurity BEFORE showing in an ASHA show if they wish the show to count towards nomination fee credits for the futurity. After nomination fees are paid, shows participated in will count as credits toward the final Futurity Nomination Fee. Refer to ASHA Futurity Nomination Fees Below.

3 year old horses shown in all four classes in any 2012 ASHA shows prior to May 1 will be grandfathered in if a Futurity Nomination is paid by May 1, 2012. Nominations will also be accepted through out the year for other 3 year old horses, but shows prior to May 1 will only be accredited if nominations are received by May 1.

100% of all Futurity Nominations will be PAID BACK to Contestants

Total Nomination Fees Initial Nomination Fee Paid

Participation in ASHA Shows

Credit Applied Nomination Fee Bal-ance Due at Deadline October 31

$500 $100 Four shows attended $200 $ 200

$500 $100 Three shows attended $150 $ 250

$500 $100 Two shows attended $100 $ 300

$500 $100 One show attended $ 50 $ 350

$500 $100 Zero shows attended $ 0 $ 400

The balance of Futurity Nomination fees will be determined by the number of ASHA shows participated in after the original $100 nomination fee is paid. These fees must be paid in full, separately from entry fees at the time of entering the National ASHA Futurity Competition to be held in November.

Date of Application_________________ 2012 3- Year Old Futurity Original Nomination Fee: $100.00

Horse’s name________________________________________________________ Breed__________________________

Reg. # _______________________________ Year Foaled ____________________Sex____________________________

ASHA Horse Competition License Number ____________ Or attach an ASHA Horse Competition License Application with fees

Non-Breed Registered Horses must provide: A signed veterinarian certificate verifying age in addition to four (4) color photographs of the horse. Photos must exhibit a right and left profile of the horse, and a front and rear view. Any and all markings, brands, etc. must be visible. All other documents concerning Non-Breed Registered Horses will be pursuant to ASHA Rules and Bylaws, EV-039 Horse Eligibility and Licensing.

Rider ________________________________________________Phone_____________________Fax_____________________

Address_______________________________________City________________________State_________Zip______________

E-Mail Address_____________________________________________________________________

ASHA Member Number ________________ Or attach an ASHA Membership Application with fees

Owner_________________________________________Phone_______________________Fax____________________________

Address____________________________________________City_________________________State________Zip______________

E-Mail Address_____________________________________________________________________

ASHA Member Number________________ Check if appropriate: Non-Pro_____ Collegiate______

Or attach an ASHA Membership Application with fees

Please include fees for ASHA 3 -Year Old Futurity Nomination with complete application and with required and completed docu-ments (Make checks payable to COWN) and mail to: CoWN Stock Horse Association 32751 Highway 14 Ault, CO 80610

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Mustang Heritage Foundation to Award Martin Saddle to

Top American Stock Horse Association MustangThe top point-earning BLM-branded Mustang in 2012 ASHA competition to be rewarded.

Georgetown, Texas – Since the first Extreme Mustang Makeover event was held in 2007, the Mustang Heritage Foundation has facilitated the adoptions of more than 3,300 gentled American Mustangs. To reward and encourage Mustang adoptions, the Mustang Heritage Foundation has teamed with the American Stock Horse Association to recognize the top point-earning BLM Mustang competing in ASHA events in 2012.

All Mustangs that carry a Bureau of Land Management freezemark will be eligible to compete for the Martin Saddlery Mustang Edition Saddle. The Mustang does not have to be a graduate of a Mustang Heritage Foundation program to be eligible, but Mustangs must be registered in the American Stock Horse Association to qualify to win the saddle. The handmade saddle designed by Martin Saddlery features a traditional working design. Merit points earned by competing in ASHA sanctioned shows will be kept on all nominated Mustangs throughout the year. The Mustang/Rider combination who garnishes the most points for the 2012 year will win the saddle.

“The American Stock Horse Association offers a great opportunity for American Mustangs to showcase their versatile talents,” said Patti Colbert, Executive Director of the Mustang Heritage Foundation. “Our Extreme Mustang Makeover events give our Mustangs the opportunity to shine, and our adopters are always looking for ways to continue competing with their talented adoptees. ASHA events are the perfect fit for America’s Mustangs to compete and now they will have an added incentive for this year-end award.”

The mission of the Mustang Heritage Foundation and the goal of the Extreme Mustang Makeover events are to increase the adoption of Mustangs across the country. The Mustang Heritage Foundation created the Extreme Mustang Makeover events to showcase the recognized value of Mustangs through a national training competition. For more information, visit www.mustangheritagefoundation.org.

For more information on how to nominate your Mustang for this award or to find an ASHA-approved show in your area, visit www.americanstockhorse.org/.

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In 2012 CoWN Stock Horse, in partnership with American Stock Horse Association, is hosting and promoting a 4 and 5 year old Derby event. This event will showcase the abilities of the versatile four event horse at an early age. This event is open to 4 and 5 year old horses of all breeds. Horses will be shown in four classes including Pleasure, Reining, Trail and Working Cow Horse. The Champion will be the highest placing All-Around horse, showing in all four events. For more information, including eligibility and equipment rules, please refer to the Derby Rules at www.cownsh.com or www.americanstockhorse.org.

Nomination Fees and Procedures

• A nomination form with a nomination fee must be submitted for each horse. Nomination Fees are nonrefundable and the total amount will depend on the date the fee is submitted (see schedule).

• The nomination is linked to the horse and unaffected by sale of the horse or change of riders.

• Substitutions for a horse can only be made for death or injury which results in loss of use. A veterinarian certificate must be sub-mitted with a fee of $100. Substitution changes with fees must be made by the entry deadline of the Derby.

• Derby nomination fees will be over and above standard show fees which will be approximately $150. After a horse is nominated and has paid for the derby, there will be an entry fee due at the derby to enter the horse in the show.

Nomination Schedule

• The earlier a horse is nominated, the lower the total nomination fee. For example, a horse nominated by July 1 will pay total nomination fees of $250, while a horse nominated between September 2nd and October 15th will pay total nomination fees of $400.

Date Fee Paid By July 1st By August 1st By September 1st By October 15th

Amount Due $250 $300 $350 $400

100% of all Derby Nomination Fees will be PAID BACK to Contestants.

Horse’s name__________________________________________________ Breed___________________________

Breed Registration # _______________________________ Year Foaled__________________Sex_____________

If unregistered, provide competition license # _______________________________ Horse(s) must be shown as a four or five years old determined by age as of January 1. Acceptable forms of age verification include breed registration papers or association competition licenses. Non registered horses must provide a signed veterinary certificate with age verification and four photographs of the horse (right, left, front and rear views of horse). Markings and brands must be documented and identifiable on the photograph. Please attach a copy of the horse’s registration papers or association competition license with the Nomination Form.

Rider_______________________________________Phone_____________________Fax_____________________

Address_______________________________________City________________________State_________Zip____

E-Mail Address____________________________________________ ASHA Member Number ________________ If not a current member, please attach a ASHA Membership Application with $25 fee . *If the rider changes, please notify the CoWN office immediately so that the correct information (and eligibility) may be used for the rider entered.

Owner__________________________________Phone_____________________Fax_________________________

Address_____________________________________City__________________State________Zip_____________

E-Mail Address_____________________________________________ ASHA Member Number________________ If not a current member, please attach a ASHA Membership Application with $25 fee. *If ownership changes, please notify the ASHA office immediately so that the correct information may be used during the event.

Please include the Nomination Form, Registration Papers or Association Competition License, and ASHA Membership forms (if not a current member) with all associated fees (make checks payable to CoWN) and mail to CoWN office (see address above).

COWN STOCK HORSE ASSOCIATION32751 HIGHWAY 14

AULT, CO 80610

970-302-9675 OR 970-214-9983

COWNSEC@AOL.COM WWW.COWNSH.COM

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COWN STOCK HORSE ASSOCIATION32751 HIGHWAY 14

AULT, CO 80610

970-302-9675 OR 970-214-9983

COWNSEC@AOL.COM WWW.COWNSH.COM

Rules

• Horse(s) must be shown as a four or five years old determined by age as of January 1. Acceptable forms of age verification include breed reg-istration papers or ASHA competition licenses. Non registered horses must provide a signed veterinary certificate with age verification and four photographs of the horse (right, left, front and rear views of horse). Markings and brands must be documented and identifiable on the photo-graph. • Horse(s) will be exhibited in a snaffle bit, hackamore or bridle (curb bit). Riders may change between snaffle, hackamore and bridle for differ-ent classes if desired. • Horse(s) may be exhibited by only one rider in the derby, multiple horse and rider combinations are prohibited. • Each horse and rider combination in the derby will have one opportunity to show in Pleasure, Reining, Trail and Working Cow Horse. • All competition rules and guidelines of the derby will be those pursuant to the ASHA Open Division as related to the judging criteria and rules governing the individual classes. For additional scoring guidelines and rules, see the 2012 ASHA Handbook. • Jackpot payback and added money payout for the derby will be determined according to ASHA EV 190.3. • The Derby Champion will be determined by the highest placing horse and rider combination in the four event competition and will be ac-knowledged as the “All Around Derby Champion”.

Nomination Fees and Procedures

• A nomination form with a nomination fee must be submitted for each horse. Nomination Fees are nonrefundable and the total amount will depend on the date the fee is submitted (see schedule). • The nomination is linked to the horse and unaffected by sale of the horse or change of riders. • Substitutions for a horse can only be made for death or injury which results in loss of use. A veterinarian certificate must be submitted with a fee of $100. Substitution changes with fees must be made by the entry deadline of the Derby. • Derby nomination fees will be over and above standard show fees which will be approximately $150. After a horse is nominated and has paid for the derby, there will be an entry fee due at the derby to enter the horse in the show.

Nomination Schedule

The earlier a horse is nominated, the lower the total nomination fee. For example, a horse nominated by June 1 will pay total nomination fees of $300, while a horse nominated between August 2 and September 1 will pay total nomination fees of $600.

Date Fee Paid By July 1st By August 1st By September 1st By October 15th

Amount Due $250 $300 $350 $400

100% of all Derby Nomination Fees will be PAID BACK to Contestants.

Equipment Rules

• Horse(s) will be exhibited in a snaffle bit, hackamore or bridle. • If horse is to be shown in snaffle bit, it shall be “D” or “O” ring type, no larger than 4 inches and no smaller than 2 inches in diameter on inside of the ring. They must have a broken 2 piece mouthpiece, a minimum of 5/16 inches in diameter (measured 1 inch from the inside of the ring) with a gradual decrease to the center of the snaffle. The mouthpiece should be round, oval or egg shaped and made of smooth, unwrapped metal. A leather or fabric woven chin strap may be used. No iron, chain or other metal may be used. • If horse is to be shown in hackamore, the bosal must be made of braided rawhide or braided leather and will be a maximum of ¾ inch at the cheek. There must be a minimum of 2 finger widths, approximately 1 ½ inch, between bosal and the nose. Absolutely no metal under the jaw or on the noseband in connection with the bosal is allowed. • Horses ridden in a snaffle or hackamore must use either split reins or mecate reins. Horses in a snaffle or hackamore must be ridden 2-handed during the competition. If a horse is ridden one-handed, there will be a 2 point penalty for each maneuver performed one-handed (except in instances where one hand is required, such as roping, opening gate, etc.). • If the horse is to be shown in the bridle, the mouthpiece must be at least 5/16” and not more than 3/4” in diameter measured one inch from cheek and must be smooth. Nothing may protrude below the mouthpiece such as extensions or prongs. Split reins or romal reins shall be used with all curb bits. Curb straps are required for curb bits and the curb chains or straps must be at least ½ inch in width and must lie flat against the horse’s chin. No wire curbs are permitted, regardless of the amount of padding or tape. Horses shown in the bridle must be exhibited one-hand-ed. Using two hands on a curb bit or using more than one finger between split reins or any finger between romal reins will result in a two point content deduction each maneuver performed, each time there is a violation. Continuous use of two hands on reins with curb bit is a major fault and will be reflected in the maneuver score. • Mechanical hackamores, cavessons, tie downs and running martingales are prohibited. • After each reining and cow work go, headstalls must be dropped and viewed by the equipment official and mouth checked. A horse found to have blood present on the mouth or anywhere else on its body may be disqualified at the discretion of the judges.

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Date Event City/State Region

June 29-July 1 ALSHA Clinic and Show Montgomery, AL 2

July 14-15 Oklahoma Stock Horse Clinic and Show Ardmore, OK 5

July 20-22 Slidin Daze Spectacular Clinic and Show Greeley, CO 5

July 28-29 Singleton Ranch Clinic and Show Lamy, NM 5

July 28-29 COWN Slidin Daze Clinic and Show Salida, CO 5

August 17-19 Gilpin County Fair Blackhawk, CO 5

August 25-26 SHOGA Clinic and Show Gay, GA 2

August 25-26 State Fair of Texas Dallas, TX 1

Aug. 28-Sept. 4 Colorado State Fair and Collegiate Event Pueblo, CO 5

Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Western States Clinic and Show Albany, OR 6

September 8-9 ASHA Clinic and Show Athens, TX 1

September 14-16 Slidin Daze Clinic and Show/Collegiate Show Briggsdale, CO 5

September 15-16 ALSHA Clinic and Show Montgomery, AL 2

September 15-16 Oklahoma Stock Horse Clinic and Show Duncan, OK 5

October 5-7 CSU Silver Jubilee Clinic and Show/Collegiate Show Fort Collins, CO 5

October 13-14 Southeast Stock Horse Clinic and Show Headland, AL 2

October 13-14 New Mexico Clinic and Show Belen, NM 5

October 20-21 Jonesboro Clinic and Show Jonesboro, AR 2

October 27-28 Oklahoma Stock Horse Clinic and Show Ardmore, OK 5

November 3-4 ALSHA Clinic and Show Montgomery, AL 2

November 10-11 MSU Fall Show and Collegiate Event Springfield, MO 3

December 1-2 Southeast Stock Horse Headland, AL 2

UPCOMING EVENTS

Be sure to check out AmericanStockHorse.org for more information on an event in your area!

Suspensions

The following disciplinary actions have been taken in accordance with ASHA rules. Dates given are the dates action was taken. Rules designated are from the ASHA 2012 Official Handbook.

June 1, 2012 - Wenzal Hardwick, Aubrey, TX, has been suspended for violation of Rule GR-095

June 1, 2012 - Cyndi Hardwick, Aubrey, TX, has been suspended for violation of Rule GR-095.

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