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March 2008 NWAHA Carol McArdle Dressage Clinic a Rousing Success Our hosts, Linda & Toni along with member Cathy Sause in their Spanish attire at the Tapas Party Member Jeana Smith riding Carla Shown’s mare, Larica MSM. On March 1 st & 2 nd , 2008 over a cold, but clear weekend in Enumclaw, Washington, several hardy dressage riders audited and rode with Carol McArdle. Carol has a long history with horses, and more recently with Andalusians. You may remember seeing her on the stallion Victorioso, still a part of her horse family, riding a Grand Prix dressage test or dancing to the music at the Canadian Andalusian horse show. We were luckily enough to find an open weekend for Carol that matched with an open weekend at the lovely facility known as Havilah. NWAHA members, Linda de Wilde-Petersen and Toni Mueler, organized the clinic and had two full days packed with riders with a waiting list of hopefuls who hadn’t gotten their entry forms turned in quite early enough to secure one of the coveted spots with this well-known clinician. A number of auditors could be found watching with rap attention huddled under the propane heaters. Each ride was masterfully taught with Carol’s attention to both the horse’s and the rider’s skills and needs. On Saturday night after the rides, we were all invited to the home of Linda de Wilde-Petersen for a Tapas party, complete with Spanish wine and unending chatter about our horses. The Tapas were expertly prepared by a caterer and friend of Linda’s, and we were treated to such Spanish fare as Paella and traditional Spanish appetizers. After everyone had their fill, we were invited to listen to Carol McArdle lecture about our Andalusian horses and dressage. She kept us on the edge of our chairs for nearly an hour describing the mechanical/physical differences between the Andalusian horse and the typical warmbloods. She also discussed the meaning behind classical dressage and how it is the foundation for all training, regardless of the discipline. If you did not have a chance to ride with Carol at this clinic, watch the NWAHA website for the possibility of a 2 nd clinic with Carol in Oregon later this Spring. ~By Carla Shown Elizabeth Tweten-Son, Raven Farm, PO Box 206 Chelan, WA 98816 (509) 687-3285 (509) 859-3644 (cell) [email protected] www.ravenfarmsnw.com Sue Evan’s email should be updated to: [email protected] I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. --Julie Alonzo Corrections to 2008 NWAHA Directory: Please update the following members’ information: Carol McArdle riding member, Toni Mueller’s stallion Bandolero

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March 2008�

NWAHA Carol McArdle Dressage Clinic a Rousing Success�

Our hosts, Linda & Toni along�with member Cathy Sause in their�Spanish attire at the Tapas Party�

Member Jeana Smith riding Carla Shown’s mare,�Larica MSM.�

On March 1�st� & 2�nd�, 2008 over a cold, but clear�weekend in Enumclaw, Washington, several hardy dressage�riders audited and rode with Carol McArdle. Carol has a�long history with horses, and�more recently with Andalusians.�You may remember seeing her�on the stallion Victorioso, still a�part of her horse family, riding a�Grand Prix dressage test or�dancing to the music at the�Canadian Andalusian horse�show.� We were luckily enough to�find an open weekend for Carol�that matched with an open�weekend at the lovely facility�known as Havilah.� NWAHA members, Linda de Wilde-Petersen and Toni�Mueler, organized the clinic and had two full days packed�with riders with a waiting list of hopefuls who hadn’t gotten�their entry forms turned in quite early enough to secure one�of the coveted spots with this well-known clinician. A�number of auditors could be found watching with rap�

attention�huddled�under the�propane�heaters. Each�ride was�masterfully�taught with�Carol’s�attention to�

both the horse’s and the rider’s skills and needs.� On Saturday night after the rides, we were all invited to�the home of Linda de Wilde-Petersen for a Tapas party,�

complete with Spanish wine and�unending chatter about our horses.�The Tapas were expertly prepared�by a caterer and friend of Linda’s,�and we were treated to such�Spanish fare as Paella and�traditional Spanish appetizers.�After everyone had their fill, we�were invited to listen to Carol�McArdle lecture about our�Andalusian horses and dressage.�She kept us on the edge of our�chairs for nearly an hour describing�the mechanical/physical differences�

between the Andalusian horse and the typical warmbloods.�She also discussed the�meaning behind classical�dressage and how it is the�foundation for all training,�regardless of the discipline.� If you did not have a�chance to ride with Carol at�this clinic, watch the�NWAHA website for the�possibility of a 2�nd� clinic with�Carol in Oregon later this�Spring.� ~By Carla Shown�

Elizabeth Tweten-Son�, Raven Farm, PO Box 206�Chelan, WA 98816 (509) 687-3285 (509) 859-3644 (cell)�[email protected] www.ravenfarmsnw.com�

Sue Evan’s email� should be updated to: [email protected]

I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.�--Julie Alonzo�

Corrections to 2008 NWAHA Directory: Please update the following members’ information:�

Carol McArdle�riding member,�Toni Mueller’s�

stallion�Bandolero�

NWAHA Newsletter March 2008�

NWAHA Directors & Board Members�President:� Julie Alonzo�(541) 513-6757 [email protected]�Vice-President:� Linda de Wilde-Petersen�(360) 825-8476 [email protected]�Secretary:� Sharon Gerl (541) 726-3872�[email protected]�Treasurer:� Carla Shown�(360) 263-3705 [email protected]�ID Director:� Jennie Botts�(208) 326-8714 [email protected]�OR Director:� Gary Camp�(541) 419-6243 [email protected]�WA Director:�Susan Cheers�(360)312-9477 [email protected]�At-Large Directors:�Denise Blacklaw�(503) 260-1012 [email protected]�Toni Mueller�(425) 413-9517 Emerald,[email protected]�Cyndy Stephens Winchell�(253) 951-3151 [email protected]

In this regular column, Trainer and NWAHA Board Member�Cyndy Stephens-Winchell answers questions related to�training and preparing for showing (selection of appropriate�clothing and tack for different disciplines, grooming�techniques, and preparation of horse and handler for a�positive experience in the show ring).�

Today, a client and I spent about an hour and a half on the�phone going over different approaches she might take with a�horse that has been giving her�some challenges. At the end of�the conversation, she laughed�and asked me,�Where did you�learn all this stuff?� That got me thinking�about my beginnings in show�horses and training, clear back�to 19(something or other).�There I was, a 12 year old 4-H�kid with pants too short, a shirt�that did not match my horse or�saddle pad, scuffed boots,�bouncy pony tail (I could go�on, but you get the picture).�The point here is not how bad�I looked, but how much fun I had. Then I went on to lessons,�working in a trainer’s barn which is where I learned not only�training methods, but also some of the things that give trainers�a competitive advantage in the show ring.�When I was a kid, I sometimes thought that judges must be�biased in favor of trainers -- otherwise, why would the trainers�so often place above me? Well, over the years I’ve learned that�the list of reasons for this advantage in the show ring could go�

on for pages.�Still, there are�some fairly�simple answers.� First and�foremost,�trainers do this�for a living, full�time. Thus, they�have to�opportunity to�hone their skills�on a huge�variety of�horses. If they�are good at what�they do, they�soon learn to�adapt to each�individual’s�needs, mindset,�

temperament, etc. This day in/ day out experience of adjusting�to so many different horses helps trainers adjust quickly when�a horse reacts differently in the show environment than he�normally does at home. This is definitely one part of the�competitive advantage, but it’s not the whole thing.� Professional horse trainers, much like CEO’s of large and�small companies, make it their business to know their�industry. Knowing the horse show industry includes�marketing, public relations, networking, styling and clothing�

trends, tack trends, feed and care�products...all the little things that�help pull the judge’s eye their way�in the show ring. They know that�sometimes the final spit and polish�is the only thing that differentiates�between placing first and second�in a class of near-equal�performance.� Now before I offend anyone, let�me follow up here with the�acknowledgment that I have seen�many non-pros go on to win�World and National�Championships. At IALHA�shows, in fact, amateur riders�

actually have a slight advantage over professionals when it�comes to year-end awards or show high points, simply�because they have almost twice as many classes which they�are eligible to enter.� Seeking the assistance of a professional trainer can help�an amateur with a well-bred horse bring home those titles and�have fun doing it. Sometimes, all it takes is a little extra help.�This is where the trainer fits in. Help could include full�training and showing by the pro, or training so the non-pro can�show, or even instruction to help the non-pro train her own�horse.� It has taken me nearly 30 years to get where I am in the�industry, and I will always have more to learn. So when you�ask yourself “How does the trainer make it look so easy?”�remember a couple things: (a) most trainers have worked hard�for many years to learn their art, (b) to remain in business,�trainers have to make it their commitment to help others�achieve their goals, (c) by the time they have a few decades as�trainers under their stirrups, most have had the privilege of�training under some masters, and (d) even the best-known�trainers probably started out looking something like the goofy�kid I used to be.� Competition can be fun as well as exciting; especially�when we reach out to others and help them enjoy the shows�for the learning experiences they should always be.�

Your turn: Do you have any questions you would like to�see answered in the next newsletter? If so, please send�them to Cyndy at [email protected].�

Trainer’s Corner�

NWAHA Newsletter March 2008�

Ranch News!�Moonstruck Meadows�

La Center, WA� Spring is in full swing at�Moonstruck. The first foal is on the�ground, a lovely Kianto son, and�Catalina is “on the nest” expecting her�foal by many time Nat’l Champion�Kripton (sold to Cheryl Page of North�Carolina). The third mare due in 2008�is Nochera D, in foal to Gaucho (sold�to Dorado Andaluz, if it is a filly).�One mare is already bred back for�2009 (Dora to Fandango del Sol), and�there will be two or three more mares�in foal shortly for next year.�

This is my favorite time of year –�when I can see the results of my�painstaking breeding and care of my�small group of wonderful mares.�Handling the foals is time consuming,�but so rewarding to see them blossom�into little horses.� I am really excited about riding my�homebred, home-trained mare, Salsa�Merengue MSM, at 2�nd� level open�dressage this year – and we even have�a freestyle we’ll be performing. It�turns out Salsa loves to dance to the�music. I’ll also be back in the breed�show ring with my gelding, Jerezano�D, and this year we have added driving�to our repertoire. I’m looking forward�

to seeing old friends and meeting new�ones at the NWAHA shows this year.�Photo is Kianto colt at 5 hours old.�

Swan Creek Andalusians�Lamont, Alberta�

For those who do not know us: We�breed Andalusians of all bloodlines,�from the Pure Spanish lines to the Pure�Portuguese lines and like we did with�our Pure Polish and Straight Crabbet�and El Kamsa, Blue List Straight�Arabs we cross our lines to produce�top Quality performance horses.� Of course we also breed half breds�from Quarter Horse, Arab, Paint,�Percheron, Thoroughbred and Belgian�mares..plus a few Welsh mares for�smaller halfbreds!� I bought my first two Andies�through an agent in 1996,�unannounced that the stallion had a�broken knee. I almost left the breed at�that time. But he healed well and was�soon pulling in heavy harness with a�17.3 hand Percheron mare. The way�we figured it, as the weight pulling got�hard for him and if he had a break�down we could unhitch, lead him�behind the trailer and stop all training�on him. This never happened, he didn`t�limp but he did try to get away from�pulling up hill and had to be reminded�he DID have to put weight into the�collar.� Since he, Merlin our love, stayed�sound for 4 months, we started�working him on cattle. What a joy that�was. I bought into the breed as I was�told they were smooth. I have been�riding pain free since 1997.� In cattle ( we have range cows)�you have to start fast, stop fast..well do�everything fast, turning, spinning and�no sooner are you at full tilt you have�to stop and walk off calmly. Merlin�will charge both bulls and horned cows�alike if they don’t move, and we have�used the "Capriole" in getting cows out�of the corners of the corrals. Nice show�

for those who ask when we are�bringing cows home in the fall! 20�trucks and cars following us down the�road and Merlin doing all the work!�LOL.� All but 2 of our brood mares are�also broke to harness and/or saddle.�They give lessons, go on trail rides and�if I have enough riders just follow the�herd down the road...foals running at�side. Do we think of photos? ..ahhhh.�No. We get too caught up with the fun!�My best cow-mares I have to make�sure a good rider is on or at least one�that will hang on tight. If a cow breaks,�she will be after it then go back to�hanging the head and plodding along.�   But our main goal here is, as I said,�breeding the best we can. A few years�ago I bought a horse in Spain and was�getting excuses after excuses as to why�I couldn’t get a faxed copy of the�papers since they pushed so hard for�me to send funds ASAP. I found out�later they resold the horse for twice as�much. I did get help in getting most of�my money I paid for the darn horse�back, to which I am grateful to the Cria�at the time and a few other breeders.� I took that money, added some�more (as all but $2000 came back) and�went to Brazil (by Internet LOL) and�bought my Zeus. Sadly, he passed�away 36 hours after leaving quarantine�in Florida. I could not at that time get�in-flight or out of country (Canada)�insurance, so that was a huge blow to�me.� I had leased my younger stallion�out and after a year took him back and�didn’t renew it due to the poor�condition he was in. But did get him�back to health, hooves back in shape�and his mind and sold him to a person�in England. With that, I bought (the�deposit), from Spain again..very�nervous, a beautiful Double dilute�weanling colt. By the pure Spanish�stallion Golfo de Lirio (buckskin)and�out of the perlino pure Portuguese�

NWAHA Newsletter March 2008�

Share your latest news with us! If you�would like to have your ranch news�included in the next newsletter, please�send it to me at [email protected].�

We haven’t heard from Idaho in a�while... have you frozen out there?!�If you don’t have email access, you can�also send your written ranch news to Julie�Alonzo, 88442 Fisher Rd., Eugene, OR�97402. We’d love to hear from you!�

Ranch News! (continued)�mare Manga. Sueno does not carry the�grey gene!.� Although I was not pleased with�this purchase in regards to paper work�and getting photos of the dam and sire,�I did get photos finally of the sire 3�weeks before my colt was picked up�and taken to Belgium. He was very,�very under weight, not halter broke�and the first time he was handled was�when the Cria went out with a person�from the ANNCE to draw blood and�micro chip him.� The transporters in�Belgium were GREAT! But�they would not let him fly�and told me they were�keeping him with them till�he was halter broke and had�some weight put on him.� Over a month later,�Sueno was in Calgary where�again the hauler said, no we�are not bringing him to you�with your health (dealing�with cancer again). They�kept him and fattened him up�and tried working with him for me�until this fall when I was better and�stronger. They could not touch his�head or catch him easy so they just fed�him in a pasture out side.� I was expecting rearing and�striking and kicking as that is what�Sueno would do out of fear. 2 days�after coming here, I could walk up and�take his halter off, and 2 weeks later he�didn`t need one on him at all as he�would follow me everywhere, and I�could catch him anywhere.� Now Sueno is the biggest pain in�the A** I have ever met. He doesn’t�move out of the way of the tractor for�processing bales, the feeder calves in�the corral lick him all over, and the�mares we didn’t breed back to Merlin�with their foals push him around. One�filly does scratch him, but if he has�food he likes and she thinks it’s�yummier than hers, she will tell him�so. After eating he walks to Merlin’s�

pen so Merlin and he can scratch each�other over the fence. Sueno is very�well put together, wide in chest,�through barrel and hip with excellent�shoulder, neck and type. Plus he tested�EeAaCr so , being perlino I will only�get Buckskins, Palomino and smoky�blacks from him. Sueno is also the�very first Double Dilute PSP to be�registered in Spain as "équidos de pura�raza"  or Pure Blooded Horse) and is�of excellent Bocado and Viega�

bloodlines!� Once our junior sire’s balance�came in, I went back to Brazil (by�Internet again) and found what I have�been looking for the last 5 years in a�junior sire. Double Dilute with all the�bells and whistles. 5 years old and�started under saddle in September. Had�people in Germany wanting to buy him�already.� Xadrez do Pentagono, or "Shads"�is a star�per se� as he was on a TV�program in Brazil as well as being�serenaded by a Top Brazilian pop-star�for a music video. It isn’t out yet..but I�guess she really fell in love with his�pretty blues too! Shads also tested as a�Perlino, EeAaCrCr so he can produce�only Buckskin, Palomino or Smoky�Black unless bred to a grey. He is rare�in color as he is from TWO Isabel�parents and does not have the grey�gene.�

When we choose our stallions, we�look for a horse that will excel in�working ranch life. In doing so we are�producing big moving horses that have�unbelievable drive in and through the�hip, loin and back. Excellent�temperaments, and strong work ethics�without being aggressive. (Our�stallions have to drive and ride side by�side with other stallions, mares and�geldings). We also choose our stallions�for the way their pedigrees will work�

with not only our Purebred�Andalusian mares but also our�non-Andalusian mares and�crossing back onto each of the�other stallions’ fillies.� Last year to see how our�program was going we even�crossed 1 purebred and 1�halfbred mare back to their�sire and got exactly what we�"knew" we should get and�then some! 2 BLACK fillies�to keep in the program!� Our mares represent some�of the very best and most�

sought after lines in not only the PRE,�PSL and PSP Andalusian groups but�also Belgian, QH, TB, Arabian,�Percheron and Paint. These mares are�guaranteed to produce excellent�Quality Doing and Halter horses when�crossed with our stallions and have�been picked on the ability of their�pedigrees to pass on not only�Temperament, Conformation and�Trainablity but also over-all type, form�and the ability to continue to pass�these Qualities on!�

NWAHA Newsletter March 2008�

We have 4 Blk & Bay/Brown,3�Heterozygous greys (Bay & Blks)1�Homozygous grey "PRE", Palomino &�Chestnut "PSL", plus Blk, Bay/�Brown,and Chestnut non-Andalusian�and 1/2 Andalusian mares along with 3�Cremello or Perlino mares! We are�blessed with having such top Quality�stock, Bloodlines and colors ALL in�one place!� By the time this comes out we�should have at least 2 or even 5 foals�born. QH due March 25, Azteca�Perlino and PRE due April 6 and an�Arabian and PRE due April 9th. We�are so hoping that the one mare will�have a filly as she is 1 of only 3�purebred and 4 non-Andalusian mares�bred to *Campanillero 111 before he�left in August.� Vicki F, or as some know her�Sprucie Vicki, tries to get to the�website when she has time as she is�having so much fun with her Black�Azteca gelding I gave her in 2002 and�her Grey PRE gelding..both by Merlin!� --Sereena McLeod�

Jackass Mt. Ranch�Pasco, WA�

Spring has sprung here, four new�foals on the ground, 2 colts and 2�fillies.  We are trying once again to�warm the night air to protect the�fruit blossoms from freeze damage,�expecting the bees soon for�pollination, which by the way is a good�indicator for breeding your mares!� We had a good show season last�year and hope to do so again this year. �We have our Welsh crosses that will�be going to a show in May, anxious�to see how we compare to other�crosses.  I suppose we must learn the�breed specifics to present them.� We are providing for the revision�site and also a Doma Vaquera/Round�Penning clinic in April, should be a�great time for all who come.� I have to say that I really�appreciate our Northwest group of�Iberian horse owners and breeders, all�are so supportive of each other and�willing to help in any case. We must�continue this effort.�

We have some great prospects for�sale, colts and fillies of several�ages.  I invite anyone interested to�come and take a look!  They are of�breeding and performance quality.� --Ami MacHugh�

Vanessa Hamm� I’ve recently relocated to�Castle Rock, Washington, where I am�standing the national champion black�stallion Boticario III De La Parra, and�the white stallion El Encantador at�$1250 each.� I am also now accepting client�horses for training and showing.�Riding lessons are also available. I�have trained under Regina Agren and�have participated in clinics with�Bettina Drummand.� You can contact me at 503-730-�2420 cell, 360-423-9783 home, or at�[email protected]�. I’m�looking forward to establishing myself�in my new homebase here in�Washington state.�

Ranch News! (continued)�

Looking for a few good people...� Although it may seem like the year�has just started, it will be NWAHA�election time again before you know it�-- and that means it’s time for you to�start thinking about whether this is the�year you’ll decide to donate some time�to your club.� Each year, the club depends on 11�hearty members who volunteer to�serve as Officers of NWAHA. These�members work together to assist in the�organization of club activities, vote on�how to raise (and allocate) club funds,�and how to encourage fellowship and�camaraderie among members�throughout our region.� For the past fifteen months, I have�had the honor of serving as the club’s�President, and in this role I have�enjoyed getting to know so many�

members from across the Northwest. It�truly has been an incredible chance to�make friends and provide service to�those who share my love of the breed.� My term will be up this year,�however, and our bylaws stipulate a�2-year term limit for President. Thus,�we’re going to need some ‘new blood’�to join our leadership team. Please take�a moment to read over the club bylaws�(which you should have received along�with your 2008 Membership card and�Directory in March). Think about the�different positions and whether you�would be interested in participating in�a leadership role in 2009.� If you have questions about what�is involved, contact one of us from this�year’s leadership team -- any one of us�should be able to answer your�

questions (and it might be fun to see if�you get a variety of responses from�different people!).� In addition, I’m looking for�somebody who would be willing to�take over making the Membership�Directory next year. This task needs to�be completed early in the year, and my�plate is too full with other�responsibilities related to IALHA,�NWAHA, my own horses, and -- of�course -- my job at the University. I’d�like to pass the torch to someone else�(and can even provide you with the�computer program I use for doing the�newsletter layout). If you’ve ever�contemplated publishing, this might be�your opportunity to try your hand at it.�--Julie Alonzo ([email protected])�

NWAHA Newsletter March 2008�

I would like to share with you�some information that was just�published in THE HORSE magazine�AAEP wrap-up issue I just received.�This issue is a synopsis of all the�different discussions and seminars�conducted at the annual AAEP�convention at the end of every year. I�found this information on a study that�was done regarding the effectiveness�of various treatments for equine back�pain.� The study was conducted to�measure the effectiveness of three�

different treatments commonly used�for back pain; phenylbutazone (Bute),�massage and chiropractic. A pressure�gauge was used to measure sensitivity�to pain. The scientific study used�control groups of horses and the rest of�the horses were divided up into groups�that would receive chiropractic,�massage and Bute. It would have been�nice if they had also included�acupuncture, but maybe after this�study, they will investigate that�treatment.�

For�complete�details of�the study�you can�find it on�THE�HORSE�website at�www.TheHorse�.com/�AAEP2007�.�The results�were as�follows (abbreviated by me).�

The Bute group actually had a�negative response (meaning�increased response to the mechanical�application of pressure) for the first�day of treatment until the 7�th (and last)�

day when they had an 8%�improvement.�The horses that received massage�treatments showed beneficial results�throughout their treatment period�ending with a 12% improvement in�their reaction to mechanical pressure.� The horses receiving chiropractic�treatments had a slight negative�reaction on the 1�st� day, but then�steadily improved, ending with a�27% improvement on the last day.�Encouraging news!�--contributed by Barbara Daugert� Broken Auger Farm� Lusitano Horses�

Reducing Back Sensitivity in Horses: What works?�

If you find this type of article interesting, consider a subscription to�The Horse�.�The Horse� is “concerned with all aspects�of equine health, and it is written for hands-on horse owners, trainers, riders, breeders, and barn managers who want to�know more about taking the best care of their horses. Extensive information on topics of concern is supplemented by�timely features on horse health and news from researchers, veterinarians in the field, and other equine professionals.�The Horse� provides health information for horses of all breeds, and offers cutting-edge knowledge to veterinarians,�owners and managers who care for horses. The magazine is a forum for the exchange of information and knowledge�between researchers and veterinarians, and the top-level clients which are served by equine health professionals.”�

“�The Horse�magazine is not a journal of record to report research findings. Instead, the publication features practical�articles that are edited to interpret complex issues. The publication acts to bridge the gap from the research laboratory to�the barn, to help horsemen sort valuable new information from gimmicks and fads.”�

“�The Horse� is staffed by editors and writers with strong backgrounds in animal science, who are backed by an�authoritative board of veterinary advisors. Their mission: To help readers breed, raise, and train healthier horses.”�

Where can I find more articles like this?�

NWAHA Newsletter March 2008�

NWAHA Newsletter March 2008�

Upcoming Events for NWAHA Members:�March 28-30�,� 2008� :� Northwest Horse Fair & Expo.�Linn�County Fair and Expo Center, Albany, OR. Come join�NWAHA in celebration of the magnificent Andalusian breed�at the Northwest Horse Expo this spring. In addition to the�opportunity to showcase our breed, the Expo provides clinics�to appeal to a wide taste of equine interests. Please contact�Julie Alonzo at [email protected] for more information.�

March 29, NWAHA General Membership Meeting�@�Northwest Horse Expo. Come join fellow NWAHA members�in our section of the Breed Barn (look in Expo materials for�details). Specific time will be listed in our March newsletter�(once we hear back from the event organizers and know when�other events are scheduled that day). Contact Julie Alonzo at�[email protected] for more information.�

April 19-20, Doma Vaquera Clinic,�Jackass Mountain�Ranch, WA. Join Doma Vaquera enthusiast Ami MacHugh at�her ranch in Washington to learn more about this fascinating�discipline.�

May 3, Second Annual Schooling Show Clinic, Emerald�Valley Equestrian Center, Eugene Oregon.� Join trainer�Cyndy Stephens Winchell of Stephens Performance Horses for�a day-long clinic and schooling show covering halter, western,�and English divisions. Come prepared to learn a lot and fine-�tune your turnout and performance before the first IALHA�shows in our region. Contact Cyndy at (253) 951-3151 for�more information or email [email protected] .�

June 20 Open Dressage Show�USDF/USEF/ODS/IDEA�approved;�June 21 - 22 Go for Baroque Breed Show,�USEF/�IALHA approved� Nampa, ID.� Come join other Andalusian�enthusiasts at the first NWAHA show of the year, at the state-�of-the-art Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, ID, not far from Boise.�The event counts as a qualifying show for both the IALHA�Nationals in October and the Canadian National show being�

held in July. Please contact Nancy Thompson�([email protected]) for more information about the�dressage show and Julie Alonzo ([email protected]) or�Sue Cheers ([email protected]) for more information�about the breed show. If you can’t bring your horses this year�but would like to attend, we’re always in need of willing�volunteers!�

July 5-6, Celebrate the Horse, Puyallup Fairgrounds,�Puyallup, WA�This is an event to benefit the People Helping�Horses non-profit focused on rescue, rehabilitation, and public�education. Members Linda deWilde Petersen and Toni Mueler�will be performing their PasdeDeux at the event and hosting a�NWAHA booth, and they are looking for others to join them.�Please contact Linda at�[email protected] or Toni at�[email protected] for more information. You can�also read up on the event at Celebratethehorse.com. All are�welcome!�

July 25th, 26th, and 27th Canadian National Andalusian�Show, Chilliwack Heritage Park Chilliwack, BC�To enter a�National Championship class, you must have placed Top 5 in�an Andalusian Show, Judged by a sanctioned IALHA Judge,�2005 on. No qualifications are required for the non National�classes such as Iberian Halter, Jumping, Working Equitation,�etc. A class list will be placed on�www.PAALH.com� later this�year. Local qualifying shows are: NWAHA’s Go for Baroque�and Festival of the Andalusian. or the PAALH Canadian�Show in Chilliwack BC.�

August 25 - 26 Festival of the Andalusian,�Clark County�Event Center, Vancouver, Washington. The third and final�show in the race for the Pacific Rim High Point series. We’re�looking for people interested in putting together audience-�pleasing exhibition acts for a Saturday night special event. If�you’ve ever wanted to collaborate with others on a liberty or�ridden routine, this may be your opportunity!�

Trying to figure out how to get to the June NWAHA dressage and breed shows?�

Linda deWilde-Petersen has volunteered to provide a “Matchmaker” service to�

coordinate Ride Shares to Idaho, if anyone is interested. Potential attendees can�

email ([email protected]) or phone her (360) 825-8476 if they either have a�

trailer with room in it or just need to connect with someone who does. For many�

of us, this is a long trip, and it’s great to share the expenses and/or have�

someone to travel with. Who knows... you just may end up making a lifetime�

friend in the process!�

NWAHA Newsletter March 2008�

FOR SALE AT MOONSTRUCK�MEADOWS�

"Lacey" - Yearling grey PRE filly -�(Novelisto D x Daniella/Guarapo) has�been raised with love at Moonstruck.�She is a doll, and we'd love to keep her�in our breeding program, but invite you�to consider adding her to yours. She is�grey, but likely carries a bay or black�gene with both Favarito D and�Guarapo in her pedigree. She has long�legs and a lovely arched neck. Straight�movement, a laid back shoulder will�make her a great dressage mount. But�the temperament is what makes her�special. She was so easy to train and�handle from the first minute she was�born. Don't pass this up if you are�looking for a wonderful friend,�breeding mare and riding companion.�$12,000 USD�

Larica MSM - 2002 PRE Revised�Mare – (Berraco/Teodoro x Cha Cha�Cordero) Western, Dressage, Reining�and English Pleasure mare. USEF Top�5 and Champion in several divisions in�2007. Champion Western Pleasure at�IALHA approved regional show.�Loads of Ch and Resv trophies from�the Canadian Andalusian Nationals.�Proven broodmare - produced a stallion�quality colt in 2006. Baroque mare�with short back and powerful�haunches. Dapple grey with bay gene.�Has over 8 months professional�training. She has a great mind and was�the show mount for a youth rider as�well as our trainer. Currently being�schooled in First Level dressage,�ground work and cavaletti 3-4 days per�week. Excels in her lateral work.�Looking for a mare that can bring�home the ribbons and produce you nice�offspring? $28,000 USD - could�include a getting her in foal and the�stud fee if you buy her soon.�

Un-named 2008 PRE colt – (Kianto x�Dora AK/Alegria) – Born jet black.�Not certain if we have a black or a grey�yet. Regardless, he is a stunning colt.�Big bone and joints, short back, leggy�and a neck, shoulder and front end to�die for. Sweet and tractable�temperament. Definitely stallion�quality. Buy him before weaning and�only pay $14,500 USD.�

Lots of photos and pedigrees on my�website at�http://�www.moonstruckmeadows.com� Carla�Shown 360-263-3705 or email�[email protected]

FOR SALE AT GO FOR�BAROQUE�

Exquisite bay 2005 filly by the�accomplished dressage stallion�Inquieto an imported son of Jenson and�Cobriza from the Spanish National�Stud out of a Portuguese approved Jose�Santos Veiga mare by Espartico.  This�girl has the movement to excel in�dressage and with her sweet tractable�nature and�joie de vie� she will be a�willing and fun partner in any�discipline $12,000�

2006 Palomino colt from Veiga mare�by grandson of Afiancado de Flandes,,�Venturoso. Very docile and friendly�with amazing floating movement. He's�a thrill to watch and a pleasure to work�with. Pedigree and conformation to die�for. $17,000 �

2006 Buckskin filly . This is a once in�a lifetime filly.  The daughter of�Saphiro, an Umbaba son out of�Calandria A, an athletic and multi-�talented Adalid mare. She inherited the�best of both. She has excellent bone,�great conformation and amazing�

movement.  Color is just icing on this �perfect cupcake. $15,000�Visit goforbaroquefarm.com or call�Sharon at 541-726-3872 for more�information�

FOR SALE AT CABALLOS DEL�CORAZON�

CDC Abrazo -- yearling colt out of�Odalisca GF (an Indiano XVIII�daughter / Guarapo grand-daughter) by�Romerito II (17 hand bay dressage�PRE stallion). Abrazo will either be a�smokey black or a dark bay, and it�looks like he’s inherited his sire’s size�and substance and his dam’s�athleticism. $15,000 USD�

Foal due April 1 -- out of Caprichosa�(Mex), a classic barroque S/P mare by�Rancho Tres Potrillos’ amazing�imported PRE Hilandero X�(International championship titles in�morphology as well as dressage;�NWAHA Championship titles in�Halter and Best Movement awards). If�the foal is a filly, she will be retained�for our breeding program. If it’s a colt,�he will be offered for sale before�weaning for $11,000 USD.�

Contact Julie at (541) 513-6757 or�[email protected] for more info.�

FOR SALE AT STEPHENS�PERFORMANCE HORSES�

Luar Fantasma -- 2002 buckskin�stallion. Going well under saddle; has�won overall halter championship at an�all-breed open show. Asking $19,000.�

Very classy Arab cross mare -- can be�sold in foal to black Andalusian�stallion Armani LFA. Broke to ride and�lightly shown. $3000 open, $4000 bred�Please contact Cyndy Stephens�Winchell for more information�(253)951-3151�

Text Classified Ads are FREE to NWAHA members! Please send any classified ads to newsletter editor Julie�

Alonzo ([email protected]) by the advertising deadline to have them included in our newsletters.�

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Cyndy Stephens Winchell�Emerald Valley Equestrian Center, Eugene, OR 97402�

(253) 951-3151 or (541) 687-9299�

Stephens Performance Horses�Fees�Training:�$350 per month�Board�$325 per month�

Will also stand�breeding Stallions,�by arrangement�

Mention this ad to�receive the NWAHA�special:�Pay for two�months of training;�receive the third�month training free!�(offer can be extended for an�entire show season)�

NWAHA Newsletter March 2008�

Joining our Club & Advertising in the Newsletter�2008 Newsletter Deadlines:�

Deadline Mail Date� January 15 February 1� March 1 March 20� July 1 July 18� October 25 November 15�

Advertising Rates & Criteria:�(all pricing US dollars)�

Member Non-Member�Classified Free* $10.00�Stud Service Classified $5.00 $15.00�Photo Classified Ad $5.00 $15.00�Business Card $5.00 $10.00�¼ page $10.00 $15.00�½ page $15.00 $20.00�Full page $20.00 $30.00�

Criteria:�Must be horse-related services or goods. Ad must be�received in final format with full payment. Contact�[email protected] for software requirements. Vertical layout.�

* Free for Sale Classifieds�limited to 30 words: Tack & Pure or�Part Andalusians for sale. Farm ads, Stallion Service, Training,�Non-Andalusians, etc. for members at regular ad rates.�

Please email ads directly to editor in advance of deadline!�

To join our club, contact�Carla Shown at�(360) 263-3705�

Email: [email protected]

Membership dues:�Full Members:� $40 USD�

(owners or lessees of a pure or part Andalusian)�Associate Members:�$30 USD�

(non Andalusian owners or live outside the NW Region)�Family Membership:�$55 USD�

(One family member must own or lease a pure or part�Andalusian. Family is defined as parent or guardian & children�

under 18)�

Outside US add $12 for postage, all membership types.�

Membership benefits:�·� Quarterly newsletter�·� Free/discounted ads in newsletter�·� Inclusion in handbook�·� Discounted class fees at shows�·� Discounted clinics and seminars�

Membership application on line at� www.NWAHA.org/App.html�

NW Andalusian Horse�Association�

www.nwaha.org�Julie Alonzo, Newsletter Editor�

Caballos del Corazon�88442 Fisher Rd.�

Eugene, OR 97402�Phone: (541) 513-6757�

Email: [email protected]

Promoting Pure & Part�Andalusians and Lusitanos�

in the Pacific Northwest�

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