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WISCONSIN STATE HORSE COUNCIL 121 S. Ludington Street Columbus, WI 53925

WISCONSIN STATE HORSE COUNCIL 121 S. Ludington Street Columbus, WI 53925

WISCONSIN STATE HORSE COUNCIL 121 S. Ludington Street Columbus, WI 53925 CounciLetter

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Upcoming Events

November 2012

Wisconsin Horse Council Trail Challenge Corky Smith

Our rides are done for the year, and what a great year of riding we had! We rode in some beautiful places within our state, meeting old and new friends along the way, not to mention a certain pig by the name of Violet. There are some really good stories about her! Tracy Porter caught us all off guard with Violet.

District 5’s ride in October, the Poker Crawl, was just that…a crawl, due to the weather. We were fortunate all summer long with Mother Nature cooperating and not raining on us. She made up for it on the October ride. It really rained hard! It was the first time I have seen horses saddled and ridden right out of the trailer. We would like to thank all of the brave riders who stayed and rode in the pouring rain along with all of the Judges and their helpers. Thank you so much, it wasn’t easy doing this in the rain!

Due to the weather, we did not ride in Wildcat Mountain State Park; we stayed at Moon Ridge Campground and finished our year there. It was exciting to see who would come out on top for the Year End Awards. Competition was tough and close. But that is what makes it challenging and fun! It was a nail biter to the end!

This program involved a lot of hard work, but we think everyone real-ly enjoyed the rides, and that is what makes it all worthwhile. We would like to thank everyone who helped with this year’s program. It was great of everyone to donate their time and help make these rides awesome! A HUGE thank you goes out to Dave Wells, Tracy Porter, TJ Clibborn, Patti Lehmann, and District 5 for holding events for all of us to ride in. Thank you also, to all of the riders for making this a very memorable year.

We look forward to working and riding with everyone again in 2013!

Lee & Diane Sackett accepting 1st place award from Corky Smith

Wisconsin Horse Council

Executive Board 2011– 2012Executive Officers

President: Karen Kroll 608-795-2321 [email protected] President: Jan Spencer 608-873-5270 [email protected]: Jill Feller 920-948-9502 [email protected]: Ron Miller 608-873-3848 [email protected] Executive Board Members

Sandie Brick-Margelofsky 608-935-5982 [email protected] Smith 608-697-9637 [email protected] Jackson 608-655-3347 [email protected] Floyd Finney 608-868-4543 [email protected] Kisling 715-651-1213 [email protected] Seasor 608-655-3780 [email protected] Ernsberger 920-960-0662 [email protected] Wisneski 920-680-6668 [email protected] Wisconsin Horse Council Staff MembersPam Pritchard; Newsletter Editor,Administrative Assistant

Darla Schack; Web Site Coordinator, Administrative Assistant

PO Box 72121 S. Ludington StreetColumbus, WI 53925920-623-0393 voice 920-623-0583 [email protected]

Midwest Horse FairGeneral Manager: Rhonda Reese131 S. Ludington St.920-623- 5515 voice 920-623-5454 [email protected]

Our Mission Statement:

To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin.

To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and communication.

And to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry.

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Midwest Horse Fair edition.Membership renewels will be mailed.

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November Page 3Wisconsin Horse Council

The results for the October WHC Trail Challenge event are as follows:

Youth:

1st - Abi Schoenberger riding Mister

Causal:

1st - Leah Crave riding Flyer

2nd - Kris Blacklock riding Gamblers Jackpot

3rd - Dale Blacklock riding Takoda

4th - Cathy Schoenberger riding Stretch

Open:

1st - Diane Sackett riding Frost (tied)

2nd - Lee Sackett riding Louie (tied)

3rd - Don Smith riding June Carter

Maybe you noticed that we had a tie for first place in the Open Division. We held a tie-breaker, which resulted in Diane Sack-ett and Frost taking the win. With Diane winning the Open Division, that also put our Year End Award for the Open Division into a tie. You will have to ask Diane and Lee how they broke that tie! The Year End Award winners are as follows:

Youth:

1st - Abi Schoenberger with Mister

Causal:

1st - Leah Crave with Flyer

2nd - Kris Blacklock with Gamblers Jackpot

3rd - Cathy Schoenberger with Stretch

Open:

1st - Diane Sackett with Frost and Lee Sackett with Louie (tied)

3rd - Don Smith with June Carter

After our ride, we all went to downtown Ontario for the WSHCEF fundraiser.

Mike McGowan made his famous cowboy stew and Clara Laufenberg made the desserts. We all ate well and it was delicious! After dinner, we danced until 11:00 with Tor Ennis and his band. Our silent and live Auctions went really well. We were hoping to have raised enough money to purchase Wildcat Moun-tain State Park a glide for large animal rescue at their park. We hope that they will never have to use the glide, but it is a comfort to know it is there in case they need it.

Lee Sackett accepting reward from Corky Smith

Abi Schoenberger accepting reward from Corky Smith

Cathy Schoenberger accepting reward from

Corky Smith

Don Smith accepting reward from Corky Smith

Diane Sackett accepting reward from

Corky Smith

Kris Blacklock accepting reward from Corky Smith

Leah Crave accepting reward from Corky

Smith

Lee Sackett Photography


All-Around Horseman, Al Dunning, coming to Midwest Horse Fair® in 2013

Al Dunning, an American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman of the Year award recipient will return to the 2013 Midwest Horse Fair®. The expo is one of the nation’s top three-day equestrian events and will be held April 19, 20 & 21 – 2013 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI.

Dunning has owned and operated “Almosta Ranch” in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1970. Born in Chicago in 1950, Al’s family moved to Arizona when he was 8 years old. He began riding horses with his sisters and went on to further his talents with mentors such as Jim Paul, John Hoyt and Don Dodge. His expertise in all facets of equestrian events has elevated him to great success. Al and his students have won 32 World and Reserve World titles in AQHA, NRHA, NRCHA, and NCHA. In addition, Al conducts clinics worldwide, manages AD Tack, operates Dunning Con-sulting LLC, and has recently developed Team AD International, an online training program.

Dunning has won numerous awards for his contribution to various associations within the com-munity, and for the books and articles he has authored. In 2003, he was awarded the NCHA Zane Schulte Trainer of the Year. Over the years, Dunning has developed his multi-faceted business with a focus on the development of champion horses and riders while working hard to promote all the great sponsors that stand beside him.

Dunning’s clinics at the 2013 Midwest Horse Fair® will primarily focus on performance horse training and working cattle. Dun-ning’s all-around horsemanship skills will be demonstrated throughout the 3-day event.

Three-time Olympian and Eventing Trainer, James Wofford, coming to Midwest Horse Fair®

James Wofford, one of the industry’s finest Eventing Trainers in the world today will be presenting at the 2013 Midwest Horse Fair®. The expo is one of the nation’s top three-day equestrian events and will be held April 19, 20 & 21 – 2013 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI.

Wofford, a three-time Olympian himself, has had a great influence on equestrian sports in the United States. Since 1978 he has had at least one student on every US Olympic, World Championship and Pan-American team. The list of awards that Wof-ford has received is extensive. He was on the 1968, 1972, and 1980 Olympic teams, winning two team Silver medals, and one individual Silver medal. He also

competed in the 1970 and 1978 World championships, winning Bronze individual and team medals. He won the U.S. National championships five times, on five different horses, and won or placed at many com-petitions abroad between 1959 and 1986.

Not only is Wofford an accomplished rider and sought after clinician, he is equally well known as an au-thor. He has written several books and his latest book, “Cross-Country with Jim Wofford” is now widely available

NovemberWisconsin Horse Council Page 5

The Friesian Horse The Friesian horse is the only breed of horse native to the Netherlands, even during the 13th century, horses of the Friesian type were being described. By applying a consistent policy of breeding, Friesian horses, as we know them today, still share the specific breed characteristics and therefore similarities with their ancient ancestors. Friesians are well known for their beautiful front, thick hair on their mane, tail and fetlocks, black color and their extended, powerful lofty gaits. The well-proportioned structure of the noble head placed on a slightly arched neck is the key to the breed’s elegant appearance and proud bearing. The Friesian’s friendly character is the link to a fine horse that can be used for many purposes.

The Friesian Keuring (Inspection) was a 2 day event held March 24th and 25th in Marshfield, WI. The 2 judges want to see a horse presented in a quiet and accurate way so that a horse gets the possibility to walk andto show a good trot with supple-ness . This is the best way to show the rhythm, regularity and balance of the horse.

For the first inspection, the horse must be lined up with his side to the judge. The side of the mane must not be on the side of the judges.

The walk must be showed once around the arena for two rounds. The trot must be showed around the whole arena for two rounds (little or no whip, rattlebox is allowed). Horses must go round the course twice. Horse needs to walk on his own legs (without help from the runners), After the trot, the horse must be lined up again unless the judges say otherwise.

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Stallion

Runners

Judges

Mare &

Foal

Driving Test

Foal Trot


September Equine Biomechanics II - How to train for proper posture22 Clinician: Jillian Kreinbring of J&L Equestrian Arts

Location: The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, WI Pre-requisite: Participants must have previously completed Equine Biomechanics I * Pre-registration Required – Maximum of 12 participants COST: $150 OHA/4-H Member/THFF Boarder, $175 Non-member

September Equine Biomechanics I - In Depth Study of How Your Horse Moves 28 – 30 Clinician:Jillian Kreinbring of J&L Equestrian Arts Location: The Horse First Farm, Brooklyn, WI

* Pre-registration required -- minimum of 20 attendees required COST: $175 OHA/4-H Member/THFF Boarder, $235 Non-member

November Oregon Holiday Horse Parade (riders, walkers & drivers welcome) 10 Location: Oregon, WI * Pre-registration required COST: $5 OHA/4H Member, $10 Non-member Note: Entry fee doubles if registration received after November 2nd

November Playing and Practice with Horsenality18 Clinician: Marci Wealti- Level 4 Parelli Horseman Location: Fitchburg Library, Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI

* Pre-registration required COST: $15 OHA/4-H Member, $25 Non-member

For registration forms and more information please visit: http://www.oregonhorseassociation.org

Questions call Carrie at 608-206-5676

Equine Related Activities

* * All activities are open to the public * *


Wisconsin Horse Council Page 7November

4th Annual Oregon Holiday Horse Parade

The Oregon Horse Association (OHA) in conjunction with the Oregon Chamber of Commerce is holding the 4th annual Ore-gon Holiday Horse Parade to be held in downtown Oregon, WI on November 10, 2012 at 1:30 PM. The parade is unique in that it is exclusively a horse parade to cel-ebrate the kick off of the holiday season and encourage visitors to the communi-ty. "Since Oregon is considered the "Horse Capital of Wisconsin" it seems fitting to hold an all horse event," says Barbara Waters, President of OHA. The

number of participants has ranged from 50 to 70 horses including walkers, riders and carriage drivers. November is a great time to participate in a fun event with your horse when the show and trail ride season is coming to a close.

Awards are given out to the 1) best holiday costume theme; 2) most creative costume; and 3) best group costume theme. Each year participants enjoy the parade so much they always encourage OHA to continue sponsoring the event. "We charge a small registration fee to help cover the costs to put on the parade," states Waters, "but it is definately not intended to be a money making event." Preregistration is required to participate and fees double after Nov. 2nd. Visit oregonhorseassociation.org for registration details or call Sandy at 608-455-7104.

End of Trail Campground I had the wonderful experience the last weekend in Septem-ber of spending four days at End of the Trail Campground in Ontario, WI. If any of you read my articles, you already know that this is one of my favorite places to ride. It was a beauti-ful time as the fall colors were at their peak. The weather cooperated as it was sunny and cool the whole weekend. It as also the weekend of the full harvest moon. It was so bright at night we could see our shadows! It made it easier to check

the horses at night too. I've included a couple of pictures to entice you to ride in this area when you get the chance. It is worth it. I had to euthanize my trail riding buddy this past July due to a brain tumor. He was a steady and enjoyable ride and I miss him terribly. I am fortunate in having friends who will share their extra horses with me so that I can still ride with them. Thank you

especially to Glenn Wisneski for letting me ride his mare, El Phava Blue. She is a really nice Rocky Mountain mare that I learned a lot about gaited horses while rid-ing. Thank you also to Gail Seasor for letting me ride her Rocky Moun-tain mare, Dee. Since I have been riding gaited horses lately, guess which horse I purchased. A Rocky Mountain mare. She is not trained yet but will be my winter project. One I'm looking forward to. One of our club members reached a riding milestone this sum-mer. She is a member of the Wisconsin Horse Council ride/drive program. She has accrued 1500 hours of riding time and was awarded

an embroidered jacket for her accomplishment. Congratulations Gail Seasor. May you ride many more hours. You are an Inspiration to me

and many other trail riders.

Patti, Gwen & Gail in the Kickapoo Valley Reserve

Enjoying the colors

Gail & Gwen at a rest stop at Wildcat Mountain.

Patti Wisnewski (Ride/Drive program Chairman) & Floyd Finney (Trails Com-

mittee chairman) awarding Gail Seasor her award jacket.


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Attention !!

WHC Officers, Representatives & Chairpersons

If you need flyers, dated mate-rial etc. for your upcoming events, please contact the office for a quick response on your requests.

Wisconsin Horse Council November Page 9

Black Star Friesians

Presenting our 2012 foals for sale by our Dutch Registered Friesian mares.

For more information, contact us…… Charlie & Pam Pritchard

Fall River, WI 53932 920-484-3066 Email: [email protected]

www.blackstarfriesians.com

Annemiek by Beart Sport It’s a BOY….(Sape Sport x Beart Sport) SOLD Sterre by Andries X Wicher Model Mare It’s a GIRL….(Sape Sport x Wicher) Twarres by Jasper Sport X Sape Ster Mare It’s a GIRL…(Sipke x Jasper Sport)

FPS/FHANA Registered Foals for Sale!

Micro-chipped & DNA on file

Wisconsin Horse Council

FREE….Upcoming Events section on Website. We have created a section on our website for your up-coming events...FREE….. You can send (email ) us any EQ-UINE related event ( shows, tack sale, clinic, meetings, events etc.- 2 line maximum) and we will put it on our website free of charge. All you need to do is send us a copy of your event with a contact phone number and we will list it for all to see. Questions-call 920-623-0393/email [email protected]

I would like this event posted on the Wisconsin Horse Council website.

Date:_____________________________________________________________

Event:_____________________________________________________________

Location:___________________________________________________________

Phone:______________________________________________________________

Please limit information to 2 lines and include a contact phone number.

www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org 920-623-0393/920-623-0583F

121 S. Ludington St. Columbus, WI 53925

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Hours (Wed. Thurs. Fri.) Saturday & Sunday by appoint. 12 pm - 5:00 pm 116 N. James St. Columbus , WI

608-577-6599 special appointment 608-445-2366

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS- November30-Dec. 1. Come help Bill celebrate his Birthday. Drawings for gift certificates will

be held daily.

“An Equine-Themed Consignment Adventure”

Currently we have a large, impressive selection of:

Hunt & Dressage Saddles & Bridles

Saddleseat Saddles & Full Bridles

Western Bridles, Bits and Saddles (show, synthetic, Trail)

Harnesses

Clippers

Hats, Boots & Chaps

Much, much more.

Always open by appointment

Read the Friesian Horse article on page 5. If you’d like to showcase your favorite breed, write an

accurate article and send it to me. Pictures are appreciated.


Click on our website (www.wisconsinhorsecouncil .org) and then click on “Programs” and “Championship Chal-lenge” for current sanctioned shows plus the nomination and qualifying forms. We do not have a signed con-tract yet for the show date or grounds. There may be changes and we will notify you as soon as the forms are finalized.

A full list of WHC sanctioned shows for the 2013 Championship Challenge Horse Show are on the website as they arrive at the office . REMEMBER: If it isn’t listed here, it isn’t sanctioned. If you would like a show sanc-tioned, please send a copy of the show bill to our office for approval. Thank you!

The membership year for being a Level I, II or III member with the Wisconsin Horse Council runs from January 1st through December 31st of each year.

Please watch for a membership renewal mailing from us prior to the end of this year for those of you who are current members.

If you would like to become a new member of the Wisconsin Horse Council, you may still click on our “membership” tab on our home page of our website to access either

our on-line renewal process or you can print off a membership application and mail it to us.

If you plan on becoming a new member prior to the end of this year, please let us know if you would like the membership to be effective for the remainder of 2012 or if you would like it to be effective for the 2013 membership year.

Remember we also have the $1 Million Excess Liability Insurance available for Level I, Level I Family and Lifetime Memberships. All of this information can be found under the “membership” tab of our web-site.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

WHC Riding and Driving Program

Gail Seasor earned this jacket after completing riding 1500 hours in the Ride and Drive program. She spread her riding time out over 4 horses. Floyd Finney and Patty Wisneski made the presentation.


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Trail Riding/Driving Award Program

The Trail Riding/Driving Award Program is an annual self-supporting program that awards riders/drivers for the hours spent enjoying the trails.

Annual Program membership is $10.

A current WHC Individual membership ($20) or a current WHC Youth membership (free when a parent or guardian is a current WHC Individual member) is required to participate.

If you are not a current WHC member, please send the membership form along with your Riding/Driving program membership form.

Riding/Driving hours must be reported by January 31 of the following year using the ap-proved Annual Log Form.

For more information please contact Patty Wisneski at 920-680-6668 or the Wisconsin Horse Council at 920-623-0393. Go to our website, click on programs and then Trail Riding/Driving.


2012 Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference

July 12-14 Lexington, KY

There were many topics covered at the SETC in 2012 but the thing that caught my attention the most was a group of children. The kids mainly rode their horses in an arena, showing in 4-H. They were invited to go out to a park & experience what so many of take for granted. Each of the kids then did a short talk about their experience at the conference. They talked about learning some of the rules of ‘leave no trace’. Some things to remember and prac-tice while we are enjoying the outdoors with our horses are carrying out what we bring in and picking up things that others may have left behind. They talked about putting up a tie line using a strap on the tree so the bark isn’t dam-aged and how an old horse girth works for this and making sure your horse is far enough away from the tree so it can’t reach the tree to chew or crib. One of the kids talked about clearing the trails back away from the trail tread and how a trail should be built on the contour of any hillside.

The person that really got my attention was a young girl that had been on a trail ride last year and how it has changed her outlook. She said it all started a fire in her. It started the fire for her to continue to ride horses after 4-H is over, now that she knows there are more aspects to horses than just showing. It started the spark to learn more about being a steward of the land and spread that word. It sparked her to look into ways that she can help now and get others involved. She said that her experience was so meaningful that she came back this year to encourage the other youth and learn more.

Through this experience she has also learned to become a better more comfortable speaker. She had been so im-pressed at how many adults where wanting to hear her story she felt compelled to tell it again & again. She remind-ed the adults that we needed to pass on the information we know so the youth can absorb it and continue to do ‘our work’ as we become unable. She also gave us a ‘wake up’ call, saying that the youth are the next generation to keep the heritage of horses in our lives & on our trails.

I found that, as there were many speakers at SETC, there were very few if any pro-grams to get youth involved. I was sad to find that when some of these children tried to ask questions they seemed to be overlooked. If we do nothing else with the youth of the equine industry let us please at least make sure their questions are not overlooked.

I hope this will change because we need all those sparks to burn bright for the future of the horse industry & the trails within it. I am hoping to get a group of 4-H kids to take out next spring & see if I can spark a fire.

FebruaryWisconsin Horse Council November Page 13Wisconsin Horse Council

Rodeo Tradition Continued at 2013 Midwest Horse Fair®

The All-American spirit of a professional rodeo will be showcased at the 2013 Midwest Horse Fair®. The three-day event, held April 19, 20 & 21 – 2013 at the Alliant Energy Center

in Madison, WI will again feature the Midwest Horse Fair® PRCA Rodeo sponsored by Nutrena. True to their American herit-age, Barnes PRCA Rodeo Company will be bringing their world-class rough stock back to Madison for the Friday, April 19, 2013 rodeo. Since 1950 Barnes PRCA Rodeo has been setting the pace in the rodeo industry.

“The Rodeo has become a tradition at the Midwest Horse Fair®,” explains Rhonda Reese, General Manager of the Midwest Horse Fair®. “With sell-out crowds for the past several years, we are looking forward to bringing back this night of extreme sport.”

Several Specialty Acts will only add to the excitement of the intense competition. Additional information can be found at www.MidwestHorseFair.com.

The Midwest Horse Fair® PRCA Rodeo is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. A separate ticket is re-quired for the Rodeo. Reserved seat tickets will go on sale in early January. The Coliseum will be cleared each night and specta-tors must have a ticket to re-enter.

World Championship Blacksmiths to Return to the 2013 Midwest Horse Fair®

The World Championship Blacksmiths will be returning to the Midwest Horse Fair® in 2013. This age-old art gathers blacksmiths from all over the country to promote their

mission of inspiring excellence through education within the farrier industry.

The start of the 7th annual season of the World Championship Blacksmith series will kick off at the 2013 Midwest Horse Fair®. "Our group looks forward to having a fresh start at the beginning of the season," explains Christine Trnka, organizer of the event, "the Midwest Horse Fair® is great for this because of its location, ease of working with the Fair, the Fair itself and the local restaurants and breweries."

Each of the classes are scored and points are awarded to the winners to earn a spot at the National Championship. Attendees can also enjoy Mercury Match Play, a fun competition for both the competitors and spectators. Meant to warm up the com-petitors, it pits one competitor against another in a double elimination, preparing them for the official rounds of the competi-tion. Competitors will make horseshoes from a stock piece of steel to the judge’s specification during timed events and the competition will conclude with a Live Shoeing Class.

Ray Ainsworth “The Man Horses Talk To” appearing at the Midwest Horse Fair®

Ray Ainsworth, known as the man horses talk to, will be featured as a clinician at the 2013 Mid-west Horse Fair®. The expo is one of the nation’s top three-day equestrian events and will be

held April 19, 20 & 21 – 2013 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI.

Ainsworth was born and raised in Raymond, Mississippi. From a young age, he studied the language of horses. As a winning jockey, trainer, and competitor, Ainsworth developed and fine-tuned a resistance-free, no-nonsense technique that he uses in teaching horses and working with behavioral issues of every kind.

Now days, Ainsworth travels the United States giving entertaining and informative clinics to horse lovers. In addition to his se-ries of teaching DVDs, he has a weekly half-hour television show on RFD-TV. Through all of these avenues, Ainsworth teaches all types of horses how to behave the right way with a maximum of understanding and a minimum of stress to the horse. Ains-worth works with young foals, old mares, abused horses, trailer-shy horses, as well as horses who will not allow their feet and ears to be handled and every horse in between.

Opportunities are available for participants to work with Ray Ainsworth at the 2013 Midwest Horse Fair®. Details can be found at www.MidwestHorseFair.com. Ray Ainsworth’s appearance is proudly sponsored by Blain’s Farm & Fleet.


Wisconsin Horse Council Sponsorship Grants

SPONSORING GRANTS

The Wisconsin Horse Council Grant Committee looks for ways to promote the use and enjoyment of horses and ideas to educate horse people and the public at large—particularly youth.

Maximum amount that could be approved for any one project or event is $5,000. For requests more than $5,000, the application has to go to our Board of Directors. Funding amounts vary depending on the purpose of the re-quest and how it fits with the WHC Mission statement. WHC grants offer funding for organizations in need of assistance for a specific use. We encourage fund raising efforts by your organization, as we may match those funds up to a limited amount.

Organizations applying for a grant must be a WHC Level 2 or Level 3 member. Applications must be post-marked by February 21. Money is awarded after July 1, the beginning of WHC’s fiscal year.

Grant money is not provided for normal operating expenses, horse show judges, awards, food, repairs to personal property or new building construction, feed or hay. Applications are analyzed and their merit assessed based upon the following criteria:

Educational value

Horse industry promotion value

How many people it will reach

Whether the project benefits youth

Whether the money will be well spent

Visit web site for more details & application form . Or, information can be mailed to you.


920-623-0393

[email protected]


Championship Challenge 2012

Photos by Lori

More Pictures from Championship Challenge held September 8th at Heartland Stables in Custer, WI.


NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN These Awards are sponsored by the Wisconsin Horse Council, Inc. in cooperation with the

Midwest Horse Fair®. Nominations may be submitted by clubs, associations, or individuals.

Horseperson of The Year Award is based on contributions to Wisconsin’s equine industry as a whole, or in any specific area such as: youth activities, education, research, industry promotion, related legislation and regulation, trails, other equine events, or activities.

Any person 18 years old or older can be nominated Nominees must be a Wisconsin resident Nominees need not be a member of the WHC Include a paragraph explaining why your nominee should receive this award. Nominations received without an appropriate

write up will not be accepted. Special Achievement Award is based on a major accomplishment in the equine industry.

Any person 18 years old or older can be nominated Nominees must be a Wisconsin resident Nominees need not be a member of the WHC Include a paragraph explaining why your nominee should receive this award. Nominations received without an appropriate

write up will not be accepted. Lifetime Achievement Award is based on a lifetime of service to the equine industry.

Preference given to any person who has devoted at least 25 years to the equine industry. Nominees must be a Wisconsin resident Nominees need not be a member of the WHC Include a paragraph explaining why your nominee should receive this award. Nominations received without an appropriate

write up will not be accepted. Judge of the Year is based on the integrity, diversity of knowledge, sportsmanship, willingness to accept and continually strive for greater knowledge of various breeds and disciplines at open shows.

Recognition will be given to all nominees and winners at the WHC Awards Ceremony at the WHC Awards Ceremony on Sunday, April 21st, 2012 in the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI during the:

34th Annual Midwest Horse Fair® which runs April 19th, 20th & 21st, 2013

Nomination forms are available for download at:http://www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org/yearly_awards.html\

Nomination forms may also be requested by contacting:

Wisconsin Horse Council Phone: (920) 623-0393 or Email: [email protected]

All Nominations are due by January 15th

Mail forms to:

Wisconsin Horse Council P O Box 72 Columbus, WI 53925

We also accept nominations by Email. Send required information in the body of an Email or as an attachment in text or a word processing format to: [email protected]

2013 WISCONSIN HORSE COUNCIL


WHC MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the Wisconsin Horse Council is open to individuals, associations, busi-nesses, societies, or other entities whose interests are in line with WHC’s purpose and Mission Statement. Beginning January 1, 2010, our membership year will return to follow-ing the calendar year.

The Council employs a professional Lobbyist who works with us on pending legislation as needed for the equine industry.

We are constantly working on adding new benefits for our members. Please feel free to contact us with your comments or suggestions.

The WHC membership types available are:

Level III Membership - This membership class is available to any equine related organization or busi-ness that derives a portion of its income from the equine industry. This membership shall include but is not limited to any breed of equine, color, discipline, youth group, riding program or professional organi-zation that maintains a not for profit status. Each Level Three Member of this class is eligible to appoint a Director and an alternate Director to the Board of Directors. The alternate Director may vote only when the primary Director is absent.

Level II Membership - This membership class is available to any equine related organization or busi-ness that derives a portion of its income from the equine industry. This membership shall include but is not limited to any breed of equine, color, discipline, youth group, riding program or professional organi-zation that maintains a not for profit status. Level Two Members may participate in Districts and District meetings in much the same way as Level One Members. . A Level Two organization or business has only 1 vote in District matters and as such should appoint an individual for attending District meetings to rep-resent them and vote. A Level Two appointee is eligible to be elected as a Director from that particular District. (amended 3-8-08)

Level I Membership - Individual - This membership class is available to any individual person whose interest is similar to those of the Council. This membership class elects Directors from the District in which they live to represent that District.

Level I Membership - Family - This membership class is available to any family of two or more adults living in the same residence whose interests are similar to those of the Council. This membership class elects Directors from the District in which they live to represent that District.

Youth Membership - (Effective July 1, 2007) This non-voting membership class is available to any youth 1 - 17 years of age who resides with a parent or guardian that is a current Level I member. This membership class does not vote and does not elect Directors from the District in which they live to repre-sent that District.

If you are a current WHC Member, you will be receiving a renewal packet in the mail. If you are not a current member, go to our website at www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org and click on membership for an application. You can fill it out online and use a credit card or print out the application and send it to us with a check.

We have revamped the form and added one of our new benefits available to Level I - Indi-vidual and Level I - Family members. This new benefit is the ability to purchase $1 million in excess liability insurance.

Remember, your membership with WHC is very important to us and taking a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry.


Exclusively for Wisconsin Horse Council members........We are offering FREE classified ads in our newsletter. Ads will be posted for 2 consecutive newsletters; limit of 4 lines (approx. 75 words) subject to editing to fit space. These are personal ads for equine-related items; not meant for business/commercial advertising. Don’t forget to advise our office when your item sells.

For Sale: Draft Show Harness. Black Leather & Patent leather -Budweiser type harness.and large collar Stored

inside. Great condition. Awesome Christmas Gift. $1000.00 920-484-3066

For Sale: Robertson Seat Trail Buggy. Buggy is built on a light expanded metal frame for ultimate fun. Hydraulic brakes, pneumatic tires & vinyl seats. 82” lngth, 54” wdth, 60” ht, 49” track, 52.5 hub to hub, 29” wheels, 430 lbs. $3,000 Also have harness available. Call Melanie 608-444-5333.

For Sale: Schliese English Trail Saddle. Used 5 times (almost “NEW”) . They don’t make this one anymore and hard to find. Pristine Condition. 414-873-2956 [email protected]

For Sale : 2003 Hawk 4 Horse Gooseneck. 8’ short wall dressing room w/mattress, futon, mini blinds & screen door, mid tack, padded stallion

stall, rubber matts. Only 2500 miles but has been standing for 2 years. $17,000. [email protected]

For Sale: 1999 TWH Gelding by Black Rain. Well TRAINED-Has Been Shown, $3,000 [email protected]

For Sale: 1998 TWH Gelding by Silver Design. Rides & Drives but has fear issues and hates showing. Needs calm, kind, experienced rider. $2,500. Both horses need “forever” homes. [email protected]

For Sale: FRIESIANS (FPS/FHANA). We have 2 gorgeous yearling fillies and 3 foals (2 fillis & 1 colt). Our foals are very nice, long legged babies and received 2nd premies at the Friesian Keuring. They are all DNA and Micro-chipped.

Starting at $7,000 call for info: 920-484-3066

For Sale: Mini Meadowbrook Cart. All wood with removal seat cusion-patent leather shaft ends. VERY WIDE and sturdy-fits 2 people. ADS compliant 608-444-5333

For Sale:Two English Saddles- Both 18” and in good condition plus English Bridle and Reins-have never been used-in excellent condition (Cash Only) Saddles starting at $250.00-Bridle & Reins $250.00

Call 608-663-6696

Wanted: Used harness for larger horse. Must be in good condition. Call Maria 608-512-6409

2012 AQHA Red Dun Gelding. Excellent all-around prospect. Will halter in the morning & ride all afternoon! Flashy boy with a blaze & hind socks. Should mature 15.2-16 hands. By Papas A Little Sexy & out of a halter/western mare. Bred to do it all! N/N. Photos at: http://www.sunsetsandsqh.com/. [email protected] 920-295-2237.

1998 AQHA Sorrel Mare in Foal. Confirmed in foal for February 2013 to buckskin AQHA World & Congress Champion, MR ICE TE. Bridget is

15.3, has a massive front end, a big powerful hindquarters, nice long neck, and gorgous head with a big, soft eye. She is a proven producer and very easy keeper. N/N. Photos at: http://www.sunsetsandsqh.com. [email protected] 920-295-2237.

For Sale: Reg. Team of Miniature Horses. 13 years old. Palomino pintos. Geldings. Been together since weanlings. Shown at breed shows and done parades. They know their “stuff”-docking manuevers, patterns etc. Nice manners. Tie, clip, bathe, load, etc. Up to date on all vaccines, current coggins, etc.

$1,000 for the pair. Call 815-874-9660 (IL/WI stateline area).

FOUND: One headstall on HWY.ZZ Trail head, Southern Kettle Moraine. 920-674-2085

Home for Sale: Gorgeous 8.6+ acres with 6 stall barn, indoor arena, two 2 1/2 acre pastures, dressage ring, all white vinyl fencing. Twelve year old, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath house, wrap around porch overlooking pastures. Beautifully landscaped, many perennial gardens, fruit trees. N2035 Cty Rd. W , New London 920-450-0307

For Sale: Team Wagon, full size-all natural varnished wood, excellent condition. $2,500. Team or single double seated sleigh, completely restored. $3,000 815-648-2973

For Sale: 2 year old registered Haflinger mare PLUS 8 year old Palomino mare . $500.00 each 815-648-2973

November Page 19 Wisconsin Horse Council

WISCONSIN HORSE COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS

FOR 2013

Each year, the Wisconsin Horse Council is pleased to offer Scholarship opportunities to qualified applicants who are entering or in college pursuing an equine profession.

Scholarship recipients will be notified before the Midwest Horse Fair® and are re-quested to appear at the Midwest Horse Fair® for recognition.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have been a resident of Wisconsin for the past five years; and be a current member of the Wisconsin Horse Council as either an Individual Member, or a member of a WHC Club Member, or as a member of a WHC Association Member.

Applicants should be either entering college or already pursuing other training equivalent to at least (1) four school years in length or (2) one or two school years in length.

Applicants may also include high school seniors or high school graduates currently enrolled in a post high program including associate degree, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, MS, PhD.

Applicants need to be majoring in an Equine Related Profession.

Scholarships may only be awarded twice, in any monetary combination.

Additional Requirements:

Additional requirements exist. Please review the full Guidelines.

To request the full Scholarship Guidelines and Application, contact either:

WHC office at 920-623-0393

Guidelines and Application may also be downloaded at:

www.WisconsinHorseCouncil.org/scholarships.html

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NO LATER THAN FEB 15TH, 2013 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION


UPCOMING EVENTS

November

November 3 Open Fun Show, Showtime Arena, Deerfield-608-770-7433, [email protected]

November 3 Open Holiday Pleasure Horse Show, West 20-East Troy 262-642-4272

November 3-4 Community Care Days, help restore farm-bring tools, 1-5 www.healinghorsemanship.org

November 10 Annual Holiday Horse Parade, Oregon, Sandy 608-455-7104. November 10 Northern Kettle Moraine Horse Trail Assoc. Dinner, DJ,Comedians/ Silent Auction, http://nkmhta.org, Katie 920-387-4494 November 10 Spark the Park Banquet & Silent Auction, The Amerahn Ballroom-Kewaskum, 5:30- 9pm, Val 414-412-5220

November 10 Holiday Tack Auction, 10am, Acclaim Performance Horses, Jefferson 262-490-2887 November 11 Menomonee Falls Saddle Club 24th Annual Holiday Tack Sale, 9am-2pm, Hartford Town Hall, www.mfsaddleclub.com

November 11 Veterans Day Horses for Heroes Family Fun Day, 1-5pm, Interstate Horse Center, Stoughton-www.healinghorsemanship.org

November 16-18 Clinic with Ray Ainsworth, Alpine Ridge Arena, Elkhorn-608-770-7433 [email protected]

November 18 Horses & Humans: Learn How To Achieve Your Goals, Fitchburg Library, Fitchburg, Carrie 608-206-5676

November 21 Lakeshore Equine Trail Riders meeting, SHOTO Fire Station, corner of Cnty B & VV, Two Rivers-Betty 920-973-3270

November 30-December 2

West 20 Holiday Open House– East Troy

December

December 7 Nature’s Edge R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) 8am– 1pm, Microtel Inn & Hotel Suites, Rice Lake taught by therapy animal trainer, Patti Anderson. Registration deadline Nov.15, 715-859-6670

December 23 Bless the Animals, 12-3pm, Interstate Horse Center Stoughton www.healinghorsemanship.org

Midwest Horse Fair® is April 19, 20 and 21. We will be handing out the Counciletter at the Fair so please get your advertising in early (before March). Call if you have questions . Advertise your

items for sale and your services.


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Order, payment, and ad copy should be mailed to: Wisconsin Horse Council, Inc.

PO Box 72 Columbus, WI 53925-1516

Phone: 920-623-0393 Fax: 920-623-0583

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Equine Limited Liability Sign Small 11’”x 16’”Heavy Plastic

$6.00 ea. $3.00 ea.

Equine Limited Liability Sign Large 16” x 26” Heavy Plastic

$15.00 ea. (or 2 for $25.00)

$7.00 ea. (2 for $8.00)

Wisconsin Horse Trails Guide- 10th Edition

$20.00 $7.00 ea.

WHC Canvas Tote Bag 13 x 16 1/2 Zipper front

$8.00 $5.00 ea.

Horsesmarts®: Essential Advice For Today’s Horse Owner-DVD

WHC Member $10.00

Non-Members $15.00

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WHC District 1 News:Contact Amy Sturino 715-651-9486Meetings are 2nd Thursday of every month. Check website for details.

WHC District 2 News:Contact Ann Maletzke 715-276-3726

WHC District 3 News:Contact Linda Ernsberger 920-960-0662 or [email protected]

WHC District 4 News:Contact Lynne Levy at 414-873-2956 or [email protected]

WHC District 5 News:Contact Mike McGowan 715-284-9112 or [email protected]

District 3 includes the counties of: Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, Wau-paca, Waushara, and Winnebago

District 4 includes the counties of: Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha, Lafayette, Milwaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, and Waukesha

District 5 includes the counties of: Adams, Buffalo, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Mar-quette, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Trempealeau, Vernon, and Wood

District 1 includes the counties of: Ashland, Barron, Bay-field, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor and Washburn

District 2 includes the counties of: Florence, Forest, Lan-glade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Shawano, and Vilas

Districts

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Counciletter DeadlinesCounciletter Deadlines The deadlines for advertising articles, upcoming events and

advertisements for the WHC Counciletter is ;

January Issue: December 15 noon

Articles must be equine related, may not be for commercial benefit and must be sent to us in a timely fashion. The Editor reserves the right to revise or refuse articles.

Ads and articles are best sent in electronic format (prefer MS Word or Adobe Acrobat) to:

[email protected]

Office hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm


March 23, 2013 WHC Judges Seminar Border’s Inn & Waupun Library, Waupun, WI-Clinic held at Double Bar A Ranch, Oakfield, WI (Watch for January ads) April 19-20-21 Midwest Horse Fair- Alliant Energy 2013 Center, Madison, WI.

Documents

PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE CounciLetter November 2012 · The newsletter will resume in January-please start putting together April ads for the Midwest Horse Fair edition. Membership renewels