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Page 1 of 12 November News The board is hearing that the members still have questions about the Board of Directors Code of Conduct which was adopted in January. This document, signed by every board member and the 4 board appointees lays out an agreement that the board members act as role models, as mentors, and ambassador's to the sport of distance riding. We are to be ethical and business-like. Our board members are held to a higher standard of behavior. Most notable in the code is to communicate with our members, seek their opinions, and make informed decisions. We are to represent their ideas and concerns. We are to be knowledgeable about state and national issues. We are to treat other board members with respect, courtesy and integrity. We are to maintain confidentiality but do our work openly. As stated in the September newsletter, "Member confidentiality is important for many reasons both ethically and legally. An underlying element of the board’s need for confidentiality is that it helps to build and develop trust. It can allow for the free flow of information between members and the board and it acknowledges that a member’s personal life and personal information belong to them. Only pertinent information in regards to the affairs of UMECRA need to be discussed in the interest of making informed and ethical decisions." Yes, some Board discussions and decisions must be handled close to the vest. For example working out a confrontation between two parties or a financial issue with a member, On all items the board needs and wants your insights, comments, questions and concerns in order to share them and help make informed decisions. The board considers this input, but we still make decisions based on many factors including but not limited to the general welfare of the organization and horse welfare. Please contact on of the board's executive members if you have further questions about this: Theresa Meyer 763-753-5236 [email protected], Tony Troyer815-530-4464 [email protected], or Jill Feller 920- 948-9502 [email protected] Want to read about UMECRA's history? http://www.umecra.com/meetingminutes.htmlhttp://www. umecra.com/meetingminutes.html The right hand column has meeting minutes and lists of those winning awards from 1975 to 2010. It's searchable if you download. The files are big - so it takes a minute or two to get to your computer desktop. Enjoy! RULE OR BYLAW CHANGE SUGGESTIONS? If you have UMECRA rule or bylaw changes, ideas for a new rule or rule removal suggestions, please submit them to the Rules & Bylaws committee before the November 7th UMECRA board meeting. It’s easier for the Rules & Bylaws Committee to craft language beforehand, check it against other rules for conflicts before submitting it to the whole board for a vote at that meeting. Rules & Bylaw Committee members are Tony Troyer - [email protected] phone 815-530-4464, Dr. Olivia Rudolphi[email protected] or Theresa Meyer [email protected]Phone763- 753 5236 . The current rules and bylaws can be found on www.umecra.com Sponsors of the UMECRA Top 10 Mileage Award November 2015 UPPER MIDWEST ENDURANCE AND COMPETITIVE RIDES ASSOCIATION

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November News The board is hearing that the members still have questions about the Board of Directors Code of Conduct which was adopted in January. This document, signed by every board member and the 4 board appointees lays out an agreement that the board members act as role models, as mentors, and ambassador's to the sport of distance riding. We are to be ethical and business-like. Our board members are held to a higher standard of behavior. Most notable in the code is to communicate with our members, seek their opinions, and make informed decisions. We are to represent their ideas and concerns. We are to be knowledgeable about state and national issues. We are to treat other board members with respect, courtesy and integrity. We are to maintain confidentiality but do our work openly. As stated in the September newsletter, "Member confidentiality is important for many reasons both ethically and legally. An underlying element of the board’s need for confidentiality is that it helps to build and develop trust. It can allow for the free flow of information between members and the board and it acknowledges that a member’s personal life and personal information belong to them. Only pertinent information in regards to the affairs of UMECRA need to be discussed in the interest of making informed and ethical decisions." Yes, some Board discussions and decisions must be handled close to the vest. For example working out a confrontation between two parties or a financial issue with a member, On all items the board needs and wants your insights, comments, questions and concerns in order to share them and help make informed decisions. The board considers this input, but we still make decisions based on many factors including but not limited to the general welfare of the organization and horse welfare. Please contact on of the board's executive members if you have further questions about this: Theresa Meyer 763-753-5236 [email protected], Tony Troyer815-530-4464 [email protected], or Jill Feller 920-948-9502 [email protected]

Want to read about UMECRA's history? http://www.umecra.com/meetingminutes.htmlhttp://www.umecra.com/meetingminutes.html The right hand column has meeting minutes and lists of those winning awards from 1975 to 2010. It's searchable if you download. The files are big - so it takes a minute or two to get to your computer desktop. Enjoy! RULE OR BYLAW CHANGE SUGGESTIONS?

If you have UMECRA rule or bylaw changes, ideas

for a new rule or rule removal suggestions, please

submit them to the Rules & Bylaws committee before

the November 7th UMECRA board meeting. It’s easier

for the Rules & Bylaws Committee to craft language

beforehand, check it against other rules for conflicts before

submitting it to the whole board for a vote at that

meeting. Rules & Bylaw Committee members are

Tony Troyer - [email protected] – phone 815-530-4464,

Dr. Olivia Rudolphi–[email protected] or

Theresa Meyer – [email protected]– Phone763-

753

5236 .

The current rules and bylaws can be found on

www.umecra.com

Sponsors of the UMECRA Top 10

Mileage Award

November 2015

UPPER MIDWEST ENDURANCE AND COMPETITIVE RIDES ASSOCIATION

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Attention College Bound and

College Enrolled Students

Applications are now being accepted through Monday, November 16, 2015 for scholarships for post high school educational opportunities. Applicants must have at least two years' membership in the Upper Midwest Endurance and Competitive Trail Association. The applicants must have participated in at least 25 rides sponsored by UMECRA and intend to study for at least a two year program. Former Wisconsin members Ray and Audrey Gehrig established this scholarship in 1996. Additional tax deductible contributions are welcome for anyone at any time. Many UMECRA members have made charitable contributions to support this scholarship fund in the past. We encourage members to continue to add memorial gifts and honorariums to the fund to support this worthy scholarship for youth and others returning to school. You can donate directly on-line at the website cfsw.org For scholarship materials and/or information about making a contribution to the UMECRA Fund, please go to the website: www.cfsw.org/scholarships/additional-opportunities/<http://www.cfsw.org/scholarships/additional-opportunities/> and scroll down to UMECRA. or contact: UPPER MIDWEST ENDURANCE & COMPETITIVE RIDES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND c/o Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Jackie Ommodt, Grant & Scholarship Manager 26 S. Jackson St. Janesville, WI 53548 Phone: 608-758-0883 Fax: 608-758-8551 Email: [email protected]

Looking for new places to ride in

your area and beyond?

Check out http://trailmeister.com/

Lots of information there on trails and all things

trails! Search by city, state, even zip codes! You

can even add trails that you know about!

The horses paw and prance and neigh, Fillies and colts like kittens play, And dance and toss their rippled manes Shining and soft as silken skeins;... ~Oliver Wendell Holmes

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Open Positions for 2015

The Board will be appointing the following positions at the November 7th Board meeting: Sanctioning Coordinator and Newsletter Editor. A letter of

application with your name and contact information and any skills, experience and qualifications would be most

appreciated by Thursday November 5th.

In January, the following positions will be up for election: President, Minnesota Regional Director,

Wisconsin Regional Director, and Veterinary Representative positions If you are interested in any of

these positions, please contact Jill Feller at: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or by regular mail at: Jill Feller, N9280 County Road TW,

Mayville, WI 53050 or by phone at: 920-948-9502

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The End (of the season) is Here….

Final Ride Results!

...I heard a neigh. Oh, such a brisk

and melodious neigh as that was! My

very heart leaped with delight at the

sound. ~Nathaniel Hawthorne

Joan Thiel A Risky Encounter 1

Lynn Reichert CR Raazberry Dreme 1

Legendary Run 10/3 - 25 Mile Competitive HW

Legendary Run 10/3 - 25 Mile Competitive LW

Elise Miller Faline 1

Joel Hildebrandt BE Spartacus 2

Legendary Run 10/3 - 50 Mile Endurance HW

Dante LaPierre MS Dennie MHF 1

Rachel Zander Prisylla Musca 2

Megan Grashel Sly Cypher 3

Ona Lawrence CR Mackie's Finn 4

Legendary Run 10/3 - 50 Mile Endurance LW

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Charlotte Tuhy Raffimas Image 1

Ann Anderson Jets TAHR Mindy 2

Diane Schermerhorn Iron Lady Hawk 3

Teresa Fett CR Eastir Lyllee 4

Allison Kem AFA Sadat 5

Angie Mikkelson AFA Sadat 6

Paula Goligowski Little Bay C

Dale Lunde Images Princess Haily C

Lisa Lunde Khasmo C

Jutta Schmidt Al Ahmar Al Pahasapa C

Lynda Zimmerman Lluvia del Norte C

Cindy Simcox Babe C

Amanda Lindseth Friday C

Sarah Peltier Rosie The Riveter C

Jenna Machado Stormy C

Sandra Hanly Scout C

Julie Cardwell Bayleigh C

Legendary Run 10/3 - 25 Mile Limited Distance Sr

E.John Bruner Dakota Doll 1

Ivy Hansen 1

Marco Kellof 2

Legendary Run 10/4 - 25 Mile Limited Distance Jr

Legendary Run 10/4 - 50 Mile Endurance HW

Charlotte Tuhy Chazzy 1

Angie Mikkelson A Kings Delivery 2

Teresa Fett CR Eastir Lyllee 3

Elizabeth E.Bell Midnight Moonshaine 4

Paula Goligowski WillieWinchester 5

Cindy Simcox SA Harold's Honey 6

Jutta Schmidt Herr Grau C

Lynne Triplett-BensonHelen Jane C

Natasha Teske PM Fire Echo C

Legendary Run 10/4 - 25 Mile Limited Distance Sr

Point Chaser 10/16 - 30 Mile Competitive HW

Ed Barbo Psyche On Fire 1

Katja Wiedrich Sweet Honey de 2

Becki Sanford Stryka Major Chord 3

Point Chaser 10/16 - 30 Mile Competitive LW

Bev Specht JH Arabalest 1

Candy Barbo CR Windsor 2

Theresa Meyer Queen Heartt 3

Debra L Juettner Rena 4

Linda Jacobson Chub Lake Jack Daniel 5

Ruth Casserly Auran HarleyDvdsn 6

Point Chaser 10/16 - 50 Mile Endurance HW

Barry Saylor MD Colorful Touch 1

Marge Dixon Kenlyn Rendezvous 2

Sheryl O'Brien Wild River Sundancer 3

Bonnie Mielke Ola Loki 4

Point Chaser 10/16 - 50 Mile Endurance Jr

Emma Christopherson Misty 1

Grace Steffl Lil Bits George Amir 2

Point Chaser 10/16 - 50 Mile Endurance LW

Jodi Johannessen PR Bay Muscrana 1

Darlene Molitor CR Infinite Pryde 2

Rachel Zander TA Line King 3

Dante LaPierre MS Dennie MHF 4

Peggy Pasillas Mattanahs Joker 5

Dana Gasner Remington 6

Sheila Schneider Gypsy B Miss Behavin C

Mary Lambert High Tail Hanna C

Scott Campbell Jedwab C

Eileen Kirsch Wineglass Rez P

Janell Thompson BA Mikeera Bey P

Point Chaser 10/16 - 25 Mile Limited Distance Jr

Cassidy Wiethoff WS Cabalerro 1

Point Chaser 10/16 - 25 Mile Limited Distance Sr

Diane Merz Sterling Illusion 1

Allison Kem AFA Sadat 2

Diane Schermerhorn Iron Lady Hawk 3

Ann Anderson Jets TAHR Mindy 4

Teresa Fett CR Eastir Lyllee 5

Dale Lunde Images Princess Haily 6

Morgan Watson Gimme A Lil Loco C

Hope Misner Grand E C

Paula Goligowski WillieWinchester C

Lynda Zimmerman Lluvia del Norte C

Janette Sasena Caduceus Oriana C

Sherry Aune Lily Creek Rhythm C

Angie Mikkelson BAS Alada Bask C

Tony Thompson Jo Magnum YT C

Point Chaser 10/17 - 30 Mile Competitive HW

Sherry Scheibelhut Vallies SharDonae 1

Point Chaser 10/17 - 30 Mile Competitive LW

Linda Jacobson Mi Precious Ruby 1

Jodi Johannessen Bombay Ice 2

Darlene Molitor Vallies Amerah 2

Colleen Morgan SC Cassa Nova 4

Ruth Casserly Auran HarleyDvdsn 5

Sally Hoff (Rookie) John Henry 6

Point Chaser 10/17 - 50 Mile Endurance HW

Jennifer Fischer Auli Saban 1

Point Chaser 10/17 - 50 Mile Endurance LW

Christina Long LS Piper 1

Kelcey Long Talasmans Jewel 2

Scott Campbell JG Kings Major 3

Kristen Sequin Mmona Lisa 4

Bettina Koehn JBK Nadja 5

Eileen Kirsch Sabins Scooter 6

Summer Jakopak Phantomz Mirazh P

Point Chaser 10/17 - 2 day 100 Mile Endurance LW

Sarah Maass Royal Opus 1

Point Chaser 10/17 - 30 Mile Limited Distance Jr

Adin Esqueda Bullet 1

Cassidy Wiethoff WS Cabalerro 2

Emma Christopherson Misty 3

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Point Chaser 10/17 - 30 Mile Limited Distance Sr

Allison Kem AFA Sadat 1

Teresa Fett CR Eastir Lyllee 2

Angella Hadrath Stars Azhar Thunder 3

Diane Schermerhorn Iron Lady Hawk 4

Anne Anderson Jets TAHR Mindy 5

Angie Mikkelson A Kings Delivery 6

Bonnie Mielke Ola Loki C

Ona Lawrence CR Mackie's Finn C

Paula Goligowski Little Bay C

Lynda Zimmerman HDR Petrolero de Nevado C

Leslie Lloyd Spot C

Crystal Esqueda Spirit C

Jacqueline Hadrath Sundance SR P

Point Chaser 10/17 - 15 Mile Competitive Novice

Brenda Garrison Sonya 1

Payden Nichols Pepper 2

Jodie Briant Diamonds & Loot 3

Lindsay Jackson Nichols Memphis Reins 4

Amber Hennig Lexi Lee Bismark 5

Tine Donohue Nickelette 6

Becki Sanford Stryka Major Chord MO

Katja Wiedrich Sweet Honey de MO

Ravyn Swanson Zippy's Ace of Diamonds MO

Janet Sarver Rena MO

Aaron Mowrer EAF Sweet Clementine 1

Sarah Mowrer Arazi's Thunder Rose 2

Karen Sylvara Spot Me Wild C

Joshua Mowrer A Time To Shine P

Big River Ahdra III 10/24 - 25 Mile Competitive HW

Haley Elliott (Rookie) Zephyrus TF 1

Whitney Meinders MS Dasani P

Big River Ahdra III 10/24 - 25 Mile Competitive Jr

Bev Specht JH Arabalest 1

Ruth Casserly Auran HarleyDvdsn 2

Maxine Bernsdorf CH Shamm Bashire 3

Linda Jacobson Mi Precious Ruby 4

Jan Wylie Dose 5

Big River Ahdra III 10/24 - 25 Mile Competitive LW

Alice Hubert K-Macaroni 1

Ray Hubert Lone Oak 2

Tim Casserly Auran Bachlava/Amir Sam PMR3

Ed Mineart Norby Misty's Roxie 4

Big River Ahdra III 10/24 - 13 Mile Competitive Drive

Gerald Cummings Bethany Grey C 1

Marge Dixon Kenlyn Rendezvous 2

Ainsley Suskey Burnin Dezyre 1

Big River Ahdra III 10/24 - 55 Mile Endurance HW

Big River Ahdra III 10/24 - 55 Mile Endurance JR

Cassandra Roberts Sir John Dipietra 1

Belinda Cook BF Four by Four 2

Julie Jackson Biegert RAL Tornado 3

Michael Liang WMA Shekinah 4

Roxy Welling SRR To The Rescue P

Big River Ahdra III 10/24 - 55 Mile Endurance LW

Bethany Johnson REA Tempted By Ghaz 1

Big River Ahdra III 10/24 - 25 Mile Limited Distance Jr

Lori Windows Ella N Fires Jane Doe 1

Lisa Docter HS Kiger Danielle 2

Ann DeLang Chocolate Martini 3

Katie Gallagher Jewel 4

Frank Langholf BZ Sierra Sunrise 5

Andrew Raczka Ruby 6

Bonnie Mielke Ola Loki C

Lynda Zimmerman Lluvia del Norte C

Carol Wagner Tripl Blackburn King C

Diane Meinders Mattingley Hour Glass C

Beth Rudy WineGlass Dora C

Hope Misner Tank Czar C

Jon Wagner Mi Victory Dance P

Big River Ahdra III 10/24 - 25 Mile Limited Distance Sr

Linzy Young Challenger 1

Kim Stinson SWS Desert Ember 2

Destiny Chard Buddy 3

Terry Harwood Nosey 4

Maria McLellan Fancy Free 5

Mike Mocilan Count On Psyche MO

Kimberly Rosecrans Dale MO

Big River Ahdra III 10/24 - 13 Mile Competitive Novice

Sarah Mowrer KW Magnum Archie 1

Aaron Mowrer EAF Sweet Clementine P

Haley Elliott (Rookie) Zephyrus TF 1

Jan Wylie Dose C

Ruth Casserly Auran HarleyDvdsn P

Big River Ahdra III 10/25 - 25 Mile Competitive HW

Big River Ahdra III 10/25 - 25 Mile Competitive Jr

Big River Ahdra III 10/25 - 25 Mile Competitive LW

Tim Casserly Auran Bachlava/Amir Sam PMR1

Ray Hubert Lone Oak 2

Alice Hubert K-Macaroni 3

Summer Stahl Sr Ebony Syraff 1

Big River Ahdra III 10/25 - 13 Mile Competitive Drive

Big River Ahdra III 10/25 - 25 Mile Limited Distance Jr

Hope Misner Tank Czar 1

Roxy Welling Czars Kiss 2

Roberta Harms JM Cest La Vie 3

Lisa Docter HS Kiger Danielle 4

Vera Betzelberger Lexus 5

Angela Stahl Zip Like An Egyptian 6

Lynda Zimmerman HDR Petrolero de Nevado C

Nicole Mauser-Storer Sosas Playboy at Sonset C

Kimberly Rosecrans Dale C

Cassandra Roberts Eetoile P

Kaylie Ramsey (Hulsey) Lilly 1

Big River Ahdra III 10/25 - 25 Mile Limited Distance Sr

Big River Ahdra III 10/25 - 13 Mile Competitive Novice

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Barb Gardner RR Roman Scooter 1

Kathy Schauer Morning Glory XX 1

Lori Windows JA Bannarr 2

Maxine Bernsdorf CH Shamm Bashire 2

Melinda Stewart McCues Miss Behavin 4

Laura Savatski Murphy's Law 4

Sally Hoff (Rookie) John Henry 6

Linda Jacobson C

Nancy Salazar Nebulucent C

Iron Oak 10/10 - 30 Mile Competitive HW

Iron Oak 10/10 - 30 Mile Competitive LW

Jacquie Stanton H&R Sunrise Spirit 1

Char Ehlert Cosmos Celeste 2

Wes Licht Rossali 1

Jeanne White Chessica 2

Sharon Hahn My Cameo Love 3

Melissa Lewis Zorba 4

Iron Oak 10/10 - 6 Mile Competitive Drive

Iron Oak 10/10 - 15 Mile Competitive Drive

Taryn Dentinger TKO Rhio Bask 1

Guy Worthington JG Randie P

Charlie D Koester Gracie P

Iron Oak 10/10 - 55 Mile Endurance HW

Iron Oak 10/10 - 55 Mile Endurance JR

Ellen Olson Vagas 1

Heidi Alexander Savanah Knight 2

Scott Campbell JG One And Only 3

Terri Olson Faydin Halim 4

Iron Oak 10/10 - 55 Mile Endurance LW

Julia Newton Lucca 1

Ann DeLang Chocolate Martini 2

Christina Hyke Mandate For Gold 3

Jennifer Prouty Pollys Georgian Knight 4

Carol Wagner Tripl Blackburn King 5

Tracy Johnson Mombo Number Five 6

Jon Wagner Mi Victory Dance P

Laurie Henschel Ebony's Bravo Moon P

Iron Oak 10/10 - 30 Mile Limited Distance Sr

Elyssia Perez Raja 1

Lynn Haase Fuzz 2

Lorelia Haase Sky 2

Susan Grossenbacher NW Otono Blue Sky 4

Elizabeth Olson 5

Elizabeth Her 5

Tina Opinker Jet C

Laura Vartanian Stryder C

Kristi Megli Phoenix C

Elizabeth Gibler Guinness C

Amber Henning Lexie Lee Bismark C

Natasha Kaehler Queen Peppy Pistol C

Karen Heineman Sunny C

Matt Henning Lilly C

LeAnn Williams Bree C

Nancy McCoy Gizmo

Katie

Krueger (was

Knippel) Zurhama de Washoe

Allison Goetz Shadowtrax

Iron Oak 10/10 - 15 Mile Competitive Novice

StephanieCrispin AllAboutMajestic 1

Barb Gardner RR Roman Scooter 2

Brenna Baemmert Missy 1

Iron Oak 10/11 - 30 Mile Competitive HW

Iron Oak 10/11 - 30 Mile Competitive JR

Melinda Stewart McCues Miss Behavin 1

Lori Windows JA Bannarr 2

Jeanne Crispin Tioga Peak 3

Linda Jacobson Mi Precious Ruby 4

Laura Savatski Murphy's Law 5

Iron Oak 10/11 - 30 Mile Competitive LW

Jeanne White Chessica 1

Sharon Hahn Cameo 2

Charlie D Koester MRPF Penique Brillante 1

Ainsley Suskey Wyatt's Dire Straits 2

Iron Oak 10/11 - 15 Mile Competitive Drive

Iron Oak 10/11 - 30 Mile Limited Distance Jr

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2016-2017 Rider Reps Candidates Sought

2016-17 Rider Reps Candidates – Nomination deadline EXTENDED! Are you interested in being a Rider Rep in UMECRA? Rider representatives are the rider's voice on the UMECRA Board of Directors. As rider rep you are a crucial voice in the decisions that are made by this organization. You must be a UMECRA rider member for at least 2 years and be at least 18 years of age but not a ride manager and be able to attend at least 2 out of the three board meetings we have a year. This is a two year term which begins after the January 2016 General Meeting. Board meetings are typically in March, November and January. Nominations are due to the UMECRA secretary by November 30. This year the rider reps will be voted during the January meeting. Contact Jill Feller at [email protected] or by regular mail at: Jill Feller, N9280 Cty Hwy TW, Mayville, WI 53050. You - or a member who is nominating a person will have to have a bio written up for the December Newsletter. Members nominated by other members must accept the nomination. Deadline for the nomination write up is December 1st. Send your Newsletter write-up to Peggy at: [email protected]

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Sue Schedin Faden Gazad 1

Mary Otto Noor Qahlbi 2

Pam Cotton SRB Reno Lytes 3

Jesse Shaddrick Jinjersnapp P

Iron Oak 10/11 - 30 Mile Limited Distance Sr

Tina Opinker Jet 1

LeAnn Williams Bree 2

Heather Dix Brave Heart 3

Laura Vartanian Stryder 4

Melissa Nolden Pippin 5

John Marquardt Fancy 6

Kristi Megli Phoenix C

Jessica McMillan Abby C

Natasha Kaehler JN Tobe Jokers Wild C

Adrianna Clement Peter Pan C

Julie Marquardt Jazz C

Nancy McCoy Gizmo

Allison Goetz Shadow Trax

Iron Oak 10/11 - 15 Mile Competitive Novice

Taylor Walker Backstreetstrutter GSA 1

Oak Leaf Run 10/10 - 30 Mile Limited Distance Jr.

Donald Hudson A Ali Aseel 1

Doug VanderWoude Lu-Nor Nykawin 2

Leslie Rea Bennett Lis's Love 3

Grace Marie Willer UVM Allagash 4

Cassandra Green Tryllerika 5

Shannon Weston Samaha Spirit Dancer 6

Susan Elben Lightning Jack C

Thomas Kollig Roxy C

Leigh Kuhn Samaha Aziim C

Sarah Smith Heaven's Angel C

Kristen Wiseman Idol Fusion C

Lisa Germann Over Brooks Image P

Oak Leaf Run 10/10 - 30 Mile Limited Distance Sr

Melinda Capuano (Rookie) Frederico 1

Jeanne Aslakson Quincey QT 2

Heather Grace Idunn P

Ken Wright Samaha Gameela P

Cathy Cook Red Cloud 1

Oak Leaf Run 10/10 - 30 Mile Competitive HW

Oak Leaf Run 10/10 - 30 Mile Competitive LW

Carl Dosmann Paper Icon 1

Amy Scharmen-Burgdolf

Coosa Valley Indiana

Jone 1

Linda Hamrick RTM First In Line 2

Diane Meinders Bears Northern Light 3

Rebecca Grams LW Classic Diamond 4

Marcia Weilbach Hot Lava 5

Amy Yatsko It's A Mad Mad World 6

Lisa Moorhouse Shaheen El Hilal AW C

Melissa Wagoner CMA High Voltage C

Roberta Harms Lady Jane P

Oak Leaf Run 10/10 - 50 Mile Endurance LW

Oak Leaf Run 10/10 - 50 Mile Endurance HW

Sandy Barber Harley 1

Sandra Wright LW Raajas Chip 2

Sarah Wright LW RaajsRflection 3

Shannon Weston Samaha Spirit Dancer 1

Melinda Capuano (Rookie) Frederico 2

Oak Leaf Run 10/10 - 15 Mile Competitive Novice

Oak Leaf Run 10/11 - 30 Mile Competitive HW

Miranda AnnMiller Brittany Rolsthedice 1

Jan Wylie Dose 1

Cathy Cook Red Cloud 2

Lisa Germann Backstreetstrutter GSA 3

Beverly London Styrker Grani 4

Oak Leaf Run 10/11 - 30 Mile Competitive Jr

Oak Leaf Run 10/11 - 30 Mile Competitive LW

Rebecca Grams Shatto's Sir Lance Lot 1

Diane Meinders MS Dasani 2

Marcia Weilbach Get R Done 3

Stacey Cooper (RM ONLY) Yo Dusty 4

Gail Otto Fly Ha Dar Chel Star 5

Roberta Harms JM Cest La Vie 6

Barb Kurti Kulta C

Joyce Mocilan Psyreal C

Carl Dosmann Paper Icon P

Oak Leaf Run 10/11 - 30 Mile Limited Distance Sr

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SPECIAL AWARD NOMINATIONS! Nominations are being sought for an award for Ride Managers and Vets named The Dr. Beecher Shining Light Award. The form is on the UMECRA website under the Awards tab and will – like the Hall of Fame nomination be voted on at the November board meeting. Qualities we are looking for in the Dr. Beecher Shining Light Award might include: being organized, helpful and honest, a sense of fairness, knowledge of the sport, consistency, able to educate and able to delegate, the candidate should mentor others and be able to can deal with a crisis. This will be given out at the annual banquet. A specific form is used for this award -http://www.umecra.com/AwardForms/UMECRA _RMVetAward.pdf The award form should be sent or emailed to Jill Feller at [email protected]

◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄► Nominations are also being taken for the UMECRA Hall of Fame. Those being nominated must have made a significant contribution to UMECRA and should include extraordinary volunteerism given to the organization. There are no requirements that the nominees must be a rider or ride manager. More information can be found at: http://www.umecra.com/AwardForms/UMECRAHallofFame.pdf Past winners have been: Louise Riedel, Dr. Bob Beecher, Grace Ramsey, Joanne Gernant, Wayne Gastfield, Bob Mielke, Dr. Dean Peterson, Jan Worthington, Ruth Stewart and Maxine Bernsdorf. Don't forget to nominate for the Charles Phillips Versatility Award - for information on eligibility and the nomination form, go to: http://www.umecra.com/AwardForms/Versatility _Award.pdf The award form should be sent or emailed to Jill Feller at [email protected]

Are you missing out on last minute ride updates

or time sensitive information? If you haven’t

received any emails from

[email protected] and you get your

newsletter via the website or through the mail,

please send me an email at

[email protected] or to Jill Feller at

[email protected] so we can make sure we

have your correct email address.

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Top 20 Placings only – go to www.UMECRA.com

for full point listings.

Brighton Spring Hopkin's Creek Lincoln Trail

MnDra I Endless Valley Colorama

Kettles N Bits Mosquito Run Keweenaw

White River Spring Grand Island North Pine Martin Run

Glacier Trails Ahdra - My Back Yard Huron River

Border Battle Boogie Bonecrusher Run For The Ridge

Grand Island Shore to Shore Drawarama

Maplewood West Louise Reidel Memorial Legendary Run

Ahdra's Endure Northern Highlands Iron Oak

ApDra Rock River Charity Oak Leaf Run

White River Summer White River Fall Point Chaser

SE Minnesota Charity Cup Big River - Ahdra III

The following rides are included in the Year-To-Date points:

*****TENTATIVE FINAL POINTS *****

Please report any errors ASAP! Thanks - [email protected]

C HW Bonnie Mielke Ola Loki 195.8

C HW

Melinda Capuano

(Rookie) Frederico 153.2

C HW Barb Gardner RR Roman Scooter 130.8

C HW Stephanie Crispin AllAboutMajestic 123.4

C HW Karen Sylvara Spot Me Wild 112

C HW

Andrea Pfeifer

(Rookie) Nite Tripper 82.6

C HW Laurie Brown VC Makita 75.4

C HW Deb Searle WOA Ravens Premier +/ 67.8

C HW

Jim Andriakos

(Rookie) CR Cosmic Eclipse 58.8

C HW Shannon Weston Samaha Spirit Dancer 58.2

C HW Sarah Mowrer Arazi's Thunder Rose 57.8

C HW Aaron Mowrer EAF Sweet Clementine 56.2

C HW Sarah Mowrer KW Magnum Archie 55

C HW Ken Wright Samaha Gameela 54.4

C HW Joan Thiel A Risky Encounter 48

C HW Becki Sanford Stryka Major Chord 46

C HW Katja Wiedrich Sweet Honey de 42.8

C HW Jeanne Aslakson Quincey QT 38.4

C HW Sherry Scheibelhut Vallies SharDonae 37.4

C HW Ed Barbo Psyche On Fire 36.4

Competitive HW

C JR Haley Elliott (Rookie) Zephyrus TF 91.4

C JR Whitney Meinders MS Dasani 90.4

C JR Miranda Ann Miller Brittany Rolsthedice 56.2

C JR Brenna Baemmert RFR Crimson Crescent 55.2

C JR Fianna Gruebner Party Party 48.4

C JR Lukas Dragunas Khepera Shakreekh 38

C JR Ravyn Swanson Proud Rageyma 33

C JR Rachael Meinders Mattingley KC Heart 23

C JR Brenna Baemmert Missy 13.2

C JR Brenna Baemmert CR Tequila Rose 11

Competitive Jr

D Drive Alice Hubert K-Macaroni 110.28

D Drive Tim Casserly Auran Bachlava/Amir Sam PMR102.66

D Drive Jeanne White Chessica 62

D Drive Ray Hubert Lone Oak 56.08

D Drive Sharon Hahn My Cameo Love 29.36

D Drive Aaron Mowrer Arazi 15.5

D Drive Wes Licht Rossali 11.88

D Drive Kathleen Skoza Red 11

D Drive Katz Jackson Feather Ridge Crystal 4.8

Competitive Drive

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

C LW Laura Husser CDWD Margarita 257.6

C LW Ruth Casserly Auran HarleyDvdsn 220.2

C LW Melinda Stewart McCues Miss Behavin 176.4

C LW Maxine Bernsdorf CH Shamm Bashire 176.2

C LW Lori Windows JA Bannarr 144.8

C LW Linda Jacobson Chub Lake Jack Daniel 140.6

C LW Kathy Schauer Morning Glory XX 136.6

C LW Laura Savatski Murphy's Law 123

C LW Bev Specht JH Arabalest 115.4

C LW Linda Jacobson Mi Precious Ruby 97.8

C LW Sally Hoff (Rookie) John Henry 91.4

C LW Cathy Cook Red Cloud 79.6

C LW Lori Windows Mahrtina 77.2

C LW Beverly London Styrker Grani 60

C LW Kristine Wacker (Rookie)Patch Adams 59.6

C LW Lynn Reichert CR Raazberry Dreme 50

C LW Nancy Salazar Nebulucent 48

C LW Darlene Molitor Vallies Amerah 47.2

C LW Jeanne Crispin Tioga Peak 44

C LW Debra L Juettner Rena 43.4

Competitive LW

E HW Sheryl O'Brien Wild River Sundancer 190

E HW Wes Elford Suzie Q 166

E HW Marge Dixon Kenlyn Rendezvous 160.6

E HW Joel Hildebrandt BE Spartacus 152.8

E HW Guy Worthington PA Hi-Spirit 111

E HW Edward Hauser Stevie Ray 110.1

E HW Kathi Soukup TSF Time 104

E HW Jim Andriakos (Rookie)WBNelsons Thunderbyrd 101.2

E HW Barry Saylor MD Colorful Touch 98.9

E HW Kathi Soukup GSF Frankie 92

E HW Robin Schadt Sassy Aspen 86.2

E HW Walter Freiberg Chazz (Va Chazz Seleeta) 84.4

E HW Guy Worthington JG Randie 70

E HW Deb Searle Sultann Sundance 64

E HW Robin Schadt Kayheart 46

E HW Carl Dosmann Paper Icon 44

E HW Jen Allen WMA Shadrach 40

E HW Bonnie Mielke Ola Loki 38

E HW Taryn Dentinger TKO Rhio Bask 34.2

E HW Shannon Weston Samaha Spirit Dancer 34

Endurance HW

E JR Cassidy Wiethoff Black Jack 178

E JR Ainsley Suskey Mi Lucky Charm 172.2

E JR Grace Steffl Indiana 126.4

E JR Brenna Baemmert Missy 126

E JR Charlie D Koester Lu-Nor Soverign 125.4

E JR Leah Schnobrich Buffy 108

E JR Alexis Unangst Lil Bits George Amir 54

E JR Charlie D Koester Impact PSY 44

E JR Charlie D Koester MRPF Penique Brillante 42

E JR Ainsley Suskey Burnin Dezyre 24.2

E JR Charlie D Koester Gracie 22

E JR Emma ChristophersonMisty 22

E JR Ruby Filhart Frost 20

E JR Grace Steffl Lil Bits George Amir 20

Endurance Jr

E LW Linda Hamrick RTM First In Line 292

E LW Roberta Harms Lady Jane 222.4

E LW Katie Bachhuber JG Sammy 183.6

E LW Jodi Johannessen PR Bay Muscrana 179.4

E LW Belinda Cook BF Four by Four 154.7

E LW Rachael Meinders Mattingley KC Heart 149.8

E LW Peggy Pasillas Mattanahs Joker 147.7

E LW Sheila Schneider Gypsy B Miss Behavin 145.4

E LW Scott Campbell JG Kings Major 122.4

E LW Dana Gasner Remington 104.8

E LW Candy Barbo Psyche On Fire 96.4

E LW Karen Bahrman Prada SF 89.8

E LW Jodi Johannessen Denndi Moore 84

E LW

Amy Scharmen-

Burgdolf

Coosa Valley Indiana

Jones 82

E LW Diane Meinders Bears Northern Light 75.2

E LW Melissa Coolich Rumor SWA 72

E LW Sarah Maass Royal Opus 70.4

E LW Mary Lambert Psyches Amore 69

E LW Cody Collins Lazers Legacy 68

E LW Pam Cotton

Cherokee Diamond

Bunny 67

Endurance LW

LD JR Ainsley Suskey Wyatt's Dire Straits 85.6

LD JR Charlie D Koester MRPF Penique Brillante 69.2

LD JR Cassidy Wiethoff WS Cabalerro 56.2

LD JR Emma ChristophersonMisty 45

LD JR Emma ChristophersonMy Name Is Bob 44.8

LD JR Ava McCarty Dynamo Dash 21.8

LD JR Grace Steffl Indiana 13.2

LD JR Alexis Unangst Lil Bits George Amir 12

LD JR Bethany Johnson 11

LD JR Cassidy Wiethoff Black Jack 11

LD JR Leah Schnobrich Buffy 10

LD JR Whitney Meinders MS Dasani 10

LD JR Miranda Ann Miller Brittany Rolsthedice 9

LD JR Ainsley Suskey RFR The Icebaby 9

Limited Distance Jr

LD SR Lisa Docter HS Kiger Danielle 193.4

LD SR Jon Wagner Mi Victory Dance 165.6

LD SR Barb Kurti Kulta 137.4

LD SR Diane Schermerhorn Iron Lady Hawk 129.2

LD SR Teresa Fett CR Eastir Lyllee 128.6

LD SR Laurie Henschel Ebony's Bravo Moon 120.2

LD SR Roberta Harms JM Cest La Vie 111

LD SR Diane Merz Sterling Illusion 102

LD SR Carol Wagner Tripl Blackburn King 98.8

LD SR Lynda Zimmerman Lluvia del Norte 99.6

LD SR Charlotte Tuhy Raffimas Image 88.6

LD SR Anne Anderson Jets TAHR Mindy 82.6

LD SR Leslie Rea Bennett Lis's Love 77.6

LD SR Dale Lunde Images Princess Haily 71

LD SR Nicole Mauser-Storer Sosas Playboy at Sonset 69.4

LD SR Lori Windows Ella N Fires Jane Doe 69.4

LD SR Cassandra Green Tryllerika 64.2

LD SR Ann DeLang Chocolate Martini 62.2

LD SR Angel Chmurynski Yankee Zarr 60.2

LD SR Jean Allen Walor AF 58.6

Limited Distance Sr

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Rookie Endurance

Carol Wagner Cheyenne 112.2

NOV NOV

Kaylie Ramsey

(Hulsey) Lilly 68.26

NOV NOV Beth Rudy WineGlass Dora 38.2

NOV NOV Susan Grossenbacher NW Otono Blue Sky 36.3

NOV NOV Art Anderson Pick N Asset 33.36

NOV NOV Amber Hennig Lexi Lee Bismark 26.98

NOV NOV Tina Opinker Jet 24.78

NOV NOV Cathy Jo Luck Chase 24.5

NOV NOV Suzanne Burrows H Wineglass Bacchus 22.2

NOV NOV Lynn Haase Fuzz 21.4

NOV NOV LeAnn Williams Bree 19.9

NOV NOV Laura Vartanian Stryder 19.12

NOV NOV Tiahna Flemming Leeroy 17.04

NOV NOV Melissa Norton Guston 15.56

NOV NOV Lorelai Haase Sky 14

NOV NOV Dana Blattner Cody 11.72

NOV NOV Melissa Norton 8.6

NOV NOV Kristi Megli Phoenix 8.4

NOV NOV Elynor Gregorich Bears 7.5

NOV NOV Alice Erickson Maximus 6.9

NOV NOV Susan Keating W.B. Aengus 6

Novice

Bonnie Mielke Ola Loki 117

Lori Windows Ella N Fires Jane Doe 73

Shannon Weston Samaha Spirit Dancer 46

Versatility

Points Mileage

C HW Sarah Mowrer Arazi's Thunder Rose 57.8 160

C HW Aaron Mowrer EAF Sweet Clementine 56.2 135

C HW Sarah Mowrer KW Magnum Archie 55 150

C HW Ken Wright Samaha Gameela 54.4 135

C HW Joan Thiel A Risky Encounter 48 125

C HW Becki Sanford Stryka Major Chord 46 115

RESTRCTED MILEAGE - MUST NOT HAVE PLACED IN THE TOP 10

Competitive Restricted Mileage

195 Miles or less with a minimum of 20 points

Points Mileage

C JR Lukas Dragunas Khepera Shakreekh 38 100

C JR Ravyn Swanson Proud Rageyma 33 75

C JR Rachael Meinders Mattingley KC Heart 23 55

Points Mileage

LW Lori Windows Mahrtina 77.2 190

LW Beverly London Styrker Grani 60 180

LW Lynn Reichert CR Raazberry Dreme 50 125

LW Nancy Salazar Nebulucent 48 155

LW Darlene Molitor Vallies Amerah 47.2 135

LW Jeanne Crispin Tioga Peak 44 110

Points Mileage

E HW Robin Schadt Sassy Aspen 86.2 210

E HW Walter Freiberg Chazz (Va Chazz Seleeta)84.4 210

E HW Guy Worthington JG Randie 70 200

E HW Deb Searle Sultann Sundance 64 225

E HW Robin Schadt Kayheart 46 110

E HW Carl Dosmann Paper Icon 44 100

Endurance Restricted Mileage

295 Miles or less with a minimum of 40 points

Points Mileage

JR Alexis Unangst Lil Bits George Amir 54 150

JR Charlie D Koester Impact PSY 44 100

JR Charlie D Koester MRPF Penique Brillante 42 100

Points Mileage

E LW Candy Barbo Psyche On Fire 96.4 235

E LW Karen Bahrman Prada SF 89.8 260

E LW Jodi Johannessen Denndi Moore 84 200

E LW

Amy Scharmen-

Burgdolf

Coosa Valley Indiana

Jones 82 205

E LW Diane Meinders Bears Northern Light 75.2 255

E LW Melissa Coolich Rumor SWA 72 225

Points Mileage

LD SR Leslie Rea BennettLis's Love 77.6 195

LD SR Lori Windows Ella N Fires Jane Doe 69.4 165

LD SR Ann DeLang Chocolate Martini 62.2 185

LD SR Angel ChmurynskiYankee Zarr 60.2 165

LD SR Jean Allen Walor AF 58.6 160

LD SR Jodi Johannessen Denndi Moore 57.2 130

Points Mileage

LD JR Ava McCarty Dynamo Dash 21.8 55

Limited Distance Restricted Mileage

195 Miles or less with a minimum of 20 points

Charlie D Koester 302.6

Ainsley Suskey 291

Cassidy Wiethoff 245.2

High Point Junior Rider

Lori Windows 373

Roberta Harms 333.4

Jodi Johannessen 320.6

High Senior Rider

Meinders Family 515

Jan Scott Family Award

Melinda Capuano Frederico 161.6

Sally Hoff John Henry 112.4

Andrea Pfeifer Nite Tripper 93.4

Kristine Wacker Patch Adams 81.6

Jim Andriakos CR Cosmic Eclipse 62.8

Laura Standley Aliviia 21

Rookie Competitive

Special thanks to Bob Zimmerman for all

the fantastic pictures you share with our

UMECRA family!

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UMECRA Dinner and/or Convention 2016

Registration January 22,23,& 24, 2016

Wintergreen Resort & Conference Center

Wisconsin Dells, WI

Name (s) of attendees: ______________________________

________________________________________________

Phone number: _____________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________

Adult Meal: Roast Sirloin of Beef # ______ @ $22 = _______

Chicken Chardonnay # ______ @ $22 = _______

Vegetarian Plate # ______ @ $22 = _______

Gluten Free Plate # ______ @ $22 = _______

Children’s Plate (10 & under) # ______ @ $10 = _______

Adult ONLY Convention (no meal) # ______ @ $ 5 = _______

Child ONLY Convention (no meal) # ______ @ $ 3 = _______

Total = _______

Send completed form and check (made out to UMECRA) to:

Katie Bachhuber

N10103 County Road YY

Mayville, WI 53050

We must have meal count in by January 11th so PLEASE register now!

Hotel Registration Hotel Reservations can be made by calling:

Wintergreen Resort & Conference Center

1-800-648-4765 ext. 1

To get our group discount, make hotel reservations by the

Dec.31,2015 deadline and say “UMECRA Convention”

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Which one to have? Hmmmm…

For our Awards Banquet this year, you will need to pick one of

the plate choices. They are as follows:

Roast Sirloin of Beef

Perfectly tender and served with au jus

Parsley Baby Red Potatoes

Fresh Garden Salad, rolls, coffee, iced tea, or milk

House dessert

Chicken Chardonnay

Breast of Chicken baked in wine sauce with mushrooms, onion,

and basil

Rice Pilaf

Fresh Garden Salad, rolls, coffee, iced tea, or milk

House dessert

Vegetarian or Gluten free plates are also available.

Children’s plate

- Chicken Strips, French Fries, and Milk

Because these are pre-ordered plates, you cannot eat unless

you have registered by January 11th. Also, we cannot refund

your registration money after Jan.11th.

Wintergreen will provide discount vouchers for breakfast

buffet and lunch specials for registered hotel guests.

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UMECRA Newsletter c/o Peggy Pasillas 9928 Rich Valley Blvd Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 www.umecra.com Deadline for Next Newsletter: 5th of each month Send news to: [email protected] PRESIDENT REGIONAL DIRECTORS SANCTIONING WEBSITE EDITOR Theresa Meyer ILLINOIS COORDINATOR Nicole Mauser- Storer 3028 181st Ave NW Sarah Mower Jill Feller 201 S Cameron Lane Cedar MN 55011 526 S Fair N9280 Cty Hwy TW Bartonville, IL 61607 763-753-5236 Olney, IL 62450 Mayville, WI 53050 309.697.5591 [email protected] 618.868.2999 920.948.9502 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT RIDER REPS Tony Troyer MICHIGAN NEWSLETTER EDITOR Max Bernsdorf 867 N 45th Road Wayne Gastfield Peggy Pasillas N5630 Hwy 42 Earlville, IL 60518 723 N. Warner 9928 Rich Valley Blvd Kewauee, WI 54216 815.539.7375 Fremont, MI 49412 Inver Grove Hgts MN 55077 920-388-3128 [email protected] 616-924-2605 651-450-7959 [email protected] [email protected] SECRETARY/TREASURER MINNESOTA [email protected] Elizabeth Laurie

Jill Feller Dianne Schmidt 15215 60th Street N9280 Cty Hwy TW 319 Summerfield Dr NE DIRECTORS AT LARGE Plymouth, MN 55446 Mayville, WI 53050 Eyota, MN 55934 Nicole Mauser-Storer 612.559.1030 920-948-9502 (cell) 507-282-7333 201 S Cameron Lane [email protected] [email protected] Bartonville, IL 61607 WISCONSIN 309.697.5591 Bonnie Mielke John Wagner [email protected] 562 W34264 Piper Rd W359 N 8280 Brown

Street Bill Suskey North Prairie WI 53153

Oconomowoc, WI 53066 5605 W Pine Lane 262-392-9369 262.844.4115 Mequon, WI 53092 [email protected] [email protected] 262.242.9402 POINTS KEEPER

AERC REGIONAL REPS [email protected] Joslyn Seefeldt

Robin Schadt Connie Caudill – Ride Sanctioning

VETERINARY REP Olivia Rudulphi

5738 Klug Road

7342 W 115th Street 812-967-5973 281 Ruby Road Milton, WI 53563 Worth, IL 60482 Sue Keith Noble, IL 62868 608.774.7490 708.280.8241 [email protected]

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