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January 2018 Volume 31
Washington State Horsemen
e-Canter A NEW YEAR IS UPON US
Welcome to 2018! What an exciting year is ahead of us and it will be EXACTLY what we make
it. The more we put into it, the more we will get out of it. With a dedicated group of members
serving on the Board, Washington State Horsemen looks to have a fantastic year and we invite
you along for the ride. Shows and events are beginning to populate the calendar and member-
ships are beginning to stream in. Please reach out to your club secretary (if you have not al-
ready) to renew your membership. Also, please put the dates of our 2018 Annual Convention
on your calendars. Plans are in the works for a tremendously successful event at the Red Lion
in Bellevue, November 9-11. Reservations can be made online by visiting www.redlion.com/
bellevue and using WASH1108 as your code or by calling 844-248-7467 and mentioning that
you are with Washington State Horsemen. This year’s event is being coordinated by Loris
Gies and her West Side team members. If you have any suggestions for this year’s event,
please contact your Division Director and they can pass it along to the Convention Committee.
At this time we’d also like to express our thanks to Zone 1 and the wonderful work they put
into making the 2017 WSH Convention a hit with those that attended. The weekend was en-
joyed by all and many went home with life-long memories, beautiful awards, auction wins, and
even hand-crafted paintings. We hope that you will enjoy this edition of the e-Canter. It is a
change from the past few years where we have printed a Canter quarterly. It was voted upon
at Convention this past year to print Canters in April and October and extend an electronic
version to our members and friends in January and July. We hope that you enjoy the contents
of this issue and eagerly look forward to a printed copy in April. We also encourage our mem-
bers to share Washington State Horsemen with their friends. We are one of the State’s best
kept secrets and it is definitely time to share what we have come to love and enjoy with those
around us. Stretch out your hands and hearts and invite at least one member and/or family to
join us this year. May 2018 be successful inside and outside of the arena for each of you.
Thank you for your continued support!
LOOKING AHEAD
Although the January WSH Board Meeting originally scheduled for January 6 was canceled
due to road conditions, the Board still hopes to meet within the next few weeks. Additionally,
meetings are scheduled for April 7 in Ellensburg, July 14 Conference Call (if needed), October
6 in Ellensburg, and November 9 in Bellevue.
Deadlines for information to be included in our newsletters (either electronic or printed) are
March 15, June 15, and September 15 (Convention issue). Information should be e-mailed to
Rule change proposals are due to Bylaws Chair Willie Hansen (September 1), Games Division
Melissa Stockman (September 10), Horse Show Division Lisa Gardner (August 10), Trails and
Pleasure Glenna Eilers (September 1), and Working Horse (Sept. 1).
At Convention, the position of Vice President will be elected and the following Zones will bring
forth their nominations for Zone Director (previously referred to as a Director at Large) -
Cascade, Northeast, Olympic, Puget Sound, and Zone One. The membership, at the Annual
Meeting will then ratify these members to the Board of Directors. All names should be sub-
mitted to the Nominating Chair on or before September 10.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Division Messages ...................2
Zone One Report......................2
HSD Special Award Winners ...3
Northeast Zone Report ............3
Additional Zone Reports .........4
Palomino ..................................4
Buckskin ..................................4
Hunter Jumper ........................4
Licensed Officials List .............5
English .....................................6
Canal Zone Report ...................6
Bylaw Changes for 2018 ..........7
Youth Merit ..............................7
Horse Hauling Regulations .....8
What is a Steward? ..................9
Show Grooming Tips ............ 10
Taste of Convention 2017 ..... 11
Dressage ................................ 12
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ZONE ONE REPORT
What a year! Convention was a
great success; new activities were
added and with great attendance by
all and what fun times. Thank you
to all that helped and put in hours.
For a small zone, what an accom-
plishment! The silent auction
brought us some money to be able
to have some operating money.
Recent meeting minutes state,
“Sherri Williams was nominated
for Treasurer by Bonnie Schuch-
man and seconded by Chris Kelley,
vote was carried.” With this, here
are the following Zone One officers
for 2018.
President - Kim Lansing
Vice President - Gloria Marley
Secretary - Ginger Brand
Treasurer - Sherri Williams
Bonnie Schuchman is continuing
on through 2018 as Director #10 on
the WSH Board of Directors repre-
senting Zone One.
The Zone One Year End Christmas
Party including a short meeting
was held at Bob’s Burgers in Ya-
kima. As a Zone, we are looking for
new members and are talking
about different events, clinics, etc.
to spark everyone’s interest.
“Until you have loved a horse, part of your soul sleeps.” -- Anatole France
Division Director, Lisa Gardner, reports the following “Happy New Year! Congratulations to
all of the 2017 Horse Show Division Award Winners. We congratulate and recognize the
specialty trophy winners. The rulebook committee has been working on updating the rule-
book and Loris Gies has been compiling the changes. We should be going to print this month
and the new book will be available on the website as well. Don’t forget to print out the HSD
sign-up form and fill it out prior to arriving at the show to expedite your morning. I promise
this will help make your first show of the season less stressful . This is a reminder that if you
are not signed up you cannot use your permanent number. We will be going through the
number list during this show season and reassigning numbers no longer being used. Please
feel free to email me I you have any questions.”
INSIDE STORY HEADLINE
HORSE SHOW DIVISION
WSH Members attending the 2017 WSH Convention were able to create beautiful works-of-art on Friday afternoon. This was
something new to the Convention schedule and well received by the members.
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GAMES DIVISION
From Division Director, Melissa Stockman, “I hope everyone has been surviving the winter. I
personally have started getting our hairy four-legged friends in shape for the season. Show
dates will be coming in soon so watch for them to get on your calendars. We do have a new
Treasurer for 2018. Jodie Field has agreed to take on the role of Treasurer and I would like
to extend a big THANK YOU to Heather Seiler for her help the past few years. Sponsorship
forms have been updated for 2018 and are ready to print. Let’s get a jump start on sponsors
for our State Show as it is never too soon. If you received an award check for State, please be
sure to cash it ASAP as they will void after 90 days and the Division will be changing banks
soon as well.
Judges and Timers - If you are looking to renew your cards (although they are good until
March 31 with a current WSH membership) please send a request to
[email protected]. We need each and every official to help make our shows (and our
season) successful. You will need to have a current WSH membership in order to update
your official’s card.
I look forward to seeing you in 2018 and if you have any questions or concerns, please con-
tact me at [email protected] or via phone at 509.220.9099. I am happy to help out
or direct you correctly to the person you need.”
HORSE SHOW DIVISION AWARD WINNERS
PRESIDENT’S CUPS High Score English Show Horse “A” System: Kiss My Foxy Eight and Kirsten Tharp High Score English Show Horse “B” System: Eyed B Stylin and Kyle Ellis High Score Western Show Horse “A” System Kiss My Foxy Eight and Kirsten Tharp High Score Western Show Horse “B” System: The Genuine GQ and Wendy Peterson High Point Driving High Point “A” System: Kiss My Foxy Eight and Kirsten Tharp High Point Driving High Point “B” System: Soundviews Summer Cinn Sation / Jean Garcia Art Hannum Memorial Presidents Cup: Melody Hackworth and Van Go All Around High Point Senior Award (Sponsored by Star Spangled Horse Show Club): Kyle Ellis / Bonnie Schuchman / Susan Adrian All Around High Point Junior Award (Sponsored by Star Spangled Horse Show Club ): Melody Hackworth / Courtney Wolff / Taylor Keiser Judge’s Choice Perpetual: Dancers Zoe Quixoteand Olivia Hammon HSD Senior Inspirational: Jole Sue Chick HSD Youth Inspirational: Anna Rodriguez Harlan Blumenthal Inspirational Award: Jane Rodriquez All Other Breed High Perpetual Trophy: SP Mirrored Image / Mike and Susan Giese High Point Appaloosa Versatile Horse Perpetual: Secured in Trust and Kathryn Hodl Fred C. Clark Memorial High Point Appaloosa Western Performance Horse: Image In the Rain and George Chick Fred C. Clark Memorial High Point Appaloosa English Performance Horse: A Cat Apt To Cut and Courtney Wolff High Point Appaloosa Western Performance Horse B System: Image In the Rain and George Chick High Point Appaloosa English Perf. Horse B System: A Cat Apt To Cut and Courtney Wolff Chinookum Bars Memorial High Point Appaloosa and Youth: A Cat Apt To Cut and Courtney Wolff George McDonald Perpetual Trophy- High Point Arabian Gelding: DB Virtual Fire+ and Madison Thompson Homer B. Splawn Perpetual Trophy for High Point Arabian Gelding: DB Virtual Fire + and Madison Thompson Lombardi Perpetual Trophy for High Point Arabian Performance Horse, “B” System: KA Emiras Gold and Samantha Yoder Fred Hayden Memorial Trophy for High Point Half Arabian, “A” System: Lite My Phire CF and Madison Thompson Fred Hayden Memorial Trophy for High Point Half Arabian, “B” System: Hi Fashion Zipper and Taryn Cadez- Schmidt Region V Arabian: KA Emiras Gold and Samantha Yoder Region V Half Arabian: Red Delicious and Robyn Yoder All-Around Buckskin Horse Perpetual Trophy: Lord Scotty and Bonnie Schuchman Overall High Point Driving Horse: Eklypss and Sylvia Glover Overall High Point Driving Pony/Miniature: Soundview Summer Cinn Sation and Jean Garcia Jan Schuchman Versatile Perpetual Trophy: Van Go and Melody Hackworth Joelle Burk Memorial Perpetual Trophy: Lilly Anna Morgan Gladys Cluphf Memorial Eq. Perpetual Trophy Junior Exhibitor: Anna Rodriguez Gladys Cluphf Memorial Eq. Perpetual Trophy Senior Exhibitor: Susan Adrian High Point Miniature Horse Perpetual Award: Spirit Thunders Gianna and Connie Hicks Skip-A-Dollar Memorial Perpetual Trophy: Authentic Sensation and Taylor Kieser Breeding Stock Paint High Perpetual Trophy: SP Mirrored Image and Mike and Susan Giese High Point Palomino Horse Perpetual Trophy: Be A Fancy Me and BB Stables High Point Pinto Performance Horse Perpetual Award English: Kiss My Foxy Eight and Kirsten Tharp High Point Pinto Performance Horse Perpetual Award Western: Gifted By Design and Jean Garcia High Score Senior Exhibitor Quarter Horse Perpetual Trophy: Lord Scotty and Bonnie Schuchman Jim Simpson Memorial Perpetual Trophy: Its Good Ta Be Me and Susan Adrian The Switzler Memorial Perpetual Trophy: All Socked Up and Emma Freedman High Point Saddlebred Most Versatile Horse (Suzie Memorial): CH Bacardi Silver and Heather Flores High Point Saddlebred Senior Horse: CH Bacardi Silver and Heather Flores High Point Saddlebred: CH Bacardi Silver and Heather Flores Slidin Miss Kitty Memorial HP Trail Horse, E/W Sr Ex. 18 & Over: Lord Scotty and Bonnie Schuchman The Dressage Perpetual B System (Single Highest Score): Sarah Stevens and Down For Cash The Nonie Jones Memorial Perpetual: None Qualified Adult Amateur Dressage B System (Highest Average): Deborah Walk and Easy Money Junior/Young Rider Dressage Perpetual (Highest Average): Mikaela Loudon and My Best Buddy Professional Dressage Perpetual Award (Highest Average): Sarah Stevens and Down For Cash Adult Amateur Dressage A System (Highest Average): Karen Walling and Arthur The Dressage Perpetual A System (Single Highest Score): Karen Walling and Arthur
NORTHEAST ZONE
The Northeast Zone held their
yearend awards banquet at the
Mirabeau Park Hotel on November
18 complete with roast beef, huck-
leberry glazed salmon, and crème
brulee. Yum! The evening began
with an outstanding performance
by the Strolling Strings from East
Valley High School of which NEZ’s
very own Shanna Jacobsen is a
member . Awards were given out
for Horse Show, Games, Youth
Merit, and Trails and Pleasure.
This year’s High Point Youth Merit
winners were Josie Beck (Overall
and 10 and Under), McKinzi Tan-
ner (11 to 13), and Connor
McLaughlin (14 to 17). The Family
of the Year Award went to the
Charlotte Trejbal / Cheryl and
Josie Beck family. This year’s
Elvetta P. Lewis Scholarship win-
ner was Heidi Lyngstad.
Elected in October, the 2018
Northeast Zone officers are Presi-
dent Terri Lehnertz, Vice President
Amy Woodard, Treasurer Cheryl
Moriarty, and Secretary Heidi
Lyngstad. Janet Edwards is con-
tinuing on through 2018 as Direc-
tor #4 on the WSH Board of Direc-
tors representing the Northeast
Zone.
The Northeast Zone meets the 1st
Thursday of each month through
May at 6:30 p.m. Additional meet-
ings will also be held in the fall
(September through November).
February’s meeting will be held at
the Chinese Garden Restaurant on
East Trent. We hope to see you
there! Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m.
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The Palomino horse is a color breed.
Wikipedia explains how the color
comes to be - “Genetically the color is
created by a single allele of a dilution
gene called the cream gene working
on a “Red” (chestnut) base coat.”
Almost every light horse breed has
Palomino horses. In every horse ven-
ue Palomino’s can be seen participat-
ing from speed events, cattle events,
jumping, for pleasure to gaited horse
classes.
The entertainment world has fea-
tured several of the golden horses as
the stars. Roy Rogers had Trigger,
and Mr. Ed the talking horse made us
all laugh.
If you have a Palomino and want to
see if you can register your horse,
visit the PHBA website. PHBA recog-
nizes most breed associations provid-
ed that the horse in question can
meet the appropriate qualifications.
For more information go to –
Palomino Horse Breeders of America.
PHBA National Convention – March
7- 10, 2018 – Tulsa OK
PHBA World Show – Tunica, MS.
Youth Worlds (July 11-14) and World
Show (July 15-21).
Barb Hento
UPDATE FROM CASCADE
The Cascade Zone reports that
they did not hold a show in Janu-
ary due to the EHV1 outbreak in
their area. They add that the Feb-
ruary 17 show is still on and that
they will have a clinic following on
February 18 (two-part showman-
ship and trail). Those interested
may sign up for the whole day or
just part of the day. Additionally,
they are looking into hosting a B
System Show with the Paso Show
at Monroe (more details to follow).
Finally, the Cascade Zone will hold
their yearend banquet in February.
NORTH CENTRAL ZONE
OFFICERS ANNOUNCED
With elections held prior to the
2018 Convention, North Central
Zone reported that the following
individuals have been named -
Chris Thompson (President), Mary
Jo Phelps McKinney (Vice Presi-
dent), Jerry Eilers (Secretary /
Treasurer), Chris Thompson
(Trails and Pleasure Chair), and
Glenna Eilers (Games Chair).
Ratified at Convention by the
membership at the Annual Meet-
ing, Glenna Eilers was selected to
serve as Director #3 representing
North Central Zone on the WSH
Board.
PRAIRIE ZONE
CONTINUES TO GROW
In just a handful of years, Prairie
Zone has returned to full activity
due to the care of some amazing
members. Announced as their
2018 officers were Willie Hansen
(President), Cheryl Hayward
(Vice President), Loris Gies
(Secretary / Treasurer), and Tina
Hackworth (Youth Merit Advi-
sor). Willie Hansen was ratified
to serve as Director #7 on the
WSH Board to represent Prairie
Zone. Watch for this Zone to
make even more strides in 2018
as they continue to activate mem-
bers and recruit them in their
mission of growing the Zone.
THE BEAUTY OF YELLOW
The WSH “B” System Shows are a good place to try your horse over fences. The
classes are smaller in numbers and the heights are lower. This makes for an easier
entry level venue. The “B” Shows offer classes starting at 18” for the 1st and 2nd year
rider and horses to the Open Jumper class with a minimum height of 2”9’.
There are several Year End Awards available for the “B” Systems including 4
McCleave-Clearbrook perpetual trophies; the Helen Chapman Memorial Hunter
Award; and the Julie Larson High Score Beginning Hunter Over Fences. Check your
WSH Horse Show Division rule book for specifications -- Barb Hento.
BUCKSKINS LOCAL AND NATIONAL
LOVE TO GO OVER FENCES?
Bonnie Schuchman reports that the National organization, ABRA, held their conven-
tion in November and changes are in the works. The new president of ABRA is Gena
Loper from Post Falls, Idaho. Anyone having questions regarding the Buckskin Breed
Program is encouraged to contact Chair Tom Williams. The Inland Empire Buckskin
held their yearend awards in December. Lord Scotty (owned and ridden by Bonnie
Schuchman) accomplished the following this year -
• Supreme Halter Open Gelding
• Register Of Merit in Discipline Rail Western
• Register Of Merit in Western Riding Open
• Amateur Performance Select Champion
The Inland Empire Buckskin Association’s Facebook page has announced that the
Western States American Congress will be held in Moses Lake on September 29 to Oc-
tober 1. The judges will be Lori Gordon (AQHA/ABRA), Clint Fullerton (AQHA/
ABRA), Daren Wright (AQHA/ABRA), and Dawn Spencer (ABRA).
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“In order to succeed, your desire for success must be greater than your fear of losing.”
Helen Avery (Steward) 14412 W Lincoln Rd - Spokane WA 99224 / Cell 509-270-2650 / [email protected]
Jessie Bensley (JR-A, H/E, E, W ) 8510 Rocky Lane SE - Olympia WA 98513 / Cell 360-791-5620 / [email protected]
Steve Bryson (SR QH, W, St/E, H, Rn, PtHA,WAHSET ) 6017 Sherwood Ln SE - Lacey WA 98513 / Home 360-455-1481 / Cell 360-888-6675 / [email protected]
Patricia Burns (SR-H/E, St/E, H/J, W and Steward PNW 4-H, WAHSET) PO Box 444 - Buckley WA 98321 / Home 360-829-6467 / Cell 360-829-7599 / [email protected]
Tammy Call-Jones (Jr- St/E, H/E,E,W, Steward) 2363 Mountain View Rd E - Port Orchard WA 98366 / Home 360-871-2953 / Cell 360-710-3049 / [email protected]
NEED TO HIRE A HORSE SHOW JUDGE OR STEWARD?
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Jerry Canda (USEF Judge) 222 19th Ave - Seattle WA 98122 / Cell 206-329-5480 / W 206-622-0412 / [email protected] Jacqui Dodd (Sr A, W, St/E, Rn, USEF “ R” Arabian) 1385 W Brunner Rd - Athol ID 83801 / Phone 208-659-6622 / [email protected]
Lillian Evaniew-Phelan (Jr- QH, W, E, H/E, EQ Canada-G.P.,POAC, NSBA, IBHA, HCBC W, WSDAC, USEF “R” W, ABRA,PNW 4H Judge) 212 Greenacres Rd - Riverside WA 98849 / Cell 509-322-0971 / [email protected]
Lisa Gardner (SR- H/E,ST/E,W,E,H/J and Steward WAHSET) PO Box 1010 - McKenna WA 98558 / Cell 253-208-8319 / [email protected]
Loris Gies (Steward) 3840 77th Ave SE H - Olympia WA 98501 / Phone 360-456-3799 / Cell 360-250-5083 / [email protected]
Jaime Gray (JR- P, Pt, St/E, QH, POA, ISHSA, AMA) 4714 Mill Pond Dr SE #406 - Auburn WA 98092 / Phone 253-241-1404 / [email protected]
Jill Hallin (SR E, W, St/E) 21051 188th Ave SE - Renton WA 98058 / Home 425-413-9306 / Cell 206-387-3080 / Work 425-757-1177 / [email protected]
Kristen Hansen (JR E, W, H/E, A) PO Box 273 - Silverdale WA 98383 / Phone 206-930-8872 / [email protected] Barb Hento (SR-H, W, H/E, E, St/E, JR – DR, Rn, Steward) 517 E Smith Rd - Bellingham WA 98226 / Phone 360-398-2729 / [email protected]
Debbie Hoines (JR-E,W,SS/E, Pt, WAHSET) 5907 Johnson Point Rd NE - Olympia WA 98516 / Phone 360-556-1227 / 360-456-4879 / [email protected]
Heidi Hopen-Wright (SR-E, SS/E, Pt) PO Box 238 - Cle Ellum WA 98922 / Phone 425-922-0704 / [email protected]
Pam Kiehn (JR-E, W, H/E, St/E, WAHSET) 363 Rogers Rd - Chehalis WA 98532 / Home 360-748-6006 / Cell 360-269-5285 / [email protected]
Barbara Lantz-Manning (Jr-A, Mini, Pinto, W/E) 9511 Amanda Drive NE - Olympia WA 98516 / Phone 360-464-5902 and 360-456-7688 / [email protected]
David Masengale (JR-St/E, QH, Ap, WAHSET) 13651 Progressive Rd - Harrah WA 98933 / Cell C 509-480-7432 / [email protected]
Heidi Masengale (JR-St/E, H/E, QH, Rn, WAHSET) 13651 Progressive Rd - Harrah WA 98933 / Phones 509-480-7430 and 509-480-7432 / [email protected] Lewis McKim (USEF “R” Arabian, AHA National/Regional, EQ CANADA-GEN, PERF S/S EQ, AMHA SR, AMHR) #5-3511 Granville Ave - Richmond BC Canada V7C 1CB / Phone 604-271-7834 / [email protected]
Genevieve Miller (Jr-Appy, H/E, W, QH,NSBA, ApHc, Level 1 AQHA, WAHSET) 6181 Reecer Creek Rd - Ellensburg WA 98926 / Phone 509-929-4244 / [email protected]
CANAL ZONE OFFICERS
Continuing to do a great job in growing their
area membership through hosted shows and
individual care of new members, the Canal
Zone lists their 2018 officers as -
President: Mike Giese
Vice President: Jane Rodriguez
Secretary: Tracey Larson
Treasurer: Susan Giese
Jane Rodriguez was ratified at Convention by
the membership to serve as Director #1 on the
WSH Board representing Canal Zone.
LICENSED OFFICIALS LIST (CONTINUED)
Dan Moriarty (Jr- W, E, W/E, Ap, PNW 4-H, WAHSET) 26728 W Tucker Prairie Rd - Cheney WA 99004 / Cell 509 999-0436 / Home 509-299-4191 / [email protected]
Sue Muir (JR – A, Rn, SS/E, SR– E,W,H/E, St/E, NRHA) 1925 198th Pl SW - Lynnwood WA 98036 / Cell 206-979-2836 / Home 425-771-9273 / [email protected]
Kathy Norton (JR-A,E,SS/E, St/E) 2003 S 47th Ave - Yakima WA 98903 / Home 509-966-0662 / Cell 509-952-7865 / [email protected]
Carrie Olson (SR-A, E, W, SS/E) 2943 Olympic Pl - Enumclaw WA 98022 / Phone 253-740-8042 / [email protected]
Wendy Peterson (SR- W, E, St/E, Rn) 255796 HWY 101 E - Port Angeles WA 98362 / Home 360-457-5561 / Cell 360-460-0181 / [email protected]
Nicole Rowley (SR – W, A, H/E, St/E) PO Box 207 - Thorp WA 98946 / Cell 253-740-3980 / Phone 509-962-3443 / [email protected]
Joan Shelton-Palelek (SR-H, W, Rn, St/E,H/E, Steward, USEF “R” Arabian, USEF Steward C1 C2) 8930 W Melville Rd - Cheney WA 99004 / Home 206-972-2163 / [email protected]
Dawn Spencer (JR-POA, B, St/E, Steward, ARBA, POA, ISHA, PNW 4-H, WAHSET) 893 Counts Rd H - Goldendale WA 98620 / Cell 509-767-7247 / [email protected]
Dale E. Waite (JR-W,St/E,QH,B, ABRA, OHA, OFEA, WAHSET) 18910 NE 112th St - Brush Prairie WA 98606-8831 / Cell 360-903-1142 / [email protected]
Tammie Whitt (SR-W, St/E,H/E, PNW 4-H, WAHSET, Level 1 AQHA, POAC) 7540 Whittker Rd NW - Olympia WA 98502 / Phones 360-866-7105 and 360-561-5843 / [email protected]
Sherri Williams (SR-SS/E, ST/E, W, A, Rn, WAHSET) 7503 Lyons Lane - Yakima WA 98903 / Cell 509-949-0291 / [email protected]
Amy Woodyard (Steward) 11623 South Old PSH 11 - Cheney WA 99004 / Phones 509-570-8590 and 509-309-9661 / [email protected]
Honorary Officials: Gladys Doidge, William Ford, Mickey Lofgren, and Lea Williams
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ENGLISH HISTORY REVEALED
Horse Show Division English Director, Pamela Kiehn, provides the following:
There are several styles of English: Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat and Dressage.
Hunt Seat is also sometimes called “forward seat”. Hunt Seat is based on the
tradition of fox hunting. Hunt seat competition is both on the flat and over
fences. Hunter horses should have a long stride with very little knee action
and should be well mannered.
Saddle Seat had several influences. One of the sources of Saddle Seat was
from the Plantation tradition of the American South where smooth-moving,
high-stepping horses were used to travel across the field. The horses had to
be smooth riding and comfortable for hours of riding while overseeing the
plantation. The second influence was European. A flatter English show sad-
dle was developed from the tradition of riders who would show off their flash-
iest high-stepping horses by riding them in the city park on Sunday. Hence
the term “Park Horse”.
Dressage is for every rider, every horse and every discipline. A dressage horse
is developed physically and mentally through systematic and gymnastic train-
ing to perform any task to the best of his ability. Riding dressage is all about
basics even at the upper levels. Not every horse and rider will become a top
Grand Prix combination but improving and understanding the basis of dres-
sage will create a confident, balanced, supple and happy athlete.
You will see Hunt Seat and Saddle Seat predominately in the performance
horse shows of Washington State Horsemen. But Washington State Horse-
men does also have Dressage (English and Western).
YOUTH MERIT - IT’S FREE !!
This year 19 youth from across the State received awards at the 2018 Convention for their hard work throughout the year. A total of 32 awards and 5 high point awards were pre-sented to youth from the Canal, Cascade, Northeast, and Prairie Zones. High Point Awards are based off of NEW points earned each year. Individual awards (Participation Plaque through Cash Awards) are based off of cumulative points). This year’s High Point Awards went to: Del Haack (Overall High Point): Ruby Meyer of Prairie Zone Chet Kelley (Most Community Service Points): Connor McLaughlin of Northeast Zone High Point 10 and Under: Melody Hackworth of Prairie Zone High Point 11 to 13: Delaney Johnson of Prairie Zone High Point 14 to 17: Courtney Stockman of Northeast Zone Participation Plaque and Certificate (50+ Points): Avery Bulloch (Prairie Zone), Leigha Cooper (Prairie Zone), Evelyn Friebus (Northeast Zone), Grace Gundlach (Northeast Zone), Chase Jones (Prairie Zone), Ruby Meyer (Prairie Zone), McKinzi Tanner (Northeast Zone), and Courtney Wolff (Cascade Zone).
Certificate of Merit and Yellow Tag (100+ Points): Avery Bulloch, Leigha Cooper, Chase Jones, Ruby Meyer, and Courtney Wolff.
Certificate of Excellence and Red Tag (200+ Points): Leigha Cooper, Chase Jones, Amber Loshbaugh (Northeast Zone), and Ruby Meyer.
Honor of Excellence / Blue Tag / T-Shirt (300+ Points): Emili Brandt (Prairie Zone), Chase Jones, Aubrey McManus (Prairie Zone), Ruby Meyer, Savannah Price (Prairie).
Bronze Medallion (500+ Points): Emili Brandt, Melody Hackworth (Prairie Zone), Delany Johnson (Prairie Zone), Kennedy Martin (Prairie Zone), and Ruby Meyer.
Superior Award Jacket (650+ Points): Josie Beck (Northeast Zone).
Silver Medallion (800+ Points): Josie Beck.
Supreme Award Belt Buckle (1000+ Points): No Recipients in 2018
Gold Medallion (1200+ Points): Anna Rodriguez (Canal Zone).
$50 Cash Award Level (1400+ Points): No Recipients in 2018
$75 Cash Award Level (1400+ Points): No Recipients in 2018
$100 Cash Award Level (1800+ Points): Connor McLaughlin (Northeast Zone) and Courtney Stockman (Northeast Zone). We would like to extend a HUGE thanks to Erica Lackey for her continued support of the Youth Merit Program. Ms. Lackey donated the t-shirts for the youth earning them in the Honor of Excellence level (along with the beautiful screen printing). Thank you, Erica! Are you interested in joining the fun, learning along the way, and receiving awards in 2018? Join Washington State Horsemen for 2018 and then contact your Zone Youth Merit Advisor and they can help you get started. If your Zone does not have an appointed Youth Merit Advisor, please contact (depending on which side of the mountains you live on) one of the following: East Side - Jessie McLaughlin / 509.434.4555 / [email protected] West Side - Jane Rodriguez / 360.871.8471 / [email protected] We will be publishing the two essays delivered at this 2017 Convention in the April issue of the Canter. Connor McLaughlin spoke on West Nile Virus and Courtney Stockman spoke on Equine Herpes as part of the 2017 speech theme of “Equine Diseases”. The 2018 speech theme is “Horse Power Through the Ages” which focuses on the use of horses in the yester year. It appears that three Youth Merit members will be eligible for this opportunity - Anna Rodriguez, Connor McLaughlin, and Courtney Stockman. If you would like to reserve your topic, please contact Jessie McLaughlin. This subject is always a fun one as the youth have the opportunity to visit our history and as they always say, “You need to know where you’ve been before you know where you are going.” Did you attend the 2017 Convention? Don’t forget to log your points into your workbook (available for download on the WSH website)! If you actively attended meetings through-out that weekend, you can easily have 25 points that will count towards your 2017 / 2018 point totals. For youth new to the program, this could help you be halfway to the goal of the first award (Participation Plaque). Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of the fun in 2018...join TODAY!
BYLAWS CHANGES
The following changes were made to the WSH Bylaws at the 2018 Convention.
ARTICLE V – OFFICERS AND DUTIES
Section 7. Zone Directors. The duties of the Zone Directors shall be to promote the welfare of this organization. A Zone Director shall be availa-ble to all Zone and/or Club Officers or any member within his Zone for advice or assistance when called upon, and should submit a quarterly report to the Board of Directors when requested to do so.
Additionally, The Zone Director shall:
a) Be an Organizer – able to assist new / existing clubs within their Zone, to explain and maintain WSH Bylaws as they relate to the Zone / clubs within that Zone and its functions, as well as assist in constructing Standing Rules for their Zone and
assist clubs with the same.
b) Be a Recruiter – assist in bringing new mem-bers to WSH and direct them to the appropriate Zones and clubs within their Zone to participate in
their preferred horse activity.
c) Be, as a WSH Board of Directors Member, in attendance at all general Board meetings and the Annual Convention as a representative of their
Zone and make their reports at such time.
d) Make themselves available to any officer / Zone within the organization of WSH requesting assis-tance, with approval of the current WSH President, in the case of “conflict of interest”, etc. of a desig-
nated Zone Director.
STANDING RULES / MEMBERSHIP
No member of Washington State Horsemen may belong to more than one Zone at any given time. A new member of Washington State Horsemen shall be designated to his/her Zone by virtue of their psychical address, unless they are joining as a member of a recognized club that gives a specific Zone designation. A new member of Washington State Horsemen may request a specific Zone designation, in writing, at the time of their application for membership, regardless of their club affiliation or independent status. A current member of Washington State Horsemen
may request a change of Zones as follows:
a) Notify the President of your current Zone of
your intent.
b) Insure there are no outstanding obligations to
your current Zone.
c) Send a written request to the President of the Zone you wish to transfer to, asking that you be
allowed to do so.
d) The President of the new Zone contacts the President of the of the current Zone to ensure the
member is in good standing with the current Zone.
e) If the member is in good standing, the President of the new Zone follows that Zone’s standing rules (i.e. brings it before the new Zone’s executive
board, etc.).
f) If approved by the new Zone, the President notifies the individual, the previous Zone, and the WSH Membership Secretary. If not approved, the President notifies the individual and their current
Zone President.
g) In the event of a dispute between member and Zone, the member shall have the right to request a hearing of the WSH Executive Board. The find-ings and decision of the WSH Executive Board shall be final and binding regarding the dispute
between Zone and member.
h) The total process must be complete within 30
days.
i) The initial request from the member and final resolution will be in the form of email or hard copy / USPS mail.
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CDL's, CMV's, and ELD's an other confusing acronyms. Utilize these re-
sources to help you better understand the regulations!
Helpful brochure from American Horse Council: http://
www.horsecouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ELD-Mandate-
Brochure-2017.pdf
Unabridged version of the mandate: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/
retrieveECFR?gp=1&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&=PART&n
=pt49.5.390#se49.5.390_13
Submitted by Loris Gies
All Horse Show Division approved shows are required to
have a Steward on the grounds during the entire show.
Their primary function is to be sure the shows are conduct-
ed in accordance with the WSH Horse Show Division (HSD)
rules. Stewards help exhibitors, show management and
judges. They have access to various rulebooks and other
guidelines which can be used as resources. Stewards are
there to HELP exhibitors, judges, and show management.
How can a WSH Steward help an exhibitor at an
approved show? The Steward can help exhibitors with
the following:
• Is your equipment or attire “legal” for a specific class?
• Are YOU eligible to ride or show in a specific class or
set of classes, i.e. Limit or Green or colored horses or
non-colored horses, etc.
• Signing up for Horse Show Division year end awards -
which classes will work best for you and your horse?
• Signing up for WSH membership or getting an Ama-
teur card if you are 18 and over and want to do show-
manship or equitation OR verifying your breed Ama-
teur card is recorded for the show office.
• Making sure all patterns are posted and/or copies pro-
vided to exhibitors at least one hour prior to the specif-
ic class being conducted.
• Reviewing a pattern and/or asking the judge(s) for a
review or explanation on how they expect the pattern to
be done. Remember if there are discrepancies between
the written instructions and drawn pattern, the WRIT-
TEN instructions are to be followed UNLESS the judge
has altered the instructions PRIOR to the first exhibitor
showing on the course.
• Walking the trail course(s) and helping address exhibi-
tor’s questions with the judges and course designer.
• Asking to talk to judge or judges following the show —
this will be done at the judge(s) discretion but never
during the course of the show.
• Answering general questions or helping you to consult
rulebooks including WSH Horse Show, USEF, and
Breed rulebooks.
What does the Steward do to help the show office /
management?
• Verifies all exhibitors have signed their entry forms (liability issue).
• Verifies WSH membership of exhibitors and makes sure non-members have paid non-member fee.
• Checks to be sure all exhibitors over 18 have an amateur card if showing in equitation classes.
• Helps to make sure enough exhibitors are showing in each year end award class offered at the show for mem-bers to receive points for the class. IF there are not enough exhibitors in a class, helps show management in making decisions on combining classes and/or cancelling classes.
• Makes sure all exhibitors using a WSH issued “permanent number” are signed up for the current year.
• IF an exhibitor or horse is injured at the show, following up with exhibitors/owners and show management to verify outcome of the injury and reporting details to the Horse Show Director.
• Explains rules to spectators or others as needed when questions arise.
What does the Steward do to assist judge(s)?
• Reviews the judge’s cards furnished by show manage-
ment to be sure they contain accurate class specifications
on the back and correct class titles/placing spaces/ num-
ber of exhibitors on the front so judge(s) can easily check
class specifications as the class is being conducted.
• Helps with bit checks IF the judge(s) feel they want to
look at bits in a specific class -furnishing the bit measure-
ment tools if needed.
• Checks measurements of courses which require specific
distances between obstacles such as driving, western
riding, trail, over fences, etc.
• Checks with judge(s) and course designer that courses
are properly set according to the written/drawn pattern
provided to exhibitors.
• Walks trail courses with judge(s), course designer and
exhibitors, noting any changes in instructions.
• Facilitates communication between judges and show
management and/or exhibitors as needed. Continued on
Page 10.
STILL CONFUSED?
WHAT IS A STEWARD ?
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WHAT IS A STEWARD (CONTINUED)
Who are the licensed WSH Horse Show Division stewards for 2018?
Helen Avery - Spokane / [email protected] 509-270-2650
Patti Burns - Buckley / [email protected] 360-829-7599
Tammy Call-Jones - Port Orchard / [email protected] 360-710-3049
Loris Gies - Olympia / [email protected] 360-250-5083
Lisa Gardner - McKenna / [email protected] 253-208-8319
Barb Hento - Bellingham / [email protected] 360-398-2729
Joan Shelton-Palelik - Cheney / [email protected] 206-972-2163
Dawn Spencer - Goldendale / [email protected] 509-767-7247
Amy Woodyard - Cheney / [email protected] 509-570-8590
Interested in becoming a Steward?
Applications are accepted every year. Stewards have an application process, learner program and testing process. For in-
formation contact LOC Chair Patti Burns at [email protected].
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SHOW GROOMING FOR HORSE AND RIDER
Submitted by Kathy Norton
First, let us remember that it is a HORSE show, not a fashion runway. By that I mean, it is the performance of your horse (or you, if it is for Showmanship) that we are trying to watch and judge. This is very difficult to do when we are blinded by the amount of rhine-stones and glitter on your clothing and tack. There is not a thing wrong with wanting to be noticed, and in fact, your tack and attire are responsible for that to a certain extent. However, it is your horse’s performance (or yours) that we are trying to evaluate, not the amount of bling you can afford.
Start with cleanliness - you and your animal should be clean and not dusty, sweaty, dirty, etc. We understand that after a long day of showing, you are going to be all of those things, but don’t go into the ring for your first class looking like both of you just got out of bed! That means your horse should be freshly bathed and brushed, all straw or shavings removed from mane and tail, hooves pol-ished (or at least clean), nose wiped, and any gloss or shine applied with SUBTLETY. It’s not necessary to have the face oil dripping to be effective. If you band your horse’s mane, make sure the sections are of equal size and the rubber bands are tight. If you use a fake tail extension, please be sure it is attached firmly and invisibly. If you are braiding for a hunter class, either a French braid in the mane or a braided tail, make sure the braid is tight, neat, and securely fastened. If you cannot manage to make it look neat, then skip it. You will look much better just going natural.
Be aware of your breed rules. Arabians are NOT allowed to use any grooming materials that alter the natural color of coat, mane and tail or hooves. They are also not allowed to use any “artificial appliances”. This means NO rubber bands in the mane or forelock EX-CEPT in hunter or Show Hack classes, and NO artificial tails at any time. You may use hoof polish, but you may not alter the natural color of the hoof. That means if your horse has white feet, you must use clear hoof polish. If they have a black or partially black hoof, you may use black or brown ONLY on the black or brown area of the hoof. You may NOT use cornstarch or other substances to whit-en socks or other white areas on the coat. Only clear grooming materials of any kind are allowed. Please do not use body glitter, no matter how cool you think it looks on the coat or the hooves.
Now that your horse is bathed, brushed, and groomed to natural brilliance, don’t forget your tack. Silver is nice but never required. Clean, polished tack even without silver is always preferable to dull, dirty silver and leather no matter how much you have. Tack gets dusty just like people and horses and it’s a good idea to keep a rag handy for wiping it off a few times during the day. Polar fleece works well for this as it has a nice nap that gets into the cracks and tooling. Clean your tack before every show! It will last longer, require less effort, and extend the life. Tack today is a major investment for many and it only makes sense to take care of it. Your horse will thank you also. Who wants to wear sweaty, dirty tack? Wipe down the insides of your headstalls and reins with a damp cloth and then a lightly oiled rag at the end of the day. Hang your blankets and under pads or English pads in the open to dry and brush off the accumulated dirt and sweat from the bottoms. This goes for girths and cinches too. Sweat and dirt will rot your leather or fabric and dirty fleece can cause galls. Neoprene is great - just hose it down and let it dry. Wipe the dried slobber off your bits and chinstraps or chains, and the reins at the attachment points.
Finally yet importantly, we come to personal grooming and attire. Different breeds and different riding disciplines all have different requirements. Be aware of the rules and plan your outfits accordingly. For Saddle Seat English classes, a saddle suit is required. Day coats are allowed in most classes as well, but pick colors that flatter you and your horse and be sure it fits correctly. Make sure that your tie is neatly tied and that your collar lies flat and covers the tie at the back of the neck. A collar bar or button-down style is the most practical. Many people choose to wear short-sleeved shirts because they are cooler but if you are allowed to ride without jackets due to weather conditions, you must have long sleeves. Long sleeves also give a more finished look and make it easier to slip into or out of said jacket. Pin the bottom edges of the jacket back over your leg to show off the lining and to keep the skirts out of your way when posting. Wipe your boots and be sure your under-heel jod straps are down and fastened. Your hair should be in a bun with a hair net - short hair is fine if it is neat.
CONVENTION 2018 PHOTOS
SHOW GROOMING (CONTINUED)
PIN YOUR HAT on. The large oversized bobby pins are good for this. DO
wear some kind of makeup, both for sun and wind protection and to complete
the picture. At the very least, wear lipstick and a little blush. Remember that
the judge is going to be looking at you from a distance and your face is going to
be little more than a blur. Try to make it an attractive blur. Keep your jewelry
subtle. Stud earrings in silver, gold, or small jewels look nice.
Hunter Seat classes have gotten bolder over the years but understated will
never go out of style. Under NO circumstances are black, navy, burgundy or
patterned breeches appropriate or legal. Stick with the classics. The lighter
brown/tan/sand colors look nice with most color of horses and jackets.
Hunter is still very conservative compared to the other disciplines so skip the
bling on your clothes. Many people wear dickies under their jackets but again,
if you ride without a jacket you must have a long-sleeved shirt. Your jewelry
should be small and not distracting. Again, makeup is a good idea but not as
dramatic as saddle seat. Tall boots make up most of your picture so be sure
they are clean and dust/mud free. Again, be sure your tack is clean and dust
free and oiled/conditioned. If you use a pad with number slots, wipe them
down so they are not clouded or dusty. Again, clean the dust and dirt off the
bottom and set the pad somewhere it can dry at the end of the day. A dressage
pad is NEVER appropriate for hunter classes!
The Western division has the most color and style and the widest range of
both. Once again, cleanliness should be your number one priority. A little
bling goes a long way, so please do not feel the need to dress like your are go-
ing to a Hollywood premiere. The most important part of your outfit should
be the color and style. Both should flatter both you and your horse - then you
can start adding some tasteful accents. Always keep in mind that we as judges
are trying to see your horse and your body position in equitation and this can
be very difficult when we are blinded by a literal ton of jewels and overdone
designs on your clothing. Too much bling is very distracting and unnecessary.
Horse showing is fun. Why else would we be out there in all kinds of weather
riding around in circles? It’s not necessary to take out a second mortgage on
your house to afford nice clothes and tack. Do your homework and train your
horse at home. Let his awesome movement and transitions make that essen-
tial impression. A gorgeous outfit can accent great performance but it will
only draw unwanted attention to a bad mover or sloppy horsemanship.
To sum up, it is nice to have pretty clothes and fancy tack but all of that is
wasted on a poorly groomed horse and rider. Save the elaborate stuff for im-
portant occasions and a horse and rider who are ready to shine no matter how
they are dressed! If you know your horse can wow the judge in a plain shirt
and jeans and work tack, THEN go ahead and add some bling.
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WSH 2018
CONVENTION
See Page 1 for reservation
information.
BELLEVUE WA
NOVEMBER 9-11
BOOK YOUR STAY
TODAY
Congratulations to one and all - to those whose names are on "the winners list" and to those of you who rode the good ride with all the expenditures of time, money, and energy that it involves. I hope that your participation has been a good experience and that you are looking forward to competition in 2018. I accepted the position of Dressage Division Director for 2018. Gena Loper is the points keeper.
Those riders who belong to the Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club will be presented their WSH awards at their annual awards ban-quet on February 3 at the Canterwood Country Club in Gig Harbor. The club is readying for the new show season with League / WSH shows scheduled from May through September. They have also scheduled clinics. On February 17-18, Cynthia Collins will present a Musical Freestyle Clinic. The Jen Verhalen Rider Clinic will be held on March 10. LPSDC is a chapter of the Oregon Dres-sage Society. Congratulations to the 2017 Dressage Winners (listed below).
B SYSTEM
• Intro Level: 1. Shazzan /Riley McCoy
• Training Level: 1. Shelby/Mary Brady, 2. Wolter Hindricks Hiem/Gena Loper, 3. Bird Dog/James Morgan, 4. Must Be Dreamin/Levente Kapas, 5. Frontier Rickashay/Kari Sowa, 6. CCR Badmoon Arisin/Sheridan Kent, 7. Xena Princess/Jordan Banks
• First Level: 1. Hummer/Carrie Gregory, 2. Nitro/Tiata Burns, 3. Arthur/Karen Walling, 4. Seniorita/Ruth Murray, 5. JF Sir Dan-te/Eve Szentermal, 6. Beaujeleiux/Sandra Schugren, 7. Serendipity/Serena Carlson
• Second Level: 1. Rachel/Jessica Kimura, 2. Nora Rose/Shelley Schuerman
• Third Level: Pflegeleicht /Julie Loudon
• The Dressage Perpetual Trophy for single highest score any level went to Sarah Stevens and Down For Cash .
• Nonie Jones Memorial Perpetual (Morgan): None Qualified
• Adult Amateur Dressage B System (Award for highest average) Deborah Walk and Easy Money
• Junior Young Rider Dressage B Perpetual (Award for highest average): Mikaela Loudon and My Best Buddy
• Professional Dressage B Perpetual (Award for highest average): Sarah Stevens and Down For Cash
• Adult Amateur Dressage A System (Award for highest average): Karen Walling and Arthur
• The Dressage Perpetual A System (Award for single highest average): Karen Walling and Arthur
A SYSTEM
• Training Level: Arthur/Karen Walling
• First Level: 1. Hummer Thyme/Carrie Gregory
• Second Level: 1. Hummer Thyme/Carrie Gregory, 2. Seniorita/Ruth Murray
• Third Level: 1. Seniorita/Ruth Murray
• Western Dressage: Phyllis Ray/Dudes Country Star
B SYSTEM WESTERN DRESSAGE
• Sarah Stevens / Down For Cash: 1st - Basic Level , 4th - Level 1
• Deborah Walk/Easy Money: 1st - Level 1, 1st - Level 2
• Mikaela Loudon/My Best Buddy: 2nd - Level 1
• 3rd - Level 1
For more information, contact Dressage Director Mary Brady at [email protected] or 360-894-5855 or Points Keep-er Gena Loper at [email protected] or via phone at 208-660-0955.
