Missouri Ranch Horse Association

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1 Missouri Ranch Horse Association February 2012 MoRHA OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS President, Show Manager & Charter Representative Dennis Cappel 66 White Wildlife Road Silex, MO Vice President Danny Wright 625 Apricot Drive St. Charles, MO Treasurer Chris Diehl 2626 Country Road High Ridge, MO Administrative Secretary/Webmaster Mona Prater Prater Farm and Equestrian Center Fulton, MO Show Secretary Heather Northcutt Guthrie, Missouri Youth Director Christine Watts-Wright Wright Equestrian Center Troy, MO Directors Mike Kavanagh PO Box 147 Canton, MO Elevating Expectations Cool water running under the melting snow and the sky is full of high flying geese, honking their way back to their nesting homes to our north are signals to us that spring is near. I am thankful for the change in seasons. The passing of winter into the coming spring is always interesting to watch. The warm southern wind as it pushes against the cold air from the north is a battle that often produces volatile results. High winds, freezing rain, snow and the frozen ground give way to muddy soup. This can be a hard time for livestock as well. In spite of the harsh weather at times, spring is always filled with high expectations. We look forward to the new baby calves and our favorite mare will surely give birth this year to the next World Champion. The thought of warm weather and sunny days just around the corner fill us with overflowing hope, that this year will be our best one yet. I truly believe this will be the best year for the Missouri Ranch Horse Association. The new boxing class will allow more people to get involved with our working ranch horse class as well as joining forces with the extreme cowboy trail competition and other endeavors such as these offer exciting possibilities. The new locations for our shows this year will keep things fresh and growing. I am also looking forward to the Midwest Ranch Horse Classic at Gordyville, USA, in October that we are putting on with Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana. It s going to be great! I look forward to seeing you all at Flickerwood arena in Jackson, MO, at our kickoff show April 28th and 29th. So start combing off that old winter hair and soon that shiny coat underneath will be all you see. With eager anticipation, Dennis Cappel President Mark Warren 1302 Somerset Ln. Jefferson City, Mo mwarren@inglishmonoco.com Mary Stassi Twelve Oaks Farm Wright City, MO twelveoaksfarm@hotmail.com $10 OFF Renew your MoRHA membership or join before March 1st and save $10 off the price of an individual or family membership! $10 OFF

2 P a ge 2 M issouri Ranch Horse Association Awards Banquet a Huge Success! MoRHA members know how to throw a party and this year s awards banquet was no exception! We had a terrific turnout with more than 70 members and guests present for the event. The banquet was held at the Chandler Hill Vineyards in beautiful Defiance, MO, and despite the return of chilly winter temperatures, the day was sunny and beautiful allowing us to enjoy the view of the surrounding hillsides. Special thanks to Mona Prater for coordinating the location, menu and the Year End Awards. It is a huge undertaking to pull this together and we all appreciate Mona s efforts to make the event memorable for everyone in attendance. Chris Diehl did a great job with the silent auction which generated $548 this year. Didn t get a chance to participate in the auction? No problem! We have a lot more wonderful items and we will hold another silent auction at the April show in Jackson, MO. We will continue to accept items for that auction if you have something you would like to donate.

3 ARHA to Present Buckles to MoRHA Members at Annual ARHA Awards Banquet ARHA is sponsoring 10 Honor Roll Champion Buckles and a Versatility Buckle to be presented at our 2011 Annual Awards Banquet held at The Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville, TN on February 18, The following MoRHA members will be presented with buckles. Youth Ranch Horse Trail -Kiss My Buns & Mary Grace Warren Youth Ranch Reining-Kiss My Buns & Mary Grace Warren Amateur Ranch Horse Trail-Smart Reedemin Chic & Sheryl Haviland Amateur Ranch Reining-Remies Smokin & Larry Inchiostro Open Ranch Reining-Kiss My Buns & Mona Prater/MaryGrace Warren What s New? Many of you have already renewed your MoRHA Membership-THANK YOU! As an added benefit to your MoRHA Membership, each household will receive a free 2012 subscription to Central States Horseman. In order to begin receiving this publication, we will need your permission to give CSH your address. Some members may receive a copy from another source. Some members might prefer to pick it up at their local tack/feed store or not want it at all. Since this subscription will be paid for by MoRHA, we don't want to pay for a subscription for a member who already receives it from another source or doesn't want it at all. Please check the appropriate box on your membership form and we ll take care of the rest. If you have already joined/renewed for 2012 and did not opt-in to receive the CSH and would like to, please contact Treasurer Chris Diehl and she will have your name added to the mailing list. MoRHA to offer PAC approved shows in MoRHA members who exhibit an American Paint Horse may enroll in the Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) Program through APHA and earn credits at approved shows. Application for the 2012 show season has been submitted to APHA and we are awaiting approval. Volunteers are needed to help at each of the shows in Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the Ranch Horse shows as well as meet new people in a fun and supportive environment. For more information about volunteer opportunities please contact Heather Northcutt at or send her an at pennhorse27@yahoo.com. SAVE THE DATE! ARHA World Show July Wilmington, Ohio

4 Members Making News- Congratulations to the following MoRHA members who shared their accomplishments with us this month. If you have something you would like to share, please send your information to Mary Stassi at for inclusion in an upcoming edition of the newsletter. Cora Besselmann & Diamond Eyed GG Beaver-NEC Fun & Frolic Year End Award-1st in Novice W/T Hailey Cue-Gateway Saddle Club Year End Awards-1st in Pony Halter, Dummy Roping, Pony W/T, Pony Pleasure, Pony Poles, and Hunt Seat Pleasure. Top 5 placings Mare Halter, Horse W/T, Pony Barrels, Pony Poles, Horse Pleasure and Pony Versatility. Sheryl Haviland & Smart Redeemin Chic -High Point Amateur Division at the SKRHA January show Larry Inchiostro & Remies Smokin-MRHA Year End Awards-Rookie II, 4th place Nancy Krenski-Gateway Saddle Club Year End Awards-1st in Mare Halter, Beginner Horse W/T and Horse Pleasure.Top 5 in Gelding Halter. Nancy Krenski & CR Smokin Little Lena-MRHA Year End Awards-Novice Horse I, 3rd & 4th Place (tied) Emily Miller & DKG Lovely Bright-NEC Fun & Frolic Year End Award-4th in Novice W/T Mona Prater & Kiss My Buns- Reserve High Point Open Division at the SKRHA January show Mary Stassi & Putting IN R Time -APHA PAC Year End Awards-1st in Western Riding. Top 5 in Halter and Trail. Top 10 in Reining, Showmanship and Western Pleasure, MRSC Year End Top 5 in Gelding Halter and Adult Trail. Mary Stassi & Sarah Seeker JMK -APHA PAC Year End Awards Top 5 in Western Riding. Jessica Weger-Gateway Saddle Club Year End Awards-Top 5 in Beginner Horse W/T, Horse W/T, Horse Pleasure, Open Pleasure and 2D Poles. Jessica Weger & CR Sit N Spin-MRHA Year End Awards-Limited Open Rookie, 1st place, Novice Horse I, 2nd place, Novice Horse II 6th place Caitlin Wright & Promise Us Paradise NEC Fun & Frolic Year End Award-6th in All Age Buckle Series Elizabeth Weir & Leaguers Finest Heir Reserve High Point Youth Division at the SKRHA January show

5 YOU are FIRST WE are SEGUNDO INSURANCE FARM**RANCH**EQUINE MORTALITY LIABILITY**CLUBS**ASSOCIATION EVENTS LOWEST RANCH RATES 3% JAMES H. BROWN, DIRECTOR MARCELLA C. HAMPP WEST CENTRAL OFFICE EAST CENTRAL OFFICE (CELL) (OFFICE) SEGUND MEMBER OF THE EDWARD L HAMPP AGENCY

6 Drury Inn & Suites in Jackson, Missouri is the Host Hotel for the April Cowboy Up Show. Please mention MoRHA when making your reservation to receive the horse show rate

7 2012 Sponsors and Donors Gold Level Sponsors Myer Hotels Silver Level Sponsors Segundo Insurance Wright Equestrian Ctr. Inc. Bronze Level Sponsors SmartPak Equine Uckele Health & Nutrition Bob & Robyn Wade Thank you to the following for your generous donations Showboat Branson Belle Cowboy magic Complex HorseTech, Inc. Shoji Tabuchi Theater Kansas City royals WIL Radio Missouri Botanical Garden Family Arena Dave and Busters

8 Thanks To Our 2011 Sponsors It takes a tremendous amount of resources to put on an American Ranch Horse Approved show. Missouri Ranch Horse Association is fortunate to have the support of very generous sponsors who helped keep things going in When you see these folks at the shows, please let them know how much you appreciate them and invite them back for 2012 season. Crescent Ridge Ranch Dennis Cappel Training and Shoeing Hope Givers Ranch Mid America Equine Dentistry Prater Farms Rollin Hickory BBQ Segundo Insurance Wright Equestrian Center 2012 Missouri Ranch Horse Association Show Dates Seems like we just finished the 2011 season and we are already well underway with planning for As of the date of this publication the show dates for the upcoming season are as follows: April 28 & 29 Flickerwood Arena, Jackson, MO (2 judges) May 19 & 20 Boone County Fairgrounds, Columbia MO (2 judges) June 16 Cedar Valley Saddle Club Arena, Ashland, MO (1 judge) September 15 & 16 Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO (2 judges) October Multi-State Show at Gordyville USA, Gifford, IL (3 judges) Valid Illinois Health Papers Required Please note that with the exception of the June 16th show in Ashland, these will be double or triple judged shows. Hope to see you there!

9 Wright Equestrian Ctr. Inc Mennemeyer Rd Troy, MO The 2011 Freestyle Reining Trophy Plaque was presented to winner Kelsey Stone by sponsor Quintana Garcia at the Awards Banquet.

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