On the Spot News MAY / JUNE 2015

On the Spot News MAY / JUNE 2015

WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS APPALOOSA ASSOCIATION, INC WEBSITE: www.westernmaapp.com E-MAIL: massappy@verizon.net PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER Sue Cormier Scott Artioli Sue Cormier Darlene Dehman 640 Prospect St. 99 Arthur Pease Rd. 640 Prospect St. 325 Spring St. E Longmeadow, MA 01028 Middlefield, MA 01243 E Longmeadow, MA 01028 Wrentham, MA 02093 (413) 525-9170 (413) 623-5892 (413) 525-9170 (508) 883-1722 s.cormier@charter.net Driftinfarm@gmail.com s.cormier@charter.net imintrigued88@verizon.net DIRECTORS Mary Bourdon Kelsey Bourdon Laurie Jean Ellis Sara Forish 33 Fairgrounds Rd. 33 Fairgrounds Rd. 15 No. Westgate Rd. PO Box 292 Cummington, MA 01026 Cummington, MA 01026 Harwich, MA 02645 E. Otis, MA 01029 (413) 634-0227 (413) 634-0227 (774) 212-3018 (413) 237-0992 mebbourdon@yahoo.com kbourdon595@gmail.com spottedhosses@yahoo.com sarajforish@gmail.com Kim Lussier Krissy Przybyla Lynn Wentworth 111 Farrows St. 64 Middlefield St. 162 Thompson Hill Rd Putnam, CT 06260 Chester, MA 01011 No. Grosvenordale, CT 06255 860-208-9132 (413) 354-1042 (508) 579-9436 buzz_karate@yahoo.com Pissykrissy926@msn.com timberwind@sbcglobal.net NEWSLETTER ApHC DIRECTOR EDITOR Territory V, Zone B Darlene Dehman Chuck McWhirter 325 Spring St. 56 Paulinskill Lake Rd. Wrentham, MA 02093 Newton, NJ 07860-5111 (508) 883-1722 (973) 383-3766 imintrigued88@verizon.net chucksvg@aol.com 2015 MEMBERSHIP RATES On the Spot News is published electronically on a bi-monthly basis. Family $ 30 Individual $ 20 2015 POINT & MILEAGE KEEPERS REGIONAL, OPEN & TRAIL CIRCUITS Susan Cormier 640 Prospect St. E. Longmeadow, MA 01028 (413) 525-9170 s.cormier@charter.net ADVERTISING RATES Newsletter (single issue) Full Page $12 Half Page $ 6 Website (60 day listing) Members free Non-members $10 Membership is not limited to Massachusetts residents. All clubs forms and circuit rules are available on the club website: westernmaapp.com

2015 WMAA CALENDAR OF EVENTS as of May 23, 2015 April 1 May 10 May 30 & 31 June 6 & 7 June 21 July 24 26 Aug 7 9 Aug 29 & 30 Sept 27 Nov 12 15 Nov 22 WMAA Trail Circuit mileage begins WMAA Open & Hunter Shows, Westfield, MA volunteer event www.westernmaapp.com CAA Appaloosa Show, Northampton, MA appy5175@yahoo.com MeApHC Appaloosa Show, Skowhegan, ME www.maineappaloosahorseclub.com WMAA Open & Hunter Shows, Westfield, MA volunteer event www.westernmaapp.com WMAA Appaloosa Show, W. Springfield, MA volunteer event www.westernmaapp.com WMAA members earn double regional points at the Yankee Color Classic! MeApHC Appaloosa Show, Skowhegan, ME www.maineappaloosahorseclub.com GMAHC Appaloosa Show, New Haven, VT www.greenmtappaloosa.org WMAA Open & Hunter Shows, Westfield, MA volunteer event www.westernmaapp.com Equine Affaire, W. Springfield, MA volunteer event WMAA Trail Circuit mileage ends WMAA'S MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE DRIVE WMAA members can now earn a free 2016 membership two ways! Bring two new members into WMAA in 2015. The new members cannot have been WMAA members, individual or part of a family, in 2014. To receive credit for your referral, new members must write your name in the Referred By section on her/his membership form. Volunteer four hours at any WMAA event. Volunteer positions may be limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis. To volunteer, members should e-mail the club before the even, but members may also volunteer the day of the event for positions that may still be available. Family or friends may volunteer on behalf of a member, but the event management must know who that person is in advance. Volunteer events are noted in the calendar above. Free memberships do not include any nomination fees. Only one free membership may be earned per year, per household. If you have any questions, please contact us at massappy@verizon.net

THE WMAA BULLETIN BOARD Welcome to New Members Cheryl, Elizabeth & Viola Brown of Vernon, VT Tami Donohoe of Meredith, NH Kayla Galvagni of Springfield, MA Lynne Honeyman of Southampton, MA Shirley Lambert of Springfield, MA Amber Makowski of Holyoke, MA Ashley Mullens of Blandford, MA Emma Strong of Vernon, VT Congratulations To Janet Murray whose gelding, Hez So Irresistable, was the Breeders Trust highest money earning five year old in 2014. To the following members for their divisional high point placings at our May Open Show: Chris Barch Whitney Dunklee Kristen Emmett Sara Forish Shirley Lambert Amber Makowski Ashley Mullens Megan Rice CH, Open Show, Appaloosa; RES CH, Open Show, Sr. English CH, Open Show, Jr. Walk Trot CH, Hunter Show, Open Walk Trot CH, Hunter Show, Adult CH, Walk Trot Green Horse RES CH, Sr. Walk Trot CH, Hunter Show, Green Horse Walk Trot CH, Jr. Western To Melanie Cormier who graduated Suma Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina and will be attending Wake Forest College of Law in North Carolina this fall..

Condolences To Janice Carroll who recently lost her dad. Get Well Wishes To Kim Lussier who is nursing a broken foot. To Barb Shepard who is also dealing with a broken foot, but hers was complicated involving infection and a hospital stay. She is home now and on the mend hoping to be at the Yankee Color Classic in July.

WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS APPALOOSA ASSOCIATION 2015 Open Show Series Sunday, May 10 th Sunday, June 21 st Sunday, September 27 th NEW THIS YEAR! RANCH HORSE DIVISION Divisions Appaloosa * Jr. English * Sr. English Jr. Western * Sr. Western * Ranch Horse Jr. Walk Trot * Sr. Walk Trot * Green Horse Walk Trot Westfield Fairgrounds, Westfield, MA WIN A FREE DAY OF SHOWING! Any exhibitor who pre-enters will automatically be entered into our drawing for a free day of showing. For exact details, please see our show program. You can pre-enter online or by mail, NO PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED. To pre-enter online or for more info on the shows visit our website www.westernmaapp.com. For questions, please e-mail us at massappy@verizon.net

YANKEE COLOR CLASSIC APPALOOSA HORSE SHOW July 24 to July 26 It s not too late to sponsor a class of your choice at our regional show. You can still help the club and your sponsorship will be acknowledged at the show. Besides showing your support for our regional show, sponsorships can be used to advertise your farm or business, thank your Mom or Dad, remember an old equine partner the ideas are endless! Sponsorships will be gladly be accepted right up until the evening of July 25. You can mail the form below with a check or you can e-mail us and we ll add the sponsorship to your show bill. Thanks in advance for your support! --- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- YANKEE COLOR CLASSIC CLASS SPONSORSHIPS Name: Phone: I would like to sponsor the following class(es) at our show: Details of sponsorship: # Class Sponsorships @ $10 each Total Enclosed $ PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO WMAA & MAIL TO: Darlene Dehman 325 Spring St., Wrentham, MA 02093

Western Massachusetts Appaloosa Association 2015 Hunter Shows NEW FOR 2015! OUR HUNTER SHOWS ARE POINTED FOR WMAA YEAR END AWARDS * Sunday, May 10 th Sunday, June 21 st Sunday, September 27 th Divisions Open Adult * Open Youth * Beginner * All Stirrup Open Walk Trot * Green Horse Walk Trot * Baby Green Hunter Type Walk Trot * Modified Hunter * Low Hunter Westfield Fairgrounds, Westfield, MA WIN A FREE DAY OF SHOWING! Any exhibitor who pre-enters will automatically be entered into our drawing for a free day of showing. For exact details, please see our show program. You can pre-enter online or by mail, NO PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED. To pre-enter online or for show forms and info visit our website www.westernmaapp.com. For questions, please e-mail us at massappy@verizon.net *Please see WMAA Open Circuit Rules for details.

2015 WMAA NOMINATION FORM Name Phone Address Nomination fee is $10.00 * per Horse / Rider combination Nominated horses may be shown in open classes at regional shows by any rider for no additional nomination fee. Regional circuit nominations MUST include each horse s ApHC registration #. Horse s Name ApHC Registration # Yr Foaled & Sex Circuits: Open Regional Trail Exibitor s Name Date of Birth Horse s Name ApHC Registration # Yr Foaled & Sex Circuits: Open Regional Trail Exibitor s Name Date of Birth Horse s Name ApHC Registration # Yr Foaled & Sex Circuits: Open Regional Trail Exibitor s Name Date of Birth REGISTRATION PAPERS ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR REGIONAL & OPEN CIRCUIT NOMINATIONS TRAIL CIRCUIT NOMINATIONS must provided photocopies of ApHC registration papers (front & back) or a photo showing a recognizable Appaloosa coat pattern. Copies of papers and photographs become the property of WMAA and cannot be returned. Mail this form and your check made payable to WMAA to: Darlene Dehman 325 Spring St. Wrentham, MA 02093 POINTS WILL NOT ACCRUE FOR SHOWS PRIOR TO THE DATE THIS FORM IS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED BY WMAA.

2015 WMAA NOMINATIONS 5/22/15 postmarked after circuit began If you nominated your horse and it is not listed or the information below is not correct, please e-mail me at massappy@verizon.net - Darlene Dehman Family Name Exhibitor Horse App Additional Exhibitor As of Barch Chris Waps True Gentleman Y Amber Makowski 3/13/15 Barch Chris Waps Spotacular 3/13/15 Barch Chris Waps Sweet Summer Y 3/13/15 Barch Chris Maloo Y 3/13/15 Blanchard Susan Cool To Be Me Y 3/28/15 Brassard Gabrielle All About Art Y 3/6/15 Brewster Aly Ryker H N 3/4/15 Brown Elizabeth Raps Bar Boy N Emma Strong 5/10/15 Brown Robin Fay PCE Shes Just A Henry Y 5/15/15 Brown Viola Devine Texas Moon N 5/10/15 Connolly Michelle A Good Investment Y 3/6/15 Connolly Linda Charlie For Certain Y Michelle 3/6/15 Cross Katherine Lovey N 4/23/15 Demick Cathy All Biznez SSH Y 12/30/14 Donohoe Tami Invested By Charlie Y 4/17/15 Donohoe Tami PCE Spot Me Charlie Y 4/17/15 Donohoe Tami All About Hunter Y 4/17/15 Dunklee Whitney Brennas Smokin Jose N 5/10/15 Eastman Sue Dark Chocolate Kiss Y 5/7/15 Kristen Emmett Heaven Sent Me Lopin N 5/6/15 Fiori Kendall Just A Catalyst Y 4/16/15 Galvagni Kayla Santa Fe's Indy N 5/10/15 Garvey Shea Chocasaurus Y 5/21/15 Garvey Shea Zips Fancy Chip Y 5/21/15 Geraci Debbie Bright Chocolate Zip Y 5/22/15 Geraci Debbie Chocolate Like Its Hot Y 5/22/15 Geraci Gianna Splash Of Elegance Y 5/22/15 Hammick Kristen Fun Rhythm N 3/19/15 Haupt Alexandria DCA Just Do It N 3/4/15 Haupt Connor Sienna N 3/4/15 Honeyman Lynne Kiss My Kassie N 5/10/15 Johnson Samantha Hunting By Moonlight Y Olivia, Todd 3/21/15 Johnson Samantha Suddenly Blazin Hot Y Olivia 3/21/15 Johnson Samantha Iza Flashy Hunter Y Olivia, Todd 3/21/15 Johnson Samantha Sir Breeze About Y Olivia 3/21/15 Johnson Samantha Truly Dee Straw Y Olivia 3/21/15 Joy Whitney Some Kinda Cowboy Y 5/18/15 Joy Whitney Scooters Pleasure Y 5/18/15 Lalli Patricia Hand Me The Moon Y 2/21/15 Lambert Shirley Riding Miss Daisy N 5/10/15 Murray Janet Sure Am Chocolatey Y 2/26/15 Murray Janet Hez So Irresistible Y 2/26/15 Mullens Ashley Shes Pretty Flashy N 4/22/15 Rice Megan Angel Of Skipa Hand Y 5/4/15 Richardson Ann Crosswinds Top Brass Y 5/8/15 Rolfe Tori Shoe Shine Jake Y 3/18/15 Scheer Cadence Katie Mat Ann Al Y 5/15/15 Scheer Cadence Pathway To Paradise Y 5/15/15 Scheer Cadence Marshalls Fancy Lady Y 5/15/15 Ullman Molly Rowdy's Best Rapper N 5/6/15

YANKEE COLOR CLASSIC July 24 26, 2015 Proudly hosted by Western Massachusetts Appaloosa Association Second Largest Show in the Nation in 2014! Full Non Pro Walk-Trot Division Performance Halter Classes Ranch Horse Classes (All ApHC approved) Blanket fee $165 for Youth & Non Pro* (on the Exhibitor OR the Horse; your choice!!) OVER $4000 IN AWARDS PAYBACKS PRIZES GIVEN AWAY IN 2014! Eastern States Exposition West Springfield, MA Coliseum Indoor & Outdoor practice areas Large, permanent stalls Full camper hookups Easy access to hotels & restaurants Judges: Kelly Hedges, Carol Morris & David Parlier (one to be double pointed) Big Classes, Big Paybacks Come join in on the experience!! For a Class List, Show Rules & Forms visit us at: www.westernmaapp.com Darlene Dehman 508-883-1722 massappy@ verizon.net *see show program for exact details

Arena to close @ 9 PM Thursday YANKEE COLOR CLASSIC July 24, 25, & 26, 2015 FRIDAY SATURDAY Start 7:30 AM 6:30 Warm-up Fences ($5 per person per slot, paid at gate) 52 Walk-Trot Trail 10 & Under Start 7:30 AM 53 Novice Non Pro Trail 1 Hunter Hack 18 & Under 54 Youth Trail 18 & Under 2 Non-Pro Hunter Hack 55 Non-Pro Trail 3 Hunter Hack 56 Junior Trail 4 Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences (2' 6" - 2' 9") 18 & Under 57 Non-Pro Masters Trail 5 Non-Pro Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences (2' 6" - 2' 9") 58 Senior Trail 6 Pre Green Hunter (2' 6" - 2' 9") 59 Non-Pro Walk Trot Trail 7 Working Hunter 18 & Under (2' 6" - 2' 9") 60 Ranch Horse Trail 8 Non-Pro Working Hunter (2' 6" - 2' 9") 61 Leadline 6 & Under 9 Green Working Hunter (2' 9") 62 Yearling Longe Line 10 Working Hunter (3'- 3' 3") 63 Non-Pro Yearling Longe Line 11 Preliminary Jumper (3' - 3' 3") 64 Heritage 18 & Under 12 Youth Jumper 18 & Under (3' 3" - 3' 6") 65 Ladies' Heritage 13 Jumping (3' 6" - 3' 9" ) 66 Men's Heritage 14 English Showmanship 13 & under 67 Non-Pro Pleasure Driving 15 English Showmanship 14-18 68 Pleasure Driving 16 Non-Pro Hunt Seat Equitation 69 Hunter in Hand Stallions 17 Novice Non-Pro Hunt Seat Equitation 70 Non-Pro Hunter in Hand Stallions 18 Novice Hunt Seat Equitation 18 & Under 71 Hunter in Hand Geldings 18 & Under 19 Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & U 72 Non-Pro Hunter in Hand Geldings 20 Non-Pro 35 & Over Hunt Seat Equitation 73 Hunter in Hand Geldings 21 Hunt Seat Equitation 14-18 74 Non-Pro Hunter in Hand Mares 22 Non-Pro Masters Hunt Seat Equitation 75 Hunter in Hand Mares 18 & Under 23 Non-Pro Walk Trot Hunt Seat Equitation 76 Hunter in Hand Mares 24 Walk Trot Hunt Seat Equitation 10 & U 77 Bareback Equitation 18 & Under 25 Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle 10 & U 78 Non-Pro Bareback Equitation 26 Novice Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle 79 Western Riding 18 & Under 27 Novice Hunter Under Saddle 18 & Under 80 Non-Pro Western Riding 28 3 Yr. Old Snaffle Bit Hunter Under Saddle 81 Western Riding 29 Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle 82 Keyhole 30 Hunter Under Saddle 13 & Under 83 Walk-Trot Keyhole 10 & Under 31 Junior Hunter Under Saddle 84 Non-Pro Keyhole 32 Non-Pro 35 & Over Hunter Under Saddle 85 Youth Keyhole 18 & Under 33 Hunter Under Saddle 14-18 86 Non-Pro Walk Trot Keyhole 34 Non-Pro Masters Hunter Under Saddle 87 Camas Prairie Stump Race 35 Non-Pro Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle 88 Walk-Trot Camas Prairie Stump Race 10 & Under 36 Senior Hunter Under Saddle 89 Camas Prairie Stump Race 18 & Under 37 Saddle Seat Equitation 18 & Under 90 Non-Pro Camas Prairie Stump Race 38 Non-Pro Saddle Seat Equitation 91 Non-Pro Walk Trot Camas Prairie Stump Race 39 Saddle Seat Pleasure 18 & Under SUNDAY - Start 7:30 AM 40 Non-Pro Saddle Seat Pleasure 92 FPD Halter Stallions 41 Saddle Seat Pleasure 93 FPD Halter Geldings 42 Figure 8 Stake Race 94 FPD Halter Mares 43 Walk-Trot Figure 8 Stake Race 10 & Under 95 Performance Halter Stallions 44 Non-Pro Figure 8 Stake Race 96 Non-Pro Stallions 45 Figure 8 Stake Race 18 & Under 97 Weanling Colts 46 Non-Pro Walk Trot Figure 8 Stake Race 98 Yearling Colts 47 Nez Perce Stake Race 99 Two Year Old Colts 48 Walk-Trot Nez Perce Stake Race 10 & Under 100 Three Year Old Stallions 49 Youth Nez Perce Stake Race 18 & Under 101 Aged Stallions 50 Non-Pro Nez Perce Stake Race GRAND & RES STALLIONS 51 Non-Pro Walk Trot Nez Perce Stake Race 102 Youth Halter Geldings 103 Performance Halter Geldings Arena to close @ 9 PM Friday (or conclusion of classes) 104 Non-Pro Geldings

YANKEE COLOR CLASSIC July 24, 25, & 26, 2015 SUNDAY (con't) 128 Reining 18 & Under 105 Yearling Geldings 129 Non-Pro Reining 106 Two Year Old Geldings 130 Reining 107 Three Year Old Geldings 131 Western Horsemanship 14-18 108 Aged Geldings 132 Novice Non-Pro Western Horsemanship GRAND & RES GELDINGS 133 Novice Western Horsemanship 18 & Under 109 Youth Halter Mares 134 Non-Pro Western Horsemanship 110 Performance Halter Mares 135 Western Horsemanship 13 & Under 111 Non-Pro Mares 136 Non-Pro 35 & Over Western Horsemanship 112 Weanling Fillies 137 Walk Trot Western Horsemanship 10 & Under 113 Yearling Fillies 138 Non-Pro Masters Western Horsemanship 114 Two Year Old Fillies 139 Non-Pro Walk Trot Western Horsemanship 115 Three Year Old Mares 140 Walk Trot Western Pleasure 10 & Under 116 Aged Mares 141 Novice Non-Pro Western Pleasure GRAND & RES MARES 142 Novice Western Pleasure 18 & Under 117 Youth Most Colorful at Halter 143 3 Yr Old Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure 118 Non-Pro Most Colorful at Halter 144 Non-Pro Western Pleasure 119 Most Colorful at Halter 145 Western Pleasure 13 & Under 120 Western Showmanship 14-18 146 Junior Western Pleasure 121 Novice Non-Pro Showmanship 147 Non-Pro 35 & Over Western Pleasure 122 Novice Showmanship 18 & Under 148 Western Pleasure 14-18 123 Non-Pro Showmanship 149 Non-Pro Masters Western Pleasure 124 Western Showmanship 13 & Under 150 Non-Pro Walk Trot Western Pleasure 125 Non-Pro 35 & Over Showmanship 151 Senior Western Pleasure 126 Walk Trot Showmanship 10 & Under 152 Ranch Horse Pleasure 127 Non-Pro Masters Showmanship

2015 WMAA MEMBERSHIP FORM Name Address Phone E-mail address: Please print legibly WMAA s newsletter is electronic and published bi-monthy. Please be certain your e-mail address above is legible or you may not receive your newsletter or important club information. Family membership includes husband, wife, and/or children under 19 Individual membership is for one adult or youth member Membership for MA residents will include a free subscription to MA Horse Magazine Individual membership $20 Family membership $30 List each member's name & age as of JANUARY 1, 2015. Name Age ApHC # * Name Age ApHC # * Name Age ApHC # * Name Age ApHC # * * ApHC number required for all ApHC members Referred by (member name) Mail completed form and check, made payable to WMAA, to: Darlene Dehman 325 Spring St., Wrentham, MA 02093 This form is for memberships only. Please complete and submit a Nomination Form to nominate your horse(s) for Year End Awards.