GREEN MOUNTAIN APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB

Spring 2013 Newsletter

Upcoming events: June 2, 2013 Open Gymkhana, Brandon, VT

June 16, 2013 Open Show, Rutland Fair Grounds Inside this Issue: Year-end Point Rules, Paid members &

Point registrations as of 5/14, News Items, Meeting Minutes, Forms, Show Program, Gymkhana program

Green Mountain Appaloosa Horse Club Officers and Directors – 2013

President: Jennifer Baker Vice President: Jennifer DuPrey PO Box 404 424 School House Hill Rd Middlebury, VT 05753 W. Rutland, VT 05777 (802) 771-7023 (802) 438-5089 bakerjjb@yahoo.com appyshorse@aol.com Secretary: Debbie Danforth Treasurer: George DuPrey 6310 Monument Hill Rd 424 School House Hill Rd Castleton, VT 05735 W. Rutland, VT 05777 (802) 273-2192 (802) 438-5089 deborah.danforth@castleton.edu gdupe221@aol.com Three Year Term: Charlie Cole (Expires 2015) 941 Parker Rd Pittsford, VT 05763 (802) 483-6564 coleju@aol.com Two Year Term: (Expires 2014) (Expires 2013) Lindsy Danforth Bill Rounds

6310 Monument Hill Rd PO Box 64 Castleton, VT 05735 Center Rutland, VT 05736

(802) 282-2910 (802) 775-1248 lindsydanforth@gmail.com One Year Term: Jan Lingner Sonja Blanchard Box 276 Graytree Farm 6859 N Bridgewater Rd N. Pownal, VT 05260 Woodstock, VT 05091 (802) 823-7244 (802) 457-2608

graytreefarm@hotmail.com snuffynwally@gmail.com Please send all membership and point registration forms to: Debbie Danforth (see above for address and phone) Point Keeper: Debbie Danforth (see above for address and phone) Newsletter Editor: Debbie Danforth, 6310 Monument Hill Rd., Castleton, VT 05735 (802) 273-2192, email – deborah.danforth@castleton.edu Advertising Rates: Inserts: $10.00 (need 40) Full page/one side: $10.00 Full page/two sides: $15.00 Half page: $6.00 Payment must be included with the materials. Please allow 30 days advance on time sensitive materials. Newsletter is printed on an as needed basis or quarterly.

GREEN MT. APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB OPEN GYMKHANA

Sunday, 6/2/13, 10:00 AM Carter’s Arena - McConnell Rd. Brandon, VT

The GMt.ApHC sponsors year-end awards for both Appaloosa and open horses. To compete for year-end awards you must be a club member. Appaloosa awards will be based on the performance of Appaloosa horses competing according to club rules. Open awards will be based on the performance of all horses competing according to club rules. A rider with both an Appaloosa and an open horse properly registered for competition may ride twice in each event. All riders are welcome to compete in each Gymkhana whether or not you are a club member or riding for year-end awards. Membership information is available at the event.

Five Age Divisions A. 3-7** B. 8-12** C. 13-17 D. 18-49 E. Masters 50+

Entry Fees: $20.00 non-members $15.00 GMtApHC members

Events 1. Stakes………….…. ABCDE 4. Ball & Chain…………ABCDE 2. Twister …………… ABCDE 5. Arizona Keyhole.….…ABCDE 3. Cloverleaf Barrels... ABCDE 6. Figure 8 Stake Race …ABCDE

7. Rescue Race…………... CDE Exhibition Only

Rules

1. Use of an ASTM approved helmet is recommended while mounted. ** A & B division riders MUST wear an ASTM approved helmet.

2. Boots or hard-soled shoes with heels must be worn, no sneakers or sandals allowed. 3. The timer will start and stop by the horse’s nose on the score line. 4. The decision of the committee is final. 5. One horse, one rider per event, per division. 6. No reruns will be allowed for falls of either horse or rider or for broken equipment. 7. No child/horse being led or walked beside of or in front of shall place over a child on his/his

own. Guidance from a distance is allowed. 8. Disqualification will result in any event when corner markers are knocked over, or any object is

knocked over, or when a rider touches either, in an attempt to prevent them from falling over. 9. In the event of a tie, a runoff will be held. The runoff may be won only after the pattern has been

successfully completed within two seconds of the original time. 10. Riders will walk their horses to and from the ring. There will be no running of horses outside of

the ring. 11. The committee reserves the right to combine divisions for lack of entries.

Negative Coggins Test required

GREEN MT. APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB EVENTS FOR 2013

March 16, 2013 - 2012 Awards Banquet/2013 Spring General Membership Meeting. Middlebury American Legion, Middlebury, VT. 5PM meeting, 6PM Pot-Luck Dinner, 7PM Awards & Entertainment. Contact Jennifer Baker-Kennett 802-771-7023 or Deb Danforth 802-273-2192. March 30, 2013 – Tack & Equipment Auction with JP’s North, 1:00PM (preview at 12 PM) at the Castleton American Legion, Castleton, VT. Contact Deb Danforth 468-1223.

June 3, 2012 - Green Mountain Appaloosa Horse Club Pointed Open Gymkhana, held at Carter’s Arena in Brandon. Call Bill 802-775-0609 for more information. June 16, 2013 – Green Mountain Appaloosa Horse Club Open Show, open and breed classes, at Rutland Fair Grounds, Rutland, VT. Contact Deb Danforth, deborah.danforth@castleton.edu or 468-1223 for more information.

July 11, 2013 – State 4H Gymkhana – 6PM – Addison County Fair & Field Days Grounds. Club members needed to volunteer to run this event for 4H. Contact Deb Danforth 273-2192 August 7, 2013 – Green Mt Appaloosa Horse Club Extreme Trail Challenge at Addison County Fair and Field Days, New Haven, VT. 5:30 PM start and finish under the lights. Call Deb Danforth 468-1223 or 273-2192, Deborah.danforth@castleton.edu for more information.

September 2, 2013 - Green Mountain Appaloosa Horse Club Pointed Open Gymkhana at the Vermont State Fair, held on Labor Day - 9 AM - during the fair. Rutland, VT. Call Bill 802-775-0609 for more information. September 7, 2013 – Green Mountain Appaloosa Horse Club Extreme Trail Challenge Competition at the Vermont State Fair. 9 AM during the fair. Two divisions, cash prizes. Contact Deb Danforth 273-2192 or 468-1223, Deborah.danforth@castleton.edu for more information. September 29, 2013 – Green Mountain Appaloosa Horse Club Pointed Open Scholarship Benefit Gymkhana, held at Carter’s arena, Brandon. Call Bill 802-775-0609 for more information. October 12, 2013 – Club Pleasure Trail Ride – Stockbridge, VT – Pot Luck lunch. Details TBA November 3, 2013 – 4:00 PM Fall General Membership Meeting. Castleton State College – Old Chapel

Visit the New Green Mt Appaloosa Horse Club Web Site!

http://www.greenmtappaloosa.org

Show information Contact information Year-End Award winners Calendar of Events

Gymkhana information Membership forms Point forms Appaloosa Links

By-Laws Show Rules & Point System

Mission Statement: To support the ApHC by promoting the Appaloosa breed throughout Vermont. To encourage and foster the interest, growth, and love for the Appaloosa horse by providing fellowship, events, and recognition to Appaloosa owners and those that wish they were.

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2013 SHOW RULES AND POINT SYSTEM

INSTATE DIVISION

I. QUALIFICATIONS

A. Any registered Appaloosa horse, registered with the Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc. (ApHC) in the Foundation, Permanent, Tentative, Performance Permit, or CPO registry, are eligible to participate for the Appaloosa awards. No Breeding Stock (pink papers) horses are eligible. Any Non-Appaloosa horse/pony may compete for the open year-end wards. B. The horse earning points must be owned or leased by a member of the Green Mt. Appaloosa Horse Club (GMtApHC), and that person shall be in good standing with the year’s dues and any outstanding debts paid. C. In all cases of a leased horse, a copy of the lease agreement shall be filed with the point secretary at the time of registration for points. D. All youth/adult horses competing for points shall be registered with the point secretary at least 3 days before the horse can start earning points at its first show. A registration fee of $5.00 per horse must be sent to the secretary with the registration form. E. All youth/adults must ride a registered Appaloosa/Non-Appaloosa and pay $5.00 in order to register for points as a youth/adult for the Appaloosa/Non-Appaloosa awards. The youth/adult must list his/her horses and register the list with the point keeper at least 3 days before the youth can start earning points. The youth/adult shall be in good standing with year’s dues paid. Youth must state age and in which group he/she is competing: Walk/Trot, Junior, Senior. Points are good for the calendar year. F. Official points are those that are received by the GMtApHC Point Keeper, submitted by the competitor. Discrepancies will be verified by the point keeper, with the show secretary. ALL POINTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF EACH SHOW ATTENDED AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SHOW PROGRAM, HIGHLIGHTING THE CLASSES BEING REPORTED.

G. To be eligible to win a year-end award a horse/youth/adult must have placed in that class, or combined class under at least 3 judges. A minimum of 3 and maximum of 8, shows will be used to calculate the highest scores earned in each class, combined class, or category, to tally the year end score for a horse/youth/adult. If a show is double, triple or quad judged, all judge’s placings must be used and it will count as 2, 3 or 4 shows respectively.

H. Total points for the Year End Awards must be accumulated in either In-State Division (Open-All breed shows) or the Regional Division (ApHC approved Appaloosa only shows) and may not be a combination of both. I. All award winners, or their representative, for any division must attend the banquet to receive their award, or appeal in writing to the Board of Directors within 15 days. No mailing of awards. J. In order to receive a year-end award, if qualified, the member must attend at least one of the two General Membership meetings in the Spring or Fall. The member must also participate (compete) or volunteer (perform a job or task) in at least one club event. K. Total points for the Year End Awards must be accumulated in the In-State Division. L. A copy of the Registration Certificate of any horse must be shown upon the request of the show manager or point secretary.

II. POINT SYSTEM

A. Points will be awarded according to the number of placings in the class, in accordance with the schedule. A disqualification counts as an entry, even if excused from the ring. B. At least six places to be presented at all pointed shows. Here is the manner on which points are to be awarded:

Number of entries

PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10-19 20-29 Cont. 1st 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9+1 9+2 …….. 2nd 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8+1 8+2 …….. 3rd 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7+1 7+2 ……. 4th 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 6+1 6+2 …….. 5th 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 5+1 5+2 ……... 6th 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 4+1 4+2 …….. 7th 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 3+1 3+2 …….. 8th 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2+1 2+2 …….. 9th 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1+1 1+2 …….. 10th 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 ……...

C. All points earned will be published in the newsletter as they are totaled at the end of the show season, and prior to the Awards Banquet. Any disputes over year-end totals shall be submitted in writing to the point keeper and will be handled by the Officers and Board of Directors. D. Any open show is eligible to count for points for the instate division if it is held in Vermont or run/sponsored by a Vermont club or organization. E. All proposed changes to the show rules and point system shall be published and mailed to the membership 30 days prior to the first pointed show, to be voted on at the spring membership meeting.

III. APPROVED CLASSES

A. IN-STATE DIVISION 1. Appaloosa Halter – 3 awards all ages a. Stallions b. Mares c. Geldings 2. Appaloosa Western Pleasure – 1 award all ages 3. Appaloosa English Pleasure – 1 award all ages 4. Appaloosa Trail – 1 award all ages 5. Walk-Trot/Beginner – 2 awards. Points to be accumulated in open competition on a Registered Appaloosa Horse/Non-Appaloosa Horse/Pony. Accumulation of points in any class listed as a Walk-Trot or Beginner class. (Only one showmanship class to count per show –4H or Open- exhibitor’s choice.) 6. Junior Youth, 13 years & under – 2 awards. Points to be accumulated in open competition on a Registered Appaloosa Horse/Non-Appaloosa Horse/Pony. Accumulation of points in any class listed as a Junior youth, 13 & under class. (Only one showmanship class to count per show –4H or Open- exhibitor’s choice.) 7. Senior Youth, 14-18 years – 2 awards. Points to be accumulated in open competition on a Registered Appaloosa Horse/Non-Appaloosa Horse/Pony. Accumulation of points in any class listed as a Senior youth, 14-18 years, class. (Only one showmanship class to count per show –4H or Open- exhibitor’s choice.) 8. Open Performance – 2 awards. Points to be accumulated in open competition on a registered Appaloosa Horse/Non-Appaloosa Horse/Pony. Types of Classes to count for award: Western Riding, Reining, Men’s, Ladies’, Owner to Ride Pleasure, Open Western Pleasure (Jr., or Sr., or combined), Open English Pleasure (Jr., or Sr., or combined), Road Hack, Open Trail, and any performance (under saddle) class open to any discipline, breed or combination of breeds. 9. Open Colt or Filly – 3 Awards. For the colt or filly accumulating the most points in open competition with a Registered Appaloosa horse against all other breeds in their age level. Weanling; Yearling; and Two-Year Old. 10. Open Hunter & Jumper – 1 award. Points to be accumulated in open competition on a Registered Appaloosa horse. Any open class judged over fences, such as Hunter Hack, Working, Open , or Green Hunter and Jumper classes. 11. Adult Award – 1 award. Accumulation of points on a Registered Appaloosa or Non-Appaloosa horse in any class listed as an Adult Class. This will not include any OPEN CLASSES. Adults need to pay a $5.00 fee same as youth. 12. Open Halter – 1 award all ages. Points to be accumulated in open competition with a registered Appaloosa. Classes to count for award: Open in Hand, Hunter in Hand, Registered Breed, Color Breed, Hunter Model, Stock Breed, any conformation class open to all ages/any breed.

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B. COMPETITIVE/DISTANCE TRAIL RIDES

Approved rides shall have minimum of 25 miles per day length. Horses competing must be 5 years of age or older. To be eligible for awards the same combination of horse and rider must finish three (3) rides and receive a score. The competitors shall request score sheets from the Point Secretary which must be signed by the Trail Ride Secretary, and will include the following information: Name of Ride, date, location, overall placing, number of horses in your division. Awards will be given for: a) Youth b) Adult. Season to run from December 1 to November 30.

C. GYMKHANA

1. All events will be held at Carter’s Arena in Brandon or the VT State Fair Grounds in Rutland, as designated. Gymkhana Point Keeper is Judy Cole, 941 Parker Rd, Pittsford, VT 05763, 802-483-6564. 2. GMtApHC will point all events held at our sponsored gymkhanas and others as noted. Bulletins will be mailed prior to each event. 3. Competitor must be a member of the GMtApHC in good standing (dues paid). You must attend/ride in a minimum of 2 out of 3 gymkhanas to qualify for year-end award with total points scored. All award winners for any division must attend banquet to receive award. No mailings etc. 4. In order to receive a year-end award, if qualified for points earned, the member must attend at least one (1) of the two (2) General Membership Meeting, Spring or Fall. The member must also participate (compete) or volunteer (perform a job or task) in at least one club event. 5. Horse must be a minimum 56 inches tall and either registered with the ApHC or pass inspection for breed characteristics, by an impartial member of the GMtApHC Board of Director(s) for the Appaloosa Awards. Non-Appaloosa Horse/Pony can be of any other breeding for the Open Awards. 6. Registration is for the horse and rider as a team. A horse may be registered with only one rider in each of the four divisions. 7. Inspected unregistered horses (at least 56” tall) will compete with and against ApHC registered horses for the same GMtApHC Gymkhana year-end awards in the Appaloosa division. 8. Cost of registration is $5.00. Competitors must register at least three (3) days prior to the event indicating what horse he/she will use and in which division he/she will be competing: a) Pee-Wee (age 3-7)* b) Beginner (age 8-12)* e) Masters (50 and over) c) Junior (age 13-17) d) Senior (age 18 and over) * Must Wear ASTM Helmet In addition to the age division you must also indicate Appaloosa Awards or Non-Appaloosa/Open Awards. 9. Competitors who will compete on inspected unregistered horses, must sent the Inspection Approval form signed by the qualified GMtApHC director, to the Point Secretary with point registration form at least three (3) days prior to the event for points to count. If a competitor uses the same inspected unregistered horse each year, their approval form will remain on file, however, if a new or different unregistered horse is to be used, a new inspection and approval form will be necessary. 10. Inspected unregistered horses that are approved may only compete in GMtApHC pointed Gymkhanas. Being inspected and approved does not enable them to compete in National (ApHC) approved shows. 11. Year-End awards will be given to Champion and Reserve Champion for the five age divisions in the following categories: a) Barrels b) Stakes c) Keyhole d) Hi-Point overall (all events to count) They will also be divided by Appaloosa and Non-Appaloosa/Open making a total of ten (10) awards for each division. Ties will be broken in the following manner: 1) participation in all 3 pointed events; 2) most first or highest place finishes in that category. 2. Points are awarded on the traditional 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 system regardless of the number competing.

2013 GYMKHANA SCHEDULE

June 2, 2013 GMtApHC Gymkhana at Carter’s Arena, Brandon, VT September 2, 2013 GMtApHC Gymkhana at the VT State Fair, Rutland, VT September 29, 2013 GMtApHC Gymkhana at Carter’s Arena, Brandon, VT

IV. SHOW RULES AND POINT COMMITTEE

A Show Rules and Point Committee shall consist of five (5): three (3) members shall be selected from the membership at each Fall Annual Meeting. The Point Secretary from each division of the club (the Gymkhanas and the Shows) shall automatically comprise the other two (2) members. Duties of this committee shall include: a. A review of the point system and to propose changes in writing to the membership so they may vote on said changes at least 30 days be fore the first pointed show of the next year.

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V. DISTRIBUTION A copy of the Show Rules and Point System will be available online on the club’s web site. A copy can be mailed yearly, upon request of any member. Any member wishing to make comments or suggestions, please submit in writing to Deb Danforth, 6310 Monument Hill Rd., Castleton, VT 05735. GMtApHC will point the following shows for In-State Division: Any open show attended in Vermont or run by a Vermont club or organization. You must submit your results to the Point Secretary within 15 days of the EACH show attended for that season. Point Secretary for 2013 is Debbie Danforth, 6310 Monument Hill Rd, Castleton, VT 05735.

SHOW RULES AND POINT SYSTEM REGIONAL DIVISION

I. QUALIFICATIONS A. Any Appaloosa horse registered with the Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc. (ApHC) in the Foundation, Permanent, Tentative, Performance Permit, or CPO registry is eligible to participate. No Breeding Stock (pink papers) horses are eligible. B. The horse earning points must be owned or leased by a member of the Green Mountain Appaloosa Horse Club, and that person shall be in good standing with the year’s dues and any outstanding debts paid. C. In all cases of a leased horse, a copy of the lease agreement shall be filed with the Point Secretary at the time of registration for points. D. All youth/Non-Pro horses competing for points shall be registered with the Point Secretary at least three (3) days before the horse can start earning points at its first show. A registration fee of $5.00 per horse must be sent to the point keeper with the registration. E. A youth must ride a registered Appaloosa and pay $5.00 in order to register for points as a youth. The youth must list his/her horses and register the list with the point keeper at least three (3) days before the youth can start earning points. The youth shall be in good standing with the year’s dues paid. Youth must state age and in which group he/she is competing: Walk/Trot, Junior, or Senior. Points are good for the calendar year. F. Official points are those that are received by the GMtApHC Point Keeper, submitted by the competitor. Discrepancies will be verified by the point keeper with the show secretary. ALL POINTS MUST BE IN WITHIN 15 DAYS OF EACH POINTED/ATTENDED SHOW OF THE SEASON AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SHOW PROGRAM, HIGHLIGHTING THE CLASSES BEING REPORTED. G. A minimum of 3 and maximum of 8, shows will be used to calculate the highest scores earned in each class, combined class or category, to tally the year end score awards for a horse/youth/non pro. If a show is double, triple or quad judged, all judge’s placings for that show must be used and it will count as 2, 3 or 4 shows respectively. H. Total points for the Year-End Awards must be accumulated in either In-State Division (Open-All breed shows) or the Regional Division (ApHC approved Appaloosa only shows), and may not be a combined total of both. I. All award winners, or their representative, for any division must attend the banquet to receive their award, or appeal in writing to the Board of Directors within 15 days. No mailing of awards. J. Beginning in 1996, in order to receive a year-end award, if qualified, the member must attend at least one (1) of the two (2) General Membership meetings in the Spring or Fall. The member must also participate (compete) or volunteer (perform a job or task) in at least one club event. K. A copy of the Registration Certificate of any horse must be shown upon request of the show manager or point secretary. L. A Non-Pro, in order to be eligible for a year-end award, must pay a $5.00 registration fee and submit a copy of his/her Non-Pro card to the club secretary. This $5.00 fee does not include horse registration. II. POINT SYSTEM

A. Points will be awarded according to the number of placings in the class, in accordance with the schedule. A disqualification counts as an entry, even if excused from the ring. B. At least six (6) places to be presented at all pointed shows. Here is the manner in which points are to be awarded:

Number of entries PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10-19 20-29 Cont.

1st 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9+1 9+2 …….. 2nd 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8+1 8+2 …….. 3rd 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7+1 7+2 ……. 4th 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 6+1 6+2 …….. 5th 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 5+1 5+2 ……... 6th 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 4+1 4+2 …….. 7th 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 3+1 3+2 …….. 8th 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2+1 2+2 …….. 9th 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1+1 1+2 …….. 10th 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 ……...

C. The Grand Champion and Jr. Grand Champion of each sex division: Stallions, Mares, Geldings, shall receive at least two (2) points more than any horse in its sex division. D. The Reserve Champion and Jr. Reserve Champion of each sex division: Stallions, Mares, Geldings, shall receive at least one (1) point more than any horse in its sex division. E. All points earned will be published in the Newsletter as soon as they are totaled at the end of the show season, and prior to the Awards Banquet. Any disputes over year-end totals shall be submitted in writing and received by the Point Keeper and will be handled by the Officers and Board of Directors.

F. Green Mountain Appaloosa Horse Club will point any Regional ApHC approved show including the National Show. We encourage supporting our neighboring regional clubs shows.

III. APPROVED CLASSES

A. REGIONAL DIVISION 1. Appaloosa Halter---three (4) awards (all ages)

a. Stallions b. Mares c. Geldings d. Most Colorful 2. Games—one (1) award combining all open games classes. 3. Walk-Trot—one (1) award combining all Walk/Trot or Novice Walk/Trot youth events. 4. Junior Youth 13 years and under—one (1) award combining all Junior youth events. 5. Senior Youth 14 to 18—one (1) award combining all Senior youth events. 6. Novice Youth 18 & Under – one (1) award combining all Novice youth events. 7. Non-Pro (Card holders) - one (1) award combining all Non-Pro, or Limited Non-Pro (one of the two categories,

but not more than one) events. 8. Novice Non-Pro – one (1) award combining all Novice Non-Pro events. 9. English—one (1) award combining all English events. 10. Western—one (1) award combining all Western events.

All points must be submitted within 15 days of EACH show attended of the season. Official points are those that are received by the point keeper and submitted by the competitor. Point Secretary for 2013 is Debbie Danforth, 6310 Monument Hill Rd, Castleton, VT 05735.

IV. SHOW RULES AND POINT COMMITTEE These are the same as listed (section IV) in the In-State Division. V. DISTRIBUTION This is the same as listed (section V) in the In-State Division.

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Green Mt Appaloosa Horse Club Open Show Rutland Fair Grounds

Rte 7, Dana Ave., Rutland, VT Sunday, June 16, 2013 9:00 AM Rain or Shine

JUDGE: Brenda Coggin

1. Hunter In Hand 2. Quarter Horse Halter 3. Paint/Pinto Halter 4. Morgan/Arabian/Saddlebred in Hand 5. Appaloosa Halter 6. Stock Horse Halter 7. Open Halter 8. Championship Halter (top 2 from classes1-7: no entry fee) 9. Beginner Youth Showmanship (W/T) 18 & Under 10. Youth Showmanship 18 & Under 11. Adult Walk/Trot Showmanship 18 & over 12. Adult Showmanship 13. Beginner Youth Walk/Trot Equitation: English & Western, 18 & Under 14. Youth English Equitation: 18 & under, W/T/C 15. Adult Walk/Trot English Equitation 16. Adult English Equitation: W/T/C 17. Beginner Youth Walk/Trot Pleasure: English & Western, 18 & Under 18. Youth English Pleasure: 18 & Under, W/T/C 19. Adult Walk/Trot English Pleasure 20. Adult English Pleasure: W/T/C 21. Hunter Under Saddle 22. Quarter Horse English Pleasure 23. Paint/Pinto English Pleasure 24. Morgan/Arabian/Saddlebred English Pleasure 25. Appaloosa English Pleasure 26. Road Hack: English & Western 27. Walk/Trot Road Hack: English & Western 28. Youth Western Equitation: 18 & Under 29. Adult Walk/Trot Western Equitation 30. Adult Western Equitation: W/T/C 31. Youth Western Pleasure: 18 & Under 32. Adult Walk/Trot Western Pleasure 33. Adult Western Pleasure: W/T/C 34. Quarter Horse Western Pleasure 35. Paint/Pinto Western Pleasure 36. Morgan/Arabian/Saddlebred Western Pleasure 37. Appaloosa Western Pleasure 38. Open Western Pleasure 39. Western Riding 40. Beginner Youth Trail: W/T 18 & Under 41. Youth Trail: 18 & Under, W/T/C 42. Adult Walk/Trot Trail 43. Adult Trail: W/T/C 44. Quarter Horse Trail 45. Paint/Pinto Trail 46. Morgan/Arabian Trail 47. Appaloosa Trail 48. Open Trail 49. Leadline – To Be Held at the conclusion of Lunch Break

Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded in each division. Classes to count as follows: Beginner Youth: 9, 13, 17, 40 Youth 18 & under: 10, 14, 18, 28, 31, 41 Adult Walk/Trot: 11, 15, 19, 29, 32, 42 Adult: 12, 16, 20, 30, 33, 43 Quarter Horse: 2, 23, 34, 44 Paint/Pinto: 3, 24, 35, 45 Morgan/Arabian/Saddlebred: 4, 25, 36, 46 Appaloosa: 5, 26, 37, 47 Hi Point Performance Horse: 21, 26, 38, 39, 48

Rules of the Show A negative coggins test and proof of Rabies vaccination must be furnished for all horses. Junior riders maybe asked to show proof of age. For show purposes the age of an individual on January 1 shall be maintained throughout the entire year. Entry fees must be paid before entering the class. Non-negotiable checks will be charged $30.00. No refunds without a vet or doctor’s certificate. Exhibitors must be wear appropriate horse show attire. Appropriate attire does not include T-shirts, tank tops, shorts, etc. Helmets that meet all ASTM/SEI safety standards are recommended and required for all youth 14 & under. Every effort has been made to avoid class conflicts and circumvent tack changes. If either should occur, a hold of 3 minutes will be allowed if the show management has been notified at least two classes before hand. Exhibitors must be on time for classes to keep the show moving along. In the event the PA system fails, exhibitors will still be expected to appear on time. No refunds for failing to enter the ring on time. Management reserves the right to 1) Add to or vary the list of invited officials; 2) Decline or refuse any entry at this show without being liable; 3) Eliminate from further competition any exhibitor or horse should the best interest of the show be served; 4) To add, divide, cancel, or combine any classes it deems necessary. Exhibitors will be responsible for any accident or injury caused by a horse entered by them, thereby releasing the Green Mt Appaloosa Horse Club and the Rutland Fair Grounds for any damages whatsoever. The Green Mt Appaloosa Horse Club, its members and volunteers, will in no case be responsible for any property loss or damage that may occur. Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current ApHC Handbook and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. Six ribbons will be offered in each class. Points to be awarded as follows: 6 or more entries –6,5,4,3,2,1; 5 entries – 5,4,3,2,1; 4 entries – 4,3,2,1 etc. Schooling shall be allowed in designated areas only. Horses to be kept at a walk outside of the show ring and warm-up area. All classes requiring a pattern, will have that pattern posted ahead of time. Pre-entries are encouraged. Entries must be postmarked by 6/10/13 to be considered a Pre-Entry. Make checks payable to “GMtApHC”.

Green Mt Appaloosa Horse Club

Open Horse Show Entry Form – June 16, 2013

Exhibitor Name__________________________________________________ Office Use: Address________________________________________________________ Coggins_____ ________________________________________________________ Rabies______ Phone__________________________________________________________ Number_____ Rider’s Age as of January 1_______ Sign________ Parent or Guardian________________________________________________ Paid________ Horse Name_____________________________________________________ Champ______ Horse Age_________________ Horse Sex___________________________ Please circle the classes entered: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Please circle which Champion you are riding for: Beginner Youth Youth 18 & Under Adult Walk/Trot Adult Total number of classes entered__________________ $5/Class Pre-entry Total Pre-entry_______________________________ Total Post-entry______________________________ $6/Class Post-entry Total Fees Paid_______________________________ *****************Closing Date for Pre-entries is 6/10/13 Postmark***************************** Checks Payable to: GMtApHC Mail to: Dot Clark 193 Taft Brook Rd. E. Dover, VT 05341 Questions Call: Deb Danforth 802-273-2192 or Dot Clark 802-348-6662 Deborah.danforth@castleton.edu or dotjclark@hotmail.com I, the undersigned, hereby enter this horse show at my own risk. I agree to hold harmless, the Green Mt Appaloosa Horse Club, Rutland Agricultural Society, Rutland Fair Grounds, or any member of the show committee, for loss of, injury, or damage to, my horse, my equipment, my possessions, or myself. Rider’s Sigtnature_________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature__________________________________________________________ All signatures are required to complete entry. 2013 Coggins test and Rabies Certificate will be checked.

Green Mt Appaloosa Horse Club presents an

Extreme Trail Challenge Competition at the

Addison County Fair & Field Days.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013—5:30 PM

Addison County Fair & Field Days Horse Arena

Youth, Novice, Adult Divisions

Ribbons and Paybacks

For more information:

Www.greenmtappaloosa.org

802-468-1223 weekdays

Extreme Trail

Competition !!

NEW!

Join the fun!

General Membership Meeting 3/16/13 – Middlebury Legion, Middlebury, VT 

 Meeting called to order at 6:30PM after the Pot Luck Dinner. There were 33 members and guests in attendance. 

The Officers and Board of Directors were introduced. 

Secretary’s report was read and approved. 

Treasurer’s report was given: $5041.57 in checking.   

Discussion of 2013 events planned:    Tonight we have a Silent Auction running and will be selling 50/50 tickets.    Tack Auction fundraiser – We have set up a tack auction with JP’s North for Saturday, March 30th at 1PM, Preview at noon, at the Castleton American Legion in Castleton, VT. We receive 10% of the sales for hosting the auction. It is all new tack, supplies and farm equipment all we do is provide the location. Horsepower 4‐H club will be offering refreshments to purchase.  

Open Show – This year’s show will be June 16th at the Rutland Fair Grounds, in Rutland, VT. There will be breed classes, open classes and classes for every riding ability level.  We will offer choice of ribbons or a prize. The forms are available on the web site and here tonight.  

Trail Ride – Planned for an October 2013 weekend. We’d like to see this event rotate around to different areas where members live. Karen Rogers is willing to host the event in Stockbridge on dirt road trails, expected to be about a 3 hour ride. Date set for Saturday, October 12, 2013, with a rain date of Sunday the 13th.  More details will follow as we get closer. 

Gymkhanas –2013 Pointed Gymkhana dates to be:  June 2nd –Carter’s Arena, Brandon; September 2nd – Rutland Fair Grounds; September 29th – Carter’s Arena, Brandon. 

The State 4‐H Gymkhana is Thursday, July 11th at 6PM and we will be looking for volunteers to help with the running of the event for the 4‐H. 

Extreme Trail Challenge – We will plan to repeat this event at the Rutland Fair on Saturday, September 7th during the day. We have also been asked to host one at the Addison Field Days on Wednesday, August 7th at 5:30 PM (to continue under lights after dark). We will split the profits with Addison for doing this. Doug Smith commented that the Northwest Riding and Driving Club is also planning one of these events for September 7th. A committee was formed to work on obstacles:  Vickie Smith, Jennifer Baker, Lindsy Danforth, Brett Lertola, Jennifer and George DuPrey. Vickie offered obstacles she has for the Addison event as she lives close by. 

Fall Meeting ‐ Will do a Sunday afternoon meeting, date to be November 3rd at Castleton.  

Pointed Events for 2013:   Gymkhanas – June 2nd; September 2nd; September 29th.   

Instate shows – any open/all breed show held in Vermont or run by a Vermont organization.   Regional shows – Any ApHC approved show  Reminder that as a member, you should volunteer to help at, or participate in, club events and must attend one meeting to qualify for year end awards. We need more members working gates, helping in the ring, handing out ribbons, setting up obstacles, etc. There are volunteer sign‐up sheets here tonight 

for all club events. You may also be called on at events, to help out, please do so. Discussion was held on the requirement to compete in our show in order to qualify for awards in the Instate category. The consensus was that it is too hard to enforce with the option of only one show. If there was an illness of any kind – animal or human, or a work schedule conflict, you would be penalizing the club members you already have, who most likely be there anyway.  Show Rules and Point System for 2013: No changes were proposed. 

  New Business:   Deb reported the thoughts of the membership at the fall meeting in regards to some minimum safety requirements for participants in the Gymkhanas. The proposal is:  Minimum age to compete in the A Division (Pee Wee) be 3 years old, so the Pee Wee division will be 3‐7yrs (as of January 1st). Also, any rider in the A & B Division will be required to wear an ASTM/SEI approved riding helmet while mounted. There was no opposition to these new requirements, so they will be instituted at the June 2nd event.  There was no other business brought to the body of the membership. 

Meeting adjourned at 7:00PM for the Silent Auction and Awards Banquet. 

Respectfully, Deb Danforth  Secretary 

The Following People Have Paid for 2013 Sonja Blanchard Jennifer Baker M/M Charlie Cole Lori Brown & famliy M/M Landy Danforth & family Brett Lertola Forrest Family Katie Little & family Tamara LaFoe Whitney Illsley Jan Lingner M/M Doug Smith M/M Jesse Zabski Sophia Prandini M/M Jim Todd Holly Weglarz Brenna Nolan

The Following Horses and Riders are registered for Points

Katie Little/Sparkles Rain Dancer Gymkhana Appaloosa Madison Little/Pretzel Gymkhana Appaloosa Tamara LaFoe/Romeo Gymkhana Quarter Horse Lori Brown/Brothers Chance Gymkhana Quarter Horse Emma Brown/Magic Gymkhana Pony Kassidy Brown/Zelda Gymkhana Pony Whitney Illsley/Corporate Kate Gymkhana Paint Brett Lertola/Bayota Gymkhana Quarter Horse Charlie Cole/A Magic Touch Gymkhana Appaloosa Brenna Nolan/Hanna Gymkhana Pinto Emily Todd/Azuls Gymkhana Quarter Horse Hannah Todd/Star Gymkhana Paint Lisa Zabski/Maggie Gymkhana Appaloosa Anya Zabski/Buttons Gymkhana POA Lindsy Danforth Instate Adult Lisa Zabski Regional Non Pro/Instate Adult Anya Zabski Instate Youth Julia Zabski Instate Youth Jennifer Baker Instate Adult Sonja Blanchard Instate Adult/Regional Non-Pro Jan Lingner Instate Adult Sophia Prandini Instate Youth Holly Weglarz Instate Youth Zabski/August Regional/Instate Zabski/He’s A Fancy Chip Regional Zabski/A Quest for Elegance Regional/Instate Zabski/Iron Wills Buttons Instate Blanchard/Wallstreet Weedo Regional/Instate Lingner/Hooked on Paradise Instate Lingner/KDS Dream Instate Danforth/Victoria Bright Instate Danforth/Tardee’s Request Regional/Instate Danforth/Zip Up N Down Regional/Instate Baker/CC’s Impulsion Regional/Instate Baker/Im An Awesome Tease Instate Weglarz/LBV Chrome N Satin Instate

If your name is not on this list – you haven’t renewed for 2013. 2013 memberships are now due – stay on the mailing list and renew your dues.

Green Mt Appaloosa Horse Club presents an

Extreme Trail Challenge Competition at the

Vermont State Fair.

Saturday, September 7, 2013—9:00 AM

Rutland Fair Grounds Horse

Arena

Youth and Adult Divisions

For more information:

Www.greenmtappaloosa.org

802-468-1223 weekdays

Extreme Trail

Competition !!

NEW!

Join the fun!

General Membership Meeting 11/10/12 – Old Chapel,CSC, Castleton, VT 

 Meeting called to order at 4:10PM. There were 9 members in attendance. 

Secretary’s report was not read as it was printed in the newsletter. 

Judy gave the Treasurer’s report for George: $6985.54 in checking. Accepted as presented. The deposit for the Labor Day Gymkhana was $884.00; the Extreme Trail was $790.00; and the Benefit Gymkhana was $366.00. 

The year‐end final point standings were available in hard copy. Please submit your award requests/suggestions to Debbie by 1/15/13. 

Discussion of 2012 events:    Tack Auction fundraiser – We held 1 auction this year for fund raiser on March 23rd at Pownal School, it raised $373.15. They don’t cost us anything to run as we can use the school for free. We plan to hold another auction in the spring 2013, possibly in the Castleton area.  

Instate Show – The show this year was fun, but smaller than we would have liked, barely making money. It appears that events everywhere were down this year. We discussed plans for an open show again in 2013. Sonja recommended we go back to Rutland. We will ask Dot if she will come back on board with running the show in Rutland and try for the June 16th date. We will explore the VHSA affiliation option again as well. 

Gymkhanas – These seemed to be down in entries as well. We will plan the same three events again for 2013. 

Trail Ride – Held October 13, 2012 at Down the Hill Farm in Woodstock. There were 8 riders, who rode through the Mt Tom National Forrest trails. The trail was shady, so it was a little cold, but fun just the same. Karen Rogers has volunteered to explore a trail ride in the Stockbridge area for next year. 

The Extreme Trail Competition held September 8th at the Rutland Fair, worked well and made money. It was recommended we do more of these next year.  ACFFD has asked that we consider running one during their fair, on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. It would start around 5:30 and they would provide lights to continue the competition after dark. We would split the profits. We would like to offer three divisions next year:  youth, novice and open, with paybacks ($75, $50, $35) first thru third and ribbons thru 10th. We could get the info to them for inclusion in their Fair booklet and promotion. We will offer our own competition during the Rutland Fair again, the second Saturday, September 7th. 

Nominations/Election of Officers and Directors:  Judy/Jan, passed unanimously.   Nominated and elected to the officer positions were –  

President – Jennifer Baker‐Kenentt Vice President – Jennifer DuPrey Secretary – Deb Danforth Treasurer – George DuPrey 

 Nominated/elected for the director positions were:  Jan/Judy, passed unanimously.   2 Year Director – Lindsy Danforth   3 Year Director – Charlie Cole   2 – 1 year Directors –  Jan Lingner and Sonja Blanchard     

Banquet Plans: We have the date of March 16th at the Middlebury Legion. Once again, we will combine it with 

the Spring meeting. We decided we would change the order of the meeting, to eat first, hold the meeting, and then do the awards. We will have a 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction along with the Pot Luck dinner and cash bar. A flyer will be sent out and posted on the web site. We will need an RSVP from everyone planning to attend so we can plan the seating and food. Guests are welcomed. Jan has volunteered to do another picture slide show again this year. Please get your photos to Jan by January 31st.  You can enail them to Jan:  greytreefarm@hotmail.com. Awards were discussed, we will spend $30/$15 per award and do certificates again instead of ribbons. Please get your award requests to Debbie by January 15th. 

There were no Scholarship applications submitted. The funds will be held over and added to next year’s amount, if there is an applicant next year. 

No Sportsmanship Award nominations have been received.  

New Business: Discussion continues with ways to increase volunteerism within the club. This could be at the auction, the banquet, the trail ride, as well as the competitive events and include tasks like setting up/picking up tables and chairs, handing out ribbons, gate keeping, ring crew, etc. We would like to have members participate, volunteer to work at least 2 hours, or attend a membership meeting to fulfill the requirements for year end awards. This will be proposed to the membership for discussion at the spring meeting.   There have been situations that have risen at the Gymkhana, that indicate additional regulations are needed. A number of people (members and nonmembers) have commented on the lack of safety regulations for youth. After discussion, we will propose at the spring meeting, the following rule changes:  Minimum age to participate in the A Division is 3 years, so the A Div will be riders 3‐7 yrs (as of January 1st). A & B Division riders will be required to wear an ASTM/SEI approved riding helmet while mounted. Karen/Judy also recommended that the entry fee be raised for the Gymkhanas to $20 for nonmembers. (from $18) Karen also suggested that we try some Jackpot Barrel classes that are open to all for an additional $10 fee and the payback would be 50% to the first three places. We could do the same for youth with a $5 separate fee. Certainly something we can try in 2013.  There are a few housekeeping changes to the by‐laws that need to be taken care of.   Article II:  Membership; Section 2. (a) Junior membership – Annual dues shall be $10.         (b) Individual membership – Annual dues shall be $10.         (c ) Family membership – Annual dues shall be $15. 

Article IV:  Board of Directors; Section 5. There will be a maximum of 6 meetings of the Board of Directors each year. 

 Sonja asked about the non‐App awards for the Instate Show Division. Should the youth divisions be combined for awards? It was decided not to combine just yet, but to do more in the way of promotion to get more participants in the non‐App category.  Meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM.   

Respectfully, Deb Danforth  Secretary 

ADVERTISE OR SPONSOR!!! GREEN MT APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB

EVENT SPONSORSHIP FORM

I would like to place an Advertisement or sponsor a class/division: My name or farm will be announced as the sponsor, when the class is entering and/or pinned, or when the division award is presented and announced. Advertisements will be placed in the event promotions, posted at the event, and announced throughout the events.

Class Sponsorship $ 20.00 per class: The class I would like to sponsor is: ____________________________________ Second choice is: ___________________________________________________ Name of sponsor to be announced: _____________________________________

High Point Division $ 50.00 per division: The division I would like to sponsor is: __________________________________ Second choice is: ___________________________________________________ Name of sponsor to be announced: _____________________________________ Business Card Advertisement $ 25.00: Name of Business: _________________________________________________ ¼ Page Advertisement $ 35.00: Name of Business: _________________________________________________ ½ Page Advertisement $ 50.00: Name of Business: _________________________________________________ Full Page Advertisement $ 75.00: Name of Business: _________________________________________________ Payment must accompany this sponsorship form. Make check payable to Green Mt Appaloosa Horse Club Mail sponsorship form to: Jennifer Baker-Kennett PO Box 404 Middlebury, VT 05753 (802) 771-7023

• By sponsoring a class or division, your funds will help the Green Mt Appaloosa Horse Club defer the cost of running the events and help provide quality ribbons and prizes.

• Sponsoring a class is a great way for loved ones who cannot attend the event, to support their equestrian.

• Sponsoring a class is a great way to thank your trainer for all their work in preparing you and your horse for the event.

• Don’t wait too long – someone else may want to sponsor your special class. • Complete this form and send it to us with your payment today! • Sponsorships should be received by May 1, 2013 but will be accepted up the start of the

event.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Green Mt. Appaloosa Horse Club Show Report Sheet (one horse/rider per sheet)

Name of Rider_________________________ Name of Horse______________________

Name of Show_________________________ Date of Show_______________________

Judges________________________________ Location of Show___________________

Class Title # Entries Judge1 Judge 2 Judge 3 Judge 4

Name of Rider_________________________ Name of Horse______________________

Name of Show_________________________ Date of Show_______________________

Judges________________________________ Location of Show___________________

Class Title # Entries Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 Judge 4

Green Mountain Appaloosa Horse Club

Membership and Point Registration Form

Name________________________________ Family $15.00 _________

_____________________________________ Individual $ 10.00 ________

_____________________________________ Junior $ 10.00 ________

(18 yrs. & under)

Phone number_________________________ email__________________________________

ApHC Membership Number ____________________________________________________

List Family Members _________________________________________________________

*********** DUES ARE PAYABLE JANUARY 1ST

OF EACH YEAR***********

$5.00 per horse/rider team combination for Gymkhana registration

$5.00 per horse, per division - Instate or Regional

$5.00 per rider youth/adult/Non-Pro per division – Instate or Regional

Please circle below, the divisions registering for:

Horse_________________________________ Horse__________________________________

Breed_________________________________ Breed__________________________________

Reg. #________________ Age_____________ Reg. #________________ Age______________

Owner________________________________ Owner_________________________________

Rider_______________________ Age______ Rider______________________ Age________

Gymkhana Instate Regional Youth Adult Gymkhana Instate Regional Youth Adult

Horse_________________________________ Horse__________________________________

Breed_________________________________ Breed__________________________________

Reg. #________________ Age_____________ Reg. #________________ Age______________

Owner________________________________ Owner_________________________________

Rider_______________________ Age______ Rider______________________ Age________

Gymkhana Instate Regional Youth Adult Gymkhana Instate Regional Youth Adult

Horse_________________________________ Horse__________________________________

Breed_________________________________ Breed__________________________________

Reg. #________________ Age_____________ Reg. #________________ Age______________

Owner________________________________ Owner_________________________________

Rider_______________________ Age______ Rider______________________ Age________

Gymkhana Instate Regional Youth Adult Gymkhana Instate Regional Youth Adult

Gymkhana Registration ________ X $5.00 = _____________ Mail to:

Regional Horse Registration ________ X $5.00 = _____________ Debbie Danforth

Instate Horse Registration ________ X $5.00 = _____________ 6310 Monument Hill Rd

Youth Regional or Instate ________ X $5.00 = _____________ Castleton, VT 05735

Adult/Non-Pro Registration ________ X $5.00 = _____________

Membership Amount = _____________ (802) 273-2192

Grand Total of Fees ______________