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AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSE ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA NEWSLETTER
1617 MAIDEN LANE, SW
ROANOKE, VA 24015
WWW.ASHAV.NET
A Message from your President ...
As we look forward to the Holiday Season, it is truly a time to give thanks for the many blessings
and fortunes of our lives. I hope that all ASHAV members have had a great show season and are looking forward to spending time with their families and friends.
The 2014 ASHAV Horse Show has received great reviews. This is thanks to the Sponsors, Volunteers, Exhibitors, Trainers and Kent Moeller our Horse Show Manager who kept things running
smoothly. The hard work of the members and the caliber of horses that showed at our 31st Horse Show
were outstanding. Our Fun Dog Show was once again much anticipated & exhibitors had lots of fun.
New this year was the “Adult” Stick Horse Class and it too was lots of fun and will definitely be added
to the prize list for 2015! I hope that everyone remembers that the horse show is our major fundraiser
each year and any profits from the show fund most of our programs and charitable donations. If you
have not sent in your Sponsorship please do so ASAP. We are trying to close the books on the 2014
show. If you have any suggestions for the 2015 Horse Show, please forward them to any zone director
or myself.
I want to say a special thank you to the volunteers who give of their time, energy and resources to
this organization. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude and the biggest “Thank You” to Joann
Bedsaul and Mary Dunker who stayed and helped Sunday after the show to pack up! I am impressed by
the amount of enthusiasm and commitment that individuals give in support of this organization, each
other and the wonderful American Saddlebred Horse. Together, we can make it the number one breed
in Virginia!
The ASHAV convention will be held March 7th. , at The Natural Bridge Hotel . New this year, it
will only be (1) day! The annual business meeting and election of officers & zone directors will be held
late Saturday afternoon before dinner, A Silent Auction, ASHAV High Point awards, Junior & Adult
Sportsmanship awards as well as the presentation of the Virginia Winter Tournament awards will be
presented Saturday evening. We are still working on other activities for the Convention, so stay tuned!!
The U.P.H.A. Chapter 18 Spring Riding Clinic will be Febr uar y 20th & 21st, 2015.This is an
excellent opportunity to brush up on your riding skills, work on problem areas or learn a new way to do
something under the expert guidance of a top trainer. More information to come!! Mark your calendar
and plan to attend BOTH!
In closing, I have enjoyed serving as your President this year and hope that you have a safe and
wonderful Holiday Season. I look forward to seeing you all at the Convention.
Sincerely,
Carol S. Reedy
ASHAV President
American Saddlebred Horse Association of Virginia Newsletter
Editor: Darlene Foley * 309 Dawnridge Lane * Troutville, VA 24175
(540)312-0715 * E-mail: [email protected]
2014 Officers & Zone Directors
President: Carol Reedy
1617 Maiden Lane, SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 982-0581
[email protected]
Vice President: Gar y Altizer
1565 Ridge Ave.
Crockett, VA 24323
(276) 686-844
[email protected]
Secretary: J ennifer Bur ks
240 Burks Rd.
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 660-0658
[email protected]
Treasurer: J ennifer Crozier
2406 Constitution Dr.
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-4312
[email protected]
Zone Directors:
Zone 1: Lar r y Har tsock
5902 South 71
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-7656
[email protected]
Dana Ellington-Mullins
178 Camper Rd.
Ripplemead, VA 24150
(304) 910-0484
[email protected]
Zone 2: Lee Hudson
437 Boners Run Rd.
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2677
[email protected]
Heather Dudley
215 Stone Mill Drive
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 765-8225
[email protected]
Zone 3: Kathie Constable
2133 Richmond, Rd.
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 295-5281
[email protected]
Zone 4: J oy Bowman
6219 Boydton Plank Rd.
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-6718
[email protected]
Robin Williams
565 Deercrest Lane
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 685-7863
[email protected]
Natalie Hamer
9900 Boze Rd.
Ford, VA 23850
(804) 938-4461
[email protected]
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Zone 5: Casey Sur face
401 Carousel lane
Bluefield, WV 24201
(304) 589-3276
[email protected]
Alice Martins
10357 Waggy’s Creek Rd.
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-9976
[email protected]
Gordon Ingram
2656 Dodson Rd.
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 250-5669
[email protected]
Liz Dur ham (304) 380-1674
3630 Crede Dr.
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 380-1674
[email protected]
Directors at Large:
Diane Hauslein
38N Highland St
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-9238
[email protected]
Karin Banks
2205 Big Lonely Lane
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-2943
[email protected]
Mary Martha Litz
2916 Oak Grove Ave.
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-5463
Committee Chairman:
Membership: Mary [email protected]
Futurity: Joann Bedsaul
High Points: Carol Reedy
News Letter: Darlene [email protected]
Convention: Leanne Mayberry
Scholarship: Heather Dudley
Facebook editors: Heather Dudley & Jennifer Burks
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The ASHAV Board & Membership send their deepest sympathy to
Joann Bedsaul and her family for the loss of her father.
The ASHAV Board & Membership send their sympathy to
Maria Hall Miller and family for the loss of her mother.
CH Callaway’s B. Gratz Brown
Memorial Perpetual Trophy
Tonight we are establishing the CH Callaway’s B. Gratz Brown Memorial Perpetual trophy in
the Show Pleasure Driving Championship.
This Trophy is given in loving memory and honor of a wonderful horse that always had his ears
up and a sparkle in his eyes even when his health was not the best.
If Benjy had been a human, he would have been a great motivational speaker, always looking on
the bright side of the situation and giving 150% to everything he did.
He was a Champion to everyone whose life he touched and will forever be missed by his Meadow Wood family and owner Karin Banks.
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A Very Special “Thank You” to the 2014 ASHAV Horse Show Sponsors
A Friend of ASHAV
Alice & Pete Martens
Alice & Tyler Nunley
Atkinson Construction
Beaver Creek Farm
Becky & Jim Tobey
Bent Tree Farm, LTD.
Beth Odom Cheatham
Betty & Allison Pullin "In Memory of Sheriff Gaines"
Bill Heizer Stables
Billy Boggess
Blankenship & Associates Insurance Services
Blue Ribbon Auction Services
Blue Ribbon Horse Show Services
Blue Spruce Farm-Pete & Alice Martens
Bob Bratton in Memory of Sue Sloat
Bob Stephenson
Burt Honaker
The Murphy Family
Carol S. Reedy
Carolyn Vaughan & Jimmy Kindle
Carousel Farm
Carson Kressley
Cherrystone Veterinary Hospital
Commotion!!-Heather Marcguafava
Cornerstone-Fred & Karen Sarver
Countryside Stables & Ingram Farrier Services
Crystal Creek Farm
Dale & Becky Sheets
Dale Lee
Dan & Jennifer Joiner
Dana Ellington Mullins
Dawson Kegley Designs Inc./Dee Kegley
Debbie Lillycrop
Dennis Kincaid's Painting
Karen C. Shriver
Kathie Constable
Kathryn Anderson
Keith Cupp/Blue Grass Horseman
Kenny & Ceil Wheeler
Kim Dunn
Kim Dunn
Kim Houck
L. Gerald Carter
Larry Hartsock-Walter Way Hills Farm
Laura Bumgarner
Lawrence & Barbara Beard
Lawyers Title of Princeton-Tom Lilly
Lesley Cox
Longacre Stables
Lost Unicorn Stables-Betty Byrd
Mamma Maria's
Mark & Leanne Mayberry
Mary & Ken Dunker
Mary Martha Litz
Matt Shiflet Stables
Meadow Wood Stables
Melissa Rogers
Mercer Springs Farm
Mid-Atlantic Saddlebred Association
Monique Hall
Nancy Peterson
Chris & Melissa Alley
Pat Maxey
Patty Hylton
Pisgah's Lofty Height's Farm & McKinney
PJ Huffer Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Pris Barber
R & N Stables
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A Special Thank-You to all the
2014 ASHAV Horse Show Sponsors
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Dolores Doyle
Donna Musgrave
Dr. Chip Pugh
Dr. Owen Weaver
Edward J. Wright
Emily Uy
Equine Movers LLC-Matt Wittig
Equine Photography/Judy Robichaux
Equustock, LLC
Erika Hamer
Field & Road Repairs
Fourie Stables
Fox Grape Farm
Gary Altizer Stables
George Chocklett
Ginny Kauffelt
Golden Leaf Bistro
Henley Gabeau
Hollybrook Mulch & Sawdust
In Honor of R.H. "Dick" Coffman, retired farrier
In Loving Memory of "Shauna in Gray"
In Memory of Gray T. Sheets/The Barron Family
Inkeberry Orchards
J.W. Manning, Inc.
Jack H. Schwarz, Jr. DDS Family Dentistry
Janet Sterba
Jarrod N. Farmer, Nationwide Insurance
Jason, Lisa & Olivia Horan
JC Pierce
Jeff & Sandy Whittington
Jennifer Croizer
Jerel Johnson Farrier Service
Jim Chisom
Jimmy Nixon
Joann Bedsaul
John Bare
Johnson's Farrier Service
Joy Bowman
Judith Gandarillas
Julie Forehand
Debbie Ohlson
Double A Farm
ALPHA Natural Resources Services LLC
Rexrode Masonry & Tile, Inc.
Riverview Stables South-Kimberly Humphreys
Rob & Melanie Lewis
Robert Ralston
Robin Williams
Roger D. Noell Pump Sales & Service
Ronald W. Hoseholder, DDS
Rover Make Overs Pet Grooming
Russell County Cooperative
Saddlebreds-R-Us
Sally & Willy Snider
Sam L. Whited
Shawsville Pharmacy, Inc.
Shelter Alternatives
Southern Classic Auto Wash
Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (Richmond)
Southern States of Christiansburg-Adam Pearson
Southern States Petersburg, VA
Southern States SHOW Program
Stacey Wright
Stephanie Sanchez
Steve Hanks
Sun Chemical/Charles L. Dawson
Suzanne S. Blair
Suzy Shiflet/Pine View Stables
Taylor Made Farm
Temple Boitnott
The Bank of Fincastle
The Big Lonely, Karin Banks
The Ellington Family
The Scearce Family & The Hubbard Family
The Tack Room-Cindy Quick Jones
Tom & Irene Brock
Tom F. Fitchett, Complex Manager Wells Fargo
Tracy Phillips-Phillips Insurance Agency
Truck Thermo King, Inc.
UPHA Chapter 18
V & M Trucking
Valley MicroComputers, Inc
Virginia Winter Tournaments
Washington County Veterinary Services
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One of ASHAV’s very own has published a book that can
be purchased on Amazon.com
All The Little Horses
A tale of Horses, Murder & Revenge
By: Bland Craig
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FOR THESE IMPORTANT DATES
FEBRUARY 20 & 21, 2015
and
MARCH 7, 2015
For: UPHA Chapter 18 Spring Riding Clinic, Feb. 20th &
21st
Where: Virginia Horse Center
More Information to come!
And
For: The 2015 ASHAV Convention!!!! March 7th
Where: Natural Bridge Hotel, Lexington VA
New this Year: Only One day!
Silent Auction, General Membership meeting, election of
officers, Awards Dinner, and much, much more!!!
More Information coming!!!
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ASHA CHARTER CLUB COUNCIL (CCC) REPORT
October 27, 2014
The Council’s primary focus this year has evolved into working with the ASHA Marketing
Committee efforts to promote the breed, to define and reach their goals. A CCC steering
committee was appointed for that purpose. Briefly, the overall goals are:
to increase membership in ASHA; to help chapters increase membership; to increase participation among young adults targeting those who are moving from juvenile ranks
 to increase Saddlebred foal registrations
 to increase lesson programs, and
 how best to present our breed to the general public.
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Members of ASHA have been advised recently (in their e-news) of a change in membership structure and fees. Briefly, one way to retain and promote membership is to lower the fees for people
who do not compete in horse shows but would like to stay connected.
Foal registrations have been on the decline. Thus it follows that in order to have a market for breeders to sell to; more must be done to introduce the breed to the public. ASHA encourages charter
clubs to do more to promote the breed, such as participating in expos, having an information booth
at the shows with audiences drawn from state/county/regional fairs, taking part in parades, entering
local open shows, etc. Marketing material is available to the clubs from ASHA. Assistance from
ASHA in the form of grants to aid in increasing lesson programs is still under discussion.
At the October CCC meeting, Allen Bosworth presented the recent draft of the ASHA Marketing
Committee Initiatives. The goals form a pyramid creating “a logical path for people to progress
through the various stages of interaction with the breed”. The hierarchy of Saddlebred showing is
outlined as follows:
Instruction - This is the broad base of the pyramid with initiatives underway to “increase the
number of people, particularly youth, who seek instruction using American Saddlebreds, especially Saddle Seat”.
Academy – The goal is “ to have people move from “ Instruction” to Academy in a cost effective way that allows them to have a rewarding experience”. Initiatives are underway to explore methodologies for “standardizing” Academy definition and enforcement.
Show Rider – The goal is “to create a transition from Academy to actually owning a horse and a
place where people who may never own a horse a place to show successfully”. Initiatives are
underway to define and promote “Show Rider” classes to be held in conjunction with Academy.
Select Series – Creating a series of shows and/or classes at shows that focuses on ways
to reward lower to middle market horses in competition continues to be a goal.
Performance Showing – At the top of the pyramid is show ring performance/riding as we
know it today”. The goal is to “work to introduce a broader array of classes to shows including
Hunter and Western and to publish best practices for drawing crowds”.
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Notes:
Academy: A CCC committee has been formed to come up with recommendations for ASHA
uniform guidelines for the Academy Division.
New Award: A CCC committee has been formed to recommend ways to reward stables that
do the most to promote the breed.
News on Reconfiguration of the ASHA Regional Map: After much consideration, the CCC is
in agreement to recommend that ASHA adopt the new regional map with all of Pennsylvania remaining in Region 11 (with New Jersey, New York, Maryland and Delaware). ASHA was willing to slice
eastern and western PA but learned that it would require excessive programming of the data base
and the cost would run into thousands of dollars. This is because USEF does not normally split a
state and regional/zone HOY awards are based on location of horse owner whereas ASHA awards
are based on location of where the competitions are located. The new regional map will take effect
in 2015 for ASHA and 2016 for USEF.
As with each and every goal or effort to promote the American Saddlebred, the Council continuously seeks input from ASHA charter club members. Please contact me with your comments, thoughts and suggestions. They are always welcomed and encouraged. The next meeting of
the Council is scheduled November 17th.
Carol Reedy
Region 11 Delegate
[email protected]
Don’t forget that we will also have Junior Judging at many
shows. All interested youth at welcomed to participate. There
is no cost and it is a lot of fun to see if you can match the
Judges’ placements in the classes.
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Virginia Horse Center Launches Annual Fund Campaign
If you have visited the Virginia Horse Center recently you may have noticed improvements “in the works” as well as a variety of recently completed improvements. These
include grading and surfacing of roadways, newly painted roofs on barns, the Wiley
grandstand and other outbuildings, filling and grading of stall floors in all barns, new
footing in the Wiley arena and upgraded lighting in the Anderson Coliseum.
Earlier this year, we also made significant changes to our food service offering and delivery which has received very positive feedback to date. Thanks to a major gift from
the Virginia Dressage Association this summer, the Blue Hen restaurant (formerly
known as The Winner’s Circle) has re-opened to offer food and beverages from this
location in addition to the service available in the Coliseum and in the vans located
around the facility.
All of these improvements were made possible through the generosity of individual donors, organizations and supporters just like you. The Virginia Horse Center has served our equestrian community for over a quarter of a century and just as in
the past, each fall marks the launch of the Annual Fund Campaign. These unrestricted
gifts make an impact every day in every area by bridging the financial gap for annual
operating and program expenses as well as facility improvements.
During 2014, 96 events will take place at the VHC, and in the coming years that number will increase. Along with that increase is an ongoing commitment from the Board
and staff to ensure that the Virginia Horse Center is the very best that it can be for all
visitors and participants. Future goals include hosting world class equestrian events
and our collective efforts today will ensure our ability to secure those events here in
Virginia in the future.
For those of you who have supported the VHC with donations in past, management
and the Board would like to extend a sincere “Thank you.” If you have not made a gift,
please consider making a one this year. Gifts can be made on the web site at
www.horsecenter.org or through contacting a staff member at 540-464-2950. Checks
to support the Annual Fund can be mailed to The Virginia Horse Center Foundation,
487 Maury River Road, Lexington, VA 24450.
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Lynn Via Memorial Perpetual Trophy
Tonight we are establishing the Lynn Via Memorial Perpetual Open Fine Harness Trophy.
Lynn Via, American Saddlebred enthusiast and breeder, passed away earlier this year and left a void
that will be hard to fill. Her odyssey began in the 1980’s with her marriage to Peter Via, who introduced her to the breed he loved. At that time he was acquiring some of the top horses in the country
as he began to build Fox Grape Farm. Lynn and daughter Owen Weaver were caught up in the excitement.
The acquisition of the mare Garland’s Dream as a three year old was an auspicious start, as she went
on to be the Five-Gaited World’s Champion in 1998 and 1999 and the dam of several champions including Fox Grape’s Dauntless, the 2011 World’s Champion of Champions in Ladies Five Gaited and
Don O’Neill Open Walk Trot RWGC. Other champions owned by the Vias include Callaway’s Forecaster, Callaway’s Copyright, My Chanel, Himalaya, and Fox Grapes The Tiger Lily. The great Hall
of Fame broodmare Yorkshire Pudding was purchased from Joan Hamilton and became the foundation
for Fox Grape Farm’s breeding program. The first foal raised by Lynn was Deep Blue, who went on
to be Reserve World’s Champion as a two year old in harness. Fox Grape Farm had four foals this
year and expects five next year.
Lynn did not ride or drive, but always said, “I like being the support team”. Horses were her passion,
but she loved all animals. To the chagrin of her trainers, she hugged and talked to her horses and gave
them treats. When a horse had a bad show, she would have a talk with the horse back at the stall. She
loved all the great friends she made in the American Saddlebred business.
The June 16, 2014 publication of Saddle Horse Report said it best: “All in all, the American Saddlebred world is a better place because of her passion, thoughtfulness and determination. And you better
believe that all those representing the Fox Grape banner will be giving their utmost effort to live up to
the standards she set.”
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ASHAV Breeder of the Year
ASHAV’s Breeders Hall of Fame has been established to recognize individuals for their successful breeding operations which have made an impact on the American Saddlebred breed and
industry. Showing a proven serious interest in the betterment for the breed.
Castlewood, Virginia is home to our next honoree. We’ve all heard the name “Walterway’s”
repeatedly in winner’s circle across the country. These champions were proudly bred by Larry
Hartsock who has been supplying the show ring with stars for more than 25 years, honoring his
late father with the name “Walterway’s”. Before he started breeding world’s title holders our
honoree showed CH Tara to a Reserve World’s Championship behind Going Big Time back in
1978.
Among the stallions Larry has stood over the years are Sultan’s Agape, Sultan’s Triumph, and
RWC Star Material. When crossed with Yorktown’s Forget-Me-Not, Star Material produced
nine-time World Champion & 2012 Ladies 5-Gaited National Champion “Walterway’s Remember Me”, as well as “Walterway’s What About Me”, “WC Walterway’s Pardon Me” and
RWC Walterway’s Headline Material.
Among others bred by the Virginia horseman, were world’s title holders “Walterway’s Spin
The Bottle”, “Walterway’s Watch Me”, “Walterway’s Church Me”, “Hollywood Agent”,
“Finest Material” and “Hollywood Material”.
Today the stallions “Exalted Effect”, “Walterway’s Wild & Wooly” and “Roseridge More Traditional” carry on the tradition. Exalted Effect sired the 2012 WC ASR Futurity Weanling &
2013 RWC ASR Futurity Amateur Yearling, “Walterway’s Here Wego”.
This year at the World Championships, Larry’s yearling, Walterway’s Think Big won the Amateur Yearling
KY Futurity. Also, Exalted Effect sired the WC KY Futurity and WC KY Amateur Weanling, “Whassup? Who
is out of CH Pucker Up and bred by the Wheelers.
For his dedication to the betterment of the American
Saddlebred Horse through his breeding program, we are
pleased to present Larry Hartsock the ASHAV 2013 &
2014 Breeder of the Year Award.
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Junior Judging Winners
at the
2014 World Championship Horse Show
The American Saddlebred Horse Association held it’s annual Junior Judging Contest Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014 and
Friday Aug. 22, 2014. The United States Equestrian Federation sponsored the event and R.F. Fennell Co. and Andrea
Harmeyer Johns provided prizes for the winners of both
divisions. First through eighth place winners in both divisions received USEF gift cards to the American Saddlebred Museum and Gift Shop.
Horse show judging is an important part of ASHAV Youth
programs. The contests are an educational way for young
people to learn about judging while being educated about
class specifications and show procedures for judging
American Saddlebreds.
Contestants were required to judge at least four, but no
more than six classes Tuesday and Friday mornings during
the World’s Championship Horse Show. Judging was done
individually and from a designated area. No outside assistance was allowed.
Billie Byrd, a student at Meadow Wood, receiving her awards after winning first prize in the Jr
Judging contest at the Worlds’ Championship
horse show !
Winners of each age group (13 and Under and
17 and Under) were recognized Friday night in
center ring. R.E. Fennell Co. awarded a show
bridle to the 13 & under winner: Bille Byrd of
Roanoke VA, and Katie McCray of Gordonsville VA, winner of the 17 & under age group
received a Saddlebred print by artist Andrea
Hartmeyer Johns.
Congratulations to ASHAV member Billie
Byrd!
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Scholarship Winner 2014
The ASHAV scholarship committee searches for a scholarship applicant that is 21 years of
age and under, at grade 11 or higher, who demonstrate financial need, a commitment to the
American Saddlebred industry and academic success. We would not be able to present this
year’s award without the generous contribution by Alpha National Resources Services, LLC.
Thank you for allowing us to continue and support our young adults, in their education and in
the future of the American Saddlebred industry.
This year’s winner embodies all of these characteristics and more. She graduated from Eastern Montgomery High School in June of 2012 and is currently a sophomore at Christopher
Newport University, in pursuit of a marketing degree and leadership studies minor. She hopes
to work in the fashion or equine marketing industry with a focus on photography.
A faithful member of ASHAV, some say she was practically born in a barn. She was in her
mother’s arms, at the barn, when she was days old and rode in a backpack as her mother
worked and trained horses at Bent Tree Farm. At the age of three, she received a mixed breed
pony named Cisco, with whom she learned grooming and basic riding skills.
Over the years, she has taken lessons on and shown American Saddlebreds, Friesians and
Hackney Ponies. She has been instructed by many amazingly talented trainers and appreciates the fact that she has an exceptional support system. Her mom has been and will always
be her instructor, but her first formal lessons began at age five, with Nancy Troutman, at
Meadow Wood Stables. She has since leased the Country Pleasure horse Champion Curly
Day, in 2008, and was coached by the gelding’s owner, Lesley Cox, in the Juvenile Country
Pleasure (13 and Under) division.
Continuing to ride at Meadow Wood Stables, she had the opportunity to show Proof Perfect,
in the Juvenile Show Pleasure (14-17) Division. She showed Proof Perfect, also known as
Chief, for the Joiner family, under the knowledgeable guidance of Jennifer Joiner. She also
had the pleasure of showing Champion Shamrock’s Versace, for Rebecca Tobey, in the Juvenile Country Pleasure (14-17) Division and the Western Country Pleasure Division, under the
direction of Nancy Troutman.
In 2009, she received the two year old, Lovin’ Louie. Louie became our winner’s project.
With minimal outside guidance, she has worked, trained and shown Louie, in the juvenile
show and country pleasure divisions and has continued into the adult country pleasure, show
pleasure and equitation divisions. Learning techniques in training and riding from her mother,
Lee Hudson, as well as Nancy Troutman, Lesley Cox and other greats, she continues to grow
in her showing and training ability, with occasional lessons and guidance from Smith and Alexandra Lilly, of Mercer Springs Farms.
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Her positive attitude, maturity and intelligence make her a role model for all ages. She has
worked diligently to support her equine endeavor, from assisting in the preparation for upcoming shows to spending countless hours helping with the instruction of up and coming riders,
and young horses.
She has been an active youth and now active adult member of ASHAV, for nine years. Our recipient has arranged and judged the ASHAV horseless horse show and in 2011 and 2012, constructed the ASHAV fund raising slide show. She was awarded the ASHAV Youth Sportsmanship Award in 2006 and the ASHAV Distinguished Service Award in 2012. Additionally, she is
a member of the Young Adult Committee at the American Saddlebred Museum, where she is
an active supporter of their fund raising programs.
The ASHAV scholarship committee could not have chosen a more rounded young woman. She
has not only served and supported many grass root shows, the United Professional Horsemen’s
Association, the American Hackney Horse Society, the United States Equestrian Federation
and ASHAV, but was also on the Eastern Montgomery A/B honor roll, a member of the National Honor Society, DECA, Interact, Photography and National Beta Club. While in college, she
has served as a volunteer with the Warwick Single-room Occupancy Shelter and worked diligently on the Peninsula Dream Center Prom Dress Event.
While riding, volunteering and spending countless hours on academic work and community
service projects, our winner has also taken a large leap towards her future career goal and has
begun her own photography and ad editing business.
She plans to keep horses a part of her life, for as long as she is able; hoping to make them a
part of her future career, whether with training or documenting their grace, by camera. Our
winner has been heard to say, “The American Saddlebred is a free spirited breed bursting at the
seams with personality. Riding a nice Saddlebred is an indescribable thrill. I have learned that
showing is not entirely about winning, it’s about striving to do you and your horse's best. My
mount and I may not always see eye to eye, but we work through our differences and come together as a team.”
ASHAV is honored to recognize such an upstanding citizen and this year’s scholarship recipient. We wish her much success in all her future endeavors.
Congratulations Miss Anna Tucker Hudson
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ASHAV HALL OF FAME
2014
SANDY LILLY
Tonight we induct into the ASHAV Hall Of Fame a lady who has truly had a hall of fame career. From teaching beginners as they started their journey in the horse world to winning a World's Grand Championship to
judging major competitions, Sandy Lilly has done it all in our sport, and done it with undeniable class and integrity.
In 1988 Sandy won the Five Gaited Championship at the very first ASHAV show held here at the Horse Center with the fantastic and unforgettable grey mare, Shauna In Grey, owned by Mary Martha Litz. Sandy and
her team at Mercer Springs Farm have been a part of every ASHAV show since. In 2008, Sandy achieved the
ultimate goal in the Saddlebred world, winning a World's Grand Championship with the glorious Fine Harness
mare, CH Mother Mary, owned by Anita and Richard Simpson. In between, Sandy began and ran a public riding lesson program, creating countless new Saddlebred owners and enthusiasts. As the program grew, she
hired Alexandra Hayes to help teach, and the program expanded to over 80 lessons a week. Alexandra, who
had spent most of her life in Colorado, was asked why she would pick up and move to West Virginia to join a
fledgling lesson program. Her reply, "Sandy can be very convincing!" says a lot about our honoree. Sandy
believes in the greatness of the American Saddlebred as a breed, believes in the greatness of our sport in teaching life lessons to children and their families, and loves a great show horse. If you need to be convinced, just
ask Sandy!
Sandy's son Smith moved home to join the Mercer Springs team in 1995. He and Alexandra were married in
2000, and the trio have proved a formidable team, winning well over 100 world titles. Family is very important to our honoree. She and husband Tom have called Mercer Springs home since his discharge from the
Army in 1971. Son Wyatt, a popular horse show announcer, and his children also live on the farm. Our honoree also believes in giving back to the sport she loves. She spent 8 years on the board of the ASHA, is a respected USEF judge and proud member of UPHA Chapter 18.
For her accomplishments as a teacher, trainer, exhibitor, breeder, judge and mentor, please join me in congratulating Sandy Lilly on her induction into the ASHAV Hall Of Fame!
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ASHAV High Point Standings
As of
November 12, 2014
Open Five Gaited
Rappe'
Time Attached
The Jade Hunter
He's Downtown Brown
Treasure The Glory
Leatherwood's Better Than Ever
Blueberry Yum Yum
I'm All dressed Up
Danny & Nancy Troutman
Morgan Hylton
Sherri Surface
Sherri Surface
Andre Fourie
Rebecca Williams
Kathie Constable
970
690
380
280
70
0
0
0
Amateur Five Gaited
CH Callaway's Ball of Fire
Mucha Muchacha
Thunder's Fair Lady
I'm All dressed Up
Something Perfect
The Daily Show
Blueberry Yum Yum
Austin Hazelwood
Charity Bishop
Antonius A. Miller
Kathie Constable
Summer Wyatt
Kelcey Beech
Rebecca Williams
1300
827.5
740
295
160
160
0
Juvenile Five Gaited
Time Attached
Master of the Universe
Morgan Hylton
Morgan Hylton
160
20
Adult Five Gaited Pleasure
Something Perfect
L.A. Sir Top Hat
The Daily Show
CH Callaway's Ball of Fire
Summer Wyatt
Leigh Kauffelt
Kelcey Beech
Austin Hazelwood
850
340
160
160
Juvenile 5-Gaited Pleasure
Harlem's Class Act
Danny Ocean
Master of the Universe
The Jade Hunter
Megan Schultz
Owned by: Nancy & Danny Troutman/Shown by: Kathy Hall
Morgan Hylton
Charlie Haster
1440
870
450
240
5-Gaited Pony
Undulata's Kipling
Morgan Hylton
1240
Fine Harness
Take Me Home Tonight
Captain Breckingridge
I'm Mighty Bewitching
Fox Grape's Limitless
Carol S. Reedy
Owned by:Debra & Michael Ohlson/Shown by: Bobby Burgess
Owned by: Lesley Melvin/Shown by: Janet Webster
Owned by: Sharon Ellington/Shown by: Joe Ellington
1940
1540
1070
440
Open Three Gaited
Shadow Mountain Mattalee
My Twinkles Toes
Owned by: Ginny Kauffelt/Showned by: Leigh Kauffelt
Morgan Hylton
460
420
Amateur 3-Gaited
UnChaperoned
Carol S. Reedy
1930
Owned by: Sharon Ellington/Shown by: Dana Ellington Mullins
Junior Five Gaited
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Shadow Mountain Mattalee
Miss Divine
Juvenile 3-Gaited
LuLu Guinness
My Twinkles Toes
HS Daydream Believe In Me
Intensiphi
Junior 3-Gaited
Shadow Mountain Black Ice
Owned by: Ginny Kauffelt/Showned by: Leigh Kauffelt
Kelcey Beech
830
480
Owned by: Snider Farms/Shown by: Frankie Sue Snider
Owned by: Tim & Tammy Bowen/Shown by: Kari Harding
1120
1060
470
80
Owned by: Ginny Kauffelt/Showned by: Casey Surface
1420
Debra Ohlson
Owned by: Janet & Eleanor Webster/Shown by: Leslie Melvin
Owned by: Sharon Ellington/Shown by: Dana Ellington Mullins
920
290
180
Kiani Fridley
Joy Bowman
Rebecca Williams
1610
1200
890
Madison Law
Owned by: Sharon Ellington/Shown by: Joey Ellington
Owned by: Debra Ohlson/Shown by: Brittney Ritter
Owned by: Tim & Tammy Bawen/Shown by: Kari Harding
1170
240
160
120
Owned by: Snider Farms /Shown by: Andre Fourie
240
Owned by: Joann Bedsaul/ Shown by: Nancy Troutman
Pat Yeatts
Dana Mullins
Karin M. Banks
1360
520
470
390
375
360
160
160
160
160
0
Morgan Hylton
Owned by: Sharon Ellington/Shown by: Joey Ellington
3-Gaited Pony
Open 3-Gaited Park
Young Money
Callaway's Cinnamon Bay
Air of Mystery
Amateur 3- Gaited Park
Indigo Sky
CH Cabaret Blues
Blueberry Yum Yum
Juvenile 3- Gaited Park
Gypsy Bay Miss
Free bird TS
Young Money
It's the Chocolate Soldier
Junior 3- Gaited Park
Stonecroft Tsunami
ASB Park Pleasure
I'm Romeo
Heir's Girl's Pearl's
Mount Kilimanjaro
Fortunova
Because I Said So
Custom Stitches
Harlem's Diamond Rio
Stonecroft Bunami
CH Cabaret Blues
Callaway's Sneakingout of Here
Lady Twinkie
ASB Adult Pleasure
Positive Out Look
Lovin' Louie
Custom Stitches
That's Final
Jatana's Bidding on the Ritz
CH Cabaret Blues
I Am Chocolate Thunder
South Beach Stormy
Owned by: Sharon Ellington/Shown by: Dana Ellington Mullins
Austin Hazelwood
Lori Ingram
Owned by: Snider Farms / Shown by: Andre Fourie
Joy Bowman
Owned By: Debra Ohlson/Shown by: Bobby Burgess
Karin M. Banks
Mary Dunker
Anna Hudson
Austin Hazelwood
Jennifer Crozier
Owned by: Tommy Barron/Shown by: Leah Barron Wilson
Joy Bowman
Gerald Carter
Kathie Constable
1540
1360
1300
770
400
360
340
55
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Juvenile ASB Pleasure 13 & Under
A Starless Nite
Morelli
Leatherwood's Hancock
Portree
Juvenile ASB Pleasure 14 to 17
Irene York
Callaway's Sneakingout of Here
Callaway's Cinnamon Bay
A Temper Tantrum
Lovin' Louie
Leatherwood's Highlight
Juvenile Pleasure W/T 12 & Under
Stir It Up
Irish Hill's Mountain Star
Morghan & Madison Alley
Lisa & Olivia Horan/Shown by: Olivia Horan
Maddie Blankenship
Owned by: Jennifer Sigmon/Shown by: Corry Morrison
920
900
420
0
Caroline Stephenson
Owned by: Debra Ohlson/Shown by: Brittney Ritter
1180
1100
610
570
340
220
Owned by: Janet & Eleanor Webster/Shown by: Eleanor Webster
Marie B. Miller/Shown by: Billie Byrd
Owned by: Anna Hudson/ Shown by: Samantha Stratton
Owned by: Andre Fourie/Shown by: Dre Fourie
Dillan Emrich
Owned by: Andre Fourie/Shown by: BJ Fourie & Julia Day
1720
1055
ASB Pleasure Driving
Michael's Moving Man
Wish Came True
Private Label Man
Janet & Eleanor Webster
1035
Owned by: Janet & Eleanor Webster/Shown by: Janet Webster 660
Owner: Wanda Hensley & Brittney Ritter/Shown by Wanda Hensley
0
ASB Pleasure Prospect
George W
A Spot Above
Owned by: Robert Comptom/Shown by: Dre Fourie
Owned by: Elizabeth Durham/Shown by: Amanda Kennedy
320
235
Adult ASB Country Pleasure
Marching Royally
Giovanni's Primo
CH Shamrock's Versace
A Spot Above
Doris H. Tyler
Emily Uy
Rebecca Tobey/Shown by: Heather Dudley & Kiani Fridley
Owned by: Elizabeth Durham/Shown by: Makayla Hays
1520
1420
420
160
Juvenile ASB Country Pleasure
13 & Under
Mountainview's Surpreme Ruler
The Oberoi
Sudar Bear's Dream
Worthy's Blue Chip
Portree
Leatherwood's Hancock
Owned by: Laura Bumgarner/ Shown by: Carlin Bumgarner
Owned by: Dana Ellington Mullins/Shown by: Joey Ellington
Alexis Jennings
Owner by: Rich & Beth Morrison/Shown by: Cory Morrison
Owned by: Jennifer Sigmon/Shown by: Corry Morrison
Maddie Blankenship
2130
540
340
190
110
90
Juvenile ASB Country Pleasure
14 to 17
RWC CH Stevie Nicks
The Musical Link
Owned by: Pat Yeatts/ Shown by: Jamie Houck
Owned by: Leslie & Whitney Shultz Shown by: Whitney Shultz
1130
0
Juvenile Country Pleasure W/T 12 & Under
Mountainview's Elegant Day
Kirsten Crouch
2020
ASB Country Pleasure Driving
Thomas Edison
Sultan's Lovely Boy
940
160
Antonius A. & Stephanie M. Miller
Owned by: Wanda Hensley/Shown by: Bonnie Burgess
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ASB Western Country Pleasure
CH Cosmic Sunfire
Mountainview's Surpreme Ruler
Attache's Candi Kiss
Worthy's Blue Chip
Judith Gandarillas
Owned by: Laura Bumgarner/ Shown by: Carlin Bumgarner
Patty Hylton
Owner by: Rich & Beth Morrison/Shown by: Cory Morrison
2760
2605
2440
465
ASB Country Hunter Pleasure
CH Cosmic Sunfire
A Spot Above
Champagne's Primrose Perfection
M&N's Lady Margaret
Judith Gandarillas
Owned by: Elizabeth Durham/Shown by: Amanda Kennedy
Owned by: Tammy Bowen/Shown by: Elizabeth Durham
Owned by: Tim & Tammy Bawen/Shown by: Heather Harding
1640
260
160
80
Model Two Year Old and Under
A Kiss Good Bye
Danny & Nancy Troutman
320
Open Road Pony
Viola
Bent Tree Farm
690
Amateur Road Pony
Holy Roller
Leigh Kauffelt
1460
Juvenile Road Pony
Black Jack
Blue Grass Impression
Chase Tibbs
Owned by: Jason Horan/Shown by: Olivia Horan
1390
160
Road Pony Under Saddle
Blue Grass Impression
Puitzer Prize
Who Data!
Viola
Heartland Revolver
You Raise Me Up
Owned by: Jason Horan/Shown by: Olivia Horan
Owned by: Bent Tree Farm/Shown by; Samantha Stratton
Chase Tibbs
Owned by: Bent Tree Farm/Shown by: Jamie Houck
Owned by: Laura Bumgarner/ Shown by: Carlin Bumgarner
Owned by: Sharon Ellington/Shown by: Joey Ellington
1900
1600
1120
660
240
0
Open Road Horse
Starstruch Medea
Trump Card
Owned by: Michael Ohlson/Shown by: Bobby Burgess
Casey Surface
1260
1240
Zack Dillion
Casey Surface
380
160
Open Hackney Pony
Black Merlin
Charles Dawson
960
English Pleasure Pony
Gypsy Bay Miss
Madison Law
160
Amateur Road Horse
Road Horse Under Saddle
Run Forest Run
Trump Card
Open Harness Pony
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Pleasure Pony Driving
Heartland Independence
Just Like Daddy
Heartland Moon Shot
Owned by: Bobby Burgess/ Shown by: Bonnie Burgess
Debbie Barron
Owned by: Sharon Ellington/Shown by: Joey & Erica Ellington
660
380
0
Div. I Walk-Trot 10 & Under
Trainer: Nancy Troutman
Kirsten Crouch
680
Div. II 10 & Under
Trainer: Bill Heizer
Carlin M. Bumgarner
160
Div. III 11 to 13
Trainer: Jennifer Ward Sigmon
Cory Morrison
240
Div. V Adult
Trainer: Lee Hudson
Trainer: Nancy Troutman
Anna Hudson
Kiani Fridley
420
160
Academy Walk/Trot
Trainer: Bobby Burgess
Ashley Greer
300
EQUITATION:
Div. IV 14 to 17
Judy Robichaux
Photography
(540) 248-6719
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SHOW HORSES FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES
BOARDING * TRAINING * LESSONS
Ad Rates: Fr ont Cover $75; Inside Cover $50; Back Cover (1/2 page) $40; Half Page (inside) $35, Quarter Page $25,
Farm Listing $25 for 1 year
Contact Editor for how to submit ad: [email protected]
Payments go to ASHAV Treasurer
JASON E. MUNCY
PRESIDENT
PHONE: 540-309-5384
FAX: 540-721-1910
P.O. Box 1091
Salem, VA 24153
540-384-6909
Danny Troutman, Mgr.
Nancy Troutman, Tr. & Instructor
e-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
WWW.COWBOYCOMPUTERSINC.COM
1725 EDWARDSVILLE ROAD
HARDY, VA 24101
Rosewall Farms
Young quality
Saddlebreds available
that you will be
proud to own.
Mrs. Mildred Weiss,
Forest, Va.
Phone: 1-540-587-6624
*Wedding Receptions
*Company Parties
Class Reunions*
Special Events*
*Boarding
*Camps
*Training
*Lessons
*Pony Birthday Parties
“SOLID GOLD TIME MACHINE”
Professional DJ Services
And Analog-to-CD Transfers
Richard S. Kent
131 Pomona Drive
Madison Heights, VA 24572
434-528-3553
Email: [email protected]
Our 18th Year
LaRue Dowd
16680 W James Anderson Hwy.
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 983-8181
www.sprousescornerranch.com
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American Saddlebred Horse Association of Virginia
ASHAV Membership Application
ALL ASHAV MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE ON JANUARY 31st
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________
Reside in County of: ______________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: __________________________________________________________
Membership: (Please check one) New____ Renewal_____
Junior_____ Individual ____ *Family ____
Lifetime _____ *Lifetime Family____
($10.00)
($20.00)
($30.00)
($250)
($350)
Current ASHA Member? Y____ N ____
*Family memberships are for parents, their children under 18, and children over 18 but under 21 who live at home.
When lifetime family children no longer qualify for family membership, two family members may retain lifetime
membership.
Make check payable to ASHAV
Mail to:
Mary Dunker
5327 Sundance Road
Salem, VA 24153
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ASHAV ADULT or YOUTH SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
NOMINATION FORM
The ASHAV Adult or Youth Sportsmanship Award is designed to recognize an
Adult or Youth member of ASHAV who embodies the qualities of a sportsman at
ALL times. To be considered for the Awar d, the adult or youth should exhibit
fairness, courtesy and consideration for their fellow horsemen, both inside & outside the show ring. The winner of this award is not necessarily a world champion
rider, but he/she must possess a world champion Attitude. The deadline for nominations is December 31, 2014. The recipients will be announced at the ASHAV
Convention, in March. Please mail nominations to: Carol Reedy, 1617 Maiden
Lane, SW, Roanoke, VA 24015.
Nominator Name________________________________________
Phone Number:_________________________________________
Nominee’s Name _____________________________Adult_______Youth_____
Nominee’s Address_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Please submit written documentation, with several specific examples, of why you
feel this nominee should be considered for the ASHAV Adult or Youth Sportsmanship Award.
__________________________________________________________________
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2014 Horse Show Schedule
UPHA Chapter 18 Spring Riding Clinic, Feb. 20th & 21st
The 2015 ASHAV Convention!!!! March 7th
Watch for the Winter Horse Shows
TOURNAMENT DATES
NOVEMBER 29th
JANUARY 10th
FEBRUARY 7th
FEBRUARY 21st
All will be at the VHC
Deadlines for Newsletter Submissions:
February/March Issue: February 4 (info about Convention, ODF, Bonnie Blue)
June issue: May 15 (info about RVHS)
September issue: August 15 (info about ASHAV show)
December issue: November 15 (Chr istmas/ New Year / Winter Shows)
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Easy Fund Raising
Opportunity!
Wow!
This is a way each of us can help support ASHAV without spending any extra money and very,
very little time! If you buy your horse feed at Southern States, all you have to do is save the
proof of purchase labels from your feed bags or keep your receipts if you buy in bulk, turn
those in to our organization and we will get money for them! Lori Gordon has graciously
agreed to collect the proofs of purchases and receipts for ASHAV and to send them in to
Southern States. This can be a very big job, and with your help, we hope to keep Lori so busy
that she will need an assistant! So start sending in those proofs of purchase.
Thank you for helping ASHAV!
CLIP THE PROOF-OF-PURCHASE SEALS FOR ASHAV
Southern States’ Special Horse Organization Winners (SHOW) Program helps turn
empty feed bags into cash for horse-related organizations. Nonprofit breed associations and horse clubs are eligible. Currently more than 300 groups are earning money
through the SHOW Program.
Here’s how it works:
Register your organization with Southern States in Richmond, VA, then get everyone to clip and save the proof-of-purchase seals found on the back of each bag of
feed purchased at a Southern States store. For bulk feed purchases, submit the customer copy of the delivery ticket. For every bag of Legends or Triple Crown feed, your
organization will receive 25 cents, and $10 per ton on delivered bulk feed.
Reliance feeds are also included at a smaller rebate amount.
Mail your proof-of-purchase seals to:
VA 24527
Lori Gordon, 2625 Dodson Rd., Blairs,
American Saddlebred Horse
Association of Virginia Newsletter
1617 Maiden Lane, SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
www.ashav.net
Place
Stamp
Here
Address Service Requested
November/December 2014
A LOOK AT WHAT’S INSIDE!
Letter from your President
Cover
Officers
2
Sympathy
4
A Very Special Thank You to Our Sponsors
5
Important Dates ~ Mark your calendars
8
ASHA Charter Club Council Report
9
Virginia Horse Center Launches Annual Fund Campaign
11
Lynn Via Memorial Perpetual Trophy
12
ASHAV Breeder of the Year
13
Junior Judging Winners
14
Scholarship Winner 2014
15
ASHAV Hall of Fame
17
High Points
18
The Bulletin Board
23
2014 Horse Show Schedule
26