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Volume XIV Issue II
Arabian Horse Association of New Mexico
President’s Message
By Jim Porcher
February 2015
www.nmarab.com
photographers got exposure to their photos since the
slideshow ran during the banquet. We would like to
extend a special thanks to Eric Draper for being our judge
and for taking photos at the banquet. Visit the AHANM
FaceBook page to view the banquet photos.
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The Winter Fiesta One Day Show starts off our
2015 season. Our judges will be USEF “R” Liz Sanchez and
USEF “R” Mark Goff. Hope to see everyone there.
The February Board of Directors meeting will be
held in the building owned by the Foundation of the
Spanish Horse on 115 Elm St NE, Albuquerque on
Tuesday, February 10th. The Zia Classic Show Committee
meeting will begin at 5:30pm with the AHANM BOD
meeting to follow at 6:30pm. AHANM members and
guests are welcome.
The 2014 Award’s Banquet had the largest
turnout ever for a non-BioPark event, with 110 tickets
sold. Kathy Towery did a wonderful job organizing both
the banquet and the silent auction. The silent auction
raised in excess of $1600, which will be used to
supplement the 2015 awards. I would like to extend our
appreciation to everyone who donated auction items.
Thanks to Faith Turner for tabulating the points, Mariah
Wilson for ordering awards and staying within budget,
Paige Lohman keeping tabs of the finances and staffing
the gate, Lynn Myers for handling the AHA Achievement
awards, Kari Bovee for negotiating such a good deal with
Tanoan and to everyone else who stepped in to help and
assist. I was very impressed we actually had people out of
their chairs and visiting during the cocktail hour of the
banquet. I think it is the first time I’ve ever seen that.
While we take our horses to the shows to compete with
each other, nonetheless, we all realize how hard it is to
accomplish individual goals and we can be supportive of
each other. It creates a healthy and positive atmosphere.
Let’s hope this is an example of the camaraderie we are
going to see in 2015 with AHANM.
The first annual photo contest winners are
included in a photo essay in this issue. We had good
response to this “1st Annual” event and all the
Chamisa Classic
One Day Show Series
A & B Concurrent
Sport Horse - Dressage
March 21-22nd, 2015
Expo NM Horse Arena – 8:30am
Pre-Entry Deadline – March 3rd, 2015
Premium/Class List Coming Soon @
http://www.nmarab.com
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2015 AHANM Officers
February BOD Meeting
President
Jim Porcher – 228-6865
[email protected]
Vice-President
Mark Goff - 505-550-4045
[email protected]
Secretary
Kandie Kingery – 505-577-2487
[email protected]
Treasurer
Paige Lohman - 505-508-1899
[email protected]
Membership
Mariah Wilson – 480-6000
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Faith Turner – 832-6823
[email protected]
Immediate Past President
Laura Cunico, – 291-8550
[email protected]
February 10, 2015, at the Foundation of the
Spanish Horse on 115 Elm St NE, Albuquerque
Zia Classic Show Committee meeting will begin at
5:30pm with the AHANM BOD meeting to follow at
6:30pm. AHANM members and guests are welcome.
Area Shows and Upcoming Events!!
February
8th – Winter Fiesta One Day Show – www.nmarab.com
12-22nd – Scottsdale Show – www.arabianhorses.org
15th – NMPinto Training Show – www.nmpinto.org
March
1st – NMBuckskin Training Show – www.nmbha.com
7-8th – NMDA Rec. Show – www.nmdressage.net
15th – NMPinto Training Show – www.nmpinto.org
21-22nd – Chamisa Classic One Day Series – www.nmarb.com
29th – NMDA Schooling Show – www.nmdressage.net
2015 AHANM Directors
Activities
Kathy Towery [email protected]
Rated Shows – Shows Committee - Contact: Jim Porcher
505-228-6865 - [email protected]
Competitive Distance/ Trail Tiffany Shed – 505-453-8027
[email protected]
Sport Horse
Position Vacant – Please Consider This Position
April
5th – NMDA Schooling Show – www.nmdressage.net
11-12th – NM Buckskin Show – www.nmbha.com
18th – NMDA Schooling Show – www.nmdressage.net
19th – NMPinto Show – www.nmpinto.org
25th – Western Dressage Clinic – Triple T Arabians
May
1-3rd – Dressage Clinic – www.nmdressage.net
13-15th – Zia Classic Show – www.nmarab.com
16-17th – Reg. 8 Sport Horse Championship – www.ahareg8.org
23-24th – NMDA Rec. Show – www.nmdressage.net
Futurity
Lynn Myers – 505-281-3429
[email protected]
Publicity & Promotions
Wendy Wilkins
[email protected]
Training/ODS Shows
Tara Turner – 505-832-6823
[email protected]
Youth
Position Vacant – Please Consider This Position
June
7th – NMPinto/Pal/All Breed Show – www.nmpinto.org
20-21st – Summer Salsa One Day Show Series – www.nmarab.com
27-28th – NMBuckskin Show – www.nmbha.com
July
11-12th - NMBuckskin Show – www.nmbha.com
12th - NMDA Schooling Show – www.nmdressage.net
18-25th – Arabian Youth Nationals – www.arabionhorses.org
August
1-2nd - NMDA Rec. Show – www.nmdressage.net
8-9th - NMBuckskin Show – www.nmbha.com
October
3-4th – Chile Roast One Day Show Series – www.nmarab.com
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Horse Show Top 10
Universal truths every competitor should know.
By Cindy Hale
Want a day full of memories on horseback? Compete at a
horse show! Whether your goal is to win a year-end high-point
award or to simply have fun at local schooling shows,
competing promises far more than a chance to win a blue
ribbon. Ultimately, you’ll discover just how well you and your
horse work together as a team. To get the most out of your
horse show experience, here are 10 things that you should
know before you fill out your next entry form:
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1. Horse shows are expensive. Your checkbook will be
tapped for more than just class fees at the entry booth.
Typically there are parking fees or overnight stabling costs, as
well as fees to cover an on-site EMT and any association
dues. Plus, there’s a certain amount of tack and apparel
required for every competitive division, and there’s only so
much stuff you can borrow from sympathetic barn buddies.
Therefore, even an experimental foray into showing can cost
a small fortune. You may be forced to find creative ways to
afford your competitive career. Bargain hunt at consignment
shops, barter barn chores for lessons and trailering fees, and
contract yourself out as a part-time groom. You may literally
have to earn your blue ribbons.
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2. Not all shows are created equal. Even if you’re desperate
to show, don’t latch on to whatever flier happens to be posted
on the bulletin board at your feed store. Do some research
before making commitments with your time and money. This
is especially important if you aren’t familiar with the show
grounds; contact the show manager or secretary and ask
pertinent questions. For example, if your horse is green, you’ll
probably want to know if there’s adequate space to lunge him
before competition begins. And since you should always be
concerned about unnecessary wear and tear on your horse’s
feet and legs, inquire about the footing in the warm-up and
show arenas. During show season, there are plenty of
opportunities to compete. Find the venue that’s right for you.
3. The rules of the game are important. Just as with any other
athletic competition, horse shows operate under strict
guidelines, and it’s your responsibility to know ahead of time
what’s expected of you and your horse. There are no do-
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overs at horse shows, which means you can be eliminated
without warning for infractions such as non-traditional tack or
crossing start and finish markers at the wrong time. Shows
that are sanctioned or rated by an association adhere to that
group’s specific rulebook, and the horse show premium
should include both a list of classes and an overview of those
rules. When in doubt, however, refer to the American Quarter
Horse Association (AQHA) or United States Equestrian
Federation (USEF) rulebooks, whichever applies; both are
available online. The majority of shows—and judges—
generally follow the protocols outlined in these two rulebooks.
the person manning the back gate as soon as possible. Ask
them for updates throughout the day so you have a good idea
of when your classes will take place. Then, plan accordingly:
Allow yourself enough time to get dressed, tack up and
become mentally focused. Even though you may feel as if you
spend half the day sitting around bored and the other half in a
state of frenzy, at least you won’t miss your class because
you were munching on a bag of Cheetos at the concession
stand.
9. Judges deserve your respect, even if you don’t always
agree with them. Horse show judges have a tough job. Each
time they hand in the class placings, a few people will be
thrilled and many others will be disappointed. But be assured
that judges form their opinions based on years of knowledge
and experience. Although they empathize with the struggles
competitors face, their job is to award ribbons according to
merit. So while you might feel that you rode perfectly, other
competitors may have performed even better. You might also
want some feedback to help you improve, but the judge is not
a clinician. He or she is not there to give you a three-minute
lesson. In fact, the standard rule at shows is that the judge
cannot be consulted unless you first gain permission from the
show manager or steward. Besides, can you imagine how
long a show would last if every competitor got to interrogate
the judge afterward?
10. Quite often, things don’t go as planned. Maybe the
unpredictability factor is what keeps horse shows interesting.
Even if you’ve practiced a dressage test or a horsemanship
pattern for weeks, your mind can suddenly go blank. Perhaps
your teenaged gelding steps out of the trailer, takes one look
around the show grounds and reverts back to his days on the
racetrack. Or maybe your promising greenie suffers a mental
meltdown and spooks at the jumps. Instead of surrendering to
frustration, maintain your composure. Come up with an
alternative plan, such as entering fewer or less-demanding
classes. Rearrange your schedule so you have time to lunge
your rambunctious horse. Lower your expectations. Trot the
jumps in your hunter class so your greenie remains calm and
focused. Aim to have a positive experience, even if you have
to settle for small moments of success rather than armfuls of
blue ribbons. Console yourself with the knowledge that there’s
always another show.
4. Appearance and turnout matter. It’s not necessary for you
and your horse to be decked out in the latest or most
expensive horse show fashions. Yet you are competing in a
horse show, and the word “show” deserves some emphasis.
You’ve volunteered to present the skills that you and your
horse have learned to both the judge and the spectators.
Essentially, you are performing on a stage—albeit a dusty,
oval-shaped one—so look the part. Your horse should be
well-groomed, sound and in impeccable condition. Your
clothing should be crisp, clean and fit well. Anything less is
disrespectful to the judge and the tradition of competition.
Sloppy apparel, dirty boots and a poorly groomed horse
convey the impression that you aren’t really serious about
competing.
5. Never underestimate the benefits of a trainer or instructor.
A horse show mom (or dad) makes a great cheerleader, and
a barn buddy who will buff your boots comes in handy. But
rarely do either compare to the services of a professional
trainer or instructor. If you ride hunters or jumpers, they’ll
serve double duty as jump crew and traffic cop while you
navigate through crowds to get to your practice jumps. They’ll
also help put the final touches on your position and your
horse’s skills before each class. Perhaps most importantly,
however, a professional at ringside can critique your
performance, give you insightful feedback and offer tips for
improvement. That way, you won’t go into your next class and
commit the same errors. It’s important to realize that even
world-class riders have a coach who helps them prepare for
each competition. Don’t you deserve the same support?
6. Every competitor feels a little nervous. For some riders,
that queasy feeling in the stomach is related to fear of failure.
After all, no one wants to be humiliated in public. For other
riders, their nervousness is due to a fear of being physically
injured if their horse refuses a jump or blows up in a class.
The best cures for both types of nerves are competing aboard
a trustworthy horse and being adequately prepared for
competition. If every horse show finds you gulping pepto
bismul or dreading the warm-up arena like dental surgery,
then you need to examine why the experience is so
threatening. Horse shows are definitely filled with moments of
adversity, but they should also be fun.
7. Enter only the classes that suit you and your horse.
Undertaking a new challenge in a horse show environment is
rarely a good idea. For example, if you’ve only been jumping
cross-rails and low verticals at home, don’t enter a 3-foot
hunter class just because the jumps don’t seem too
intimidating. Once you enter the arena and start on course,
your opinion may change. You might be suddenly unsure of
how to handle the situation or feel over faced. That can add
up to an unsuccessful performance that damages your
confidence and creates training issues you’ll have to address
at home. For these reasons, enter classes that showcase
what you and your horse already know.
8. You need to be a good manager of time. Horse shows
operate on their own schedule, based on the ebb and flow of
competitors for each class. While one class might take mere
minutes to complete, another one might threaten to drag on
until sundown. Therefore, get in sync with the announcer and
2014 Photo Contest Winners
1st Place AT THE BARN, Tiffany Shed
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1st Place AT WORK, Wendy Wilkins
1st Place, FAB FACES, Kim Mathewson
1st Place, AT THE SHOW, Edina Sparks
1st Place, BACKYARD BABIES, Mariah Wilson
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When Do You Start Riding Your Horse?
Posted by Horse Listening
How you “talk” to the horse makes all the difference
“When do you start riding your horse?”
This question was being posed to me by a very respected and horsewise mentor one day long ago, early in my riding development.
I thought about it for some time, and responded, “When I lead the
horse to the riding ring.” During the time I’m leading the horse to the
ring, I usually start mentally running through my goals for the day. I
quickly review my last ride and think of what small “next steps” I’m
going to address.
She stopped me in my tracks.
“That’s already too late,” she said.
These words have stayed with me to this very day. She emphasized that
“riding” is not limited to just being on the horse’s back. Whether you
are leading a horse from or to the paddock, grooming, or just playing in
the round pen, you are “riding”. Riding a horse is about EVERYTHING!
The truth about horses is that they do not differentiate between riding
and handling and just plain socializing. In their world, every contact
you have with them is first about herd dynamics.
Whether you like it or not, or know it or not, your horse is in vigorous
conversation with you from moment you start interacting with him. And
the dominant question in his mind is, “Are you a leader?”
Your physical responses then point him to his answer.
How to be a leader
1. Attitude matters. Be sure in your step. Know where you are going,
and kindly but firmly expect the horse to come along with you.
2. Establish your “personal space.” In the herd, horses regularly test
each other’s boundaries by pushing into personal space. While you lead
your horse, feed him or groom him, be aware of the slight tests your
horse puts you through.
3. “Test” your horse. Always ask questions of your horse. Will you put a
foot here? Will you get out of my space? Will you let me give your head
a long and squishy hug?
4. Always follow through with your requests. If you happen to get a
“no” for an answer (it does happen all the time!), you have to be ready
to continue that particular conversation until you get the “yes”. If you
accept the first “no”, then the next and the next, you will be
sabotaging your relationship with your horse. And he will know it
before you do.
My mentor looked at me squarely. I realized then that she had KNOWN
what my answer was going to be all along. She wanted to make sure
that I understood clearly about the horse-human relationship.
I hesitantly asked her, “When do you start riding your horse?”
Her answer: “When I pull into the driveway.”
So, when do you start riding your horse?
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AHANM Year End Awards Results - 2014
OVER-ALL HIGH POINT AWARDS
CHAMPION PUREBRED OPEN HORSE – MK Jair /Owned by Brian & Faith Turner
CHAMPION HA/AA OPEN HORSE – Juan BPA / Owned by Jessica Mathews
CHAMPION ADULT AMATEUR PUREBRED – VDS Buenosera/Amy Markwick
CHAMPION ADULT AMATEUR HA/AA – Juan BPA/Jessica Mathews
CHAMPION YOUTH 18 & UNDER PUREBRED – Al Marah Bay Star/Anabella Deloach
CHAMPION YOUTH 18 & UNDER HA/AA – Phi Me To The Moon/Nicole Davis
CHAMPION YOUTH 10 & UNDER PUREBRED – Allexxus/Chance Harvey
CHAMPION YOUTH 10 & UNDER HA/AA – Camelots Mednyt Steed – Katherine Mathews
DIVISION AWARDS
ADULT AMATEUR PUREBRED ARABIAN
Halter/In-Hand/Showmanship – Show Memorable/Tara Turner
Hunter – VDS Buenosera/Amy Markwick
English – None Qualified
Western – AJA Sky High/Laura Cunico
Sport Horse – WinDancer Majeed Mraz / Danny Sal Da Na
ADULT AMATEUR HALF-ARABIAN/ANGLO-ARABIAN
Halter/In-Hand/Showmanship – Forte Music/Tara Turner
Hunter – Juan BPA/Jessica Mathews
English – Frequent Flyer/Shian Nicholson
Western – Forte Music/Tara Turner
Sport Horse- Juan BPA/Jessica Mathews
YOUTH PUREBRED ARABIAN
Hunter Walk / Trot 10 & Under – Meisters Tribute/Jocelyn Davis
Western Walk / Trot 10 & Under – Allexxus/Chance Harvey
Sport Horse Walk / Trot 10 & Under – Allexxus/Chance Harvey
Halter/Showmanship 10 & Under - Allexxus/Chance Harvey
Hunter 11-13 – Al Marah Bay Star/Anabella Deloach
Hunter 14-18 – Jeriko SVA – Kayla Romero
English – SS Dreamobility/Megan Sullivan
Western – None Qualified
Sport Horse – 11-13 - Al Marah Bay Star/Anabella Deloach
Sport Horse – 14-18 – Two Tymin Romance/Oriana Bavin
Halter/Showmanship 18 & Under – No Doubtt/Emily Maxfield
YOUTH HALF-ARABIAN/ANGLO-ARABIAN
Hunter Walk / Trot 10 & Under – Camelots Mednyt Steed/Katherine Mathews
Western Walk / Trot 10 & Under – Beaus Red Dawn/Jocelyn Davis
Sport Horse Walk / Trot 10 & Under - Camelots Mednyt Steed/Katherine Mathews
Halter/Showmanship – 10 & Under - Camelots Mednyt Steed/Katherine Mathews
Hunter 11-13 – SPB Kadijah/Ryan Young
Hunter 14-18 – Phi Me To The Moon /Nicole Davis
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English – CH Sundance/Kaylee Bussell
Western – SS Chocolate Meyers /Kaylee Bussell
Sport Horse – 11-13 –Camera Shy/Maya Chavez
Sport Horse – 14-18 PSF Exclamation/Katelynn Henderson
Halter/Showmanship 18 & Under – SS Chocolate Meyers – Kaylee Bussell
ALL-BREED DIVISION AWARD
Open – Chloe/Kathy Huff
Adult Amateur – Zoot Allure/Christy Harding
Youth 10 & Under – My Royal Dun/Elise Klingler
Youth 12 & Under – Ollie/Ava Charrlin
Youth 13-18 – Charmann/Jolie McGinnis
ARABIAN/ HALF-ARABIAN/ANGLO-ARABIAN AMBASSADOR AWARD
WinDancer M-Iraz / Danny Sal Da Na
ARABIAN/ HALF-ARABIAN/ANGLO-ARABIAN DISTANCE AWARD
No Qualifying Winner
LEADLINE
Abagail Warshawsky
Atia Olsen
Henry West
Jessica Gallegos
Jon Pablo Alter
Mackensie Dazzo
Oliver West
Shylynn Morrell
Chevelle Shed
Michael Hernandez
Kristopher Mascone
Caelyn PettyJohn
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