December 2015

AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSE ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA NEWSLETTER
1617 MAIDEN LANE, SW
ROANOKE, VA 24015
WWW.ASHAV.NET
Letter from the 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 Fun show
season and are looking forward to spending time with their families and friends.
The 2015 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 32rd Horse Show were outstanding. Our Fun Dog Show was once again much anticipated & exhibitors had lots of fun. The “Adult” Stick Horse Class was so much fun and will
definitely be kept in the 2016 show schedule! 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 2015 show. If you have any suggestions
for the 2016 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 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 5th. , at The Natural Bridge Hotel . 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 February 19th & 20st, 2016.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]
2015 Officers & Zone Directors
President: Carol Reedy
1617 Maiden Lane, SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 982-0581
[email protected]
Vice President: Gary Altizer
1565 Ridge Ave.
Crockett, VA 24323
(276) 686-844
[email protected]
Secretary: Jennifer Burks
240 Burks Rd.
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 660-0658
[email protected]
Treasurer: Jennifer Crozier
2406 Constitution Dr.
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-4312
[email protected]
Zone Directors:
Zone 1: Larry Hartsock
5902 South 71
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-7656
[email protected]
Zone 2: Lee Hudson
437 Boners Run Rd.
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2677
[email protected]
Zone 3: Kathie Constable
2133 Richmond, Rd.
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 295-5281
[email protected]
Zone 4: Joy Bowman
6219 Boydton Plank Rd.
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-6718
[email protected]
Dana Ellington-Mullins
178 Camper Rd.
Ripplemead, VA 24150
(304) 910-0484
[email protected]
Heather Dudley
215 Stone Mill Drive
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 765-8225
[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 Surface
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.
2205 Big Lonely Lane
Blairs, VA 24527
Monterey, VA 24465
(434) 250-5669
(540) 468-2943
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mary Martha Litz
2916 Oak Grove Ave.
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-5463
Directors at Large:
Diane Hauslein
38N Highland St
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-9238
[email protected]
Karin Banks
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2015 ASHAV Horse Show Sponsors
A Friend of ASHAV
Alice & Pete Martens-Blue Spruce Farm
Alice Nunley
Atkinson Construction
Becky & Jim Tobey
Bent Tree Farm, LTD.
Beth Odom Cheatham
Betty Byrd
Betty Pullin
Bill Heizer Stables
Blue Ribbon Auction Services
Blue Ridge Saddlebreds (Jimmy Nixon)
Bob Stephenson
Boggess Horseshoeing
Carol Reedy-In Loving Memory of Spool's Top Star
Carolyn Vaughan
Carousel Farm
Carson Kressley
Casey Surface
Charles L. Dawson
Cornerstone-Fred & Karen Sarver
Countryside Stables & Ingram Farrier Services
Crystal Creek Farm
Dale Parris
Dan & Jennifer Joiner
Danna Ellington Mullins
Debbie Lillycrop
Debbie Murphy
Debbie Ohlson
Dee Kegley
Diane G. Hauslein
Dolores Doyle
Donna Musgrave
Dr. John Cummiuns & Dr. Jennifer Stowe
Dr. Owen Weaver
Emily Uy
Equine Movers LLC-Matt Wittig
Equustock LLC
Erika Hamer
Field & Road Repairs
Gary Altizer
Gearharts Fine Chocolates
George Chocklett
Ginny Kauffelt
Hollybrook Mulch Trucking
In Honor of R.H. "Dick" Coffman retired Farrier
In Loving Memory of "Shauna In Gray"
In Memory of Gray T. Sheets
In Memory of Trooper J.A. Walker
J.W. Manning, Inc.
Janet Sterba
Jarrod N. Farmer, Nationwide Insurance
Jason, Lisa & Olivia Horan
JC Pierce
Jeff & Sandy Whittington-Whittington Saddlebreds
Jennifer Croizer
Jim Chisom
Jimmy & Georgia Morrison
Joan Prasse
Joann Bedsaul
John Bare
Joy Bowman
Judith Gandarillas
Julie Forehand
Karen Shriver
Kathie Constable
Kathryn Anderson
Kathryn Hansil
Katie Wick
Kenny & Ceil Wheeler
Kim Houck
Kroger
L. Gerald Carter
Larry Hartsock-Walter Way Hills Farm
Lawrence & Barbara Beard
Lawyers Title of Princeton-Tom Lilly
Lesley Cox
Longacre Stables-Margaret Gardiner
Majestic Oaks Hackney Farm
Mark & LeAnne Mayberry
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2015 ASHAV Horse Show Sponsors (continued)
Mary & Ken Dunker
Mary Martha Litz
Matt Shiflet Stables
Meadow Wood Stables
Melissa Rogers
Mercer Springs Farm
Mike & Natalie Hamer
Monique Hall
Sandy River Equestrian Center
Shawsville Pharmacy, Inc.
Shelter Alternatives
Southern Classic Auto Wash, Rke & Christiansburg
Southern States Christiansburg VA
Southern States Cooperative, Inc (Richmond)
Southern States-Russell County Cooperative
SouthernStates Southside Coop Petersburg VA
Stacey Wright
Monnington Farm/Lionel & Georgia Ferreira
Nancy Peterson
Suzanne S. Blair
Patty Hylton
Sweet Laurel Skin Care, LLC
Perry Huffer
Temple Boitnott
Phil & Debbie Geisel
The Big Lonely, Karin Banks
Pisgah’s Lofty Height’s Farm & The McKinney Family The Bluegrass Horseman/Keith Cupp
R.Dale & Becky Sheets
The Ellington Family
Rexrode Masonry & Tile, Inc.
The Scearce Family
The Tack Room-Cindy Quick Jones
Riverdreams Farm
Riverview Stables South
Tom F. Fitchett, Complex Manager Wells Fargo
Rob & Melanie Lewis
Tracy Phillips-Phillips Insurance Agency
Robert Ralston
Truck Thermo King, Inc.
Robin Williams
UPHA Chapter 18
Roger D. Noell Pump Sales & Service
V & M Trucking
Rover Make Over's
Valley MicroComputers, Inc.
Saddlebreds-R-Us
Virginia Winter Tournaments
Sally & Willy Snider
Washington County Veterinary Service
Sam L. Whited-Whited Insurance Agency
WalMart
Thank you to all the
2015 ASHAV Horse
Show Sponsors.
You have all been put
on the NICE List!
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FOR THESE IMPORTANT DATES
FEBRUARY 19 & 20, 2015
and
MARCH 5, 2015
For:
Where:
Contact:
UPHA Chapter 18 Spring Riding Clinic,
Feb. 19th & 20th
Virginia Horse Center
Nancy Troutman (540) 598-9083
And
For:
Where:
The 2016 ASHAV Convention!!!! March 5th
Natural Bridge Hotel, Lexington VA
Only One day!
Silent Auction, General Membership meeting, election of
officers, Awards Dinner, and much, much more!!!
More Information coming!!!
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ASHAV Hall of Fame 2015
Claude Shiflet
I am honored to present this year’s ASHAV Hall of Fame inductee. This gentleman is a Virginia native and is a major force nationally in the Saddlebred community. Claude Shiflet, supported by his wife Alice and their family, has set a high standard in breeding, training, and
showing our beloved American Saddlebred horses. He has also set the standard for character
traits such as honesty, integrity, devotion to family and customers, fairness, and morality.
Claude was born in nearby Churchville, Virginia, and has been associated with horses, particularly the American Saddlebreds, all his life. As a young man, he carried on the family tradition
of farming, and by night, he trained horses. Claude’s first professional job was for Senator
John Amos at Highland Green Farm in West Virginia. His next move was to North Carolina
and Dr. McCloud’s LuMar Farm where he trained Commander’s Countess, Follyrama, Carolina’s Catherine The Great, and other champions. From there he went to A. E. Knowlton’s Emerald Farm where he made his first world champion Tinsel Wing as a three-year-old five-gaited
entry. Black Emerald, Red Emerald, and WC Purloined Emerald were a few of the champions
he trained there. A stop at the famous Dodge Stable and association with the renowned Earl
Teater in Kentucky then brought Claude and his family to Asheboro, North Carolina, in 1972
where he resides today. We cannot list all the champion horses and devoted clients associated
with Claude. He has been blessed with many fine entries and even finer customers. Many of
you will remember these stars of the show ring: Stanley County Fox, RWC Society Time, Ovation, Flirtatious, Cause a Flutter, Victory Tied Blue, Dark Lady Luck, Aire of Love, So Scandalous, Knightwatch, Laurel Hill Supreme, Pistols and Petticoats, Feudin Fury, Flight’s Truly
Fair, Fiesta’s Pride, and Starlike Aires. Names like Love, Antich, Ray, Murphy, Anderson,
Baker, Freemen and Leon are just a few of many customers who have benefited from Claude’s
expertise. The Shiflet tradition of fine horses and first class clients continues today. Son Harrison and his wife Beverly and their son Grant are well known trainers in North Carolina. Their
other son Matt and his wife Whitney are successful trainers as well with a long list of champi(Continued on page 8)
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ons and world champions. Son Doug is married to Debbie and is a well known Saddlebred
photographer. Son Mark works in real estate in Louisville and his wife Jill is a champion Saddlebred rider. Son Shane is a professional equine photographer and his wife Suzy is a Saddlebred trainer in Asheboro. Alice has been an exceptional help mate and asset to Claude and all
the family. Her friendly, approachable manner accounts for her widespread popularity in the
horse show world. I had the great pleasure and honor to present Claude to the Roanoke Valley
Horse Show Hall of Fame and the Virginia Horse Show Association Hall of Fame. He is also a
member of the World Championship Horse Show, the UPHA and The American Saddlebred
Association of the Carolinas Halls of Fame. I now present Claude his sixth Hall of Fame membership as the 2015 inductee to the ASHAV Hall of Fame.
By L. Gerald Carter
Judy Robichaux
Photography
(540) 248-6719
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ASHAV Breeder of the Year 2015
Rae Lee Mills said that she rode when she was 9 months pregnant, so her son, this year’s ASHAV
Breeder of the Year, was practically born on a horse. His grandmother, Nada Honaker, said that
when he was 2 years old, he came in the house one day and asked her and his great aunt if they
had seen his pony, Charlie Brown, throw him. They said “no” and he replied, "well don't worry, he will
do it again" and out the door he went.
Burt Honaker spent his early years learning and riding at his parents, Rae Lee Mill's and Terry
Honaker's farm. When he was in his early teens, he worked at Leatherwood Farm and also for
Dickie Davis at Fort Chiswell Farm. Horses and football were his passions.
After graduating from high school, Burt spent a couple of years in college and then enlisted in the Air
Force for 4 years. When he got out of the service he knew he wanted to continue to train horses. He
was hired as the assistant trainer at Callaway Hills Stable in Missouri and ultimately became head
trainer. Burt started and trained several world champions including Callaway's Born With Style and
Callaway’s Born For This.
He began to study bloodlines and crosses and put his stamp on their breeding program. Breeding
became his passion. Burt fell in love with a colt born on the farm named Callaway's Northern Kiss.
He thought he was pretty special and when the opportunity to buy him came up, he knew it was the
right thing to do.
While working at Callaway Hills, Burt met Miriam Hirshon. They shared a love for horses and a vision of owning a breeding farm of their own. Nine years ago Burt decided it was time to come home.
He began building their farm in Wytheville, Virginia on property given to them by Dickie Davis. Over
the last 8 years Burt and Miriam have built a first class breeding operation. They purchased Sea
Forth's Billionaire as a cross with "Kiss" mares. Over the last several years "Kiss" has made a name
for himself. Some of his get include Fort Chiswell's Royal Kiss, Surprise Kiss, Watermark's A Kiss
For Luck, Too Sweet To Kiss, Heir To A Kiss, Here Comes The Boom, HS First Day, Enchanted
Kiss, One More Kiss, and Famous Kiss, and the list goes on.
Northern Kiss Farm has a bright future. Their goal continues to be to produce horses of the highest
quality. Miriam and Burt are dedicated to the breeding and training of the American Saddlebred and
look forward to continued service to the industry. With over 20 babies born this year and hopes to
increase that number, Northern
Kiss Farm is striving to be one of the premiere breeding farms in the country.
Tonight we congratulate this year’s ASHAV Breeder of the Year, Burt Honaker.
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ATTENTION ASHAV Members!
Do you shop at Kroger? You can support ASHAV every time you
shop!
Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper
through Kroger Community Rewards.
Kroger Community Rewards makes fund-raising easy…all you
have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!
Register your Kroger Plus Card online at Kroger.com/
communityrewards by clicking on Enroll. You can then search for
American Saddlebred Horse Association of Virginia or NPO #
88291 and link your card to ASHAV!
Every time you shop for groceries and scan your Kroger Plus Card,
ASHAV automatically starts earning rebates!
Register your Kroger Plus Card today!!!!
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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2015 High Point Champions
Open Five Gaited
1st Rappe'
Danny & Nancy Troutman
660
Amateur Five Gaited
1st Mucha Muchacha
2nd Treasures In The Park
Charity Bishop
Leigh Kauffelt
890
100
Juvenile Five Gaited
1st The Jade Hunter
Carlie Hester
310
Adult Five Gaited Pleasure
1st Bluebonnet's Challenger
2nd Callaway's Born For This
3rd Treasures In The Park
Owned by: Bobby Burgess/Rebecca Williams
Janet Sterba
Leigh Kauffelt
770
480
220
Juvenile 5-Gaited Pleasure
1st Master of the Universe
Morgan Hylton
515
5-Gaited Pony
1st Undulata's Kipling
Morgan Hylton
670
Fine Harness
1st Take Me Home Tonight
2nd Captain Breckingridge
3rd Fox Grape's Limitless
Carol S. Reedy
Owned by: Debra & Michael Ohlson
Sharon Ellington/Shown by: Joe Ellington
Open Three Gaited
1st Callaway's Sneakingout of Here
2nd Shadow Mountain's Black Inc.
3rd Southern Hemisphere
Owned by: Debra Ohlson/Shown by Bobby B.
Ginny Kauffelt/Shown by: Leigh Kauffelt
Dr. John Cummins/Shown by: Casey Surface
Amateur 3-Gaited
1st UnChaperoned
2nd Callaway's Sneakingout of Here
Brittney Ritter
3rd Shadow Mountain's Black Inc.
Carol S. Reedy
Owned by: Debra Ohlson/Shown by:
880
Ginny Kauffelt/Shown by: Leigh Kauffelt
580
310
265
2330
280
Juvenile 3-Gaited
1st LuLu Guinness
2nd My Twinkle Toes
3rd The Great Tatus
4th HS Daydreams Believe In Me
Frankie Sue Snider
Morgan Hylton
Isabella Johnston
Owned by: Dana Mullins/Shown by: Olivia Horan
1640
1335
705
370
3-Gaited Pony
1st My Gisele
2nd Select the Best
Vickie Langford/Shown by: Dakota Hartley
Owned by: Andre Fourie/Shown by: Sarah-Ann
1120
280
Open 3-Gaited Park
1st Young Money
2nd Rappe'
3rd Blueberry Yum Yum
Owned by: Debbie Ohlson
Danny & Nancy Troutman
Rebecca L. Williams
1330
280
260
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Amateur 3- Gaited Park
1st Blueberry Yum Yum
2nd Indigo Sky
Rebecca L. Williams
Kiani Fridley
1070
600
Juvenile 3- Gaited Park
1st Just Out of Reach
Emily Ball
650
Junior 3- Gaited Park
1st Guy's Sweet Caroline
Sherri Surface
640
ASB Park Pleasure
1st I'm Romeo
2nd High on Coal
Joann Bedsaul
Morgan Hylton/Shown by: Casey Surface
1170
580
ASB Adult Pleasure
1st Winsdown Point Breeze
2nd That's final
3rd Lovin' Louie
4th A Perfect Affair
Priscilla Barber/Shown by: Laura Bumgarner
Jennifer Crozier
Anna Hudson
Kelli Woody
1220
1100
660
280
Juvenile ASB Pleasure 13 & Under
1st CH A Starless Nite
2nd A Lifetime of Dreams
3rd Morelli
4th Gypsy's Bay Miss
Madison Alley
Cory Morrison
Olivia Horan
Christie &/or Madison Law: Shown by: Madison
1100
580
550
270
Juvenile ASB Pleasure 14 to 17
1st Leatherwood's Highlight
2nd Master of the Universe
3rd Keep Me
4th Leatherwood's Hancock
5th George W
Andre Fourie'/Shown by: Sarah-Ann Fourie'
Morgan Hylton
Candence Stables/Shown by: Jordan Burks
Larry Blankenship/Shn. by: Maddie Blankenship
Robert Compton/Shown by: Sarah-Ann Fourie'
540
580
320
265
80
Juvenile Pleasure W/T 12 & Under
1st Stir It Up
2nd Irish Hill's Mountain Star
Dillan Emrich
Andre Fourie/BJ Fourie & Julia Day
1710
420
ASB Pleasure Driving
1st I'm Mighty Bewitching
2nd Sharpie
3rd Stagleigh’s Classic Melody
Leslie Melvin/Shown by: Janet Webster
Leanne Mayberry
Robin Williams
1695
1580
430
ASB Pleasure Prospect
1st April Foolin' You
Nancy & Danny Troutman Shown by: Adrian S
220
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Adult ASB Country Pleasure
1st Marching Royally
2nd Positive Out Look
3rd Just As I Am
4th Jatana's Bidding on the Ritz
5th Flashy Heir
6rh LA Sir Top Hat
Doris Tyler
Mary Dunker
Terry G. Wilson
Owner: Tommy Barron/Leah Barron Wilson
Wanda Hensley/Shown by: Ashley Greer
Lori Kauffelt
1830
1500
1240
1130
820
560
Juvenile ASB Country Pleasure
13 & Under
1st Mountainview's Elegant Day
2nd Mountainview's Supreme Ruler
Owner: Robert, Margaret & Kirsten Crouch
Carlin Bumgarner
3020
2440
Juvenile ASB Country Pleasure
14 to 17
1st Sudar Bear's Bream
Alexis Jennings
195
Juvenile Country Pleasure W/T 12 & Under
1st Steel Illusion
Emma Townley
400
ASB Country Pleasure Driving
1st Michael's Moving Man
2nd Flashyheir
Janet & Eleanor Webster/Shown by:Janet & Ellie
Wanda Hensley
1285
1020
ASB Western Country Pleasure
1st CH Cosmic Sunfire
2nd Mountainview's Supreme Ruler
3rd Lovin' Louie
4th Attache's Candy Kiss
Judith Gandarillas
Carlin Bumgarner
Anna Hudson
Patty Hylton
3330
3100
1550
810
ASB Country Hunter Pleasure
1st CH Cosmic Sunfire
Judith Gandarillas
1420
Open Road Pony
1st Extremely Intimidating
Mark Shumate
700
Amateur Road Pony
1st Crystal Creek's Duchess
2nd Holy Roller
Phillip Geisel
Leigh Kauffelt
2560
2230
Juvenile Road Pony
1st Blue Grass Impression
2nd Blackjack
Jason Horan/ Shown by: Olivia Horan
Chase Tibbs
1660
440
Road Pony Under Saddle
1st Totally Intimidating
2nd Pulitzer Prize
3rd Voila
Morgan Hylton
BTF/Shown by: Samantha Stratton
BTF/Shown by: Jamie Houck
2280
1880
660
Open Road Horse
1st Starstruck Medea
2nd Trump Card
Owned by: Michael Ohlson/ Bobby Burgess
Casey Surface
930
320
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Amateur Road Horse
Open Hackney Pony
1st Black Merlin
Owner: Chuck Dawson/Shown by: Joy Bowman
300
English Pleasure Pony
1st Gypsy's Bay Miss
Christie &/or Madison Law: Shown by: Madison
240
Pleasure Pony Driving
1st Just Like Daddy
2nd Another Edition
Deborah Sheets Barron
Bent Tree Farm
1752.5
800
1st Trainer: Bobby Burgess
Daykota Hartley
280
Div. III 11 to 13
1st Trainer: Nancy Troutman
2nd Trainer: Lee Hudson
3rd Trainer: Khari Ryder
4th Trainer: Nancy Troutman
Kirsten Crouch
Olivia Horan
Carlin Bumgarner
Cory Morrison
925
585
300
280
Div. V Adult
1st Instructor: Lee Hudson
Anna Hudson
680
Academy Walk/Trot
1st Instructor: Sherri Surface (Tied)
1st Instructor: Sherri Surface
2nd Instructor: Sherri Surface
3rd Instructor: Sherri Surface/Shirley Trail
4th Instructor: Jessica Schaaff (Tied)
4th Instructor: Jessica Schaaff
Abrianna Bishop
MaKaylah Bishop
Hannah Lacy
Nichelas Shrewsbury
Hannah Ahlers
Olivia Fobare
430
430
410
290
270
270
Academy Walk/Trot & Canter
1st Instructor: Sherri Surface
2nd Instructor: Jessica Schaaff
3rd Instructor: Jessica Schaaff
Lori Kauffelt
Christina Barfield
Rachel Ahlers
320
300
290
EQUITATION:
Div. I Walk-Trot 10 & Under
Div. II 10 & Under
Div. IV 14 to 17
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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 Award, 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. 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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2015 ASHAV Scholarship Recipient
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.
This year’s winner embodies all of these characteristics and more. She graduated from Salem High School in
June of 2015 and is currently a freshman at the University of Virginia, contemplating a major in biology and a
minor in Spanish.
A faithful member of ASHAV, since the age of eight, she has grown up showing in multiple American Saddlebred divisions and reached a personal goal, of showing on the green shavings at Louisville, in August of 2015.
Over the years, our winner has taken lessons on and shown American Saddlebreds and Hackney Ponies. She
has been instructed by several trainers and appreciates the fact that she has an exceptional support system. Her
first lessons began at age eight, with Nancy Troutman, at Meadow Wood Stables. While riding with Meadow
Wood she has had the opportunity to show Instant Promise and Touch the Clouds in the Twelve and Under
Walk Trot Country Pleasure Division and Morelli in the Twelve and Under Walk Trot Show Pleasure Division. She also showed Curly Day in the 14 to 17 Country Pleasure Division. For the last two years, our winner
has been riding and showing Pulitzer Prize, for Karen Waldron and Bent Tree Farm, in the Road Pony Under
Saddle Division.
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, participating and helping Maggie Gardiner, for
several summers, with the Long Acre
Stables horse camps to spending
countless hours helping with the Virginia Winter Tournaments, labeling
back numbers, creating class lists for
individual barns, organizing ribbons
and then volunteering to help hold
and groom horses.
She has been an active youth and now
active adult member of ASHAV, for
ten years. Our recipient has spent
countless hours selling raffle tickets
and “flying pigs” and has helped raise
money as a Spice Girl and backup
singer for Aretha Franklin, during the
ASHAV conventions lip syncing
competition.
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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 a member of the
Junior and National Honor Society, Vice President of the Spanish Honor Society and member of the prom
committee. She not only ran on the Salem High School cross country team but also received the team Impact
award and was awarded the title of Most Dedicated. While playing high school lacrosse she received various
All District and All-Valley awards and was a first team All-District Defender in 2015 and 2nd Team AllRegion. Our recipient has travelled to Santa Cruz, Bolivia on 2 different exchange program trips where she
was completely immersed in the homes, school and local culture for 6 weeks. She participated in church mission trips, volunteering to repair homes for underprivileged southern families and continues to volunteer for
the Roanoke Valley Community School fundraisers, including the Annual Strawberry Festival. During all of
her world travels, club officer positions, sports and volunteering, she maintained a weekly babysitting job and
a 4.36 GPA and was honored as a distinguished graduate in the top 10% of her graduating class.
While attending UVA she has become a part of Challah for Hunger, a group that sells Challah on grounds to
raise money for the Blue Ridge Food Pantry and Mazon, a nonprofit organization who work to end hunger in
the United States and Israel. She is also a member of GlobeMed, an organization that is partnered with “Build
Your Future” in Cambodia. They raise money to help improve the health of impoverished people around the
world. Our recipient thanks ASHAV for introducing her to volunteering, teaching her the importance of helping out and fueling her desire to help others in her community
While riding, volunteering and spending countless hours
on academic work and community service projects, our
winner also won reserve in the World Championship
Horse Shows Junior Judging Contest in 2010 and then
won first place, two years in a row, in 2011 and 2012. This
hard working young lady not only enjoys the show ring,
but has no problem spending time “behind the scenes,”
from washing and braiding tails, setting up for shows,
manicuring hooves and feeding, to preparing and refreshing stalls and bedding.
She plans to keep horses a part of her life, for as long as
she is able; hoping to continue her support of ASHAV and
staying involved in the horse show world. Our winner has
been heard to say, “Riding horses has been a part of my
life for so long. Showing and the American Saddlebred
breed has taught me many values that I can carry into all
aspects of my life. I’ve learned how to work hard to
achieve my goals and how to appreciate the rides or the
experiences when I have done my best, even when I haven’t received the best ribbon in the ring or the top award.”
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 Samantha Haven Stratton!
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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,
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SHOW HORSES FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES
BOARDING * TRAINING * LESSONS
Ad Rates: Front 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
Heads Up Virginia! Page 21
2016 Horse Show Schedule
January 9th
January 30th
February 20th
February 19th & 20th
March 5
Winter Tournament, VHC
Winter Tournament, VHC
Winter Tournament, VHC
UPHA Riding Clinic
ASHAV Convention
Please send me horse show information as soon as you
know of any shows where our beloved
Saddlebreds are welcome.
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 (Christmas/ New Year/ Winter Shows)
American Saddlebred Horse
Association of Virginia Newsletter
1617 Maiden Lane, SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
www.ashav.net
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December 2015
A LOOK AT WHAT’S INSIDE!
Letter from the President
Cover
Officers and Zone Directors
2
2015 ASHAV Horse Show Sponsors
4
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
6
ASHAV Hall of Fame Recipient
7
ASHAV Breeder of the Year Award Recipient
9
Kroger Card Fund Raising Opportunity
10
2015 ASHAV High Point Champions
11
2015 Sportsmanship Nomination Form
15
2015 ASHAV Scholarship Recipient
16
Easy Fund Raising Opportunity
18
The Bulletin Board
19
ASHAV Membership Form
20
Horse Show Corner and Deadlines for Submission to Newsletter
21