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 SAD NEWS from David and Andrew Sharp Andy's Ranch in Damascus, Arkansas was leveled
by a tornado last week. CLICK HERE FOR THE SHOCKING PICTURES Fortunately, he was NOT injured and his full string of show horses was with him in TN. The calls with everyone's concern has been overwhelming. They appreciate the sentiment, but ask your consideration in refraining from more phone calls at this time, so he may continue to handle all the details of getting his business back together. Thank you![Side note from PleasureHorse.com: Your prayers for them would be a welcome gift; but if anyone would like to contribute a blessing in a monetary way, I will make sure it gets to him in 1 lump sum. Via PayPal use webmaster@HomePagePro.com; Or snail-mail: M. Chris Leese, 1600 Marion Center, Charlevoix, MI 49720]  Welcome our new sponsor: Aspen Grove Ranch in beautiful Ojai, CA
Since it’s inception in 1998, Aspen Grove Ranch (aka AGR Breeding) has been dedicated to producing the finest western pleasure horses in the industry. Their broodmares are all top producing, superior point earners, who are carefully matched with some of the most distinguished stallions in the industry. AGR is excited to welcome Dan Prouhet, NSBA '04 Ltd.Rider of the Year, as their new resident trainer. You will recognize several of the top horses they've produced, including: At His Best, '07 Congress Champion; Good N Green, '07 Res. Congress Champ & '06 Res. Champ Reichert $250,000 Challenge; also Party Lika Rockstar, 2YO Non-Pro WP '07 Res. Champ at the Reichert Celebration. They look forward to seeing everyone at all major futurities! Call 805-646-7081 for questions on the beautiful prospects for sale. Videos online at AspenGroveRanch.net
 Introducing: 3 Gems Tack.com Offering Apparel & Tack for the Selective Equestrian. Their fine line of apparel is specifically designed in every aspect for the professional horseman. One-of-a-kind and ready to wear pieces. The collection of Western and English show tack is ever growing to suit all levels of competition. They aim to bring you quality products at affordable prices, as well as customer service that is unlike no other. Call Greta Myers 701-306-4478.
See: 3GemsTack.com
 Welcome our new sponsor JR Wenger Saddlery & Tack JR Wenger’s makes some of the finest saddles available today on the market. Whether you are going from the rodeo arena or the show arena they have you covered. They are the only saddle company that makes entry level to top level custom saddles in all of the disciplines including showing, training, calf roping, team roping, reining, and barrel racing. So whether you are just a beginner, a professional trainer, or a seasoned competitor, they can make a saddle for you. They stand behind their saddles 100% and guarantee if you don’t like it you don’t own it! Check out all the details at their website: www.jrwengersaddles.com
 Welcome our new sponsor The Indiana Snaffle Bit Association ISBA, as an affilliate of the NSBA, is dedicated to re-engage, and encourage active pleasure horse enthusiasts in the state of Indiana through educational opportunity, reward, and recognition for participation. With the help and support of many, the ISBA was re-activated in 2005. This association encompasses all NSBA approved breeds. We also offer educational clinics and an added money program to expand NSBA opportunities for the Indiana breed associations. Check out all the details at their website: www.indianasnafflebitassociation.com
 New for 2008, the Midwest Saddle Club in Green Bay, WI, is sponsoring a new Open Show Awards Program! You may nominate for specific classes, then attend ANY open show you want and send them your results. They will compile the points and present a Champion & Reserve Champion in each class at the club banquet being held at Rock Garden Supper Club in Green Bay on October 25th, 2008. The program started April 5th and ends September 15th. The Titletown Classic Open Show being held on August 9th and 10th at Glen Valley Farm in Oshkosh, WI will offer double points to all nominees. Last year this 2 day open show awarded over $5,200 in cash and prizes! Please contact Tina Truttmann at 920-468-1382
or e-mail: CTTruttmann@hotmail.com Check out all the details at their website:
www.mwsaddleclub.com
 Riverside
Ranch in Weatherford, Texas has 2 Assistant Trainer positions
available, working with Top Trainers in the industry. Training and
showing Futurity prospects, & open all around show horses. A great
opportunity for learning the industry. Serious inquiries only. Call
Riverside Ranch 940.682.4622 or Stephen 817.304.1198
Visit their website www.riversideranch.com
 Introducing Scenic Rio Krymsun APHA/AQHA registered son of One Hot Krymsun out of a daughter of Zippo Pine Bar. Find out what all the buzz is about at Scenic View Ranch, home of 'Absolootly A Zippo', Lloyd & Janet would like to thank all mare owners who are breeding to Rio and congratulate to those now in foal! Cooled shipped semen available until July 15th, then it’s off to the trainer …Breeding discounts available to performance & producing mares See their website - Rio is the 'real deal', with movement, pedigree, conformation, brains and all that color! Call Lloyd 563-535-7549 about the few Paint & Quarter mares bred to Rio offered for sale. See his photos!: www.SVranch.com
Celebrate 70 colorful years of the Appaloosa Horse Club by joining them in Jackson, Mississippi for the 2008 Youth World Championship June 23-28, followed by the National Show June 28-July 5. A new feature for the 2008 ApHC National Show is a set of "slot" classes with added prize money and prestige. Reservation forms and rules are now available online - Sign up Now! www.Appaloosa.com
Welcome Sweet Swamis! Unique and Original Horsewear. Custom made, lycra stretch hoods in various colors, styles and sizes. Fabrics are chosen based on customer preference, or choose a unique pattern and style off their website. They pick fabrics that are original, so the chance of running into another the same is very 'slim'! All hoods are professionally made with no raw seams, choice of zipper or pull on, and eye-holes cut to your preference. Please Email Stacie Baudo or visit their new website: SweetSwamis.com!
Welcome our new sponsor: Desert Paints, located in sunny Yuma, Arizona where Charlie Eade & Kari Lee Dennis raise World Class HUS Paint Horses.
They have carefully selected several high quality mares for their
broodmare band including 2 Reserve World Champion mares, and only breed to
the best AQHA/APHA stallions in the industry. Desert Paints always have prospects
available for sale. Stop by & check out all of their new foals by All Time Fancy & The Big Sensation. DesertPaints.com
 Roger
& Robin Gollehon of Gollehon Show Horses
are having a Yearling Longe Line Clinic, April 26th, 2008. Registration 9:AM, Clinic from 10-4
Gollehon Show Horses, Versailles, KY.
Limited to 6 yearlings. Unlimited spectators.
Special discount price: FREE!
"Often times breeders don't know what to do with their horses from the time they're weaned to the time they're started under saddle. Our Yearling Head Start Program will help you Add value, Show off potential, Market your horse, Condition for sale, Show in longe line and Get ready to ride. Come join us for a day of fun and celebration." Contact us for further info: 317-408-5151 Roger, 317-408-5150 Robin, www.YearlingHeadStart.com .
Northwind Ranch has an opening for an Assist Trainer in Pilot Point, Texas. The Kern's offer a competitive salary for the position based on experience. An apartment and utilities are included! Its a great opportunity to grow, learn and show with a top pleasure horse ranch. Serious inquiries only. Email Sheri Kern or call 940.686.5919 Show Barn, or cell 940.735.2229. NorthwindRanch.com
The
Glover's have very good reason to be excited about the future
with Invest N Vital Signs. The 3YO stallion raised on their farm in
Bixby, OK is living beyond expectations already. Sired by Vested Pine,
out of the famous 'Vital Signs Are Good' - he won the Reichert Celebration
$250,000 Equine Sports Medicine Challenge as a 2YO shown by Keith
Whistle, then the NSBA World Championship with Kristen Glover showing
him for the first time! They also won the '07 Congress and took the
Reserve World Championship. At the '08 AZ Sun Circuit, both he AND
his dam won Circuit Championships! The Glovers placed Invest N Vital
Signs at Oklahoma Stud Ranch in Purcell, to stand to a limited book
of mares. He will return to the show pen with Kristen for the '08
AQHA Amateur & NSBA Non-Pro events alongside his mother. Read
his article in our Hot News! Website: InvestNVitalSigns.net
Rosewood Farms Show Clothes Rental is a new business venture
aimed at helping defray the cost of show ring attire. Aimee Kundra offers clothes for all types
of riders from 4-H to breed level shows. Clothes are in Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat and Western styles suitable to many breeds. If Aimee doesn't have something
you need, she will try to find it for you! Rent by the season or the show. Reasonable rates. Free shipping. Visit AimeesRosewoodFarm.com
Professional Auction Services, Inc. (PAS) entered it’s 30th year,
guided by owners Mike and Tim Jennings. Known for producing the AQHA World Championship Show Sale and American Hunter Pony Classic, PAS has been an industry leader in show horse marketing since it’s inception. New in 2008, PAS will produce the APHA Fall Championship Show Sale with an innovative group of stakes classes for sale horses. And the Big Money Halter Horse Sale will move to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville on Sept. 6 & 7, 2008. A new Saturday evening session will be held for performance horses. New Incentives from PAS include: AQHA World Sale Bonus, APHA Sales Stakes, PAS Sales Stakes and Derbies for W. Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Halter, Reining & Cutting. [See History in our Hot News!] ProfessionalAuction.com
Welcome our new sponsor: Sorrell Performance Horses, a family oriented, competitive program that seeks out the best horses for their clients with winning results. Located in Lancaster, Ohio at the historical property of Tarhe Run Farm, Jason and Kristen Sorrell are establishing themselves as well-known and respected trainers in the Quarter Horse industry. Offering affordable training services for Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle and All-around for the serious competitor. Always quality horses for sale at all price levels. Visit: SorrellPerformanceHorses.com
Brama Farms has some exciting changes for 2008 - Fleet Machine moved to Kentucky!
He will stand at Clint Fullerton's in Harrodsburg. Mark & Melissa Baus are excited to take advantage of the KY Incentive Program with Fleet's foals.
You will want to consider booking your mare to this colorful 5x World Show Champion. He is a proven producer of excellent all-around horses!
They also welcome Doyle Zimmerman - new Assistant Trainer. Baus' are thrilled to have an
RL Best of Sudden filly out of Potential Investment's dam in the '08 foal crop. They also have their largest 2YO Paint horse selection to date, so call Mark Baus for a top notch APHA show horse: 507-202-1998; Or
visit: FleetMachine.com
The members of Pleasure Horse Breeders would like for all the mare
owners to stop by and see the great selection of stallions in their membership. Studs range from Western Pleasure to All Around to Hunter
Under Saddle, so they have something for everyone. For those that are not
breeding stop by and see their prospects for sale and watch for the
arrivals of the 2008 foals. PleasureHorseBreeders.com
1ST-EVER Introductory AQHA Show!, PleasureHorse.com applauds the Northern Ohio QHA for providing a power-packed weekend to enable Novice Riders to Advance their Skills and actively Learn more about Showing Quarter Horses. The econonmics of this show makes it 'must' for your calendar! Attend 2 training Seminars; show an All-Novice Quarter Horse show Saturday; be in the 1st-ever AQHA Introductory/Open show Sunday. Save travel expenses! Conquer 3 goals in one weekend! Enjoy Reduced-Fee Classes! With Tons of Prizes and Jackpots!
Be a part of 'History in the Making' Sunday, June 1st with the AQHA's 1st-Ever Introductory and Open Show! To recruit more riders, Fees are kept LOW (only $5 per judge!). This is a brand new concept: AQHA Introductory & Open classes are run Concurrently! Approved by the AQHA, OQHA, NOQHA.
Click Here for DETAILS
At All Seasons Farms - Your Horse Will Sleep Well and So Will You., they focus on healthy, happy moms and babies. Lindsey James and Kyle Duke are dedicated to a small scale, high quality program. That means individual attention and care for your special mare and her foal. Booking a limited number of mares to be foaled out annually, they offer a very competitive, package rate. All Seasons Farms is conveniently located in the picturesque hills of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky in the heart of horse country. Your mare or stallion will enjoy a life of luxury at their outstanding facility. Their focus is 'hands on'. They will handle all the details of breeding and can also deliver a specialized grooming, feeding and exercise program to ensure a healthy and happy horse. Contact Lindsey 805-801-5776 or Kyle Duke 805-550-6311. Details on their website:
AllSeasonsFarms.com
Don't Miss Out! Kentucky Gold Classic Sale July 26, 2008 ,
Still Accepting Consignments though spots are filling fast! Plan a full Kentucky Bluegrass weekend! Thursday tour area Farms; Friday attend the PreSale Party. Saturday the sale starts at 10am at the Valentine Hall Sale Pavilion, Paris, Kentucky! Selling select Mares carrying 2009 KyBIF eligible Foals. Early Consignors are: McWhirters, Scotts, Rassi, Pratt, DeGraff, Whistle, Gumz, Harder, Shaw, Adams & many more! Email Tom Hall or call 859-707-6560. Click here to Download a Consignment form! Sale Managed by : V-H Promotions, Inc. Auctioneer: Alan Parker - Pedigrees: Vic Clark Visit: KYGoldClassic.com
Jeff Williams QH would like to Congratulate Kristy McCann and 'Slow Ridin' currently the high point AQHA junior western riding horse in the nation! Also, congratulations to Lisa Collins of Selah, WA on her recent purchase of 'Drive Me to Omaha.' Watch for this new team in the 14-18 Western Pleasure and all-around events under the guidance of Kristy McCann. Nationally competitive western pleasure and western riding show horses and prospects for sale at all times. JeffWilliamsQH.com
Welcome: Rebalyn Show Apparel,
Offering the latest styles in Custom Made and Ready to Wear Western show clothing; Both one of a kind and limited edition Designs. Owner Rebecca Fye uses only the finest designer fabrics and materials, and pays close attention to quality and detail.
Proud to have provided new looks to some of the Top Youth, Amateur and Select Riders in Several Breeds, Rebalyn's New 2008 styles include fancy Rail Shirts and Short Jackets using Sequined and Glitter Stretch Fabrics, Embellished with Lamb Leathers and/or Ultrasuede accents with abundance of Crystals, Nail heads, etc. New items are available that are not on their site so please Email Becky. Visit: Rebalyn.com!
Introducing our new sponsor: Sparkling Show Clothes, owned by Liz Rasmussen, she and her team create custom made apparel and ready-to-wear western
fashions for women and youth. Their passion is in creating one of a kind
western show fashions. But, they also have a variety of clothes ready to wear
and available to purchase now, as well as a great selection of pre-owned items. This is the time of
year to be asking yourself, "What is your NEW look for 2008?" Liz can help you with that answer, by phone 651.246.0910 or Email. Have fun shopping today:
SparklingShowClothes.com!
Amy Meredith from Stillwater Ridge Farms is thrilled to have her first foals by her new stallion 'Custom Invitation' coming into the world this spring. Especially the bay stud colts by Custom Invitation one out of Best to Be Vested (Vested Pine), the other out of Zippos Amiga Chex (Zippo Pine Chex) whom she thinks this are going to a very promising prospects. Look over her new website to see photos and more info about her Kentucky Incentive Fund eligible stallion by Invitation Only, standing at DeGraff Stables in Midway, KY. Visit: StillWaterRidgeFarms.com!
Visit the new website of
Ima Zippo Good Bar proudly owned by Carl & Shirley Gastineau
of New Bloomfield, Mo. located l2 miles from the capital, Jefferson
City. His sire is Zippos Mr Good Bar and dam Majestic Enough. He is
a l5.2. red roan. They have been raising horses for 30 years and he
has the best mind of any horse they have owned. He has been the Missouri
Sire of the Year for 3 years. He has sired World and Congress Winners.
They breed to perfect pleasure horses. Their brood mare band consists
of A Note from Bill Kaven... "It has been brought to our attention that an old contract was located on our website and has caused some confusion about this year's stud fee for Kentucky Incentive Funded Vested Assets. In order to correct the situation, we would like to honor our 2007 pricing of $850 for the 2008 breeding season. We apologize for any inconvenience." KavenQuarterHorses.com
 Introducing The Clotheshorse Connection: Your source for high quality show clothes and tack online. Owned and operated by Maggie McCrady, 'The Clotheshorse Connection' is a consignment shop specializing in high quality designer show clothes and tack items. They have a large inventory of show clothes, western and english saddles, work tack, and lots more! Their current inventory includes items by Diane Olsen, Paula's Place, Show Grace, DryCreek Designs, Showtime Show Clothing and Blue Ribbon Tack. Check back often as they list new items daily! If you're looking for something specific, call 360-201-3354
or email Maggie and you'll be the first to know if what you're looking for comes in. Visit ClotheshorseConnection.com!
 Kathryn Donahoo is sole owner operator of Kathryn's Kreations, a small custom sewing business for Horse Show Apparel. She has shown the Iowa & AQHA Circuit for many years and feels she knows what elements it takes to make an outfit catch the judge's eye as well as the necessity for comfort and ease of maintenance. Her business is custom orders but when time allows she sews for her website. Kathryn only has a few unsold items listed but has dozens of fabric options and offers swatches for custom orders. All clothing is 1-of-a-kind and most is machine washable. She has a small selection of jewelry to complete your look and also does minor alterations on her ready-made clothing to create a custom fit for you. Her Photo Gallery shows a sample of customers, their accomplishments, and her work. So if you are looking to add unique apparel to your show wardrobe be sure to check out KathrynsKreationsOnline.com
Tail Source introduces their newest products and savings... They are proud to offer weighted tails with removable weights in all colors and lengths. Email for pricing. They would also like to introduce their newest color 'Blonde Flaxen' a great choice for roans and some paint horses with very light tails. They have a video on how to attach each of their tails. Including the 1/2, 3/4 or 1 Pound wrap-around tails with grommets. When attached, they have the same appearance as a knob style tail without the bulkiness, it lays snug to the tailbone and moves with your horse. Also the 4 piece one pound tails allows you to add hair where needed on the sparse tailed horse. Put in all 4 or as many as you need. Spend $250 or more and receive a free gift. See TailSource.com for details.
E-saddlery is having a storewide inventory clearance sale. They've slashed prices on select, in stock, items thoughout the store. E-saddlery.com has always prided themselves on offering high-quality show
equipment with affordable pricing and exceptional customer service. If you've been thinking about purchasing something, now's the time to take
advantage of extra savings on their already low prices - they ship worldwide. Click
here to Shop at E-saddlery.com!
 Introducing: A Pleasure Sensation fondly know as 'Spot' by his owners, RC & Nancy Donohew of Shelby, North Carolina. They said, "He's an incredible son of Zippos Sensation, truely a pleasure to own and show!" Spot earned his Superior and ROM in Novice Amateur W.Pleasure with limited showing. His offspring are now performing in the show ring and with a very small first foal crop of 8, four have become Futurity, JFP, NSBA, and point winners! Call 704-472-5619 or visit Spot and his foals at: aPleasureSensation.com  
Welcome our
new sponsor Double L Paint Horses Mention this ad to receive a reduced breeding fee of only $850, includes 1st shipment and a live color foal guarantee! They stand 2 fine stallions, One Kool Krymsun, 2004 dun Tobiano stallion by 3 Time World
Champion, and 4 Time Congress Champion, One Hot Krymsun
and By Appointment Only, 2005 bay Tobiano stallion, by NSBA Hall of
Fame and AQHA Leading Sire, Invitation Only. Double L Paints specialize in raising
longe line and 2 year old W.Pleasure prospects, and have a great lineup of fine broodmares. So if you are looking well-bred pleasure prospect please
email Lyle or Lori Hanson or call 319-364-5020. Website: DoubleLPaintHorses.com
Wind Gate Performance
Horses premiers 2 Outstanding Champion Black Stallions, Kentucky
Incentive eligible for 2008: 'The Ebony Jet' Superior WP, 15.2 grandson
of Hotrodders Jetset, was Open & Jr. HighPt WP Champion. Siring
all-around Champions; WP, HUS & Hunter Over Fences performance winners.
Having exceptional dispositions, balanced overall, naturally deep hocked
with slow legged movement for a great show prospect. Ebony is also sire
of 'The Empire Jet' (pictured on icon) HighPt Green Working Hunter Stallion.
This big exotic black Hunter was Res. Champion in Ocala, FL in Green
Working Hunter, Hunter Hack & HUS. He has an exceptionally kind
mind & great soft movement breeders are looking for and produces
foals of the same. Both stand in Paris, KY at Valentine Hall; are enrolled
in KYBIF and several futurities. The 1st 25 mares booked to Ebony will
get a 2nd breeding Free! Live Foal Guarantees apply! Email TheEbonyJet@aol.com
Call 716.652.8174 or Visit: TheEbonyJet.com
Eli Quarter
Horses is thrilled to have acquired Consider His Source, internationally
renowned black AQHA Superior W.Pleasure son of Dynamic Deluxe from the
Stephens of Riverside Ranch. This Dynamic young stallion has
earned many titles including Congress Reserve WP Maturity Ltd Champion,
Red Bud NSBA 3YO WP Intermediate Champion, Denver Stock Show Junior
WP Circuit HighPoint and numerous others. 'Isaac' is already proving
himself as a tremendous sire - having produced numerous Longe Line &
WP Futurity Winners, Open & Amateur ROM earners, Performance and
Halter point earners, and more. 'Isaac' is standing at Laurian Quarter Horses with Laurie Takoff as Stallion
Manager. Fresh cooled or frozen semen available. Satisfaction guaranteed! Contact Laurie today
toll free: 877.765.7228; Visit ConsiderHisSource.com where the Dynamic
legacy continues.
Roddin
Real Venture Offers Private Incentive Award! Owners of Bay tobiano
stallion, Roddin Real, are offering a $1,000 cash award to the first
2009 foal to win a major futurity. Roddin Real, standing in Colorado
Springs, is an own son of World Champion Hot Roddin Zip. With limited
showing 'Rod' has a Superior in W.Pleasure and will be shown in 2008
in Senior WP & Western Riding. Rod's pedigree is outstanding, with his
sire's side leading back to HotRodders JetSet and the dam's side to
Zippo Pine Bar. He's a 95% color producer, siring good-legged foals
with beautiful heads & necks and great minds. For more info contact
Michelle Messenger 719.510.5535, or see Roddin
Real's website.
Looking for people that want to help our forum friends suffering with Cancer. As our forum members become more and more committed to supporting each other as friends, several are quite concerned about the well-being of our members who are suffering from cancer. Knowing we can do more as a group than we can do individually, some of our PleasureHorse Forum friends are wanting to raise money to support Cancer Research in honor our our dear friends that suffer with it. Click Here to read the Discussion on their Roadtrip! This group hopes to get together and make the Donation later this year at the Reichert Celebration. PleasureHorse.com will secure the safety of the funds raised through that time (mid August). Whether you can help with a finacial donation or just want to pray for the project, Sign In here, on our 'People Finder'. 
Dana Hokana reports:
"What a great time it was at the Equine Affaire in Pomona, CA. I spoke
Thursday & Friday on Maximizing Your Western Pleasure Horse, 7 Steps
to a More Responsive Horse, And Keeping the Long Term Show Horse Going."
It was an exciting evening performance with Dana's daughter, Bree, helping
to demonstrate in front of a huge crowd at her very first Equine Affaire!
It was also impressive to see Dana's stallion, Invested Dimension, as
part of the Maximizing Your Western Pleasure Horse clinic, what a nice
horse! Everyone learned a lot and had some great question & answer
times. People that came to the booth got to know Dana better and discussed
their questions in greater detail. Find
Dana's videos on the same topics Here!
Welcome our
new sponsor: Hes Lookin Good, 2002 AQHA 15.2 HD superior Western
Pleasure Stallion is now standing at Mallory Quarter Horses in Paris,
KY. Eligible for the KyQHA incentive fund and Just for Pleasure Futurity.
By Zippos Mr Good Bar out of Priceless Iron (Iron Rebel x Tiger Leo).
Purchased as a yearling from Stan & Mary Kay Steyskal and rode by
Jason Sorrell, 'Toby' as they call him, qualified in '07 for the AQHA
World Show. Owners Carole and Bill Morris would like to offer a special
priced breeding to all forum members who mention this Ad. More info
at: HesLookinGood.com
Steve Heckaman
and his Stallions Move to Kentucky! His famous stallions, Potential
Investment and Potential Asset will stand at DeGraff
Stables beginning February 17th! As Steve mentioned on our forum
last week, "I dont think its a secret that I have been planning to get
into the TB market for some time. I am moving my stallions and operation
to KY, the Lexington area... My goal is to continue to show, breed,
train and be involved with pleasure horses though maybe just on a more
limited basis myself, personally. A qualified associate may do more
of the extensive showing. Im really excited about the opportunities
the TB industry has to offer and I believe with the KyQHA Breeders Incentive
available, it makes sense to move there now and enter a dual service
program." SteveHeckaman.com
Welcome back
Centerton Farms with their new APHA stallion: Dlux Color Edition.
Well-known in the midwest as a consistent sire of winners in the WP,
HUS, and longe line, DCE offspring have over 3000 APHA points. Owners
say hisbabies are quiet, easy going, great movers, and trainable. Making
them ideal mounts for youth and amateurs alike. "Ed", as he is affectionately
called, is a proven performer himself, earning 126 WP and 82 HUS points.
As the only APHA stallion sired by the legendary AQHA stallion Dynamic
Deluxe his bloodlines are impossible to duplicate! "Read all about it"
at: DluxColorEdition.com
David
James introduces Good Bars 747, an own son the great Zippos
Mr Good Bar and out of the special mare 'Forty Seven Saphire'. Forty
Seven Saphire earned nearly 300 points, has both Open and Am. Superiors
and was top 5 in the nation in Sr. W.Pleasure. Good Bars 747 may be
one of the best kept secrets in the horse industry, with his strong
topline, excellent movement, and fabulous mind he is certain to produce
foals one would be proud to show and own. He will be standing in Carlisle,
KY at Four Quarters Farm and is owned by James
Performance Horses.
P5 Equestrian
is offering Free FOALING to Mares Rebred in 2009. Email
Brad Pitts for details. This full service lesson, training, showing,
and breeding facility has 2 locations. Lessons, training & showing
in Evansville, Indiana, and an all new Kentucky breeding facility located
just across the river in Henderson, KY. The Evansville location has
2 heated indoor arenas and offers training/showing services for WP,
HUS & All-Around competitors and an excellent selection of horses
for sale at all levels of prices and training. The Kentucky breeding
farm is the new home of Absolute
Investment, Absolute Asset, Hes Absolutely Sure, Innovation Only,
and A Scenic Impulse. You are invited to learn more about each stallion
and their fine list of horses for sale at P5equestrian.com.
The Invitation,
superior Western Pleasure stallion and Honor Roll producer has
arrived at Valentine Hall Stallions, in Kentucky. As an accomplished
young sire he most recently produced the 2007 High Point Open and Limited
Amateur Western Pleasure stallion in the Nation. Understandably, excitement
is high at Stanley and Susan Scott's Haylo Farm in Ocala with The Invitation's
2 year olds easily excelling and longe line prospects loping their way
to a successful 2008 season. New foals are delivering in Ocala, Florida
and Paris, Kentucky so let this be "The Invitation" for you to go to
Kentucky and see him for yourself! HayloFarms.com.
Kris' Kustoms
has been in the custom horse show clothing business for over 30 years...
Located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Kris offers a full service custom clothing
business including jackets, blouses, pants and chaps. She is also creating
a nice line of ready-to-wear blouses…jackets and pants at competitive
prices (available later this spring). Her office has been very fortunate
to have many award winning customers on a local and National level over
the years in nearly all breeds. Kris specializes in eye-catching and
unusual 'theme jackets'- see all her beautiful items on KrisKustoms.com
 With
talk about 'These Irons are Hot' and the Kentucky Breeder's Incentive,
the industry is buzzing with speculation and hope. Recently industry
leaders like Rick Skelly, co-Owner of Natural Iron was quoted saying,
"These Iron Are Hot offspring I've seen are very nice & I like them!";
Jim McKillips, Meri-J Ranch was proud to say, "We had 2 TIH colts, both
were very fancy. After 4 rides they sold to the 1st buyers that looked
at them... Enough said!". Great horseman Wayne Davis said, "Liked him
in the show pen and really like his colts. He is going to be a top sire".
Andy Moorman was just as pleased, "His colts are exceptional, big &
beautiful and I will be breeding to him", in Kentucky of course! The
HOT 2YOs are a big hit with Nancy Sue Ryan as she happily stated "After
having the opportunity to ride 2 'TIH' 2YOs this year, I have concluded
if they are all this quiet minded and this good of movers my job as
trainer just got a lot easier!" With new babies arriving, this is proving
to be a HOT year, and they are thankful to all for being so enthusiastic
about him as a breeding sire. You are invited to meet 'Dexter' at his
Kentucky home: Valentine Hall Stallions, in Paris, KY or Here
Online.
Custom
dyed boots to complete your look are available by visiting "The Boot
Lady." Many new boots and accessories have been added for the
2008 show season. Since starting over four years ago Robyn Hargrove
has done over 500 pair of boots. She has an inventory of boots or you
can send her your own. Turnaround time is approximately 2-3 weeks. Visit
the www.thebootlady.com
Sands Quarter Horses
is proud to announce NSBA/AQHA Champion producer, You Bet Im
Good, own son of Zippos Mr Good Bar, will be standing at Kent Allen
Quarter Horses in Effingham, IL in 2008. This is a state of the art
facility from their heated show barn & indoor arena, to their large
breeding barn & lab. Allen's are proven in their expertise of stallion
collection, mare care and reproduction. You Bet Im Good's stallion fee
remains $1,000 with early bird, multiple and repeat customer discounts
available! Including Congress/World champion producing mares and superiors
bred for booking fee only $300! Call Linda
Sands 573-364-2385 or Dawn Allen 217-536-6212. YBIG's foals continue
to do great in the show arena and are eligible for many futurities.
Video and info at: YouBetImGood.com
Ann
Myers' Cookies Are Done! See a whole new batch of SWEET
horses for sale just posted! Ann is out once again promoting FUN with
Horses, and she's compiled a list of 'Chocolates' that have sampled
Victory in the show pen from her dual Hall of Fame stallion: Zips Chocolate
Chip and his son Chips Hot Chocolate. Including how Ellexxah Maxwell
became the youngest child ever to win the Congress Bronze! If you have
a Chip or a Chocolate that should have a picture on this list, please
email Ann Myers. Cheer up any mid-winter blues
with a cuddle-soft 'Chip
the Toy' or a Limited edition Breyer or bake some of her famous
cookies with the recipie on ZipsChocolateChip.com
Lawrence Quarter
Horses would like to Congratulate these 'Can Do' teams: Shawn
Hays of CA and Zippos Kat Man Do are 3rd in the NSBA year end points
in Green Western Riding! He is owned by Nancy Chapman of Los Angeles.
Catherine Helm and See What I Can Do for placing Top 20 in APHA Zone
6. Can Do Compulsions earned a ROM, 24 APHA points and was Circuit Champion
all at her first show! This 2004 APHA/AQHA mare is owned by Sheryl Biondahl
& shown by Andy Lockwood of IA. They would like to wish all much
success in the coming year. More winners at ZippoCanDo.com
 Announcement
from Ironwood Acres "After much reflection, we have decided
to keep MDR Impulsive in Minnesota for the 2008 breeding season. We
will be standing 'Juan' as well as 'Frosty' at Anoka Equine Veterinary
Clinic, whom we have worked with for many years. We are comfortable
& confident in their ablility to provide the best service possible
for our clients. We look forward to doing business with you this year
and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us." Donna Hendley,
IronwoodAcres home of FROSTY THE GOODBAR; & MDR IMPULSIVE. Ph: 763-479-2831
or 612-860-8728
IronwoodAcres.com
Congratulations to Raging
Impulse, (Sudden Impulse x Senorita Tigre by Tiger Leo) now
standing at Snodgrass Veterinary Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky,
his offspring did very well this year. 'Justa Crazy Impulse' (APHA)
trained by Wade Spell earned 101 Amateur and 100 Open HUS points. Also
'Outrageous Impulse' (APHA) owned & trained by Stacie Webster earned
37 Amateur, 153 Novice Amateur and 14 Open Points. See this beautiful
AQHA/APHA stallion owned by Dave &
Valerie Watson at their website: RagingImpulse.com
(or call 309-778-2436).
 Paradise
Farms is excited to be our newest stallion sponsor with Huntin
For Chocolate. Well known for his amazing show career, Huntin
For Chocolate, an own son of Zips Chocolate Chip, is an exceptional
sire producing 2007 Youth World Champions, Amateur Select World Champions,
Congress Champions and AQHA Open World Reserve Champions. Too many futurity
champions to list as he has winners in all divisions and classes. Huntin
For Chocolate is standing at Gumz
Farms - Kentucky Division for the upcoming season. Paradise Farms
is a big supporter of the Kentucky
Breeders Incentive Program and is excited to make Huntin For Chocolate
eligible for this great program. See new website: HuntinForChocolate.com
Cooper
QH hosts an Equine Reproduction Seminar This Fri./Sat. course
Jan 25th & 26th, 2008 is designed for horse owners wishing to obtain
a better understanding of most current philosophies of horse breeding
to increase the reproductive efficiency. Topics include anatomy &
physiology of the mare and stallion genital tract, hormonal relationships,
fertility, techniques of AI, factors affecting sperm production, foaling,
postpartum mare, nutrition of the stallion and pregnant mare and more.
Noted Instructors: Dr.Fayrer-Hosken, Dr.Heusner, Dr.Lawrence plus Tanya
Bruce & the UGA Vet Students.
Clinic Details Here! Cooper Quarter Horses is a full service breeding
facility; home to 14 World & Reserve World Champion Sires including
their own, Dont Skip Zip. They invite you to visit their brand new facility
and website as they feature Stallions, Broodmares and Prospects, see:
CooperQH.com
 Welcome
our new sponsor: Seldom Seen Farms owned by Ben & Shannon
Miller, located in Bremen, Ohio. They have years of experience in preparing
horse and rider for 4H, Open and Quarter Horse Shows, they specialize
in sales and breeding of AQHA horses. Ben stands the 16.3 Hand, roan
stallion: 'Roan Baby Drift' who shows Hunter Under Saddle and Performance
Halter. "RB" is 91% Foundation registered NFQHA, APHA, and Roan Horse
Association. He has a great willing attitude & disposition; and
his height makes him very competitive in the HUS arena. They have on-farm
breeding, Artficial Insemination and a Live Foal Guarantee. Visit SeldomSeenFarms.com.
Introducing
our sponsor Olson Performance Horses at Eagles Wings Ranch.
OPH is a family owned & operated training facility 25 miles east
of Denver in Bennett, Colorado. Although he has worked with everything
from Halter to Reining horses, Jerry Olson (Trainer) specializes in
both Western & Hunt Seat Futurity horses. "I feel privileged to
be able to work in the horse industry. Hard work and loving what you
do are essential to success in this business," says Jerry. "Its our
goal at OPH to give every client and horse the best possible environment
and opportunity to reach their full potential. We believe excellence
in care & training at the barn results in success in the show ring
and attention to the smallest detail brings the greatest success". For
more info visit
their website.
Prepare for the new year: The AQHA Rule Changes taking effect 1/1/08 - How to Register your AQHA Foals Online - How to Register a Paint - an Appaloosa - or a Roan Horse. Here is a form if you missed the NSBA Breeders deadline. Plan your Calendar for 2008: NSBA Shows - APHA Shows - AQHA January 
Re-introducing
After Dark Farms and Charlene Vanness from London, Ohio. Home
of retired Halter horse, Paul Newman; and young pleasure stallion: 'Just
Wait Until Dark' with only 3 foal crops, is out siring himself and just
produced his 1st Congress Champion, 'Angel Until Dark', owned by Donnie
Dickerson. Because of great demand, After Dark Farms is opening up the
stud book of Just Wait Until Dark for the 1st time, to a limited number
of approved outside mares for 2008. And he'll be standing at Fearin
Performance Horses in Flemingsburg, KY. Charlene may be reached by phone:
740-953-0816 Email or
website: AfterDarkStallions.com
 Welcome
Troy Green, our new sponsor. He has been involved in the horse
industry since the day he was born. Having won at all major futurities,
Troy is no stranger to success in the show ring. Much of his success
has been on the AQHA circuit with over 20 Congress Championships including
2 Junior & 2 Senior Western Pleasure titles, 2 High Point All-Around
horse of the Congress, 2 Congress Versatility Championships, Congress
Masters Top 10, trained 3 AQHA World and 2 National Champions. Troy
now has a new facility in Preston, Connecticut with a limited number
of openings for new clients. He is also looking for an assistant trainer.
Visit his new website TroyGreenQH.com.Welcome
new Kentucky sponsor: Do You Have A Minute. 'Spanky' is a Congress
Champion and AQHA/NSBA Honor Roll Champion - 17 hand brown stallion.
Gumz Farms says he is so excited about his move to Kentucky, the owners
are offering a HUGE discount to mares willing to come to the farm and
participate in the KY Breeders Incentive Program. To combat the expense
of taking mares to the breeding farm, The Sonnemaker's are offering
the special rate of 1K in KY! His breeding fee is reduced to $1000 only
for mares traveling to Gumz Kentucky farm for the '08 season. For discount
schedules & breeding information, see his new website: DoYouHaveAMinute.com
Thank you to ALL who donated & bid on the Audrey Grace Auction! The total raised off these items was $49,110.00!! If you would like to make a personal donation to help bring this number over our goal of $50K, please email Jane Backes.
Dr.
Mike Bowman would like to announce the opening of his 1st-class
breeding operation in the BLUGRASS STATE! Bowman Ranch will have all
the amenities of a top notch Kentucky breeding farm plus a full service
veterinary clinic. The facilities will include a stallion barn, mare
motels, show mare facilities and foaling barn as well as the full service
clinic. Bowman Ranch is located on 250 acres in Walton, KY...just south
of Cincinnati. Great location, great facilities, great staff... like
their slogan, "If you build it, the great ones will come!" Bowman Ranch
is still accepting stallions to join the 2008 line-up! Call 502-727-2905
if you would like more info. See their awesome line-up of stallions
at: BowmanRanch.net
Introducing: Heather's
Hot Couture. Run by a mother/daughter team, The Heather's
Hot Couture design studio, located in northern California, creates all
one-of-a-kind western show clothing of the highest quality for both
women and girls. Although they specialize in custom clothing, they have
many ready-to-wear items available on their Hot Rack. Shop their
website, studio or their pink boutique at the shows. They're sure once
you do, you'll want to 'Ride in an Original'. Visit: HeathersHotCouture.com
Congratulations to Barger
Quarter Horses, home of Zippo Hot Pine. ZHP's offspring had
a very good year in 2007. Zippen Hot Pine won 12 Longe Line Championships
and 5 Reserve Championships winning more than $20,000! Hot Amigo Leaguer
placed in the top 10 in Novice Youth Western Horsemanship 14-18 at the
2007 Congress with his proud owner Katilynn Nutter. One Hot Amigo shown
by Clay Ferrell and owned by Anne Prince placed 5th in Junior Hunter
Hack at the 2007 Congress and was Top Ten at the AQHA World Show in
Junior Hunter Hack and Green Working Hunter. Zippo Hot Pine stands at
Buddy Talbert Quarter Horses, Blountville, TN. See BargerQuarterHorses.com
Welcome our
new sponsor Holt Advertising Holt Pope's outlook on design comes
from the years involved in the horse industry. The long nights at the
horseshows, early mornings in the arena, and countless tears and sweat
from within what we call 'competition'. And all of this for what? How
do we obtain the status in the industry we all know and want? That's
where Holt Advertising comes in. Holt Pope, owner and designer of Holt
Advertising is a personal marketing agent. When you need a logo, an
ad, a flyer, billboard, radio or tv ad. Call her when you want to capture
by camera what you yourself see in the animal that we all have an affection
for. www.HoltAdvertising.com
Introducing:
JustaTad Farm. Providing quality mare and stallion management
services with personalized care in the heart of Kentucky. JustaTad Farm
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