News and Info
PRESS RELEASE:
PAYBACK PROGRAM TO PROVIDE PRIZE MONEY
December, 2007
A new program has been launched to provide prize money for exhibitors at the Arabian Sport Horse National Championships beginning in 2008. Founded by a group of SHN exhibitors and supporters, the program features half-price stallion services as the main source of funding.
By donating a breeding, all existing offspring of that stallion become eligible for the prize money in all Payback classes. The stallion services are sold on a first-come-first-served basis to any mare owner.
Boasting over 60 of the highest quality stallions of all breeds, the SHN PAYBACK PROGRAM promises to be quite popular among both breeders and exhibitors. “It’s a win/win situation for stallion and mare owners alike,” says program director Laura Wood. “Mare owners have access to the best stallions at a discount and stallion owners can win recognition as well as prize money for themselves.”
Exhibitors are the real beneficiaries, as they can earn cash for their accomplishments at the show. As the program grows, more Payback classes will be added, both at entry and upper levels of the competition in each of the show’s divisions of dressage, over fences, carriage driving and Sport Horse Under Saddle and In-Hand.
“The Sport Horse Nationals Payback program is really exciting! So many top quality stallions to choose from, something for everybody from Purebred Multi -National Champions to world class Warmbloods. The money that will benefit the National classes will bring the status of Arabian Sport Horses to new levels.” says Payback participant and co-director Patience Prine-Carr.
The Arabian stallions donated thus far include 6 time US National Champion Allience+//, 5 time National Champion OKW Entrigue+++//, and 2 time National Champion Khahpur Khopi+ just to name a few. Warmbloods donated include Rosenthal, Frohwind, DeLaurentis, Wonderful, Redwine, Sinatra Song and Ironman.
More information on this exciting program can be obtained by visiting the website at www.shnpayback.com or calling Laura Wood at (337) 370-7671 or Peggy Ingles at (410) 823-5579.
REGIONAL SHOWS
Nov 29, 2007
Here are a few important announcements regarding our Regional Shows for next year. There is some limited ad space available in the Prize List. Copy needs to be sent to Jan Decker by January 1 for inclusion in the Prize List. jandecker1@sbcglobal.net.
If you have moved since last year, Jan Decker needs your new address if you expect to receive a prize list in the mail.
E-mail jandecker1@sbcglobal.net
Due to the high cost of postage, the Region 13 / HHC / Triple Crown mailing list has been purged of 1,500 inactive/non- exhibitors.
If you have not been an exhibitor in the past two years you may not recieve a prize list in the mail.
If you are not an exhibitor and would like to see the Region 13 prize list, you will find it on the Region 13 website at www.Region13.net.
It will be on the web around the first part of February.
Pamela KittredgeRegion 13 Director
email: pamk@iserv.net |
$500.00
Cash Award
Will be presented to the High Point Sport Horse
In Hand
At the West Michigan Fall Classic - Labor Day weekend, Mason, MI
West Michigan thanks Tiina Burkhart & Classicala Farm
For their generous donation
2007 REG. 13 COMMITTEES
REGIONAL REPS.
Amateur: Gayle Ledwidge
Annual Convention Planning : Jackie Cossio
Awards: Alma Gage
Bylaws: Joe Polo
Competitive Trail: Chris Eickleberry
Dressage: Cathy Gage
Endurance: Teresa Searcy
Equine Stress: Tim Fleck
Equitation: Doreen Andersen
Eventing / Driving: Cathy Gage
Hunter / Jumper: Cathy Gage
Membership: Pamela Kittredge
National & Regional Classes: Jan Decker
Professional Horsemen: Pam Kittredge
Sport Horse: Cathy Gage
Working Western: Joe Polo
Youth: Doreen Andersen
The 2006 Dave Rinehart Youth Memorial Trophy recipient is Bret VanKlompenberg!
David Rinehart Memorial Trophy
The first David Rinehart memorial trophy was presented this year at the Region 13 show. It was a very moving moment.
We have a heart-felt presentation tonight in memory
of our special friend, Dave Rinehart.
Although Dave's involvement in our Arabian youth began with his daughter,
it soon stretched to include just about anyone who rode a horse. He was
always there with encouragement, a pat on the back and a hearty laugh.
At shows he was invaluable as a gopher, always asking "What can I do to help?"
He will be missed, but not forgotten through the yearly presentation of this award. The Dave Rinehart memorial trophy is presented to the Region 13 youth who best exhibits true sportsmanship and camaraderie which so aptly described Dave.
This year's recipient was selected by a panel of three Regional officials; our regional director, regional vice director and regional show manager.
THIS YEARS RECIPIENT IS BRET VANKLOMPENBERG
