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MeQHA Northeast Horsearama Circuit 2010
September 3rdthru 6th, 2010 - Skowheagan, Maine
Northeast Horsearama Circuit 2010 Class List
Futurities
| Class | Money Added | Sponsor | ||||||||
| Amateur & Youth Hunter Under Saddle | $500 | Open Western Pleasure | $500 | |||||||
| Entrie Fee for all Futurities are $40 for MeQHA Members, $50 for Non-Members |
Need to Reserve Stalls?
Alice Andrews
bgcandrews@yahoo.com or Phone: (607) 369-4800
McCarthy Enterprise
to Preorder your Shavings,Stall mats or dividers
Call: (207) 474-8952 or E-mail: agmccarthy@hotmail.com
Shavings______$6.50
Stall Mats______$15.00
Hay___________$5.00
Stud Dividers______$6.00 each or $15/ for 3
Camper Rental
Need a Camper for the weekend?
Call: 207-474-6637
Weekend Activities
held by
and MeQHA Board of Directors
Silent Auction Will be held all Four Days!
FRIDAY:
8:00am - 'Weigh to Go' Weigh your Halter Horses for $1.00 . Youth Fundraiser
All Day - 'Weigh to Go' , Guess the combined weight of the Trainers on grounds! $1.00 a guess . Youth Fundraiser, Closest guess wins 50% of the pot!
6:30pm - Exhibitor Pizza Party!
7:00pm - Youth Fundraisers
Walk/Trot Sit-A-Buck
Walk/Trot/Canter Sit-A-Buck
SATURDAY:
All Day - 'Weigh to Go' , Guess the combined weight of the Show Staff! $1.00 a guess . Youth Fundraiser, Closest guess wins 50% of the pot!
All Day - Horse Shoe Hunt for 12 & under
SATURDAY EVENING
Youth Fundraiser @ 7:00pm
$250 MUSICAL FREESTYLE SHOWMANSHIP CHALLENGE SPONSORED BY PERKO SUPPLY OF EXETER MAINE
First place will win $125, second place $75, third place $50. There will be a $10 entry fee that the MeQHYA will keep.
RULES:
(1) MAXIMUM 90 SECOND PATTERN
(2) YOU CAN ONLY ENTER ONCE, BUT SOMEONE ELSE CAN USE THE SAME HORSE WITH A DIFFERENT PROGRAM AND MUSIC
(3) COSTUME AND PROPS CAN BE USED AND CAN ADD POINTS TO YOUR SCORE IF THEY GO WITH YOUR MUSIC AND THEME
REQUIRED MOVEMENTS:
Back 5 steps, one 90 degree turn, one 180 degree turn, two 360 degree turns, one stop 5 seconds long, one set up,5 seconds long
SCORING:
(1) Required movements in program are worth 5 points each
(2) Choreographed movements with song are worth up to 10 points
(3) Overall presentation and representation of Musical Free Style Showmanship is worth up to 10 points
(4) Appropriate costume and props can add bonus of up to 10 points
(5)There will be 2 judges. In case of a tie, the first judge's score is the winner.
POSSIBLE SCORE OF 60 POINTS FOR A PERFECT SCORE
SUNDAY
All Day - John Trafton promises a contest extraordinaire involving guessing combined weight for $1.00 a guess, and with the closest guess getting 50% of the pot.
All Day - Horse Shoe Hunt for 12 & Under
Firecracker Circuit
All Around Champions
Open: Belles Last Dance Owned By Janice Williams
Amateur: Beverly Profitt and OHK Maid Krymsun
Novice Amateur: Susan Chestnut and Assets Hot Rebel
Youth 14-18: Alyssa Freitas and Shes A Major Asset
Novice Youth: Christina Huston and Win One For Pro
Small Fry Champion: Madison Holmes and Don't Be A Shy Guy
Small Fry Reserve Champion: Aubri Bechard and Pamela Rap
Congratulations! Any Qustions on your award please contact MeQHA.
The Art of Showing
by
Sherrye Johnson Trafton, AQHA Judge
Showing is a fun and rewarding experience for competitors of all ages and disciplines. All too often, however, frustration at a poor placing mars what should be an enjoyable day at the show. Here are some tips from the judge’s perspective to help you make the most of your time in the ring.
Go here to Read the full artical "The Art Of Showing"
Canada Imposes Additional Import Restrictions on Horses
Horse owners should be aware that Canada has imposed additional requirements on horses entering from the U.S. because of the outbreak of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in Arizona. This is the first outbreak of VS in the US in 2010. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Arizona Department of Agriculture are conducting an epidemiological investigation into the outbreak. The premises where the virus was discovered is under quarantine. Several states have also imposed movement restrictions on horses from Arizona. For more information regarding possible State movement restrictions please contact your State Animal Health Official.
Canadian Restrictions
Canada is now prohibiting the importation of all horses from Arizona. In addition, horse owners shipping their horses into Canada from any other State must include the following certifications on the import permit and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) in addition to those already required:
- That the horse was inspected by a veterinarian within fifteen (15) days preceding the date of importation;
- That the horse has not been in Arizona during the previous twenty-one (21) days;
- That the horse has not been on a premise where VS occurred during the 60 days immediately preceding exportation to Canada, nor on a premise adjoining such a premise; and
- That the horse tested negative to VS using a cELISA test during the fifteen (15) days prior to importation.
What is Vesicular Stomatitis?
The VS virus causes blister-like lesions in the mouth and on the tongue, lips, nostrils, hooves, and teats. These blisters swell and break, leaving raw tissue that may cause the animals to refuse to eat or drink and show signs of lameness, according to the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Severe weight loss usually follows.
Humans can also be infected with VS by handling affected animals. While horses, swine and cattle are most at risk, other animals may also contract the disease.
NUTRENA
Feed NUTRENA brand feed and want to help out MeQHA?
Save your tags from your feed bags and Send them to Us!
The tags that you send MeQHA will go towards promoting and helping fund the programs that MeQHA offers there members. Do YOUR part and help keep us going strong!
For more information or to Send your tags in:
John Trafton
38 Bridge Road
Brunswick , ME 04011
tel: 207-443-4006
e-mail: jtrafton@meqha.org
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MeQHA Bucks Program
Do you know somebody that would like to Sponsor MeQHA?
Or
Maybe you just want to earn Money that you can use toward your shows this summer!
Check out the MeQHA Bucks Program
and see how you can benefit by helping out your Organization!
Maine Farm Bureau & MeQHA
Please consider becoming a member of Maine Farm Bureau.
The Bureau works diligently on legislative issues that affect the horse industry.
You can visit the Maine Farm Bureau website at www.mainefarmbureau.com
to learn more about them and print off a membership application.
Please note on your application that you were referred by Maine Quarter Horse Association. MeQHA gets a $5 discount off their membership for every new member we recruit.
MeQHA would like to Congratulate
Taylor Duncanson
On becoming a member of Team USA that will be competing in the AQHA Youth World Cup Tournament held in Oklahoma City, OK !
Good Luck Taylor!
Maines Outstanding Professional Horseman
MeQHA would like to congratulate Wanda Lounder of Double L Stable Equestrian Center for her nomination as Outstanding Professional Horseman for 2009.
We wish you the best of luck competing for the AQHA Outstanding Professional Horseman Award, which is being announced at the Annual Convention next month.
AQHA Welcomes Dressage as an Official Class
The American Quarter Horse Journal, January 25, 2010 - Dressage is now an official AQHA class - one in which you can earn AQHA points, qualify for AQHA Incentive Fund earnings and compete for year-end awards. Beginning at Training Level 4, AQHA dressage classes will be held within existing classes at competitions licensed by the United States Dressage Federation or United States Equestrian Federation.
To Read more about this artical from the AQHA Journal , click here.
Read more about the guide to showing Dressage with AQHA here
Don't forget MeQHA also offers our own Dressage Program! Dressage and MeQHA Program
Region 6 Travel
Turn Your Vacations into Donations!
We are excited to announce the addition of a new funding program for Region 6 AQHA. R6AQHA now has its own travel website! This is a full featured travel website private labeled with the R6Travel name and logo. This program will benefit the Willard Rhodes Scholarship Fund, the Region Six Horsemans Crisis Fund and the affiliates who make up Region 6. Go check it out!
www.R6Travel.com
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