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Shetland PonyWofford, Arnold to Receive Year’s Highest Equestrian Awards at the 2012 Pegasus Awards Jacob Arnold. Photo: Joanie Morris/USEF Archive Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is proud to announce the names of five equestrians who have been selected to receive the year’s most coveted awards. Presented by the USEF, the Lifetime Achievement Award, Junior Equestrian of the Year, and the Pegasus Medals of Honor will be presented during the Pegasus Awards gala on Saturday, January 14, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Additionally, the Equestrian of the Year Award will be announced at the Pegasus Awards. More information about that is available here: http://www.usefnetwork.com/news/7915/2011/12/14/usef_announces_the_2011_equestrian.aspx. Lifetime Achievement Award Virginia’s James “Jim” Wofford, 67, is a legend in his sport of Eventing. A decorated athlete, Wofford has helped shape an industry as a trainer, clinician, author, and administrator. His lifelong involvement with equestrian sports and his incredible list of accomplishments have secured his place in history. American Shetland Pony Nominated for USEF Horse of the Year Michelle LaGrotte-Barcus and her Modern American Shetland Pony Heza JackRabbit, who has won two National Championships in Modern Roadster. Rabbit is the first Shetland Pony to be nominated for the Horse of the Year title. (Photo courtesy of Howie Schatzberg) Rockville, MO (December 22, 2010) – Heza JackRabbit, a Modern American Shetland Pony, may only be 46” tall but he just became larger than life as one of five horses from the entire country in the running for the USEF Horse of the Year title. Rabbit, who is registered with the American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC), is a six-year-old black stallion and Reserve National Grand Champion Roadster Pony. “I am very excited for Rabbit and for the American Shetland Pony Club,” said Michelle LeGrotte-Barcus, the proud owner of Rabbit. “I am honored that he is the first Shetland Pony to be up for the Horse of the Year title. I told Rabbit about it and he was excited too, but he thinks his nomination means he gets extra Nicker Makers which are his favorite treat.” LeGrotte-Barcus, who owns Dreamland Shetlands in Rockville, Missouri, said that as a child she watched the movie “The Black Stallion” and dreamed that someday she would have a black stallion of her own. “I just never thought he would only be 46” tall,” LeGrotte-Barcus said, adding that she fell in love with Rabbit the first time she drove him and decided to buy him before getting out of the cart. “The first time I saw Rabbit, in March of 2007, I fell in love. He was quite a handful and I thought he might not be ready for an amateur but I bought him anyway because I knew he was going to be a special pony one day.” Four American Miniature Horses Fill In for Santa’s Reindeer during Holiday HorseFest Linda Kern drove the chestnut Miniature Horses four-in-hand team, I’m Little SoWhat, Master of the Chase, All Fyred Up, and Rhapsody in Red, with help from her son-in-law Doug Johnson. (Photo courtesy of JRPR) Ho, Ho, Ho – Miniature Horses Escort Santa Claus! West Palm Beach, FL (December 20, 2010) – Four perfectly matched tiny American Miniature Horses recently filled in for Santa’s reindeer, much to the delight of the crowd, at the Fidelity Investments Holiday HorseFest at the Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach’s downtown waterfront. With more than 4,000 spectators in attendance, the holiday festival showcased a fun and festive afternoon of show jumping, musical performances, pony rides, holiday fun, prize giveaways, a competition for the 2011 $1 Million Great Charity Challenge and, of course, the arrival of Santa Claus. Owner Linda Kern, of Caribbean Dreams Miniatures in Loxahatchee, Florida, drove the chestnut Miniature Horses four-in-hand team with help from her son-in-law Doug Johnson. “The four American Miniature Horses that pulled Santa’s sleigh, or carriage if you will, are a good example of the versatility you can find in the miniature world,” said Johnny Robb, Marketing Director for the American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR). “It was fantastic for the crowd to see miniatures who have won National Championships and Reserve Championships as single driving horses, pairs, tandem, unicorn, and the four-in-hand.” American Miniature Horses and Shetland Ponies (and One Dog) Thrill Crowds during 77th Annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago Some miniature horses stayed home and watched the 77th Annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade on TV while American Miniature Horses and American Shetland Ponies from Bertrand’s Miniature Horse Ranch took part in Chicago’s biggest holiday tradition. (Photo courtesy of Aurora Bayington) Chicago, IL (December 2, 2010) – The American Miniature Horses and American Shetland Ponies who marched in the 77th Annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago may have been small in size, but they were big on thrilling the crowd. The Miniature Horses and Shetland Ponies, along with one Rat Terrier named Susie, all came from Bertrand’s Miniature Horse Ranch in Watseka, Illinois, to take part in the holiday tradition that featured 400,000 people lining the parade route. The Annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which features gigantic inflatable helium balloons, marching bands, floats and entertainers, is the biggest holiday parade in Chicago. While “big” may have been the theme, it was the small equine from Bertrand’s Miniature Horse Ranch that had the crowds “oohing” and “ahhing” all the way through downtown. “The parade was a big success and it is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving,” said Lennie Bertrand. “Our minis and ponies took up almost an entire city block walking single file. It is wonderful to hear how much the crowds like them, and that also includes Susie, our Rat Terrier, who was not only in the parade but on TV as well.” American Shetland Ponies and Minis Wow the Crowd at the Secretariat Festival in Kentucky Chuck McCallister gave a harness demonstration with his award-winning pony Seamair All That Glitters during the Secretariat Festival in Paris, Kentucky. (Photo by JRPR) Paris, KY (October 7, 2010) – While the recent Secretariat Festival in Paris, Kentucky was all about the famous Triple Crown winner called Big Red, some of Secretariat’s smaller equine cousins put on a show during the festival that brought the fans to their feet. Members of the American Shetland Pony Club and American Miniature Horse Registry (ASPC/AMHR) wowed the crowd with a driving exhibition, costume contest, jumping and halter demonstrations. Chuck McCallister, of Tuigpaarden Farms in Ocala, Florida and Shelbyville, Kentucky, gave a harness demonstration with his award-winning pony Seamair All That Glitters, a double registered American Show Pony and American Hackney Pony. “Glitter is part of the American Show Pony Registry that was created by the American Shetland Pony Club in 1995,” said Zona Schneider, Director of Operations with the ASPC/AMHR, who was on hand for the Secretariat Festival. “The American Show Pony Registry includes Hackneys, Shetlands and Shetland/Hackney crosses that measure 48” and under at the wither. American Show Ponies are sought after as impressive athletes and are a crowd favorite when they drive into the show ring.” The Stable Scoop Radio Show Features Small Talk about American Shetland Ponies and American Miniature Horses One of the voices of the small equine was Jackie Tyler of Emerald Glenn Farm in Woodville, Wisconsin. Tyler discussed the benefits of small equines and laughed that “small equines are like potato chips; you can’t just have one.” (Photo courtesy of Jackie Tyler) Morton, IL (September 8, 2010) – Fans of Shetland Ponies and Miniature Horses recently had the chance to listen to some small talk about their favorite small equines on the Stable Scoop Radio Show. Hosts Glenn the Geek and Helena Bee welcomed three Shetland Pony and Miniature Horse experts to the Stable Scoop show, where they talked about the benefits of owning small equines and the fact that the American Shetland Pony Club and American Miniature Horse Registry (ASPC/AMHR) has partnered with the American Driving Society (ADS). Larry Parnell, the President of the Board of ASPC/AMHR, kicked off the show by sharing the good news that children and adults of all ages love Shetland Ponies and Miniature Horses. Parnell, who is a trainer and competitor of small equines, explained that Shetlands and minis are very well rounded and versatile. Small equine breeds not only make good family pets, but are also serious competitors that compete in halter, jumping, driving, costume and youth classes on the national level. Stable Scoop Episode 107 by Omega Alpha – Small Talk about Ponies and Minis
Ponies and minis are the topic of the day! Helena and Glenn are joined by three guests who raise and show Shetland Ponies and Miniature Horses. Listen in for some “small” talk… Stable Scoop Episode 107 – Show Notes and Links:
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Silver Meadows Training Center Gelding Wins Year Supply of Vetrolin Grooming Products from Farnam at American Shetland Pony Congress
 Isn’t He Just Magical won a year’s supply of Vetrolin grooming products when he captured the Vetrolin Grooming Award for being the "Best Groomed" pony at the 2010 Shetland Pony Congress Show. (Photo by Washburn Photography) Ardmore, Okla. (August 26, 2010) – Isn’t He Just Magical managed to outshine all of the other Shetland Ponies at the 2010 American Shetland Pony Congress Show in Ardmore, Oklahoma, when he won the Vetrolin Grooming Award, sponsored by Farnam. Winning the title of “Best Groomed” pony at the show earned Isn’t He Just Magical and his owner, Gail Ray of Silver Meadows Training Center in Anthony, Florida, a year’s supply of Vetrolin Grooming Products provided by Farnam. “We had a great show at Congress and winning ‘Best Groomed’ Pony made it even better. We were really excited and honored,” Ray said. “Cara Brykett, who is 16 years old, showed Isn’t He Just Magical for us. He is a two-year-old pony that we bought last year. Our grooming secrets at the show were really simple as we just washed him and added a little hair gel.” Isn’t He Just Magical will now receive a great deal more than just a little hair gel, thanks to winning a year’s supply of Vetrolin products. “We do use Vetrolin products and really like them,” Ray said. “I am excited to think that I will now have all of their products.” American Miniature Horse Registry Expecting Big Show at National Championships in Tulsa
 The 2010 American Miniature Horse Registry National Championship Show will be held at the Expo Square Arena in Tulsa, Oklahoma, September 9-19th. (Photo courtesy of Washburn Photography) Miniature Show Vendors Support Breast Cancer Awareness Tulsa, OK (August 19, 2010) – The American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) National Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is promising to be a big event for small equines and their fans. The 2010 AMHR National Championship Show will determine the nation’s top Miniature Horses during an action packed week at the Expo Square Arena in Tulsa, September 9-19th. “The National Championships are the highlight of the year and classes run during the day and evening. Admission is free and spectators can have a great time shopping in the mini-mall and enjoying a wide range of classes, from halter and driving to jumping and youth classes,” said Johnny Robb, AMHR Marketing Director. “This year spectators, as well as exhibitors, also have the opportunity to enter an amazing raffle contest to win a pink trimmed harness and an assortment of other prizes, and all of the money raised will benefit breast cancer awareness.” Youth Wins Shetland Pony in American Shetland Pony Congress Essay Contest
 Jada Wright was the lucky winner of the ASPC's Youth Essay Contest at the Annual Shetland Pony Congress Show in Oklahoma. (Photo by Washburn Photography) Ardmore, OK (August 19, 2010) – The annual Shetland Pony Congress Show, a competition highlighting the best small equines in the country, turned out to be a big event for one young member. Jada Wright, of Byars, Oklahoma, wrote the winning essay for the American Shetland Pony Club’s (ASPC) Youth Essay Contest, and took her own American Shetland Pony home from the show. Jackie Tyler, of Emerald Glenn Farm in Woodville, Wisconsin, donated a two-year-old gelding named Naughty By Nature EGF to the youth essay contest and was pleased that Jada won the contest. “She was really happy about winning,” Tyler said. Tyler, who also donated the winning pony to last year’s youth essay contest, said she decided to donate Naughty By Nature because he is a good prospect for a youth, has great brains and attitude and also has lots of color. “I enjoy giving a pony to a child who wants to really and truly work with it and show it. I think it makes children turn into better adults,” Tyler said. “A child learns to take the good with the bad when looking after a pony or horse. The pony can give you a bad time but you still have to keep going, no matter the weather or if you don’t feel good. You still have to get out there and take care of your pony.” |
