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 Welcome our new stallion sponsor 'Absolutely No Doubt' McWhirter QH is excited to announce their beautiful, roan AQHA/APHA stallion “Absolutely No Doubt” and Dave Williamson have just returned from Tulsa, winning at his final show of the year, he is the unofficial 2008 AQHA High Point Performance Halter Stallion in both the Open & Jr. Divisions! In his first year to show, 'Roanie' was also named Congress Reserve Champion having earned 42 performance halter points along with his initial 20 W.Pleasure points with Brad and Vicki Pitts. Co-owned by Correll Buckhalter, Philadelphia Eagles' running back who is also at the top of his game. Last week the Eagles’ 44-6 decisive victory over the Dallas Cowboys earned their slot in the NFL playoff game this Sunday, Jan. 4th at 4:30pm EST on Fox! Absolutely No Doubt will stand at P5 Equestrian Breeding Farm, Henderson, KY; and is enrolled in the AQHA and APHA Kentucky Breeders Incentive programs. Click here for photos and complete article Visit their website:
DanMcwhirter.com
 Introducing our new sponsor: B-Dazzled Custom Show Clothing
a new custom show clothing company from Oregon City, Oregon offering very reasonably priced ready-to-wear show clothes. Look through their website, if you don't find exactly what you are looking for, they will create something for you. Melanie Shipley and Jeanette Lyons will either work with your design or will design it for you. They use only the best of products and take pride in what they sell! You will find their products are 'Quality'. They do not take short cuts and their products are 100% guaranteed. See their new website HERE
 Welcome our new sponsor & friends: Valley Oaks Quarter Horses
located in the Central Valley of California, Valley Oaks is family-run operation with Honesty, Integrity, and Compassion. Sisters, Anne and Jill Flessner focus on the breeding, sales and showing of top quality HUS and W.Pleasure horses. Their breeding program utilizes proven bloodlines, strong mares & quiet minds. Only breeding a select group of mares each year their goal is raising horses they enjoy showing. Breeding not only to do a job, but enjoy doing it, with an emphasis on making it to the show pen. Helping make that happen is trainer Dana Robinson. Dana spent several years working with some of the top trainers in California including Vicky Cooper and Lyn McArthur, she has knowledge, versatility & natural skills. At Valley Oaks they only offer a few prospects each year, looking to place them in serious show homes. ValleyOaksQH.com
Pro Feed Store is proud to announce their Grand Opening for 2009!
Now you can save 10% on all items up until January 31, 2009 as a first time customer they value your business! Pro Feed Store is looking forward to providing customers, like you, a selective, limited, top of the line high quality products recommended by professional trainers, breeders, and veterinarians in the industry rather than an overwhelming amount of unnecessary supplies that only adds unwanted confusion. They want to keep things simple, easy, and quick for you by providing this unique service! See the adjacent Hot News article, and Visit:
www.ProFeedStore.com
Bracken Quarter horses is happy to announce that their Congress Reserve Champion Stallion, Sophistication Only will be standing at Gumz Farms for the 2009 Breeding season. Sophistication Only has amassed over 70 AQHA points, won several futuries, and is a Reserve Congress Champion. He has been shown solely by an amateur exhibitor Dr. Laura Bracken. His willing and trainable attitude has allowed him to perform at the highest level of competition. Sophistication Only has been a tremendous show horse and is now proving he is going to be a great sire. With his first foal crop in 08 he is stamping his babies with his deep hock, beautiful head and great attitude. When we started handling his babies one phrase came to mind "Born Broke". They are easy for the Non-Pro to handle. He is enrolled in the KYBIF, NSBA, and AQHA IF. Please go to SophisticationOnly.com to see some of his first babies and watch the videos to see for yourself.
Introducing: Glory Ranch a brand new foaling and mare care facility owned and operated by Chris and Ange Gehring of Gehring Farms. This ranch is centrally located just 45 minutes northeast of Lexington on US 68, in the heart of Kentucky Horse country. The Gehrings have been in the business for years and have just built this new facility to give you the best care possible for the most affordable cost possible. They offer large foaling stalls, indoor arena for turn-out,(pasture available upon request), 24-hour onsite personal care, and NO hidden costs. Email Chris Here for more information, or call: 606.564.1351 At Glory Ranch "Integrity is Imperative". Click Here for their Website!
Just For Pleasure Stallion Service Auction Top 5 High Selling Stallions: Blazing Hot $8900.00 //
One Hot Krymsun $8600.00 //
Certain Potential $7500.00 //
Born To Be Blazing $7200.00 //
Only In The Moonlight $4900.00 There are still breedings available. These breedings are being sold on the website at www.justforpleasure.com at 1/2 the stud fee, minimum $400.00.
Please contact their office: 765-836-5290 to make arrangements. Or visit www.justforpleasure.com See also our Hot News article about their payouts.
 Danielle Burns
would like you to see her completely remade website. There are videos available on horses for sale, new photos, etc.
Danielle has had several top 10s at Tom Powers, NSBA Breeders Cup & AQHA Congress finalists. She won the '03 Paint
Congress in the 2YO snaffle bit working mostly quarter horses but
some color breeds as well. Danelle specializes in selling horses as breeders
bring her prospects to train and sell and has some well bred WP and HUS horses available. Working with youth, select & amateur
clientelle in WP, showmanship, HUS and horsemanship. They have a lot
of fun and she tries to keep their goals in mind. DBpleasurehorses.com
Dana Hokana Quarter Horses is offering 0% interest financing on horses for 6 months! Also, with the purchase of a horse over $5,000 you will automatically receive your choice of a FREE month of board and training, or a FREE horse and rider Clinic spot at our Temecula, CA location! In addition, with purchase of a horse under $5,000 you will receive your choice of a FREE spectator spot at one of our ranch clinics, or a FREE Dana Hokana Winning Strides DVD Set. With this offer, everybody wins! Don't forget about their amazing Holiday Giveaways they are currently offering while there! Be sure to enter, as they are giving away a free horse and rider clinic spot, a free spectator clinic spot, a free set of DVD's and 10 FREE BREEDINGS to Invested Dimension for the 2009 Breeding Season! Big things are happening at Dana Hokana Quarter Horses
Cooper Quarter Horses is proud to announce a 2009 breeding incentive. Are you as a breeder tired of getting nothing back? Cooper Quarter Horses is proud to announce a 2009 breeding incentive. Breed to Dont Skip Zip, Potential Career, Vested Assets, Custom Invitation and Tommys Reflection for a chance to win a Bob's work saddle. Cooper Quarter horses will have a drawing at the end of breeding season for the winner. One free entry for each mare bred. Book now and take advantage of our exceptional early booking discounts. Contact Cooper Quarter Horses for more information. www.CooperQH.com
Welcome our new Sponsor DRT Enterprises and the Creep Feeder II The all-new way to foal feed for horses! Made of high density plastic and stainless steel hardware, it is made to withstand the mare's abuse. An adjustable sliding top lets the feeder be adjusted as the baby grows. The removable bottom makes for easy cleaning and removal of uneaten feed. The allen wrench which holds the botton in place, is also used as the tool for adjusting the top. Built to Last! Made in the USA. Click here to see photos: CreepFeeder2.com
Designs by Lana " With the new year fast approaching, it is time to give your
advertising a face-lift. Taylor made web design customized to your business needs, trendy ad design to put you ahead of the competition, restylize your logo with a new brand… Designs by Lana has you covered in all aspects of your design needs. Holiday Special! Need a website? Contact Lana and send your deposit in by January 1, and get free domain name for one year! Click here to view her site: DesignsByLana.com
SeaSide Farm, LP is proud to announce Iron Age, their 3-year old stallion, will be standing stud for the 2009 season. Although a tough decision, the public demand influenced them to temporarily remove Iron Age from the show pen to breed to a select group of mares. Kim & Curtis Reynolds, Iron Age's life-time trainers, want to continue to show him but also see the huge need for a stallion of this caliber to be offered to public. Iron Age brings great genetics, performance, size and disposition to the discriminating breeder. Seaside Farm, LP and the Reynolds’ have chosen Gumz Farms in Morganfield, KY to manage his breeding career due to their exceptional reputation. Please visit GumzFarms.com, IronAgeQH.com or email info@GumzFarms.com for more info on Iron Age's breeding program and considerations to proven mares.
Debbie Jowett of Black River Falls, WI, owner of Eclipse Quarter Horses
stands a stallion named "Etched in the Stars", AKA Regis. He is a 3-time World Show top 10 with points in 3 events. He is from the last foal crop by the great sire 'Deck of Stars'.
His oldest foals are now yearlings and he's passing on great disposition, big flat stride and deep smooth lope. Regis crosses well on western or hunt seaters. Deb said, "Come, pick out your next winner from our proven producing mares. One of our customers said, 'I looked at prospects all over the country and couldn't find what I was looking for, then I come here and all the babies are great and don't know which to buy', so they got 2 of them!"
www.EclipseQuarterHorses.com
Pleasure Perfect continues to provide custom show clothes for those on a budget They are specializing more and more in children's rail shirts, horsemanship tops, showmanship suits and chaps - also doing work with a lot of plus size ladies. Pleasure Pefect has dressed numerous World and Reserve World Champions in many breeds, but Karen says, "My 5 employees and myself enjoy crafting new items for weekend show people just as much as anyone. Our program is definately "grass roots" and we totally believe with the changing financial times, there is a place for everyone in the horse show world where they can enjoy the thrill of competing with their horses in affordable clothing that is unique and made just for them." Visit PleasurePerfect.com/
to see what she has to offer. The Audrey Grace Auction was a HUGE SUCCESS THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! Even in this Economy we had a GREAT year! EVERY Item sold and all but 10 Stallions sold! Our record year was last year at $50,000. This year we came in at $42,000 and we can still sell the remaining 10 stallions! Stallions Total - $29,315.00 - Items Total - 12,700.00 PLUS Leon Backes is again matching proceeds dollar-for-dollar, so you have raised $84,000 for New Horizons! Jane Backes said, "I want to THANK everyone from the bottom of my heart for keeping this auction alive and well no matter what the economy is doing. Abused Children cannot help the state of affairs we are in and everyone of you from the donors to the buyers have proven that this week. Hats off to a VERY generous Horse Family!" Email Jane if you can still help with the last ten stallions: The 1st minimum bid gets them! Good Subsidy - $330 // Detail De Riff - $250 // So Riveting - $285 // Oh Can I Please - $200 // Zippo Hot Pine - $285 // Mr Seclusive - $200 // Vested Legacy - $250 // Art Of Gold - $415 // Unforgettable Glow - $150 // MC Zippos Ratchett-$175. If we're able to sell these it nets another $2540 for the Charity and our total near $45k! - 'matched' is our goal of $90,000! 
Tail
Source is proud to offer Winter Holiday Special! Free Shipping on Select Show Tails, Free Tail Sock with select show tails, hurry while supplies last.
The Tail Source's innovative style gives new meaning to sleek and natural. This tail is simple to attach and meets AQHA regulations. With its very easy to attach loop style top its sure to lay natural and move with your horse. With its sleek counture and overall fullness it grasps the best of both worlds. Email them today to find out more about this exciting new edition to their line of tails. See
TailSource.com for details.
Welcome our new sponsor 'Elegant Show Styles' where they specialize in custom & ready made western show clothes. Plus sizes and hard to fit sizes are their specialty! From a 2 year old lead liner on up, they can dress you beautifully! The finest components go into each garment, whether it's custom ordered, or a ready made for their website or vendor trailer. They've been a vendor at the California AQHA & APHA show circuits for over 10 years! Why wait for a show to see their newest styles, when you can browse their website? Enjoy: ElegantShowStyles.com
Welcome our new sponsor Painted Diamond Show Horses Painted Diamond is a family owned breeding and showing operation located in Chandler, AZ. They are thrilled to be breeding and showing some of the industry's most modern bloodlines. Their belief is greatness comes from greatness, whether that be in the breeding or the training. They are so pleased to be associated with greatness! They feel like their success will come from the belief of the following quote by Bear Bryant..."It's not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference". This whole game takes a lot of preparation, but in the end they believe it's worth it. They will always have great horses available, contact them next time you are preparing to win! Visit their website for more information PaintedDiamondShowHorses.com
Great Gift Ideas from 'The Stirrup Collection' Just in time for Christmas, year-end recognition and show planning, The Stirrup Collection offers a unique line of stirrup gifts and awards. Create your own stirrup with multiple stirrup, footpad, leather, pop in photo frames and Swarovski rhinestone options. Desktop mementos, Christmas ornaments or stirrups mounted on solid cherry wood bases as trophies and business card holders. The Stirrup Collection can meet all of your gift needs and capture those unforgettable experiences that occur "in your stirrups." Visit their website TheStirrupCollection.com
Masterson Farms LLC is pleased to announce the opening of the 2009 Book for RL Best of Sudden. They purchased Best of Sudden in 2007, his oldest foals are now two 2yr olds and are off to a very good start in the showpen. Owner Ken Masterson, noted a few of these successes: Greg Wheat, won the Reserve on KM All Of A Sudden in the Equine Sports Med. $250,000 Challenge at the '08 Reichert Celebration. And, Bo, had his first Congress and NSBA Championships in 2007 with 'At His Best' winning the Longe Line Championships in both events. Ken notes of RL Best Of Sudden, “He brings qualities to the Western Pleasure industry that are in great demand. He has outstanding conformation, is very strong, and his modern pleasure movement comes very easily to his foals. They see in his babies his wonderful disposition, his gorgeous looks, and his great movement. He exemplifies what people are looking for in the modern Western Pleasure horse.” For a virtual tour, see MastersonFarms.com
Welcome our new sponsor Double J Quarter Horses. Located in central Indiana they're home to AQHA stallions, Tee Totalin Fred (aka: Fritz) & Hesa Hot An Thirsty (aka: Romeo). Double J is owned by the mother-daughter partnership of Jo and Joy Meyer. Their focus is on western all around horses with the temperament and talent to show at all levels. 'Fritz' is by TNT Fluid Fred and out of the great producer, Tee Command. Fritz earned over 100 points in his show career including a superior in W.Pleasure. He is the sire of foals earning hundreds of points including multiple top 10 placings at the Congress and the World. 'Romeo' is by Hotrodders Jet Set and out of the great show mare, Thirsty Dawn. She earned over 300 points including 2 top 10's at the World Show. Romeo is the sire of point earners and World qualifiers with a very limited number of foals. Visit: www.DoubleJQuarterhorses.com
Introducing our new sponsor Ehret Quarter Horses. Ehret Quarter Horses is located on 160 spacious acres in Avalon Wisconsin. They have built a reputation for breeding quality show horses. When you need a serious contender for Hunter Under Saddle or you need an All Around Prospect, Ehret Quarter Horses may be the only place you have to look. They expect a lot from their horses and they get it! Visit their website to find out more EhretQuarterHorses.com/
Featuring our new sponsor: Guardian Horse Bedding. Premium Pine shavings. Triple screened and kiln dried. Swift Pick, Mini Flake, and their Traditional Premium Flake. In stock, ready to ship year round. Their products are packaged using state of the art high densification equipment for a large volume in a slightly smaller bag. This saves shipping money on every bag. Guardian is leading the way to a healtier enviroment one barn at a time. www.GuardianHorseBedding.com
Heather's Hot Couture now has new Hot Rack styles for the 2009 season, just in time for the holidays! Check out their beautiful selection of stretchy zip tops in a new flared style to be worn out over chaps. Many feature the current trend of giant crystals and have a really cute and flattering jacket shape at an affordable price. As always, their designs are one-of-a-kind and the highest quality. They also offer Sample Sales of designs from past seasons and will have Consignments online soon. Super Savings to be had! Keep an eye on HeathersHotCouture.com for a steady stream of new designs. And check out the Hot News Article on this page for more info.
Visit 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.
YBIG Breedings winners Lilieth Lorensen, Canada
Tiffany Wilson, Ohio YBIG Monogrammed Halter
Laura Lehsten, CO YBIG Monogrammed Visors
Lisa Heidentrich, OH
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Paula Briner - IA
Doug Smith - IN
Kay Jackson - KY
Pamela Rutherford - MD
Myra Barrowman - KY
Rita McWhinney - MI
Sarah Phillips, MO
Ashley Woods, NC
Tom Shroyer, IA
Sharon Ottman, AZ. See all the details here YouBetImGood.com
Mike and Rochelle Farina would like to congratulate "No Doubt Im Lazy" on his World Championship in the 2yr. old Western Pleasure! Shown by Mitch Leckey for Frank and Lin Berris. They are thrilled for all who were involved in making this happen. With this being the first full colt crop for Lazy to hit the show pen they couldn't be more thrilled to have another major winner. Lazy is also the sire of this year's Masters winner, "One Lazy Investment" ridden by Kenny Lakins for Steve and Tanya Relander. Lazy will stand the 2009 season at Pine View Farms in North Lawrence, Ohio. Early booking discount is 1500.00 if booked before January 1, 2009. Lazy has recently been subscribed to the APHA Breeders Trust. They would also like to welcome Eric Anderson to the staff at Pine View. Eric will be running the training program and is accepting outside horses. For information on Pine View Farms stallions, Invitation Only and Lazy Loper or information on training contact Debbi Trubee, 740-815-3545 or visit their website www.PineViewFarmsoh.com/
Dick and Charlen McBride are delighted and honored to announce the purchase and arrival of Dont Skip This Chip to Enchanted Oaks in Burleson, TX. "Chip" is a 16 hand Superior Pleasure son of Zips Chocolate Chip who has sired multiple AQHA and APHA Superiors, ROM's, multiple futurity money earners, and an open and amateur APHA Champion. He is a versatile sire with AQHA point earners in multiple events. His Welcome to Texas stud fee will be $550 (includes booking fee and 1st shipment). He is pictured here at age 18. It would be our pleasure to have you visit this magnificent stallion at our farm. Visit their website www.enchantedoaks.com
Schroeder Ranch in Gainesville, Texas
Schroeder Ranch wants to Congratulate the (2) Blazing Hot's and (2) Born To Be Blazing's in the top 15 at the 2008 World Champion 2 YO Western Pleasure! What a year, thank you to all of our Customers and Owners of offspring by "Blaze" or "Lucky"! Reserve World Champion - Sure Am Hot & Gil Galyean 4th place - My Ace is Hot & Joetta Bell 6th place - Extremely Hot Chips & Wade Black 14th place - Born To Be Cute & Shane Dowdy www.SchroederRanchTexas.com
home of Blazing Hot!
Ken and Marilyn Masterson of Masterson Farms, are pleased to announce that they will stand AQHA Stallion Last Detail for the Whitaker family in 2009. “Last Detail is a legend in our industry and we are honored to have him stand here” says Ken. Last Detail is the all-time leading sire of Hunter Under Saddle horses, according to AQHA’s Leading Sire list. Masterson Farms also stands RL Best of Sudden and Zippos Sheik. Masterson Farms is a full service breeding business offering shipped semen, frozen semen, overseas semen shipment, and embryo transfer services. The farm also provides on-farm board and mare care. Masterson Farms welcomes you to stop by and see their facilities. They also welcome you to preview their weanlings, yearlings and show horses that they have for sale. For a virtual tour, visit MastersonFarms.com
Darol and Karen Rodrock of Rodrock Ranch, are pleased to welcome Certain Potential to their program. The Rodrocks have been great long-term sponsors with their farm and junior stallion, Only In The Moonlite. Last month, The Rodrock’s decided to complement their junior stallion and breeding program with the purchase of Certain Potential. Darol felt that Certain brought an amazing amount of talent and proven get to their program but is also a great breeding option for Zippo and Invitation Only bred mares. The Rodrocks have been overwhelmed by the public support of their purchase and are very excited about the upcoming breeding season. Certain Potential will stand in Kentucky at Gumz Farms. For more information on Certain Potential and breeding in 2009 visit www.certainpotential.com or www.gumzfarms.com.
Blair Kern, daughter of Sheri and Woody Kern from Pilot Point, Texas said, "Tank is the greatest horse Ive ever ridden!", as she hugged the little gelding's neck Monday night after walking in from the Amateur Western Pleasure awards presentation at the World Show in Oklahoma City. Her 5 year old mount 'Big and Rich' bred and raised at Northwind sired by Impulsions is out of Choicetta Baretta. 'Tank' has become quite a celebrity. After winning the Congress 4 times and numerous other accomplishments, we can see why she's proud of him. Our Congratulations to the winning team and Northwind Ranch for raising another fine champion!
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.
Rage currently has the APHA 2-year old western pleasure horse leading the nation with "Raging Hot Style" owned by Mark and Lara Merriman. '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).
Eli Quarter Horses is thrilled to offer Consider His Source, World renowned black AQHA Superior W. Pleasure son of Dynamic Deluxe. This dynamic young stallion has earned countless titles ... Congress Reserve WP Maturity Ltd Champion, Red Bud NSBA 3 yr old WP Intermediate Champion, Denver Stock Show Jr. WP Circuit High Point to name just a very few. Consider His Source most affectionately known as "Isaac", has quickly proven himself a tremendous sire - having sired numerous Lunge Line & WP Futurity Winners, Open and Amateur ROM earners, Regional Experience Achievers, Performance and Halter point earners from all over North America. "Isaac" is standing at Laurian Quarter Horses with Laurie Takoff of Stallion Manager. For the 2009 Breeding Season we have come up with some very innovative options for our Mare Owners to help address the current challenges of the Industry - please check out our website for more details. Fresh cooled or frozen semen available. Satisfaction guaranteed! Contact Laurie today toll free: 877-765-7228; Visit ConsiderHisSource.com
where the Dynamic legacy continues.
Keep up on how everyone did at Congress: Here is news sent in from 36 of our Sponsors! -- All the Scores/Placings and thousands of Pictures from classes we covered are online also!
If you are a sponsor with Congress News please Email Us! Congratulations to all winners in the 2YO Snaffle Bit Masters and the 2YO HUS 2008 Hunter Under Saddle Masters it was a really great night for the quarter horse industry with a huge audience on hand to see some of the best maiden 2 year olds in the country. There were actually more entries in the Hunter Under Saddle division than the Western Pleasure class this year, but the Quarter Horse Congress is likely the only place in the country the stakes are this high for the Hunters ($75,000 to the winner alone). Overall it was a very fun event for the spectators and participants enjoyed the prize money and prestige.
Welcome our new sponsor All That Show Clothing specializing in youth show clothing. They offer your child or youth unique one of a kind designs sizes 2-16 that will set you apart from the competition in the show ring. All That specializes in kids sizing, fitting most childrens shapes and tastes. All clothing is designed keeping comfort and uniqueness at the forefront. They concentrate their designs on showmanship jackets, horsemanship shirts, pleasure jackets and couture pleasure jackets. Swarovski crystals and the finest materials and suedes in the industry adourn the outfits. We have many pieces in stock as well as quick turnaround on custom orders. Order off the website or see their line of show clothing at Putting On The Glitz at a show near you. Don't look like everyone else be "ALL THAT"! Visit AllThatShowClothing.com
Welcome our new sponsor Three Oaks Quarter Horses located in Sulphur Springs, Texas about 80 miles northeast of Dallas and home to 'Set For Life' a 2005 AQHA homozygous black stallion. His awesome mind, exquisite form, and beautiful movement will cross well on both the modern and traditional western pleasure mare. Kim McCool, owner, has been involved in breeding and showing horses for over 15 years and is eagerly awaiting the first foal crop by Set For Life in the spring of 2009. Quality prospects are the priority at Three Oaks Quarter Horses, offering the best bloodlines in the western pleasure industry. Mares, weanlings and yearlings available so please feel free to visit! ThreeOaksQuarterHorses.com
Horse Power Magazine! "Get SEEN or Get LOST". For 16 years the country's top equine businesses and leading horse breeders have chosen Horsepower Magazine to connect with horse owners across America. Horsepower advertisers are successful, because they understand the need to use print media as their first and number one tool in advertising. A website is not enough; incorporating all aspects of a good plan is the only way to maximize your ad dollars. Print media, WOM (that's word of mouth), internet sponsorship and paid per/click search engine advertising are all requirements for a balanced marketing plan.
WHY HORSEPOWER? Click Here to Read More...
A BRAND NEW CONCEPT FOR EQUINE DIGESTIVE HEALTH!" NOT just a pro-biotic! GastroEase offers the benefit of improved digestion and ulcer prevention and repair in one easy to use, daily formula. Suspicious or confirmed ulcer cases and hard to keep horses IMPROVE IN JUST DAYS on GastroEase. Check out our website today: www.GastroEase.com
Welcome our new sponsor Western Show Jackets For several years Susan Lunenfeld had continued to produce her show clothing, under the labels of the different catalogs and retailers who sold her jackets, while she continued to design 5 collections a year for her fashion business, and sell to major retailers all over the country. By the time Susan made the decision to step away from her two decade old fashion design business in 2001, she had already been designing and making show jackets, for nearly 7 years. Several retailers had seen her beautifully tailored cocktail and evening suits, and asked if she could produce only the jackets for them to sell to their customers who showed horses. She made the decesion to close her fashion design company, and concentrate solely on designing and making show clothing. She had come to love making show clothing because of its creativity, and her love of all things western.
See her designs at www.westernshowjackets.com 
Welcome our new sponsor: 'Cowgirl I Candy' Melissa and Joselyn are very excited to be the first custom designers to offer equine enthusiasts a new & creative way to get their farm, training, or breeding services noticed. Display your logo or let them create an exciting new one that you can show off on the trendiest apparel or tote, embellished with crystals for the perfect cowgirl BLING! Their shirts and totes are great ideas for Christmas gifts, breeding promotions, year end, circuit awards and more. They're very pleased to offer shirts and totes at an affordable price, between $25-$45. Visit their website: CowgirliCandy.com for ideas and samples of our products. Or call them anytime for a free quote! Melissa Baus 507-202-1994 or Joselyn Leonhart 651-433-4319
Wind Gate Performance Horses:
Premiers its two Outstanding Champion Black Stallions for 2009: 'The Ebony Jet - A Superior Western Pleasure Champion, 15.2 h grandson of Hotrodders Jetset, Winning Open & Jr. High Point Western Pleasure Champion and also earning Top Ten award. Siring all-around performance Champions; In Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle & Hunter Over Fences. The resulting foals have exceptional sweet dispositions & balanced overall, naturally deep hocked, natural level head with slow legged movement which creates that great show horse.The Ebony Jet is also sire of 'The Empire Jet' HOMOZYGOUS FOR THE BLACK GENE! AQHA High Point Green Working Hunter Stallion. 16.2 hands. This big exotic black hunter was Res. Champion in Ocala, FL at HITS in Green Working Hunter, Hunter Hack & HUS. He has an exceptionally kind mind & great soft sweepy movement that breeders are looking for and he produces foals of the same. Both stand at Wind Gate Performance Horses and are enrolled in the AQHA Incentive Fund APHA Breeders trust, NSBA and all other top futurities. 2009 Incentives: Free breedings to the first 10 Superior W.P. & or Hunt Seat mares. Consideration given to other point earning mares. Shipped semen only. Live Foal Guarantees apply. Click here for all the details 
Welcome our new sponsor Carol Roark Studios Carol Roark is an artist and who balances her career between family and horse showing. She was the designer for the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show Program for 10 years. She created portraits Rugged Lark, Hollywood Dun It, You Bet I'm Good and The Institution to name just a few. She is now having fun painting "show scenes" from the horse shows she attends. Follow these paintings on her blog at carolroark.blogspot.com
Welcome our new sponsor Susan B. Designs Ltd Susan carries a wide range of equine-inspired accessories and apparel. With a background in interior design, Susan B. incorporates a blend of home decor and gift items which include elegant serveware, pillows, artwork, sculptures, furniture, among other pieces. This wide range of accessories will complement any home decorating style. Apparel lines include leather jackets, contemporary shirts, belts, hats, purses and a wide range of jewelry. Special attention is paid to fit and style to bring you an up-to-date, fashionable look. Visit www.susanbdesignsltd.com for all of your gift, home decor and apparel needs. There's even a special page for the guys, too!
Cooper Quarter Horses would like to announce that we will be standing
Potential Career in 2009. This great stallion is a three time World and Reserve World Champion producer. Come take part in his early booking discount of $1,250. Watch for Kenny Lakins Riding My Very Special Career in the GMC 2yr old
masters class on a outstanding Potential Career foal. for more information contact us at www.cooperqh.com or www.potentialcareer.net
Introducing a brand new Mare Facility in Morganfield, Kentucky owned by Kathy and Phillip Baird. Kathy said they pride themselves on being personal care providers for fine horses. They are not, and do not want to be a large capacity operation. Their strength is in Quality mare care not Quantity. Kathy has been involved in the breeding industry for 15 years and has a degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech. Her 3 years as Assistant Breeding Manager at VA Tech's breeding farm has provided her with a wealth of experience. References always available. Visit their brand new (1 year old) facility with 40 acres of rolling pasture lands conveniently located near the Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, tri-state area. Kathy would welcome inquiries by phone: 270-952-5391. Visit their website: www.DeerHollowFarmLLC.com
DeGraff Stables/Liberty Farm invite you to visit their lounge at Congress in the Gilligan. See their exciting line-up of outstanding stallions for your breeding choices in 2009! Have coffee with them in a nice lounge area reserved off the center-main aisle at the southernmost end of Gilligan; near the door going out to Cooper Arena. Stallion info, breeding contracts & DVD's are there for viewing. As are free breeding drawings from several stallions from paid bookings. Take advantage of early booking & multiple mare discounts! DeGraff Stables/Liberty Farm will also offer drawings for discounts on all mare services such as Shipped Semen, Mare Management and Foaling. They appreciate the responses received from the '08 Customer Breeding Questionnaire and have incorporated many comments. Visit them and See What's New! If you have trouble finding them, call Robin: 419.573.9098 or Libby: 614.778.2200 www.DeGraffStables.com
 Welcome our new sponsor Landy Paint Ventures Home of World Champions Ultimate Bonanza, Real Me In, My Sensational Cookie and Heathen Machine. Now offering for sale Real Me In -- APHA's Lifetime Leading Hunter Under Saddle horse, with 11 World/Reserve World Championships. Also for sale, Slow and Steady Rush, by Zippos Sensation - in foal for a Kentucky-incentive qualified 2009 foal by A Scenic Impulse. For more information contact Meredith Landy at meredith@landypaintventures or Karen Qualls at 909-590-3383, or visit
LandyPaintVentures.com for more information
Cooper Quarter Horses is proud to announce that Vested Assets is back in Georgia. This great young stallion sired A Vested Assets, top 5 at the Reichert 2yr old western pleasure class. Come take part of his early booking discount of 550.00 before 1/31/09." Visit here KavenQuarterHorses.com for more information
Trudy Gage is now charting Rentals of herGAME READYTM
equipment for Congress. Email her here for your appointment! She said she is looking foward to
seeing old and new friends this year at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio next month, and to stop by and say Hi! She has systems on hand available to ship out to new homes also. Please contact her by email GageShowHorses@yahoo.com or call 248.259.2630. We all know that horses experiencing soreness or pain will not perform at their peak. GAME READYTM
offers adjustable cold therapy and intermittent compression in one easy-to-use
system. Email Trudy or refer to: TrudyGage.com
Gumz Farms is excited
to announce they will be posting an informative monthly electronic newsletter. The newsletter will have reproductive-based articles, Gumz Farms news and any specials that are on going with the stallions at their ranch, etc. October 1st is the projected start date for distribution. You are encouraged to join their subscribers for this free service!
Sign-ups are currently being taken at www.GumzFarms.com - click here.
Welcome our new sponsor: Pard's Western Shop, a family owned business for over 40 years with
two locations: a main store in Urbana, Illinois is over 20,000 sq.ft. and a branch in Milan, IL making them a 1-stop shopping source for the western lifestyle. They would love to meet you onsite between 10am-7pm Mon-Sat or Sun 12-5pm. Or stop in to their mobile trailer unit at the shows 35 weeks a year. Find Pards at the Congress too! Shop Pards.com for tack, clothing, boots and gifts. They carry the Advantage and Versatility saddle lines as well as Bob's Saddles, Cinch, Cruel Girl, Anderson Bean, Rios of Mercedes boots, Yucca Flats saddle pads and much much more. They're offering us a special with the code "Cooper08" - plug that in the checkout online to get an additional 10% off at Pards.com
 Enchanted Oaks QH, Dick & Charlen McBride want to offer CONGRATULATIONS TO ROLEX IN PARIS and owners Carolyn & Glenn Quigley, and trainer, David Busick! They are delighted to award Carolyn & Glenn a Rolex watch for giving Rolex In Paris a chance to earn the first Superior of a Zippos Gold Rolex offspring. A huge thank you to David Busick for the superb job he's doing of training and showing this filly. They know you will continue to do great things! Congratulations also TO IM ON ROLEX TIME and ANN BAKER for qualifying for the 2008 World Show in Amateur and Jr Trail! She is doing an awesome job with "Troy", best of Luck! Please see their other prospects for sale at EnchantedOaks.com or breed your mare and raise your own! Major discounts for past customers, producing or show mares and multiple mares. See
EnchantedOaks.com for details.
Conifer Quarter Horses (Brian & Kim Brandriet) would like to Congratulate 'Macs Good N Plenty' offspring, 'Mac In Time' for winning his 8th PHBA World Championship title this year along with his owner, Lindsay Marie James. Also, Congratulations to 'Too Good N Plenty' winning the Select class at the Reichert & NSBA Res World Champion 2YO LNP with his owner, Roma Thompson under the guidance of KatyJo & DeWayne Pickard. Also winning Tom Powers Res Champion with KatyJo, 'Macs Dandy Rose' winning the NSBA World Championship for the NPLLL with her owner, Marlys Adkins, 'Good Chance N Plenty' winning the Reserve title in the 3YO Huntseat NP at the So. Belle with his owner, Cheyenne Sugar under the guidance of Eric Anderson, 'Macs Good N Cool' winning the Res Champion at the Reichert with his owner, Brian Brandriet in the NP and 3rd in the Open with Jet Thompson and lastly, 'Im Plenty Good' on earning her AQHA Superior award with her owners, the Rice family, under the guidance of Shannon Vroegh. More on our Hot News... 
Jeff Williams QH would like to Congratulate Tracy Adams of Bainbridge Island, WA on her recent purchase of "Higher Prinzziples." This eye catching mare is undefeated in NSBA 3 YO western pleasure futurity competition, and will continue to be shown this fall in major west coast NSBA events by Kristy McCann. Also big thanks to Casey Kourkoumelis of Scottsdale, AZ for selling us "Go Slow N Sweet." Watch for Jeff and Kristy showing this outstanding gelding in the amateur and junior western pleasure at all the major west coast circuits this fall and throughout 2009. Jeff has nationally competitive western pleasure and western riding show horses and prospects for sale at all times. JeffWilliamsQH.com
 Kentucky Quarter Horse Association Breeders' Incentive Fund Payouts Announced for Show/Race Points Earned during 2007 Award dollars, number of winners, and points by eligible horses all up!
(08/04/08) - The most successful state breeder's incentive program of the last 25 years, the Kentucky QHA Breeders' Incentive Fund (KyQHA BIF), has released the payouts resulting from points earned in showing and racing from the most recently completed competition year (2007).
"A total of $446,629, up 21% from the 2006 total of $368,942, will be awarded to many more horses, breeders, foal nominators, sire owners, and sire nominators than last year," reported Norman Luba, KyQHA BIF Committee Chairman.
The list of award winners can be viewed on the website: www.KYQHA.com. In keeping with the protocol established last year, information regarding the horses, the points earned, the award amounts, etc., will remain posted on KyQHA's website for thirty days to allow public comment. Read more in our hot news...
 Hey and Hey Attorneys At Law, LLP is the father daughter team of Randy Hey and Polly Hey Panos. With over 25 years of experience in the equine industry, they offer a full range of legal services from drafting sales contracts, to representing clients in horse related disputes, to offering immigration advice, to the formation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. Their website offers a wealth of educational information including the article '17 Costly Mistakes That Force Horse Owners, Breeders, and Trainers Into Court.' BlueRibbonLaw.com
Our Classified ads on Equine dot com Now Offer a new look to your ads as well as extra photos, YouTube and MySpace videos right inside your horse ad! Always the best site for buying and selling horses, we now have updated the look and our new ad packages give you either 6, 12, or 24 photos for each horse ad based on the ad package you choose. Our Premium and Guaranteed Ads also allow you to link directly to your YouTube or MySpace videos and play them directly on your ad! Our 60-Day Money Back Guarantee ad was such a success we are also opening it up for EVERYONE and making it a 180 day Money Back Guarantee ad. Check it Out! http://PleasureHorse.equine.com
The American Roan Horse Association would like to announce their first show to be held at Henry County Saddle Club facility in Newcastle, IN on Sunday, September 21, 2008. The Indiana Snaffle Bit Assn is having a 1 day show on the 20th. Stall fees are $45.00 for the weekend, camping/electric is $35.00, entry fees: $75/class (60% of the entry goes into payback). Office fee is $5/horse. The showbill may be downloaded at RideaRoan.com. Sponsors are Larry & Darlene Ewles of Murrieta, CA from Red Roan Ranch. Horses and owners may get their temporary horse registration and memberships at the show. Newly designed ARHA sweatshirts & T's are now online and will be available at the show. Contact Kari Williams 614-419-0300 for stalls. RideaRoan.com
Regretfully, we post this note from Abbe Wagenblast: "It is with much sorrow that Coosa Lad, better known as Sherman, was laid to rest on 8/17/08 due to complications of an abscess. He was one of the sweetest, kindest stallions one could ever hope to have - a great one that comes along once in a lifetime. We were lucky to have him for 6 incredibly short years. He was an honor to be around. He had the heart of a champion, and although he was never shown, he has left his mark in the horse world with numerous, well known progeny, in many different countries, in the AQHA, APHA, ApHC and PHBA. May he forever live through his offspring and in our hearts…..on to the great green pastures that await you my friend and may you always find peace." 
Click
here for hundreds of photos from the Reichert Celebration Show Results!
We hope you enjoy the coverage of the Reichert Celebration
everyone had a Bang Up Time. Stay tuned we will be posting more pictures all week Our forum friends and Suzi Vlietstra from Hobby Horse Clothing are to be thanked for their help with the fundraiser for Cancer Research! Generating, with YOUR help, $2700 which was presented to The Celebration on Thursday night. Our thanks also to the management at the ReichertCelebration.com for their hospitality. DeGraff Stable's Open House and Stallion Parade photo gallery online Here! 
Introducing:
Carol Fuller and Spring Lake Farm Spring Lake Farm, located
in the hills of Wilmington, Ohio, is owned and run by Carol Fuller.
In the past 20 years, Carol has excelled in the very competitive AQHA
industry in both Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle. As an owner,
Carol has had numerous top ten finishes at both the Quarter Horse Congress
and the AQHA World Show. Spring Lake Farm has Hunter under saddle and
western pleasure weanling and yearling prospects for sale, out of quality
bred and producing mares, and representing top industry studs. For more
information visit their Website: TheSpringLakeFarm.com
Introducing:
Blue Ridge Rags Located in beautiful North Carolina, Blue Ridge
Rags is a one stop horse show shop! They specialize in one of a kind
show clothing for the discriminating competitor. Their ever changing
online inventory features garments using the best materials available
and with their monthly spot light sales; there is something for every
budget. They are also proud to offer dying services to match your jeans
to your chaps, and custom boot coloring. They are also authorized dealers
of: Mayatex, Kippy's, BB Simon, Double J Tack, Martini Ranch and many
more. Check them out for ready to wear garments or contact them to discuss
your custom outfit. Call 910.245.1991; Email
info@blueridgerags.com Website: BlueRidgeRags.com
Introducing:
BlockBarns.com a family owned and operated business. Greg Olson,
their president, has been in the concrete & masonry business for over
30 years. His committment to quality, honesty and integrity is in every
building. To them, a project is more than just a job, it is a commitment
from Block Barns to their customers they will receive the very best
-- work that is done right -- no corners cut, no unneccessary delays
-- and they stand behind their work! Block Barns are cool and efficient;
LOW maintanence; extremely Safe for your fine horses and last several
lifetimes. BlockBarns.com
Congratulations
to youth rider: Tiffani MacDonald from Aubrey, Texas. Tiffani
has been competing through the ranks with great success through her
dedication and love of horses. She attributes her many victories to
the quality of horses and guidance she has received over the years with
the top trainers in the industry. Nancy Sue Ryan whom was quoted as
saying, "Tiffani's calming personality and compassion for the horses
makes her a pleasure to work with. Along with her abilty to show confidently
at all levels... its almost like having ice water in her veins. Remaining
steady in every situation makes her the fierce competitor she is". Tina
Kaven, whom Tiffani is currently showing with, says, "I love working
with Tiffani. I feel that we work hard together as a team, and she has
all of the talent and dedication to be the best. Not only does she have
a great feel and a great work ethic, but she is a really kind and considerate
person. I foresee a great future for Tiffani not only with the horses,
but with life!" We wish Tiffani MacDonald the best of luck in the Youth
World and NSBA Hunter Under Saddle classes this year, riding the fabulous
NSBA World Champion, "Shining Detail" by Last Detail. Look for this
dynamic team and see for yourself! www.MacDonaldFamilyQHS.com.
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Introducing:
Imagine That!! Decorative Metal Designs for the Home, Garden & Ranch
Imagine That is a family-run business that manufactures
its products solely in the U.S. Their products are cut from sheets of
steel using a computerized laser, giving them very precise detail. Their
products are then finished in powder coating or allowed to naturally
rust. Some of their current in-stock inventory includes signs, coat
racks, key hooks, and garden stakes. They are continuously adding new
designs & products to their existing lines. They also do CUSTOM DESIGNS.
Gates, gazebos, deck railings, bathroom sets, and commercial and residential
signs are just a few examples of custom projects they have done. They
are excited and willing to tackle any project. If you can imagine it,
Imagine That can make it. To see their products and examples of their
custom work. Please visit www.ImagineThatMakesIt.com
Chocolatey wins
the Tom Powers! Last week, Chocolatey, a "hard to take your
eyes off" blanketed Appaloosa stallion owned by Noelle Schmidt of Stillwater,
NJ and trained by Patrick Heeley, Ontario Canada marked his career winning
the Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity making that his 5th NSBA Championship,
and the Appaloosa stallion is just 3 years old. To date, Chocolatey
has won Open or Open Intermediate @ The Southern Belle Invitational,
Reichert Celebration, Just For Pleasure, Double Your Pleasure, and the
Color 3's at the Tom Powers. Chocolatey standing at BSB
R11 Quarter Horses in Sturgis Michigan, was only back with his trainer
for less than 25 days when he picked up the Powers win. After speaking
with his owners, Im sure we'll be seeing more of this awesome individual
at larger NSBA shows. A new stallion video has been released and you
can read more about this amazing individual on his website at www.Money4Color.comClick here to see Chocolatey our Tom Powers Galleries
Sponsor
Melissa Buckley, owner of Blazin On Through! would like to invite
a NorthWesters (and further if you would like to come!) to the new futurity
LMQHA is premiering. It is a 2 yr old WP/halter futurity. First, you
show your horse WP, then you strip it in the ring and show it at performance
halter. WP to count for 60% and halter for 40%. They have $1500 added
(entry fees of $250 less a small office fee to be added to the pot also)
AND there is a $3000 custom saddle for the highest placing NON PRO!
Other prizes also! Open to QH, PAINT and APPY. Only 20 slots available.
It is NOT a maiden class. The entry deadline is July 20th. Run in conjunction
with a 4 day QH show at a fabulous, international level facility (3
indoors, 6 outdoor rings etc.) Other futurities at this show include
an NSBA LL with $1000 added, an NSBA 3 & 4YO HUS stake with $1000 added,
a Bridleless Trail Stake and more! They also host free BBQ's and exhibitor
parties. The date of the show is August 28-31 and is in Langley, BC,
just 10 mins from the WA border! If you have any questions about crossing
the border to show, we would be happy to assist you. Any questions,
please email Mellissa
Buckley.
Introducing:
The Folck Agency The Folck's been in the insurance business
for over 38 years, serving the needs of the equine industry. Tim and
Denise are members of AQHA, APHA and OQHA. Tim is currently serving
as a director on the board of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Denise
is actively involved showing in All Around Events. When you call their
agency, you can expect prompt, courteous service from knowledgeable
staff. Their agents will obtain detailed information from you allowing
them to ascertain which company would better serve you. They will discuss
options available allowing you to make an educated choice to protect
your investment. www.folckagency.com
for more information.
Introducing:
The Horse's Agent Some are born for sales, others have it thrust
upon them. This statement sums up how Robin Ray became "The Horse's
Agent". She seems to have a natural ability for sales. She likes people,
and can talk to anyone. She can sell anything as long she believe's
in what she is trying to sell. While her career path was in sales, her
passion has always been horses. Her motto..."Happy horses make
Happy owners." Honesty is her policy, and everything will be
fully disclosed. List your horse with her, or if looking for that special
horse, She will help you find it. Please check out: www.thehorsesagent.com
for more information.
Introducing:
'Second Go Show Clothing' Tina Nygren and Shannon Wacker bring
lifelong horse show experience along with enthusiasm for today's horseshow
fashions to 2nd Go Show Clothing. They specialize in selling TOP QUALITY,
NAME BRAND and ONE OF A KIND new and gently used show clothing from
designers like Paula's Place, Diane Olsen, Showtime Show Clothing, Mike
Manchester, Kevin Garcia, Connie's Customs, Jacques Apparel and BerryFit.
They have a wide variety of sizes available from youth to adult. Their
show equipment features top quality Harris and Blue Ribbon saddles,
Golden West and Harris show pads and accessories. Tina says, "Our Goal
is for people to look GREAT, save money and have fun!" Please check
out: www.2ndGoShowClothing.com
Welcome
our new Sponsor Gold Coast Horse Show Supplies! Gold Coast carrys
quality products with a name you know and associate with quality. Their
current inventory includes Dac, Select the Best, Mare Magic, |