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Board Meeting

The next GKCAHA Board meeting will be Monday February 8th, 2010 6:30pm at Mary Dobson's home.  If you need directions please contact Mary at 816-331-2888.

Arabian Horse Gallery Update from Sharon True

The Arabian Horse Galleries presentation was given by Evie Tubbs. The good news is that the soft opening will be sometimes in April with opening to general public in June.

Estimated 2,079 people will go through the exhibition daily. All funds needed are there but money is needed for improved media technology to give the exhibit the "WOW" effect.

In speaking with Evie and explaining to her our clubs plans to charter a bus and visit the facility she was impressed so many club members wanted to come. At the end of the convention she told me that if I would keep her informed of our plans and dates she would help us plan a very special event with benefits. I am excited to see our club visit a chance of a lifetime rich in Arabian history.


Glen True, American Royal Arabian Horse Person of the Year!

The American Royal has chosen Glen True at the American Royal Arabian Horse Person of the Year!  This is a new honor that was started this year.  One member from each breed was selected. Congratulations Glen!

Kathy Risinger

Kathy lost her long battle with cancer on Thursday September 17th, 2009.  Services will be held Monday September 21st at D.W. Newcomer 12700 Raytown Rd.  This is the one near Longview Horse Park.  Visitation will be at 10am and the service starting around 11:15am.  Donations in memory of Kathy may be made to KC Hospice,  9221 Ward Parkway Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri.

Lewis "Lew" Bradford

GKCAHA extends it condolences to the family of Lewis Bradford (Angela O'Neill's father) who passed away at his home on Saturday November 21st.  Here is a link to his obituary

Freddie Horn

GKCAHA extends it condolences to the family of Freddie Horn who lost his battle with cancer on Novermber 12th.  Here is a link to his obituary  Freddie owned the Chap Shop in Harrisonville, trained horses, made custom chaps and repaired and sold tack.

Mid-Winter Celebration wrap up!

The annual GKCAHA Mid-Winter Celebration was on  January 23rd, 2010 at 6pm at the Lions Community Building in Peculiar.  Our theme this year was Mardi Gras!  Everyone had a great time!

The food was delicious!  Thank you to everyone that attended.

We will be providing a wrap up of the high point awards that were given that night soon!  Stand tuned.

AHA Convention Wrap up (by Sharon True)

Convention opened in Reno on Thursday with its closing on Saturday with over 335 delegates attending. Lance Walters AHA president opened his address to the delegates with a review of AHA s financial concerns. Under strict audits all monies that had been used for other AHA needs pulled from sweepstakes are being reinstated now in $20,000.00 increments. President Walters’s hopes are for 2010 to break even or be slightly ahead in profit.

MEMBERSHIP- No clubs were reinstated that had folded in the last year. With no active club charters revoked this year. Membership continues to be down with youth having a 500 member increase. PB registration down 10% HA registration down 24%

NATIONAL SHOWS

  • Youth Nationals facility reported to be in better condition
  • Sport Horse was in Lexington, KY moving to the west coast next year
  • Canadian Natls- 64 million being spent for a new facility for 2010
  • U.S. Natls- Almost exactly the same in attendance with halter Competition deep and improved show schedule

RESOLUTIONS

Adding disclosures of Lavender Foal Syndrome and Cerebellar Abiotrophy to AHA code of ethics, disclosing genetic problems for potential breeders.

Shoe pad resolution was withdrawn with the Arabian Professional Horseman’s Assoc. to a make a committee to meet during the year to create guidelines for number of pads/bars for shoeing to present at 2010 convention

Tying stirrups to equipment approved not to allow with a major emphasis on safety

Sport horse withdrew in hand/under saddle splits

Saddle seat equitation approved riders Top 4 at Youth Naltls. To change horse and rider to be picked based on accumulative points

Park horse classes PB/HA approved horse to show more balance and cadence in movement

Select rider was approved for national classes. The national show commission is diligently working to get these classes approved for 2010 shows. Qualifications are now being clarified.

Regional classes can now be qualified by using the current point system or by placing 1st or 2nd in the classes being qualified for.

A full top ten at national shows or rides will be awarded regardless of the number of entries.

North American Halter resolution was rewritten and presented again on Saturday and given great consideration but was defeated by a close majority vote. This resolution would have allowed halter to go to a comparative system of judging.

Next Convention; 2010 November 18-21st in Orlando, Fla.
2011 Will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia
 

Gold Star Futurity Stall front winner has local GKCAHA look

Spring Creek Arabians won the Stall front contest at the Gold Star Futurity show over labor day weekend.  Myron Engeman shared these photos.  This years theme was the "Wild Wild West".  Next years theme will be the "Roaring 20's".

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Mike Norris/TM Tenacious Region 11 Champs!

  Region 11 was our first show this year with our gelding, TM Tenacious. We went with two goals, first was to get Mike in the ring showing his horse in the Amateur class and crossing our fingers we would win. Second, we needed to get Tenacious qualified for the Open gelding classes so our trainer could show him. Of course our little shining star Tenacious pulled through for us once again.
  Mike took Tee in the Amateur class first and won the class. He had a very lovely show and afterwards we went over the things that Mike needs to work on and the things he needs to keep doing and the things he never needs to do again, haha. But their showing was beautiful. A few of the halter people told us that Tenacious scored the highest score ever given to an Arabian since the new system has been in place. That was a pretty cool accomplishment. It seems like Tenacious is just full of new things for us to look forward to. Bruce was supposed to show Tenacious in the Open class for Mike. Unfortunately with Dillon not at the show, and a class between the halter and Bruce’s western class he was not able to show Tee. He informed us that Mike would be showing the open class with Tee. I have to say, Mike was pretty nervous about that but Bruce kept assuring Mike that he would be fine and the horse would do very well. Besides, all we needed was a Top Five to qualify and they were fairly certain Mike could fall down while running (not Mike’s strong suit) and they would still make a Top Five with Tee. So off Mike went to show his horse, he was concentrating coming in the gate and forgot to do a circle at the beginning before trotting down the rail. The rest of the show the pair did a very nice job. When it came to calling out the Champion in the open class, Tenacious was named the Open Gelding Champion at Region 11 with his amateur owner Mike Norris leading him. We were all very excited! Mike was thrilled that Mike Neal came and shook his hand and told him some very complimentary things afterwards. He really liked the wonderful sportsmanship shown.
  When Noel suggested I write something about Region 11 I wasn’t sure if everyone wanted to hear about TM Tenacious and Mike Norris, yet again. I guess everyone likes to hear about each other’s successes so I tried to condense what we accomplished in Springfield. Tee is a great beautiful horse and he loves doing his job, it shows when you watch him. We feel so very lucky to own him and love him every day. I am so glad that Mike noticed his beauty and that Blake made it possible for us to buy him!

 

Don Ferro

Dominic "Don" Ferro passed away Friday, May 15, 2009, at the age of 96. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at the Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119th, Leawood, Kan., where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial has been changed to 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, at St. Michael the Archangel, 14201 Nall, Leawood. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Don was born the son of Antonino and Sebastiana (Bessy Orlando) Ferro on Jan. 3, 1913, in Camporeale, Sicily, Italy. Don's family was his number one priority and he enjoyed traveling with them. He had a passion for training and competing with Arabian horses, and riding at trail rides until the age of 85. Don was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Ferro. He leaves behind his wife, Angelina; daughter and son-in- law, Beth and Frank Oddo; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Gloria Ferro; grandchildren, Rick and Karen Oddo, Jeff and Karen Oddo, Brad and Liz Oddo, Jennifer and Matthew Winston, Greg and Tiffany Ferro; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Frank (Mary) Ferro; and a large family, including many nieces and nephews. Arr.: McGilley State Line Chapel (816) 942-6180.

(information provided by kansascity.com)

MO-KAN Border Bonanza article

The Mo-Kan Border Bonanza was relocated this year to the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, and the results were increased entries, and no interference from the weather.

Over 240 horses were entered, and everyone enjoyed the new huge warmup facility, as well as the many amenities available on the grounds and nearby.

The Greater Kansas City Arabian Horse Association sponsored the first show, on April 23-24, with Brian Murch as the judge. Most classes had entries, and the judge put in two full days of work. The last class held was the Trainer Calcutta, which proved daunting for riders and the judge, but Alan Clanton prevailed over Jody Strand, even though they had to trade horses before declaring a winner in “Brian Says!.”

As with any horse show, volunteers are vital to the success of the event. Many people volunteered for GKCAHA during Show I, including: Chris Fahrenholz, Kaisu Rosewall, Dave Copas, Sarah Hopkins, Liz Goede, Pamm Payne, Angela O’Neill, Laura Wilcox,
Brenda and Megan Dominick, Heather Jochens, Carol Baker, Chris Simon and Mary Dobson. We especially appreciate the expertise of Glen True, our show manager.

(Written by Mary Dobson)

Liberty Meadows in the news!

Liberty Meadows wins the Saddle at the Gold Star Futurity!"  JA Liberty Bey, owned by Ali Moore and trained by Alan Clanton, both of Liberty Meadows Training Center in Raymore, won the big prize at the IA Gold Star in Des Moines over Labor day weekend. 'Libby' , with Joe Frizzel aboard, won the PB Western ATR Maiden horse, and the saddle donated by Uncle Bob.  Congratulations to Ali, Alan and Liberty Meadows!

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GKCAHA donates to HELP Humane Society

Sharon True and Mary Dobson presented the Greater Kansas City Arabian Horse Association with a donation of $1000.00 to the HELP Humane Society of Belton Missouri.  They are a no kill animal shelter in Belton.  If you would like to get more information call 816.318.HELP (4357).  You can find them on the web at http://www.helppets.org  Their motto is "Our clients are homeless pets.  We hope to be out of business someday."

New Region 11 Director & Vice Director

The AHA region 11 leadership has a distinct GKCAHA flavor.  Angela O'Neill was elected as the new director of Region 11 and Glen True is the new vice-director.  Congratulations to both! Kansas City was the site of the Region 11 delegate meeting.  Sharon True put together gift baskets for our friends from the rest of Region 11.  They were a big hit and enjoyed by all.

GKCAHA Pony Express Show

Saturday, August 1, was the perfect evening for an outdoor horse show, and exhibitors and spectators both responded by turning out in big numbers for the GKCAHA Pony Express Show at Longview Horse Park.  We have endured stormy weather and extremely hot days to put on this show, and we were finally rewarded for our perseverance with mild temperatures and a big crowd.

  Approximately 93 horses were brought in, and several classes had 15 or more entries.  Two judges were responsible for deciding the winners:

Lane Patterson for the Lite-Shod and Foxtrotter classes and Blake Skole for the bulk of the show.    The concession stand, run by Gary & Janice Holt, served all the traditional foods, as well as Janice’s

homemade fried fruit pies, a treat many people indulged in! 

GKCAHA thanks these volunteers who helped at the show: Blake Skole, Karen Kemper, Carol Baker, Ruth & Dan Charpie, Mike & Chris Norris, Mackenzie Norris, Liz Goede, Lauren Woolmer, Pamm Payne, Carol Forsythe, Kari Kemper, Scott Dobson, Mary Dobson and especially the show manager:  Jamie Moore.

  GKCAHA also thanks all the exhibitors, sponsors, and the spectators that came to watch all the beautiful horses.  It was a great evening!

(Written by Mary Dobson)

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GKCAHA is 45 years old!

The Greater Kansas City Arabian Horse association turned 45 this year.  We thought we would start off with a little trivia.

When was the first GKCAHA show? June 22-23, 1968 at the American Royal

How many classes were held?  There were only a total of 66 classes for the entire show

What current GKCAHA board member exhibited in the 13 and under at the 1970 show?  Kevin Jochens

Does anyone know the answer to these questions?

What was a masquerade class?

Who designed the cover of the first show book?

Stay tuned for additional trivia and other questions along with some copies of old show programs from the early years of GKCAHA!

Updated Ask a Vet now available!

Dr. Kerby Weaver, DVM a second generation veterinarian from Wilhite & Frees has written this months article regarding lacerations.  You will find a archive of previous articles at the bottom of the page.

GKCAHA Election results!

President: Pamm Payne
Vice-President: Sharon True
Secretary: Chris Norris
Treasurer: Mary Dobson
Corresponding Secretary: Mary Dobson

Delegate 3yr term: Cindy Kunkel

Board of Directors:

1 yr. term: Liz Goede, Kevin Jochens, Kari Kemper

3 yr. term: Carol Baker, Cindy Kunkel, Noel Ison

Ron Payton Article

Many people know Ron Payton in the Arabian world.  Click here to read a article about Ron by his daughter.

GKCAHA donates to the HELP Humane Society

Sharon True met with the representative from the HELP Humane Society in Belton to present GKCAHA's donation from the Border Bonanza.  This is a no-kill animal shelter that is GKCAHA's charity of choice for the show.  This years show raised $750 for the shelter.