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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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