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Our condolences to Brittany Haider on the loss of her horse Ima Obvious Sheik. Tragically Brittany's beloved "Kiwi" passed away suddenly on July 5, 2008 from a brain aneurysm. Our deepest sympathies to Brittany and her family.

The 2008 SQHA Trail ride was held at Madge Lake, Saskatchewan on July 6, 2008. 23 riders enjoyed a wonderful day on the trails as well as a cookout lunch and supper over an open fire. The day was PERFECT! Cool enough that there were no bugs and warm enough to make for a wonderful ride. Thanks to Lee Isaacson, SQHA Ride Co-ordinator for doing such a great job. Thanks also to our sponsors for the event, Country Side Motors, Sobeys Yorkton, Frame Works, Yorkton, Hitching Post Yorkton, Farrell Agencies, Yorkton , The House/North Eastern Seed - Yorkton, Ducks Unlimited - Yorkton. The great looking Montana SilverSmith buckle was sold during the silent auction. Margaret Isaacson was the lucky bidder. Thanks to every one who turned out and made this a really good day!

Thanks to the sponsors for our Trail Ride

Frames Works - Yorkton
Hitching Post - Yorkton
Farrell Agencies - Yorkton
The House/North Eastern Seed - Yorkton
Sobeys - Yorkton
Ducks Unlimited - Yorkton
Countryside Motors Ltd. - Yorkton

LET AQHA’S TEAM WRANGLER TAKE YOU TO YOUR FIRST SHOW

Online Contest - “It’s My First Show” Winner featured on RFD-TV

America’s Horse, June 11, 2008 - “AQHA Presents,” the American Quarter Horse Association’s weekly television series, will begin collecting applicants for Team Wrangler’s next online contest “Team Wrangler – It’s My First Show.” AQHA members will have the chance to get the support and help they need from Team Wrangler members before entering the show ring.

The online essay contest is exclusively for AQHA members who are current members as of June 5. Members can log on to www.aqhamembers.com anytime between June 16 and July 7, and in 150 words or less, tell how they need help from a Team Wrangler member with their American Quarter Horse in preparation for showing at either an AQHA All-Novice Show, Regional Experience or in AQHA classes at an open show.

AQHA will fly at least two Team Wrangler members to the winner’s barn to help the rider prepare for their first show. Plus, the Team Wrangler training session will be taped and become an episode of “AQHA Presents” airing on RFD-TV.

“We want to create opportunities for those who haven’t been able to compete because of lack of direction or knowledge have the ability to finally do so with professional help,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer. “This contest will allow for an individual to become more educated and confident with their showing skills.”

AQHA members who have dreamed about showing for a long time and are excited but a little bit nervous can lean on these AQHA Professional Horsemen. Team Wrangler members will help polish the American Quarter Horse and prep the winner before leaving home. They’ll also be able to ease nerves and give last-minute pointers before the winner enters the arena.

“AQHA Presents” television series on RFD-TV includes educational and entertaining shows featuring top Team Wrangler members. In addition to “It’s My First Show,” other Team Wrangler shows include “What’s It Like To,” where Team Wrangler members give a one-on-one lesson from their discipline, such as cutting or roping, to a member of the AQHA publications staff, and “Trading Saddles,” where Team Wrangler members trade places with another member of a different discipline.

“AQHA Presents” airs three times weekly – Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. CDT and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. CDT. Now available in more than 31 million homes, RFD-TV can be seen on satellite systems Dish (Channel 231) and DirectTV (Channel 379), as well as Mediacom, Charter, Suddenlink, Bresnan and Comcast cable systems. For more information on the network, visit www.rfdtv.com.

Team Wrangler is a joint effort of AQHA and AQHA Corporate Partner Wrangler and is a yearlong competition featuring members of the AQHA Association of Professional Horsemen representing both racing and show disciplines within the American Quarter Horse industry.

The “Team Wrangler – It’s My First Show” contest ends Monday, July 7, at 5 p.m. CDT. Complete contest rules are available at www.aqhamembers.com.

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal

SQHA is proud to announce our Provincial Youth World Show qualifiers for 2008. Congratuations to every one.

Ima Obvious Sheik	Brittany Haider	Youth Aged Mares
The Nobel Juan	Amylia Buettner	Youth Three Year Old Geldings
Call Me Classy Otoe	Matthew Buchynski	Youth Aged Geldings / Trail / Western Pleasure
Sheza Little Mystery	Kelsey Bell	Youth Showmanship at Halter
Zip By Otoe	Jeremy Bushynski	Youth Showmanship at Halter / Trail / Western Horsemanship
RMW Zippo Lee Bar	Taylor Lindgren	Youth Trail / Hunter Under Saddle / Hunt Seat Equitation
Purdee High Society	Stormy Schlamp	Youth Hunter Under Saddle

Congratulations to Amy Buettner who also Nationally qualified with Ima Good One Too in Youth Mares.

RFD Television Show to Offer Live Equine Advice and Training Tips

America’s Horse, June 6, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association and Corporate Partner Tractor Supply Company have worked together to create a special program on RFD-TV titled Tractor Supply Company Presents RFD-TV Live. The Show will feature several AQHA horse experts. The show will air Monday, June 9 at 7 p.m. CST on RFD-TV.

The guests on RFD-TV “Live” will be Jeff Griffith, Sandra Elder and Christy Landwehr.

Jeff Griffith is the equine program manager at La Cense Montana and contributor to AQHA’s Fundamentals of Horsemanship. Griffith will be discussing the La Cense principals of natural horsemanship, how to select the correct horse for you and provide learning tips from AQHA’s Fundamentals of Horsemanship.

Sandra Elder is an AQHA Professional Horseman and instructor at Edlers Last Lap Ranch. She will be focusing on youth riders and discussing learning tools such as AQHA’s Junior Master Horseman program.

Christy Landwehr is the CEO of the Certified Horsemanship Association. Landwehr will bring her expertise involving how to find a riding instructor, a stable or summer camp in addition to discussing the merits of riding lessons.

Guests will talk about useful tips and information and field calls from callers live during the show.

Now available in more than 31 million homes, RFD-TV can be seen on satellite systems Dish (Channel 231) and DirectTV (Channel 379), as well as Mediacom, Charter, Suddenlink, Bresnan and Comcast cable systems. For more information on the network, visit www.rfdtv.com.

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines.

The first ever SQHA Versatility Ranch Horse clinic wrapped up in Moose Jaw on Sunday June 1st. 12 participants from 2 provinces attended and learned everything from ground tying and hobbling to trail, cutting and roping. Our thanks to clinician Dwight Dokken for doing an excellent job. Thanks also to Glen Fafard who helped with the roping instruction. Thanks also to Lee Bellows who announced rules and regulations and doubled as the cattle pusher. Thanks very much Lee for all your work. Thanks also to SQHA Directors Patty Gasper and Mel Burns for all your help. Our sponsor booth was set up for the weekend and received really good exposure over the 2 days.

Many thanks to the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company who helped sponsor the clinic. Many thanks to Glen Fafard, General Manager of the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company for this generous donation and for all your help over the weekend.

Thanks also to Adele Buettner for preparing and sponsoring the meal on Saturday night for the social. The chocolate cake looked so good a number of people thought about just skipping the main course and heading straight for desert. Thanks Adele of 3B Ranch.

Whispering Sands Training Center donated the coffee for the weekend.

Check back often. We will have pictures coming soon courtesy of Adele Buettner.

Moose Jaw Toyota Trailer Sales had the Championship Trailer on display for the weekend. Moose Jaw Toyota Trailer Sales is donating the lease of a brand new Exiss Trailer to the Open Division Champion on for the first ever Versatility Ranch Horse Competition August. 28, 2008. This will be the first AQHA approved Versatility Ranch Horse Competiton to be held in Saskatchewan. For more information contact Sherry Clemens. 306-692-8393 - Email

NEW AQHA EVENT Calendar AVAILABLE ONLINE

America’s Horse, May 22, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association recently launched its online event calendar at www.aqha.com/association/calendar.html. This user-friendly tool helps connect horse enthusiasts with upcoming American Quarter Horse-affiliated events in their area to help plan their travel schedule.

The event calendar is beneficial to everyone interested in American Quarter Horse activities. It allows users to seek out shows, races, membership activities and other events both locally and nationally with just the click of a mouse.

“We are excited to add the AQHA event calendar to our Web site,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer. “We want to be sure American Quarter Horse enthusiasts are informed and able to participate in any activities available, and having the calendar of events online will help us accomplish that goal.”

The event calendar provides dates, locations, details and often contact information for each event. Entries can include event logos, links to separate Web sites and PDF attachments such as entry forms.

AQHA accepts requests for event posts. Information may be submitted months in advance of the event to ensure the target audience has access to the needed information. If you are interested in submitting a request for an upcoming American Quarter Horse-related event, please send all information to jreynolds@aqha.org.

The event calendar is a highly trafficked AQHA page and offers valuable advertising space. For more information on placing your ad, contact Kristen Jacobson at (806) 378-4385 or kristenj@aqha.org.

AQHA and Ranch Horse Association of America Join Forces

The American Quarter Horse Journal, May 21, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association and the Ranch Horse Association of America have formed a strategic marketing alliance to promote the growing interest in and usage of American Quarter Horses in ranch horse competition. Through specific association marketing agreements, AQHA joins forces with other associations in which the American Quarter Horse is predominately the breed of choice.

As part of the agreement, Ranch Horse Association of America performance records and earnings by American Quarter Horses will become part of the horse’s permanent AQHA record. This valuable information will be available to the public through AQHA’s Internet record search and will help owners promote their horse’s performance history. Also, AQHA will recognize the highest placing American Quarter Horse in each of the four RHAA National Finals classes as AQHA/RHAA Horses of the Year and present their owners a specially designed AQHA bronze trophy and a $500 cash bonus. Additionally, The American Quarter Horse Journal, a long-standing RHAA sponsor, will continue their sponsorship of the RHAA National Finals, which are held in Abilene, Texas, in conjunction with the Western Heritage Classic.

“Ranching and American Quarter Horses have been long-time partners in our nation’s history,” AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer said. “AQHA is proud to partner with the Ranch Horse Association of America to promote the Western lifestyle and continue the legacy of the American Quarter Horse’s versatility.”

The RHAA was formed in 1998 to promote the qualities and characteristics of the ultimate working ranch horse, while providing a means of competition to show these ranch horses. The RHAA sanctions local working ranch horse competitions, provides a uniform set of rules, qualifies working ranch horse competition judges, and promotes uniformity and consistency in judging. The association works to accomplish these goals while maintaining traditional western influence with historic western sportsmanship and a cowboy ethic. To learn more about RHAA, visit their official Web site at www.rhaa.org.

For a list of AQHA’s alliance partners, visit www.aqha.com/association/benefits/alliance.html.

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

World Show Schedule Changes Shift Cutting Classes

The American Quarter Horse Journal, June 3, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association’s World Show isn’t starting until November, but AQHA is already busy building on the success of the 2007 World Show. The championship excitement begins Friday, November 7 in Oklahoma City and will include enhancements to the schedule to better accommodate exhibitors.

The World Show cutting classes will be held earlier in the schedule this year. The open cutting preliminaries will be contested on November 15, and the junior and senior cutting finals will take place November 19. The schedule is tentative and subject to change. Amateur cutting will be contested during Bank of America Amateur Week with prelims on November 11 and finals on November 13.

“After visiting with exhibitors and members of AQHA’s Professional Horsemen’s Association, we have decided to make changes to the World Show schedule,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer. “The changes will allow the show to run smoother.”

In addition to the changes to the schedule, some preliminaries will be contested in Barn 6. Construction efforts began at State Fair Park in 2005, and in 2007, exhibitors got a first-hand look at the enhancements. The World Show will take advantage of these improvements in 2008.

“Utilizing the arena in Barn 6 for preliminaries while competition continues in Norick Coliseum will improve the flow of the show and will allow us to stay on schedule,” Brewer said. “All finals will be contested in Norick Coliseum.”

The World Show begins a day earlier in 2008 and will continue through November 22. To view the tentative schedule, visit the World Show homepage at http://www.aqha.com/showing/shows/worldshow/schedule.html.

SADDLE UP AND RIDE WITH AQHA THIS SUMMER

America’s Horse, June 4, 2008 – School is out and summer is almost here, and for many that means time on the trails with their American Quarter Horse. With warmer weather and vacation time, riding provides a great way to relax and be outdoors. The American Quarter Horse Association provides many opportunities for members to enjoy their horses this summer.

AQHA’s Ride program hosts nearly 100 rides around the world each year. You can enjoy horseback riding, breathtaking scenery, fellowship with other riders, games, food and more. In addition to having an enjoyable time, you also get the satisfaction of helping benefit the American Quarter Horse Foundation and local charities. If you attend the greatest number of rides this season, you will win a Tex Tan saddle. Finding a Ride near you is easy. Visit http://www.aqha.com/recreation/ride/index.html.

Another option to help you stay in the saddle this summer is the Horseback Riding Program. You can ride in the arena, on the trail or down the road to log hours and win prizes. This program rewards you for doing what you love best. Learn more or enroll in the program at http://www.aqha.com/recreation/horseback/index.html.

If you crave competition, AQHA can provide that as well. AQHA-sanctioned shows are taking place around the world, and they provide divisions for all levels from novice and youth to professional. If you prefer an open or 4-H show close to home, you may still be able to earn AQHA points in approved classes. For a list of shows in your area, visit http://www.aqha.com/showing. Don’t forget your AQHA Regional Experience! It’s just another way to enjoy fun competition and learn from professionals during the summer months. Visit http://www.aqha.com/association/experience/index.html for the schedule.

Summer riding brings fun and enjoyment, but AQHA wants to remind everyone to keep safety in mind when heading out on the trail or to a show. To help you stay safe while enjoying your American Quarter Horse, follow some simple safety rules developed by the Certified Horsemanship Association, an alliance partner of AQHA. Visit http://www.aqha.com/recreation/ride/index.html#c for these suggestions.

Be safe and enjoy the summer with your American Quarter Horse!

SPANISH EDUCATIONAL LESSON PLANS OFFERED BY AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE HALL OF FAME

America’s Horse, June 3, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum’s current educational programs have gone bilingual. All existing and future educational lesson plans offered by the museum will now be available in Spanish.

Two Bits for Your Brain was created in order to supply local teachers with fun and interesting lesson plans that enhance the core curriculum and address the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). These lessons use the American Quarter Horse as the driving force behind math equations, science labs, writing practices and much more. These instructive, exciting programs are free to all educators searching for diverse learning techniques to bring into their classroom. Two Bits for Your Brain is appropriate for both urban and rural school districts and doesn’t require a horse for the lessons.

“At the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum we realize how important it is to provide resources for second-language learners,” said American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Manager of Educational Programs Ande Ragsdale. “We hope these lessons, available now in Spanish, will be a useful tool in the classroom and beyond.”

Ragsdale has been able to apply her experience as a certified teacher toward the development of these educational programs. She also hopes to meet the growing need of teaching aides for those who teach English as a Second Language.

While being developed, Jacqueline Marshall, a teacher in the Borger, Texas, Independent School District used the educational materials in her classroom. “Everything is so well organized,” Marshall said. “The online activities are wonderful and we were glad to use the program’s resources.

Two Bits for Your Brain provides school systems with ESL power point presentations, lesson plans and resources in order to develop a more upbeat learning environment. Field trips and camps also provide opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom.

Visit the Education Resources link at www.aqhhalloffame.com to download lessons in PDF format and link to power point presentations for classroom use. Lesson plans are in English, but the actual power point lesson is in Spanish.

Two Bits for Your Brain complements the many educational programs developed by the American Quarter Horse Association. The Association’s popular Junior Master Horseman books I and II follow the McRel teaching standards in math, science and language arts, and have been used by schools, scout troops and 4-H groups to teach young people while using the horse as a tool. Like Two Bits for Your Brain, no horse is required but young people come away having learned more and in the process developed a deeper love and appreciation for the horse.

Please visit the Junior Master Horseman Web site at www.juniormasterhorseman.com. For more information, contact Ward Stutz at (806) 378-4331 or wstutz@aqha.org.

For more information about American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame educational opportunities, contact Ande Ragsdale at (806) 376-5181 or ande@aqha.org.

AQHA TELEVISION ONLINE CONTEST FOR YOUTH MEMBERS NEARING DEADLINE

Winner featured on “AQHA Presents” on RFD-TV Network

America’s Horse, June 2, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association’s weekly television series, “AQHA Presents,” has been in the process of collecting applicants for Team Wrangler’s newest online contest. American Quarter Horse Youth Association members will have the chance to have their American Quarter Horse made over with the help of Team Wrangler members.

The online essay contest, “Team Wrangler – Make Over My American Quarter Horse,” is exclusively for AQHYA members who are current members as of May 15. Youth can log on to www.aqhamembers.com anytime before June 9, and in 150 words or less, tell how and why their horse needs a makeover, and how a Team Wrangler member can help. The selected winner will have Team Wrangler members come to their barn for a two-day training session to help make over their American Quarter Horse. Plus, the winner will be featured on an upcoming episode of “AQHA Presents” on the RFD-TV network and in America’s Horse magazine. Prizes for second- through 10^th- place winners include a Junior Master Horseman gift pack (levels one and two) or AQHA’s Fundamentals of Horsemanship Level I and Wrangler product pack.

“We want our youth members to have the opportunity to learn from some of our outstanding professional horsemen and horsewomen,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer. “This contest will help some lucky youth member who might not have access to a professional become more educated and confident with their American Quarter Horse.”

“AQHA Presents” television series on RFD-TV includes educational and entertaining shows featuring top Team Wrangler members. In addition to “Make Over My Horse,” other Team Wrangler shows include “What’s It Like To,” where Team Wrangler members give a one-on-one lesson from their discipline, such as cutting or roping, to a member of the AQHA publications staff, and “Trading Saddles,” where Team Wrangler members trade places with another member of a different discipline.

“AQHA Presents” airs three times weekly – Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. CDT and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. CDT. Now available in more than 31 million homes, RFD-TV can be seen on satellite systems Dish (Channel 231) and DirectTV (Channel 379), as well as Mediacom, Charter, Suddenlink, Bresnan and Comcast cable systems. For more information on the network, visit www.rfdtv.com.

Team Wrangler is a joint effort of AQHA and AQHA Corporate Partner Wrangler, and is a yearlong competition featuring members of the AQHA Professional Horsemen Association representing both racing and show disciplines within the American Quarter Horse industry.

The “Team Wrangler – Make Over My American Quarter Horse” contest ends Monday, June 9, at 5 p.m. CDT. Complete contest rules are available at www.aqhamembers.com.

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines.

The 2008 Band City Classic second annual stick horse competition was once again a huge hit. Stick horses could be seen being prepared all weekend and on Monday afternoon they took to the arena to ride a most challenging pattern - Trail - Blindfolded. Thanks to every one who competed in the Team Tournament and the Stick Horse Competition. Thanks also to our SQHA Director Sandy Hebig and Horse Show Mom Shannon Plourde for setting this up for us and making it such a great time. We were disappointed that last years champion Puff did not return to defend his title but owner Kyle Weston announced that Puff has been retired from competition. Thanks to Sharla Buisse - Horse Show Mom to Riley Buisse and Dee Mosion for the pictures of the competitors.

We welcomed a number of new competitors to SQHA at this show. Lisa Aiken of Moose Jaw Toyota joined us and provided the Grass Roots classes with a very generous donation. Thanks very much to the Moose Jaw Toyota for their continued support of our Association. Moose Jaw Toyota Trailer Sales has also donated the use of a new Exiss trailer to the winner of the Versatility Ranch Horse Competition which will take place August 28, 2008.

Riley Buisse and Kate Walker
aboard Spook

Preparing for the pattern

The side pass - being guided by Team Members Diane Walsh and Sharon Forbes

Another Stick Horse Trail Team - Members Vicki Bruan, Brittany Ruecker, Taylor Lindgren, Bonnie Binns and a small fry competitor

Another team set to work the pattern - Team Members Candy Montgomery, Shelby Howes, Terry Lee Sapergia, Mathew Buychinski, Lynn Savnkoff and another small fry competitor.

     Team #2 with their stick Horse - Pitchfork
     Team members Jeremy Buchynski, Sara
      Plourde, Pitchfork, Philip Joel and Sherry
     Clemens.

American Quarter Horse Foundation Receives Record $2 Million Gift

AQHA Past President and Hall of Fame Member Clarence Scharbauer Jr. dedicated to preserving American Quarter Horse history.

America’s Horse, May 20, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Foundation announced today that it received the largest gift from an individual in its history. Clarence Scharbauer Jr. of Midland, Texas, is making a $2 million donation to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. This latest gift is in addition to a previous gift of $500,000 given by Scharbauer and his late wife Dorothy Turner Scharbauer.

“Clarence gave a visionary gift to the museum in 1995 for the Scharbauer Gallery of the AQHA Heritage Center & Museum,” AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer said. “With this additional extraordinary contribution of $2 million, Clarence once again sets the bar in generosity which underscores his love of the American Quarter Horse and his dedication to the Foundation’s mission. Clarence has such a keen interest in our heritage that in recognition of his gift we are naming one of the key features of the Grand Hall in his honor as the Dorothy and Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Foundation Bloodlines Chart. We truly appreciate Clarence and his gift.”

Scharbauer’s family has ranched in Texas since the mid-1880s. Scharbauer has been raising American Quarter Horses for ranch work and racing for more than 50 years. Elected as an AQHA Director in 1957, Scharbauer served as the Association’s 25^th president in 1975. He was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 1992.

“There are no words to describe what the American Quarter Horse means to me and my family,” Scharbauer said. “I was 15 years old when the Association was formed and I’ve always had an interest. I was raised on a horse. My father was a very good horseman and had very good horses. The American Quarter Horse has meant everything to me.”

Scharbauer’s first registered horses were stallions he bought from the King Ranch: Royal Peppy by Peppy, and Silver Wimpy by Wimpy P-1. In 1948, he registered 100 of his best mares.

“Wimpy was given the first number for being the grand champion at Fort Worth in 1941,” Scharbauer said. “I had the grand champion at Fort Worth in 1955. I also raised the world champion cutting mare of 1954 and ’56. American Quarter Horses have been close to me all along, and having good horses and raising good horses is what I enjoy. Our band of mares is one of the best in the country. My youngest son, Chris, still manages them like I and my father did.”

While Scharbauer was 17 and attending Texas A&M University, his father died. He went home after one semester at Texas A&M to help his mother and Mr. Eidson, the executor of his father’s estate, and then spent about two and a half years in the Navy during World War II. At 21, he took control of his family’s business.

In the mid-1950s Scharbauer became interested in racehorses and purchased Double Bid in July 1957. He campaigned the stallion to a racing champion title two years later in 1959. In 1964, Scharbauer won the first Rainbow Futurity with Double Queen, a daughter of Double Bid. He won the 1975 All American Derby with Double Queen’s daughter Vim And Vigor, who was Go Man Go’s highest earner with $310,204. Runners bred by Scharbauer have earned more than $5.5 million and include three racing champions.

Scharbauer has also been involved in Thoroughbred racing. He purchased Alysheba for his wife and their daughter, Pam. Alysheba won the 1987 Kentucky Derby and was named Horse of the Year in 1988. Dorothy came by her love of horses naturally as her father won the Kentucky Derby in 1959 with Tomy Lee.

“I’m not looking for publicity,” Scharbauer said of his historic gift. “I’m just proud that I’m able to do it, and I’m very pleased to do it. My family comes first and my horses come next.”

With his generous gift, Scharbauer is leaving a legacy that will ensure future generations will be able to learn the history of the American Quarter Horse and perhaps share the same great bond between horse and human that has influenced his life.

The American Quarter Horse Foundation’s programs support research, education, therapeutic riding and the Hall of Fame. To learn more about the Foundation and ways to support its programs, please visit aqha.com/foundation, or call (806) 378-5000.

We hope this slow spring hasn’t put a damper on your horse show spirits. Our club in Dryden has been busy getting organized for our 13th annual Northern Lights Quarter Horse Show. Our show is scheduled for July 4th 5th and 6th. We are pleased to offer some extra incentives for people willing to venture
here this year.

We are pleased to be offering a two day western pleasure futurity, this class is open to horses of all ages and will run on Saturday and Sunday with the results over the two days deciding our winner. We have $500.00 added to the futurity this year thanks to the generous support of Dryden GM. Entries
for the futurity are $50.00. All entry money as well as added money will be paid out to the top 4 horses. All monies will be paid out, regardless of class size in the futurity as well as all of our stake classes.

We are also running numerous stake classes.

Friday the 4th there will be a Halter Stake, sponsored by Hillcrest animal
clinic, it will be an open class with $250.00 added to the pot and a $20.00
entry fee.

Saturday the 5th there will be an open Showmanship stake class sponsored by
Mckinstry Chrysler with $250.00 added to the pot and a $20.00 entry fee.

Saturday the 5th we will have an open Trail class sponsored by Dryden
Veterinary Services, with $250.00 added to this pot and a $20.00 entry fee.

Sunday we will be running a Horsemanship stake class sponsored by Mckinstry
Chrysler with $250.00 added and a $20.00 fee.

Sunday we will also offer a walk trot stake class that will be open to any
horse and rider combination who are not showing in riding classes at the
NLQHA show. This class is sponsored by Dingwall Ford and will offer $250.00
added to the prize money along with the $10.00 entry fee.

In addition to these great prizes, we will be having 6 draws, 2 each day,
for a $50 fuel card to help offset your expenses. These draws will be open
to competitors who have traveled more that 100 km (each way) to get to our
show. The funds for these fuel cards were provided by a fundraiser put on
by Karen and Greg Obie.

Please mark your calendars to come to Dryden on July 4th 5th and 6th. We
will be looking forward to seeing you!!

Northern Lights Quarter Horse Association

For stall bookings or for other show information please contact Jan or
Angela Halverson at (807)274-9002 or Lisa Koshel at (807)937-2917 evening
or
daytime at (807)221-4328.

Press Release

CANADIAN EQUINE BUSINESS GROUP

The Canadian Equine Business Group is proud to announce the “CEBG Riders Grant Program”. The CEBG would like to award a student or individual rider up to 21 years of age, for their hard work and dedication to their chosen discipline, be it English or Western. The CEBG will award $1500 to one student or rider from each of the following provinces, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and the Maritimes (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland/Labrador). A total of six Grants will be

given out across Canada. These grants can be used to assist the studentor rider in lessons, training, tack, horses, education, future goals, etc.All candidates must be nominated by their coach, parent, friend or barn owner. All entries must be no longer than one page telling the CEBG selection committee why this candidate is deserving of this grant Examples would include dedication to their chosen discipline, hard work,or just their love of horses. All candidates or their families must be members of the Canadian Equine Business Group.

All entries must be postmarked no later than October 1^st, 2008. The winners will be

announced on November 14^th, 2008 via the CEBG Newsletter on our website at www.cebg.ca. Please, mail only, all entries to Canadian Equine Business Group, 49 King Street, East Gananoque, Ontario, K7G 1E8

For more information call Toll Free 1-877-382-1301 Fax 613-382-1305

Email cebg2008@yahoo.ca

AQHA TELEVISION PRESENTS ONLINE CONTEST FOR YOUTH MEMBERS

Winner featured on “AQHA Presents” on RFD-TV Network

America’s Horse, May 16, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association’s weekly television series, “AQHA Presents,” is preparing to launch its next Team Wrangler online contest. This time, American Quarter Horse Youth Association members will have the chance to have their American Quarter Horse made over with the help of Team Wrangler members.

The online essay contest, “Team Wrangler – Make Over My American Quarter Horse,” is exclusively for AQHYA members who are current members as of May 15. Youth can log on to www.aqhamembers.com any day between May 19 and June 9, and in 150 words or less, tell how and why their horse needs a makeover, and how a Team Wrangler member can help. The selected winner will have Team Wrangler members come to their barn for a two-day training session to help make over their American Quarter Horse. Plus, the winner will be featured on an upcoming episode of “AQHA Presents” on the RFD-TV network and in America’s Horse magazine. Prizes for second- through 10^th- place winners include a Junior Master Horseman gift pack (levels one and two) or AQHA’s Fundamentals of Horsemanship Level I and Wrangler product pack.

“AQHA Presents” television series on RFD-TV includes educational and entertaining shows featuring top Team Wrangler members. In addition to “Make Over My Horse,” other Team Wrangler shows include “What’s It Like To,” where Team Wrangler members give a one-on-one lesson from their discipline, such as cutting or roping, to a member of the AQHA publications staff, and “Trading Saddles,” where Team Wrangler members trade places with another member of a different discipline.

“AQHA Presents” airs three times weekly – Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. EST and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. EST. Now available in more than 31 million homes, RFD-TV can be seen on satellite systems Dish (Channel 231) and DirectTV (Channel 379), as well as Mediacom, Charter, Suddenlink, Bresnan and Comcast cable systems. For more information on the network, visit www.rfdtv.com.

Team Wrangler is a joint effort of AQHA and AQHA Corporate Partner Wrangler, and is a yearlong competition featuring members of the AQHA Association of Professional Horsemen representing both racing and show disciplines within the American Quarter Horse industry.

The “Team Wrangler – Make Over My American Quarter Horse” contest ends Monday, June 9, at 5 p.m. CST. Complete contest rules are available at www.aqhamembers.com.

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines.

Announcing the arrival of Kayl Austin Hankins. Kayl arrived April 29th at 4:30pm weighing 6 lbs 13 oz and 19.5 inches long. Congratulations to proud parents Jayna and Hank Hankins. Hope to see you back at the shows soon Jayna.

“AQHA PRESENTS” LINEUP OF MAY SHOWS ON RFD-TV

America’s Horse, May 6, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association’s weekly “AQHA Presents” television schedule for May is packed with all new must-see shows. Viewers will learn the tricks behind swinging a rope from the pros during a new “AQHA Team Wrangler Presents” episode, followed by new episodes of the multi-show series exploring more of the AQHA Bayer Best Remuda Award winning ranches. The much-anticipated “Team Wrangler Presents Fix My Horse” episode, an entertaining finale to the popular aqha.com Fix My Horse contest, will round out the month’s programming.

On May 7, AQHA will present Team Wrangler roper Steve Orth demonstrating how to swing a loop. The new “Team Wrangler Presents” episode will break down the deceptively detailed sport of roping for viewers as Steve teaches a rookie how it’s done. From how to hold a rope properly to swinging the loop from a horse, viewers will not want to miss any of this show.

Following this “Team Wrangler Presents” episode, AQHA will continue its tour of the AQHA Bayer Best Remuda Award winning ranches. This series explores some of the most accomplished ranch horse programs and the horses that have earned them their prestigious reputations. On May 14, visit the Stuart Ranch of Waurika, Oklahoma, the Bar B Ranch of Beaver, Oklahoma, and the R.A. Brown Ranch of Throckmorton, Texas. The May 21 episode features the Pitchfork Land and Cattle Company of Guthrie, Texas, and two New Mexico ranches, Bogle Ltd. of Dexter and CS Cattle Company of Cimarron. The episodes follow AQHA’s release of its “Best Remudas” DVD, available to members for a limited time with a signed copy of the “Best Remudas” book by AQHA’s Jim Jenning’s. To learn more about this special offer, visit http://www.aqha.com/discover/promoItems/bestremudas.html.

Finishing the month’s programming on May 28 will be “Team Wrangler Presents Fix My Horse.” After reviewing many aqha.com contest entries in which members described a problem area with their horse, AQHA selected Corinne Schnur of Butler, Pennsylvania, as the lucky member to be featured in the episode and America’s Horse magazine. Schnur’s winning essay was chosen from more than 200 entries and was a plea for help from her 8-year-old American Quarter Horse gelding Apparently Insane, also known as “Jake,” who needs assistance with lead changes. Schnur and Jake are all-around competitors who want to expand their list of classes.

Team Wrangler members Leslie Lange, Charlie Cole and Ted Turner visit Schnur and Jake to fix their lead change problem and also help Schnur prepare for halter classes, which she hopes to begin entering. RFD-TV viewers get to watch all the action as the Team Wrangler members take on the training challenge.

Following this exciting competition, AQHA will be beginning its next competition in search of an American Quarter Horse Youth Association member and horse to feature on the upcoming “Team Wrangler Presents Makeover My Horse” episode. Entries will be limited to youth members and will be accepted between May 19 and June 9. Check aqha.com for more updates.

All programs will air on the regular RFD-TV schedule – Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Eastern. To see the full programming schedule go to www.aqha.com/association/television/index.html.

Available in more than 31 million homes, RFD-TV can be seen on satellite systems Dish (Channel 231) and DirectTV (Channel 379), as well as Mediacom, Charter, Suddenlink, Bresnan and Comcast cable systems. For more information on the network, visit rfdtv.com.

RE: INAUGURAL CQHA BREEDERS DIRECTORY IS “HOT OFF THE PRESS”

(Carberry, MB – May 10, 2008) -- The inaugural CQHA Breeders Directory has rolled off the press! And here it is - breeding season! Want a FREE COPY? You only have to ask!

Each participating Canadian AQHA breeder, and Canadian AQHA Professional Horseman who purchased a listing, already has a supply of these publications and they would be only too happy to share one with you. To find out which breeders and professional horsemen have copies, please visit the CQHA website http://www.cqha.ca/breeders-listing.htm or http://www.cqha.ca/professionals-list.htm to view their websites and/or email address, so you may request your copy.

Canadian AQHA Affiliate presidents have also been shipped a supply for free distribution at local events, or you may contact the CQHA office to request a copy by emailing: marnie@horsescoops.com. Here's a Hint: they make a great "telephone/contact" address book too! I keep mine handy, right on my desk.

We will also ensure that these CQHA directories are distributed free at all major regional, national, and international Quarter Horse events to promote the Canadian Quarter Horse Industry. After all, we are alive and well and producing world-class horses (for examples visit: http://www.cqha.ca/buy-canadian.htm). Supplies of this directory will be offered at AQHA World Championship shows, AQHA Regional Experience Shows, the 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup, the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, Canadian National Quarter Horse Show, at the next AQHA Annual Convention, and the 2008 CQHA’s AGM.

So, if you plan to attend any of these prestigious events, and are willing to take a supply along with you to put on display in a prominent place, we'd be happy to ship you some. To order a bulk supply for either international or domestic distribution, please email me at: marnie@horsescoops.com or phone me at (204) 834-2479 to place your order (please allow two weeks for delivery via post office).

We trust you will enjoy and value your copy of this inaugural CQHA Breeders Directory, and will be as proud of it as we are.

The mandate of the CQHA, a national affiliate of the AQHA, is to address issues of concern to Canadian owners of American Quarter Horses; to be a communications vehicle for and with Canadian owners of American Quarter Horses; and to promote and market, both globally and within Canada, Canadian-bred and/or Canadian-owned American Quarter Horses. For more information visit the CQHA website at: www.cqha.ca

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Contact Marnie Somers, President
Box 1122

Carberry, MA R0K 0H0
Telephone: (204) 834-2479
Fax: (204) 834-3999
marnie@horsescoops.com

You could win this John Deere “Gator” 620i XUV 4 x 4!!!

(Carberry, MB – April 26, 2008) -- The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is very pleased to announce a “Blue Ribbon” level sponsorship has been received from valued AQHA corporate partner, John Deere. This sponsorship is being provided to financially support the prestigious 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup, hosted by Canada, to be held at the Western Fair Agriplex in London, Ontario, from July 6^th to July 13^th, 2008.

John Deere’s generous “Blue Ribbon” sponsorship consists of a cash contribution of $25,000, plus a terrific raffle prize consisting of a John Deere “Gator” XUV 4 X 4 with a suggested retail value of up to $15,000. For more information regarding John Deere’s Equine Partner Program, please see the attached PDF document.

The Ontario Quarter Horse Youth Association has kindly offered to administer the John Deere “Gator” raffle on behalf of the 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup. Tickets are $5 each and 3,000 tickets are being offered for sale, with the actual draw to be held on July 12th, 2008. So, your odds are pretty good!

"Gator" raffle tickets are now available and may be purchased through any of the following CQHA Board members:

· British Columbia: Genevieve Matheson (604) 534-5137; Gayle Pawley-Wilson, (604) 530-6875; or Haidee Landry (604) 530-8051

· Alberta: Cal Loree, (403) 208-1019; Ross Brigden, (403) 526-0246; or Shannon Burwash, (403) 246-8283

· Saskatchewan: Milt Rigetti, (306) 693-2302

· Manitoba: Marnie Somers, (204) 834-2479; or Greg Little, (204) 562-3504

· Ontario: Joe Carter, (519) 448-1127; Patti Carter, (519) 754-4484

· Quebec and the Maritime provinces: Carole Joubert-Gaboury, (450) 474-0575; or Christian Beauchemin, (450) 433-5787

John Deere “Gator” raffle tickets may also be purchased direct from 2008 Youth World Cup Sponsorship Co-Chair, Sandie Heirwegh 905-522-9922 Ext. 147 or Show Chair, Kathy Patterson 519-345-2861.

The 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup promises to be a world class event and CQHA invites participation at every level as event sponsors, spectators, competitors, horse suppliers, trade show exhibitors, show program advertisers, breeders, and trainers. If you aren’t able to participate at any other level, you can still make a valuable contribution to this event by purchasing John Deere “Gator” raffle tickets. For more information about the Youth World Cup, please visit the event web site at: www.aqhayouthworldcup.com.

The 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup will host three public performances (July 8^th & 9^th) by Canada’s own RCMP Musical Ride, with the Canadian Cowgirls performing as the opening act. The Musical Ride performance tickets are $10 each and may be purchased through the Western Fair website at: www.westernfair.com. These tickets will sell out fast, so be sure to get yours now!

General admission to the 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup venue at Western Fair Agriplex is free and everyone is welcome. You won’t want to miss it!