Spring is Here and so is the May Equiery
The May issue is now in stores! Heading to Black-Eyed Susan or Preakness this year? Find a Preakness Preview in the May issue as well and read about the faces behind the Preakness Stakes. Plus, an update from the Maryland Horse Council and Sunday Hunting bills.
Reining Champions
| Class | Horse | Owner’s Name | Rider’s Name | Place |
| Youth Rookie | Serra Valley Denny G | Chantel Wolf | Chantel Wolf | 2nd |
| PT Rookie | I’m A Boon Too | Timothy Houser Sr. | Timothy Houser Sr. | 1st |
| NHO | Electric Freckle | Randy Mismer | Wayne La Fortune | 2nd |
| NHNP II | Boomin Solana | Karen Symonds | Katy Symonds | 2nd |
| Open | Custom Crackerjac | Slick Reiner, LLC | Romain Ampe | 2nd |
| LTD Open | Cutter Senbar | Holly Bray | Maya Stessin | 2nd |
| R Prof | Cutter Senbar | Maya Stessin | Holly Bray | 2nd |
Free State Appaloosa Horse Club High Point Winners
Here are the year end results from the Free State Appaloosa Horse Club for 2012. Too see photos, check out the February Equiery in stores now. Check the Archives page on equiery.com at the end of the month for more photos.
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2012 Plantation Walking Horses of Maryland Awards
Plantation Walking Horses of MD – 2012 High Point Awards
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Free State Riding Club Awards
The Free State Riding Club offers both Western and English classes. Here are their 2012 year-end award winners for both disciplines.
The PAT STANTON HIGH PIONT AWARD – awarded to the HORSE earning the most points – IMPULSIVE PURCHASE
The DIPPED IN SCOTCH MEMORIAL AWARD – awarded to the High Point Junior Rider/Horse Pair. – NATALY JOHNSON on FAIR WIZARD
The I’M A STORY BOOK CLASSIC MEMORIAL – awarded to the High Point Rider/Horse Pair in the Over Fences classes only. – NATALY JOHNSON on FAIR WIZARD
The INDIAN’S KNIGHTHAWK CHALLENGE TROPHY – awarded to the Horse/Handler pair with the most points accumulated in a SINGLE Showmanship Class. – BRIANNA NELSON with IMPULSIVE PURCHASE
The JOAN WINSTON/BAY SWAN SENIOR PLEASURE PERPETUAL AWARD – awarded to the Senior Rider/Horse pair that accumulates the most points in BOTH Pleasure and Trail Classes EITHER English or Western. – BELINDA JOHNSON on IMPACT’S YELLOW ROSE
The GILBERT “POP” HILL MEMORIAL AWARD – awarded to the Senior rider and horse pair that accumulates the most points in Western Classes. – BELINDA JOHNSON on IMPACT’S YELLOW ROSE
The BUDDY AWARD – awarded to the horse who has demonstrated the most versatility during the season by competing across the most show divisions plus monthly trial rides and placing first, second, or third when applicable. – IMPULSIVE PURCHASE
Barrel Racing Champions
Here are just a few of the Maryland winners with the National Barrel Horse Association for 2012. To see photos, grab a February Equiery at one of these locations. More photos will be posted on the Archives page of equiery.com by the end of the month.
3D Pee Wee Winner Champion – JJ Strong & Popeye (owned by The Strong Family)
1D & 2D Pee Wee Champion – Brianna Bongard & Real Ponies Wear Pink (Owned By Bongard Family)
MD 01 Youth 4D Champion – Brianna McMahon & Hickory (Owned By Sunset Valley Farm LLC)
MD 01 Open 3D Champion – Ricky Fultz & KSW Courgar’s Big Rock (Owner By Henry Will)
MD 01 Youth 4D Reserve Champion – Tori Rose & Shadow
MD 01 Youth 3D Reserve Champion – Lexie Mason & Star’s Drummer Boy (Owned By Mason Family)
Year-end Winner Photos Needed!
The Equiery’s February Who’s Who issue is coming up and we need photos of year-end award winners!
If you have won a local or national year-end award (champion or reserve champion), please send a high resolution photo to editor@equiery.com by January 10. Include the following information:
- award winner’s name
- horse’s name
- series/organization name (example: Carroll County Western Circuit)
- award name (example: Jr. Horsemanship) and champion or reserve champion
- photographer’s name*
*please note, all professional photographs must also include a copyright release. We can only print photos that are free of charge.
2013 AQHA Rulebook Shows Several Changes
The new 2013 American Quarter Horse Association Official Handbook of Rules of Regulations has been reorganized and contains several new rules for the upcoming season. Current members may request a handbook or view the 2013 edition online at www.aqha.com/handbook. AQHA members who have participated in an AQHA show within the past two year will automatically receive the new handbook. And… an AQHA Handbook free app will also be available for iOS and Android-compatible mobile devices.
Some of the rule changes are as follows:
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Tons of Great Gift Ideas in the December Equiery!
Still looking for that perfect gift for that someone special in your life? Never fear! The December issue has over 230 great gift ideas! Head to one of these locations and get your copy today. Plus, read about Leonard Proctor’s 65 years out foxhunting and see lots of photos from Fair Hill International and the Washington International Horse Show.
Black-Eyed Susan Circuit Going Strong After 48 Years
Equiery Maryland Resident High Point Award Winner Abigail Buckwalter
by Ashley Schaeffer (first printed in the November 2012 Equiery)
The first Maryland State Quarter Horse Association State Show and Futurities were held on September 5, 1964 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. There were only two classes: Yearling Fillies and Yearling Colts/Geldings. What a difference from the 2012 Black-Eyed Susan Circuit!
Spread over three days, the Black-Eyed Susan Circuit, held this year at Frying Pan Park in Herndon, Virginia, offered 87 classes and over $7,500 in cash awards and prizes. From Halter to Hunter Under Saddle to Reining, there was a class for every rider and the very versatile Quarter Horse.
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