newsletterjune2008

GEORGIA DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION

NEWSLETTER
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No. 3                                                                                                                  June, 2008

FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Hello everyone! Hope you are all enjoying your horses this summer and are trying to not work too hard! Thank you so much to all the exhibitors that turned out for our Fun Show!   Your participation and entries made for a great day!

Everybody try to stay cool!

John Ayers

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FUN SHOW REPORT:
Our Spring Fun Show was a big success! I do believe everyone had a great time! We had several new exhibitors out for their first time having fun with their horses, several show veterans, signed up several new club members, and made a little money for the club too! It was a beautiful day, and, if you weren’t there, so sorry you missed it! Attached is a complete Winner’s List!
We had 15 farms exhibiting 25 horses with 76 entries.
This show would not have been possible without the monetary donations made by:
Randy Price – who gave generously in memory of his beloved wife, Becky. She will be sadly missed by everyone in our draft horse world.
Renon Pruiett – our most Honored Judge who donated his time and services so everyone could have a great day!
Claudia Oliver – her first time exhibiting with our club – Claudia & Duke were just awesome! – I expect to be seeing a lot of them at shows in the future!
Robert & Jill Malone – who gave a donation and also came to the aid of a new exhibitor who needed help with their horse! Thanks for being there with your knowledge and supplies.
Thank you so much to the following show personnel:
Renon Pruiett – Judge
Johnny Cannon – Ringmaster
Ed Hawkins – Announcer
Julie Lanning – Ribbons/Office Support
John Ayers – Show Support

Rodney & Barbara Branch – Set-up, Management & Judging of Obstacle Courses
Lynn Johnson – Loud Speaker System
You were all awesome! It’s folks like you that make our Draft Horse World Go Around!
I also want to announce two Honorable Mention Awards!
One goes to: Michelle Whiten on Journey! You had the fastest time of all the Obstacle Course entries for the entire day! Way to Go!
One goes to: Patty & Art Ferrell! Well, you two were having the most fun there! Your smiles all day long were a joy to see! Folks like you are exactly what this is all about!
Thanks again to all exhibitors for your participation and support with your entry fees! Can’t wait to see you ALL at Perry!
Rebecca Cannon, Show Secretary

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CAN YOU SOLVE THIS PUZZLE?
You are riding on a beautiful white horse.
On your left side is a drop off.
On your right side are several ostriches being chased by a lion.
In front of you are four large gazelles that won't get out of your way and you can't seem to overtake them.
Behind you is a stampede of horses.
What must you do to get out of this highly dangerous situation?
For the answer see back page.

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NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR SHOW:
We’ve received the show information for the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, NC. Show dates are Monday & Tuesday, October 20-21.
It’s a fantastic show so everyone go help support our hitch shows in the South! Complete details are attached! See you there!

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UPCOMING DRAFT SHOWS/EVENTS:
July 4-5 Horse Progress Days, Mt. Hope, OH
         Wayne Wengerd (330-857-6350)
July 11 Central New York Sale, Oswego, NY
         Marion Young (519-364-7051)
July 22-26 World Percheron Congress,
         Toronto, Ontario (519-454-8177)
Aug. 14 State Fair of West Virginia Draft
         Horse Show, Lewisburg, WV
Sept. 6 Virginia Draft Horse & Mule Old
         Dominion Show, Culpepper, VA
         Larry Wise (540-937-7861)
Sept. 7-14 North American Belgian
         Championships, Indianapolis, IN
         (260-563-3205)
Sept. 19-21 Barnsville Buggy Days,
          Barnsville, GA Amanda (770-358-5884)
Sept. 20-21 Southern Ohio Draft Horse
         Show, Hillsboro, OH
Oct. 10-11 GA National Fair Draft Horse
          Show, Perry, GA
          Carla Beckom (770-358-2678)
Oct. 20-21 NC State Fair Draft Horse Show,
          Raleigh, NC (Tom Vybiral (336-957-8023)
Oct. 28-31 Topeka Fall Sale of Draft Horses &
          Equipment, Topeka, IN
          (Barn 260-593-2522)
Nov. 14-15 North American Livestock Expo
          Draft Horse Show (NAILE) Louisville, KY
(note: these are just a few as listed in the Draft Horse Journal – Call Rebecca Cannon to add other shows/events. I would like to get others listed that you think our members might be interested in, or, may possibly be attending.)

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VOLUNTEER’S NEEDED!
If you have any suggestions, ideas, or would like to volunteer to host a meeting, please get in touch with an officer or Board Member.
2008 Officers:
President: John Ayers (678) 753-0737
Vice President: Julie Lanning (770) 513-4760
Sec./Treasurer: Roxanne Janes (770) 479-7110
Board Members:
S.R.Stocker: (229) 777-7741
Rodney Branch: (706) 677-2712
Debbie Wiedemann: (678-925-9330)
Jeannie Bradshaw: (478) 783-2443

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If you have had an interesting experience with a horse related activity, know of an upcoming event, or have an article to share with other members, please send to a member of the Newsletter Staff. The Newsletter is a connecting link to each other.

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Puzzle Answer:
“Get your drunk rear off the Merry-Go-Round”

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Things You Learn When You Own A Horse – Part 2

17. If you think you have left the water on in the barn you have, if you think you have closed the pasture gate, you haven't.
18. When someone asks you if you like their horse always say 'yes'.
19. The happiest people I know own horses, dogs, cats and at least one deranged goat.
20. If you're looking for the perfect horse you will never own one.
21. Owning a horse can either make a marriage or break it.
22. I'd rather lose my lipstick than my curb chain.
23. You shouldn't talk about your first place ribbon to someone that came second.
24. If someone says that horse has a little buck, it has a BIG buck.
25. If we need rain, schedule a show.
26. I've never warmed up to someone that didn't want a walk down to the stables.
27. A clean stable and a sparkling horse are among life's great pleasures.
28. Even free horses can be too expensive. Especially, free horses.
29. No matter how badly behaved you are, your horse always gives you a second chance.
30. A more expensive horse doesn't make a better one.
31. I will never ever have an empty stable and I have accepted that fact.
32. Losing a horse can break your heart, but it will have been worth it.
If you can’t imagine your life without a horse…DON’T!
Author Unknown
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THE NEWSLETTER STAFF:
Roxanne Janes (770) 479-7110            (rjanes@alltel.net)
Lawana Smith (770) 422-5142 (DoubleSFarm@aol.com)