PAHA President’s Message

I am pleased to report a nice turnout for our annual meeting near State College on December 6. After an abbreviated business meeting which featured election of 2010 delegates and approval of a group of bylaws revisions, we moved on to a nice meal arranged by Jack and Carla Mullen and a variety of activities.

Thanks especially to the Northwest District for the trivia game; Pam Blesh and the North Central Singers for the music; all who participated in the awards programs (see results in this issue) and those who handled the presentations; everyone who brought items for the silent auction; and those who purchased them, resulting in nearly $400 raised for youth programs.

At our next state meeting in the Harrisburg area on March 14, we will be continuing our work on the bylaws.

May you and your families, both human and equine, have a safe and happy start on the new year and the fortitude to get through the difficult winter months and on to the more equine-friendly time of the year.

Submitted by Ruthann Gavitt

PAHA Sponsors 4-H Championship

Each year the PAHA sponsors a class at the Pennsylvania State 4-H Show held in Harrisburg, PA. Recently we received the following note from the appreciative winner in the class.

“I wanted to express my thanks for your donation of the award plaque for the PA State 4-H Horse Show 2009. I received the first place placing in the Half Arabian Yearling Gelding. It was so very exciting! My colt, Shantah’s Little Man, is Half Arabian and half Percheron. It was our first trip to Harrisburg and lots of fun! Thank you again for supporting the youth and the 4-H program.”

Submitted by Katy Styer

Lawrence County PA

2009 PAHA High Point Awards

Rated Shows – Purebreds

Purebred Halter – (none)

Purebred Sport Horse in Hand – CH. Ultimate Glory, Janet Olena (NC); RES. WR Mega Rock, Michelle Amrick (NW); 3.      WV Maltese Falcon, Dan and Denise Fuller (NC); 4. SH Nuveau, Tracey and Dave Norcini (SE); 5. Gdyian, Kim Hoskins and James Ainey (NE); 6. Footsteps Falco BHF, Dan and Denise Fuller (NC).

Purebred Sport Horse Performance – CH.      Nite Wings ESF, Kristine Phelps (SC); RES. Ultimate Glory, Janet Olena (NC); 3. SH Nuveau, Tracey and Dave Norcini (SE); 4. WR Mega Rock, Michelle Amrick (NW); 5. WV Maltese Falcon, Dan and Denise Fuller (NC); 6. Footsteps Falco BHF, Dan and Denise Fuller (NC).

Purebred Country English Pleasure – CH.      Barbarian Wind CB, Dan and Marlene Duttry (NC); RES. Bandolajka, Mary Jane Hansen (NE); 3. Shes A Hoot, Dan and Denise Fuller (NC); 4. Beysis, Jean and James Popp (SC).

Purebred Western Pleasure – CH. Natashas Image, Nicole and Derek Dengel (SW); RES. Boutonniere, Dan and Marlene Duttry (NC); 3. Trump Taj Mahal, Dawn Povish (NC); 4. WV Maltese Falcon, Dan and Denise Fuller; 5. Imperial O Fawwad, J. W. Noel, III (SC); 6. Czersk, Jean and James Popp (SC).

Purebred Hunter Pleasure – CH.     Ultimate Glory, Janet Olena (NC); RES. WCF Magicalusion, Jan Bauman (NC); 3. Injun Joe, Susan Werner (SC); 4. EAF Kidmann, Kyra Knier (SC); 5. PA Magnitude, Kristin Ezzyk (NC); 6. WV Maltese Falcon, Dan and Denise Fuller.

Rated Shows - Half/Anglo Arabian

Halter – CH. CFA Sweet Sensation, JW Noel, SC

Country English Pleasure – CH. Just Da Fashion, Dan & Denise Fuller, NC; RES. SA Outrageous, Taylor Nedurian, NC; 3. CA Peppermint Twist, Julie Shaffer, NC; 4. Sultan’s Elle, Meredith Lambert, NC; 5. Mohamed Knockout, Wayne & Ruthann Gavitt, NC.

Western Pleasure – CH. PKH Bold Eagle, Pam Blesh, NC; RES. Santee Spotlight, Bethany Lambert, NC; 3. Apsolut, Julie Shaffer, NC; 4. CFA Secret Sensation, JW Noel, SC.

Hunter Pleasure – CH. Sterling Lace, Mary Jane Hanson, NE; RES. Urban Legend, Amy Goetz, SE; 3. ISA Akin to the Shah, Amber Robinson, NC; 4. CFA Secret Sensation, JW Noel, SC; 5. Mohamed Knockout, Wayne & Ruthann Gavitt, NC.

Sport Horse In Hand – CH. ISA Akin to the Shah, Amber Robinson, NC; RES. Urban Legend, Amy Goetz, SE.

Sport Horse Performance – CH. ISA Akin to the Shah, Amber Robinson, NC; RES. Urban Legend, Amy Goetz, SE.

Rated Shows - HA/PB Combined

Costume – CH. Barbarian Wind CB, Marlene Duttry, NC; RES. SA Outrageous, Taylor Nedurian, NC; 3. Beysis, James & Jean Popp, SC; 4. Mohamed Knockout, Wayne & Ruthann Gavitt, NC.

Driving – CH. Mohamed Knockout, Wayne & Ruthann Gavitt, NC; RES. Beysis, James & Jean Popp, SC; 3. Chyna Bey, Diane Dincher, NC; 4. Sultan’s Elle, Meredith Lambert, NC; 5. SA Outrageous, Taylor Nedurian, NC.

Working Western – CH. Levi Snartchic, Lucy Rutt, SC; RES. Czersk, James & Jean Popp, SC

Show Hack – CH. Just Da Fashion, Dan & Denise Fuller, NC; RES. Mohamed Knockout, Wayne & Ruthann Gavitt, NC; 3. ISA Akin to the Shah, Amber Robinson, NC; 4. She’s A Hoot, Dan & Denise Fuller, NC.

Working Hunter – CH. SH Nuveau, Tracey Norcini, SE

Other – CH – Natasha’s Image, Nicole & Derek Dengel, SW; RES – SH Nuveau, Tracey Norcini, SE; 3. Santee Spotlight, Bethany Lambert, NC.

Overall Rated Show Champion (Sponsored by Pam Blesh): Ultimate Glory

Dressage

Schooling – CH. Marrakesh Express, Mary Jo Williamson (NC); RES. Siraj Amir Moniet, Debbie Williams (SE); 3. PVF On Eagles Wings, Diane Dincher (NC).

Training Level – CH. Marrakesh Express, Mary Jo Williamson (NC); RES. Siraj Amir Moniet, Debbie Williams (SE); 3. SH Nuveau, Tracey and Dave Norcini (SE).

First Level – CH. Siraj Amir Moniet, Debbie Williams (SE); RES. Marrakesh Express, Mary Jo Williamson (NC).

Second Level and Above – CH. HM Carolyns Dream, Mary Jo Williamson (NC).

Overall Dressage Champion (sponsored by Pat Mcquiston): Marrakesh Express

Open Shows

Purebred – CH. Natashas Image, Nicole and Derek Dengel (SW).

Half Arabian – CH. SA Outrageous, Taylor Nedurian (NC); RES. Urban Legend, Amy Goetz (NE); 3. Sultans Elle, Meredith Lambert (NC); 4. Mohamed Knockout, Wayne Gavitt (NC).

Overall Open Show Champion (sponsored by Janet Olena): SA Outrageous

Senior Amateur Rider

Non-rated Shows – CH. Amy Goetz (NE), Urban Legend; RES. Nicole Dengel (SW), Natashas Image.

Rated Shows – CH. Marlene Duttry (NC), Barbarian Wind CB; RES. Pamela Blesh (NC), PKH Bold Eagle; 3. Amy Goetz (NC), Urban Legend; 4. Mary Jane Hanson (NE),        Bandolajka; 5. Tracey Norcini (SE), SH Nuveau; 6. Mary Jane Hanson (NE), Sterling Lace.

Overall Senior Amateur Champion (sponsored by Pamela Blesh): Marlene Duttry

Trail

Purebred Competitive Trail – CH. AD Magic, Jan Villastrigo (NC); RES. WA Prophets Fire, Kim Firestone (SE); 3. Quest Bedazyl, Ruth Johnson (SE).

HA/AA Competitive Trail – CH. Risen Glory, Susan Weber (NC); RES. AM Devilish Lady, Megan Kelsall (SE).

Endurance – CH. Twenty-Four Carrots, Steven Hay (NW); RES. AD Magic, Jan Villastrigo (NC).

Overall Trail Champion (sponsored by the Gavitt Family): Twenty-Four Carrots