SPRING CLASSIC 2008

May 16-19

Orangeville Fairgrounds

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by show manager Ken McLellan AREA 3 SPRING CLASSIC QUARTER HORSE CIRCUIT, May 16 to 19, 2008 has record number of Western Riding and Hunter Hack entries in Recent Years!! he Area 3 Quarter Horse Spring Classic Quarter Horse Show was held May 16 through May 19 at the Orangeville Fairgrounds.  2,834 entries including NSBA Dual Approved Classes competed throughout the weekend with a total of 173 horse from across Ontario as well as  New York, Michigan and New Brunswick. The judges were Mr. Mike Bednarek, NY; Mr. Mike Hawkins, FL; Ms. Marty Jo Hays, OH and Mr. David Denniston, CO.  The Official Show Photographer was Rod Trider and his team from Advanced Images Equine Photography, www.advanced images.ca.  Show Secretaries were Leslie Ellins along with Beth, Brittany and Val.  Megan Patterson and Valerie Love served as Ring Stewards with Sam Catton as Gate Steward and Jean Walker as Assistant Show Manager.  Area 3 was also pleased to have AQHA Field Representative, Roger Fenimore of New York present for the first 2 days of the circuit.  RNR Patient Tranfer Services of Orillia owned by the Rivait Family provided the EMS Services on the Grounds.  Both Roger and Marty Jo were at the show in Barrie two years ago when the temperatures barely climbed above the freezing point and there were no indoor facilities.  The heated indoor facilities were very much appreciated as the temperature outside fell below freezing on Monday.  Complimentary Coffee, Donuts, Muffins and Cookies were provided each morning courtesy of Jim and Barb Lockyer, Peace Acres Farm, Everett, Home of “The Next Star”. Hunter Hack Classes saw more than 20 entries under each judge while Western Riding had close to 30 entries each day.  Open Hunter Hack was won on Friday by Forever Valentina owned by Jackie Fisher of Queensville and ridden by Katie Fisher and on Sunday under both judges by The GM Secret owned and ridden by Janice Hellman of Stouffville.  Green Western Riding with 13 entries was won on Saturday by Crosby Boyd of Washington Twp., Michigan under Judge Hawkins and by Mackenzie Harvey of Toronto with EBG Certainly under Judge Bednarek and. by Kim Allen riding Show Your Invitation in both the Green and Open Western Riding on Monday.  The Open Western Riding on Saturday under both judges was won by RL A Chip Affair owned and ridden by Emily Phillips of Kincardine. There were 110 Showmanship entries plus under each judge.  Select Amateur Showmanship had 14 entries show on Friday and 16 show on Sunday.  Corey Taylor from Wasaga Beach showing Traded The Krystal  won under Judge Hawkins and Sherry Newbigging of Cambridge showing For The General won under Judge Bednarek.  Marilyn Eaves of Branchport, New York won under both judges on Sunday showing Shes Good Gucci.  Novice Youth Showmanship had a total of 18 entries on Friday and 20 entires on Sunday while Novice Amateur Showmanship had a total of 24 entries on Friday and 26 on Sunday. Junior Hunter Under Saddle was won by Thumb Moxie owned by Courtney Smith of Simcoe and ridden by Diane Ewing under both judges on Friday and Judge Marty Jo Hays on Sunday with Nuthinbut Blue Skies owned by Joanne Nimigan and ridden by Patti Carter under Judge Denniston.  The Thumb Of It owned by Roxanne Cunneyworth of Conn was 1st under Judge Hawkins on Friday and under both judges in the Green Hunter Under Saddle on Sunday.  Jacked Up On Scotch won 1st in the Green Hunter Under Saddle on Friday under Judge Bednarek with 16 entries showing. Trail Classes were well supported with 63 entries shown under each judge in nicely flowing courses designed by Greg Reeves with Len Stemmler on the Broom and Greg on the Rake keeping the courses prepared.   The Green Trail Classes were the largest with 19 on Saturday and 17 on Monday.  Green Trail on Saturday was won by Mackenzie Harvey riding EBG Certainly under Judge Hawkins and by Show Your Invitation owned and ridden by Kim Allen under Judge Bednarek.  Allyson Nicol of Brampton won under both judges on Monday riding Ladies Secret Design owned by Shirley and Patricia Nicol.  Susan Campbell riding Mr. Te Skips Softly won the Amateur (All Ages) Trail Class under both judges on Monday.  Emily Phillips riding RL A Chip Affair and Leslie Mastromatteo riding Number One Dimension split 1st and 2nd under each judge on Saturday. Michael Rapley showing Miss My Chex owned by Barbara MacDonald of York won 1st under both Judges in the Green Western Pleasure on Monday as well as 1st under Judge Hawkins and 1st under Judge Hays in the Junior Western Pleasure.  The Junior Western Pleasure was won by Seal the Invitation owned By Craig Harms of Richmond, Michigan and ridden by Rick Leek  under Judge Bednarek on Saturday and by Outrageous Major owned by Tim Wright of London and ridden by Rick Fleetwood under Judge Denniston on Monday.   Darby Mailhot of Lisle and her horse, Amie Belle competed to win the Youth Reining both Saturday and Monday working to qualify for the Area 3 Congress Youth Team. More than 200 people enjoyed and supported the Area 3 NYTT Fund Raising Pasta Dinner with an assortment of mouth watering desserts on Saturday Night.  Celebrating their birthdays were Ron Mason of Brooklin and Hank Denhartog of Arthur. Commercial Exhibits included Circle R Saddlery, Longhorn Leather, Canter By Tack and Gifts, A & R Specialties and Wild Wild West.  Tickets were being sold on the John Deere Gator for the Youth World Cup with a “Gator” courtesy of courtesy of Tractor Turf & Trail Co. Ltd., Orangeville on display. Youth World Cup Team Canada offered T-Shirts, Tank Tops, Hoodies and Caps for Sale.  On Monday, , Cheri Woodrow’s niece,  Becky, a National Champion Wrestler, sold tickets on the Blue Ribbon Saddle bequeathed by Val West to the Ontario Amateur Quarter Horse Association.  The Draw will be held at the OQHBF on September 9 at the Royal Canadian Riding Academy.  Tickets are also available from OAQHA Directors.   East Side Marios, Orangeville provided a $20 Certificate each day with the Winners including Allyson and Tricia Nicol, Jo Anne Straus, Jessica Mosley-Cairncross and Sherry Newbigging.  $50.00 Cash Winners included Larry Newbigging of Cambridge; Anita Newbigging-McGrath of Princeton; Carlie Giles, Ariss; Susan Campbell, Caledon; Emily Phillips, Kincardine;  Janet Deschambault, Penetanguishene;  Allyson Nicol of Brampton and Kelly Broughton of New York.  $50 Mystery Cash Class Winners included Michelle Mason of Brooklin; Stephanie Willsey of Orillia; Larry Newbigging of Cambridge; Emma Kelebay of Toronto; Corey Taylor of Wasaga Beach; Mallory McKewen of Prescott; Shelley Scriver, Belfountain; Jodi Hennignson, Dewitte, Michigan; Jackie Fisher, Queensville; Jacqueline Sheridan, Caledon East and Elizabeth Willsey of Orillia. The High Point Aged Mare of the Circuit sponsored by Susan Godsell was Merci Beau Clue owned and shown by Lisa Bavin of Erin.  The High Point Novice Amateur Showmanship of the Circuit sponsored by A & R Specialties was Kelly Broughton of Silver Springs, New York showing Too Hot To Be Humble.  The High Point Youth Showmanship 14-18 sponsored by Elizabeth Earle was Caitlynn Black of Orangeville showing Envious Trip.  The Small Fry Showmanship Hi Point Sponsored by Jebecca L Stables was Victoria Godsell of Orillia showing Shock Em Pine.  Reserve Hi Point Small Fry Showmanship was Victoria Hellman of Stouffville showing the GM Secret.  High Point Hunter Hack sponsored by RNR Patient Transfer was Janice Hellman of Stouffville riding The GM Secret.  The High Point Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle sponsored by Domingos Custom Welding was Stephanie Willsey of Orillia riding A Krymsun Missile.  The High Point Select Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation sponsored by Colley, Borland and Vale was Corey Taylor of Wasaga Beach riding Traded The Krystal.  The High Point Walk Jog Trot sponsored by Wendy and Shannon Cairncross was Kaitlin Storey of Orillia riding RMR Time For Gold.  Reserve Hi Point Walk Jog Trot was Sharese Rivait of Orillia riding Classical Version.  The Hi Pt. Lead Line sponsored by Jebecca L Stables was Abbey Oja-Muszynski riding Mr. Te Skips Softly.  The Reserve Hi Pt Lead Line was Kaitlyn Howe of Stouffville riding Howes This. Dozen Roses Farm and Jebecca L Stables provided Good Bags to the Small Fry, Lead Line and Walk Trot Classes including Handmade Crocheted Horses.  The High Point Youth Western Pleasure sponsored by Sweet & Savoury was well earned by Emma Storey of Orillia who returned from a hospital visit to win the honours riding So Simple So Good.  The High Point Novice Youth Horsemanship sponsored by Heather Doig was won by Mackenzie Harvey of Toronto riding EBG Certainly.  The High Point Novice Amateur Horsemanship sponsored by Gretta Hutton was Anita Newbigging-McGrath of Princeton riding Hot Roddin Minute. Other Area 3 Sponsors include MCKEE-POWNALL Veterinary Professional Corporation  HVS HEARN VETERINARY SERVICES; ORILLIA’S MARIPOSA MARKET (The Willsey Family); AURORA WIND FEEDS; ACAPPELLA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (Mike & Jodi Mallette); FOX HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BUELL (Lynda & Randy Fox); GRANTON TRAILERS LIMITED; and ALICIA QUIST, Equine Artist. High Point All Arounds received a $100 Tom Howe Gift Certificate and Plaque sponsored by Tom Howe and Area 3.  The High Point Novice Youth was Michele Wright of Orangeville with Zips Dynamic Design. High Point Novice Amateur was Jessica Mosley-Cairncross of Wyevale showing Docs Outta Crown.  High Point Amateur was Emily Phillips of Kincardine with RL A Chip Affair.  High Point Select Amateur was Sherry Newbigging of Cambridge showing For The General also winning the Montana Silversmith Belt Buckle from AQHA.  High Point Youth 13 & Under was Rianna Storey of Cambridge showing Ima Raven Star.  High Point Youth 14-18 was Mackenzie Harvey of Toronto showing EBG Certainly. The Gambler’s Choice Trail Class sponsored by Dewar Performance Horses has been postponed until the Area 3 Summer Circuit on Saturday, August 16. he next Area 3 approved shows at Teen Ranch Quarter Horse Shows, June 21 & 22 followed closely by Summerama, Thursday, June 26 through Sunday, June 2

Area 3 NYATT Fundraising Pasta Dinner

By Brenda Lennox - Area 3 NYATT Team Advisor The Pasta dinner was a great success this year raising quite a bit of money for the Area 3 NYATT Team. We had Eastside Mario’s cater the dinner and many different people brought dessert. I would like to thank all of those who contributed in some way shape or form. From helping to serve, to bringing a dessert or buying a ticket, the people in attendance at the Spring Classic were tremendous and I would like to send out a great big Than You to all of you. Your support was greatly appreciated.