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April 2008

IDAMHC APRIL PLAYDAY
by Arlea Alvarez

The April 13th IDAMHC peer coaching and play day at Shawnda Kasma’s arena in Parma drew an enormous crowd eager to learn or refine their techniques and the performance of their horse.

Following each training session we were able to practice what we learned in the judged classes. Prior to our scrumptious potluck lunch was game time, which included in-hand pole bending, driving pole bending, in-hand rings, and driving rings

The afternoon was devoted to driving pointers for everyone from beginners to advanced drivers. There was an American Carriage Driving Judge who worked with individuals on advanced instructions while the beginners concentrated on learning more about control while driving. Also included was a session for beginner’s harnessing and ground driving.

There was good weather, great people and food, plus Shawnda’s gracious hospitality. What a fabulous day…even the horses were excited about this event!

ISHSA BEGINNERS CLINIC
by Arlea Alvarez

The April 26th ISHSA Beginners Training Clinic covered such topics as the Unwritten Rules of the Horse Show, Basic Show Terminology, the difference between Halter and Showmanship, accurately completing your show entry forms - per horse/handler, ask questions when walking a course, pay attention to your judge during the class.

A few of the Unwritten Rules of the Horse Show are:
Don’t block the in and out gate, don’t follow too close in class, be mindful of the miniature horses, miniature handlers be mindful of standard horses and announce your approach please, don’t cut other horses off when passing, if you are having trouble with your horse it is acceptable to pull your horse into the center of the arena, but you must stand quietly or possibly ask to be excused.

Halter vs Showmanship:

Halter is judged on horse’s way of travel and conformation.
Showmanship: Exhibitor is judged on how well they present him/herself and the horse.
Copies of the handouts on Halter vs. Showmanship, Basic Show Terminology and Unwritten Rules of the Horse Show will be disseminated at our next club meeting, June 18, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at Sunrise

IDAMHC Events
Wednesday, June 18 IDAMHC General Meeting 7 p.m., Middleton Sunrise Café
Sat., Sept. 20 IDAMHC Open (All Breeds) Show, Birt Arena; please contact Lois to let her know how you’ll help with this great fundraiser!
Sat., Oct. 18 IDAMHC Halloween Play Day, Birt Arena

ISHSA Open All Breed
Sat., June 7 Ten Mile Riding Club ISHSA Open Show, Ten Mile Arena
Wed. nights, June 11 & 25, Bennu ISHSA Open Show Series, Birt Arena, 6 p.m.
Sat., June 14 I.O.N. ISHSA Open Show
Sat., June 28, Des Arab ISHSA Show, Birt Arena
Wed. nights,July 9 and 23, Bennu ISHSA Open Show Series, Birt Arena, 6 p.m.
Sat., July 12 POA ISHSA Open Show
Sat., July 19 Idaho Buckskin Who Dun It ISHSA Open Show, Birt Arena
Sat., July 26 Idaho Paint Horse Club ISHSA Open Show
Wed., Aug. 6 Bennu ISHSA Open Show Series 6 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 7 Treasure Valley Paint ISHSA Open Show, Birt Arena
Sat., Sept. 13 Idaho Buckskin ISHSA Open Show, Birt Arena
Sat., Sept. 20 IDAMHC ISHSA Open Show, Birt Arena
Sat. & Sun., Sept. 27 –28 ISHSA Fall Double Point Show Canyon County Fairgrounds

Treasure Valley Whips (All at the Birt Arena) Contact Susan Welch 887-6838 or rawelch@cableone.net.
May 17 & 18 Play Day on Sat.; Trials on Sun.
Oct. 24-26 Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, Linda Fairbanks Clinic

AMHR Shows in Idaho
Sat. & Sun., June 7 & 8: Canyon County Fairgrounds ASPC/AMHR Show hosted by ASMSSC; judges are
Roger Eitel and Jim Curry. Contact Pam or go to www.all-starminihorseshowclub.com for information.
Fri. & Sat., July 18 & 19, Blackfoot Idaho Snake River Miniature Horse Club AMHR Show

AMHR Shows Outside Idaho
May 23-25 ASPC/AMHR Area VIII National Show Ogden, UT Contact www.mwmho.com
May 30-June1 Pacific Crown 8th Area Classic Spanaway, WA

AMHA Shows Outside Idaho
May 24-26 Emerald Valley Classic XXII, Eugene, OR

Advertising Rates
Website Classified Ads:

For club members: Classified Ads on www.idahominiaturehorseclub.com will be free for items up to, and including, $200; $5 for horses, carts, and other items offered for over $200; $5 for a link to another website. Ads for nonmembers will be $10 for any ads or links. Contact Gwynne or Gary at 585-3748 or GandG@minifarmer.com.

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