Paint Horses hit the world’s stage to face off for this year’s championship titles. More than $500,000 awarded in cash and prizes among 1,029 horses during 11-day show

Owners and exhibitors from 43 states, Canada, Australia, France and Mexico shared a common goal recently at the 2011 World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, hosted by the American Paint Horse Association—to be named “champion.”

The show offered classes in a full range of disciplines, from halter to hunter under saddle, and showmanship to reining. This was the second phase of World Championship competition for the Association, featuring 235 classes. While the 178 World title classes are the backbone of the action, APHA also offers slot, Breeders’ Futurity, challenge and sweepstakes classes that offer cash payouts instead of a championship title. The total number of entries was 2,294.

Preliminary payout numbers indicate over $339,000 in cash was paid out to top exhibitors at the APHA World Show, including $116,761 in the Breeders’ Futurity; $110,250 in the slots; $78,300 in Challenge classes; and $19,020 in Sweepstakes payouts.

New classes
The largest group of classes added to the World Show was the Open and Amateur cattle and reining classes, which have been held during the summer installment of the show for the past several years. This change created a more uniform feel and timeline for our competitors, bringing them into the fold with the other Open and Amateur events.

APHA also teamed with other organizations within the industry to offer several opportunities for exhibitors to earn incentive money while in the show ring. Eight Southern Belle Breeders’ classes added $500 each, along with jackpotted entry fees; and two National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) Stallion Incentive Fund classes paid out $1,250 each plus jackpotted entry fees. Novice Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences was added as a World Championship class. A Limited Division was offered within each slot class. Meanwhile, the Breeders’ Futurity added six performance classes for 2-year-olds in the program. Appropriate classes were approved by NSBA and the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA).

High-Point & All-Around Winners
The Association recognized All-Around titlists in the Amateur and Novice Amateur division on Tuesday, November 8 with a special ceremony at the conclusion of Amateur competition.
· All-Around Classic Amateur (19-44)
Chelsea Bain of Scottsdale, Arizona
showing Sensational Blonde: 9-year-old sorrel overo mare (Breeders’ Trust nominated)
· Reserve All-Around Classic Amateur (19-44)
Maggie Griffin of Tomball, Texas
showing Gallant Zippo: 4-year-old chestnut overo gelding (Breeders’ Trust nominated)
· All-Around Masters Amateur (45 & over)
Coleen Bull of Reed City, Michigan
showing Timeless Assets: 6-year-old bay overo gelding (Breeders’ Trust nominated)
· Reserve All-Around Masters Amateur (45 & over)
Sid Karr of Aubrey, Texas
showing Dont Rock My World: 11-year-old sorrel overo gelding
· All-Around Novice Amateur
Kristen Shaw of Oregon City, Oregon
showing Too Hot To: 8-year-old sorrel overo gelding (Breeders’ Trust nominated)
· Reserve All-Around Novice Amateur
Erica Miller of Troy, Ohio
showing Pines Royalty: 10-year-old chestnut overo gelding
· Non-Pro Versatility Challenge Champion
Maggie Griffin of Tomball, Texas
showing Gallant Zippo: 4-year-old chestnut overo gelding (Breeders’ Trust nominated)

Overall awards were presented for the Open division with a ceremony on Saturday, November 12. APHA corporate sponsor Hart Trailers presented ownership of a beautiful 3-horse slant trailer to the All-Around Open Horse.
· All-Around Open Horse + Super Gelding + High-Point English Horse
Roses And Chocolate: 8-year-old sorrel overo gelding (enrolled in Breeders’ Trust)
Owned by Bret Sanders of Mansfield, Texas
· Reserve All-Around Open Horse
Ill Be Sensational: 7-year-old red roan overo gelding (Breeders’ Trust nominated)
Owned by Leroy Poignant of Pilot Point, Texas
· High-Point Western Horse + Oscar Crigler Cattle Award
Gay Bar Drummer: 11-year-old dun tobiano stallion (enrolled in Breeders’ Trust)
Owned by Joni Voloshin of Craig, Colorado
· Reserve Western Horse + Reserve Oscar Crigler Cattle Award + Reserve Super Gelding
Dreamers Knight: 5-year-old sorrel tovero gelding
Owned by J.O. & Janie Haley of La Vernia, Texas
· Reserve High-Point English
Hes Worth The Gamble: 5-year-old brown overo gelding
Owned by Jennifer Schexnayder of New Roads, Louisiana
· High-Point Exhibitor
Ryan Painter of Pilot Point, Texas
· Reserve High-Point Exhibitor
Jack Wright of Penrose, Colorado

Breeders’ Trust Select Sale
The APHA Breeders’ Trust Select Sale presented by Markel Insurance was held Saturday, November 5 and offered Paint enthusiasts the perfect place to find a great horse. A total of 44 horses were consigned to the sale with JUST SAY JOSE coming out as the top-selling horse of the day, bringing former owner, Calvin Emig, $10,500.

A Yearling Sale Stakes session was added this year with 20 yearlings consigned. Yearlings selling in this session are now eligible to show in the 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Sale Stakes class at the 2012 World Show. APHA will guarantee $2,500 in added money, and will match private sponsorships up to an additional $5,000 for a grand total of $12,500! The minimum payout is currently estimated at $19,300.

Social events
Although everyone was on hand to show their horses, not all of the action took place inside the arena. Exhibitors were treated to complimentary food and beverages at the Amateur Welcome Reception sponsored by Ron & JoAnna Shelly on November 2. World Show Sponsor eyeD Equine Identification hosted two socials in preparation for the Breeders’ Trust Sale, plus two horsemanship clinics conducted by “Road to the Horse” Champion Richard Winters toward the end of the show. Julie Marweg and Gillespie Show Horses hosted dinner for all on November 9 to promote Living Large. Championship dog races proved popular once again as well, as did shopping dozens of vendors in the Colors of the Season gift show.

SUBMITTED BY SPHC PRESIDENT NICOLE GAUTHIER

Congratulations to Kelsey Bouchard from McLean, SK, for winning this years agribition raffle filly- NSP Rich Brown Sugar aka “Sweets” !

The Saskatchewan Paint Horse Club finishes the chapter on another highly successful year! Well winter is upon us and bring on the fuzzy hair coats!!! I hope everyone is geared up to have a great holiday season.

The SPHC would like to thank everyone who helped out this year to make our 2011 events a great success!! This includes all of our sponsors, volunteers, participants and members. We just finished up with agribition events and a huge thank you to everyone involved with setting up the booth, running the booth, taking care of the filly, selling tickets and tearing down the booth. You guys did a great job again this year.

Congratulations to Kelsey Bouchard from McLean, SK for winning this years agribition raffle filly. This filly is a 2010 buckskin overo named NSP Rich Brown Sugar aka “Sweets”. She drew a lot of attention at agribition with her big blue eyes. This was my first “agribition experience” and it was great visiting with all the kids and telling them all about Paint Horses and our club. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported the club.

We have four young ladies who made the PAC leaders list in several events this year. Congratulations to Audra Cooper and Clayboys Sassy Girl winning the high point SPHC PAC award for 2011. The other three who did very well this year included Taylor Gardner and Mr Sylvester placing reserve high point, Samantha Boxall and A Classic Duramax placing third, Taylor Gardner and The Best Man placing fourth and Britanny Campbell with Laces Medicine placing fifth. Great job ladies.

The SPHC annual meeting is booked for January 21st at Peter D’s in Saskatoon. #2-1301 8th Street East. AGM starts at 2:30pm and all members are welcome to join us for the 2011 review. For all 2011 and earlier members we have a couple of board vacancies if you are interested in joining the board of directors you are welcome to join us at the meeting to gather more information or submit your nominations. If you are not a member but are interested in meeting board members and learning more about the club this is a great opportunity. We plan to stay after the AGM for the PAC award presentation and supper. Please RSVP to President Nicole Gauthier olimpicool@hotmail.com or phone 306-467-7410 if you plan to attend.

Calling all youth!! The Saskatchewan Youth Paint Horse Club is planning to meet after the AGM and would love to see you out to learn more about what the club plans are for 2012 and how you can join in on the fun. If you are interested please feel free to join us.

As you may already be aware, Saskatoon Prairieland Park is hosting the 2012 Equine Expo for the first time February 17 19, 2012. This will be an excellent learning event for horse enthusiasts of all kinds as it brings many aspects of horse care/training/trends/fashion/etc to the table. The SPHC plans to have a booth set up the entire weekend to help promote our club, provide membership information and forms, and also present the newly formed Saskatchewan Junior Paint Horse Club, the SjPHC!

Within the schedule for the weekend, there will be a parade of breeds Saturday night around 7pm. The SPHC would like to take part in this demo to accentuate the versatility and beauty of our American Paint Horses. We are currently looking for 3 registered APHA horses to take part in the breed demo. We ask that you send us your “application” by answering the questions that are listed below, along with an attached photo of your registered paint horse. We only ask that you agree to purchase (or renew) a 2012 SPHC membership and to cover the cost for stalling your horse at the facility ($20 for a box stall for the entire weekend; does not include shavings. You can either bring your own or buy bags of shavings from Prairieland).

Selections will be based on versatility, conformation, color (with an exception to one solid paint bred that will be selected), and the overall presence the horse may offer. It is absolutely necessary that these horses be broke and in the right mind set to handle large crowds, loud/abrupt noises, speakers, carts, the indoor arena, etc.

1) APHA Registered Name

2) Owner name

3) Handler name

4) Age of Horse

5) Discipline

6) Why do you feel your horse best demonstrates the American Paint Horse Breed?

7) What kind of experiences has your horse (and yourself) had?

8) Attached picture(s) of horse that clearly demonstrates conformation and color.

**Please note that although we would like to showcase the color aspect of our breed, we are also looking for a Solid Paint Bred to join in on the demo!

It is our goal to show that our horses are capable of being successful in any situation or performance event; companionship, reining, working cow horse, ranch work, hunters, jumpers, western pleasure and all-around show, halter, leisure, and for sheer enjoyment!! Please help support this goal and your Saskatchewan Paint Horse Club.

Thank you, and look forward to hearing from you! Please forward submissions to Stephanie McMillan at macky12_2007@hotmail.com. Submission deadline is January 1st, 2012.

Please mark May 19-20, 2012 on your calendars. This is the date for the Lloydminster Spring Show and we are looking forward to a fun and exciting show. There will be youth activities and jackpots available. Please keep checking the website for updates.

On behalf of the SPHC board of directors we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Holidays. God Bless!!Rich Text AreaToolbarBold (Ctrl + B)Italic (Ctrl + I)Strikethrough (Alt + Shift + D)Unordered list (Alt + Shift + U)Ordered list (Alt + Shift + O)Blockquote (Alt + Shift + Q)Align Left (Alt + Shift + L)Align Center (Alt + Shift + C)Align Right (Alt + Shift + R)Insert/edit link (Alt + Shift + A)Unlink (Alt + Shift + S)Insert More Tag (Alt + Shift + T)Proofread WritingToggle fullscreen mode (Alt + Shift + G)Show/Hide Kitchen Sink (Alt + Shift + Z)Insert Poll
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SUBMITTED BY SPHC PRESIDENT NICOLE GAUTHIER

Congratulations to Kelsey Bouchard from McLean, SK, for winning this years agribition raffle filly- NSP Rich Brown Sugar aka “Sweets” !The Saskatchewan Paint Horse Club finishes the chapter on another highly successful year! Well winter is upon us and bring on the fuzzy hair coats!!! I hope everyone is geared up to have a great holiday season.
The SPHC would like to thank everyone who helped out this year to make our 2011 events a great success!! This includes all of our sponsors, volunteers, participants and members. We just finished up with agribition events and a huge thank you to everyone involved with setting up the booth, running the booth, taking care of the filly, selling tickets and tearing down the booth. You guys did a great job again this year.
Congratulations to Kelsey Bouchard from McLean, SK for winning this years agribition raffle filly. This filly is a 2010 buckskin overo named NSP Rich Brown Sugar aka “Sweets”. She drew a lot of attention at agribition with her big blue eyes. This was my first “agribition experience” and it was great visiting with all the kids and telling them all about Paint Horses and our club. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported the club.
We have four young ladies who made the PAC leaders list in several events this year. Congratulations to Audra Cooper and Clayboys Sassy Girl winning the high point SPHC PAC award for 2011. The other three who did very well this year included Taylor Gardner and Mr Sylvester placing reserve high point, Samantha Boxall and A Classic Duramax placing third, Taylor Gardner and The Best Man placing fourth and Britanny Campbell with Laces Medicine placing fifth. Great job ladies.
The SPHC annual meeting is booked for January 21st at Peter D’s in Saskatoon. #2-1301 8th Street East. AGM starts at 2:30pm and all members are welcome to join us for the 2011 review. For all 2011 and earlier members we have a couple of board vacancies if you are interested in joining the board of directors you are welcome to join us at the meeting to gather more information or submit your nominations. If you are not a member but are interested in meeting board members and learning more about the club this is a great opportunity. We plan to stay after the AGM for the PAC award presentation and supper. Please RSVP to President Nicole Gauthier olimpicool@hotmail.com or phone 306-467-7410 if you plan to attend.
Calling all youth!! The Saskatchewan Youth Paint Horse Club is planning to meet after the AGM and would love to see you out to learn more about what the club plans are for 2012 and how you can join in on the fun. If you are interested please feel free to join us.
As you may already be aware, Saskatoon Prairieland Park is hosting the 2012 Equine Expo for the first time February 17 19, 2012. This will be an excellent learning event for horse enthusiasts of all kinds as it brings many aspects of horse care/training/trends/fashion/etc to the table. The SPHC plans to have a booth set up the entire weekend to help promote our club, provide membership information and forms, and also present the newly formed Saskatchewan Junior Paint Horse Club, the SjPHC!
Within the schedule for the weekend, there will be a parade of breeds Saturday night around 7pm. The SPHC would like to take part in this demo to accentuate the versatility and beauty of our American Paint Horses. We are currently looking for 3 registered APHA horses to take part in the breed demo. We ask that you send us your “application” by answering the questions that are listed below, along with an attached photo of your registered paint horse. We only ask that you agree to purchase (or renew) a 2012 SPHC membership and to cover the cost for stalling your horse at the facility ($20 for a box stall for the entire weekend; does not include shavings. You can either bring your own or buy bags of shavings from Prairieland).
Selections will be based on versatility, conformation, color (with an exception to one solid paint bred that will be selected), and the overall presence the horse may offer. It is absolutely necessary that these horses be broke and in the right mind set to handle large crowds, loud/abrupt noises, speakers, carts, the indoor arena, etc.
1) APHA Registered Name
2) Owner name
3) Handler name
4) Age of Horse
5) Discipline
6) Why do you feel your horse best demonstrates the American Paint Horse Breed?
7) What kind of experiences has your horse (and yourself) had?
8) Attached picture(s) of horse that clearly demonstrates conformation and color.
**Please note that although we would like to showcase the color aspect of our breed, we are also looking for a Solid Paint Bred to join in on the demo!
It is our goal to show that our horses are capable of being successful in any situation or performance event; companionship, reining, working cow horse, ranch work, hunters, jumpers, western pleasure and all-around show, halter, leisure, and for sheer enjoyment!! Please help support this goal and your Saskatchewan Paint Horse Club.
Thank you, and look forward to hearing from you! Please forward submissions to Stephanie McMillan at macky12_2007@hotmail.com. Submission deadline is January 1st, 2012.
Please mark May 19-20, 2012 on your calendars. This is the date for the Lloydminster Spring Show and we are looking forward to a fun and exciting show. There will be youth activities and jackpots available. Please keep checking the website for updates.
On behalf of the SPHC board of directors we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Holidays. God Bless!!
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