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ASPC/AMHR Announces 2013 Youth Award Winners

Morton, IL (February 11, 2014) – The American Shetland Pony Club, Inc. (ASPC) congratulates the 2013 Youth Award Winners.

Sara Tennant Memorial AMHR Division A & B Youth Jumper
Area 5 – Kimberly Cotter

Lowell Boone Memorial Showmanship AMHR Division B
Area 5 – Kimberly Cotter

Lowell Boone Memorial Showmanship AMHR Division A
Area 5 – Julie Zander

Bob Roudebush Showmanship Modern
Area 5 – Julie Zander

Bob Roudebush Showmanship Classic
Area 5 – Kimberly Cotter

Michael C Wicke AMHR Lead Line Award
Area 1 – Andrew Lawrence
Area 3 – Amelia Shipman
Area 5 – Madalyn Tait
Area 6 – Emma Britcher

ASPC Lead Line Award
Area 6 – Emma Britcher
Area 8 – Aubrie Wheeler

ASPC Modern Lead Line Award
Area 8 – Aubrie Wheeler

ASPC Cool Youth Showmen of the Year
Area 6 – Justin Palas

AMHR Cool Youth Showmen of the Year
Area 6 – Ryan Palas

ASPC Classic Youth Award
Area 5 – Julie Zander
Area 6 – Justin Palas
Area 8 – Holly Tice

ASPC Classic Youth Pony of the Year
She’s Mint to be MGS – Julie Zander

RFP Modern National Youth Award
Area 5 – Julie Zander
Area 6 – Justin Palas
Area 8 – Tara Tice

AMHR Youth Costume
Area 4 – Josephine Navarre
Area 5 – Kimberly Cotter

AMHR Youth Horse of the Year – Division A
JVP Command Performance – Kimberly Cotter

AMHR Youth Horse of the Year – Division B
Blue Ribbon Lickety Split – Kimberly Cotter

For a listing of all our winners and for more information about the ASPC/AMHR, visit www.shetlandminiature.com or call 309-263-4044.

The American Shetland Pony Club, the American Show Pony Registry and The American Miniature Horse Registry are non-profit organizations established to preserve and refine the bloodlines of these small equines and promote the enjoyment of small equines. Recognized as the oldest and most versatile registry in the United States, the American Shetland Pony Club offer a variety of programs for Shetland Pony and Miniature Horse enthusiasts of all ages.  Visit their website at www.shetlandminiature.com or 81-B East Queenwood Road, Morton, IL 61550.

For more information:
The American Shetland Pony Club
Jill Gleason, Director of Marketing & Programs
Phone: 309-263-4044
jill@shetlandminiature.com

American Shetland Ponies and Minis Wow the Crowd at the Secretariat Festival in Kentucky

Chuck McCallister gave a harness demonstration with his award-winning pony Seamair All That Glitters during the Secretariat Festival in Paris, Kentucky. (Photo by JRPR)

Paris, KY (October 7, 2010) – While the recent Secretariat Festival in Paris, Kentucky was all about the famous Triple Crown winner called Big Red, some of Secretariat’s smaller equine cousins put on a show during the festival that brought the fans to their feet. Members of the American Shetland Pony Club and American Miniature Horse Registry (ASPC/AMHR) wowed the crowd with a driving exhibition, costume contest, jumping and halter demonstrations.

Chuck McCallister, of Tuigpaarden Farms in Ocala, Florida and Shelbyville, Kentucky, gave a harness demonstration with his award-winning pony Seamair All That Glitters, a double registered American Show Pony and American Hackney Pony. “Glitter is part of the American Show Pony Registry that was created by the American Shetland Pony Club in 1995,” said Zona Schneider, Director of Operations with the ASPC/AMHR, who was on hand for the Secretariat Festival. “The American Show Pony Registry includes Hackneys, Shetlands and Shetland/Hackney crosses that measure 48” and under at the wither. American Show Ponies are sought after as impressive athletes and are a crowd favorite when they drive into the show ring.”

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Youth Wins Shetland Pony in American Shetland Pony Congress Essay Contest

Jada Wright was the lucky winner of the ASPC's Youth Essay Contest at the Annual Shetland Pony Congress Show in Oklahoma. (Photo by Washburn Photography)

Ardmore, OK (August 19, 2010) – The annual Shetland Pony Congress Show, a competition highlighting the best small equines in the country, turned out to be a big event for one young member. Jada Wright, of Byars, Oklahoma, wrote the winning essay for the American Shetland Pony Club’s (ASPC) Youth Essay Contest, and took her own American Shetland Pony home from the show.

Jackie Tyler, of Emerald Glenn Farm in Woodville, Wisconsin, donated a two-year-old gelding named Naughty By Nature EGF to the youth essay contest and was pleased that Jada won the contest. “She was really happy about winning,” Tyler said.

Tyler, who also donated the winning pony to last year’s youth essay contest, said she decided to donate Naughty By Nature because he is a good prospect for a youth, has great brains and attitude and also has lots of color. “I enjoy giving a pony to a child who wants to really and truly work with it and show it. I think it makes children turn into better adults,” Tyler said. “A child learns to take the good with the bad when looking after a pony or horse. The pony can give you a bad time but you still have to keep going, no matter the weather or if you don’t feel good. You still have to get out there and take care of your pony.”

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American Shetland Pony Club Gearing Up for 122nd Shetland Congress Show August 2-6

Photo courtesy of Washburn Photography

Free Admission – Family Fun in Ardmore, Oklahoma

Morton, IL (July 12, 2010) – Small equines and fans from throughout the nation are preparing to attend one of the biggest events in their industry. This year the 122nd Shetland Pony Congress Show will be held in Ardmore, Oklahoma on August 2-6th at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in classes for driving, halter, jumping, youth, and costume. Competitors will be looking to win not only National Championship titles and show off their versatile ponies to the world!

The Shetland Pony Congress spectators can enjoy a diverse array of Shetland Pony classes. Admission is free to everyone at the show and spectators will have the chance to learn more about the American Shetland Ponies.

“We are excited to bring the American Shetland Ponies to Ardmore. Each time we come to a new show venue we are able to share our ponies with a new local audience. Since admission is free and classes run all day and into the evening, the Shetland Pony Congress is perfect entertainment for families, horse lovers and children of all ages,” says Johnny Robb, Director of Marketing for the American Shetland Pony Club.

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American Miniature Horses Shine at Dressage under the Stars Finale

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The Wee Reds performed at the Players Club Dressage under the Stars finale in Wellington. (Photograph courtesy of Linda Kern, Caribbean Dreams Miniature Horses)

Wellington, FL – A four-in-hand team of perfectly matched American Miniature Horses put on a dazzling show at the finale of the Dressage under the Stars competition at the Players Club & Restaurant in Wellington, proving that big things do come in small packages. The Wee Reds, owned by Linda Kern of Caribbean Dreams Miniature Horses in Loxahatchee, Florida, and boasting 10 National Championship and Reserve Championship titles, were the opening act of the finale at the star-studded event.

Combined Driver Chester Weber, the eight-time U.S. National Four-In-Hand Champion and a judge for the evening’s Dressage under the Stars finale, drove the award-winning Wee Reds in a cones course demonstration. Weber, who has driven the talented tiny team at two Wellington Holiday horse shows, also brought the judges in by carriage, much to the delight of the crowd.

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