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CONNECTING MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN PAINT HORSE ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS
FEATURES
26 10 Questions … For Your
Equine Insurance Agent
Choose the best equine insurance
for your Paint by asking the right
questions.
By Tonya Ratliff-Garrison
28 A Whole New World
APHA’s new participation-driven
World Show qualifi cation guidelines
promote grassroots involvement.
30 Guiding Lines
Changes made to the qualifying
white rules for APHA registration
could benefi t your minimally marked
Paint Horse.
By Michelle Reichert
34 Gasonomics
Eight tips can help you save money
on gasoline.
By Abigail Wilder Boatwright
36 Brought to Life
The aptly named tobiano Buffalo
Boy and a Lakota hunter revived a
Native American tradition.
By Tom Moates
46 Gallant Ghost
By Frank Holmes
IN EVERY ISSUE
2 APHA Calendar
3 Letter from Headquarters
4 Readers Forum
6 Ask APHA
8 Inside the Journal
10 Association News
38 Paints & People
40 APHA Programs & Services
42 Paint Markings
J ZONE
12 J Zone News
13 Ask Paint Horse Pete
14 AjPHA President’s Letter
15 Youth Club Profi le
16 Take One for the Team
The AjPHA-rich Texas Christian
University Equestrian Team shares
must-know information about collegiate
riding opportunities.
By Abigail Wilder Boatwright
21 Safety Zone
Spot 10 hazards in the wash rack
and learn how to make it safer for
you and your Paint.
By Jessica Hein
24 Rustler Winner
Meet the winner of the 2010 AjPHA
Youth Rustler Raffl e.
By Tonya Ratliff-Garrison
SPONSORS/PROGRAMS
IFC Merial
IBC Hart Trailers
BC APHA Corporate Sponsors
7 Gist
9 APHA Wireless
9 Paint Horse Journal
11 APHA New Member
Promotion
20 My APHA Plus
20 Paint Horse Racing
25 Markel
33 APHA Lifetime Memberships
45 Find A Trainer
45 General Store
PAINT HORSE CONNECTION • SUMMER 2011
ABIGAIL WILDER BOATWRIGHT
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CALENDAR
April 1 2012 AjPHA Youth World Show
qualifying period begins
April 10–12 Judge Applicant Exam
Alvarado, Texas, and Fort Worth, Texas
April 11 Intercollegiate Spring Sweepstakes
Horse Judging Contest
Diamond W Arena, Alvarado, Texas
April 22 APHA offi ce closed
April 25 National Director ballots due
(postmark)
May 10 Early slot renewal and/or early new slot
purchase deadline
Breeders’ Futurity mare nomination
(for 2011 foals)—fi rst late fee
May 30 APHA offi ce closed
May 31 Stallion Breeding Report deadline,
Southern Hemisphere
June 1 New directors announced
June 2–4 APHA Workshop, Grapevine, Texas
June 24–July 2 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show,
Fort Worth, Texas
June 24–26 Black Hills Trail Ride,
Custer, South Dakota
June 30
Weanling registration deadlines
–First deadline, Northern Hemisphere
–Third deadline, Southern Hemisphere
July 4 APHA offi ce closed
July 10 Breeders’ Futurity mare nomination
(for 2011 foals)—second late fee
Breeders’ Futurity fi rst payment due
(if entering classes in 2011)
September 5 APHA offi ce closed
September 5-11 Fort Robinson APHA Trail Ride, Fort Robinson
State Park, near Crawford, Nebraska
September 10 Breeders’ Futurity mare nomination
(for 2011 foals)—third late fee
Breeders’ Futurity second payment due
(if entering classes in 2011)
September 30 Second weanling registration deadline,
Northern Hemisphere
September 29 2010 General Membership Meeting
–October 1 and Annual Convention
Vancouver, Washington
COVER SHOT
Diana L. Stubbs was seeing double when she shot this
photograph of Naughty Nattie in Hilliard, Wyoming.
Allison Larsen of South Jordan, Utah, bred and owns
the 2004 sorrel overo mare.
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PAINT HORSE
CONNECTION
Volume 30, Number 2
Published by the
American Paint Horse Association
P.O. Box 961023
Fort Worth, TX 76161
(817) 834-2742
fax (817) 834-3152 • apha.com
Executive Director
Marketing/Communications
Lex Smurthwaite
Director Karrie Patterson
APHA EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor Tonya Ratliff-Garrison
Managing Editor Jessica Hein
Assistant Editor Abigail Wilder Boatwright
PRODUCTION
Art Director Art Vasquez
Production Coordinator Patricia Hellam
Graphic Artists Stephanie Bury
Robert Forston
Susan Sampson
Kelly Wise
Digital Imaging Artist Dave Clowers
MARKETING
Special Projects Manager Laura Jesberg
Promotional Compaigns
Manager Cristin Conner
Marketing and
PR Specialist Michelle Reichert
Member Services Manager Mike McMullen
Printing Brown Printing
Waseca, Minnesota
Paint Horse Connection is published as a service to members
of the American Paint Horse Association. APHA allocates
$2 of the annual membership dues toward the subscription.
Advertising is limited to APHA and its sponsors. Except for
material reprinted from other publications, articles in this issue
may be reprinted without prior permission if the Paint
Horse Connection is credited. Comments and information of
interest to APHA members are welcome.
The Paint Horse Connection (ISSN 1534-5629) is
published quarterly by the American Paint Horse
Association, 2800 Mea cham Boule vard, P.O. Box 961023,
Fort Worth, TX 76161. Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth,
Texas, and other offi ces. POSTMASTER: Send address
changes to Paint Horse Connection, P.O. Box 961023, Fort
Worth, TX 76161.
COURTESY COURTESY DIANA L. STUBBS

LETTER FROM HEADquARTERS
The role of youth in an organization
like the American Paint Horse Association
is two-fold. Members of our
association recognize that youth hold
the key to our industry’s health—if we
cultivate a love of Paint Horses in our
children, we’ll ensure APHA a bountiful
future with a new crop of owners,
breeders and exhibitors flowing into
the industry as adults.
Just as important, however, are the
life skills youth learn from their Paint
Horses and their AjPHA involvement.
Horses teach and reinforce
essential life skills: responsibility,
President Dr. Travis Titlow
3030 Wise Road., Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-1850 (phone/fax)
travis1125@yahoo.com
sportsmanship, teamwork, communication
and problem-solving, just to
name a few.
Involvement in AjPHA is a great
way to foster children’s love of Paint
Horses, and a peek beneath the surface
reveals an iceberg of opportunities
for Youth, whether they own a
Paint or not. Annual competitions like
the Great Paint Brush-Off, AjPHA
Photo Contest and Short Story Contest
allow Youth to showcase their
artistic and literary skills. Youthfocused
articles are found in the “J
Zone” section of the Paint Horse
Connection and Paint Horse Journal
are a great way to encourage children
to read about a topic that already has
piqued their interest.
This year, the AjPHA Youth World
Championship Show—which takes
place June 24–July 2 in Fort Worth,
Texas—is an all-Youth event. Chock
full of clinics, off-horse activities
and competitions like the Youth Team
Tournament, Paint for a Day and
Youth Horse Judging Contest, we’ve
got fun activities planned for children
of all ages, no matter if they’re competing
or attending as spectators. Visit
2011 Executive Committee
President-Elect Scot Jackson
7998 FM 3025, Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-4453 (home) • (254) 968-5323 (fax)
yeehaw@our-town.com
Vice President
Member
Senior Committee
Member
Gregg Reisinger
2213 Washington St., Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 858-3233 (home) • (641) 858-3963 (fax)
reisinger@netins.net
Mary Parrott
P.O. Box 798, Ruston, LA 71273
(318) 255-8153 (home) • (318) 251-3579 (fax)
parrott@bayou.com
Fifth Committee
Member
Sixth Committee
Member
Immediate Past
President
aphaworldshow.com for the latest
details.
Active Youth may be rewarded with
scholarships as they prepare to enter
college. In 2010, the American Paint
Horse Foundation awarded $46,000
to AjPHA members from around the
country. Many APHA regional clubs
award scholarships to their members,
as well.
It’s our responsibility as members
of the APHA community to foster the
development of the next generation of
Paint Horse lovers. Take time to allow
a young spectator to pet your Paint
Horse, invite a local 4-H or FFA group
to your farm for a Paint-themed clinic,
or simply spread the word about the
great opportunities AjPHA has to
offer. In doing so, you’ll sow the seeds
to create a bountiful future for Paints
and our association.
Lex Smurthwaite
Executive Director
Executive
Director
Ron Shelly
141 Logan Ranch Road, Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 863-0325 • (512) 868-2749 (fax)
rshelly@texas.net
Susie Shaw
1890 Iron Hill Road, Parsons, TN 38363
(761) 847-7208
shawppf@gmail.com
Linda Vance
172 Mountain View Way, Winlock, WA 98696
(306) 520-4081 (phone/fax)
lvance42@q.com
Lex Smurthwaite
American Paint Horse Association
P.O. Box 961023, Fort Worth, TX 76161
(817) 834-2742, extension 403
PAINT HORSE CONNECTION • Summer 2011
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Courtesy Peggy gillham
REadERs FORUM
‘Cheyenne’ Beauty
I enjoy reading your magazine and wanted to share a
picture of our mare, “Cheyenne” [Cheyenne Lady Blue].
The mountain in
the background is
part of the Hueco
Tanks State Park.
Our property backs
up to the park
fence.
This is a
beautiful picture
of our Paint
Horse, Cheyenne,
and a great
representation of
the beauty of far West Texas. There are many paint lovers
like myself in and around El Paso. It would be nice to see
a little of our region in the APHA magazines.
Peggy Gillham
El Paso, Texas
equine Colleges Flourish
I am writing to let you know that I enjoyed the article
that was written in the Spring 2011 Connection, entitled
“Textbooks and Saddlebags,” where 25 colleges and
universities were
selected and
highlighted for
their equine
programs.
My name
is Dr. Matt
McMillan and I
am an Assistant
Professor and
Director of
the Sam Houston
State University Equine Program located
in Huntsville, Texas. It’s great to see so many equine
programs across the nation growing and thriving,
especially in our recent down economy.
I realize that there are many colleges and universities
around the country that were also not included in this
particular publication and that the selection of these was
a difficult task, but I would like to tell you about our
equine program.
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Our program here at SHSU has been in existence now
for five years and every year it seems like it doubles
in size. We currently offer a minor in equine science
where students can bring together science and handson
to go out and obtain a position in the vast equine
industry. Some of the courses that we now offer are are
Equine Science, Selection and Evaluation of Horses I and
II, Basic Horsemanship, Equine Behavior and Training,
Stock Horse Equitation, Equine Nutrition and Equine
Reproduction.
Outside of the classroom and the arena, students have
the opportunity to participate on the Horse Judging Team
(shsuhorsejudging.com), where they learn to evaluate and
orally defend their placings to contest officials. One of
the big contests that the team competes in each year is the
APHA Spring Sweepstakes.
Other opportunities include participation on the Ranch
Horse Team (shsuranchhorse.com), where students learn
to train and show their horses in stock horse pleasure,
stock horse trail, reining and cow horse. The team
competes around the state of Texas in both the fall and
spring semesters. Finally, if English riding is more of
your interest, the Equestrian Team practices and competes
as well throughout the states of Texas and Louisiana. For
more information on our programs, you can always reach
me at mlm018@shsu.edu.
Matt McMillan, Ph.D.
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
Cleaning ‘Feat’
I would like to submit this photo for the Paint Horse
Connection magazine. I think it is an awesome picture
of the nature and
patience of the
APHA breed.
Mounts Moonglo is
a 1998 gelding who
is ridden by a 6-yearold
little girl who
makes sure his feet
are cleaned before
and after she rides
him.
LaDonna Anderson
Valley City, North Dakota
Courtesy laDonna anDerson

Proud Mother
We got our Winter 2010 Connection and I
really can’t say enough about how honored
we are to have our daughter’s photos of our
horses being used in your publications.
When we bought our first Paint Horse
about 20 years ago, I never would have
imagined that some day we would be gracing the cover
of one of your magazines and also be in your APHA
calendar. It is such a remote area up here—sometimes
it feels like we are in Whoville from Dr. Seuss’ story
Horton Hears a Who.
And by the way, the winter edition of the Connection
arrived the day before I was to teach a class to some area
youths on bits. The article on bits [“Take a Bite Out
of Bits,” page 38] made a great teaching tool and was
perfect timing!
Kari Schermerhorn
Gouverneur, New York
[Editor’s Note: Brittany Schermerhorn’s photo of
Cashs Sierra appeared on the cover of the Winter 2010
Connection, and a second image appeared on page 8 of
a Paint mare and her foal. Another of Brittany’s photos of
Cashs Sierra can be found in the 2011 APHA calendar.]
‘Fan’tastiC Cover!
Thank you so much for your
“surprise!” I absolutely loved seeing
the mosaic photos of beautiful Paints
on the cover of the [Spring 2011]
Paint Horse Connection! I am
especially honored that you selected
three of my own pictures of my two Paint
horses—“Dottie,” a.k.a. KC Titans Rockin Rose, and
“Destiny,” a.k.a. Destinys Chance. These two are the ones
responsible for my love of horses being transformed to a
love of flashy Paints. They mean the world to me, as did
your choice of their pictures. Thank you so much!
Jennifer Nicole Carr
Cypress, Texas
[Editor’s Note: The Spring 2011 Connection cover has
been transformed into a 16-inch-by-20-inch commemorative
poster honoring APHA’s Facebook fans. For more information
on how you can obtain a copy of it, turn to page 11.]
Painted skies
I just received my first Paint Horse Connection
magazine and enjoyed it very much! We live on a ranch
in Deer Trail, Colorado. I have several Paint Horses, and
they are a great source of joy to me! They also make for
some great picture-taking. I thought you might enjoy
some of my pics also.
The one with the
orange background is
of my three APHAregistered
mares—
Swanee Top Deck,
MKS Relic and
Eden—actually
taken at sunrise
on December 29
around 6:50 a.m. I
couldn’t have asked
for a prettier backdrop with “painted skies and painted
ponies!” I don’t know if you could use my photos, but I
would be honored if any of them ever made it into any of
your magazines!
Lisa Eldringhoff
Deer Trail, Colorado
CorreCtion
In the Spring
2011 Paint Horse
Connection “Paint
Markings” section,
the owner of Tinspeed
Scotch Bar was
incorrect. It should
have read Debra
Ament. We sincerely
regret this error.
ContaCt us
Share your thoughts about Paint Horse Connection
with Editor Tonya Ratliff-Garrison:
E-mail: tonyag@apha.com
Phone: (817) 834-2742, ext. 434
Mail: Readers Forum
C/O Tonya Ratliff-Garrison
PO Box 961023
Fort Worth, TX 76161
PAINT HORSE CONNECTION • Summer 2011
COuRTESy LiSa ELdRinGhOFF
COuRTESy dEBRa aMEnT
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ASK APHA
Q: Why does APHA-related mail sent to Canada and
overseas sometimes have a postmark from Sweden?
A: When APHA mails material anywhere other than
the United States, it is sent by FedEx in a bundle to a
large clearinghouse in New Jersey. There, the envelopes
are sorted by country destination and mailed. When the
clearinghouse mails the material, they have the ability
to use different postmarks (indicia) on the envelopes.
The Swedish indicia cost is about 1⁄3 the price
of using a U.S. indicia (even though they are
both being sent from the same location on the
same day). There is no difference in the timing
or handling of the two postmarks, so it makes
fi nancial sense to use the Swedish postmark. So
even though your envelope might be stamped
with a Swedish postmark, it did not actually go
to Sweden—unless you live in Sweden.
Q: What is the difference between APHA Online’s
Basic Access and My APHA Plus? What can be found
on the public access part of the site?
A: When you visit aphaonline.org, you have the opportunity
to access four levels of Paint Horse-specifi c information—
click on the tabs on the right-hand side of your screen to get
started. These levels build upon one another, so you’ll gain
access when you subscribe to the fee-based services.
Free to users is the “Public Access” section, where you’ll
fi nd a host of information including Leading Sires and
Performance Review charts, Disciplinary Action lists, a
calendar of events and more. Search for judges, regional
clubs or available Paint Horse names, or check out Ride
America and Paint Alternative Competition charts. You’ll
also fi nd information about the Breeders’ Trust and Breeders’
Futurity programs, and links to important forms.
Current APHA members have access to My APHA. Here,
you can take care of association-related business, such as
registering horses online and submitting stallion breeding
reports. You’ll also be able to view information about Paints
you currently own, including a two-generation pedigree and
an overview of points earned in APHA shows or races.
Basic Access lets you explore more detailed information
for a $25 annual fee. View four-generation pedigrees
and detailed show records, or search for a horse’s progeny
records. If showing is you’re game, get the latest APHA
competition-related information here, including Top 20,
Honor Roll and Zone Award charts, individual show results
and a list of shows not yet posted. First-time Basic Access
subscribers also get two months of My APHA Plus free!
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My APHA Plus gives you the greatest access to online
APHA information—access is available in increments of one
month for $14.95 to 12 months for $99. Track your favorite
Paint Horses in the “My Barn” feature, and view detailed profi
les—including progeny and performance records—of any
registered Paint. You’ll be able to view and print a beautiful
keepsake pedigree too, featuring photographs
of your horse’s sire and dam
in many cases. Look up an exhibitor’s
Youth or Amateur show record, and
use the APHA Color Calculator to
help understand possible color combinations when breeding.
You’ll also fi nd world champion charts—broken down by
owner, breeders, sires and more—and beautiful downloadable
desktop art featuring your favorite breed. Get the most for
your money by subscribing to My APHA Plus.
For more information, visit aphaonline.org or contact
Membership Services Manager Michael McMullen at
mmcmullen@apha.com or (817) 834-2472, ext. 401
Q: How do I fi nd out my Paint’s current APHA points?
A: You can fi nd the current APHA point totals earned by
your Paint by either calling the APHA Performance Department
or using the online services at aphaonline.org.
When you call the Performance Department, an APHA
employee will look up the horse via its registered name
or registration number. The employee will verbally tell
you the number of points earned by the horse, or you can
request a detailed printout of the horse’s show record for
a fee—the cost for current APHA members is $5 for current
records or $10 for lifetime records.
At aphaonline.org, performance records are found
under the “APHA Basic Access” tab, in the “Performance
Records” link. Log in using your membership
number and online access pin number—use of the APHA
Basic Access section requires an annual fee of $25. In the
Performance Records
section, simply
type in the horse’s
name or registration
number. The horse’s
lifetime points are
shown through the
most current shows
posted. Online
records can be
printed without an
additional fee.
CONTACT US
Do you have questions you’d
like to ask APHA? Contact
Managing Editor Jessica Hein:
E-mail: jhein@apha.com
Phone: (817) 834-3742, ext. 349
Mail: Ask APHA
C/O Jessica Hein
PO Box 961023
Fort Worth, TX 76161

INSIDE THE JouRnal
Great rides: Black Gold
South Dakota’s Black Hills is a perfect summertime escape and
home to a longstanding SDPHC trail ride in June.
With beautiful scenery, top-notch horse camping
amenities and great company on the trail, equestrians
come back year-after-year to trail ride throughout Black
Hills National Forest in Custer, South Dakota. Though the
forest offers year-round riding opportunities, the highlight
of many APHA trail riders’ calendars is the annual
The South Dakota Paint Horse Club’s annual Black Hills Trail ride
is a must-ride destination for equestrians. For more recreational
riding getaways, check out the Journal’s “Great rides” column in
every issue.
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TimoTHy BraTTan
By Jessica Hein
South Dakota Paint Horse Club-sponsored Black Hills
Trail Ride June 24–26—one of APHA’s most-enduring
weekend rides.
“Of all the rides we have occasion to attend, this is
the one I look forward to the most,” said Monte Land
of Paige, Texas. “It just can’t be beat for an overall trail
riding experience.”
Riders from as far away as France have attended the
event, and for good reason. Coordinated by SDPHC
member Sharon Karp, the Black Hills Trail Ride is
a great opportunity to reunite with both old and new
friends and experience the wide-stretching countryside
in southwestern South Dakota. Organized trail rides—led
by guides Darwin and Judy Mailloux—take place Friday,
Saturday and Sunday during the weekend-long event,
and participants are treated to chuck wagon-style homecooked
meals as they relax around the campfire back at
Broken Arrow Campground.
So named for the pine-covered hillsides that appear
black, the Black Hills is expansive—covering more than
8,000 square miles across southwestern South Dakota and
northeastern Wyoming. Black Hills National Forest offers
a multitude of trails perfect for riders of all skill levels,
taking them across prairie grasslands and rock canyons.
The forest’s website recommends the Centennial, Big Hill
and Sundance trails, as well as routes through the Black
Elk and Norbeck wilderness preserves.
Three horse-friendly campgrounds are available within
the forest—their amenities vary, with some including
stock tanks, potable water, corrals and tie-up areas. Other
campsites, like Broken Arrow Campground, are privately
run and offer top-notch amenities for horses and riders.
Every month in the Paint Horse Journal, “Great Rides”
highlights new places for recreational riding on your
Paint Horse. This abbreviated feature, “Black Gold,”
appears unabridged in the May 2011 Journal. To ensure
you never miss another Great Rides, subscribe to the
Journal by calling (866) 745-4968 between 8 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. CST Monday through Friday or going online to
painthorsejournal.com.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS
End of an Era
A chapter in APHA history has closed as long-time staff members Audrey
Choate and Theresa Anderson have recently left the office.
Choate started working at APHA in 1978. Beginning as a Performance
Department assistant and later serving as the assistant director of performance
and performance supervisor, she concluded her career as manager of facilities.
She retired in December 2010. Allyson Pennington has taken over her duties.
Anderson joined APHA in 1987. During her time of employment, Anderson
served as registration assistant, administrative assistant to the executive
secretary and executive director, and director of administration. She left APHA
in March 2011 to spend time with her family. Another familiar APHA face,
Theresa Brown, has assumed Anderson’s duties.
Audrey Choate (left) and Theresa Anderson
“Audrey and Theresa were knowledgeable and experienced tenured
employees who will be greatly missed,” Executive Director Lex Smurthwaite said.
aPHa Basic onlinE accEss now frEE to MEMBErs
Current APHA members can now access their horse’s information online for free. After you log in at aphaonline.org,
select “My APHA” and “My APHA (Home).” Click “My Horses” and select your horse’s registered name to view the
two-generation pedigree and photo.
For assistance with your login information, contact aphaonline@apha.com or call (817) 834-2742, ext. 792.
Mark Your calEndars for aPHa convEntion
APHA directors and members can look forward to spending time in beautiful Vancouver, Washington, for the 2011
APHA Convention. Held in the Vancouver Hilton Hotel, Convention takes place September 29–October 1.
For more information, contact Theresa Brown at tbrown@apha.com or call (817) 222-6403.
MErial is aPHa’s nEwEst corPoratE sPonsor
The American Paint Horse Association is pleased to welcome Merial as our newest APHA Corporate Partner. Whether
you care for pleasure horses, racehorses, performance horses or working horses, Merial offers you products backed by
a research and development team that ranks among the world’s leaders in healthcare innovation. Merial provides a wide
variety of equine products including ULCERGARD ® (omeprazole)—the Official Ulcer Remedy of APHA.
dEcoratE Your HoME witH Paints
Looking for beautiful Paint
Horse images to display around
your home?
From photographs of every
size to mugs, mousepads and
more, check out APHA’s online
stock photography gallery at shutterfly.com/pro/apha/stock.
Taken by the award-winning Paint Horse Journal staff, these
images make great home décor accessories that speak volumes
about your love of Paint Horses. Candid images from PHJ
photo shoots and APHA events—including the APHA World
Shows—are online at shutterfly.com/pro/apha/apha.
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AbigAil Wilder boAtWright
contact us
Do you have APHA-related news to share?
Contact Assistant Editor Abigail Wilder
Boatwright:
E-mail: aboatwright@apha.com
Phone: (817) 834-2742, ext. 336
Mail: Association News
C/O Abigail Wilder Boatwright
PO Box 961023
Fort Worth, TX 76161

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Every day many of APHA’s
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A mosaic utilizing over 2,000
of these photos was created for
the cover of the Spring issue of
APHA’s Paint Horse Connection
magazine. This image now
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PAINT HORSE CONNECTION • SUMMER 2011
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courtesy cHris cumpton
Paint Promotion
Colt, Clay and Clint Cumpton—
AjPHA members from Adrian, Missouri—are
serious about promoting
Paint Horses, and they took their
efforts on the road over Christmas.
On their way to visit family in Florida,
the Cumpton family met with
fellow AjPHA members and Youth
advisors in Tennessee and Florida.
“We drove to Tennessee and had a
wonderful meeting with eight AjPHA
members and three Youth advisors,”
said Chris Cumpton, the boys’
mother. “We talked about local club
and national association issues and
how we could improve membership
and strengthen our programs.”
The Cumptons later met with
Dixie Paint Horse Club President
Kim Evans at Ed and Laren Dubin’s
farm in Arcadia, Florida. After a
farm tour, the boys interviewed
Evans about Youth activities and
involvement in the Dixie Paint
Horse Club.
“This was such a good experience
for my boys,” Chris said. “They are
very determined to make a difference
and continue ‘down the road,’ visiting
with APHA members wherever
they go, to help make our association
the best it can be.”
Arizona
Madeline Alewine
Madison Dunphy
Danielle D. Kemper
Morgan Matzdorff
Emily K. Metler
Macy Mortensen
California
Victoria Mae Darling
Cheyenne Ciara
Davis
Kaitlyn Nicholson
Kate Peterson
Makenzy Purdie
Colorado
Rachel L. Green
Breanna M. Hitner
Brogan C. Horton
Madison R. Malsch
Megan McClain
Dendy K. Walker
12 Summer 2011 • PAINT HORSE CONNECTION
Congratulations, new DireCtors!
AjPHA welcomes new national directors
elected for 2011–2012:
Florida
Eliana Brown
Sarah Davis
Indiana
Micaela N. Morris
James Zwierzynski
Iowa
Taylor P. Kokemiller
Austin Pappan
Hunter Pappan
Justin Pappan
Tiffany Payne
Kansas
Haley Morgan
Cheyenne N. Patton
Molly Wartick
Louisiana
Abigail A. Guin
Michigan
Avery Fisher
Missouri
Nicole Elizabeth
Bricker
Clay Cumpton
Clint Cumpton
Colt Cumpton
Courtney Hall
Paige D. Hoffmann
Nicole L. St Clair
New Jersey
Gabrielle A. Buono
Rachael Castellini
Emily Castellini
Jacqueline Rambo
Cody Ware
North Carolina
Avery Fisher
Kasey Landreth
Buna Mandell
Carlee McDuffie
North Dakota
Alexis Zachrison
Oklahoma
Madison Vance
Morgan Vance
Pennsylvania
Kylee John
Tennessee
Hannah Hattendorf
Helena Hattendorf
Cora Tien Head
Kaitlyn Lankford
Texas
Marguerite M. Camp
Meagan Gravelle
Lauren Jordan
Kaden King
Kaitlyn McCulley
Kelsay R. Singleton
Peyton Weldon
Utah
Emily Adams
Sierra Kane
Rylee Morgan
Andrea Nelson
Sterling Voortmeyer
Wisconsin
Ryan J. Myers
France
Tiphaine Allard
tee uP for Charity
AjPHA President Garrett Skinner is planning a charity golf tournament
May 23 in Houston for his Presidential Service Project, See it in Color, which
benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The tournament takes place at
the Houston Oaks Golf Club at 1 p.m., followed by dinner and a reception.
Garrett is rounding up sponsors for the tournament—sponsorships
range from $150 to $10,000. If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities
or would like to take part in the golf tournament, contact Garrett at
haltershowdude@sbcglobal.net or (713) 823-9792.
Paint the town
Paint For A Day is going nationwide
in 2011! These great Open
all-breed shows will take place on
the West Coast and the East Coast,
along with the flagship event in Fort
Worth, Texas. This is a great opportunity
to introduce new horse-lovers
to the fun-filled friendly atmosphere
of the Paint Horse family. Watch
ajpha.com for more details.
Jessica Hein

Ask Paint Horse Pete
Q: Is it true Paint Horses can’t race?
–Devyn Trethewey of Downingtown, Pennsylvania
A: Nope—Paint Horses can and do race! Approximately
700 Paints race each year across the United States and
Canada. Oklahoma is one of the most active areas for Paint
Horse racing, but you might see our breed running in Florida,
Colorado, Wyoming, Michigan or Alberta, just to name a few
locations.
Most Paint
Horses race
over short
distances, but
some races
cover up to
870 yards! In
many cases, Paints and Appaloosas
race together—although they sometimes compete against
Quarter Horses too. Paints rarely race against Thoroughbreds
or in Thoroughbred-only races like the Kentucky Derby.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 15 Executive Committee candidate forms and
videos due
May 1 Youth Team Tournament entries due
Great Paint Brush Off entries due
Youth Member of the Year applications due
May 15 From the Heart applications due
Youth Club of the Year applications due
June 2–4 APHA Workshop, Grapevine, Texas
ALL YOUTH, ALL THE TIME
The 2011 AjPHA Youth World
Show is now a Youth-only event,
and we’ve got lots of great activities
to help participants of all-ages
get involved—whether you own a
Paint Horse or not. Visit
aphaworldshow.com/
summer for the latest
information.
• New Class: Novice
Hunt-Seat Equitation
Over Fences is new for
the 2011 World Show line-up.
• Great Games: Take part in a
sports-themed activity night June
26 from 7–9 p.m. Youth can also
participate in our “Clue of the Day”
scavenger hunt, where they’ll
decipher a clue and take a photo of
the cache for a chance to win a
great prize.
• Pre-Show Boot Camp: Join
AjPHA on June 23 in the John
Justin Arena for last-minute
World Show workouts
with APHA professional
trainers. We’ll work on
showmanship, horsemanship
and equitation, along
with some off-horse sessions to help
you “get your game face on.” Boot
camp costs $50 and is open to the
fi rst 25 Youth who apply (you must
June 24–July 2 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show
Fort Worth, Texas
July 26–28 European Youth Horsemanship Camp,
Chazey-sur-Ain, France
October 1 AjPHA short story contest entry deadline
October 1–2 AjPHA Youth Leadership Conference,
Vancouver, Washington
November 1 AjPHA photo contest entries due
Summer is a great time to watch Paint Horse racing at a
racetrack near you. For a calendar of events and more
information, visit paintracing.com. And to stay up-todate
with the latest speed-related Paint information,
subscribe to Paint Horse Racing magazine—your
source for racing and barrel racing information. You
can subscribe at aphaonline.org or by
calling (817) 222-6444.
Please send
your questions to:
AjPHA
Attention: Ask Pete
PO Box 961023
Fort Worth, TX 76161-0023
or e-mail pete@apha.com
be pre-entered in the Youth World
Show). Apply today by contacting
Director of Youth Activities Shelly
deBarbanson at youth@apha.com or
(817) 834-2742, ext. 436.
CONTACT US
Do you have AjPHA-related news
to share? Contact Managing Editor
Jessica Hein:
E-mail: jhein@apha.com
Phone: (817) 834-3742, ext. 349
Mail: J Zone News
C/O Jessica Hein
PO Box 961023
Fort Worth, TX 76161
PAINT HORSE CONNECTION • SUMMER 2011 13

AjPHA PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Hello, “j” members!
Congratulations to all of our newly elected AjPHA
national directors. Along with being a national director
comes lots of new responsibilities and opportunities. I
encourage all AjPHA members to get involved with our
“j” committees: Painting Relations, Shows and Events,
and Clinics and Education. If you are interested in
being on a committee, please contact myself or Shelly
deBarbanson, our Director of Youth Activities. You
can reach us at haltershowdude@sbcglobal.net or
youth@apha.com, respectively.
For the first time in recent history, we will have a
Youth-only World Show! The AjPHA Youth World
Championship Show takes place June 24–July 2 in Fort
Worth, Texas, and it is a great thing for both our Youth
members and the association. I hope you all come out and
join in the fun. We have lots of fun events planned—turn
to page 13 for a sneak peak at a few new activities. Visit
aphaworldshow.com for more details. Come out and live
it up with us, whether you have a Paint or not.
The dawning of the Youth World Show also means my
presidential term is coming to an end. It has been a very
productive year. We made a lot of AjPHA improvements,
and we also raised a lot of money for the Muscular
Dystrophy Association through my Presidential Service
Project, “See it in Color.” To date, we have raised about
$40,000 for the MDA. I am hosting a benefit golf
AjPHA Executive Committee
President—Garret Skinner, Conroe, Texas
President-Elect—Kate Peterson, Chico, California
Vice President—Danielle Kemper, Gilbert, Arizona
Secretary—Madison Malsch, Castle Rock, Colorado
Treasurer—Kaitlyn McCulley, Kenney, Texas
14 summer 2011 • PAINT HORSE CONNECTION
tournament in May to conclude my project (see page 12
for more details).
I would like to thank all of the AjPHA and APHA
members, members of the AjPHA and APHA Executive
Committees and APHA staff, as well as my mom and dad,
for their support. Everyone has been extremely helpful
this past year, and I couldn’t
have done it without any of
you. I think it is great that
everyone involved with AjPHA
and APHA has supported me
in raising this money. We are
so fortunate that we can help
others in need—that is really
what the AjPHA Presidential
Service Project is all about.
I hope I have fulfilled all of your expectations as your
2010–2011 AjPHA President.
Happy trails,
jessica hein
Garrett Skinner
2010–2011 AjPHA President
Zone Representatives
Zone 1 Representative—CJ Fisher, Newberg, Oregon
Zone 2 Representative—Cassandra Stambuk, Yorba Linda,
California
Zone 3 Representative—Bailey Johnson, Loveland, Colorado
Zone 4 Representative—Kelsay Singleton, Granbury, Texas
Zone 5 Representative—Colt Cumpton, Adrian, Missouri
Zone 6 Representative—Helena Hattendorf, Cumberland
Furnace, Tennessee
Zone 7 Representative—Taylor Dixon, Dover, Delaware
Zone 8 Representative—Sarah York, Greentown, Indiana
Zone 9 Representative—Carlee McDuffie, Morganton,
North Carolina

Bridging the gap
Though members live far apart, a love of Paint Horses brings
the Alberta Junior Paint Horse Club together.
In a Canadian providence nearly the size of Texas, members
of the Alberta Junior Paint Horse Club overcome sizeable
distances to get together. Fueled by their camaraderie
and the love of Paint Horses, however, the Youth stay in
touch via social media—and when they are able to meet face
to face, the AjPHC members enthusiastically take Paint
promotion and support to the next level.
“Our club is quite small, with only about 41 members,
most of whom live miles apart from each other,” Club
Advisor Melissa Barber said. “This makes it very hard to
get together except at shows. During our club’s meeting
and banquet in January, the Youth members meet to go
swimming, have lunch or make crafts that are auctioned off
to excited parents. Most of the members also enjoy staying
in touch with their equine friends via Facebook, of course.”
Paint shows and other equine events provide opportunities for AjPHC
members to get together. in between face-to-face outings, they rely on
social media to stay connected.
AjPHC Treasurer Rinske Rupert says club members stay
in touch via texting, e-mail and Facebook—and they always
try to get together at horse shows.
To raise funds for their year-end and show high-point
awards, AjPHC members have sold 50/50 raffle tickets,
flower arrangements, scavenger hunt fundraisers and “slave”
auctions, where the Youths’ services are auctioned off to help
with winning bidders’ barn chores. But they also make time
to relax as a group, too.
“The Youth find that getting together is a great way to
interact with their horse show friends when the competition
is over,” Melissa said. “They have had pizza parties and ice
cream socials, for instance.”
By JessiCA Hein
CourTesy MelissA bArber
Another great opportunity to get together and promote
Paints comes at Mane Event, one of Alberta’s largest equine
extravaganzas held annually in Red Deer.
“The club has a booth there, and the Youth try to get
together and have fun,” AjPHC President Brooke Barber said.
“We paint faces, talk about Paint Horses, dress up as Paint
Horse Pete and hand out AjPHC tattoos. Last year,
we did a Paint Horse demonstration to music—we had all
color patterns represented, with some of us in English and
some in Western tack. It was so much fun to hear the
crowd cheering.”
While it’s difficult to recruit new members because of the
expansive providence, Brooke says the Youth make an effort
to promote the club as a fun way to interact with other horse
lovers.
“I tell everyone in my 4-H club and at Open shows to come
and see what we’re about and how much fun we have,” she
said. “I think more people are coming to our shows—even
Quarter Horse people who hear how much fun we have. Next
year, they might come and join us with a new Paint.”
Jessica Hein is managing editor of the Paint Horse Connection.
To comment on this article, e-mail jhein@apha.com.
Members of the Alberta Junior Paint Horse Club
PAINT HORSE CONNECTION • Summer 2011
CourTesy MelissA bArber
15

TAKE ONE FO
16 SUMMER 2011 • PAINT HORSE CONNECTION

R THE TEAM
Want to ride horses at the collegiate level? The AjPHA-rich Texas
Christian University Equestrian Team offers advice on how to do it.
Article and Photography by ABIGAIL WILDER BOATWRIGHT
AjPHA member Jessica Hagen spent her Youth
years competing in a variety of events. From
cutting to excelling on the hunter-jumper circuit,
Hagen made the most of that time. When she looked toward
college, she knew she had to keep riding—but how?
Many active Youth riders ponder this question. Luckily for
today’s horse-crazy teens, collegiate equestrian opportunities
have become increasingly popular options to continue one’s
growth as a rider, make friends and even receive scholarships
to otherwise-unaffordable universities. Read on to see
if collegiate riding is right for you.
WHY GO COLLEGIATE?
All too often, successful Youth riders are forced to leave the
competition world behind when they go off to college. Even
if they are lucky enough to have horses back at home, their
skills can become rusty and their progress as riders stagnates
without regular saddle time. Texas Christian University
Equestrian Team Coach and APHA Judge Gary Reynolds
says collegiate riding provides students with a way to ride
often, improve their skills and learn important life lessons.
“For many of these girls, it’s an opportunity for them
to extend their knowledge to keep learning and growing,”
Reynolds said. “Equestrian allows them to take on a sport
that’s similar, but very different in how it’s conducted.
“Secondly, it allows them to learn how to work with a
team. Those are some skills that we don’t really get to teach
them growing up on the breed circuit. So being a part of that
teamwork is important.”
Collegiate equestrian team riders—like those at TCU—are
often recruited from across the country. Reynolds says the
diverse mix benefi ts everyone on the team.
“Equestrian teams provide the ability to work with and
be around girls from all over the nation who are very
accomplished riders,” Reynolds said. “It gives you the
chance to increase your knowledge and expertise from a
variety of areas.”
Don’t forget about scholarship possibilities. Reynolds says
every rider on TCU’s squad—which includes many AjPHA
alumni—receives some form of scholarship aid.
PAINT RIDERS HAVE AN EDGE
Reynolds knows the value of AjPHA riders. Many of
his equestrian team members have backgrounds in Paint
competition, and that’s not a coincidence.
“APHA girls fi t what we do because they still do the allaround,”
Reynolds explained. “They are still very used to
doing a lot of different events, ranging from hunter under
saddle, barrels and reining, to horsemanship and the rail
classes. All those things lend themselves very well to being
an effective rider for our sport.”
HIGH SCHOOL PREP
Young riders can prepare to ride at the collegiate level long
before they graduate from high school. The No. 1 piece of
advice given by Reynolds and his team is to ride as many
horses as possible. Collegiate riding is a form of catch-riding.
National Collegiate Athletic Association riders are only
allowed four minutes to ride their assigned horses—drawn
at random from a pool provided by the host school—before
competing. Intercollegiate Horse Show Association exhibitors
don’t ride the horse at all prior to entering the ring for their
classes. Experience on a variety of horses is crucial to success.
“The summer before I came to college, I rode at least fi ve
horses a day, almost every single day,” Hagen recalled.
RECRUITING 101
Depending which collegiate organizations your chosen
school participates in, you might have to tread carefully
when it comes to contacting coaches.
Just like in other sports, the NCAA has strict regulations
about equestrian-team recruitment. Youth riders and parents
can contact coaches by phone and e-mail, but regulations
limit coaches from returning phone calls until July 1
between the rider’s junior and senior years of high school.
“If you call a coach, be sure to say what year you are in
school if you leave that coach a message,” Reynolds said.
“If you are not of recruiting age, I can’t return your phone
call, so if you don’t tell me what age you are, I won’t return
your phone call. If you are younger than recruiting age, you
can call me as many times as you want, and I can answer
PAINT HORSE CONNECTION • SUMMER 2011
17

the phone call and address any questions, but I can’t return
phone calls until your senior year.”
Reynolds advises Youth riders to fill out their information
on NCAA’s eligibility center as soon as they become
interested in collegiate riding—preferably by their junior
year—and to keep information up to date.
“Before we can allow anyone on our roster, they have to
be deemed a qualifier by NCAA,” Reyonlds said. “If they
aren’t a qualifier because they haven’t sent NCAA that
information online, it lengthens the process.”
Reynolds says most high school guidance counselors are
familiar with sending information to NCAA, but you can
jumpstart the process by going to eligilitycenter.org.
Video Resumé
With competition for equestrian-teams spots heating up,
Reynolds suggests sending a DVD of your riding skills along
with your resumé to coaches at schools you hope to attend.
“Prepare a DVD of your strongest events, preferably
horsemanship or reining,” Reynolds said. “Those are the
events we look for in girls who are from APHA.”
Organize your video as you would a resumé, Reynolds
says. Put your strongest events at the beginning, and ride
three to four horses in these events.
“You can show me dressage and other things you might
do, but put them on the end of your video,” Reynolds said.
“It’s just like a resumé. If you’re not that strong up front, I’m
probably not going to get to the end of the video.”
Acing TRyouTs
If you missed the recruiting process but want to join a team,
you can still try out. Like many schools, TCU holds tryouts in
the fall for interested students.
“Contact your school’s coaches if you are interested in
trying out,” Reynolds said.
choosing A school
Reynolds encourages riders to focus on the academic
programs and atmosphere of their top schools before
applying for the equestrian team. Many of the TCU athletes
recommend visiting the school’s campus in addition to
viewing equestrian practices before making a decision.
“Equestrian is a great sport,” Reynolds said. “It’s a great
opportunity to learn from and work with some of the best
riders in the nation. You basically have four years to have
this unique experience, and then you will never have the
opportunity again. I encourage everyone to try it.”
Abigail Wilder Boatwright is assistant editor of the Paint
Horse Connection. To comment on this article, e-mail
aboatwright@apha.com.
18 Summer 2011 • PAINT HORSE CONNECTION
Taylor Prince
Lyndsi Hardin
Devin Spencer
Hometown: Las Vegas
Riding Experience: 10 years in
AjPHA all-around competition—
she earned three Youth Versatility
awards, two Youth APHA Champion
titles, 42 Registers of Merit, 21
Superiors, 10 world championships,
three reserve world championships
and the All-Around Youth 14–18 title
at the 2010 Summer World Show.
Year: Freshman
Major: Fashion merchandising,
minor in communications
Team Discipline: Western
Biggest Difference Between
Collegiate and AjPHA
Competition: “The patterns are a
lot longer. They have a lot of hard
elements such as square corners,
dropped stirrups and tight circles—
many things we don’t even do at
most shows in APHA. And you
never know what the horses are
going to do.”
Hometown: Orange Park, Florida
Riding Experience: Eight years in
AjPHA all-around competition—she
earned Youth Versatility, Superior
Youth Champion and Youth APHA
Champion titles, 13 Registers of
Merit and nine Superiors.
Year: Junior
Major: Journalism
Team Discipline: Western
Best Part of Collegiate
Competition: “The team aspect. I
had great friends in AjPHA, but we
were always competing with one
another. It was a very individual
sport. Here, we not only prepare
ourselves, but we have to make sure
our teammates are ready too.”
Hometown: Evergreen, Colorado
Riding Experience: Seven years in
National Reining Horse Association
competition.
Year: Freshman
Major: Biology
Team Discipline: Western
Why TCU: “I chose TCU because
of the school’s biology program,
and because of the team. I looked
at all of the schools that had both
equestrian teams and biology
programs, and TCU happened to be
the perfect match between the two.”

Jessica Hagen
Alexi Estrada
Kirstie Frydenlund
Hometown: Bakersfield, California
Riding Experience: 10 years in AjPHA
hunt-seat classes—where she earned five
Registers of Merit, five Superiors, two world
championships, a reserve world championship
and the High-Point English Youth title at the
2005 APHA World Show—and nearly two years
on the hunter-jumper circuit.
Year: Senior
Major: History, minor in political science
Team Discipline: Hunt seat
Biggest Difference Between Collegiate and
AjPHA Competition: “It’s really a true test of
horsemanship. In collegiate competition, you
have to be prepared for anything. It’s a true test
of your skills and how well you can connect to
a different animal, making it a pretty picture,
without having much experience with the horse
at all.”
Hometown: Bakersfield, California
Riding Experience: 13 years, beginning
with hunter-jumpers and 4-H; six years
in AjPHA all-around competition,
where she earned three Youth Versatility
awards, one Superior Youth Champion
title, two Youth APHA Champion titles,
28 Registers of Merit, 23 Superiors, one
world championship, five reserve world
championships and the All-Around Youth
14–18 award at the 2009 APHA World
Show.
Year: Sophomore
Major: Advertising and public relations,
minor in business
Team Discipline: Western
Team Atmosphere: “It’s awesome. This
team is like one big family. I can go to any
girl on the team, whether she’s a hunt-seat
or Western rider, and I know she’ll be there
for me. There is unity and camaraderie. It’s
comforting because college is kind of scary
and you can feel so alone. The team is my
backbone.”
Hometown: West Linn, Oregon
Riding Experience: Eight years in
AjPHA—where she earned a Register of
Merit—and Pinto Horse Association of
America all-around competition.
Year: Sophomore
Major: Finance
Team Discipline: Western
Collegiate Athlete Benefits: “You have
priority in registering for your classes,
and tutoring for every class you need.
Scholarships are a huge benefit—I
couldn’t go to this school without a
scholarship. I think the athletic program
here gives you every opportunity to
succeed. Not only that, but being in the
work-out programs and then getting to
ride so many horses so many times a
week is a good release from school.”
Collegiate
Equestrian
Cheat Sheet
Most collegiate equestrian teams belong to one of two
organizations: NCAA or the Intercollegiate Horse Show
Association. Both have their strengths, so before settling on
a team, check out a few of the differences between these two
organizations.
1. Disciplines
NCAA: Equitation on the flat, equitation over fences,
horsemanship and reining.
IHSA: Equitation on the flat, equitation over fences,
horsemanship and reining.
2. Divisions
NCAA: Open; only women are eligible.
IHSA: Hunt-seat division—Walk-Trot, Walk-Trot-Canter,
Novice, Intermediate, Open and Alumni; Western division—
Beginner, Intermediate, Novice, Advanced, Open and
Alumni; men and women are eligible.
3. Format
NCAA: Teams compete in head-to-head matches. In each
two-person match, the competitors ride the same randomly
drawn horse. Riders are scored for their performance, and
the highest score wins a point for their team. The team with
the most points wins the overall competition. Riders are
allowed four minutes of warm-up time on the horse before
competing.
IHSA: Teams compete in traditional horse show-style
competitions with classes for each division. Riders select
their mounts at random prior to the class and receive no
warm-up time. Placings are awarded in each class, and teams
and individuals can both earn points for these results. Highpoint
awards are presented at shows, and both teams and
individuals must qualify for championship-level events.
4. National Championship
NCAA: Held annually the first week of May.
IHSA: Held annually the second week of April, following
progressive regional and zone finals.
5. Schools With Teams
NCAA: 23
IHSA: 370
For more information about varsity equestrian programs,
visit varsityequestrian.com. To learn more about the IHSA,
visit ihsainc.com.
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!Safety
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Can you fi nd 10 safety hazards in
the wash rack below?
By PETE LICHAU with JESSICA HEIN · Photography by JESSICA HEIN
Summertime weather often fi nds us in the wash rack, scrubbing our Paint
Horses until they shine. However, bathing products, water and other factors
can compromise your horse’s comfort and safety.
Look at the picture below, and fi nd 10 safety hazards that make this wash rack
dangerous. Then, turn the page to see if you’re right—and learn how you can create
a safer situation.
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This wash-rack scenario is an example of good intentions
gone wrong. Enjoying the camaraderie of your barnmates
is fine, but putting a horse in the middle of that chaos can
be catastrophic.
Safety Hazards
1Dog
The dog should have been told to stay out of the
wash rack or contained in a dog-safe area of the barn.
2Too Many People
A horse can only pay attention to about one or two
people at a time. In this case, he’s got four people and
a dog who are liable to catch his attention. None of the girls
are aware of each other—they’re only focused on their own
tasks and paying little, if any, attention to the horse.
3Horseplay
Horseplay—like throwing a wet sponge—has no
place around horses, despite its name. If Andrew
throws that sponge, the horse could jump forward and hit
the cross-ties, which might cause him to move left toward
Faith and possibly step into the bucket, making him panic
and jump forward or to the right. And with hoses and bottles
underfoot, the horse might start kicking—there’s no way for
Mardi to escape.
4Inappropriate Attire
Rachel and Faith are wearing shorts and flipflops,
both of which are inappropriate when
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working around horses. Bare toes can easily be crushed
by a horse’s hoof, and most open-toe shoes lack traction.
Shorts provide no leg protection. Handlers should wear
jeans—rolled up if necessary—and waterproof boots
while working with horses.
5Inappropriate Water Pressure
Faith is spraying her Paint in the face with too
much pressure—notice that she’s using her thumb
as makeshift nozzle. In turn, he’s uncomfortable. A nozzle
allows you to regulate the water pressure. High pressure
can be used to wash a leg or a soiled area, for instance, but
washing a horse’s face requires a more gentle flow.
6Excess Hose
Excess hose underfoot increases the chances of
someone stepping on it—interrupting the water
flow—or getting tangled in one’s feet, like in Rachel’s case.
If your wash rack is about 14-feet deep, like this one, you
only need about five additional feet of hose. A hose between
16 to 20 feet is ideal for that space and allows you to safely
work around your horse.
7
Cluttered Workspace
Long hoses and bathing products—buckets,
brushes and shampoo—litter this wash rack, which
creates obstacles for the horse and handlers to negotiate.
It would be easy to step on one of the overturned bottles
and slip, causing the handler to fall and probably
spooking the horse.
8Unbalanced Positions
The body positions of Rachel and Faith are
awkward and unbalanced. They’re standing back
and reaching to wash the horse—they’re doing their best to
keep their exposed feet far away from his hooves. They’d
have difficulty reacting to a sudden movement by the horse.
9Uneven Crossties
One crosstie is too short, and the other is too long.
The horse cannot stand square in the center of that
wash rack, and that inhibits the handlers. Also missing are
panic snaps, which allow you to safely release your horse
in an emergency. The horse could step on his dangling lead
rope, which would put pressure on his poll and cause him
to raise his head or panic. If he did move his head, the lead
rope might swing and hit someone.
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Electrical Appliances
Some clipping apparently took place before
this bath, and the extra lights and clippers are
still plugged in. Electricity and water just don’t mix.

Safer Solutions
Creating an environment of comfort is a priority, and it
helps your horse understand his role. And remember, more
people won’t get the job done faster. These two girls are
doing a more efficient and proficient job than the previous
scenario, when there were three handlers.
Rachel and Faith are working on the same side of the
horse, which is a good idea. Their horse can see both
girls in one eye, and he doesn’t have to monitor a lot of
different activities. Rachel is washing his leg with a soft
loofah instead of a hard-bristled brush, and her wash
bucket is no closer to the horse than she is. The nozzle
on the end of an appropriate length of hose allows Faith
to regulate water pressure as she washes the tail. Both
girls are dressed appropriately and are working in more
balanced positions.
The cross ties are adjusted appropriately to allow the horse
to stand square in the center of the wash rack, making him
easier and safer to wash. The lead rope has been detached and
is hanging up out of the way. If this horse was clipped before
his bath, the clippers and lights have been removed after use.
There’s no excess product lying around—there’s no excess
anything. They have the tools they need and nothing more.
As a result of conscientious planning to make the bath as
comfortable as possible, their Paint is standing quiet, comfortable,
calm, attentive and relaxed.
Jessica Hein is managing editor of the Paint Horse Connection.
To comment on this article, e-mail jhein@apha.com.
Pete Lichau is an APHA member, as well as owner of
Rose Gate Farm (rosegatefarm.com) in Argyle, Texas. Special
thanks to Rose Gate Farm students Faith and Andrew
Weimerskirch, Rachel House and Mardi Bourcier for their
help illustrating this article.
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RUSTLER WINNER
Scott Ford’s $50 raffle ticket to support AjPHA and the Tennessee Paint Horse Club got him
a New Holland utility vehicle. By ToNyA RATliFF-GARRiSoN
Scott Ford was a little surprised when a vehicle that had
been behind him for the last seven miles followed him
into the driveway of his Clarksville, Tennessee, home.
Ford was returning from the New Holland dealership where
he had picked up his new Rustler Utility Vehicle.
“I had gone to the New Holland dealership in town to pick
up my Rustler, and was bringing it home
on Highway 48. This guy who was going
the opposite direction turned his car around
and followed me all the way home,” Ford
said. “He told me it was the first time he’d seen one of the
Rustlers and he wanted to check it out because he had been
wanting one.”
So had Ford, but he never thought he’d get one for just $50!
Last June, Helena Hattendorf of the Tennessee Paint Horse
Club sold Ford the winning ticket as part of the 2010 AjPHA
Youth Rustler Raffle.
“My teenage daughter, Callie, shows as a Youth and I
bought it to support the club and AjPHA. I never in a million
years thought I was going to win because I never win anything,”
he said.
But that all changed when Ford received a call from Callie
while he and his wife were on a scuba diving vacation in
Cozumel, Mexico.
“She called me up shouting, ‘We won! We won!’ I had no
idea what she was talking about. I had
completely forgotten about buying the
ticket,” he said.
With its 23-horsepower, gas engine,
the all-wheel drive Rustler Model 125 is the perfect vehicle
for Ford to use on his small-acreage farm, taking care of his
small cattle herd and his daughter’s Paint Horses.
“It’s just perfect!” he said. “It’s higher off the ground than
the John Deere Gator and is more powerful. Not only will I
use it here but it will also be perfect for me during hunting
season.”
And Ford added that if anyone would like to stop by his
place to check it out, they are more than welcome to.
“We won! We won!”
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Fifteen-year-old Callie Ford was the one to inform her father,
Scott, that he had won a New Holland Rustler from the ticket
he purchased in the 2010 AjPHA youth Rustler Raffle.
ToNyA RATliFF-GARRiSoN

Official Equine Insurance
Sponsor Since 1997

QUESTIONS
…when insuring
your Paint Horse
Here’s what to ask before buying equine insurance.
By TONYA RATLIFF-GARRISON
Purchasing insurance for your Paint can be intimidating. Many companies and agents are out there,
and a multitude of options are available. But what is the right insurance for your Paint Horse? Past
APHA President Diane Paris, a specialist with APHA Corporate Sponsor Markel Insurance Co., offers
advice on the right questions to ask when shopping for equine insurance.
1 “Do I need to insure my horse?”
That is an individual decision. Your horse is an investment,
but many people do not insure their horses because
they can afford the loss. That’s always my main question
to any potential client: Can you afford the loss of your
horse by replacing him with another horse of equal value?
If not, you need insurance.
2 “Do you have extensive knowledge of
Paint Horses and my discipline?”
When you talk to a claim person you want to make sure
you are talking to someone who understands a horse and
your emotional involvement in it. A good agent and company
will understand your industry and have experience
with your breed and what you do with your horse. This will
give you the ability to be able to trust what you are being
told and how you will be treated.
Also, many agents work with a lot of different companies.
Ask what company you will be placed with make
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sure it’s an A.M. Best-rated company with an “A” or
“excellent” rating.
3 “What types of coverage are offered,
and which is best for me?”
All equine insurance companies offer mortality, which
pays if the horse dies, and a few will have emergency colic
surgery tied into their mortality coverage. Other types of
coverage that can be offered are loss of use (disability),
major medical, surgical, breeding infertility, specifi ed perils
and liability.
What is covered differs from company to company, as
does the amount paid to the client or veterinarian. Besides
the costs of coverage, be certain to ask about any deductibles,
policy exclusions and reimbursement rules.
Equine insurance companies do not offer identical policies
and what one company offers might not be the same as
another. It’s good to ask each company these same questions
about policy coverage, limitations and requirements.

4 “How is my horse’s value determined?”
This depends on the company. For example, Markel
uses “agreed value,” which means that at the time the
policy is written, the insurer and the horse owner agree
on the cash value of the horse. For a purchased horse,
value is determined by price, show record and money
earned, among other things. Because purchase price is not
available for a homegrown horse, the stud fee and dam
produce record help to determine the value. If there is
a loss of the horse, Markel pays the agreed value of the
horse stated on the policy, provided the information given
by the horse owner is accurate.
Other companies use “fair market” or “cash value” when
insuring a horse for disability or mortality and usually have
appraisers determine the horse’s value. This means at the
time of loss, the insurer determines the value of the horse
based on the market or other circumstances. For example, if
the horse’s value has decreased because of illness or injury,
the insurer may pay the lesser amount of either the value
stated on the policy or the prevailing market value.
This can make a significant difference, so make certain
you know what value your insurance company uses to
determine benefits.
5 “What about pre-existing conditions and
genetic diseases?”
All insurance companies will want to know the health
and history of your horse and many times will require
a veterinarian certificate, especially if there is a preexisting
condition.
Even if the policy says it does not cover pre-existing
conditions, be certain what those are. Ask your agent for
specifics of what is and isn’t covered for your horse and
what is excluded from the policy.
For horses that might have an inheritable disease, some
insurance companies require genetic tests be performed
before the animal is insured. For example, at Markel we do
not insure any horses that are HYPP H/H. We will consider
insuring an N/H horse that is non-symptomatic.
Although there are insurance companies outside the United
States that will insure a horse that has been denied coverage,
you should be cautious about buying a policy from them.
When you hire an insurance company that is not regulated by
federal and state insurance laws, you are not protected if there
is an issue with them and you would have no recourse.
6 “What are the differences in your medicalsurgical
policies?”
The amount of coverage and deductible vary the most
from policy to policy. Most insurance companies break it
down by coverage up to $7,500, $10,000 and $15,000. Each
company also has different restrictions on their policies.
Some will not cover therapeutic or experimental procedures,
so it is wise to ask what is included.
Also, find out up front what are the requirements for
an injury to be covered. Do you need to notify the insurance
company for every little scratch or scrape? This can
be a standard condition on many policies. Most insurance
companies need immediate notification if your horse is
being taken to a veterinarian for an illness or injury—if you
neglect to do so, you might impact your reimbursement.
7 “If the vet says my horse needs surgery,
what needs to be done to ensure
coverage?”
If your horse is heading for surgery or for anything you
think might be serious, call your insurance company immediately.
Make certain the company has a 24/7 emergency
claims department you can contact whenever necessary.
8 “What will the insurance premium be?”
Although you shouldn’t buy on price alone—the cheapest
is not always the best—cost value is important when it
comes to buying insurance. All companies play with their
percentage rates but most stay within the same range. Also,
ask if the company offers monthly or quarterly payment
plans or requires the annual payment upfront.
9 “Will my coverage and/or premiums
be affected if I am reimbursed for a serious
injury or illness?”
Depending on the company, premiums can go up if you
file a large claim for medical-surgical. Also, some companies
might exclude the condition for coverage in a future policy.
10 “When will my horse’s coverage start?”
This is one of the most important questions to ask. Does it
start the second I give you check and signed application, or is
there a waiting period? Most companies don’t have waiting
periods but it’s good to know in case your horse needs surgery
or dies the day after you’ve acquired a policy.
Tonya Ratliff-Garrison is the editor of the Paint Horse Connection.
To comment on this article, e-mail tonyag@apha.com.
Meet Diane Paris
A lifetime member of APHA since the late 1970s,
Diane Paris was the 1998 APHA President and a trainer
for 34 years. Before joining APHA Corporate Sponsor
Markel Insurance Co. in 2002, the Hico, Texas,
resident sold human health and life insurance. She is
often found at the Markel Insurance booth at the APHA
World Shows and many zone and regional shows.
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A NEW QUALIFICATION SYSTEM FOR
APHA WORLD SHOWS WILL ATTRACT MORE
PEOPLE TO REGIONAL CLUBS.
PHA’s World Shows are where the “best of the best”
come together to compete for a coveted world title.
In the past, anyone could participate, but starting in
2012 qualifi cation will be required for these elite shows.
At the APHA Workshop in 2010, the Executive Committee
approved a participation-based qualifi cation system for
horses only to compete in the association’s World Shows.
Intended to support regional clubs by encouraging participation
at local events, the qualifi cation period is April 1, 2011,
to March 31, 2012, for the 2012 AjPHA Youth World Championship
Show and August 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012, for the
2012 APHA Open and Amateur World Championship Show.
“Regional clubs are the heart of the APHA, and support
of these grassroots clubs is vital to the growth of the Paint
Horse industry,” APHA Senior Director of Show & Contest
Holly Nelson said.
Unlike the American Quarter Horse Association’s World
Show qualifi cation, no points need to be accumulated to participate
in the APHA World Shows. Instead, horses simply
have to be exhibited in APHA-approved horse shows
to qualify.
“At no time will the number of points or lack thereof be
considered for qualifi cation,” Nelson said. “Participation at
APHA-approved shows is the only basis for qualifying.”
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QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
All registered Paint Horses—Regular Registry and Solid
Paint-Bred—must qualify to participate at the World Championship
Paint Horse Shows, beginning with the 2012 events.
Although exhibitors don’t need to qualify, all horse owners
must be APHA members at the time of the show in order for
it to count towards qualifi cation requirements.
“In order to qualify to compete at any World Show, all
horses must compete at four different APHA-approved show
events with a minimum of eight total judges during the qualifying
period,” Nelson said. “Horses can be shown in any state,
regardless of residency, to qualify. Participation is the key.”
SHOW ACTIVITY
No single show activity can create more than two show
events at any given time, Nelson says. For example:
• A two-day, two-judge show on a Saturday and Sunday
counts as one show event.
• Two back-to-back two-judge shows count as two events
total.
• A four-judge Paint-O-Rama counts as one show event.
• Two back-to-back four-judge Paint-O-Ramas count as
two show events.
• A four-judge Paint-O-Rama back-to-back with a fourjudge
Paint-O-Rama back-to-back with a two-judge special
event counts as a maximum of two show events.
• In all cases, the total number of judges may be
counted towards the minimum judge requirement.
In addition, APHA special events
count toward qualifi cation requirements.
However, Paint Alternative Competition-approved
events do not count, and
nor do the World Shows.
Horses are not required to qualify in
specifi c events in any division, Nelson adds.
“Any qualifi ed horse may be shown in
any class at the World Shows in any

division in which they are eligible,” she said. “Horses will
show in their appropriate age division at the World Shows,
regardless of the qualifying period.”
EXCEPTIONS
There are exceptions, though. Horses being shown in
weanling halter, yearling halter, yearling longe line, yearling
in-hand trail, and all 2-year-old and 3-year-old performance
horses are not required to qualify because of the time
restraints and ages of the horses.
Also, additional exceptions can be determined when
classes are not offered during the qualifying year in the
owner’s zone.
“Exemption will be granted to horses whose owners reside
in that zone only in the classes that were not held,” Nelson
said. “If a horse is qualifi ed by the exemption, the horse
must be entered in that class to be eligible to compete at the
World Shows.”
Examples of classes that might be exempted include roping,
cutting and over-fences events as well as others.
“Specialty classes—Youth Lead Line and Parents Western
Pleasure, along with Challenge, Sweepstakes, Slots and
futurity classes—do not require the horse to be qualifi ed
to enter,” Nelson added. “However, if regular World Show
classes are to be entered, then the horse must qualify.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For complete guidelines on world qualifi cation criteria, go
online to aphaworldshow.com. Additional questions or clarifi
cation about the participation-based World Show qualifying
process can be directed to the APHA Performance Department
at (817) 834-2742, ext. 773, or by e-mailing showing@
apha.com.
To comment on this article, e-mail feedback@apha.com.
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APHA FILE PHOTO
New registration reference lines went into effect in 2010. Review this primer before
you register your foals and see how it affects your older horses, too.
Effective January 1, 2010, new reference lines were approved by APHA regarding qualifying white markings used to
Adetermine the registration status of Paint Horses. Adopted in reference to RG-070 in the 2011 Offi cial APHA Rule
ABook, these new reference points make it easier for more Paints to qualify for Regular Registry status. As a result,
some Solid Paint-Bred Registry horses are eligible for advancement into the Regular Registry, which offers a wider range of
opportunities on the track, in the show ring and beyond.
In order to qualify for the Regular Registry, your horse must have a natural Paint marking which falls within the new reference
lines—a natural Paint marking is described as a solid white spot in excess of two inches with underlying unpigmented skin.
Let’s take a look at the 2009 rule versus the new rule regarding those reference points.
Head Markings
The apron-faced marking as demonstrated on the
horse above would not have qualifi ed the gelding
for Regular Registry under 2009 rules; however,
he received Regular Registry papers under the new
2010 registration rules.
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By MICHELLE REICHERT
RG-070. Color Requirements D.2
2009 Rule RG-070 D.2 (Head markings, reference
point 1): From the base of the ear to the corner of the
mouth; or …
2010 Rule RG-070 D.2 (Head markings,
reference point 1): From the base of the ear to the
outside corner of the eye, continuing to the corner of
the mouth; or …

2009 Rule RG-070
D.4 (Front leg, reference
point 2): A level line
around the leg midway
between the center of the
knee and the fl oor of the
chest; or …
APHA FILE APHA PHOTOFILE
PHOTO
Front Legs
RG-070. Color Requirements D.4
The interesting
marking on the
left front leg of
TC Casual Affair
surpasses the new
reference point 2
guidelines, which
are now based
around the center
of the knee.
Someone Worth Knowing has high white on his left front leg,
which meets new Regular Registry guidelines.
2010 Rule RG-070 D.4
(Front leg, reference point 2):
A level line around the leg at
the center of the knee. (The
center of the knee is determined
by using the bony protrusion
on the back of the knee as the
starting point and drawing a
level line horizontally around
the knee.)
Q&A
Q: How will this affect any horses you have in
the future?
A. This could affect everything from a horse you
are considering to buy, your breeding decisions,
whether your Paints qualify for stakes races or provide
new opportunities to compete in APHA shows.
If you are looking to purchase a prospect or older
horse that is already registered as a Solid Paint-Bred,
but might qualify for Regular Registry, you may be
inclined to purchase that horse and apply for the
upgrade. By changing the status of your Solid Paint-
Bred mare, your choices of stallions to breed her for
a stakes race-eligible foal are greater. If your Paint
stallion qualifi es for Regular Registry, the mares to
which he can be bred for stakes race-eligible foals
increases as well. APHA show opportunities are
also greatly expanded, as more classes and events are
available for Regular Registry horses.
PAINT HORSE CONNECTION • SUMMER 2011
APHA FILE PHOTO
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2009 Rule RG-
070 D.5 (Hind
leg, reference point
3): The point
represented by a
level line around the
leg midway between
the point of the hock
and the center point
of the stifl e.
Hind Legs
RG-070. Color Requirements D.5
APHA FILE PHOTO
APHA FILE PHOTO
2010 Rule RG-070
D.5 (Hind leg, reference
point 3): A level line
around the leg at the
point of the hock. (This
hock line is determined,
starting at the point of
the hock and drawing a
line horizontally around
the hock.)
The stocking on
Awesome Scotch Bar’s
right hind leg extends
several inches beyond
the new reference point
3 and affords him
Regular Registry.
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Q&A
Q: How could this affect you with the horses you currently
own?
A: These new reference lines could affect you in
several ways:
• Solid Paint-Bred Registry horses you currently own might
now qualify for a status change to the Regular Registry.
• Unregistered, minimally colored foals might now be
eligible for registration in the Regular Registry.
• Foals produced from previously Solid Paint-Bred mares
(now advanced to the Regular Registry) by Quarter
Horse or Thoroughbred stallions could now be stakes
race eligible.
For foals whose registration forms were completed prior
to January 1, 2010—but who now qualify for the Regular
Registry—simply send in the original certifi cate, a request for
a status change, the photos showing the qualifying area and
applicable fees.
Mares and stallions that now qualify for the Regular Registry
reap another benefi t for their race-bred foals. Once their
status has been offi cially changed, they can be bred to a Solid
Paint-Bred, Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred and the resulting
foal is eligible to run in stakes races.
Q: What do you need to do to change your horse’s
registration, and how much will it cost?
A. Send APHA the horse’s original certifi cate and current
photos of the right and left side views, along with close-up
photographs of any qualifying white areas (face or leg). Also,
send an “Affi davit for Corrected Certifi cate”—available on
our website at apha.com/forms—or simply include a written
request for a corrected certifi cate.
The status change fee is $40 plus the difference in the registration
fee between Solid Paint-Bred and Regular Registry at
the time of the horse’s original registration. If you are unable
to fi gure the difference, simply send the $40 and required
paperwork along with a note for APHA to contact you regarding
the additional fee.
The less-restrictive qualifying rule regarding white markings
provides increased opportunities for your Paint Horses
and their offspring. Take advantage of these new rules to
give your Paints the greatest possible advantage.
For more information, contact the Registration Customer
Service team at (817) 222-6423 or by calling APHA at
(817) 834-2742. Forms and other information can be found
at apha.com/forms.
Michelle Reichert is a public relations specialist for APHA.
To comment on this article, e-mail feedback@apha.com

Lifelong Dedication
New Lifetime Members
January and February 2011
Pamela Switzer, Canada
Liberty Schmied, Kansas
Amy Stonehocker, Colorado
Larry G. Iske, Nebraska
Lori Gordon, Pennsylvania
Yvonne Andreasson, Sweden
Ren & Connie Lam, Utah
Samantha Davis, Maryland
Steve & Carrie Gulling, Iowa
Frank Schulz, Germany
Cheryl L. Bradley, New Mexico
Jason Attebury, Kentucky
Katie Lyn Johnson, Iowa
Kathy Simpson, Arkansas
Leanne Korinek, Wisconsin
Craig & Lynn Bloom, Illinois
Coleen Bull, Michigan
Terry Wehrle, Ohio
Mary Ann Newswanger, Pennsylvania
Trent John Schade, Canada
Louise E. Urdahl, Montana
Cris N. Dutton, Texas
Bernardo Carrillo, Texas
William & Ann M. Maner, Texas
Nell Tekampe, Illinois
Don E. Clauder Jr., Texas
Nicolas Bochud, Switzerland
Alissa Recker, Michigan
Randi Lee Hamm, Canada
Morgan Lynn Cruze, Louisiana
Monica A. Gauck, Texas
April Zengeler, Illinois
Kate Szumanska, Poland
Damian Lugo, Texas
Lisa Hagensen, Sweden
Kimble T. Lewis, Nebraska
The American Paint Horse Association welcomes these members and their commitment.

Article & Photography by Abigail Wilder
Saving money at the gas pump is just eight tips away.
With gas prices around the country creeping back up
toward record-setting levels, Paint Horse owners
feel the pinch big rigs have on their wallets. It’s easy to save
money on gas when you drive a Toyota Prius, but since gassipping
hybrids can’t really pull a loaded six-horse slant down
the road, what’s a budget-conscious horse person to do?
Instead of suggesting you ride your horses everywhere
you go, APHA road warriors compiled a list of eight strategies
to save money on fuel upfront and wring more miles
from the gas you buy.
1. GRANDMA
KNOWS BEST
Limiting your speed to 65 miles
per hour is the magic number to
experience the best fuel economy,
according to several sources.
APHA trainer Karen Qualls of
Chino, California, uses the cruisecontrol
function on her Freightliner
truck to keep her speed constant.
Rockin K Transport owner Debbie Kinney
of Pedricktown, New Jersey, recommends
sticking to highways and avoiding back roads
to limit starting and stopping.
By ABIGAIL WILDER BOATWRIGHT
34 SUMMER 2011 • PAINT HORSE CONNECTION
“We all like to get there quicker, but we have slowed to around
65 miles per hour to maintain our fuel mileage,” Kinney said.
Randy Ruhlman of Tioga, Texas, who co-owns R/B Equine
Transport with his wife, Barb, recommends deliberate driving
techniques, in addition to a slower speed.
“Don’t be dodging in and out of traffi c,” Ruhlman said.
“Just go with the fl ow of traffi c. Sometimes it seems like it’s
taking you longer, but it usually doesn’t. Keep as steady as
you can—don’t try slowing down and speeding up. It just
burns a lot of excess fuel.”
2. GO FOR THE PLASTIC
Some gas stations reward customers with fuel discounts
for using the station’s credit card. Check into the fuel chain
you use most—you might be able to
earn rewards. For example, ExxonMobil’s
MasterCard offers a 15-cent rebate
per gallon at Exxon and Mobil stations,
as well as rebates for other purchases.
Kinney uses a Shell credit card, which offers limited-time
discounts throughout the year. Shell’s Platinum MasterCard
offers 5 percent rebates on gasoline and other rebates on
purchases made elsewhere.
Ruhlman uses his Frequent Fueler card at Pilot and Flying
J truck stops to earn certifi cates for in-store products.

Other credit cards offered by the company provide fuel
discounts and other incentives.
“I try to fuel up as much as I can at the Flying J truck
stops,” Ruhlman said. “Most of the time, they are two to
three cents cheaper than the other gas stations nearby.”
3. JOIN THE CLUB
Wholesale companies such as Costco
and Sam’s Club provide discounted
prices on everything from Bagel
Bites to tires. These companies
often have slightly less expensive
gasoline at their store locations,
and even greater fuel discounts can be
found with membership to their clubs. A
membership at Sam’s can cost as low as $35 per year for
a small business and $40 for personal use. Costco membership
is $50 a year for a personal membership. If you
use diesel, you might need to do some research to make
sure the station carries that type of fuel.
4. DO YOUR HOMEWORK
With the advent of the Internet, it’s possible to save even
more money at the
pump. Kinney goes
online to plan the gas
stations she’ll use to fi ll
her diesel dually truck, based on the best price.
“I have double tanks on my truck,” Kinney said, “so
I can fi ll up and drive 600 or 700 miles to a fuel station
that’s going to get me better fuel prices, allowing me to
spend a bit less.”
Websites like GasBuddy.com allow you to fi nd the cheapest
gas in a given area. Some even allow you to search for
prices via text message and your phone’s online browser.
Working with GasBuddy.com, the Apple iPhone has a free
application called Cheap Gas! that lists the least expensive
fuel in your area.
5. LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD
On trips without your trailer, think about eliminating
unnecessary items from your vehicle. The website
fueleconomy.gov says an additional 100 pounds in your
vehicle can reduce your miles per gallon by 2 percent.
However, the impact is less when the vehicle is larger.
6. CONSIDER AN ADDITIVE
Qualls and Ruhlman use fuel additives to increase miles
per gallon and reduce gelling in cold temperatures. The use
of additives are controversial and have varying degrees of
success, so check with your mechanic before investing in
something that could change the way your vehicle runs.
7. GET TIRED
In addition to maintaining the
correct air pressure in your tires,
research tires with less rolling
resistance. Ruhlman says his
purchase of Michelin tires helped
him gain more miles per gallon.
Because he hauls horses about
150,000 miles a year, the savings
added up.
“Tires make a big difference
on rolling resistance,” Ruhlman
said. “The least amount of rolling
resistance you have, the better fuel mileage you are going
to get. It takes less power to turn them.”
If the initial cost of new tires seems to cancel out any
additional savings you’d see from improved gas mileage,
consider purchasing
tires when they’re due to
be replaced, rather than
buying them sooner.
8. MAINTENANCE IS KEY
No matter how much money you save at
fi ll-up, your vehicle can eat up that cash
with less fuel economy and expensive
repairs if you fail to invest in regular
maintenance. Both Kinney and Barb
Ruhlman stress the importance of
timely oil changes and maintaining
the correct tire air pressure.
“We do regular maintenance: oil
changes and air fi lters, for example,”
Barb said. “But maintaining a lower
speed is the biggest way we increase
our gas mileage.”
Abigail Wilder Boatwright is assistant editor of the Paint
Horse Connection. To comment on this article, e-mail
aboatwright@apha.com.
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• GasBuddy.com
• Fueleconomy.gov
PAINT HORSE CONNECTION • SUMMER 2011
35

Brought
By TOM MOATES
to Life
aised among herds of bison, it was
only natural for the brown tobiano
stallion to be dubbed “Buffalo Boy.”
The name was unusually fateful.
Buffalo Boy proved instrumental in
preserving Native American traditions,
the fi rst horse in living memory to
carry a Lakota hunter on a traditional
mounted archery buffalo hunt.
“It has been a hundred years since
anyone did it that way,” hunter Jay
Red Hawk said. “Without that horse, it
couldn’t have been done.”
Living History
Clad in buckskin, with a traditional
northern Plains Indian sinew-backed
ash bow and stone pointed arrows at
the ready, Red Hawk and Buffalo Boy
brought cultural history to life on October
23, 2006. The songs and ceremonies
for the buffalo hunt that survive with the
Lakota elders were showcased, helping
COURTESY TOM MOATES R
A tobiano stallion and a Lakota hunter preserved
Native American traditions with mounted archery.
preserve the tribe’s rich traditions.
Traversing a 20,000-acre buffalo ranch
in South Dakota, the duo successfully
hunted a heifer; however, the victory
didn’t come easily.
Simply making an accurate shot at a
stationary target with a bow from the
back of a galloping horse is tricky business.
Add to that the thrill and danger
of riding among a thundering herd of
2,000-pound beasts with sharp horns
and an unparalleled ability to turn their
formidable masses on a dime at more
than 30 miles an hour, and you’ve got
a situation requiring a very special
equine companion.
Mounted archery as a sport is making
a global comeback. Mounted
Archery in the Americas (available in
the Equestrian Wisdom and History
36 SUMMER 2011 • PAINT HORSE CONNECTION
Series from the Long Riders’ Guild
Academic Foundation, lrgaf.org), an
anthology of global mounted archery
information, commemorates Red
Hawk historic hunt aboard Buffalo
Boy in detail. Many groups now enjoy
mounted archery as a target sport, but
Buffalo Boy might alone be in the
category of a true traditional hunting
horse for the mounted archer.
Choice Horses
Chief Bald Eagle, head of the
Minikonjou band of the Lakota Sioux,
owned the now-deceased Buffalo Boy.
At age 3, the then-untrained stallion
was presented to the chief as a gift during
a pow-wow ceremony.
“My good friend said to me, ‘The
Chief has to have a mount,’ ” Chief Bald

Eagle explained. “He gave Buffalo Boy
to me in a Ceremony of Donation.”
Taking time to foster a bond with the
young stallion, Chief Bald Eagle’s gentle
training methods proved fruitful.
“I worked with Buffalo Boy so much
that he knew me real well,” he said. “I
really gentled him up before I mounted
him. My grandfather is the one who
always told me to gentle-break horses.”
His grandfather was a legendary
warrior and nephew of Sitting Bull—
Chief White Bull—who fought in the
battle of Little Bighorn, and whom
several sources believe killed Lt. Col.
George Armstrong Custer in the epic
battle. Chief White Bull died in South
Dakota in 1947, and Chief Bald Eagle,
born in 1918, spent a great deal of time
with his grandfather as a child.
In an ironic twist to history, Chief
Bald Eagle served with the U.S. 4 th
Cavalry, working with remount horses
in South Dakota in 1939. Soon after, he
fought with the U.S. 82 nd Airborne in
Europe during World War II as a paratrooper
and code talker. Now 93, he lives
on his ranch in Howes, South Dakota.
“Ever since I was a young boy, I was
interested in Paints,” Chief Bald Eagle
said. “My first horse was a Paint gelding
Above: Chief David Bald Eagle, Buffalo Boy’s
owner, remains dedicated to Paint Horses
and preserving Native American history.
Below: This painting recreates Jay Red Hawk
and Buffalo Boy’s historical hunt, rich with
Native American culture.
named Ogalala—he was given to me
by an uncle. Ever since then I’ve liked
Paints. The color is kind of a show horse
for the Indian people. Sometimes they
even do their bead work to match the
color of their horses.”
Buffalo Boy was often Chief Bald
Eagle’s mount of choice for parades,
pow-wows and other public events. The
KATHy MoRRow STuDio
horse’s unique ability to run with the
buffalo, however, traditionally made
him the most highly valued of all Sioux
horses. Called “buffalo runners,” Red
Hawk says, these specially trained
horses used for hunting buffalo were so
prized for their contribution to feeding
tribe members that they were not used
in battle for fear of their injury or loss.
These horses were often kept in camp,
unlike the others that were allowed to
roam more freely—sometimes they
were even tied to a man’s wrist by a
line at night if a raid seemed probable.
The brown stallion’s upbringing
among bison, it seems, proved
serendipitous.
“Buffalo Boy was not scared of the
buffalo like other horses,” Chief Bald
Eagle said. “Since he’d been with them,
he sensed and moved with them. He
even pinned his ears back and nipped
at them. He ran amongst them, side by
side, at full speed. He walked along
with the buffalo with ease, as other
horses can’t.”
Tom Moates is a special contributor
for the Paint Horse Connection. To
comment on this article, e-mail
feedback@apha.com.
PAINT HORSE CONNECTION • Summer 2011
37

Courtesy Fort Worth star-telegram
PAINTS & PEOPLE
Spencer’S ride
Aboard Paint mare Account Apache, Spencer Roberson
was the proud American flag bearer at the 2011 Chisholm
Challenge, held during the Fort Worth Stock Show and
Rodeo in Fort Worth, Texas, in January.
Featured in a Fort Worth Star-Telegram article by David
Casstevens, 16-year-old Spencer and his Paint partner
demonstrated the benefits of equestrian therapy at the
event. Spencer, who is autistic, rode the 1998 gray overo
mare owned by Toni Perez of Haslet, Texas, for the flag
ceremony and competition.
“I wanted to share a story with you of a very special
bond between one of my horses and a very special person
who has changed my life in so many ways,” Perez wrote.
“This shows how a horse can really change your life and
give unconditional love to someone like Spencer.”
To read the article, check out star-telegram.com/2011/
01/11/2762448/at-special-needs-competition-the.html.
38 Summer 2011 • PAINT HORSE CONNECTION
lily the Sweetheart
Diane DeFiore of Tarrytown, New York, was devastated
by the loss of her 37-year-old Appaloosa Candy Cane.
When Paint mare SRC Lil Heart Of Mine came into
Diane’s life, she began to heal.
“Lily” is a 2006 black tobiano mare with heart-shaped
markings on her side.
The mare became
an instant part of
the DeFiore family
as a trail mount and
has lived up to her
markings’ meaning.
“She won me over
right away,” DeFiore
said. “My daughter
and I rode her and
that was it. In one
year, Lily brought me
more happiness than I could ever imagine. She is as sweet
as the hearts on her side, and I look forward everyday to
seeing her beauty inside and out.”
palmetto club awardS memorial
ScholarShipS
Two AjPHA members received scholarships from
the Palmetto Paint Horse Club in 2010. Established in
2006, the Chelsea Lynn Tanner Scholarship Fund was
created in memory of an active Youth member who died
unexpectedly at age 15.
Emily Soyka, a 19-year-old College of Charleston
student from Summerville, South Carolina, was awarded
the $1,000 scholarship. Last year’s scholarship recipient
Lauren “Alex”
Tanner of
Georgetown, South
Carolina, was
again selected as a
2010 recipient. The
19-year-old attends
Georgetown
Technical College. left to right: alex tanner, 2010 PPhC Presi-
Both girls are dent anne louise miller and emily soyka
active members of
the Palmetto Paint Horse Club.
For more information about the Chelsea Tanner
Scholarship fund, visit pphc.net.
Courtesy Diane DeFiore
Courtesy Connie Baxley

Courtesy Fox
Silver Screen StarS
Soon, moviegoers will be seeing spots. In two films
released in April, Paint Horses get screen time.
In Water for Elephants, a movie based on Sara Gruen’s
best-selling novel, Twilight star Robert Pattinson plays
veterinarian Jacob Jankowski and Academy Award-
winning actress Reese Witherspoon plays Marlene, a
star circus equestrienne. Taking center stage in a scene
with Witherspoon is the 2002 black overo gelding Ima
Smooth Max. The flashy frame overo is owned by Tamara
Andrews of Lebec, California, who says “Rascal” was a
favorite of his co-stars.
“Reese loved Rascal from the second she saw him,”
Andrews said. “She came to our place a few times to ride
and practice her act.”
Also making his debut on the silver screen is the
aptly named Action Man. The 1996 black overo gelding
appears in the historic drama The Conspirator, a film
based on true accounts of President Abraham Lincoln’s
assassination that is directed by the legendary Robert
Redford.
“Cody” is ridden by John Wilkes Booth in the film.
He’s even featured in the movie’s trailer, which can be
seen at conspiratorthemovie.com.
The gelding is owned by Debbie Merkert of Savannah,
Georgia. She says Redford personally selected bald-faced
Cody for the role.
“Cody was a big hit on the set,” Merkert said. “The
stunt men had to act as if they were chasing Booth from
Ford’s Theatre and attempting to pull Booth off of his
horse. At first, Cody tried to protect him from the other
stunt men. When Cody realized this was all just a game,
he really got into it! Everyone loved him.”
contact uS
Do you have news about APHA members, regional
clubs or registered Paints? Contact Assistant editor
Abigail Wilder Boatwright:
e-mail: aboatwright@apha.com
Phone: (817) 834-2742, ext. 336
Mail: Paints & People
C/o Abigail Wilder Boatwright
Po Box 961023
Fort Worth, tx 76161
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39

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PAINT MARKINGS
Unzipped Cowboy }
2005 sorrel overo gelding
Owned by Kristine Batinich
West Bend, Wisconsin
“ ‘Zip’ has a heart on his left shoulder,” Kristine writes.
whata FanCy Gentleman }
2007 sorrel tobiano gelding
Owned by Jerald and Linda Hommertzheim
Andale, Kansas
“He has the Indianapolis Colts logo—a horseshoe—on his
left side,” Jerald writes.
Sanpeppy omeGa }
2000 black tobiano gelding
Owned by Linda T. McDaniel
Loganville, Georgia
“On ‘Jackson’s’ side I see a dinosaur head,” Linda writes.
“The small line of white in between the black is its mouth.”
42 Summer 2011 • PAINT HORSE CONNECTION
| SUndae approaCh
1999 sorrel overo mare
Owned by Randall B. Walters
Washington Court House, Ohio
“On her left side, it looks like someone walking who lost a
blanket in the wind,” Randall writes. “On her right side, I
see a ship or a flying bat.
| ima roCken rinGo
2001 bay tobiano gelding
Owned by Joel and Tonja Kromrei
Meridian, Idaho
“‘Ringo’ has a white ring around his neck and a lazy heart
on his right shoulder,” Tonja writes.

tAn lineS }
2004 sorrel tobiano mare
Owned by Dee Slade
Chester, New Jersey
“Can you see the profile of the Native American chief on
‘Tanner’s’ rump?” Dee writes. “He is facing right, and his
headdress is on the left. He even has a feather stretching
down on her tail.”
SAQ JAcS PAinting }
2009 dun overo stallion
Owned by Stephanie McMillian
Middle Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
“On the left side of his belly is a terrier dog with its head
by his shoulder and its tail pointing up toward his back,”
Stephanie writes.
| treS Of Me
2009 black tobiano mare
Owned by Richard Gachter
Sheridan, Michigan
“‘Zoe’ has a dove on her right side,” Penny Gachter writes.
| ScArlet twiSt
2003 sorrel overo mare
Owned by Kimberly K. Emmons
Huffman, Texas
“My 8-year-old reining mare has an angel with the devil
chasing her on her side,” Kimberly writes. “It fits her
personality perfect, she’s a little bit sweet and a little bit
naughty at times, but I love her just the same.”
| SkiPA Dixie MOOn
2005 bay tobiano mare
Owned by Shannon Gnile
Lincoln, California
“I think ‘Hulani’ has a white bull on her side with two
brown eyes and nostrils,” Shannon writes. “The horns
curve up around her big brown spot right below her
withers. It is facing forward, but slightly to the right.”
PAINT HORSE CONNECTION • Summer 2011
43

PAINT MARKINGS
GC KodaChrome moment }
2010 black tobiano stallion
Owned by Barbara Moore
San Miguel, California
“‘Corazon’ has a perfect heart above a triangle on his
back,” Barbara writes.
Zips Danica }
2006 bay tobiano mare
Owned by Whitney Armstrong
Shorewood, Illinois
“I see a woman volleyball player about to spike a ball,”
Whitney writes. “Some people have also told me it looks
like a long-neck dinosaur.”
contact us
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| primetime Black pearl
2010 black tobiano mare
Owned by Jean E. Hovan
Towanda, Pennsylvania
“She has a perfect waddling duck on her side,” Jean writes.
“The duck even has a black spot the size of a large pea
where the eye of the duck should be.”
| saxaphone
2002 bay overo gelding
Owned by John and Rosemarie Massara
Grass Valley, California
“As you can see, ‘The Sax Man’ has a saxophone on the
left side of his neck—hence the name,” Rose writes. “It
really fits with his mother’s side of the family, who all had
musical names.”
E-mail: aboatwright@apha.com
Phone: (817) 834-2742, ext. 336
Mail: Paints & People
C/O Abigail Wilder Boatwright
PO Box 961023
Fort Worth, TX 76161

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45

coUrtesy FrAnk Holmes
Gallant Ghost
Uniquely marked, this versatile
champion made lasting contributions.
An excerpt from More Than Color—Volume 2 by Frank Holmes
Gallant Ghost clinched supreme champion, superior All-Around, Performance Versatility and APHA champion titles by 1979, earning
235 points in 10 events.
Dr. Lyle and “Butch” Wonderlich of Twin Falls, Idaho,
were two of the earliest and most accomplished Paint
Horse pioneers. Tinky’s Spook was purchased by Lyle and
Butch Wonderlich to head their Paint Horse program. This
he did in marvelous fashion, becoming the first APHA
Champion west of the Rockies and the sire of one APHA
Supreme Champion and 14 APHA Champions.
The Wonderlich/Tinky’s Spook era came to an end on
July 27, 1974, when the Twin Falls couple had the first
of what would be several dispersal sales. Tinky’s Spook
topped the offering, going to Bud and Betty Crump of
Wynnewood, Oklahoma, for what was then a recordsetting
price [for a Paint stallion at auction] of $12,500.
While the Wonderlichs had advertised their 1974 sale
as a dispersal, they retained ownership of several of their
best young prospects. Among them was a homebred
2-year-old stallion named Gallant Ghost.
46 Summer 2011 • PAINT HORSE CONNECTION
Ghostly Genetics
Gallant Ghost, a 1972 bay tovero stallion, was sired
by Peppy Spook and out of Bold Farina (QH). [His]
name came about in much the same manner as did his
famous grandsire’s.
Viewed from the right, Gallant Ghost looked like
a classic tobiano, complete with four white legs, and
regularly shaped spots. Viewed from the left, however,
he looked like an entirely different horse, with an
overo-like white streak going up his left front leg and a
white bonnet marking covering the left side of his face.
There was also an overo marking on his muzzle and
overo-like dark lining around his eye.
The effect of the young Paint’s markings was that,
viewed from the left and right, he looked like two different
horses. So it was that Gallant Ghost was given his
surname in deference to his left-sided, eerie appearance.

The versatile tovero first made a name for himself on the chariot and flat tracks before branching out to successful show ring and
breeding careers.
A SPEEDy StARt
Gallant Ghost began his performance career on the
chariot racing tracks of Idaho and Utah. Raced as an
early 2-year-old, he won the Snake River Chariot Racing
Association year-end award. He also competed as the
only Paint Horse at the All-American Chariot Futurity,
finishing fifth overall out of 47 teams of Quarter Horses
and Thoroughbreds.
Next up for the speed-bred Paint were a few trips to the
straightaway racetracks, at both Idaho pari-mutual and
APHA-approved tracks. Gallant Ghost made only seven
official APHA starts, earning one first, one second, one
third and $1,589. He was awarded an 87 speed index and
his ROM in racing on July 12, 1974.
Returned to the chariot racing wars in 1976 as a 4-yearold,
Gallant Ghost acquitted himself quite well against
other teams. The following year, the decision was made
to take the fleet competitor off the tracks and make him
ready for a show career.
PEDIGREE
Gallant Ghost
Peppy Spook
Bold Farina (QH)
Tinky’s Spook
Peppy’s Squaw
Roge’s Bob Doll (QH)
Farina (QH)
A SuPREmE Show REcoRD
From the outset, the Wonderlichs’ son Lyle R.
handled much of Gallant Ghost’s show training and
riding. The long-time equine reproduction specialist
and APHA-approved judge recalls that the tovero stallion
was a rare individual.
“ ‘Ghost’ was a big, bold, 16-hand horse,” he said. “After
spending several years chariot and flat racing, all he knew
when we got him home to stay was to run into the bit.
“Because of that, we never really used a D-ring snaffle
bit on him; we began with a hackamore and then graduated
to a long-shanked snaffle bit. When we jumped him,
we used a Pelham bit.
“You have to remember that Ghost was a Senior horse
by the time we began showing him, and that meant it was
only one hand on the reins. But he was easy to get along
with and willing to try whatever you asked him to do.”
In 1977, Gallant Ghost was shown at halter and on
the rail. He earned his ROM in Western pleasure and an
ROM in hunter under saddle. On May 30, 1977, Ghost
was awarded APHA Championship No. 622.
By 1979, the then 7-year-old stallion had added heading,
heeling and barrel racing to his show ring repertoire.
Finally, on May 26, 1979, Gallant Ghost and Lyle Wonderlich
competed at a three-judge Paint-O-Rama. Shown
in heading, heeling, barrel racing and bridle path hack,
Ghost earned the final points necessary to qualify for the
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industry’s three top show ring awards: Versatility Award
No. 38, Superior All-Around Champion No. 16 and
APHA Supreme Champion No. 29.
“Gallant Ghost was a true all-around horse,” Lyle said.
“He was good at a lot of things. He was a natural lead
changer and the type of pleasure horse that would be
competitive today.”
After achieving all that was asked of him in the show ring,
Gallant Ghost retired to stud. By the dawn of the 1980s,
Gallant Ghost was one of the region’s most popular Paint
breeding stallions. And, for the next decade-and-a-half, he
continued to turn out a steady stream of champions.
Gallant Ghost continued to serve as an active breeding
horse until 1995. APHA records verify that Gallant Ghost
sired 257 registered foals. Of these, 62 performers earned
six world championships, four reserve world champions,
nine national champions, four reserve national
THE LINE GOES ON
Holmes’ chapter on Gallant Ghost details many highlights of his breeding career. Among them are:
Gallant Breeze, a 1977 bay tobiano mare out of Miss
Westwind (QH)—APHA Champion and 258 total points
Gallant Hug, a 1976 bay tobiano stallion out of Dotty
Hug (QH)—APHA Champion, Performance Versatility title
and 180 total points
Gallant Kim, a 1977 bay tobiano mare out of Kimama
Lily (QH)—APHA Champion and 236 total points
Gallant Move, a 1980 bay tobiano stallion out of Ms
Move—APHA Supreme Champion, Superior All-Around
Champion, Performance Versatility title, APHA Champion
and 130 total points
Gallant Pirate, a 1978 bay tobiano gelding out of Miss
Westwind (QH)—APHA Champion and 65 total points
Gallant Serenade, a 1986 bay tobiano mare out of Arctica
(QH)—APHA Champion and 90 total points
Gallant Silhouette, a 1978 bay tobiano mare out of Silly
Filly—APHA Champion, three Youth APHA Champion titles,
three Youth Versatility titles,
six-time national champion, fi vetime
world champion, four-time
reserve world champion, threetime
reserve national champion
and 4,617 total points
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champions, one Supreme Championship, 10 Versatility
awards, 18 APHA Championships, 51 Superiors, 135
ROMs and 9,441 points in all division combined.
Gallant Ghost was part and parcel the product of Lyle and
Butch Wonderlichs’ RoseAcre Farm Paint Horse breeding
program. This storied operation stands alone in terms of its
pioneering contributions to the breed—not only in the upper
West, but across the entire country, as well. The big tovero
stallion was, in many ways, its crowning achievement.
For the complete story on
Gallant Ghost, along with more
photos and biographies of other
infl uential Paint Horses, see
More Than Color—Volume 2,
available from the APHA
General Store for $23.95.
Gallant Tapestry, a 1978 bay tobiano mare out of Jezebel—APHA
Champion and 103 total points
Ghost Tale, a 1976
bay tobiano gelding
out of Cristy Copper—
APHA Champion, three
Youth APHA Champion
titles, three Youth Versatility
titles, national
champion Youth Western
Pleasure and Youth
Horsemanship, world champion Youth Showmanship,
and 1,801 total points
Glory Ghost, a 1978 bay tobiano mare out of Nite’s
Lady Banner—National champion Pleasure Driving (82),
Performance Versatility title and 258 total points
Haunted Princess, a 1980 bay tobiano mare out of Miss
Westwind (QH)—APHA Champion and 164 total points
Ima Gallant Lass, a 1981 bay tobiano mare out of Ima
Bar—Reserve national champion in Open Jumping and
64 total points
Prince Gallant, a 1979 bay overo gelding by Miss Westwind
(QH)—Open and Youth APHA Champion titles, Youth
Versatility title and 464 total points
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