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2021 Shannon Burwash Memorial Fund Scholarship Recipients Announced

Shannon Burwash with "Oprah" (Lopin Foran Invite) Credit: Holy Nicole Photography

November 16, 2021 — Calgary, AB — The Calgary Foundation is very pleased to announce the following scholarships have been awarded from the 2021 Shannon Burwash Memorial Fund. Qualified students from across Canada applied for the three available scholarships this past June.

$2,000 Leadership Award to Melissa Gablehaus 

Melissa is in her fourth and final year in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at the University of Calgary. She is very passionate about equine medicine and the equine industry. Melissa grew up being a very active member in 4-H, where she was the club and district president, as well as spending a significant amount of time volunteering, planning community events, and mentoring younger members. Melissa did her undergraduate studies at Mount Royal University in the Bachelor of Science program. Throughout veterinary school, she was the secretary of the UCVM Equine Club and the president of the UCVM Pathology Club, as well as the animal interaction representative. Outside of school, Melissa volunteered for several years with VetPD, which is a program that provides continuing education for veterinarians. This opportunity allowed Melissa to participate in a variety of topics within equine medicine and surgery and to take part in the hands-on portions of these conferences. Melissa also volunteered with Aggie Days and the Giddy Up program through the Calgary Stampede.

Outside of her academic commitments, Melissa enjoys riding and competing on her American Quarter Horse, Docs Stitch N Velvet. When she is not in school or spending time with Stitch, she spends the remainder of her time on her fiancé’s dairy farm. Upon graduation from veterinary school, she plans on working in a mixed animal clinic, with a special interest in equine medicine.

$2,000 Leadership Award to Melissa Gablehaus
$1,000 Encouragement Award to Jocelyn Leclaire

Jocelyn is a third-generation Clydesdale enthusiast and breeder from the Didsbury, Alberta. She grew up on her family’s “funny” farm northwest of town, where we owned cows, sheep, goats, a llama but best of all, horses. My two sisters and I were all expected to know the importance of all things horse from a very young age. My family foals approximately 10 Clydesdale mares a year, attends exhibitions and  preps the show string, all of which we were expected to and happy to help with. Horses have taught me the most important lessons I have ever learned, determination, compassion, respect, friendship, and trust, to name a few. The importance of horses in my life is immeasurable. I cannot imagine a career where I did not enjoy their presence, hence why I am pursuing veterinary medicine. After beginning my practice, I would like to specialize in equine reproduction. I am genuinely grateful for the Shannon Burwash Memorial award’s contribution to my education, as it is one step closer to pursuing my childhood dream.’

$1,000 Encouragement Award to Holly Frijters

Holly  will be attending the University of Alberta in the Fall of 2021 to start her undergraduate program of Bachelor of Science in Animal Health, with a Major in Companion and Performance Animals. Holly’s goal is to further study veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary or potentially abroad and eventually become an equine vet working with high performance horses. Ever since Holly was a young girl, horses have been her passion. She competitively show jumped for nearly thirteen years. Through her many years of working with these animals, Holly developed a strong appreciation for horses and the high standard of care they deserve. With her education, Holly wants to further her knowledge and give back to the animals and community that greatly influenced her life and career aspirations. Holly’s passion for horse and animal care is evident in her work experience. Holly’s work as a stable hand included caring for over 30 horses and meeting their individual daily needs. Holly also assisted in the training of young horses and developing their personal skills. Most recently Holly worked as a technician assistant at the Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency (SAVE) hospital where she got to firsthand experience veterinarians doing their amazing work. All of these experiences have help to solidify Holly’s dream of becoming a vet herself.

$1,000 Encouragement Award to Holly Frijters

Since 2016, there have been two different categories of scholarship awards:  

  • The Leadership Award is for students advancing past their second year of studies ($2,000 award).
  • The Encouragement Award is for first- or second-year students (2 X $1,000 awards).

“Again this year, we were extremely impressed with all of the scholarship applicants,” said Dr. Wayne Burwash. “This is the seventh year that The Calgary Foundation has awarded the scholarships since Shannon’s passing in 2013, and we have now awarded $27,000 in scholarships. Congratulations to all the recipients and best wishes for rewarding careers involving the horse.” 

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Shannon Burwash with "Oprah" (Lopin Foran Invite) Credit: Holy Nicole Photography

Shannon Burwash was a leader and a lover of the horse industry across Canada. These scholarships are awarded to deserving students who are focused on getting a post-secondary education and becoming involved in the horse industry in their future. 

Help CQHA expand scholarship support with a donation to the Shannon Burwash Memorial Fund for Equine and Agricultural Studies

Our overall goal was to raise $125,000 so the fund can keep generating annual awards to deserving students into the future. Dr. Burwash is most appreciative of all the generous donors who have enabled us to reach this important milestone.  As of 2019, the fund reached its target goal of $125,000, but welcomes further donations so that it may increase the number of scholarships awarded annually.

To Donate:   

  • Online:  Visit  calgaryfoundation.org choose “Donate” at the top, right hand side of webpage, then click on the link for “Donate to an Existing Fund”, and then search the drop-down menu for “Shannon Burwash Memorial Fund for Equine for Equine and Agricultural Studies” (listed alphabetically). VISA and MasterCard are accepted.
  • By Phone:  To pay by credit card over the phone, call 403-802-7700 during office hours 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please do NOT leave your credit card number on voicemail.
  • In Person: The Calgary Foundation, Kananoff Centre, #1180,105 12th Ave., SE, Calgary during office hours.
  • By Mail: Make cheques payable to The Calgary Foundation, indicating “Shannon Burwash Memorial Award” in the memo section.  Mail to:The Calgary Foundation, 1180 – 105 12 Avenue SE., Calgary, AB T2G 1A1
  • Tax receipts for Donations: A Canadian tax receipt will be issued for donations over $25.

     

For more information, contact Ms.Jesica Zutz  Awards Program Advisor, The Calgary Foundation at T: 403-802-7711 or E: jzutz@calgaryfoundation.or

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Apply for American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarships by January 15

Photo Credit: AQHA.com
Photo Credit: AQHA.com

The deadline for 2022 American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship applications is January 15, 2022.

Since its inception in 1976, the Foundation scholarship program has awarded more than $8.5 million in financial assistance to more than 1,500 young horse enthusiasts and industry members.

Scholarship applicants must be AQHYA or AQHA members. Become a member here.

Recipients are selected based on:

 

  • Academic achievement
  • Financial need
  • American Quarter Horse involvement
  • Leadership and communication skills

View scholarship program guidelines and criteria here.

Applicants can submit a nonspecific application, which will be evaluated against the criteria supplied within the scholarship program outline to determine eligibility.

For more information about Foundation scholarships, call 806-378-5029 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday, or email foundation@aqha.org.

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Canadian Results from the AQHA Open, Amateur & Select World Championship Shows

Canadian Results from the 2021 Farnam AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows and Adequan® Level 2 and Nutrena Level 1 Championships.

Photos courtesy of: Official AQHA World show photographer Shane Rux Photography, In Stride Edition, Go Horse Show, and Premiersires.com.

updated: November 24th, 2021

2021 Farnam AQHA World Champion

Champion – L1 Trail Stakes – AIR RYDE, 2015, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x KM HOT NUMBER) shown by SARA B SIMONS, AUBREY, TX owner: ANITA WIESCAMP, QUITMAN, TX breeder: BRENT & KATE BAMFORD, FOOTHILLS, AB, Canada

Champions – L3 Team Penning : JITTERS TIME,  2009, GELDING (ONE TIME PEPTO x JITTERS BROWN) rider: REMY GREER, HEMET, CA
breeder: DAVID W BROWN | MATES GONE WILD, 2012, GELDING(WILD HAIRED CAT x MARTINA MATE) rider: DAVID RUBY, DIDSBURY, AB, Canada
breeder: DEAN DOMANN | SHEYKEN THEM BONES, 2009, GELDING (SMOOTH AS A CAT x SHEYSSMARTLITTLELENA)
rider: JAMES E GREER, HEMET, CA breeder: KENNETH F RODGERS MD All three horses are owned by: DAVID RUBY, DIDSBURY, AB, Canada

Reserve Champion – L3 Junior Reining – MARVELOUS SIXTYSIX, 2017, GELDING (INFERNO SIXTY SIX x PEPPY CHIC FINALE) shown by: TREVOR ELLIOTT DARE, LEXINGTON, OK (PRO) owned by: COURTNEY BATTISON, PURCELL, OK Breeder: JANNA IMRIE Erin, ON, CANADA

Bronze Champion – L1 Western Pleasure – CHICKLETT, 2018, MARE (THE ROCK x BEST LEXUS EVER MADE) exhibitor:  SARA B SIMONS, AUBREY, TX – owner: JULIE C BYRD, NORCO, CA, breedrs: K&L QUARTER HORSES/ BRENT & KATE BAMFORD, FOOTHILLS, AB, Canada

4th – L3 Senior Reining – CHICOWHIZ, 2015, STALLION (SMART CHIC OLENA x WHIZICLE) shown by: CODY V SAPERGIA, GAINESVILLE, TX owned by: LARIZZI CORPORATION , GAINESVILLE, TX breeder: EQUINE PLUS St. Basile Grand, QB, CANADA

4th – L3 Amt Team Penning- MATES GONE WILD, 2012, GELDING (WILD HAIRED CAT x MARTINA MATE) owned & shown by: DAVID RUBY, DIDSBURY, AB, Canada breeder: DEAN DOMANN

4th – L1 3yr Western Pleasure Stakes – MADE SLEEPY, 2018, GELDING (ONE HOT KRYMSUN x SLEEP MACHINE) exhibitor: GIL GALYEAN, PURCELL, OK (PRO) owner: GIL AND/OR BECKY GALYEAN, PURCELL, OK breeder: WILLIAM W COX, Ontario

4th – L3 Sr Western Riding – DUNIT ON THE RANGE, 2008, GELDING (OPENRANGE x EMERALD SELECTION) shown by: Clint Ainsworth, owned by: ROUND MEADOW RANCH EQUINE LLC, ATLANTA, GA breeder: TRACY RINZEMA Keene, ON, CANADA

5th – L3 Amt Ranch Sorting – SHEZA STING REY, 2014, MARE (DUAL REY x SHEZA STRAY CAT) owned & shown by: KURT ROBSON, CARSTAIRS, AB, Canada breeder: COWS & HORSES ETC

5th – L3 Amt Team Penning – QT WITH A BOOTY, 2009, MARE (WILD HAIRED CAT x AUTUMN DOX) owned & shown by: DAVID RUBY, DIDSBURY, AB, Canada breeder: CRYSTAL JAYANN LEHRMANN

5th – L1 Western Riding – AIR RYDE, 2015, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x KM HOT NUMBER) exhibitor: SARA B SIMONS, AUBREY, TX (PRO) owner: ANITA WIESCAMP, QUITMAN, TX, breeder: BRENT & KATE BAMFORD, FOOTHILLS, AB, Canada

8th – L3 Amt Two Yr Old Gelding – SKORED A PROPHET, 2019, GELDING (HE SHOOTZ HE SKORZ x PJ PROPHETS COOLSKIP) shown by: SANDY E KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada owner & breeder: KEN AND SANDY KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada

10th – L3 Senior Barrel Racing – DANCIN N THE CASH, 2010, GELDING (KS CASH N FAME x DANCING IN MY HEART) ridden by: BRITTNEY HIPP, TUTTLE, OK owned by: BRAD OZEROGLU, KILLAM, AB, Canada breeder: LORI K WADDELL

11th – L3 Amt Ranch Sorting JITTERS TIME, 2009, GELDING (ONE TIME PEPTO x JITTERS BROWN) owned & shown by: DAVID RUBY, DIDSBURY, AB, Canada breeder: DAVID W BROWN

12th – L3 Amt Aged Mares – IEM A LOOKER, 2017, MARE (IEM THE ONE x LOOKIN FOR KISSES) shown by: SANDY E KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada owned by: KEN AND SANDY KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada breeder: JOHN L OR BONNIE J BALL

14th – L3 Senior Dally Team Roping – Heading – DOCS BUENO SPARK, 2015, STALLION (TOMS BLUE BABY x ROCKIN T TRUDY) shown by: TATE D KIRCHENSCHLAGER, STEPHENVILLE, TX owned by: W6 RANCH, HUDSON HOPE, BC, Canada breeder: TOM OR SHELIA TRASK

14th – L3 Amt Hunt Seat Equitation – THE PETITE SECRET, 2012, GELDING (Canadian Stallion: DESIGNED BY SECRET x PETITE HEARTSTRINGS) owned & shown by: SYDNEY D SCHMIDT, LOWMAN, NY breeder: SHERYL CHILLSON, Brockville, ON

 

 

Adequan® Level 2 World Championships
Champion – L2 Sr Hunter Under Saddle – WITHOUT PERMISSION, 2015, GELDING (THE ULTIMATE FANCY x MY FAVORITE UNCLE 08) exhibitor: LINDSAY L SODERBERG-GEIGER, RED DEER COUNTY, AB, Canada (PRO) owner: JOHN & DONNA QUINTELL breeder: STACEY M STINSON, LOUISVILLE, KY
Champion – JP L2 Sr Hunter Under Saddle – WITHOUT PERMISSION, 2015, GELDING (THE ULTIMATE FANCY x MY FAVORITE UNCLE 08) exhibitor: LINDSAY L SODERBERG-GEIGER, RED DEER COUNTY, AB, Canada (PRO) owner: JOHN & DONNA QUINTELL breeder: STACEY M STINSON, LOUISVILLE, KY

Champion – JP L2 Two Yr Old Geldings – L2 Two Yr Old Geldings – SKORED A PROPHET, 2019, GELDING (HE SHOOTZ HE SKORZ x PJ PROPHETS COOLSKIP) exhibitor: SANDY E KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada owner & breeders: KEN AND SANDY KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada

Reserve Champion – JP L2 Junior Hunter Under Saddle – KRUZIN FOR CALGIRLZ, 2017, GELDING (THE KRYMSUN KRUZER x GIRLS CALL THE SHOTS) exhibitor: CLAIRE MARCELL, COLLINSVILLE, TX owned by: GENELLE MCKENZIE, GARIBALDI HIGHLANDS, BC, Canada breeder: JAMES GAUTHIER JR

Reserve Champion – JP L2 Aged Mares – IEM A LOOKER, 2017, MARE (IEM THE ONE x LOOKIN FOR KISSES) exhibitor: SANDY E KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada owners: KEN AND SANDY KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada breeder: JOHN L OR BONNIE J BALL

Reserve Champion L2 Senior Western Pleasure – AIR RYDE, 2015, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x KM HOT NUMBER) exhibitor: ALICIA L CARROLL, ABILENE, TX owner: ANITA WIESCAMP, QUITMAN, TX breeder: BRENT & KATE BAMFORD, FOOTHILLS, AB, Canada

Reserve Champion JP L2 Senior Western Pleasure – AIR RYDE, 2015, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x KM HOT NUMBER) exhibitor: ALICIA L CARROLL, ABILENE, TX owner: ANITA WIESCAMP, QUITMAN, TX breeder: BRENT & KATE BAMFORD, FOOTHILLS, AB, Canada

Reserve Champion – JP L2 Senior Western Riding – MADE BY J, 2012, MARE (MACHINE MADE x DARK JASMINE) exhibitor: GIL GALYEAN, PURCELL, OK (PRO) owner: SUSAN L OSTRANDER breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC, Canada

Bronze Champion – L2 Amt Select Western Horsemanship – HEZ SIMPLY WESTERN, 2015, GELDING (DRESS WESTERN x SIMPLY TALKIN SEXY) owned & shown by: APRIL GENTRY, OLYMPIA, WA breeder: MADELAINE DERKSEN Dugald, MB Canada

Bronze Champion – L2 Two Yr Old Geldings – SKORED A PROPHET, 2019, GELDING (HESHOOTZ HE SKORZ x PJ PROPHETS COOLSKIP) exhibitor: SANDY E KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada owner & breeders: KEN AND SANDY KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada

Bronze Champion – L2 Aged Mares – IEM A LOOKER, 2017, MARE (IEM THE ONE x LOOKIN FOR KISSES) exhibitor: SANDY E KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada owners: KEN AND SANDY KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada breeder: JOHN L OR BONNIE J BALL

4th – L2 Amt Two Yr Old Geldings – SKORED A PROPHET, 2019, GELDING (HE SHOOTZ HE SKORZ x PJ PROPHETS COOLSKIP) shown by: SANDY E KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada bred & owned by: KEN AND SANDY KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada

5th – L2 Amt Hunt Seat Equitation – THE PETITE SECRET, 2012, GELDING (CANADIAN STALLION : DESIGNED BY SECRET x PETITE HEARTSTRINGS) Owned & shown by: SYDNEY D SCHMIDT, LOWMAN, NY breeder: SHERYL CHILLSON, Brockville, Ontario

5th – L2 Junior Trail – EXTREMELY WICKED, 2016, GELDING (EXTREMELY HOT CHIPS x BEAUTI SLEEP) owned & shown by: CHARLIE BUSSIERES, NEUVILLE, QC, Canada breeder: TAMMY THOMPSON DYER

5th – L2 Senior Western Riding – MADE BY J, 2012, MARE (MACHINE MADE x DARK JASMINE) exhibitor: GIL GALYEAN, PURCELL, OK (PRO) owner: SUSAN L OSTRANDER breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC, Canada

6th – L2 Amt Ranch Sorting –  STRIP TAZ, 2012, GELDING (PEPTO TAZ x STAR REYS) owned & shown by: DAVID RUBY, DIDSBURY, AB, Canada breeder: TLC RANCH

6th – L2 Junior Hunter Under Saddle – KRUZIN FOR CALGIRLZ, 2017, GELDING (THE KRYMSUN KRUZER x GIRLS CALL THE SHOTS) exhibitor: CLAIRE MARCELL, COLLINSVILLE, TX owned by: GENELLE MCKENZIE, GARIBALDI HIGHLANDS, BC, Canada breeder: JAMES GAUTHIER JR

7th – L2 Amt Aged Mares – IEM A LOOKER, 2017, MARE (IEM THE ONE x LOOKIN FOR KISSES) shown by: SANDY E KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada owner: KEN AND SANDY KIRTZINGER, HAY LAKES, AB, Canada, breeder: JOHN L OR BONNIE J BALL

7th – L2 Junior Cutting – TL BOONSTRUCK, 2017, STALLION (BOON A LITTLE x ONE PEPTO DIVA) owned & shown by: TROY DONALDSON, WATERFORD, ON, Canada breeder: JARRED ABNEY

8th – L2 Amt Hunt Seat Equitation – EAT PRAY LOPE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) owned & shown by: MAGGIE M MCCRADY, BELLINGHAM, WA breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC, Canada

10th – L2 Amt Hunter Under Saddle – KRUZIN FOR CALGIRLZ, 2017, GELDING (THE KRYMSUN KRUZER x GIRLS CALL THE SHOTS) owned & shown by: GENELLE MCKENZIE, GARIBALDI HIGHLANDS, BC, Canada breeder: JAMES GAUTHIER JR

10th – L2 Junior Working Cow Horse – Composite – TL BOONSTRUCK, 2017, STALLION (BOON A LITTLE x ONE PEPTO DIVA) owned & shown by: TROY DONALDSON, WATERFORD, ON, Canada breeder: JARRED ABNEY

10th – L2 Senior Western Pleasure – MAYBELINE, 2015, MARE (BATT MAN x RL SUDDEN FANCY) exhibitor: SUZANNE PICKARD, GLENCOE, ON, Canada owner: ANNIKA I REAR, RIPLEY, ON, Canada, breeder: JACK D CREDITT

11th – L2 Senior Trail – LAZY LOOKER, 2013, GELDING (LAZY LOPER x ONLY WHEN INVITED) exhibitor: SHAYLEY A BEATON, HIGH RIVER, AB, Canada
owner: ELIZABETH BARTLETT GORSKI, WEST PALM BCH, FL breeder: LINDA BALL SARGENT

12th – L2 Junior Hunter Under Saddle – AL WAYS INCREDIBLE, 2017, MARE (ALLOCATE YOUR ASSETS x A GREAT RIDE) exhibitor: LINDSAY L SODERBERG-GEIGER, RED DEER COUNTY, AB, Canada (PRO), owner: STARLAND RANCH LLC, EL RENO, OK breeder: GREG HOLSTEGE

14th – L2 Senior Trail – LOPIN SO LAZY, 2011, MARE (LAZY LOPER x SHES ONLY GOOD) exhibitor: SHAYLEY A BEATON, HIGH RIVER, AB, Canada owner: NANCY G CHAPMAN TTEE NGC TRUST, COLLEGE GROVE, TN breeder: BRENT TINCHER, OXFORD, OH (PRO)

14th – L2 Senior Western Riding – THE HOT INTERN, 2010, MARE (PRESIDENTIAL ORDER x ZIPPED SO LIGHTLY) exhibitor: SHAYLEY A BEATON, HIGH RIVER, AB, Canada owner: BARBARA STOIA, PALM BEACH, FL breeder: REICHERT HORSE CO INC

16th – L2 Amt Western Pleasure – MAYBELINE, 2015, MARE (BATT MAN x RL SUDDEN FANCY) owned and shown by: ANNIKA I REAR, RIPLEY, ON, Canada
breeder: JACK D CREDITT

 
Adequan® Select World Championships

Champion – Amt Select Western Horsemanship – HEZ SIMPLY WESTERN, 2015, GELDING (DRESS WESTERN x SIMPLY TALKIN SEXY) owned & shown by: APRIL GENTRY, OLYMPIA, WA breeder: MADELAINE DERKSEN Dugald, MB Canada

Champion – Amt Select Performance Stallions – HEAVEN SENT CHIC, 2008, STALLION (SMART CHIC OLENA x LITTLE LENA GIRL) owned & shown by: KELLY REY, SANGER, TX breeder: Canadian JIM BABCOCK, Sanger, TX

Reserve Champion – Amt Select Showmanship at Halter – COOL COASTIN MACHINE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) exhibitor: SHELLEY OTNESS, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL owner: CAROL BETH OTNESS, DUVALL, WA, breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC, Canada

Reserve Champions – Amt Select Team Penning – SHEZA STING REY, 2014, MARE (DUAL REY x SHEZA STRAY CAT) rider/ owner: KURT ROBSON, CARSTAIRS, AB, breeder: COWS & HORSES ETC | STRIP TAZ, 2012, GELDING (PEPTO TAZ x STAR REYS) rider / owner: DAVID RUBY, DIDSBURY, AB, Canada breeder: TLC RANCH |ROYALY DUN N SAVANAH, 2013, GELDING (ONE TIME ROYALTY x SAVANAH HOLLI) rider / owner: KRISTIN LANE, HELENA, MT breeder: JANET LYNN BOWEN DVM

5th – Amt Select Ranch Sorting – STRIP TAZ, 2012, GELDING (PEPTO TAZ x STAR REYS) owned & shown by: DAVID RUBY, DIDSBURY, AB, Canada breeder: TLC RANCH

6th – Amt Select Hunter Hack – BLUE KAHLUA, 2013, GELDING (CHOCOLUA x EXOTIC AND BLUE) exhibitor: NANCY GULICK, SEATTLE, WA
owner: MONTLAKE FARM LLC, SEATTLE, WA breeder: Canadian ALYSE B ROBERTS, PURCELL, OK (PRO)

7th – Amt Select Working Hunter – BLUE KAHLUA, 2013, GELDING (CHOCOLUA x EXOTIC AND BLUE) exhibitor: NANCY GULICK, SEATTLE, WA
owner: MONTLAKE FARM LLC, SEATTLE, WA breeder: Canadian ALYSE B ROBERTS, PURCELL, OK (PRO)

9th – Amt Select Equitation Over Fences – BLUE KAHLUA, 2013, GELDING (CHOCOLUA x EXOTIC AND BLUE) exhibitor: NANCY GULICK, SEATTLE, WA owner: MONTLAKE FARM LLC, SEATTLE, WA breeder: Canadian ALYSE B ROBERTS, PURCELL, OK (PRO)

9th – Amt Select Pleasure Driving – BLUE KAHLUA, 2013, GELDING (CHOCOLUA x EXOTIC AND BLUE) exhibitor: NANCY GULICK, SEATTLE, WA
owner: MONTLAKE FARM LLC, SEATTLE, WA breeder: Canadian ALYSE B ROBERTS, PURCELL, OK (PRO)

10th – Amt Select Performance Geldings – COOL COASTIN MACHINE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) exhibitor: SHELLEY OTNESS, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL owner: CAROL BETH OTNESS, DUVALL, WA, breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC, Canada

13th – Amt Select Hunt Seat Equitation – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING (LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) owned & shown by: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, PILOT MOUND, MB, Canada breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM

14th – Amt Select Western Horsemanship – COOL COASTIN MACHINE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) shown by: SHELLEY OTNESS, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL owned by: CAROL BETH OTNESS, DUVALL, WA
breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC, Canada

 
Nutrena Level 1 Championships

Bronze Champion – L1 Amt Select Showmanship at Halter – SHESA HOT SELECTION, 2012, MARE (EXTREMELY HOT CHIPS x EMERALD SELECTION) shown by: MONICA PARDUHN owned by: JEFF PARDUHN 1994 REV TRUST, EDMOND, OK
Breeder : TRACY RINZEMA, Keene, ON, CANADA

Bronze Champion – L1 Amt Select Western Riding – LEMONMADE, 2012, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x ZIP N THERAPY) owned & shown by APRIL I WOOSTER, LUSELAND, SK, Canada breeder: BRET AND CANDY PARRISH

Bronze Champion – L1 Amt Select Trail – DUNIT ON THE RANGE, 2008, GELDING (OPENRANGE x EMERALD SELECTION) shown by: ANN WOODRUFF, ATLANTA, GA owned by: ROUND MEADOW RANCH EQUINE LLC, ATLANTA, GA breeder: TRACY RINZEMA Keene, ON, CANADA

4th – L1 Amt Select Showmanship at Halter – HEZ SIMPLY WESTERN, 2015, GELDING (DRESS WESTERN x SIMPLY TALKIN SEXY) owned & shown by: APRIL GENTRY, OLYMPIA, WA breeder: MADELAINE DERKSEN Dugald, MB Canada

6th- L1 Amt Select Western Pleasure – CHASING BATTERFLIES, 2016, MARE (BATT MAN x WHOS CHEATING WHO) owned & shown by PAMELA M JONES, CIRCLEVILLE, OH breeder: SCOTT AND LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON, CANADA

6th – L1 Amt Select Western Riding – DUNIT ON THE RANGE, 2008, GELDING (OPENRANGE x EMERALD SELECTION) shown by: ANN WOODRUFF, ATLANTA, GA owned by: ROUND MEADOW RANCH EQUINE LLC, ATLANTA, GA breeder: TRACY RINZEMA Keene, ON, CANADA

9th – L1 Amt Select Western Riding – MUGG SHOT, 2015, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x MY HOTTEST FANTASY) owned & shown by JACQUELINE S MARLOW, BOERNE, TX breeder: ROD JEFFRIES Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON, CANADA

9th – L1 Amt Select Western Horsemanship – LEMONMADE, 2012, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x ZIP N THERAPY) owned & shown by APRIL I WOOSTER, LUSELAND, SK, Canada breeder: BRET AND CANDY PARRISH

15th – L1 Amt Select Hunter Under Saddle – THE NEXT WIFE, 2017, MARE (THE NEXT DETAIL x MARRY AN MD) owned & shown by HEATHER M PRYDE, RED DEER COUNTY, AB, Canada Breeder: PAIGE QUARTERMAN

15th – L1 Amt Performance Halter Mares – MAYBELINE, 2015, MARE (BATT MAN x RL SUDDEN FANCY) owned & shown by ANNIKA I REAR, RIPLEY, ON, Canada, breeder: JACK D CREDITT

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What’s Good for Your Breeding Business Can Also be Good for Your Community

Promotion and marketing of one’s breeding program is an ever evolving field in today’s world. Ryan Fleetwood of Fleetwood Farms Quarter Horses based in southern Alberta has found a way to market a chosen foal each year, and benefit a local charitable organization. Fleetwood discovered that the Alberta government allows raffles to be conducted when applied for by a charitable organization, so he approached one local group in 2020 with the idea to do a percentage split if they’d get the raffle license and he would do the marketing to sell tickets. It worked and that first year they sold out $10,000 worth of tickets in 16 hours! In 2021, with the same agreement with another home town charitable organization, they sold out $15,000 worth of tickets in a matter of days.

Fleetwood is fourth generation rancher and AQHA breeder on their ranch near Champion, Alberta. Ryan and his wife Brandy are raising their children on the same place and in the same house as 4 generations of Fleetwoods have lived in before them, and their community is important to them. Fleetwood says “the beauty of this is that money is coming in from outside of the typical area that would pay taxes or donate to support these types of groups because it is through the Fleetwood Farms Quarter Horses network that the tickets are sold.” Frankly, at $50 for a 1/300 chance of winning a foal, the price is great and the odds are even better. It’s a price many people can afford for the chance to win the foal and even if they don’t win, they are satisfied to know that some of their purchase price is going to support a worthy cause.

It’s a win, win, win situation for all involved! In today’s world, it is important that people support local charities and stay involved inside their own communities, in a day and age when they really don’t have to. If you have something to market, think outside the box!

 

 

About Ryan Fleetwood of Fleetwood Farms Quarter Horses:

Ryan is an AQHA Professional Horseman, and has been honoured by AQHA’s Legacy Breeder’s program as a Twenty-five year breeders as of 1999.
Fleetwood Farms Quarter Horses won CQHA’s  “Best Remuda Award” in Canada 2021.
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Ajax Downs Wraps Up Successful 2021 Quarter Horse Season

Jess a Deal and jockey Cassandra Jeschke race into the history books at Ajax Downs on Nov. 3 winning the first ever 'hook' race in the track's history; Laurie Overton Photo
Jess a Deal and jockey Cassandra Jeschke race into the history books at Ajax Downs on Nov. 3 winning the first ever 'hook' race in the track's history; Laurie Overton Photo
AJAX DOWNS, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 –  To the hoots and hollers of Ajax Downs spectators and horsepeople alike, the 5-year-old mare JESS A DEAL and her jockey Cassandra Jeschke raced into the record books by winning the track’s first ever ‘hook’ race, a longer Quarter Horse race around a turn.
 
Jess a Deal and Jeschke broke sharply from post position three in the 770-yard (about 3 1/2 furlongs), non-wagering event, chased early leader Jess Carolinas Award briefly before zipping to the lead into the turn and clearing away to win by 2 1/4 lengths in a time of 42.022. Bob Broadstock trains Jess a Deal for Marie Broadstock and Picov Cattle Co.
 
“You want to still be up there early in the race,’ said Jeschke about getting Jess a Deal out of the gate quickly while still reserving her mount for the longer distance. “I was a little worried because the turn comes up a bit quickly for a big mare like her and we were wide but she just had so much to give. We were both a little tired at the end.”
 
Broadstock, who is also president of the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario, said adding some longer Quarter Horse races to the Ajax Downs program is important for the growth of the sport in Ontario.
 
“Getting the new (camera) tower built and opening up our races to more than just strictly races on a straightaway has been a goal for several years. I hope it sends a message to everyone out there that we are going to run these races on a regular basis and make it a part of our program. We want to offer more excitement for our fans.”
 
*A successful 2021 Quarter Horse season at Ajax Downs saw an increase in wagering from a year ago despite challenges. The track lost several race dates once again due to the Covid-19 pandemic and it wasn’t until July when spectators were allowed back on track. 
 
Cory Spataro won his first jockey's title in 2021 - John Watkins p
CORY SPATARO won his first leading rider title with 32 victories including two four-win afternoons, the Princess Derby on Jessaprimadonna and track-record setting stakes wins on Had to Be Ivory and Jess a Sweet Suprize. Spataro, who is from Innsifil, ON, has been among the leading riders at Ajax Downs for most of the last decade. 
“I felt like I worked hard, persevered and had a whole lot of positivity and confidence,” said Spataro, whose main client in 2021 was owner and trainer Craig Spada, who won a career best 18 races to be second-leading trainer at Ajax Downs. “I also had the support of many people who believed in me.”
Jockey Ismael Mosquiera had his best season at Ajax Downs with 27 wins for second-place.
 
JASON PASCOE of Pontypool, won his third straight trainer’s title with 39 wins which included stakes scores by top 3-year-olds Streakinlilwagon, Countryfried Chicken and 2-year-old colt First Cold Wave.
 
MILENA KWIECIEN of Burlington, won her first owner’s title with 20 wins from stakes stars such as Maryland Magic, Spy for the Senate and Countryfried Chicken while Picov Cattle Company led breeders with 13 winners.
The champion horses and horsepeople by QROOI racing points including Spataro, Pascoe and Kwiecien, will be honoured at the QROOI awards banquet in Ajax on on March 5.
 
*Ajax Downs’ simulcast and off-track betting area will be open throughout the winter. Quarter Horse racing is set to resume in May 2022. Visit www.ajaxdowns.com for news and updates. To find out how you can get involved in owning a Quarter Horse or joining a syndicate, contact the QROOI at www.qrooi.com.
 
 
Video replay of Race 1, Ajax Downs’ first ever ‘hook’ race – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hckq_Jyy2p0&t=265s