Sonny

Our friends and clients Scott and Barrie Hughes lost their gelding, Sonny, to cloic Friday night. They found him in distress, got the vet, and treated him with the routine procedures for colic. Unfortunately, it was just too severe for Sonny to survive. We started him here a couple of years ago. You all probably remember Scott and Barry's filly, My Best Friend Gail. We never had the opportunity to show Sonny. He was a nice looking gelding - red chocolate with lots of chrome in his mane. It's so sad when this happens. Our hearts go out to them.

2010 Mountain Horse Youth Clinic to be held at Stoner Ridge Farm
March 13
9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Get a jump on your show season from a variety of talented individuals who have skill in:

Trail Obstacle
Western
Equitation
Showmanship
Judging the Mountain Horse

There will even be an opportunity to test YOUR judging skill with a licensed gaited horse judge. Everyone is welcome - all ages. It it not just a youth event but proceeds will go to our youth exhibitors.

Cost $20 at the door

Advertising opportunity: $50 sponsors receive a business card sized ad on the UMH Youth Page.

Everyone come out for breakfast, lunch, prizes, and fun! Call Terry Kleier for more information at 859.991.0876. RSVP if possible by March 6.

The Cross Filly

It was with a sad heart that we read the email from Dale Honn today. The Cross Filly, that was here last year and shown by Mike Butler, was caught in the fence last week. The injury was so bad that she had to be put down. We are so sad for Dale and Edwina at the loss of this fine filly. She was resesrve KMSHA High Point 2-3 Year Old Trail Filly/Geldings division. She had also been bred to SRF's Silver Sundown. Please keep these folks in your thoughts. We get close to our horses as they learn and grow right along with us. We will keep Dale and Edwina in our thoughts remembering this sad loss.

SRF's Silver Sundown Now Registered Mountain Pleasure

In addition to his Rocky Mountain, Kentucky Mountain, and American Gaited registrations, SRF's Silver Sundown is now also registered with the Mountain Pleasure Horse Association. For those of you looking for that outstanding stallion that can bring quality traits to your herd, look no farther than Western World Grand Champion SRF's Silver Sundown. His accomplishments are many. From the time he began showing as a three year old, he has shown unlimited potential. He's risen to the challenge every time. He has earned High Point awards every year he's been shown in many different divisions with a variety of riders including:

Amateur Classic
Men's Open Trail
4 YO High Point Classic Stallinons & Geldings
Three Phase High Point (dressage, stadium obstacle, cross country)
Stallions Trail Pleasure
Trail Pleasure Championship
Open Western Trail
High Money Horse

Silver has a phenomenal temperament! He is the horse chosen for the least experienced trail riders in our group and he was even the first horse that Baby Ruby ever got to 'ride'. His gait and conformation are excellent as well. Silver is the complete package. These fine qualities and traits have been passed on to the foals that have begun arriving. When you're considering a stallion for your mares this year, you can't beat SRF's Silver Sundown. See the Stallions page of the web site for more information about this outstanding stallion.

UMH Judge's Seminar

The UMH Judge's Seminar will be January 23rd and 24th. The classroom portion of the seminar will be at the Fairfield Inn in Lexington, KY NOT the Holiday Inn North as stated in our newsletter. The live judging will still be at Mastersonstation Park on the 24th. It is an unheated arena. If you have not contacted the UMH office to sign-up you need to do that ASAP. Judge candidates are $80 and auditors are $50. I understand that fee will include the UMH Judging DVD. The educational opportunity for exhibitors will be very beneficial even if you do not intend to actually become a judge. Wayne Hipsley is easy to listen to. He's respectiful and an excellent teacher. He has traveled all over the world conducting seminars and clinics for a variety of breed organizations. If you need additional information, contact Cathy at the UMH office 859.842.0270.

Happy New Year

We want to wish everyone a blessed and happy new year!