2009 Year End High Point Winners
Congratulations to the following for their accomplishments in the show pen earning year end high point awards. Be sure to make plans to attend the Spring Fling in Wenatchee in April to pick up your award.
NRHA Non Pro:
1) Terri Hunter/Chocolate Hustler
2) Steve Alberg/Chic Rock N Wonder
3) Dave McKim/Sailano
NRHA Intermediate Non Pro:
1) Libby Metz/Saintreminic
2) Cathy Martin/Dealers Showdown
3) Terri Hunter/Chocolate Hustler
NRHA Limited Non Pro:
1) Alayne Blickle/Dealin Paychex
2) Dave McKim/Sailano
3) Suzie Knudson/Great Custom Dude
NRHA Prime Time Non Pro:
1) Cathy Martin/Dealers Showdown
2) Terri Hunter/Chocolate Hustler
3) Leslie Strahm/Miz Hangten Tessie
NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro 1:
1) Dave McKim/Sailano
2) Alayne Blickle/Dealin Paychex
3) Tracy Lewis/An Educated Hickory
NRHA Novice Horse Non Pro 2:
1) Dave McKim/Sailano
2) Cathy Martin/Dealers Showdown
3) Terri Hunter/Chocolate Hustler
NRHA Rookie 1:
1) Kevin Montgomery/Im Sure Peppy Chic
2) Suzie Knudson/Great Custom Dude
3) Jan Fortier/Boomernic Dude
NRHA Rookie 2:
1) Kevin Montgomery/Im Sure Peppy Chic
2) Alexis Tomanelli/Fanci Silvertone
3) Sarah Cheslock/Hes Plum Tuckered
NRHA Youth 13 & Under:
1) Holly Lansidel/Smart Like Steady
2) Nick Muir/Vandys Final Play
3) Stephanie Helsen/Echolettes Freckles
NRHA Youth 14-18:
1) Skylar Powell/Chics In Demand
2) Ben Sawchuk Fraser/Peppys Lil Dun It
3) Ryann McKinzie/RU Missin Diamonds
NRHA Open:
1) Shawn Church/Little Devil Whiz
2) Doug Stroud/Peppys Lil Dun It
3) Doug Stroud/Little Too Chexy
NRHA Intermediate Open:
1) Jeff Evenson/Chic Rock N Wonder
2) Doug Stroud/Peppys Lil Dun It
3) LaRae Powell/What Whiz That
NRHA Limited Open:
1) Jeff Evenson/Chic Rock N Wonder
2) Sue Muir/Vandys Final Play
3) LaRae Powell/Wiley Quizote PGA
Julie Walker/Chics Dry Eclipse
NRHA Novice Horse Open 1:
1) Mike Helsen/Power Trip Nic
2) Sue Muir/Vandys Final Play
3) Mike Stokes/Gundealer
NRHA Novice Horse Open 2:
1) Mike Stokes/Gundealer
2) LaRae Powell/What Whiz That
3) Darren Stancik/Stopaholic
WRHA Green Reiner Horse:
1) Darren Stancik/Vintage Smart Chic
2) Vickie Sandvig/Justa Good Guess
3) Kim Lansidel/Chic A Lilly
WRHA Beginner Rider:
1) Gaylene Sawchuk Fraser/Richs Peppy Doc
2) Tom Gillotti/Peppy Freckle Chex
3) Lexie Labelle/Major Smokin Wind
WRHA Ladies:
1) Dana King/Gundealer
2) Leslie Strahm/Miz Hangten Tessie
3) Lexie Labelle/Major Smokin Wind
WRHA Gentlemen:
1) Dave McKim/Sailano
2) Kevin Montgomery/Im Sure Peppy Chic
3) Jeff Evenson/Mr Sail Jac
Arabian Non Pro:
1) Maria Danieli/Just Push Play
2) Sally Sutherland/Melarkie
Arabian Open:
1) LaRae Powell/Wiley Quixote PGA
2) LaRae Powell/Just Push Play
3) Sally Sutherland/Melarkie
Happy New Year WRHA reiners!
Happy New Year WRHA reiners! New year, new decade, and good things to come for WRHA in 2010. The show committee is already at work planning our slate of shows for 2010. Freestyle will be returning to the show schedule for the Spring Fling and Derby, and we may host a Rookie Day later in the year.
Our annual election was held at the Fall Spectacular and Futurity in Wenatchee in October 2009. Your slate of officers for 2010 is:
President – Jeanine Kern
Vice President – Sue Muir (who also is our Awards Chairman)
Secretary/Treasurer – Suzie Knudson
Directors – Darren Stancik
Cheryl James
Dave McKim (who is also our Sponsorship Chairman)
Caroline Schaefer (who is also our Show Committee Chairman).
You will notice a new look to the newsletter, thanks and welcome to Linda Barsalou who has joined the newsletter committee. I feel fortunate to be able to serve with such a terrific team.
The January 2010 WRHA Newsletter has been sent by email and will be going out in the mail shortly. Get your 2010 membership in to stay on the mailing list, and get one item off your to-do list before show season starts.
Stay tuned for 2009 Year End High Point results in the next newsletter, with awards to be given at the Spring Fling and Derby in Wenatchee in April. See you there!
Jeanine Kern
WRHA President
2010 Membership
The 2010 WRHA membership application is now available online. Access the "membership" area, and then click on "download membership packet".
NRHA Northwest Region Director position
There is an opening on the NRHA Board of Directors for the Northwest Region Director position. Nominations are currently being taken to fill this position by appointment.
If you are interested or would like additional details, please contact any WRHA Board Member for more information.
CHECK OUT YOUR PICTURES FROM THE FALL SPECTACULAR
Unfortunately Cheryl James was not able to make it to our Fall show to take pictures. Fortunately, Kathlyn Toney from Pixeldust Studio was able to come on Saturday & Sunday to photograph your awesome (or sometimes not so awesome) runs in the show pen. Here is a link to her website so you can view & order your pictures. Please copy & paste the link.
www.pixeldust.smugmug.com/Equestrian-Events/WRHA
Thanks Kathylyn & family for coming to our show at the last minute.
See everyone at the Spring Fling in April!