Miniature Extravaganza 2009

De “International Club for American Miniature Horses” bedankt u voor uw deelname aan of andere belangstelling in de derde editie van haar tweedaagse, internationale Miniature Extravaganza show voor liefhebbers, fokkers en eigenaren van Amerikaanse Miniatuur Paarden.

De 2009 show werd gejureerd door de heer Wayne G. Hipsley uit de USA (senior judge AMHA, AMHR, PtHA, IBHA, NSBA, ABRA, NFHR, ASPC, NASMA, USEF-AN-FR).

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Dit indoor evenement vond plaats bij Recreatiecentrum Manege “Het Zwarte Water”, Breemhorstsedijk 65, 5425 RD De Mortel, Nederland (www.hetzwartewater.nl).

Op 30 mei, de zaterdag van het Pinksterweekeinde, verschenen de AMHR paarden in de showring. Op diezelfde dag werden tevens de European, dus niet-approved, AMHA klassen gejureerd.

De zaterdagavond werd ingevuld met een gezellige barbecue.

Op Pinksterzondag 31 mei kwamen de Approved AMHA klassen aan de beurt.

Aansluitend werd op Pinkstermaandag 1 juni 2009 een clinic gegeven door de Amerikaanse show jury in functie: de heer Wayne G. Hipsley.

Wayne G. Hipsley: Top Competition at 2009 Extravaganza

Quality horses and keen competition are the only ways to describe the 2009 ICAMH May American Miniature Horse Show. With exhibitors coming from five European countries, the ICAMH Miniature Extravaganza was the place to show the best the breeders have to offer. Whether it be the in-hand horses, the liberty, trail obstacle or driving, the competitors were very impressive in their preparation and presentation of their horses. The showing of American Miniature Horses in Europe has come a very long way in the past 10 years of my judging in this part of the world. And certainly not to be overlooked is the show management team which complimented the competition with a very well managed show, establishing a positive environment for breeders and owners of the American Miniature Horse.

Amateur Classes

It was a thrill and wonderful opportunity to judge a strong amateur division of halter horses of all ages. In evaluating these classes the quality of the horses could be 3 to 4 horses “deep in quality”. This is a very significant observation, and a very high compliment to the breeders and owners of the horses competing in these classes. It is much more fun for a judge to evaluate horses on the positive traits, and that is what I experienced in judging these classes.

And yes, the showing skills and ring craft made the differences in the final analysis of the placings of these quality presentations by the amateurs. It is my observation that many of these amateur handlers would be highly competitive in the US show rings. The simple statement is the European breeders and owners have come a very long way in a short period of time to advance their personal skills in showing horses as well as developing a sharp eye for quality horses.

Junior Champion and Supreme

The line-up to select the Junior Champion and Reserve fillies was very impressive, with over 12 entries returning to the ring. On a given day, many of the placings could be reserved between first and second place getters, and much of the final selection was how the horses were being presented. This impressive line-up is a tribute to the AMHA owners in Europe and their ability to present quality American Miniature Horses.

The selection of the supreme halter horse went to a very exceptional young stallion, cleverly prepared and shown. When viewing this colt, one of the key features is the set and length of his neck with an arch fitting into a very refined, yet masculine head. The overall quality of all of the horses in the supreme halter line-up was exceptional making the selection of this colt a well earned award.

Performance Classes

The performance classes were well entered from liberty to trail obstacle, and country pleasure driving to jumping. It is vital for breeders and owners to demonstrate the athletic ability of these Miniature horses, because all of the horses cannot be considered winners in conformation, whereas the performances is designed for all horses, regardless of conformation. Therefore, we are easily reminded they must be more than “pretty”, they must be athletes.

Pleasure driving at the show had very good examples of country and single horses, some of the best I have seen in Europe. Both youth and amateur classes had quality performances by all participants, where the emphasis of judging could be based on the positive aspects of the performances. And exhibitors in the driving obstacle classes turned in very good performances with a challenging course set by show management. In all the driving obstacle classes the horses and exhibitors found the challenge allowed them to build confidence in their ability at driving through obstacles. 

Training Clinic

And, yes, there were many newcomers to the show ring, young and old alike. At the training clinic on Monday after the horse show, over 16 horses and their handlers worked through a variety of phases of showing their horses. The interest and desire to be successful in the show ring was apparent with these people.

The main focus of the clinic was to improve the showmanship skills for presenting the in-hand, halter horse. And, increasing their ring skills on the finer points of when and where a judge expects to see the qualities of the horse. Some of the exhibitors wanted to discuss conformation issues related to their horses and how to overcome these weaknesses while showing. The group was fantastic to work with, they had a spirit and desire to work to achieve success, to become better at the art of showing horses, and many succeeded.

The participants in the showmanship and trail obstacle training sessions were remarkable in how quickly they improved. I know at the next show, the entries in the showmanship class will be increased, and making it tougher for the judges to arrive at their conclusions.

It is also important to comment on the lessons we covered during the liberty phase of the training clinic. Many learned how important their ring position is to getting their horses to perform and for the exhibitors not to have their personal performance a circus act. These fundamentals will make a difference in future liberty performances.

As with most exhibitors around the world, very few understand the standards the judges are looking for in the show ring. Only a few have read the rulebook, and of those, only a few understand the interpretation of the rules, this is a universal concern. Therefore, when teaching at these clinics, it is important to emphasize the information is being conveyed is from a judges’ point of view. And remember, exhibitors are not required to attend an educational program before showing like judges, so exhibitors learn by trial and error, a very poor system, so the clinic hosted by the ICAMH was important for all participants.

Positive Thoughts

When I look back on the development and growth of the American Miniature Horse in Europe, it was only a few years ago when the entire process started. In those days there was only one club putting on one show each year. Now, the ICAMH club is hosting 3 to 4 horse shows each year in Holland and Germany. And in 2009, ICAMH will be host club for the first AMHA European Regional Championship Horse Show. This is quite a testimony to the advancement of the breed in Europe as well as the leadership and support from breeders.

My personal thanks for the wonderful hospitality and support from show management. My experiences with this show tell me the breeders and owners in this region of Europe are well served by the ICAMH and its leadership.

Wayne G. Hipsley, BSc. MSc
AMHA Senior Judge
Lexington, KY
USA

CLASSES AMHR SHOW
Saturday 30th May 2009

Grand Champion stallion “A” division:
AF Midnight Frost; 283217T; Wittmaack’s Mickey Mouse x Windy Hill’s Misty; Stallion 2005; Breeder: Judith C Kurth, USA; Owner: Audrey Kuttler, Epona Stables

Reserve Champion stallion “A” division:
IMA Rowdy Buck A Rose; 270528T; Little Kings Firebuck; x Sunraes Rowdy Starstruck; Stallion 2005; Breeder: Linda Kemp or Sonny Lucas, USA; Owner: Thomas Janello, Gestüt von Wittenborn

Grand Champion gelding:
WMM Destinys Charm Pardon My Outfit; 280662T; Gem Skys Unbridled Destiny x LTD’s Three Times Charmed; Gelding 2006; Breeder: S Koster, The Netherlands; Owner: Susan Bijl

Grand Champion mare “A” division &
Champion of Champions “A” division:
Mystique Bandoleros Chiquita; 233570A; Mystique Sd Unos Bandolero x Mystique Valcor’s Deliteful; Mare 2003; Breeder: Edith & Axel Müller, Switzerland; Owner: Edith & Axel Müller, Edith Ranch

Reserve Champion mare “A” division &
1st in Multi colored mares “A” division:
CLP Starlight Jewel; 293219T; Freelands Fiestas Imperial Storm x Magic Mans Moonlight; Mare 2008; Breeder: Diane R Kaler, USA; Owner: Hein Marsch, Marschwood Miniature Showhorses

Grand Champion mare “B” division &
Champion of Champions “B” division &
1st in Multi colored mares “B” division:
Dream Team Velvet Dynamic Buckeroo; 291196T; Libertymeres Velvet Buckeroo x Lucky Four Chips Dynamic Delux; Mare 2008; Breeder: Wade Burns, USA; Owner: Marije Rademakers, Dreamteam Miniature Horses

1st in Solid colored stallions/geldings “A” division &
1st in Obstacle:
Magic Mans Phantom; 242304A; Magic Man of LTDS x Southview Miss Milly; Stallion 2000; Breeder: Tracy & Lisa Davis, USA; Owner: Edith & Axel Müller, Edith Ranch

1st in Solid colored mares “A” division:
WMM LTD’s Magic Flirt; 28045T; Ltd’s Magic Man x Southview Miss Milly; Mare 2006; Breeder: Lisa Haley Davis or Sandra Unkel, USA; Owner: Mathilda Jansen, Stal van het Hoofddiep

1st in Multi colored stallions/geldings “A” division:
Sierra Dawn Unos Premierr; 83415A; Sierra Dawn Uno De Mayo x BZS Nabila; Stallion 1995; Breeder: R L Busenbark or B C Greggs, USA; Owner: Axel or Edith Müller, Edith Ranch

1st in Liberty “A” division:
Mystique Bandoleros Chiquita; 233570A; Mystique Sd Unos Bandolero x Mystique Valcor’s Deliteful; Mare 2003; Breeder: Edith & Axel Müller, Switzerland; Owner: Edith & Axel Müller, Edith Ranch

CLASSES AMHA SHOW - the non-approved classes
Saturday 30th May 2009

European Amateur Grand Champion junior stallion &
Supreme European Amateur Halter Champion &
Supreme European Bred Champion:
ERF Johns Supreme Heritage; A180358; Samis Vip Mr John x Samis Ultra Puff; Stallion 2007; Breeder: Cédric Dubroucq, France; Owner: Cédric Dubroucq, Elevage de la Buise

European Amateur Reserve Champion junior stallion:
Bel Air United Colors Of Daddy; A191528; Samis Whose Your Daddy x Scott Creek Monarch Splendor; Stallion 2008; Breeder: Agnes Moitry, France; Owner: Agnes Moitry, Les Minis de Bel Air

European Amateur Grand Champion senior stallion:
SHM Private Loves Valentino; A151743; Alliance Tenders Private Stock x WF Love Letters; Stallion 2004; Breeder: Mike or Terry Hlavatovic, USA; Owner: Gabriele Voser, Buechbuehl Miniature Horses

European Amateur Reserve Champion senior stallion:
Made in Spain Smart of Misty; A173642; Groshill Egypian King x K Nells Misty; Stallion 2006; Breeder: Made in Spain; Owner: Made in Spain

European Amateur Grand Champion junior mare:
Diamond M Destinys Confetti; A188450; Flying W Blue Boys Diamond Destiny x Diamond M Your Wish Is My Command; Mare 2008; Breeder: Fred or Rose Main, USA; Owner: Cédric Dubroucq, Elevage de la Buise

European Amateur Reserve Champion junior mare:
NL Moonlight Sampsons Kashira; A89102; Silver Plates Baccarra Sampson x Bolvero Chalenger Young Lady; Mare 2008; Breeder: Juim Fiege De Freitas, The Netherlands; Owner: Juim Fiege De Freitas, Moonlight Farm

European Amateur Grand Champion senior mare:
Mystique Bandoleros Chiquita; A140671; Sierra Dawn Unos Bandolero x Cameron Farms Valcors Deliteful; Mare 2003; Breeder: Sharon Cameron, USA; Owner: Edith & Axel Müller, Edith Ranch

European Amateur Reserve Champion senior mare:
WMM Magic Flirt Of LTDS; A76505; Magic Man of LTDS x Southview Miss Milly; Mare 2006; Breeder: Tracy & Lisa Davis, USA; Owner: S Koster, Whistle Mountain Miniatures

European Amateur Grand Champion gelding:
Wonderland Buckeroo Two Intrigue; A104151; Little Kings Buckeroo Times Two x Lutes Betsy Anne; Gelding 1999; Breeder: Karen S Basner, USA; Owner: Gabriele Voser, Buechbuehl Miniature Horses

CLASSES AMHA SANCTIONED SHOW
Sunday 31st May 2009

Amateur Grand Champion mare &
Supreme Amateur Halter Champion:
ML Majestys Alexa; A178335; Fallen Ash Scouts Majesty x Lucky Four Rebels Really Sumthin; Mare 2007; Breeder: David or Susie Dick, USA; Owner: Karin or Lothar Hessling

Amateur Reserve Champion mare:
Alliance Forgotten Promises; A178318; Walden Hill Unforgettable x Alliance Side Promise; Mare 2007; Breeder: Mike or Terry Hlavatovic, USA; Owner: Ben van de Wetering, Stal Hazelberg

Amateur Grand Champion stallion &
Reserve Champion junior stallion:
SHM Zodiacs Bandit; A185336; Little Kings Buckeroo Zodiac x Alliance Take My Side; Stallion 2008; Breeder: Ben van de Wetering, The Netherlands; Owner: Ben van de Wetering, Stal Hazelberg

Amateur Reserve Champion stallion &
Reserve Champion senior stallion:
Nehi Fools Gold; A159893; Marystowns Dakota Supreme x Nehi Little Las Vegas; Stallion 2005; Breeder: Marie A Powell, USA; Owner: Herbert Klumpes, Stal Schuwacht

Amateur Grand Champion gelding &
Grand Champion senior gelding &
1st in Amateur country pleasure driving &
1st in Open country pleasure driving:
Abrias DB Extreme; A161088; Little Kings Double Your Bucks x Cross Country Reach For The Stars; Gelding 2005; Breeder: Stacy Sachen, USA; Owner: Karin Hessling

Amateur Reserve Champion gelding &
Reserve Champion senior gelding &
1st in Youth AMHA country pleasure driving, with driver Anastasia Voser Ruckelshausen (1992):
Wonderland Buckeroo Two Intrigue; A104151; Little Kings Buckeroo Times Two x Lutes Betsy Anne; Gelding 1999; Breeder: Karen S Basner, USA; Owner: Gabriele Voser, Buechbuehl Miniature Horses

1st in Amateur halter obstacle:
Sierra Dawn Unos Premierr; A67771; Sierra Dawn Uno De Mayo x BZS Nabila; Stallion 1995; Breeder: R L Busenbark or B C Greggs, USA; Owner: Axel or Edith Müller, Edith Ranch

1st in Obstacle youth 13-18, with handler Anastasia Voser Ruckelshausen (1992) &
1st in Jumping youth 13-18, with handler Anastasia Voser Ruckelshausen (1992):
Lil Hills Dapper Dandy; A 68340; Rothens Little Dandy x Komokos Bombay Babe; Gelding 1995; Breeder: Robert or Pamela Hill, USA; Owner: Tina Fisseler, TF American Miniature Horse Stables

This class is non-approved
1st in Youth liberty, with handler Jill Hartjes (1991):
NL Moonlight Sampsons Mr Blue; A88264; Silver Plates Baccarra Sampson x JBS Megah Hearts; Stallion 2008; Breeder: Juim Fiege De Freitas, The Netherlands; Owner: Juim Fiege De Freitas, Moonlight Farm

1st in Youth AMHA handling a mare, with handler Anastasia Voser Ruckelshausen (1992):
Glenn Jamaicia Me Proud; A164888; Glenns Star Buck x Little China Doll; Mare 2005; Breeder: Madge Glenn, USA; Owner: Tina Fisseler, TF American Miniature Horse Stables

1st in Youth AMHA handling a gelding, with handler Anastasia Voser Ruckelshausen (1992):
Rocking M Blues Dots N Spots: A168292; Rocking M Blue Destiny x OMP Super Chargers Chargette; Breeder: Bob or Vicky Roberson, USA; Owner: Tina Fisseler, TF American Miniature Horse Stables

Grand Champion junior mare:
KB Farms Crystal Gem; A183048; Lynncliffs Tuy Legacy x Misty Rose DC After Midnight; Mare 2007; Breeder: Ervin Lehman, USA; Owner: Mike or Terry Hlavatovic, Alliance Miniatures

Reserve Champion junior mare:
Alliance Forgotten Promises; A178318; Walden Hill Unforgettable x Alliance Side Promise; Mare 2007; Breeder: Mike or Terry Hlavatovic, USA; Owner: Ben van de Wetering, Stal Hazelberg

Grand Champion senior mare:
SNS Impressive Classy Lady; A169913; Lucky Four Galahads Impressive x RSB Classy Lookin Lady; Mare 2006; Breeder: Wendy or Nicky Summers, USA; Owner: Tina Fisseler, TF American Miniature Horse Stables

Reserve Champion senior mare:
Glenns Diva; A169992; Glenns Star Buck x Glenn Star Sweet Sugar; Mare 2006; Breeder: Madge Glenn, USA; Owner: Karin Hessling

Grand Champion junior stallion &
Supreme Open Halter Champion:
ERF Johns Supreme Heritage; A180358; Samis Vip Mr John x Samis Ultra Puff; Stallion 2007; Breeder: Ron or Sami Scheuring, USA; Owner: Cédric Dubroucq, Elevage de la Buise

Grand Champion senior stallion &
1st in Open single pleasure driving:
Bear Branch Crow Feather; A93868; Stonehenge Painted Feather x Landry Golden Penny; Stallion 1998; Breeder: Jane Bonner Kelly, USA; Owner: J Cutbirth Bonner G or E Haddad

1st in Multi-color stallions and geldings (limited to pinto and appaloosa only) &
1st in Obstacle driving &
1st in Jumping:
SHM Private Loves Valentino; A151743; Alliance Tenders Private Stock x WF Love Letters; Stallion 2004; Breeder: Mike or Terry Hlavatovic, USA; Owner: Gabriele Voser, Buechbuehl Miniature Horses

1st in Solid color stallions and geldings (open to all other colors):
Magic Mans Phantom; A121427; Magic Man of LTDS x Southview Miss Milly; Stallion 2000; Breeder: Tracy & Lisa Davis, USA; Owner: Edith & Axel Müller, Edith Ranch

1st in Multi-color mares (limited to pinto and appaloosa only) &
1st in Liberty:
CLP Starlight Jewel; A189367; Freelands Fiestas Imperial Storm x Magic Mans Moonlight; Mare 2008; Breeder: Diane R Kaler, USA; Owner: Hein Marsch, Marschwood Miniature Showhorses

1st in Solid color mares (open to all other colors):
NL Moonlight Sampson Tiara; A188261; Silverplates Baccara Sampson x Godspeed Bodacious Carmel Delite; Mare 2008; Breeder: Juim Fiege De Freitas, The Netherlands; Owner: Juim Fiege De Freitas, Moonlight Farm

1st in Halter obstacle:
Magic Mans Phantom; A121427; Magic Man of LTDS x Southview Miss Milly; Stallion 2000; Breeder: Tracy & Lisa Davis, USA; Owner: Edith & Axel Müller, Edith Ranch