2016 Miniature Horse WORLD Issues Fall/ November 2016 E-Magazine | Page 3
editor’s notes
by Melissa Powell
T
o say the 2016 World Show was
spectacular would be a complete
misnomer. This year’s show was a
gathering of enthusiasts who were renewing old friendships, meeting like-minded
fellow exhibitors and competing in a sea
of highly-tuned and athletic small equines
–unlike any group of quality horses that
have been gathered before!
With genuine smiles of joy, hundreds
returned to the show ring yet again to
prove their prowess and abilities. This year
there were activities everyday including
potluck and spaghetti dinners, seminars,
a silent auction, a drill team performance
and even a bib day so that everyone could
join the fun. It was made special for all
exhibitors and attendees. Our thanks
go out to all the volunteers who made it
happen, they are to be commended. There
is no doubt most attendees returned home
with happy memories and maybe a few
extra pounds!
Perhaps more than others, I am privy
to behind the scenes stories of people and
horses who overcame great obstacles to
attend this year, such as Kelly and Steve
Lewis who traveled from Michigan -some
1065 miles. Their long trek was made
even longer when they had car trouble and
had to spend the night with both Strong
Heritage Adrian and his son, Smarty
Pants, looking over their shoulders from
the “back seat” box stall in the modified
conversion van they travel in. Although
sleeping was near impossible, the horses
fared well, had a great show and returned
home with multiple World Top Tens in
multiple events.
I also witnessed a mishap that could
have dashed the dreams of an amateur
driver when moments before her class was
called she discovered her cart tire was flat.
Fellow exhibitors surrounded her horse,
unhitched him and quickly borrowed
another cart just as the gateman made his
final call. She rewarded the do-gooders
with not only a World Championship in
that class, but was also named an overall
GRAND Champion in Roadster.
And I must mention Patti Funakoshi,
whose story of struggle was featured in
the Aug/Sept MHW. Her health did
allow her to fulfill her dream of showing
her beautiful stallion, Wingates Infamous
Mi, at World in Amateur where he won
an overall World GRAND Champion
Amateur Stallion title. I know she went
home with happy memories she’ll always
treasure!
These stories are varied, but the
message is the same. Behind the smiling
faces of the winners you might not
recognize the battles they’ve gone through
to get there. Let’s not forget, each of us
has a history with obstacles of our own
we’ve overcome.
Find your way to make a difference
with your Miniature horse and you’ll truly
be happy!
Until next time,
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Alliance Prince Charming
First Knights Breakin All the Rules x Alliance Dustys
Feeling Fine
2009 AMHA/AMHR 3 x World Champion Stallion
This is a paternal half-brother to First Knights Billy Idol
and a maternal grandson of World Grand Champion Dust
Me Off.
This bloodline cannot be repeated. Very refined, with
long neck, 28”.
LM Hawks Mahogany Bay
Champion Farms Nighthawk x Vermilyeas Stylish Black
Passion
2011 AMHA/AMHR Stallion
Short coupled, great topline. Has been shown
successfully as yearling.
Los Arboles Charmed I’m Sure
Alliance Prince Charming x Twin Oaks Hawks Blue Sky
2015 AMHA/AMHR Stallion
Champion Farms Nighthawk grandson
Excellent confirmation, show quality.
Los Arboles Hy on Surprising
LM Idols Hy Flyin Hawk x LM Hawks Dream Catcher
2015 AMHA/AMHR Stallion
First Knights Billy Idol and Champion Farms
Nighthawk grandson
Great driving prospect.
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