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Miniature Horse World The Official Publication Of The American Miniature Horse Association 34 20 FEATURES 74  2016 AMHyA World High Point and Special Award Winners 10 Holiday Gift Guide The place to find that special gift for you and your Mini! Each year these special awards are given to the most talented youth members at World. 20 European Championship Results 80 World Show Super Amateur Congratulations to all the Champions of the 2017 European Championship Show! Full results are featured here. Get reaquainted with Ailene Pritchett- Tarrap,Two time World Show Super Amateur. 32 Memories at World Photos, stats and a few magical highlights of this year’s World. THE ASSOCIATION 2 Editor’s Notes 4 President’s Message 8 Treasurer’s Report 16 Association News 66 It’s Showtime, 34 World Show Results Full results from the 2017 World Show in Fort Worth, Texas are featured here. 72 2018 AMHA Show Schedule AMHA Regional Directors THE MINIATURE HORSE 12 Mini Scoop 28 Miniature Tales 82 Good Horsekeeping Tips 87 A Miniature We’d Love to Own 108 Irresistible About the cover: Boleros Antonio ALLIANCE 2014 Stallion, 32” Sire: SMO Bolero De Suerte x First Knights Miss Redi 2017–World GRAND Champion, Senior Stallion Champion Senior Stallion, 30”-32” Reserve Champion Amateur Senior Stallion, 30”-34”, LVL 1 2016–Champion Two Year Old Stallions, 29”-31” Reserve Champion International Class 2015–World GRAND Champion, Amateur Junior Stallion World GRAND Champion, Amateur Heritage  Champion Amateur Junior Stallion - 30” & under, LVL 1 Reserve Champion Yearling Stallion 28”-30” Reserve Champion Yearling Stallion 28”-30” Futurity Purchased as a weanling from Alliance Miniatures, Michael Brandt knew Antonio was something special the first time he saw him. They have had a connection since day one. His balance and strong conformation made him a natural for the show ring. Shown to two GRANDS as a yearling, adding another this year proves this GRAND Senior Stallion has what it takes to be a Champion. The Brandt’s wish to thank Mike Hlavatovic and all the Alliance team for the expert conditioning and showing Antonio every year at World. Michael and Carol look forward to seeing what this wonderful stallion produces with his first foal crop this spring. Miniature Horse World Editor: Melissa Powell Graphic Designer: Rebekah Little Printer: Four Color Press Executive Committee: President: Joe Kahre Vice President: Jason Warrenfeltz Treasurer: Laura Mullen Secretary: Sid Hutchcraft Director at Large: Bobbie Briggs Directors: Region 1: Bobbie Briggs Region 2: Jason Warrenfeltz Region 3: Laura Mullen Region 4: Sid Hutchcraft Region 5: H. Joe Kahre Region 6: Marilyn Meyer Region 7: Janet Matzner Region 8: Joanne Ross Region 9: Sami Scheuring Region 10: Vac ant Region 11: Vacant Region 12: Leigh Murray Region 13: Lisa Hawkins MINIATURE HORSE WORLD (USPS 0021-571), Official publication of the American Miniature Horse Association, published quarterly by the AMHA, 5601 S. Interstate 35W Alvarado, TX 76009. Periodical postage paid at Alvarado, TX 76009 and additional mailing offices. Printed in USA. Address changes must be sent four weeks prior to publication date for next issue to be delivered to new address. Miniature Horse World reserves the right to refuse any advertising or copy not judged to be in the best in- terest of AMHA membership. Photos and manuscripts are welcomed but no responsibility is assumed for such material while in transit. Miniature Horse World assumes no responsibility for the truth or accuracy of advertising claims or the editorial content. Reproduction or use of any part of this issue without express written permission of the publisher is prohibited. See www.amha.org for fees and advertising rates. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to: Miniature Horse World 5601 S. Interstate 35W, Alvarado, TX 76009 Subscription inquires: (817) 783-5600 – www.amha.org Owned by Michael and Carol Brandt - Pecan Hollow Farm - Van Alstyne, Texas - 214-356-1927 W I N T E R 2017 Miniature Horse World 3