2018 Miniature Horse World Magazine FALL- Volume 34, Number 6 | Page 8

president’s
message
by Joe Kahre
D
oing the business of AMHA requires
a tremendous amount of motivation.
There are indeed days that have
been willed more motivation than others,
however, the bottom line is that it takes
motivation to get things done. Pretty much
any form of forward motion towards success
has motivation at some level involved.
Sometimes you have to dig deep. Sometimes
it presents itself to you in abundance.
Where does this motivation come from?
Something has to stir it up and put you into
action. Where AMHA is concerned my
motivation starts pretty pure and simple.
I love the Miniature Horse, who it is, what
it is, what it represents, its heart, and most
importantly its people. I have great respect
for the history and development of the
AMHA horse and the paths taken to get
us where we are today. I love pedigrees,
and I enjoy studying how breeders have
worked striving to create what they see as
a “perfect” Miniature horse. All of this
being motivation for me as an individual,
as a member to jump in and work to make
sure that our association stays strong and
develops into the most it can be for our
people and their horses.
Recently I have had the experience of talking
to and working with a 4-H Miniature
Horse Group. Seeing the excitement of
the kids, watching their parents sponge in
all they could learn and having interest and
questions regarding the AMHA horse, was
all motivation for me. I am left wishing
there was more I could do, and wishing
that everyone had, or took the opportunity
to reach out to an untapped source of
excitement for us. More is planned down
the road with this group of kids for sure.
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Working with a neighbor girl and watching
her bloom in her love for the minis has been
a great motivation. Seeing her successes, the
support of her parents, and building a great
friendship with them as well demonstrates
a big “why” for all we do. This is their first
year showing, and you will be able to meet
them at Worlds! Another piece in the puzzle
of why we have NO exception but to work
hard and keep the association in a forward
pattern.
It is often asked of me what does AMHA
do for “me”? Well, it offers you a place
to register your horses with an accurate
accounting of pedigree which brings value
to your horses. It provides a staff to work
for you in taking care of all the business
and answering a plethora of questions. It
gives you an avenue to show and display
your horses. It houses and holds all your
records of your horses. It offers educational
opportunities for the public to be exposed to
your horses. It gives you to a vast exposure
to meet and work with new friends from all
corners of the world holding fast to the same
passions that you otherwise would not have
met. People who become priceless lifelong
friends, mentors, colleagues.
Recently I was in consultation with a
dear friend (whom I have met through
Miniatures) about how I was hoping for
everything at the World Show to be perfect,
that the numbers would be up, the entries
would be up, more people there enjoying
this great opportunity, and in general
fretting over all of the above. She wisely
said to me “there are all these people in
the membership, you are only one person,
one member and the success of a show,
association ALSO lies at their feet as well.”
As your president I work hard to display
leadership and make sure everything is all
that it can be…..but that isn’t enough. We
need each of you to do your part in making
it a success.
So, I will flip this around now and ask what
are YOU as a member doing to support
and help the growth, development, and
stronghold of AMHA? Here are a few
suggestions, some are simple, easy and very
basic but go a LONG way as far as doing
your part is concerned.
1. R
 egister your foals! I cannot emphasize
this strongly enough.
2. F
 ollow through with transfer papers,
and encourage new owners to become
members and Active in AMHA
3. M
 ake sure your temp to perms are
current and in proper order
4. W
 hen sending work into the office
have it properly completed WITH
your payment
5. S  upport the efforts of your local clubs,
their shows, and their activities
6. B
 e mindful of the status of your
membership and keep it current
7. T
 he World Show is a great place to
showcase your breeding stock, your
hard work, your discipline. It is a great
place to come and learn to grow, and
have a good time with fellow fanciers
that have this universal love and passion.
Attendance at the world show always
helps strengthen our internal core
where horses, horsemanship, goals, and
purposes are concerned. And again....a
Great time! Please join us!
8. D
 o NOT allow yourself to get caught
up in any negative spin that has been
fabricated, or rooted at an unqualified
source. This can be detrimental to all of
our well beings. Please avoid this kind of
nonsense.
9. B
 e able to identify the difference
between a rumor and the truth, and
when you do not know PLEASE go to
a knowledgeable source on the topic that
has been put into question.
10. I  nvest something in the making of
good and positive motion, even if it
is something so simple as sharing this
message. THAT is something and helps
spread the accurate news about AMHA.
We are alive, not going away, and
headed down the right path! Come
and go with us!!!
Be a part of our successes! Take ownership
and BE PROUD! Stay motivated and help
motivate those around you! It is how we
keep moving forward and makes the journey
all the more pleasant and exciting.
Until next time, safe travels to Fort Worth.
I look forward to seeing you there! If you
have not met me, please do not hesitate to
introduce yourself. I am here working for
YOU.
God’s Blessings to all.