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Spring 2017 April 27, 2017
COLORADO
DRAFT HORSE
http://coloradodrafthorseassn.org
2017 Big Thunder Show Review by Jack Taylor
The best weather you can ask for in January was enjoyed by exhibitors and spectators for this
years’ Big Thunder Draft Horse show held at The Ranch in Loveland.
Exhibitors arrived early in the week to settle in, acclimate horses, and make some last minute
adjustments to the equipment and horses during the week. Thirteen hitches from Ohio, Missouri,
Oklahoma, Michigan, Minnesota, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nebraska and Iowa came to the show.
Locals like TJ and Stacie Kiefer, Enos Yoder, Terry and Ted Pratt with the Flintstone hitch and regulars
like Ames Percheron Hitch were here again this year. On Thursday evening an exhibitor’s dinner was
provided at which time names were drawn and hitches were connected with sponsors. In exchange for
the sponsor donation each were provided their name and information on the back of a hitch wagon for
the show. Anyone interested in doing this in future years should contact Abby Powell at The Ranch.
Each show had a pre-show about an hour ahead of the paid performance at which time classes like
Men or Ladies Cart and Team were shown. In addition on Friday evening Dennis Kuehl provided
guided tours to groups who wanted a behind the scenes view. Entertainment was provided by the fast
and wild turns made by the popular chuck wagon races! Leroy Leavitt did a fine job of carrying the
flags again this year with his Belgian hitch for opening ceremonies.
On Saturday morning prior to the pre-show tickets were sold for a Draft Horse University. This hour
long presentation was conducted by Brian Coleman during which time he used horses from Leroy
Leavitt to show a working horse in harness and then a horse from Mark Messenger Memorial Hitch to
display a show horse in harness. He discussed each, pointed out differences in the horse use and
manner of go and answered numerous questions from those in attendance.
Sunday’s show brings out the local farm teams to compete in log skid and feed team contests in the
morning with the finalists going to the afternoon show as well as competing in the farm team on the rail
class. The eight horse hitch caps the Sunday afternoon performance and spectators are allowed to
walk the barns and see up close some of the work behind the show ring.
Paul R. Pack
March 21, 1936 – April 11, 2017
Memorial by Joel Newcomer
Photos by Paul Pack from 2017 National Western
Draft Horse Show
My Friend and one of the Colorado Draft Horse
Association’s strongest supporters passed away at his
Home on April 11th. He was born in Greencastle,
Indiana to a Farming Family where he was exposed to
working horses, automobile racing (Indy 500), and
Hoosier Basketball where he attended Indiana University and was the Basketball Team
Manager. He and his Bride, Glenna, moved to Colorado Springs in 1962 where they enjoyed a
full life being members of the Sports Car Club where he then became involved with the Pikes
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Peak Hill Climb as their Public Relations Director
in 1975. This was the first place our lives passed
and later on would be part of our Friendship. I
raced Stock Cars in that Event from 1976 to 1992.
Paul later became involved in the “Colorado
Springs Balloon Festival” and was their Announcer
for 23 years, good experience for one of our Draft
Horse Show “Premier” Announcers. Paul and
Glenna raised two Daughters and one Son who
provided them with their “Very Special”
Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren that have
Grady Anson - Junior Driving Class been the focus of their lives.
His early life working with Draft Horses in the fields
of their Farm was something that was deep in his soul
because he eventually was drawn to our Association. He
was never one to just sit on the sidelines so he eventually
became the President of the Southern Chapter of our
Association and was our State Newsletter Editor for many,
many years, where his photos were the highlights. He was
always at our meetings at Harley’s Sale and was deeply
involved in the decisions that were made. He was the
Announcer at many of our Shows and was instrumental in
organizing and running the Arapahoe County Show for its TJ Keifer - Team Class
existence. And for the last few years he was my behind the
scenes help and the Announcer at the Douglas County Fair Draft Horse
Show.
During the last two Years of his illness, we, as the Association were able to Thank him
with a Plaque at the Stock Show and get him a ride on a Hitch Wagon with a 6-up of Percherons
from TJ and Stacey Kiefer’s Hitch. We have all lost a “Great Friend” but as Glenna said “Paul
passed away peacefully…in his favorite chair and his favorite pajamas (100% cotton flannel,
snaps-no-buttons, with a must have pocket). He was ready.
“Rest in Peace, Old Friend”
Gary Reiber - Feed Team Race Christie Horn of Flintstone Belgians
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Colorado Draft Horse Association Minutes (from the State Meeting)
Date: March 31, 2017
The CDHA state meeting was called to order on March 31, 2016, at 3:00 pm at the Adams
County Fairgrounds by the president, Joel Newcomer.
There were 17 members and 1 guests present.
-The minutes of the Sept 2016 meeting were read, as well as the December 2016 Special
Meeting minutes. It was moved and seconded both minutes be approved. Motion passed.
-President Joel Newcomer presented the Treasurer's report, in the Treasurer's absence.
* There is $8026.76 in the General fund. There was income of $1343.00, and
disbursements of $784.3159 since last meeting. The cost of the DHJ ad in the amount of
approximately $900 is not included in the disbursements.
* The CDHA Scholarship Memorial fund has a current balance of $2611.60.
Marje Perkins presented a bill in the amount of $10.11 for Office Supplies. The bill will be
sent on to the treasurer.
A motion was made and seconded the Treasurer report be approved. Motion passed.
Committee Reports
Newsletter
Ken Anderson reported a new advertiser will be placing a full page as in the upcoming
newsletter and confirmed the cost of that ad would be $100, as in the past. Also one more ½
page ad will also be included.
Club Merchandise:
Janet Rhatigan reported that there have been no merchandise sales since the last meeting.
However there were good sales at the current sale taking place today which will be reported
later.
High Point Awards committee:
Jim Bushnell, chair of The High point committee reported that the guidelines were nearly
complete. Some discussion was held about point accumulation and will be documented in a
final version to be presented prior to show season. The group updated the shows identified that
are CDHA sponsored and that will be using the point system in the coming year. Those are
Larimer, Weld, Douglas, Moffat, and Eternal Hope Equestrian Center. Additional shows would
be added if they meet the criteria of being sponsored by the association. (NWSS, Big Thunder
and Colorado State Fair are not included.) There will be no cash payouts in 2017. This will allow
the accumulation of cash to start the payouts the following year. Trophies will be presented to
the top and reserve point winners in both farm and hitch classes at the end of the show season.
The Champion in Farm and Hitch classes will receive a traveling trophy that will be passed on
each year. Flintstone Gravel has graciously purchased and sponsored the trophies. The High
Points Committee is to document the final details and publish prior to the show.
New Business:
Scholarship and Training Seminar application update:
An Applications for 2017 Scholarship has been received from Stephanie Bushnell. It met the
criteria for application and the club moved to approve the application and contact her school of
choice to transfer the funds of $500 to her tuition costs. Congratulations to Stephanie!
New State Youth Representative
Cody Anson was present, along with his family. He has purchased a vest which the club will
have embroidered, identifying him as our Youth Rep. Any other needs he has, he was asked to
let the Board know.
Yearly Election of Officers:
Election was held for the office of secretary. Marje Perkins has served her 2 year term and
was not up for re-election. Janet Rhatigan showed interest in the position, ands since there
were no other nominations, Janet was unanimously chosen as the new secretary. All other
officers will remain in their positions for the coming year.
The meeting adjourned at 4:25 pm.
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Respectfully submitted, Marje Perkins, CDHA Secretary
Members In Attendance Kit McCollum John Sieck
Ken Anderson Jim and Stephanie Linda Wheeler-Holloway
Janet Rhatigan Bushnell
Shandy Staab-Daubert Joel Newcomer Guests in Attendance
Christy Staab Mike, Grady, and Garrett Dora Wolfe
Ted and Terry Pratt Anson
Marje Perkins Sheila McNamara
Hello Colorado Draft Horse Association, • Mare or Gelding
• Breed- any of the draft or draft cross breeds
It is with great sadness that Complete Equestrian • Ages: 5-9 years old
Vaulters lost an important member of our team in • Height: 17 hands- 18.3 hands
March, Miss Annie Git Yer Gun. We miss our • Price: We are a 501(c)3 non profit, so a
amazing Percheron incredibly. This has left a hole donation would be incredibly appreciated.
in our hearts that will be so hard to fill. We are in We are also willing to pay for the right horse.
need of the newest equine partner to our vaulting Our funds are limited to $6000.
program. I was hoping that you could reach out to • Our website: http://www.cevaulters.org/
your members to let them know of our need. The I truly appreciate you assisting me in finding the next
horse that we are in search of must have these horse that we are so fortunate to have on our team.
qualities: Thank you so much!
• In excellent mental and physical health with Nicole J. Collins, Complete Equestrian LLC
no previous injuries 1750 East Douglas Road
• Safe in mind and body Fort Collins, Co 80524
• Excellent confirmation through legs and
body (970) 213-0759
• Low flight response. Willing attitude.
2017 Events
May 27th - ! The Northeastern Draft Horse Show at Sterling will be at the Logan
County Fair grounds. It will be May 27 starting at 10:00 a. m. . We will have 5 or 6
classes for farm teams. Classes as of now are Pleasure Drive (single), Team classes,
Ladies drive, Farm team on the rail, Log skid, Obstacle course and Feed team race. If
you have questions please call. John 970 520-6863 or 970 571-1336. Thanks
May 28th - ! 6th Annual Draft Horse Show and Feed Team Race at the Moffat
County Fairgrounds in Craig Colorado. The Show & Competition is going to be
scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend. Sunday May 28th 9am. It will be held in
conjunction with Grand Olde West Days in Craig. There will be concerts, rodeo's and
dances. For more information anyone can contact me by cell phone or email. I can
send information. Any questions or for a sign up packet, call Mardi Anson at (970)
629-2380 or email Mardi Anson
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June 3rd - 9 am - Draft Horse Training Show and Fundraiser in Wellington (rain
date June 10th). For more information please contact Shandy Staab-Daubert at
970-897-2847. Show Packet
July 14th - Colorado Draft Horse Association state business meeting. Starts at
3:00 p.m. in the Red Cross building. Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson
Road, Brighton, CO. 1.5 miles West of HWY 85 on 124th Avenue.
July 14th & 15th - Colorado Driving Horse, Mule, and Carriage Auction. Starts at
9:00 a.m. both days. Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO.
1.5 miles West of HWY 85 on 124th Avenue.
July 22th - ! Weld County Draft Horse Show At the Weld County Fairgrounds,
Saddle Club Arena, in Greeley. Contact Kit McCollum for more information.
303-875-0772 or kmccollum@wildblue.net
July 28th - 1 pm to 4:30 pm - Chaffee County Carriage Club is hosting a new
Draft Horse & Mule event. Please Contact Dennis Fischer at 719-530-0204 for
registration and more information. The event will be limited to 10 teams, $150 travel
money plus possible prize money is planned. Events include Team Obstacle with
Wagon, Feed Team Race, Log Skid (loose-line (no-cart)) Chaffee County Fairgrounds
(10165 Co Rd 120, Salida, CO 81201) near Poncha Springs.
August 5th - ! Larimer County Draft Horse Show At the Larimer County
Fairgrounds at the Ranch Events Center in Loveland CO. Contact Kerri Rochon for more
information. 303-875-0772 or kerrirochon@hotmail.com
August 6th - ! Douglas County Fair Draft Horse Show Farm classes only again
this year. For additional questions please email show coordinator Joel Newcomer or
call 303-663-4283 (NO CALLS AFTER 8 PM PLEASE).
October 6th - Colorado Draft Horse Association state business meeting. Starts at
3:00 p.m. in the Red Cross building. Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson
Road, Brighton, CO. 1.5 miles West of HWY 85 on 124th Avenue.
October 6th & 7th - Colorado Draft Horse & Equipment Auction. Starts at 9:00 a.m.
both days. Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO. 1.5 miles
West of HWY 85 on 124th Avenue.
If you have event information please email Ken to have it posted.
! This Logo Indicates a CDHA Sponsored Event: For insurance purposes, ALL entries
in a CDHA Sponsored Event must be a current member of one of our Colorado State
Chapters or a member at large. This applies to the following shows: Moffat County
Show--Northeastern Show--Weld County Show--Larimer County Show--Douglas County
Show
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State & Chapter Contact Information
Secretary/Treasurer: Bonnie Snodgress
303-660-8408
State Officers State Reps: Joel Newcomer, Janet Rhatigan , or
President: Joel Newcomer 303-660-3596 Bob Snodgress
Vice President: Jim Bushnell 303-598-1708
Secretary: Janet Rhatigan 303-644-5101
Treasurer: Bonnie Snodgress 303-660-8408 Northeastern Chapter Officers
Youth Representative: Grady Anson
Newsletter: Ken Anderson 303-284-3494 President: Madison Warffeli 970-380-0581
Northern Chapter Officers Vice President: Dave Warffeli 970-380-2427
President: Shandy Staab-Daubert 970-897-2847 Secretary/Treasurer: Dona McGilvray
Vice President: Linda Wheeler-Holloway 970-380-9151
970-215-2050 Newsletter: JoAnn Conter
Secretary: Stephanie Bushnell 303-287-6223 State Reps: Kathy Root, Doug Conter, and Janet
Treasurer: Kit McCollum 303-875-0772 Rhatigan
Larimer Co Fair Show Coordinator: Kerri Rochon
720-684-9435 Western Slope Chapter Officers
Weld Co Fair Show Coordinator Kit McCollum President Kim Murchison 970-625-1142
303-875-0772 Vice President:
Historian: Jim Bushnell 303-598-1708 Treasurer:
Youth Representative: Stephanie Bushnell, State Rep: Sharon McLin
Grady Anson Mountain Chapter Officers
State Reps: Christy Staab, Linda Holloway, Kit President: Shirleen Hutton 970-858-8500
McCollum, Jack Taylor (alternate) Vice-President: T.J. Reece 970-260-2692
Southern Chapter Officers Treasurer: Darleen Dorscher 970-216-3234
Secretary: Val Barnica 970-640-3346
President: State Reps:
Vice President: Joel Newcomer 303-660-3596
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NCDHA MEETING MINUTES
March 11, 2017
7:00 p.m.
REA Building
Ø CALL MEETING TO ORDER: TIME: 7:13 p.m.
Ø ATTENDANCE TAKEN BY A SIGN-IN SHEET (RECORD ANY CHANGES IN ADDRESS/EMAIL/PHONE).
Ø INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND NEW MEMBERS
o No new guests
--- PRESIDENT’S REPORT*
Ø Traveling picture returned
Ø Order of Epona- should we want to have an outing, dinner theatre, $40-$70 ea.
Ø Estes Park Show Revival- Shandy S. has reached out, updates TBA
--- VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT*
Ø Stick Horses at Big Thunder
o Big Thunder is on board and would love to have the NCDHA sponsor stick horses for the show
o Linda H will research costs/quantities and bring findings back to the next meeting
--- SECRETARY’S REPORT*
Ø Review of previous minutes (No specific questions regarding minutes/No Changes)
--- TREASURER’S REPORT*
Ø Balance $ 6,358.91
Ø Dues are as follows:
o If paid BEFORE APRIL 1st = $40.00
o If paid AFTER APRIL 1st = $60.00
§ Send dues to:
Kit McCollum
23528 CR 4
Hudson, CO 80642
--- HISTORIAN REPORT*
Ø *** PLEASE SEND ANY PHOTOS FROM SHOWS AND EVENTS THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO JIM BUSHNELL***
Ø Stephanie B. & Shandy S. are helping put together a year end slide show. Please send pictures from past
events, daily activities, etc. to:
o jimbushnell@rocketmail.com, smbushnell99@gmail.com, Hopeequine@aol.com
* MOTION TO APPROVE ALL OFFICERS’ REPORTS IN ONE MOTION
Christy Staab
Ø * SECOND
Sam Sutherland
Ø * APPROVED
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March 11, 2017
7:00 p.m.
REA Building
--- OLD BUSINESS
Ø Thank you Ken A. for posting the 2017 results for Big Thunder and Stock show on the CDHA website
--- NEW BUSINESS
Ø Year-end Hi Point (2017)
o Ted and Terry Pratt of Flintstone Gravel will sponsor all awards
o Shandy S. will confirm award orders
o More details and further discussion will be at the State Meeting on March 31st.
Ø Fun Day Drive at Raptor Ridge Equestrian in Loveland on October 22nd.
o Details TBA. Contact Linda H.
Ø Larimer County Fair
o Tabled, Kerri R. absent from meeting
Ø Weld County Fair- Kit M.
o Sponsorship information is available online
o Kit is selling candy bars, see Kit if you would like to help sell a box
--- OTHER BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENT
Ø Westernaires Breed Show in Golden on May 6th at 7 pm
o We are looking for volunteers to bring draft horses for this educational event, more discussion
next meeting.
--- NEXT MEETING:
Ø Date: May 13, 2017
Ø Time: 7 p.m.
Ø Location: REA
--- ADJOURN
* MOTION TO ADJOURN
Christy Staab
* SECOND
Gary Dunning
* APPROVED
*TIME 8:20 p.m.
---
ATTENDANCE • Linda Wheeler Holloway MINUTES PREPARED BY: Stephanie
• Kit McCollum Bushnell
• Christy Staab • Jim Bushnell
• Shandy Staab Daubert • Stephanie Bushnell
• Curtis Bridges
• Gary Dunning
• Sam Sutherland
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