ASAC Convention Presents Seminars, Speakers and Awards
Friday, March 11, 2005
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The ASAC Convention, held Feb. 11-13, at the Westin Hotel attracted more than 200 members of the American Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas for meetings, seminars, fund raising auctions and the annual awards banquet.
Eddie Case returned to serve as auctioneer for Friday evening’s live auction. The evening began with a reception and hors d’oeuvres’ sponsored by the ASAC Horse Show. After the gavel fell for the final time, ASAC had raised more than $16,200.00. The Carolina Futurity raised nearly $8,500 and UPHA Chapter 12 raised more than $1,000. Items auctioned off included an antique tricycle, a stud fee to Tom Galbreath’s Sir William Robert, an antique rocking horse donated by Mrs. Alice Lyda, and an air/hotel package.
Wes Hall served as the disc jockey for the youth group’s festivities. Youth coordinator Luanne Kilday planned the evening for the youth members, including food, games and activities.
Misdee Wrigley was the featured speaker for the youth group meeting on Saturday morning. Wrigley spoke about her Colic Research Foundation which was established in memory of her mother Deedie Wrigley-Hancock.
Wrigley also addressed the ASAC membership in their afternoon meeting and in addition to her presentation about her research foundation, she spoke to the crowd about the American Saddlebred Horse Association annual convention which was held in Lexington, Ky., after the ASAC convention.
Debbie Metcalf also spoke to the general membership in the afternoon meeting about the organization she founded; Stolen Horse International. Metcalf’s organization works to recover horses that have been stolen.
As is often the case at conventions, the attendance at Saturday evening’s awards banquet exceeded attendance at previous meetings and events. More than 400 people were on hand to witness the awards presentations and enjoy the excellent buffet dinner.
Alan Balch, of ASHA, was the featured speaker and also presented the Charter Club of the Year award to ASAC. ASAC treasurer Nancy Boone and ASAC secretary Betsy Boone accepted the award on behalf of ASAC president Henry Jumper.
Billy Scott and the Prophets returned again this year to provide the popular beach music which drew a big crowd to the dance floor at the end of the awards presentations.
2004 ASAC HIGH POINT AWARDS
Academy Division
Academy 8 and Under Walk and Trot
1. Rachel Tankersly, Boone’s Farm
2. Vanessa Patch, Chestnut Lane
Academy 10 and Under Walk and Trot
1. Jackie Almeter, Boone’s Farm
2. Emily Garrity, Cash Lovell Stables
Academy 11-13 Walk and Trot
1. Alex Almeter, Boone’s Farm
2. Anna Drew Jackson, Cash Lovell Stables
Academy Adult Walk and Trot
1. Melinda Tedder, Cash Lovell Stables
2. Margaret Oktavec, Mountain View Stables
Academy Showmanship, Any Age, Walk and Trot
1. Jackie Almeter, Boone’s Farm
2. Alex Almeter, Boone’s Farm
Academy 11-13 Walk/Trot/Canter
1. Layne Norman, Silverlin Stables
2. Becky Payne, Cash Lovell Stables
Academy 14-17 Walk/Trot/Canter
1. Michelle Magnuson, Boone’s Farm
2. Liza Payne, Cash Lovell Stables
Academy Adult, Walk/Trot/Canter
1. Beth Ann Viering, Boone’s Farm
2. Gail Barruth, Cash Lovell Stables
Academy Showmanship Any Age, Walk/Trot/Canter
1. Beth Ann Viering, Boone’s Farm
2. Michelle Magnuson, Boone’s Farm
Academy Show Rider Walk/Trot/Canter
1. Stephany Bennett, Boone’s Farm
2. Laura Cathey, Boone’s Farm
Equitation Division
Pleasure Equitation
1. Misty Hall, Ingleside Farm
11-13 Walk/Trot/Canter
1. Jennifer Roberts, Chestnut Lane
2. Misty Hall, Ingleside Farm
Country Pleasure Division
Western
1. Rum Tum Tigger, Jeb Boyd, Steve Hanks Stables
2. Unlawful, Marie Gwinn, Boone’s Farm
Driving
1. City To City, Susan Whittington, Gallant Stables
2. Red White and Beautiful, Rebecca Roberson, Heads Up! Academy
Junior Exhibitor
1. Attache’s Irish Wine, Rebekah Cloninger, Drowning Creek Farm
2. My Fair Prince, Stephanie Hahn, Boone’s Farm
Adult
1. CH Java Sea, Amy Roberts, Chestnut Lane
2. Lady Mysterious, Marion Bryan, Cash Lovell Stables
Hunter/Sport
1. Hurricane Swamp Fox, Marie Gwinn, O/C
2. Toluca, Lisa Jordan Pearce, O/E
Show Pleasure Division
Pony
1. Fox’s Dancing Fire, Drew Taylor Hewitt, Cash Lovell Stables
2. Sunkissed Supreme, Megan Barrett, David Barger Stables
Driving
1. Harlem’s Babe Ruth, Susan Whittington, Summer Chase Farm
2. CH Video Magic, Linda Blair, G & I Broodmare Farm
Junior Exhibitor
1. CH Future Treasure, Caitlin Leith, Ingleside Farm
2. CH It’s Yabba Dabba Doo Time, Sidney Carter, Woodbridge Farm
Adult
1. A Promise Keeper, Lauren Camp, Boone’s Farm
2. CH Devoted To The Cause, Ann Cannon, Boone’s Farm
Five-Gaited Pleasure
1. Callaway’s Crown Jewel, Luanne Kilday, Steve Hanks Stables
2. Amuse Me, Andi Everett, Boone’s Farm
Pleasure Prospect
1. Champagne’s April Morning, Megan Whitby, Ingleside Farm
2. Gentry Crest’s Triple Charm, Shan Gentry, Gentry Crest Farm
12 and Under Walk and Trot Pleasure
1. Pressley Laton, Boone’s Farm
2. Crystal Case, Eddie Case Stables
Amateur Owned and Trained
1. CF Star At First Sight, Marie Gwinn, O/T/E
1. Manhattan Tee Time, Deana Gilliam, O/T/E
2. HMS Captivator, Pam Quick, O/T/E
Hackney Pony Division
Open
1. Breezeland’s Moon -N-Stars, Charles Leonard, Lenwood Farm
Harness Pony Division
Amateur
1. Fitz’s Mademoiselle, Mrs. Landon Eckard, Drowning Creek Farm
Open
1. Fitz’s Mademoiselle, Lewis Eckard, Drowning Creek Farm
Pleasure Driving
1. Heartland High Time, Rita Camp, Boone’s Farm
2. Lloyd’s Of London, Jodi Weathers
Roadster Pony Division
Junior Exhibitor
1. Dun-Haven’s Grandiose, Rebekah Cloninger, Drowning Creek Farm
2. Boot Scootin Boogie, Allie Wellington, Drowning Creek Farm
Under Saddle
1. Aarobrook’s The Aviator, Alli Smith, Chestnut Lane
2. K & J’s The Harley Sportster, Britt Gentry, Gentry Crest Farms
Amateur
1. Seize The Moment, Susan Harris, Drowning Creek Farm
2. Hallelujah, Morri/Wendy Irvin, Boone’s Farm
Open
1. Vivacious, Mary/Harry Daughtry, Daughtry Stables
2. Heartland’s Wild Thunder, Jeb Boyd, Steve Hanks Stables
Road Horse Division
Under Saddle
1.Sour Grapes, Mark Catron, Steve Hanks Stables
Junior Exhibitor
1. I Would If I Could, Jeb Boyd, Steve Hanks Stables
Amateur
1. Westgate Villain, Mike Gordon, Boone’s Farm
2. Rompaway, Bill Maddy, Cash Lovell Stables
2. Spatz, Doris Crumpler, North Star Farm
Open 1. Sour Grapes, Mark Catron, Steve Hanks Stables
2. Absolute Bedlam, Steve Deutsch, Cash Lovell Stables
Fine Harness Division
Amateur
1. Catalytic, Susan Hollowell, Cash Lovell Stables
2. New York Trend, Sharyn Lackey/Stefanie Sanchez, West Wind Stables
Open
1. New York Trend, Sharyn Lackey/Stefanie Sanchez, West Wind Stables 2. Gladys Knight, Jennifer Blair, G & I Broodmare Farm
Three-Gaited Division
Pony
1. Sarah Katherine, Lauren Henderson, Boone’s Farm
2. The Mustang Sally, Allie Wellington, Drowning Creek Farm
Amateur
1. Woulda Coulda Shoulda, Aimee Austin, Magnolia Stables
2. CH Man On The Run, Brooke Bodenhorst, Cash Lovell Stables
Ladies
1. She’s An Asset, Nancy Gordon, Boone’s Farm
2. Boxster, Sharon Anderson, Cash Lovell Stables
Open
1. The Harlem Bay, Carol Jamison, Drowning Creek Farm
1. An Irish Sensation, Janelle D’Amato, Drowning Creek Farm
2. Chesney, Marie Gwinn, Boone’s Farm
Junior Exhibitor
1. CH Sportster, Kate Bryan, Cash Lovell Stables
2. Love To Dance, Katie Morrison, Cash Lovell Stables
Amateur Park
1. Promise To Dance, Marie Gwinn, Boone’s Farm
2. My Mountain Heirs, Denise Outen, Drowning Creek Farm
Junior Exhibitor Park
1. CH Tomorrow’s Future, Sally Pyles, Jon Walker Stables
2. Sanibel, Chelsie Smith, Drowning Creek Farm
Open Park
1. Detached, Susan Harris, Drowning Creek Farm
2. Over Achiever, Jennifer Geisler, Cash Lovell Stables
Five-Gaited Division
Pony
1. Champagne In Winter, Rebecca Deutsch, Cash Lovell Stables
Junior Exhibitor
1. (SA) Studcor Donatello, Talley Harris, Drowning Creek Farm
2. Hank Heiron, Ali Deutsch, Boone’s Farm
Amateur
1. Belleavanti, Johnny Wellington, Drowning Creek Farm
2. Pick Me First, Dona Lockett, Boone’s Farm
Ladies
1. CH Jaunty Janette, Vickie Byrd, Cash Lovell Stables
2. John Elway, Ann Cannon, Boone’s Farm
Open
1. Zara Spook, Dr. Wendy Troyer, Boone’s Farm
2. She’s A Red Hot Chili Pepper, Sharyn Lackey/Stefanie Sanchez, West Wind Stables
2004 ASHA State Pleasure Horse Of The Year
Country Pleasure Division
Western
NC: Rum Tum Tigger, Jeb Boyd
SC: Unlawful, Marie Gwinn
Driving
NC: City To City, Susan Whittington
SC: CF Star At First Sight, Marie Gwinn
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unior Exhibitor
NC: Attache’s Irish Wine, Rebekah Cloninger
SC: Gentry Crest’s Rosie O’Shea, Richard Gentry
Adult
NC: CH Java Sea, Amy Roberts
SC: CF Star At First Sight, Marie Gwinn
Hunter
NC: Toluca, Lisa Jordan Pearce
SC: Hurricane Swamp Fox, Marie Gwinn
Show Pleasure Division
Driving
NC: Harlem’s Babe Ruth, Susan Whittington
SC: Simply Panache, Lake Dailey, Nightfall Farm
Adult
NC: A Promise Keeper, Lauren Camp
Five-Gaited Pleasure
NC: Callaway’s Crown Jewel, Luanne Kilday
SC: Gentry Crest’s Rainbow Connection, Richard Gentry
Martina Rosenberry Sportsmanship Awards
Amateur of the Year: Johnny Wellington
Juvenile of the Year: Alli Smith
Professional of the Year: Claude Shiflet
Sandra Hall Distinguished Service Award
Patti Lovelace
Frank Ogletree Youth Award
Luanne Kilday
Margaret Stewart Youth Award
Megan McClure
Barbara Blackwelder Humanitarian Award
Brenda Pulis
Performance Division:
High Point Barn
1. Boone’s Farm and Stable
2. Drowning Creek Farm
Academy Division
High Point Barn
1. Boone’s Farm
2. Cash Lovell Stables
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