MAHA 2008 Annual Banquet
November 10, 2007
Dave and Busters, Plymouth, MN
Attending Officers and Board Members
Brian Feuling, Laura Mickelson, Roberta Lembke, Jill Frieders, Hillary
Hoffman, Teresa LeFever, Shirley Theede, Georgine Holasek, Kevin Price,
and Kerry Murray
Attending Delegates and Committee Chairpersons: Diana Pierce Babcock, Toni Mari O’Daniel, Ann Benson, Irene Simonson, Ann Benson
Members and Guests:
Kim McKimmy, Andrew McKimmy, Kent McKimmy, Don LeFever, Cassie LeFever,
Jordan LeFever, Lexi LeFever, Mike Brennan, Markus Bohler, Mike Theede,
Todd Roen, Max Roen, Sam Roen, Christina Cardenas-Roen, Paul Simonon, Emily
Simonson, Simonson, Doug Peterson, Kate Peterson, Pam Murray, Punch Benson,
Larry Hoffman, Jody Hoffman, Matt Hoffman, Devon Shuster, Jason Shuster,
Dean Lembke, Rachel Enns, Laurie Enns, Kristin O'Daniel, Tara Wachtler,
Sydney Wachtler, Glen Wachtler, Dani Andrusko, Genny Andrusko, John Andrusko,
Ken Price, Kyla Machacek, Stacie Brian Feuling, Joleen Bertrand, Todd Bertrand
Presidential Report
President Brian Feuling welcomed everyone to the 2008 MAHA Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner. Brian extended a hearty thanks to Hillary Hoffman and Shirley Theede for all their work to make the banquet a great success.
Secretary Report
Roberta Lembke, Secretary reported that the MAHA Express was well received by the membership and would continue through the next year. Roberta also reminded everyone to bookmark the MAHA website (www.mnarabhorse.com).
Treasurer Report
Brian Feuling reported on behalf of Jane Boots, Treasurer. All three MAHA shows were profitable this year. The Spring Fling generated $5368.73, the AOSC Show $576.40, while the Fall Classic made $9,494.28.
The net income for the club to-date was $16,435.86, while the balance sheet reported the club equity at $77,591.03
MAHA Spring Fling and Fall Classic Shows
Ann Benson, co-chair of the Spring Fling announced that the Spring
Fling 2008 dates are March 28-30. The show will have the same sport
horse classes as 2007 but they will be spread out throughout Friday rather
than all together. The judge has not been hired yet.
The 2007 show was profitable, with net revenue of $5368.73. Ann also
announced that the 2007 show was honored by the Tri State Horsemen's Association.
as the Arabian Show of 2007 and received a banner to honor the show. Shirley
and Mike Theede were thanked for making the exhibiter experience so pleasant
and welcoming. Ann also thanked all the Spring Fling volunteers and
put out a call for 2008 volunteers.
The Fall Classic 2008 is scheduled for September 13-14, 2008.
WSCA and Open Show Championships
Laura Mickelson reported that the second Arabian Open Show Championships was held as part of a WSCA open show at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Lake Elmo on September 9, 2007. The show drew 32 horses and 171 entries. Due to the generosity of sponsors and patrons, without whom this show would simply not be possible, the show had a profit of $550.
David Boggs judged the AOSC classes and Linda Hagan Kvanbeck judged the WSCA and the other Arabian classes. MAHA extended a special thanks to David for donating his time, being a double patron, and for getting an additional patron plus 6 class sponsorships in between judging classes! Rose garlands for the AOSC champion and reserves were designed by Anita Grant and Natalie Anderson and made by Anita!
Laura thanked other AOSC Committee members, Natalie Anderson, Jane Boots, Anita Grant, Pat Forehand, and Kathy Zalusky and the show volunteers: Shirley and Mike Theede, Lisa Lewis, Toni Marie O’Daniel, Brian Feuling, Elaine Yungerberg. Ellen Larson, Maria Costa, and Christina Mattson. Laura also thanked MAHA’s president, Brian Feuling, for his support for the program in general and for his efforts with the promotional materials.
The 2008 show has been scheduled for September 7, 2008 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Laura encouraged everyone to consider volunteering.
Laura also extended congratulations from MAHA to the people who showed at the WSCA championship show.
Teresa Silva, Bey Essex
2nd in Open Saddle Seat Equitation,
5th in Open Saddle Seat Pleasure
3rd in Open Western Bridlepath.
Teresa Silva, The Eternegizer
1st in Senior+ Hunt Seat Pleasure.
Barbara Knoth, VS Blue Thunger
3rd in Open Saddle Seat Equitation
8th in Open Saddle Seat Pleasure
Robin Becklin, NKS Express Mail
1st in Open Saddle Seat Pleasure.
Tamsen Hutton, Rio de Dinera
2nd, Open Western Bridlepath
10th Int. Western Horsemanship
Becky Berhow, Karate Kid
5th Open Western Bridlepath
Julia Le Fleur, SDA Tommy Boy
6th Open Western Bridlepath
6th Sr Egg & Spoon
Jennifer Bull, AE Magnetic
8th Open Western Bridlepath
Delegates and Region 10
The MAHA delegates were introduced: Laura Mickelson, Toni Marie O’Daniel, Jill Frieders, Ann Benson, Anita Grant, and Lori Conway
Laura Mickelson reported that the Regional Show in St Paul drew 466 horses (19 more than 2206), and had 1020 additional class entries resulting in a profit over $40,000. The Regional Sport Horse classes drew 33 horses (down 53 from 2006) 83 rides, with a loss of around $3,000. Overall this amounted to 499 horses (equal to 2006), 1108 rides, 7.45 horses per class resulting in a profit of around $37,000. The Region 10 Youth show was down 19 horses, resulting in a loss of $400.
Future Region 10 Show Dates:
| Region 10 | Region 6 | |
| 2008 | 6/11-15 | 6/19-22 |
| 2009 | 6/10-14 | 6/18-21 |
| 2010 | 6/9-13 | 6/17-20 |
Region 10 Youth Round Up is scheduled for May 10-11, 2008 in Winona. The Region 10 Sport Horse show will be June 28-29, 2008.
Region 10 Judges for 2008 are Jan Decker, Larae Fletcher-Powell, Pam Zimmerman.
Youth High Point Awards
Emily and Irene Simonson presented the 2008 Youth High Point Awards
| Overall High Point Awards | |
| High Point Youth Rider | Kristin O’Daniel |
| High point Arabian | KB Elite Storm, shown by Katelyn Knoploh |
| Open Show High Point Exhibitor | Tamsen Hutton |
| Youth 10 and Under | |
| Showmanship/Horsemanship/Western Pleasure | Sydney Wachtler |
| Youth 11-13 | |
| Western Pleasure | Paige Richardson |
| Hunt Pleasure | Katelyn Knoploh |
| Halter | Dani Andrusko |
| Hunt Equitation | Dani Andrusko |
| Youth 14-17 | |
| Western Pleasure | Max Roen |
| Hunt Pleasure | Kristan O’Daniel |
| English Pleasure | Cassie LeFever |
| Showmanship | Kristin O’Daniel |
| Hunt Equitation | Jenna Ball |
MAHA Volunteer Awards
President Brian Feuling presented the 2008 volunteer awards:
| Region 10 President's Award | Anne Benson |
| MAHA President's Awards | Mike Theede and Diana Pierce |