Arabian news & more from around the state by Ginny Nokes of Seguin, TX.


summer but welcomed rains have turned a dry brown Texas into a lovely green. I never cease to be amazed at how quickly the color comes back into the vegetation after a rain. It’s like magic.


It has been a long hot


can judge all breeds. Hope to see you there. For additional information contact: Bill Eash – Eash@gvtc.com. Or Alamo- arabians.org.


AAHA YOUTH We are so proud of


OKTOBER HORSE FEST AT THE ROSE PALACE The fall 2010 show


season begins soon. Most folks look forward to once again competing with their horses and what better way to kick off the season than attend the Alamo Arabian Horse Club OKTO- BER FEST to be held on Oct 2nd at the Rose Palace near Boerne. The class list has been finalized featuring classes for all breeds, Arabian, Saddlebred, Morgan, Quarter Horse, Pinto, as well as grade horses. Class Summary: Halter classes 10. Walk Trot 6. Leadline 2. Hunter Pleasure 9, Western Pleasure 9. Hunter Hack 2. Fun classes 2. Flat Saddle English 3. Five Gaited 1.


been added this year. Match up a with a friend and enter this one. Also, a Novelty Costume has been added. Both are fun classes. Due to the number of classes being offered, the show committee decided to extend the day. The show will start at 8:00 AM. After class 40 there will be a break for the club Party and the remainder of the classes will continue after that. This is a PAC approved show. The Judge is rated


and will be a Judge at the Arabian National Champion- ship show in Tulsa. However, he is also a Horse Judge and


A “Pairs” class had


Alexa Nichols and Kay Moody. Having competed at the Youth Nationals and winning big there, the decision was made to go to the Canadian Nation- als. Both girls returned home with not only fond memories of a trip to Canada but also had a great show. ALEXA NICHOLS rode Easter Sunrise in western pleasure winning Championships in JTR and JOTR. KOY MOODY rode her new Country English horse – Pop Star and won two Coun- try Pleasure Championships JTR and JOTR. We have heard that Pop Star is a fabulous horse and obvi- ously, he and Koy make a great team. Four championships in a row!!!! Congratulations to Koy and Alexa! Winning is more fun!


STEVEN PARIS and FED EX Many will remember


Fed Ex being shown by Koy Moody in Country Pleasure and Costume. He is a flashy chest- nut with lots of color and stands out in a crowd. He is also a whole lot of horse. They won many awards during their time together. Koy is an excellent rider and needed more horse for the competition she would be entering at the National level. Pop Star came into the picture and proved to be the horse for her winning Championship after championship.


Fed Ex and Steven Paris. When a friend told me about the horse and his new friend, I contacted Laura Paris. She wrote “Where do I start? I have twins. Steven and Kendall age 10. They have been riding Arabian horses for two years. They have made many won- derful friends (two legged and four). Steven rides Saddleseat and Kendall rides Western. At Youth Nationals in 2009, The Moody family, offered Steven a ride in the Walk Trot Eq. on their horse Fed Ex. This was the start of a wonderful friend- ship. This spring, Koy asked if she could give Steven Fed Ex for his birthday, since she was procuring a new horse. The problem – we had no place to keep him where he could be shown.


This story is about


tory Lane farms in the past and Micheal and I worked it out where Fed Ex could go there. At the 2010 SASHA, Koy and her family told Steven that the horse was his Birthday Gift!!! He was thrilled. It was actu- ally Koy’s 16th 6th


(March 8th)


) and the twins 10th .


birthday (March birthday


Ex, Steven won his first cham- pionship in Country Pl. Eq. We are delighted at


Since acquiring Fed


the Moody’s gracious gift and great friendship. As well as Koy’s mentoring and Michael’s great training. As a matter of fact, Steven and Kendall call Koy their “muse”. Fed Ex has been working out to be a great friend for Steven and has had some great riders on his back at Victory Lane Farms. We are looking forward to the show season and our many friend- ships.”


through a friend. Terry Carter has a Five Gaited mare at Vic- tory Lane Farm. She emailed to sing the praises of Steven’s horse. She was so excited for the Paris family and pleased to have them in the barn. She also got to ride Steven’s horse and said “I like him!” Laura told us. “Ken-


Event calendar


Ranch Rodeo, Guadalupe County Fairgrounds Covered Arena, Seguin, TX. FMI call 830-379-6477.


North Texas Pony Sale, Hopkins Co. Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, TX. Sale begins at 11am. Viewing Friday afternoon , evening & Saturday morning prior to the sale. Selling 100 head of registered and grade Shetland ponies and miniature horses and a few min- iature donkeys. The 2010 sale is full!


View the website for the online catalog. For more information contact Leah at 903-967-2607, email: lmequine@ peoplescom.net or visit www.northtexa- sponysale.com.


Brazos County SHOT Clinic, Show and Collegiate Competition, Brazos County Expo Center, Bryan, TX. Sponsored by the Brazos County Extension Horse Committee. FMI call Cindy Tate at 979- 777-5458, email: ctate@blinn.edu or visit www.stockhorsetexas.org.


South Texas Trail Riders Inc. Play Day Ride, Refugio Fairgrounds, Refugio, TX. FMI call Liz Vesely at 361-563- 5498, email: designsbylizv@aol.com or visit www.sttr.net.


D&D Farm and Ranch Annual Fall Tent Sale, 516 IH-10 E., Exit 610, Seguin, TX. Hot Savings of 20-70%! Clothing for the entire family, gifts, hats, belts & so much more! FMI call 830-379-7340 or visit www.d-dfarmranch.com.


Bertram Team Penning Club Practice, Blue Bonnet Arena, Burnet, TX. 6pm. Members $5 per ride. Non-Members $7 per ride. Kids under 13, first 3 rides free. $2.50 and $3.50 thereafter. FMI call 512-556-0958 or visit: www. bertramteampenning.com.


STPA Money Series, 300 Briarmeadow, Friendswood, TX. Series: 7/17, 8/7, 8/21, 8/28, 9/11, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9. Exhibition 5pm. Playday 6pm. 11/6, 11/13, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 Exhibition 1pm. Playday 1pm. Series minimum 10 shows. Contestant minimum: 7 shows. Number of places awarded determined as of the 9th playday of series. Equal prizes per age group. (9 & Under, 10-13, 14-18, 19 & Over. Age as of January 1, 2010). Poles, Cloverleaf Barrels, Straightaway Barrels, optional Jackpot Race. Event Fees: Worker = $10, Non-Worker = $15; Exhibitions,


October 2 October 1-16 October 1-3 October 1-2


Lead-line, Jackpot Race = $5. FMI call Marietta Benson at 281-369-2375 or email: playday@pdq.net.


1st Annual Go Texas Barrel Race, 5th St & S. Ave A., Clifton Rodeo Grounds, Clifton, TX. $500 Added - 80% Pay- back. Exhibition 10am Open 4D $5 per run. Barrel Race 1pm, $25 per entry. Open will not start before 1pm. FMI call Stephanie Maultsby at 254-366-7010, info@silvershodfarms.com.


Rio Vista II, at Rio Vista Farm, Austin, TX. Centex Hunter/Jumper Recognized Show. Contact Susan McMorris, 512- 247-2303.


Oktoberfest Arabian Show, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. Sponsored by the Alamo Arabian Horse Association. FMI call 830-980-3188 or visit www.alamoarabians.org.


Your family will also take in the sites of one of Parker County’s historical ranch- es. Instruction will be in cooperation with the Doss Heritage and Cultural Center of Weatherford, TX. Limited to 40. FMI call Chad at 817-509-8969 or email: chad@cowgirl.net.


Winning Through Horsemanship Team Roping Clinic with Tyler Magnus, NRS Training Center, Decatur, TX. Limited to 16 students. $750. FMI call 800- GO-ROPIN, ext. 7001, or visit www. nrsworld.com. .


TETRA Trail Ride, 6,000+-acre Storm Ranch between Dripping Springs and Wimberley off Ranch Road 12. Mounted ride only, no wagons. Plenty of Hills & Valleys, camping at the barn area near the interior of the ranch. There is a small residence that can be rented for the weekend. Camping is primitive, no water or electric hooks ups - generators allowed. Stew Friday evening, pot luck on Saturday evening. Meals on your own. Group riding only. Working ranch - all gates are opened and closed by the scouts. TETRA Members $35, non-TETRA Members $40. Children under 12 free with


Visit us at: www.HorseGazette.com October 8-10 October 7-10


Family Day: Cowgirl U and the Doss Heritage Center, Parker County, TX. Enjoy a great day of learning for the whole family, starting with hot biscuits and coffee, followed by workshops on roping, branding and chuck wagon cooking. Both young and old will enjoy hearing and learning about Hall of Fame Honoree Cynthia Ann Parker.


rr.com. We will ride in the rain unless it’s lightening.


Peruvian Horse Breeders & Exhibitors, Will Rogers Equestrian Center, John Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. FMI visit phbande.com.


Project Cowboy, Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Watt Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Entries close September 1. Spectators - tickets starting at $50. FMI call 512-663- 6884 or visit www.projectcowboy.net.


L Cinto Ranch Trail Rider Challenge, L Cinco Ranch, Pipe Creek/Lakehills, TX. Registration begins at 7am and the Challenge begins at 8am - no late entries accepted. Limited to 20 compet- ing riders. $75 per rider / $30 per non- competing rider. Cash Prizes: $400, first place; $250, second place; $150, third place. We advise that you pre- register. No $$ required to pre-register, but please reserve your spot. FMI call Eddie Leibold at 210-363-4808 or email: ranchand_1@yahoo.com.


Hunter Jumper Horse Show, Platinum Arena, Just off Hwy 46, Seguin, TX. All level riders welcome. Awards! $10 Classes! Contact Robin Hardy for a prize list. 832-545-4192 or email: robin- hardy@hotmail.com.


Schooling Show, Walking Tall Ranch, Aubrey, TX. (rain date October 16). FMI call 940-365-9811, email: contact @ walking-tall-ranch.com and for more information and class list visit www. walking-tall-ranch.com.


All Breed Open Horse Show, 7S Arena, 7560 FM 539, Sutherland Springs, TX. Arena usage donated by 7S Arena & Sonya Flores. Show to benefit Osborne Stables Equine Rescue. FMI call 210- 287-3136 or visit www.osbornestable- sequinerescue.org to pre-register and for show information. Concessions will be available.


Hill Country Hunter Jumper Associa- tion Halloween Horse Show, Platinum Equestrian Center, Seguin, TX. All level riders welcome! $10 classes. Awards 1-6th, Chamion & Reserve for each divi- sion. Come join the fun! FMI call Robin at 832-545-4192, email: robin-hardy@ hotmail.com or visit: www.hillcountryhja. com.


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registered adult. FMI call Geri Bischoff at 512-658-0937 or email: geri45@ aol.com. For information about the cabin rental email grlfrnd222@austin.


I learned of this story I had been at Vic-


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dall was in the hospital the day after the birthday party at SA- SHA for a week with problems from her Hyper Ige. We are also leasing her a new horse. Steeler from the Youngbloods, he too is at Victory Lane. Ev- eryone has been so nice to us there. We keep our fingers crossed that Kendall stays rid- ing, it’s her true love.” Kendall is courageous little girl. In spite of her health problem, she has still managed to ride and show when possible. And win. Until next time …


stay cool.


Ginny had knee replace- ment surgery September 9th. She won’t be on the ground long - she’ll be back in the saddle soon! You can send your speedy recovery wishes to ginnyno@aol.com!


210-365-3336


Kathy Gordon, Realtor


Your Hill Country Realtor KathyGordonRealtor@yahoo.com 830-964-2811


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