News & Events


Contributed by Laura Cannon


Texas A&M University’s De-


partment of Animal Science wel- comed 2 new stallions for the 2012 season.The first, Shadownics, a 2000 bay by Bueno Chexinic and out of Muskegs Shadow, was a gift from Sally and Ron Hoppe, Salem, OR. Shadownics is a multiple AQHA World Show qualifier with over $30,000 ofNRHAlifetime earnings plus an- other $20,000 in non-NRHA-approved rein- ing


events. The


second,


Sonitanovemberlena, has over $33,000 of NCHA earnings, out of November Dove, and is owned by Michael J Krueger of Kingsville. Both of the stallions add a new dimension to the breeding program. The Horse Center has broodmares tracing back to sires such as Rey Jay, Nubar, and PopA Top Pep. Such broodmares offer the new stallions a great opportunity to produce out- standing cowhorse, reining, and cutting off- spring for students to train. The 2 new stallions will also stand to the public. fmi, Dave Golden, Horse Center Manager, or KrissySchroeder,BreedingManager, horse- center@tamu.edu.


All the Pretty Saddles, the fourth edi-


tion and by Nick Pernokas, Stephenville, was recently released. Originally written in themid-90’s, the book is intended to help a person make an informed decision in pur- chasing a saddle, with advice from a sad- dlemaker’s perspective. Nick explained about the cover, “People askwhy the saddle on the cover is an old, stained, used one.The reason is that at the timeCherylMagoteaux took the picture, over a million dollars had beenwon in that saddle.You can read about it inside.”The book is available fromequine bookstores everywhere, or can be purchased directly from Pernokas, 254.968.7161 or www.pernokassaddlery.com. That website includes a synopsis of the book, plus some


2-year-old Peyton Robertson recently won her first trophy buckle, riding her pony, Buzzby, at a Little Britches rodeo.


reviews. New AQHA all-around and specialized


novice judges were recently approved by the AQHAExecutive and Judges committees. The newly approved all-around judges include NancyAlto-Renfro (CA), Tyler Crouse (MO), Jennifer Gross (IN), Jeff Greaves (IL), Mark Guynn (CO),Mike Hoeppner (TX), Ryan Kail (AZ), andMichaelOchetto (TX).The newspe- cialized novice judges are TaraAnderson (PA) andArianna Sear (TX).


Ken Eppers Performance Horses, of


Krum, has a new assistant trainer, Katie Peter- son, formerly ofCartersville,GA.


Justin Underwood was injured in a bad


horsewreck at theMay 18-20 Coors Challenge USTPA event in Fort Worth. Justin, of New Summerfield,was amember of the 2011AQHA team penning championship team. Justin’s leg was broken and his ankle required plates and pins. It appears that he probably won’t be able towork orwalk for severalmonths. The timing is especially rough, as he and wife Jennifer are expecting a baby in just a couple of months. Jared and Susan Lesh are trying to put together a benefit sorting the last weekend in July. fmi, www.ettpa.com.


The Archer County 4-H Horse Club


hosted its 3rd annual trail ride and cookout on May 27.The fun-filled event is the club’s annual


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