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The GCDHA has a new phone number: 317-21-GCDHA (317-214-2342)
The GCDHA Part-bred Division now has its own website: www.gcdhapartbreds.com
Upcoming 2010 Events
Sept. 24 - 26, 2010 - The 4th Annual Heartland Feathered Classic at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville, IN http://www.gcdha.com/HeartlandFeatheredClassic.htm
Oct. 3, 2010 - Gypsy Show at the Pomona Fairgrounds - Pomona, CA http://www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/documents/2010PremiumBook.pdf http://www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/documents/2010EntryForm.pdf
For more information contact:
Linda Inger at vulturine@as.net 661-675-5675 Sandi Johhnson at sj808@cox.net 760-522-0777
The Oregon State Fair just finished up. Thanks to GCDHA member, Linda Dennis, the OR Fair has provided Gypsy classes for several years and this year's classes were very well attended. Through the efforts of member Linda Hancock, this year the fair also offered Drum Horse classes. The Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association provided prize money to both the champion Gypsy gelding and the champion Drum Horse gelding plus smaller checks to the winners of the Drum Horse In-Hand classes.
Linda Dennis organized a very well received barn party on Sunday evening with pizza and door prizes. The GCDHA would like to congratulate all the winners at the OR State Fair and we'll publish more infos and pictures as we receive them.
*********************************************** Past Events 2009
Update: October 1, 2009 - The 2009 Heartland Feathered Classic was a great success and, for the second year in a row, was the largest show in the country, with the most cash prizes. Friday evening dinner was wonderful and the band, Kennedy's Kitchen, was irresistible. The silent auction, benefiting the youth fund, raised over $2200!
Some of the big winners included; Feathered Gold Stable with their Gypsy Cob stallion, Mickey Finn - High Point Performance Gypsy Cob ($500), High Point GCDHA registered horse ($500), 1st Place Jumpers ($100) and Champion Gypsy Stallion
Jeanna Haggard with her Drum Horse stallion, Killian's Irish Red - High Point Performance Drum Horse ($500), Champion Drum Horse stallion plus Drum Horse Best of Breed. Killian also attained his Model status through the inspection program.
Robin Hale with her Gypsy Cob gelding, Big John's Biscuits and Gravy - High Point performance gelding ($500)
Annette and Brianna Bonnert with their Gypsy Cob gelding, Lake Ridge Charles Dickens - Champion Gypsy Gelding ($100)
Nancy Hayden with her Gypsy Cob Mare, Anum Cara - Champion Gypsy Mare plus Gypsy Cob Best of Breed. Cara also attained her Model status through the inspection program.
Sue Bennici - Recipient of the annual Spirit Award
Watch for pictures to be posted, soon. In the meantime, you can view the proofs at: http://sporthorseone.exposuremanager.com/g/gcdha
Thank you to judges Albert Coates and Christopher Willett for doing such a terrific job and special thank you to our brilliant show secretary Shannon Johnson and all our very special volunteers, who keep this show running.
Aug. 21 - 23, 2009 Continental Divide Horse Show and Gypsy Breed Classic to be held at The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds) in Loveland, CO. Currently planning for 21 Gypsy classes, including halter, performance and driving. Gypsies will also be able to participate in several open classes with Morgans, Freisians and Saddlebreds. Sponsorships welcomed. For more information, contact Jan or Charlie Cox at irishcobs@gmail.com Aug. 1 - 2, 2009 - Renaissance Gypsy Affaire at Cielo Celeste Farm - details at www.cielocelestefarm.com Aug. 31 - Sept. 1, 2009 - Northwest Regional Gypsy Horse Show at the Oregon State Fair in Salem, OR. For details, please visit the Oregon State Fair website at: http://www.oregonstatefair.org/competition/horse-show Sept. 24 - Dressage at Devon - GCDHA Individual Breed Class (IBC)
Sept. 25 - 27, 2009 - 3rd Annual Heartland Feathered Classic at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville, IN - Inspections on Friday morning with classes starting Friday afternoon, followed by Friday evening exhibitor's party. Dinner will be catered by the firefighters of Smoke Eaters BBQ and entertainment provided by the fantastic Irish band, Kennedy's Kitchen, www.kennedyskitchen.com Saturday and Sunday feature two full days of classes with something for everyone. Sponsorships welcomed! For more information, visit www.GCDHA.com/HeartlandFeatheredClassic.htm or contact Shannon Johnson at heartlandfeatheredclassic@hotmail.com Nov. 12 - 15, 2009 - Equine Affaire at Springfield, MA - Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association will have an information booth and exhibit stall in the Breed Pavilion and there will be breed demonstrations during the event. Spectators can also visit the horses and owners at their stalls inside "C" Barn. For more information, visit www.equineaffaire.com June 19 - 21, 2009 - Baroque Solstice at Donida Farm in Auburn, WA - Benefit for women's breast cancer offering Gypsy Cob, Drum Horse, Friesian and Andalusian Classes. Also offering Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse inspection. This is a USDF/USEF recognized "A" Show. Update: The Baroque Solstice Show provided a wonderful experience for everyone attending. Thirteen horses participated in the Friday morning inspection with four of those doing both in-hand and working levels. Shannon Johnson provided a hospitality room, complete with refreshments, and did a wonderful job of making everyone feel welcome. A special thank you to trainer Morgan Carr, who was of tremendous help to many of the novice exhibitors, there. Below, are a few photos from the show.
July 8 - 11, 2009 - Flagstone Farms Adult Equestrian Camp Flagstone Farms, located in Bluffton Ohio, will be hosting an adult equestrian camp this summer designed to educate adults on the basics of equine care, riding, and driving. The camp will be limited to 7 participants. Each camp participant will have daily private lessons, group lessons, and evening topic discussion. Private horses are welcome or school horses can be provided. Stalls and full accommodations will be available. Breakfast and lunch provided daily. Child care also available. Camp will be designed in a very informal atmosphere, designed to learn and have fun. June 13 & 14, 2009 - Texas Gypsy and Drum Horse Classic at Myers Park in McKinney, TX Update: Reports are in and it sounds like the inaugural Texas Gypsy and Drum Horse Classic was great fun! Golden Signature Farm has sent a couple photos, including their numerous ribbons and their Junior Champion Drum Horse Filly, Spring Spellcaster. For more show photos, visit Megan Parks Photography at http://www.meganparks.exposuremanager.com/g/summerclassic
April 2 - 5, 2009: Equine Affaire, Columbus, OH - Please visit the GCDHA exhibit booth in the Breed Pavilion, along with members in the Horse and Farms Exhibit barn and check the Equine Affaire schedule so you don't miss the breed demonstrations!
Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, 2009: Equine Affaire - Pomona, CA - The GCDHA will once again have a booth at the Equine Affaire held in Pomona, CA. Members representing the Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Assoc. include, Desert Jewel Gypsies, Shiredale Farm, Subia Drafts, Happy Camp Cobs and Clononeen Farm. If you're planning on attending this event, please stop by and visit us in the Breed Pavilion.
2008
Dec. 12 - 14, 2008- Festival of Horses at West World in Scottsdale, AZ: The Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Assoc., was represented by Andrea Oman and her Drum Horse gelding, Teddy Bear. Over the course of the event. Teddy Bear acted as a wonderful ambassador for the breed and charmed all who visited with him. Thank you Andrea and Teddy Bear for representing the Drum Horse and the GCDHA! Watch for more information in the Jan. newsletter.
2008 Heartland Feathered Classic: The HFC was fantastic! The facility is wonderful, the weather was perfect and the people and horses unsurpassed. With 85 horses and 366 entries, this year's Heartland Feathered Classic was the largest Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse show in North America.
This year's big winners include: Spirit Award - Cory & Misty Widmar of Gypsy Dreams Farm Gifted Gelding $100 Gelding Championship - Finnegan, owned by Lucky Star Stable Gifted Gelding $500 High Point Performance Gelding - Finnegan, owned by Lucky Star Stable $500 High Point Performance Gypsy Cob - Finnegan, owned by Lucky Star Stable $500 High Point GCDHA Registered Horse - Lake Ridge British Sterling, owned by Lake Ridge Farm $1000 Premier Showman Award - Rob & Julianne Wilson of Shamrock Farms A Special presentation was made to GlennRainier Farm owners and breeders of the 2007 Gifted Gelding of the Year, GlennRainier Irish Legacy, aka Axel
Past Events:
Heartland Feathered Classic: New - $1,000 Premier Showman Award to be offered at the 2008 Heartland Feathered Classic. This honor will be awarded to the showman who presents their Gypsy Cob or Drum Horse in a manner that best exemplifies the flash of the Gypsy Culture or Ceremonial Parade while still characterizing the safe, sensible and kind manner of the Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse. The Show Committee, Judges and Gypsy breeders, in attendance, will select the Premier Showman on Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Heartland Feathered Classic in Danville, IN. The Premier Showman will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize.
2nd Annual Heartland Feathered Classic to be held Sept. 26th - 28th, 2008: The HFC will once again be held at the wonderful Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville, IN. Inspections on Friday afternoon to be followed by a barn party Friday night. Saturday and Sunday offer a full slate of Gypsy Cob, Drum Horse and Part-bred classes. The HFC will, once again, provide a halter and driving judge from among the well-known Gypsy community. This year's guest judge is none other than renowned breeder, Mr. Tom Dooley. Notice: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr. Dooley will be unable to attend the HFC. Mr. Michael Vine has graciously agreed to step in and act as the halter and driving judge. New for 2008 - The HFC will also offer classes for horses with a GCDHA Identification Certificate (those Shire, Clyde and Friesian horses with ID numbers to be used in the breeding of Drum Horses). Also offering Youth and Amateur classes. This show is open to all registered Gypsy Cobs, regardless of registry, all Gypsy Cob Part-breds registered with the GCDHA or the GCSA, and all GCDHA registered Drum Horses, Drum Horse Part-breds and ID Stock. Over $3000 in cash prizes with special awards going to the High Point Youth, High Point Gypsy Cob, High Point Drum Horse, High Point Gelding and High Point GCDHA registered horse. Show information now available, please contact Shannon Johnson at shannon@mdjohnsoninc.com or call Shannon at 360-969-0549.
2008 Heartland Feathered Classic Sponsors: We want to thank our 2008 HFC sponsors. These are breeders and enthusiasts who's contributions make it possible to provide such fantastic awards, judges and show venue. We are still accepting sponsorships and, to date, the generosity of the following farms is deeply appreciated:
Platinum Sponsors: Clononeen Farm - www.irishcobireland.com Desert Jewel - www.djwwgypsyhorses.com Shamrock Farms - www.shamrockfarmky.com
Gold Sponsors: Blarney Stone Acres - www.blarneystoneacresgypsyhorses.com Drum and Feather Farm - www.drumandfeather.com GlennRainier Farm - www.glennrainier.com Magickal Farm of Abingdon, VA Welsh Gypsy Cobs - www.welshgypsyhorses.com West Hill Ranches - www.westhillranches.com Westmoreland Gypsies - www.gypsyhorseswestmorelandfarm.com
Class Sponsors Finnegan's Fields - www.finnegansfieldsgypsyhorses.com Feathered Gold Stables - www.featheredgold.com GlennRainier Farm - www.glennrainier.com Golden Signature Farm - www.goldensignaturefarm.com GHA - www.gypsyhorseassociation.org Mandarin Gypsies - www.mandaringypsyhorses.com Rosewater Gypsies - www.rosewatergypsies.com Anonymous Dressage Enthusiast and Friend of the Gypsy Cob!
Additional Inspection Site: NEW: The inspection hosted by Desert Jewel Gypsies has been postponed. Watch for new dates to be announced for Desert Jewel's open house and inspection, early 2009. This inspection will be open to the public and all Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse owners are welcome to bring their horses.
Drum Horses approved in Europe: A Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association daughter stud book has now been approved by the Netherlands PVE. This is the first European government approved stud book to include Drum Horses. The GCDHA-NL has now held 3 inspections and the enthusiasm for the Drum Horse is overwhelming! www.GCDHA.NL
GGIFT - Gifted Geldings Incentive Fund & Trust: The new Gifted Geldings incentive program is now under way. We have received extremely positive feedback on the new Gifted Geldings program, which is designed to recognize, promote and reward Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse geldings who are being used for show, work, exhibition or family fun.
Being the backbone of any breed, geldings hold a special place of recognition and honor, within the Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association. The “Gifted Geldings” program offers the perfect environment to promote, recognize and honor outstanding geldings. While the incentive to geld should always be the ideal that leads to the betterment of the breed, as well as, the safety and enjoyment of its enthusiasts, many rare breeds, or those breeds enjoying a huge popularity and upswing in numbers, often see the need for an additional incentive. By creating the Gifted Geldings Incentive Fund & Trust, the Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association would like to also recognize and reward those owners/breeders who make the, sometimes difficult, decision to geld.
Gifted Gelding Awards;
· Gifted Gelding receiving highest (national) scores at GCDHA inspections· Gifted Gelding accumulating the highest number of points in the Merit Awards Program (GCDHA & Open Shows)· All GCDHA sponsored Gypsy or Drum Horse Gifted Gelding in-hand classes will have added money· All GCDHA sponsored shows to offer Hi-Point Performance Gifted Gelding award· Gifted Gelding – Family or Service Horse Award
Gifted Gelding Rules;
1. Gifted Geldings do not require a nomination fee, they simply have to be a GCDHA registered gelding2. All Gifted Geldings must be properly designated as geldings on their GCDHA registration certificates3. The owner’s of Gifted Geldings must be current GCDHA members4. Gifted Geldings designated as family or service horses include only those Gifted Geldings who do not participate in shows, in any given awards year5. A special fund will be set up and designated as the Gifted Geldings Incentive Fund & Trust6. Funding for the Gifted Geldings Incentive will come, in part, from registrations. For every registration received, the GCDHA will designate two dollars of the registration fee for the Gifted Geldings Incentive7. Additional funds may be supplied through sponsorships, fund raisers and donations
News Flash: The 2007 Gifted Gelding awards went to Billy O'Brien, owned by Shamrock Farms in Smithfield, KY. Billy was the high point Gelding at the 2007 Heartland Feathered Classic. And GlennRainier Irish Legacy (aka Axel), owned by GlennRainier Farm in Enumclaw, WA. Axel was the high point Gifted Gelding of the Year.
****** 2007 Events ***********************
Oct. 19 - 21, 2007 - Heartland Feathered Classic - Danville, IN - Gypsy & Drum Horse Show and Inspection. What a success! The HFC was both fun and educational. Thanks to Michael Connors (Ireland) and James Taylor (England), our judges, and Brian Cash (England), our ring steward. Exhibitors came from all over the eastern half of the country and everyone's already looking forward to next year's show! The inspection was the best attended, to date, with 22 horses being inspected on Friday and another 10 horses inspected the following Tuesday. High Scoring horse on Friday was the Gypsy Cob mare, Magickal Farm McKenzie, and the high scoring horse on Tuesday was the stallion, Clononeen Mull of Kintyre. Winner of the very first $500 Gifted Gelding award for high point gelding, was Shamrock Billy O'Brien. A special award was given to the exhibitor who most embodied the kind and generous spirit of the Gypsy Cob & Drum Horse. Winner of the 2007 Spirit Award was Jim & Cindy Patterson.
We wish to thank our sponsors who made this possible!
Shamrock Farm - www.shamrockfarmky.com Clononeen Farm - www.clononeenfarm.com Drum and Feather Farm - www.drumandfeather.com Healing Tree Products - www.healing-tree.com Zephyr Equine Gifts - www.zegifts.com Blarney Stone Acres - www.blarneystoneacresgypsyhorses.com Mandarin Gypsy Horses - www.mandaringypsyhorses.com SquirrelWood Gypsies - www.squirrelwoodgypsies.com Gypsy Fortune Farm - www.gypsyfortunefarm.com Braggs Feed and Tack - Danville, IN Grand Champion Saddlery - 3905 W 96th St. Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: 317-872-4248
Nov. 8th - Annual Meeting in Springfield, MA
Nov. 8th - 11th - Equine Affaire in Springfield, MA. Come visit the Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association at the exhibit booth located in the Breed Pavilion, meet with GCDHA members and their horses in the Horse and Farm Exhibit Area, located in the "C" Barn and don't miss the Gypsy Horse breed demonstrations, as well as, the Drum Horse breed demonstration.
April, 2007 - Equine Affaire in Columbus, OH was cold and rainy but a good time was still had by GCDHA members. Attending the event was Judy Yocom and Danielle Cunningham of All Star Farm, John & Claudette Griffith of Belladonna Gypsies, John & Becky Glover of Drum and Feather Farm, Bob & Kim Swaisgood of Evenstar Farm, Sue Bennici of FeatherWood Farm, Tanya Bryson of Mariah Farms, Charlie & Jan Cox of Parnell's Irish Cobs, Marisa Marin-Caputo of Roscreigh Stables, Rob & Julianne Wilson of Shamrock Farms, Micah & Julia Nelson, James Taylor and one of our newer members, the American Gypsy Horse Breed Association. The AGHBA brought their first Angel Baby, Sir Gawain, had him on display in the GCDHA demo stall. Below are some photos from the Equine Affaire event.
March, 2007 - Year End Awards: The 2006 show points have been tabulated and the big winner is Michelle Purcell's Gypsy Diva! Diva was the champion in Halter, Western Pleasure, Hunter on the Flat, Working Hunter, Saddle Seat and Specialty. Sue Bennici's filly, FW Lady Blue, walked away with champion Promotional Award. Congratulations Michelle and Sue!
Nov., 2006 - Equine Affaire in Springfield, MA was well attended by GCDHA members. The Gypsy Cobs look fantastic and gave 2 great demonstrations. The Drum Horses also did an outstanding job and Drum Horse stallion, King Rocky, was a nightly feature of the Pfizer Fantasia. This was a first for the Drum Horse breed and King Rocky looked absolutely gorgeous under the spotlight. King Rocky is owned by Katherine Pears of Northeast Gypsy Legends. Members attending the event included: Lise McNamara of Blarney Stone Acres, John & Claudette Griffith of Belladonna Gypsies, Julie MacKinnon of Nautilus Gold, John & Becky Glover of Drum & Feather Farm, Brian and Deirdre Cash of Clononeen Farm, Katherine Pears of Northeast Gypsy Legends, Caryl Giard of Painted Hills Gypsys, Shirecrest Equine Education Center, Stacey Cullen of Tawney Falls Farm, Terry Marshall of Iron Bridge Farm, Jill Canillas Daly of Kell Cala, Bud Hartman of Lakeview Farm, Bob and Kim Swaisgood of Evenstar Farm, Micah Nelson, Bloomfield, NY, Debbie Reinicke of Finnegan's Fields and Lana Markey of North Ster Farm. Pictures below were taken during the event.
Oct., 2006 - Union Grove, WI Inspection: Our second inspection was held at a lovely facility in WI. Both stallions and mares were inspected and our judge was the very well known British judge and trainer, Mr. Christopher Willett. High scoring horse of the day was Clononeen Playboy.
Oct., 2006 - Spokane, WA Inspection: North America's very first inspection took place under a brilliant blue sky. The judge was none other than renowned artist James Taylor of England. James was as thorough in his inspection of each horse as he is in his artwork and wagon building, running his hands down the legs and picking up the feet of every participant. He was thoughtful and articulate about each score and then, after the inspection, was gracious enough to spend time with each participant going over the fine points of the breed and answering questions about conformation, type and bloodlines. Just as commendable are our participants. With inspections being new to this breed, many people were quite nervous about bringing their horses out and presenting them. Kudos to those brave souls that made this first inspection a success! Thank you to Sharon Teague of Big Sky Gypsy And Drum Horses, Dan & Cyndi Holcomb of White Stone Ranch, Greg and Maureen Griffin of CastleKnoll Gypsy Cobs and Michele Bournonville of Midnight Sun Ranch for being so supportive. And thank you to Shannon Johnson for finding the Spokane Sporthorse Farm, the people at this facility were so nice to work with, we really enjoyed being there.
April 6 - 9, 2006 - The Equine Affaire in Columbus, OH was another smashing success. With a booth and exhibit stall located in the Breed Pavilion and a display in the Horse & Farm Exhibits area, we had a huge amount of exposure. The Gypsy Cobs and Drum Horses were also involved in a total of 5 demonstrations and included horses in-hand, side saddle, hunt seat, saddle seat, driving and western. Many thanks to the members that brought horses or just came to show your support!
Feb. 2006 - Equine Affaire in Pomona, CA was a wonderful event. The camaraderie between all Gypsy owners was terrific and the attendees loved the horses. Many thanks to all our members who brought horses or came to offer help and support. A special thanks to Charlie and Jan Cox for bringing their Gypsy wagon to have on display in the breed booth.
If you would like to submit a nomination for the 2006 show season, go the the "Forms" page and print out a nomination form. Complete the form and send it, along with the nomination fee to Vera Nederostek (address on form). For points from open shows to count, they must be submitted within 30 days of the event. Good Luck in the upcoming show season!
GCDHA Group at the Ballinasloe Fair
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