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Equine Ranching
Newsletter
December 23, 2008
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Results of the 2008 NAERIC Draft Horse Classic Sale & Futurity
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photo and article by Brenda L. Hunter
Ju-Ly Gritt
2008 NAERIC Draft Horse Classic Overall Futurity Winner of $6,067.28!
Ju-Ly Gritt earned a total $6,067.28 for the first place finish, from a total purse distribution of $23,020!
The high selling foal of the NAERIC Draft Horse Classic Sale was a Percheron filly, Rose Hill Omega, consigned by Gordon & Shannon Ruzicka of Viking, Alberta and sold to Bill Prins of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Zephrin LaRiviere for $8,500.00.
The two-day competition was held November 23 & 24, 2008 in conjunction with the Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Click here to read full article.
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2008 NAERIC MGRA Trophy Buckle Awards
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In recognition of the excellence and versatility of NAERIC-bred horses at the local competition level in Manitoba, NAERIC trophy buckles were presented to the high point NAERIC registered horse and rider combinations in the Manitoba Gymkhana Rodeo Association (MGRA) Pee Wee Classes (under 13 years of age) and Junior Division (under 18 years of age) at the annual MGRA Awards Banquet held November 22nd in Brandon, MB. The evening social event included a dinner, year-end award presentations, and prize draws.
The 2008 high-point MGRA Pee Wee Class and Junior Division winners were:
Peewee Western Pleasure: Kelsey Wheeler and Mitos Lookin Alive
Junior Western Pleasure: Shelbey Macpherson and Major Fashion
Junior Western Reining: Geralea De Yaegher and Imps Tuff Dude
Junior Pole Bending: Shane Bergeson and Wakopa Handy Comet
Junior Barrel Racing: Shane Bergeson and Wakopa Handy Comet
The MGRA collects points from each of their sanctioned shows throughout the summer. Points are collected based on a horse/rider combination. When membership fees are paid, competitors identify their horses as NAERIC registered. The MGRA Points Secretary tracks all points earned by NAERIC horses in order to identify the Hi-Point NAERIC horse in each age division. In order to achieve a Hi-Point Award, horses must be able to perform consistently (over 20 shows per summer) across four events: Western Pleasure, Reining, Barrel Racing and Pole Bending. Only riders competing with NAERIC registered horses are eligible for the trophy buckle awards.
About the Manitoba Gymkhana Rodeo Association (MGRA)
The MGRA is an established grassroots horse association that has been functioning for more than 45 years. Established in 1961, a group of people dedicated to improving the standards of Western horsemanship held a meeting to form an association with the main objectives being to publish a standard set of rules and to set up a point system whereby championships could be aarded at the close of each summer. The association was formed and is known as the Manibot Gymkhana Rodeo Association. This association is operated and conducted as a non-profit association.
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About NAERIC
The North American Equine Ranching Information Council (NAERIC) is a non-profit association of equine ranchers engaged in horse production and management of pregnant mares. Estrogens extracted from pregnant mares' urine (PMU) are used in the production of hormone therapies for women. NAERIC serves its members, the horse industry and general public as an agribusiness resource by providing the latest information and research on ranch management, equine care, breeding practices and innovative marketing programs. The council is dedicated to ensuring the NAERIC brand represents overall quality. NAERIC supports and promotes the partnership between agriculture and women's health care. For complete information, visit www.naeric.org
The North American Equine Ranching Information Council (NAERIC)
P.O. Box 43968
Louisville, Kentucky 40253
Ph) 502-245-0425
Fax) 502-245-0438
info@naeric.org
www.naeric.org
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