Walking Horse Association of Michigan Monthly Mini E-Newsletter

  

  

Happy New Year.  Now is the time to renew your membership.  Please visit www.whamonline.com and download your membership file and send it in.    

Oft times, we lose sight of why we do things or what we are about.  Being a member of WHAM is not only about supporting Michigan, but it is also about supporting the sound horse movement for the Tennessee Walking Horses. 

  

Today, more than ever, the Tennessee Walking Horse is one of the greatest breeds of horses for both rail and trail.  Their inherant smooth gait is second to none.  Their easy, calm disposition makes them perfect horses for both young and old, experienced and novice riders.  Part of belonging to WHAM supports the efforts to completely eliminate the practice of soring to obtain the exaggerated gaits. 

  

Not only is it about the soring, it is about belonging and supporting something greater than ourselves.    These horses are part of the fabric of our lives and together, we all make a difference.

  

To join WHAM, go to www.whamonline.com and download your 2013 membership today.  Welcome to the smoothest ride on earth.

Greetings, fellow WHAM members! I hope your winter is going well. As your new vice president, I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve the club and also introduce myself to anyone who may not have met me. I have owned Tennessee Walking Horses for twenty-nine years.

 

I first joined WHAM about ten years ago. I had shown my walkers in 4-H for many years and helped to educate people on the fact that yes, walking horses can canter and be shown in western, reining, pole bending, and barrels. We always

showed and trail rode our horses when I was growing up.

 

Over the last few years, I have started showing again, and can be found with my spoiled mare Moon & my other mare Duchess. I am happy to say that in 2012 my showing became a family affair with my mom Sharon tagging along and occasionally showing Moon.

 

One of my favorite show memories of this past year was watching my mom show Moon at the Little Celebration. My mom had not ridden in two years and had not shown for over fifeen years. It's wonderful to be able to share my experiences in WHAM with my family and WHAM friends.

 

I plan to continue to support WHAM and its members as vice president, and I look forward to meeting everyone on trails and at the shows this year.

 

Sincerely Yours,

Amy Langner

Reminder to keep your animals in some shelter.    Those cold north winds are blowing.

  

Hay prices are hitting an all time high ($10/bale)

  

Keep salt available - horses need to drink a lot of water in the cold.

  

Welcome Nilei Isom and her spotted horse Buddy!

  

If your horse is chewing on his blanket - try sprinkling some hot red cayenne pepper on it. 

  

Take inventory of your tack and start looking for tack sales. 

  

Great book:  Tug of War:  Classical vs Modern Dressage.

  

New FB group:  United States Gaited Dressage Horse Foundation

  

Congrats to the Wycoff family and their newest arrival:  Shane.