On September 15, 2007, the Indiana Appaloosa Association held it’s 44th Weanling & Yearling Futurity in conjunction with the Hoosier Appaloosa Association Weanling/Yearling Futurity. The Futurities were held at the Johnson County 4-H Grounds in Franklin, Indiana with sunny but cool weather enjoyed by all. There was a lot of color to behold in all the classes.
The IAA gave a Trail of Painted Ponies ‘Horse With No Name’ collectible figurine to the 1st place winner of each weanling & yearling class.
The IAA & HAA also offered a combined club color class & gave awards of $200 thru 4 places & halters to 10 places.
Champion of Champion Weanling honors went to A Rodeo Star (photo) owned by Cecil & Beverly Moss & shown by Joe Scott. The Mosses received a $250 cash award from the club for their win in addition to a bronze trophy sponsored by IAA member, Marylynn France.
This year’s Futurity payouts totaled over $5000. Included in the total were payouts to stallion owners who donated a service to the 2006 IAA Stallion Service Sale.
When a donated stallion service sells at ½ price of the regular fee (minimum of $300), both the stallion & mare owners get free entries into both the open & closed weanling classes. When the resulting weanling places in the closed class, the stallion & mare owners each receive ½ of that foal’s winnings for the class. For stallion owners interested in donating a service for the 2008 breeding season or for more information about the IAA Futurity, go to the club website at http://www.indaphc.com or contact Michelle Bowman at dmbfarms@adamswells.com or at (260) 597-7407.
Thanks to Michelle for the article.
*** Photo by Jim Davis, www.jimdavisphoto.com
It was a remarkable victory for Jack Hennig and High Jo Lena in the FRCHA (Florida Reined Cow Horse Association) Bridle Spectacular show on September 8 and 9th, 2007 in Sarasota, Florida. Jack and High Jo Lena AKA Wysi Wyg placed first in the Open Bridle on Saturday and second in the Open Bridle class on Sunday and third in the Bridle Spectacular. The Bridle Spectacular included Cutting, Reining and Working Cowhorse. “This was a tough competition”, said Jack, who competed against two NRCHA World Champions. “Her cow work was exceptional on both days, and she was really strong down the fence”.
This was not Jack and Wysi’s first win, back in October of 2006, Jack and Wysi placed first in the FRCHA Bridle Spectacular and together they have won many NRCHA events and ApHC World and National Championships in Reining, Working Cowhorse, Roping and Games.
Wysi Wyg (pronounced Wizzy Wig) stands for “What you see is what you get”; she was named so by her breeder Bill Cookshaw of Cee Arr Appaloosas in Canada when, upon seeing her as a foal for the first time remarked, “Well, what you see is what you get!”, as he looked down and saw a colorless all black filly with one white foot. Now the once colorless filly is loaded to the brim with color, says Justin. She is now a beautiful, loud blue roan mare with one white foot.
It does not come as much of a surprise to know that Wysi Wyg is descended from the legendary hall of fame stallion High Sign who also excelled in multiple events under Jack. Wysi was sired by Canadian Superhorse High Sign Nugget and is out of a double-bred Ima Doc O’Lena mare, Im Jessalena owned by Bill Cookshaw. The Bowles family (owners of Bowles Ranch), purchased Wysi Wyg in 2003 from Bill as a three year old. “After watching a video of the mare, we knew she would be a perfect match for Justin, she had such a great way of moving” said Erica. Shortly after purchasing Wysi, the Bowles went to Jack to train both Wysi and Justin. “Jack has always been such an inspiration to me, ever since I was a young boy and I first saw him at a show aboard High Sign” said Justin. Justin has shown High Jo Lena in the FRCHA starting in Green I and has worked his way up through the Green Program and is now showing down the fence in the Non Pro Bridle. In 2006, Justin and Wysi won the Non Pro Working Cow Horse at the ApHC National Show. This was Justin’s first time competing at the Nationals. “Jack’s training and instruction were instrumental to Justin and Wysi’s success.”, said Erica.
In 2004, the Bowles Family purchased High Paddy O’lena, Wysi’s younger brother. A 2001 Red Leopard Stallion, High Paddy O’lena is following in the “hoofprints” of his older sister. Wysi has set a high bar for Rebel to follow, but we have confidence in him. He is doing really well commented Erica. “Both horses are under the careful guidance of Jack. Jack is truly one of the greatest horsemen; it has been an honor to ride with him. If I had to describe Jack in three words, it would be humble, honest and driven. We are really proud of his many accomplishments and proud to be his students”.
(note from Heather McLevin)
I thought I would let you know about some Appaloosas that have been doing well in reining, reined cow horse & cutting.
Bill Cookshaw’s horse, “Ima Docs High Sign” with Shawna Sapergia has won or been reserve in some bigger NRHA events (Reining Alberta Spring Classic & the Hungry Horse). They are leaving for the CRBC this week & I believe they also will be shown at the Canadian Supreme the end of this month.
“Absolutely High” and Jim Dobler were Reserve Champions in both the Caton Ranch Amateur & Non Pro Derbies (NRCHA). Geoff Hoar and “Nu Cash Sign” were the Reserve Champions in the Caton Ranch Limited Open Derby.
Several Appaloosas competed in the recent Goodyear Canada Canadian Snaffle Bit Futurity and Championships (high ranking reined cow horse futurity with over $62,000 in cash & prizes). Quite a few did very well. “Smart Little Leaguer” was the high score fence horse ($300) in the Open Snaffle Bit Futurity & finished 4th overall ($1840). “Ima Bootscootin Lena” was 3rd in the Limited Open Snaffle Bit Futurity ($1050). “Mighty High Sign” was 3rd in the Non Pro Limited class $150). “High’O'Lena” won ($270) & “Immortal Sign” was the Reserve Champion ($210) in the Youth Limited.
At the Canadian Super Stakes, “Test This Remedy” was the Champion in the Open Bridle Class (ARCHA). “Sign Of Hail” placed & won NCHA money at the Cutters Classic Open Futurity.
“High’O'Lena” also finished 4th in the Reining Alberta Spring Classic Limited Open class & Co-Reserve Champion in the Beginner Youth 13 & under.
At the Reining Alberta Summer Classic he was 3rd in the Limited Open. “Classic Image Too” tied for 7th in the Rookie Reining (55 horses).
Many of these horses will be shown at the Canadian Supreme at the end of the month. This is year 31 for the Supreme. The added purse is over $300,000 plus a payback from entries. Also the Wrangler Cutting Futurity is coming up.
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