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WCHA E-News - November 15, 2007
Greetings!
The richest man who ever lived, King Solomon, said "Without vision, the people perish." Vision is certainly one of the
goals of the World Conformation Horse Association and was the main topic during its launch event October 17. Read on to
learn what happened at that meeting and see the presentation.
It's also interesting to know that King Solomon was a horseman, owning 4,000 stalls for his horses and chariots and
keeping 12,000 horsemen on his payroll. Even he would have liked the vision of the WCHA Breeders Classic, bringing value to
the halter horse stallion and their resulting foals. Learn more about that as you read on.
Remember, your comments are always welcome and you are encouraged to forward the newsletter to your friends and colleagues
using the forward e-mail tool at the bottom of the newsletter.
More than 350 Attend Celebration Launch
Interest in the conformation horse received strong affirmation after a crowd of more than 350 attended the first official
meeting of the World Conformation Horse Association October 17 in Columbus, Ohio, with nearly 400 attending a reception staged
to launch the horse industry's newest association. An additional 50 members joined during the event.
Held during the All American Quarter Horse Congress, the two-hour WCHA membership meeting provided current members and
interested persons with a snap shot of the mission of and plans for the group, as well as the list of nominees for the first
WCHA Executive Committee and Board of Directors along with its plans for a breeders program.
"Walking into that room full of excited and interested people was a great thrill for me," said Peter Cofrancesco, III, of
Sparta, New Jersey, one of the driving forces behind the formation of the group. "The work that has been done by a few over the
past five months was clearly worth the effort and now we have many more interested in seeing this group and are coming forward to
volunteer their time and effort."
Read more about the event,
watch the movie and scroll through the presentation at our web site.
The People Have Spoken
Congratulations to the following individuals elected to serve on the first WCHA Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Leam more about the duties of the WCHA Executive Committee and Board of Directors by visiting the
WCHA By-Laws.
Bios and contact information for the Executive Committee and Board will be posted to the WCHA web site shortly.
WCHA Breeders Classic To Launch in 2008
The WCHA Breeders Classic will begin in 2008 and is designed to generate large purses at affordable pricing while
providing leveled competition and market growth.
The WCHA Breeders Classic is limited to WCHA Breeders Classic enrolled foals, sired by Breeders Classic enrolled Stallions.
Funds raised through Stallion enrollments will be used immediately for fall futurities, and funds invested through foal enrollments
will be used for maturity classes for those respective foals.
Enrollment forms and information will be made available on the WCHA web site shortly.
Thanks to Supporters of the Launch Event!
The WCHA wishes to thank all those who supported the celebration October 17 at the All American Quarter Horse Congress.
A big thanks to Denny Hales, Executive Vice President of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association for providing a location and his
personal support. In recognition of his support, Denny was made the first, and only, Honorary Founding Member.
Topping off what was a great evening were those companies who supplied the WCHA with door prizes. They include:
- Blue Ribbon Custom Tack, Vern and Rita Habighorst;
- Carolina Moon, Mike, Betty, Josh and Courtney Clagg;
- Hannah Fine Custom Jewelry, Hannah and Ronnie Casper;
- Dick Donnelly and Warren Transport;
- Millbrook Tack and Trailer;
- Sean Ryon Saddlery;
- Big Dee's Tack and Supply;
- and LaGrange Boots and Accessories.
The WCHA wants to thank the following donors for their contributions and support of the reception. With their support,
no member funds were used to fund the event.
Palomino Horse Breeders Association
Cofrancesco Farms
Dick and Debra Donnelly
Tim and Jodi Finkenbinder
Fuhrman Farms
Wayne and Rebecca Halvorson
Candace Jussen
Dorn and Debra Parkinson
Chester and Anne Prince
Greg and Jodi Sullivan
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