editor ’ s notes by Melissa Powell
It ’ s time to break out those shedding blades , currys and brushes . Welcome to the SPRING issue of Miniature Horse World ! Starting with this issue the printed MHW will be coming to you four times per year or quarterly . The E-Magazine version of Miniature Horse World will continue to be distributed in between the printed issues , keeping you up to date on what is going on with your association and the horses you love . You can view these and all of our back issues , any time at www . amha . org -just click the MHW issue tab .
Now more than ever , we want to interact with you and your Minis . And there are so many new and exciting things going on with AMHA , we ’ d like to communicate with you directly . One easy way is to sign up for the E-News at www . amha . org and click on the black button “ Subscribe to AMHA E-News ”. There are contests , announcements and important deadlines that are constantly being broadcast to you via email- so be sure to accept and open this important correspondence from AMHA .
Have you wanted to advertise in MHW , but thought you couldn ’ t afford it ? Your opportunity is the E-Magazine with it ’ s world wide accessibility and low rates . Show off your horses in 2017 .
The cream of the AMHA crop is featured in this issue including : AMHA Honor Roll belt buckle winners , AMHA Superior Event , Champion and Register of Merit winners , the Best of Show Photo Contest winners and the full World Show Futurity Results . From beginner horseman all the way to expert , you ’ ll also find some great tips and advice tucked in here and there to make your re-entry into spring horse-keeping a little easier .
Let the brushing ensue and may all your hard work reveal a beauty underneath !
Our apologies for incorrectly identifying the Reserve Super Amateur and the AOTE High Point Performance awards in the December issue . The correct horse , owner and title won are pictured below .
2016 World Show RESERVE SUPER AMATEUR
Ailene Tarap
2016 World Show AOTE HIGH POINT PERFORMANCE
Madison Holly
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