Miniature Horse World
The Official Publication Of The
American Miniature Horse Association
editor’s notes
by Melissa Powell
A
Facebook friend shared an article with me
chock full of facts and figures that prove
what may be obvious to some already- all
equine registries across the board are continuing
at a flat line rate. Although the article contains
good information and at the very least, confirms
the Miniature horse industry is still holding its
own, I prefer to focus on the positive influence
our Minis continue to generate with every person they come in contact with. Case in point,
the newly crowned World Show Super Amateur,
Ailene Tarap. Her story begins with an intro sentence that says it all, “If anyone had told me in
2013 I would be showing Miniatures instead of
Quarter horses, I would have told you that you
were crazy.” Minis are a draw that cannot be ignored and many times it takes just one introduction to change a person’s history for the better.
Two other “feel good” stories are featured in this
issue. Our Miniature Tales spotlight the lifetime
of love shared between two young girls and their
Miniatures. The obvious love and adoration
these two showered on their horses has been returned ten-fold, producing well adjusted, smart,
talented, now young women, who are ready to
conquer whatever life might throw at them. I
hope you enjoy their stories as much as I did.
Eastern Championship
Photo Corrections
Our apologies for incorrectly featuring the following
photos in the Eastern Championship Results.
Amateur Roadster
Champion: Maximums Flying Pegasus
Shown by: Kim Audet
Ladies Roadster
Champion: Maximums Flying Pegasus
Owned by: Tim or Kim Audet
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With the 2015 World Show behind us, it will
soon be breeding and foaling season for many.
Stallion reports are already flowing into the office with the promise of potential champions being born in the spring. It’s safe to assume that
dream is what keeps AMHA going. A breeding
plan is made, mother nature sees the mission accomplished and the tiny, scampering foal that
is produced may someday stand in the winner’s
circle as a World Champion.
Everyone loves a winner and AMHA certainly
wants to show off its brightest and best! The
Honor Roll, Register of Merits and AMHA
Champions will all be featured in the next Miniature Horse World, along with the full World
Show Futurity results and the 2016 Stallion Directory, where mare owners can easily select the
stallion of their dreams. Until next time...
Warm wishes for a very
Merry Chris F