Anybody can ride to win.....
To be the best takes passion to ride......
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Program Book Covers and T'shirts
are a major part of the
Annual State Show.
The designs are created by the Host Club
and often kept a secret
until the day of the show.
Past program book covers from 1977 forward are displayed below.
A Special Thank You
to everyone who has shared past information.
Think about what you would like to see as a History of the Federation -
Running
* Fastest time in each event
* who holds the fastest time
* what state show -
* who was the horse
* who hosted the show what year
* group by Arena - ex: Perry, Unadilla, etc.
Pleasure
* who has won an event more than once
* has someone won the same event two or more years in a row
* what state show
* who was the horse
* who hosted the show what year
* group by Arena - ex Perry, Unadilla, etc
If you have any information that could be helpful in establishing a history - please share.
The information needs to be documented and verified
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002t.
2001
2000
1999
1982
1981
1979
1978
1977
UPDATE
Research completed back to 1999 - see below
The first state show was held in 1967. In the beginning the state shows were held
at the host club's 'best' arena with shows held in Americus, Waycross, Warner Robins,
and probably other arenas that have not been shared yet.
In 1984, the show moved to the Southeastern Arena in Unadilla and stayed there until 1989.
Deep Dixie hosted the last show in Unadilla. The 1990 show was held in Hawkinsville and stayed
through the 1992 show. The first show held in Perry was in 1993, hosted by Georgia Mountain.
The following records are a start to creating a history - these are all pulled from the Timed Event division from 1999 forward. As best we can tell the Cloverleaf pattern changed in 1998 or 1999. Records also show the change from 'baskets' to 'cones' in the 90's (exact date not known)
We welcome input for the ongoing research on Pleasure and Timed History.
click on the links to see individual age divisions
POLES
Melissa Hoilman and Colors
20.100
Ladies 20-38
Coastal Plains Association
45th Annual State Show 2011
CONES
Gene Nix and ?
8.294
Men 39 & Over
Georgia Mountain Association
39th Annual State Show 2005
TEXAS
Tiffney Brantley and Lightning
10.304
Ladies 20-38
Deep Dixie Association
45th Annual State Show 2011
ARENA
Hayley Parker and Mississippi
9.261
Youth 1-12
Coastal Empire Association
45th Annual State Show 2011
CLOVERLEAF
Melissa Hoilman and Colors
14.936
Ladies 20-38
Coastal Plains Association
45th Annual State Show 2011
OVERALL HIGH POINT RUNNING WINNER
South Georgia Association
2011
Deep Dixie holds the title for
longest consecutive wins
2002-2009
Pleasure and Timed
STATE SHOW STATS FROM THE JUDGED / PERFORMANCE DIVISION
UPDATE
Entry made - see below
Thanks to Terry Broussard,
Coastal Plains,
for sharing this picuture of the
1990 State Show T' Shirt.
Terry shared that her family went to their first State Show in 1990 when her daughter was 5 - just to see what it was all about. The results - "they bought their first pony and the rest is history" Her daughter is now 25 !
1993
I have not received and do not know if there are any program books from 1967 to 1976
Gwen Mitchell, McDonald's in Perry, has advised there were no program books the first few years. She was one of the pioneers that helped start the program books and hopefully can add some more information for us soon.
1980
1983
1984
1989
1991
1995
1997
1998
1996 T'Shirt
STATE SHOW PROGRAM BOOK COVERS
1987
1988
1985
1986
1990
1992
1994
1996
1992 T'Shirt
2008
I was a member of the Georgia Mountain Association for many years
and have many fond memories I would like to share.
As well as give credit to two amazing equine athletes that carried me
to titles at the State Federation Horse Show.
My first state show was in 1994...
I won the 12 and Under Pony Western Pleasure State Title
on JJ Fancy Girl. (I was 11 years old)
I won the same title again in 1995 on the same pony.
In 2001, I won the 13-19 Cloverleaf Barrels
aboard RRR Peppys Pride.
I won the reserve state title in this event in 2002
and followed up in 2003 by winning the
13-19 Cone Weave Championship.
In 2004, I got 5th in the 20-38 Ladies Cloverleaf Barrels.
Some of the best times of my life
were at the State Federation Horse Show.
I love the people, the atmosphere,
and rode harder there than I did at the world finals.
I guess growing up in the Reaves Arena, it just feels like home...
moreso than anywhere else in the world.
It is a place that I can go and remember
amazing people, horses, and great times in my life.
I am now 25 and in my 3rd year of vet school at Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine. I still ride,
but am concentrating on school at this time in hopes of being an Equine Lameness Veterinarian.
What an awesome tribute to the Georgia Federation,
All Associations, Parents, Riders, Spectators, etc.
"A hundred years from now
It will not matter what my bank account was,
the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove,
But the world may be different
because I was important in the life of a child !"
unknown
Congratulations to Krystal for all her accomplishments
and Good Luck in all your future endeavors.
Thank You for sharing your story !
2009
Individual History Sheets updated through 2011
2010
Kathy Kite and Rocky
changed the leader- Ladies 39 & Over 20.694
Ronnie Johns and Beau
changed the leader-Men 39 & Over 20.596
Ryan Brown and Friday
changed the leader - 13-19 9.457
Melissa Hoilman and Colors
changed the leader - Ladies 20-38 9.371
Stephen Yawn
changed the leader Men 20-38 9.354
Tony Adkinson and Frog
changed the leader - Men 39 & Over 9.543
Summer McKinnon and Doll's Blackjack Casino
changed the leader 1-12 15.252
Shelbi Singletary and Ghost
changed the leader 13-19 15.153
Stephen Yawn
changed the leader - Men 20-38 15.49
Donna Daughtry and Vaboom
changed the leader - Ladies 39 & Over 15.212
Oscar Hoilman and Moe
changed the leader Men 39 & Over 15.321
-- 2011 State Show changed history ---
New Overall State Records in Poles, Texas, Arena and Cloverleaf.
Also new Class Records in several Age groups
2011
Jake Tyre and Lady
changed the leader- Pony 9.027
Parker Hendrix and Cat
changed the leader- 13-19 8.372
Hayley Parker and Mississippi
changed the leader - 1-12 with a 10.474
Justin Purcell and Toast
changed the leader - Men 20-38 -10.432
Kathy Kite and Rocky
changed the leader - Ladies 39 & Over 10.403
Tony Adkinson and Frog
changed the leader - Men 39 & Over 10.367
OVERALL HIGH POINT PLEASURE WINNER
Northwest Association
2011
From the verified records
Northwest holds the Overall Pleasure Title from 2006 - 2011
HALTER CLASSES
Paul Shepard and RP Dominant Tradition
2011 Stallion Halter Champion
David Reed and Ameritrade
2011 Gelding Halter Champion
Ann Powers and Awesome
2011 Mare Halter Champion
Lamar Drury and Sheza Cool Joe
2011 Weanling / Yearling Halter Champion
Ella Will McDonald and Singletree Gidget
2011 Pony Halter Champion
RACKING CLASSES
Gary Ray and Straight
2011 Adult Style Racking Champion
Becky Siniard and Silver Gem
2011 Adult Flatshod Racking Champion
Doug Kuglar and Hero's Black Hawk
2011 Adult Country Pleasure Racking Champion
Brandi Bennett and Weeds Lil Express
2011 Youth Style Racking Champion
Helen Boyce and Lil Joe
2011 Youth Flatshod Racking Champion
Kyle Small and Midnight
2011 Youth Country Pleasure Racking Champion
WESTERN PLEASURE CLASSES
Heather Audette and Principle Color
2011 Western Pleasure Ladies 20 & Over Champion
Mike Audette and Principle Color
2011 Western Pleasure Men 20 & Over Champion
Jordan Williams and ?
2011 Western Pleasure Pony Champion
Sarah Stone and OBG Laced Chips
2011 Western Pleasure 12 & Under Champion
Jarrett Cartee and Shez Nearly Nude
2011 Western Pleasure 13 - 19 Champion
WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES
Suzanne Casey and Impressive Gold Sun
2011 Western Horsemanship Ladies 20 & Over Champion
Britt Register and Sweet Talking Reward
2011 Western Horsemanship Men 20 & Over Champion
Natalie Eckert and Mr. Jailhouse Rock
2011 Western Horsemanship Youth 12 & Under
Stephanie Myers and Kay Cees Intimidation
2011 Western Horsemanship Youth 13 - 19
REINING CLASSES
Andrea Williams and Play Little Whizard
2011 Adult Reining Champion
Jarrett Cartee and SCF Trick Pony
2011 Youth Reining Champion
ENGLISH CLASSES
Kristen Massaro and Million Dollar Details
2011 English Pleasure 20 & Over Champion
Suzanne Casey and Impressive Gold Sun
2011 English Equitation 20 & Over Champion
Evelyn Bailey and Touch of Grace
2011 English Pleasure Pony Champion
Erin Horne and Good Occassion
2011 English Pleasure 12 & Under Champion
Bethany Cantrell and Diamond Ran Dee
2011 English Pleasure 13-19 Champion
Natalie Eckert and Mr.Jailhouse Rock
2011 English Equitation 12 & Under Champion
Jarrett Cartee and She's Nearly Nude
2011 English Equitation13-19 Champion
Natalie Eckert and Mr. Jailhouse Rock
2011 Princess
Northwest Association
Malory Cartee and Nocreaminyourcoffee
2011 Queen
Coastal Empire Association
Shared Memories
My Memories of State Show
by Krystal Mincey
2011 Update from Krystal
I have now graduated and am a DVM.
I almost came down to the state show this past year
but I had to retire my good horse last year
and am not settled yet with an
equine veterinary job.
I heard there were many records broken all weekend.
Hopefully soon I will be back as a competitor.
I have completed and won at the AQHA Congress
and so many other places,
but nothing is like Perry - Labor Day weekend
Krystal Mincey,
D. V. M.
An awesome testiment to Krystal
and her memories of growing up with the Georgia Federation of Saddle Clubs State Championship
Krystal and Pride
Memories of State Show
by Pug Levinson Wingo
I would like to share some information on the Queen Contest from back in the ancient times !
The year, 1972, The State Show was held in Ashburn, GA. I was representing the National Association of Saddle and Riding Clubs of America which I understand now they have changed their name. At the State Show, all the Queen contestants had to go to breakfast with the judges and some show executives. Wow, talk about nervous, never drank coffee in my life until that day and haven't drank any since.
That afternoon the Queen and Princess contest was held. I won the Queen's Contest. Pug (Levinson) Wingo, riding Wimpy Jo Five. When I won, I was so happy and excited for my Association and for myself of course. It is a great honor to represent your association to the best of your ability.
I got married to Bobby Wingo who also showed at most of the state shows and as tradition goes, our son, Robbie Wingo, showed two years at the State Show. He gave up riding when he found out cars went faster then horses and girls smelled a whole lot better !
My family grew up, moved out, got married, so we took a break, sold everything we had concerning showing. We kept a horse, put her in the pasture and just looked at her !
Then when our daughter, Shannon (Wingo) Barnhart, wanted to ride, here we are again. Had to buy a trailer, saddle, bridle, saddle pad, and all that has to go with the horse. Oh no, we don't have a horse for her to ride, so here we go getting another horse. We started showing NASRCA again and she became the Princess, riding Nifty's Cowboy. Here we go back down to the State Show. I can't remember where it was but it was held at a race track for trotters. (Hawkinsville possibly)
Shannon won the Princess Contest at the state show in 1992, 20 years from when I won it. She showed a while then got married and moved out. None of the other grandkids showed much interest, but this time we were not so stupid to get rid of everything. We were hoping that out of 9 grandkids, there would surely be 1 that liked horses.
Shannon had a daughter named Tori Ferreira, who showed a lot of interest in horses. She loved horses, and of course she wanted to show and we were thrilled. Ok, well we had everything this time, so we worked with her and finally went to the shows at the Flint River Association. She qualified and became Princess of the Flint River Association. She is showing in the Princess Contest with her horse JS Jack Daniels this year. Although she really needs to win it next year to make it 20 years to carry on the tradition, but of course we would REALLY not care if it came a year early !
Free Advice - don't get ride of all your horse stuff, who knows, one day you or a family member will be back and hopefully be showing at the State Show !
