Many of us have experienced the anguish of realizing we can no longer keep and care for special animals in our lives. This is an especially big concern with horses because they are more expensive to keep and care for. Earl Meadows and his wife, Ruth, made some difficult, yet beneficial, decisions six years ago when they donated three American Quarter Horses to the Windridge Therapeutic Riding Center in Longview, Texas. A special moment between Golden Poco Mac and Earl - just before Mr. Meadows passed away in May - was captured here when Windridge took time to honor this generous and caring horse owner. A Pearl Harbor survivor and veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, Mr. Meadows proudly served his country and worked for Mobil Oil for more than 30 years. An avid member of AQHA, Earl began his relationship with American Quarter Horses in 1986 and thoroughly enjoyed service in the Sheriff’s Mounted Unit, along with pleasure riding and showing. Ruth founded Safe Haven, an organization that rescued abused and aged horses. Together, they shared very strong feelings about providing nothing but the best care for any animal. The couple worked tirelessly to ensure that good care, schooling and a safe environment were provided through Safe Haven. Margo Dewkett of Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center was thrilled to learn of the Meadows’ intention to donate their horses six years ago. “Each horse is a priceless gift to the center. The best feeling imaginable is to be able to use an animal that we love to benefit a child or an adult with a disability.” Golden Poco Mac or “Mac,” now 18 years old, is a perfect match for Windridge’s program, according to Dewkett. “The value of quality conformation is valuable to a therapeutic riding center. For this reason, the horse’s movement manipulates a rider’s body to the finest degree as if they are walking. In turn, a horse with quality conformation and movement influences a body with a disability. For instance, a child with cerebral palsy whose body knows only the movement of a wheelchair or being carried by a parent has not been internally influenced. The horse’s gait influences the child’s body from the inside out: their balance and equilibrium improves correctly, spastic muscles relax or flaccid muscles tone correctly, joint range of motion takes place, the circulatory and nervous systems activate normally just as if the child began walking. “A horse need not be worth thousands of dollars or have won many competitions. We look at disposition, soundness and conformation in determining whether a horse is a good fit for our program at Windridge,” explains Dewkett. After donating a horse to a therapeutic riding center, many owners continue a relationship with their animals. Ruth explained that Earl’s favorite thing to do was to go to the barn and feed his horses carrots. After donating Mac, Earl would show up at Windridge monthly with 50 lbs. of carrots—enough for the entire herd. He would say, “How could I give a carrot to Mac and not all of them?” “He loved his horses tremendously,” explained Ruth. “The opportunity to tell the story of him and his horses is the best gift anyone could have given him. It is how he would have wanted to be remembered.”

Nothing But The Best

Executive Director: Gary Carpenter

Development and Programs Director of Development & Advancement Services: Chris Sitz Director of Development & Gift Planning: Kathy Dodson Manager of Programs: Laura Owens Advancement Services Specialist: Veronica Almanza Administrative Secretary: Camille Stoddard Development Clerk: JoAnna Pazderny

Hall of Fame & Museum Director: Ross Middleton Archivist: Gene Storlie Curator of Collections: Crystal Phares Manager of Education Programs: Ande Ragsdale Collections Clerk: Shannon Strauss Department Secretary: Nichole Dalrymple

Quarter Horse Outfitters Director of Quarter Horse Outfitters: Robin Blanchard Manager of Special Event Merchandise: Jason Abramson Manager of Quarter Horse Outfitters: Dondi Batenhorst Department Secretary: Julie Richardson Web Site Technical Specialist: Haley Hotchkiss Versatility/Inventory Clerk: Nicki Gallagher Customer Service Representatives: Katy Cameron, Margaret King

Foundation Staff

Earl Meadows and his horse Golden Poco Mac are honored at Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center of East Texas

DonateMyHorse.com is a place for prospective horse do-nors to post their horses for

adoption and prospective adopters to see available horses. It is not a site to advertise horses for sale. National and advanced search options for each list-ing make DonateMyHorse.com a conven-ient way to make a horse match. If you are considering donating a horse to a therapeutic riding center, visit DonateMyHorse.com to learn more about the opportunities available for you and your horse.

HORSE DONATION

Scholarships Deadline for applications was January 2, 2009. Applicants will be noti-fied beginning the first week of May 2009. A list of the 2009 recipients will appear in the July issue of The American Quarter Horse Journal. America’s Horse Cares Grants Deadline for applications is March 2, 2009. Applications may be ob-tained online at aqha.com/foundation. Equine Research Grants Deadline for project proposals was December 1, 2008. We received 53 applications. Applicants will be notified beginning the last week of April 2009. Merle Wood Award The 2008 award presentation is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, during the AQHA Convention. Deadline for 2009 nominations is April 1. Visit aqha.com/foundation to make your nomination online.

PROGRAM UPDATE

FOUNDATION MEETINGS Saturday, March 7th

Merle Wood Humanitarian Award Subcommittee 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

America’s Horse Cares Subcommittee 2:30 – 3:30 pm

Scholarship Subcommittee 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Sunday, March 8th Foundation Committee

8 a.m. – 10 am Equine Research Forum

10 a.m.—noon Foundation Council

1:30 - 5 p.m.

1st Quarter 2009

The list of events in which Country Classic competed reads like a World Show schedule: halter, showmanship, cutting, working cow horse, barrel racing, pole bending, stake race, reining, western riding, trail, west-ern horsemanship, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equitation, heading, heeling and breakaway roping. Foaled in 1969, Country Classic was by Rey Jay and out of Christy Carol. His breeder, Marion Flynt, sold the sorrel gelding to Linda Marie Mills in 1973, and, in 1975, he was sold again to Stacey Allen Strain. “Country could run a barrel pattern first, then go into an English equitation class,” Stacey once said. “If I said ‘whoa’ in a reining pattern, he slid to a stop, but when I said ‘whoa’ to him in barrels, he knew to slow down and take the barrel.” The gelding’s list of achievements included a reserve world championship in stake race, 15 Youth World top-10 placings in nine dif-ferent events, 98 all-around titles, six open and youth Superiors, 25 grands and 20 reserves, two youth working cow horse high-point titles and an open working cow horse high-point title. Country Classic filled Stacey’s trophy room with more than 600 trophies in addition to numerous all-around awards and saddles. Jonathan Strain showed Country Classic to 10 youth points. Then, his sister Stacey went on to earn a Youth Supreme with him and collected 495 youth points. Her younger brother, Randy, showed the gelding to another Youth Supreme title and earned a total of 463 youth points. Inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2001, Country Classic illustrates why the American Quarter Horse is the world’s most versatile horse. Visit us in Amarillo or on the Web at www.aqhhalloffame.com to learn more about Country Classic.

From EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

- Gary Carpenter

We Are All ONE With worries about the stock market, housing foreclosures and the global economy, many ex-press concern that these factors must be taking a toll on the world of charitable giving and, in turn, on the activities of the Foundation. However, studies show that changes in philanthropy are not directly correlated to changes in the stock market. Total philanthropy appears to weather storms in the stock market with great resiliency and less dramatic fluctuation. In spite of war, terrorism, and political and eco-nomic crisis, philanthropy continues to grow from year to year. In fact, we are very blessed to have doubled the number of gifts we received in 2008 over the previous year. Total giving increased as well. What we are most pleased with is the new number of donors that are responding passionately in support of our work. The Foundation’s family – those loyally devoted to the horses and to the people their gifts serve - grows each day. For that, we are truly grateful. The vast majority of donors (who make up nearly $300 billion in total giving in the United States each year) come from households who have annual incomes of less than $100,000. If you have been waiting to make a gift, perhaps concerned it might not be big enough, please don’t hesitate any longer. Remember, each gift – of any size – is valued. As ONE we all make a real and lasting difference.

by Crystal Phares

MERLE WOOD HUMANITARIAN RECIPIENT NAMED

WORLD’S MOST VERSATILE

-Country Classic

Vision, leadership, integrity and caring are just some of the strengths the 2008 Merle Wood Humanitarian Award recipient, retired Colonel Earl A. Lilley of Emmett, Idaho, exercises with every task. Promoting American Quarter Horses, no matter what the audience or venue, is a passion he holds dear. “Just watching him inspires me to move forward and accomplish the impossible,” said Clayton Russell, vice president of racing for IQHA. “Every individual who has been a part of growing the industry has been mentored by Earl.” Lilley’s vision for “fairness to all” is quite evident in his work with the Idaho Quarter Horse Association, Idaho Horse Council, Idaho Horse Board and, of course, AQHA. This priority for making all projects and programs inclusive and impartial signifies the quality leadership skills Earl exhibits. Colonel Lilley has held various offices, including IQHA President and IQHA Vice President Racing, Idaho Horse Council President and has been appointed five times by various governors to the Idaho Horse Board. He also currently serves as an AQHA Director Emeritus and sits on the racing council. His leadership in the racing industry has inspired many throughout the years, creating a legacy of commitment to the breed. In addition to countless military service honors, Lilley has received the Idaho Horse Council’s Legacy Award, Emmett Kiwanis Club Certificate of Awards and was the first inductee into the Idaho Quarter Horse Association’s Hall of Fame. In 1984, Lilley and his late wife, Lola, received Idaho’s Horse Person of the Year honors. When you see Colonel Lilley at Les Bois Park giving a presentation for Youth Day at the Races during the Regional Experience, volunteering for the College of Southern Idaho and Wasatch Academy equine science programs or selling Filly of the Year raffle tickets during the Idaho State Fair, you know his generous work not only supports the mem-bers of Idaho but all AQHA members. Join us at the AQHA Convention on Sunday, March 8, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas, to present Colonel Lilley with the Merle Wood Humanitarian Award.

The Two Bits for Your Brain Youth Art Show is on display at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame through January 30, 2009. The show is comprised of entries from junior high and high school students in the area. This year’s theme, “The Mane Event,” asked the participants to learn about American Quarter Horse events and depict the breed in the competitive environ-ments. There are 54 pieces in the show and entries range from all over the Texas panhandle. The Youth Art Show is an annual event that focuses the attention of area art students toward the American Quarter Horse and enhances their skills as artists. The show is an extension of the Two Bits for Your Brain Education Program at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum which is graciously supported by funding assistance from Amarillo National Bank.

Brandon Bradley, 11th grade Winner, High School

Bethany Cates, 8th grade Winner, Junior High /Middle School

In an effort to keep all of our supporters up-to-date on cur-rent issues involving estate and gift planning, the American Quarter Horse Foundation has launched the new Heritage Soci-ety Web site, www.aqha.com/foundation/donate/plannedgift. Our new site is a comprehensive resource for all of your gift planning questions. Discover the tax and income benefits of the various kinds of planned gifts. Read in-depth about trusts and annuities that pay you an income for life, how you can make gifts from life insurance policies, retirement plan assets or ap-preciated property, and how to set up your will so the govern-ment does not benefit more than your heirs or favorite chari-table organizations. We also provide a glossary of planned giving terms for a better understanding of any unfamiliar material. If you are wondering how a gift will work for you, calculate your income tax deduc-tion for a specific plan with our gift calculator. Discover a virtual encyclopedia of information on how and what to give. Position yourself as a source of giving to the work of the Foundation.

For more information contact: Gary Carpenter, Executive Director

at (806)378-5031 gcarpenter@aqha.org or Kathy Dodson, Director of Development and Gift Planning

at (806)378-5033 or kdodson@aqha.org

GIFT PLANNING MADE EASY ON THE WEB

Earl Lilley-The Colonel

THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND CEREBRAL PALSY

A committed staff and an American Quar-ter Horse give this cerebral palsy patient the opportunity to work together to develop her skills to sit independently and acquire trunk control. Her ultimate goal is to walk inde-pendently, but, for now, she focuses on bal-ance, muscle relaxation, muscle toning and joint mobility. Lacking the ability to sit independently, cerebral palsy patients require a great deal of assistance. In a therapeutic riding session, one person leads the horse, while two side walkers serve as “live” seat belts, providing the support necessary for the rider to sit while the horse is moving. The padded de-vice shown in this picture serves to stablilize the rider and allow her to sit with her legs down on either side of the horse or push against it to push up on her knees, thus en-hancing her trunk control.

Photo compliments of Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Longview, Texas

Contributor: $1-49 Friend: $50-99

Patron: $100-249 Benefactor: $250-499 Advocate: $500-999

Leadership Society

Giving Levels: Bronze: $1,000-1,499 Silver: $1,500-9,999

Gold: $10,000-49,999

Platinum: $50,000-249,999 Diamond: $250,000-499,999 Champion: $500,000-999,999

Legends: $1,000,000+

ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS

The list of events in which Country Classic competed reads like a World Show schedule: halter, showmanship, cutting, working cow horse, barrel racing, pole bending, stake race, reining, western riding, trail, west-ern horsemanship, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equitation, heading, heeling and breakaway roping. Foaled in 1969, Country Classic was by Rey Jay and out of Christy Carol. His breeder, Marion Flynt, sold the sorrel gelding to Linda Marie Mills in 1973, and, in 1975, he was sold again to Stacey Allen Strain. “Country could run a barrel pattern first, then go into an English equitation class,” Stacey once said. “If I said ‘whoa’ in a reining pattern, he slid to a stop, but when I said ‘whoa’ to him in barrels, he knew to slow down and take the barrel.” The gelding’s list of achievements included a reserve world championship in stake race, 15 Youth World top-10 placings in nine dif-ferent events, 98 all-around titles, six open and youth Superiors, 25 grands and 20 reserves, two youth working cow horse high-point titles and an open working cow horse high-point title. Country Classic filled Stacey’s trophy room with more than 600 trophies in addition to numerous all-around awards and saddles. Jonathan Strain showed Country Classic to 10 youth points. Then, his sister Stacey went on to earn a Youth Supreme with him and collected 495 youth points. Her younger brother, Randy, showed the gelding to another Youth Supreme title and earned a total of 463 youth points. Inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2001, Country Classic illustrates why the American Quarter Horse is the world’s most versatile horse. Visit us in Amarillo or on the Web at www.aqhhalloffame.com to learn more about Country Classic.

From EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

- Gary Carpenter

We Are All ONE With worries about the stock market, housing foreclosures and the global economy, many ex-press concern that these factors must be taking a toll on the world of charitable giving and, in turn, on the activities of the Foundation. However, studies show that changes in philanthropy are not directly correlated to changes in the stock market. Total philanthropy appears to weather storms in the stock market with great resiliency and less dramatic fluctuation. In spite of war, terrorism, and political and eco-nomic crisis, philanthropy continues to grow from year to year. In fact, we are very blessed to have doubled the number of gifts we received in 2008 over the previous year. Total giving increased as well. What we are most pleased with is the new number of donors that are responding passionately in support of our work. The Foundation’s family – those loyally devoted to the horses and to the people their gifts serve - grows each day. For that, we are truly grateful. The vast majority of donors (who make up nearly $300 billion in total giving in the United States each year) come from households who have annual incomes of less than $100,000. If you have been waiting to make a gift, perhaps concerned it might not be big enough, please don’t hesitate any longer. Remember, each gift – of any size – is valued. As ONE we all make a real and lasting difference.

by Crystal Phares

MERLE WOOD HUMANITARIAN RECIPIENT NAMED

WORLD’S MOST VERSATILE

-Country Classic

Vision, leadership, integrity and caring are just some of the strengths the 2008 Merle Wood Humanitarian Award recipient, retired Colonel Earl A. Lilley of Emmett, Idaho, exercises with every task. Promoting American Quarter Horses, no matter what the audience or venue, is a passion he holds dear. “Just watching him inspires me to move forward and accomplish the impossible,” said Clayton Russell, vice president of racing for IQHA. “Every individual who has been a part of growing the industry has been mentored by Earl.” Lilley’s vision for “fairness to all” is quite evident in his work with the Idaho Quarter Horse Association, Idaho Horse Council, Idaho Horse Board and, of course, AQHA. This priority for making all projects and programs inclusive and impartial signifies the quality leadership skills Earl exhibits. Colonel Lilley has held various offices, including IQHA President and IQHA Vice President Racing, Idaho Horse Council President and has been appointed five times by various governors to the Idaho Horse Board. He also currently serves as an AQHA Director Emeritus and sits on the racing council. His leadership in the racing industry has inspired many throughout the years, creating a legacy of commitment to the breed. In addition to countless military service honors, Lilley has received the Idaho Horse Council’s Legacy Award, Emmett Kiwanis Club Certificate of Awards and was the first inductee into the Idaho Quarter Horse Association’s Hall of Fame. In 1984, Lilley and his late wife, Lola, received Idaho’s Horse Person of the Year honors. When you see Colonel Lilley at Les Bois Park giving a presentation for Youth Day at the Races during the Regional Experience, volunteering for the College of Southern Idaho and Wasatch Academy equine science programs or selling Filly of the Year raffle tickets during the Idaho State Fair, you know his generous work not only supports the mem-bers of Idaho but all AQHA members. Join us at the AQHA Convention on Sunday, March 8, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas, to present Colonel Lilley with the Merle Wood Humanitarian Award.

The Two Bits for Your Brain Youth Art Show is on display at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame through January 30, 2009. The show is comprised of entries from junior high and high school students in the area. This year’s theme, “The Mane Event,” asked the participants to learn about American Quarter Horse events and depict the breed in the competitive environ-ments. There are 54 pieces in the show and entries range from all over the Texas panhandle. The Youth Art Show is an annual event that focuses the attention of area art students toward the American Quarter Horse and enhances their skills as artists. The show is an extension of the Two Bits for Your Brain Education Program at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum which is graciously supported by funding assistance from Amarillo National Bank.

Brandon Bradley, 11th grade Winner, High School

Bethany Cates, 8th grade Winner, Junior High /Middle School

In an effort to keep all of our supporters up-to-date on cur-rent issues involving estate and gift planning, the American Quarter Horse Foundation has launched the new Heritage Soci-ety Web site, www.aqha.com/foundation/donate/plannedgift. Our new site is a comprehensive resource for all of your gift planning questions. Discover the tax and income benefits of the various kinds of planned gifts. Read in-depth about trusts and annuities that pay you an income for life, how you can make gifts from life insurance policies, retirement plan assets or ap-preciated property, and how to set up your will so the govern-ment does not benefit more than your heirs or favorite chari-table organizations. We also provide a glossary of planned giving terms for a better understanding of any unfamiliar material. If you are wondering how a gift will work for you, calculate your income tax deduc-tion for a specific plan with our gift calculator. Discover a virtual encyclopedia of information on how and what to give. Position yourself as a source of giving to the work of the Foundation.

For more information contact: Gary Carpenter, Executive Director

at (806)378-5031 gcarpenter@aqha.org or Kathy Dodson, Director of Development and Gift Planning

at (806)378-5033 or kdodson@aqha.org

GIFT PLANNING MADE EASY ON THE WEB

Earl Lilley-The Colonel

THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND CEREBRAL PALSY

A committed staff and an American Quar-ter Horse give this cerebral palsy patient the opportunity to work together to develop her skills to sit independently and acquire trunk control. Her ultimate goal is to walk inde-pendently, but, for now, she focuses on bal-ance, muscle relaxation, muscle toning and joint mobility. Lacking the ability to sit independently, cerebral palsy patients require a great deal of assistance. In a therapeutic riding session, one person leads the horse, while two side walkers serve as “live” seat belts, providing the support necessary for the rider to sit while the horse is moving. The padded de-vice shown in this picture serves to stablilize the rider and allow her to sit with her legs down on either side of the horse or push against it to push up on her knees, thus en-hancing her trunk control.

Photo compliments of Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Longview, Texas

Contributor: $1-49 Friend: $50-99

Patron: $100-249 Benefactor: $250-499 Advocate: $500-999

Leadership Society

Giving Levels: Bronze: $1,000-1,499 Silver: $1,500-9,999

Gold: $10,000-49,999

Platinum: $50,000-249,999 Diamond: $250,000-499,999 Champion: $500,000-999,999

Legends: $1,000,000+

ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS

Many of us have experienced the anguish of realizing we can no longer keep and care for special animals in our lives. This is an especially big concern with horses because they are more expensive to keep and care for. Earl Meadows and his wife, Ruth, made some difficult, yet beneficial, decisions six years ago when they donated three American Quarter Horses to the Windridge Therapeutic Riding Center in Longview, Texas. A special moment between Golden Poco Mac and Earl - just before Mr. Meadows passed away in May - was captured here when Windridge took time to honor this generous and caring horse owner. A Pearl Harbor survivor and veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, Mr. Meadows proudly served his country and worked for Mobil Oil for more than 30 years. An avid member of AQHA, Earl began his relationship with American Quarter Horses in 1986 and thoroughly enjoyed service in the Sheriff’s Mounted Unit, along with pleasure riding and showing. Ruth founded Safe Haven, an organization that rescued abused and aged horses. Together, they shared very strong feelings about providing nothing but the best care for any animal. The couple worked tirelessly to ensure that good care, schooling and a safe environment were provided through Safe Haven. Margo Dewkett of Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center was thrilled to learn of the Meadows’ intention to donate their horses six years ago. “Each horse is a priceless gift to the center. The best feeling imaginable is to be able to use an animal that we love to benefit a child or an adult with a disability.” Golden Poco Mac or “Mac,” now 18 years old, is a perfect match for Windridge’s program, according to Dewkett. “The value of quality conformation is valuable to a therapeutic riding center. For this reason, the horse’s movement manipulates a rider’s body to the finest degree as if they are walking. In turn, a horse with quality conformation and movement influences a body with a disability. For instance, a child with cerebral palsy whose body knows only the movement of a wheelchair or being carried by a parent has not been internally influenced. The horse’s gait influences the child’s body from the inside out: their balance and equilibrium improves correctly, spastic muscles relax or flaccid muscles tone correctly, joint range of motion takes place, the circulatory and nervous systems activate normally just as if the child began walking. “A horse need not be worth thousands of dollars or have won many competitions. We look at disposition, soundness and conformation in determining whether a horse is a good fit for our program at Windridge,” explains Dewkett. After donating a horse to a therapeutic riding center, many owners continue a relationship with their animals. Ruth explained that Earl’s favorite thing to do was to go to the barn and feed his horses carrots. After donating Mac, Earl would show up at Windridge monthly with 50 lbs. of carrots—enough for the entire herd. He would say, “How could I give a carrot to Mac and not all of them?” “He loved his horses tremendously,” explained Ruth. “The opportunity to tell the story of him and his horses is the best gift anyone could have given him. It is how he would have wanted to be remembered.”

Nothing But The Best

Executive Director: Gary Carpenter

Development and Programs Director of Development & Advancement Services: Chris Sitz Director of Development & Gift Planning: Kathy Dodson Manager of Programs: Laura Owens Advancement Services Specialist: Veronica Almanza Administrative Secretary: Camille Stoddard Development Clerk: JoAnna Pazderny

Hall of Fame & Museum Director: Ross Middleton Archivist: Gene Storlie Curator of Collections: Crystal Phares Manager of Education Programs: Ande Ragsdale Collections Clerk: Shannon Strauss Department Secretary: Nichole Dalrymple

Quarter Horse Outfitters Director of Quarter Horse Outfitters: Robin Blanchard Manager of Special Event Merchandise: Jason Abramson Manager of Quarter Horse Outfitters: Dondi Batenhorst Department Secretary: Julie Richardson Web Site Technical Specialist: Haley Hotchkiss Versatility/Inventory Clerk: Nicki Gallagher Customer Service Representatives: Katy Cameron, Margaret King

Foundation Staff

Earl Meadows and his horse Golden Poco Mac are honored at Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center of East Texas

DonateMyHorse.com is a place for prospective horse do-nors to post their horses for

adoption and prospective adopters to see available horses. It is not a site to advertise horses for sale. National and advanced search options for each list-ing make DonateMyHorse.com a conven-ient way to make a horse match. If you are considering donating a horse to a therapeutic riding center, visit DonateMyHorse.com to learn more about the opportunities available for you and your horse.

HORSE DONATION

Scholarships Deadline for applications was January 2, 2009. Applicants will be noti-fied beginning the first week of May 2009. A list of the 2009 recipients will appear in the July issue of The American Quarter Horse Journal. America’s Horse Cares Grants Deadline for applications is March 2, 2009. Applications may be ob-tained online at aqha.com/foundation. Equine Research Grants Deadline for project proposals was December 1, 2008. We received 53 applications. Applicants will be notified beginning the last week of April 2009. Merle Wood Award The 2008 award presentation is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, during the AQHA Convention. Deadline for 2009 nominations is April 1. Visit aqha.com/foundation to make your nomination online.

PROGRAM UPDATE

FOUNDATION MEETINGS Saturday, March 7th

Merle Wood Humanitarian Award Subcommittee 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

America’s Horse Cares Subcommittee 2:30 – 3:30 pm

Scholarship Subcommittee 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Sunday, March 8th Foundation Committee

8 a.m. – 10 am Equine Research Forum

10 a.m.—noon Foundation Council

1:30 - 5 p.m.

1st Quarter 2009

HONOR ROLL OF GIVING — October—December 2008 The American Quarter Horse Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following donors, as well as those who chose to remain anonymous.

DIAMOND ($250,000 - $499,999) Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation Rick and Lori Bucholz

PLATINUM ($50,000 - $249,999) John and Linda Andreini The Walton Family Foundation Inc. Wells Fargo National Bank

GOLD ($10,000 - $49,999) 3 Cowgirls & An Outlaw LLC Bruce T. Halle Family Foundation Dellora A. & Lester J. Norris Foundation Dogwood Foundation Margaret Haines Toni KawulokLS Russell "Rusty" and Kay Moody Lynn D. MooreLS Gerri Leigh PrattLS Wrangler

SILVER ($1,500 - $9,999)

Angelo and Suzette BizzarroLS Bill and Sue BrewerLS Don and Ardys Burt The Robert and Julie Day Family Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation Walter and Pat Fletcher Butch and Wyetta HammerLS Heritage Place Inc. (on behalf of Mrs. Nancy McCoy) Cecilia May Hylton J/J Limestone Running HorsesLS Paul Lindsey Jr. Jud LittleLS Robert and Karen Nunnally Royal Palm Ranch Ltd. Donald SchneiderLS Stanley SchneiderLS Steve and Kay Stevens Tongue River Ranch Garry and Mary Bess Woodruff

BRONZE ($1,000 - $1,499) Tracy and Gerry Adams Amy BellLS Brian R. and Kara K. BellLS Matthew and Ann BellLS J. Allen and Anne DickLS James M. Eller IIILS Susanna P. Fenimore Catherine A. FreedeLS

Bob and Jerry GastonLS Neal Hansen Penny and Philip KnightLS Elaine Ludwig Gary Lynn Olson Judy L. OvitzLS Tim and Lou PettyLS Pitchfork Land and Cattle Co. The Remuda Sale Sharon L. SmithLS The Tecumseh FoundationLS Don and Robbyn Treadway Jim and Carolyn Ware Washington State Quarter Horse Association Wheless FoundationLS

ADVOCATE ($500 - $999) Dr. Glenn Blodgett Debbie J. Branch Gary and Marian Carpenter Paulette R. Christen Sammy Cockerell E. Dale Doak Empire State Quarter Horse Assoc. Fehir Charitable FoundationLS Glen Gabel Erin M. Gayer Arthur A. Harkness Libby Hines The Home Depot Foundation Charlotte Marie Jaynes Leslie Vagneur Lange Linda Marchesani Melissa Mason-Zapp Eugene and Lynda Noe Oregon Quarter Horse Association Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Assoc. Ann M. Perry Cheryl Pugh-Morgan Jeannette Saalfeld Billy and Mindy Smith South Dakota Quarter Horse Assc. Betty Wells

BENEFACTOR ($250 - $499) 6666 Ranch Blakley A. Adams Rick Adkins Lisa Ainsworth AQHA Registration Department Francine Barnes Shane Beer Beggs Cattle Co. Joseph and Wendy Blasi German and Anunziatina Borregales

Captain Stanley I. Broughton, USN (Ret) Valerie Buckley Burnett Ranches Ltd. John Cadenhead Rodger L. Call Greg and Lee Caretto Jerry G. Choate Derek and Robin Church Scott Daniel Shaun Degges Delaware Quarter Horse Association Kathy and Don Dodson Glen Ellis Winston Fouts Albert J. and Melinda Penney Gamot Gem Quarter Horses Phillip R. and Jo L. Gessert Steven and Loretta Grossnickle Kim Kautzman Amy J. Kristoff Charlene Lane Yvonne Lane Stephen A. Leake Rory L. and Heather S. Livingston Terry M. Malarkey Frank and Robin MerrillLS

Allison Miller Madeline Gilmore and Lou and Connie Miller James Pickens Jr. Craig Potter Pullin Ranch Inc. R C Running Horses Marilynne Redman Craig L. Schultz Penny K. Schutz Chris and Dayton Sitz P.K. Thomas Samantha Toles John W. and Sherrye L. Trafton Johnny and Jana TrotterLS

Robert Ware Eugene Williams Helga M. Wurm

PATRON ($100 - $249) Nat Childs Adams, D.V.M. Anne Alessio Pat Alexander C.K. and Laurel M. Allen AQHA Publications Department Arkansas Quarter Horse Assoc. Ballenger Ranch Jerry Barkley Barnard Performance Horses Eve T. Bundy and Denise T. Barton

Randolph J. Barthle Jim and Doris Barton Robert Beaverstock Charanne Berg Kenneth J. and Debra A. Betley Kathie and John Bobenrieth Ann Boles Madelon L. Bradshaw Harold A. Breed M.O. "Bud" and Sharon Breeding Rob and Peggy Brown Buckner Children and Family Services Inc. Jody L. Caple Richard A. and Elise Cognetti Cross L Ranch Brian C. Dickerson Doug and Marion Duncan Ruth Kathleen Elmore Johnnie Sue Fenimore Jennifer Ferguson Cathy Finney Sheran Flippo Fogarty Cattle Co. LLC Beverly J. Folgert Pamela S. Goll Sharla G. Goodloe Gail B. Gosson Marcie Smith Green Paul E. Hardy Laurie Crawford Horton Walter and Nancy HughesLS Robert D. Huver II Illinois Quarter Horse Assoc. Grady Ingle J.M. Garcia Farm Charles Jackson III Wallace Johnson William and Lupe Johnson Martee Jones Everett Kahla Haidee Landry Verdie and Patty Lavin Bill Lefty Tracy Levesque Dale G. Litton Robert H. and Deanne Manning William and J.S. Matthews Robert G. Maynard McAllisters Rolling M Ranch Holly M. McCauley Dr. Duane and Beverly McDavittLS Mrs. Paula McDonald Kristy A. McKechnie Debbie Schauf and Sierra Meadows Connie Meranda Midstate Vet Services PLLC

LS indicates member of Leadership Society (Annual Fund giving of $1,000 or more)

CONTRIBUTOR CONTINUED Mrs. Virginia Sensibaugh Lois Shanks Jesse and Nikki Silva Anita L. Simpson Oksana K. Singh Ellie Mae Sliss Chasity Smith Christy Ann Smith Curtis H. Smith Dena M. Smith Larry D. and Diane P. Smith Riley and Tori Smith Andrew E. Soltis Jr. Peter A. Soriano Patti A. Spainhower Morgan Elizabeth Stanley Larri Jo Starkey Cynthia J. Steinbach Harley R. Stimmel Dean and Camille Stoddard Lee Denis Storm McKenna Streed Melody L. Stutz Sandy Styzle Allen Jay Swafford William E. Swyers, D.V.M.

Elena Tavella Bill, Karen and Kris Taylor Bryan Keith Taylor James H. Thompson Keith M. Thompson Tamara Tozer-Wald Lisa Trinidad Stephanie Troutman Kaycia Vansickle Bryan Vigil Tisha Wagner Lynn A. Walker Sherry J. Washburn Cindy M. Watson Missy Weaver Robert Wedman Lori Weitz Jennifer L. Wenslay Karie Ann White Michael J. Willey Williams & Rosenbrook David Jeffrey Williams Tracy M. Wilson Dolly Woerman Susanne Woods-King Bradley Woodward Frederick Wooldridge W.H. and Kaleb M.H. Workman

Jaime Wright Linda N. Wright Rhonda Wright Kerry Wright-Robertson Debra Yocum Lisa A. Zappolo The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum extends appreciation to the following for artifacts and gifts: Stauffer Farms

Digital images, halter and ad C.R. Jones

Photograph Jim Dudley

Shoes Dr. Charles W.Graham

Hat, boots, spurs, buckles and halter

HONOR ROLL OF GIVING – October—December 2008

The American Quarter Horse Foundation would like to thank the following Remuda Auction donors and buyers who assist the American Quarter Horse Foundation each year to raise money for equine research.

6666 Ranch Shane Beer

Beggs Cattle Co. Angelo and Suzette Bizzarro

Dr. Glenn Blodgett Burnett Ranches Ltd.

John Cadenhead Sammy Cockerell

E. Dale Doak Neal Hansen Libby Hines

Robert and Karen Nunnally Pitchfork Land and Cattle Co.

The Remuda Sale Tongue River Ranch

Eugene Williams

PATRON CONTINUED Sharon Lynn Miles Zoerado Mills Minnesota Quarter Horse Association Dixie Mosley Mulvane Farm, Carol A. Jory Ken and Maryellen Mumy Jack M. Munro Lorraine Neitzer Nevada Quarter Horse Association New Hampshire Quarter Horse Assc. North Carolina Quarter Horse Assc. Oklahoma Quarter Horse Youth Association J.R. and E.P. Olson Onondaga County Farm Bureau Gunnar R. and Carol Beth Otness Bronwyn Pait Melissa Peabody Peter W. Peterson Lauris J. Phillips Richard A. Prisco Kristie L. and Doyle L. Radel Helen Robey Skip and Carol Salome Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sams Robert K. Shideler, D.V.M. Cliff Smith D. Joe and Brenda S. Smith Jason Smith Susan L. Smith James M.P. and Linda Springer Sharon Stampe Billie J. Stella I. William Stratmore Katherine Stuart Paul Sullivan Tip Top Poultry Inc. Utah Quarter Horse Association Stephen John Verhoff Kathleen Walker Michael, Lisa, Anna Claire and Sarah Kate Watkins Sharon K. Weaver Jerry and Pat Windham William P. Wood

FRIENDS ($50 - $99) Leo G. and Elaine E. Abdella Ag Awareness Day in Hockley County Alabama Quarter Horse Association Anne-Marie Albert Sandy and Roger Anderson Jay W. Andrews Beth Antenucci Brandon Asbill Mary L. Barker Jeanette H. Bass Dr. G. Marvin and Eunice Beeman Margaret A. and Lew Bellville Joan C. Bessette Karen Bilinski-Neville Michael P. Birone Mark Bleakley Marc and Dana Bonham Richard L. Bossom Drea Bowen

Barbara Jenine Brown C. Loren Butler Thomas C. Byrnas Jim Bret and Teri Campbell Keith H. and Lorelei K. Candee Robert C. Capudean Dennis and Connie Lee Carlson Laurel Champlin Walter Cobbin Sr. Derrell Cox Robert E. Daniels Elbert L. and Mary E. Davidson Dianne L. Davis Elizabeth Parish Dorr Gary and Becky Douglass Laura A. Ederer Al and Sharon Fenger Sandra M. Finn Focus International Inc. Cam and Lisa Foreman Forest Edge Farms LLC Christine Gibson The Glorioso Law Firm Clyde H. Gregg Lorie B. Hampton Keith and Jennifer Hancock James and Ellen Harkness Kay L. Harris Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Haydon A. Scott Hecker Sandra Heming Jeff Hill Bennie and Joann B. Holder Chad Lee and Julie Horkey Horse Bits All Breed News Bulletin Larry Howard Patricia Hunter Hunt’s Racing Stable Patricia S. Jones Julie Juhl Richard Karnes Robbie Kelly Harold Kennedy Roger R. Knapp LLB Quarter Horses LLC Karen and Tommy Latta Tamara K. Leiting Phyllis M. Lind Barbara Linke Denham and Laura Lord Lino and Anna Luna Marsha and Stephen Maceli Bill Martin Dorothy and Franklin Matheny Robin L. Maxwell David May Melinda Mayes Rickey McCarley Jean M. and Larry D. McFarland McGee Farms LLC Harold and Kim McKinney Sharon McLendon Ivan J. Miestchovich Montgomery Photographics Inc. Jacquelin Moody William M. and Mary S. Moran Laura J. Mosso

C.B. Myers New York State Quarter Horse Association Betty L. Ortlieb Pacific Drive Inc. Sharon Parkes Paula's Place Inc. Lori and Bob Pfaff Lou Alice Poindexter Stuart Potmesil Ruben G. Ramirez Mindy Green Reynolds Connie L. Rich Charlie Riggs Alex Ross Linda Schmidt Catherine Shanaway Carolyn S. Smith David J. Smith Alex Soell Titus L. Sommers Jody and Dee Dee Stoddard Kathy L. and Brett Stoops Trent and Katrina Taylor Stephen Mauck and Heather Lynn Thrapp-Mauck Julie Truax Gwen A. Van Der Zyppe Laura L. and Randall S. Verink Richard M. Vernon Weekly Livestock Reporter Charles E. Wertz Wanda West Michael L. Whaley Cynthia Whiten Alvie Max Winegar Naomi Roberts Woodard

CONTRIBUTOR ($1 - $49) Sarah E. Abbott Maria Abrams Yvette M. Adams Rodrigo Alberti Armstrong, Backus & Co. LLP - partners and staff Brenda Arnold Ruben Arteaga Christine B. Atwell B & E Markets Inc. Bobby Wayne Bagley Alexandra M. Bailey Bart K. Baker Estate Bonita M. Baker Jeannie Baldwin Valerie Ellen Ball Janice B. Barabas Gene and Vicki Bartlett Kimberly and Kenneth Bayliss Gayle Marie Bays Maria E. Becker Billy and Cherrie Bennett Rachel Bennett Janet Bevelheimer Kathleen A. Bignotti Daniel David Black Debbie A. Black Pamela F. Blevins

Nathan Block Phil and Donna Booker Michael W. Booty Autumn Bostick Kimberly Boudreaux Chris Bowen Heath and Rebecca Boyd R. Scott Bradbury William K. Branch Leandra Breeze Samantha Bricco Dusty J. Browning Edward Buokvac Linda L. Burke Linda Shaw Bush Denise and Ron Butler Kistrin A. Butler Nathan Byers Amy A. Cabell Suzanne D. Cale Ashley Carpenter Ramiro Carreno Marilyn M. Carroll Christine E. Casavant Leslie Caskey Kimberli A. Caughron Mary Chalberg Richard Chamberlain Spencer Chambers Lawrence and Kathleen M. Chase Joanne J. Cheatham Debra Cheek Brian Chesman Sheren D. Clements Barbara Cohen Deirdre A. Coit Elizabeth A. Cole Sandra Collings Michael Travis Collins Connecticut Quarter Horse Assc. Eileen Cook Theresa Marie Cook Jenny Conrad Sherry Lynn Craddock Thelma Cramer Evonne G. Crep Tim and Barbara Crist Thomas J. Cross Lauren E. Crudup Elizabeth M. Cruzen John B. Cummings Peter R. Curro Edward Darga Darla E. Davis Gail M. Davis W.L. Davis Tracy and Michael DeGraw Teresa M. Delp Sue Dickerson Doreen Diggs Angela F. and Mitchell H. Dixon Masi Donarini Logan J. Donnelly Haley J. Duke Al and Becky Dunning Charles A. Eagon II Barbara and Jim Eckel

HONOR ROLL OF GIVING – October—December 2008

CONTRIBUTOR CONTINUED Karen M. Edie Bob L. Edwards John and Patsy Edwards Warren E. English Jr. Duward Epps Constance Farrell Pamela D. Feldman Candace May and Lee Felts Julia Naomi Fenton Lea Lynn Fenton Tom Ferro Kimber A. Fike Kim Finkbeiner Traci Fletcher Adonna Florence Jeremiah D. Foughty Boyd T. Fowler Randy Free Joan A. Freeman Sharla Meyers and Annette French Lora Frick Judith Faye Rowland Fritts Martin Fryar F. Fletcher Fuhrman Shirley A. Fuller Melanie Dreher Fulmer Brian and Judy Gadd Nicki Gallagher Vicente Gallegos Marco Galvani The Gascho Family Wade Gilbert Daniel and Kathleen Gilheney Steven M. Gillaspy John and Aurora Gilley Alison and Megan Glass Iva M. Glaviano Eulogio V. Gomez Alison R. Gorton Jo A. Goss Susan Gough Jessica Green Greenbrier Sporting Club Marjorie Ann Griebel Regina Griffin Gary Griffith Kelly L. Griffith Jessica Groh Deborah Groshong Shelly Guerra Bryanna Rose Guidry Valerie Gurr Sandra Gutierrez George Haggerty Carissa Hahn Jessica Hanke Sarah Caroline Hansen Tim and Tisa Hanvey James L. and Renae Harden Jeffery and Michele Harris Marie Haskett Klarissa K. Hawkins Lois A. Hawkins Doug Hayes Sandy Heathman Kenneth E. Hein

Rene P. Henry Jr. Larry J. Herdt Heritage Reining Horses Inc. Renee Herndon Dana F. Hickey David Hickmott Deborah Hicks Al Higham Mary Anne Hills Sandra Hirschauer Matty Rose Hobbs Sheri Holdener Patti Hole Erin Holmes Jeffrey L. Hopperton Angela Howard Viki and F.S. Howard Mrs. David W. Hunter Sharon Hutley Matthew Lane Ingram T.R. Inscore Susan P. Jamerson Mary Jo James Heather M. Jenckes Jim and Mavis Jennings Kenneth Anders Jensen Larry R. Jernegan Amanda E. Johnson Craig and Paula Johnson Kenneth and L.G. Johnson Linda B. Johnson Connie Keene and Pam Johnson Sonya Johnson Susan Johnson Teresa L. Johnson Jack and Virgina Jones James T. Jones Travis and Lana Jones Trish Jones Rodney J. Josey Suzy Karlinski Barbara Kerr Cody A. Kessel Mary Killough Laura R. King Brooks Kinney Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Kite and Amy James J. Koch Barbara Kolm Laurie A. Kristoff Karen Ferguson Kulha Nancy Kurtz Michael D. Lambert Jordan Allen Lankford James P. Lee Kandace A. Lee Gary L. and Kathleen M. Lemmer Federico Lencioni Desiree Leto Barbara A. Levering Gerald J. Levinson Lorie L. Lewis Dan R. Lindstrom Erin E. Long Erika Lopez Jessie M. Lopez

Kiley Lopez Roberto V. Lopez Patricia Lough Sheridan Ludwig Roger M. Luna Jenni Sue Lund David and Yvonne Lyness Roland C. Mackenzie Tami MacKerracher Alexandra Rhea Mahrenholz Debbie L. Behling and Scott Manka William E. Manning Ellen T. Marshall Paul Marston Gregory Martin Gabriel Martinez Emily Martins Freddy Mason Suzette Mason Todd Matte Susanne McAdoo Clyde K. and Roseffie McBride Benny McCaig Alyssa McCarthy John Robert McCarty Cindy G. McEachern Phillip G. McGee Nathan McGrand Robert and Sharon McIlhattan Patricia P. McNulty Gonzalo Mejia Bonnie J. Merriman Laurie A. Mesch Calvin C. Meyers Patty Mild Leeroy E. Miles Sandra E. Miller William F. Miller Wilma R. Minton Mona L. Mire Suzanne Mitchell Antonette Y. Montez Salvador Montez Jr. Montgomery Farms LLC Simon and Shellie Moore Chris and Kathy Morales Oral L. Morgan Mary Pat Morris Bette L. Moss Lori A. Motlagh Deborah J. Murray Pam Nale Stacy L. Nelson Rebecca Lea Newell Gerilyn Niccoli Lauren Katherine Nunn Steve Odom Bobby Ogden Kayla Ohrablo Stacy A. Oliva Birgit Olsen Dale Martin Orr Johnny R. Page Monika Pandulova Nancy Panner J. Brumfield and Cheryl Panovich A. Jean and Jim Pappenheim

H. Lynette Partridge Ginger Pastrick Nancy J. Paul William J. and Heidrun Paul Bruce and Jackie L. Payne Evelyn Payne-Turner Alan Peeples Rita M. Perdue Mario C. Perea Edith M. Petaccio Janet Petrik Phar Incorporated Ava Kathlene Pickett Pollock Family Farms Cindy Kaye Potter Samantha C. Poullard Heather and John Powell Virginia and Ken Prey Marshall and Linda Pura Dr. Edgell Pyles Jill Pritchard Ragland Deborah Rainaldi Melchor Ramirez Charlene D. Ramsey Richard and Carol Ratliff Jim and Kathy Rauch Jimmy D. Ray Jeanie Jo Regier Douglas A. Reichelt Audrey L. Reznicek Katherine Rice Cindy Richards Angelberto Rico Alexi Riggs Karen Robert Davina M. Roberts Alison Roberts-Burden Beth F. Robertson Judy and Scott Robinette Lisa Robinson Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association Lazaro Waldo Ortega Rosales Narola Rosenberg Greg and Ashley Ross Nathalie S. Ross Elaine Rownd Michael A. Rubino Hans Ruiter Nancy C. Rumore Lori Russell Pamela D. Russell-Alsbury Pamela Ryan Manuel and Arlene Saenz Montie L. Samora Saskatchewan Quarter Horse Assc. Alan D. Savage Jodi Ann Savard Shirley Sawyer Donita Schacklin Steven J. Schippers Mike Scholl Debora Schoonover Alan L. Schott Crystal M. Schwalie Rebecca Rollo Seaman Dawn T. Sekel

HONOR ROLL OF GIVING – October—December 2008

PATRON CONTINUED Sharon Lynn Miles Zoerado Mills Minnesota Quarter Horse Association Dixie Mosley Mulvane Farm, Carol A. Jory Ken and Maryellen Mumy Jack M. Munro Lorraine Neitzer Nevada Quarter Horse Association New Hampshire Quarter Horse Assc. North Carolina Quarter Horse Assc. Oklahoma Quarter Horse Youth Association J.R. and E.P. Olson Onondaga County Farm Bureau Gunnar R. and Carol Beth Otness Bronwyn Pait Melissa Peabody Peter W. Peterson Lauris J. Phillips Richard A. Prisco Kristie L. and Doyle L. Radel Helen Robey Skip and Carol Salome Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sams Robert K. Shideler, D.V.M. Cliff Smith D. Joe and Brenda S. Smith Jason Smith Susan L. Smith James M.P. and Linda Springer Sharon Stampe Billie J. Stella I. William Stratmore Katherine Stuart Paul Sullivan Tip Top Poultry Inc. Utah Quarter Horse Association Stephen John Verhoff Kathleen Walker Michael, Lisa, Anna Claire and Sarah Kate Watkins Sharon K. Weaver Jerry and Pat Windham William P. Wood

FRIENDS ($50 - $99) Leo G. and Elaine E. Abdella Ag Awareness Day in Hockley County Alabama Quarter Horse Association Anne-Marie Albert Sandy and Roger Anderson Jay W. Andrews Beth Antenucci Brandon Asbill Mary L. Barker Jeanette H. Bass Dr. G. Marvin and Eunice Beeman Margaret A. and Lew Bellville Joan C. Bessette Karen Bilinski-Neville Michael P. Birone Mark Bleakley Marc and Dana Bonham Richard L. Bossom Drea Bowen

Barbara Jenine Brown C. Loren Butler Thomas C. Byrnas Jim Bret and Teri Campbell Keith H. and Lorelei K. Candee Robert C. Capudean Dennis and Connie Lee Carlson Laurel Champlin Walter Cobbin Sr. Derrell Cox Robert E. Daniels Elbert L. and Mary E. Davidson Dianne L. Davis Elizabeth Parish Dorr Gary and Becky Douglass Laura A. Ederer Al and Sharon Fenger Sandra M. Finn Focus International Inc. Cam and Lisa Foreman Forest Edge Farms LLC Christine Gibson The Glorioso Law Firm Clyde H. Gregg Lorie B. Hampton Keith and Jennifer Hancock James and Ellen Harkness Kay L. Harris Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Haydon A. Scott Hecker Sandra Heming Jeff Hill Bennie and Joann B. Holder Chad Lee and Julie Horkey Horse Bits All Breed News Bulletin Larry Howard Patricia Hunter Hunt’s Racing Stable Patricia S. Jones Julie Juhl Richard Karnes Robbie Kelly Harold Kennedy Roger R. Knapp LLB Quarter Horses LLC Karen and Tommy Latta Tamara K. Leiting Phyllis M. Lind Barbara Linke Denham and Laura Lord Lino and Anna Luna Marsha and Stephen Maceli Bill Martin Dorothy and Franklin Matheny Robin L. Maxwell David May Melinda Mayes Rickey McCarley Jean M. and Larry D. McFarland McGee Farms LLC Harold and Kim McKinney Sharon McLendon Ivan J. Miestchovich Montgomery Photographics Inc. Jacquelin Moody William M. and Mary S. Moran Laura J. Mosso

C.B. Myers New York State Quarter Horse Association Betty L. Ortlieb Pacific Drive Inc. Sharon Parkes Paula's Place Inc. Lori and Bob Pfaff Lou Alice Poindexter Stuart Potmesil Ruben G. Ramirez Mindy Green Reynolds Connie L. Rich Charlie Riggs Alex Ross Linda Schmidt Catherine Shanaway Carolyn S. Smith David J. Smith Alex Soell Titus L. Sommers Jody and Dee Dee Stoddard Kathy L. and Brett Stoops Trent and Katrina Taylor Stephen Mauck and Heather Lynn Thrapp-Mauck Julie Truax Gwen A. Van Der Zyppe Laura L. and Randall S. Verink Richard M. Vernon Weekly Livestock Reporter Charles E. Wertz Wanda West Michael L. Whaley Cynthia Whiten Alvie Max Winegar Naomi Roberts Woodard

CONTRIBUTOR ($1 - $49) Sarah E. Abbott Maria Abrams Yvette M. Adams Rodrigo Alberti Armstrong, Backus & Co. LLP - partners and staff Brenda Arnold Ruben Arteaga Christine B. Atwell B & E Markets Inc. Bobby Wayne Bagley Alexandra M. Bailey Bart K. Baker Estate Bonita M. Baker Jeannie Baldwin Valerie Ellen Ball Janice B. Barabas Gene and Vicki Bartlett Kimberly and Kenneth Bayliss Gayle Marie Bays Maria E. Becker Billy and Cherrie Bennett Rachel Bennett Janet Bevelheimer Kathleen A. Bignotti Daniel David Black Debbie A. Black Pamela F. Blevins

Nathan Block Phil and Donna Booker Michael W. Booty Autumn Bostick Kimberly Boudreaux Chris Bowen Heath and Rebecca Boyd R. Scott Bradbury William K. Branch Leandra Breeze Samantha Bricco Dusty J. Browning Edward Buokvac Linda L. Burke Linda Shaw Bush Denise and Ron Butler Kistrin A. Butler Nathan Byers Amy A. Cabell Suzanne D. Cale Ashley Carpenter Ramiro Carreno Marilyn M. Carroll Christine E. Casavant Leslie Caskey Kimberli A. Caughron Mary Chalberg Richard Chamberlain Spencer Chambers Lawrence and Kathleen M. Chase Joanne J. Cheatham Debra Cheek Brian Chesman Sheren D. Clements Barbara Cohen Deirdre A. Coit Elizabeth A. Cole Sandra Collings Michael Travis Collins Connecticut Quarter Horse Assc. Eileen Cook Theresa Marie Cook Jenny Conrad Sherry Lynn Craddock Thelma Cramer Evonne G. Crep Tim and Barbara Crist Thomas J. Cross Lauren E. Crudup Elizabeth M. Cruzen John B. Cummings Peter R. Curro Edward Darga Darla E. Davis Gail M. Davis W.L. Davis Tracy and Michael DeGraw Teresa M. Delp Sue Dickerson Doreen Diggs Angela F. and Mitchell H. Dixon Masi Donarini Logan J. Donnelly Haley J. Duke Al and Becky Dunning Charles A. Eagon II Barbara and Jim Eckel

HONOR ROLL OF GIVING – October—December 2008

CONTRIBUTOR CONTINUED Karen M. Edie Bob L. Edwards John and Patsy Edwards Warren E. English Jr. Duward Epps Constance Farrell Pamela D. Feldman Candace May and Lee Felts Julia Naomi Fenton Lea Lynn Fenton Tom Ferro Kimber A. Fike Kim Finkbeiner Traci Fletcher Adonna Florence Jeremiah D. Foughty Boyd T. Fowler Randy Free Joan A. Freeman Sharla Meyers and Annette French Lora Frick Judith Faye Rowland Fritts Martin Fryar F. Fletcher Fuhrman Shirley A. Fuller Melanie Dreher Fulmer Brian and Judy Gadd Nicki Gallagher Vicente Gallegos Marco Galvani The Gascho Family Wade Gilbert Daniel and Kathleen Gilheney Steven M. Gillaspy John and Aurora Gilley Alison and Megan Glass Iva M. Glaviano Eulogio V. Gomez Alison R. Gorton Jo A. Goss Susan Gough Jessica Green Greenbrier Sporting Club Marjorie Ann Griebel Regina Griffin Gary Griffith Kelly L. Griffith Jessica Groh Deborah Groshong Shelly Guerra Bryanna Rose Guidry Valerie Gurr Sandra Gutierrez George Haggerty Carissa Hahn Jessica Hanke Sarah Caroline Hansen Tim and Tisa Hanvey James L. and Renae Harden Jeffery and Michele Harris Marie Haskett Klarissa K. Hawkins Lois A. Hawkins Doug Hayes Sandy Heathman Kenneth E. Hein

Rene P. Henry Jr. Larry J. Herdt Heritage Reining Horses Inc. Renee Herndon Dana F. Hickey David Hickmott Deborah Hicks Al Higham Mary Anne Hills Sandra Hirschauer Matty Rose Hobbs Sheri Holdener Patti Hole Erin Holmes Jeffrey L. Hopperton Angela Howard Viki and F.S. Howard Mrs. David W. Hunter Sharon Hutley Matthew Lane Ingram T.R. Inscore Susan P. Jamerson Mary Jo James Heather M. Jenckes Jim and Mavis Jennings Kenneth Anders Jensen Larry R. Jernegan Amanda E. Johnson Craig and Paula Johnson Kenneth and L.G. Johnson Linda B. Johnson Connie Keene and Pam Johnson Sonya Johnson Susan Johnson Teresa L. Johnson Jack and Virgina Jones James T. Jones Travis and Lana Jones Trish Jones Rodney J. Josey Suzy Karlinski Barbara Kerr Cody A. Kessel Mary Killough Laura R. King Brooks Kinney Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Kite and Amy James J. Koch Barbara Kolm Laurie A. Kristoff Karen Ferguson Kulha Nancy Kurtz Michael D. Lambert Jordan Allen Lankford James P. Lee Kandace A. Lee Gary L. and Kathleen M. Lemmer Federico Lencioni Desiree Leto Barbara A. Levering Gerald J. Levinson Lorie L. Lewis Dan R. Lindstrom Erin E. Long Erika Lopez Jessie M. Lopez

Kiley Lopez Roberto V. Lopez Patricia Lough Sheridan Ludwig Roger M. Luna Jenni Sue Lund David and Yvonne Lyness Roland C. Mackenzie Tami MacKerracher Alexandra Rhea Mahrenholz Debbie L. Behling and Scott Manka William E. Manning Ellen T. Marshall Paul Marston Gregory Martin Gabriel Martinez Emily Martins Freddy Mason Suzette Mason Todd Matte Susanne McAdoo Clyde K. and Roseffie McBride Benny McCaig Alyssa McCarthy John Robert McCarty Cindy G. McEachern Phillip G. McGee Nathan McGrand Robert and Sharon McIlhattan Patricia P. McNulty Gonzalo Mejia Bonnie J. Merriman Laurie A. Mesch Calvin C. Meyers Patty Mild Leeroy E. Miles Sandra E. Miller William F. Miller Wilma R. Minton Mona L. Mire Suzanne Mitchell Antonette Y. Montez Salvador Montez Jr. Montgomery Farms LLC Simon and Shellie Moore Chris and Kathy Morales Oral L. Morgan Mary Pat Morris Bette L. Moss Lori A. Motlagh Deborah J. Murray Pam Nale Stacy L. Nelson Rebecca Lea Newell Gerilyn Niccoli Lauren Katherine Nunn Steve Odom Bobby Ogden Kayla Ohrablo Stacy A. Oliva Birgit Olsen Dale Martin Orr Johnny R. Page Monika Pandulova Nancy Panner J. Brumfield and Cheryl Panovich A. Jean and Jim Pappenheim

H. Lynette Partridge Ginger Pastrick Nancy J. Paul William J. and Heidrun Paul Bruce and Jackie L. Payne Evelyn Payne-Turner Alan Peeples Rita M. Perdue Mario C. Perea Edith M. Petaccio Janet Petrik Phar Incorporated Ava Kathlene Pickett Pollock Family Farms Cindy Kaye Potter Samantha C. Poullard Heather and John Powell Virginia and Ken Prey Marshall and Linda Pura Dr. Edgell Pyles Jill Pritchard Ragland Deborah Rainaldi Melchor Ramirez Charlene D. Ramsey Richard and Carol Ratliff Jim and Kathy Rauch Jimmy D. Ray Jeanie Jo Regier Douglas A. Reichelt Audrey L. Reznicek Katherine Rice Cindy Richards Angelberto Rico Alexi Riggs Karen Robert Davina M. Roberts Alison Roberts-Burden Beth F. Robertson Judy and Scott Robinette Lisa Robinson Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association Lazaro Waldo Ortega Rosales Narola Rosenberg Greg and Ashley Ross Nathalie S. Ross Elaine Rownd Michael A. Rubino Hans Ruiter Nancy C. Rumore Lori Russell Pamela D. Russell-Alsbury Pamela Ryan Manuel and Arlene Saenz Montie L. Samora Saskatchewan Quarter Horse Assc. Alan D. Savage Jodi Ann Savard Shirley Sawyer Donita Schacklin Steven J. Schippers Mike Scholl Debora Schoonover Alan L. Schott Crystal M. Schwalie Rebecca Rollo Seaman Dawn T. Sekel

HONOR ROLL OF GIVING – October—December 2008

HONOR ROLL OF GIVING — October—December 2008 The American Quarter Horse Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following donors, as well as those who chose to remain anonymous.

DIAMOND ($250,000 - $499,999) Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation Rick and Lori Bucholz

PLATINUM ($50,000 - $249,999) John and Linda Andreini The Walton Family Foundation Inc. Wells Fargo National Bank

GOLD ($10,000 - $49,999) 3 Cowgirls & An Outlaw LLC Bruce T. Halle Family Foundation Dellora A. & Lester J. Norris Foundation Dogwood Foundation Margaret Haines Toni KawulokLS Russell "Rusty" and Kay Moody Lynn D. MooreLS Gerri Leigh PrattLS Wrangler

SILVER ($1,500 - $9,999)

Angelo and Suzette BizzarroLS Bill and Sue BrewerLS Don and Ardys Burt The Robert and Julie Day Family Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation Walter and Pat Fletcher Butch and Wyetta HammerLS Heritage Place Inc. (on behalf of Mrs. Nancy McCoy) Cecilia May Hylton J/J Limestone Running HorsesLS Paul Lindsey Jr. Jud LittleLS Robert and Karen Nunnally Royal Palm Ranch Ltd. Donald SchneiderLS Stanley SchneiderLS Steve and Kay Stevens Tongue River Ranch Garry and Mary Bess Woodruff

BRONZE ($1,000 - $1,499) Tracy and Gerry Adams Amy BellLS Brian R. and Kara K. BellLS Matthew and Ann BellLS J. Allen and Anne DickLS James M. Eller IIILS Susanna P. Fenimore Catherine A. FreedeLS

Bob and Jerry GastonLS Neal Hansen Penny and Philip KnightLS Elaine Ludwig Gary Lynn Olson Judy L. OvitzLS Tim and Lou PettyLS Pitchfork Land and Cattle Co. The Remuda Sale Sharon L. SmithLS The Tecumseh FoundationLS Don and Robbyn Treadway Jim and Carolyn Ware Washington State Quarter Horse Association Wheless FoundationLS

ADVOCATE ($500 - $999) Dr. Glenn Blodgett Debbie J. Branch Gary and Marian Carpenter Paulette R. Christen Sammy Cockerell E. Dale Doak Empire State Quarter Horse Assoc. Fehir Charitable FoundationLS Glen Gabel Erin M. Gayer Arthur A. Harkness Libby Hines The Home Depot Foundation Charlotte Marie Jaynes Leslie Vagneur Lange Linda Marchesani Melissa Mason-Zapp Eugene and Lynda Noe Oregon Quarter Horse Association Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Assoc. Ann M. Perry Cheryl Pugh-Morgan Jeannette Saalfeld Billy and Mindy Smith South Dakota Quarter Horse Assc. Betty Wells

BENEFACTOR ($250 - $499) 6666 Ranch Blakley A. Adams Rick Adkins Lisa Ainsworth AQHA Registration Department Francine Barnes Shane Beer Beggs Cattle Co. Joseph and Wendy Blasi German and Anunziatina Borregales

Captain Stanley I. Broughton, USN (Ret) Valerie Buckley Burnett Ranches Ltd. John Cadenhead Rodger L. Call Greg and Lee Caretto Jerry G. Choate Derek and Robin Church Scott Daniel Shaun Degges Delaware Quarter Horse Association Kathy and Don Dodson Glen Ellis Winston Fouts Albert J. and Melinda Penney Gamot Gem Quarter Horses Phillip R. and Jo L. Gessert Steven and Loretta Grossnickle Kim Kautzman Amy J. Kristoff Charlene Lane Yvonne Lane Stephen A. Leake Rory L. and Heather S. Livingston Terry M. Malarkey Frank and Robin MerrillLS

Allison Miller Madeline Gilmore and Lou and Connie Miller James Pickens Jr. Craig Potter Pullin Ranch Inc. R C Running Horses Marilynne Redman Craig L. Schultz Penny K. Schutz Chris and Dayton Sitz P.K. Thomas Samantha Toles John W. and Sherrye L. Trafton Johnny and Jana TrotterLS

Robert Ware Eugene Williams Helga M. Wurm

PATRON ($100 - $249) Nat Childs Adams, D.V.M. Anne Alessio Pat Alexander C.K. and Laurel M. Allen AQHA Publications Department Arkansas Quarter Horse Assoc. Ballenger Ranch Jerry Barkley Barnard Performance Horses Eve T. Bundy and Denise T. Barton

Randolph J. Barthle Jim and Doris Barton Robert Beaverstock Charanne Berg Kenneth J. and Debra A. Betley Kathie and John Bobenrieth Ann Boles Madelon L. Bradshaw Harold A. Breed M.O. "Bud" and Sharon Breeding Rob and Peggy Brown Buckner Children and Family Services Inc. Jody L. Caple Richard A. and Elise Cognetti Cross L Ranch Brian C. Dickerson Doug and Marion Duncan Ruth Kathleen Elmore Johnnie Sue Fenimore Jennifer Ferguson Cathy Finney Sheran Flippo Fogarty Cattle Co. LLC Beverly J. Folgert Pamela S. Goll Sharla G. Goodloe Gail B. Gosson Marcie Smith Green Paul E. Hardy Laurie Crawford Horton Walter and Nancy HughesLS Robert D. Huver II Illinois Quarter Horse Assoc. Grady Ingle J.M. Garcia Farm Charles Jackson III Wallace Johnson William and Lupe Johnson Martee Jones Everett Kahla Haidee Landry Verdie and Patty Lavin Bill Lefty Tracy Levesque Dale G. Litton Robert H. and Deanne Manning William and J.S. Matthews Robert G. Maynard McAllisters Rolling M Ranch Holly M. McCauley Dr. Duane and Beverly McDavittLS Mrs. Paula McDonald Kristy A. McKechnie Debbie Schauf and Sierra Meadows Connie Meranda Midstate Vet Services PLLC

LS indicates member of Leadership Society (Annual Fund giving of $1,000 or more)

CONTRIBUTOR CONTINUED Mrs. Virginia Sensibaugh Lois Shanks Jesse and Nikki Silva Anita L. Simpson Oksana K. Singh Ellie Mae Sliss Chasity Smith Christy Ann Smith Curtis H. Smith Dena M. Smith Larry D. and Diane P. Smith Riley and Tori Smith Andrew E. Soltis Jr. Peter A. Soriano Patti A. Spainhower Morgan Elizabeth Stanley Larri Jo Starkey Cynthia J. Steinbach Harley R. Stimmel Dean and Camille Stoddard Lee Denis Storm McKenna Streed Melody L. Stutz Sandy Styzle Allen Jay Swafford William E. Swyers, D.V.M.

Elena Tavella Bill, Karen and Kris Taylor Bryan Keith Taylor James H. Thompson Keith M. Thompson Tamara Tozer-Wald Lisa Trinidad Stephanie Troutman Kaycia Vansickle Bryan Vigil Tisha Wagner Lynn A. Walker Sherry J. Washburn Cindy M. Watson Missy Weaver Robert Wedman Lori Weitz Jennifer L. Wenslay Karie Ann White Michael J. Willey Williams & Rosenbrook David Jeffrey Williams Tracy M. Wilson Dolly Woerman Susanne Woods-King Bradley Woodward Frederick Wooldridge W.H. and Kaleb M.H. Workman

Jaime Wright Linda N. Wright Rhonda Wright Kerry Wright-Robertson Debra Yocum Lisa A. Zappolo The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum extends appreciation to the following for artifacts and gifts: Stauffer Farms

Digital images, halter and ad C.R. Jones

Photograph Jim Dudley

Shoes Dr. Charles W.Graham

Hat, boots, spurs, buckles and halter

HONOR ROLL OF GIVING – October—December 2008

The American Quarter Horse Foundation would like to thank the following Remuda Auction donors and buyers who assist the American Quarter Horse Foundation each year to raise money for equine research.

6666 Ranch Shane Beer

Beggs Cattle Co. Angelo and Suzette Bizzarro

Dr. Glenn Blodgett Burnett Ranches Ltd.

John Cadenhead Sammy Cockerell

E. Dale Doak Neal Hansen Libby Hines

Robert and Karen Nunnally Pitchfork Land and Cattle Co.

The Remuda Sale Tongue River Ranch

Eugene Williams

A gift was made by Johnny and Jana Trotter in honor of employee Ford purchase:

Trey Buck Craig and Roz Abel Honorarium

Erin Holmes The Chance Abel Family Honorarium

Erin Holmes Ann Anderson Memorial

Garry and Mary Bess Woodruff Kenneth and Laina Banks Wedding Honorarium

Gary and Marian Carpenter Frank and Robin Merrill Ken and Maryellen Mumy

Ronald E. Blackwell Memorial Rob and Peggy Brown Focus International Inc. Robert and Sharon McIlhattan Cliff Smith Weekly Livestock Reporter

Robert L. Boniface Memorial American Quarter Horse Assoc.

Maria Auxiliadora Borregales Honorarium German and Anunziatina Borregales

Barbara A. Breed Memorial Harold A. Breed

Bill and Sue Brewer Honorarium Frank and Robin Merrill

Billy Brown Memorial Garry and Mary Bess Woodruff

Trey Buck Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

Timothy Campbell Memorial Martee Jones

Gary Carpenter Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

Linda Connors Memorial Bonita M. Baker Gayle Marie Bays Linda L. Burke Linda Shaw Bush Richard A. and Elise Cognetti Thelma Cramer Elbert L. and Mary E. Davidson The Robert and Julie Day Family Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation Empire State Quarter Horse Association Daniel and Kathleen Gilheney Iva M. Glaviano Gail B. Gosson Marcie Smith Green A. Scott Hecker Patti Hole Horse Bits All Breed News Bulletin Laurie Crawford Horton Walter and Nancy Hughes Patricia Hunter Charlotte Marie Jaynes Karen Ferguson Kulha Barbara Linke Ellen T. Marshall McAllisters Rolling M Ranch Mrs. Paula McDonald Frank and Robin Merrill Midstate Vet Services PLLC Ken and Maryellen Mumy

New York State Quarter Horse Association Onondaga County Farm Bureau Richard A. Prisco Narola Rosenberg

Martha A. Englund Memorial Jim and Doris Barton Bill and Sue Brewer Rob and Peggy Brown Al and Becky Dunning Cam and Lisa Foreman Walter and Nancy Hughes Jerry and Pat Windham

Roger A. Fenimore Memorial Jim and Doris Barton Johnnie Sue Fenimore Susanna P. Fenimore James and Ellen Harkness Bronwyn Pait Ken and Maryellen Mumy

Cam Foreman Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

Ray Foster Memorial Connie Meranda

George F. Goll Honorarium Pamela S. Goll

Gary Griffith Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

James A. Harrelson Memorial Al and Sharon Fenger

Cady Paige and Keri Lynn Harris Honorarium

J/J Limestone Running Horses Laura Lee Hilliard Memorial

Armstrong, Backus & Co. LLP - partners and staff Brandon Asbill Jack and Virginia Jones Wilma R. Minton

Barney Hinds Memorial Gary Lynn Olson

Alice Holmes Honorarium Anne-Marie Albert

L.W. “Butch” Honey Memorial Garry and Mary Bess Woodruff

Paul D. Hopp Memorial Paul Marston

Harold A. Howard Memorial Frank and Robin Merrill

Ruth Jackson Memorial Charles Jackson III

Jim Jennings Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

Dixie Jeter Memorial Garry and Mary Bess Woodruff

Susan K. Johns Honorarium C. Loren Butler

Jodee Kawulok Memorial Toni Kawulok

Pete King Memorial Garry and Mary Bess Woodruff

Karen Latta Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

Doug Lilly Memorial Jason Smith Kathy L. and Brett Stoops Tip Top Poultry Inc. Betty Wells

Stetson Cole Livingston Memorial Scott Daniel

Dee Dee Lundegreem Memorial Garry and Mary Bess Woodruff Wrangler

Dale McDavitt Memorial Dr. Duane and Beverly McDavitt

Joyce McDonald Memorial Ann Boles Gary Lynn Olson

Homer Moody Memorial Garry and Mary Bess Woodruff

Judith Moore Memorial Janet Bevelheimer

Andy Neitzer Memorial Lorraine Neitzer

A. Jean and Jim Pappenheim Honorarium Edward Buokvac

Jackie L. Payne Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

Frances P. Bonham and Marshall C. Peavy Memorial

Marc and Dana Bonham Tom Persechino Honorarium

Bill and Sue Brewer Shannon Potmesil Memorial

Stuart Potmesil Barbara Ann Pullin Memorial

Joseph and Wendy Blasi Rodger L. Call Erin M. Gayer Paula's Place Inc. Pullin Ranch Inc.

Jimmie Holmes Quinn Memorial Ava Kathlene Pickett

Jim Reno Memorial Bill and Sue Brewer Frank and Robin Merrill

Willard A. and Claire Rhodes Honorarium Tracy Levesque

Lanham Riley Memorial Madelon L. Bradshaw

Alex Ross Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

Alta M. Sherwood Memorial Patricia S. Jones

Clayton B. Shiver Memorial Bill and Sue Brewer

Ellie Mae Sliss Honorarium Sharon McLendon

Billy Smith Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

Bret Tate Memorial Bill and Sue Brewer

Trent Taylor Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

Alana Thompson Memorial Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sams

Sam Thompson Memorial Kathie and John Bobenrieth

Steve Thrapp Memorial Stephen Mauck and Heather Lynn Thrapp-Mauck

Don Treadway Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

Johnny and Jana Trotter Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer

Jerry Wells Memorial Catherine A. Freede

Jim Wells Memorial Skip and Carol Salome

Drusilla L. Wertz Memorial Charles E. Wertz

Carolyn Whaley Memorial Michael L. Whaley

James Whitaker Memorial Garry and Mary Bess Woodruff

Horse and Pet Memorials Aces R Magic Honorarium

Cynthia Whiten Bar Oh A Blew Penny Memorial

Thomas C. Byrnas Certain Potential Honorarium

Tim and Lou Petty Cruisin For Blues Memorial

Sharon Parkes Dallas Star Honorarium

Debbie Schauf and Sierra Meadows

“Doc” Memorial Bob L. Edwards

Frontier Major Memorial Laura L. and Randall S. Verink

Imaskip Soul Memorial Elizabeth Parish Dorr

Jaz Poco Dyna Mite Memorial Pamela D. Russell-Alsbury

Jet Set Spots Memorial Lori and Bob Pfaff

Jitter Bug Phantom Memorial Catherine Shanaway

Lexie Memorial Toni Kawulok

Little Red Henry Honorarium Sharon Stampe

Most Requested Honorarium Jean M. and Larry D. McFarland

'Nilla Memorial Nat Childs Adams, D.V.M.

Ollie Memorial C. Loren Butler

Pats Poco Beauty Memorial Mary Killough

Raven Te Image Memorial Pat Alexander

Sherri, Tuffy, KC and Shadow Memorial Lawrence and Kathleen M. Chase

Spurs Bartholomew “Bart” Memorial Lorie B. Hampton

Star Coco Memorial Ashley Carpenter

Wanna Go Cruisin Memorial Sharon Parkes

HONORARIUMS AND MEMORIALS OCTOBER—DECEMBER 2008

Yes! I will be ONE DONOR! I would like to contribute to the American Quarter Horse Foundation in the amount of $___________

IN MEMORY OF: _____________________ (NAME)

IN HONOR OF: _______________________ (NAME)

Please send acknowledgment to: _____________________________________

Address ______________________________ _____________________________________

I wish to designate my gift to the following pro-gram or fund:

□ Unrestricted/Area of Greatest Need □ Equine Research □ Scholarships □ America’s Horse Cares – Therapeutic Riding □ American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum □ ________________________ Fund

Your Gift □ Check □ Credit Card Card Type: □Visa □ MasterCard □ American Express Card # _____________________________________ Expiration Date _____/_____

Name on Card _____________________________________

Signature _____________________________________

Gift Information Name and spouse’s name if applicable _____________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City/State or Province _________________________ Postal Code/Country __________________________ Phone _____________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________

□ I/We wish this gift to remain anonymous.

Please return to: American Quarter Horse Foundation 2601 East I-40 Amarillo, TX 79104

Donate online ~ aqha.com/foundation

(806) 378-5029 E-mail: foundation@aqha.org

Memorial gifts honor the memory of a person or horse who touched your life in a special way. Often, families ask for memorials in funeral notices as a way of honoring loved ones. Many people make annual memorial contributions to remember the birthday or anniversary of a loved one. Your gift will be acknowledged with a lovely card that will be sent to family members and others.

Honorariums provide donors a way to express their appreciation or love and respect for a living family member, friend, coworker or special person or horse. Such a contribution is a thoughtful way to acknowledge a significant win at a show or race or to remember someone's birthday or anniversary. The person or horse owner honored by your contribution will receive a card announcing your gift.

When making your gift, please indicate the name of the person or horse you wish to honor and provide a mailing address as appropriate in a short note or in the memo portion of a check addressed to AQHF. We will be honored to send a notification of your generous remembrance to the individual or individuals memorialized or honored. Your gift amount is not disclosed. You may also make a secure online gift to AQHF or one if its programs of your choice in honor or memory of someone.

Obituary designations AQHF can help you include memorial gift information in obituaries. Contact us for more information. Sample sentences include: The family requests that memorial gifts be forwarded to the American Quarter Horse Foundation 2601 I-40 East, Amarillo, TX 79104. The family requests that memorial gifts be made to the (choose one) [Scholarship/Equine Research/America’s Horse Cares/Hall of Fame &

Museum] fund for the American Quarter Horse Foundation 2601 I-40 East, Amarillo, TX 79104.

Memorial and honorarium giving can be made to a specific fund or as a general contribution. For information on how you can make your memorial and honorarium giving through the year qualify for the Annual Fund Leadership Society, contact Chris Sitz csitz@aqha.org or call (806)378-5032.

Memorial & Honorarium Giving

a very personal way of giving