Again, for any of you who
have owned/shown any of these animals, if you would like to present a short
write-up on them, I'm sure our readers would be interested in their bloodlines,
and any interesting stories you may have about them. There were a lot of
shows involved in the winning of this award let's hear about some of
them. :o)
Our next goal should be to find
a new crop of exhibitors who love ponies as much as these folks have loved
them, and dedicate themselves to the promotion of the Welsh Pony.
In our next bulletin, we will feature
the Rocking Horse Perpetual Trophy, Bar-G-R Perpetual Trophy, and Coskey's
Sapphire Gem Memorial.
Installment #2
As we continue with our overview
of Perpetual Trophies awarded every year, I find myself taking many trips
down memory lane Having been around since the beginning of time,
I do remember all the animals and all their owners. Many of the people
are still with the ponies today, and many of the friendships formed way
back when are still friendships today.
One of our favorite classes are
the Leadline Classes. We all need to keep in mind that these riders
can, and are, in many cases, our riders of tomorrow. We need to cultivate
the youngsters they are our best asset!
ROCKING HORSE RANCH:
The Hobday Family donated this award
back in 1988, and it is awarded to the high score 7 & under rider in
Registered Welsh Leadline Pleasure, Equitation and Trail. Open to A, B,
C, D, ½ Reg. Welsh. Junior riders must be WPCAC members and the
owner of the pony/ies must be members to qualify for the trophy.
Trophy awarded to WPCAC rider.
1988 Kiel Radovich
we recently had a note from Gay Radovich, Kiels mother. The whole family
was involved with ponies for several years. Actually, Gay had ponies when
she was a kid, so it was only natural that her kids would have ponies.
Kiel is now a Senior at Lincoln High School, and his brother, Garret, is
a CDF Firefighter! Time flies!
1989 Austin Stanfel
1990 Kiel Radovich
1991 Perry Arnold
1992 Cindi Yount
1993 Justin Ferrell
Oh gee, where have we seen this name before! Justin's been riding ponies
since he was a little guy and he's now a big guy, and has a Section D
Cob, Cairngan Tym. He's ridden several ponies over the years small, medium
and large but still with the ponies.
1994 Geriann Henderson
Geriann, like all the other kids, is pretty well grown up now. She has
an older sister, Beth, who also used to ride ponies. Their mom has a Cob
who is currently in training. Deb is hoping to drive her Cob in CDE's one
of these days.
1995 Brittany Bogan
Brittany showed up at the schooling show in April, and she's riding better
than ever and is all grown up too. Funny thing about these guys they
just don't stay little kids, do they. Her mom, Julie Blair, runs a training
stable in Galt, and has always used as many Welsh Ponies as she could get
her hands on. Good job, Julie and Brittany!
1996 Brandon Ferrell
Brandon has ridden the same pony all these years, and loves her just as
much today as he did when he started riding. He had a thrill a short
time ago his pony gave him a colt on his birthday!
1997 Allison Bronson
Allison has been riding ponies for quite some time now, and continues
to do so, while helping her twin sisters to get into the act also.
We haven't seen enough of these ladies in the last few years we're hoping
that this may be the year.
1998 Sean Arbaut
Sean's mother, Kelly, was training for the Roundtree Family, and they
all thought it would be good for Sean to learn how to ride and ride he
did! However, it appears this was short lived we haven't seen Sean
for a couple of years now.
1999 Aaron Lukas
Aaron and Ashley took turns 1999 was Aaron's year, and 2000 was Ashley's
year. Their mom, Monica Amboss was kept busy keeping these two riding,
and I believe they are both still riding. We hope to see them at
a show or two this year.
2000 Ashley Lukas
2001 Sarah Frushour
Sarah is carrying on the tradition in the Hirons Family! Her mom, Nora,
rode as a child, and now it's Sarah's turn. She makes Grandma and Grandpa
very proud as she continues to graduate from Leadline, to Walk-Trot, and
I believe, this year cantering will be included.
2002 Morgan Wendlandt
Morgan is our latest recipient of the Rocking Horse Ranch Perpetual Trophy.
She has done this by riding one of Tammy Burgin's ponies, *Telynau Ballerina.
I just found out that Morgan now has her own pony, which she showed at
the Western National Welsh Pony Show in Albany. Congratulations,
Morgan. We need more Morgan's and Sarah's.
BAR GR SECTION B OVERALL
Established in 1977, by the Verkuyl
Family, this trophy is awarded to the high score of a Section B Pony.
Points are earned in the Registered Welsh Performance classes, judged on
the pony. (Classes which limit entry such as maiden or novice do
not count.) Junior and adult exhibitors must be WPCAC members, (exception:
Owners with Farm memberships), and the owner of the pony (Section B) must
be a WPCAC member to qualify for this trophy. Trophy to WPCAC owner.
1977-1981 - Napa Valley Sylvaner
Monique Nardone. We haven't seen or heard from the Nardone family for
years, but during these years, they showed heavily. Monique's sister, Marisa,
also showed, and between the two of them, they were always in the ribbons.
1982 - Whale Rock Sweet Briar
Maureen O'Brien now Maureen Ferrell.
1983 - 1985 Rio Oso Gem
Teresa Diehl. Teresa is still in the area, and still working with ponies.
We have run into her a couple of times in recent years.
1986 - Rio Oso Rocky Road
Garrett Radovich - Kiels big brother.
1987 - Merched Cyfaill
Tirion Now is when I start to get a
little fuzzy but I believe Hope Hobday was riding Daisy at this time.
1988 - Talybont Tawmi
One of the Stanley kids Derek or Jeralynn, and I think it was Jeralynn.
1989 - Merched Cyfaill Tirion
Hope Hobday
1990 - Heather Hills Brass
Tacks Karen Young Now we're getting
into the group that has been riding forever. Karen, Jackie and
Maureen all were competing in the Sacramento County 4-H events, and all
had Welsh Ponies, and all still have Welsh Ponies today.
1991 - Farmore Publicity
Tammy Burgin Tammy started with Quarter Horses in her younger life,
but got hooked with Welsh Ponies, and has been hooked for many years. Merlyn
is the son of her very special Talybont Quick Silver, who gave her many
babies, and really helped to launch Farmore Farms.
1992 - 1995 - Star Bright Sun
Raider Jackie Hubert. Sunny was one
of Searle's Starbright's babies, and Jackie had many good rides with this
fellow, as did Robert Creller, now also grown up. Sunny was Robert's
Lead Line Pony. Sunny went to college with Jackie and lived at Anne Westerman's
place while she was at Cal Poly.
1996 - KGF Girl Friday
Colleen Wing. This pony has served many families very well, thanks
to the wonderful work she got from Colleen.
& Alra Amber Sir Andrew
Lisa DeValle
1997 - 1999 KGF Girl Friday
Colleen Wing
2000 - Windrose Coby
Rosie Lane
2001 - *Telynau Royal Charter
Tammy Burgin
2002 - Windrose Coby
Megan Blythe. Megan purchased Coby from the Lane Family, and he continues
his winning ways.
COSKREY'S SAPHIRE GEM MEMORIAL
The Hirons Family donated this Memorial,
honoring one of their foundation mares, Coskeys Saphire Gem. This
is awarded to the high score Registered Welsh Mare (A, B, C, D) in Produce
of Dam classes. Offspring must be registered, and may be A, B, C
, D or Half-Welsh. Trophy is awarded to WPCAC owner of the dam.
1994 - Searle's Starbright
Jackie Hubert
1995 - Obispo Gizelle Suzan
Stevens
1996 - Charjo's Gypsy R. Verkuyl
1997 - Obispo Gizelle Suzan
Stevens
1998 - Obispo Gizelle Suzan
Stevens
1999 - Charjo's Gypsy R. Verkuyl
2000 - Mary's Melody Jackie
H. Verkuyl
2001 - *Kentchurch Marisa
Patricia Holmes
2002 - Mary's Melody Jackie
H. Verkuyl
Installment #3
As we begin a new year, I'm amazed to see that there are
still 10 Perpetual Trophies that have not yet been mentioned in this series.
Clearly, we have a lot of Perpetual Trophies, and a lot of history that
goes into each one. We will continue with this series until each of the
trophies has been mentioned, and list all of the recipients.
WPCAC Perpetual All Around High
Point Section A Welsh Pony Trophy is awarded to the high score
of a Section A pony. Points are earned in Registered Welsh performance
classes judged on the pony. (Classes which limit entry such as maiden or
novice do not count.). Junior and adult exhibitors must be WPCAC members,
(exception: Owners with Farm memberships), and the owner of the pony (Section
A) must be a WPCAC member to qualify for this trophy. Trophy to the
WPCAC owner.
This particular trophy dates back to 1977. It was also
during this year that the Bar GR Section B Overall Perpetual Trophy was
established which shows that even back then, we had a significant number
of both Section A and Section B ponies.
The WPCAC Perpetual trophy lived at the home of the Nardone
Family from 1977-1981, as Listopada Owain
was the recipient during these years. Marisa Nardone and Owain were
a team that was just hard to beat! They entered everything, and they
won everything.
In 1982 this award
went to Searle's Starbright, owned
and shown by Jackie Hubert. It was a new team, and from this point forward,
this trophy has had many homes. Jackie and Dingy had many good years,
and the pony was also shared with friend Kelly McParland but 1982 was
their year for this award.
In 1983, 1985 and 1986, Shiloh
Top Brass won this award. Topper had several owners over the
years, and my faded memory isn't helping me out here, but I believe he
was owned and shown by Dawn Reath at this time. He was also shown by the
Ruelas family, and was loved by many folks in the pony world.
1984, the award went
to a little pony called Melody in G,
also known as Grief. Over the years, she had been shown by Carrie McKay,
owned by Marianne Elliston, and, I believe, the Stumbaugh Family. (One
of these days, I'm going to have the information really wrong, and someone
will come forward and straighten me out!)
1987 Choice Snowflake
owned and ridden by Kristie Dudgeon from the Newcastle area. Christie
and Snowy had many good rides together.
1988 the award went
to British Nudgin, the cutest little
pony! He had previously been owned by Nora Hirons, and had cared for her
for many years. During this particular year, he belonged to the Koch family,
where he lived for several years, providing a wonderful friendship with
his rider.
1989 Trywdd Terfyn Rhodonite
owned and ridden by Kerrie Hall. OK Kerrie you're out there drop
us a note and give us some history on this guy. He was beautiful,
and you two had some wonderful times together, I know.
1990 Chaparral's Crystal
owned and exhibited by the Maurer Family. I'm not sure who was showing
Crystal at this time I recall that David drove her, and believe Carrie
McKay and Darci Maurer rode her. How about the Maurers writing up
some history for us with this beautiful little mare.
1991 Obispo Sharpshooter,
exhibited by David Valcheck. This was one heck of a driving pony, and David
and Sharpie were a real tough team to beat. David recently surfaced
I had a phone call from him. He and his family live in Davis, and he's
completed Vet School, and is now a practicing Vet. Congratulations,
David. (David was our guest speaker at our annual meeting in January).
1992 Poseidon's Protos,
and 1993 Llandefalle Silver Florin I can see the owner in my
mind, I can hear her voice, I can even see her daughter but I can't remember
their names. These ponies were both great ponies! As I recall, they did
a little bit of many things.
1994, 1995 Keepsake's Dandy,
owned and shown by Tina Berard. This was a team that was darned near impossible
to beat they drove everywhere, including the Rose Parade (more than once!).
1996, 1997, 1998 & 2002
Coffing Oaks Charisma owned and shown, over the years, by
Justin, Brandon and Maureen Ferrell. This little pony has certainly been
one of those all around ponies, who is willing to do anything and everything
for her owners. She has, this past spring, just had her first foal, and
he's already been at the shows making points.
1999 Pinedale Vintage 93
owned by the Hirons Family, and shown by Debbie Hirons. Debbie was able
to take this pony and do it all with him and jumping was his favorite
sport! They were a wonderful team!
2000 Coffing Oaks Brandy
During this particular year, Brandy was still owned by the Huberts, but
was exhibited by Karen Young and Maureen Ferrell. They did such a great
job with him that he eventually went to Washington to be with the Youell
Family, where he continues to win, and win, and win!
2001 Gaslight Chwyrlwyndt
Shown by Carrie McKay McWhorter. This was another case of a team that
was just hard to beat!
2003 Pinedale Captain Courageous
Owned by Don Hirons and Sarah Frushour. Sarah has had a wonderful year
with Bob, her very special pony, who has taken care of her for many of
her young years.
STEPHAN WELSH
This award was established in 1989, being donated by the
Harrington Family of Stephan Welsh. This Perpetual Trophy is awarded to
the high score of a Section C or D Welsh Cob. Points are earned in Registered
Welsh performance classes judged on the pony. (Classes which limit
entry such as maiden or novice do not count.). Junior and adult exhibitors
must be WPCAC members (exception: Owners with Farm Memberships), and the
owner of the Cob (Section C or D) must be a WPCAC member to qualify for
this trophy. Trophy to WPCAC owner.
1989 Leyeswick Brenin
owned and exhibited by the late Janina Owens. Janina did a tremendous
amount of work to promote the Welsh Cob, and she and Brenin were a wonderful
team and great ambassadors for the Cob.
1990 Leyeswick Brenin
1991 Yonder Farms Bandwagon
owned and exhibited by the Stumbaugh Family
1992 Yonder Farms Bandwagon
1993 Leyeswick Brenin
1994 *Okeden Taffy
Leased and exhibited by Gerald Verkuyl. Gerald had his work cut out
with this beautiful animal, as he hadn't been shown for quite some time
when he came out west, but the two of them had a great time showing.
Taffy exhibited both English and Western, and did well in both disciplines.
1995 Leyeswick Brenin
1996 Leyeswick Brenin
1997 Mary's Cadi
I believe, at this time, Cadi was exhibited by Janina Owens.
1998 Jaycobs Prince of Wales
Janina Owens
1998 Jaycobs Prince of Wales
Janina Owens
2000 Wyvere Alexandra
Jessica San Diego. Jess and Lexi are still, today, cleaning up where
ever they show. They have always been a great team, and continue as such.
2001 Wyvere Alexandra
Jessica San Diego
2002 Balsuma the Governess
Joan Sam Burnham. Sam and this mare are a driving team, and no matter
where they go it's a beautiful picture. Nessie is a beautiful
driving pony. Although Sam won this award this past year, she has yet to
see it it had moved to Mississippi, and has been returned, cleaned and
engraved and is currently decorating our living room!
2003 - *Sydenham Gardenia
owned by Gerald and Rhoda Verkuyl, shown by Gerald. Syd has had
a wonderful year, excelling in the Ridden Cob classes as well as driving
classes.
PINEDALE CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS
Established in 2001, this Perpetual Trophy is awarded to
the high score 2/under Gelding.
2001 Goldhills British Sterling
Owned and shown by Gerald Verkuyl
2002 Goldhills Ready to Rumble
Owned by Goldhills Welsh
2003 - Goldhills Silver
Screen Owned by Goldhills Welsh
COFFING OAKS GET OF SIRE
Established in 1996, this Perpetual Trophy is awarded to
the high score Get of Sire
1996 TIE Talybont Quicksilver,
Farmore Publicity both owned by Tammy Burgin
1997 TIE Talybont Quicksilver,
Farmore Publicity both owned by Tammy Burgin
1998 Talybont Quicksilver,
owned by Tammy Burgin
1999 Farmore Publicity,
owned by Tammy Burgin
2000 *Cuelan Lwcus,
owned by Gaslight Farms (Maurers)
2001 - *Sleight of Hand,
Owned by Gail and Arthur Thomson, exhibited by J. Verkuyl
2002 - *Sleight of Hand,
Owned by Gail and Arthur Thomson, exhibited by J. Verkuyl
2003 Gayfields Call The Cops,
Owned by Jackie Verkuyl
