Michigan Draft Horse Breeders Newsletter May 2009
Michigan Draft Horse Breeders Association Newsletter May 2009
May 2009
Picnic: The VanderHoning family has graciously volunteered to host this year’s picnic. Please note that the date is now Sunday, JUNE 21. Lunch will be at noon. The VanderHonings will provide meat for sandwiches, tea and coffee. Please bring a dish to pass and lawn chairs. Following lunch will be the auction for the State Breeders Show. Remember your auction items to help support the show.
Directions to the VanderHonings
131 north to 110 exit, west 1 mile to Newcosta Ave, north 3 miles to
120th St, west 3 miles to Cottonwood, south to first house on right.
OR
south on 131 to 46 west, go 3-4 miles to county line (Newcosta Ave),
south 3-4 miles to 120th St, west 3 miles to Cottonwood, south to first
house on right.
OR
East of Grant on 120th St, thru two 4 way stops, continue 1 mile to
Cottonwood Ave, south to first house on right. .
Plan on attending for a day of fellowship and fun!
State Breeders Show: Contact Renee Dingman for entry information for the show. The show informaton includes information about class sponsorship and program advertising.
Michigan Equine Partnership Annual Meeting and Legislative Reception: The meeting was well attended by horsemen and legislators alike. MDHBA had a very eye appealing, informative booth, which captured many people’s attention. Thank you goes to Carlene Davis for organizing the booth. She developed an informational brochure outlining the activities and economic impact of MDHBA, MGLI, Great Lakes Draft Horse Sale and the Michigan Dynamometer Association.
Centreville Classic Show: A new Classic Series show will be held June 27 and 28 at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds in Centreville. There will be a Classic Series Six Horse Hitch class on both days. For information, contact Ross Honsberger, 419/466-2529 or Jason Hardy, 616/642-6631.
Zina Bolgos: The draft horse industry lost a wonderful supporter with the passing of Zina Bolgos. He had been an active member since 1972. His family designated MDHBA for memorial contributions.
Directory: The directory is almost ready to go to print. Thank you to all advertisers and to Jane Miller for coordinating those ads. Directories will be sent to member when printed and will be available at the picnic (if all ads are in) and the State Breeders Show.
Fund Raiser: Howard McCalla coordinated another Charitable Gaming fund raiser for the association Easter weekend. We raised $2,652.50. Thanks to all of the volunteers who worked at the tournament and Howard for all his hard work organizing (and working at) this fund raiser.
See you at the picnic June 21!
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