The 12th Annual Roundup &
Review
The 12th Annual Roundup & Review was
held at the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City, OK on September 14-16, 2006.
The weather was very cooperative. We saw a lot of new faces and some of the
“old faithful” ones too. Entries totaled up to be around 900 by the end of the
show. Approximately 200 to 250 horses were entered from as far away as Canada.
The judges selected for this year were Gary Webb
of Ash Grove, MO and Rebecca Frerking of Washington, KS. Vicki Austin of
Vicksburg, MI judged the youth events. Ring Stewards were Deb Adams of
Henderson, NE and Rick DuBay of Fort Gratiot, MI. For the third year the show
office was managed by Diann Vipond of Kalkaska, MI and assisting her was Jane
Pence also of Michigan. Thanks to these women the show office was professional
and efficient.
The voice behind the sound system may have sounded
familiar to some of our folks. This year the announcer was Steve Tomaski of
Johannesburg, MI. Steve was the inviting voice in the morning and the
entertaining voice throughout each day. Unfortunately, Steve was having some
health problems so whenever he needed a break, Dan Jordan of Blanchard, Ok took
the reigns. Our prayers are with Steve for a speedy recovery.
This year’s souvenir program cover was by well
known artist Jack Wells. The cover featured an original print entitled “Lil’
Maverick”. Jack Wells is an amazing western artist. His Studio, Gallery &
Hideout is located in the Historic Stockyard of Oklahoma City. The original
“Lil’ Maverick” was matted and framed and was on display during the show to be
auctioned off Saturday before the awards ceremony with proceeds going to the
youth. The auction was put on by Dan Jordan and Rick Huffstutlar on horse back.
It was a lot of fun to watch these guys stir up the croud. Jack Well himself was
on hand for the auction. I believe Vicki Austin was the proud owner of the
picture. Thanks so much to Jack Well for the donation of the print.
The state fair provided the photographers this
year. John & Patty Branam were the photographers and they did a great job and
took some incredible shots throughout the show. They were impressed with the
friendliness of our FQHR people. That is always good to hear.
Thursday morning September 14th, the
show began with cutting classes. We continued through the day with the cutting
cattle classes and speed events. We then took a break from the show for the
Opening Ceremonies. Leading the Grand Entry was Joel & Sherrie Shook of Sterling
Co, Judges Chairman, Bob Walton of Rosebush, MI, FQHR Advisory board member
Vicki Austin of Vicksburg, MI, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Terry Peach and
Mallory Shook of Sterling CO. They arrived in style on the Express Clydesdales
Coach. Next in the procession was Mahala Keller in her tribal clothes leading in
her horse. Following her were all of the Affiliates represented at the Roundup.
The Oklahoma Affiliate had several of their members in matching white shirts and
red bandanas and their youth were in matching red t-shirts. The two flag girls
were Stephanie Bowen on Mr Golden Bow and Jessica McCommas on Shining Lika
Diamond. They started at the back of the arena on horseback carrying the
American flags, then they crossed in front of the arena and stopped in front of
the coach where Mallory Shook sang the “National Anthem”. Then Terry Peach gave
a warm invitation from the governor’s office and stated how much they looked
forward to a long relationship with the Foundation Quarter Horse Registry. Joel
Shook welcomed everyone and presented a “Breeders Circle” award to FQHR lifetime
members Doug & Linda Ritz of Fredonia, KS. After the opening ceremonies the show
continued with the team events going on into the early morning hours. Then at
8:00 AM Friday morning the roping classes began followed by handy ranch, ranch
reining, ranch pleasure and team doctoring. Saturday morning started with the
youth classes. We were very pleased with the number of youth that participated
this year. After the youth was the in hand trail classes and then the halter
classes. We saw some very large halter classes and some very good foundation
horses. Once the halter classes were over the show office took a break to tally
the points and to get ready for the awards ceremony.
The FQHR and the OKFQHR gave a horse trailer for
the Open High Point Award. This was the first year for such an award. There were
also other great awards including saddles, ranch signs, belt buckles, plaques
and pictures. The 2006 FQHR Roundup & Review Champions were as follows: Open
High Point-Joe Goodenow of Michigan exhibiting Docs N Diamonds, Open High Point
Reserve-Susie Walton of Michigan exhibiting Lenas Trey Tivitos, Amateur High
Point-Mindy Costello of Texas exhibiting Miss King Wimpess, Amateur High Point
Reserve-Denny Mohr of Nebraska exhibiting Drink A Gin, Novice High
Point-Victoria Bowen of Oklahoma exhibiting Justin Credible Pine, Open
Versatility- Kellen Youngedyke of Michigan exhibiting Rockin T Drift, Amateur
Versatility-Mindy Costello of Texas exhibiting Miss King Wimpess.
We also did something new this year and divided
the senior and junior youth awards. The 2006 YFQHR Roundup & Review Champions
were as follows: Senior Youth High Point-Stephanie Bowen of Oklahoma exhibiting
Justin Credible Pine, Senior Youth High Point Reserve-Ryan Jacobi of Nebraska
exhibiting Rainbow Lynn, Junior Youth High Point-Shelbi Gall of Kansas
exhibiting Agendas First Mate, Junior Youth High Point Reserve-Sydney Lawson of
North Carolina exhibiting Gin Wheelin’, Senior Youth Versatility-Stephanie Bowen
of Oklahoma exhibiting Justin Credible Pine, Junior Youth Versatility-Shelbi
Gall exhibiting Agendas First Mate.
The quality of people and horses that came from
all over the country proved this year’s Roundup to be one of the best yet.
Congratulations to all of the exhibitors this year. Many traveled a great
distance to be a part of the FQHR Roundup and Review. This would not have been
possible without you. Hope to see you all next year!
