THE GRANITE STATE APPALOOSA ASSOCIATION


GSAA MISSION STATEMENT

Granite State Appaloosa Association is committed to promote the Appaloosa in all phases of the equine industry in New Hampshire and the New England area, and to generate growth in GSAA through sponsors, marketing and advertising
This site was last updated on:  May 16, 2008
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GRANITE STATE APPALOOSA ASSOCIATION * COLOR CAPER REVIEW   

WHEN:….>>>JUNE 6-8, 2008* STARTS FRIDAY AT 3PM, SATURDAY AT 8AM  & SUNDAY AT 8:30AM
WHERE:……>>>    TOPSFIELD FAIRGROUNDS, 207 BOSTON ST - TOPSFIELD, MA 01983
DIRECTIONS:..>>> RT. 95 TO EXIT 50, ( RT. 1), FOLLOW RT. 1-NORTH TO FAIRGROUNDS ON RIGHT.

POINTED & AFFILIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING CLUBS:                                       JUDGES :
·APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB, MOSCOW, ID.                         *    MARK MCCARTHY, LONGMONT, CO.
·CONNECTICUT APPALOOSA CLUB                                     *    LINDA LEE LONG, MARION, IN.
·GREEN MOUNTAIN-VT APPALOOSA CLUB                         *    JEANNIE YOUNG, ARGYLE, TX.
·MAINE APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB                                      *    STEVEN D. PAPAELIOU, MINOOKA, IL.
·WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS APPALOOSA CLUB   

SHOW MANAGER:……..Billie Jo Schreiber,  Chester, NH  #603-770-0618 or email: rockslideapps@aol.com
ASST.SHOW MANAGER: Stacey Tremblay, Candia, NH #603-944-6420 or email: dtremblay123@comcast.net
SHOW SECRETARY:.….Leslie West, 244 Towle Rd, Chester, NH, 03036 # 603-231-3468, Email: Lesliesmutts@aol.com
STALL RESERVATIONS:..Tanny Cloutier,15 Martin Rd, Fremont, NH#603-679-4679, Email: baskvuefarm@verizon.net
OFFICE STAFF …………Stacey Tremblay, Candia, NH & Mary Prunty, Atkinson,NH
RING STEWARD:………...Lynne Endres,  Derry, NH & Jackie Migliore, Long Island, NY.
ANNOUNCER:……….….Jeannie Schwieger, Round Lake Beach, IL.&  Assistant = Maureen Lallier, MA.
GATE KEEPERS:……. …Julie Dolder, Laconia, NH, Mary Ellen Prunty, Atkinson, NH
JUMP COURSES:……. …Janna Flynn, Danvers, MA
RING CREW:…………….Eric Schreiber, Chester, NH. &  Mike Schwieger, Strafford, NH.
CAMPERS HOOK UPS:…Eric Schreiber, Chester, NH. & Mike Schwieger, Strafford, NH.

HOST HOTEL: ….. THE COMFORT INN NORTH SHORE, 50 DAYTON ST. DANVERS, MA. #978-777-1700
*** RESERVE ROOMS UNDER GRANITE STATE APPALOOSA HORSE SHOW FOR SHOW DISCOUNT***
FOOD CONCESSION:.. UM UM GOOD CATERING
TACK SHOPS:…………BRUMBY SADDLERY & CACTUS CITY BOOTS, HAMPTON, NH. On Grounds
VETERINARIAN ..…… SRH VETERINARY CLINIC, Ipswich, MA   ***ON CALL #978-356-1119***
FARRIER:……………..  CHRIS GALLANT, NH
PHOTOGRAPHER:……MYSTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY, Springfield, MA.
TOPSFIELD FIRE & RESCUE DEPT….. # 978-887-5148
TOPSFIELD POLICE DEPT. # 978-887-6533

RULES & REGULATIONS:
ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES *MA. STATE LAW ** SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN ANY BUILDING
No horse is eligible to participate in the show unless it is registered with the Appaloosa Horse Club in Moscow, ID.
All ApHC regional exhibitors (this includes trainers and owners of horses being shown) must show proof of ApHC, Non-Pro & Youth memberships to the show secretary before entering any ApHC regional classes. All classes will be conducted in accordance with the Appaloosa Horse Club's Show Rules and Regulations in the Official Handbook.
COGGINS CERTIFICATE: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts require out of state horses to have a Current Coggin’s Certificate within 12 months and a Heath Certificate within 30 days of the Show dates.
Refunds or credit requests are to be made in writing to the GSAA Show Manager.  A decision will be made at the next Board of Directors meeting.  Veterinarian certificate is required. 
All entries must be made on official entry forms and signed by the proper parties.
Game Release Form must be signed before Exhibitor can enter Any Game Classes!

*AWARDS BOOTH IS EVEN BETTER THIS YEAR! TAKE YOUR RIBBONS OR PICK FROM A GREAT SELECTION OF PRODUCT AND OTHER SPECIALTY ITEMS!!!! PINNINGS FROM 1ST TO 6TH PLACE!!!

***HIGH POINT AWARDS!! WOW !! CHECK OUT THESE HIGH POINT DIVISION AWARDS**WOW!!
* DIVISION CHAMPIONS = SCHNEIDER’S TACK WINTER BLANKET W/ MATCHING NECK COVER
* DIVISION RESERVE CHAMPIONS = SILVER MESA NYLON SHEET W/ MATCHING SHEET HOOD
****ALL BEAUTIFULLY EMBROIDERED BY JANICE CARROLL, EMBROIDERY N’ MORE, GILMANTON, NH*****
          
HIGH POINT CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION WILL BE AWARDED IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS:
·OPEN GAMES HORSE      *  WALK TROT 10 + UNDER
·OPEN PERFORMANCE HORSE       *  YOUTH NOVICE 18 + UNDER
·NON-PRO 19+OVER  *  YOUTH 13 + UNDER
·NON-PRO NOVICE 19 + OVER *  YOUTH 14-18 YEARS OF AGE
·NON-PRO 35+OVER, LIMITED
·NON-PRO 50 + OVER, MASTERS

ATTENTION:  If you have not received your Gazette by May 19, please email Heather at:  notabitcoy@hotmail.com

SAYING THANKS AGAIN TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS FROM THE 2007 COLOR CAPER REVIEW.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SHOW IN 2008 !!