RMHA magazine Winter-Spring 2025

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Wind

WOF’s

Commander

Rider: Mary Kelley Tucker

Owner: Ann Day

Trainer: Stoner Ridge Farm

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WINTER / SPRING 2025

ON THE COVER:

WOF’s Wind Commander

will celebrate his 14th

birthday in 2025. This honest,

big-hearted horse has truly

done it all! Not only is he

a Grand Champion, but he

excels in versatility events

as well. He is much loved by

everyone at Stoner Ridge

Farm and is proudly owned

by Ann Day.

2024 INTERNATIONAL WINS

WITH MARY KELLEY TUCKER

6+ Open Western Pleasure

1st

Reserve Open Western

Pleasure Grand Champion

High Money Horse

2024 INTERNATIONAL WINS

WITH RUBY DEATLEY

12 – 17 Year-Old Youth Country Trail Pleasure 1st

Costume Class 1st

Reserve Youth Trail Obstacle

Reserve 12-17 Youth Western Pleasure

Reserve Youth Western Pleasure Grand Championship

Reserve Youth Equitation

Sara Gwisdalla Versatility Award

CONTACT:

stonerridgefarm.com, (859)749-8982, charlied8282@gmail.com.

FEATURE ARTICLES:

MEET YOUR NEW GRAPHIC DESIGNER

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HORSES CONQUER SKIJORING!

FINDING HER WAY TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HORSE

TRAIL BLAZING: TRAIL PROGRAM 2024

BEACH RIDE / MEMBERS HAVING FUN

YOUTH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

2024 INTERNATIONAL RECAP ROCKIN THE RUNWAY

THE 2024 RMHA INTERNATIONAL SHOW RESULTS

MY 1400 MILE TREK TO THE INTERNATIONALS

FRIENDSHIPS WITHOUT OWNERSHIP

HIGH POINT AWARDS / TRAIL PROGRAM AWARDS /

VERSATILITY AWARDS

IN EVERY ISSUE:

FROM THE PRESIDENT / BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICE MANAGER’S REPORT

RMHA YOUTH NEWS

RMHA CLUB NEWS

COOL PLACES TO CAMP

STALLION AND BREEDER’S, TRAINER

AND SALES DIRECTORIES

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2025

Barbara Rector, Publications Chair

Lyngle Lawson • Savanna Stone • Kelly Combs • Chastity Adkins

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letter from the president

Greetings, RMHA Members,

By the time you receive your magazine, the New

Year will be well upon us and 2025 planning and

activities will be in full swing for Rocky Mountain

Horse Association. As your newly elected

President, I want to take a minute to express my

thanks and excitement for this opportunity to

serve the members of this association. I appreciate

all the support shown to me by the membership

during the election process.

I come to this role in the footsteps of a long

line of amazingly dedicated and hard-working

Board members, committee volunteers, staf

and a passionate membership of Rocky lovers

from around the globe. I thank you all for your

commitment to this breed, and I am honored with

the opportunity to continue our work promoting

and preserving the future of the Rocky Mountain

Horse. My goal as President, frst and foremost

is the commitment to our 2025-2030 Strategic

Plan, developed to guide the association through

the continued growth and health of our breed,

while enhancing the experiences of our entire

membership.

For the past several years I have been an active

volunteer with RMHA, both as a Board member

and serving on many committees, including Rules,

Trail, Registration Advisory, and Strategic Planning.

Our committees are so important! This association

is fortunate to have an army of volunteers who

work diligently to achieve our many goals, keep

our show, trail, versatility, and who keep our youth

programs active and growing. All their hard work

is fueled by a wonderful passion for the Rocky

Mountain Horse.

Together, we can not only preserve, but grow

this breed! I hope each one of you will join this

efort. It will be the Rocky community through

collaborative support, communication and

positive engagement that will move this horse

forward and create a true legacy in the greater

equine world. I welcome your input and ideas,

which are crucial to our continued success as an

association. Volunteer! Your eforts will be so

appreciated.

Wishing you and your families a healthy, happy,

and prosperous 2025!

My best regards,

Jan Dunn RMHA President

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office manager’s report

2024 was a productive year for the RMHA.

Membership was steady, horse shows were well

supported, and the Incentive Program exceeded

the goal of bringing in many new registrations so

that the RMHA can continue to track and promote

the breed. We saw a change in leadership and

towards the end of the year, highly engaged, new

committee members. We plan to see exciting

things from the Youth, Genetics, Publishing,

Marketing, Membership, Show Judges and

International Committees in 2025.

The Rules Committee fnalized their eforts in

revising the rules document to be divided into rules

and procedures which are posted currently on the

website.

The board had a productive strategic planning

meeting in March to discuss the next fve years’

strategic plan which was fnalized by the Strategic

Planning Committee to be approved by the board.

The Publications Committee worked hard to put

together two printed magazines in 2024. Members

answered the call to advertise in the second

magazine and provide articles which prompted

more pages than what we have printed in the last

few years for members to enjoy.

We saw increased participation in the Trail and

Versatility Programs under the eforts of the

volunteers who fostered and promoted the

programs. The Trail Committee created a treasure

hunt where participants had fun and posted about

their adventures on their Rockies.

Although the numbers were slightly down, the

2024 International Horse Show was a success.

We had most entries in the new online system

pre-entered. There was the availability of class

entries/results throughout the week. We were

also able to publish the judges’ cards online as the

show was taking place. The ISC worked hard to

enhance the decorations and championship feel

of the competition. The Show Judging Committee

piloted a fve-judge system where we used a

new scoring method to assist in the efciency of

reporting the judges’ results. We had new and

repeat champions attend. We look forward to even

more improvements and excitement for the 2025

International.

As we look forward to the new year, we thank

the members and volunteers for their continued

support and participation. We wish everyone a

prosperous 2025.

Lori Nelson RMHA Ofce Manager

Board of Directors

OFFICERS

President: Jan Dunn

jdunn2005@comcast.net

Vice President: John Stivers

john@unlimitedmarine.com

Secretary: Janet Peters

jpslabs@gmail.com

Treasurer: Laura Tuttle

lmkearne@gmail.com

HEARING PANEL

Chastity Adkins

chastitya73@gmail.com

Jennifer Flannery-Hall

medicinemarketrx@yahoo.com

LaTasha Johnson

rossphotography@rocketmail.com

DIRECTOR OF EXAMINERS

Tara Stone

Rollingstonestables@yahoo.com

Marianne Jolley

mjolley737@gmail.com

Fran Odom

fran@mountainhorses.com

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Cyndee Davis

rockymtisc2015@gmail.com

Kathy House

klh911@gmail.com

Chrissy Knight

xalifenotyoursx@gmail.com

Tifany Leary

luckyhorselady3@gmail.com

Travis Robinson

tride999@aol.com

Derick Tipton

dericktipton@gmail.com

Darin Woods

dwoods1970@gmail.com

In 2008, Cheri Prill established Stunning Steeds,

LLC, (stunningsteeds.com) a premier equestrian

marketing company specializing in photography,

videography, and graphic design for all horse

breeds and disciplines.

Under the banner of Stunning Steeds, Cheri has

garnered widespread acclaim, winning multiple

awards from the American Horse Publishers

for her exceptional photography. Additionally,

she has served as the editor, photographer and

designer of the Paso Fino Horse World Magazine

for over 13 years. Her captivating videos have

been featured in international promotions,

prestigious events, television programs,

and online platforms, solidifying her global

reputation. Additionally, her work has been

showcased in museums and private collections

worldwide, as well as in renowned equestrian

magazines, books, calendars, and popular

equestrian products and merchandise.

GRAPHIC

DESIGNER

MEET YOUR NEW

CHERI PRILL OF STUNNING STEEDS

YOUR VOTE

COUNTS!

LOOKOUT!

The 2025 RMHA election ballots

will be released May 1st.

Ballots must be returned June 15th.

Make sure your contact information and your

preference for either paper or electronic ballot is up

to date in the member portal

The RMHA Board approved the following Nominees

for the 2025 RMHA Board of Elections:

Secretary (1 to be elected) - Tiffany Leary

Treasurer (1 to be elected) – Laura Tuttle

Hearing Panel (1 to be elected) –

Jessica Shannon, Mark Smith

DOE (1 to be elected) – Nathan Smith, Darin Woods

Member at Large (4 open spots) -Barbara Rector,

Marcia Coy, Makayla Hill, Kathy House,

Randy Inman, and Sheryl Youens

www.rmhorse.com

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