POAC Southeast Region

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Sponsored by Sheila Bennett, POAC SE Director

Updated 12/26

Classified section is working now thanks to Ryan and I will be posting pictures soon!

TNPOA banquet is set for January 7th!

Merry Christmas to Everyone

I hope the holidays will be good to each and everyone of you!

Hello everyone I have not updated in a long time. Check back soon. I also have noticed the classified link is not working. I am also using my laptop instead of the main computer and it is not as user friendly so bare with me please.

Beware of HYPP!

Ponies with heritage to the QH Impressive needs to be tested if not already tested. I will have more info very soon.

2012 show dates for the SE states coming too. AL and TN have already booked their dates. GA has a show set for March and April.

SE regional dates are booked too. I believe it is the 3rd weekend in June sponsored by FL and the show will be in Gainesville, GA.

If anyone wants copies of the POAC financials email me privately and I will send you a copy.

Check out Facebook! TN and GA have a facebook page. Good pictures and good communication as well. POA Breeders also has a facebook page.

FL just completed the Turkey Circuit, but I have not heard how about the size of the show yet. I sure did miss going. I have always enjoyed going to FL for Thanksgiving. Last time I went was 2009. maybe 2012!

The 2011 year has been a challenge for everyone. Not only has POA been affected but the other breeds as well has seen a slump due to the economy. Yes there are still people out there showing and buying horses, but they are being very selective. Also people are looking at cheaper ways to show such as local open shows, saddle club shows, 4H shows, and just plain trail riding. It does not matter as long as they are having fun.

The International was down this year, but not as bad as POAC thought it was going to be. The sale as well did not do as well either. The buyers were not there which could be people are tired of the sale being in Iowa and/or just not buying at an open sale. Futurities, same ole same ole.

The Reichart show and the Color Breed show were nice. Numbers were not as high as expectd either, but there was a turn out. Gene Carr was one of the judges for the Color Breed show and was proud to see the POA's involved. In fact one of the POA's and the rider won the bareback class. Yes there was a serious situation with the Reichart Sale concerning two ponies. Yes the same person bought both of them. One being said to be over height and one with HYPP. The BOD has received a letter from the buyer and nothing has been done as far as I know. The BOD has not been given any information from the home office or from any of the officers of what has been going on or one concerning the matter. If you would like more information, please contact me privately and I will tell you what I know and who is all involved. It is a shame that this happened at The Reichart. I do expect The Reichart to be bigger and better next year. I know I have plans to go next year.

Do not forget the Fort Worth Stock Show coming up in January. I do believe late fees will be taken up to December 30th. The late fees are not that expenses either. It use to be a good size show, but I have not been since 2007 or 2008. There is great scholarship monies for the 13-18 division.

Many things will be happening throughout the year. TNPOA will be having a spring horse stuff consignment sale hopefully in the month of April. Lisa Haynes and myself will be working on that. AL will be having a show again in AL in September, GA is looking at having at least one 2-day show to go along with the regular one day shows, and TN is having a joint show with the TN ApHA club again.

I guess that is the update for right now. More will come. My son is going to work on the classified page so hopefully in a couple of weeks it will be back up and working. He did fix it during the Christmas break, YEA!!!!! Now for me to update it.

Please support your state POA shows and if you can, the surrounding states of our region. If any of you are planning on attending any open shows or 4H shows, be sure to look for other POA's. Go up, introduce yourself, and let them know they have a POA. Then let them know all about POA's, how to join, and become part of the POA family. Also remember if you show open shows that you can complete an open show affidavit and qualify for points and a national year end award.

The POAC logo can not be used by anyone for financial gain. Any merchandise already made up may be sold, but nothing new. State clubs may use the logo for their year end awards. Also the POA logo is to be removed from POA talk.

DO NOT COPY OR EDIT any pictures that are professionally made. These pictures are copyrighted.

Don't forget to check out the classified section. Ponies have been selling! Send me more to advertise! It is FREE!

Please be advised.........An issue that has come about is breeding to AQHA/APHA stallions. Be sure you know the stallion's pedigree before breeding. Resources have stated the new AQHA papers are now stating the stallions are doubled registered. If the stallion is registered as an APHA stallion the foals are not eligible to be registered as a POA. Be sure to ask the stallion owner point blank if there is any paint registry.

As always, "buyer beware". POA is a breed that is based upon color. You may have 2 registered POA parents, but if the foal does not color you only have a pony, not a showable POA. If it is a mare, you may receive breeding stock papers where she can be used as a broodmare. If in doubt about a pony talk to several people before purchasing the pony. In regards to color issues new rules are being put into place effect 1/1/2010

As your SE director, I am here to serve you as a region; not for myself or for a select few.

Sheila Bennett

If you have any questions or need Information Please feel free to contact me at POACSEdirector@poacseregion.com

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