Nineteen American Paint Horses receive
awards from United States Dressage Federation

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) recognized 19 talented American Paint Horses with 28 All-Breeds awards during its annual banquet, held on Dec. 3 at the Hilton Burbank Airport and Convention Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Awards were given for outstanding performances in events governed by USDF and recognized by the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and other breed organizations. More than 45 breeds are considered for USDF All-Breeds awards each year.

“It’s evident that the quality of dressage Paint Horses continues to improve as we see a continual increase in the number of Paint Horses recognized through USDF each year,” said Amy Foerster, APHA programs coordinator. “This speaks volumes of our breed and confirms its versatility.”

For an American Paint Horse to be eligible for the all-breeds awards, it must be registered with APHA and USDF, and the rider must be a member of both organizations.

The All-Breeds awards require that scores be earned at a minimum of four of the more than 750 U.S. Equestrian Federation/USDF-recognized competitions that were held throughout the country from Oct. 1, 2004, to Sept. 30, 2005. To be eligible for these awards, a minimum of eight scores must have been earned under four different judges. The median score must be 58 or higher. These requirements ensure that scores are representative of a horse’s overall performance.

An award is given for nearly every type and level of dressage, including: Training Level, First Level, Second Level, Third Level, Fourth Level, Prix St. Georges, Intermediate I, Intermediate II and Grand Prix.

“A USDF All-Breeds award is a prestigious, nationally recognized honor,” said Christine Walker, USDF’s senior coordinator of member services. “The horses that win these awards represent the best of their breed in the sport of dressage. The significance of this program for the American Paint Horse Association, as well as any participating registry, is to raise awareness of the accomplishments of horses of their specific breed in the sport of dressage.”

For more information about Paint Horses and awards for which they may be eligible, contact APHA at (817) 834-2742, extension 249, or e-mail afoerster@apha.com. For more information about the USDF, visit www.usdf.org.

Following is the list of American Paint Horses receiving 2005 All-Breeds awards and how they ranked among other Paints.

2005 USDF All-Breeds awards
Placing Among Paints

Place Horse Owner/ Median Score
Hometown

First Level–Adult Amateur Division
1. Iodine Dancer Lisa Rush 64.121
(Charlie) Dell Rapids, S.D.

2. Gypsys Smokey Girl Nancy Michalski 62.767
(Simone) Sunnyvale, Calif.

3. The Last Lady Susan Stevenson 59.579
White Lake, Mich.

Second Level–Adult Amateur Division
1. Special Majesty Michelle McMillen 62.437
Amity, Ore.

2. McCues Dakotalady Carol L. Fowles 58.824
(Paris) Sioux Falls, S.D.

Training Level–Adult Amateur Division
1. True Texas Colors Lesley A. Grove 64.095
Gardnerville, Nev.

2. Painted Serendipity Heidi Brandt 63.462
Arlington, Wash.

3. Silvers Monte Nancy Dostal 62.885
Lincoln, Neb.

4. Prince Yiyi QT Heather Petersen 61.923
Peyton, Colo.

5. Olive Pamela A. Newby 61.538
Logansport, Ind.

Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Division
1. Casanova Lady Jessica L. Dworkin 61.500
Sumterville, Fla.

First Level–Open Division
1. Iodine Dancer Lisa Rush 64.121
(Charlie) Dell Rapids, S.D.

2. Gypsys Smokey Girl Nancy Michalski 62.767
(Simone) Sunnyvale, Calif.

3. The Last Lady Susan Stevenson 59.579
White Lake, Mich.

4. SSBO Allie Amanda J. Parr 59.167
(Bee Gee) Manchester, Mich.

5. SP Hllywd Eclipse Merrie & Devon Wycoff 59.167
Boulder, Colo.

Second Level–Open Division
1. SS Total Eclips Debbie Swann 64.020
Plymouth, Calif.

2. Special Majesty Michelle McMillen 62.437
Amity, Ore.

3. McCues Dakotalady Carol L. Fowles 58.824
(Paris) Sioux Falls, S.D.

Training Level–Open Division
1. Countrys Silent Magic Marika Steele Schoolar 67.500
(Cadence) Austin, Texas

2. Brilliant Reflection Barbra A. Reis 66.731
Ortonville, Mich.

3. True Texas Colors Lesley A. Grove 64.095
Gardnerville, Nev.

4. Painted Serendipity Heidi Brandt 63.462
Arlington, Wash.

5. Quick Fortune Jenna Nicole Dickison 63.366
Ponca City, Okla.

First Level–Junior/Young Rider Division
1. SP Hllywd Eclipse Merrie & Devon Wycoff 59.167
Boulder, Colo.

Training Level–Junior/Young Rider Division
1. Quick Fortune Jenna Nicole Dickison 63.366
Ponca City, Okla.

2. Magic Bar Time Courtney Baine 61.442
(Jewel Of Rivendale) Alamo, Calif.

First Level–Musical Freestyle Division
1. SP Hllywd Eclipse Merrie & Devon Wycoff 61.319
Boulder, Colo.