Washington State Horsemen - Games Division

First Timers wanting to advance to Judging and Judges wanting to be involved in a refresher course...don't forget to pre-register for Monday's Zoom meeting! Go to https://zoom.us/.../tJwuc-ivrDgsEtGlKIi_rGuXyxUJu-PIE7wf to pre-register for this event. Thanking you in advance for the help!

Great clinic coming soon. With wait a saddle up to win

We are excited to bring a virtual Judge's Test to you on Monday, December 7 at 6 p.m. via ZOOM. If you are a 2020 WSH Member, a current First Timer, please pre-register by going to https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwuc-ivrDgsEtGlKIi_rGuXyxUJu-PIE7wf. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You'll also receive a copy of the written test that you'll need to complete before the meeting. If you are currently a Judge and want to sit in as a "refresher" please feel free to pre-register as well. Let's shoot for at least 5 more Judges!

[11/23/20]   First Timer's test on Zoom this evening at 7:00 p.m.! If you have registered...thank you! Don't forget to e-mail Jessie a copy of your completed arena sheets ASAP. See you tonight on Zoom!

We are excited to bring a virtual First Timer's Test to you on Monday, November 23 at 7 p.m. via ZOOM. If you are a 2020 WSH Member and want to start your journey into becoming an official (which we can always use more of), please pre-register by going to https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkdO2rpj0vHtRm_ar1g1vASM7a66145sxl. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You'll also receive a copy of the written test so that you can follow along. This event is open to those 16 years of age and over. If you are currently a Judge or First Timer and want to sit in as a "refresher" please feel free to pre-register as well. As a reminder, you must become a First Timer prior to becoming a Judge in WSHGD. Let's shoot for at least 10 more First Timers!

WSH Games Division 2020 Awards! ⭐️

Why not it is still 2020, please news years day change things!!! Anyways 6 plus inches of snow got driveways and parking snowblown out before it turns to rain😵😵😠😠
At least the pork is smoking and smelled really good😀

Don't wait until the last minute to register for this year's WSH Annual Convention! Registration is FREE this year. Visit the WSH website, click "about", then the link to the Convention page. Each meeting has its own pre-registration hyperlink. Add your name to those registered. This week, we've added Cheryl Beck, Mary Brady, Patricia Burns, Cheryl Hayward, Pamela Kiehn, Kim Lansing, Barbara Manning, Kimberlee McCoul, Genny Miller, and Tammie Whitt to the growing list of members registered to attend. Even if you are planning on joining the Games Meeting in person...please register ahead on the Zoom link provided on the Convention page. Thank you!

Here is link to our canter if you did not get hard copy. You need to register for convention which is mostly happening on zoom. Games division is having in person meeting (also on zoom), lunch, and awards. Be sure to message or email me ( Melissa Stockman) if attending. Per our rules high point need to attend meeting and awards. Enjoy the sunshine

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The 3rd Quarter issue of the Canter should be headed into the mail later this week. In the meantime, you can access the electronic version on the WSH website. Please note that the HSD financials were not able to be included in the printed version that you will receive in the mail due to space limitations but it has been included as "Page 17" in the electronic version on the website. The cover photo was taken by Dave Dempsey of Bloom Salon and Photography. http://washingtonstatehorsemen.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Full-Copy-Oct-2020.pdf.

Please either RSVP to Melissa at [email protected] or send her a Facebook message. Do NOT respond by adding a comment to this post. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on November 14!

If anyone has ideas for these state awards just write a nomination letter and send to Emma

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Do you have a person that you feel needs some extra recognition this year? WSH would like to help you recognize that outstanding member! WSH awards the following each year – Twin Benson Man of the Year, Junior Inspirational, Jesselyn Roehr Lifetime Achievement, and Club of the Year. The requirements are listed in this month’s Canter on Pages 5-6. Nomination letters are due to President Emma McLaughlin on or before this Saturday (10/24). They can be e-mailed! If you need additional information…please don’t hesitate to ask! We love our members and know that so many of you are deserving of these perpetual awards!

[10/22/20]   Just a reminder if your permanent number form is not filled out completely (ie R# 4 form) Name, Number,WSH# etc. and turned in to times keeper your times do not count until it is. Let's not make our voluteers jobs harder they work hard enough for you the riders already. Thank you

Look who is on Page 1 !!

The 3rd Quarter issue of the Canter should be headed into the mail later this week. In the meantime, you can access the electronic version on the WSH website. Please note that the HSD financials were not able to be included in the printed version that you will receive in the mail due to space limitations but it has been included as "Page 17" in the electronic version on the website. The cover photo was taken by Dave Dempsey of Bloom Salon and Photography. http://washingtonstatehorsemen.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Full-Copy-Oct-2020.pdf.

[09/26/20]   Arena worked looks pretty for NCR show this weekend!!😀

[09/05/20]   We are working hard trying to get state pictures sorted. Contact me by pm ( Melissa) if interested. Here is price 1 or 2 in family $20 ( $10 more for link to 2nd photographers pictures) 3 or more $30 ($20 more for link to 2nd photographers pictures). There are lots of pics and some great ones. This money goes right back into awards for state.

The Pickett Fence in Deer Park makes AMAZING espresso drinks and their LOTUS drinks…holy cow! Every individual event fast time winner as well as every two-man and four-man winning team members received coupons for one free drink. YUM YUM! The winners were Skyler Neumann (Barrels), Berkley Fredrick (California Stake), Heather Rogers (Figure 8), Melissa Stockman (Flags), Heather Rogers (Keyhole), Alyssa Howe (Keyrace), Micheal Lyngstad (Poles), Team Chaos (Team Baton and Team Poles), Cowgirl Up (Team Flags), Okie’s Dokies (Bareback Relay), Angela and Z Tanner (Rescue and 2 Man 3 Barrel), Cierra and Skyler Neumann (2 Man Stake), and Emma and Jessie McLaughlin (Cowhide). Thank you so much, Pickett Fence!

Every sponsorship is so appreciated this year! In addition to our event sponsors, we’d like to thank American Leak Detection, Armored Lion Trade Company, Coeur d’ Alene Police Benevolent Fund, Coeur d’ Alene Police Officers Association, Dark Timber Taxidermy, Detros Western Store, NWF2 (Alyson Rehm), Heather Rogers, and James Vidrine. You are amazing!

The final event of the Washington State Championship Show is California Stake. Wade McCoul (LL), Arabella Howe (Buck), Roper Dillman (Jr), Jordan Barton (Inter), Sierra Neumann (Sr A), Alyson Rehm (Sr B), Melissa Stockman (SSA), and Yvette Henderson (SSB) are your 2020 WSCS California Stake Champions…congratulations! Thank you so much to our event sponsors – Jodie Field and Associates and the Hawkins Family!

[08/31/20]   A HUGE THANK YOU to Char Trejbal and Family for continuing to sponsor our Best Dressed Awards. This year’s winners – Wade McCoul (Leadline), Alaina Weiss (Buckaroo), Z Tanner and Alyssa Howe (Junior Riders), Allyson Rehm (Ladies), Scott Lyngstad (Men), Evelyn Friebus / Kimberlee McCoul (2-Man Team), and Pais to Play consisting of Sharon Kelsey, Bailey Nowlin, Emma and Jessie McLaughlin (4-Man Team).

Keyhole tends to be the event that decide Age Group High Point winners. To slow down and keep it clean or to power on…that is often the question. Thank you to our event sponsors – ALT Horsemanship and McKinstry Foundation! Congratulations to the 2020 WSCS Keyhole Champions – Wade McCoul (LL), Arabella Howe (Buck), Hayley Baker (Jr), McKinzi Tanner (Inter), Courtney Stockman (Sr A), Micheal Lyngstad (Sr B), Melissa Stockman (SSA), and Heidi Lyngstad (SSB).

Congratulations to the 2020 Two Man Three Barrel Champions – Angela Tanner on Cruizer and Z Tanner on Ruby Twosday! It must have been all that glitter that powered you to the WIN! This year’s sponsors Rawson’s and the McCoul Family…thank you so much!

Sunday morning was a little breezy and yep…it was time for Team Flags! Grab the heavy staffs and let’s roll! Congratulations to Cowgirl Up (Sharon Kelsey, Jessie McLaughlin, Courtney and Melissa Stockman) for their 2020 WSCS Championship! A huge “THANK YOU” to this year’s sponsors, McKinlay and Peters Equine Hospital and Omak Feed.

The final event on Saturday...COWHIDE! This event was sponsored by Triple Creek Arena...thank you so much! This year's 2020 Cowhide champions...Emma and Jessie McLaughlin aboard Truly A Autograph "Paisley". Thanks Ellen for the after-math photo. :)

[08/31/20]   Congratulations to the 2020 WSCS Bareback Relay Championship Team - Okie's Dokies consisting of Angela Tanner, Erika Lefors, Courtney Stockman, and Evelyn Friebus (Melissa Stockman Captain) aboard Okies Bueno Bar. A big THANKS to Ellen Lentz for her sponsorship of this year's event! It was great to see you at the show! :)

Of course, the wind picked up and that meant only one thing...it was time for Flags! Sponsored this year by Bob-Mart (THANK YOU), the 2020 WSCS Champions were Wade McCoul (LL), Arabella Howe (Buck), Emilee Smith (Jr), McKinzi Tanner (Inter), Courtney Stockman (Sr A), Allyson Rehm (Sr B), Melissa Stockman (SSA), and Heidi Lyngstad (SSB). They didn't let a little breeze detour them from their dreams of a State Championship plaque!

Speaking of Poles...the winner of this year's Sally Cloke Memorial Buckle and $100 for the fastest pole time was Micheal Lyngstad on Diamond. Congratulations!

After a fantastic lunch break (thank you Lunch Ladies), we came back on Saturday with Poles! Congratulations to the following 2020 WSCS Champions - Wade McCoul (LL), Arabella Howe (Buck), Roper Dillman (Jr), McKinzi Tanner (Inter), Courtney Stockman (Sr A), Micheal Lyngstad (Sr B), Angela Tanner (SSA), and Rich Parnell (SSB). The event was sponsored by Ziggy’s Home Improvement. Thank you so much and again...congratulations to this year's winners!

[08/31/20]   WSHGD is so blessed to have such wonderful members! One of those members is our Treasurer, Jodie Field. Not only does she give of her time to the organization but is also willing to sponsor it. THANK YOU, Jodie Field and Associates for sponsoring Rescue Race. Congratulations to the 2020 Rescue Race Champions (mother and daughter team) Angela Tanner and McKinzi "Z" Tanner aboard Showin U Up Biankus "Cruizer". Great run!

Congratulations to the 2020 WSCS Keyrace Champions - Wade McCoul (LL), Arabella Howe (Buck), Hayley Baker (Jr), Alyssa Howe (Inter), Courtney Stockman (Sr A), Kristina Baker (Sr B), Melissa Stockman (SSA), and Heidi Lyngstad (SSB). Again, we could not have done it without our amazing sponsors this year. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to Bob-Mart!

[08/31/20]   Figure 8 was sponsored by the Lyngstad Family. Thank you so much for your sponsorship but an even bigger thanks for your continued support of our organization and your hard work! Congratulations to the 2020 WSCS Figure-8 Champions - Wade McCoul (LL), Arabella Howe (Buck), Hayley Baker (Jr), Jordan Barton (Inter), Courtney Stockman (Sr A), Micheal Lyngstad (Sr B), Melissa Stockman (SSA), and Yvette Henderson (SSB).

Saturday morning's performance began with Team Poles. The event was sponsored by McKinstry Foundation - THANK YOU! This year's championship team...Team Chaos consisting of Allison Bullard, Bailey Nowlin, Brandon and Micheal Lyngstad. Congratulations!

We concluded Friday night's performance with Two Man Stake. The sister duo of Cierra and Skyler Neumann grabbed the win (and the championship) for 2020. Congratulations! The event was sponsored by our friends at Bob-Mart.

Congratulations to the 2020 WSHGD Barrel Racing Champions: Wade McCoul (LL), Arabella Howe (Buck), Roper Dillman (Junior), Skyler Neumann (Inter), Cierra Neumann (Sr A), Micheal Lyngstad (Sr B), Melissa Stockman (SSA), and Yvette Henderson (SSB). A big "THANK YOU" to our sponsor Triple Creek Arena.

What a hugely successful weekend! Thank you to all of our riders that attended this year's Washington State Championship Show. Friday night started off with Team Baton and we'd like to congratulate Team Chaos (Allison Bullard, Brandon and Micheal Lyngstad, and Bailey Nowlin) for their Championship Run! This event was sponsored by Ziggy’s Home Improvement. Congratulations!

[08/30/20]   Just a quick post to say 2020 state is in books. Many challenges in 2020 for sure! We will get pictures sorted ASAP. But a huge THANK YOU you guys are awesome the field looked awesome when all were gone. No garbage left laying around or big holes. WSH are awesome peeps! Also will be in contact with high point winners very soon!