Check the website often for information about shows, trail rides, fundraisers, and special events. Use the show, trail, calendar, and newsletter tabs to keep up to date on all the latest Trailblazers information.
Just a reminder......membership dues are due in January. Dues may be paid at the horse shows, the monthly meetings, or can be mailed to treasurer, Linda Skaer. Membership dues must be paid before March 31st to avoid paying a late charge of $5.00.
Membership dues are $20 for an adult membership, $30 for a family plan membership, $5 for children 12-17, and free for children 11 and under. There is a $5 initiation fee for new members, and anyone under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian apply for membership.
2012 Show Dates have been scheduled!
June 10 June 24 August 5 August 19 September 9 September 30 October 14
Shows will be held at Triangle H Farm in Edwardsville & will start at 1pm. Show dates are subject to change. The hotline number for show change information is 314-567-2029. Please feel free to contact Show Chairperson, Marilyn Cron, at 618-644-5270 for more information regarding shows.
Check your April newsletter or the newsletter page on this website for a coupon from Tres Margaritas Mexican restaurant in Troy!
Between April 12th and April 30th and 20% of your party’s total food and drink sales will go to support the Madison County Trailblazers! This is an excellent fundraising opportunity for us, and all you have to do is show up and enjoy your dinner!
Tres Margaritas is a family restaurant serving some of the best Mexican cuisine around! Tres Margaritas, 920 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL (618)667-0088
The show schedule has been amended. We will not have a show in May this season, and the October 7th show has been changed to October 14th.
We are looking for judges for this show season. If you have any suggestions regarding judges, please contact show chairperson, Marilyn Cron, or assistant to the show chair, Mary Butcher.
The trail ride schedule for 2012 has been planned and updated on the trail ride page of the website. Please contact trail master, Pam Witthofft, with any suggestions for trail rides. We would love to have more member participation on rides in 2012!
The annual Swap Meet previously scheduled on April 21st has been cancelled. We are looking into rescheduling for a different date in the future.
The next meeting will beMonday, April 30th, at the Hamel Innkeeper restaurant in Hamel, IL at 7:30pm. The Innkeeper restaurant has a variety of American cuisine available.
MCTB is now authorized for Paint Alternative Competitions!
What is the Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) Program?Through the Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) program, you can get recognition from the American Paint Horse Association for accomplishments in competitive events that are approved by the APHA.
Even though APHA is not officially associated with these events, the association wants to recognize your efforts on your American Paint Horse. As a result, accomplishments can be recorded on a registered horse’s official lifetime performance record through PAC.
PAC approved competitions must be sponsored by an organization that keeps official records, for up to one year, on the performance of all horses in the event. The organization must have a representative who agrees to keep records and will sign a verification form for the exhibitor.
APHA membership is not required to enroll in PAC, but only members will receive any awards earned from the association. You do not have to own the horse you compete on, but the horse must be enrolled in PAC annually.
PAC credits can be earned once the enrollment form is received in the APHA office. You will receive credits based upon your placing and number of horses competing against you, the same formula APHA uses to award points at APHA approved shows.
When you place in a PAC event, complete the official exhibitor report form. The report form tells APHA how you finished in the event and how many horses competed. The exhibitor report must be signed by a show official. The report form, along with a show bill or schedule, must be returned to APHA within 30 days of the event.
Go to www.APHA.com for more info.
About Our Club
Our club is over forty years old. We have about ten fun shows a year and several organized trail rides each year. We have a little over 100 memebers of all ages. Madison County Trailblazer shows offer classes for western, english, and gaited horses.
2012 Officers
President: Dana Shain Vice President: Lisa Shain Secretary: Julie Carlson Treasurer: Linda Skaer Show Chairman: Marilyn Cron Trail Master: Pam Witthofft Web Master: Julie Carlson
Board of Directors: Mark Cron Andy Bulter Gary Franke Tricia Franke Cheri Dover Megan Cron
