Hot Off the Presses
8/1/2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KENTUCKY QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION BREEDERS' INCENTIVE FUND PAYOUTS ANNOUNCED FOR SHOW POINTS EARNED DURING 2009
(August 1, 2010) - The most successful state breeder's incentive program of the last 25 years, the Kentucky Quarter Horse Association Breeders' Incentive Fund (KyQHA BIF), has released projected payouts resulting from points earned by eligible horses in shows recognized by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) during 2009, the most recently completed competition year. Both the number of winners and also the point values are up from last year, according to the Association.
"There are more show-horse owners, foal nominators, and stallion nominators eligible for payments this year from the BIF Program than ever before," reported Norm Luba, the BIF Committee Chairman. "There are nearly 650 eligible winners for 2009, compared to about 450 for 2008 and 153 for 2007," he said. "In addition, the value of the points has gone up from an average of $72.33 for all show horses in 2008 to $187.99 per point for senior show horses and $115.54 per point for junior show horses in 2009."
Rich Wilcke, KyQHA President, commented on the numbers by saying, "In 2008, the KyQHA made some forward-thinking changes to how these funds from the State of Kentucky are distributed by the KyQHA. We're gratified that the several steps we took have led both to significantly higher point values for 2009 show horse events than for 2008 events and also to a greater number of horse buyers and exhibitors earning these awards. The upshot is that a vast majority of the individual owners and nominators of Kentucky-bred American Quarter Horses will have earned larger incentive checks this year."
The KyQHA BIF payouts are based upon show points earned in all recognized AQHA competitions. As of press time, the racing points for eligible Kentucky-bred Quarter Horses in 2009 had not yet been tabulated or received from the AQHA. Because show points and racing points are calculated differently by the AQHA, two pools are created - one for show and one for race. On average, they are virtually the same per each horse.
The list of award winners can be viewed on the website of the Kentucky Quarter Horse Association at www.kyqha.com. In keeping with the protocol established over previous years, information regarding the horses, the points earned, the award amounts, etc., will remain posted on the KyQHA website for at least thirty days for public review. There is an automated response mechanism available for comment and/or corrections.
"An exhaustive review has been accomplished prior to the posting of these results, and then, with tens of thousands of additional eyes now reviewing the information while it is posted on the website, any known or suspected improprieties, as well as any inaccuracies concerning the calculations, can be reported to the KyQHA easily and anonymously," stated Bennie Sargent, AQHA Director and member of the KyQHA BIF Committee.
Comments can also be made by calling toll-free (888) 367-5742 and leaving a message on the BIF Fraud Hotline (option #2). All records receiving an "inquiry" are highlighted in red on the website so that interested parties can closely examine them. They will remain highlighted until follow-up investigations are completed. Payouts will be reported to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission after the comment period ends. Any new investigation that may result as a result of the comment period will not delay payouts for others.
All award winners are required to be current year (2010) AQHA and KyQHA members. Any winner who is not a member will be notified via regular mail and highlighted in yellow on the web site so that his or her memberships can be updated.
The Kentucky Quarter Horse Association is the official affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association. Additional information about the KyQHA BIF, membership forms, as well as other programs, can be found by visiting the web site at: www.kyqha.com.
July 26, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Kentucky Quarter Horse Association donated $250 to the highest placing KyBIF horse in each go-round of the NPBA Futurity. The National Pole Bending Association Championship Show was held in Murfeesboro, TN on June 11 & 12, 2010.
Chuck Givens presented a check for $250 to the first go-round winner of the National Pole Bending Futurity, Nathan Peoples of Flamouth, Kentucky exhibiting Lightning Bayou. Pictured with Nathan are his two children.
Chuck also presented a check for $250 to the second go-round winner of National Pole Bending Futurity...Glen Law of Morgantown, Indiana exhibiting Lightning Bella. Pictured with Glen is his wife, Diane.
Dear Friends,
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission passed regulations today that will allow Kentucky racetracks to offer pari-mutuel wagering on historic horse races - commonly known as Instant Racing. Governor Beshear and the members of the Commission are to be commended for working so diligently on behalf of our signature racing and breeding industries, and the 100,000 jobs they are responsible for providing.
While Instant Racing will not inject the same amount into purses and breeders incentives that VLT's would, it is nonetheless a significant first step toward leveling the competitive playing field. At Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, proceeds from Instant Racing have contributed millions of dollars to purses and breeders awards.
The passage of Instant Racing provides much needed good news for Kentucky's equine industry, and could be responsible for generating new revenue for Kentucky purses and breeders incentives. While we will continue working to allow our industry to fairly compete, we are appreciative of the efforts of Governor Beshear and the Racing Commission to provide the industry a boost through the passage of Instant Racing.
To find more coverage on the passage of Instant Racing, click on the following links:
http://www.paulickreport.com/blog/kentucky-racing-commission-approves-instant-racing-regulations/
http://www.kentucky.com/2010/07/20/1356432/racing-commission-might-vote-on.html
Sincerely,
The KEEP Grassroots Team
July 15, 2010
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July 12, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The KyQHA Queen Contest for the 2010 season was held Saturday May the 8th at beautiful Midway College near Lexington, Ky. We are extremely grateful to Mary Ann Leman for coordinating the use of the facilities.
The four beautiful and skilled contestants were Julie Thomerson, 18 years old from Etoile, Ky; Heather McKeown, age 24 from Felicity, Ohio; Cecilia Partee age 21 from Portsmouth, Ohio and Kenzie Klingenberg, age 20 from Tipp City, Ohio.
The day started at 10 am with horsemanship, at 11:00 the interviews began and then we concluded with a written test.
The Queen's luncheon was enjoyed at "Darlin' Jeans Apple Cobbler Café" in downtown Midway. A grateful thank-you is extended to Norm Luba and the NAERIC Association for sponsoring lunch.
We came back to the College at 1:00 for the crowning of the new 2010 KyQHA Queen and for formal pictures.
Congratulations to Miss Ce Ce Partee our 2010 KyQHA Queen.
Ce Ce's prizes include "The Queen's Crown," a monogrammed halter, a horse blanket with the Queen's logo and a ring from Amy's Equine Jewelry.
Ce Ce will represent KyQHA at many of our KY Horse shows; she will be giving out awards at the KY State Fair Quarter Horse Show. She will assist other queens from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Ontario in giving out awards at the "Regional Experience" this July in Columbus Ohio. She will represent KyQHA at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held at the KY Horse Park this fall.
Ce Ce's expenses will be paid by KyQHA to attend the All-American Quarter Horse Congress to be held in October when she will compete to become the Congress Queen.
Ce Ce is 21 yrs old, a student at the University of Cincinnati and is majoring in Neurobiology and Pre-med.
Go "git r done" Ce Ce!
July 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Walter H. Murphy of Liberty died Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Unversity of Kentucky Medical Center. He was 55.
Born on February 3, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of Carl Murphy and the late Emily Malott.
Besides his father, survivors include a son, Austin Murphy of Indiana; three daughters, Season Murphy Pierson, Heather Murphy and Brook Murphy Heath, all of Nampa, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 2 at 2 p.m. at McKenney-Brown Funeral Home by Bro. Casey Davis. Burial will be in Murphy Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral.