POAC Southeast Region

Web Site

Sponsored by Sheila Bennett, POAC SE Director

Updated 4/16/2012

If you are reading this, then the web site is finally back up and working! It has been down for at least 6 weeks. I am also using my laptop instead of the main computer and it is not as user friendly when updating. I try to change the colors when I update which I can do that now, but where in the heck is the font size, LOL. My son is going to have to give a refresher course I guess.

2012 show dates for the SE states are here and have started. Check the show tab for more show information.

GA just had a show April 7th and TN is gearing up to have their first show of the season April 28-29 at Clearview in Shelbyville, TN.

Also do not forget the Horse Stuff Consignment Sale May 10-12 in Murfreesboro, TN. Drop off dates are May 7-9. Please email Horsestuffsale@comcast.net for more information. The flyers should be posted on the TNPOAC website soon.

SE regional dates are booked too. I believe it is the 3rd weekend in June sponsored by FLPOAC 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, AL, and GA have a facebook page. Good pictures and good communication as well. POA Breeders also has a facebook page.

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. So for 2012 advertise your IBC shows and get the other breeds involved with your shows. Complete paperwork and let the other breeds gain open show points, like for example PAC for the paint horse clubs.

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. I do expect the Reichart to be bigger next year. I am making plans to go myself in 2012. 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 HYPP pony has been taken care with parties in agreement. The overheight pony is now for sale.

Many things will be happening throughout the year.

TNPOA will be having a spring horse stuff consignment sale May 10-12. Be watching for more informtion. There will be an email address to use to ask questions and a Facebook page will be uploaded as well. The sale will be in Murfreesboro, TN at the Old Guy Wallace Trailer Sales facility on Hwy 70/41 right off of 840. Lisa Haynes and myself will be working on that.

TNPOA will be having a joint show with the TN ApHA in August at Clearview.

ALPOA will be having a show again in AL in September

GAPOA is looking at having at least one 2-day show to go along with the regular one day shows.

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. People are looking broke POA's. 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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