September Event Had Record Attendance
ABHA’s 5th Annual Poker Ride held on September 27th at the Cowboy Campground, Idaho City, ID turned out to be a fun-tastic day! The weather was spectacular for the 44 who enjoyed the ride; 52 people participated in all. After the ride, a fabulous BBQ luncheon was served, featuring Angie’s famous “Blazer” pulled pork sandwiches, along with 25 tasty side dishes provided by members.
Special thanks go out to our wonderful and very supportive sponsors. We gave away prize packages totaling over $500! Lucky winners this year are as follows: adult grand prize, Syvette Krepfl; 2nd place, Amber Bishop. Youth prize winners were: 1st place, Michaela Bocci; 2nd &3rd place, Cassidy Wright. In addition, Mike Kruze won the 50-50 cash raffle. Congratulations to all our winners.
ABHA’s wonderful sponsors include: Ashley Inn, D&B Supply, Danny Borders DVM, Legacy Feed & Fuel, Interwest Supply, Jennifer Johnson Equine Dentist, Knot Brand New Consignments, Cheryl Smith Farrier Services, The Springs Hot Springs Retreat, Valley Wide Coop, Western Stockman’s and Hap Tallman Stockman’s Supply.
Much appreciation to Bill Sterling and Terry Day with the Cowboy Campground for their great hospitality again this year and for their extra assistance that helped make this ride a success. Thank you to all the riders, participants and volunteers who also made this ride a success. Funds raised will help pay ABHA operating expenses and overhead. To learn more about ABHA visit blazerhorse.com.
Originally Published December 2014 Issue
The mission of ABHA is to encourage and support members of the Association, while they raise, exhibit, promote and enjoy the American Blazer Horse. It is also our goal to maintain a history of the Blazer Horse by recording their bloodlines and achievements for the preservation of the breed. blazerhorse.com