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  SHOW PHOTOS 

2007 WDMS State Show
 June 9-10, 2007
Heartland Stables - Custer, WI 

 

 THANK YOU to all who participated in, helped with, supported and attended our 2007 State Show!
We had a blast and couldn't have done it without you!

 

General   Halter   Costume   Trail   Driving & Snigging  Pleasure   Speed & Games   Around the Show   Winners   Credits

 

 General:

    
Registration Desk Crew:  (L to R) 2007 Show Co-Chair Kathy Jones,
Vickie Nyhouse & 2007 Show Co-Chair Jan Tassler 		Hannah Zastrow (left) with Grandma Dolores Slizewski - Leslie Schmidt in background Judge Joan Harms (Sterling, IL) encourages
Trevor Sherman (9 yrs old) & Brandy
       
     
WDMS President Leslie Schmidt (right) & daughter Rachael (our youngest show participant at age 8) on Molly      
       

Halter Classes:  Mules & Donkeys

    
Checking out the arena before Halter Classes begin
       
Class #2 - Corky (left) & Don Smith in foreground with mule foal CDR Gus (L to R) David Irlbeck, Robin Irlbeck, Nicole Mohr & Dominick King get instructions from Dian Pinney Jill Coussens ready for a mini class

 

 

    
Judge Joan checks out mini jennets Judge watches movement from
behind in a halter class		 Judging for Grand Reserve Halter Winners
       
Jordan Walker & Mizz Izzy Dominick King & Maggie Trevor Sherman & Brandy Katie Maurer & Milton
       
Eb Warner & Ginger Corky (left) & Don Smith with CDR Munro Jordan Walker & Mizz Izzy (L to R) Erin Hanson with Levi & Mike Snell with Amos in the Spotted Halter Class
       
Donna Gabbei with young mule
LVH Dave and his ribbon		 Dominick King & Maggie - Before & After  
       
Before, During & After:  Jordan Walker & Mizz Izzy in Halter Classes
       
 
Trevor Sherman & Brandy Has anybody seen my mule?  
       

Costume Class:

    
 
Mizz Izzy does her spotted cow act for Jordan Walker and the judge
Katie Maurer on right with headless Milton		  
       

Trail Class:

    
Dominick King takes First Place with mini donkey Stella in the Novice Trail Class Robin Irlbeck & Cyder's Mary Rose finish the Trail Class through Sign Alley
       

Driving & Snigging Classes:

    
Terri Hurley driving Duke
with Alyson Hurley riding		 Blackie VandeWettering & Annie Katie Maurer & Milton Jennifer Hurley driving Kit with mom Terri Hurley riding
       
Mike Snell and Amos & Andy leaving Open Driving with a blue ribbon! Mike Snell & Amos snigging Blackie VandeWettering & Annie snigging Terri Hurley & Duke taking First in Snigging
       
 Pleasure Classes:  Mules & Donkeys    
Judge offers pointers to the Walk/Trot - 12 & Under Class
(L to R) Alyson Hurley on Charlotte, Jordan Walker on Mizz Izzy
and Katie Maurer on Milton		 Katie Maurer on Milton followed by
Jordan Walker on Mizz Izzy		 Nicole Mohr on Molly
is leading the pack
       
Walk/Trot - Mules (L to R) Pat Fitzgerald & Tucker, Hal Burdsall & Mr. Gabby Hayes, Jennifer Hurley & Kit, Blackie VandeWettering & Annie, Ben Olson & Jack and Erin Hanson & Levi (Walk/Trot - Mules)
       
(L to R) Blackie VandeWettering & Annie, Pat Fitzgerald & Tucker, Erin Hanson & Levi, and Hal Burdsall & Mr. Gabby Hayes (Mule Pleasure) Jennifer Hurley on Kit Erin Hanson on Levi
       
 Speed Events & Games:    
Mary Hurley & Chick try Half Ass Polo Alyson Hurley & Charlotte also tried Half Ass Polo
       
   
Dustin Freiheit & Chick take a fast Fun Run around the barrels Nicole Mohr & Brandy in the Flag Race    
       

 Around the Show:

    
   
Pat Fitzgerald (left) & Hal Burdsall getting ready for Halter Class . . . . . . they cleaned up pretty well and Tucker (left) and Gabby did too. Waiting patiently . . . Don Smith on CDR Munro and Corky Smith on June Carter Dolores Slizewski (left) about to mount Daisy Mae with help from husband Dick
       
Are Hal Burdsall & Mr. Gabby Hayes starting a fan club? Dian Pinney with Molly (left)
and Maggie		 (Left) CDR Munro helps Don Smith get up in the world . . . then back down to donkey level. Corky Smith on June Carter standing by.
       
   
Tom McMillan admires Jordan Walker & Mizz Izzy's weekend winnings . . . including a green logo lawn chair for
Reserve Hi-Point Donkey & Rider, 12 & Under 		   
       
The Hurley Girls - members from Grand Meadow, Minnesota
(L to R) Mary, Mom Terri, Jennifer & Alyson Hurley		 Asses of asses . . . A.K.A. . . . The End(s)
       
 Winners:

See all Hi-Point & Halter Winners
on 2007 Show Results page
Some photos of Halter Winners provided compliments of photographer Mallory Beinborn of Impulse Photography. Thanks, Mallory!   View & Buy Professional Photos of some Halter Classes 

 

Grand Champion Halter Mule
Mr. Gabby Hayes
Hal Burdsall (Black Earth)		 Reserve Champion Halter Mule
 Annie
Vicky Hebel (city?)		 Grand Champion Halter Donkey
Ginger
Eb Warner (Oconomowoc)		 Reserve Champion Halter Donkey
Milton
Katie Maurer (Verona)
       
Do you have photos of these 2 winners?
If yes, please send to the Webmaster.

Grand Champion Halter
Mini Donkey
 Splendor's Nestle Special Dark
Jill Coussens - Timber Lane Acres

Reserve Champion Halter
Mini Donkey
Cyder's Flanna Bella
Robin Irlbeck - Cyder Bay Farm

Grand Hi-Point Mini Donkey & Handler Senior
 Robin Irlbeck & Cyder's Flanna Bella
Reserve Hi-Point Mini Donkey & Handler Senior
 David Irlbeck & Cyder's Mary Rose
       
Grand Hi-Point Mule & Rider Senior
(left) Jennifer Hurley & Kit
Reserve Hi-Point Mule & Rider Senior
(right)  Don Smith & June Carter		 Grand Hi-Point Mule & Rider Junior
(left)  Alyson Hurley & Charlotte
Reserve Hi-Point Mule & Rider Junior
 (right)  Rachael Schmidt & Molly		 Grand Hi-Point Donkey & Rider Senior
(right)  Don Smith & CDR Munro
Reserve Hi-Point Donkey & Rider Senior
(left)  Roberta Laehr & J.R.
     
    Photos on this page courtesy of: 
  • Donna Gabbei
  • Sandy Burdsall
  • Leslie Schmidt
  • Mallory Beinborn

 
Grand Hi-Point Donkey & Rider Junior
(right)  Katie Maurer & Milton
 Reserve Hi-Point Donkey & Rider Junior
 (left)  Jordan Walker & Mizz Izzy		    
     

 

Mark your calendar for our  2009 State Show = June 6 - 7, 2009

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