OPEA- Youth

February 2007

Hi Everyone!!!!

I can't believe it's already February. It seems like the winter is going by so fast. I hope everyone was safe during our last snow storm. It was really fun missing school for a week!!! I have talked to some of you about the Parade of States. I have heard many good ideas. Everyone keep thinking! The World show seems like it's really far away, but it will be here before you know it. I think this year we should try to get together as often as possible, whether it's every month or every two months. Cristin and I were talking about having a meeting before the Award Banquet, so be prepared for that! Bring all your great ideas too. We really need to work hard this year on winning Parade of States and Stall Decorating, but I think this year we should do more of the work. In the past, Cristin has done a lot of it. If I am doing the scrapbook for this year, I really need pictures. I think it would be a great idea to have a Reporter or Photographer for the shows. That person would be in charge of taking all the "behind the show ring pics". I can't wait for the World Show!! I hope everyone is excited as I am!!! Well if you have any questions you can email me at palominoprincess612@gmail.com or you can call me at home (455-2022) or on my cell (510-3959). Thanks!!

-Jordan Miller

I hope you had a wonderful year! I am so excited to be your new Youth President! I can't for 2007, I have so many ideas. It is so weird to think that Christmas is right around the corner and the year is almost over. I think that everyone owes a big thank you to all of the OPEA officers for putting on some really great show. Also, the prizes were pretty cool too! I hope that everyone is thinking of what they want to set goals for next year, I know I am. I just want to challenge you to start thinking about next year, because before you know it, it will be time to show again! I hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas! Oh yea, Happy Birthday Jesus!!!!

A special "Thank you" to Joe Bolger, Bill Miller, Jordan Miller, Jordan Bolger, Leesa Crites, and Amelia Crites on the great stall decorations! And Josey Copely, we couldn't have done the Hospitality Stall without you! Great Job you all!!!!!!

Kelsey Ritchie and Skip Mandy Dude: Reserve Sr. Mares

Jordan Bolger and Heza One Tuff Act: Reserve Showmanship 12-14
                                                      Placed in Western Pleasure

Amelia Crites and Hez Zans Big Leaguer: Reserve Equitation 12-14
                                                             Reserve Horsemanship 12-14
                                                             I don't know all the other placings

Jordan Miller and Zips Gold Copykat: Reserve Hunter Under Saddle 12-14
                                                      Champion Western Pleasure 12-14
                                                       6th Showmanship 12-14
                                                       8th Horsemanship 12-14

New Novice Youth exhibitors get their first day of showing with OPEA FREE! Bring your friends to show with us!!!!!

YOUTH YEAR-END AWARDS RUMORED TO BE AWESOME.

Check out our new Laminated Numbers Program and support the Youth.

PUT A SOCK IN IT!! We are collecting socks and underwear to donate to charity. When you enter your classes, toss a new, unopened package into our BUCKET!!

Contact your Youth Chair with any questions.