Wisconsin Desert Horse Association
est. 1963
2012
Board and Committees
| Officers
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| President - Polly Bonfigt |
V.P. - Kristin Urban |
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Secretary - Kris Apitz |
Treasurer - Heather DeVooght |
| Directors
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| Region
10 Delegates: Polly
Bonfigt Kris
Apitz |
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| Committee Chairs |
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Futurity - Connie Kienast |
Membership - Connie Kienast |
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High Point - Shelly Lehman |
Newsletter - Connie Kienast |
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Promotion - Kristin Urban |
Sponsorships - Paula Roberts |
| Youth Advisor - Heather DeVooght |
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WDHA's Past
Over the past 47 years, WDHA has been blessed with many dedicated members and outstanding horses. The following awards are the club's attempt, in however small a way, to recognize those contributions and achievements.
The Presidents Award is sponsored by Region 10 and is presented by the club President for outstanding contributions to the Arabian breed and for exceptional service to IAHA and WDHA club members. Recipients of the President’s Award are:
| 2012 | 1998 John & Mary Adleman |
| 2011 |
1997 Amy Thalacker |
| 2010 Curtis Daye |
1996 Renee Wahlen |
| 2009 Rachel Rhein |
1995 Judy Rathbun |
| 2008 Amy Thalacker |
1994 Maureen Becraft |
| 2007 Connie Kienast |
1993 Kristin Urban |
| 2006 Don Borth |
1992 Roger Blaies |
| 2005 Candy Zibel |
1991 Board of 1991 |
| 2004 Nancy Kronstedt |
1990 Jackie Johnson |
| 2003 Paula Roberts |
1989 Sharon Trindal |
| 2002 Heidi Lynn Kohlbeck |
1988 Eve Odegard |
| 2001 Rita Lemke |
1987 Kathy Hetu |
| 2000 Brian & Debra Sauer |
1986 Elwood & Fay Juers |
| 1999 Jackie LuebkPuetz |
1985 Gail Cordrey |
The
WDHA Thank You Award was established in 1987, originally as the "We
Never Remember to Say Thank You" award. It recognizes WDHA members
for their outstanding and often unrecognized volunteer service to the
organization. Nominees for this award come from the WDHA Board
of Directors.
| 2012 | 1999 Michael Keller |
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2011 |
1998 Wayne Halverson |
| 2010 Paula Roberts |
1997 Jim Saddison |
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2009 John & Mary Adleman |
1996 Renee wahlen |
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2008 Connie Kienast |
1995 Cindy Draper |
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2007 Don Borth |
1994 Brian Sauer |
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2006 Lori Adams |
1993 Mary DeBruin |
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2005 Amy Thalacker |
1992 Roger Blaies |
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2004 Rita Lemke |
1991 Debra Sauer |
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2003 Heidi Lynn Kohlbeck |
1990 Judy Rathbun |
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2002 Connie Kienast |
1989 Kristin Urban |
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2001 Jackie Johnson |
1988 Sue Miller |
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2000 Carol Lewis |
1987 Kathy Hetu |
The AHA Volunteer Service Award is presented at the Member Organization, Regional, and National levels of the Arabian Horse Association. Nominations for the WDHA Member Service Award are made by the general membership based on significant service, significant contribution; breed promotion; promotion of the Member Organization, Region and/or AHA by volunteering time, expertise, or resources; and/or unique or creative contribution. Selection of the final recipients from the nominations is made by the previous year’s award winners. WDHA’s AHA Member Organization Volunteer Service Awards go to ...
| 2011 |
| 2010 Rachel Rhein and Kristin Urban |
| 2009 No nominations |
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2008 Heidi Kohlbeck and Renae Tiller |
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2007 Paula Roberts and Bruce Genz |
| 2006 Terri Gellin and Mary Adleman |
| 2005 Michelle Peplinski and Eve Odegard |
| 2004 Don Borth and Amy Thalacker |
| 2003 Lori Adams and Wayne Halverson |
| 2002 Connie Kienast and Jim Saddison |
| 2001 Roger Blaies and Kristin Urban |
| 2000 Rita Lemke and Jackie Luebke-Puetz |
| 1999 Jackie Johnson and Heidi Lynn Kohlbeck |
The
Region 10 Ambassador Award was created in 1992. Each Region 10
club establishes its own criteria. The criteria for WDHA's award include
being an outstanding Ambassador for the Arabian breed in versatility,
competition, general public promotion, and/or as outstanding family horse and
friend.
| Year |
Horse |
Owner |
| 2011 | ||
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2010 |
JW Alexandrite |
Melanie and Madeline Erce |
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2009 |
Bremerton DV |
Stephanie Reitter |
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2008 |
TR Karho Harmony |
Craig & Janine Brennecke |
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2007 |
Dahbans Double Up |
Heidi Kohlbeck |
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2006 |
Jesst An Impulz |
Amy Thalacker |
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2005 |
Fahl Sun+ |
Elsa Ludwig |
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2004 |
Mysterys Bay Raven |
Jeanine Schollmeyer |
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2003 |
GS Classic Event +// |
Paula Roberts |
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2002 |
Brygos |
Lisa Maurer |
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2001 |
Tra Neg |
Gail Rentmeester |
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2000 |
Avatar Centurian |
Don Borth |
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1999 |
Dan Dees Magnifaco |
Debbie Bauer-Braley |
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1998 |
SMA Jahiel |
Malinda Mueller |
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1997 |
Sirramid |
Nicole Trapp |
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1996 |
Amarabi |
Heather Schmitz |
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1995 |
Kings Faraz Lique |
Renee Wahlen |
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1994 |
Sahara’s Gold |
Lisa Baum |
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1993 |
Loure +/ |
Paula Roberts |
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1992 |
Electromotion |
Tim & Kim Klienschmidt |
Additional information about the Wisconsin Desert Horse Association, its programs, and the Arabian horse can be obtained from Kristin Urban, WDHA Promotion Chairman, 18104 Pleasant Road, Maribel, WI 54227.