Here's wam wishes to each and everyone of you for a very Merry Christmas filled with lots of love, laughter, family, friends and fun. At this time of the year, we are thinking special holiday wishes for all in our armed forces, whether they are home or abroad. At DeGraff Stables, we are also remembering that Christ is the reason for Christmas!

For those interested in "The Quarter Horse In Dressage" we find that the AQHA intends to limit the amount of points that may be earned!  Please, if you are interested in letting horses accumulate the points they earn, we need your help to contact AQHA and ask them to remove this portion of the proposed rule. AQHA members have until December 31 to submit rule-change suggestions in order for them to be considered by the appropriate AQHA standing committees at the 2011 AQHA Convention. AQHA's standing committees will meet March 5-7 in Grapevine, Texas, to consider submitted items.

It's not too late, please write to: Chemphill@aqha.org but please respond this week!  Following is a copy of our submittal that you may use to help formulate your own response or please feel free to print and send with your request:

Click Here! Printable: AQHA Letter Requesting Removal Point Limitations QH in Dressage
See a list of AQHA standing committees.

Download the proposal form and e-mail your submissions. You can also submit your rule-change proposal form by mail to:
AQHA
ATTN: (Committee Name)
P.O. Box 200 Amarillo, TX 79168

MDR Impulsive (AQHA/APHA) highlights many of his winners from 2010 in his January 2010 NSBA Stallion Ad.  Congratulations from Ironwood Acres to Gotta Getcha Juan, This Is The Juan, Lil Miss Impulse and A Foolish Impulse!

Ironwood Acres published their January NSBA Stallion Ad for Frosty The Goodbar (AQHA/ARHA).  Frosty is proud of his winners from 2010:  Frostys Gotem Talkin, Shez Been Frosted and Makin Good Choices.  Congrats on a great show season!

DeGraff Stables, proud to offer Indian Artifacts, HBF Iron Man (AQHA/APHA), DGS IndyGo (Indian Artifacts X Taking Invitations) and new to the stables; DGS Vestastic (Vested Pine X Krymsun Hot Invite - full sister to One Hot Krymsun and Repeated in Red) for the 2011 breeding season posts their new NSBA Calling Card Ad.  Book before Christmas and $100 will be donated to the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research!   Call the stables at 859.846.5000

Thank you to all the mare owners whom participated in the Audrey Grace Charity Auction.  We appreciate you all for helping this exceptional charity!  Winning bidder for the donated breeding to Indian Artifacts is Kim Taylor, to HBF Iron Man is Elliott Cline, to DGS IndyGo is Laurel Anderson and to DGS Vestastic is Doug Smith!   Happy holiday season to you all we look forward to working with you in 2011!

Hesa Cool Hotrod' first 'real' foal crop did exceptionally well!  2 World Champions!  Congratulations to the Nickersons and Hesa Cool Hotrod!  Check closely for your best breeding option and book early!  In fact, book by Christmas and $100 will be donated to the Jimmy V cancer research foundation!  Any questions, call or write us!

Seabreeze Pleasure Horses is excited about Reserve World Champion Hot Lopin Sensation and his 2011 breeding season specials!  This fantastic performer with exceptional genetics is looking forward to the new season!  Be a part of the history of this fantastic stallion!  Book by Christmas and also contribute to the Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research!

DeGraff Stables will donate $100 to the Jimmy V Foundation of each $250 booking fee paid in the month of December by December 25th!   Earn your best discount to one of our fantastic stallions and this holiday season, brighten the lives of those battling cancer by supporting life-saving cancer research. With your help, we can make a difference and provide hope to those in the fight of their lives.  In 2010, The V Foundation awarded $10.8 million in new grants.   The V Foundation awards 100% of your direct donation to fund research.  Everyone can make a difference in the fight against cancer, and your contribution is greatly appreciated.  Tell a friend!