About ICHO
ICHO Vision Goals, History, Board and Staff, Divisions, Committees
The ICHO is a non profit, 501c3 organization
Our MISSION
The mission of the International Curly Horse Organization is to preserve, protect, promote, register, and research the Curly Horse and its unique characteristics.
Our GOALS
Preserve, Protect, and Promote Curly Horses;
Register and track pedigrees of Curly Horses;
Research and fund research for better understanding of the Curly Horse;
Provide continuing education to breeders and members for better scientific understanding
of Curly Horse genetics and all that is involved in its breeding and management;
Encourage selective breeding to develop the highest quality Curly Horses;
Provide a Curly Horse information network on a worldwide scale;
Provide an open-minded atmosphere, where all worthwhile individual and group goals can be pursued;
Provide the highest professional standards of service to its members;
Provide all members a voice through open discussion;
Preserve a democratic system of policy making and;
Encourage member involvement through communications, activities and events.
Our ETHICS PLEDGE
The International Curly Horse Organization, its officers, members and affiliates pledge
ourselves to high standards of integrity, good sportsmanship, good will and ethical conduct in representing the unique North American Curly Horse. We will hold ourselves accountable to these standards and to the purposes as stated in our official Handbook. We will conduct ourselves with honesty, dignity and fairness with the continuing conviction that the ICHO will always be run for the benefit of its members and to promote the North American Curly Horse.
Our MISSION
The mission of the International Curly Horse Organization is to preserve, protect, promote, register, and research the Curly Horse and its unique characteristics.
Our GOALS
Preserve, Protect, and Promote Curly Horses;
Register and track pedigrees of Curly Horses;
Research and fund research for better understanding of the Curly Horse;
Provide continuing education to breeders and members for better scientific understanding
of Curly Horse genetics and all that is involved in its breeding and management;
Encourage selective breeding to develop the highest quality Curly Horses;
Provide a Curly Horse information network on a worldwide scale;
Provide an open-minded atmosphere, where all worthwhile individual and group goals can be pursued;
Provide the highest professional standards of service to its members;
Provide all members a voice through open discussion;
Preserve a democratic system of policy making and;
Encourage member involvement through communications, activities and events.
Our ETHICS PLEDGE
The International Curly Horse Organization, its officers, members and affiliates pledge
ourselves to high standards of integrity, good sportsmanship, good will and ethical conduct in representing the unique North American Curly Horse. We will hold ourselves accountable to these standards and to the purposes as stated in our official Handbook. We will conduct ourselves with honesty, dignity and fairness with the continuing conviction that the ICHO will always be run for the benefit of its members and to promote the North American Curly Horse.
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ICHO History
ICHO was founded in 2000 by a handful of devoted Curly owners and breeders that had the same vision. They saw a need for an open registry that welcomed all Curlies regardless of background or breeding. They focused on improvement through inspections and understanding the Curly horse through scientific research. They also focused on member involvement and offered many special groups for breeders interested in different types of Curlies. These same goals and vision remain today.
ICHO FOUNDING Members: Donna Vickery (founding President) Sandra Hendrickson, Jackie Richardson, Andrea Schaap, Sharon Williams, Ellen Bancroft, Tina Estridge, Lisa Wytiaz, Allyn Babitch, Donna Hedicke, Kristen Cox, Bunny Reveglia
ICHO FOUNDING Members: Donna Vickery (founding President) Sandra Hendrickson, Jackie Richardson, Andrea Schaap, Sharon Williams, Ellen Bancroft, Tina Estridge, Lisa Wytiaz, Allyn Babitch, Donna Hedicke, Kristen Cox, Bunny Reveglia
ICHO BOARD
2023 election Schedule "A", 2024 election schedule "B", 2025 election schedule "C"
Terms: President & VP- 1 yr, Directors 3 yrs
Officers of the Board
A_Joan Henning ICHO# 358, President Region 5 Regional Director
10160 W Walton Rd, Blanchard, MI 49310 email: [email protected]
989-561-2935
C_Trish Rosborough ICHO#110 VP Region 7 Regional Director
452 South Shore Rd, ON K7R 3K7 Canada email: [email protected]
705-795-9253
B_ Paul G. Dennis ICHO #321, Region 3 At Large Director 1
42949 Timber Hill Lane, Boscobel, WI 53805 USA [email protected] 608-872-2368
C_Donna Hedicke ICHO# 22, Treasurer Region 4 Regional Director
PO Box 640175 El Paso, TX 79904 email: [email protected] 575-430-5779
B_Jackie Richardson ICHO# 9, Registrar Advisor Region 3 Regional Director
9621 Cameron Rd., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 email: [email protected] 641-342-6180
C_Janice Voss-Crosby ICHO# 391, Region 3 At Large Director 2
14595 147th Street, Waseca, MN 56093 email: [email protected] 507-835-5337
B_Terry Schmidt ICHO# 47 Region 6 Regional Director
1070 Sanpiper Lane, Orange Park, FL 32073 email: [email protected] 904-269-2070
C_Sheryl D'Uva ICHO#386 Registrar Region 1 Regional Director
537 Hotchkiss Rd, Colville, WA 99114 email: [email protected] 509-684-1695
A_ Becky A. Oldham Region 2 Regional Director
10551 South Covered Bridge Canyon Dr, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660
801-873-3249 [email protected]
A_ Sara Lindberg ICHO #947 Region 8 Regional Director
Sweden [email protected]
ICHO STAFF
Bunny Reveglia ICHO#1 Office Manager, Web Manager
322 Tulie Gate Rd, Tularosa, NM 88352
[email protected]
Sheryl D'Uva # 386 Registrar
537 Hotchkiss Rd Colville, Wa 99114
[email protected]
509 684-1695 cell 509 680-1077
Jackie Richardson ICHO# 9 Registrar Advisor
9621 Cameron Rd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
[email protected]
641-342-6180
EU Representative
Sara Lindberg, Sweden
Joan Henning Gazette Editor
[email protected]
322 Tulie Gate Rd, Tularosa, NM 88352
[email protected]
Sheryl D'Uva # 386 Registrar
537 Hotchkiss Rd Colville, Wa 99114
[email protected]
509 684-1695 cell 509 680-1077
Jackie Richardson ICHO# 9 Registrar Advisor
9621 Cameron Rd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
[email protected]
641-342-6180
EU Representative
Sara Lindberg, Sweden
Joan Henning Gazette Editor
[email protected]
If you would like to to be on the ICHO Board of Directors, find your region and see if that position is up for re election this year. (Current election year is marked with a letter) If it is up for election, fill out this application and send it to the office before May 1. Ballot elections will be held if more than one person applies for a regional position.
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ICHO Departments
ICHO Committees
THE GENESIS COMMITTEE
All breed genesis Associations, registrar, research dept member and other interested members. To establish and maintain standard protocol for breed development in Associations of ICHO thru inspection protocol and using the latest Curly Horse Research results for Breed status.
(does not include specific association breed standards).
1. Sheryl D'Uva
2. Janice Voss-Crosby
3.Joan Hennings
4. Bunny Reveglia
5. Jackie Richardson
6. Lene Jensen
THE SHOW COMMITTEE
Requires one board member as chair and interested members. Work toward development of Curly horse Shows and yearly show awards.
1 Janice Voss-Crosby
2 Joan Henning
3 Sheryl D'Uva
AWARDS COMMITTEE
Requires one board member as chair and interested members. Develops yearly awards and distributes them. Works with Show Committee on show awards. Manages the ICHO Hall of Fame awards for human and horse.
1. Joan Henning
2. Bunny Reveglia
3. Donna Hedicke
THE CONVENTION COMMITTEE
President, VP and Annual General Meeting (AGM) Host, office and other interested members. Organize and help the host with AGM details, money collections, etc.
The ICHO AGM will roam around North America yearly.
1 Joan Henning
2 Terry Schmidt
3 Donna Hedicke
4 Bunny Reveglia
5 Mitch & Cheryl Wilkinson
THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Board Committee (3 BOD, office manager and other staff) to develop and maintain structure, policies, procedures, bylaws, handbook rules and regulations of ICHO and BOD procedure. Nominating committee of BOD.
1 Donna Hedicke
2 Bunny Reveglia
3 Jackie Richardson
THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
Comprised of President, International regional directors and Affiliation representatives and other interested members.
1. Joan Henning
2. Trish Rosborough
3. Lene Jensen
4. Sara Lindberg
PROMOTIONS & FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Promote Curly horses and awareness of Curly horses, promote ICHO membership, fundraising for donations for various areas such as research, promotion funds, etc.
Comprised of all regional directors and interested members.
1.Sheryl D’Uva
2.Joan Henning
3.Janice Voss-Crosby
FINANCIAL
Comprised of the Treasurer and clerk. Sets up and maintains financial recording procedure and daily financial operations of ICHO.
1. Donna Hedicke
2. Bunny Reveglia
LEGAL AND DISCIPLINARY
Comprised of President (as chair) and 2 other directors that are elected annually by the Board. The Vice-President serves as an alternate.
Purpose is to investigate and reply to any complaints against ICHO or complaints lodged to the ICHO about ICHO members. The replies will be consistent with and in support of the bylaws, handbook, and ethics pledge of ICHO and all actions will be governed by
legal limitations. "Any member alleged to have behavior contrary to the ICHO Mission Statement or Goals shall be subject to review by the Legal and disciplinary committee. Membership privileges may be suspended or terminated after review by the Legal and Disciplinary committee"
1. Joan Henning
2. Terry Schmidt
3. Donna Hedicke
4. Trish Rosborough
RESEARCH
The Purposes of the Research Council are to uphold these ICHO goals:
Research and fund research for better understanding of the Curly Horse;
Provide continuing education to breeders and members for better scientific understanding of Curly Horse genetics and all that is involved in its breeding and management;
The Research Council will also research the history of the Curly Horse, Curly Horse characteristics and collaborate with Curly Horse research in other countries.
1.Joan Henning- Director
2. Paul Dennis
3. Mitch Wilkinson- Co-Director
4. Sheryl D'Uva
5.Terry Schmidt
6. Bunny Reveglia
7. Janice Voss-Crosby
8. Donna Hedicke
NACHIP (ICAMS)
1. Donna Hedicke
2. Bunny Reveglia
3. Janice Voss-Crosby
All breed genesis Associations, registrar, research dept member and other interested members. To establish and maintain standard protocol for breed development in Associations of ICHO thru inspection protocol and using the latest Curly Horse Research results for Breed status.
(does not include specific association breed standards).
1. Sheryl D'Uva
2. Janice Voss-Crosby
3.Joan Hennings
4. Bunny Reveglia
5. Jackie Richardson
6. Lene Jensen
THE SHOW COMMITTEE
Requires one board member as chair and interested members. Work toward development of Curly horse Shows and yearly show awards.
1 Janice Voss-Crosby
2 Joan Henning
3 Sheryl D'Uva
AWARDS COMMITTEE
Requires one board member as chair and interested members. Develops yearly awards and distributes them. Works with Show Committee on show awards. Manages the ICHO Hall of Fame awards for human and horse.
1. Joan Henning
2. Bunny Reveglia
3. Donna Hedicke
THE CONVENTION COMMITTEE
President, VP and Annual General Meeting (AGM) Host, office and other interested members. Organize and help the host with AGM details, money collections, etc.
The ICHO AGM will roam around North America yearly.
1 Joan Henning
2 Terry Schmidt
3 Donna Hedicke
4 Bunny Reveglia
5 Mitch & Cheryl Wilkinson
THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Board Committee (3 BOD, office manager and other staff) to develop and maintain structure, policies, procedures, bylaws, handbook rules and regulations of ICHO and BOD procedure. Nominating committee of BOD.
1 Donna Hedicke
2 Bunny Reveglia
3 Jackie Richardson
THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
Comprised of President, International regional directors and Affiliation representatives and other interested members.
1. Joan Henning
2. Trish Rosborough
3. Lene Jensen
4. Sara Lindberg
PROMOTIONS & FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Promote Curly horses and awareness of Curly horses, promote ICHO membership, fundraising for donations for various areas such as research, promotion funds, etc.
Comprised of all regional directors and interested members.
1.Sheryl D’Uva
2.Joan Henning
3.Janice Voss-Crosby
FINANCIAL
Comprised of the Treasurer and clerk. Sets up and maintains financial recording procedure and daily financial operations of ICHO.
1. Donna Hedicke
2. Bunny Reveglia
LEGAL AND DISCIPLINARY
Comprised of President (as chair) and 2 other directors that are elected annually by the Board. The Vice-President serves as an alternate.
Purpose is to investigate and reply to any complaints against ICHO or complaints lodged to the ICHO about ICHO members. The replies will be consistent with and in support of the bylaws, handbook, and ethics pledge of ICHO and all actions will be governed by
legal limitations. "Any member alleged to have behavior contrary to the ICHO Mission Statement or Goals shall be subject to review by the Legal and disciplinary committee. Membership privileges may be suspended or terminated after review by the Legal and Disciplinary committee"
1. Joan Henning
2. Terry Schmidt
3. Donna Hedicke
4. Trish Rosborough
RESEARCH
The Purposes of the Research Council are to uphold these ICHO goals:
Research and fund research for better understanding of the Curly Horse;
Provide continuing education to breeders and members for better scientific understanding of Curly Horse genetics and all that is involved in its breeding and management;
The Research Council will also research the history of the Curly Horse, Curly Horse characteristics and collaborate with Curly Horse research in other countries.
1.Joan Henning- Director
2. Paul Dennis
3. Mitch Wilkinson- Co-Director
4. Sheryl D'Uva
5.Terry Schmidt
6. Bunny Reveglia
7. Janice Voss-Crosby
8. Donna Hedicke
NACHIP (ICAMS)
1. Donna Hedicke
2. Bunny Reveglia
3. Janice Voss-Crosby