RODNEY READ –
Fellow members, I would like to introduce myself and humbly request that you consider voting for me, in the upcoming NASHA Board elections.
I have been raising Suffolk horses since 1975, when I purchased my first Suffolk, a stallion, and began a breeding program two years later with the purchase of two mares. My first stallion, 2324-S Sir Phillip of Locust Hill, has 9 generations, with bloodlines born in 2022. The mare 2495-M Ironside Millie, has 8 generations, and 2496-M Ironside Missy, 9 generations, all three have descendants that were registered in 2022, I have been committed to raising Suffolk horses for many years and those that I have raised continue to be part of the Suffolk horse breed.
I joined NASHA, then ASHA in 1977 and served on the board from 1988 to 1995 and from 2004 to 2020. I would be honored if you would consider electing me again, as I would once again serve you and the Suffolk horse, to the very best of my ability.
Over the last fifteen years we have seen reduction in the number of Suffolk foals being registered, this is very concerning, we need to encourage registration, membership and ownership of these Suffolk horses, in order to ensure their future.
As the Suffolk horse is an endangered breed and we must unite to save it, this means partnering with Suffolk organizations across the world to share knowledge.
In addition, I will be your voice to ensure that NASHA focuses on fiscal responsibility, utilizing the funds and resources that they have been entrusted with, to benefit the members and the Suffolk horse. In these challenging times, I will work to avoid unnecessary expenditure on frivolous activities that do not serve the interests of the membership or the Suffolk horse.
I will also move with the times and with technology. I was responsible for introducing the very first web site Suffolk Punch Association in the USA. I also supported getting a Commadore 64 computer, to ease the work of the Secretary. We now have access to technology to assist with breeding decisions; our online stud book is a valuable asset and useful resource.
I am the Treasure for the Ledbetter VFD in Ledbetter, TX, from 1995 to now, I have handled over $2,140,000.00 for the fire dept. I know what it takes to handle money that is not my own. I will be fiscally responsible when it comes to how the money is use by the North American Suffolk Horse Association.
If elected, I will endeavor to represent and serve the interests of the members and the Suffolk horse.
I would welcome anyone who has questions or suggestions to contact me and I would be happy to help. I can be reached at (979)-249-5795 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Your vote would be appreciated. Thank you
