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Stable Sheet - February 2023 Part 3
About this section:
This part of your newsletter is for club requests to members, classified ads, and ways that you can advertise with MHAO. At the bottom you have access to information on your Board of Directors, Board meeting dates, etc. This section also includes important news for MHAO members from other organizations that affect the Equine Industry or that might be important to our members. If we are to be effective in our efforts to preserve and promote the Morgan breed of horse, we need to know what is going on around us.
MHAO Information
Advertise anything horse related via a classified ad in the Stable Sheet & on the MHAO website for free:
horses for sale or lease - tack for sale - equipment - horses -
items wanted, stallion service ads, etc. (pictures welcome)
Classified Ads
We are starting over for the new year. If you would like your ad included again, please resend it to me at sunstonemorgans@comcast.net.

Lease opportunity. 
PBP Princess Love A Lee, 2007 Bay Mare, 14.3H (Rum Brook Immortal Prince x ATMF Love Lee Lady). Bella should be enjoyed more than I can give her right now. 
Trained and shown by Jean Sauer, Rogue Hill Morgans in Pleasure Driving and was started western when I purchased her in 2013.
In 2021 Bella was leased and ridden in lessons, practice/conditioning hunt seat by 16 yo. girl. Ground covering, go forward walk, athletic extended trot, collected and extended canter/lope gaits which I want to retain. A lead horse, not a follower. I would like her to be trained for neck reining.
Lease duration, disciplines TBD. I will be engaged throughout the lease and her advocate; not disruptive.
1978 through 1980, I leased Morgan horses for my Jr. Exhibitor 14-17 competition years under the direction of Sue Woodson. 
This is a very special mare to me! I will not be selling her and 'may' want to breed her in spring/summer 2023 (negotiable).
 
Contact Margie 360-608-0062
Classified ads with pictures can also be
posted to the MHAO Website.
Send your ad for the Stable Sheet to Gay Adams
Questions: call (503) 936-4276

Send your ad for the MHAO Website to Dallas Bolen
Questions: call (541) 571-8274
Advertise with MHAO
Leverage your advertising dollar! MHAO offers great rates for these three venues. We do everything we can to get these publications out and about. Use us! And support your club's efforts at the same time. Close dates are subject to change.
Advertise Your Morgans Online—For Free with AMHA!
    Did you know one of the benefits of being an AMHA member is you can advertise your horses for sale on www.morganhorse.com for free? AMHA's website is one of the most widely-read websites devoted to Morgans on the Internet, with thousands of hits per month, and the classifieds page is one of the most frequently visited pages!

    The easy-to-follow dashboard allows you to include all pertinent information on your horse, including category, height, color, and cost. A keyword search allows those searching for a Morgan to look using important words. Ads are free to members and include two photos. Ads stay on the website for 90 days, after which time you can either delete or renew it.

Go to http://www.morganhorse.com/marketplace/classifieds/  to advertise your horse today!
Shelley
Oregon Horse Council

Your support of OHC helps us stand up for equestrians and to have a united voice
when it matters!

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MHAO is a member of the Oregon Horse Council
OHC members are horse owners as well as businesses
& associations in Oregon that serve the Equine Industry.

Support this Group by becoming a member today!
Help preserve the equine way of life!
Amplify the power of the Equine Industry in Oregon!
See how to join below.

For questions or more information,
Contact Brandi Ebner, OHC Executive Director
(971) 224-5879 or brandi@OregonHorseCouncil.com
Stay Up on Disease Alerts


Check the EDCC website frequently -
The Oregon Horse Council works hard to maintain the rights of equestrians across Oregon, but with progressive movement to decrease our trail access, eliminate our land, stop the usage of animals for sport and pleasure and much more – we need to increase our voice! We are excited to launch a Legislative Affairs Committee who will assist our board with taking a stand against the legislation that can negatively impact our industry’s way of life. We invite you to apply to join our committee!
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (OHC LAC):  APPLY HERE
  • 7-11 Key Representatives that are chosen by the OHC board to service with 2-3 year terms
  • Meets via Zoom monthly/every other month (or as needed during legislative sessions)
  • Will be invited and encouraged to participate in monthly National Equine Issues Zoom calls, as well as American Horse Council legislative calls, etc.
  • Reviews local, regional, state, and national matters; drafts an OHC position; assists with submitting written and oral testimony
  • Does regular outreach to all parts of the state to gather information on potential and current issues
  • Must apply for this positions, be interviewed by the board, and will only serve at the will of the committee and board. The OHC board will be looking for people who have the overall interest of the industry at the forefront of their goals, can neutrally look at issues, can analytically think through the best position for OHC to take.
  • Will be publicly promoted so that equestrians can reach out to them with questions or concerns
  • May work with other legislative groups (i.e. Oregon Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s Association, other state horse councils, etc.)
 
As the Legislative Affairs Committee is formed, we are also working on formal group that will provide a network with equestrians and equine issues across the state, anyone is welcome to join
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS NETWORK (OHC LAN):  JOIN HERE
  • A vast collection of individuals from all disciplines, breeds, industry areas across Oregon.
  • Invited to join on Legislative Affairs meetings as listening guests (may be called upon for advice or feedback however)
  • Encouraged to provide feedback on issues, to forward issues to the Committee, and to distribute information to their network
  • Ideally this would consist of a representative from every breed association and discipline association in the state
  • Will meet quarterly via Zoom with OHC LAC ommittee and a presenter (on a specific topic)

Questions: Contact Brandi Ebner, OHC Executive Director
(971) 224-5879 or brandi@OregonHorseCouncil.com
Do you need to better market your business or organization in 2023?
 
Do you want access to money saving programs and events?
 
Do you want to be part of the effort to support and grow Oregon's equine industry?
 
DON'T WAIT - JOIN OHC TODAY!

With business memberships starting at only $50 per year and individual memberships starting at $35 - you can't go wrong!
 
Golden Horseshoe – $250 per year – CLICK HERE to join
 
Business Builder – $100 per year – CLICK HERE to join
 
Basic – $50 per year – CLICK HERE to join
 
FREE Business/Organization level – includes your business name, city, state, and phone number in up to 3 categories of the printed and online Oregon Horse Directories.  CLICK HERE to submit your listing
 
Individual Equestrian – $35 per person – CLICK HERE to join, $60 per family – CLICK HERE to join
  • Enrollment in ‘Get Out and Ride’ Oregon program (2 enrollments for family level – you choose age category)
  • Oregon Horse Directory mailed to your directly
  • Discounted registration for OHC industry and educational events
  • Knowing that you are helping strengthen and grow Oregon’s equine industry!


Articles:
The Oregon Horse Directory Is Going To Press
February 17, 2023!
Copies Distributed Throughout Oregon at:
Feed Stores – Tack Stores – Equine Events and Shows – Veterinarian Offices – Annual Association Conferences & Banquets – All OHC booths.  Also available as a .PDF and a searchable directory on the OHC website.
 
 
All Equine Related Businesses and Organizations
can receive a FREE Classified Listing!
PREMIER classified listings are included
with membership, starting at $50 per year.
All Ads are in FULL COLOR!   OHC Members receive Discounts!

Click here for more information
OHC Equine Event Calendar < Take a look!

Promote All Your Events Through OHC
Did you know that members of Oregon Horse Council get all of their events promoted and featured through various OHC marketing avenues?

This includes:

This is part of your membership that is only $100 PER YEAR! Or for only $30 per event, non-members can get their events promoted in the same way we post member events.
USEF
Click here to see: USEF Show Pass Rule Changes for 2023 Competition Year
USEF Announces Move to Go Green with the New Competition Year
USEF will be transitioning many of the paper processes to online processes, including memberships, horse recordings, ownership transfers, and show pass fees. Members who choose to continue to use paper forms instead of an available online option will find a Go Green fee of $25 per form. If a form is not included in the list of available online forms then there is no Go Green fee assessed.

Click here for more information
US Equestrian Now Accepting 2023 Grant Applications for Licensed Official Development
USEF members who meet the eligibility requirements and have an active licensed official application may apply, whether they are interested in obtaining their first USEF license or seeking a promotion in their respective breed or discipline. Grants are intended to reduce financial barriers for USEF or U.S. Féderation Équestre Internationale officials to complete application requirements, such as traveling to apprentice at a competition or attend a licensed official clinic. In 2022, 19 individuals were approved to receive a USEF Licensed Official Grant amounting to a total of $11,700.
 
The 2023 grants will be offered in two categories—general and U35. General grants will be considered based on the competition environment’s need for more officials or higher-level officials. The U35 grants provide an opportunity to support individuals under the age of 35 to become a licensed official or apply for a promotion.
 
All 2023 Licensed Official Grant Applications must be received before March 1, 2023.

Click here for more information.
If not done already, be sure to take your USEF Save Sport Training
AMHA
What Is New?



New Broodmare Hall of Fame Medallions Designed By Maretta Kennedy-
The Morgan Broodmare Hall of Fame was established to address the significance of mares’ contributions to Morgan breeding. This designation is given to mares who have produced a minimum of three offspring that have won a world championship in any division at the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show® There are currently 85 mares inducted into the Morgan Broodmare Hall of Fame.
 
AMHA is now awarding greater recognition of these important Morgans. Starting in 2023, the current recorded owner of each mare inducted into the Broodmare Hall of Fame will receive a beautiful medallion designed by Maretta Kennedy. We have begun sending mailings to the current recorded owners of these horses to verify their shipping address for the medallion.
 
We are proud to honor those mares and those associated with them who have continued to produce champion offspring time and time again. This award will also continue to honor those inducted into the program into the future.
 
Click here to learn more about the program and see those who have earned this status.
Share Your "View from My Saddle"
AMHA members, remember you are invited to submit "View from My Saddle" columns for publication in The Morgan Horse magazine. Your submission should be brief (roughly 800 words) first person accounts of activities with your Morgan horse outside of the competition arenas. So share your stories, your personal triumphs, your preferred past times, and your treasured moments with our readers.
 
Send your article as a Word document with one to two high-resolution photos for illustration to stephen@morganhorse.com. We'll produce it for use in a future issue.
Stallion Service Reports Due
Per the AMHA Registry Rules, if you have bred your stallion to a registered Morgan mare in 2022, you must file a Stallion Service Report. The next deadline before more late fees are added on is February 15, 2023 and must be postmarked by that date.
 
All registry forms can be downloaded HERE or you can email registry@morganhorse.com to request a form. Further questions may be directed to Registry at (802) 985-4944.
Dollars For DNA
“Dollars for DNA” is a new program developed by the AMHA Welfare & Rescue Committee to provide free DNA testing kits to registered 501(c)(3) rescues that help Morgan horses who find themselves in “at-risk” situations. Currently, a DNA Testing Kit costs $50 per horse (which covers the actual cost of the testing).
 
The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust (AMHECT), a 501(c)(3) organization, collects and distributes the funds. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Initial funding of the program was through a fundraiser at The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® in October 2021, fundraising by the AMHA Youth, and generous matching funds from the Heidi E. Kunkel Foundation and the Law Office of Kathryn Kirsch, PLLC. The longevity of this program is dependent upon ongoing donations and support.
 
If you would like to donate to “Dollars for DNA,” please make your check payable to AMHECT and mail it to the AMHA Office (4037 Iron Works Parkway Ste 130, Lexington, KY 40511-8508) or click HERE.
Judging School Dates
March 30 - April 1, 2023
Carousel Charity Horse Show
Scottsdale, AZ
 
August 17-19, 2023
Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show
West Springfield, MA
 
Both schools are for applicants, small r and Large R judges.
Applications will be available soon
AMHA Open Competition - A Division For Everyone!
The Open Competition Program recognizes Morgans competing in 34 different facets of equine competition based on 8 core activities: open shows, competitive trail riding and driving, endurance trail riding, dressage, carriage driving and combined driving events, working western, western dressage, and eventing. Whether you perform sliding stops with ease or road trot to glory, the Open Competition Program has a division for you! 
 
Competitions are already in progress for 2022. If you desire to participate in the AMHA Open Competition Program, please submit your application. Returning participants, remember that a new application must be submitted each year along with the program fee ($40 per horse).

The deadline to submit points for the current show season is November 1 each year.
 
Click HERE for the application.
 
Click HERE to Read More

Something New!

AMHA is excited to announce a brand new award division for its Open Competition program. Beginning for the 2023 season there will be an International award that will be awarded to the various different Open Competition divisions for all those that live and compete outside of the United States. All points from those competitors will go toward this award. This will be an annual high point award in the program with accumulation of points beginning November 1st, 2022.

Questions about this program should be directed to the Program Manager Nikki Dumas at (859) 448-5109 or nicole@morganhorse.com.
Our website information will begin being updated for 2022 shortly: After mid-January all these links will be updated.