Stable Sheet - April 2021 |
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An American Legacy - The Morgan Horse |
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Get the most out of this newsletter -
For those viewing this newsletter for the first time, it is published in three sections. At the bottom of section one & two you will be prompted to click a link to go to the next section. Be sure to "click here" where indicated to continue reading.
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Hi everyone-
It's official..Spring has sprung! The flowers and trees are in bloom, the days are getting longer and the weather is becoming more conducive for being out and enjoying the beauty that surrounds us. I think it is safe to say that we no longer have to worry about snow days and will now be looking forward to those lovely warm days. It is a great time to be living in and enjoying all the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
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And we all know what the best way is to enjoy our surroundings, right? Yep, that would be getting out on your Morgan horse and taking it all in. While some folks are getting ready for the upcoming show season, others are getting ready to hit the trails, and others are maybe looking forward to hitting the gaming circuit while others may be hitching up for a pleasant jog in a cart. What we all have in common is that we are doing this with our Morgans. We are getting the word out about the breed and letting everyone know that our horses are capable of doing it all. We can all be a part of the promotion of the Morgans.
Need a little push to help with the promotion? Here is an additional incentive to get your Morgan out front and center. As a member of the MHAO you are welcome to participate in two member only programs..the Open Incentive and the Ride and Drive program . The Open Incentive program is a reimbursement program. Did you know that you could get back up to a maximum of $100 per year per membership (up to $25 per event) by participating in this program? So, is this only good if you go to a horse show? Glad you asked...NO! Any activity or event is eligible if it is open to all breeds and requires a participation or entry fee. Events such as poker rides, open horse shows, parades, expositions, dressage events etc. are all examples of what is considered a qualifying event! What could be better..getting your Morgan out there AND being reimbursed while doing it. I say that is a win win for all!
OK, so you say you're not into those kind of events and just prefer to ride the trails. Well, we have a program for that, too! It is called the Ride and Drive program. For a nominal one time enrollment fee that is good for as long as you are a continuous member of MHAO you can track your eligible hours on an official MHAO log sheet and accrue your hours. At the end of the year, awards are presented to members who have hit specific bench marks. See the official rules and requirements on the MHAO website. Eligible hours are any hours spent riding or driving either for recreation, trail riding, practice or just exercising your horse! Now, come on, how easy is that! Once again, you have the opportunity to get your Morgan out there for the world to see and to get rewarded while doing it.
These programs are available only to members so PLEASE take advantage of them. They were designed for you to use and to help promote the Morgan horse. Rumors have been circulating in the equine world that the Morgan bred was endangered and would soon be extinct. Get your horses out there and prove to them that the breed is alive and thriving and still remains as versatile as they always were.
Kathy Christensen, MHAO President
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MHAO Board Meeting Minutes -
March 10, 2021
Click here to read the minutes from the March 10th Board Meeting.
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See more detail on this later in this newsletter and on our website.
Please share with anyone you think might be interested.
Offered for MHAO members only
(we welcome anyone to join us).
No age limit on this.
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Questions, contact Kathy Christensen
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MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity |
Initial Nomination in the year the foal is born - $45
Renewal fees - $25 each year
Class fees - $25 per class
by June 1st, $50 thereafter
Late nominations & renewals
are $100
For more information, click here to download the Futurity Rules. The Rules and all forms needed are available on our website.
Click here to download a nomination form to send to Gay
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Get Registered!
Show season is here!
And don't forget to turn in your points for shows & other competitions outside the NW Morgan circuit.
High Point forms
and information.
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A category will be added for
Virtual Shows.
If you compete at open competitions, don't forget the AMHA program highlighted later in this newsletter.
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What other things do you do with your Morgan horse? Do you attend clinics? Do you show at Open or Discipline Specific horse shows or events? Other events?
Check out the Open Incentive Program with MHAO
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Get reimbursed for a maximum of $25 per event up to $100 per year per membership. That is more than your membership fee!!
Available for all non-MHAO events
& non-Morgan based horse shows.
Click here for information about this program or to download an Open Incentive Reimbursement Form
For questions or assistance, contact:
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Nominations Are Still Being Accepted For The MHAO Humanitarian Award
Deadline is May 1st
Click here for more information about this program.
For questions or assistance, contact:
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The main page has the latest information. But hover over the main link on the website and you will have the option to look at past Youth newsletter issues and videos.
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The MHAO Youth Newsletter is out!
Click the flyer above to see it on the MHAO Youth Facebook Page
or go to the new Youth section of our website.
Thank you for the MHAO Youth newsletter Grace Martin, our MHAO Jr Director!
See a link to the AMHA Youth Scoop
Newsletter in Section 3 of this newsletter.
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MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet
Time to get your ad in!
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MHAO publishes the Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet annually to feature the stallions from our Stallion Service Auction and our Futurity horses. This booklet is distributed at the Oregon Morgan Classic, the Morgan Medallion, and C-Fair horse shows as well as at Nationals (others as our supply allows). Ads are needed to pay for its printing and distribution.
Take advantage of this publication to promote your breeding program or services.
Ad costs are very reasonable:
Full Page (7.5"x10") - $90
Inside front or back cover (7.5" x 10") - $100
Half Page (7.5"x 5") - $60
1/3 Page (7.5"x 3.5") - $40
1/4 Page (3.75"x 5") - $35
Business Card (3.5"x 2") - $25
Stallion Directory Section (3.75"x 5") - $30
Ads are due by June 1st.
Reserve your space now!
A 10% discount for MHAO Members or multiple ads applies.
For questions or to reserve space,
contact Gay Adams
Announcing Grace Martin as the
2021 Editor for the Booklet!
Thank you Grace!
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Applications for the 2021 MHAO Alex Mooney Scholarship are due by April 15th, 2021. |
Purpose
The Morgan Horse Association of Oregon (MHAO) Alexandra M. Mooney Memorial Scholarship is established to promote the values of learning, sharing, leading, volunteering and good sportsmanship inside and out of the arena. We do this by awarding an annual scholarship in any discipline, in equine education, to expand leadership skills, or in any trade. Our goal is to attract new youth to MHAO youth programs, thus promoting a future for our MHAO family.
Eligibility
The MHAO Alexandra M. Mooney Memorial Scholarship is available to any member of MHAO at the time of application who is interested in pursuing a career in any discipline that a college degree, trade school or post-education program could enhance. High school graduates or returning and transfer college students are eligible as well as repeat recipients.
Award Amount
A $500 scholarship may be awarded annually along with a gift of one 8” X 10” color photo with their Morgan shot by Howie Schatzberg or something equivalent.
Criteria
- Member of MHAO at time of application.
- Post-secondary education in any discipline or trade school.
- GPA of 3.0 or GED equivalent score in high school or college.
- Official Transcripts from most recent school attended (High School, College & Trade School to date).
- Two letters of recommendation are required. One letter must be from a current or previous teacher and one personal letter from a non-relative.
· Applicant’s one-page essay describing “Your reason for choosing your desired profession”, and “How your involvement with the Morgan horse breed has enhanced your life.”
Application to be postmarked no later than April 15, 2021
Return Completed Application to: MHAO Scholarship Committee Chair
Mary Grimes
705 Broadway St., S.W.
Albany, Oregon 97321-1901
Questions: Contact Mary Grimes,
(541) 967-7173 or Sara Breyman
We need donations for this fund so we can continue to offer it in the future. Contact Sara for more information or to make a donation.
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MHAO 2021 Spring Clinic
Video
Tips On Trace Clipping Your Horse
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This is a virtual clinic facilitated by Sara Breyman & Erin Silver.
Watch it now from here.
Learn about trace clipping, types of blades to use when, clipping prep, and what to do afterward to bring out the shine in your horse's coat.
Or go to our website to see this video and more under
We plan to continue to build our
inventory of videos!
Due to COVID-19,
this is our Spring Clinic for 2021.
Questions, contact:
Sara Breyman, (503) 930-8421
Erin Silver, (971) 600-8933
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Thank you Dallas, for all your hard work on the MHAO Website!
Explore the new updates!
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MHAO Is Proud To Announce The April 2021
Virtual Show for Youth & Jr. Participants
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Virtual Show Series For Exhibitors 21 and under
On A Morgan Horse
February, March & April 2021
Classes in Western Equitation, Hunt Seat Equitation, Saddle Seat Equitation & Showmanship will be offered in 4 age groups
How to enter and the amount of entry fees will follow by mid-February
The age groups are:
9 and Under
10 - 13
14 - 17
18 - 21
This is the last show in our series!
April Judge is To Be Determined
For The 3rd & Last Show In Our Series
Participants need to show on a Morgan horse,
but do not need to be an MHAO member.
This is a High Point series and there will be prizes awarded to
10th place in each age division.
The cost is $20.00 per class per show for non-MHAO members
and $15.00 per class per show for members.
An MHAO High Point Award category will also be
added to the MHAO High Point Program for
Virtual Showing
Click here to download the Virtual Show welcome letter
If the riding pattern is too large for your arena, simply make the best use you can of the space you have.
These classes are a wonderful opportunity to get some great feedback before show season is in full swing!
Patterns will be available by April 19th
April videos to be turned in by April 30th
For questions & patterns, Contact Diane Pixlee
Email your video to Diane Pixlee or mail it to her at
PO Box 744, Ephrata WA 98823
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What are your thoughts about these shows? How can we improve the concept?
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MHAO Stallion Service Auction |
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Our Auction Is Open For
Online Bidding
Close date is April 17th at 3pm PDT
If you do not have availability to bid online, you can call in your bid to Gay
"Other Item" donations will be accepted until April 17th
Click here to place a bid or see the bidding status of all the stallions
For questions or assistance:
Gay Adams, MHAO SSA Chair, (503) 936-4276
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A Request For News From Members |
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Karen Weiderman would love to showcase you and your horse in the Members section of the Stable Sheet newsletter (Section 2). Send her a story with some pictures.
She is also looking for stories from Morgan owners on how and when they got into the Morgan breed and what they have done since then.
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The Oregon Horse Council Is At Work For You |
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One of the goals of OHC is to share information across the horse industry and to keep an eye on what is happening in the Oregon Legislature that will affect the Equine industry within the State. Here is an example: |
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E-bikes on Public Lands: What Equestrians Should Know |
Public debate is likely to intensify in 2021 regarding the appropriate role of motorized electric bicycle (e-bike) use in outdoor recreation, including the appropriate role of electric mountain bikes (e-MTBs) among back country trails. Click here to go to the OHC website to see a condensed version of an article that appeared in the Winter 2020-21 newsletter of Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA).
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There is more information on the Oregon Horse Council & what it is doing in Section 3 of this newsletter. If you can, please join this organization. It needs members to help it continue to do all it can to protect the Equine Industry in Oregon. It offers memberships for business owners & entities as well as for individuals and families. |
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Words of Wisdom For the Equestrian Competitor |
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOOD AND GREAT! |
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Across many disciplines in riding, competitors seek to catch the judge’s attention, whether it be with show shirts encrusted with bling and fringe that sashays when you lope, riding on the quarter-line to stay close to where the judge stands, or even calling out or making other noises. These methods all center around one idea: strengthening ring presence. No matter how correctly and effectively you ride, your efforts can be (and often are) overlooked if you lack that extra spark, the look of confidence and competence that convinces a judge to look twice.
Although this effect can be replicated partially by flashy attire or strategic circling of the judge, there is no true substitute for having the poise to impress the judge as soon as you step into the arena. In intercollegiate horsemanship especially, where solid-colored shirts, black chaps, and black hat are standard over flashy colors and patterns, riders have to rely on their overall expression to catch the judge’s eye.
Listed below are five ways to improve ring presence.
1. Fake it till you make it.
If you enter the arena with square shoulders and your chin up, you can look confident even if that’s the last thing you feel. Those horsemanship pants may be giving you the worst wedgie of your life, you could be thinking about that essay you really should have started last week, or you could be downright terrified that you won’t get along with the horse you drew. If you focus on these misgivings, both you and your horse will tense up, leading to a less fluid and smooth ride. Take a deep breath, say “I am confident,” and continue on your way. Use it as a mantra if necessary, repeating it to yourself until you believe it well enough to convince the judge it’s true with your body language.
2. Keep riding.
If you make a mistake, don’t let it change your riding style. Don’t sigh, don’t slump your shoulders, don’t grab your horse’s mouth in retaliation. Continue on as though it didn’t happen, and sometimes a small mistake might go unnoticed if you show no reaction to it. Even if it was a major fault, show no difference in attitude—if nothing else, this displays good sportsmanship and that you understand the value of perseverance and working past problems. Oftentimes, the ability to lose with grace offers more valuable learning experiences in the long run than if you had placed well in the class.
3. Make sure everything fits.
Clothing that is clean, neat, and fits well can showcase a good rider’s equitation, and on the contrary, clothes that don’t fit well or are otherwise distracting make it nearly impossible for a rider to look his or her best. Spending $50 on a plain shirt, tailored to fit perfectly, is more appropriate than wearing a $2,000 shirt that doesn’t fit
correctly. Too-big clothing hides the
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rider’s position and can flap around while riding, inhibiting the judge from being able to draw an accurate conclusion on equitation. Similarly, too-small clothing is unflattering and, in the case of chaps that are too short, can make a rider’s legs look shorter than they really are.
4. Learn by example.
Watch videos of other riders you admire, and strive to emulate their styles of riding if that’s appropriate for your discipline. If you show against someone who consistently places above you, study the way they ride and consider implementing some of their strengths into the way you ride. In group practices or lessons, always listen to the coach’s feedback to other riders, even if it doesn’t necessarily apply to your ride that day — you may pick up a detail, however small, that could be the difference between a win and not placing somewhere down the road.
5. Make it look easy.
Maintaining a pleasant facial expression while riding is not an easy task, but it has a huge bearing on the judge’s overall picture of you. If your resting face looks angry, afraid, or bored, make an effort to hold a relaxed, attentive expression while showing. If you look like you’re struggling, the judge will notice, which undermines an otherwise solid and confident ride.
Creating a strong show ring presence has been one of the most difficult things to learn throughout my riding career. There have been countless practices when my coach has stopped me to say, “Your equitation is fine, but can you just… look a little brighter?” Based on my coaches’ input, I have become better-acquainted with the factors that make a rider stand out in the arena. They have taught me the importance of walking in with an expression that tells the judge you are the best rider in the class, and that you can prove it — not in a cocky or snide sense, but with composed confidence.
Go riding!
Author: Horse Nation and passed on by Delaney Beard.
Thank you for sharing Delaney!
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The nation's premiere equine exposition and equestrian gathering will take place this spring as a free virtual event! Join us on April 8-11 for a digital equestrian experience featuring shopping guides, educational presentations, interviews with clinicians and performers, competition, and much more! Visit www.equineaffaire.com and follow us on social media!
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Horse Illustrated to Feature Morgans —
AMHA Offers An Advertising Opportunity
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The Morgan will be the featured breed in Horse Illustrated’s July 2021 issue. Horse Illustrated is the high circulation, general interest equine publication with more than 70,000 print subscribers, newsstand distribution from Walmart to Tractor Supply to Barnes and Noble, as well as an online presence.
AMHA plans on supporting the feature with advertising to promote our breed. The AMHA marketing committee will sponsor a two-page spread illustrating the breed’s versatility and advertising AMHA’s programs. There are two ways AMHA members can get involved:
1. Directory pages: AMHA is designing a state-by-state directory under the heading “Where To Meet The Morgan.” This directory will enable the general public to locate a farm to 1) take a riding or driving lesson on a Morgan horse, 2) obtain assistance in locating a Morgan horse for purchase, or 3) be able to stop by to visit Morgan horses. This is not the appropriate venue for farms limited to specific services such as boarding, training or show horse sales only. Advertisers in this directory should be open to working with the general public. Farms meeting this criteria can be listed on this page for $25/per listing (this is half the cost of the listing; AMHA is funding the additional cost as a benefit). A sample layout is included in this post. To participate, fill out the information requested in this link. AMHA will bill members $25 for inclusion.
2. Individual, private advertising: If you want to promote independently in conjunction with the breed feature you can contact Horse Illustrated’s advertising representative directly. They are offering their least expensive contract rate to AMHA members (Full page, $1,450; Half page, $870; Quarter page, $580—design service is included in the price). Contact Darien, (707) 280-1074 or darienb@egmediamags.com. Their deadline is May 4th. Earlier is always well-advised.
AMHA believes this is an opportunity to share the story of our amazing breed with members of the more general equine community.
Looking at Option 1 - Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity subsidized by AMHA. Help people find Morgan horses in Oregon! It's easy!
Just follow the requested link and fill out the information.
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Everyone wants to know more about bits and biting, it’s not often a topic that people talk about so we asked the best guy we know to discuss the why, how and tips to Bits & Bitting. Join Garn Walker 14th of April here on CDW, 8pm CST. Click flyer to go to Facebook site.
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New Movie From DreamWorks |
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ABOUT
An epic adventure about a headstrong girl longing for a place to belong who discovers a kindred spirit when her life intersects with a wild horse, Spirit Untamed is the next chapter in the beloved story from DreamWorks Animation.
Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) never really knew her late mother, Milagro Navarro (Eiza González, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw), a fearless horse-riding stunt performer from Miradero, a small town on the edge of the wide-open frontier.
Like her mother, Lucky isn’t exactly a fan of rules and restrictions, which has caused her Aunt Cora (Academy Award® winner Julianne Moore) no small amount of worry. Lucky has grown up in an East Coast city under Cora’s watchful eye, but when Lucky presses her own luck with one too many risky escapades, Cora picks up stakes and moves them both back with Lucky’s father, Jim (Oscar® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal), in Miradero.
Lucky is decidedly unimpressed with the sleepy little town. She has a change of heart when she meets Spirit, a wild Mustang who shares her independent streak, and befriends two local horseback riders, Abigail Stone (Mckenna Grace, Captain Marvel) and Pru Granger (Marsai Martin, Little). Pru’s father, stable owner Al Granger (Emmy winner Andre Braugher, Fox’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine), is the best friend of Lucky’s father.
When a heartless horse wrangler (Emmy nominee Walton Goggins, FX’s Justified) and his team plan to capture Spirit and his herd and auction them off to a life of captivity and hard labor, Lucky enlists her new friends and bravely embarks on the
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adventure of a lifetime to rescue the horse who has given her freedom and a sense of purpose, and has helped Lucky discover a connection to her mother’s legacy and to her Mexican heritage that she never expected.
Spirit Untamed is the next chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s beloved franchise that began with the 2002 Oscar-nominated film Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron and includes an Emmy-winning TV series. The film is directed by Elaine Bogan (Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Television’s Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia) and is produced by Karen Foster (co-producer, How to Train Your Dragon). The film’s co-director is Ennio Torresan (head of story, The Boss Baby), and the film’s score is by composer Amie Doherty (Amazon’s Undone, DreamWorks Animation’s Marooned).
Cast:
- Isabela Merced
- Julianne Moore
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Marsai Martin
- Mckenna Grace
- Walton Goggins
- Andre Braugher and Eiza González
Crew:
- Elaine Bogan (Director)
- Karen Foster (Producer)
The movie is slated for release in theaters only on June 4, 2021 through Universal Pictures.
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The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is on now! Reserve your tickets ahead of time.
Click picture to go to ticket site.
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Articles & Information From The Horse Network |
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Q&A: CAN YOU INSURE A HORSE DURING AN EHV OUTBREAK? |
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The current EHV-1 outbreak in Europe, and subsequent cases in the U.S., has many wondering about the role of equine insurance and if it’s even possible to get insured if your horse has potentially been exposed to EHV-1.
Laura Connaway, grand prix jumper rider and president of Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services, Inc., addresses the questions her firm is commonly asked in these types of situations and sheds light on what horse owners can expect from insurance carriers during this time.
As an equine insurance professional, how often are you confronted with Equine Herpes Virus (EHV)?
Various strains of EHV crop up from time to time. The U.S. had a significant increase in cases in 2006 and again in 2013, for example. Every five or so years we seem to have an uptick and it usually happens when horses are in a concentrated area. The insurance carriers have a pulse on issues such as EHV outbreaks and will alert us (the insurance agency) to specific areas of the country that may be dealing with it at any given time.
As a barn owner or venue, is there any special coverage that can be secured to protect themselves should an outbreak take place on the property?
No, there is no special coverage that a barn owner or venue can hold for a contagious disease. As a horse owner, you bring your horse to the new barn or venue and compete at your own risk so it’s up to the individual to make sure their horse(s) are safe.
How likely are insurance carriers to issue insurance coverage amid an EHV scare?
Each carrier has a little bit of a different take on it and some are more reactive than others. Currently, some carriers are being more sensitive about where the horses are located and what exposures they may have had, while other carriers are not quite as concerned.
From an insurance agency and carrier perspective, the process for dealing with an EHV (or other viral) outbreak is something that we go through on a regular basis—it’s very similar to dealing with a severe weather event. For example, as category storms and weather warnings crop up, the insurance carriers will cover exactly what they
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say they will cover for their current customers. Nothing about the storm
changes how they manage their existing customers or “risks.” Carriers often limit risk by not taking on new customers in the storm’s path.
So, if your horse has been exposed to EHV or has been in an area where EHV is confirmed, it’s possible that certain carriers will not want to open themselves up to new risks and therefore not issue new insurance coverage for a given time, but again, it depends on the carrier.
Is it possible to get insurance coverage for a horse being imported from Europe during an EHV outbreak?
It’s a little trickier given the current EHV-1 outbreak in Europe. However, this is changing daily so my advice would be to speak with your insurance agency directly as they can assist in finding the best option for you.
What factors do insurance carriers take into consideration when they are alerted to an EHV outbreak?
As we’re binding coverage, the carrier will need to know where the horse is, what it’s been doing, and where it has been to understand the horse’s exposure to EHV, if any.
Any tips for horse owners looking to properly insure their horses amid an event such as an EHV outbreak?
Whether we’re dealing with an EHV outbreak or not, it’s important to make sure that the horse is insured on the front end. By that I mean that all risks and exposures should be presented upfront so that the carrier is fully aware of the risk they are accepting.
Since 1992, Connaway & Associates has built a strong reputation as a reliable partner in competition and in business. Connaway and Associates is licensed in 48 states and offers competitive insurance coverage options through several A-rated admitted insurance carriers.
About the author.
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Laura Connaway is a grand prix jumper rider and president of Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services, Inc. Learn more at www.connaway.net.
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Another article from Horse Network:
Click here to read: HIRING TRAINERS FOR YOUR FARM: EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR?
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When you ask me why I spend so much money keeping my horse— |
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When you ask me why I spend so much money keeping my horse, I think about the little girl seeking refuge in his mane when boys broke her heart.
I think about the time he caught the same girl’s tears when she ran away because her parents were fighting.
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When the loneliness and anxiety at college was overwhelming for that now older girl, and a long trail ride made her remember where home is.
I think about the National Champion title that horse gave her and the countless ribbons and garlands that came before it. The friends that were made, the memories that followed. All because of him.
He lent her confidence when she needed it most, a sense of freedom when she felt trapped, and a soft nose when she sought comfort.
He became her home when her parents got divorced and her childhood house was sold. He became the constant when everything she knew was changing.
He is with her until the end. He has paid his little girl, now grown into a woman, in ways dollars can’t count.
So don’t tell me my horses are a waste of money because I’ll show you a million reasons why they aren’t.
Thank you for sharing this,
Jeanne Arcuri
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Morgan Model Horse Toy For 3 and Over |
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Sunny Days Entertainment Deluxe Morgan Horse Toy - Life Like Sounds and Moving Head | 14 Realistic Accessories with Detachable Saddle | Brushable Mane and Tail | Blue Ribbon Champions |
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- Push horse's head down for a variety of realistic horse sounds. Listen for the cute trotting and whinnies as you move the neck up and down.
- Make pretend play time more fun with the articulated head section that moves up, down and all around. Feels just like a real horse.
- Brush the textured mane and tail with one of the included grooming accessories. Groom and style the horse just like a real one!
- Saddle up for hours of playtime! This horse even features a detachable saddle, sure to win best in show.
- 14 realistic accessories to care for your horse including grooming kit, apple, trouphy. mouth line and more!
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AMHA Open Competition Program
The Open Competition Program showcases some of the Morgan breed's best ambassadors, and as a promotional tool, it can't be beat. Surveys show that most new Morgan owners discover the breed though friends and seeing Morgans compete at open events.
Don't let your hard work and success go unnoticed! Whether you are competing for your own accomplishment or to promote your business, if your Morgan is competing against other breeds in open competition, you are invited to join the AMHA Open Competition Program to earn year-end awards.
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 just enjoy a good egg and spoon race, perform sliding stops with ease, or road trot to glory, the Open Competition Program has a division for you! The deadline to submit points for the current show season is November 1 each year.
Morgan Medallion Awards
In addition to yearly high point awards, Medallion awards for special individual achievement are presented in each of the 7 core activities. For horses attaining the medallion requirements, the honor of bronze, silver, gold, or platinum medallions will be hard to top. Horses may take as many years as needed to earn the required points.
Sport Horse Award
For questions on the Open Competition Program, please contact AMHA at (802) 985-4944.
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Important News From AMHA Youth |
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AMHA Youth Exciting Announcement
AMHA Youth is excited to bring you the newly renovated Black Hawk Level of the Merit Program!! Now you can find it online on the AMHA Youth Website!
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From Platinum Performance |
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Does Your Horse Have Gastric Health Issues?
Signs of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome can include:
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Weight Loss
- Recurrent mild to moderate colic
- Teeth grinding or yawning
- Poor hair coat
- "Girthiness" or general sensitivity
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Gastric Health Tip
A forage-based diet is critical for normal, healthy gastric function. Acid is constantly being secreted into the horse's stomach, and the horse's GI tract is designed to utilize a continuous trickle of high-fiber feed like pasture grass or hay to naturally buffer the stomach’s acidic juices and protect the intestinal lining. Providing consistent access to forage is the first step to maintaining a healthy gastric environment.
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Featured Articles From Platinum Magazine |
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Click here to read "Understanding Ulcers In Horses"
Managing Your Horse's Response To Allergens"
Always good information, but they are also trying to sell their product. I include this article for the information it provides, not as an endorsement of their product.
Click here to see "Educational Podcasts from Platinum Performance"
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Attention Saddle Seat Riders & Those Interested In Learning More About It! |
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UPHA Saddle Seat Equitation Judges Guide And Workout Manual Volume 3 |
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Grace Martin on Alltitude |
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The UPHA Equitation Committee has been hard at work on a new version of the UPHA Saddle Seat Equitation Workout Manual. Volume 3 includes 100 newly created patterns and is available for purchase. UPHA professional members may download a free pdf of the manual by logging into the member portal and clicking the Professional Resources tab. This manual contains helpful information for riders, instructors and also judges. It includes details about a rider’s correct position, rail work, class requirements, workouts, judging specific classes, troubleshooting and faults and annoyances to watch for. |
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Saddle Seat riding is fun! |
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New FEI Rule - Whiskers Are In!! |
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Pegasus Equestrian Resort and Venue Update |
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Pegasus Equestrian Resort and Venue filed a final Destination Resort Application(DR) on March 15, 2021. The application and supporting information can be seen on our web site at www.pegasuseq.com/#filearchive.
The Douglas County Oregon Planning Commission will hold an in-person public hearing on April 15th at 6 pm in Roseburg, Oregon.
At this public hearing, the Planning Commission can either deny the DR application or approve the DR application with conditions. Our hope is they approve the DR application with conditions. While the 2,800 acre Heavens Gate site is currently approved for 1/2-acre home sites with a resort hotel and minor equestrian uses, our application changes the current approval to keep the site in one piece with NO home sites, NO subdivision, and NO time shares.
Pegasus is not a real estate development. Pegasus is not asking for any zone change, concessions, or public subsidies.
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Pegasus is an equestrian competition venue and is required by State of Oregon and Douglas County land use laws to also include a minimum 150-room resort hotel in order to receive approval for the equestrian competition venue.
To move forward, we need letters of support from you and your organization for the public hearing for a Destination Resort with the Douglas County Planning Commission.
Letters need to be sent in by April 2nd to make the staff report. These can be emailed to:
plnclerk1@co.douglas.or.us and/or mailed to Douglas County Planning Department, 1036 SE Douglas Avenue, Douglas County Courthouse - Justice Building - Room 106, Roseburg, OR 97470. We would also like to receive copies at our email info@pegasuseq.com.
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Oregon doesn't have a facility like this. Attendees in support of this or wanting to make a comment are invited to the April 15th public hearing. MHAO has sent a support letter.
The Oregon Horse Council has also sent a support letter.
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Let your child have a bad ride.
I know you want to protect them from the hardships of this world.
I know you want to give them success and good experiences.
I know you don't want to see them get hurt. To see them fall. To see them fail.
But, hear me out, let your child have a bad ride.
Let them cry the tears of frustration.
Let them shake the sand out from the inside of their riding pants.
Let them face the fear building inside of them.
Let them step back on again.
Yes, let your child have a bad ride.
Let them hate the horse that challenges them.
Let them learn what fight and passion and ambition mean.
Let them realize that when they refuse to quit, the horse will take the time to listen.
Grant them the joy of realizing that they are connecting with another living being.
Grant them the joy of realizing that they, although they are small, can be powerful.
Grant them the joy of seeing their hard work pay off, through the days of tears can come a love unspeakable.
Yes, let your child have a bad ride.
Afterall, life will grant us plenty of them.
written by Sarah Crouse!
Thank you for sharing this,
Kathleen DeFazio
Another good example of an answer to
"Why horses?"
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Oregon Horse Council Presents -
Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Seminar
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November 6-7, 2021 - McMinnville OR |
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This is an important course for anyone who owns, boards, cares for, trains, or transports horses or other large animals. Sign up now if you want to get in. The class is already filling up!
Let Brandi know you are an MHAO member when you register.
Click flyer to register
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Your Business Card Here
Just $10 for 12 months
Other Options:
Full page - $25 per issue
Half page - 15 per issue
Quarter page - $10 per issue
Discounts for multiple months
Free classifieds!
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To advertise in the Stable Sheet, contact Gay Adams - (503) 936-4276 or
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Looking For A Horsey Movie To Watch? |
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From Melanie Anderson on Facebook and shared by Karen Weiderman:
"A movie on Prime with a good looking young Russell Crowe. It had good reviews so I watched it. It is a 1993 film. It was entertaining & the filming was excellent. Very reminiscent of Man From Snowy River. At the end before credits began it said In Memory of or Dedicated to Elyne Mitchell. I thought- humm- who is this Elyne Mitchell. If you are my age you grew up reading The Black Stallion & Island Stallion series. This lady wrote a series of children books called The Silver Brumby. You understand why the movie was partly narrated when you know this bit of info. Pretty cool,"
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2021 Morgan Horse Show Events |
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Time to line up your calendar for 2021 |
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Key Classic Benefit Show - May 6-9, 2021
C-Fair Charity Morgan Regional - August 5-8, 2021
Put on by the Morgan Horse Club of Washington State
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe WA
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We are hard at work making plans for the 2021 show season!! Watch for our announcement for when the prize lists are available. We are hoping to have them updated on the website by March. We are excited to be adding Lippitt Morgan classes to both shows in addition to our wonderful line up of classes for Morgan’s, Saddlebred’s, Friesians, and 'Open to all Breed' Classes.
Excitement is building as we contemplate getting back in the show ring.
Yes! We will have shows this year! And Key Classic Charity Show is first up!
This Important note from Linda Collins:
Good afternoon!!
Please note the following additions and changes to the class schedule:
Class 44.1 Adult Showmanship 18 and Over
Class 80 ASB 5 Gaited Jr Exhibitor
Class 156.1 ASB 5 Gaited Jr Exhibitor Stake
Class 101.1 ASB 5 Gaited Amateur
Class 192 ASB 5 Gaited Amateur Stake
Class 66.1 Morgan Western Pleasure Jr Exhibitor 13 and under
Class 73 Morgan Western Pleasure Jr Exhibitor 14-17
Class 114 Morgan Western Equitation Jr Equitation 14-17
Class 120.1 Morgan Western Equitation Jr Exhibitor 13 and under
All changes and revisions have been made to the online prizelist.
We are also having a fantastic YOUTH OF THE YEAR CONTEST that will be completely virtual! Send the YOTY sign up form (in the show premium) by April 15th in order to compete in this year's contest.
We cannot wait to see everyone soon!!
Linda Collins
Timber Creek Stables
206-200-2099
Key entry close date extended to April 17th
Your SPONSORSHIPS will be greatly appreciated.
And, if you are not exhibiting this time,
don't forget to come and see your friends!
Here is a list of hotels in the area:
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We are looking forward to a fun show season ahead. |
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California SpringFest
Horse Show Update
April 22-25, 2021
Murieta Equestrian Center
Rancho Murieta CA
Our 2021 show is on! Mark your calendars for: April 22-25.
The California Equine Foundation is proud to announce that Tom Bombolis will be our official judge!
If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact show manager
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PNW Morgan Horse Show
August 26-29, 2021
Hi folks! Although the 2020 show season didn’t turn out the way anyone had hoped, we are excited to announce our show dates for 2021! Please join us August 26-29, 2021 at the Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit in Spanaway WA.
Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!
Kaitlin Lebon
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Mother Lode
Dressage Schooling Show
(Classic & Western)
September 2, 2021
Mother Lode Morgan & California Gypsy Horse Show
September 3-5, 2021
Save the date for this wonderful show at the exquisite Rancho Murietta Equestrian Center. This A-rated Morgan Horse Show includes Saddleseat, Driving, Western Dressage, Cowboy Dressage, Classic Dressage, Hunter, Western, Jumping, Trail, and Ranch classes. The beautiful Gypsy horses join us in this fun filled show and we have plenty of classes open to all breeds. There is truly something for everyone!
We are off to a great start! Our Mother Lode Schooling and Rated Show information is now available on our website!
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New From Far West Horse Shows |
Not this year!
Rescheduled for 2022
High Desert Summer Showcase
June 29 - July 2, 2022
Wednesday - Saturday
Non-USEF Approved Show
Open and Breed Classes For Morgan, Saddlebred, & Friesian Horses
Judges: Bill and Lisa Waller
Show Manager: Lori Nelson
Show Secretary: Kelly McFaul
Deschutes County Fairgrounds,
Redmond OR
More information will follow
as the time gets closer.
Questions, contact
Marli Perry, (541) 548-3541
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Far West Cowboy Dressage Gathering
July 23-25, 2021
2 Rings Only
1st come, 1st served
Register early!
Rim Rock Riders Event Center
Powell Butte (Brasada) OR
Judges:
The Honorable Dee Myers
The Honorable Nonny Largent
More info to follow in May
Questions: Contact
Marli Perry, (541) 548-3541
Both shows:
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Morgan Medallion
Regional Show
July 22-25, 2021
South Point Equestrian Center
Las Vegas, NV
Morgans, Saddlebreds, &
Hackney Ponies!
I'll take the prize behind door number one! It's whaaaaat? A trip to fabulous Las Vegas??? Yes! That's right!
Here's your code to get the best rate at the show hotel: MOR0722 (three letters and four numbers) We'll post a link on Facebook that takes you right to reservations.
Book your room at South Point today and we'll see you July 22-25, 2021
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OMC Update
June 16-19, 2021
Oregon Horse Center,
Eugene OR
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We are hard at work making plans for the 2021 Oregon Morgan Classic Horse Show!
We can't wait to see you!
OMC Judges
Ron Bartholomew - Main Judge
Peggy Bond-Heath -
Working Western
Renee Johnson -
Dressage
ATTENTION
OMC Attendees!
If the Olympics are not cancelled, the Olympic Field Trials are again scheduled to take place the same time as the OMC show. Hotels are not agreeing to reserve a block of rooms at a reduced rate for us this year, and reservations are filling up fast.
Make your reservations early whether at a hotel, a space for an RV or trailer at the Oregon Horse Center or elsewhere, or at a home or B&B! You might also be able to rent a motorhome.
And call in your class & stall needs to Karen.
Karen Breckenridge, OMC Show Chair, (503) 580-4716
Some Hotels in the Area:
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites - Springfield
1920 Main Street, Springfield
541-744-9100
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Eugene - Springfield
520 Harlow Road, Springfield
541-741-3908
Super 8 by Wyndam
3315 Gateway Street, Springfield
541-579-2692
Make your housing reservations NOW!!
Are You Interested In Supporting OMC As A Sponsor?
With the cancellation of our show last year, if you are able - we could sure use your support.
Click here to see our sponsorship packages. Pledge your support to Karen.
Karen Breckenridge, Show Chair
(503) 580-4716
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Anyone interested in being a vendor at the Oregon Morgan Classic? Advertising in the show program?
Contact Gay Adams
(503) 936-4276
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Donations needed for the OMC Silent Auction!
If you can donate, please contact Erin Silver or Kathy Christensen.
Erin Silver, (971) 600-8933
Kathy Christensen, (503) 391-9047
The prize list will be out by month end.
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Morgan Grand National & World Championship Horse Show
October 9-16, 2021
State Fair Park, Oklahoma City OK
Prize lists will be available online in May, in the June issue of The Morgan Horse, at Regional shows throughout the year, or by contacting Peggy Hatfield.
Here is the Latest!
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Click here to see a more expansive list of Morgan & local events -
something for everyone!
Updated 3/10/2021
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For the most comprehensive centralized list of Equine events in Oregon, go to the Oregon Horse Council website: |
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The Morgan Medallion Regional Horse Show |
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Do you know other dates for your shows or discipline of your choice events? Please send them to me to publish. It is time to cross our fingers and start looking forward to a better year ahead!
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Chase Manhattan
(Tug Hill Commando x Double M Temptation)
1996 - 2021
Some horses take your breath away the very first time you lay eyes on them. CH Chase Manhattan, was that kind of horse for me. He was one of the most elegant Western pleasure Horses to grace the Show ring. Chase crossed the Rainbow Bridge at 4:00 on March 19th like the Champion & Gentleman that he always was. He was beautiful, kind and exceptional. I have a box of Blue Ribbons, Coolers , and retired Trophies that give credit to his impact in the show ring. But none of that compares to the nickers, nuzzles and beautiful rides and memories he left me with. He is buried in his paddock with the big oak tree overlooking his little band of neighboring mares. God Speed my Beautiful Boy I am eternally grateful for everyday that I could call you my own.
Patricia West
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Patricia. We are so sorry for her loss
and the loss of this wonderful stallion to the Morgan breed.
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NF Solitaire
(Funquest Trumpeteer x Beckridge Kathleen)
1994 - 2021
The lovely NF Solitaire "Lilly" passed away today at age 27. She was a beloved member of the Silver/Nicks family. The same vet that first saw her as a foal and cared for her throughout her life was the same vet that tended to her in her last days.
In 2000 Lilly gave birth to her only foal, Skittles (NF Nikulas). Lilly's parents were Funquest Trumpeteer and Beckridge Kathleen. Her 37 year old sire, Pete, and 21 year old Skittles survive her. She will be greatly missed.
Mike & Erin Silver, Silver Mesa Morgans
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Silver and Nicks family.
Our horses do become a part of us. So sorry for your loss.
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Included in the next Sections:
Section 2:
Meet MHAO Members
Member News
Section 3:
MHAO Requests for Volunteers
Advertising Thru MHAO
Classified Ads
How to become an MHAO Member
Oregon Horse Council News
USEF News
AMHA News
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