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MHAO Stable Sheet -
April 2025
| | An American Legacy - The Morgan Horse | | Just one section this month! | | From Your Board Of Directors | | |
Happy Spring to you all-
The weather is getting better but its not quite there yet. Those warmer days are just around the corner and soon we will all be able to enjoy our horses in warmer weather with those longer days! Don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to that. In the meantime, there are events coming up that will allow you to enjoy the Morgans even if you can’t ride out in the weather.
As I mentioned in my last month’s message, the Stallion Service auction is in full swing.
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Gay Adams has 27 beautiful Morgan stallions in the auction that represent different breeding lines and the diversity within our breed. There is a type for all those interested in breeding their mares. In addition, to the stallions being offered, there are “other” items available for you to bid on. Currently, there are items such as a mini vacation getaway, stalls for OMC and Key or C-Fair, ads to be placed in various publications and even a clinician offering their expertise! Please check the auction out on a regular basis as that very often new items will be added. Remember the auction ends on Saturday, April 19th at 3:00 PDT. If you have questions, please contact Gay Adams at sunstonemorgans@comcast.net or call (503) 936-4276.
Coming up on Sunday, April 13th, our annual spring clinic will be held at Silver Tail Farms in Creswell. Patricia Carlson, our program chair, has arranged for a Western Dressage clinic featuring Deborah Spence as our clinician. Ms. Spence has trained, ridden and coached students from Intro to high level dressage during her career. We are fortunate to have such an individual with such a wealth of knowledge to come and instruct the attendees. For further information, please contact Patricia at patricia@dressagemorgans.com or call (503) 851-1950.
At the time of this note, there are a few spots available for riders and space for auditors as well.
In addition, the annual General Membership meeting will be held during the lunch break at the clinic. Please come and join the meeting so that you can meet your board members and be up to date with the clubs activities. The Board wants to hear from you, too. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kathy
at mike-kak@Q.com or call (503) 391-9047.
Finally, on April 26th and 27th, MHAO will be represented at the Oregon Ag Fest held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. The Ag Fest is an event that introduces the agriculture industry to families to help them better understand the important role agriculture plays in their lives. Of course, one of the important animals in agriculture is the horse and more importantly, the Morgan horse. MHAO has for the past two years had a presence at the Oregon Ag Fest by having a booth and an equine representative of the breed there. Over 2,500 people will visit the Ag Fest and this is the perfect opportunity for them to be introduced to the first true American breed, the Morgan horse. MHAO will be there for both days and will have an educational booth set up. If you are interested in helping volunteer at the booth and sharing you love, knowledge and excitement about the Morgan horse, please contact Erin Silver at
silvermesamorgan@msn.com or call (971) 600-8933.
As you can see, there is a lot going on! Your board is working hard to provide a little something for everyone. Please take advantage of what is being offered!
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Click here to view the Minutes from the March 19, 2025 MHAO Board Meeting.
Minutes for the General Membership Meeting on April 13th will post next month. The meeting is scheduled for May 21st via conference call at 7:30pm. Let Kathy Christensen know if you would like to attend. Members are welcome.
Click here to see the Board's meeting schedule.
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Members Needed - Come Join Us!
Close date for the Directory has been extended.
New close date to be determined.
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Calling All Members To Help Us In Our Membership Drive
"As a part of our small community, each of us plays a vital
role in preserving and promoting the Morgan horse."
Ashleigh Wood
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If you have not renewed yet, please do. If you know someone who owns a Morgan horse but is not a current member, please ask them to join. We are stronger together. The main mission of MHAO is the preservation and promotion of this wonderful breed. We can't do it without members. MHAO offers a full array of programs for our members as highlighted in this newsletter and on our website - www.morganhorseoregon.com. The website will be updated this month. Your voice is very important to our success. We need you as a member in order to remain a viable and highly valued organization able to serve you.
Individual Membership - $30 (gives you 1 vote)
Family Membership - $35 (gives you 2 votes)
Another way you can help: if an MHAO member sells a Morgan horse to a first time Morgan owner, that new owner can have a free MHAO membership in the year of purchase. Just fill out a membership form with them and send it to Karen Breckenridge as outlined on the form. Where it asks for payment information write "First Time Morgan Owner", and who the horse was purchased from. It will be our job to earn their paid membership thereafter. Send me their email address so I can add them to our distribution list for the Stable Sheet - send to sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
Click here to download the 2025 Membership Form
Click here to see our current membership list as of 4/10/2025
Members who have renewed since 4/10/2025:
Lindsay Naas
Chris Laine
Kyla Davidson
Please renew today! We need your voice & your support.
For questions or to volunteer to help, contact Kathy Christensen
mike-kak@Q.com
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Calling all members who offer a service or product in any industry
Do you have a business card? You can put it in the monthly Stable Sheet newsletter for just $10 per year. Let MHAO members know what you do, and give them an easy way to contact you! Ads are also welcome at very reasonable rates.
Ads in the Stable Sheet help offset the cost of providing it to you. Your help would be much appreciated.
Other Size ads also available at very reasonable rates.
Questions, contact: Gay Adams
Email or text your card to:
(503) 936-4276
sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
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Close date for ads in the 2025 MHAO Directory is March 31st.
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Close Date for the Membership Directory has been extended.
New date yet to be determined.
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MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet
Get Your Ad In By June 1st
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We are accepting ads now for the 2025 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet.
Currently we still have the inside back cover and the back cover available.
Rates are very reasonable.
Don't miss out!
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Our auction is open for online bidding. It will close on April 19th at 3pm PDT.
Click here to go to the bid site.
Stallion Services and Other Items
Are available for your bid.
Those without access to bid on line can call in their bids to Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276
| | | We Have An Outstanding Line-Up Of 26 Stallions For 2025 | | | | | Ingate's Eye Of The Tiger |
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- A stay at the Out 'N About Treehouse Resort
- A full page ad in the 2025 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet
- A stall at the Oregon Morgan Classic
- A clinic facilitated by Susie Morgan at your location
- A full page black & white ad in the Morgan Horse Magazine
- A stall at either the Key Classic or the C-Fair Regional
- A day with Merin Maggi at Maggi STables in Hollister CA
- Four Limited Edition numbered prints by Jeanne Mellin
- Two "must have" Morgan books by Jeanne Mellin
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For more information, go to our auction website.
Get your bids in TODAY!
The Auction will close at 3pm PDT on
April 19th, 2025
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All Types Of Competitions Count
OMC Counts Double!
New category added for Half Morgans. They have one category for all disciplines
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Here Is What Is New!
- Points earned at the Oregon Morgan Classic count double!
- There is a new category for Half Morgans for all disciplines. You need to be able to document the horse's Morgan ancestry.
- Remember, all point submissions need to be sent in by US Mail. It's too easy for email submissions to be lost or not come through.
- Although not new, don't forget about our Virtual Show category.
Basically every type of competition out there is covered by this program. Let us know if we missed one. But you need to be a member of MHAO to be eligible, and you need to turn in your points.
Here is the scoop on our program and how it works.
Click here to download a Point Submission Form. Print several so you have them on hand.
Click here to download a copy of the program.
For questions or assistance, contact Erin Silver, silvermesamorgans@msn.com
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Click here to see information about our Youth Program
Are you interested in competing in the Youth Of The Year Program?
MHAO offers a Youth Of The Year (YOTY) competition at the Oregon Morgan Classic (OMC) in June. It is sponsored by a donation from the Nancy Falk trust. This is a qualifier for the main contest at the Morgan Grand National in October.
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Sierra Breckenridge has put together a study guide for you to use in getting ready to compete in the Youth of The Year contests both locally and at the main event. Thank you Sierra! This guide is now available on our website, or you can download it here.
The Youth of the Year winner at the Oregon Morgan Classic for the Senior Level becomes eligible to represent OMC at the National competition. If they go to Nationals and compete in the YOTY program on behalf of OMC, MHAO offers a reimbursement of up to $400 toward their expenses. A copy of their travel receipts are required.
Want more information on the Youth Of The Year Program? Check out the AMHA information.
MHAO also offers an educational scholarship. See more information below.
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MHAO Alexandra M. Mooney Memorial Scholarship
Close Date May 15th
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This scholarship is funded via donations and is available for application by all MHAO members - no age limit! Scholarship proceeds are paid to the educational institution on the recipient's behalf. Prior recipients can apply again!
Click here for more detail and to download an application form.
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Our Date Is Set For the 23rd
Oregon Morgan Classic
June 18-21, 2025
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OMC is excited to offer some great events this year,
STAY TUNED!
You won't want to miss it!
Interested in being a Sponsor?
DM Denise Lester on Facebook for more info!
Or contact Karen Breckenridge, wylieriley@aol.com
VOLUNTEERING more your style? WE NEED YOU!
Reach out to Karen for ways you can help!
Get the Oregon Morgan Classic on your show calendar,
and we will see you June 18-21st at the Oregon Horse Center in Eugene OR!
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The MHAO Spring Clinic
& MHAO General Membership Meeting
Combined Event:
Western Dressage Show April 12, 2025
Western Dressage Clinic April 13, 2025
This event was a collaboration between the Silver Tail Farm,
the Pacific Northwest Western Dressage Association, and MHAO.
| | Thank you Patricia Carlson and all who helped her put on this great event. | | The Facilitator was Deborah Spence on Western Dressage | | The facility was wonderful with heated seating. Good information from Deborah, and lots of personal attention. Good food. A good meeting. And good camaraderie. | |
Volunteers Needed to Man A Booth At The
Oregon AgFest at the
Oregon State Fair Grounds in Salem OR
April 26-27, 2025
Free for children 15 and under, free parking
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Last year over 25,000 people attended Ag Fest to touch, taste and experience the incredible world of Oregon agriculture, in a fun-filled, festive environment. This two-day event, aimed to help families better understand where their food, fiber and flora come from, is a unique learning experience, where hands-on exhibits make learning about Oregon’s vast agricultural industry educational and entertaining.
This event strives to bridge the gap between urban and rural life, and to share the wonder and abundance of Oregon’s bountiful and diverse harvest. Most importantly, it is done n a family friendly way, where kids 15 and under receive free admission, and virtually all activities at the event are free of charge.
Thanks to our sponsors, kids ride ponies, plant seedlings, watch sheep get sheared, pet farm animals and much, much more! Come check it out for yourself: join us the last weekend in April for the 38th annual Oregon Ag Fest.
The Morgan Horse booth is one of the only exhibits of a riding horse at this event.
Help us promote the Morgan horse!
| | In memory of LittleWood Chinook, a wonderful Morgan ambassador. | |
Whether You Show or Compete - or Not - We Have Two Programs That Apply To All Morgan Owners
Half Morgans Are Now Eligible For These Two Programs.
Proof of Morgan Ancestry Required.
| | Open Incentive Reimbursement Program | |
You can receive up to $30 per membership as reimbursement for your participation in various types of events with your Morgan horse. You can recieve $10 per event, a to a maximum of $30 per year. MHAO events are excluded where an MHAO discount is usually offered. See the flyer below for more information. This program makes membership in MHAO very reasonable. We thank you for getting your Morgan horse out in front of other people. There is no better way for people to be introduced to our wonderful breed. Thank you!
For questions on the program, contact Sandi Humphfres at firemed13@yahoo.com.
For questions about your reimbursement contact Karen Breckenridge at wylieriley@aol.com.
| | The MHAO Ride/Drive Program | | |
This program is about tracking your time with your Morgan horse. Earn patch awards that you can display. Historically, when seen, these patches make people ask about your horse. This is another way our members can draw interest to our breed. The only exception to your time counted is your actual competition time in front of a judge at a Morgan horse show. Your warm up and practice time counts, all your time at an open show or any other place or event counts, all your time at home or on the trail all counts. It is all between you and your Morgan horse. Patches and awards will be handed out at the annual Award Banquet.
Click here to download detailed information on the program, an enrollment form, and a tracking sheet. All members should enroll in this program. There is a one time enrollment fee that remains active for the life of your membership in MHAO. That fee helps us to cover the cost of our awards and patches.
If you have questions or need assistance, contact Sandi Humphfres at firemed13@yahoo.com.
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MHAO Humanitarian Award
Do you know a Morgan person who should receive recognition for their actions this year? Nominate them for the MHAO Humanitarian Award. The recipient will be honored at the Oregon Morgan Classic
Deadline for nomination is May 15th
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Wording on the plaque will be adjusted to reflect the reason for receiving this award.
Members of MHAO are dedicated to the health and welfare of animals and members of their communities. Many volunteer and donate generously to various causes. Indeed this organization wouldn’t exist without those who contribute their considerable time and talents. It is not surprising our members would do whatever they could to help others, especially during a time of crisis. It is the intent of the MHAO Humanitarian Award to honor and thank those especially generous members who step forward when they are needed.
Qualifications:
1.Member of MHAO at time of service, or a member of the Morgan community.
2.Nominated by member or non-member
3.Submission of at least one brief written description of the nominee’s exceptional community service and impact.
4.Nominations and essay submissions will be reviewed and nominees contacted before acceptance.
Nomination Deadline is May 15th
for Presentation at OMC
Award Created & Sponsored by Patricia Carlson
Send the nomination to Patricia Carlson, patricia@dressagemorgans.com
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Hey Everyone!
Send Your Personal News To Karen Weiderman For The Stable Sheet.
Karen collects member news information for Section 2 of the Stable Sheet. Help us preserve your news. You can email your information to her at dazzby1@gmail.com or tag her on Facebook.
Close date is the 1st of each month.
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Northwest Morgan Newsletter
Shelley Bullard creates this newsletter. Click here to see the April early edition.
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Click here to see a video
For those of you who have been wondering about the lack of “Maus-Moments” lately on our Facebook page:
This past November, Maus underwent colic surgery at the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Large Animal Hospital, here at Oregon State University. Our boy is back to a hundred percent; a reflection of the skill of the veterinarians and staff that did an outstanding job dealing with his colic and his aftercare.
While Maus is back to his normal self, we have made the decision to retire him from competition -- he has more than met our hopes as a sport horse and as a breeding stallion.
So, we brought him home after over ten years of being away from the farm at Kim’s. He has settled in super well and will have a second career as a family riding horse as well as continuing to be offered to the public as a breeding stallion cooled/shipped. We are hoping to also be able to offer frozen semen later in the season.
While we are retaining at least one daughter for our own program, we will have more of his babies available in the future. And we will certainly be filling everyone in on how his babies are doing as their competition careers develop!
We are so glad Maus is back on his feet!
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Oregon Cowboy Dressage
Alliance
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Mission Statement:
Soft Feel (or Fresh Rein) is the guiding principle of Cowboy Dressage™. It is a wordless, intimate and for some a spiritual communication within the partnership between horse and rider. Soft Feel is not only sending messages but having the sensitivity and awareness to feel and receive the message the horse sends back.
The timing and use of the release, relaxation, preparation and execution are the basic fundamentals of Soft Feel.
Since Soft Feel is the mission of Cowboy Dressage™, it will be scored with emphasis on lightness, harmony, finesse and partnership as a priority. Balance, cadence, carriage, control and performance are additional areas on which the horse and rider will be judged.©
Two Upcoming Clinics:
| | For more information, go to the Oregon Cowboy Dresage Alliance website | | |
"I find the great thing in this world
is not so much where we stand, as
the direction we are moving"
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
A saying shared by Nancy Eidam
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Request From
Sacramento Valley Morgan
Horse Club
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Resuscitation Efforts!
IN ORDER FOR OUR CLUB TO CONTINUE
WE MUST HAVE A TEAM OF ACTIVE INDIVDUALS WHO CAN RE-MAKE, DEDICATE, AND BRING BACK TO LIFE OUR AMAZING MEMBERSHIP AND CLUB EVENTS!
DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
RUNNING BOARD MEETINGS
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT
CLUB EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
CLUB WEBSITE
MOTHER LODE HORSE SHOW
YOU MUST BE A “DO-ER”
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE LET US KNOW BY CALLING OR SENDING AN EMAIL TO KELLY RIGH AWAY.
Call Kelly: (530) 383-4935
Email: krose@libertymedlegal.com
| | | Back Country Horsemen of Oregon | | Click here to read the Back Country of Oregon April Newsletter. | | |
Join Us For The Next Episode of The Morgan Horse Source
Join us for Episode 37: Merriehill: Behind the Barn Doors with Stan & Paulette Bodnar.
Presented via Zoom by the AMHA Youth Council.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th, 2025
7:00 P.M. Central Standard Time.
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Join us for Episode 37: Merriehill: Behind the Barn Doors with Stan & Paulette Bodnar. Presented via Zoom by the AMHA Youth Council.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th, 2025
7:00 P.M. Central Standard Time.
Click here to JOIN THE ZOOM
| | Showcase Your Morgan Horses in the 2026 AMHA Wall Calendar! | | |
AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR FREE ADVERTISING THAT LASTS ALL MONTH LONG!
This year, we once again invite our members to submit their favorite Morgan horse photos for a chance to be featured in our calendar, ABSOLUTELY FREE! All submissions will be reviewed with the most captivating images being selected as the monthly feature. And – the premier photo will be selected to appear on the front cover! Calendars will be available for purchase starting at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® as well as at AMHA’s online store.
Submissions must include: a 300 dpi High Resolution Image, Name of Owner, Rider or Driver, Registered Name of Horse, Sire & Dam and Photographer. Due to copyright restrictions, all images must also be accompanied by written confirmation of permission from the photographer.
Submission Deadline:
MONDAY, JUNE 30th, 2025
SEND YOUR PHOTOS TO:
Carol Aldridge, Programs Associate, CarolA@morganhorse.com
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From The Oregon Horse Council
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What is School of Ranch?
School of Ranch is a Central Oregon based 501c3 nonprofit. We hire experienced locals to teach practical and artisan skills, live and in person. Beyond teaching skills and creating paying gigs, we help strengthen our community by bringing people together in person and helping them find common ground, the basis for a strong community.
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The School Of Ranch is located in Central Oregon, and they have a lot on their agenda! Click here to read their April newsletter.
Click here to see their workshop calendar or to subscribe to their newsletter.
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This Is The Version People Have Been
Asking For
Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue
Limited Hands On Spots - Register Early!
Audit Spots Also Available
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Morgan Horse Club of Washington State (MHCWS)
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Click here to see "The Tales" newsletter for January.
See last year's high point winners inside!
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Join us May 7-11, 2025 as we celebrate our 50th anniversary!!
Stay tuned as we start to announce plans for this year’s show. It will be one for the record books!
Key Classic is a five-day show held at Evergreen Equestrian Park in Monroe, Washington, over Mother’s Day weekend in May. Established in 1976, it has grown in popularity and attracts horses from the Pacific Northwest and Canada.
Key features classes for Morgans and Saddlebreds and many additional classes open to all breeds. Key Classic is the first Morgan horse show of the year in the Pacific Northwest, and its arrival kicks off the summer show season. Key has developed large dressage and ranch/trail class programs in recent years and grows yearly. It is a well-attended show with local vendors, sometimes iffy weather and a ton of fun!
Added classes!
Show chairs advise that 2 Western Dressage classes have been added to the Key Classic Schedule:
Class 1001 - Western Dressage, Level 4 – TOC, OTAB
Class 1002 - Western Dressage, Level 4 – TOC, OTAB
Key is also welcoming back Jolene Bertrand of Avalon Photography as the official horse show photographer!!
Show Premium Now Available!
Please join us in welcoming the following officials for this years show:
Renee Lavery - Main Ring Judge
Carolyn Lindholm - Dressage Judge
Sue Muir - Working Western Judge
You won’t want to miss this one.
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It's that time of year, where your Key Classic Sponsorship Committe is hard at work fundraising to bring you an incredible 50th Anniversary Key Classic experience! Can you give $50 for the 50th?! If you are interested in joining our sponsorship family, please reach out to Denise Lester at 425-280-8038 or
dnn366@gmail.com
Thank you to everyone who has already contributed!
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Good morning Club! Key Classic is looking for photos from Key Classic past, and we need your help! If you have any photos from your time at Key Classic, we would love to put them on our Walk Down Memory Lane at the Anniversary Party on Saturday night of the show!
Comment on Facebook for MHCWS with your photo, or reach out to myself, Linda Collins or Carol Fletcher. We can't wait to take this walk with you all!
| Say hello to our amazing Show Manager and Show Chair, Nancy Harvey and Carol Fletcher! They are hard at work, finalizing all the details and fun for this year’s show. Don’t forget to come prepared to get your groove on for one heck of a 70’s themed party on Saturday night. You won’t want to miss it! | C-Fair Morgan Regional Horse Show | | |
The C-Fair Charity show is proud to once again be a designated qualifying show for the UPHA Classic Classes for Morgan Horses.
Please see the link below for more information and be part of the excitement!
Nominations are due April 1st!
https://www.uphaonline.com/classics
| | PNW Morgan Horse Show is looking for SPONSORS! Even one class has a big impact! Reach out on Facebook to Denise Lester, Heather Jellerson, Theresa Simms or Chris Laine for details on how YOU can join our Sponsorship Family! | | |
We are quickly approaching show season, and we are looking for volunteers for a few events this summer!
PNW Morgan Horse Show is held August 21-24th, and needs volunteers to join The Fun One in celebrating 70 years! If you are interested, send Denise Lester a DM.
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| | Judges Announced for the 2025 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® | | | | |
The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® is pleased to announce verbal agreements with the following judges for 2025. Additional panels are currently being contacted and will be announced soon.
Click here for more information.
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Littlewood Chinook
(Littlewood Rio Bravado x Shaunis Whispering Wind)
2007 - 2025
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