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Stable Sheet - August 2022
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An American Legacy - The Morgan Horse
From Your Board Of Directors
MHAO Board Meeting Coming UP
Next meeting via conference call will be @7:30pm on August 17, 2022. MHAO members are always welcome. Contact Kathy Christensen if you would like to attend at mike-kak@Q.com.

Click here to see a 2022 Board Meeting Schedule. Dates are always subject to possible change.
Announcing!! The MHAO 2022 Foal Photo Contest
Click here to access an application form to go with your photo/s

Questions, contact Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
Click here to see our 2021 entries and winners
Do you have pictures of a 2022 foal?
If so, you may want to consider entering the AMHA's
"Those Amazing Morgan Foals" photo contest, too. More information is provided later in this newsletter.
Horses & Volunteers Needed For A Promotion Booth At The Oregon State Fair - Can You Help?
August 26th - September 5th
Oregon State Fair - Our booth will be open at least September 2-4, 2022
During the horse show, we will have a booth at the Oregon State Fair to promote the Morgan horse. Horses and volunteers are needed. Take a shift to help keep the booth manned. Information and handouts will be provided. Help us to let people know about this wonderful breed of horse and its legacy.

If you can help, please contact Kathy Christensen, mike-kak@Q.com. Different shifts will be available.
Battle Of The Breeds At The State Fair -
Thursday Night, September 1st
We are looking for exhibitors interested in representing the Morgan horse for the Battle of the Breeds. The schedule is not out yet, but we expect it to be Thursday night in the 7pm session at the Oregon State Fair. More information will follow when available. Let's show off a bit!

If interested, please contact Erin Silver now at silvermesamorgans@msn.com.
MHAO Offers A High Point Award Program
It's show season!
Don't forget to turn in your points!
This program covers every type of competition.

Click here to download program information
Click here to download the Point Submission Form
Your contact for questions or to send your points to is:
MHAO Award Banquet, Election, & General Membership Meeting - November 13th, 2022

For questions, more information or to let us know if you will be there, contact:
Are you interested in serving on the MHAO Board Of Directors or volunteering to help with MHAO events? We could use your help and love to see our members involved. If so - let our MHAO President know now.

Contact Kathy Christensen at mike-kak@Q.com
MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity


Do you have, or will you have, a foal born this year?
Don't forget to get your foal nominated to the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity before December 31st.

Show off your breeding program!

Click here to download a Futurity Nomination Form for your 2022 foals
Click here to download the Futurity Rules
All foals from AMHA registered parents are eligible
for this futurity! Fees are very reasonable.

$45 - Initial nomination fee
$25 - Annual renewal fee thru the foal's 4 yr old year
$25 - Futurity class entry fee

This year we returned to our normal class schedule for the Futurity at the Oregon Morgan Classic. Halter classes were offered for 0-2 yr olds. Performance classes were offered for 2-4 yr olds with 3 yr old saddle classes being walk/trot.

There will be discussions about our program over this coming year. We will be talking about the direction of the futurity and if any changes should be made. If you have any input for us to consider or would like to be involved in the discussion, please send an email to Gay Adams to let her know.

The only change we made this year was to remove any reference to color. Color does not affect conformation and is not included as a part of the conformation standard of the Morgan horse. We welcome Morgan horses of color to be entered in any of our Futurity classes.

The 2022 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet was available at the Oregon Morgan Classic. It will also be available at the Morgan Medallion, at C-Fair, & at Nationals.

Gay Adams, MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Chair
A Request For News From MHAO Members & Friends
Karen Weiderman is our reporter for member news. She 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.

Send your story and photos of your versatile Morgan to: dazzby1@gmail.com
AMHA Morgan Foal Photo Contest
Deadline To Submit Your Photos is August 15th
Click flyer to create an email to Kim Oplotnik.

If you submit photos to this contest, please consider submitting photos to the MHAO Foal Photo Contest as well. Close date for the MHAO contest is September 30th. See more information earlier in this newsletter included with other information from your Board of Directors.
AMHA Youth of the Year Contests - 2022
Why should you compete in a Youth of the Year Contest?

Youth of the Year contests reward those who are well-versed in horsemanship skills. They provide a wonderful opportunity to improve one's horse knowledge as well as a means of setting realistic goals and learning the benefits of hard work and dedication. Most importantly, youth contests create a positive atmosphere in which young people and adults who share a love of the Morgan can interact. Friendships developed through youth contests are a rewarding and fulfilling benefit.
Interested in competing in the 2022 Youth of the Year Contest? Be sure to check out the upcoming contests. There are still 11 remaining contests, all around the country, for 2022. Check with the Contest organizer for the divisions being included. (Local and Regional contests are open to youth of all ages, but only those aged 14 years and older can qualify to compete in Oklahoma.)
 
Click HERE to find a contest near you!
 
Click HERE to learn more about the Youth of the Year!
**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT** From AMHA - Virtual
Youth Of The Year Contest
Sign Up By August 15, 2022
Contest Will Be Held August 22-31, 2022
AMHA will be holding it's first annual Virtual Youth of the Year contest. This contest will be completely virtual, open to ALL AMHA Youth members between the ages of 14 and 21. (Senior division only)
 
The winner and any contestant scoring over 800 points will qualify to compete in the 2022 Grand National Youth Contest in Oklahoma City, OK. The winner will also receive a $500 scholarship to help aid in travel to Oklahoma City for the Grand National contest. Click HERE to sign up!
Advertise In The September TMH Issue
Deadline - August 11, 2022
Contact Stephen Kinney or
AMHECT/WMF Stallion Servic Auction
Nominations are in! Watch for more information.
The auction will again be during Nationals.
UVM Morgan Horse Farm Raffle
We are so excited to introduce the 2022 UVM Raffle Morgan...
Meet UVM Date Night! By Merriehill After Hours GCH and out of UVM Westerly, this 2021 chestnut gelding is a favorite in the barn and among the guests. Affectionately known as "Dale," this yearling is working on ground manners and just beginning his training.

Perhaps his most endearing feature is the heart shaped star on his forehead.
Raffle Tickets can be purchased in person or over the phone, 802-388-2011. Single tickets are $5 and a book of 10 tickets is $20. Drawing is October 29th.
Good luck!
Amanda Hill Young Breeders Incentive Grant
Firm Deadline: September 5, 2022 at 5pm ET
The Amanda Hill Young Breeders Grant celebrates the memory of Amanda Hill and her connection with the equine industry. Amanda was a long time Morgan owner, exhibitor, and breeder whose passion for the Morgan horse was highlighted in her  volunteer work across the Morgan industry. Amanda was instrumental in the establishment of AMHA’s Young Adult Alliance and was a strong supporter of the annual Morgan Stallion Sweeps held at the New England Morgan Horse Show.  Combining these two passions, this grant was created in Amanda’s name to ensure her work and passion for the Morgan industry lives on in the areas where her personal connection ran deep.

The Amanda Hill Young Breeders Incentive Grant is designed to help young Morgan breeders achieve their breeding dreams. It may be awarded annually to a young AMHA member (under the age of 40) who is establishing a breeding program intended to strengthen the quality of the Morgan breed. Amanda had a vision that recognized the need for younger generations to continue these breeding programs so that the love of the Morgan horse could be shared from generation to generation.
The 2023 Grant will be $2,500.
The application period is open until 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, September 5, 2022. Applications received after this deadline will NOT be eligible.

The selected recipient will be announced and the grant will be formally presented at the 2022 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City, OK.


Completed application forms should be emailed to:
YAA Judging Scholarship: Application Deadline Approaching
Deadline is September 1, 2022
Have you always wanted to be a Morgan Judge?

Every year the Young Adult Alliance gives away up to $1500 in reimbursement for successfully completing all aspects of applying for your judges card to a qualified young Morgan enthusiast!
 
Don't miss your opportunity to apply for this amazing scholarship! If you are already enrolled in Judging school, you can still apply!

Applications will need to include:
  • Completed application form
  • Resume
  • 500 word essay on the topic: What I hope to learn from Morgan Judging School and what I will contribute to the judging pool.
  • Recommendation from a current R Morgan judge
 
Deadline for applications is September 1st, 2022. This year's scholarship winner will be announced at the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse show in Oklahoma City in October 2022.


Please send completed application along with Resume, Essay, & Recommendation to: AMHA, Young Adult Alliance, Attention: Nikki Dumas; nicole@morganhorse.com; (859) 448-5109
AMHA Request For Photos
AMHA is looking for photos to feature on our website and social media pages. Want to share you favorite moments with your Morgan? Email Alyssa at alyssa@morganhorse.com
WDAA World Championship Horse Show -
Prize List Available!
10 Year Anniversary Show
The 2022 WDAA Western Dressage World Championship prize list is now posted online!

Close date is September 7th, 2022
 
The show runs from Tuesday, September 27th to Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
 
There is a chance to win the WDAA Harmony Award Saddle and sponsorship opportunities are available and welcomed. Click here to learn more.
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PNW Morgan Horse Show

August 25-28, 2022
Tacoma Unit
Spanaway Wa

Entries close August 9, 2022
Please join us for the 67th Annual PNW Horse Show! We are so excited to see everyone. Joining us this year as our main ring judge will be Jody LaSalle.

The Pacific Northwest Morgan Horse Show is a long-running annual event showcasing the Morgan horse.

Judge: Jody LaSalle, East Woodstock, CT
Dressage Judge: Deborah Spence, Onalaska, WA

The prize list, schedule, and updated entry blanks have been posted to our website!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the show!

As always, feel free to reach out at pnwmorganhorseshow@gmail.com with any questions!
Mother Lode Horse Show
September 1-4, 2022
Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center
Rancho Murieta, CA

Judge: Anne Judd
Trail Judge ‐ TBA
Dressage Judge ‐ Creeky Routson

Photographer - Artistic Equine Studios

Close Date August 20, 2022

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!
Sacramento Valley Morgan Horse Club
in conjunction with the
California Gypsy Club
 
INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AT THE
45TH ANNUAL MOTHER LODE SHOW
September 1-4, 2022
Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center 
 
 
 We have a FUN-FILLED Show Lined Up!
 
Prize List and Entry Forms (hardcopy-click here)
or
Enter on Line at Horse Shows Online (click here)
 
Wonderful Prizes and Awards!
 
Sponsorship Form (click here) - WE THANK YOU!
 
BRING YOUR SILENT AUCTION ITEMS TO THE SHOW!
 
This show has the following recognitions:
 
USEF Rated Morgan Horse Show
USDF, WDAA, CAWDA and CDS Recognized Dressage Show
AMHA Morgan High Point Award - Four * Rated
CAWDA High Point Series
 Classic and Western DRESSAGE DIVISION – OPEN AND
BREED RESTRICTED
CARRIAGE DIVISION – OPEN TO ALL BREEDS
OPPORTUNITY CLASSES – OPEN TO ALL BREEDS (no Assoc. Fees)
GYSPY CLASSES – USEF Unrecognized
 
SVMHC |Kelly | 530-383-4935 | svmhcmail@gmail.com or krose@libertymedlegal.com | www.svmhc.com
To Help You Update Your Calendar:
2022 Morgan Show Dates:

For other equine type events, a good place to check right now is the Oregon Horse Council website under Events: Events - Oregon Horse Council
 
Washington State Horse Expo – March 4-6, 2022. Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds. Ridgefield WA. Vendor applications are currently being accepted.
For details please contact kathy.sulla@cceventcenter.org or call
(564) 397-6180.
Clinicians: Richard Winters – Horsemanship, Caeli Cavanaugh – Liberty work, Robert Eversole – Trailmeister. More will be added with information available up to the date of the Expo.
 
Northwest Horse Fair & Expo – March 25-27, 2022. Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Albany OR. Tentative line up of Clinicians / Presenters!! - Ken McNabb – Horsemanship, Julie Goodnight – Horsemanship, Peggy Cummings - Connected Riding, Rob Peterson, Drill Team seminar and clinic, Wayne Williams - Speaking of Horses. Demonstrations!! - Mane Attraction Rodeo Performance Team, Endo the Blind. Special Event!! - Colt Starting Challenge USA. Muffy Seaton also coming.
 
Other discipline/facility specialty sites to check for Open Competitions & events:
 
Please send me information on other facilities or discipline websites that should be included here.
American Driving Society
Important Dates and Information for 2022
From The Wheelhorse, February 2022:
 
·   2022 ADS Rulebooks are now available for purchase in the online ADS Store. Rulebooks will ship the week of February 14.
·   February 23, 2022 – “Horse Brain, Human Brain” Webinar with Janet L. Jones, PhD. 6 PM to 7 PM Eastern Time. Dr. Jones will detail equine brain facts to help us better understand and communicate with our horses and ponies. Must be ADS Member. Registration Fee $10. Register at (608) 237-7382 or online.
·   April 2, 2022 – Applications for ADS Blue Ribbon Club designation are due.
·   April 30, 2022 – ADS Rule Change suggestions are due.
·   August 19-21, 2022 - North American Preliminary Championships in Metamora, Michigan. Hosted by the Metamora CDE.
·   September 29-October 2, 2022 - North American Intermediate Championships in Wilton, California. Hosted by the Clay Station CDE.
·   December 2-4, 2022 - ADS Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington.