MHAO Stable Sheet -

August 2024

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From Your Board Of Directors

Our General Membership Meeting and Award Banquet will be a celebration of our year. It will again be held at the Willamette Heritage Center in the Dye House in Salem OR. I hope you will all attend. We are planning now and seeking to make it more of a "party" type atmosphere. This is the chance for your new Board of Directors to hear about any concerns you have. We need to hear from you. And the banquet is a chance for us to recognize everyone who has worked so hard thru the year.

Come one, come all! See you there!

Praying for everyone's safety thru this fire season.

Gay Adams, MHAO President

(503) 936-4276, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Here is our latest list of members as of July 6th. If you have not renewed yet, please do so today so we can include you in our membership directory closing July 31st. If you know someone who owns a Morgan horse but is not a current member, please ask them to join. We are stronger together. Our local Morgan community needs MHAO to help with the preservation and promotion of this wonderful breed. MHAO offers a full array of programs for our members which can be seen on our website - www.morganhorseoregon.com.

Individual Membership - $30 (gives you 1 vote)

Family Membership - $35 (gives you 2 votes)

Another way to 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 sign your name. 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. sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

The membership form is also available on our website

www.morganhorseoregon.com

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!

Contact: Gay Adams,

(503) 936-4276

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Advertise With MHAO

MHAO Foal Photo Contest

• Anyone can enter. You do not need to be an MHAO member.
• Each entrant can subSOit up to 4 photos
• Photos can be from any year
• Foals do not need to be entered in our Futurity
• If photo is by a professional photographer, I need written permission to use the photo for the contest and as the cover shot for the 2025 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet.

This is a great way to promote your breeding program or foal, and to support the MHAO Futurity. Use this form to enter. For any questions, contact:

Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Oregon State Fair

August 28 - September 4, 2024

Seeking Participants, A Fan Club, & Volunteers

Click here for more information and the Premium booklet

Are you interested in representing the Morgan Breed at the Oregon State Fair in the Breed Challenge Class?

Are you entering any of the Morgan or Open classes held at the Fair?

Would you be willing to be at the Fair to answer questions about the Morgan breed?

If so, please contact Erin Silver at silvermesamorgans@msn.com

Follow the instructions on the form. For questions call Sandi Humphfres

or Karen Breckenridge.

Sandi - firemed13@yahoo.com

Karen - wylieriley@aol.com

For questions, contact Sandi Humphfres - firemed13@yahoo.com

Fees:

Initial Nomination Fee - $45

if paid by December 31st in the year the foal is born.

Annual Renewal Fees - $25

thru the foals 4 yr old year if paid by March 31st

If a nomination fee or renewal fee is paid late,

$100 per fee

Class Entry Fees - $25 per class if paid by June 1st,

$50 thereafter

Halter classes offered thru the foal's 2-yr-old year

in 2 divisions - Traditional & Sport/Western

If they win 1st or 2nd in their halter class, they

qualify to go on to their associated Sweepstakes class

A full array of Futurity performance classes are offered for 3 & 4 yr olds.

3 yr old saddle classes are walk/trot

Prize money offered in all classes.

The 4-yr-old with the highest number of points through their

5 yr program will win a Futurity High Point Award

Bonus payments go to the stallion owner and the mare owner

for MHAO Stallion Service Auction get that win

Sweepstakes Champion or Sweepstakes Reserve Champion

The dam of the Sweepstakes Champions or Reserve Champions

will be honored on our website, in the next year's Futurity Booklet and at the next year's Oregon Morgan Classic.

Click here to download a copy of the Futurity Rules

Click here to download a 2024 Nomination Form

For questions or assistance, contact Gay Adams

(503) 936-4276, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Nominations are Open for the 2024 MHAO Board Of Directors

If you are interested in being on the Board or serving as a volunteer, please contact Gay Adams right away at (503) 936-4276.

We need your involvement. We are looking for a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Membership Chair. The Membership Chair needs to have a PC and be familiar with Microsoft Access which is a database program we use. We could also use a Stable Sheet Editor. We currently use Constant Contact for that function and distribute our newsletter via email.

Following a “disappointing” 7th place finish in eventing, as per chef d’equipe Bobby Costello, the Americans have been eliminated from team competition on Day 1 of Dressage.

Marcus Orlob and Jane, the first American pair in the ring in Paris, had their test stopped by the judge at C during the canter zig-zag due to blood on the horse’s leg.

According to a statement issued by the FEI, the mare hit herself in the leg just before entering the ring, resulting in a “small knick” on the right hind fetlock that began to bleed during the test. Under the FEI’s “blood rule,” fresh blood anywhere on a horse’s body during the test results in automatic elimination.

“She is currently back in stabling, relaxing in her stall, and the cut is no longer bleeding,” continued the statement.

“I was happy, excited to go down centerline. Clearly Jane [was] too,” said Orlob of the mare’s reaction to the crowd upon entering the arena at the Palace of Versailles.

“It was a little bit of a, I would say, explosive entry. I believe she may have nicked herself in the entry, because I never had this issue. She felt in the ring amazing. I was super happy with her. Once she went down centerline, she settled nicely.

“It’s the beginning, the crowd, that’s where she gets nervous. And then once I got going, she felt more and more relaxed. I was really happy. I said, ‘OK, I got this now.’ And then I was really, really sad to hear the bell, because I knew something’s not right.”  

Under the unique three-member team format of the Olympic Games there is no drop score. As a result, Team USA is now eliminated from team competition and Orlob’s teammates Steffen Peters (Suppenkasper) and Adrienne Lyle (Helix) will now compete as individuals in the Grand Prix test.

Lyle and Helix scored a 72.593 in the Grand Prix. Peters will compete as part of Group G on Wednesday.

The Americans won team bronze at the 2016 Rio Games and the team silver at the Tokyo Games in 2021.

“We came here with a strong team, arguably one of the strongest team in the last three Olympics,” said U.S. chef d’equipe Robert Ridland.

“We have three of the greatest riders to ever have ridden for our country on this team—”

”And me,” quipped Karl Cook.

“—in Kent Farrington, Laura Kraut and McLain Ward,” continued Ridland, joking, “and then we brought him [Karl].

“But what that is is the present and the future. And, Karl was honored, excited to be on the team. The first thing he said when we talked about it, was, ‘I’m here to do whatever I need to do to help the other three.’

“Well, guess what? He did.”

Just two hours before the Thursday’s team qualifier, Cook was tapped to compete in place of Kent Farrington when his mount, Greya, exhibited an allergy concern.

The Californian, making his Olympic debut, answered the call with a foot perfect clear for Team USA in the Team Qualifier and another in Friday’s Team Final.

“I have to say what Karl had to do this week, it’s one of the hardest things to do,” said five-time Olympian McLain Ward, who delivered the final and clutch clear for USA on the day.

“To be sitting there in the wings, so to speak, supporting, it’s already a hard role because our our dream is to ride at the Olympic Games and win medals. To do that and be the utmost professional and gentleman and then in the 11th hour to come in and deliver those two clear rounds, for me, and I think, Laura, that was all the respect to the world as a competitor.

“That is not easy.”

The top 10 nations in Thursday’s qualifier advanced to Friday’s medal round where the scores reset to zero. Great Britain dominated on the day finishing on just two time faults for the gold. Team USA fought from a four fault start by Kraut and Baloutinue to the silver medal with clears from Cook and anchor rider Ward.

It’s a moment that the Olympic rookie is still processing.

“I think I’m still digesting,” said Cook.

“It’s amazing being able to compete with people I’ve watched and respected and learned from for so many years. And, to be on the inside, watch how it all works, and to be able to go in and jump and do it all together—it’s what you hope for when you’re a kid hoping to go to the Games one day. It’s really special.”

The medal is USA’s fifth since 2000. The Americans won team gold at the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympics and team silver medals at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and now, Paris 2024. Notably, Ward rode on all those teams. Kraut rode for the USA in 2008 and 2020 and Ridland has served as chef since 2016.

In Tokyo, at age 55, Kraut became the oldest woman to win a medal for the USA.

“I’ve broken my record!” she laughed. “I am officially, again, the oldest woman medalist I think since 1907.“

But if you ask Ridland, he expected as much from his dream team.

“We came here expecting high things,” he continued. “But you never know. The sport has so many ups and downs, the format, there’s a whole lot that goes into it. The competition is stronger than it’s ever been.

“So it was an amazing Games and I mean, just looking at those grandstands, there’s not an empty seat in the house. This is the sport at its best. It just doesn’t get any better.”

Olympic jumping continues Monday with the Individual Qualifier and wraps on Tuesday with the Individual Final.

Click here for other Olympic updates from the "Horse Network".

See the Schedule later in this newsletter

Greetings from the WDAA World Championship Show Sponsorship Committee



On behalf of the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA), I am excited to invite you to become a sponsor for our upcoming WDAA World Show, taking place from September 18th to 22nd, 2024, at the renowned Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

The WDAA World Show is the premier event on the Western Dressage calendar, drawing participants and spectators from across the country. As a 501c3 Educational Non-Profit, WDAA focuses primarily on education and the promotion of Western Dressage and its benefits. Your sponsorship will help fund our educational programs, support our National and International outreach and promote horse welfare. All sponsorship donations are tax deductible.

We seek sponsorships to ensure the continued success and growth of the WDAA World Show, WDAA and Western Dressage. As a World Show sponsor, you will receive prominent recognition and exposure to a dedicated and enthusiastic audience.

From long time World Show sponsors Wallace and Tamra Steinbrecher, “My husband and I believe in the WDAA mission and its emphasis on the partnership between a horse and rider. We appreciate all that goes into putting on a world-class show and are proud sponsors of the WDAA World Championship Show each year."

We offer a variety of sponsorship levels to suit your budget needs. Please visit our website www.wdaaworldshow.org

Your support will significantly contribute to the success of the WDAA World Show. Please feel free to contact me at kim@westerndressageassociation.org if you have any questions or need assistance.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support the Western Dressage Association of America and our efforts to promote and celebrate the discipline of Western Dressage.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our current sponsors, your contribution is invaluable to the success of our event and our mission.

ARCURI STABLES, A FAMILY TRADITION FOR OVER 50 YEARS

Whether it's training, showing or just sharing our love for horses, Arcuri Stables has always been here-and always will be. Come join us and create lifelong cherished family moments.

At C-Fair Charity Morgan Regional and Open Horse Show, Tim and Jeanne Arcuri were inducted in to the (Region 8 Morgan Horse Association) Hall of Fame! Carol Fletcher wrote up a beautiful story about their many years of involvement, support and success in the Morgan Horse Breed! They were moved to tears. We are all very proud of them. (More info to follow next month)

Congratulations Tim & Jeanne!

StreamHorse

Fact of the Day…

Polo, believed to have originated in Persia around 600 BC, began as a training game for cavalry units, spreading across Asia to become a popular sport among nobility. It was introduced to the Western world in the 19th century by British officers stationed in India, where it gained international acclaim and modern rules were established.

Trying to catch up on Summer Adventures with Marvelous Portia. On June 21-22 we completed a 25 mile and a 35 mile ride at Lily Glen Horse camp out of Ashland. It was very challenging. Hot and technical and so very beautiful. Thanks to all the volunteers, vets and Ride manager! Thank you Dominique Cognee for the great pictures! On the 35 mile ride- Portia tripped and went down in the woods at 15 miles and I came off. BLAM! Went my HitAir Vest! Even though I hit the ground and was bruised, I was not hurt. These vests save us from serious injury. Like a helmet, I will not ride with out it. At any rate, I rolled around on the ground for too long and Portia felt the need to get going without me. I trailed her for about a mile until she stopped with her foot in the reins. No one saw it…so did it happen? We finished the last 20 miles without the vest. Tough ride, great ride!

Great tips from Nora for riding out on the trail.

So glad no injuries to horse or rider.

Iron Mountain Jubilee

August 23-25, 2024, in Cripple Creek, VA!

The 2024 Distance Horse National Championships are scheduled for August 23-25, 2024, in Cripple Creek, Virginia. Hosted by AHA, the event includes partnered Breed National Championships along with the Iron Mountain Jubilee Open Rides.

To read more about the event, the AMHA National Championships, or to submit your entry form, Click Here. For more information or questions, please contact Nikki at nicole@morganhorse.com or (859) 448-5109, etx. 404.

Trail and endurance riders, take note: BLM to give 1280 acres to Equestrians to create ‘Equestrian Only’ Trails known as the Fredenburg Trails

   In the fall of 2023 Butte Falls held public meetings asking for input on what trail user groups wanted regarding the 400 acres that was purchased around Butte Falls. All user groups were in attendance. This acreage was purchased as a protective barrier from future fires, as the town barely escaped the Obenchain fire which came within a quarter mile. …

For more information go HERE

This information and the good works are mostly due to Back Country Horsemen of Oregon.

Proposed New Trail In The Columbia Gorge - April 30, 2024 by Back Country Horsemen of Oregon

   In the summer of 2023 a collaborative group began to develop a plan to create a recreational trail that was originally conceptualized in the Management Plan for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

   The area is a mix of USFS, state and private land, all of which is within the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area. The “Mosier To The Dalles Trail” would lie between Oregon Hwy 30 and State Rd/Sevenmile Hill Rd. On the east end at The Dalles city limits Wasco County acquired 187 acres for “recreational purposes”. That property borders the Fort Dalles Riders Club property. The project is being led by Friends of The Gorge and the USFS. Also included in the planning are area Tribes, Wasco County, the cities of Mosier and The Dalles, community representatives and other interested parties and individuals.

   The first comment period results by users were (in order of number of responders) – 1) hikers, 2) bicyclists, 3) other, 4) equestrians. We do not know what makes up the “other” category. There are many questions yet unanswered – access points, parking (especially for trailers), and are e-bikes included to mention a few.

   The date of the spring open house and second comment period have not been set, but it is important that equestrians be heard when they are. Project information and maps can be viewed at www.mosiertothedallestrail.org and to sign up for email updates. The form includes a space to identify an affiliation with an organization.

About Back Country Horsemen of Oregon

Back Country Horsemen of Oregon is a nonprofit organization focused exclusively on ensuring public lands throughout Oregon remain accessible to equestrians. Through our principals we advocate for private recreational pack and saddle stock use of all public lands and the stewardship of those lands. The Back Country Horsemen of America is the only national organization that promotes the use of private recreational pack and saddle stock use on our public lands.  www.bcho.com

Check out our new website!

Other advertising and information also welcome.

Ava and Valley Acres Who Dat (GN 2020)

Applications must be accompanied by a complete proposal answering ALL questions listed on the application form including an itemized budget of the program/event. Grant awards (checks) may not be made payable to the individual, but to the clinician, institution, or business providing the services.

Inquiries about grant applications or the grant process are handled by email only. Email execdir@morganhorse.com with any questions or comments.

Click here for the application. It is a fillable document. Please be sure to download and save your document so that your data is saved.

Kiana Pearson (center) surrounded by family and friends - Photo courtesy of Shane Shiflet Photography.

Lexington, Kentucky: The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust (AMHECT) proudly announces that Kiana Pearson of Ballston Spa, New York, has been awarded the 2024 Amanda Hill Young Breeders Incentive Grant. Kiana was chosen from a pool of ten exceptional candidates. 

The Amanda Hill Young Breeders Incentive 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. 

Young Morgan breeders have dreams, and this grant is offered to help them achieve those dreams. It may be awarded annually to a young AMHA member (under the age of 40) who is developing a breeding program intended to strengthen the quality of the Morgan breed. Amanda had a vision that recognized the need for younger generations to develop and continue these breeding programs so that the love of the Morgan horse could be shared from generation to generation.

Kiana has been a Morgan enthusiast for over 12 years now – more than half of her life - and is embarking on her long-dreamed-of breeding program in the spring of 2025. Hoping to follow in the footsteps of such amazing breeding programs of Dragonsmeade, Ledyard, and more, Kiana envisions solidifying the foundation bloodlines to produce Morgans with wonderful conformation, temperament, and intelligence. She plans to develop a solid, enduring program and advocate that breeders protect their Morgans for their lifetimes. Already in pursuit of her Veterinary Medicine Degree, Kiana plans to, in many ways, give back as much to the Morgan as it has given to her over the years. 

On Thursday evening at the New England Regional Morgan Horse Show in Northampton, Massachusetts, Kiana was presented with her check for $2,500 by AMHA President Steven Handy, Paula Kimball (Amanda’s mother), Matthew Hill (Amanda’s brother), family and friends. 

Congratulations to our 2024 Amanda Hill Young Breeders Incentive Grant recipient, Kiana Pearson! We look forward to welcoming your Morgans into our family!

Nomination materials will be available on Monday, April 1, for the 2025 election of the AMHA Board of Directors. As per the AMHA bylaw 4.6, “By April 1st of each year, the Executive Director shall deliver notice to each member entitled to vote in the regions which Directors are to be elected in the upcoming annual meeting of members…”

If you think you might be interested, please obtain a set of nomination/election guidelines/materials from AMHA by contacting AMHA Executive Director Carrie Mortensen at execdir@morganhorse.com or calling (802) 985-4944 ext. 201.

AMHA encourages all members to consider getting involved in the governance process of the Association. To learn more about the process, click here.

Nomination Period Runs August 1 - September 4

It's that time of the year again! AMHA is asking for your help in nominating people for the 2024 AMHA Awards. What farm do you think should be inducted in the Breeders Hall of Fame? What person is deserving of the title 2024 AMHA Person of the Year? We want to know! Visit the link below to fill out the nominations survey before the deadline on Monday, September 4, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To find more information on the AMHA Annual Awards, visit the AMHA website HERE

The AMHA Hall of Fame, AMHA Person of the Year, and AMHA Professional Horseman of the Year awards will be distributed at the UPHA National Conference, which will take place January 8-11, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. All other awards will be distributed at the AMHA Annual Meeting & Clinic Weekend, which will take place March 6-8, 2025 in Newark, Ohio. The three AMHA awards given at the UPHA National Conference will still be recognized at the AMHA Annual Meeting & Clinic Weekend. Visit UPHA's website for more information on the UPHA National Convention, and stay tuned for more information on the AMHA Annual Meeting & Clinic Weekend!

Click here to submit your nomination. Submit before the end of business day on September 4th, EST.

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.

It's that time again! I'm happy to promote your events and news for in our newsletter. The list is now 1700+. We also can - space permitting - include you for free in our Facebook/Instagram advertising program. Deadline for newsletter is 7/31. I can run ads any time. We update the ads every Saturday.

Newsletter Items Submission

 Please format items as follows for events:

March 19th. Your Nonprofit Presents, "Seed Start Basics." It all starts with a seed! In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn the “when”, “where”, “why” and “how” of seed starting. You’ll leave knowing how to successfully prepare for and start plants from seeds, as well as, how to care for your seedlings from germination to transplanting. Each participant will go home with a personally planted seed tray to get them started! Hands-on learning with a local farmer, Shannon Kane, owner of Wild Grown Farm.

Price: $40 plus $10 materials fee

Time: 5:30pm 8:15pm

Location: Redmond (register for location)

Get Details: https://schoolofranch.org/w-seed-starts

Piggyback Ad Program - Free ads on Facebook and Instagram

Also, I've been happy to run ads for several of you already. I hope you are getting some response. These ads are free on a first come basis as part of our piggyback program. Here are the details and specs:  https://schoolofranch.org/piggyback-ads

Thanks for all the great work you do for our community!

Mark Gross

Founder, School of Ranch

650-224-6750

www.schoolofranch.org

Please join School of Ranch. We rely on your support. School of Ranch is a member of the Oregon Horse Council.

Articles from The Oregon Horse Council:

• TCTC's Summer Pony CAMP - August 23-25, 2024
• NW Horse Source – Editor’s Postcard: What Makes a Horseman?
• Tackling Backcountry Packing: The Logical Next Step from Trail Riding
• Transportation Roadshow and Other Opportunities to Weigh In for Trails
• Leaky Gut
• Invasive Weed of the Month: Policeman’s Helmet
• July edition of the NW Horse Source



Click the above picture to go to the schedule

July 31 - August 4, 2024

Evergreen Equestrian Park

Monroe WA

Judges:

Dwayne Knowles, In-Hand & Performance

Jody Ely, Dressage & Western Dressage

Peggy Bond Heath, Western Working

155 Horses

115 Owners

C-Fair Charity Morgan Regional and Open Horse Show is a yearly event , the first weekend of August, at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds and Equestrian Center in Monroe WA. Showcasing Morgans, Saddlebreds, Friesians, and Open to all Breed Classes.

Click here to see the show results on HorseshowsOnLine.com. 

C-Fair pictorial to be included with next months newsletter.

SEND ME YOUR PICTURES!

Contact Information: Kaitlin and Patty Lebon

pnwmorganhorseshow@gmail.com

425-239-4479

USEF JUDGES

Chris Culbreth - Scottsdale, AZ

Lillian Evaniew-Phelan - Riverside,WA - Western Dressage

Andrea Lindsay - Sedro Wolley, WA - Dressage

USEF STEWARD - CarrieOlson - Fountain Hills, AZ

SHOW COMMITTEE:

Patty Lebon, Kaitlin Lebon, Chris Laine, Emily Laine

SHOW STAFF

Show Manager - Patty Jean Lebon, Monroe, Washington, pattyjLebon@gmail.com, (425) 239-4479

Show Secretary - Patricia Hough, Graham, Washington, pathough07@gmail.com (253) 279-6722

Announce - Julie Gelderman, Poulsbo, WA

EMT - contact info will be posted in show office

Farrier - TBD - Please plan to have your horse shod/ready to go

Paddock Master - Sara Stubbs, Eugene, OR

Photographer - David Thomas, Milton, WA

Ringmaster - Taylor Latimore, Marysville, WA

Veterinarian on Call - Tacoma Equine Hospital, 253-535-6999



To advertise in the Stable Sheet, contact Gay Adams - (503) 936-4276 or

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Plans are underway for the 52nd Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show. This will be our 50th year at the Jim Norrick Arena. Join us as we say goodbye to this iconic home of the greatest Morgan show in the world. We look forward to new memories beginning in 2025 in the new arena currently under construction at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.

Competition begins Saturday, October 5th with three shows daily through Saturday, October 12th. Show times will be at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. the first Saturday through Tuesday and 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Entries for the 2024 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® are now being accepted. Entries are to be postmarked on or before August 13, 2024 or received by August 20, 2024 to avoid post-entry fees.

For assistance, contact Peggy Hatfield at (316) 755-0395 or peggyhat@aol.com. See you in Oklahoma!

The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® is only a few weeks away and will be here before we know it! Here are some important deadlines: 

·    August 10 - Program Ads are due (August 25 if camera ready)

·    August 13 - Entries must be postmarked (or received by August 20) to avoid post-entry fees. 

·    August 25 - Sponsorship pledge deadline to be included in the Show Program

·    October 5 - Sponsorship payments are due (NOTE: Sponsorships received by August 15 are eligible for $500 worth of Silver Possibility Tickets!)

Reach out to Carolyn Sebring at carolynsebring@aol.com for more information - OR - go to the Grand National website for sponsorship information and sign up directly.

Click here for access to Grand National Forms

Stall mats available at Nationals. Click here to order.

Once again, the AMHECT/UPHA Open Gate Learning Center will be available to our youth, grades 5-12, who are at the 2024 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® being held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - October 5 - 12.

The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust (AMHECT) and the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) are excited to announce that all expenses of the 2024 AMHECT/UPHA Open Gate Learning Center will be covered through AMHECT and the Grand National Committee. Seating is limited to 25 students and reserved first come, first served. To learn more and/or sign up for the Learning Center, click here.

The World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction is a definite WIN-WIN for everyone. Through a great partnership, The Morgan Horse Foundation, Inc. and the World Morgan Futurity have been able to generate many thousands of dollars each year for the betterment of our beloved breed.

• There is no minimum bid guarantee by the stallion owner.
• The stallion will automatically be nominated to the World Morgan Futurity.
• Auction bonus multipliers – win up to $40,000 by winning a World Championship in the World Morgan Futurity with a resulting foal from the auction.
• Bidding will begin during the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® with the top 10 bids moving to a live auction Friday, March 7, 2025, at the AMHA Annual Meeting & Clinic.
• All remaining contracts will be sold Friday, February 28, 2025, at 6 p.m.
• AMHA will be on-site and accepting bids during the Superior Morgan Horse Sale.

Included in the next Sections:

Section 2:

Member News will be included next month

Section 3:

Classified Ads

Advertising Thru MHAO

How to become an MHAO Member

Oregon Horse Council News

USEF News

AMHA News