MHAO Stable Sheet -

August 2025

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From Your Board Of Directors

Kathy Christensen, MHAO President

mike-kak@Q.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! All ad sizes are welcome and available at very reasonable rates.

10% discount for multiple publication of sized ads.

Ads in the Stable Sheet help offset the cost of Constant Contact program. Your help would be much appreciated.

Questions, contact: Gay Adams

Email or text your card to:

(503) 936-4276

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Advertising Rates

Full Page - $25

Half Page - $15

Quarter Page - $10

Business Card for all year $10

Classified Ads are FREE



Close Date

Set For

August 31

Get Your Membership Application and your Ad In Today!

Advertising Rates

Full Page - $20

Half Page - $10

Quarter Page - $5

Business Card - $5

Outside Back Cover - $30

Click here to see our current membership list

Do you have something for sale? I'm sure you do! People are always looking for something or have something they would like to sell. From horses to tack to property, vehicles, trailers, training, lessons, stallions standing, trails to ride on, other services or products; put your classified ad in the Stable Sheet. Members can sell anything here. Also post it on the MHAO Facebook pag between the 1st and 5th of each month.

YOUR CLASSIFIED LISTING IS FREE!! I'll even include a picture. Larger ads can be put into the Stable Sheet newsletter for a modest fee. Do you put on events or clinics? Summer Camps? Let us help you get the word out.

I have created a separate section of this newsletter for classified ads. If you give lessons or sell something on an ongoing basis, why not put it here and on our website? Do you stand a stallion? Offer training or give lessons?

Another idea, put your business card in the Stable Sheet.

Once you no longer need the classified ad, be sure to let me know.

Updated!!

Click here for our most recent classified ads!

Send your ad to Gay Adams, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

The Oregon State Fair

August 22 - September 1, 2025

Horse Show starts August 25

If not showing, come cheer for the Morgan Team on Thursday night! (August 28th at 7pm)

We Also Need Ambassadors For Our Breed

to be in the stall area during the show!

There will be an information table out by the stalls at the Fair all during the horse show and we would like volunteers to be there to meet and greet people as they go through the barn. We need you! Come share your love and knowledge about our wonderful horse breed!

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If you will be there to show your Morgan horse, would like to be a part of the Challenge of the Breeds class, or can be there as a volunteer to share your knowledge with those going through the barns -

please contact Erin Silver, (971) 600-8933, silvermesamorgans@comcast.net.

Click here to download information about the show and to enter.

Show Dates: August 25 - September 1, 2025

Close Date: August 16th to assure stabling

No Post Entry Fees

Your attendance and your help will be appreciated and help us in our efforts to promote and preserve the Morgan breed.

And the Fair is always fun!!!

Promote your breeding, your farm, or your horses!

No Entry Fee!

Everyone is welcome to participate.

You don't need to be an MHAO member.

Foal pictures can be from any year, and

foals do not need to be entered in the Futurity.

Photos are already coming in! Get your 4 favorite photos in TODAY! Need to take new photos? Get them taken while the weather is still nice, and before those winter coats start coming in!

Prize Money To Be Paid To The Top 3 Winners!

1st place - $100

2nd place - $75

3rd place - $50

Your photos will appear in the October Stable Sheet, in the 2026 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet, and on our website. They will not be identified until after the contest is over. The 1st place winner will become the cover of the 2026 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet. Others may appear inside the booklet.

Click here to download the application/entry form for each foal pictured.

Click here for more information and to see the 2024 Foal Photo Contest

ATTENTION: I am looking for 3 judges for this year's contest.

Let me know if you would be willing and able to be a judge.

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

**AMHA Virtual Youth of the Year Contest is back!!**

We are excited that the virtual Youth of the Year contest is back for 2025! This year this all senior contest will be held from August 21st through August 30th. All four (4) phases of this contest will be virtual. For more information please email Nikki at nicole@morganhorse.com. There will be a scholarship for the winner and all contestants that score over 800 will qualify for the Grand National Youth of the Year contest. Hope to see you there!

Click HERE for the application!

Click here to read the MHAO June Youth Newsletter.

Click here to read the MHAO July Youth Newsletter

MHAO High Point Program

Get Your Points In TODAY!!!

Deadline September 15th

It's time to be sure all your points are in. Close date for submission for this year's rewards is September 15th. And if you went to Nationals last year, be sure those placings are included, too.

Remember, points earned at the Oregon Morgan Classic count double! We also have a category for half-Morgans now!

Our program is designed to cover any type of competition you participate in!

There is even a category for Half Morgans!

Click here to download the program and a point submission form

For questions, contact Erin Silver, (971) 600-8933

silvermesamorgans@msn.com

If you ride or drive a Morgan horse, you should be enrolled in this program! Very few of our members are.

Close date to turn in your hours for this year's awards prior to this year's Award Banquet is October 15th

This program was established to recognize ALL our members who ride or drive their Morgan horse. You don't need to be competing in anything or showing your horse. Riding or driving at home or on the trail counts.That siad, those that show can turn in their hours as well. You will be rewarded for what you do. It is not a competition.

The only riding or driving time that doesn't count is time in front of a judge at a Morgan show. ALL your time at an Open show counts, even in front of a judge. So get enrolled and start tallying up all that time you are practicing, warming up, enjoying a trail ride, everything or just enjoying that connection time with your horse. Earn patches and prizes that will be handed out at the annual MHAO Award Banquet. We want to see you there!

After October 15th, start tallying you hours for the next year.

There is a one time enrollment fee that stays with you for the life of your membership in MHAO. Just don't let it lapse. Let's go! Those patches will help make people aware that you are riding or driving a Morgan horse. Many wonderful conversations have started just this way! This is a great way to help us all add people to our Morgan community. Remember, those who buy their first Morgan horse from an MHAO member will get their membership for the year of purchase for free. Have them fill out a membership form and say who they bought their horse from on the form. Your club needs to grow! You can help!

Click here to download an outline of the program

Click here to download an enrollment form

Click here to download a log sheet

For questions or more information, contact Sandy Humphfres, firemed13@yahoo.com

Or go to our website: https://www.morganhorseoregon.com/ridedrive-program.html

When I ask people to join MHAO, sometimes they say "What's In It For Me"! Well this program is one of my answers. Not only do you become a member of our wonderful Morgan community, get discounts on education and advertising, but with this program an individual can get back their membership fee. And this club does offer a lot of benefits. More than any other club in the Western Region! This Stable Sheet is another benefit. The Open Incentive program is designed to give our members a monetary reward for getting their Morgan horse out in front of other people - people who are not already involved with Morgan horses or who have a Morgan horse but are not members of MHAO. This program is all about growing our membership and thanking you for helping to promote our breed.

Get reimbursed for up to $10 per event and up to $30 per year for attending clinics, open shows, clinics, trail rides, parades, or any other events where you take your Morgan horse and pay a fee. See the above flyer for examples. Turn in your receipts and the reimbursement form within 30 days of the event.

No Enrollment fee

Click here to download the Open Incentive Flyer

Click here to download a reimbursement form

For questions or more information, contact Sandi Humphfres at firemed13@yahoo.com.

NOTE: This program does not reimburse members for attending MHAO events where members already receive a discount. Reimbursement rates may change each year as determined by the MHAO Board of Directors.

Join us to celebrate the 2025 competition year and to mingle with other MHAO members and Morgan enthusiasts. Bring a friend! Bring the family! Everyone is welcome, even non-members.

More information to follow!

Initial Nomination Fee - $45 due December 31st in the year the foal is born

Re-nomination Fee - $25 Thru the Foals 4 YO year, due March 31st each year

Class Entries are $25 per class if paid to the Futurity Chair by June 1st

Any late nomination fees become $100 each

Late class entries become a post entry of $50

Benefits For Entering The Futurity:

• Prize money is earned for showing your horse in Futurity classes at the Oregon Morgan Classic. Those who have shown have earned back more than they have paid in for futurity fees.
• Prize money is offered for Futurity classes thru your horse's 4-yr-old year. Halter classes are available in two divisions: Traditional and Sport/Western. Classes offered are age & gender appropriate. Halter classes are available thru the horse's 2-yr-old year. Performance classes are offered from 2-yr-olds thru 4-yr-olds in a full array of classes. 2-yr-olds are offered driving classes only. 3-yr-old under saddle classes are walk-trot only.
• Halter, driving, and 4-yr-old classes do qualify horses to show at Nationals in like titled (not World Futurity) classes.
• A High Point award and prize money is offered to the 4-yr-old Futurity horse who has earned the most points thru the 5 yr program. Your horse will earn an individual award, be listed on a perpetual award, and earn additional money.
• Bonus money goes to the stallion donor and the breeder of Futurity horses who are the result of a breeding purchased thru the MHAO Stallion Service Auction if the foal wins Futurity Sweepstakes Champion or Futurity Sweepstakes Reserve Champion.
• Futurity Sweepstakes classes are offered for horses placing 1^st or 2nd in Traditional Futurity Halter classes and for Sport/Western Futurity Halter classes.
• The dam of all sweepstakes winners will be honored as a distinguished mare with information in our Futurity Booklet and on our website. They will receive a plaque to display at the Oregon Morgan Classic in the following year.
• Promotion of your futurity horse thru the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet & on our website for each year they are nominated to the Futurity. Show others about your breeding program or about that young horse you are raising. Let us help you promote your horse!
• All participants in the Futurity need to be members of MHAO. As a member, you will receive the member reduced rate for any ad you place in the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity booklet.
• The Futurity booklet is available at the 3 largest Morgan shows in the Western Region (Oregon Morgan Classic, Morgan Medallion, & C-Fair) at Nationals, & the Superior Morgan Horse Sale. It will be available at additional locations as the supply allows.

If you are raising a foal in the Western Region, don’t miss out. JOIN THE FUN!

Let us recognize and support your contribution to our breed!

Nominate your 2025 foal by December 31st for a fee of $45.

Pay a re-nomination fee of $25 each year thru the foal's 4 yr old year to keep them current. Show the foal in futurity classes at the Oregon Morgan Classic in Eugene Oregon in June.

Questions? Contact Gay Adams, Chair

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

August and September news will appear next month

Board Meeting

Schedule

Board Member List

Other

Important Dates

Oregon Horse Center August Newsletter

Hey everyone, as most know our Mickey (aka Walt Disney) ended up in the hospital at the beginning of this year for colic and displaced colin. He was able to come out of it and make it to our Oregon Morgan Classic and seemed to be doing great, but now we have found ourselves right back where we started at the beginning of the year. We are back at the hospital with another go around of a possibly worse displaced colin and another colic. To be honest we are still pretty rung dry from all of his work at the beginning of the year or else I usually wouldn't be doing this but a dear friend started this page to try to make a way for us to save our special boy! We cannot express how much our Mickey means to us, he is truly special! We want to to everything we can to give him the biggest fighting chance to come out on top of this!! We could nor express how much we would appreciate anything support and prayers!! Thank you all!

Click the picture above to go to the gofundme account.

Update on 7/19/2025

What words can I even say about this past week!! Our 11 year old Mickey! Our wonderful friend and family member! And to us even know we are bias one of the most impressive hunter horses around. Was struggling for life this last week! My Mercy tapped me on shoulder in the night letting me know something was wrong outside and Mickey was calling for her. We soon found out that he had slipped his colan out of place again!! He had done this 5 months ago as well. So no colic insurance on the big guy this time. We were at a loss no way to afford surgery and desperately wanting to save him. But at the same time knowing this was not fair to keep putting him through this if he was going to do this chronically. Off to the hospital we went with him.. My wonderful friends set up a go fund me page for us. And such dear dear friends contributed to his vet bill. By early Sunday morning it was put him down or do emergency surgery on him. After wrestling with this and speaking to dear friends and praying. We decided to go with surgery. Thank the Lord they found the cause of the 2 colics. A large stone had been making its way through his intestines and found its way into his small colan completely blocking it. The surgery was a success and they feel he will make a full recovery! He is exhausted but doing well. I can not describe what it means to us to have such dear friends that would be willing to contribute to saving the life of our Mickey!! Mercy is so so thankful anyone would do that for her!! The recovery will be long and hard. But you all have made it possible for Mickey to continue to write his story. Mickey the Morgan. He did choose his Mercy and mercy loves him dearly! and all of us love him so!! These words are not enough but they are all I have!! THANK YOU All that contributed to saving our boy!!!

Chayah & Mercy McGregor

Erin Joyce Boyes

Missing horse from Joe Graham horse camp in Mt Hood wilderness (near Timothy Lake) Oregon. Caspian escaped from camp Wednesday 6/25. No tack or halter.

15.2 hand silver bay mustang (dark brown with blonde mane/tail) Please text or call Erin

If anyone sees him and has OnX hunt or offline maps please drop a pin .

UPDATE: DAY 16 Friday 7/11

STILL NO SIGN OF CASPIAN

I spent the week searching for him, trudging through meadows. I did not see any hoof prints or poop. While not the outcome i was hoping for, the meadows are abundant and he could be in any of them. Plenty of lush grass and water. The horse camp is very close to the boundary of Warm Springs reservation, so there are meadows he could have easily walked to, but I wasn’t able to explore them due to strict tribal laws about trespassing. A pilot did go up searching last Sunday and did not see him, but she wasn't able to get as low as she hoped in some areas, due to the wind.

I can tell you that every single horseback rider I spoke with this week, already knew about Caspian and was riding with treats and an extra halter. That was incredibly touching to see. Our horse community is amazing!!

6 weeks and still no sign nor sightings of Caspian (I guess his name should have been Casper the ghost) I had a tracker contact me and has graciousously offered to go searching for signs of him soon. I will update as I hear more.

I did post flyers in camp grounds, on the PCT and surrounding trails.

I truly beleive he is out there in some lush meadow somewhere getting fat. I just hope he gets lonely soon and seeks out other horses.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everyone’s willingness to help and your encouragement. His story is being shared and getting out there and I have all of you to thank for that!! I cannot even whohow humbled and grateful I am.

~Erin (425)-923-9462

UPDATE: 8/8/2026

6 weeks and still no sign nor sightings of Caspian (I guess his name should have been Casper the ghost) I had a tracker contact me who has graciousously offered to go searching for signs of him soon. I will update as I hear more.

To provide guidelines and support for introductory education in the sport, the Emerging Driver Program invites instructors to host introductory training sessions where approved curriculum is used to teach the basics of driving for singles up to multiples from true beginners to the Preliminary competition level.

When taking the next step in the sport, the Developing Athlete Program accepts committed athlete/equine combinations from the Preliminary, Intermediate, and FEI 1* level who are seeking long term goals in Combined Driving. The mission of the USEF Developing Athlete Program is to provide guidance and educational resources to cultivate combinations who display the potential to improve the national standard of the sport and eventually contribute to a U.S. Team score at FEI Driving and Para Driving World Championships.

The Pre-Elite and Elite Athlete Program offers grant support to Athletes in Novice Advanced, Advanced, or FEI 2* and above who remain continuously competitive at the top level of Driving. Elite Athletes are defined by meeting results criteria that are competitive on the at the FEI level or having achieved a podium finish as either a team or individual at an FEI Driving or Para Driving World Championships. Competing at the USEF Advanced, FEI levels, or at a World Championship does not imply Elite Athlete program membership. 

Click here for more information.

This award is open to applicants aged 17 or younger as of December 1 - the start of the current competition year. The award is open to individuals across all breeds and disciplines who are active members of US Equestrian and their Recognized National Affiliate organization. The goal of the award is to identify potential future leaders in the equine industry and recognize youth members for their achievements both in and outside of the sport.

Click here to learn more off of the AMHA website.

"We have almost forgotten how strange a thing it is that so huge and powerful and intelligent an animal as a horse should allow another, and far more feeble animal, to ride upon its back."

Peter Gray

Pod Cast

Click here to listen to their variety of Pod Casts

Articles:

• Topline In Horses
• Senior Horse Health
• Understanding Soft Tissue Injuries
• Iron In Horses
• Nourishing The Equine Hoof
• Helping Your Horse To Shine
• Equine Lameness For The Layman

The 2026 International Saddle Seat Equitation Association (ISSEA) World Cup Competition, presented by United States Saddle Seat Association (USSSA) will be held in Shelbyville, KY June 29, 2026- July 2, 2026.

USSSA is excited to open the application process for the US team trials for the event. USSSA will field a team of twelve (12), six three-gaited riders and six five-gaited riders for the event.



Applications will be accepted until

September 1, 2025

Click here for more information or to sign up

Click here for more information

The nomination period for the 2025 AMHA Annual Awards is now open! Which person is deserving of the title of 2025 AMHA Person of the Year? Which horse do you think should be inducted into the Show Horse Hall of Fame? We want to know!

Visit the link below to fill out the nominations survey before the deadline on Monday, September 1, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. To find more information on the AMHA Annual Awards, visit the AMHA website HERE.

All AMHA awards will be distributed at the AMHA Annual Meeting & Clinic Weekend, which will be held March 5–7, 2026, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Stay tuned for more information!

Nominate Here

JOIN THE AMHA YOUTH COUNCIL & HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS

Youth Council members serve to:

• Attract equine-minded youth nationwide to AMHA Youth Programs by developing diverse, interesting, and effective campaigns and programs to increase youth involvement.
• Perpetuate and promote the Morgan’s long-standing history of excellence, athleticism, intelligence, and willingness.
• Offer guidance to other AMHA youth and serve as exemplary role models.

All Youth are eligible to join the Council.

Click here for more information on this exciting opportunity, and to fill out an application, If you have questions, contact Nikki Dumas at (859) 287-2470 or Nicole@morganhorse.com.

The Young Adult Alliance is very proud of their annual scholarship that is awarded to one individual aged 18-40, professional or amateur, who is interested in attaining their Morgan R judging card. This year, in 2025, the Young Adult Alliance is excited to announce that the scholarship will now be worth $2,500 to the chosen applicant!

Deadline is September 1, 2025

Apply here

Just a reminder...

We are more than halfway through the year! If you are enrolled in the Open Competition program for the 2025 competition year, please remember to stay up to date on entering your results. Entries will close on November 1st at midnight, so make sure all your entries get in for those points!

Job Opportunity At AMHA

The AMHA Office, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is currently accepting resumes for the position of Programs Associate. This position must work in the Lexington, KY office. The standard work week is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a generous holiday and vacation package as well as health, dental and vision insurance coverage. Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability benefits as well as optional 401k plan.

Click HERE for the complete job description and application requirements.

• Two Winners Of The 2025 AMHA Alex Mooney Scholarship Announced
• The nominations are in for the 2025 WMFStallion Service Auction. All bidding is on line. Bidding will begin October 4, 2025 at 9am Central Time and close December 12, 2025 at 5:30om Eastern Time. Those who cannot bid online can call Erica Eulau at (859) 298-3785. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, Regional Shows, and AMHA’s Show Grant and Marketing Programs.

There is more! Click here for more information.

• In Memory of Linda Burke

Enroll as a Full Circle Angel

Do you have an interest in helping when a Morgan in your local area is at risk?

Now YOU can enroll a specific service you might be able to provide—fostering, quarantine, rehoming, free local transportation and more. Enter your name and contact information and we will add you as a "Full Circle Angel" on our website—it will be a way for those with a need to connect with you.

Sign Up Here

“Dollars for DNA” is a program developed by the AMHA Welfare & Rescue Committee to provide free DNA testing kits to registered 501(c)(3) rescues that help Morgan horses who find themselves in “at-risk” situations. Currently, a DNA Testing Kit costs $50 per horse (which covers the actual cost of the testing).

To be eligible, complete and submit the verification form. Once your status is verified, you will be notified and may begin requesting kits.

Dollars for DNA is funded 100% by donations. If you would like to contribute and ensure the future of this fund, please click HERE. Our Morgans thank you!

Register

This database was created for the use of those who value the rare bloodlines of the Lippitt Morgan horse. Its content is based upon the original 25 Morgans identified by the Lippitt Club as "foundation horses" and is supplemented by data from the American Morgan Horse Association & Canadian Morgan Horse Registry. The integrity of the data is reliant upon information provided by fellow Lippitt owners.

New Photos and Data are uploaded daily!

Thanks to the generosity of several friends of the Lippitt Morgan,

ACCESS IS FREE TO EVERYONE! NO MEMBERSHIP FEE REQUIRED.

Creating your own account is quick and easy - provides you with access to pedigrees, photos, offspring, siblings, linebreeding equivalents, hypothetical matings, common descendants & ancestors.

Go to: Lippitt Morgan Database Hub | Horse Breeding Software by Pedigree Online, https://lippittmorganregistry.com/

Click on My Account (top right) and complete the steps to Create an Account.

We’re always looking for more Photos to add, Stories to share, and links to Youtube Videos.

Edits Needed?

Please send along to heather@lippittmorganregistry.com

Be Sure to Bookmark the Site, share with fellow Morgan owners and send along your photos, etc.!

Developed by Heather Smith, Brook Hill Classic Morgans || copyright May 2025

Dr Nadine Lindblom

 Now Available!  I am so excited to finally be sharing this with you! The FREE masterclass “Launch into Liberty: Where and How to Begin” is now available!

This masterclass is for you if you would love to explore this beautiful way of interacting with your horse.  Giving your horse choice and freedom not only opens the doors to connection and subtle, fluent communication, but also boosts your horse’s confidence and preserves his playful spirit! 

If you would love to get started but have no idea where to begin, and perhaps you are concerned about making mistakes and "failing" your horse, then this is for you. I have been exploring the world of liberty for over 15 years. I've been through it all, and now I'd love to help you get here without making the same mistakes I made! 

If you have already started but want to learn more, this is also for you. Not all forms of liberty are the same, and I would love to share my approach with you, hopefully providing some inspiration moving forward. 

At the end of this webinar, you will also receive a very special offer to help give you a head-start in The Essence of Liberty Online Academy! 

Go to https://www.nadinelindblom.com/masterclass-registration to watch

Finding the right feel in your reins starts with your fingers. Too loose, and you lose connection. Too tight, and you risk tension in the whole body,

yours and your horse’s.

Let’s break it down:

a. Correct – Fingers softly closed, fingertips touching the palm. You maintain light, consistent contact without gripping.

b. Incorrect – Fingers open. This weakens the connection and creates an unstable line to the bit.

c. Incorrect – Fist clenched. Tension travels up the arm, restricting softness in the hand and communication with your horse.

It’s all about that sweet spot: closed enough to hold, soft enough to feel.

I admit, back in the day I rode more on my finger tips. But then I was always adjusting my reins to keep from choking up on the curb rein. If I was still riding, I would have to experiment with this. I always rode with two reins.

Please be sure to mark your calendars for the 2025 Distance Horse National Championships which are scheduled for August 29-31, 2025, at the Old Selam Ride Site in New Centerville, Idaho. Hosted by AHA, the event includes partnered Breed National Championships along with the Old Selam Open Rides.

Entries for the National Distance Championships are now open!

You can enter online, or find the entry form on our website.

In office entries close August 15th. After August 15th all entries MUST be hand carried to the ride site. Online entries may still be submitted until August 29th.

Click here for more information or to enter

Dear Supporters of WDAA,

We’re excited to announce that sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 WDAA World Championship Show are now live on our website: https://wdaaworldshow.org !

We’ve made a few exciting updates this year:

• 🌟 New Breed High Score Sponsorship Structure

We’ve updated our Breed High Score Sponsorships to better showcase the diversity of horses in our discipline and heighten the prestige of the award. Full details are now available online. https://wdaaworldshow.org/product-category/breed-high-score-award/

• 🏆 New Over All High Score Award Sponsorships available
• We’ve introduced several new Over All High Score Award Sponsorships listed under the “Special Awards” section — and we’re seeking sponsors to support these outstanding recognitions.
• 🎉 Sponsor in Your Own Way
• You can sponsor in your personal name, your farm or business name, or even in honor or memory of someone special.
• All sponsors will be listed in the official program, featured on the World Show website, and recognized during the live event.

💛 Why Sponsorship Matters

Your support helps further WDAA’s mission to educate, promote, and celebrate the Western Dressage horse and rider partnership. The World Show is more than an event — it’s where our community comes together as a family to support, learn from, and uplift one another.

If you have questions or would like to confirm your sponsorship, feel free to email me anytime.

Thank you for being a valued part of the WDAA family!

Warm regards,

Kim Mackey

Western Dressage Association of America

📧 kim@westerndressageassociation.org

🌐 https://wdaaworldshow.org

ion The World Show Judge Education Training and Group Apprentice Judging is now open for registration. 

Registration is limited to 20 apprentices. 

Silent auditors will be accepted IF the apprenticeship slots do not fill.

Date: September 16 – 20, 2025 

Location: 

Lazy E Arena, 9600 Lazy E Dr,

Guthrie, OK 73044

Judge applicants are on 2 different USEF Checklists. View your checklist requirements on the USEF website.

JUDGE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Small r judge applicants must attend all 5 days.

Large R judge applicants must attend Days 1-4

GROUP APPRENTICE REQUIREMENT:

We highly recommend that you attend day 1, which is the rail class day.

But, you may attend only the days/times to fulfill your group apprentice judging requirements. A schedule is not yet known.

Clinicians:

Cindy Butler, WDAA President and R Judge

Joyce Swanson, R Judge

 Apprentice Evaluation Forms for each applicant will be submitted to USEF

Requirements:

•  You must bring your own scribe; a scribe cannot be provided for you. Scribes are not needed for Day 1 - Rail Class day.

•  You must have attended a WDAA/USEF Western Dressage Judges Seminar within the last 3 years.

Recommended Course Study Prior to Attending this Apprenticeship

People who do extra study and preparation tend to do better on their evaluations. We recommended that you do the following prior to attending.

•  Review the NEW Scoring Guidelines found on the WDAA website by clicking here.

• Take the 2025 Online Judge’s Education Seminar. Sign Up for the Online Seminar

•  Scribe for local shows

•  Study the USEF Rule Book

Pricing & What's included:

Applicants for "r": 

•  All printed tests for use during judging.

•  Sideline judging, group, and individual discussion and instruction.

•  Instruction on the use of proper terminology; the apprentice group will learn how to work with scribes and develop remarks that are easily written by the scribe.

•  An introduction to construction of understandable and helpful educational comments for exhibitors.

•  Practice judging for the collectives and musical freestyle

•  Practice in completing test score sheets which will be reviewed by the clinicians directing the program.

•  Observation and judging of gaited horses to learn consistency of gaits related to Western Dressage.

•  Lunch will be provided for both you and your scribe.

Fee $900.00

Applicants for Large R promotion:

•  All the above is included, with the exception of Day 5.

Fee $620.00 

Be sure to click the Register Yourself button below before clicking Submit!

Click this link to take you to the registration form.

Sincerely,

Gail Matheus

Director Judge and Member Education

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.

Congratulations to this Organization!

School of Ranch has been named to the Oregon Cultural Trust’s list of nonprofits committed to preserving Oregon’s cultural heritage.

Horse Related - Scheduled:

• August 14, 2025, 5-8PM, Redmond OR - Horse Speak: Unlocking The Language Of Horses

To Be Scheduled:

NEW! "Stress Free Farrier/Vet Visits with Horse Speak." Struggling to keep your horse calm during farrier or vet visits? This workshop teaches you how to transform tension into trust using Horse Speak, a body-based communication method that helps horses feel safe and understood. Through live demonstrations and practical strategies, you’ll learn to recognize early stress signals, handle care scenarios with confidence, and develop a prep routine tailored to your horse’s needs. Only 10 tickets left to schedule!

Price: $40 + $5 facility fee

Time: TBD

Location: HeartSpace Horse Sanctuary, 3867 Northwest Way, Redmond

More: https://schoolofranch.net/w-vet-farrier-visits

Deadline Extended

There Is Still Time!

1. You want to grow your business or oganization.

2. You don’t have a big budget, but can come up with less than $2 a week to promote yourself.

3. You need to reach out to more people in the equine industry in Oregon.

4. You are ready for more customers, volunteers, or clients.

5. You have a unique business or organization and want people to learn about it.

6. You want to find other equine businesses or organization that could cross-refer or partner with you.

7. You need a strong online presence so search engines find your business more often.

8. You need new ideas to grow your business…marketing, social media, business planning, legal, insurance, etc. – bring it on!

9. You enjoy meeting like minded, horse loving people who could buy from you or promote your business.

10. You know that the Oregon Horse Council is the most affordable option to promote your business, grow your association, learn, and network in Oregon! It works for you 24-7!

Click here to apply for a business level membership.

There are three levels of membership: $50, $100, or $250. You decide based on the level of support you are looking for.

Click here to apply for an Individual or Family Membership

Individual $35, Family $60

Benefits to you:

• Stay up-to-date on Legislative activity that can affect you.
• The Oregon Horse Council newsletter & Facebook page
• Enrollment in ‘Get Out and Ride’ Ore,onngon program (2 enrollments for family level – you choose age category)
• Oregon Horse Directory mailed to you directly
• Discounted registration for OHC industry and educational events
• Connection to the Equine Resources you need
• Knowing that you are helping strengthen and grow Oregon’s equine industry!

Our Mission Is To Strengthen, Connect, & Represent the Oregon Equine Community

The American Horse Council works daily to advocate for the social, economic and legislative interests of the United States equine industry.

Click here to watch a video with highlights from the June 2025 Conference & National Issues Forum.

Your voice matters—help shape the future of the equine industry for kids!

Did horses shape your youth? Take our quick 10-minute survey to share how your horse experiences before age 18 impacted your leadership and social skills.

 Led by UF PhD candidate Caitlin Lunzmann, this study is helping uncover the lasting impact of growing up with horses.

 Are you 18+ and have had at least 2 years of horse experience before age 18? We want to hear from you!

 Take the survey -

https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MHnCOAmBPiCAh8

(Please only take this survey one time, even if you see this post more than once!)

Morgan Medallion Classic Charity Horse Show -

July 16-20, 2025

South Pointe Hotel, Las Vegas

Morgan, Saddlebred, & Hackney Pony show!

This is a Morgan Horse Regional Show, featuring Morgans, American Saddlebreds and Hackney Ponies. It is located at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV. Admission to the show is FREE!

Judges:

KEITH FRIDAY & MATTHEW ROBERTS

CAROLYN LINDHOLM, Dressage & Wesstern Dressage

164 Horses

110 Owners

All Comments & Reviews Indicate It was A Fabulous Show!

Click here to see the results

on horseshowsonline.com

C-Fair Morgan Regional Horse Show

This five-day Regional horse show, held in early August, is one of Washington’s best multi-breed horse shows. It features Morgans, American Saddlebreds and Friesians. The show offers a variety of multi-breed classes appealing to all ages. The goal of this show is to highlight several breeds in the Northwest in a competitive environment that is enjoyable, challenging, and fun for the exhibitors and exciting and entertaining for spectators.

It was a fabulous celebration!

Judges:

In-hand & Performance: Tammie Conatser

Dressage & Western Dressage: Donna Richardson

Western Dressage Intro, 1st Level - Kathleen Elliott

Western Working: Deb Witty

154 Horses

117 Owners

Catch up & track results on HorseshowsOnline.com

We are pleased to welcome Bob and Deb Stevenson into the 2025 C-Fair Morgan Regional and Open Horse Show Hall of Fame.

Bob and Deb Stevenson have been influential contributors to the Pacific Northwest Morgan community for decades. Their impact has been felt across breeding, exhibiting, and service to the breed — both regionally and nationally. As breeders, Bob and Deb produced 10+ successful offspring who went on to make their own marks in the show ring and breeding shed. In addition, their program, led by Forest Nealon, developed multiple world champion show horses, contributing to the legacy and visibility of Morgan excellence in the Pacific Northwest.

Deb has given thousands of volunteer hours to our regional show and other Pacific Northwest events - ensuring that exhibitors, horses, and families had opportunities to grow, compete, and connect. Her kind spirit, warmth, and reliability helped some of the Pacific Northwest events succeed. Since 1997 they have been a faithful sponsor of many of the Pacific Northwest Morgan horse shows. Always willing to step up and help the shows be successful.

Deb’s commitment didn't stop at just our Pacific Northwest show. In 2013 Deb was co-chair for the AMHA National Convention in Portland Oregon which is still ranked as one of the most Successful Conventions for AMHA. Deb also served on the Grand National and Morgan World Championship Horse show committee. Bob always helping and supporting along the way.

As ambassadors, Bob, Cassie and Deb Stevenson's contributions span generations of horses and horse people. Their influence has shaped not only competitive success, but also the values and the culture of the Morgan Community we are all proud to be part of. Thank you Bob and Deb Stevenson for your years of dedication to the Morgan horse. Bob and Deb Stevenson 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. 

We are pleased to welcome Beckridge Royal Pat into the 2025 C-Fair Charity Morgan Regional and Open Horse Show Hall of Fame.

When you think of the Quintessential Morgan horse that has done it all Beckridge Royal Pat comes to mind. Born in 1974 to the famous Beckridge Farm here in the Pacific Northwest. Seeing his true potential, he was purchased by Sandra Nichols as a young colt. His life began in Alaska before locating with her to Arlington Washington. When Kristina Hoover saw him, it was love at first sight and he was purchased by Larry and Katie Hoover. What began was an outstanding partnership.

That partnership would span the rest of Patrick’s life. And oh what a grand life he had. He excelled in 4-H shows, Introducing many newcomers to the Morgan horse. He also attended A-rated shows, Regionals and the Grand National and Morgan World Championship horse show. Patrick showed what a versatile Morgan looks like. He took countless victory passes for three generations of horse women. Katie Hoover, Kristina Hoover, Kasey Hoover, and Melissa Monty.

His awards are too numerous to mention, but some highlights include:

• He was the 1983 World Champion Trail horse. The first one that was awarded.
• 1984 Reserve World Champion Western Pl Jr exhibitor and Amateur,
• 1989 World Champion Jr Western Seat Equitation.
• He has had the honor of being named ASHA Horse of the year, AMHA Bronze Competition Bronze Medal
• He appeared on the cover of the Morgan horse Magazine in the June 1987 issue.
• He has starred in Birthday barn parties, Wedding photos, Christmas parades and community events.

Patrick was known to many as the “Original Party Animal” Each year the entire neighborhood looked forward to celebrating his birthday with him. Patrick retired from the show ring in 1998. When laid to rest he was laid to rest with a bed of his ribbons - fitting for a truly special Morgan and a life well live. Tonight we honor this truly special horse and all he did for not only his loving family but for the Morgan breed. We induct Beckridge Royal Pat to the C-Fair Morgan Regional Hall of Fame. 

We are pleased to welcome Chris Laine into the 2025 C-Fair Morgan Regional and Open Horse Show Hall of Fame!

Chris Laine was introduced to the Morgan Community in the 90’s and was drawn to the Morgan because of their great versatility and intelligence. Seeing a great niche for the Morgan Horse she immediately jumped in. Actively supporting Morgans in Dressage. She knew the Morgan’s potential to “shine” in the Dressage ring and ran with it. Chris worked with the Morgan Horse Club of Washington State to get Dressage classes added to the Key Classic horse show in the early 2000’s. Chris served as the sole sponsor and manager of the division to ensure it’s success. And what a success! The Dressage at Key Classic and C-Fair as well as the other Pacific Northwest Horse show has grown to an average of 50+ rides per show and now is expanded to 2 days. Chris is the Dressage coordinator at the PNW Show and has served on the Morgan horse Club of Washington State Board and helped Coordinate the Morgan horse club of Washington banquet.

Chris was an early advocate for bringing our Morgans to open dressage shows. Her SGP Raizin Kane showed successfully through third level in open competitions across the region. ( SGP Raizin Kane was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022). Many people would approach her and ask, “What breed is your horse?”, often confusing him for either a small warmblood cross or a German riding pony. She would always proudly reply, “My horse is a Morgan.” Chris’s passion and dedication for Morgans in dressage has made an indelible mark on our Pacific Northwest Morgan community and has created the ongoing opportunity for us to showcase our amazing Morgans in this discipline. She is an inspiration to so many! We are pleased to honor Chris Laine as a 2025 C-Fair Morgan Regional Hall of Fame Inductee.

6 fabulous youth competed in this years C-Fair Charity Youth of the Year Contest.

We are proud to recognize all that participated by sharing the contest results.

Leadline Division:

Written test:

1st place Noah Down

2nd place Wynter Dortland

Speech:

1st place Noah Down

Pattern:

1st place Noah Down

2nd place Wynter Dortland

Judging

1st place Noah Down

Walk/Trot Youth of the Year Champion Noah Down

Walk/Trot Youth of the Year Reserve Champion Wynter Dortland

Walk Trot Division:

Written test:

1st place Prim Dortland

Pattern

1st place Prim Dortland

Walk/Trot Youth of the Year Champion Prim Dortland

Junior Division:

Sadly we had no juniors complete in this year’s contest.

Senior Division

Written test:

1st place Cassidy Moore

2nd place Delaney Beard

3rd place Annabelle Klassen

Speech:

1st place Cassidy Moore

2nd place Delaney Beard

3rd place Annabelle Klassen

Pattern

1st place Delaney Beard

2nd place Cassidy Moore

Judging

1st place Cassidy Moore

2nd place Delaney Beard

3rd place Annabelle Klassen

Senior Youth of the Year Champion Cassidy Moore

Senior Youth of the Year Reserve Champion Delaney Beard

Let’s give all of these contestants a hand! The future of our horse community looks bright with these future ambassadors.

Congratulations all!! 

   The West Coast's oldest Morgan Horse Show celebrates its Platinum 70TH ANNIVERSARY this year!!!!!

This show features Morgan, Arabian, and Half-Arabian classes as well as OTAB (Open To All Breed) classes.

We all recognize this show has struggled in the past, but this year, with this anniversary, it's a GREAT jumping off point for making significant changes to bring this show back to its GLORY DAYS!! We will need the support of ALL of our PNW Morgan Family to make it shine!!

Watch social media and Shelley's NW Morgan News for exciting news about the show, its board, and plans for a GRAND FUTURE for 'THE FUN ONE!!'

Volunteers & Sponsorship questions and commitments can go to Denise Lester at dnn366@gmail.com or Heather Jellerson at

heather@millennium-lc.com.  

And make sure you put August 21-25 on your calendar! 

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!!

Judges:

In-hand, Performance, & Western Dressage: Ann Judge - Bennett, CO

Dressage: Amanda Wilgenburg- Olympia, WA

Click here for the Premium Booklet

Click here for the Class Entry Form

Class Changes:

- Class # 18 is now listed as A/HA/AA USDF introductory Test A Walk-Trot 10 & Under

- Class #20 is now listed as A/HA/AA USDF Introductory Test B Walk Trot 10 & Under

• Class 69

- Class #131 is now listed as A/HA/AA Walk Trot Ranch Rail Pleasure 10 & Under

- NEW CLASS - Class # 69a Half Arabian Reining, Open

PNW NEEDS YOU!! And any stuff you don't want! White elephant gift? Show coat that doesn't fit anymore? Tack you don't use? An art piece your auntie gave you that's been in the basement for 8 years? We will take it with gratitude! Message me or Denise Lester on Facebook. THANK YOU!!!

Heather Jefferson

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

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Close August 12, 2025 by mail to be received by August 19, 2025

Entries thru HorseShowsOnline.com on or by August 19, 2025

This year this all senior contest will be held from August 21st through August 30th. All four (4) phases of this contest will be virtual.

For more information please email

Nikki at nicole@morganhorse.com.

There will be a scholarship for the winner and all contestants that score over 800 will qualify for the Grand National Youth of the Year contest.

Hope to see you there!

Sign Up Here Schedule

Press Release - April 7, 2025

Are you planning to attend this year’s Morgan Grand National and World Championship Horse show?  Read below to learn about some important changes for this year’s show.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

• To ensure exhibitor safety during ongoing arena construction, all driving classes will take place in the Performance Arena, rather than the new Coliseum.

• Likewise, Open In-hand and Futurity In-hand classes will be held in the performance arena. 

• Evening sessions on Friday and Saturday will start at 6:30 PM as usual with special presentations, followed by performance classes not to start before 7:00 PM.

• Some equitation classes have been moved into the Coliseum in order to accommodate the driving classes in the Performance arena.

ADDED CLASSES

Exciting additions this year! New and split classes provide more opportunities for exhibitors to showcase their skills.

• WC Western Pleasure Gentlemen

• GN In-Hand Trail Finals

• GN Western Dressage Fourth Level with WC High Point Award

• Split Western Dressage Basic Level tests for Amateurs and Jr. Exhibitors

• Split Dressage Basic Level tests for Amateurs and Jr. Exhibitors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Exhibitors can now qualify for all classes within a division by competing in any class from that division at a USEF-rated show. However, minimum placing requirements still apply.

• The classes not requiring qualifications remain the same

CAMPERS

• Spots in the Premium Lot, and West Lot are now able to be reserved through the Show.

• To reserve a spot in the Premium Lot, visit www.gnwcmhs.com/shop.

• Premium Lot spaces are $1,500 for the show including Sunday Sept. 28th move-in. To move in earlier, contact the Fairgrounds to book extra days.

• To reserve a spot in the West Lot, visit www.gnwcmhs.com/shop.

• West Lot spaces are $950 for the Show, including Sunday Sept. 28th move-in. Contact the Fairgrounds if you’d like to move in earlier to reserve those extra days.

• Visit https://okcfairgrounds.com/visitors/rv-park to view the lot locations and to book spaces in the South Lot

ONLINE ENTRIES

• We will again be offering online entries at www.horseshowsonline.com.

• To streamline processing, we strongly encourage using our online entry system at www.horseshowsonline.com.

• A credit card will be required at the time of entry and payment will be processed at that time.

• All owners and competitors, including Canadians, MUST have an active USEF membership and complete the SafeSport requirements to compete.

AT THE SHOW

• Joint stabling WILL affect stall locations

• Dogs MUST be on leash or otherwise restrained

• Scooters and hoverboards are prohibited inside barn aisles for safety reasons. Only licensed drivers may operate motorized vehicles on the grounds.

With An Update July 11, 2025

Most of you should have received your prize list at a horse show or by mail with The Morgan Horse. If not, please email Peggy Hatfield at peggyhat@aol.com to request one.

Here are a few reminders when making plans to attend.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR 2025

Schedule Changes

For safety purposes, no driving classes will be held in the new coliseum this year.

Open and In-Hand classes will be held in Performance Arena.

Added Classes

WC Western Pleasure Gentlemen

GN In-Hand Trail Finals

GN Western Dressage Fourth Level with WC High Point Award

Split Western Dressage Basic Level tests into separate classes for Amateurs and Junior Exhibitors

Split Dressage Training Level tests into separate classes for Amateurs and Junior Exhibitors

Qualifications

Starting this year, any class in the division in which you wish to show at Grand National will qualify for all classes in that division at Grand National.

Campers

In addition to the camper spots in the Premium Lot, you will now be able to reserve your spot for the West Lot through the Horse Show.

West Lot spots are $950 for the duration of the show starting with move-in on September 28. Any spots not reserved by September 15 will be released and reservations may be made on the fairgrounds website.

Reserve spots for the Premium and West lots on the GN Website.

Entries

Entries must be postmarked by the post office on or before August 12 or received by August 19.

Online entries are currently being accepted at HorseShowsOnline.com and must be submitted by August 19.

When completing entries online, it is necessary to ensure that all database information is accurate. For instance, confirm the correct spelling of the horse’s name, accurately enter the owner’s details, and provide valid USEF or AMHA numbers rather than placeholders such as “00000.” This process helps maintain precise results reporting. A credit card is required at the time entries are submitted, and payment will be processed immediately upon entry submission.

Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months.

Entries for the 2025 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show are now being accepted. Entries are to be postmarked on or before August 12, 2025, OR received by August 19, 2025 to avoid post-entry fees. You can also enter on HorseShowsOnline.com.

Click here for the Prize List, Entry Blank, and more. For assistance, contact Peggy Hatfield at (316) 755-0395 or peggyhat@aol.com. See you in Oklahoma!

Amberfields Blaze N Dun

(Amberfields EmbossedNGold x Amberfields Lonsome Dove)

2012 - 2025

A beautiful stallion gone way too soon. Our condolences to Derrick and Sue Olson of Rafter Bar D Morgans & Moriesians. This is such a loss for them. More will follow in the August Stable Sheet. 

From Megan Lucas:

So many prayers for Derrick & Sue Olson!!! Blaze was tragically injured during a live cover on July 16, 2025. (His leg was irreparably shattered and they were unable to save him.) He wound up losing his life. This is a breeders worst nightmare! Such a huge loss for the Morgan/Moriesian world. I have admired this horse like a celebrity for years. He is to date the most special horse i have ever seen! RIP Blaze! Thank you for giving me my dream horse.

OTM Total Eclipse

(Kerry Top Hat x Perfecta Elise)

2008 - 2025

Another huge loss. Our hearts go out to Chris & Denielle Peters and their family in the loss of their wonderful stallion, OTM Total Eclipse. More information will follow in the next newsletter. Chris and Denielle are the owners of Over-Time Morgans.

Sad news to report today, August 4, 2025. World Champion SLB DaVinci has trotted over the Rainbow Bridge at Merriehill. Vinnie was foaled in 2000 sired by HVK Bell Flaire and out of Dancity Gracious Remark. Bred, Owned and Loved his entire life by Sherry Bartolucci. Vinnie began his multi-championship career in 2003 with the Three-Year-Old Park Harness World Championship. Over the next six years he would make nine more World Championship Victory passes in the Park Harness Division under the direction of Bob Hughes He would retire to Merriehill Farm with a brief return to California where, under the direction of Gerry Rushton, he made his final show ring appearance when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Morgan Medallion in Santa Barbara, CA. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy of top sons and daughters including Champions He’s Davinci’s Code, SLB Gordon Girl, Vicenzo’s Style. Tomeri Symphony, Toscani and Leonardo’s Cry. His legacy will continue on through his wonderful sons and daughters and those by Lenardo’s Cry. Beyond his show ring and breeding success, Vinnie was truly a wonderfully kind and personable stallion and he will be truly missed. Fly high!

Mark Staehnke