Stable Sheet - December 2022 |
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An American Legacy - The Morgan Horse |
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From Your Board Of Directors |
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President's Message from Gay Adams
Hi everyone,
I think everyone will agree with me that we are going to miss Kathy Christensen as our President. She has done a wonderful job for us. We hope to keep her involved if we can and as she is able. Our search continues for a President, but I have agreed to step in until that is achieved. Until then, we need a stand-in for our Secretary position. More information will follow as we move forward on that.
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We thank our exiting Board directors for their service - they will all be missed; and thank the entire Board for all their hard work in 2022. It was not an easy year. We thank the Board members who are staying on, and the new Board members who have stepped forward. We are looking forward to a fun and active 2023. More information on the election results appears later in this newsletter.
The club's fiscal 2022 year is done and the holidays are upon us. MHAO will be fairly quiet on the surface now until mid-January when we have our first Board meeting. Never-the-less your Board will be active behind the scenes. We will be forming our committees and having discussions about possibilities to be considered for the new year ahead. If you would like to share your thoughts, we will be interested. Please call or email me and let me know what is on your mind. Volunteers on our various committees are always welcome, too.
For now, your Board wishes you a very Merry Christmas with many blessings, as well as good fortune, good health, and much happiness in the year ahead.
Gay Adams, Acting MHAO President
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MHAO November 13, 2022 General Membership Meeting Minutes |
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Click here to read a draft of the minutes from our General Membership Meeting on November 13, 2022.
Click here a message to MHAO from Dallas Bolen on behalf of AMHA. This was read aloud at the meeting.
Next meeting is yet to be determined.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
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Ride/Drive Patches & Prize |
See General Membership Meeting Minutes for more information on this year's recipients.
Patches are designed to be put on your jacket, vest, or saddle pad for while you are riding. Let people know you are riding a Morgan horse and help support the promotion of our wonderful breed.
See more information on the program below.
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Pictures from the MHAO General Membership Meeting
And Award Banquet
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What a great turnout at our Award Banquet & General Membership Meeting! Good food and lots of fun time to visit and connect with each other. It was wonderful to see Rollie Bowers there! The dessert silent auction brought in $389 to the club. And there was a lot of note taking during Ryan Sholtz's presentation. Here is access to his power point information:
Click here for the Power Point part of Ryan Sholtz's presentation.
Thank You Ryan Sholtz for Being Our Speaker!
We so appreciate everyone who came!
It means a lot to your Board of Directors to be able to share with you and to hear from you!
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Thank you to our 2022 Board Members
For Their Service.
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Thank you to our entire 2022 Board and the 2022 officers:
Officers:
President - Kathy Christensen
Vice President - Gay Adams
Secretary - Julie Nygaard
Treasurer - Karen Breckenridge.
Directors:
Doana Anderson, Sara Breyman, Kyndle Cummins, Nancy Eidam, Mary Grimes, Sandi Humphfres, Grace Martin, Jessica Pelissier, Diane Pixlee, Erin Silver, & Rhea Turner.
Everyone has worked hard this year and during their term to serve our members and to help promote the Morgan horse. Each Board member was presented a special gift from Kathy Christensen, and embossed thank you glass with the club's logo filled with yummy and colorful candy. Thank you Kathy.
The Board extends a very special thank you to our outgoing directors. We so appreciate your many contributions. We will miss you:
Kathy Christensen, Mary Grimes, Grace Martin, and Jessica Pelissier.
Congratulations on all your achievements in 2022!
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Your Board of Directors for 2023: |
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Thank you to everyone who has stepped forward to be a leader in 2023 for MHAO.
We were unable to find a person willing to serve as our President for 2023 out of the recipients of write-in votes. So Gay Adams has agreed to step in as Acting President until a replacement can be found. Per our By-laws, no officer can hold more than one officer position, so we are looking for a stand-in as Secretary. More information will be provided as we move forward. For now, here is your current slate of Officers and Directors:
Acting President: Gay Adams
Vice President: Julie Nygaard
Secretary: TBD
Treasurer: Karen Breckenridge
Youth Director: Kyndle Cummins
Directors:
Sara Breyman
Nancy Eidam
Diane Pixlee
Tammy Boyer*
Kim Moore*
Patricia Carlson*
Sierra Breckenridge*
Doana Anderson
Sandi Humphfres
Erin Silver
Rhea Turner
Welcome to our newest Board members*. And thank you to our incumbent Board Members who are staying on. To all of you, your support means a lot to all the members of MHAO. Without you we would not have a functioning club. Contact information will follow.
Our online voting system appears to be a success! This year we had a record amount of voters in our election. Thank you! We will do all we can to make it always an easy process for you.
The first meeting for the new Board typically takes place in mid-January. More information will be available on when that meeting will take place in the January issue of the Stable Sheet. The first meeting is usually a long one because that is when we determine our budget and direction for the year. Let Gay Adams know before January 10th if you want any of your ideas included in that discussion, or if you would like to be a volunteer for MHAO (sunstonemorgans@comcast.net or (503) 936-4276). We welcome your input and involvement.
After that first meeting, we will know committee assignments and have a meeting schedule for the year. All Board meetings are open to the membership. All you need to do is let us know you would like to attend so we can let you know how to join us and keep you in the loop on any schedule changes.
Happy holidays to all, and we look forward to talking to you more in the year ahead!
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Our 2022 High Point Award Winners Are: |
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2022 Grand National placings will count toward MHAO 2023 Awards. Be sure to turn in your points to Erin Silver and get started for the 2023 competition year.
Congratulations To Our 2022 High Point Winners
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Morgan Division
In Hand: 1st - Latours Out A Cash, CZ Reins (Groom Bag)
2nd - TFF Devon, Kathy Christensen
Pleasure Driving: Harlans Balanced Image, Shelley Bullard (Duffle Bag)
English Pleasure: Harlans Balanced Image, Shelley Bullard (Garment Bag)
Western Pleasure: 1st - Anthom National Treasure, Shelley Bullard (Maroom Travel Bag)
2nd - Sea Cloud Cosmo, Catherine Cloud
Miscellaneous: 1st - Latours Out A Cash, CZ Reins (Bridle Rack)
2nd - TFF Devon, Kathy Christensen
Overall Morgan Division Champion
TFF Devon, Kathy Christensen
(Belt Buckle)
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Jr. Exhibitor Division
Showmanship: Kayla Ropp (Garment Bag)
Western Pleasure: 1st - Kayla Ropp (Duffle Bag)
2nd - Danika Van Dyk
Hunter Pleasure: Kayla Ropp (Helment Bag)
Hunt Seat Equitation: Kayla Ropp
(Boot Bag)
Western Equitation: 1st - Danika Van Dyk (Bridle Bag)
2nd - Kayla Ropp
Overall Jr. Exhibitor Champion
Kayla Ropp
(Belt Buckle)
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Open Division
Show Classes: 1st - Momentum, Danika Van Dyk (Bridle Rack)
2nd - Lucky Ticket, Emily Steffy
Equitation: Kayla Ropp (Bridle Bag)
Sport Horse Competition: Latours Out A Cash, CZ Reins (Saddle Pad)
Western/Cowboy Dressage: 1st - TFF Devon, Kathy Christensen (Saddle Pad)
2nd - Raindrops On Roses - Kyndle Cummins
Carriage: Sutton Remembrance, Liz Goldmann (Duffle Bag)
Western Working: 1st - Littlewood Chinook, Mike, Erin, & David Silver (Duffle Bag)
2nd - Gordel's Black With A Twist, Lenore Smith
Miscellaneous: Rogue Hill Catalina, Sandi Humphfres (Gear Bag)
Overall Open Division Champion
Momentum, Danika Van Dyk (Belt Buckle)
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Click here for more information about the MHAO High Point Program
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Danika Van Dyk - Overall Open High Point Award |
Dani wasn't able to attend the Awards Banquet in person, but the roads aligned to meet up today (11-30-2022) for a special delivery. Danika Van Dyk earned the Overall Open High Point award (a custom buckle) by earning nearly 300 points! Way to get the Morgan out in Open competition! |
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Danika says, "Thank you everyone" . We love getting the Morgans out there with other breeds and showing people how amazing this breed is. |
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MHAO Fundraiser - See's Candy Sale Results |
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Thank you to all who ordered candy during our See's Candy Sale. We received 26 orders for a total of $2,075. Those sales generated $568.40 to the club to help fund its programs. Your participation was very appreciated!
It is great candy! Enjoy! And again, thank you!
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MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity |
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Last Call!
Do you have a foal born this year?
Don't forget to get your 2022 foal nominated to the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity before December 31st.
Join the fun!
Show off your breeding program!
Click here to download a Futurity Nomination Form for your 2022 foal/s
So far we only have one 2022 foal nominated
to our Futurity!
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The year is drawing to a close. Nominate your foal Now!
All foals from AMHA registered parents are eligible
for this futurity! Fees are very reasonable.
$45 - Initial nomination fee due by December 31st
$25 - Annual renewal fee thru the foal's 4 yr old year due by March 31st
$25 - Futurity class entry fee due by June 1st
All Futurity nomination and renewal fees change to $100 each if deadlines are missed
Post class entry fees paid after June 1st are $50
Benefits of nominating your foal:
- Your foal will be showcased in the annual MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet which is distributed to the 3 largest shows in the Western Region as well as at Nationals. It is also posted to our website and is available to be seen anytime. We want to help you either sell or showcase what you produce.
- A chance to win some money in Futurity classes offered at the Oregon Morgan Classic. All who have shown have earned back more than the futurity fees they have paid in.
We are looking for more ways to promote your futurity horse using the media options available thru MHAO. Your input on what you would like to see is important to us. Give Gay a call with any of your ideas.
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. 3 yr old saddle classes are walk/trot.
There will be a discussions about our futurity & stallion service auction programs in January. 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.
Gay Adams, MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Chair
Your MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Committee:
Gay Adams, Chair - Nancy Eidam - Margaret Korver - Diane Pixlee
Kathy DeFazio - Erin Shields
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Nominations Are Open For The 2023 MHAO
Stallion Service Auction
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Nominate your stallion now to maximize your promotion coverage from MHAO. Bidding will begin in mid-February and close on April 22, 2023. All bidding will be online or by "phone in bid" if computer access is not available to you
Share the news!
Benefits of making a donation:
- Press releases on Northwest Morgan News, MHAO newsletter (Stable Sheet), MHAO website, MHAO Facebook Page & the MHAO Stallion Service Auction Facebook Page, in The Morgan Horse Magazine, on The Blast, etc. There is heavy emphasis on advertising the stallions included in our auction.
- The Stallion Auction will be promoted at the Oregon Morgan Classic (OMC) Horse Show with donated stallions highlighted at the show. OMC is one of the largest Morgan Horse Shows in the Northwest and the largest in Oregon.
- The name of all stallions with a bid will be put into a hat. A winner will be drawn to receive a free 2-page spread in the 2022 MHAO Breeders’ Cup Futurity Booklet.
- The MHAO Stallion Service Auction is the only Stallion Service Auction in the Western Region.
- Each stallion will receive a full page color ad in the MHAO Breeder’s Cup Futurity Booklet. This is a high quality magazine distributed not only up and down the West Coast but at Nationals.
- You will receive promotion of your stallion through other Equine and Morgan organizations in the Region.
- Minimum starting bid is $700, or an amount set by the stallion owner (higher or lower, but no lower than $500)
- Bidding is online and open from at least March 1 to April 22, 2023. Phone in bids are accepted from those without access to bid online.
- Bonus payments are made to breeders and stallion owners when a foal that is the result of a breeding sold through the MHAO Stallion Service Auction becomes a Futurity Sweepstakes Champion or Reserve Champion at the Oregon Morgan Classic Horse Show.
- Funds from the MHAO Stallion Service Auction are used to support the MHAO Breeders’ Cup Futurity which is the only remaining traditional Futurity in the Western Region.
MISSION STATEMENT: The committee of the MHAO Stallion Service Auction and Breeder’s Cup Futurity is dedicated to the promotion of the Morgan Horse. We strive to support the breeders of the Morgan Horse by offering ways to publicize their breeding programs and to offer access to high quality breeding stallions. It is also our goal to increase the excitement about the Morgan Horse, and to draw the Morgan Community together.
Your Stallion Service Auction Committee:
Gay Adams, Chair - Nancy Eidam - Kathy DeFazio - Erin Shields
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MHAO Open Incentive Reimbursement Program |
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** Amounts to be reimbursed are subject to change. The amount of reimbursement is set at the beginning of each year by the Board of Directors. Watch for any announcement of changes after the January Board meeting.
For questions or assistance, contact Sandi Humphfres
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MHAO's Ride Drive Program
A Program For All Who Ride Or Drive A Morgan Horse Whether To Compete In Something Or Just For Pleasure.
By participating in this program, you can help us
get the word out about our wonderful breed.
Win patches & awards!
Help us promote the Morgan Horse!
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Just track your time and turn it into Sandi.
Be recognized for the time you spend with your
Morgan horse.
For questions contact Sandi Humphfres, (541) 415-1230
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Membership Renewal Time!! We need you!!
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We need your membership! Your support helps us to cover our fixed costs and to have the funds needed to provide our Youth program as well as to promote our wonderful breed. Please support our efforts and the Morgan breed by becoming a member or renewing your membership in MHAO. Renew now to be included in the membership directory. Be a visual part of the Morgan community! Thank you for your support!
Click here to download a membership application form
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A membership directory will be out soon.
Join or renew now to be included.
Would you like an ad in the directory?
This year's directory will be delivered to members via email and eventually be posted to a "member only" section we will open up on our website. It will be sized as an 8.5" by 11" booklet that you can print off your computer, view on our website, or download off of our website.
Ad rates:
Full page (8.5x11) - $20
Half page (8.5x5.5") - $10
Quarter page (4.25x5.5") - $5
Business Card (3.25x2") - $5
Inside front or back page - $25
Outside back cover - $30
Add 1/8th inch if you want bleed
Be a part of the Morgan discussion and community!
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MHAO Is Looking For Volunteers |
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If interested in being a volunteer
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2022 MHAO Foal Photo Contest |
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Thank you to our judges!
Carole Bradford - Debbie Phaneuf - Michelle McMillen
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A Request For News From MHAO Members & Friends |
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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.
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Highlighting Our 2022 OMC Corporate Sponsors, OMC Vendors , & Donors of "Other Items" to our Stallion Service Auction. |
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Superior Morgan Horse Sale |
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The Superior Morgan Horse Sale had another very successful year! Over 300 horses were offered for sale, and 114 stallion services. This year also saw the debut of the highly anticipated new Sweepstakes event that started out with 50 foals competing. Not even the cold weather could dampen the excitement of this 2-day event!
HISTORY IS MADE: Dragonsmeade Sea Dragon (Dragonsmeade Axios x Christinia Dellarose), a 12YO stallion with world championships to his credit in Pleasure Driving & English Pleasure and sire of many champions, sold for a record-setting $325,000 in the 2022 #SuperiorMorganSale in Shipshewana, IN. Consigned by JRH Morgans LLC and beautifully presented by Earl Yoder at Sand Ridge Stables, Stan and Laine Morey were on hand to congratulate everyone and wish the new owners well. It was a bittersweet moment for many who remember the late Susan Morey and all her wonderful victory passes with this great horse.
Only 4 of the stallion services offered did not sell and are still available: OTM Total Eclipse, Cedarcrest Valentino CH, Stonecroft Sudden Impact, & KSS Maximus. Some great bloodlines are represented in these 4 stallions! Don't miss your chance! Click here for more information. C onsider one of these Sweepstakes eligible stallions!
SSDF Rhythm And Blues takes it all in the 2022 Superior Morgan Sweepstakes inaugural event!
Breeder, owner, handler Dennis L. Fry claims the check for $60,500 in the largest prize money ever offered in a Morgan breed class.
November 16, 2022 — It was the culmination of years of planning by the Superior Morgan Horse Sale and the braintrust of David “Tuffy” Owens and Glenn T. Werry, and it did not dissappoint. With over 50 2022 foals entered and shown in the inaugural event on Tuesday evening, then a call back of 27 for the Wednesday evening final event, there was eye candy galore for fans of Morgan Horses in the Michiana Event Center in Shipshewana, Indiana.
Top handlers brought one, two or three foals to present and were lucky if one reached Wednesday’s final countdown. The talent in the ring included World Champion trainers and professionals with multiple titles in the Morgan Weanling Sweepstakes, the Morgan Weanling Gala, and futurities throughout the country.
Entries came from Hall of Fame breeders and first timers alike. One thing they all had in common… they wanted a share of a purse totalling well over $220,000. And it was a sensationally well supported 2020 Superior Sweepstakes Stallion Service Auction that made it possible.
After what seemed like the longest countdown in history, beginning with seven honorable mentions and working their way to the top, the last men standing were Dennis Fry and Elijah Lehman, holding the leads of two exceptional colts.
When the dust settled, there was a $60,500 check presented to SSDF RHYTHM AND BLUES (Graycliff Tony GCH x DDF Jazz, by Centerpiece), bred, owned and presented by Dennis L. Fry of Middlebury, Indiana. Dennis’ family is Signature Stables, and they own the nice stallion DDF Raptor, by SpiceOLife Present Tense GCH.
In the Reserve spot and taking home a check for $41,800 was the dark and handsome son of Dragonsmeade Axios, CLS ESQUIRE AXIOS, out of FRVA Princess PrettyGirl, by CBMF Over The Moon, last year’s record setting horse sold in the Superior Morgan Sale. Elijah Lehman did a beautiful job handling this colt for owner/breeder Ervin Bontrager of Topeka, Indiana, who has already tasted the laurels of a success as the nice young World Champion CLS Xavier is a product of his breeding program.
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For The TMH Magazine Advertising Opportunity For Your Stallion - Breeding Guide Issue |
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Deadline is December 19, 2022 |
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It’s not quite breeding season, but it IS time to think about stallion advertising. Once again, The Morgan Horse will offer a FREE
“pedigree page” to accompany every full page, color stallion ad
in our January/February 2023 “Breeding Guide.”
It is the Morgan breed’s annual handbook for breeding and
bloodline information and THE venue to reach mare owners
with your stallion promotion.
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From the Oregon Horse Council |
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Are you interested in having an impact on the Equine Industry in Oregon? |
The Oregon Horse Council was established in 2009 and has worked hard for Oregon's equine industry in many ways since - we are now searching for more enthusiastic people to join us in this important work!
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This valuable organization is overseen by a dedicated and amazing group of up to 11 board members who represent various businesses, disciplines, and regions of the state. Each board member has a 3 year term and they are staggered so that 3 board members roll off each year.
We are looking for new board members to join our team! This is an exciting time for the Oregon Horse Council as we come out of COVID and re-vision our future, programs, legislative efforts, membership, and overall plans.
The board meets via conference call monthly and in person once per year (dates and times determined by the board). The board works at a higher level than many organizations as there is staff to carry out the day-to-day tasks. The board's focus is deciding the future of the organization and does not do a large amount of hands-on work in between meetings. All applicants must be current OHC members (memberships start at only $50 a year!).
If you are interested, please see the board information below. Please contact any of our current board members or our office with any questions at 971-224-5879 or Brandi@OregonHorseCouncil.com
2023 Board of Director Application & Information CLICK HERE
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1st snow at Timber Creek Stables from Linda Collins |
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Morgan & Part Morgan Virtual Schooling Show |
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This group is for individuals interested in showing their Morgans and part Morgans in a nationwide virtual show.
A good variety of classes offered
Over 50 classes available
Click here to go to their Facebook page for more information.
Close date is December 31st, 2022
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The Morgan Horse Featured in Horse Illustrated “Best Of Breeds” |
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Horse Illustrated is on newsstands with their annual “Best of Breeds” issue and the Morgan horse is featured prominently. The article by Stephen Kinney offers bullet points on Morgans in American history including the breed’s beginnings, the Government’s horse, Morgans in Movies and more. Research came from Brenda Tippin’s authoritative articles in the official breed journal. Grab a copy for your coffee table on newsstands from Tractor Supply to Walmart to Barnes and Noble. Or order a print copy as a stocking stuffer HERE.
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Our inaugural Episode for our 12 episode series, celebrating every breed, every sport, and our passion for all things "horse."
We begin with an introduction to the world of horses and horse breeds, and a deeper look at the versatility of the American Quarter Horse.
Considering buying a horse?
Here are some basic tips you'll find useful, and some costs of owning and maintaining a horse.
Our Vet discusses the importance of a Pre-Purchase exam when buying a horse, what tests should be run and why.
Then we visit with well known trainer Chris Cox, a look at Youth Barrel Racing and a visit to Equitana.
All episodes are chock full of useful tips, suggestions and good information for anyone with horses in their life.
Click here to watch the UTube and access other episodes.
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In this series each episode includes lots of information about a variety of information along with highlighting a specific breed.
All are worth watching!
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More From Horse TV Global |
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Click here to see what HorseTVGlobal has to offer. Call (940) 594-0000 for more information on access and services. Promote your services, knowledge, facility, breed, or events.
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The Morgan Horse - America's First Breed |
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The Morgan Horse traces its history back to 1789, where an unassuming colt name "Figure" was foaled, who grew to become legendary in his time for his versatility and prepotency.
Owned by a schoolteacher named Justin Morgan, Figure's story was popularized in Disney's "Justin Morgan Had A Horse."
Join us on a tour across America to visit 7 owners, whose lives have been forever changed by the Morgan Breed.
Make some popcorn and binge watch 7 episodes on the Morgan Breed.
Featuring Silver Creek Farm, Weber Stables, Aswyn-Morgan Horse Farm, The Lippitt Morgan, the Morgan Grand National and World Championship Horse Show, The Morgan Horse Club of Texas demonstrates its versatility, and a heartwarming story about "Clifford of Drummond Island" a story you won't soon forget.
Click here to watch the UTube about the Morgan Horse
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The Lippitt Morgan - The Consumate Sport Horse |
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This early production features all of the Lippitt Morgans who have captured a World Championship, Grand National Championship or National Title in another country in a variety of competitive disciplines, making a case that the Lippitt Morgan may truly be the consummate sport horse.
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Three men, three mules, and one horse recreate a ride not done for 173 years. Follow their adventure as they ride the Old Spanish Trail, a route from Los Angeles to Santa Fe, and formerly used as an old trading trail between these two towns.
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Imagine A Place Where Wild Horses Run Free |
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Imagine a place where hooves strike the ground like thunder, manes and tails flying in the wind. Welcome to the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary in South Dakota, where horses roam free on 12,000 acres of unspoiled pastures and hills. Learn about the history of this special place for wild horses.
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This is not intended as an endorsement of HorseTVGlobal. I am just sharing information on a possible resource that I found. |
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The 2023 Morgan Stallion Sweepstakes |
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Indian Race Track Trail - Falls Creek Horse Camp |
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I love a trail with a story behind it, and the story behind the Indian Race Track Trail is a gem! Plus, it's a fabulous ride.
For centuries, the Indian Race Track Meadows in SW Washington's present-day Indian Heaven Wilderness were a seasonal gathering place for local Native Americans. In late summer and early fall, the tribes camped in the meadows to pick huckleberries, fish in the lakes, hunt deer and elk, gather roots, and socialize. For fun in the evenings, the young men raced their ponies in the meadows.
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Shared by Karen Weiderman on Facebook |
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Looks like more fun ahead. Time to get your "Safe Sport" training done! |
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First snow of the season and the mares are tucked in for a long winter's night. A barn full of hay (thanks Kai & Dallas McLarney Bolen) + cozy stalls + Christmas lights = Priceless. From Liz Goldmann.
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UVM Morgan Horse Farm Raffle |
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We are happy to announce that UVM Date Night is heading to Missouri- congratulations Amy C and Family on being the winners of this year's Raffle Morgan!
Under the direction of Glendale Stables LLC, "Dale" will be the future horse for Amy's daugther Malia, who now rides saddleseat with C-King First Dance, (bay horse in the photos below).
Thank you to everyone who supported the raffle Morgan program this year!
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Best of Luck to Amy, Malia, and Dale in your future endeavors- keep in touch!
Lots of fun ahead!
Pictured below with C-King First Dance
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Employment Opportunity At UVM Farm |
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The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge, Vermont is currently taking applications for our 2023 apprenticeship program! You do not need to be a UVM student to apply.
The apprenticeship program is a year-long inclusive educational experience, where aspiring equine students live on site and participate in all aspects of a Morgan horse training and breeding farm. This is a paid position with openings starting in the Summer of 2023!
Apprentice opportunities include learning young-horse handling, all aspects of young horse training, including backing, riding, and driving. Apprentices will also have the opportunity to care for stallions and broodmares throughout the breeding, pregnancy, and foaling process. Depending on the goals of the individual apprentice, you can assist in marketing horses for sale, handling mares and stallions during breeding, showing young horses and stallions, and working with our agritourism team to promote the breed and educate the public.
For questions or application information, please email Equine Manager Jamie Maguire at uvmorgan@uvm.edu
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Generational Misunderstanding? Try Horses |
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Many of us let generational insults fly willy-nilly.
“Baby Boomers are out of touch.”
“Gen Xers are such downers.”
“Millennials are so frivolous.”
“Gen Z are too sensitive.”
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As a result, we struggle to understand each other in our workplaces, our neighborhoods, and our families. Two recent conversations I had on HN Reads, the Podcast have led me to believe that there are still a few bridges that can connect us across age and experience, and one of those is a love of horses.
For older riders, she suggests that “there’s nothing wrong with riding with a stable full of kids because they have so much fun.” She also noted how it was good for one of her horses because even after her gelding retired from riding, he was still doted on by the many generations entering the barn.
Memoirist and A Man Walks into a Barn author Chad Oldfather, another recent HN Reads guest, noticed something similar as he watched his daughters interact with the other equestrians around them.
“I can distinctly remember a couple points where people much older than my daughters would ask them for their advice seriously and then take it. That seems to me to be really valuable as a way of transitioning from being a kid to being an adult. That you’ve had a foot in this world and you’ve had relationships with adults that are not just the authority figures, but their peers too.”
As a community college professor, I can attest that my cross-generational relationships in the barn prepared me for teaching. Before starting my first day of class, I knew that the joy and energy of people younger than me was contagious and that as we get older, we still deal with fear, insecurity, and big dreams. It helped me navigate the complexities of teaching and honor the variation in age and experience that entered my classroom.
Because of people I have met through horses, I know there is always something to learn from the person in front of me, and I have the confidence to know I have something to teach them too.
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A Word About The Class Horse |
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People talk a lot about unicorns these days, but I’d like to put a word in for the ‘class horse.’
Of course, if you’re lucky enough to have either of these mythical creatures in your barn, as the Irish say, “you’re lucky enough.” But to my mind, while they can resemble one another in many ways, there’s one big difference between a unicorn and a class horse.
A unicorn is beautiful, talented, utterly unselfish, and endlessly kind. He’ll take a joke, then 10 more, all with a serene ease and good humor. A class horse is beautiful, talented, and usually a joy to ride. He may take a joke, but definitely not 10. Either way, he’ll likely make you pay for it later.
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I think this applies to "schooling" horses in all disciplines whether borrowed, leased or owned. It applies anytime the horse has more experience than you do. They are great teachers! |
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2022 Horse Stars Hall of Fame Nominations Open |
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The Horse Stars Hall of Fame was established by the EQUUS Foundation and the US Equestrian in 2013 to celebrate the extraordinary talent of horses and the magical bond between horses and people.
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Deadline is December 31st
The EQUUS Foundation inducts horses that have had a life-changing impact in public service or on the public's perception of horses; have excelled or are excelling in the area of equine assisted activities and therapies, and/or have excelled or are excelling in their competitive or public service career after overcoming significant hardship. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) inducts its "Horses of Honor" selected by USEF annually.
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Unfortunately, the 2022 Collectable Ornament will not arrive before Christmas. However, previous years are still available for purchase online HERE.
Pre-order the 2022 Collectable Ornament by email HERE.
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Gift Cards Are Also Available! Give the gift that keeps on giving.....
Every $50 gift card gives 10% to the American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust (AMHEC). Donations will be based on all gift card purchases between December 7th, 2022 and December 25th, 2022.
No limit to purchase/donation!
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From Breyer -
Breyer Morgan Stallion For Christmas
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You can win a FREE Breyer horse – and it’s a Morgan! AMHA is gifting four 2022 Holiday Collection models of Morgan stallion “Snowbird.” Send us your short essay (500 words or less) regarding why you are thankful for the Morgan horse. All ages are welcome! Four winners will be randomly selected based on submissions received. Age divisions include: 13 & under, 14-18, 19-55, 55 & over.
Email your submission including your age to Marketing Manager, Alyssa Plewacki at alyssa@morganhorse.com or mail to the AMHA office at 4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 130, Lexington, KY, 40511. Click "read more" below to learn more!
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This stunning Morgan stallion is striding into the holiday season in style! Blue and gold accents on his attire pop against his pearly grey coat. From his eye-catching headdress - adorned with feathers and rhinestones - to his dramatic breastcollar and breeching, he’s a fine sight to behold! Accented with gold embroidery and roping, his costuming is dripping with beautiful indigo-colored gems, which accent his smooth strides perfectly. Add on a spray of evergreens and wintry flowers, Snowbird is a splendid holiday sight!
This highly collectible holiday classic is the 26th in a series and features “Happy Holidays 2022” on his belly.
Traditional | 1:9 Scale
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Thank you Karen Weiderman for sharing! |
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Mountain Trail Course At the Oregon Horse Center |
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THE WATERFALL WILL BE ON SATURDAYS TOO!
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A Bit Of History Off Facebook |
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Stage Drivers Of The Old West |
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Nameless and usually the first to be shot in almost every western movie and novel, the Overland stage coach driver sat high on the box seat of his Concord coach and sent his team racing across the country, up and down mountains. Day and night, he battled heat, cold, rain, bandits and Indians in his effort to get his passengers safely to their destinations--all for the sum of forty to seventy dollars a month, plus board.
These tough and daring men came from all kinds of backgrounds. They were known as reinsmen, whips, and Jehus. The name Jehu came from II Kings 9:20. “…and the driving is like the driving of Jehu… for he driveth furiously.” On a whole, they were shy, cheerful and polite men.
An excellent cross country time for a stage coach was 150 miles a day, or 6 miles an hour. The stage ran day and night with brief stops every 10-12 miles to change the horses or mules. These stations were known as ‘swing stations’ and in less than ten minutes the stage was underway again.
Each driver had a route of approximately fifty miles. At the beginning and end of his route was a station known as the ‘home station,’ (where passengers could also pay a dollar for a meal). From there another driver continued the route while the first stayed to rest up, until the return run when he would then retrace his route.
In a six horse team the distance from the tip of the leader’s nose to the rear wheels of the Concord coach was some 50 feet. From front to rear each pair of animals was referred to as leaders, swings, and wheelers. Off meant the right side, the near side was the left.
The driver sat with his hands in his lap. The reins for the leaders were held between the index and middle fingers; those for the swings, between the middle and third fingers; and the wheelers, between the third and little fingers. The driver would gather each line by drawing with the fingers and let the reins out by separating his fingers just enough for the ribbons to slide through.
The whip was grasped between the thumb and forefinger with the butt cupped against the heel of the thumb and the stock held parallel to the lines. It was used mainly to intimidate wheelers.
Made of hickory, about five feet long with an eleven or twelve foot buckskin lash, the driver’s whip was a very personal thing, and he would often have it engraved or embossed with silver or gold. They never let their whip out of their sight or loaned it to even their closest friends.
Drivers never wore gloves unless they were made out of silk or the finest buckskin, even in the bitter cold. They would risk frostbite rather than lose their ability to feel the reins.
Making a turn involved a combination of reining, slight braking, and voice. Driver’s preferred the teams to be hitched loosely so the horses could perform individually. A top driver could hold the wheelers steady while the leaders made the turn. The brake was not fully applied as it was better to keep the wheels rolling so they wouldn’t slide. Good coach horses knew their names and understood the driver’s tone of voice.
Drivers enjoyed showing off their skill and as they approached town, they might urge their team into a full gallop. Then as they neared the hotel, apply the brake and bring their team to stop right at the hotel steps.
Kathyotten.blogspot dot com
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2021 WDAA/USEF Judges Education Seminar |
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The 2023 WDAA/USEF Western Dressage Judges Seminar is 3 full days of intensive training for new judge applicants and 2 days for licensed judges. All that hard work is balanced with great camaraderie, networking, and lively discussion. Lunch is provided plus the hotel offers Happy Hour every night! This event will complete the requirement of seminar attendance for USEF Western Dressage licensing and maintenance. Only 1 seminar is held every year. Auditors are welcome!
All registrations must be received no later than Jan 20th, 2023.
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Okan Morgan horses in the snow from Mary Curtis |
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Free classifieds!
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To advertise in the Stable Sheet, contact Gay Adams - (503) 936-4276 or
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From The US Dressage Federation |
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“At an age where others called him geriatric, we were standing in the limelight.” We continue our celebration of senior horses with this #YourDressage exclusive, where a rider from USDF Region 4 shares about the Morgan she grew up with who became a World Champion at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show.
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Thank you Karen Weiderman for sharing
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2023 Washington State Horse Expo Cancelled |
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The Northwest Horse Source |
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Explore the complete digital edition of the Nov/Dec 2022 The Northwest Horse Source.
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The Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, keeping, and enjoyment of horses, with an eye to the specific concerns in our region.
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Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2023: Here We Come Again!! |
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The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2023, presented by Akin Trailers, will be arriving again in Albany, Oregon, March 24, 25, 26, 2023 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center! The expo will continue to feature top-notch clinics, workshops, exciting entertainment, tons of trade show shopping, and a chance to interact with horses up close and personal – all for one low admission price! Now in its twenty second year, this family friendly expo is perfect for horse owners and horse lovers of all ages, there is always something for everyone!
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A diverse group of top name equine professionals will present clinics at the expo for the education and entertainment of spectators. The experts from across the United States include headline clinician, Champion Trainer, Chris Cox presenting General Horsemanship clinics; Anita Howe sharing her Gaited Horsemanship methods; Julie Alonzo teaching about Western Equitation; Emily Elias of Back Country Horsemen with Packing for Back Country travels; and Wayne Williams, Radio and on-line TV host of Speaking of Horses.
Enjoy a diverse array of horse breeds providing entertainment throughout the weekend. From big to small, various breed groups and stallions will strut their stuff showing what makes them unique with the horse world. A drill team, elegant dancing horses and more will provide captivating performances to delight audiences.
The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo will also be featuring the Teens and Oregon Mustangs Adoption Showdown! This Mustang Adoption Showdown will bring the excitement, the beauty and versatility of Oregon’s Wild Mustangs. Watch as trainers of all ages, from across the Northwest show what they have accomplished in the last 100 days, and then compete for awards. The opening day of competition is Thursday, March 23rd, at 6:00 PM in the Akins Trailer Sales Arena. There is no charge to the public for this first round of competition. Each of the following days will feature another step in the trainers goal of winning this exciting showdown! Sunday finals will include a LIVE adoption of all the participating Mustangs. You will not want to miss any of this action packed competition.
The trade show will feature a wide variety of vendors from all over the country offering a broad variety of products and services. From trailers to clothing and home décor to feed, shoppers are bound to find what they need and what they didn’t know they needed. A growing list of vendors can be found at http://equinepromotions.ner/northwest-horse-fair/exhibit/vendor-space/ so you can plan your excursion.
Applications are being accepted for participants at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2023, including trade show vendors, Breed Showcase and Stallion Review participants; clinic participants; sponsors and advertisers in the event program. Applications are available at http://equinepromotions.net/northest-horse-fair/.
New this year, pre-sale tickets will be available to purchase at http://equinepromotions.net/northwest-horse-fair/attend/tickets. Pre-sale Adult tickets are $13.00 each day, and Youth (ages 6-12) are $6.00 each day. At the gate, tickets will be $15.00 for Adults, $13.00 for Seniors age 65 + and $8.00 for Youth ages 6-12 years. Children 5 & under are free. Admission is all-inclusive.
See this event and more on our event calendar!
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UPHA/AMHA National Conference |
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Package Discount Deadline Extended |
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Joined by AHHS, AMHA, and ARHPA
Join us January 4-7, 2023, for the UPHA National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Come and connect with your peers, learn about best business practices in our educational forums, and celebrate the year! In addition, you can experience an unforgettable stay at our conference hotel, the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Orlando, the "Theme Park Capital of the World" is home to over a dozen theme parks, world-class golf courses, art galleries, shopping centers, major league sports teams, and a vibrant night life. Bring your whole family and make it a conference to remember!
The new deadline to receive the UPHA National Conference package and hotel room discounts is December 12, 2022.
To avoid additional fees your registration It must be postmarked on or before December 12, 2022, OR it must be received by UPHA via fax by that same date. UPHA’s fax number is (859) 255-2774. (DO NOT mail or fax the AMHA Office – all registrations for convention must go through the UPHA Office.)
There will be a plethora of meetings, awards, forums, and fun! Be sure to check out the Schedule of Events which you can locate by clicking HERE.
The deadline for the hotel room block is December 12, 2022, but rooms at the discounted rate of $175 (before taxes) could sell out prior to that deadline – so book now! To book your hotel room, click HERE.
For more information about the Conference, visit the UPHA Conference web page by clicking HERE.
Morgan Specific Events:
There is quite a bit going on during the Conference so if you are interested in seeing all the Morgan related activities separate out from the schedule, visit the AMHA website by clicking HERE. You will be able to see all the Morgan specific activities including which meetings are OPEN vs CLOSED, when each AMHA Award is presented and all about election voting and the Annual Membership Meeting.
AMHA Honor Awards
AMHA is excited to honor so many talented and worthy individuals and horses within our Morgan community! The AMHA Honor Awards listing as well as the venue for which it will be presented can be found on the AMHA website by clicking HERE.
If you are an award recipient, please be sure to provide your script info and photos to Executive Director, Carrie J. Mortensen. She can be reached at 859-405-0746 or execdir@morganhorse.com.
Star Awards
The 2022 AMHA STAR Awards have been officially announced and can be viewed by clicking HERE.
STAR Awards will be presented at the AMHA Awards Luncheon on Saturday, January 7. However, STAR Awards are ONLY presented to those winners that notify Programs Manager, Nikki Dumas ahead of time (no later than Friday, December 9) and submit a photo to her for the awards slide show presentation. You can reach Nikki at nicole@morganhorse.com or on her direct dial line at AMHA of (859) 448-5109. Remember – You must notify Nikki no later than the end of the business day on Friday, December 9 and you must email a photo by that same date as well. AMHA will only present the highpoint awards and divisional high point awards at the Luncheon. You must register and purchase a lunch ticket to attend.
Open Competition Awards & Medallions
The 2022 Open Competition Awards are currently being processed and will be posted on the AMHA Website shortly. When available, you will be able to view the winners by clicking HERE.
Like the AMHA Star Awards, the Open Competition and Medallion awards will be presented at the AMHA Awards Luncheon on Saturday, January 7. However, Open Competition & Medallion Awards are ONLY presented to those winners that notify Programs Manager Nikki Dumas ahead of time (no later than Friday, December 9) and submit a photo to her for the awards slide show presentation. You can reach Nikki at nicole@morganhorse.com or on her direct dial line at AMHA of (859) 448-5109. AMHA will present any Open Competition or Medallion award at the Luncheon. You must register and purchase a lunch ticket to attend.
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AMHA to Offer LARGE R Judges School in Conjunction with UPHA Conference |
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There will be an AMHA Judges School for USEF licensed Morgan judges at the Conference. Participation is limited to those judges that ALREADY hold a Large R Morgan card. The school will be held on Saturday afternoon, January 7 from 1:30 PM to 5 PM and on Sunday morning, January 8 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Judges must attend both sessions in full to receive proper clinic credit. You must register for the judges’ school separately from the conference registration. Deadline to register is Friday, December 16, 2022. You will find the itinerary and registration form on the AMHA website by clicking HERE.
Other Judging School Dates
March 30 - April 1, 2023
Carousel Charity Horse Show
Scottsdale, AZ
August 17-19, 2023
Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show
West Springfield, MA
Both schools are for applicants, small r and Large R judges.
Applications will be available soon!
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New York Stallion Service Auction |
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023 AT 3 PM PST
Stallion Service Auction
del Lago Resort & Casino
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Michigan Morgan Horse Breeders' Futurity |
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2023 STALLION SERVICE AUCTION
March 11, 2023
MIDDLEBURY, IN
HOTEL INFO
HAMPTON INN
105 Crystal Heights Blvd.
Middlebury, IN
574-822-0288
Make your reservations by March 1st to get the MMH special rate.
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2023 Morgan Horse Show Dates |
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2023 Morgan Show Dates:
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April 20-23, 2023 - Diamond Jubilee All Breed Horse Show, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
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April 21-May 7, 2023 - California SpringFest Horse Show, Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, CA
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May 10-14, 2023 - Key Classic Benefit Show, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA
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May 11-14, 2023 - Silicon Valley Horse Show, Pleasanton Equestrian Center, Pleasanton CA
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June14-17, 2023 - Oregon Morgan Classic, Oregon Horse Center, Eugene, OR
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July 19-23, 2023 - Morgan Medallion Regional Show, South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas, NV
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August 2-6, 2023 - C-Fair Charity Morgan Regional and Open Show, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA
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August 24-27, 2023 - PNW Morgan Show, Tacoma Unit, Spanaway, WA
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September TBD, 2023- Oregon State Fair, Salem OR (Morgan classes and Breed Challenge)
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August 31-September 3, 2023 - Mother Lode Show, Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, CA
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October 8-14, 2023 – Morgan Grand Nationals and World Championship, Oklahoma City, OK
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December 7-10, 2023 - Jingle Bell Horse Show, Del Mar CA
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Section 2:
Member News
Section 3:
MHAO Requests & Other information
Classified Ads
Advertising Thru MHAO
How to become an MHAO Member
Oregon Horse Council News
USEF News
AMHA News
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