Stable Sheet - December 2023

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From Your Board Of Directors

Gay Adams, Acting MHAO President

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

Some pictures from the Award Banquet held at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem OR:

A comment from Liz Goldmann:

Thank you Morgan Horse Association of Oregon for the beautiful turnout blanket. Awards coordinator Erin Silver used a system where points equaled credit toward a Schneider's product of the winner's choice so between Sutton Remembrance GCH, Sutton Terra Cotta, and Sutton Obsidian it was Cinco who scored new winter jammies! Thank you Gay Adams and Tammy Boyer for a fun meeting and barbeque buffet including interesting presentations from Joe Hutchinson of the Salem Fire Department on emergency preparedness and Kecia Nathan of Ansur Saddlery Northwest of their treeless designs. Thanks for your good company driving up and down the Columbia Gorge Dallas McLarney Bolen. It was fun to meet & greet with friends before we all hunker down for the winter. Good job, everyone!

From Gay:

Our thanks to Joe Hutchinson for his presentation on Emergency Preparedness.

Click here to view the handouts that Joe Hutchinson brought for us. For more information, here is how you can contact Joe:

Joe Hutchinson, Emergency Manager (503) 589-2139

City of Salem Oregon (503) 991-6918 Cell

370 Trade Street SE jhutchinson@cityofsalem.net

Salem OR 97301 www.cityofsalem.net

Everyone seemed to enjoy the wonderful BBQ lunch from the Sassy Onion provided courtesy of MHAO. Tammy Boyer did a great job on the food selection and the beautiful flowers and centerpieces. All the Board members present took home the flowers to enjoy for awhile. And thank you Patricia Carlson for arranging for our speakers. Tammy and Patricia make a great team. The dessert Silent Auction was a hit as well! Thank you to all who brought goodies to be bid on as well as to the bidders who took them all home.

We also appreciated Dallas Bolen coming and giving us an update on the recent AMHA Board meeting. Our connection to AMHA is very important to us and it was great to see Dallas, too.

It was interesting to learn from Kecia Nathan that Ansur Saddles were originally created for a Morgan horse. They are sturdy but flexible custom made treeless saddles that can be made in all types, styles, and sizes specifically fitted to your horse. For more information you can visit the Ansur website or contact Kecia at (503) 791-7840 or via email at nk670@yahoo.com.

Officers

Gay Adams, Acting President

Chair of SSA & Futurity Committees

Stable Sheet Editor, OMC Committee,

Promotion & History Committees

(503) 936-4276

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Julie Nygaard, Vice President

Emergency Committee Chair when needed, &

OMC Committee, Youth Committee,

Humanitarian Award Committee

(503) 741-0215

julienygaard@hotmail.com

Kim Moore, Secretary

Youth Committee

(503) 741-0215

jnkm@earthlink.net

Karen Breckenridge, Treasurer

OMC Chair, Finance Chair, Youth Committee

Emergency & Humanitarian Award

Committee, YOY Committee

(503) 580-4716

wylieriley@aol.com

Directors

Lorraine Beaumont

Promotion Chair

503 364-4119

vetmerge@cs.com

Sara Breyman

Alex Mooney Scholarship Chair, Youth Committee

(503) 930-8421

tripledjb@aol.com

Tammy Boyer

General Membership Meeting Chair,

Acting Membership Chair

Promotion Committee, Education Committee

(360) 936-0652

TammyRBoyer@gmail.com

Sierra Breckenridge

Youth committee Co-Chair

YOY, OMC Committee

(503) 428-3700

sierrabreckenridge@gmail.com

Patricia Carlson

Humanitarian Award Chair, Education Chair,

Promotion Committee, SSA & Futurity Committees

(503) 851-1950

Patricia_Carlson40@yahoo.com

Kyndle Cummins

Youth Committee, YOY, Promotion Committee,

Youth Newsletter, Sees Candy Fund Raiser

(503) 991-7572

moorekyndle@gmail.com

Nancy Eidam

History Committee Chair

Futurity & SSA Committees, OMC Committee

(541) 561-6644

crownmorgans@gmail.com

Sandi Humphfres

Gaming & Misc Show Chair, Open Incentive

 & Ride/Drive Chair, Membership Committee

(541) 415-1230

firemed13@yahoo.com

Camryn Nicholson

Youth Director

Co-Chair of Youth Committee

(541) 799-4635

camrynnicholson7@gmail.com

Diane Pixlee

Youth Committee, YOY,

OMC Committee

Emergency Committee, Humanitarian Award

(509) 760-1939 

malsandmor@aol.com

Erin Silver

High Point Chair, AgFest & State Fair

OMC Silent Auction

(971) 600-8933

silvermesamorgans@msn.com

Sunshine Fund as a volunteer – Rhea Turner, (541) 520-9334, rheakturner@gmail.com

During the banquet I was presented with a gift from the Board. We were running late so I did not take time to fully open the gift there. We were getting close to the time when we needed to be out of the space we had leased. Above is a picture of what I was given. I LOVE IT! Thank you so much! During our cold spells I have made good use of the soft and warm scarf and have already worn the necklace several times. It makes me feel very elegant. I keep the decorative dish on my bureau and the necklace is always stored there if I'm not wearing it. Thank you so much for the card and wonderful gifts.

Gay Adams

Join The Fun & Promote Your Breeding Program!

2023 Foals Nominated by Dec. 31st - $45

Annual Renewal Fee by March 31st - $25

Late nomination or renewal fees - $100 each that are past due

Class entry fees by June 1st - $25

Post Entry fees - $50

Click here to download the Futurity Rules

Click here to download a 2023 Futurity Foal Nomination Form

Questions: Contact Gay Adams

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

We need you! Have you renewed your membership?

Check the link below to see if you have renewed for 2023. We need your support as a member to continue our programs. We need your voice as a member to help us do all we can to promote our wonderful breed. Please renew or join today!

2024 renewal requests are going out soon.

Click here to see the membership list as of 9/10/2023.

Do you know someone who owns a Morgan horse who is not a member of MHAO?

If you know someone who owns a Morgan horse but is not a member of MHAO, we hope you will encourage them to join. Members from any address are welcome. We are an active club with programs for all those who are part of the Morgan community. We support all types of activities. Those who do not own a Morgan but want to support the breed are also welcome.

Did you just purchase your first Morgan horse from a member of MHAO?

If so, you are eligible for a free membership for the year of purchase in MHAO. We hope we will earn your continued support, and after this year you will renew with us. To get started, just complete a membership form, and where it asks for payment, say you just purchased your first Morgan horse and who you purchased the horse from.

Welcome to MHAO!

Click here to download a membership form

Anyone joining now is a member for 2024!

Once the form is completed, please email to:

wylieriley@aol.com

or mail to:

Karen Breckenridge

MHAO Treasurer

4715 Eola Drive NW

​Salem, OR 97304

2024 Membership Fees:

$35 for Family (includes two votes)

$30 for Individual (includes one votes)

If you haven't already, please complete our membership survey form

and send it in with your membership form.

If renewing for 2024, either mail your check with your membership form or if emailing the form, call Karen at (503) 580-4716 with your credit card information.

Do You Give Lessons? Are you a trainer?

Are you willing to have people come see your Morgan horses?

Let us help you get the word out!

Looking for people throughout the Western Region!

Only two people have responded to this so far.

I have only heard from two barns. Surely we have more to offer than that to new equine enthusiasts. We would like to have a resource available to refer people to for lessons &/or to see Morgan horses throughout the Northwest, maybe even the Western Region. Please let Gay know if we can give out your name for these purposes. I would like to create a brief summary/sale type spiel for each barn. We can share this information along with any of our promotional material, at promotional events, or even MHAO events. We would also like to post it to our website.

Please notify Gay Adams how you would like to be listed.

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

Qualifications:

1.Member of MHAO at time of service, or a member of the Morgan community.

2.Nominated by member or non-member

3.Submission of at least one brief written description of the nominee’s exceptional community service and impact.

4.Nominations and essay submissions will be reviewed and nominees contacted before acceptance.

Nomination Cutoff is May 15th Each Year for

Awardee to be announced at the Oregon Morgan Classic

Award Created & Sponsored by Patricia Carlson

Send to Patricia Carlson, patricia@dressagemorgans.com

Questions, call Patricia - (503) 851-1950

I have received a couple suggestions to change the timing of our auction so that it closes earlier in the year. I will take another look at this for future years seeing where there might be an open spot for us. I will be looking for where we can get our advertising out to maximize the number of breeders we might have and also not be competing with other open auctions. The committee will confer on it and report back to the MHAO Board and MHAO membership.

Gay Adams

Click the flyer above to download the list of benefits. For questions or assistance, contact Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net.

This year’s Top Five Stallions include:

1. DRAGONSMEADE AXIOS

2. JUS' SAYIN'

3. MERRIEHILL AFTER HOURS GCH

4. WINGMAN

5. DRAGONSMEADE GRIFFIN

We extend our gratitude to all the stallion owners and the bidders in this year’s auction. Because of you, we are helping make the Morgan breed better every day!

To see a full list of the SSA results, click here.

It's Stallion Advertising Season!

The Morgan Horse magazine is currently taking bookings for the annual "Breeding Guide"--the must have compendium of Morgan horse breeding activity. Details in the graphic below.

DEADLINE FOR SPACE RESERVATIONS: DECEMBER 28.

Rare Bloodlines!

Unique Opportunities!

Limited Inventories!

Deadline December 28th

Frozen Semen from Morgan stallions, now deceased or gelded

—A SPECIAL ADVERTISING COLLABORATION–

from The Morgan Horse magazine & morganshowcase.com 

Join us for AMHA Judges’ School at the 2024 UPHA Annual Conference in Lexington, Kentucky on:

Saturday, January 27, 2024 & Sunday, January 28, 2024.

For your convenience, the UPHA National Conference clinic schedule for Morgan, Saddlebred, Hackney, Roadster, and Saddle Seat Equitation Divisions has specifically been designed so that judges holding multiple cards can attend all required sessions and receive full credit for each. Large ‘R’s wishing to attend should submit an application form and payment to alex@morganhorse.com by Monday, January 8, 2024 (5 p.m. Eastern). Any Morgan judges wishing to attend other sessions must register directly through ASHBA and pay the applicable fees.

Reminder: This particular AMHA judges’ school is open ONLY to those USEF licensed judges that already hold a Large ‘R’, Registered license within the Morgan division.

To check out all 2024 AMHA Judge’s School offerings available for auditors, applicants, and licensed judges Click Here.

Our mission expands Western Dressage in the Pacific Northwest region through education, models of correct and kind horsemanship, and providing quality show opportunities based on a fair, transparent, and ethical structure.

We are looking for interested parties from the States of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and British Columbia to join us on our mission in launching this PNWD affiliate and to potentially join us as a board member.

Please contact us!

Ann Avansino horseclnc@aol.com

Stacy Sutton vineyardoakdressage@yahoo.com

Membership Benefits​

• ​Discounts on attendance and invite-only participation at select PNWD events.
• Eligible to participate in the PNWD high point program by sending in copies of your scored tests at any schooling or 
• approved show that uses WDAA tests and rules.
• Eligibility to earn high scoring member awards at approved shows.
• Eligibility to attend our annual, members only meeting.
• Eligibility to vote, run for office, and submit your ideas for the future activities of the affiliate.
• ​Helping you connect locally with interested riders in your area and helping you advertise clinics or shows at your facility.

REGISTER NOW.  SPACE IS LIMITED!

WDAA Membership is required for registration

Registration fees include all instruction, lunch for 3 days, and a Western Dressage Judges Workbook.  All practice tests sheets will be provided.

 ALL REGISTRATIONS must be received no later than Jan 20th, 2024.

AUDITORS ARE WELCOME

For those that are interested in an intense learning experience covering Western Dressage rules, tests and USEF WD judge expectations, we are pleased to offer an opportunity to be a silent spectator and audit the seminar, all meals and judge’s workbook are included. 

NEW JUDGE APPLICANTS

You MUST start your USEF judge applicant dashboard PRIOR to the seminar or the seminar WILL NOT count towards your USEF judging requirements.

LICENSED JUDGES

This seminar will count for your USEF maintenance requirements. 

You must attend all 3 days.

LOCATION & HOTEL BOOKING:

Embassy Suites Denver International Airport Hotel

7001 Yampa Street, Denver, CO 80249

Hotel shuttles are available at the airport.

• Booking Link: Click Here 
• or call 303.574.3000 and ask for the Western Dressage room block.

DATES &TIMES: 

Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 11, 2024

Clinic Check-In and packet pick-up is Friday 8 AM - 8:30 AM

Seminar will conclude on Sunday, 3 PM so you can catch an evening flight home.

REGISTRATION FEE:

$510.00

For additional information, contact Gail Matheus at Gail@WesternDressageAssociation.org

ATTENDEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN IN AND OUT EVERY DAY.

NO LATE ARRIVALS OR EARLY DEPARTURES ALLOWED.

Join WDAA or renew your membership today so you don't miss out on exclusive member benefits!

Take advantage of this free member beneft! Professional directory to connect potential clients with professionals.

The Learning Management System is a great way to learn more about Western Dressage.

Only available to members.

IT'S BACK!! With the new year comes new content. Ring in 2024 by joining us via Zoom for the return of The Morgan Horse Source on January 10 at 7 p.m. cst!

What better way to start preparing for the 2024 show season than to take note of some tips and tricks that could lead you or your rider to the winner's circle. Listen in while Manya Smalley talks about world champion coaching.

Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86209056121...

#amha #amhayouthcouncil #themorganhorsesource

Central Oregon's Cyrus Horse Camp is a popular spring destination. The trails are rideable very early in the season, with good footing, expansive desert vistas, and warm spring sunshine most of the time. The seasonal wildflowers are a delight. 

THE RIDING

The 25-mile Cole Loop endurance trail runs right past the camp and explores the area around Gray Butte and Pine Butte. By connecting the endurance trail with the dirt roads that lace the area, you can create several moderate-length loops, including the Pine Ridge Loop, the Scales Corral Loop, the Skull Hollow Loop, and the Trail Crossing Corral Loop.

In addition, the Warner Loop connects to the Cole Loop for a 12.5-mile ride across sagebrush flats and low hills with panoramic views of Gray Butte, Pine Ridge, Haystack Rock, and Grizzly Mountain.

Several of the trails run past the historic McCoin Orchard, the site of the homestead that Julius and Sarah McCoin established 120 years ago. Their house is long gone, but poplar trees still line the yard and the apple orchard still blooms in the spring and the trees bear tiny fruit in the fall.

All of the trails are on gentle, open terrain and are suitable for trotting, gaiting, and cantering. At several locations along the trails, you’ll find spring-fed water troughs.

THE CAMPING

Cyrus Horse Camp features 9 sites with corrals and parking for two trailers. It has a vault toilet, manure bin, picnic tables, and fire rings.

If you want to do a day ride instead of staying at Cyrus Horse Camp, you can access the various trails from the Skull Hollow Trailhead, Scales Corral, or the Trail Crossing Corral Trailhead.

MORE INFORMATION

Cyrus Horse Camp and its nearby trails are covered in the Gray Butte chapter of Riding Central Oregon Horse Trails, by Kim McCarrel, available at www.nwhorsetrails.com.

On Saturday, December 3, 2023, twelve saddle seat equitation riders earned their tickets to South Africa at the Saddle Seat World Cup Selection Trials held at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. Two teams were selected to represent the United States—one three-gaited and one five-gaited—with six athletes on each team. These teams will travel to Parys, South Africa, next December to compete in the 2024 International Saddle Seat World Cup

AMHA congratulates all who participated in and those selected at the selection trials– especially our members who were selected for the teams:

Five-Gaited Team:

·    Samantha Silverstein of Derby, Kansas

·    Ellie Riva of Fayston, Vermont

Three-Gaited Team:

·    Madeline Von Ballmoos of Manchester Center, Vermont

·    Madison Hoffmeyer of Linden, Michigan

We are so very proud of you. Best of luck at the 2024 International Saddle Seat World Cup!

Click here for more information

Folks, very recently there was a Morgan at Enumclaw auction that we were unable to pull. One of the primary reasons is that we do not have enough approved foster or adoptive homes in that area to be able to regularly and quickly pull Morgans that appear at that auction (and they do).

What we would like to do is to have a campaign to get more foster homes approved ahead of need, preferably ones that can quarantine, but if we can get a reliable quarantine facility there as well ones that can't would work.

So our challenge to you is, if you live in the Northwest within a reasonable distance of Enumclaw, and you've been thinking of fostering or adopting but haven't because it seems most of our horses are on the East Coast, step up! This is the only way we can rescue more Morgans in your area, by planning ahead. If you're interested, email us at ForeverMorgans@hotmail.com, and our applications can be found under Adopt or Foster on our website, www.ForeverMorgans.org.

Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Courses

Now Taking Reservations For The

April Session

This course is important for first responders, Vets, or anyone who owns, hauls, or cares for horses

or other large animals.

Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue  

2-Day Awareness Course

Saturday-Sunday, April 20-21, 2024 in Hood River, OR

Registration is open now and we are already getting people signing up!

This intense training will show you the proper ways to respond and prepare for large animal emergencies. The TLAER training courses introduces the latest concepts, techniques, procedures and equipment being used today – to learn to work together on a scene and build a great incident action plan, then extricate the animal safely for both the animal and responders. All who attend the whole course will receive a certificate of completion.

The TLAER courses produced by OHC qualify for 16 Oregon Vet Board CE Credits. You must attend all hours of both days of the course to receive credit and/or certificate. We will provide a light breakfast, lunch, and snacks both days.

Course fees are:

• $229 for non-Oregon Horse Council members
• $175 for Oregon Horse Council members (membership starts at $50 per year for a business, $35 for an individual!)
• $125 for high school or college students (must have current form of school ID)
• Group rates also available, contact us for more information

Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue courses are taught by world renowned expert, Dr. Rebecca Husted. These trainings are open to anyone, but are specifically geared towards fire department personnel, first responders, veterinarians, search & rescue members, animal rescue specialists, livestock breeders, horse trainers, and any large animal owner that wants to be more prepared.

Please share this with your local fire department, sheriff's office, vet, and friends!

www.tinyurl.com/TLAEROregon

FACEBOOK EVENT LINK - NOV 2023

FACEBOOK EVENT LINK - APR 2024 

Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you have!

Brandi@OregonHorseCouncil.com or 971-224-5879

There was a full house for our Eugene Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue course! We had a great mix of people representing search and rescue, mounted posse, 4-H, fire departments, veterinary staff, equine/animal rescue groups, horse owners and more in attendance. Everyone can learn from this amazing training by Rebecca Gimenez Husted!! If you have missed out, join us in Hood River in April. To see comments about the event, go to the Oregon Horse Council Facebook page: These pictures from the November event will give you an idea of the content. It has classroom learning plus hands on experiences on working with large animals in emergency situations. There are also portions on trailer safety, barn safety, and more. This training is as important for anyone who owns, cares for, or transports horses or other large animals as it is for first responders and for large animal Vets and their staff. The training does count toward continuing education requirements for Vets.

Click here to go to OHC's Facebook page

The Oregon Horse Council is excited to announce the production of our 10th edition

Oregon Horse Directory

This is the only statewide yellow page style resource for equestrians.

To say this book is well used is an understatement!

Thousands of print copies are distributed across Oregon, including at the NW Horse Expo, feed and tack stores, veterinarian offices, equestrian events, associations' annual events/banquets, online and more!

Don't miss your opportunity for FREE exposure for your equine business or organization! Please SHARE this information with any equestrians you know might be also interested! ALL equine businesses, non-profits, and organizations operating in Oregon can receive a FREE basic listings (business name, city, state, phone number) in the directory! Premier classified listings (which also includes your address, email, and website) are only $50 or included with any level of OHC membership.

CLICK HERE to submit your listing and/or select paid advertising.

Interested in Oregon Horse Council membership? Please CLICK HERE

Questions? Contact brandi@oregonhorsecouncil.com or 971-224-5879.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ADS OR CLASSIFIED LISTINGS: FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Time to get your ad in for the upcoming

Oregon Horse Directory!

Click here for more information including advertising rates.

For more information or to place an ad -

Contact Brandi Ebner, Executive Director, (971) 224-5879, brandi@oregonhorsecouncil.com

The Oregon Horse Council is excited to launch a new event to provide an opportunity for horse lovers to shop their favorite vendors. This inaugural event will be held in conjunction with the High Desert Stampede PRCA Rodeo, a well-attended event that kicks off the rodeo season in the greater NW, and the Central Oregon Ag Show. Our new Country Market will be Friday, April 5: 1-7 pm and Saturday, April 6: 9 am-7 pm at the Deschutes County Expo Center in the High Desert Activity Center.

Applications are now available – we are looking for a variety of western/ranch home decor, clothing, jewelry, tack, farm/ranch products, feed, and more! Vendors will enjoy the smooth concrete floor, restrooms, and ease for set-up and tear-down with multiple large doorways around the hall. A 10’x10′ booth is only $125, with corner spaces being $50 more. Table spaces (which will allow 1 8’x30″ table with 2 chairs behind it) is only $50.

Click here for more information and to access a booth application.

For questions or assistance,

Contact Brandi Ebner, Executive Director, (971) 224-5879, brandi@oregonhorsecouncil.com

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The 1st Annual Morgan Breeders Cup Sale will have over 200 horses offered via a great onsite auction AND an online platform. The group is a nice blend of well started quality show and road horse prospects. Come meet your next champion in person or bid online!

December 29–30, 2023

The Event Center

8076 State Route 241

Millersburg, Ohio 44654

(330) 473-3595

morganbreederscup@gmail.com

30.473.3595

The auction and most stalling will be in a heated facility. Good food will be available and there are several options for overnight accommodations nearby. AMHA Registrar Erica Eulau will be in attendance to assist with your Registry needs and questions.

Click here to obtain a catalog or for details on the sale schedule, online bidding, and more...

Congratulations Everyone!

Click here to download the November issue of "The Tales" which shows all the winners.

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

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

AMHA will be holding the 2024 Annual Meeting of Members on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 10 a.m. (Eastern) in conjunction with the UPHA National Conference. The Conference is being held at the Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Lexington, Kentucky

Registration for the UPHA National Conference is now open, and the hotel room block information is also posted. Registration must be received by the UPHA Office on or before December 20, 2023, to receive the discounted rate. The hotel room block deadline for reservations is January 8, 2024. It is highly recommended that you make your reservations immediately as rooms may sell out.

Click here to see a schedule of Morgan Horse events at the convention & to register or arrange lodging.

Click here for the most up-to-date information on the UPHA website

AMHA proudly announces the 2023 AMHA Honor Awards that will be presented at the UPHA National Conference being held January 24-27, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky.

For questions contact AMHA Marketing Manager, Devin Sell at devin@morganhorse.com or 802-985-4944, Ext. 402.

AMHA proudly announces the 2023 AMHA Year-End Club Awards that will be presented at the UPHA National Conference being held January 24-27, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Club Competition of the Year Award

• Champion: Massachusetts Morgan Horse Association
• Reserve Champion: Connecticut Morgan Horse Association

Club Educational Event of the Year Award

• Champion: Show Me Morgan Horse Club
• Reserve Champion: Lippitt Morgan Breeders Association

Club Most Unique Event of the Year Award

• Champion: The Lippitt Club

Club Outstanding Member of the Year

• To be announced. 

Club Promotional Event of the Year Award

• Champion: Iowa Morgan Horse Association
• Reserve Champion: Ozark Morgan Horse Club

Club Social Event of the Year Award

• Champion: The Lippitt Club

Congratulations to all this year’s recipients! (Recipients should have received an email notice previously. If you have not received notification, please reach out to AMHA Marketing Manager Devin Sell at devin@morganhorse.com or 802-985-4944, Ext. 402.) And, thank you to all that applied for the awards. Your hard work and dedication to the Morgan horse was evident, and is much appreciated. 

Information regarding the UPHA National Conference is posted on the UPHA website. 

For the AMHA Convention schedule of meetings and more, click HERE. 

To learn more about our AMHA Recognized Clubs and the year-end awards, click HERE.

Together, she and Keaton raised championship Morgan horses under the "KSS" prefix. She will be most remembered for her love of Morgan horses that was instilled in her at a young age by her mother and her first horse, Christy. Sandy committed much time to the Michigan Justin Morgan Horse Association (MJMHA) and Michigan Morgan Horse Breeders Futurity (MMHBF) organizations. Stepping up on board for MJMHA, managing their Spring Classic horse show for many years, then passing on the reins to work on MMHBF horse shows. As past secretary and vice president, Sandra worked over 15 years for MMHBF. 

A funeral service celebrating Sandra’s life was held on Thursday, November 30, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services in Portage, Michigan.

Click here to read her full obituary.

Photo by Julie Christopher for Saddle Horse Report. Pictured are Sandy & KSS Dark Ops

Included in the next Sections:

Section 2:

Member News - November & December

Section 3:

Classified Ads

Advertising Thru MHAO

How to become an MHAO Member

Oregon Horse Council News

USEF News

AMHA News