MHAO Stable Sheet -

February 2025

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From Your Board Of Directors

The first is our Stallion Service Auction (SSA) which will begin accepting bids in Feburary..  Currently there are 18 stallions being offered with nominations open for additional stallions. The proceeds of the stallion auction supports the MHAO Breeders Cup Futurity. The SSA is a way to publicize breeders and offer access to high quality Morgans. To view the current stallions in the auction, please go to the MHAO website, go to the “programs” tab and select the stallion service auction. You will find a wonderful selection of stallions that are superb representations of the Morgan breed. If you are looking to breed your mare, here’s an opportunity to choose from a varied selection of stallions while helping out MHAO. On line bidding will conclude on April 19^th at 3:00 pm. For further information, please contact Gay Adams at 503-936-4276.

The second event will be our Spring Clinic and General Membership meeting. MHAO will be offering a clinic centered around Western Dressage to be held at the Silver Tail Farm in Creswell OR. Our clinician for the event will be Deborah Spence. This year, our program chair has created a different approach to how we have done the clinics in the past. Patricia Carlson, program chair, has created an alliance with Silver Tail Farm and Deborah Spence to offer a combination show and clinic. The show is sponsored by Silver Tail Farm and will be judged by Ms. Spence on Saturday, April 12th. The following day, MHAO will be sponsoring a clinic on Western Dressage with Ms. Spence as the clinician. Here is an opportunity to show, ride and participate in a clinic under one judge! You can ride in one or both events.  What an invaluable opportunity that is being presented to you!  For more information, please contact Patricia Carlson at 503-851-1950.

As I mentioned, the annual spring membership meeting will be held on Sunday, April 13^th during the lunch break at the clinic. More information regarding the meeting will follow. If you have any questions or have a topic you want to discuss at the membership meeting, please contact Kathy at 503-391-9047.

In closing, let me also remind you to re-new your membership if you haven’t done so already . It just won’t be the same without you!

Happy Valentine’s Day all-

Until next month-

Spring Clinic and General Membership Meeting

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Silver Tail Farms, Creswell OR

Over Lunch Break

See More information below on the clinic

We hope to see you there!

If you have not renewed yet, please do. If you know someone who owns a Morgan horse but is not a current member, please ask them to join. We are stronger together. The main mission of MHAO is the preservation and promotion of this wonderful breed. We can't do it without members. MHAO offers a full array of programs for our members as highlighted in this newsletter and on our website - www.morganhorseoregon.com. The website will be updated this month. Your voice is very important to our success. We need you as a member in order to remain a viable and highly valued organization able to serve you.

Individual Membership - $30 (gives you 1 vote)

Family Membership - $35 (gives you 2 votes)

Another way you can help: if an MHAO member sells a Morgan horse to a first time Morgan owner, that new owner can have a free MHAO membership in the year of purchase. Just fill out a membership form with them and send it to Karen Breckenridge as outlined on the form. Where it asks for payment information write "First Time Morgan Owner", and who the horse was purchased from. It will be our job to earn their paid membership thereafter. Send me their email address so I can add them to our distribution list for the Stable Sheet - send to sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Click here to download the 2025 Membership Form

Click here to see our current membership list as of 2/5/2025

Please renew today! We need your voice.

For questions or to volunteer to help, contact Gay Adams

(503) 936-4276

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

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! Ads are also welcome at very reasonable rates.

Ads in the Stable Sheet help offset the cost of providing it to you. Your help would be much appreciated.

Questions, contact: Gay Adams

Email or text your card to:

(503) 936-4276

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Close date for ads in the 2025 MHAO Directory is March 31st.

Advertise With MHAO

The dates for the 2025 Oregon Morgan Classic are out.

See the show flyer below.

Futurity Fees:

Initial Nomination Fee - $45

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

Annual Renewal Fees - $25

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

If a nomination fee or renewal fee is paid late,

$100 per fee

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

$50 thereafter

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

in 2 divisions - Traditional & Sport/Western

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

qualify to go on to their associated Sweepstakes class

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

3 yr old saddle classes are walk/trot

Prize money offered in all classes.

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

5 yr program will win a Futurity High Point Award

Bonus payments go to the stallion owner and the mare owner

for MHAO Stallion Service Auction get that win

Sweepstakes Champion or Sweepstakes Reserve Champion

The dam of the Sweepstakes Champions or Reserve Champions

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

Renewals are due March 31, 2025

Click here to download a copy of the Futurity Rules

Click here to download a 2024 Foal Nomination Form

Click here to download a 2025 Foal Nomination Form

For foals born in other years, contact Gay

For questions or assistance, contact Gay Adams

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

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

Our breeders are the keepers of the fantastic Morgan breed!

Help us Support Our Breeders!

For those who want to support our program without making a stallion service donation, sponsorship packages for our auction and futurity are available. Contact Gay for more information. We accept donations of other items or services for people to bid on, too. Proceeds from the auction provide prize money for our Futurity, the only remaining futurity in the Western Region.

Astronomicallee

LCS Pepperjack

Caffeinated

OTM Total Eclipse

TG Double D Strider

SSLLC Extreme Waze

Bazinga

MNM Snap

Newmont's Roosevelt

Ragtime Oro Blanco

Sarde's Shinning

The Thrill Of it All LBR

Ego Tripping

Ingate's Eye Of The Tiger

Triple Pines Brooks

NS Fame & Fortune

Roberto Cavalli

Sarde's Shock Wave

ATMF Katmandu

For more information, go to our auction website.

Stallions are just starting to come in.

Stay in Touch!

MHAO High Point Program

Click here for more detail and for an application form.

The farm is 13 miles South of Eugene, just a few miles off I-5.

Contact Patricia Carlson

for more information or to register for the clinic or show

(503) 851-1950, patricia@dressagemorgans.com

We will hold the MHAO Spring General Membership Meeting during the lunch break on Sunday. Please RSVP to Patricia.

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This program is about tracking your time with your Morgan horse. Earn patch awards that you can display. Historically, when seen, these patches make people ask about your horse. This is another way our members can draw interest to our breed. The only exception to your time counted is your actual competition time in front of a judge at a Morgan horse show. Your warm up and practice time counts, all your time at an open show or any other place or event counts, all your time at home or on the trail all counts. It is all between you and your Morgan horse. Patches and awards will be handed out at the annual Award Banquet.

Click here to download detailed information on the program, an enrollment form, and a tracking sheet. All members should enroll in this program. There is a one time enrollment fee that remains active for the life of your membership in MHAO. That fee helps us to cover the cost of our awards and patches.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact Sandi Humphfres at firemed13@yahoo.com.

Wording on the plaque will be adjusted to reflect the reason they will receive this award.

Members of MHAO are dedicated to the health and welfare of animals and members of their communities. Many volunteer and donate generously to various causes. Indeed this organization wouldn’t exist without those who contribute their considerable time and talents. It is not surprising our members would do whatever they could to help others, especially during a time of crisis. It is the intent of the MHAO Humanitarian Award to honor and thank those especially generous members who step forward when they are needed.

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 Deadline is May 15th

Award Created & Sponsored by Patricia Carlson

Send the nomination to Patricia Carlson, patricia@dressagemorgans.com

We have set a goal to update the MHAO website with all this information by February 28th

Board Meeting

Schedule

Board Member List

Other

Important Dates

Lexington, Ky. - In the wake of the devastating LA fires, USEF is working closely with relief organizations in the area to provide much needed funds and aid to support rescue and recovery efforts. If you are interested in joining our efforts, please donate here. 100% of your donation goes to supporting emergency relief efforts now and in the future.

When natural disasters, like the current wildfires in California, occur, US Equestrian connects as soon as possible with professionals and non-profit organizations that are aiding the horses and the equestrian community in the local area to provide access to needed funds.

Developed in 2005 during the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund helps ensure horses’ safety and well-being. Since its inception, the fund has distributed more than $700,000 to help with disaster recovery and preparedness for horses including but not limited to the impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and fires.

Money donated to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund is dedicated for the specific purpose of helping in moments of need. In 2024, US Equestrian awarded grants to organizations aiding the equestrian populations following three separate natural disasters (Texas wildfires, California wildfires, and Hurricane Helene).

If you wish to donate, you can visit our website at https://www.usef.org/donate and choose the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund in the dropdown menu.

For those following this case - my current understanding is:

Too much misinformation was being shared on social media so the "Save Westwind Morgans" page was taken down. Until the court concludes the neglect case there is nothing the public can do. If the public does need to be informed and thus step up, the page will be created again.

When there is a court case pending regarding neglect, the herd is moved and taken care of by assignment of the court, and keeping the location of the herd secret is the normal procedure. Bryan is suing to try to get his herd back.

Those who had donated funds to help save Westwind Morgans had them returned. Many are still willing to help when and where it is needed - its just we aren't to that point yet.

As to the confusion about the condition of the herd - some are quite fat, some are quite thin; which is why many had to be euthanized prior to the 'total of 87' being reached. There are still some in very rough shape, but many that are doing okay.

Once the court case has progressed, more information will be shared and the Facebook page will open back up.

Articles:

• Operation Legacy - Management & Dietary Considerations For Reproductive Health
• On The Frontlines Of Life
• Breeding Season Prep
• To Everything There Is A Season - Weaning Season Nutrition For Foals & Mares
• Recipient Mares - Nutrition To Support Embryo Transplant
• Podcast: How To Successfully Breed Aged And Difficult Mares
• Equine Lameness Exams for The Layman
• The Equine Joint File
• Navicular Syndrome
• Bio-Sponge For Horses

As a regular feature, I would love to start including information in this newsletter about breeding programs, stallions and mares out of history in the Northwest. Also about local stallions that are here now, or stallions who may be located elsewhere but are or were used a lot for breeding in our Western Region.

Do you have pictures and information

or a story you can share?

Please send to Gay at sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Some history from Lillian Smith on the PNW Show - such an historic show in our area. Let's continue to support it.

Thank you Patty & Kaitlin Lebon and your team for all your efforts on this show.

Click here to read a summary of that first show in 1955 written by Gladys Koehne.

PNW Morgan Horse Show is looking for SPONSORS! Even one class has a big impact! Reach out on Facebook to Denise Lester, Heather Jellerson, Theresa Simms or Chris Laine for details on how YOU can join our Sponsorship Family!

On December 2 – 3, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) hosted the 2024 National Breed and Discipline Affiliate Summit to review and discuss opportunities to work more closely together to achieve mutual goals and better understand how USEF can be a partner to their success. Educational presentations and open dialogue focused on the importance of working collaboratively to grow and protect the respective organizations, horses, and the equestrian industry.

“This two-day summit provided a great opportunity to take a deeper dive into some of the key reasons why it is important for USEF and Affiliates to work closely together, especially in the challenging environment we all face as an industry,” said Bill Moroney, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of US Equestrian. “We collectively left with a better understanding of what it will take to ensure a united and strong future for our respective organizations, members, breeds, and disciplines.”

Click here to read the full press release and the Five Key Takeaways from the Summit. 

Welcome to "Horse Person", the Podcast

Being a horse person is like this: the more you learn, the more you realize you know nothing at all.

So, with all the different “bubbles” of the horse world, how can we all get into the same room and share a little bit of perspective, knowledge, and humanity with one another? Welcome to Horse Person, the equestrian podcast hosted by award-winning podcaster Caroline Culbertson where we do precisely that.

Part education, part human(horse?) interest, the ultimate goal of Horse Person is to support you on your journey to becoming the best horse person you can be, whatever that looks like for you.

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First-Ever Winter Bootcamp in the Northeast: A Unique Opportunity for Morgan Horse Enthusiasts!

The Connecticut Morgan Horse Association is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the New York Morgan Horse Society, Massachusetts Morgan Horse Association, and the United Professional Horsemen's Association - Chapter 14 to present the inaugural Winter Bootcamp in the Northeast region! This exciting event will take place on March 15-16, 2025, in East Windsor, CT, offering a dynamic two-day clinic designed for riders looking to get show-ready.

Click here to register.

WE ARE STILL HAVING A CLINIC!

Fortunately, our industry is blessed with many talented horsemen and women who are willing to share their time and knowledge with us.

World Champion Saddlebred and Morgan trainer and highly respected judge, Kent Swalla has agreed to be our clinician at the NWSA Clinic in February.

More information can be found in the photo below. As always, please contact me with any questions.

See you soon!

The American Morgan Horse Association is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for our 2025 election which will be held at our Annual Meeting of Members at the Cherry Valley Hotel (2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, Ohio 43055), on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10 a.m. (Eastern time). 

CHECK YOUR EMAIL! The AMHA slate of candidates for our 2025 Board of Director election has been announced and electronic ballots have been emailed to all members eligible to vote with email addresses on file with AMHA. Paper ballots were also mailed on January 9th, providing another convenient method to cast your vote.

Please remember that AMHA Bylaw 2.13 requires that each Region cast a minimum of 100 ballots to establish a quorum and validate the election. So even if your Region has only one person running for a position, AMHA still NEEDS YOUR VOTE!

AMHA Needs Your Vote!

Click here to see the slate of candidates and read more about this important election. Should you have questions or need assistance with your ballot, contact Carrie Mortensen at execdir@morganhorse.com.

Click here to renew TODAY!

The Morgan Horse Magazine

Deadline February 24

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Did You Know…? 

• There are 84 magnificent Morgan stallions to choose from in the MHF/WMF Stallion Service Auction!  
• Foals resulting from a SSA breeding may be eligible for a $10,000, $20,000 or $40,000 BONUS in their respective World Morgan Futurity class!
• Online Bidding Ends February 28th at 6pm Eastern Time. Then, the stallion services with the top ten bid amounts at the close of the online bidding on will go on to be auctioned LIVE on March 7th at the AMHA Annual Convention, Meeting & Clinic Weekend in Newark, OH.
• All proceeds from the auction will benefit the World Morgan Futurity, Regional Shows and AMHA’s Show Grant & Marketing Programs! Last year, the auction ended as one of the all-time highest earning auctions since its inception. Over $135,000 was generated for the betterment of our great breed!
• The Stallion Service Auction is a definite WIN-WIN for everyone!

Auction Rewards go to Futurity World Champions whose sires were in the AMHECT/WMF SSA the same year. Owners of the dams and sires of these World Champions receive Auction Rewards money along with the horse’s trainer.

The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust, Inc. (AMHECT) is a 501(c)(3) organization, and any contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Individuals are encouraged to consult with their financial advisor for specific details on their own tax deduction status.

Click here to go to the bid site. Click on "stallions" and then the stallion you are interested in to pop up the right hand sidebar with more information about them and how they are offered.

The AMHA Youth Council is proud to provide the replay of Episode 34: "The Ride to Equestrian Excellence" with Meredith Lazar-Meeder.

Click here to View the replay

Next Episode Announced -

February 19th at 7pm CST

Then, plan to join us by clicking here on February 19th at 7pm CST for Episode 35: “Jordan’s Journey to Center Ring” with Jordan Freeman."

AMHA is proud to announce the 2024 AMHA Year-End Club Awards. The awards will be presented at the AMHA Annual Meeting of Members on March 7, 2025, in Newark, Ohio.

Congratulations on your accomplishments! And, thank you to all that applied for these awards. We understand the hard work, time, and dedication devoted to the various events in which our clubs particpate and hold. Your efforts are very much noticed and appreciated. If you aren’t already involved with your local Morgan club, please consider it. It’s great friendship, fun, and promotion of our beloved Morgan. 

Click here for more information

For a listing of AMHA’s recognized clubs, click HERE. 

To learn more about the AMHA Convention and Annual Meeting, click HERE.

Click here to check out the camps offered for 2025 by clicking below, and check back often as the list of camps is always growing.

More camps need to be listed so you can be found. Let me know, too so we can let all our MHAO members know. They can help promote you! Gay Adams, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Do you pleasure ride or drive your registered Morgan?

Do you want to be rewarded for simply spending time and enjoying your Morgan?

AMHA's My Morgan and Me Program was designed for YOU!

The My Morgan & Me Program was developed to reward your commitment to using and enjoying the great Morgan pleasure horse. In this program, you are recognized for the time you spend riding or driving your Morgan for pleasure, conditioning, training, doing groundwork, or simply bonding with your horse OR someone else’s Morgan horse.

With no time limit for completion of the award levels, you can also take as long as you need!

Learn More

2025 MMHBF Stallion Auction Event Schedule

Jan 16, 2025

Our 2025 event is almost here!

PLEASE NOTE: You must RSVP to Lori Falk-Skover at 810-650-2062 for Saturday to be sure we have enough food and space for you. Reservation deadline is FEBRUARY 13th!

FRIDAY, February 28, 2025

8:00-11:30 AM – Visit, shop & tour local tack shops, including:

LS EQUINE SUPPLIES – 3435 S 1200 W, Goshen, IN 46528; tel 574-642-9941

M.D.Y. HORSESHOEING & HARNESS SHOP – 1455 S 1100 W, Middlebury, IN 46540; tel 674-825-8161

STARDUST MORGAN FARM | Joe & Elaine Zehr | 15049 County Rd. 28 | Goshen, IN

Noon-4:00 PM – Showcase of Stallions & Young Prospects

Our afternoon will begin with coffee & donuts, accompanied by the showcasing of several stallions featured in our 2025 MMHBF Stallion Service Auction and their get. This will be followed up by an informative in-hand clinic, conducted by professional Morgan trainers and judges, John Hufferd and John Warner. This clinic will include live demostrations on handling, prepping, training, fitting, and showing young in-hand Morgan horses. It will also include an overview of what they look for, from a judge’s perspective. Finally, we will wrap up with more beautiful SSA featured stallions and their get!

ROMP-N-PLAY STABLES | 11615 W 300 S | Shipshewana, IN 46565 | 260-593-0306, ext 1

4:30-6:00 PM – WEATHER PERMITTING – Showcase of Stallions

6:00-7:00 PM – Light Dinner (regardless of weather)

The Slabaugh family will be presenting the several stallions standing at their farm that are featured in our 2025 MMHBF Stallion Service Auction, and their get. At 6 PM, Romp-N-Play will be serving a complimentary light dinner.

SATURDAY, March 1, 2025

11:30 AM-4:00 PM – STALLION AUCTION EVENT

American Legion Post 210 | 103 York Drive • Middlebury, IN 46540

Cash & checks preferred. Credit/debit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, American Express & Discover

Our complimentary meal will be served beginning at 11:30 AM, you MUST RSVP to Lori Falk-Skover no later than February 13th at 810-650-2062. The popular Silent Auction will be active from 11:30 AM on, and our Top Ten Stallion Services will be live auctioned beginning at 3:30 PM.

Click here to see the stallions

Click here to see the 2025 Presenters. Stay tuned! More coming in!

Click here to see the special events

Click here to get a boothe or see a list of vendors

Click here to see information on the Breed/Discipline Showcase

Find your Clan, Find your Tribe, Find your Family

Welcome to Cowboy Dressage World Virtual Shows

Where the Entire World is Welcome!

Come Sparkle with CDW … Virtually!

Click here to see the 2025 schedule

Happy New Year!

As we jump into 2025, we want to share a few Hoof Care Resources to help horse owners seeking to improve and maintain hoof health and quality in the New Year! These resources are free to download, and we encourage you to share them with other horse owners!



We can't wait to see what 2025 has in store for our horses!

This collection of pre-recorded educational presentations features many topics on horse care, ranging from everyday hoof management to more complicated issues such as Laminitis and Insulin Resistance. These presentations provide horse care tips, facts on equine nutrition, and answer questions regarding equine health.

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Life Data Articles:

• Recurring Hoof Abscesses and Their Relationship To Hoof Quality
• VIDEO: 5 Quick Tips for Hoof Abscess Recovery

For information on Life Data Products, go to their website

https://lifedatalabs.com/

"Horses are angels with hooves, sent to Earth to teach us about love, trust, and patience."

Pam Brown

Interesting Facts About Horses

• The fastest recorded sprinting speed of a horse is 55 mph. This was achieved by a horse named Winning Brew in 2008 over a short distance at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, PA.
• Horses' teeth grow throughout their lives. Unlike humans, a horse's teeth never stop growing. As a result, horses may need regular dental care to ensure their teeth are healthy and aligned, as overgrown teeth can lead to discomfort and difficulty eating.
• Horses are social animals. They thrive in herds and build strong bonds with other horses and even other animals like goats or dogs. Horses rely on these social bonds for safety and emotional well-being, often forming lifelong connections within their herds.
• A horse’s teeth take up more space in its head than its brain. Adult horses have between 36 and 44 teeth, which continue to grow throughout their lives to compensate for wear from chewing tough plant material.
• Horses are great swimmers. While they aren’t aquatic animals, horses can naturally swim and often paddle with powerful strides to cross rivers or lakes. In fact, they are actually very competent swimmers, due to their huge lungs, which enables them to naturally float.
• Horses have unique whorls in their coat. Just like human fingerprints, the patterns of hair whorls on a horse’s body are unique to each individual and are sometimes used for identification.

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Equine America Magazine, the #1 eventing magazine in the world, has reached another remarkable milestone. Building on its most recent accolade as one of the top equestrian magazines in the world in 2025, Equine America Magazine has reached another remarkable milestone: being ranked the #3 dressage magazine globally by FeedSpot. This distinction highlights the publication’s dedication to delivering unparalleled content for the dressage community.

An Elite Honor Among Thousands

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Gratitude for Our Readers and Contributors

This achievement is shared with our incredible readers, contributors, and partners. Your support drives us to continuously strive for excellence in our coverage of dressage and all facets of the horse world. Thank you for believing in our mission and for being part of this journey.

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SAVE THE DATE

To Stand Up For Oregon Equestrian Trails

Trails Day at the Oregon Capitol - March 10

Published January 26, 2025 by Oregon Trails Coalition

Save the date to join trail lovers, advocates, stewardship partners, local land managers, and small business owners from around the state in Salem! We’ll kick off the day with a training on current issues and effective meetings before heading to the Capitol to meet with legislators about the most pressing needs and biggest opportunities for trails in Oregon.

Add Trails Day at the Capitol on Monday, March 10th to your calendar now, and stay tuned for more info and registration links.

Contact Steph@oregontrailscoalition.org about Trails Day at the Capitol sponsorship opportunities!

Vendors & Businesses! Join us for the Grand Opening of Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic & Healing Center! Date: April 26, 2025, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Click here for more information

Changes are in store for how Veterinarians handle After Hour Care.

Click here for more information

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.

At the conclusion of a recent workshop, the leader suggested a gratitude circle. One participant shared their belief in God—and how wrong they believe atheists are. Something like this had never happened at a workshop of ours, and at that moment, I wasn't sure how to react, or whether I should. On reflection, I think I should have, and here’s what I might have said:

There may be atheists in this circle who, like all of us, just spent the last three hours marveling at the wonders of nature. We shared that experience, and were connected by it. But when we declare at the end that those marvels prove others are wrong for what they believe, we brake the bond we just built.

School of Ranch's mission is to bring people together across differences in politics, age, background and beliefs. Participation affirms, in a way, the right of others to think differently and still be a part of the same community. This is what makes School of Ranch special, and, ultimately, is also what truly makes America great: the recognition that the price of our own freedom is that we must let others be free too—even when we think they’re wrong. Thank you all for participating in School of Ranch and giving life to this essential truth.

Speaking of truth...we have some awesome new stuff for you, and that's a fact! The most exciting thing to me, being a geek, is the introduction of AI-based planning tools I developed into our workshops, starting with our Solar Systems, Weed Management, and Irrigation workshops. Participants will go home with a custom plan that addresses their specific needs. All this and the kickoff of our 'Tis in Season series with Locavore, pelvic health, trailer towing...omg, Mark, let the people get to the good stuff!  🙂

Mark Gross

Founder/Executive Director

School of Ranch

www.schoolofranch.org

Central Oregon friends! Anyone know of a free indoor location that would be willing to host the awesome workshops by @schoolofranch?

Contact Mark Gross, (650) 227-6750, mark@schoolofranch.org

Website: www.schoolofranch.org

The Oregon Horse Council is excited to announce the production of our 11th edition Oregon Horse Directory.

Deadline February 21, 2025

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 at 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 included with of any level of OHC membership (varying from $50-250 per year).

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

If your listing is correct in the current edition, you do not need to submit

a request.

Are you interested in Oregon Horse Council membership? Please CLICK HERE

Questions? Contact brandi@oregonhorsecouncil.com.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ADS OR CLASSIFIED LISTINGS: FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Click here for more information or to register.

For questions contact Brandi Ebner, 971-224-5879 or brandi@oregonhorsecouncil.com

Click here to see "The Tales" newsletter for January.

See last year's high point winners inside!

At Eagle Mountain Arabians

805 Lakewood Rd, Arlington WA 98223

Join us May 7-11, 2025 as we celebrate our 50th anniversary!!

Stay tuned as we start to announce plans for this year’s show. It will be one for the record books!

Please join us in welcoming the following officials for this years show:

Renee Lavery - Main Ring Judge

Carolyn Lindholm - Dressage Judge

Sue Muir - Working Western Judge

You won’t want to miss this one.

It's that time of year, where your Key Classic Sponsorship Committe is hard at work fundraising to bring you an incredible 50th Anniversary Key Classic experience! Can you give $50 for the 50th?! If you are interested in joining our sponsorship family, please reach out to Denise Lester at 425-280-8038 or

dnn366@gmail.com

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed!

Announcement!

We are honored to announce that the Key Classic Benefit Horse Show was just awarded the UPHA Chapter 2 Horse show of the year! A huge thank you Nancy Harvey for your expertise and being such a great manager! Thank you to Carol Fletcher for all your hard work as the show Chair. And thank you to a great committee that helped make this award possible!!!



And thank you to everyone for all of your support and participation in the 2024 Key Classic Show!

We are so looking forward to our 50th Anniversary show this year!

From Suzanne Haberek

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

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

 AMHA Annual Meeting & Clinic Weekend, which will take place March 6-8, 2025 in Newark, Ohio. The three AMHA awards given at the UPHA National Conference will still be recognized at the AMHA Annual Meeting & Clinic Weekend.

Join us for an exciting weekend of Celebration, Education and Fun at our

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

March 6-8, 2025

Newark, Ohio

Join us for an exciting weekend of Celebration, Education and Fun at our

AMHA is proud to offer a new three-day event showcasing the Morgan spirit in 2025. This new gathering will include an all-day educational clinic at World-renowned GROVE POINTE STABLES, a night of celebration with the AMHA AWARDS GALA, a fun and enlightening evening with a few MORGAN LEGENDS, the grand finale of the STALLION SERVICE AUCTION featuring the stallions with the TOP TEN bids, an industry update with the AMHA ANNUAL MEETING and ELECTION, plus much more with additional forums, meetings, awards, and entertainment. 

 For full information (updated regularly), registration forms and sponsorship opportunities, click here. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Hotel Rooms for our 2025 National Conference have VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY. Book Your Rooms Today!

If you are planning to attend, we recommend that you book your rooms immediately to avoid higher room rates or no availability at all. The hotel is hosting another event during our conference, and we've been informed that additional rooms may not be available outside of our room block, and the block is filling quickly!

(Note: If you had difficulty reserving a room for Wednesday night, March 5th, we were able to add a few more rooms for that day, so you may wish to contact the hotel to add that night to your reservation.)

CONFERENCE DATES: March 6-8, 2025

LOCATION: Cherry Valley Hotel, 2299 Cherry Valley Rd S.E., Newark, Ohio 43055

~ RESERVATIONS ~

Call: 1-740-788-1200 or 1-800-788-8008

~ OR ~ Make your reservation on the HOTEL WEBSITE

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Room Rate: Single/Double: $149++  

For Group Rate: Mention American Morgan Horse Association Annual Convention 2025

For an abbreviated schedule of events, registration information and sponsorship opportunities, visit the AMHA CONFERENCE INFORMATION page.

We look forward to seeing you in Ohio!

- 𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗠𝗛𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 -

Hotel rooms for our National Conference, Annual Meeting & Clinic Weekend are selling out, with Friday night already unavailable.

To help assist our members and guests, we have compiled a list of alternate hotels within close proximity to the host hotel.

For a listing of hotels, an abbreviated schedule of events, registration information and sponsorship opportunities, visit the AMHA Conference Information page: https://www.morganhorse.com/.../conven.../annual-convention/

We look forward to seeing you in Ohio!

SPOTLIGHT HORSES ANNOUNCED

AMHA is excited to announce the World Champion horses that will be showcased live on Saturday, March 8th at the Grove Pointe Stables clinic in Newark, Ohio during the 2025 AMHA Convention:

WC Gelding – Ledyard Solitary Man

WC Stallion – MJS Dressed In Roses

WC Park Saddle – Dragonsmeade Eltanin GCH

WC English Pleasure – JFE Shotgun Rider CH

WC Western Pleasure – Detweiler’s Mizteri Man

WC Hunter Pleasure – Derawnda Lincoln GCH

WC Park Harness – Ledgefields Jagged Edge

Register now to attend by clicking below. (Registrations made after February 12, 2025, will be at a slightly higher rate.)

FRIDAY EVENING LEGENDS ANNOUNCED

Don't miss your chance to hear from our 2025 Morgan industry "Legends" on Friday, March 7th, at the Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, OH. The panel will include: 

Peggy Alderman

Stan and Paulette Bodnar

Mike Goebig

Lynn Peeples

Phil Price

Judy Whitney

This Friday evening Legends event during the convention is free, but Registration is REQUIRED.

Click here for more information or to register

2025 Western Region Morgan Show Dates:

• March 27-30, 2025 - Carousel Charity Horse Show, Scottsdale, AZ -
  Not a Regional show this year
• April 17-20, 2025 - Diamond Jubilee All Breed Horse Show, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
• May 2-4, 2025 – California Springfest, Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta,CA      
• May 7-11, 2025 - Key Classic Benefit Show, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA
• May 15-18, 2025 - Silicon Valley Horse Show, Pleasanton Equestrian Center, Pleasanton CA
• June 10-13, 2025 - Charity Fair Horse Show, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
• June 18-21, 2025 - Oregon Morgan Classic, Oregon Horse Center, Eugene, OR
• July 2-5, 2025 – 105^th Santa Barbara National Horse Show, Earl Warren Fairgrounds, Santa Barbara, CA
• July 16-20, 2025 - Morgan Medallion Regional Show, South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas, REGIONAL
• July 30-August 3, 2025 - C-Fair Charity Morgan Regional and Open Show, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, REGIONAL
• August 21-24, 2025 - PNW Morgan Show, Tacoma Unit, Spanaway, WA
• August 27-September 1, 2025 - Labor Day Weekend - Oregon State Fair, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem OR. Open & Morgan classes and Breed Challenge. MHAO information table.
• August 28-31, 2025 - Mother Lode Show, Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, CA
• September 12-14, 2025 – Labor Day Classic, Del Mar Horse Park, Del Mar CA
• October 4-11, 2025 - Morgan Grand National, State Fair Park, Oklahoma City, OK
• December 4-7, 2025 – 25^th Annual Jingle Bell, Del Mar Horse Park, Del Mar CA

Other Events:

• January 8-11, 2025- UPHA National Convention, Hotel Monteleone, French Quarter, New Orleans LA
• March 6-8, 2025 – AMHA Annual Meeting, Grove Point Stables, Newark OH
• March 21-23, 2025 - NW Horse Fair & Expo, Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany OR
• April 13, 2025 - MHAO Spring Clinic & General Membership Meeting, Deborah Spence on Western Dressage, Silver Tail Farm, Creswell OR. In combination with a Western Dressage Show there on April 12th.
• April 19, 2025 – Online MHAO Stallion Service Auction opens for bidding February 1st and closes at 3pm PDT April 19th. All bidding is online, but those without online access can call in their bids &/or use the proxy process.
• April 26-27, 2025 - Oregon AgFest, Oregon State Fair Grounds, Salem OR, MHAO booth. Volunteers needed.
• November 9, 2025 - MHAO Award Banquet and General Membership Meeting, Willamette Heritage Center, Dye House, Salem OR.
• November 21-22, 2025 – Superior Morgan Horse Sale, Shipshewanna IN

MHAO Events shown in blue

For information on Cowboy dressage visit:  http://www.orcda.org/

For information on combined driving events, visit:  http://www.einw.org/driving.html

For information on competitive Trail and competitions visit:  https://www.equinetrailsports.com/events/10054 

For information about events on the Oregon Dressage Society website, visit:  https://oregondressage.com/events/

For a wide array of Equine events, go to the Oregon Horse Council event calendar:  https://www.oregonhorsecouncil.com/events-all/

MHAO Program Deadlines:

Information for the Stable Sheet – the 1^st of each month, publish date is the 10^th

OMC Premium Booklet ads - March 1st

Membership Directory – March 31^st to be listed as a current year member or for an ad

MHAO Spring Clinic as a rider – Register by April 9th

MHAO Stallion Service Auction Nominations, Sponsorships, or Donations – requested by February 28th but open thru March.

Futurity horse renewals – March 31^st

MHAO Stallion Service Auction Bids – All online auction closes April 19^th at 3pm PDT

Humanitarian Award Nominations – May 1st

Alex Mooney Memorial Scholarship Applications – May 15^th

OMC Show – Close date for entries & for sponsorships to be acknowledged at the show - May 27^th. Futurity class entries to Futurity Chair by June 1^st

Futurity Booklet Ads – June 1^st

High Point Program – 30-days after the event with a final cutoff for the year of September 15^{th, mail in your points}

Ride & Drive hours – October 15^th for the current year

Open Incentive Reimbursement – 30-days after the event to a final cutoff for the year of October 31^st

Futurity Nominations in the year of the foal’s birth – June 1^st to be listed in the Futurity Booklet or be entered in Futurity classes at OMC, December 31^st to get the regular initial nomination rate of $45. 

Board Meeting

Schedule

Board Member List

Other

Important Dates

Included in the next Sections:

Section 2:

Member News

Section 3:

Classified Ads

Advertising Thru MHAO

How to become an MHAO Member

Oregon Horse Council News

USEF News

AMHA News