Stable Sheet - July 2023

Don't forget to turn in your competition results for MHAO High Point tracking. We also offer the Open Incentive program for reimbursement of some of your open showing or other equine event costs. And then there is the Ride/Drive program. Be sure to keep them in mind. We will highlight those two programs over the next few months, but you can also find information about them on our website.

Meantime, I am praying we can get thru this year without a lot of large fires going on. Fire season started early this year and the weather is stacking up to be on the warm side. I know we will all do what we can. Think ahead and be ready, just in case.

Upcoming for MHAO is the annual Foal Photo Contest that closes October 31st. Get your cameras out! The Oregon State Fair Horse Show offers the Battle of the Breeds for any Morgan owners who are interested. Let Erin Silver know. Then after Nationals we will have our year end General Membership Meeting and Award Banquet which includes our annual election. Are you interested in being a Board Member for MHAO? Let me know if you are. We are always looking for volunteers as committee members, too. There is always more work to be done to serve our members and to promote the Morgan horse.

Good luck at any competitions you go to or trails you decide to ride (or drive). Enjoy the good weather and stay safe.

Our futurity was created in recognition of the importance of stallion owners, breeders and trainers to the preservation and continuation of the Morgan breed in our area. The mission of the futurity program is to aid in the promotion and development of horses owned by MHAO members. It is designed as a 5-year plan that follows a new born foal through its 4-year-old show season. Futurity classes are held at the Oregon Morgan Classic horse show in Eugene OR. More information can be found on the Auction/Futurity website or by reviewing the Futurity rules via the links below:

Click here to access the latest version of the MHAO Futurity Rules

Here is a link to the auction & futurity website:

www.mhaostallionserviceauction.com

Recent change:

We have expanded the Futurity halter classes into two equal Divisions. One is traditional, just like the halter classes we have always offered. The other is for Sport/Western horses. Both divisions now offer 2 classes for weanlings (colt and filly), and3 classes (stallion, mare, & gelding) for yearlings and for 2-yr-olds. Both divisions offer a Sweepstakes class for all futurity horses placing 1st or 2nd in their qualifying futurity halter class. Horses shown in the Sport/Western division are to be judged standing square. No cross entry is allowed between the 2 futurity divisions in any one year. Judging follows USEF rules. No change was made to any of the performance classes offered. All futurity horses are encouraged to enter any of the futurity performance classes. The 3-yr-old Futurity saddle classes remain as walk-trot.

At the Oregon Morgan Classic, these changes were all well received. I am still working thru some accounting issues, but prize money payouts should be out by month end.

For questions contact Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276

Benefits For Entering The Futurity:

• Prize money is earned for showing your horse in Futurity classes at the Oregon Morgan Classic. Those who have shown have earned back more than they have paid in for futurity fees.
• Prize money is offered for Futurity classes thru your horse's 4-yr-old year. Classes offered are age appropriate. Halter classes are available thru the horse's 2-yr-old year. Performance classes are offered from 2-yr-olds thru 4-yr-olds. 2-yr-old is driving only. 3-yr-old under saddle performance classes are walk-trot classes.. Halter, driving, and 4-yr-old classes do qualify horses to show at Nationals in like titled (not World Futurity) classes..
• A High Point award and prize money is offered to the 4-yr-old Futurity horse who has earned the most points thru the 5 yr program. You will receive an individual award, be listed on a perpetual award, and earn additional money.
• Bonus money goes to the stallion donor and the mare owner at breeding of Futurity horses who are the result of a breeding purchased thru the MHAO Stallion Service Auction if the foal wins Futurity Sweepstakes Champion or Reserve Champion.
• Futurity Sweepstakes classes are offered for horses entered in Traditional Futurity Halter classes and for Sport/Western Futurity Halter classes.
• Promotion of your futurity horse thru the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet. for each year they are nominated to the Futurity.. Show others about your breeding program or about that young horse you are raising..
• All participants in the Futurity need to be members of MHAO. As a member, you will receive the member reduced rate for any ad you place in the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity booklet.
• The Futurity booklet is available at the 3 largest Morgan shows in the Western Region (Oregon Morgan Classic, Morgan Medallion, & C-Fair) as well as at Nationals.

Fees are very reasonable:

Initial nomination fee - $45 in the year of birth

Annual renewal fee - $25 due by March 31st

Late payment of fees, the fee changes to $100

Class entry fee - $25 if paid to me by June 1st

Post entry fee - $50

NOTE: The foal does not need to be born this year, nor be entered in our Futurity. Photos are accepted from MHAO members and non-members.

Prize money is offered:

1st place - $100

2nd place - $75

3rd place - $50

Fun to do, and a great way to promote your breeding program.

All photos will appear on our Futurity website and Stallion Service Auction Facebook page, and be published in the 2024 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity booklet. The 1st place photo will become the cover for the 2024 booklet.

Click here for the application to be sent in for each foal submitted. You can submit up to 4-photos.

Questions, contact: Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

For foals born in 2023, also consider entering your photos in the AMHA Foal Photo Contest. See more information on that later in this newsletter. You need to enter that contest separately.

SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP REQUEST

We have been offered an opportunity to distribute our Futurity Booklet at the Morgan Superior Sale in September in Shipshewanna IN. We are seeking sponsors to help us cover the cost for printing additional copies for his event. ANY MONETARY AMOUNT ACCEPTED AND APPRECIATED!

We think taking advantage of this offer could really help the results of next year's Stallion Service Auction. Your support will be acknowledged on our website.

If you can help, please contact Gay Adams,

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

Congratulations!

As announced at the Oregon Morgan Classic, Camryn Nicholson is our 2023 recipient of the Alexandra Mooney Memorial Scholarship.

Our thanks to Sally Plumley and Sara Breyman for their sponsorship of this scholarship.

Camryn Nicholson is the daughter of Jeff and Christi Nicholson and lives in Eugene OR. She graduated this year from Sheldon High School with a 3.83 GPA. We are so honored to have her as an applicant for our scholarship this year. What follows is the essay she wrote to go along with her application. Congratulations Camryn! This scholarship will be paid to the University of Oregon on your behalf. Remember that prior recipients can apply again as they work thru their pursuit of continuing education.

Camryn, thank you for being a part of our Morgan community. We wish you much success in the years ahead.

Above Camryn is pictured with the black mare TRW Black Jasmine, who has now been sold. She now competes with the family horse, the beautiful palomino mare Amberfield's Flame. Flame won the Colorful Morgan High Point Award of $500 at this year's Oregon Morgan Classic. That award comes from a donation from the Nancy Falk Trust. More info will be available about the Oregon Morgan Classic in an upcoming Stable Sheet issue.

Below left Camryn is pictured with Sara Breyman at OMC with the announcement of her receipt of the $500 MHAO Alex Mooney Memorial Scholarship and on the right is one of her high school graduation photos taken with Flame.

The essay portion of her scholarship application:

We need you! Have you renewed your membership for this year?

Check the link below to see. 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!

Click here to see the membership list as of 5/27/23.

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

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

2023 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.

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!

We would like to have a resource available to refer people to for lessons or to see Morgan horses. Please let Gay know if we can give out your name for these purposes. We can share this information along with any of our promotional material, at promotional events, or 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

A Great Advertising Opportunity!

The AMHA wall calendar is back for 2024! This year we are once again offering 11 advertising spaces in the calendar. Don't forget, this is sent to EVERY subscriber of The Morgan Horse magazine, as well as a well-received item at various equine events AMHA attends. It is a great way to advertise!

Submit Your Photo For the Chance to Be A Cover Star!

Once again, we are taking submissions for high quality photos to be featured as our COVER image, as well as an opportunity for a monthly feature. TWO chances to be featured at no cost to you! Submissions will be accepted through July 14th!

Submit your photos for consideration for the cover promotion as well as submit any advertising materials or requests to Alyssa@morganhorse.com.

US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for the 2023 National Youth Sportsman’s Award. Applications will be accepted through August 15.

The 2023 US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award is open to applicants aged 17 or younger as of December 1, 2022. The award is open to individuals across all breeds and disciplines who are active members of US Equestrian and their Recognized National Affiliate organization.

Applications for Morgan Horse exhibitors can be sent directly to AMHA Executive Director, Carrie Mortensen at carrie@morganhorse.com. AMHA will select one nominee to submit to US Equestrian for final selection of the overall award winner.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

Click here to read more.

The Morgan Medallion Regional Classic Horse Show kicks off July 20-23 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV. The next AMA/USEF Rules forum is scheduled for Friday July 21st following the matinee session in the grandstands of the Equestrian Center.

Items to be discussed include MO-145.2 Morgan Working Hunter Section.

INGREDIENTS FOR STRONG, DURABLE HOOVES

Lysine and Methionine are amino acids, the building blocks for proteins, and are essential for hoof growth as the hoof wall is 93% protein. Methionine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is a primary constituent of keratin, the hard protein that makes up the hoof horn.  

Zinc is necessary for the normal functioning of the cells that produce the hoof wall. Zinc-dependent enzymes are involved in keratinization and the hardening of the hoof.

Copper Gluconate is involved in connecting hoof cells. Low dietary levels of copper are often associated with weak or damaged hooves.

Biotin is significant for both hoof growth and hoof horn quality. It also is involved in hoof strength, as it is an element of the intercellular glue that binds hoof cells together.

Manganese is a mineral incorporated in the equine hoof horn and provides strength to the hoof wall and foot structures.

Cobalt Chelate is a precursor for vitamin B12, which is involved in blood cell formation to nourish hoof tissue.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

• IT IS A SLOW PROCESS
• FEED DAILY
• PAIR WITH WELLNESS

New hoof growth is a slow process. It takes 9-12 months for hoof tissue to grow from the coronary band to the weight-bearing surface.

“One of the biggest things that I see when people start feeding a hoof supplement is that they get discouraged and stop the supplement when they don’t see immediate results in improved hoof quality. The nutrients we are providing through feed and supplementation are only feeding the keratinocytes at the coronary band, which are the cells that produce hoof wall, not the hoof that we see closest to the ground. It takes anywhere from 9 months to a full year for the hoof being generated by these cells at the coronary band to reach the ground. This is a very slow process.”

— Corey Payne, MS, AAPF I, DVM

Payne Equine

Just in the last few weeks, High Desert Trail Riders – Back Country Horsemen of Oregon has helped our state and federal agency partners clear front-country and Wilderness trails, pack trout to stock high mountain lakes, and install new corrals at a trailhead. If you are interested in getting involved, check our online calendar and attend our general meetings to learn about upcoming activities. https://www.hdtrbch.org/calendar.html

Back Country Horsemen of Oregon

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

www.bcho.org

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for the 2024 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Selection Trials. The application is open to active junior and amateur competing members of US Equestrian age 14 or older as of Jan. 1, 2024, and completing the application is the first step in the qualifying process for the team.

How to Apply

The application is available through the athlete dashboard at athletes.usef.org. Select “Online Application” and search in the Saddle Seat category for 2024. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Selection Trials

The U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup team selection trials will take place at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri on December 1-2, 2023. 

For more information, including selection procedures and application details, visit the Saddle Seat World Cup page on USEF.org, contact Emily McSweeney at emcsweeney@usef.org.

For the entire USEF Press Release and to learn about the most recent World Cup, held in 2022 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, where the U.S. teams won three-gaited gold and five-gaited bronze.

Click here for more information.

Sally Jackson and Stephens College are proud to bring back the $20,000 scholarship to the 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final. The scholarship was created to support students who are committed to continuing their involvement with show horses and/or equine studies. The scholarship awards $20,000 to be used towards educational expenses at Stephens College. Two scholarships are open to high school juniors and seniors and will be awarded to two students who wish to participate in equestrian activities while advancing their education at Stephens College, in Columbia, MO.

$10,000 USEF Medal Scholarship

The $10,000 USEF Medal Scholarship will be awarded to the winner of the equitation rider video/application. Open to riders who will compete in the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals, or for those who have competed in Medal qualifying classes during the show season (who have placed 1st through 4th). All interested applicants must apply and declare their interest in attending Stephens College no later than October 1 prior to the Finals.

$10,000 USEF/ASHBA Performance Rider/Driver Scholarship

Open to all riding and driving disciplines, and levels of competitors who compete in saddle seat, Western, hunt seat, driving, and Academy. Applications open May 1 and are due midnight ET July 1, 2023. Open to all high school juniors and seniors who are in good standing with USEF as a Subscribing or Competing Member and with ASHBA as a Competing Member (Junior, Senior, Charter Club, or Contributing).

Click here for more information.

The 61st annual

MORGAN MEDALLION CLASSIC

Regional Championship Horse Show

July 20-23, 2023

South Point Arena & Equestrian Center,

Las Vegas NV

USEF, ASHBA and USDF Approved Show

AMHA Regional Championship

Qualifying show for the

Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show

Judges:

Allison Deardorff,

Teresa A Brennan

Dressage/WD Judge: Nicole Chastain Price

~ Officials ~

Manager ................................... Kent Moeller ...................................Lexington, KY

Show Secretary ........................ Lori Nelson ............................................ Paris, KY

USEF Steward.......................... Adele Mauer…………………………..Fallbrook, CA

Coordinator/Ringmaster... ..........Sean Cassidy ................................ Las Vegas, NV

Announcer……………………...Peter Fenton………………………………. Lutz, FL

Music .................. …………………Mark Owens .................................. Scottsdale, AZ

Paddock Master........................ Kent Moeller ...................................Lexington, KY

Veterinarian .............................. TBA and posted at show office…………………….

Farrier ....................................... Jesse Vaugh .................................. Altamount, UT

Photographer............................ Casey McBride ........................... Cave Creek, AZ

EMT .......................................... Medical & Safety Mgt. ............ Fountain Valley, CA

Entries closed on July 10th, 2023

On Line Entry!

Call Lori with questions. (859) 457-0841

Click here to download a Prize List

Click here to download a Class Schedule (@7/9/2023)

New classes added!

• 36A ASB 3 gaited ama
• 77 Morgan English Pleasure 3 year olds
• 111A. ASB 3 gaited Amatuer Champ
• 79A. Walk Trot Hunter Pleasure Champ 12 and under
•  95 becomes Walk Jog Western Pleasure Champ 12 and under
• 130B. Walk Trot Hunt Seat Equitation Champ
• 139 becomes Walk Jog Western Seat Equitation Champ 12 and under

We will offer  Youth of The Year again!

• For Information click here
• W/T pattern click here
• Jr pattern click here
• Sr pattern click here

Good luck to all headed for the Morgan Medallion!

Join us August 2-6, 2023 for a fun filled weekend!!

Evergreen Equestrian Park

Monroe WA

It's Not Too Late!

Close date changed to July 14, 2023

Online Entry Available at

www.horseshowsonline.com

Please note, the following classes have been added to this year’s schedule….

• Class 137 ASB Park Jr/ Novice Horse
• Class 114 Region 9 Championship Friesian Purebred Walk/Trot English Pleasure, Any Seat
• Class 176 Walk/Jog Western Pleasure 11 & Under – OTAB
• We are also excited to be adding Class 152 OTAB Snaffle Bit Jr horse. This class if for English Pleasure horses only. This will be a great class for trainers that have a youngster that they might want to get into the ring but are not quite ready to be in a double bridle. Class specs are as follows:

To be shown in a snaffle bridle with a running martingale, one or two reins.

Tack should be of show quality.

To be shown at a flat walk, or animated walk, and trot.

Judged 75% on manners, performance, presence and quality. 25% on total

conformation.

Hall Of Fame Nominations

Due by July 15, 2023

Rowdy Dow!!!! Please join us for a party honoring the legacy of Jerry Blake.

It will be held Thursday, August 3, at Fire Run Farms barn aisle in barn 102, at the close of the afternoon session. We look forward to sharing stories and memories galore, and celebrating the life of Jerry Blake.

Lela Van Dyk will be organizing the food for this celebration of Jerry Blake. We will be doing snacks / finger foods. If you would like to help us out with donations of food or money to go towards the food, please contact Lela either through her Facebook page or call her at 360-201-2627. This will be a great time to get together and reminisce about the good old days.

Some exciting things have been happening around the Tacoma Unit in the form of upgraded arena footing and grooming equipment! Thank you to Jerry McCann, our staff, board of directors and the Floyd family for all your hard work on these projects! We will all surly reap the benefits! Happy riding, Y'all!!!!

Please join us for the 68th Annual PNW Morgan Horse Show, August 24-27, 2023! We are pleased to also be offering Arabian, HA/AA classes this year, as well as OTAB Western Dressage! Prize list and entry information coming shortly at pacificnorthwestmorganhorseshows.com.

For questions contact Kaitlin or Patty Lebon

pnwmorganhorseshow@gmail.com

425-239-4479

AMHA Youth of the Year Program

Morgan horses have long been defined by their ability to suit people with varying interests. Similarly, AMHA believes that Morgan youths should also be versatile.

Youth of the Year contests are designed to recognize top achievers. Youth of the Year contests consist of four parts: a written exam, an oral presentation, a judging contest and a horsemanship pattern. Each section of the contest is worth approximately 250 points. Many contests offer divisions for the leadline, walk-trot, and junior aged exhibitors. Expectations for these divisions are modified to be appropriate for the age of contestants. Please contact your local contest organizer for more information on the divisions being offered at your local contest.

Youth who win the Senior division or who score over 800 points in the Senior division at local contests qualify to compete for AMHA Youth of the Year at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City. The winner of this prestigious title receives a unique prize package customized by the winner valued at $3,500. The reserve winner receives a unique prize package customized by the reserve winner valued at $1,500. Local and regional contests are open to youth of all ages, but only those aged 14 years and older can qualify to compete in Oklahoma.

Why should you compete in a Youth of the Year Contest? Youth of the Year contests reward those who are well-versed in horsemanship skills. They provide a wonderful opportunity to improve one's horse knowledge as well as a means of setting realistic goals and learning the benefits of hard work and dedication. Most importantly, youth contests create a positive atmosphere in which young people and adults who share a love of the Morgan can interact. Friendships developed through youth contests are a rewarding and fulfilling benefit. How can you become involved?

Sign up to participate or volunteer in a youth contest! There is no better time to become involved than right now! Every region offers Youth of the Year contests, so keep your eyes open. Discover where the next contest is being held. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain!

Want more information on guidelines, etc? Click here.

We are excited that the virtual Youth Of The Year contest is back for 2023. This year this all senior contest will be held from August 22nd through August 31st. All four (4) phases of this contest will be virtual. For more information please email Nikki at nicole@morganhorse.com. There will be a scholarship for the winner and all contestants that score over 800 will qualify for the Grand National Youth Of The Year Contest. Hope to see you there!

Click here for the application!

Click here to access the information you need to get ready to compete in the Youth of the Year - Work thru the Merit Program Levels. Then get more information on this year's contest from Nicole.

These pictures came up in my memories today. And I realized it’s time. Time to share our grief with our greater circle of family and friends.

On May 8, LittleWood Rio Bravado crossed the Rainbow bridge to gather cows on the other side. He wasn’t sick or injured, just gone. For 22 years, he changed our life, and for the rest of our days we will miss him. We didn’t lose a horse, we lost a work partner, a trusted friend, a mentor and part of our story.

It’s been an incredibly busy spring with a lot of emotional and demanding elements. Forgive me if we really couldn’t unpack our grief publicly. I wouldn’t have held up under your sympathy and I didn’t have space to crumble.

Amie Taber

I hope that time will ease your pain. He will live on in his foals and in your hearts.



Some horses are extra special and you feel incredibly honored to be able to care for them. It is with great sadness that I announce that Born to Boogie crossed the rainbow bridge today. To say Boogie was a Morgan Icon would be an understatement. He was small but mighty and lived everyday with so much spunk and spirit! He came in and out of turn out everyday bouncing and dancing like the show horse that he was. His loss will be felt by all of us but mostly his loving owner of 31 years, Bryna Watson, who loved him with all of her heart. Run free handsome! There must be a pretty important horse show in heaven that they needed you to attend! Your legend will live on in all of your offspring. You truly left your mark on the breed and on our hearts!! We will miss you!

He will live on thru his many offspring. What a long and wonderful life he had.

Doana Anderson shared this information about the passing of her Uncle Phil:

"Phil Peterson passed away on June 17th due to aggressive complications from cancer. It was unexpected for the family as he did not let on how sick he was. You may have seen him at past shows when we were with Jean Sauer. He owned PBP Princess Love A Lee and still owns PBP Prince Sonny Lee (2005) both by Rum Brook Immortal Prince x ATMF Love Lee Lady. He also has another gelding, PBP Theodore J Lee (1998).

Both Sonny and Teddy are at his home in Aurora being taken card of by family friends who stop by to feed and clean the stalls. Teddy is blind and Sonny is his buddy. It was not until we went to check the horses that we realized Phil was not able to care for them. Both horses are very underweight, but otherwise seem okay. We are bringing their weight up and working with Equus Vet to obtain health certificates. The vet is not confident that Teddy would be successful moving to a new place due to his condition, age and blindness, so we are in a tough position. Teddy will need someone to care for him on a daily basis. Sonny is faring better. I think the last time they were trailered was during the fires last year when Phil took them up to Clark County Fairgounds.

Sonny has had a lot of training in Western and Hunt Seat, all with Jean Sauer. He is eager to please and will make a good partner once he is back in shape."

Doana Anderson

Doana has since advised that they have decided to let Teddy go over the rainbow bridge. I am sure Phil will be waiting for him. But they are already making progress bringing Sonny back to good health. He may be available at a later time.

Shelley Bullard

My heart goes out to Doana Anderson and Theresa Peterson and the whole family. Our prayers to all. We are here if we can help in any way.

Included in the next Section/s:

Section 2:

See Member News for July

included In The August Issue

Section 3:

Classified Ads

Advertising Thru MHAO

How to become an MHAO Member

Oregon Horse Council News

USEF News

AMHA News