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July 2025

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In addition to the classes, Karen also made sure to let the exhibitors know that we were so happy to have them join us. She held a welcome pizza party, our signature winner-winner chicken dinner, and a dessert night with contributions coming from many barns. We even attempted to have a mini fund raiser called “put the peep in the peephole” which generated some laughs and strong competition. In the end, it was a walk trotter who took home the grand prize of $100. When asked what she was going to spend it on, she proudly announced she was going to buy a horse. Rumor has it she bought a pony. We all know that is a gateway drug to the horse world! I’m sure soon we will be seeing her proudly riding a Morgan of her own!

Also a thank you goes out to Kim Moore, who again chaired our silent auction. It’s a big job but Kim has stepped up and done an excellent job. I know she has a goal for next year to continue to grow the amount we get in the auction. Good job Kim!

I would also like to thank our show secretary extraordinaire, Kelly McFaul ,our show manager, Joan Palelek and paddock manager, Sara Stubbs for keeping us all going in the right direction! Putting a show on is a tremendous amount of work with many long nights, detailed planning and coordinating with all involved. Please join me and thank Karen Breckenridge and her crew for their hard work at OMC 2025.

As the summer progresses, continue to enjoy your horses and soak up the sun!  I hope everyone remained safe on the fourth and celebrated Americas birthday with America's horse!

Calling all members who offer a service or product in any industry

Do you have a business card? You can put it in the monthly Stable Sheet newsletter for just $10 per year. Let MHAO members know what you do, and give them an easy way to contact you! All ad sizes are welcome and available at very reasonable rates.

10% discount for multiple publication of sized ads.

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

Questions, contact: Gay Adams

Email or text your card to:

(503) 936-4276

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Advertising Rates

Full Page - $25

Half Page - $15

Quarter Page - $10

Business Card for all year $10

Classified Ads are FREE



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August 31

Get Your Membership Application and your Ad In Today!

Advertising Rates

Full Page - $20

Half Page - $10

Quarter Page - $5

Business Card - $5

Outside Back Cover - $30

Click here to see our current membership list

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

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

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

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

NEW!!

Click here for our most recent classified ads!

Send to Gay Adams, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

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

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

Click HERE for the application!

Click here to read the MHAO June Youth Newsletter.

Click here to read the MHAO July Youth Newsletter

Mark Your Calendar For 2026!

June 17-20, 2026

See you there!

The Oregon Morgan Classic had something for everyone. Park, English Pleasure, Classic Pleasure & Driving, Huntseat, Western, Carriage Driving, Pleasure Driving, Western and Classical Dressage, Trail, Western Working, In-Hand, Futurity and more! And, not just Morgan classes. There were classes for American Saddlebreds and some Open To All Breed classes, too! Judge Sarah Gove from Hampton Falls NH was a smiling presence in the main ring making everyone feel comfortable, and photographer Richard Rosenheim was great at capturing those wonderful photo moments! The same was true for our Dressage judge Margaret Boyce from Vancouver BC and our Western Working judge Gretchen McDaniel from Glenn CA.

We always owe a debt of gratitude to our Show Secretary, Kelly McFaul who handles all our needs with grace and efficiency. And to this year's Show Manager, Joan Palelek. Joan has a way of being everywhere she is needed when she is needed.

Moreover, there was plenty for everyone to enjoy outside the ring. For those who were hungry, almost daily there was something to be found up on the mezzanine during the dinner break: Wednesday it was pizza to help power setting up or running around with all those In-Hand horses (thanks MHAO), Thursday chicken dinner for all (thanks MHAO & Kathy Christensen), and Friday it was "Sweet Surprises" with an array of delicious desserts (thanks to exhibitor contributions).

For those who wanted to shop, there were vendors to talk to. This year we welcomed Kayla Powlesland as she kicks off her new business, Foxfield Landscape & Design (she offers graphic design services, too for ads you might want help with). Kayla donated the flowers that were put out for the Futurity Sweepstakes classes. Thank you Kayla. David Shahon was there to offer help to all barn owners thru FlyOff. If jewelry was what you were interested in, Cami Nicholson had lots to look at in the West to Impress booth. And if you were interested in clothes, there was a wonderful sampling at the Nest at Trio Boutique booth brought to you by Denise Lester. Patti Epinosa was there on Friday to offer you options for protecting those fancy horse show tails with Once Upon A Tail Bag. If that wasn't enough to entice you, there was a wonderful Silent Auction organized by Kim Moore and supported by many thru donations. No one realizes how much work that is until they do it. Thank you Kim and all who donated. Always a great offering!

If you were just looking for fun, there was the annual "Carrot Obstacle Course" and "Dog Treat Obstacle Course." There was also a line dancing lesson and chance to actually Line Dance put on by the MHAO Youth group and organized by Camryn Nicholson. Thank you Cami! And then there was the "Pop a Peep" fund raiser. How's your aim with a plastic chicken? Ask Kathy Christensen about that one. Great fun!

On the serious side, the Morgan family paused to reflect during a moment of silence for Ray Parnell and Art Baughman, two beloved members of our community who recently left us. A moment of silence was also honored for a request from Ellen Wellborn for her beloved horse, ATMF Sondappled Reincloud aka Ranger.

On the proud side, we enjoyed Kiersten Moore beautifully singing the National Anthem while Camryn Nicholson carried the flag on her horse, Amberfield's Flame. There were two stallion presentations. One for Triple Pines Brooks GCH and one for ATMF Katmandu. People always enjoy learning more about our local stallions and getting a chance to see them up close and personal.

OMC sponsors and the stallions from our 2025 Stallion Service Auction were highlighted on the TV Loop played over by the Sponsorship Tables. Our thanks to Tony Lee for all his help in putting that together.

And on the "Holy Cow! I won money!" side, the Incentive bonus winners were

announced Saturday night. $250 went to trainer Greg Ferguson and another $250 to owner Stephanie Grace Blehm. You had to be present to win!

OMC 2025 is in the record books thanks to the hard work of our Show Chair, Karen Breckenridge, Co-Show Chair Jim Breckenridge, and their staff and volunteers. MHAO thanks the Show Committee, show staff, volunteers, generous sponsors, and exhibitors for their many contributions making it a great show. If you were there, you undoubtedly had a good time. For those there or not there, LET'S SEE YOU IN 2026!!!

Shelley Bullard, Karen Breckenridge, & Gay Adams

133 Horses

87 Owners

Click here to see the results

Click here to see a gallery of pictures from OMC

Colony Heritage Morgan Stables

Chayah & Mercy McGregor

(425) 295-8056

chayah234@gmail.com

Cody Kruse

Camryn Nicholson

Denise Lester

Kayla Powlesland

Snohomish WA

(206) 947-4308

foxfieldfarm.ldg@gmail.com

Katie Johnson

91444 Coburg Rd

Eugene OR 97408

(541) 484-1649

katie@jbgardenmarket.com

2nd generation, family owned

Dr. Melissa Shaver

16330 NE Wilkerson Way

Newberg OR 97132

(971) 400-3773

equineperformancesolutions@

gmail.com

David Shahon

Patti Espinosa

(310) 409-7364

onceuponatailbag@gmail.com

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

Click the picture above to go to the gofundme account.

Update on 7/19/2025

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

Chayah & Mercy McGregor

Erin Joyce Boyes

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

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

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

UPDATE: DAY 16 Friday 7/11

STILL NO SIGN OF CASPIAN

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

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

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

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

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

~Erin (425)-923-9462

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

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

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

Click here for more information.

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

Click here to learn more off of the AMHA website.

Barn Day is dedicated to barns, the structures used by farmers to house animals, equipment, grain, and hay. The word is derived from an Old English word, bere, meaning barley, and aem, meaning storage place. There are various types of barns, and the ways they have been made has changed over the years. Three aisled Medieval barns greatly influenced many modern barns, and as equipment and technology has improved, barns have been made larger. In the first half of the twentieth century, many barns were built with gambrel and hipped roofs, which allow more space to house hay. These barns are many times associated with modern dairy farms. Barns are mostly painted red, and this could be because the ferric oxide used in red paint was cheap and available, and because ferric oxide possibly may help protect the barn. Barns historically have been the center of a farm, many times being built even before the house. Barns are a symbol of tradition, and they bring communities together. The most obvious example of this is barn raising, which was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. As building your own barn was a daunting task, barn raisings brought community members together to help each other. Families were willing to help build another barn, as they knew that the community would in turn help them build theirs.

How to Observe Barn Day

Celebrate Barn Day by driving out into the country to see as many barns as you can. Really get out there and barnstorm—literally. Take note of the different types of barns you can find. Take photographs! Talk to a farmer about their barn and what it means to them. They are quite uncommon today, but if you can participate in a barn raising or a barn dance, you would be celebrating the day in the best possible way. Throughout the day be sure to use phrases such as "Where were you born? A barn?" and "You couldn't hit the broadside of a barn!" When you are ribbing your friends in this way, make sure your "barn door" isn't open, or they will have the last laugh!

Thank you Karla Hoggan

" The worst part of riding is when you dismount."

Author unknown

LOL. When I was young I would have taken this one way. Now that I am older, I see it differently.

Pod Cast

• Fractures

A dynamic collective of expert equine veterinarians including Drs. Jose Garcia Lopez, Carter Judy, Kyla Ortved and Chris Kawcak dive into the subject of orthopedic fractures. They will discuss the evolution of preventive, surgical and rehabilitation protocols, and how equine patients - now more than ever - have the most advantageous chance at survival and recovery. 

Click here to listen. Other Pod Casts are available at this location as well.

Articles:

• Tendon Time - Soft Tissue Injuries
• Navicular Syndrome
• Feeding a Metabolic Horse

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

Youth Council members serve to:

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

All Youth are eligible to join the Council.

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

Nominate Your Stallion Today....

The World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction is a definite WIN-WIN for everyone. Through a great partnership, The Morgan Horse Foundation, Inc. and the World Morgan Futurity have been able to generate many thousands of dollars each year for the betterment of our beloved breed. No fees to participate in the program. There is no minimum bid guarantee by the stallion owner.

It costs you nothing!

Deadline for all materials is July 25, 2025

Click here to download a Nomination Form

Job Opportunity At AMHA

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

Click HERE for the complete job description and application requirements.

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

New Photos and Data are uploaded daily!

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

ACCESS IS FREE TO EVERYONE! NO MEMBERSHIP FEE REQUIRED.

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

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

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

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

Edits Needed?

Please send along to heather@lippittmorganregistry.com

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

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

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

Click here for more information

"4-Steps to ​​​​​​​Resolving Equine Metabolic Syndrome Naturally"

Here's what you'll learn:

• The top 3 most common mistakes that can stand in the way of your horse's recovery from IR, PPID, and PSSM.
• My 4-step guide for prevention and recovery from IR, PPID, and PSSM naturally

Email us for the replay at support@elishaedwards.com.

Dear Supporters of WDAA,

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

We’ve made a few exciting updates this year:

• 🌟 New Breed High Score Sponsorship Structure

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

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

💛 Why Sponsorship Matters

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

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

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

Warm regards,

Kim Mackey

Western Dressage Association of America

📧 kim@westerndressageassociation.org

🌐 https://wdaaworldshow.org

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

Registration is limited to 20 apprentices. 

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

Date: September 16 – 20, 2025 

Location: 

Lazy E Arena, 9600 Lazy E Dr,

Guthrie, OK 73044

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

JUDGE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Small r judge applicants must attend all 5 days.

Large R judge applicants must attend Days 1-4

GROUP APPRENTICE REQUIREMENT:

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

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

Clinicians:

Cindy Butler, WDAA President and R Judge

Joyce Swanson, R Judge

 Apprentice Evaluation Forms for each applicant will be submitted to USEF

Requirements:

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

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

Recommended Course Study Prior to Attending this Apprenticeship

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

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

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

•  Scribe for local shows

•  Study the USEF Rule Book

Pricing & What's included:

Applicants for "r": 

•  All printed tests for use during judging.

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

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

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

•  Practice judging for the collectives and musical freestyle

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

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

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

Fee $900.00

Applicants for Large R promotion:

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

Fee $620.00 

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

Click this link to take you to the registration form.

Sincerely,

Gail Matheus

Director Judge and Member Education

What is School of Ranch?

 School of Ranch is a Central Oregon based 501c3 nonprofit. We hire experienced locals to teach practical and artisan skills, live and in person. Beyond teaching skills and creating paying gigs, we help strengthen our community by bringing people together in person and helping them find common ground, the basis for a strong community.

Congratulations to this Organization!

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gravel Roads, Local Connections: School of Ranch Builds Skills and Community at Left Coast Lodge

Sisters, OR — July 10, 2025 — School of Ranch (SoR), a Central Oregon-based nonprofit dedicated to teaching practical skills and strengthening community ties, is bringing its popular “Gravel Road Basics” workshop to the parking lot of Left Coast Lodge on July 26. But this is more than a class about crowning, compacting, and grading gravel — it’s a story about how School of Ranch workshops help local businesses thrive while deepening community connections.

SoR met Left Coast Lodge thanks to Citizen4Community (C4C), a nonprofit devoted to fostering collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. This C4C introduction not only paved the way for a creative workshop location but also delivered real economic benefit for Left Coast Lodge, which will see its parking lot upgraded and improved at a fraction of typical costs — all while hosting a hands-on learning experience for Central Oregon residents.

“This is what School of Ranch is about: equipping people with practical skills and using those moments to bring people and businesses together,” said Mark Gross, Founder and Executive Director of School of Ranch. “Thanks to C4C’s role as a connector and the generosity of Left Coast Lodge, we’re delivering value to participants, to local businesses, and to the community as a whole.”

Practical Skills, Real-World Impact

The “Gravel Road Basics” workshop will teach participants the fundamentals of rural road construction and maintenance: grading, crowning, layering, and compacting gravel for durability and drainage. The course emphasizes safe, efficient work around heavy machinery — no experience required.

At the same time, Left Coast Lodge gains a fully refreshed parking lot, an immediate improvement that supports its reputation as a community-oriented business.

“This partnership reflects our values at Left Coast Lodge,” said David “Owl” Chen, Manager of Left Coast Lodge. “We love supporting local nonprofits like School of Ranch, and this workshop is a win-win — for us, for their students, and for the community we all serve.”

For C4C, this collaboration is a prime example of their mission in action. “Our role is to foster relationships that make this community stronger,” said Kellen Klein, Executive Director of Citizen4Community. “We’re proud to help connect organizations like School of Ranch and Left Coast Lodge to create partnerships that benefit everyone.”

Deadline Extended

1. You want to grow your business or oganization.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Click here to apply for a business level membership.

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

Click here to apply for an Individual or Family Membership

Individual $35, Family $60

Benefits to you:

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

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

C-Fair Morgan Regional Horse Show

The C-Fair Charity show is proud to once again be a designated qualifying show for the UPHA Classic Classes for Morgan Horses.



Please see the link below for more information and be part of the excitement!

https://www.uphaonline.com/classics

Don't show? NO PROBLEM! The show committee is always looking for volunteers! Reach out to Carol Fletcher for more info.

We are also looking for VENDORS! Have a favorite small business you think may be interested? Let us know!

Our spectators are some of the best around, and you would be hard pressed to find a more fun bunch, so come out and watch some of our breeds best. I feel a cheering section competition coming on!

See you there!

Click here to download the Premium List

Click here to downlaod a fillable Entry Form

Click here to be a sponsor

Judges:

In-hand & Performance: Tammie Conatser

Dressage & Western Dressage: Donna Richardson

Western Working: Deb Witty

91 Horses posted so far

72 Owners

Catch up & track results on HorseshowsOnline.com

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

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

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

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

heather@millennium-lc.com.  

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

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!!

Judges:

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

Dressage: Amanda Wilgenburg- Olympia, WA

Early Entry Close Date Is

August 7, 2025

Click here for the Premium Booklet

Click here for the Class Entry Form

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

Heather Jefferson

Save the date for this wonderful show at the exquisite Rancho Murietta Equestrian Center. This A-rated Morgan Horse Show includes Saddleseat, Driving, Western Dressage, Cowboy Dressage, Classic Dressage, Hunter, Western, Jumping, Trail, and Ranch classes. The beautiful Gypsy horses join us in this fun filled show and we have plenty of classes open to all breeds. There is truly something for everyone!

The Mother Lode Morgan Horse Show is now part of the Golden West Morgan Horse Council. Please click HERE for more information regarding how to join the award program!

I am trying to get updates on this show.

If you have heard anything, please let me know.

Gay Adams, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

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

sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

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

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

Press Release - April 7, 2025

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

SCHEDULE CHANGES

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

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

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

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

ADDED CLASSES

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

• WC Western Pleasure Gentlemen

• GN In-Hand Trail Finals

• GN Western Dressage Fourth Level with WC High Point Award

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• The classes not requiring qualifications remain the same

CAMPERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

ONLINE ENTRIES

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

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

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

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

AT THE SHOW

• Joint stabling WILL affect stall locations

• Dogs MUST be on leash or otherwise restrained

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

Update July 11, 2025

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

Here are a few reminders when making plans to attend.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR 2025

Schedule Changes

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

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

Added Classes

WC Western Pleasure Gentlemen

GN In-Hand Trail Finals

GN Western Dressage Fourth Level with WC High Point Award

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

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

Qualifications

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

Campers

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

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

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

Entries

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

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

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

Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months.

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

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

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Ray Parnell. The son of Orville and Vera Parnell, Ray was raised in McMinnville Oregon. He loved the outdoors and had a way with animals. Ray discovered his passion for horse shoeing and was a very talented and respected farrier for nearly sixty years.

It was through horses that Ray met his wife Debby and together they raised a family in Eugene. After the kids had grown, Debby and Ray bought their dream home on the river out by Triangle Lake. They quickly immersed themselves in the community and could always be seen at high school basketball games and fundraisers. Ray loved hunting, fishing, shooting sporting clays, and showing his Weimaraners. Ray had a smile and a twinkle in his eye that looked like he was always up to mischief. He will be dearly missed by all who have known him.

Ray is preceded in death by his wife Debby and his daughter Jacqueline. He is survived by his sons, Jim and Doug Eckley, his daughters in law, Jessica and Corey Eckley, and his grandchildren, Paige, Macy, Quinn, Molly and Emmitt Eckley.

Ray would like you to remember him by drinking a Dr. Pepper and hugging your dog.

Ray touched many lives, including my own and that of my family. He will indeed be missed. A celebration of life was held June 29th at the Memorial Community Church in Blachly.

Submitted by Brenda L. Tippin for The Morgan Horse, June/July 2025

In late March, the Morgan community suffered a loss with the sudden passing of dedicated historian, frequent author for The Morgan Horse, and longtime breeder Richard Trower. 

Richard was born July 12, 1946, and raised in San Bernardino, California. He attended Pacific High School and went on to study engineering at San Bernadino Valley College. From 2009 until his passing, Richard continued to work by contract in software development. His love of horses began at an early age and continued as a lifelong passion as he spent nearly fifty years breeding and showing Morgan horses.

Richard was the owner of Richill Farms in Phelan, California, breeding Morgan and Thoroughbred horses. He and his wife, Hilary, began a small Morgan horse breeding program in 1976, purchasing the stallion Richlou Adonis (Waer’s Play Boy x Belle Heather) and the mare Wildwood Cindy (Mor-Ayre Supreme x Cinna). Richlou Adonis was an elegant, seal-brown, 16.2 hands; a classic Western Working blend of Waer, Brunk, and Hill breeding who sired a total of 53 registered Morgans. Altogether Richard and Hilary bred nearly 100 registered Morgans with the RTF prefix. In 2012, they were awarded the Morgan Horse Association Region VII Frank and Frieda Waer Award. Known as the “Double F Award,” it is given to individuals who have made a substantial and continuing contribution to the foundation and future of the Morgan breed.

Many Richill Morgans became stars in the show ring in multiple disciplines, including Western, English, and hunter pleasure; pleasure and carriage driving; and park harness. Although most Richill horses went to first time Morgan owners, a few noteworthy stars in the show ring were RTF d’Artagnan, RTF Katy Did, RTF Spin Doctor, and RTF Spellbinder. Richard considered breeding programs like Frieda & Frank Waer, Fred Fickert, Mary Spencer, Jack Davis, Jimmy Smith, E. W. Roberts, J. C. Bromiley, Roland Hill, Frank H. Silva, Dr. C. C. Reed, and William Randolph Hearst to be some of the most important in California. He felt Morgan history deeply, writing in 2019, “Yesterday I once again stood on some of the most hallowed lands in the history of the Western Working Morgan. It was here, on the rolling grasslands of the Tehachapi Valley, where Frederick Alford Fickert and Roland Grover Hill would use Morgans to work their massive ranches. From these ranches the offspring of these Morgans would spread across the country to become some of the most revered names in Morgan horse history.”

Richard possessed a wealth of knowledge about both Thoroughbred and Morgan pedigrees, and was a walking encyclopedia of Morgan horse history, particularly regarding Morgans in California. In addition to writing several excellent historical articles for The Morgan Horse magazine, Richard founded “The History of the Morgan Horse in California” and “The History of the Morgan Horse in the Southwest” Facebook groups. He also regularly shared valuable posts in these and several other groups. He was especially skilled in finding rare photos of early Morgans and sharing short historical posts packed with little known information. Richard has ridden his last trail and will truly be missed.

From July 4, 2024. One of Richard's last Facebook posts:

Today is Hilary and my 48th wedding anniversary, over the years there have been good times and bad times but Hilary and I have taken all the setbacks, and problems of life in stride and our bond with each other has only grown stronger.

My sister set up a blind date between Hilary and I, she was my sister's horse trainer. All I can say it was not love at first sight, we were as diametrically opposite as two people could be. I was coming out of a failed relationship that had left me devastated and Hilary was in the middle of a nasty divorce. She had the squarest corners of anyone I had ever met and I was a child of the 60’s and 70’s peace and free love culture. She was a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat and I a hard-core Republican.

It was not a match made in heaven, and neither of us was looking for a permanent relationship. The day after our blind date my sister called me and told me Hilary had been thrown by a horse and had broken her right leg and shattered her ankle. Being the asshole I am I got in my car, drove to the hospital, walked into her room, and said “I have seen a lot of excuses not to see someone again, but breaking your leg is a little extreme.” It was in that hospital room that we got to know each other.

Two years later we were sitting in the house and Hilary asked “What do you want to do over the 4th of July holiday?” I looked at her and said “Well why don’t we go to Las Vegas and get married”. I know, what a romantic proposal. On July 4th, 1976 we were married. I will not lie to you, and tell you that it has been 48 years of blissful matrimony, but we are still standing.

This morning, I will take her to breakfast, and then we will return home and do what we always do, take care of our horses.

Happy Anniversary my dearest. You can handle the wildest of stallions, and the stubbornest of husbands. Over the last 48 years you have been my closest friend and my biggest critic, my support when it was needed, and my reason for living.

From Melas Farm:

For those that hadn't seen, Richard Trower has passed away. He was an excellent Morgan breeder, and a good man. He has always been a generous and supportive friend as well as a lover of music. My heart goes out to his wife Hillary. His legacy lives on in their Morgans.

RIP Richard Trower. Big in the Morgan world. You will be missed by all.

Click here for a YOUTube off Facebook of some of their horses.

Richard was a man with a wealth of information on Morgan horses in the Western Region, information which he readily shared. This is indeed a loss for our area of the Morgan world.

Art, 84, died Monday June 2, 2025. He was born in Township Timothy, Minnesota to George and Lola Baughman, December 2, 1940. George operated a farm raising corn, hay and milking cows with their three sons, Jim, Art and Jerry. Jim and Jerry preceded Art in death. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jo Ann Baughman.

George built a house on his hay truck to live in and carry possessions. George and Lola moved to Florence, Oregon where the boys grew up exploring the Coast Mountains, the sand dunes, fishing and became introduced to the lovely field of logging. George went to work in a saw mill. During the summer, Lola would take the House on the truck and take the boys fruit picking. Art loved the timber and logging. He spent weekends and summer with loggers; He had worked up to cutter when he graduated high school in 1958.

Art Attended one term of College at the University of Oregon and then enlisted with Frank Turner, of Florence in the Army. Art was a Paratrooper and Ranger in the 101, mostly stationed in Germany.

After discharge he attended Oregon State University in Literature, writing and Forestry. He joined the OSU Parachute Club and became an instructor. During his time instructing, Art met Jo Ann Berryman, a graduate student in Physics, with an interest in flying and a member of the Parachute club.

Art married Jo Ann in the spring of 1964. He graduated OSU in 1968 with a BA in English Literature. During the summer breaks while in college, Art worked in logging as a cutter and a Climber. Jo Ann's parents were not in favor of parachuting. During August of their second summer Jo Ann's father delivered two horses with bridles, halters and one saddle to the Baughman house south of Florence. Art road bareback all over the sand dunes. They rented a field west of Lewisburg for a home for the horses, bought a saddle for Art and began working with 4-H Horse clubs. Their third August Summer Art was working in the woods north of Reedsport and above Tahkenitch lake.

They and a friend hauled the horses, sleeping bags, and food to Crow, Oregon. They road over the Mountains, following logging roads and some highways to a creek that ran into the lake. A tent blocked the narrow canyon and the horses were corralled behind the tent. Just before college they rode to Mapleton on a back road, on HWY 36 to a logging road that went through Five Rivers, Lobster Valley, then followed the Alsea HWY 34 to Philomath. They followed farm roads to Lewisburg and the home for the horses. To keep the horses during college they leased land near Lewisburg.

They bought their farm on the Alsea Highway in 1967 (Woods Hole). They continued to work with 4-H horse clubs. They bought a spoiled Morgan Mare to retrain and sell. That mare, Shawalla Jane was a great riding horse so they bred her to a Morgan Cutting horse, Sparfied. The foal, Twiggy was shown at a Morgan show in 1970, took first place and then they were into registered Morgan Horses, Hay and ran a few beef cows. Each spring they produced from 5 to 8 foals that spent each day in the Mare pasture along the highway. Cars would line up to take pictures and watch the foals play. Woods Hole Ranch became the home of Desiderata Morgan's.

Art, in addition to farming, worked in logging, then paving. In the 1980's he established B & L Paving Co. Art liked helping people and projects. He paved for Churches, Student Farm Home, Philomath Library, Benton Museum and many driveways. They also worked with teen aged girls interested in horses and learning more about horses.

He retired from B & L Paving in 2008 and added gardening to the farm activities. He was active in the Benton County Master Gardener’s Club.

Rest in Peace Art, You will not be forgotten.

His funeral was held June 26 Thursday at 11am at the McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis:

205 NW 5th St

Corvallis OR 97330

Call (541) 757-8141

info@mchenryfuneralhome.com

He is to be buried at the Willamette National Cemetery on July 31st in honor of his service in the Army.

11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd

Portland OR 97086

(503) 273-5250

There was no formal procession after the funeral.

From Jo Ann Baughman just after Art passed:

WE have missed our times with the Morgan people. Art passed last night at 9 pm, very peaceful, whatever in the ##@$%$$# that means. (6/2/2025). 

Art fought cancer since 2007. He had prostrate cancer and won on that one. In 2012 a tumor in his bladder that they removed 3 times and since 2014 have just watched for it. They felt it would come back. Last summer Art had an irregular heart beat, they found blood pooled in his heart so blood thinner. And then it began. 

In late fall they found blood pooled in his brain, In Jan 2025 they opened up his brain and cleaned it out. He was getting stronger, helping with the chores (We still have 3 old horses) and have been selling hay for the last ten years. Then the end of Feb he was in town, felt dizzy and weak went to the ER. They called in a specialist and reopened his brain to clear the blood. This time when he came home he had trouble speaking, his right arm and leg were not moving well. Two more head operations and by April 1 Art was in long term care.

After 2014 we became Hay farmers, we had stopped breeding and showing. WE enjoyed greatly our run with the horses and our years with Morgan Owners.

A life well lived. The Morgan community shares in Jo's loss. WE miss them, too. Our best to JoAnn, as well as to their family and friends.

Click here if you would like to add to Art's tribute wall.

For more information about Desiderata Morgans:

https://morganwantads.com/desiderata-morgans-breeding-for-performance-and-versatility/

3346 days was still not enough. From the first (although bumpy) ride I knew there was something special about you. I would have never been able to predict the journey we would have been on together. Fast forward to July 14th 2017 when you became mine. My parents swore we’d never own a horse, yet they surprised me with a giant bow on your stall and papers that said I got to own you. In 2021 we went to Morgan Grand Nationals together. No one would have been able to convince me that we would have made it that far. What a fun trip that was. I cried on my way home because I thought we were going to retire you from the show ring. Nope. You weren’t done yet. One more Key Classic and then a much deserved retirement. Never a full retirement though because man, you would’ve been bored. I will NEVER forget my last ride on you sweet girl. You were so spunky. Who knew throwing a hunt saddle on you could have that much power. There’s never enough time with a horse this special. You taught me confidence like no other. You have been with me through some very hard times and have brought me some of the absolute best memories. I will never forget you. Thank you for being the best first horse a girl could ever have. There really are no words to describe how I’m feeling. Manchester Once N Again aka Bailey, March 21st 2003 - July 11th 2025.

Allison Hall

Our hearts go out to Allison Hall for her loss. She will always be with you, Allison.

Amberfields Blaze N Dun

(Amberfields EmbossedNGold x Amberfields Lonsome Dove)

2012 - 2025

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

From Megan Lucas:

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

OTM Total Eclipse

(Kerry Top Hat x Perfecta Elise)

2008 - 2025

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

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