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MHAO Stable Sheet -
June 2025
| | An American Legacy - The Morgan Horse | | |
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| | From Your Board Of Directors | | |
Greetings Everyone!
As many of you know, our signature event, The Oregon Morgan Classic, is rapidly approaching and final plans are being put in place. The show will be held once again at the Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, OR and will start on June 18th and continue thru Saturday, June 21st. This show attracts exhibitors not only from Oregon but from Washington and California and maybe more, and attracts spectators from the Pacific Northwest.
This event is not only an opportunity for you to come see some beautiful horses, but to also meet and talk to people who share one thing in common with you..the love of our Morgan horse. The Morgan community has always been a welcoming family and our love for the breed has always been the common bond between those who have an interest in showing and those who simply enjoy their horses in other “arenas”. Regardless, we love our Morgans and we love to talk about them.
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As you can imagine, putting on this show takes a lot of time, dedication, planning and great effort. Our show chair, Karen Breckenridge, spends a great amount of time paying attention to the details and making sure that a quality show is put on and is representative of the Morgan Horse Association of Oregon. No doubt her hard work will be on full display and we will have an excellent show! During the show, we will have events such as a pizza dinner, a chicken dinner and other interactive activities for all to participate in. One of our special events that we have during the show is a silent auction filled with many donated items. You may find anything from wine offerings to paintings to experiences being offered in the auction. A portion of the proceeds goes to fund our programs as well as youth scholarships that the club offers.
To be able to put on this show, we rely on the generosity of sponsors and benefactors of the show. The more successful the show is, the more funds we have to pass on to the membership in programs and other offerings throughout the year. To help offset the cost of the show, we do offer sponsorship opportunities on both the corporate and individual levels. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please see our sponsorship packages and contact Karen Breckenridge. We are all in this together.
I would like to invite you all to come to Eugene, see some very pretty horses and enjoy your Morgan family. I would love to meet you and hear from you as to what you would like the club to do for you! Come find me, lets talk and lets enjoy the Morgan horse!
| | MHAO Board Meeting Minutes | | |
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Click here to view a draft of the Minutes from the May 21, 2025 Board Meeting!
See you at the Oregon Morgan Classic, June 18-21, 2025 at the Oregon Horse Center in Eugene OR!
Our next Board meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2025 at 7:30pm via conference call. Let Kathy Christensen know if you would like to attend. Board Meetings are always open to our members.
Click here to see the Board's meeting schedule.
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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.
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
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Advertising Rates
Full Page - $25
Half Page - $15
Quarter Page - $10
Business Card for all year $10
Classified Ads are FREE
| | 2024 - 2025 Membership Directory | | |
Close Date
June 30th
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
| | Do You Have Something For Sale? | | |
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 let you 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? Let me know if you would like that. Another idea, put your business card in the Stable Sheet.
Once you no longer need the ad, be sure to let me know.
Click here for our most recent classified ads!
Send to Gay Adams, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
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Click here to see information about our Youth Program
Are you interested in competing in the Youth Of The Year?
MHAO offers a Youth Of The Year (YOTY) competition at the Oregon Morgan Classic (OMC) in June. It is sponsored by a donation from the Nancy Falk trust. This is a qualifier for the main contest at the Morgan Grand National in October.
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Sierra Breckenridge has put together a study guide for you to use in getting ready to compete in the Youth of The Year contests both locally and at the main event. Thank you Sierra! This guide is now available on our website, or you can download it here.
The Youth of the Year winner at the Oregon Morgan Classic for the Senior Level becomes eligible to represent OMC at the National competition. If they go to Nationals and compete in the YOTY program on behalf of OMC, MHAO offers a reimbursement of up to $400 toward their expenses. A copy of their travel receipts are required.
Want more information on the Youth Of The Year Program? Check out the information shown on the AMHA Youth of the Year Website Page.
MHAO also offers an educational scholarship. See more information below.
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23rd Oregon Morgan Classic
June 18-21, 2025
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OMC Counts Double For The
MHAO High Point Program!
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Please note the following class changes for OMC.
OMC Changes & Updates:
**The OMC carriage division has been changed from OTAB to MORGAN ONLY
MORGAN CLASS CHANGES:
**Class 180 Morgan Exhibition Ranch Rail Pleasure is the first class in the Saturday (June21st) Afternoon session. It was accidentally put in the premium as being at the end of the afternoon session on Saturday.
**ADDED: 191.1 - Morgan Adult Equitation 18 and over, any seat to be held on Saturday, June 21st in the afternoon session.
**NEW CLASS: 197.1 - Morgan Western Pleasure Amateur Masters Championship will be held on Saturday, June 21st in the Afternoon Session
FUTURITY:
**Class 105 Futurity 3 year old Western Pleasure has been moved from Friday, June 20th to Thursday, June 19th after class 85
**Class 126- Morgan Futurity 2 year old Pleasure Driving WILL BE after Class 144 at the end of the Friday afternoon session
**Class 134 Futurity 3 year old Hunter Pleasure has been moved from Friday, June 20th to Thursday morning, June 19th after class 40
SADDLEBRED:
Class 45.1 - ASB Single Bit Open on Thursday, June 19th in the morning
**61.1 - ASB Park Pleasure Driving Open will be held in the afternoon on Thursday June 19th
**173.1 - ASB Park Pleasure Driving Open Championship will be held in the morning on Saturday, June 21st.
**Class 190.1 - ASB Single Bit Open Championship on Saturday, June 21st in the afternoon
DRESSAGE & WESTERN DRESSAGE:
**Margaret Boyce will be judging the following:
Western Dressage - Intro, Basic & Level 1
Classical Dressage - all classes
Driven Dressage - all classes
**Deborah Spence will be judging;
Western Dressage - Level 2 & above
TWO STALLION PRESENTATIONS AT OMC & SOME OTHER ITEMS:
**A moment of silence for ATMF Sondappled Reigncloud (aka Ranger) will be held before the start of the Thursday Afternoon Session. He was owned and loved by Ellen Wellborn, the owner of Stargazer Equestrian.
**Triple Pines Brooks will be presented by Jean Chaney Thursday night following a moment of silence for Ray Parnell before the evening session begins.
**ATMF Katmandu will be presented before the Friday Night session. He is owned by Rick & Patricia Carlson of Autumn Twilight Morgan Farm.
**The Youth of the Year presentation will take place in the Silverado (main) arena at the beginning of the Saturday Afternoon session.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Karen Breckenridge
wylieriley@aol.com, (503) 580-4716.
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The Morgan Horse Association of Oregon is once again holding the ever-popular Silent Auction at the Oregon Morgan Classic horse show held June 18th to June 21st in Eugene, OR. We are asking for donations of new and VERY GENTLY used items to be included in this years auction. We would gladly accept any gift cards, “interactive experiences”, farm tours, lessons with a favorite trainer etc. as well. We do ask that if you are donating any clothing or tack, that it be in good useable condition and clean. A portion of the proceeds will be used to supplement the Alex Mooney Scholarship, OMC, and other programs offered by MHAO.
If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Kim Moore at 503-507-7268 or Jnkmoore96@gmail.com
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We still have some room for vendors at this year's Oregon Morgan Classic! Get your reservation for space in now! You can pay $25 by the day, or with a Sponsorship of the show.
Please be aware of the following ways for business people to sponsor our show or association and to help us support YOU!
Vendor Package with Donation to
Silent Auction - $150
Logo in Stable Sheet Newsletter for 12 months
Logo on MHAO website
Any size Vendor Booth or Sponsorship of
2 Qualifying Classes
Announcements made during Sponsored Classes or throughout
show for your vendor booth
Business Card or Logo on TV Loop at the show &/or in Show Program
Logo or business card on Facebook for MHAO events
Business Card - $100
Business card Ad or Logo on the MHAO website & on the TV Loop
at the show &/or in the Show Program
Business Card Ad in the Stable Sheet Newsletter for 12 months
& on Facebook for MHAO events
MHAO Advertising Package - $25
Business card Ad or Logo on the MHAO website, in the
Stable Sheet Newsletter for 12 months &
on Facebook for MHAO events
Available to request anytime
NOTE: This package does not include advertising at the show.
If you want advertising at the show, use the Business Card Package.
Click here to see our full list of Corporate Sponsorship
packages. Most include vendor space at OMC.
Custom packages and ways to support our Futurity are also available for discussion.
Contact Gay Adams for more information.
(503) 936-4276, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
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Patron Sponsorship Packages
For The Oregon Morgan Classic
| | Click on the form above to download it. | | This event is for EVERYONE! Come join the fun | | |
MORGAN YOUTH OF THE YEAR CONTEST
Sign up for the contest will be in the horse show office.
OPEN TO ALL YOUTH 17 & UNDER
Judging Contest: Wednesday, 6:00 p.m session during Sport Horse In
Hand Stallions/Geldings class in the stands.
Written Test: Will be in the stands to run after the judging contest.
Horsemanship Contest: Thursday at the end of the afternoon session,
patterns will be available in the show office.
Speech contest: Friday during 1:00 p.m. session Signup in show office..
Topic: Explain the use and purpose of two different bits.
Awards Presentation: Changed to the beginning of the Saturday Afternoon Session in the Silverado Arena
EXPANDED YOUTH OF THE YEAR ACTIVITIES ARE
THANKS TO A DONATION FROM THE NANCY FALK TRUST
Contact Sierra Breckenridge at 503-428-3700 or
sierrabreckenridge@gmail.com
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And Don't Forget.......
30 minutes after last class Saturday Afternoon Session in Emerald Arena:
CARROT OBSTACLE COURSE AND DOG TREAT OBSTACLE COURSE
Join the fun! Or Just come watch!
Also Remember to be present for
THE INCENTIVE DRAWING JUST BEFORE THE SATURDAY NIGHT SESSION!
In appreciation of your OMC support, there will be a $250 drawing of an owner’s name and a $250 drawing of a professional’s name. The only requirement is to be entered in the show and present on Saturday night. We appreciate your support of the show!
| | Funded by a donation from the Nancy Falk Trust | |
Schedule For Futurity Classes
- Futurity Halter Classes - Wednesday Evening
- Futurity Performance Classes - Held throughout the show
- Futurity Sweepstakes Classes - Saturday Evening
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| Thank you To All Our Sponsors! | | |
Patron Sponsors
Pacific Sponsors
The Nygaard Family
Fire Run Farms
Kurt and Teri Rumens
Paula Hague
Kimberly and Justin Moore
DC Electric
Moonrune Morgans
Karen, Jim and Sierra Breckenridge
Northwest Morgans
Dr. Bob and Shelley Bullard
Blackburn Training and Shoeing Services
Eduardo Sanchez
Sunchaser Morgans
Kai and Dallas Bolen
Liz Goldman
Lana Jackson
Silver Mesa Morgans
Mike and Erin Silver
Gay and John Adams
Janie Denning
Kathy Carlson
Cascade Sponsors
The Plumley and Breyman Families
Arcuri Stables
Tim, Jeanne and Ryan Arcuri
Golden Ridge Saddlebreds
Teddi Estes-Boe
Evergreen Sponsors
Star Lite Farm
The Van Dyks
Keston McDonald
Trafalgar
Grand Finale Stables
Megan Gallagher
Jamie Breckenridge
Willamette Sponsors
Stephanie and Thomas Connor
Rosehaven Morgans
Margaret Korver
Ginger White
Spring High Stables
Lisa Lesch
3 Class Sponsors
Katie Hoover and Melissa Monty
High Desert Sponsors
Meadowlawn Morgans
Marli Perry
Scandia Morgan Horse Farm
Kathy and Vince DeFazio
Timber Creek Stables
Linda Collins
Carol Fletcher
KLP Ventures, LLC
Marla Miller
Kayla Powlesland
Nicole Barbour
Jennifer Lang
Covington Family
Ryana and Amber
Susan and Jack Willis
Nancy Bertrand
Erin McKenna
Columbia Sponsors
Diane Pixlee Training Center
Diane Pixlee
Erin Shields
Lenore Smith
Nicholson Family
Karen Weiderman
Laura Martin-Paxson
Neil and Bobby Kniskern
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Corporate Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Track Town Pizza
Tim Meyers
Silver Sponsor
Kira’s Farrier Service
Kira Millard
Bronze Sponsors
JB Instant Lawn, Inc.
J.M. Farrier Service
Jesse Millard
Colony Heritage Morgan Stables
The McGregor Family
Legend Plumbing and Mechanical LLC
Ashley and Jacob Dortland
Business Card Sponsors
Pet Styles By Julie LLC
Julie Tretter
Tretter Construction Inc
Joe Tretter
Todd’s Complete Exhaust
Todd Wilson
Fox Automotive
Clifford Sullivan
Copper Creek Mercantile
Country Financial
Leanne Roth
Equine Performance Solutions, LLC
Dr. Melissa Shaver
Wilco
Cody Kruse
In Honor of ATMF Sondappled Reigncloud (Ranger)
Staargazer Equestrian
Ellen Wellborn
Vendor Sponsors
Fly Off NW
David Shahon
West to Impress Jewelry
Camryn (Cami) Nicholson
Foxfield Landscape Design & Graphics
Kayla Powlesland
Nest at Trio
Denise Lester
Oregon Horse Council
Johnson Brother’s Garden Market
Katie Johnson
Other
Once Upon a Tail Bag
Patti Epinosa
Steam River Equine, LLC
Suzie Zimmerman
| We are so grateful to all of you! We look forward to seeing you at the Oregon Morgan Classic Horse Show. | |
Hey Everyone!
Send Your Personal News To Karen Weiderman For The Stable Sheet.
Karen collects member news information for Section 2 of the Stable Sheet. Help us preserve your news. You can email your information to her at dazzby1@gmail.com or tag her on Facebook.
Close date is the 1st of each month.
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Northwest Morgan Newsletter
Shelley Bullard creates this newsletter. Click here to see the June 1st edition.
Click here to see a Special Edition for the OMC Show
| | Summer is Here! Tick Alert! | | |
May 15 at 5:51 PM
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This could be the most important thing that you see me post! These things are as lethal as a venomous snake in the wrong senerio! Please not only read it, but share it! Make sure we get the word out about these ticks and the disease they carry!
It's warmer weather! Beginning time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don't let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here's how with a simple homemade solution!
Repellent for your pets:
For pets, add 1 cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by 2 cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent).
To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or any other safe essence oil for that may also repel ticks and fleas while also creating a nicely scented repellent but not be toxic to your dog. Spray onto the pet's dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and genitals. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day.
For you and your family:
In a spray bottle, mix 2 cups of distilled white vinegar and 1 cup of water. To make a scented solution so you do not smell like bitter vinegar all day, add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil.
Eucalyptus oil is a calm, soothing scent that also works as a tick repellent, while peppermint and citrus oils give off a strong crisp scent that also repel ticks.
After mixing the solution, spray onto clothing, skin, and hair before going outdoors. Reapply every four hours to keep ticks at bay, and examine your skin and hair when back inside to make sure no ticks are on the body.
If you have ever shared anything, please click share on this! WE must get the word spread about the dangers of Ticks and how to avoid them!
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For more information:
From the Mayo Clinic
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The Preakness
May 17, 2025
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Journalism recovered from a bump and came with a late surge to win the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.
The evens favorite, ridden by Umberto Rispoli, made up five lengths in the final furlong to land the middle leg of the US Triple Crown on the final race day before the 155-year-old venue is demolished and rebuilt.
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Pictures by Gregory Fisher
From Associated Press:
The Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown, concluded its 157th edition at Saratoga Race Course, crowning a new champion. This prestigious American Grade I stakes race featured eight three-year-old thoroughbreds, with Sovereignty crossing the finish line first.
Sovereignty, who claimed victory at the Kentucky Derby earlier in May, has won again, securing his second race of the Triple Crown season. In an exhilarating race that kept everyone on the edge of their seats, Sovereignty narrowly beat the other favorite, Journalism, to take the win. Baeza, at 3-1 odds prior to the race, finished in third place.
Although no Triple Crown winner emerged this year, the Belmont Stakes delivered on its promise of excitement.
From Sporting News:
He didn't win the Triple Crown, but Sovereignty reigns as the supreme racehorse of 2025.
After being held out of the Preakness Stakes on May 17, the Kentucky Derby winner returned in style to claim the Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga in New York. Sovereignty is the first Derby winner to intentionally skip the Preakness and return to win the Belmont.
| | Sad To Say - It Looks Like Fire Season Has Begun | |
Know Your Evacuation Levels
Disasters and emergencies can lead to evacuations. Know the types of evacuation orders that you could experience and make a plan in advance.
Level 1: Be Ready
Be aware, prepare and stay informed. This is the time to prepare and be ready to evacuate. Older adults, people with special needs, or mobile property owners should take action early. Consider moving pets and livestock early.
Level 2: Be Set
Be ready to leave with little notice and relocate to a safe place outside of the affected area. You will have limited time to gather necessary items and it may become unsafe to do so.
Level 3: GO!
Evacuate now! Leave immediately! It is unsafe for you to stay in the area. This will be the last notice you receive until officials declare it is safe to return to the area.
Be Prepared - Have An Emergency Kit Ready
The most essential part of your kit is several days’ supply of food and water for you, your family and your pets.
Here are 10 other items that you should include in your kit:
- Flashlight. - Extra batteries for the flashlight are also a good idea. If your power is out and you have no way to charge your phone, you might need to rely on a flashlight to get around at night.
- Whistle. - A whistle can help you signal for help if you are stranded and need search and rescue to hear you.
- Dust Mask - Depending on the emergency, you may need a mask to help protect you against contaminated air.
- Local Maps. - If you need to evacuated but have no power or access to the internet, you may need to rely on a paper map to find your way to safety.
- Manual Can Opener. - Your emergency kit is probably made up of canned food, which lasts for a long time. If you don’t have power, you’ll need a way to open these cans.
- Battery-powered or Hand Cranked Radio. - A radio will help you receive updates on the disaster and any known safety risks.
- Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children. - Disasters can be stressful. If you have fun games or activities that your children can do when the power is out, this can help them cope with the stress.
- First Aid Kit. - Conditions during and after a disaster can vary dramatically. You may need to provide immediate care to an injured family member.
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Supplies for your pet. - Your pet is a member of your family. You will want to have enough of their supplies to several days, as well as a favorite toy to comfort them.
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Wrench or pliers. - These tools can come in handy if you need to turn off utilities. Visit ready.gov/safety-skills to discover more valuable skills that can be useful in emergency situations.
While it is important to have these supplies at home, you should also consider having a smaller emergency kit stored in your car or ready to grab if you are evacuated from your home and need to leave quickly.
Once you have your kit built, be sure to maintain it by replacing expired items and, each year, reevaluating your needs.
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Evacuation Considerations For
Horse Owners
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If you are a horse owner, having a plan in place for emergency evacuation is crucial for the safety of both you and your horses.
Key considerations for horse evacuation:
- Plan and Prepare Early:
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Identify potential emergencies in your area (wildfire, flood, earthquake, hurricane, etc.).
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Develop a detailed evacuation plan including primary and alternate evacuation routes that can accommodate your trailer and are accessible in various weather conditions.
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Arrange for emergency boarding at a safe location outside the risk zone, such as a county fairgrounds or a friend's property.
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Practice loading horses into the trailer well in advance of an emergency to minimize stress and ensure they are comfortable with the process.
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Share your plan with friends, neighbors, and anyone who might need to help evacuate your horses if you are unavailable.
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Post detailed instructions in prominent locations like the barn office, tack room, and trailer.
- Identification:
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Permanently identify each horse using methods like microchipping, branding, or tattoos.
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Utilize temporary identification during an emergency, such as a neckband or luggage tag braided into the mane or tail with contact information.
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Use waterproof IDs and consider applying contact information with livestock crayon or paint directly on the horse's body.
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Keep current photos of each horse, including close-ups of distinguishing marks.
- Supplies and Documentation:
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Assemble an emergency kit containing at least a 72-hour supply of feed, water, and medication for each horse.
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Include essentials like halters and lead ropes (leather and cotton are recommended for fire safety).
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Pack a portable first aid kit with necessary supplies, consulting your veterinarian for recommended items.
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Prepare a waterproof envelope containing important documents:
- Copies of veterinary records, including Coggins tests and vaccination history.
- Proof of ownership.
- Emergency contact information (your veterinarian, family, etc.).
- Maps of the evacuation routes.
- Feeding and management information.
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Store digital copies of these documents in a secure, accessible location like a cloud server.
- Transportation:
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Ensure your trailer is road-ready and in good working condition.
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Make arrangements for emergency transportation if you don't have enough trailer space.
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Keep trailer tires, brakes, and other equipment regularly checked.
- Action During Evacuation:
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Evacuate early to avoid traffic and dangerous conditions.
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Stay calm to minimize stress for your horses.
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If you cannot evacuate your horses, release them into a safe, cleared area (last resort).
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Be aware that most local agencies do not provide emergency services for horses unless specifically requested in an emergency.
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Understand local laws regarding animal evacuation and shelters.
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Be prepared to show proof of ownership if requested.
Important Notes:
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Never leave your horses behind if you evacuate, as it could be dangerous for both the horses and for rescue personnel.
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Do not sedate your horse before evacuation unless advised by a veterinarian, as it can hinder their natural instincts.
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Regularly practice your evacuation plan to ensure everyone involved knows their role and the process is efficient.
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In extreme circumstances, releasing horses into a safe area may be necessary if there's no time to load them into a trailer.
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Do not turn horses loose where they can return to a burning barn or hazardous area.
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Remove halters before turning horses loose in a fire emergency
| | An Important Message Off Facebook on Equine Safety, Especially in Hauling | | |
From Shirley Champion on Facebook:
FYI . Yesterday a friend who is a first responder called me from a wreck scene. A horse was ejected from the trailer and in shock. It was thrashing and also bleeding from the nostrils. The vet was a considerable way out and the paramedic wanted to give the horse something so it didn’t further injure its self. He wasn’t comfortable giving fluids IV and the only drug he had was Ketamine. I scrambled fast to get the right dose. The horse calmed down till the vets arrived. They shipped it to OSU from Estacada with hopefully a good chance at survival and a committed owner.
My point is I always travel with tranquilizer, pain meds, and bandages. My vet in Portland taught me to give IV meds and fluids.
It is a good idea to learn how to do these things as in remote areas, it could be life and death for the animal.
I have a human and animal first aid kit at the house. We live next to the highway.
This is a message to all owners, boarders, trainers, haulers and first responders out there as well. Encourage all those you know to learn more about how to deal with large animals in emergency situations and what you need to have on hand.
| | Update On Westwind Morgans | | |
We recently assisted the Humane Society of Western Montana and the Madison County Sheriff's Office with the extended care of nearly 90 Morgan horses from a property in Madison County, Montana, who were seized as part of an investigation into alleged animal cruelty. During their initial rescue, some of the horses appeared to be underweight and suffering from untreated medical conditions, injuries and painful hoof issues.
It’s times like these, when our teams are deployed across the country to assist animals in need, that support from compassionate people like you is critical. And today, thanks to our friends at Evercare, your gift for rescued animals like these horses will be MATCHED, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000.
Our teams provided continued daily care and medical services for these rescued horses for over three months while legal disposition was determined. We’ve been providing assistance to help support the criminal case.
While these horses are now safe, their journeys have only just begun. Today, your matching gift can go even further and will double your impact to help give animals like these the fresh starts and new beginnings they deserve.
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Karol Dietrich did some research to check on the status of the Westwind herd. This is a copy of the letter she received in response:
Dear Karol,
Earlier this year, we assisted with the extended care of nearly 90 horses from a property in Madison County, Montana, who were seized as part of an investigation into alleged animal cruelty.
For over three months, we continued to focus on ensuring that these horses received quality, expert care while legal disposition and ownership were determined. This care included working throughout an incredibly harsh winter and even running generators in -20 degree weather to keep water troughs thawed. Our team made sure these incredible animals had food, water and veterinary care through the long winter so that they could find new homes and happy endings. And in April, we were finally granted legal ownership of these rescued horses so that their journeys toward finding loving homes could officially begin.
New beginnings for these horses are on the horizon. We recently held a local adoption event for those ready for homes, and more than 60 of them found new families, including Willow, a filly not yet one year old, and Dorothy, an aged former broodmare just looking for a loving retirement home. Other horses from this group were transported to our equine partners in the region, where they will help them recover and continue on their journeys to new homes.
Horses are our beloved partners and companions, but this case highlighted how vulnerable they are, too. While these rescued horses settle into their new lives, we hope that we can count on you to help us give other animals like these the new beginnings and second chances they deserve. A donation today can do so much good for animals who are hungry, scared and alone.
Please help us be there for those most in need with a lifesaving, urgent gift.
On behalf of these horses and all the animals we serve, thank you for your compassion and generosity.
Best regards,
Christie Schulte-Kappert
Vice President
ASPCA Equine Welfare
This update from Karol Dietrich:
After a bit of research, I found that all 80 or 90 of the Morgan horses have been placed or adopted. They were all from the Westwind Morgan farm. And, really incredible Western blood lines. I’m so happy they have been rescued and now have, hopefully, their forever homes.
Karol
Karol: Thank you for doing this research and letting us know the result.
To all: If you have a story about a Westwind horse that has been adopted or rescued, please let me know so I can share it in this newsletter.
| | AMHA INCENTIVE OFFERED TO THE ASPCA, ADOPTERS, AND PRIOR PURCHASERS OF WESTWIND MORGAN HORSES | | |
The AMHA and ASPCA are partnering to keep Westwind Morgan horses protected following a months-long operation in Montana where the ASPCA collaborated with the Humane Society of Western Montana and the Madison County Sheriff's Office to provide extended care to nearly 90 Morgan horses in Madison County, Montana, who were seized in January under court order.
During a recent AMHA Board of Directors meeting, the Registry Committee made a recommendation to support the ASPCA, adopters, and/or prior purchasers to register and/or transfer Westwind horses with a discounted registration fee.
If you are the adopter or purchaser of one of these horses, please click here for full details on this registration incentive program.
| | ANNOUNCING THE NEW LIPPITT MORGAN HORSE REGISTRY | | | | The Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry, Inc. (“TLMHR, Inc.”) is a repository of breed information for the Lippitt Morgan horse and a promoter of the Lippitt Morgan as a recognized, defined gene pool of Morgans. They are a staunch advocate in the preservation, protection and continuation of the Lippitt Morgan horse, and also provide free educational material for anyone interested in the Lippitt Morgan horse. | | |
Lippitt Morgan horse owners have the option to double register. It is their hope that people who have Lippitt Morgans will see value in their registration with TLMHR, Inc. This in no way competes with the national registry of the American Morgan Horse Association. TLMHR simply seeks to keep track of the Lippitt Morgan, which is dwindling in numbers, building and maintaining a DNA database and pedigrees with as much completeness as is possible.
Click here to learn more about this exciting, new endeavor.
Click here to download an informative brochure
| | Understanding The National Equine Market | | THE ROLE OF THE EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY: A CALL TO UNITE AS GUARDIANS OF THE HORSE AND HORSE SPORT | | |
USEF PRESS RELEASE: As a community, we are responsible for holding each other accountable to ensure the respectful treatment and proper care that horses deserve.
USEF maintains sport integrity and horse welfare through regulations. We are focused on strengthening our enforcement mechanisms while maintaining integrity in our processes. We want to share the following most recent measures and efforts to improve our sport and safeguard horses.
Click here to read the full Press Release:
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" The best teacher is the horse. It will never judge you, and it will never lie."
Author Unknown
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Photo by Elizabeth Boehm/Danita Delimont
May 8, 2025
Washington, DC—In a landmark move for America’s wild horses and burros, today US Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV), Jaun Ciscomani (R-AZ), David Schweikert (R-AZ), and Steve Cohen (D-TN) launched the Congressional Wild Horse Caucus. This is the first congressional caucus dedicated to supporting and safeguarding federally protected wild horses and burros across the United States.
The Wild Horse Caucus will serve as a bipartisan forum to advance humane, science-based solutions for managing wild horses and burros. According to its mission statement, the caucus “exists to support, protect, and preserve wild horses and burros in their natural habitat across the United States,” and will focus on “strategic collaboration to develop ideas to humanely and effectively manage wild horse and burro populations.”
“Nevada is home to more than 30,000 wild horses and burros—more than half of all the wild horses and burros in the United States,” Titus said. “These icons of the American West deserve to be treated humanely, and the bipartisan Wild Horse Caucus can lay the groundwork for better management of these herds by the Bureau of Land Management.”
"Wild horses and burros embody the spirit and heritage of the West and deserve to be protected and treated humanely," said Ciscomani. "For too long, these animals have been subject to cruel and costly roundups that, at best, remove them from their natural habitat to be housed in warehouses, and at worse, result in the death of the animal. Caring for wild horses and burros is not a partisan issue, which is why I am proud to be named as co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Wild Horse Caucus to promote humane policies, such as fertility control and habitat preservation, to manage and care for these iconic animals."
"Growing up, I had the blessing of spending much time on several ranches and farms in Arizona,” Schweikert said. “These experiences have led me to serve as an advocate for humane treatment and protection of these majestic species. I'm looking forward to the conservation initiatives that will come out of the formation of this caucus.”
“I’m proud to be a co-chairman of the bipartisan Wild Horse Caucus and to work to protect these iconic symbols of our country,” Cohen added. “Wild horses and burros are part of our national heritage. How we treat animals is a direct reflection of who we are, and I hold firm in the belief that all beings should be treated humanely.”
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) applaud the formation of the caucus and the bipartisan leadership behind it.
“Protecting America’s wild horses and burros has always been a bipartisan issue, in large part because these iconic animals hold an important place in our country’s history and because, for countless Americans, they continue to embody the spirit of freedom and resilience,” said Joanna Grossman, Ph.D., AWI’s equine program director and senior policy advisor. “We are grateful to Representatives Titus, Ciscomani, Schweikert, and Cohen for their outstanding leadership on this issue. The Congressional Wild Horse Caucus will help ensure these beloved animals will be protected for generations to come.”
“This is an important step toward reforming a broken system,” said Suzanne Roy, executive director of AWHC. “For too long, federal wild horse policy has relied on costly and inhumane roundups that remove animals from the range, only to warehouse them in holding facilities. We commend the leaders of the Wild Horse Caucus for recognizing that there’s a better way to manage our wild herds that is rooted in humane treatment, science, and fiscal responsibility.”
The launch of the caucus comes amid growing public concern over the Bureau of Land Management’s mass helicopter roundups and the record number of wild horses and burros—more than 65,000—confined in government holding facilities. Last fiscal year alone, this roundup and removal program cost taxpayers over $109 million.
Last week, Reps. Vern Buchanan, Schweikert, Ciscomani, and Brian Fitzpatrick sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum calling for the increased use of humane fertility control methods over mass helicopter roundups and removals.
The caucus aims to champion solutions such as humane fertility control and habitat preservation, which offer sustainable alternatives to roundups and removals. It is expected to play a vital role in shaping future federal policy to ensure that America’s wild horses and burros remain wild, free, and part of the nation’s natural heritage.
Media Contact Information
Marjorie Fishman, Animal Welfare Institute, margie@awionline.org
(202) 446-2128
Amelia Perrin, American Wild Horse Conservation, amelia@americanwildhorse.org, (919) 619-4913
The Animal Welfare Institute (awionline.org) is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1951 and dedicated to alleviating animal suffering caused by people. We seek to improve the welfare of animals everywhere: in agriculture, in commerce, in our homes and communities, in research, and in the wild. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and LinkedIn for updates and other important animal protection news.
American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) is the nation’s leading nonprofit wild horse conservation organization, with more than 700,000 supporters and followers nationwide. AWHC is dedicated to preserving the American wild horse and burros in viable, free-roaming herds for generations to come, as part of our national heritage. In addition to advocating for the protection and preservation of America’s wild herds, AWHC implements the largest wild horse fertility control program in the world through a partnership with the State of Nevada for wild horses that live in the Virginia Range near Reno.
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Articles:
Blog: Click Here To Listen Now
Body Work And The Top Line - Maija Luttinger
Well-known equine bodyworker, Maija Luttinger — together with equine veterinarian, Dr. Matt Durham, and equine clinical nutritionist, Abby Keegan — dives into your horse’s core musculature, the nuances behind maintaining a healthy topline, and the intricacies of her approach as a bodyworker.
“The health of your horse's back is so incredibly important because it is a highway for the rest of the body's movement to be able to function.”
— MAIJA LUTTINGER
Equine Bodyworker
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Head Shaking In Horses -
Piecing Together This Perplexing Puzzle
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SIGNS THAT YOUR HORSE IS A HEADSHAKER
- Repetitive up-and-down headshaking
- Sudden intense downward flick of the nose
- Rubbing on front legs or striking at the nose with forelegs
- Seeks unusual places for shade
- Flipping the head in reaction to wind, movement and stress
- Extreme nose blowing, snorting and coughing
Click here to learn more
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Another Checklist With Even More
Considerations
Disaster Planning
Shared by Karla Hoggan
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Adding to that list—do not release animals in an unsecured/unfenced area to “escape” a fire, and keep a barn book with photos of your horses (both sides and with you) for proof of ownership and identification in your tack room, including priority of animals in case someone is moving animals for you and they don’t have time to take them all.
Karla Hoggan
Click here to download the checklist
IMO, you should keep a copy of that book with you in your emergency pack, too.
Do more of you have other tips to add???
| | Showcase Your Morgan Horses in the 2026 AMHA Wall Calendar! | | |
AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR FREE ADVERTISING THAT LASTS ALL MONTH LONG!
This year, we once again invite our members to submit their favorite Morgan horse photos for a chance to be featured in our calendar, ABSOLUTELY FREE! All submissions will be reviewed with the most captivating images being selected as the monthly feature. And – the premier photo will be selected to appear on the front cover! Calendars will be available for purchase starting at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® as well as at AMHA’s online store.
Submissions must include: a 300 dpi High Resolution Image, Name of Owner, Rider or Driver, Registered Name of Horse, Sire & Dam and Photographer. Due to copyright restrictions, all images must also be accompanied by written confirmation of permission from the photographer.
Submission Deadline:
MONDAY, JUNE 30th, 2025
SEND YOUR PHOTOS TO:
Carol Aldridge, Programs Associate, CarolA@morganhorse.com
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The Morgan Horse Magazine
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RESERVE YOUR SPACE
IN THE AUGUST ISSUE OF TMH
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SHARE YOUR STORY:
"VIEW FROM MY SADDLE"
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What's it like riding your Morgan on the Beach, taking in that spectacular view on the trail, or parading your Morgan down Main Street? We would love to hear!
AMHA members are invited to submit “View from my Saddle” columns for publication in The Morgan Horse magazine. Your submission should be brief (roughly 800 words) first person accounts of activities with your Morgan horse outside of the competitive arenas. So share your stories, your personal triumphs, your preferred pastimes and your treasured moments with our readers.
Send your article as a Word document with one or two high resolution photos for illustration to stephen@morganhorse.com. We’ll produce it for use in a future issue!
| | JOIN THE AMHA YOUTH COUNCIL & HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS | |
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.
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It’s inevitable that our horse friends will begin to show the telltale signs of aging. We generally begin to place horses into the “senior horse” category when they are 15+ years old, but it can vary with each individual horse. Here are some signs your horse may be a senior and ways to help manage their care to ease your worries:
Signs Your Horse is a Senior:
- Harder time holding body condition on their normal diet
- Teeth issues that affect their ability to chew; “quidding their hay”
- Topline issues/reduced muscle development
- Lack of energy and endurance for work or normal riding activities
- Stiffness, joint and mobility issues
- Development of metabolic issues such as PPID, insulin resistance
Senior Care Management Tips:
- Stay up-to-date on vaccinations and preventative care to help catch any changes early
- Check body score routinely to make sure horses are not too heavy or lean
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Evaluate the diet often and make necessary adjustments (higher fat feeds and supplements can help increase calories)
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Make sure seniors are finishing their meals— you may have to remove from group feedings and allow more time to eat
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Be more cautious of choke due to reduced chewing ability— feeding soaked feeds and forages can soften meals and provide more hydration
- Ensure your horse is getting enough fiber— you may need to explore other digestible, high fiber sources.
Sign up for our Senior Horse Care Guide for strategies to help care for your senior horse.
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KEEP UP WITH YOUR GROWING FOAL
Foals, weanlings and yearlings have unique nutritional needs, and it can be hard to stay on top of all of the constant changes. Provide steady, quality nutrition to support growth and build a strong foundation at every growth stage. You can help your horse reach their full potential for life — learn how.
Watch YouTube: 5 Essential Tips — Supporting Your Foal's Growth.
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IS YOUR HORSE MEETING GROWTH GOALS?
An optimal growth rate can help to ensure healthy joints and body condition as horses mature. Growing too rapidly or too slowly as an adolescent horse can negatively impact their overall health as an adult. Discover how to track your horse's growth using our Growth Chart.
Click here to download this growth chart
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Ann Judge Western Dressage Clinic | | |
Request For Sponsors For the 2025 WDAA World Championship Show
September 16-20, 2025
Lazy E Arena
Guthrie OK
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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:
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🌟 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/
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🏆 New Over All High Score Award Sponsorships available
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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.
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🎉 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
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2025 World Show
Judge Education Training
and Group Apprentice Judging
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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
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About Cross Tie Safety
Passed on by Denise Lester
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A controversial topic, but let’s talk about cross tie safety.
Quick release clips go on the WALL side.
Yes, we know—many barns install them on the horse’s halter end. But here’s why that’s not only backwards, it’s dangerous:
• When a horse panics on the ties, the last place you want your hands, head, or body is near their face or flailing legs.
• If the quick release is on the horse’s side, you have to dive into the danger zone to use it.
• AND once it’s unclipped, you’re left with… a halter. No control, no lead rope.
With the quick release on the WALL side, you can:
• Safely reach and release from a distance.
• Keep a lead rope attached so you can guide the horse once it’s loose.
• Avoid unnecessary injury and chaos.
Also: ALWAYS use breakaway twine or a safety mechanism to ensure the tie will give if things go really sideways.
Barn habits are hard to break—but this one’s worth changing. Your horse’s safety (and yours) depends on it.
Great information to pass along. Thank you Denise Lester.
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In April, the focus of "Your Dressage" was on the Morgan horse breed.
Starberry Sport Morgans: Building A Legacy
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Submitted by Lindsey Berry: Brilliant photo by Jess Casino of Starberry Shamrock, Starberry Solstice, and Spirit’s Celeste (left to right) with some of their blue ribbons from 2024 Dressage at Devon.
The Marvelous Morgan! We are celebrating these horses as our April Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
Did you know that dressage riders who choose a member of this versatile breed as their mount are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is a participating organization?
Here, an adult amateur breeder shares her journey that began as a kid to promote the Morgan breed and prove these pint-sized partners belong in dressage!
Click here to read the story.
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Why a Morgan? Morgans in dressage and sport.
Posting by Erin Shields, article by Lindsey Berry
“The Morgan mind is what sets the breed apart. My herd of young colts is the perfect introduction to the breed. They gallop up to visitors, maintain respectful space, and line up for attention. They are engaged, eager, and, when it’s time to work, completely focused. They never forget their lessons, whether a month or a year later. This intelligence and curiosity extends to their under saddle work. A well-trained Morgan isn’t just an athlete; they are a partner. They celebrate our successes, support us on hard days, and bring joy to every ride.
The only reason Morgans aren’t more prominent in upper-level sport is simple: people haven’t experienced them. If they had, they’d know that these horses can do it all. They are puppies on the ground, kangaroos over jumps, and hip-hop stars in the sandbox.”
In this #YourDressage exclusive story, an adult amateur breeder shares her journey that began as a kid to promote the Morgan breed and prove these pint-sized partners belong in dressage!
Read on: https://yourdressage.org/.../starberry-sport-morgans.../
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From The Oregon Horse Council
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The School Of Ranch
A Member of the Oregon Horse Council
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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.
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The School Of Ranch is located in Central Oregon, and they have a lot on their agenda! Click here to read their June newsletter.
Click here to see their workshop calendar or to subscribe to their newsletter.
They have some horse related events, too.
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Connecting Horse Owners To The
Services Available To Them
Get Your Ad Or Listing In Today
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Do You Own Or Run A Business, Offer A Service or Have A Product to Sell, Or Are You Representing An Association?
10 Reasons To Join The Oregon Horse Council
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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.
| | Individual & Family Membership | | |
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
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2024 HORSE PROTECTION ACT AMENDMENTS - HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION
Special Bulletin From The American Horse Council
Implementation of the 2024 Horse Protection Act Amendments is delayed until February 1st, 2026. This is an extension of the original delay that was set to end on April 2, 2025.
The USDA is currently soliciting comments from the public until May 20th, 2025 regarding “this extension provides a sufficient period of time, or whether the delay should be extended for a second season…[and] solicit any supplemental information regarding Horse Protection Act authorities, standards, recordkeeping, or other matters that may help inform a decision regarding an appropriate length of postponement.”
The American Horse Council (AHC) has put together recommendations for submitting your own comments. As always, the AHC is there to help and is happy to answer any questions you have.
Click here for all the information
| | 2025 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum | | |
June 28-29
Hilltop Farm, Colora, MD
USDF invites you to attend the USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum, June 28-29, 2025 at Hilltop Farm in Colora, MD.
Whether you're a breeder, owner, or trainer, the USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum offers a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of young horse development and the essential foundations for future success in the dressage arena.
Presenters Michael Bragdell and Lehua Custer will lead this highly educational and interactive forum.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from some of the top professionals in the country and refine your eye and approach for bringing along the next generation of sport horses!
Click here for more information
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Morgan Horse Club of Washington State (MHCWS)
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2025 Key Classic
By all accounts, the show was wonderful and
a huge success!
Congratulatons on your 50th year!
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May 7-11, 2025
Judges:
Renee Lavery - Main Ring Judge
Carolyn Lindholm - Dressage Judge
Sue Muir - Working Western Judge
Want to see all the results?
Go to: HorseShowsOnline
147 Horses entered
105 Owners Participating
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On behalf of all of us at Key Classic Benefit Horse Show, a big THANK YOU to all of you who joined us in competition last week! We know how much time, effort and love of the breed goes into getting ready for our show, and you all represented the very best in us, both in and out of the ring.
It takes a village to pull off a successful event. Our sponsors, volunteers and committee members are a huge part of this equation, but our exhibitors and their families are the REASON. So THANK YOU for joining in our Anniversary show, THANK YOU for working so hard to get here, and THANK YOU for your loyalty and unwavering support. Now on to C-fair Charity!
| 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!
Nominations are due April 1st!
https://www.uphaonline.com/classics
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Mark your calendars and join us for C-Fair Charity Morgan Regional and Open Horse Show!
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!
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Morgan Medallion Classic Charity Horse Show -
July 16-20, 2025
South Pointe Hotel, Las Vegas
Morgan, Saddlebred, & Hackney Pony show!
The show is at the South Point Event Center where you can sleep, eat, bowl, watch movies, gamble and see fabulous Morgans all under one roof. But, the reserved block of rooms goes fast, and you will have trouble accessing our special "Morgan" rate online. Instead, call South Point at 702-796-7111 and indicate the reservation is for the Morgan Medallion, code MOR0718.
This is a Western Region Regional show.
For more information go the show's facebook page: Morgan Medallion Classic.
Thank you Shelley
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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!!
| | We are quickly approaching show season, and we are looking for volunteers for a few events this summer! Notify Denise Lester if you can help. | |
Mother Lode Morgan Horse Show
Rancho Murietta Equestrian Center
August 28-31, 2025
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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!
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2025 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show®
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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.
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Ray Parnell
(1943 - 2025)
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FYI, There Will Be A Celebration of life for Ray L. Parnell
Please join us for a potluck picnic to celebrate the life of Ray. Bring a dish to share, a chair (if you’d like) and stories of our favorite guy.
Sunday June 29th
1-4pm
Memorial Community Church
19254 Highway 36
Blachly OR 97412
If those that attend could collect information about Ray and his life and send it to me for the July 10th Stable Sheet it would be most appreciated. Gay Adams, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
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I am looking for information on Richard's life and his many contributions to our Morgan breed and community. He knew and readily shared a lot of Western Region history thru Facebook.
If you can help me, it would be much appreciated. Our heart goes out to Richard's family and friends in this loss.
Gay Adams, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net
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Our hearts are heavy today as we share the passing of our dear friend, and fabulous show secretary, Judy McManama after a long battle with luekemia yesterday, May 27, 2025.
Her friendly face, warm smile, and laughter was a warm welcome to the show each year. We will miss her dearly. We lost a great one, and heaven gained a beautiful angel.
Please keep Judy’s family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult chapter.
Full obituary and service information to follow as it is made available.
Rest in peace my friend, until we meet again.
C-Fair Staff & Administration,
Morgan Horse Club Of Washington State
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ATMF Sondappled Reigncloud #RangertheMorgan is grazing green pastures and running free with his mother Steppin’ Stephanie, ATMF Song of Salaman, and Springhill Obsidian We have been blessed #Morgansforever #stargazerstable
Ellen Wellborn
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