Stable Sheet - March 2023 |
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An American Legacy - The Morgan Horse |
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From Your Board Of Directors |
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President's Message
Hi everyone,
What happened to our early Spring? In January I was suffering from Spring Fever, but February was full of surprises. I hope everyone made it thru okay.
This time of year your Board is super busy getting things going. April is going to be loaded with activity! April 15th is our Spring Clinic and General Membership Meeting. We hope to see you there for fun, education, and a lunch provided by MHAO. Sign ups are being taken now.
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April 22nd is when our Stallion Service Auction closes. Watch the auction website as stallions and other items will continue to be added until the close date. Bids can be taken now.. See section 2 of this newsletter for more information.
April 29-30th, MHAO will have a promotion booth at the Oregon AgFest taking place at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. Stop by to see us. We will be in the Livestock area and have a Morgan horse there for people to see. If you can help, with the booth be sure to let Erin Silver know.
Whew! In spite of all that, we are also getting excited for show season and the Oregon Morgan Classic. Show season means time with our beautiful horses and all our Morgan friends. See you in April and beyond! No more snow please.
Before you know it, show season begins!
I'm excited! I hope you are, too.
Gay Adams, MHAO President
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MHAO Board Meeting Minutes |
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Minutes for the February Board meeting will appear in the next Stable Sheet.
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Your 2023 Board of Directors and their
committee assignments.
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Click here to download this information on the MHAO Board Of Directors
Click here to download the MHAO Board Meeting Schedule
Starting with this issue, this information is posted via links
at the bottom of Section 3 of this newsletter
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Correction to the February 2023 Stable Sheet Addendum
Surveys still being accepted!
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Please Complete The Survey Now!
In an effort for MHAO to learn how to serve you better, Patricia Carlson has put together a quick and easy to complete survey that we are sending to all our MHAO members and the local Morgan community.
Download the survey from this newsletter (see link below).
WE NEED TO HEAR BACK FROM YOU!!!
What you tell us will affect what we do over the next few years. We want to get a better idea of what you are doing with your Morgan horse/s and where your interests lie.
Please take a few minutes to fill out this easy to complete survey and help us be better stewards for our club members and the Morgan breed. Check all the boxes that apply. We are here to serve you!
It's Fast & Easy!
Click here to download a fillable survey to your computer.
Instructions:
- Save your completed survey.
- Then attach it to an email back to Patricia, or print it to mail a copy to her..
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Or- print it, check the boxes that apply by hand and mail it to Patricia.
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WE HOPE YOU WILL DO THIS NOW SO YOU DON'T FORGET
OR GET INTERRUPTED .
or mail it to: Patricia Carlson
7101 E. Evans Creek Rd
Rogue River OR 97537
If you cannot download the survey, you can also call Gay and she will fill one out with you by phone - (503) 936-4276.
Thank you for your help!
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MHAO Is Excited To Announce Our Spring Clinic And MHAO General Membership Meeting!!! |
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Working Equitation -
April 15th, 2023
With Kimberlee Barker At
Singing Hills Stable, Oregon City OR
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Limited Riding Spots Available
For Questions Contact Patricia Carlson
(503) 851-1950
Click here to download a registration form
Reserve Early Before We Open It Up
To All Breeds & before March 30th
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Did you see the article in The Morgan Horse magazine about Morgan horses and Working Equitation?
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Auditors Welcome!
General Membership Meeting During the Lunch Break
Lunch Provided!
You are invited!
We Hope To See You There!
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Maybe After The Clinic You Will Want To Try It - Working Equitation Shows In Oregon |
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MHAO Stallion Service Auction
Now Open For Bidding!
See Section 2 of this newsletter for more detail or visit our auction website
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29 Wonderful Stallions
Additional Nominations Accepted Thru March
More coming in!
Share the news!
ONLINE BIDDING IS OPEN NOW!!
Close date is April 22nd at 3pm PDT
Funds from our auction support the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity
For more information or assistance, contact Gay Adams,
Your Stallion Service Auction Committee:
Gay Adams, Chair - Nancy Eidam - Erin Shields
Diane Pixlee - Patricia Carlson
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2022-2023 MHAO Membership Directory |
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A membership directory will be out soon.
Watch Your email!
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Applications Are Open For the MHAO Alex Mooney Annual $500 Scholarship
Close date is May 15th
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For assistance or questions, contact Sara Breyman
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Will You Have A Foal Born In 2023? |
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We are now taking ads for the
2023 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet!
MHAO members get a 10% discount!
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This booklet is a high quality magazine distributed at the 3-largest Morgan shows in the Western Region: The Oregon Morgan Classic, the Morgan Medallion Regional, and the C-Fair Regional. It also goes to Nationals!
Help is available to create your ad Upon Request!
Reserve your spot now!
Rates are very reasonable!
For questions or assistance,
contact Gay Adams,
(503) 936-4276
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MHAO Is Looking For Volunteers |
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MHAO will Have A Promotion Booth At The Oregon Ag Fest - April 29-30, 2023 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem |
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Last year over 20,000 people attended Ag Fest to touch, taste and experience the incredible world of Oregon agriculture, in a fun-filled, festive environment. Our two-day event, aimed to help families better understand where their food, fiber and flora come from, is a unique learning experience, where hands-on exhibits make learning about Oregon’s vast agricultural industry educational and entertaining. |
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We strive to bridge the gap between urban and rural life, and to share the wonder and abundance of Oregon’s bountiful and diverse harvest. Most importantly, we do this in a family friendly way, where kids 12 and under receive free admission, and virtually all activities at the event are free of charge. Thanks to our sponsors, kids ride ponies, plant seedlings, watch sheep get sheared, pet farm animals and much, much more! Come check it out for yourself: join us the last weekend in April for the 36th annual Oregon Ag Fest. |
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Attention!
Volunteers needed to help man a promotional booth at the Oregon Ag Fest, April 29-30, 2023 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem OR
If you can help, contact:
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A Request For News From MHAO Members & Friends |
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Karen Weiderman is our reporter for member news. She would love to showcase you and your horse in the Members section of the Stable Sheet newsletter (Section 2). Send her a story with some pictures.
She is also looking for stories from Morgan owners on how and when they got into the Morgan breed and what they have done since then.
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Our 2022 Corporate Sponsors: |
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Highlighting Our 2022 OMC Corporate Sponsors, OMC Vendors , & Donors of "Other Items" to our Stallion Service Auction. |
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Ovation Protégé Helmet Recall Notice |
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There has been an important fast track recall from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (UPSC) and English Riding Supply. On February 9, 2023, English Riding Supply recalled about 55,000 Ovation Protégé equestrian helmets for failure to meet the impact requirements of ASTM F1163-15. |
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These helmets pose a risk of injury to someone who falls while wearing the helmet. This recall involves Ovation Protégé model equestrian helmets manufactured from December 2020 through December 2022 and sold in multiple colors and finishes. The Ovation Protégé is an equestrian helmet that is certified by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) to the ASTM F1163-15 standard. An SEI certification label, which includes the model name and and date of manufacture, is located inside the helmets. “OV” is printed on the front of the helmets.
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Carousel Charity Judges School
Deadline to Apply is March 20
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The first of two Full Judges Schools (open to applicants, ‘r’ and ‘R’ Judges, and auditors) for 2023 will be held at the Carousel Charity Show on March 30 – April 1. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 20, 2023 (by 5:00 PM Eastern time).
The application, hotel information, Frequently Asked Questions, and more is on the website HERE.
For assistance, please contact Kathie at the AMHA Office at (802) 985-4944 extension 202 or kathie@morganhorse.com
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It Is Officially Happening! - 2/22/2023 |
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Groundbreaking For The New Coliseum In OKC
Tony Lee & Kelly McFall Were There!
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It’s finally real! The official groundbreaking was today for the new $126 million-dollar coliseum at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. If all goes as planned, we will be in our new home in 2025. Let’s all have patience with the fairgrounds as they build something great for us to enjoy for many years to come. |
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Do You Enjoy Riding On Oregon Trails? |
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If so, you might want to join this group to support their efforts to protect & maintain your access to trails.
Below is the first page of their February Newsletter.
You need to join to get on their distribution list!
Member of the Oregon Horse Council
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Get involved to help save our trails!
Join a Chapter near you!
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From the Oregon Horse Council |
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Are you interested in having an impact on the Equine Industry in Oregon? |
The Oregon Horse Council was established in 2009 and has worked hard for Oregon's equine industry in many ways since - we are now searching for more enthusiastic people to join us in this important work!
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This valuable organization is overseen by a dedicated and amazing group of up to 11 board members who represent various businesses, disciplines, and regions of the state. Each board member has a 3 year term and they are staggered so that 3 board members roll off each year.
We are looking for new board members to join our team! This is an exciting time for the Oregon Horse Council as we come out of COVID and re-vision our future, programs, legislative efforts, membership, and overall plans.
The board meets via conference call monthly and in person once per year (dates and times determined by the board). The board works at a higher level than many organizations as there is staff to carry out the day-to-day tasks. The board's focus is deciding the future of the organization and does not do a large amount of hands-on work in between meetings. All applicants must be current OHC members (memberships start at only $50 a year!).
If you are interested, please see the link below. Please contact any of our current board members or our office with any questions at 971-224-5879 or Brandi@OregonHorseCouncil.com
2023 Board of Director Application & Information CLICK HERE
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Want more information on NW trails? Visit NW Oregon Trails on their Facebook page by clicking here.
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New Vendor Event From The Oregon Horse Council! |
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The Oregon Horse Council is excited to launch a new event to provide an opportunity for horse lovers to shop their favorite vendors. This inaugural event will be held in conjunction with the High Desert Stampede PRCA Rodeo, a well-attended event that kicks off the rodeo season in the greater NW. Our new Country Market will be Friday and Saturday, April 7-8 at the Deschutes County Expo Center in the High Desert Activity Center.
Applications are now available – looking for a variety of western/ranch home decor, clothing, jewelry, tack, farm/ranch products, feed, and more! Vendors will enjoy the smooth concrete floor, restrooms, and ease for set-up and tear-down with multiple large doorways around the hall. A 10’x10′ booth is only $125, with corner spaces being $25 more. Table spaces (which will allow 1 8’x30″ table with 2 chairs behind it) is only $50.
Looking for vendors!
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Sounding The Alarm!
Across The Country, Our Equine World Is Under Attack.
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Read this article about recent legislative events in States near us, written by Brandi Ebner, Executive Director for the Oregon Horse Council. Rodeo's and racing are just the start.
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USDA Equine Health Update |
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Recently the USDA posted a news alert on their USDA Equine Health page which highlights their recent findings of EP in imported sport horses. Read about it HERE.
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Westwind Otto at the NRCHA Champion of Champions Celebration |
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Did you miss seeing his run?
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Congratulations to 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘁𝘁𝗼 (Sweets Baybarry x Westwind Eyelash), his breeder Bryan Blatt and his rider Jared Ashcraft on qualifying and competing at the National Reined Cow Horse Associations' Celebration of Champions.
From Westwind Morgans: "There were 47 entries in Open Two-Rein, Otto placed 42nd with a 279.0. We beat 5 Quarter Horses! But we won by being here and competing."
A Reined Cow Horses must demonstrate the ability to both do rein work and cow work. Thank you Otto for being such a wonderful ambassador for the Morgan breed in this discipline!
Posted on the Morgan Sport Horse Facebook Page
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Platinum Performance Pod Casts |
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An up-close look at the broodmare — including barren and aged mares — and how best we can care for them as more than just a vehicle for the foal. Featuring veterinarians and boarded theriogenologists Drs. Karen Von Dollen and C. Scott Bailey.
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Join us with veterinarian and board-certified theriogenologist, Dr. Charlie Scoggin, talking all things related to the breeding stallion.
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See how nutrition plays a vital role in successfully achieving pregnancy then nourishing the mare and developing foal.
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These podcasts are not included here as an endorsement of Platinum Performance products, but just as a way to pass on information. |
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Article - Managing Cribbers
Tactics To Alleviate Cribbing Behavior In Your Horse
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- Ensure your horse is receiving a quality diet
- Feeding a more natural diet based on high-quality forage, the right supplementation and limited to no grains and concentrates typically results in more normal inflammatory pathways and better overall health for the horse, including the gut specifically.
- Take a close look at your horse’s housing and habits
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- Are you providing adequate turnout and, if stalled, are there things to help occupy their attention? Boredom and excess energy can most certainly come into play so, as much as possible, allowing your horse to be a horse is excellent for their mind and mood.
- Try a simple cribbing collar or cribbing muzzle
- Cribbing collars are simple leather straps cinched fairly tightly across the horse’s forehead, in back of the ears and around the upper throat. This strapping system makes it uncomfortable for the horse when they strain their neck muscles to crib. A cribbing muzzle offers an option that doesn’t interfere with eating and drinking but does prevent the horse from getting a grip on something solid.
Why, What is it, & Health Concerns
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Some Additional Articles To Read From Platinum Performance |
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The Evolution Of Horse Colic Surgery - Milestones & Advances |
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Other articles on the basics on how to help prevent Colic:
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"Imagine" Horse Training Videos on UTube |
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Here is a link to a number of UTubes on training horses. This is intended as a resource, not as an endorsement of any particular training method.
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Morgan Dressage Scholarships Available |
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The Morgan Dressage Association sponsors a number of unique programs designed to both further the training and education of members and their Morgans in dressage, and to celebrate the achievement of members and their mounts in the world of competition. Click here for more information. You can also see information about past winners of these programs.
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Posted In Morgan Sport Resource |
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Morgans Competing In Working Equitation |
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2022 was a big year for Morgans in Working Equitation! Three Morgans competed at the top level at Masters, a Championship at Advanced, Top 3 at Intermediate B, Reserve Champion at Intermediate A, Top 10 at Introductory -- Morgans were ranked at every level in the sport. This against all breeds.
Congratulations to all the Morgans and their riders. 2023 should be another banner year in a sport that demands the versatility that Morgans have been bred for!
Click here to see the 2022 Point Standings on Facebook
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More From Horse TV Global |
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Click here to see what HorseTVGlobal has to offer. Call (940) 594-0000 for more information on access and services. Promote your services, knowledge, facility, breed, or events.
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What Happens To Your Horse If Something Happens To You? |
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Feeling good financially? No? With just a little knowledge about the process, you can! Konni Harrison is on a mission to make financial conversations feel good, by educating us on how we can effectively and comfortably talk about money. |
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How to have a positive estate planning conversation with viable options for your horses.
For all the equine business managers and horse owners out there, we’re here to ask an important question: What will happen to your horse if something happens to you? If you don’t know the answer to that question, listen up!
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Proper Feeding Of Your Horse |
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This video may be one of the best we've seen in terms of explaining in detail the importance of properly feeding your horse.
From head to tail and everywhere in between, this clinical video will explain in vivid detail, the eating and digestive process, and identify areas where feeding problems can occur.
A MUST SEE for anyone who feeds horses.
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Riding Clinic - The Funnel Factor |
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Join us at Addington Manor, as we attend a clinic offered by Pippa & William Funnel.
As you know, the horse world has many pro couples, but perhaps one of the most successful pairings of all is William and Pippa Funnell.
Show Jumper William is a Nations Cup regular, European team gold medallist and a four-time winner of the Hickstead Derby.
Eventer Pippa has won Olympic, World and European medals and was the first rider to claim the coveted Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing after wins at Kentucky, Badminton and Burghley.
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Think Like A Horse With Mary Ann Simonds |
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A fascinating discussion with equestrian Mary Ann Simonds, on how to think as your horse does. Too many riders react to what their horse is doing and often times it's too late to correct a move or behavior. When you "think like a horse" you can better anticipate what the horse is thinking and more importantly, what they are about to do. When you think like a horse, you can correct actions or behaviors before they happen, and improve your relationship and response time with your horse.
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The Value Of Long Lining Your Horses |
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You've all seen it, but what is the value of long lining your horse? The value is exceptional, as it is a gentle process and allows you to work horses without added weight to their movement. For young horses it's an ideal way to get them accustomed to line control and to move away from pressure. Watch and learn how to become an accomplished long lining equestrian. From the HorseTV Global Archives!
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This is not intended as an endorsement of HorseTVGlobal. I am just sharing information on a possible resource that I found. |
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Don't Over Complicate It..... |
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Posted Originally By Pistol Lily Ranch Tack Shop |
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Don’t over complicate it....
There was a time when you were just happy to ride, happy to be in the company of horses. It didn’t matter if you could execute a perfect lead change or jump double clear rounds. You were just happy to have two feet in the stirrups and ears leading the way.
You didn’t care about having the best tack, the coolest boots, or the newest hi-tech breeches. An old ex-racehorse, your favourite, and wearing a worn out pair of jeans with a colourful t-shirt did the job just fine.
You didn’t spend the days between Christmas and New Year planning a heavy schedule of training sessions, clinics and competitions. You threw tinsel round your pony’s neck and went hacking with friends. The new year was just another 365 days to go riding.
Don’t forget that you started this sport because you loved the animal. You loved the rush of galloping across open fields and the serenity of watching horses quietly graze in the sun. You do this because there is nothing on this earth that makes you feel more alive than being on the back of a horse, so don’t over complicate it.
Enjoy the little things, because one day you will look back and realise... they weren’t little at all.
Shared by several on Facebook. Thank you all! So true.
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Battle Of The Flatlands Northwest CTR |
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SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2023 AT 8 AM |
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Interested in trying your Morgan at long-distance riding? It's a great sport for our versatile breed, and CTR (competitive trail riding) is a low-key introduction. It's all about pace and horsemanship, not a race. First event of the season is coming up in Washington. All you need to know is in the link to rules. Hope to see some Morgan people there!
Click here for more information or to register your interest
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If you’ve ridden saddle seat for any length of time, you’re probably used to the regular reminders about proper equitation. “Hands up! Heels down! Roll your thighs in!” The elegant appearance of a skilled saddle seat equitation rider is unmistakable. But what is the purpose behind the position? Ellen Beard has trained American Saddlebreds and saddle seat equitation riders for more than 30 years. She is currently the assistant professor and coordinator of equestrian operations at Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. Beard emphasizes that in order to understand saddle seat equitation, you must first understand the function of the horse in that discipline.
“The saddle seat horse moves vertically as well as horizontally, and because of that, the rider ends up being more in the middle of the horse’s back,” explains Beard. “These horses have a very upright neck and high head carriage. The way they move off their hocks is a more vertical motion than in other types of horses. That lends itself to the rider having a very upright position.”
The cutback saddles used in saddle seat riding are flatter than other English saddles, so you need to center yourself comfortably in the seat. Adjust your stirrups so that the bottom of the stirrup iron hits your ankle bone when you let your leg hang. If your stirrups are adjusted correctly and your saddle is the right size, there will be an inch or two between your seat and the cantle.
Keep your shoulders back so you aren’t collapsing forward on your horse, but be careful not to lean back. Maintaining a neutral, vertical position in the saddle will allow you to balance properly and move in sync with your horse.
“You need to be in the center of your horse’s back to stay with his motion,” says Beard. “If you’re ahead of or behind your horse’s motion, you’re going to become unbalanced.”
Legs and Feet
One of the most common misconceptions of saddle seat riding is that the riders are supposed to push their feet out in front of them. Attend any saddle seat breed horse show and it’s not hard to see why this perception is so widespread. Many trainers ride with their legs slightly ahead of the vertical, especially when mounted on high-energy performance horses, but it’s not correct equitation and doesn’t create a pretty picture.
When viewed from the side, there should be a straight line that runs perpendicular to the ground from your ear through your shoulder and hip to your heel. This position is necessary for balance. If your leg is too far behind you, it will cause your upper body to lean forward. If it’s too far in front, you will not be able to post with the motion of your horse. Think of the joints in your lower body as shock absorbers; they need to remain in line and be fluid, not stiff, to be effective.
“All of the joints in the rider’s leg must be able to flex,” explains Beard. “If you brace against your stirrups, you’ll pop off your horse’s back. The best equitation riders are those who can absorb their horse’s animation and still create a pleasant picture.”
Riders coming to saddle seat from other disciplines often have the most trouble with lower leg position. Instead of the constant lower leg contact favored in hunt seat and dressage, your calves should be slightly away from your horse’s sides. Beard explains that this difference in position comes from the difference in horses used for saddle seat riding.
Saddle seat breeds, particularly Saddlebreds, are highly sensitive and require a sensitive leg.
“Saddlebreds are very thin-skinned, more so than most other breeds,” explains Beard. “We use our leg cues as needed, and then remove them. When you drive a high-powered sports car, you don’t just lay on the gas pedal; you use it intermittently, as needed. We ride our high-powered horses the same way.”
Beard also cites the saddle-type horses’ historical use as part of the reason for their sensitivity and forward- going nature. Both Saddlebreds and Morgans, for example, were historically bred to be cavalry mounts.
“These horses were bred to trot across the battlefield and to go past anything that’s scary,” she says. The result is that today’s descendants of those war horses are forward- moving by nature and don’t need the driving leg and seat aids used in other disciplines.
To position your leg correctly, you need to maintain contact with your knees and thighs. Place your foot in the stirrup so you have even pressure across the ball of your foot, with your toes pointing straight ahead. With this proper foot position, your leg will fall correctly into place. Pinching with your knees and thighs will create a tense, stiff position. Instead, think of resting your upper legs against the saddle.
Hand Position
The United States Equestrian Federation rule book specifies that “the height the hands are held above the horse’s withers is a matter of how and where the horse carries his head.” The rider’s hands should remain at the same level as the horse’s mouth so the snaffle rein on the double bridle stays parallel to the ground.
Hand position is a dynamic element of equitation. When mounted on a horse with a long neck and high head carriage, you will need to hold your hands higher. A horse with a shorter neck will require a lower hand position, and this is where some saddle seat riders get into trouble. Many top equitation riders are mounted on very upheaded American Saddlebreds. This creates the idea that a very high hand position is the ideal, when in reality, such an exaggerated position is incorrect on a horse with a shorter neck or lower head carriage.
“Your position is only as good as it communicates to your horse,” says Beard. “A direct line from your snaffle bit to your elbow is the most efficient line of communication.”
Additionally, the hands’ position is secondary to their use. Like all English disciplines, saddle seat demands contact, but you shouldn’t be trying to pull your horse into a frame with the reins. Your contact should be sympathetic and elastic, not forceful. In every element of saddle seat equitation, think of how it affects your horse. Keep your position in tune with him, and you’ll present a winning picture every time.
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The Legal Equine Newsletter: Feb. 2023 |
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Horse-related legal news, resources, and helpful tips from equine industry attorney Rachel Kosmal McCart
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Articles in this newsletter:
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You Can't Say That: What horse people need to know about libel, slander, and defamation
- Do You Keep Valuable Horse Tack In Your Horse Trailer?
- Read Before You Breed: Stallion Service Contracts For Mare Owners
- New State Specific Liability Forms Available
- The Real Costs Of Breeding A Mare
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Employment Opportunity At UVM Farm |
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See if still open - sent email |
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The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge, Vermont is currently taking applications for our 2023 apprenticeship program! You do not need to be a UVM student to apply.
The apprenticeship program is a year-long inclusive educational experience, where aspiring equine students live on site and participate in all aspects of a Morgan horse training and breeding farm. This is a paid position with openings starting in the Summer of 2023!
Apprentice opportunities include learning young-horse handling, all aspects of young horse training, including backing, riding, and driving. Apprentices will also have the opportunity to care for stallions and broodmares throughout the breeding, pregnancy, and foaling process. Depending on the goals of the individual apprentice, you can assist in marketing horses for sale, handling mares and stallions during breeding, showing young horses and stallions, and working with our agritourism team to promote the breed and educate the public.
For questions or application information, please email Equine Manager Jamie Maguire at uvmorgan@uvm.edu
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Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2023: Here We Come Again!! |
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Elegant dancing horses; strutting stallions; fast paced precision drill team; parade of horse breeds; a large trade show; plus world class trainers and riders sharing secrets to success. Come to see it all and much more at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, presented by Akins Trailer Sales! Now in its 22nd year, the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo will run March 24 through 26th, at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany, Oregon. This family friendly expo offers a wide ranging variety of attractions prefect for the horse enthusiasts!
World Class Trainers and Equine Experts!
Chris Cox is one of the country’s leading horsemen and clinicians. With his practical, straightforward approach, Chris teaches horse people of all disciplines how to achieve results. Chris has travelled throughout the world doing demonstrations and clinics for nearly 30 years. Chris is a four- time undefeated Road To The Horse World Champion of colt starting! Chris will be presenting multiple horsemanship clinics at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo. He will be featured each day in the Akins Trailer Sales Arena. Take advantage of seeing and learning from this accomplished horseman, here in the Northwest, and gaining knowledge you can use with your horses every day!
Anita Howe will be presenting her expertise in Gaited Horsemanship. Anita began training exclusively with gaited breeds over two decades ago, seeking to find natural training solutions to gait improvement… no gimmicks, just you helping your horse bring out his naturally authentic gaits. Her book titled “Freedom to Gait” established Anita as an acknowledged authority on easy-gait biomechanics.
Julie Alonzo has been actively involved in Working Equitation since its introduction to the United States. She is the Founder and 2017 elected President of WE United, the national governing body for the sport in the United States. Julie’s background also includes three decades of experience as an educator, first at the high school level and at the University level since 2002. This expertise helps insure that her clinics are well organized, clearly explained and provide learning opportunities for riders and spectators alike.
Mark Bolender is internationally synonymous with the exciting discipline known as – Mountain Trail! This is a competitive sport which Mark earned national titles 2008 – 2010 and which he has been championing for the past eleven years through clinics, judging shows and building Trail courses worldwide. The American Quarter Horse magazine has featured Mark twice in “America’s Horse” for mastering the “Trail Challenge”. If you love Mountain Trails, then you will surely enjoy these clinics.
Featuring this year!
Teens and Oregon Mustangs are presenting their exciting Mustang Adoption Showdown! This showcase event will present the beauty and versatility of 40 Oregon’s Wild Mustangs. These trainers have come from all across the Northwest to show you what they have accomplished in the last 100 days with their wild Mustangs, and are competing for awards. They open on Thursday, March 23rd at 6:00 PM in the Akins Trailer Sales Arena. There is NO charge to the public for this first go round of competition. Each of the following days feature another step in the trainer’s goal of winning this showdown! Sunday finals will include a LIVE adoption of all the participating Mustangs. This is one event you do not want to miss!
Emily Elias of Back Country Horsemen of Oregon will again be offering her talents and education for how to pack well and go to the country safely, leaving NO trace. Sharing her experience with glory of the Oregon/Washington Cascade Mountains through backcountry camping will be a treat for the entire family! She will also offer advice on Horse Camping using 1 or 2 riding horses. See her in the arena or at their stalls in the horse barn. George Johnson will be sharing along with Emily his experiences with Mules.
Equine Trail Sports with Karen Van Getson and Beth Moran, will offer clinics about Relaxing Trail Challenges, Obstacle Trails, Obstacle Course and In Hand courses, along with Recreation Ride options. ETS is a National Organization, they train everyday horsemen to put events on their own in their community.
Wayne Williams, the host of Speaking of Horses TV program. This show continually brings a variety of equine information to fans and viewers on the internet and through many cable TV outlets as well as On Demand. Wayne is bringing to the Conference Room his fun “Equine Jeopardy”. Test your knowledge!
Be sure and browse through the Trade Show featuring a wide variety of vendors from all over the country offering a wide selection of products and services. Trailers to clothing to home décor to feed, shoppers are bound to find what they need and what they didn’t know they needed. There are a number of vendors selling hand crafted items for your horse, home and fashions. A growing vendor list can be found at http://equinepromotions.net/northwest-horse-fair/exhibit/vendor-space. Applications are being accepted for participants at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2023. This includes the trade show vendors, Breed Showcase and Stallion Review participants: clinic participants, sponsors and advertisers in the event program. Applications are available at http://equinepromotions.net/northwest-horse-fair/.
Pre-sale tickets are now available to purchase at http:/equinepromotions.net/northwest-horse-fair/attend/tickets. Pre-sale Adult tickets are $13.00 each day, Youth (ages 6-12) are &6.00 each day. At the gate, tickets will be $15.00 for Adults, $13.00 for Seniors (65+ and $8.00 for Youth (ages 6-12). Children 5 and under are free. Admission is all inclusive. KMTR will again sponsor Sunday Youth Day.
Calendar of Events Submission: Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, March 24, 25,26, 2023, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Albany, Oregon.
A huge horse expo packed with family friendly fun, exciting equine entertainment and education! Daily clinics with top notched Trainers and Riders, Teens and Oregon Mustang Adoption Showdown, Stunning Stallions and Beautiful Breeds performing daily. Large Trade show and so much more. Hours are Friday: 10AM-9PM, Saturday: 9AM-9PM, Sunday: 9AM-6PM. For more information: https://equinepromotions.net/northwest-horse-fair/ or 765-720-2098.
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Michigan Morgan Horse Breeders' Futurity |
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Register to attend (hotel & event) or
to bid by phone on or by March 1st
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2023 STALLION SERVICE AUCTION
March 11, 2023
MIDDLEBURY, IN
HOTEL INFO
HAMPTON INN
105 Crystal Heights Blvd.
Middlebury, IN
574-822-0288
Make your reservations by March 1st to get the MMH special rate.
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Mark your calendars for Friday & Saturday, March 10-11, 2023 and join us in Middlebury, Indiana for our 22nd annual MMHBF Stallion Services & Silent Auction. Proceeds from this event go to the prize jackpots for our MMHBF Sweepstakes event at the Michigan Morgan Horse Breeders Futurity Fall Show.
Our host hotel is the Hampton Inn in Middlebury, IN (use code MMH for reservations), which is offering a $99/night discounted rate to our event attendees.
With over 70 great stallions to choose from, you’re sure to find the right sire of your next futurity prospect. Our online auction will end on Friday, March 10th at midnight, and the top 10 highest bid stallions at that time will move on to our Live Auction on Saturday evening, March 11th. There is a bidder registration proxy form for those who wish to be included in the live auction bidding, but are unable to attend.
All events are FREE, but reservations are required by March 1st. Please contact Martha Edwards at 248-207-9444 or via email at brynmarmorgans@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.
The MMHBF Sweepstakes has consistently offered one of the highest purses in the country for Morgans. Our 2023 prize money available for the weanling sweepstakes is $50,000!
FEATURED EVENTS —
- Tour of Grand Design RV Factory, Friday, March 10 from 8:30-11am
- Open Barns, Friday, March 10 from 11:30am-5pm
- MMHBF Stallion Services & Silent Auction Event, Saturday, March 11 from 11:30am-4:30pm at the American Legion, 103 York Drive, Middlebury, IN 46540
Enjoy two full days of Morgan horses, food, friends and FUN!
Click here for more information on the Sweepstakes/Weanlng Spectacular
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Announcement From Key Classic |
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We are pleased to welcome Matthew Roberts as our judge for this year’s Key Classic Benefit Horse Show.
Join us May 10-14, 2023 as we kick off the show season in PNW.
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Matthew owns and operates Matthew Roberts Stable in Cave Creek AZ, and brings 25+ years of show experience in the show horse world. He has produced several National & World Championship Teams. He is active in several clubs, UPHA, ASAA, and Pacific Coast. He is also an accomplished USEF carded judge Saddlebred, Saddle Seat, Equitation, Roadster, Morgan, Hackney and Harness Pony, and Friesians since 2013. |
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Carolyn Lindholm will judge dressage |
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Key Classic Benefit Horse Show is putting together fun new events and photo ops for this year’s show, and we need your **UNWANTED RIBBONS**! Pick up possible, mailing them works too! Drop a comment below or send us a PM if you’ve got some!
ALMOST SHOWTIME!!!
From Linda Collins
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Who’s dreaming of sunshine and horse shows!?!
We can’t wait to see everyone May 10-14 at the Evergreen Equestrian Park in Monroe WA!!
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The Premium Booklet Will Be Available Soon! |
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Show season is fast approaching and we can’t wait to see you at this years C-Fair Charity Horse Show!!
Drop a pic of your favorite C-Fair horse show memory, and we’ll see you August 2-6, 2023 as we make make even more memories!!
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Announcing Lisa Hillmer As The Main Judge At C-Fair |
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We are pleased to welcome Lisa Hillmer as our judge for this year’s C-Fair Charity Morgan Regional and Open Horse Show!
Lisa Hillmer has life long experience with training and showing within the industry. A second generation horsewoman and Stephens college graduate, she has trained riders and horses alike to win national and world titles, bred many notable horses and taught many successful riding students.
Hillmer has been training professionally for over 30 years and owns Linden Hill Stables based in Kansas City Missouri. She is also active with the UPHA exceptional challenge cup Program as co-chair, chairperson of the NCHS summer kick off show, AHHA youth medallion program and is a USEF licensed official in Saddlebreds, Hackney, Equitation, Roadster, Morgan and Friesians.
Join us August 2-6, 2023 for a fun filled weekend!!
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For Morgan Show Dates In the Western Region, see the link at the bottom of Section 3 of this newsletter.
For overall events in Oregon, click here to go to the Oregon Horse Council website.
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Jerry Blake
10/1/1939 - 1/11/2023
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Jerry, you will be missed. Our hearts go out to Jerry's family and friends. |
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Mary Grimes
A Life Of Service
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Mary passed away February 21st. She was 79.
Among so many other things, Mary designed and started the MHAO Alex Mooney Memorial Scholarship Program.
Thank you for this and all your many contributions Mary.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Leanne Roth & Lenore Smith and their families. We are so sorry for your loss..
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Included in the next Sections:
Section 2:
2023 MHAO Stallion Service Auction
Section 3:
Member News
Section 4:
MHAO Requests & Other information
Classified Ads
Advertising Thru MHAO
How to become an MHAO Member
Oregon Horse Council News
USEF News
AMHA News
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